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I OPINION I 3APRIL 29, 2009WEST NEWSMAGAZINE

Are you an ‘extremist’?

T H O M A S S O W E L L

While the rest of us may be worried about violent Mexican drug gangs on our border, or about terrorists who are going to be released from Guantanamo, the Direc-tor of Homeland Security is worried about “right-wing extremists.”

Just who are these right-wing extrem-ists?

According to an official document of the U.S. Department of Homeland Secu-rity, right-wing extremists include “groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abor-tion or immigration.” It also includes those “rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority.”

If you fit into any of these categories, you may not have realized that you are considered a threat to national security. But apparently the Obama administration has its eye on you.

According to the same official document, the Department of Homeland Security “has no specific information that domestic rightwing terrorists are currently planning acts of violence.” But somehow they just know that you right-wingers are itching to unleash terror somewhere, somehow.

So-called “honor killings” by Muslims in the United States, including a recent beheading of his wife by a leader of one of the American Muslim organizations, does not seem to arouse any concern by the Department of Homeland Security.

When it comes to the thuggery of ACORN - its members harassing the homes of bankers and even the home of Sen. Phil Gramm when he opposed things that ACORN favored - the Department of Homeland Security apparently sees no evil, hears no evil and speaks no evil.

Maybe they are too busy worrying about right-wing “extremists” who do not like abortions or illegal immigration, or who favor the division of power between the state and federal governments established by the Constitution.

In one sense, the Department of Home-land Security paper is silly. In another sense, it can be sinister as a revealing and disturbing sign of the preoccupations and priorities of this administration - and their willingness to witch hunt and demonize those who dare to disagree with them.

Reportedly, the FBI and the Defense Department are cooperating with the Department of Homeland Security in investigations of returning veterans from

Iraq and Afghani-stan. That people who have put their lives on the line for this country are made the target of what is called the Vigilant Eagle program suggests that this adminis-tration might be more of a threat than the people they are investigating.

All this activity takes on a more sinister aspect against the background of one of the statements of President Barack Obama during last year’s election campaign that got remarkably little attention in the media. He suggested the creation of a federal police force, comparable in size to the military.

Why such an organization? For what purpose?

Because there are state and local police forces all across the country, an FBI to investigate federal crimes and a Depart-ment of Justice to prosecute those who commit them, as well as a Defense Depart-ment with military forces, just what role would a federal police force play?

Maybe it was just one of those bright ideas that gets floated during an election campaign. Yet there was no grassroots demand for any such federal police nor any media clamor for it, so there was not even any political reason to suggest such a thing.

What would be different about a new federal police force, as compared to exist-ing law enforcement and military forces? It would be a creation of the Obama admin-istration, run by people appointed from top to bottom by that administration - and without the conflicting loyalties of those steeped in existing military traditions and law enforcement traditions. In short, a fed-eral police force could become President Obama’s personal domestic political army, his own storm troopers.

Perhaps there will never be such a federal police force. But the targeting of individu-als and groups who believe in some of the fundamental values on which this country was founded, and people who have demon-strated their patriotism by volunteering for military service, suggests that this poten-tial for political abuse is worth watching, as Obama tries to remake America to fit his vision.

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4 I OPINION I APRIL 29, 2009WEST NEWSMAGAZINE

L E T T E R S T O T H E E D I T O R

Thomas Sowell

To The Editor:Kudos and thank yous to Thomas Sowell

regarding his April 8 article on our rookie president. His insight and foresight is awe-some and truly reflects the thoughts and concerns of what I believe are those of the vast majority of Americans who proudly want the America that the founders of our constitution documented and that our Bill of Rights protects.

Sowell has the willpower and the for-titude to buck the status quo and has the obvious latitude as your writer to reflect and publish his and opposing views in your fine publication; views by your courageous writer that are clearly 180 degrees away from what the mainstream media would have us blindly believe and follow.

America, with all its faults, is still the best thing going in this cruel and divided world. I hope and pray (yes, pray) that President Barack Obama quickly learns, gains the wisdom and follows the principles and guidance that our founders so proudly exhibited, so eloquently documented and passed down to us and that have for more than two centuries served each of us so well. I hope he gains the wisdom of those wonderful principles and values that so many past presidents and patriotic Ameri-can men and women before us, the sons and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. America stood up for and/or gave their lives to protect.

Thank you once more, Mr. Sowell, for an eloquently presented article and for a job

“well done.” Please God, bless these United States of America. Please God, bless and protect our patriot men and women in uni-form, from a concerned but proud Ameri-can citizen.

Fred RockwellEllisville

To The Editor:Most of my friends and family love to

read Thomas Sowell’s article every week. It is so wonderful to know that someone else feels as we do.

However, I wish he would tell us what we can do about the situation in which we have found ourselves. How can we make a change?

Unfortunately, he is writing what we are feeling - doomsday. Can we reverse this in time?

Kathie NoonanWest County

Rhetoric

To The Editor:In reading Kerry Brown’s letter titled

“Cut the rhetoric,” I cannot help thinking how polarized our country has become. What happened to meeting in the middle?

Brown points out that the rhetoric comes from only the far right. I lean right but I try to keep my eyes and ears open to the other side. The far left shares in the rheto-ric from people other than Al Sharpton, and they should be embarrassed by folks like Randi Rhodes, Mike Malloy, Rachel Maddow, Keith Olberman, Ed Schultz and Al Franken, who incite division just as much as Rush Limbaugh and those from the right.

The Democrats spent most of the last eight years stoking their base with fears about the Bush administration. The charges ran from the rhetorically silly (attacking the legitimacy of the government as if losing an election was equivalent to lack-ing representation), to the dubious (vari-ous charges of illegal activities, small and large), to the paranoid (the government is watching us, Big Brother), to the outright unhinged (the 9/11 conspiracies, “blood for oil,” the imminent attack on Iran, the 2008 election will never take place and Bush will install himself as a dictator), but all in service of whipping up fear about what the Bush administration would do to the folks. To the extent that either party ran on fear, both did. Just because the left stoked different fears does not make them any less guilty.

Brown challenges those from the far right to prove the facts presented are false, but indeed no facts are presented, just more rhetoric. I consider myself a person who is right to center but nowhere near far right, and Brown’s claims can be challenged very easily.

Lyndon Johnson had long been iden-tified with gigantic spending programs while he was in Congress. He fought for public works projects, for larger expen-ditures for those in need and for great increases for defense. However, when he took office after JFK’s assassination, the House and Senate passed a tax cut bill by a decisive margin. The government would receive approximately $11.5 billion less in revenue, but Johnson argued that because individual citizens would stimulate busi-ness by spending more money, tax reve-nues eventually would increase as the size of the economy increased.

Many of Johnson’s social and economic programs were passed with help from a cooperative Republican party. This was a cooperation that had not been seen since

World War II.President Jimmy Carter inherited an

economy that was slowly emerging from a recession. He had severely criticized former President Gerald Ford for his fail-ures to control inflation and relieve unem-ployment, but after four years of the Carter presidency, both inflation and unemploy-ment were considerably worse than at the time of his inauguration. The annual infla-tion rate rose from 4.8 percent in 1976 to 6.8 percent in 1977, 9 percent in 1978, 11 percent in 1979 and hovered around 12 percent at the time of the 1980 election campaign. Although Carter had pledged to eliminate federal deficits, the deficit for the fiscal year 1979 totaled $27.7 billion and that for 1980 was nearly $59 billion. With approximately eight million people out of work, the unemployment rate had leveled off to a nationwide average of approximately 7.7 percent by the time of the election campaign, but it was consider-ably higher in some industrial states.

It was the worst period of economic blight in recent history.

In the summer of 1996, President Bill Clinton’s grand first-term dreams had shriveled into a set of proposals. He would spend all of 1997 working on a balanced-budget agreement with Newt Gingrich and the Republicans. The Gingrich Republi-cans proved perfect opponents for the pres-ident. They refused to compromise on the budget. The new fiscal year began without an agreement and the federal government, consequently, shut down for lack of funds in October; then, after interim negotiations, it shut down for a second time in Decem-ber. When Clinton left office, our country did have a budget surplus, 107 consecutive months of economic expansion, 22.2 mil-lion new jobs were created and unemploy-ment was down from 7.5 percent in 1992 to 4.0 percent in June 2000.

Let us not disregard the efforts from the Republicans for this success. It was due to a spirit of cooperation from both sides.

There is no question that the Bush admin-istration increased our national debt, but we need to look at all of the circumstances involved before passing judgment.

The true facts that I present show that when parties respect the views of others and meet in the middle, things can be accomplished. The Democrats did not adjust in order to be in charge but instead they promised change. The change being offered currently only puts our country fur-ther in debt, and President Barack Obama looks to be closer to a Jimmy Carter or Woodrow Wilson than a Bill Clinton or Lyndon Johnson.

Brown’s words are more far-left divisive

babbling about “unprovoked wars,” “ram-pant spending” and “Bush bashing,” which compares more to buffoons like Limbaugh and Franken than a person “cutting the rhetoric.”

Paul HollisWildwood

To The Editor:Hmmmm. Cast my lot with the likes of

Thomas Sowell or Kerry Brown? Let us examine.

Brown envies the Jimmy Carter admin-istration as one of the last four and one-half decade’s best. Discussion over, rebuttal not required.

By the by, in a tactical debate where one is attempting to support his beliefs, had Brown actually presented a cogent argu-ment, the last sentence would have started with “Fortunately.” Surface voters are kill-ing my country.

Luke StahlbergChesterfield

Scared, anyone?To The Editor:

According to the Obama administration and the Department of Homeland Security, the greatest threat facing our nation are the citizens who believe in the Constitution, God, personal freedom, limited govern-ment, lower taxes, protecting innocent life and those who fly the flag.

It is like waking up in some sort of bizarre world where everything has been turned upside down. Does this scare anyone else but me?

Carl SchroederWildwood

Taxing mattersTo The Editor:

Regarding your question of the week, “Did you pay your ‘fair share’ of taxes?”

Did you not mean, “Did you pay your ‘unfair share’ of taxes?”?

Don DavisWest County

To The Editor:I attended the April 15 Tax Day Tea Party

in St. Louis. I am not a political activist. I am a mom to three daughters. My husband and I chose to attend the event to protest the current direction Washington politi-cians are taking our country.

What I saw at Kiener Plaza was in direct opposition to the “racists,” “rednecks” and

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Does America owe the world an apology?

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Driving east on Olive Blvd., just after passing Ladue Road, there is a hand-written sign in front of an old, run-down house. The sign reads simply, “I will not apologize for my country.”

It is becoming increasingly evident that the creator of that sign has no say in U.S. foreign policy.

In the last month, President Barack Obama has, in the words of Charles Krauthammer, “indicted his own people for arrogance, for dismissiveness and derisiveness, for genocide, for torture, for Hiro-shima, for Guantanamo and for insufficient respect for the Muslim world.” Add to that list the fact that President Obama seems willing to give his apologies some teeth by inviting the prosecution of Bush administration officials for giving legal advice on anti-terror policy, and one can begin to see the makings of a new world order.

New world order is a strong phrase, some might say, but a neces-sary one. Judging by his actions, President Obama’s view of the world is one based more in perception than reality. He wants the world to perceive that we are all on a level playing field, no country greater, or wealthier, or mightier than the other. President Obama’s world is one where we bow to the Saudi King, put our arm around the Queen of England, exchange jokes with the President of Ven-ezuela and enter into disarmament talks with the Russians.

The reality of the world is that America is mightier, wealthier and, yes, greater than other countries around the world. America is a super power. When that moniker works in the interest of the rest of the world, when somebody needs a super power- such as when a tsunami strikes a third-world country or when Bosnia needs protection from the Serbs - then the world agrees that is what we are. When it does not work in the interest of another country, when they do not need our help monetarily or militarily, only then do we become perceived as vengeful and greedy.

The even greater reality is that this apologetic, almost meek tone will never deliver the results for which President Obama is striving. The president’s conciliatory remarks thus far have netted North Korea’s unchallenged nuclear test, NATO’s lack of reinforcement in Afghanistan, no European assistance on economic stimulus, no help on Iran and no help from China. As regards Guantanamo Bay, it seems the world desperately wanted all the prisoners released - so long as they were released anywhere except in their country.

The president seems to have wanted the world to perceive Amer-ica as kinder and gentler, but he ended up portraying this country only as weaker - and weaker is dangerous. One cannot be a weak super power, so one of those descriptors must change.

Unless the president’s rhetoric takes a drastic turn, it most cer-tainly will be the latter. At that point, the United States will be the country that President Obama must apologize to, rather than for - and that apology will be a long time coming.

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Quotable:

“High-value information came from interrogations in which those methods were used and provided a deeper understanding of the

al Qaeda organization that was attacking this country.”

- Retired Adm. Dennis Blair, the director of national intelligence, talking about enhanced interrogation techniques that George W. Bush’s administration approved.

“Obviously the agenda for the teachers is a thinly-veiled attempt to indoctrinate young and impressionable minds to their political ideology.

What these rather naive and selfish teachers and administrators do not realize is that their job is to teach the subject for which we are paying them and nothing else. It is not to try to raise up political

clones for themselves.”

- Rockwood parent Carl Schroeder on the showing of “An Inconvenient Truth” at Wildwood Middle School.

There are signs everywhere

A sign posted in front of a home on Olive Blvd. Read more in the editorial at left.

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BALLWINMosquito fogging to begin May 18

The Ballwin Public Works Department will resume its annual attack on mosqui-toes on May 18. Ballwin is the only city in the area that provides this service on a pro-active, weekly basis.

Fogging is done while the adult mosqui-toes are most active, which is between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. The entire city is fogged Monday through Thursday. Environmen-tal Protection Agency (EPA)-approved, water-based “Aqua Reslin 20-20” is the insecticide ejected into the air to kill flying adult mosquitoes. The city’s two employee operators are certified public operator applicators that the Missouri Department of Agriculture has licensed.

Due to the threat of the West Nile Virus, each area of the city is fogged weekly until October. Visit the city’s Web site at ballwin.mo.us to view a map depicting the areas sprayed each night.

The St. Louis County Department of Health has compiled suggestions to reduce

mosquito populations. For more informa-tion, visit the Web site at stlouisco.com, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) at cdc.gov or the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) at npic.orst.edu.

CREVE COEURCreve Coeur Days moves to Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital on Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur will be the site of the annual Creve Coeur Days May Festival this year, announced Mitchell D. Jacobs, president of Creve Coeur Days Inc., the non-profit planning body for the festival. Creve Coeur Days has been an annual community event for more than 40 years.

“In the past, Monsanto Co. hosted the festival on their grounds but were unable to do so this year because of an extensive building program,” Jacobs said. “The hos-pital graciously agreed to let us hold Creve Coeur Days on their property.”

Hospital officials said they are looking forward to hosting the event.

“We are delighted to accommodate Creve Coeur Days,” said Larry Tracy, chief operating officer of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. “We know that the people

of Creve Coeur and the surrounding areas look forward to this annual event, and as a member of the community, we welcome the opportunity to help out.”

Most of the festivities for Creve Coeur Days will take place on a Carnival Midway that will be located on the Barnes-Jewish West County campus just south of the hos-pital’s medical office buildings on Mason Road. The festival dates are May 14-17. Carnival rides, a wide variety of food booths, entertainment and a Sunday parade will highlight the event.

Typically, the midway attracts large crowds on Thursday and Friday evenings and all day and evening on Saturday and Sunday. There is no admission charge to the grounds and parking will be available on designated area lots nearby. The hospi-tal’s main parking lots will be reserved for handicapped parking only to ensure park-ing is available for patients.

Information on the activities of Creve Coeur Days is available at crevecoeurdays.com.

Volunteers who are members of the Creve Coeur Days Inc. Board of Direc-tors plan Creve Coeur Days, with profits from the Carnival Midway donated to various charities. Area charitable and phil-anthropic organizations man many of the food booths.

DES PERESExcess TIF funds distributed

Officials for the city of Des Peres have

authorized early retirement of $1,255,000 in tax increment financing (TIF) bonds due to be paid in 2020 and distribution of $662,225.08 in excess TIF funds from 2008 to the various taxing jurisdictions. This represents the seventh year for distri-bution of excess revenues to taxing juris-dictions and brings the total pass-through to $4.165 million to those entities in addi-tion to $6,435,000 used for accelerated debt retirement.

In addition to the city pass-through of excess TIF funds, taxing jurisdictions receive real estate taxes in an amount equal to those being received before redevelop-ment, plus 100 percent of all personal property taxes generated from the new development. Because Des Peres does not levy a local real estate tax, the city does not participate in receipt of any revenues from the pass-through.

The West County TIF was approved in 1997 and included financial assistance in the amount of $27 million as part of the financing for demolition and reconstruction of West County Center. Those bonds are being repaid using tax dollars paid by the development. Those bonds are scheduled to be paid off in 2023. A financial analysis of the TIF from a local planning firm in early 2008 projects that the TIF bonds will be fully retired in 2013.

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The Chesterfield Police Department on April 18 raised more than $2,000 for the Missouri Special Olympics by participating in the “Tip a Cop” fund-raiser that was held at the Red Robin restaurant in Chesterfield Valley.

All proceeds benefit the Missouri Special Olympics, whose mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with mental disabilities.

‘Tip a Cop’ raises special funds

Back row (from left): Chesterfield Police Officer Dan Dunn, Police volunteer Jack Palan, Chesterfield Police Lt. Steven Lewis, Tyler Lewis, special athletes Josh Fankhauser, Tim Gerrard, Chesterfield Police Officer David Cerna, Abbey Huffman, Chesterfield Police Officer Kim Huffman, Chesterfield Police Officer Jenna Christian and Chesterfield Police Capt. Graham Burnley. Front row: Chesterfield Police Officer Steve Borawski, Chesterfield Police Sgt. Cheryl Funkhouser, Erin Dunn and Jaise Christian.Not pictured but assisting in the fund-raising efforts were special athletes Brian Gaffney and Megan Ferranto.

Ellisville’s municipal code regarding loud noises.

Ellisville Mayor Matt Pirrello said the current ordinance on the books is too ambiguous and he wants to establish some type of standard.

According to the proposed amendment, making, creating or permitting any steady or intermittent loud, unusual, disturbing or unnecessary noises exceeding 70 deci-bels at any point would be deemed “loud, unusual, disturbing or unnecessary noise.” The number “70” was implemented into the new language. It would pertain to the playing of any radio, music player such as a “boom box,” tape cassette, TV or any audio system or musical instrument if it exceeds 70 decibels. Sound measurements would be made with an accurate sound-level meter.

The change to the ordinance was tabled at the April 15 meeting and is expected to be come up for a vote at the next City Council meeting, scheduled for May 6.

ST. LOUIS COUNTYFBI Academy graduates

Lt. Bill Funkhouser of the Creve Coeur Police Department, Lt. Steven Lewis of the Chesterfield Police Department and Lt.

Angela Coonce of the St. Louis Metropoli-tan Police Department graduated recently from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Va., as part of the 236th ses-sion.

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Pro-gram, held at the FBI Academy, offers 10 weeks of advanced investigative, manage-ment and fitness training for selected offi-cers having proven records as professionals within their agencies. On average, these officers have 19 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agen-cies to serve in executive-level positions.

Funkhouser is in his 26th year of polic-ing. Lewis has 20 years in law enforce-ment. Coonce is in her 11th year of police work and is a watch commander in the St. Louis Police Department’s 4th District.

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By JEANNIE SEIBERTDespite dire predictions that the 700 to

800 Tax Day Tea Parties held across the country on April 15 were being organized by and for radical, right wing, racist extrem-ists, the Tea Party at Kiener Plaza in St. Louis still drew thousands. And unlike the predictions, the group represented a cross section of metropolitan area residents who calmly, but seriously, gathered to share and send a message to Washington, D.C. – stop the spending.

Protesting Washington, D.C., in general, speakers and the crowd alike agreed that record federal government spending is the No. 1 gripe.

Holding the Republicans equally respon-sible as the Democrats, organizers Bill Hen-nessy and Dana Loesch insisted the event not be about political parties. Politicians who had contacted the organizers were prohibited if their presence was predicated on being included on the agenda – with one

exception.U.S. Congressman Todd Akin (R-Dist.

2) was present on the speakers’ platform because of his consistent vote against the deficit spending measures, Loesch said.

More rally than protest, speakers did not hold back criticizing those they feel are responsible for the nation’s shaky economy. Because the GOP has not steadfastly held to the conservative principles, the Republi-can Party got its full share of the blame for “spending away our children’s future,” said one speaker.

While it was markedly muted, com-ments deriding the Obama administration’s aggressive expansion of social programs, redistribution of wealth and most espe-cially its proposed cap and trade policies drew round after round of applause and cheers. The U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, the administration and the media were all roundly rebuked for not responding to the grassroots – a senti-

ment summed up in one placard that read “Impeach Everybody.”

The posters and methods of self-expres-sion were perhaps the high point of the event. “Don’t Tread on Me” was one of the more popular themes with T-shirts sporting that message selling at a brisk pace.

Many small clusters of new-found and re-found friends gathered before and after the event to share concerns about the ram-pant government spending passed in the last three months and the burden that will place on future generations.

“Every child born this year will come into this world owing $127,000,” said one protestor.

At one point it was observed that the total government spending from President George Washington to President George W. Bush does not total the amount of spend-ing that has occurred in just the past three months. That topic alone occupied conver-sations well into the evening.

The conversation is likely to continue as the next Tea Party is tentatively set for July 4. The time and place are to be announced.

‘Impeach everybody’Order prevails as communities rally around Tax Day Tea Party messages

By CASEY GODWINGeorge Batten was told the bad news on

Dec. 1. His 12-year career in manufacturing had come to an abrupt end as his company, which had been struggling in the down-turned economy since July 2006, was shedding workers through layoffs. Batten, 48, of Manchester, had been the executive vice president of sales and marketing. Now he is unemployed.

“I was in shock,” Batten said. “I went home and for a couple of weeks I was in a daze.”

Batten has two sons, ages 16 and 18. The oldest, fresh out of high school, had been looking forward to heading out of state to the university of his choice. Now he will be attending University of Missouri – Colum-bia. Not his choice, Batten said, but a more affordable school.

“The funds we had saved for college have taken such a beating in the stock market,” Batten said. “His mother and I wanted to give him an education that wouldn’t be a financial burden on him. This has touched even him.”

Batten said his family has taken a “bunker down” mentality regarding funds, spending money only when it is absolutely necessary. Family and friends provided him the support he needed to get back on his feet and do something he had not done since 1983 – hunt for a job.

“I’ve never had to actively find a job,” Batten said. “I’ve worked in three indus-tries, but each time I was either recruited or it was my choice. I always had continuity in employment.”

Job hunting is much different for an experienced executive than it is for a new college graduate. Executive jobs are not common and many times an employee must work up into that position of a com-pany.

Batten said he has tried a variety of resources, including several job placement firms.

“Unfortunately, job recruiters right now have this huge talent pool to pull from and not as many jobs to fill,” Batten said.

Networking fills a chunk of Batten’s time. He co-founded Exec Net, which can be found on the business networking site linkedin.com, for area executives in his position. At monthly meetings, members of the group provide each other with leads and practice interviewing skills. Batten said the group has not produced much in the way of work, but it has helped develop skills to compete with the masses.

“It seems for every four people out there, there’s one opportunity,” Batten said.

According to figures released by the Missouri Department of Economic Devel-opment, Missouri’s jobless rate climbed to 8.7 percent in March from 8.3 percent

in February. In March, nearly 11,000 jobs were shed state-wide.

The St. Louis region experienced a relatively large employment decrease in March. The region is down by 7,000 jobs, putting the unemployment rate locally at 9.2 percent – 8.6 percent down in St. Louis County and 10 percent down in St. Louis City.

The manufacturing industry has been hit the hardest, down 4,800 jobs across several industries. State-wide, 2,500 con-struction jobs have been lost, wholesale trade employment is down by 1,500 and scientific and technical services decreased by 1,000 jobs. Various services, including repair service, shed 1,200 jobs in March. However, the retail trade has added 1,900 jobs.

Missouri’s unemployment rate has increased in nine of the last 10 months. March marks the highest unemployment rates in the state since December 1983.

With so many in the St. Louis area look-ing for work, it is no surprise that job placement firms are seeing a large influx of workers pouring through their doors.

Pam Johnson, branch manager of St. Louis area division of Manpower, said local offices have been seeing an unusual trend. Manpower supplies temporary and contract recruitment in a variety of indus-tries, although most associate the agency

with physical labor jobs.“We’re seeing a lot of people willing to

do jobs they are way over-qualified for just because they need to make money,” John-son said. “We’ve also been seeing a large amount of people looking for a second job to supplement income.”

Johnson said the demand for work has far exceeded the amount of employment opportunities available.

Labor Ready, which provides temporary employment to those who walk in the door each morning, also have reported longer lines and have turned away more people than usual.

Not every story from those recently unemployed is laden with hardship. Terri Economos, of Fenton, said that when she was laid off in the beginning of April, she told her supervisor that “everything is fine.”

Economos worked in a travel agency for 25 years. She said layoffs had been hitting the company every three months over the last year and that it was not all that sur-prising when her supervisor gave her the news.

“I felt like someone had opened the gate and told me I could run,” Economos said. “I didn’t know where I was going. I know it sounds weird, but I was relieved.”

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BY DIANE PLATTNEROfficials at Wildwood Middle School

in the Rockwood School District have decided to stop showing eighth-grade his-tory students a controversial environmen-tal movie that had sparked complaints from some parents.

Parent Carl Schroeder said he had been trying to get Wildwood Middle School offi-cials to stop showing students the movie “An Inconvenient Truth,” a documentary on global warming that former Vice Presi-dent Al Gore narrated. Schroeder called this movie an “enviro-fantasy,” a piece of political propaganda that he said many par-ents and scientists find fraudulent.

“Obviously the agenda for the teachers is a thinly-veiled attempt to indoctrinate young and impressionable minds to their political ideology,” Schroeder said. “What these rather naive and selfish teachers and administrators do not realize is that their job is to teach the subject for which we are paying them and nothing else. It is not to try to raise up political clones for them-selves.”

Other Rockwood parents agreed and said public school officials in general should not present their own controversial politi-cal views as fact to students. Schroeder said that two years ago, he and his wife relayed their concerns about the movie to Wildwood Middle School Principal Greg Batenhorst.

“At that time, his spin on the issue was that the instructors were using the movie as a teaching tool that was directly connected to the subject manner,” Schroeder said.

Schroeder said he assumed after that ini-tial meeting that the school teachers would find a less controversial media source to teach the lesson. Yet, he said he learned the movie was still being shown in class this year.

Batenhorst replied that a 10- to 15-minute video clip of “An Inconvenient Truth” was used in an eighth-grade American history class in two curricular contexts. First, he said it was viewed to draw comparisons, contrasts and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society. Second, it was used to present a controversial, current issue to enable students to research sources who refute the claims presented in the movie.

Wildwood Middle School parent Jennifer Smith echoed Schroeder’s concerns about the movie and met with Batenhorst in early April to discuss the issue.

“The link was supposed to be the Indus-trial Revolution, which is a stretch at best,” Smith said. “I offered up the suggestion that he allow equal viewing time of the

documentary ‘The Great Global Warming Swindle.’”

Smith and Schroeder said they also heard the same history teacher showed students videos mocking former President George W. Bush.

Batenhorst said he discussed the issue with the concerned parents as well as the teacher.

“The American history teacher and I have also had several discussions in the past week to study the parent concerns and to discuss options in the delivery of the curriculum,” Batenhorst said.

Schroeder said Batenhorst contacted him on April 13 and apologized for allowing the continued showing of “An Inconvenient Truth.” Batenhorst said he agreed that the content of the movie was “a lightening rod issue” and that more careful consideration should have been given before deciding to show it to an eighth-grade class, Schroeder said.

He said Batenhorst assured him that nei-ther “An Inconvenient Truth” nor videos disrespectful to the U.S. president would be allowed to be shown at Wildwood Middle School again. Batenhorst confirmed that he and the teacher agreed that sources other than “An Inconvenient Truth” would be used in the future.

“At this time, I am satisfied with the pledge made by Dr. Batenhorst and believe that our students have seen the last of this ‘documentary,’” Schroeder said.

Smith said she is not as pleased.“Even though my child’s principal has

decided to eliminate ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ from the curriculum in upcoming years, he has not decided to show ‘The Great Global Warming Swindle’ to the stu-dents who had to sit through ‘An Inconve-nient Truth’ this year,” Smith said.

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By DIANE PLATTNERTown & Country officials are considering

joining other area municipalities, includ-ing Creve Coeur, Olivette and Clayton, in urging St. Louis County to prohibit smok-ing in public places.

Town & Country Mayor Jon Dalton said he supports the concept of a state or county-wide ban on smoking in public places.

“The medical evidence regarding nega-tive health risks associated with second-hand smoke seems compelling,” Dalton said. “Accordingly, I have encouraged the Board of Aldermen to proceed with pass-ing a resolution that encourages legislative action on either the state or county level to enact such a prohibition.”

Opponents said public smoking bans violate their personal rights to lifestyle choices. Supporters agree with Dalton and said public health issues outweigh any individual’s rights to smoke in public.

“Second-hand smoke is a danger to the public,” West County resident Ashley Harris said. “If smokers want to harm their own bodies, they can do it in their own homes or other private places. But they shouldn’t expose the public to it.”

Some Town & Country businesses, on their own, already have chosen to be smoke-free to promote healthier environments for their customers. Straubs, in Town & Coun-try, for example, prohibits customers from smoking in the upscale grocery store.

Still, smoking bans in some individual municipalities have sparked opposition from some business owners who said they lose customers to nearby smoke-friendly municipalities. That is why John Mineo,

owner of Italian restaurant John Mineo’s in Town & Country, said he would support a ban only if it applies at least county-wide.

“I would not support a smoking ban in only some cities because it would not be fair to the others that allow people to smoke,” Mineo said. “But if they passed a smoking ban in all of the cities, that would be fine.”

Dalton said that while Town & Coun-try already has an ordinance in place that bans smoking in many public facilities, he does not want to do anything that unjustly places his municipality’s businesses at a competitive disadvantage to similarly situ-ated interests in neighboring communities.

“In that respect, I understand that cities acting individually and not collectively as part of St. Louis County have regretted their decisions on this important issue,” Dalton said.

A resolution calling for a county-wide ban on smoking in public places was intro-duced at the April 13 Town & Country Board of Aldermen meeting. The board voted unanimously to continue final action on the measure until the June 22 board meeting.

The purpose of the continuance is solely to allow time for consultation and interac-tion on the subject with the Town & Coun-try business community, Dalton said.

“This exchange is both fair and a valu-able part of the education process,” Dalton said. “But it is important to note that the continuance will in no manner cause delay in the underlying substance of the resolu-tion as that requires action by the St. Louis County Council.”

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“(The layoff has) actually allowed me the time to spend with her,” Economos said.

At 49 years old, Economos said she has many more years to go in the work force, but could not see any growth left in the company where she had been employed. She said that when the news of her layoff broke, she knew there was “opportunity written all over it.”

“I was so dedicated and loyal, and I loved my job, but I wasn’t making a difference,” Economos said. “I thought there was so much more out there in the world to do.”

Economos has focused on a hobby she

has had for the last 12 years. In her spare time, she has raised money for animal char-ities under her organization Pet Kids LLC. Economos said she always wanted to turn the hobby into a business. Pet Kids allows older or sick people who want to keep their pets do so with the knowledge that after death, the animal will not be euthanized or placed in a shelter. Instead, clients arrange to have their pets put in the care of Econo-mos’ Pet Kids house.

“It was inspired by my uncle and my Mom,” said Economos. “My uncle didn’t want to get another animal late in life because he was scared it would outlive him. I realized a lot of people think that way.”

Economos has been on the hunt for a new job and said she would not hesitate to interview with another corporation.

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By ADAM LAMPELAfter nearly a year of discussions, the

Wildwood City Hall Steering Committee is recommending that the city build its own facility in the Town Center and incorporate police facilities into the project. The com-mittee has published its preliminary report that includes recommendations for the future headquarters of the city.

“After assessing the various leasing and ownership considerations in light of the city’s long-term interests and public input, the option of constructing a new building owned by the city and designed specifi-cally to the city’s requirements and specifi-cations is the preference of the committee,” the report read. “Public input received by the committee to date strongly favors city ownership of a city hall and the option of constructing a new building for that pur-pose.”

Public input was a priority for the com-mittee after Wildwood residents spoke out firmly against city officials two years ago when the city was in the planning process for a new City Hall. Residents expressed concerns about the finances of the project and the lack of public participation in the process.

One resident in particular was highly critical of the process that played out before the original plan was squashed. Resident Sue Cullinane was instrumental in the recent passage of a referendum that mandates the city to seek voter approval for certain capital expenditures, including any future City Hall project.

“I’ve attended almost every meeting of the City Hall Committee,” Cullinane said. “They’re a hard-working group who have a difficult job, made more so by the enormity of their task and the ultimate direction to take.”

Cullinane said she agrees with the com-mittee’s recommendation to place City Hall in the Town Center because of the foot traffic that it would provide for Town

Center businesses. Cullinane also said she likes the quaintness of the location.

“Think of small towns in New England; almost all of their city halls are located in the middle of town,” Cullinane said. “This model has worked for 200 years in those locations. That’s a pretty good track record.”

Cullinane also commended the commit-tee for the great deal of time it has volun-teered to this process and the time it has yet to give.

Wildwood Mayor Tim Woerther said the preferences the committee outlined provide a foundation on which building requirements can be developed and used by professionals in the design and building of a future City Hall.

“The question is how much to spend up front in the design and construction of a building to make it environmentally efficient versus the benefit of lower oper-ating costs over the life of the building,” Woerther said.

Woerther said it is important for the city to take a leadership role in environmental design as part of the mission of the city to ensure that the resources of the area are put to their most efficient use.

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By CASEY GODWINCharges have been filed against an Ala-

bama trucker for a crash that killed three people on Hwy. 40 last July.

Jeffrey Knight, 49, of Muscle Shoals, Ala., was charged on April 10 with three counts of second-degree involuntary manslaughter, said Don Schneider of the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s office. The second-degree offense alleges that the deaths were a result of criminal negligence.

“This is a class D felony, meaning he could get up to four years for each charge,” Schneider said. “He could receive 12 years in prison over this.”

The case currently is pending before the St. Louis County Grand Jury. Knight is being held in the St. Louis County Deten-tion Center in Clayton on a cash-only bond that has been set at $25,000.

Authorities said that Knight was driving a Freightliner on July 15, 2008, when he ran over several cars that had come to a stop on eastbound Hwy. 40, west of Interstate 270. There were 11 vehicles involved in the crash, including Knight’s truck. Three people were killed and 15 were injured.

The crash, which occurred at 3:45 p.m. on that day, killed two Amish passengers, Lydia Miller, 55, of Canton, Mo., and Alvin Mast, 88, of Kahoka, Mo. Their vehicle had been traveling from northwestern Missouri to a funeral in Tennessee.

Police said that the driver of the first car that Knight’s tractor trailer hit was killed instantly. Charles Cason, 55, of Caseyville, was a salesman headed to Collinsville, Ill., on business when his car was rear-ended by the truck.

At least eight lawsuits from victims who received serious injuries are pending against Knight and his trucking company, Holmes Transport. One of those victims is Mark Tiburzi, 52, of St. Peters, who suf-fered severe brain injury. James Whaley, who represents Tiburzi and Gaylen Love-lady, 60, of Hunnewell, Mo., has filed suits in both St. Louis County and U.S. District courts.

“Mr. Tiburzi is still in a coma, basically in a vegetative state that requires constant care and Mr. Lovelady suffered fractured ribs and other injuries,” Whaley said.

The lawyer representing Knight and Holmes Transport was unavailable for comment. In the accident report that the Missouri Highway Patrol released follow-ing an investigation, a cell phone appears to be the catalyst for the accident.

“There was a cell phone involved, but (Knight) wasn’t using it at the time. He was reaching for it and took his eyes off the road,” said Sgt. Al Nothum of the Highway Patrol Troop C.

Nothum said that Knight admitted to investigators that he had reached across the dashboard to retrieve his cell phone and had opened it before realizing he was about to make impact with the first car.

In the report, Knight said that when he looked up, he was at the last car in the line of traffic. He is quoted in the report saying, “After I hit the first car, I just remember holding the steering wheel and seeing cars going to my left and right.”

Nothum said that alcohol and drugs did not play a role in the crash. Additionally, Knight had a clean driving record prior to the accident, Nothum said.

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ture that would allow concealed weapons on college campuses has the University of Missouri up in arms.

Missouri lawmakers are well on their way to passing House Bill 668, which, among other things, would repeal the ban of concealed firearms on the state’s publicly-funded college campuses. The Missouri House of Representatives approved the bill 105-50 on final reading. The measure was sent to the Missouri Senate on April 20 for consideration.

Additionally, the House approved a pro-vision in the same bill that would reduce the minimum age to obtain a license to carry a concealed weapon from 23 to 21 years. This measure originated as House Bill 1073.

University of Missouri President Gary Forsee said students should be allowed an environment that is “free from the threat of concealed guns.”

“It is hard to imagine that such a proposal could gain support given the magnitude of gun-related tragedies experienced on col-lege campuses across the country,” Forsee said.

Such tragedies are exactly what the national group Students for Concealed Carry on College Campus aims to prevent on college campuses. The group, which formed in the wake of the shootings that occurred at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in April 2007, has been pushing the legislation throughout the country.

Missouri is one of nine states consider-ing similar legislation, the group organizer, Paul Ready, said.

“The issue is that these school shooters go unchallenged,” Ready said. “Anytime shooters have been met with force, they give up immediately.”

Rep. Brian Munzlinger (R-William-

stown) sponsored the original bill (House Bill 645) to allow concealed firearms on campuses. He said the student-based group approached him with the issue and after a year of research, he decided to move for-ward with it.

“We’ve had concealed carry in Missouri since 2003 with no problems and basically this is just an expansion of that,” Mun-zlinger said.

Currently, Missouri law does not allow concealed weapons at college campuses, sports stadiums and public hospitals.

Ready said that 11 campuses in Colo-rado and Virginia have allowed concealed carry since 1995. None of those campuses have reported any incident of gun violence - including suicide, gun accidents or gun theft - in the time concealed carry has been permitted.

“Statistics show that wherever concealed carry is permitted, crime either decreases or at the very least, shifts away from crimes against a person to crimes against property,” Ready said.

Munzlinger said the intent is to deter the criminals.

“You take on a great responsibility when you do decide to take on concealed carry,” Munzlinger said. “These are law-abiding citizens.”

The legislation would allow students and all faculty members who have con-cealed carry permits to bring a weapon on campus.

Munzlinger said he is concerned that the University of Missouri has unwarranted fear.

“The college president is out there writ-ing letters saying he is concerned about his own people and that students will be fearful,” Munzlinger said. “The ones they should really be concerned about are the dangerous criminals. Criminals target gun-free zones and right now our college cam-puses are gun-free zones.”

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By JEANNIE SEIBERTThe Missouri House of Representatives

recently approved a proposed bill and sent it to the Senate that would prevent drug users from receiving welfare benefits. There are several similar proposals in the Senate already.

“Taxpayers should not be required to fund benefits to individuals who test posi-tive for drug use,” Missouri Rep. Sally Faith (R-Dist. 13) said.

House Bill 30 would require the Missouri Department of Social Services to develop a program to screen and test work-eligible applicants or recipients of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF) Pro-gram. The department would be required to test benefit recipients whom officials believe are engaged in the use of controlled substances.

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tricts would need to make some changes if the Missouri Legislature approves new nutrition requirements for food and drinks sold in public schools.

While some residents said they support governmental intervention in public school nutrition to address childhood obesity and other health issues, others said such choices should be left to the school districts, par-ents or students.

The Missouri House of Representatives on April 9 passed House Bill 509, which would cap the amount of fat/sugar allowed in products sold during school hours, including in vending machines and at fund-raisers. It includes a ban on snack foods with 300 or more calories and regulates drinks to have at least 25 percent fruit juice or water with zero calories as well as skim/low-fat milk. It also sets minimum food standards and requires daily physical edu-cation (PE) classes through eighth grade.

The bill currently is being considered in a Missouri Senate committee. If the full Senate gives approval before the 2009 leg-islative session ends in May, the measure would take effect on Aug. 28. All school districts would be required to have a physi-cal education program in place by July 1, 2011.

Rockwood Director of Child Nutrition Services Carmen Fischer said the district offers a la carte items, which are reviewed annually for compliance with recent guide-lines.

“We will continue that practice and will remove the items not meeting the new guidelines,” Fischer said.

Rockwood would be required to elimi-nate diet soda, zero-calorie soda, vitamin waters and sports drinks in Rockwood High School beverage vending machines, said Bill Sloan, Rockwood’s director of purchasing and transportation.

Similarly, Parkway officials said if the legislation is passed, zero and one-calorie soda would be eliminated in their high schools. No changes would be required in Parkway’s school lunch offerings, with food service meals containing little or no trans fat, said Parkway Dietician and Food Services Supervisor Marlene Pfeiffer.

Sloan said the new mandate likely would spark a temporary decline in revenue from vending machine sales in Rockwood schools.

“Historically, when product mix is changed in vending machines, we see an initial decline in sales of around 30 percent and then a slow recovery to previous levels of product sold,” Sloan said.

Ron Ramspot, Parkway’s health, outdoor and physical education coordinator, said Parkway’s PE programs would need to be revised under the proposal to require daily PE classes through eighth grade. Currently, Parkway has 100 minutes of PE every week at the elementary level, but it is not offered each day, Ramspot said.

Parkway’s middle schools offer 60 days of PE for 45 minutes. The new require-ments would mean an increase of 50 minutes every other week for Parkway’s elementary schools and 90 minutes per week for middle schools, he said.

The new measure would not really impact Rockwood’s current PE curriculum, Rockwood officials said. Rockwood for nearly two decades has offered daily PE in elementary school grades and now offers the equivalent of 45 minutes of daily PE with the middle school block schedule, said Mark Sissom, Rockwood’s coordinator for health, PE, DE, athletics and intramurals.

“The Parkway School District strongly supports physical fitness and good nutri-tion and has worked to make it a priority for staff and students within the constraints of our academic time and resources,” Park-way spokesman Paul Tandy said. “It is always a balancing act and a challenge. For example, if Parkway adds additional PE hours, instructional time for another cur-ricular area would need to be reduced. We believe our school board, working on behalf of the parents and community mem-bers who elect them, will make the right decisions for our students.”

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The American College Test’s (ACT) Midwest Regional office recently honored Lafayette High School with the Red Quill Award for 2008-09. Lafayette is one of only three Missouri high schools to receive the award this year and one of only 18 schools recognized across the Midwest.

“The educators at Lafayette High School have done and continue to do an outstand-ing job in assisting their students in their journey toward a meaningful post-sec-ondary education experience,” said Galen Johnson, ACT’s assistant vice president. “Programs are in place at every grade to ensure that this transition is appropriate, rigorous and most of all, successful.”

The award was established in 2006 to recognized schools in the Midwest that are taking an innovative approach to improve their curriculum and have shown consistent growth in student ACT scores over time. Schools that use ACT’s EXPLORE and PLAN assessment programs for eighth- and 10th-grade students were qualified to apply for the Red Quill award. To earn the award, schools had to demonstrate that they effectively used the results of these programs to improve the education they provide to students through curriculum and/or instruction. They also had to show

consistent improvement in ACT scores over the past five years.

Recipients of the Red Quill award received a plaque from ACT that com-memorates their accomplishments.

Service projectFor the past four years, the students at

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For this year’s MaDD, to be held on May 15, 8 Green students adopted the U.S. Army’s Apache Troop CAV 6-9 stationed at FOB Sykes in Tal Afar, Iraq. This troop consists of approximately 70 men, one of whom is a former Selvidge student and brother of a current teacher.

The soldiers of Apache troop compiled a list of items they needed, wanted or missed and cannot get while overseas. Beginning March 30, 8 Green students began asking for donations and collecting items to send to the troop. In addition to the items donated, 8 Green students wrote letters to the soldiers thanking them for their service. Collections ended on April 9, with the let-ters and packages sent to Iraq.

The soldiers of Apache Troop CAV 6-9 are excited and grateful to the Selvidge

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Parkway schools named to Missouri Top 10 list

The Parkway School District has seven schools on the state’s list of the top 10 highest performing schools. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) developed the list, with the high-performing schools determined

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Hinote and Louie the mascot visited Lisa Barton’s kindergarten class to read to them as a reward for participating in the Blues Bookworms Reading Program. The program is a literary initiative to encourage students in grades kindergarten through sixth to spend more of their leisure time reading.

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State Citizenship AwardTwo Parkway School District students,

Alec Sydlow of South High and Allison Silverstein of Central High, were among 15 public high school students that the Missouri Board of Education and Gov. Nixon recently honored as recipients of the 2009 Outstanding Achievement in Citizen-ship Award.

The Missouri Legislature established the citizenship award in 1990. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) conducts the award pro-gram annually with assistance and finan-cial support from the Missouri Bar. Every public high school is eligible to nominate one senior.

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National chess champion Sathya Anand, an

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Rockwood Teachers of the Year named

The 2008-09 Rockwood School Dis-trict Teachers of the Year have been announced.

Every year an educator is chosen from each Rockwood school to represent them as the Teacher of the Year. From this group,

the district-level Teachers of the Year are selected. One of these individuals then is honored as the Rockwood School District Teacher of the Year and goes on to compete for state and national recognition.

This year’s recipients are: Colleen Sullivan Haug: Babler Elemen- •tary School. Michael Lacavich: Ballwin Elementary •School. Kelley Krause: Blevins Elementary •School. Wendy Bopp: Bowles Elementary •School. Dennis Rhodes: Center for Creative •Learning. Christine Castelli: Chesterfield Elemen- •tary School. Liz Majino: Crestview Middle School. • Catherine Simpson: Early Childhood •Center. Emily Dittmer: Ellisville Elementary •School. Raina Gill: Eureka Elementary School. • Lisa Lingle: Eureka High School. • Rose Watt: Fairway Elementary •School. Karen E. Betz: Geggie Elementary •School. Becky Spease: Green Pines Elementary •School. Tracy Pagel: Kehrs Mill Elementary •School. Emilee Kellermann: Kellison Elemen- •tary School. AnnMarie Gilman: Lafayette High •School. Amber Phelps: LaSalle Springs Middle •School. James Nacy: Marquette High School. • Diane Dressel: Pond Elementary •School. Anne Hensley: Ridge Meadows Ele- •mentary School. Jennifer Huling: Rockwood South •Middle School. Mary Jo Hagedorn: Rockwood Summit •High School. Kirstie Behlmann: Rockwood Valley •Middle School. Kevin Smith: Selvidge Middle School. • Karen Gibson: Stanton Elementary •School. Julie Backer: Uthoff Valley Elementary •School. Debbi Casper: Westridge Elementary •School. Sheri Nelson: Wild Horse Elementary •School. Mindy Semple: Wildwood Middle •School. Carol Earley: Woerther Elementary •School.


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13 voted on a proposal regarding a rate increase for trash pick-up in the city.

The board approved a seven-year con-tract with Allied Waste with the new rate of $17.98 per month starting on May 1, with rates increasing until 2015.

Allied Waste, with the new contract, will be providing new 65-gallon wheeled recy-cling containers. Recycling pick-up for Ballwin residents will be fully automated; the truck is equipped to pick up and dump the new containers.

“We were also promised delivery of the new 65-gallon recycling containers by May 11,” Ballwin Alderman Tim Pogue (ward 1). “These containers will be used for the automated recycling service.”

Pogue said the contract only applies to single-family homes and those multi-fam-ily communities that are serviced under the city contract with Allied Waste.

“Allied Waste does offer a 10 percent dis-count for seniors,” Pogue said. “This new contract will retain the same service that we currently have. It will include once per week trash, recycling and yard waste pick-up. (Residents) will also receive two bulk item pick-ups per month at no additional

charge.”Per the contract, bulk item pick-up

will be on the last pick-up day of every month. “White good pick-up” (appliances, for example) also will be picked up at no additional charge.

“Residents will need to call Allied Waste to schedule white good pick-up service at their customer service number (947-5959),” Pogue said.

Since January 2007, the rate for once per week pick-up has been $17.10 per month for residents. Allied Waste’s main proposal was for a seven-year extension with the following increases:

• $17.98 effective 2009.• $18.61 effective Jan. 1, 2010.• $19.26 effective Jan. 1, 2011.• $20.03 effective Jan. 1, 2012.• $20.83 effective Jan. 1, 2013.• $21.66 effective Jan. 1, 2014.• $22.53 effective Jan. 1, 2015.The following rates are for twice per

week pick-up:• $36 effective 2009.• $37.26 effective Jan. 1, 2010.• $38.53 effective Jan. 1, 2011.• $40.07 effective Jan. 1, 2012.• $41.67 effective Jan. 1, 2013.• $43.34 effective Jan. 1, 2014.• $45.07 effective Jan. 1, 2015.

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Thanks to good weather, Circle Of Con-cern’s new center will be completed and occupied by the Valley Park-based charity sooner than originally planned. Circle will take possession of the new building before the end of April and begin operating from the structure in early May.

Under the original schedule, Circle did not expect to be working from the new center until mid-June.

The new center building is the key com-ponent of a $1.35 million project. The 6,750-square-foot building is immediately north of Circle’s current center in Valley Park.

It has more office and storage space and a food pantry three times the size of Cir-cle’s current pantry. The extra pantry space is vital as the charity works to assist the record number of people seeking food.

Circle currently feeds from 1,300 to 1,500 people each month. Later this year, officials predict that 1,800 people a month will be receiving free food.

The current economy has slowed Circle Of Concern’s efforts to raise funds for the new center. The charity has used its reserve funds and money collected by spe-cial appeals to keep the project moving. To complete the new center, Circle is counting

on a bank loan and new gifts from support-ers.

“We’ve had to walk a very tight rope,” Circle Director Glenn Koenen said. “We must continue to raise funds to buy food, assist families with utility bills and support all of our other everyday programs. At the same time, we need extra money to build the new center. Right now we have financ-ing in place to ensure that the center gets finished and the parking lot work and other improvements are completed. Yet we real-ize that every dollar we borrow now means we’ll have a bit less money in future years to spend buying milk, produce and other food for families. This month we are asking our friends to make a special, extra gift toward our Today & Tomorrow Campaign for the new center.”

Circle Of Concern is still collecting funds toward a $250,000 challenge grant. Every dollar contributed from the commu-nity will be matched, meaning a $100 gift yields $200 for the project.

To learn more about the Today & Tomor-row Campaign and to see construction photos of the new center, visit circleofcon-cern.org. Donations can be sent to Today & Tomorrow, Circle Of Concern, P.O. Box 444, Valley Park, MO 63088.

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By TED DIXON JR.Creve Coeur officials on April 13 pitched

the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to residents, explaining that it is a tool designed to assess the long-term capital needs of the municipality.

Creve Coeur Assistant Administrator Jaysen Christensen gave a detailed expla-nation of the ambitious program, which tar-gets the fiscal years 2010-14. Christensen said the CIP also establishes funding of high-priority projects, a link between plan-ning and budgeting and offers the oppor-tunities to analyze the changing needs of the community annually. Among the goals of the CIP include providing a system-atic approach to replacing and repairing deteriorating infrastructure, developing a comprehensive strategy for replacement of major capital items, and adding new facilities that enhance the quality of life in the city while “pursuing maximum fiscal responsibility.”

“Each year the program is updated,” Christensen said.

Christensen also said the city is project-ing $1.9 million annually in revenue from a half-cent sales tax. The city also has secured $637,000 in federal grant money for the 2010 fiscal year. The city expects approximately $1.4 million in general fund transfers for the fiscal years 2010-14. He said that debt service continues to be a sig-nificant amount of the city’s expenditures. Among the major pieces in that puzzle is $470,000 owed on the ice arena and $780,000 on Millennium Park. The debt service for each year highlights averages more than $1 million per year.

The city has several capital improvement projects planned for the upcoming fiscal year. Among them are a community message board that will come at a cost of $70,000; $320,000 in improvements to Beirne Park

and Lake School Park; $150,000 for the New Ballas Sidewalk Phase 1; and the $30,000 Stormwater Master Plan. Street and sidewalk work, which Christensen touted as a major part of the CIP, would include concrete slab replacement, asphalt overlay and microsurfacing on various streets within the city.

“We will continue to upgrade streets as we go along,” Christensen said.

Creve Coeur officials have big plans in store regarding public works. There will be improvements to the public works garage for $40,000 and improvements also would be made to the public works shelter for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1.

Christensen said there will be no fund-ing available for the Lindbergh Blvd. streetscape, which comes at a price of $5 million, nor the $1.6 million Emerson Road reconstruction.

In reviewing the plan, Creve Coeur City Councilmember David Kassander (ward 3) said he noticed the city has been aggres-sive in seeking grants and landing them. He said the use of capital equipment does seem to save a lot of money and there is less equipment maintenance with the new machines since they are more fuel efficient, Kassander said.

Resident David Caldwell said that while the report forecasts a “rosy” scenario, the projects should be prioritized on problem solving. He said that adding a message board would not seem as important as replacing a boiler.

“This capital plan would look a lot dif-ferent if it addresses the top 10 problems facing Creve Coeur,” Caldwell said.

Creve Coeur City Administrator Mark Perkins said it is never too late to make changes.

“The message board could take a back seat to the boiler,” Perkins said.

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College golfParkway South graduate Scott Langley

continues to get better and better on the golf course.

Langley, an Illinois sophomore, was named the Big 10 Men’s Golfer of the Week earlier this month. Langley earned the honor for the third time in his career and the second time in the last month.

Langley bolted to the first round lead at the FAU Spring Invitational with a 6-under par 65 and never looked back, winning the tournament by two strokes with a 54-hole total of 8-under par 205.

“I had really one of those stress-free days you hope to get once in while,” Lan-gley said of his first-round 65. “The last two days I didn’t make as many putts, but my ball striking was solid. It feels great to win a tournament again. We got some con-fidence back. Hopefully we can take that into the rest of the season.”

The Manchester native helped the Illini to a 15-stroke victory in the 14-team field at Gleneagles Country Club in Delray Beach, Fla. He had just two bogeys in his three rounds.

It marked the third tournament victory for Langley, having also won the 2007-08

Argonaut and the 2008-09 D.A. Weibring Invitational.

The 2008 Big 10 Freshman of the Year ranks 18th nationally in the Golfweek computer rankings.

College hockeyChaminade graduate Jordan Thomp-

son, a senior defenseman at McKendree University, earned a spot on a post-season hockey team.

Thompson was named second-team All-Conference for the Mid-America Colle-giate Hockey Association (MACHA).

McKendree won the MACHA’s Silver Division championship this year.

Professional soccerThe St. Louis Lions Soccer Club has

announced that former forward and fran-chise all-time leading scorer Tommy Hei-nemann has signed a professional contract with the Charleston Battery of the United Soccer Leagues (USL) First Division. The contract is a one-year deal with a club option for a second.

Heinemann, a St. Louis native and CBC graduate, played parts of three seasons with the Lions. Over the course of those three seasons, Heinemann became the club’s all-

time leading scorer with 35 goals and four assists in 36 games played. Additionally, Heine-mann played his colle-giate soccer at Rockhurst University where he earned National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Sec-ond-Team, All-America honors.

“I’m just thankful for God and my family for all of their sup-port,” Heinemann said. “Without them, none of my success in soccer would be possible. Right now I’m living a dream and am really looking forward to contributing in Charleston.”

Heinemann joins former Lion midfield-ers Jarius Holmes and Kyle Patterson as the third member from the club’s 2008 roster to enter the professional ranks.

Holmes is under contract with the Austin Aztex, also of the USL First Division, while Patterson is under contract with the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer (MLS).

“Tommy is a great athlete and an even better young man,” Lions Head Coach Tony Glavin said. “Tommy will certainly be missed this season, but he’s worked very hard to make it to the professional level and I couldn’t be happier for him.”

The St. Louis Lions Soccer Club begins its fourth season in the United Soccer Leagues (USL) Premier Development League (PDL) on May 10 when it hosts

the Rochester Thunder in a 5 p.m. match at the Tony Glavin Soccer Complex in Cot-tleville.

High school golfChaminade is a team playing with a pur-

pose this spring, said veteran Coach Jim Prag.

“We have dedicated this season to the memory of Geoff Morris, who would have been a very important senior member of this year’s team,” Prag said. “Geoff was killed in an automobile accident last August while driving to play golf with sev-eral of his friends. He was a unique young man loved by many. Two other high school teams have also remembered Geoff by having his initials on their golf shirts this season - Visitation Academy and DeSmet. He is sorely missed by many.”

The Red Devils recently captured the Metro Catholic Conference (MCC) cham-pionship at Forest Park, which plays at a par 70. Chaminade finished with a team score of 393 to beat DeSmet by one stroke.

“All of the MCC schools can beat each other on any given day,” Prag said. “It didn’t look promising after the first four players came in, but our final two scores made up an awful lot of ground on DeSmet. That was exciting.”

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I SPORTS I 29APRIL 29, 2009WEST NEWSMAGAZINE

PREP SPORTSEvents of the weekBaseballPARKWAY WEST AT LAFAYETTE May 4 • 4:15 p.m.

The baseball teams at Parkway West and Lafayette both are off to solid starts.

The Lafayette Lancers are led by senior first baseman/pitcher Tyler Boraz, hitting .611, and senior third baseman/shortstop Nate Goro, hitting at .520. Boraz is 2-0 with a 1.56 earned run average (ERA) when pitching. Senior Kyle Grana is 3-1 with a 2.80 ERA.

The Longhorns’ attack is led by junior catcher Conor Smith, who is hitting .478, and senior shortstop Eric Mortiz, who is hitting .429. Senior Andrew Baxter and Steven Thomas are both 2-0 pitching.

“We start three or four seniors, with most of our line-up consisting of juniors,” Parkway West Coach Scott Weissman said. “We have played good defense, pitched well and hit pretty well up to this point. Obviously we are look-ing to continue to improve and become more consistent. We play a very tough schedule and feel it will make our team better.”

Parkway West and Lafayette are old foes. The Longhorns were in the Sub-urban West until three years ago before joining the Suburban South.

Track & FieldJIM SCHMUCK PATRIOT CLASSIC April 30-May 1 at Parkway South

The track meet at Parkway South will be the 29th annual running of the event that added the former Patriots coach’s name three years ago. It kicks off at 4:15 p.m. April 30.

There are 16 teams participating, including Parkway Central, Summit, Fox, Parkway North, Lafayette, Mar-quette, Parkway West, Northwest, Hazelwood West, Washington, McCluer North, Hazelwood East, Kirkwood, Lindbergh, Riverview Gardens and the host team.

“There is always a waiting list to get in,” first-year Patriots Coach Joe Rosewell said. “I can’t remember the last time a team dropped out. I know every coach is gearing up for their con-ference championships, which are the next week.”

Marquette is the defending cham-pion; the Mustangs have won three of the last four meets.

It was Chaminade’s 10th MCC champi-onship since the league was formed in the mid-1990s. That is an accomplishment, Prag said.

“It has always been one of the strongest conferences in the state,” Prag said. “Golf is such a tough and unpredictable sport. It is so hard to tell what will happen in the future. Hopefully we will play well at the right time. We have been fortunate to have some very good golfers and excel-lent young men over the years. This group is truly one of the finest groups of kids I have been fortunate to be associated with over my 30-plus years of coaching golf at Chaminade.”

High school girls’ soccerThe St. Joseph’s Academy Angels are on

fire. The Angels started off the season win-ning their first six games. St. Joseph’s has yet to allow a goal, as of West Newsmaga-zine press time.

The club recently went to Kansas City and ran roughshod over Park Hill South and Blue Springs South. The Angels beat Park Hill South 9-0 and held off powerful Blue Springs South 1-0.

Coach Maureen McVey said the journey across the state helped her club.

“It is a great bonding trip and that is why we take it,” McVey said. “They get closer as a team and with that they want to play hard for each other when they step on the field. They have each other’s back, you might say.”

The fast start to the season is something McVey said the club can build on and use later this spring.

“You always hope to get off to a good start,” McVey said. “With the early suc-cess, we hope to keep the momentum going throughout the rest of the season.”

Goals have been coming in bunches for the Angels. St. Joseph’s has scored 10 goals twice this season.

“The key this year is pre-season offen-sive drills and the will to win at all costs,” McVey said. “They are more aggressive around the goal than in the past few years and the unselfishness of these players has led to a well-balanced attack by all for-wards.

“Becky Handley has created a lot of scoring chances for Jacylyn Matroianni and Lauren Flynn,” McVey said. “Becky leads the team with assists. Jenn Hummert and Tessa Daniels continue to do a great job running the midfield. Claire Hulcer, Maggie Baumann and Jenn Fryrear con-tinue to anchor the defense. Lauren Fer-nandez and Kate Ruppe have shared time in goal and have been doing great.”

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30 I SPORTS I APRIL 29, 2009WEST NEWSMAGAZINE

By WARREN MAYESThe Lafayette High School girls’ soccer

team is ready to move on.The Lancers had just one loss last year,

during the state sectionals. Coach Tim Wal-ters’ club lost 2-0 to St. Joseph’s Academy, the eventual state runner-up. The same thing happened in 2007, when the Lanc-ers were undefeated in the regular season before falling in the state quarterfinals.

“We’re over all that and ready to move on,” Walters said. “I think we felt good about that game last year. We’ve played St. Joseph’s many times over the past few years, and I didn’t always feel we had the better team but I did last year. If you take away the early goal by them, I thought we did really well.”

Walters welcomes back a veteran club with 10 seniors. A big loss came with the graduation of Nikki Rivera, who now is at Eastern Michigan. The 5-foot-2 forward scored 13 goals and six assists.

“We’ve got everybody back but we lost little Nikki,” Walters said. “I think we’ll take our lumps down the road until we find a Nikki. We need someone vocally to step up on the field.”

Of his 10 seniors, Walters said he thinks three or four of them could be leaders.

“My daughter, Nina, has stepped up, but we need others,” Walters said. “If we get that, we could have a great year. We need leaders.”

Nina Walters, Korie Klosterman and junior Christine Hibler will be asked to provide the scoring punch. Klosterman had 13 goals last year, while Walters had seven goals and Hibler scored five.

“We have kids back who scored goals for us,” Walters said. “Nina did well setting up goals last year, and Korie has scored more than 10 goals in each of the last two seasons. We’ll have some younger kids in there as well and we hope that they can produce.”

In the midfield, senior Kelsey Calvert and sophomore Jessica Hanson will be asked to provide quality play. A big loss in the midfield came just before the season began when senior Emily Brcic tore the ACL in her left knee. Wal-ters said it likely will require sur-gery.

“Emily got hurt in practice,” Walters said. “It’s a big loss. If this had to happen, I’m glad it did

now and not a month into the season. She’s going to Missouri State to play field hockey and she should be good by then. She’s a good left-footed player, and those are hard to come by. When she’s on, she’s on. She’ll stay around with us and she will be a part of the team even though she’s injured. That will help ease her pain I think. This will give some younger kids a chance to step up and perform.”

The defense is solid and a strength for the Lancers. Stephanie Weider is the wingback, while Samantha Martinez is the sweeper and Lauren Smith is the stopper.

“We should be pretty good back there,” Walters said. “This will be year four as a starter for Stephanie. She’s consistent and hard-nosed. We can always bring Calvert back there if we need to. Blair Young, who is a junior, is our other wingback.”

In goal will be senior Megan Link for her second year in the nets. Last year she was 17-1 with a 0.59 goals-against average.

“She’s pretty solid back there,” Walters said. “I’m looking for a good year from her.”

Walters has 11 underclassmen as well, with four freshmen and seven sophomores.

“I don’t want to give the younger kids any press yet,” Walters said. “I want them to earn it. I can give them some minutes on the JV team but I need them to play on the varsity as well. I’m losing 10 kids after this year so I want to keep the seniors fresh by playing some of the younger kids. I’m looking down the road here. I don’t want to have any players without varsity experi-ence next year.”

The Lancers got off to a good start by winning their first two games, including a hard-fought 2-1 victory over archrival Marquette.

“I was talking to (Marquette Coach) Chris Kinney after the game and we agreed it was a shame to meet each other so early in the season,” Walters said. “He has a nice club at Marquette. It’s one of his best teams.”

Walters said one of the goals for his club is to repeat as conference

champs. “We’ve been pretty successful in our

conference,” Wal-ters said. “It’s important to win, but the post-season is more important. The year we won state in 1997, we didn’t

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back on if we don’t win conference.”

Lafayette girls’ soccer team aims to get further in state

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Freese healed, and when Joe Mather was unable to lock down the job at third base, Freese got a second chance when he was recalled on March 19.

Freese played in 15 spring training games and hit .386, with six runs batted in (RBIs), three doubles and a homer. That earned the 25-year-old Freese a spot on the Cardinals’ roster. He has since been sent back to the minors.

To say Freese was elated would be an understatement.

“I told myself I was going to work and if I did, I’d end up at Busch Stadium,” Freese said. “It’s definitely a dream come true. I’m blessed just to be here. This is awesome. It’s been a wild two months down in spring training and coming back from the injury.”

Freese did see time in the season opener,

which the Cardinals lost 6-4 to the Pitts-burgh Pirates. Freese entered the game in a double-switch in the top of the seventh inning, replacing Barden at third base. Freese, wearing Aaron Miles’ former No. 12, opened the seventh and grounded out to third. Freese had a sacrifice fly to right field in the eighth against reliever John Grabow that scored pinch-runner Thurston and put the Cardinals ahead 4-2.

Freese also pinch-hit in the second game and drew a walk.

Finally, Freese got to start at third base in the third game and responded with two hits, including a double. In the field, he made a couple of nice plays.

Family and friends were in attendance during the first week that saw the Cardinals go 5-2, including a sweep of the Houston Astros. His parents, Guy and Lynn Freese, took in the opening-day action as well as grandparents Richard and Norma Freese.

“It’s an amazing feeling coming out here in front of all these people and playing,” Freese said. “I still get nervous, but you know, it’s just kind of getting ready. The nervous feeling, that’s kind of just how I am. I want to play well for the team, but it’s still the same game, big leagues or Little League. It’s still the same game.”

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By JEFF VERNETTIWhen fans think about Opening Day at

Busch Stadium, a number of things imme-diately spring to mind: The Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales; the motorcade of players onto the field; the Hall of Fame and All-Star players returning for introduc-tions; a sold-out crowd looking like a sea of red; and a beautiful day in the sun with 40,000 of one’s closest friends.

Well, four out of five is not too bad.Opening Day 2009 had everything fans

would expect, with the exception of a beau-tiful day in the sun. Like a cruel joke by the gods told to baseball’s most loyal fan base, the usual 60 degree weather was replaced with temperatures in the 30s. Instead of sunshine, there were clouds and believe it or not, snowfall in April.

The weather did not stop the Redbirds from putting on a fabulous show before the game. A sold-out crowd, wearing more layers of clothing on opening day than normal, kicked off the 2009 season not focused on the weather but focused on cheering their home team back to the playoffs.

The Cardinals will host the 80th Major League Baseball All-Star Game this season and welcomed back some of the all-time club greats. Fans were given a rare treat with the final introduction. Without a doubt, no matter what fans think about Albert Pujols, the greatest all-time Cardinal is Stan Musial. At 88 years old, Musial has had health issues of late, but that did not stop the 20-time All-Star from making an appearance.

Musial was driven onto the field in a golf cart to deliver the ceremonial first pitch to Hall of Famer Red Schoendienst. For that moment, Cardinal fans, both young and old, were witnessing more than 50 years of Major League Baseball experience (as players and Schoendienst as a manager).

How can anyone beat this combination of baseball history? Between the two men,

they have 30 All-Star selections, six World Series titles, three Most Valuable Player Awards (Musial), two retired numbers, and two Hall of Famers. To top it all off, both men are absolute treasures and an example of why Cardinal baseball has so much wonderful history.

And if fans thought the exchange between Musial and Schoendienst could not be topped, Musial added his signature left-handed phantom swing. Musial truly is a living legend.

In addition to Musial and Schoendienst, Hall of Famers Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Ozzie Smith and Bruce Sutter were in attendance and each received deserving standing ovations. The Cardinals also recognized a number of their former All-Stars – from Ken Reitz to Todd Worrell to Jack Clark – much to the delight of the Redbird faithful.No matter how one feels about the sale of Anheuser-Busch, one of the most recognizable opening day activi-ties is the Clydesdale wagon train. With the legendary Ernie Hays on the stadium organ, the famous horses made their annual loop around the diamond.

No other team in St. Louis, and very few other cities for that matter, has the atmo-sphere that the Cardinals have at Opening Day. The Rams and the Blues always have nice ceremonies for their first home games but it is just not the same. The atmosphere outside Busch Stadium is a carnival and truly is one of the most difficult tickets to get each year.

I could get all negative and bring up the fact that the Cardinals blew a 2-run lead in the ninth inning and lost 6-4. Of course I could criticize the fact that the team blew more than 30 save opportunities last year and started the year off looking much like they did a year ago.

But what fun would that be? I will remember more than 40,000 fans braving the cold and having a blast watching their boys of summer play ball.

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By WARREN MAYESThe Lafayette High School water polo

team took a giant stride this season, win-ning the Suburban West Conference water polo tournament title. The Lancers claimed the title with a 6-5 win over Kirkwood.

In the other two conference tournaments, Parkway North won the Suburban South crown, beating Oakville 8-5. DeSmet lost 12-5 to Saint Louis University High (SLUH) in the Suburban Central Confer-ence meet.

“Winning the Suburban West tourna-ment is a huge accomplishment for our team,” Lafayette Coach Jamie Waeckerle said. “We have had losing records the last two years and we are now 11-4 (as of West Newsmagazine press time) on the season. It is always a goal of the team and a great accomplishment to win the confer-ence tournament as there are always very good teams in our conference. This is only the second conference tournament win for Lafayette ever (the other one was in 2003).”

Lafayette defeated Lindbergh 12-10 in overtime in the semi-finals, which was big because the Flyers topped the Lancers by two goals (10-8) earlier this season.

“Lindbergh is highly regarded in the area, and winning that game definitely gave us

confidence going into the Kirkwood game,” Waeckerle said. “Kirkwood also is a very good team, and we knew that we would be in for a battle. No matter the records, Kirk-wood-Lafayette games are always close and very intense.”

Lafayette jumped up to a 3-1 lead in the first quarter with goals from Spencer Wells, Steven Grott and Kyle Olney. However, by halftime, Kirkwood tied it up at 3-all. The Lancers took a 5-4 lead at the end of the third quarter on goals from Wells and Olney. With 3:50 left to play, Lafayette

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“Our (junior) goalie Jackson Powell had a great game with 16 saves,” Waeckerle said.

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Organizations like Operation Hug-A-Hero are trying to help children cope with having a parent overseas or a parent who may never have the chance to come home again. Operation Hug-A-Hero pro-vides dolls with the child’s parent’s photo screened onto the doll’s face at no cost to military children who cannot afford one or who have lost a parent in the line of duty.

Former St. Louisan Lisa Berg - along with her friend Tricia Dyal - started Operation Hug-A-Hero after spending 16 years in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserves. Berg, a mother of three, said she understands the stresses of having a parent away from home; her husband, Benjamin, currently serves in the U.S. Coast Guard.

“We’re definitely a proud military family,” Berg said. “We know what it’s like to have Daddy or Mommy away. The whole idea of the dolls came about from Tricia’s husband, who’s a Marine and is being deployed all the time.”

Dyal was the one who came up with the idea of the first doll in 2005; it was a success, with doctors telling her that every child in the military needed a “daddy doll.” Operation Hug-A-Hero came about after realizing that many military families with young-ranking enlisted soldiers are strug-gling financially.

“There are so many military families that just can’t afford $30 (to get the dolls for their children),” Berg said. “It’s sad to say, but they need that money for food or get-ting their car fixed. We give them out for free because we know that there’s families out there that can’t afford it.”

Operation Hug-A-Hero has donated approximately 3,000 dolls to children who

have a parent in the military. Those in the military who are in the lower ranks are moved to the top of the list because the soldier’s salary is much less compared to an officer or enlisted member with a sig-nificant amount of time in the service.

“The young-ranking soldiers are just coming out of high school, they get mar-ried and have a child when they’re around 20 and they just don’t have any money,” Berg said. “A lot of them are afraid to tell their stories because they’re so proud to be in the military.”

Berg’s main objective currently is to sign on corporate sponsors, which will give Operation Hug-A-Hero the flexibility to donate dolls to any military child who would request one.

“Right now, I’m just working on getting a couple big sponsorships because then we won’t have to worry about being lim-ited when someone asks for a doll,” Berg said. “We would never turn down a family, but we try to reach out to the lower rank-ing ones first. We also look at how long Mommy or Daddy is going to be gone. So we’re going to put a family up high on the list if their daddy is going to be gone for the next nine months compared to some-one whose daddy is going to be home in a month.”

Berg said she hopes that the first com-panies to join the ranks of Operation Hug-A-Hero are those that build the weapons and equipment that the troops are using at home and overseas.

“We would love to get these companies that make the equipment for the military involved with Operation Hug-A-Hero, whether it is those who make the ammuni-tion, the tanks or the aircraft, and get them to sponsor these families,” Berg said. “It’s not going to take that much money for them to get involved if they’re looking for a non-profit to donate to; then we hope that they consider Operation Hug-A-Hero.”

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By DIANE PLATTNERMatthew Hink, an eighth grader at Sel-

vidge Middle School in the Rockwood School District, recently was chosen to experience the Detective for the Day pro-gram.

Matthew was given the opportunity on April 17 to spend the day with several members of the Ballwin Police Depart-ment. His morning kicked off with a tour of the police station, followed by a demon-stration of a computer voice stress analyzer and a lesson about evidence gathering and fingerprinting.

“I got to do some fingerprinting myself,” Matthew said. “I thought it was very cool.”

Matthew took a lunch break with several Ballwin police officials and was able to ride in the chief’s car, which he said was quite exciting. His favorite part of the day,

however, was his work with the identifica-tion kits.

“My favorite part was definitely creating a wanted paper of my principal,” Matthew said. “To make a paper, we used a program called Identkit that the police department uses to make papers of criminals. In this program, you are able to choose from a wide variety of eyes, noses, mouths and facial marks. My principal got a good laugh out of it when I brought it back to school.”

Matthew said he was surprised by the large size of the police station, which seemed to be buzzing with action.

“Throughout the day, I realized from looking around at what other people are doing that, yes, there is a good amount of action in law enforcement,” Matthew said. “But there is also a lot of paperwork that is done in a day’s work.”

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Matthew expressed his gratitude to his school principal and counselor who were instrumental in selecting him as the only Selvidge student to experience the Detec-tive for the Day program. Now in its second year, the Ballwin Police Department pro-gram is aimed at eighth graders about to enter high school where they will begin to contemplate their future careers, Ballwin Police Sgt. John Bergfeld said.

“It was developed to nurture and interest young people in detective work,” Berg-feld said. “It is a great opportunity to do outreach to our youth to expose them to careers in law enforcement, to get to know our community better and be responsive for them.”

Matthew said the program indeed helped him consider a future career in law enforce-ment, along with his other career goals of being a professional athlete.

The program, which Ballwin Police officials plan to offer each year to a differ-ent Ballwin area middle school, not only focuses on careers, but also shows students how their aca-demic lessons apply to real life careers like law enforcement, Bergfeld said. He said, for example, they show students how police officials use math to determine speed on impact of auto collision, science for fingerprints and social studies to study court cases and constitu-tions.

In addition to his new knowledge, Matthew also brought home many pieces of memorabilia provided by the Ballwin Police Department, including a photo CD, a fingerprint kit and a framed plaque.

“We are very proud Matthew was asked to do this,” said Lisa and Brent Hink, Mat-thew’s parents. “We think this is a very unique way that our son could represent

the Rockwood School District to have a day at the Ballwin Police Department with experienced specialists and learn what they do to help our families.”

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By DIANE PLATTNERParkway School District officials recently

invited patrons to attend one of two advi-sory meetings where officials provided updates regarding the district.

Parkway Superintendent Robert Malito and Parkway Coordinator of Technology Integration Tom Swoboda were among the district officials at the meeting presenting Parkway updates, such as the state-man-dated requirements for end-of-year course tests.

While that test has sparked some con-cerns about its impact on students’ grades, meeting attendees said they are enthusias-tic about Project Parkway, a new strategic planning initiative that is meant to help design the district’s future. Beginning in May, Parkway officials plan to bring together a wide cross-section of the dis-trict’s school community, including stu-dents, parents, teachers, staff and citizens, to help set Parkway’s future direction. Patrons can join one of three long-range planning committees that will review the district’s progress toward meeting existing goals and help develop Parkway’s five-year strategic plan.

“Through this initiative, we will be study-ing the 21st century needs of our students as we strive to prepare them for a global world market,” Malito said.

Part of planning for the future is Park-way’s 21st Century Classroom Technol-ogy, which Swoboda presented with some hands-on demonstrations. For example, he introduced a student response system device through which students can enter answers to their teacher’s questions in class. The students’ feedback then can be displayed on an overhead board to the entire class.

“Students can use these tools for pre- or post-assessment and higher level discus-sions,” Swoboda said.

Parkway classrooms already have pro-jectors and interactive software, with addi-tional technology tools like the student response system, available in some classes. The goal, Swoboda said, is to add the next technology level to each classroom within a few years.

“For struggling students, the new tech-nology will be a great benefit,” Parkway parent Helen Petrofsky said. “Students can visit their teachers’ Web sites on their own without embarrassing themselves by asking more questions in class.”

By DIANE PLATTNERParkway School District officials are

moving forward with a technology plan to help prepare students for the 21st century.

On April 1, the Parkway School Board approved the 2010-15 technology plan.

Tom Swoboda, Parkway’s coordinator of technology integration, said the district cur-rently has a large local area network (LAN) that connects every Parkway campus to a central data center located at the adminis-tration building. Students and staff at every Parkway school can utilize the Internet in all areas of the school and most teachers are equipped with laptop computers.

Parkway also uses a variety of cellu-lar, BlackBerry devices, walkie-talkies, paging and other services to establish rapid communications with school and district administrators, curriculum/staff develop-ment, security and facilities personnel, Swoboda said.

The Parkway Technology Plan aims to help students become technologically liter-ate and ensure they have the skills needed to become productive members of society.

Strengths of the student learning focus area include more student classroom engagement, production of multimedia presentations and supplemental communi-cation through teachers’ Web sites. In addi-tion, Swoboda said the district now has a filter in place to block students’ access to inappropriate sites or blogs.

Still, one weakness of the student learn-ing focus area is that some students still lag behind their peers in developing technology skills, perhaps because of lack of access to computers at home, officials said.

Other strengths of the overall plan include building support, with 10 special-ists now working in Parkway schools to help integrate the technology tools into classroom, Swoboda said.

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Rose Mabel does not care for cell phones. “It’s next to impossible to detach that cell phone

from her head,” Mabel said of her visiting 11-year-old granddaughter.

Despite her disapproval of the technology, the 59-year-old grandmother occasionally tapped her own cell phone as she told her story. Her son bought it for her after her car stalled in St. Louis County one day.

“I must have walked 5 miles looking for a phone,” Mabel said. “(There were) no pay phones and no one would help me out.”

Mabel told her story aside a group of friends who echoed her sentiments. Each of them reminisced about days when pay phones were everywhere – at movie theaters, grocery stores, skating rinks, even street corners - and all it took was a dime to make a call.

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call to more than $1. And finding a pay phone often can be next to impossible. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), there are only approximately 1 million pay phones left in the United States, down from more than 2 million in 2000.

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“The wide availability of inexpensive cell phone services started to negatively impact the business,” AT&T spokeswoman Lauren Walters said. “Pay phones have declined significantly in the past sev-eral years.”

AT&T still has a few contracts waiting to expire and will not be completely out of the market until later this summer. The old pay phones have mostly been transferred to independent providers.

Bill Kula, another Verizon spokesman, also cited the rapid growing cell phone market as the main factor in the decline of pay phones. However, Veri-zon officials still feel pay phones are a viable busi-ness.

“Pay phone profits are down, primarily as a result of competition from wireless phones,” Kula said. “(But) pay phones serve a niche market that no other communications vehicle does. There will always be customers who rely on pay phones for a number of reasons.”

Kula said that a percentage of Americans who do not have home phone service or a cellular phone will continue to use pay phones.

To cover the cost of operation, a Verizon pay phone must handle a minimum of 150 calls per month. That number can vary depending on the prices a company charges for phone calls.

Pay phones are not becoming the only casualty of cell phones. Residential wire lines, or landlines, also have been on the decline.

“It used to be that land-based telephones were a big business, but now everything is mobile,” Elek said. “We’ve been losing landlines pretty steadily.”

Elek said that landlines mostly serve people who need land-based telephones for their core business.”

In the fourth quarter of 2008, Verizon reported a 2.3 percent decline in all wire-line revenues, the smallest decrease in the past 12 quarters. AT&T lost 990,000 pri-mary phone lines in the third quarter of 2008, cutting total revenue for its wire-line business down 2.2 percent. It is not surprising that both companies are reporting impressive growth in the wireless business.

Gina Hosemayer called cell phones impersonal.

“We don’t even have a landline anymore because it just made sense financially,” Hosemayer said. “But it definitely has changed the dynamics in my household.”

Hosemayer said that whenever she wants to reach her children, even if they are in their bedrooms, she sends a text message to them.

“I wouldn’t be shocked if I actually would go a full day without speaking to them face-to-face,” Hosemayer said.

Pay phones, phone booths are making a final farewell

By CASEY GODWIN

Following a notice-able trend, AT&T is in the process of slowly phasing out its printed residential White Pages directory.

Last year, the com-pany made the book available only by request in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta, Ga., to test the necessity of printing

it. In Austin, only 2 percent requested a copy.“People are going online to get information rather than

relying on the traditional printed directory,” said Kerry Hibbs, AT&T spokesperson.

St. Louis and Kansas City are next in line to lose the printed directory. AT&T Missouri has filed an appli-cation with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) to seek a waiver from PSC rules in order to halt delivery of the White Pages directory in those cities.

Hibbs said the company has noticed a trend of online white pages users who no longer rely on the printed book to get information. However, the company has not noticed a similar trend with the AT&T Real Yellow Pages printed directory.

“Our research has shown that many people still rely on the printed Yellow Pages,” Hibbs said.

AT&T has asked the PSC for a decision by Aug. 1. If granted, the White Pages directory will only be avail-able by request in the St. Louis and Kansas City markets, although it will remain free of cost. Yellow Pages still will be printed and delivered and will include the busi-ness White Page listings and government listings.

The exact number of White Pages books printed in either market is not known. However, Hibbs said Mis-souri has more then one million access lines statewide and likely prints a similar number of White Pages books.

“Not printing the White Pages will save us the printing expense and will be better for the environment,” Hibbs said.

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No more changing rooms for the Man of Steel

In the town square near the courthouse in Metropolis, Ill., stands an old phone booth. Calls cannot be made from the phone inside, nor at the phone booth inside the Chamber of Commerce build-ing, but that is not why the city keeps them.

“We anticipated cell phone technology would someday replace the old telephone booths,” Metropolis Mayor Billy McDan-iel said. “So we kept two to ensure that our residents and tourists coming to the city will have a public telephone booth.”

McDaniel said that one particular resi-dent comes to mind - Superman.

McDaniel said Metropolis actually has two operational pay phones left, but the phone booths are particularly important to the town’s superhero. The phone booths remain in the event Clark Kent shows up and needs a private place to change into Superman.

Phone booths, particularly full enclo-sures, are a rare sight and many cities do not have one.

What is Clark Kent to do when there is no phone booth around?

“Well, he’d just have to improvise,” McDaniel said. “That’s why they call him Superman.”

1878: The original pay phone actually was a pay telephone station that tele-phone company attendants supervised and collected the money due after phone calls were made. Customers were locked into the booth while they made calls and let out upon payment.

1889: Inventor Wil-liam Gray installed the first public coin telephone at a bank in Hartford, Conn. It was a post-pay machine where callers deposited coins after making a call.

1898: The order of payment was switched to pre-pay.

1905: The first outdoor Bell System coin tele-phone was installed. It was not an instant hit, as people were uncomfort-able making personal calls on public streets.

1950s: Bell redesigned the phone booth. New glass and aluminum booths replaced wooden outdoor booths. “Call-ing from your car” was tested in Alabama and Chicago, leading to the

widespread use of drive-up pay phones still in use today.

1972: An experimental hands-free booth featured a microphone in front

of the caller and a loudspeaker overhead, giving cus-tomers back their hands. Callers were so accus-tomed to speaking in the direction of another voice that they often would shout at the ceil-ing.

1977: Automatic coin service was intro-duced, allowing most pay phone calls to be made without operator assistance.

1978: AT&T intro-duced “charge-a-call,” a coin-less pay phone, thus changing the ter-minology from “coin phone” to “pay phone.”

1980s-90s: Video screens with dialing instructions, calling cards, loud buttons, data ports for laptop computer and portable fax use, and speed dial are integrated into pay phones.

Pay phones of the pastPay phones did not always go by that name. They once were called “coin tele-

phones” and went through a variety of transformations before becoming the pay phones seen today.

The following historical time-line is courtesy of AT&T.

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“The Spay and Neuter Assistance Program was created to help control pet overpopula-tion in St. Louis County; in addition to helping prevent thousands of animal euthanizations each year,” said Dolores J. Gunn, St. Louis County Health Depart-ment director. “Unaltered animals have the potential to produce thousands of offspring, and the program will help prevent this, while keeping our streets safer from feral animals and the disturbances these animals can create.”

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Now, O’Fallon Brewery, although well past the kitchen stage, is dreaming big, really big, and making a name for itself with drinkers from O’Fallon to Ocono-mowoc (Wisconsin).

Their motto states, “We Love Beer,” and O’Fallon Brewery founders Fran and Tony Caradonna have passed that love to the multitudes by building a craft beer business that has recently begun bursting from its stainless steel brewing tanks.

The Caradonnas are making magic in the beer industry, showing sales growth even while others falter. According to the U.S. Commerce Department, in the fourth quarter of 2008, national sales of alcohol for off-premises consumption were down by 9.3 percent from the previous quar-ter—the steepest drop since they started compiling data a half century ago. Beer accounts for most of the decrease, with beer revenues off by about 14 percent, the report said.

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sold about 3,000 barrels of beer last year. Bottled beer is about half of the O’Fallon Brewery line, and last year, the brewery’s Missouri Golden Ale, wheat beer, smoked porter and other delights sent sales soaring nearly 20 percent.

It was a notable feat for the Caradonnas, who say they started the business just to try something new.

“My husband and I are more from the sales and marketing areas, but our brewers are former home brewers,” said Fran Cara-donna. “My husband has been selling beer for 25 years (his first brush with a brewery came when he led tour groups years ago at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery). We owned a small beer distributorship in the 1990s, and helped distribute Schafly Beer, so we have a lot of experience in getting the beer to the retailers and the customer. When we sold that business, we decided we wanted to see how we’d do in making it.”

In January, Beer Enthusiast’s Draft Magazine let them know. They named O’Fallon Brewery’s Whiskey Barrel Smoked Porter as one of the top 25 beers in the world for 2008.

“These are the beers that, in the last year, have made us stop, think and beg for more. Some are old, some are new, but every one

is worth the hunt and deserves a place on a pedestal (or in your fridge),” Draft Maga-zine stated.

“Isn’t that awesome,” said Caradonna, who teams with her husband, Tony, in creating the unique offerings of O’Fallon Brewery. “It’s an unusual beer that is released seasonally throughout the year. It totally stunned us, but we were pleasantly surprised.”

Brewmaster Dave Johnson said creating the Whiskey Barrel Smoked Porter was a delicate operation because each barrel imparts its own flavor. The batches are extra special because of the oak barrels used to age it.

“The barrels showed up in the brewery one day last year, and Brian (one of our brewmasters) thought they were awfully old and dusty, nothing like those we’d acquired from the same source in Ken-tucky before,” Caradonna said. “He called to question the senders and was shocked and awed to learn these particular kegs had stored ‘Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve’ 23-year-old bourbon, one of the most highly acclaimed bourbons in his-tory.”

Brian figured those barrels were first filled with bourbon when he was in about

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the fourth grade, and that was in 1984. “So, we filled up the barrels and did our

usual aging routine, carefully adjusting the storage temperature to let the beer work in and out of the wood of these special charred oak barrels,” Caradonna said. “Of course the brewers had to taste it every now and then as it aged, and over time, the flavors of the bourbon began to blend with the beer. It soon became clear this Pappy Van Winkle version of our Whisky Barrel Smoked Porter was going to be a rare treat.”

Those four barrels continue to work, cre-ating an ever-so-slightly different flavor for the 100 cases of Whiskey Barrel Smoked Porter created with each batch.

O’Fallon Brewery, a small craft brewery based in an industrial park on the fringe of O’Fallon would surprise those who drink the beer. Though they have distributed beer from a small metal building for the past eight years, now, their “everyday beers” and big seasonal selections like Pumpkin Ale will be produced at Stevens Point Brewery, another small craft beer maker in Stevens Point, Wis. The collaboration will allow O’Fallon Brewery to devote more time and attention to their draft and special release beers. But not to worry, the Wiscon-sin brewery is apt at assisting in O’Fallon Brewery’s production and is steeped in a history that transcended the Civil War, the Great Depression and The Prohibition. The Stevens Point brewery is the fifth oldest continuously operating brewery in the United States.

To keep the O’Fallon Brewery beer true to taste, Stevens Point will “adjust” the water, adding salt-type additives to match the character of O’Fallon’s water.

“The character of the water affects the flavor of the beer,” Caradonna said. “Actu-ally, St. Louis has very good water for brewing. It’s my understanding that all of the Anheuser-Busch breweries match their water to that of the St. Louis brewery.”

Caradonna has no real answer for the surge in sales, except to remember their motto and know that others feel the same.

“There is definitely a hometown loyalty, and people like to see the little guys, the underdogs like us, do well,” Caradonna said. “People support that, and you see that not just in the beer business. There’s a whole local food, local restaurant move-ment. People are looking for lots of differ-ent flavors and less interested in the mass markets and Big Box retailers’ marketing.”

The favorites, she said, change over time. Their inaugural batch was O’Fallon Gold, smooth golden ale with three types of barley, two varieties of hops and fresh Kolsch yeast. It is cold-conditioned and carefully filtered for a clear, beautifully colored, delicious beer, she said.

Then came O’Fallon Wheat, winner of the bronze medal for American Hefewei-zens at the 2005 Great American Beer Fes-

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Beers from O’Fallon Brewery have gleaned plenty of awards, including one that named their beer the best in St. Louis and several from The Great American Beer Festival held at a different location in the United States each year.

“Our biggest everyday seller now is our 5 Day IPA; that is very popular,” Caradonna said. “It’s a popular style. India Pale Ales are popular among craft beer makers. Ours was the first locally produced dry hopped beer. It’s full flavor, and folks who like that kind of beer like our version of it.”

The American Style India Pale Ale fea-tures seven grains and four domestic hop varieties, created by adding dry whole hops to the finishing tank so the beer rests “on top” of the hops for five extra days. There is a malty sweetness up front with big cas-cade and glacier hops in the finish, Cara-donna said.

With a small 15-barrel brew house, O’Fallon Brewery whips out small batches of beer that take about two weeks from brew-day to packaging day. Though busi-ness is booming, the brewers at O’Fallon Brewery still hand-fill their 50-liter and 1/6-bbl kegs and hand pack each case of 12-ounce bottles into four 6-packs.

The Caradonnas’ history dates back to their launch of Signature Beer Company, when they introduced craft beers to the St. Louis market in 1990.

So where does Caradonna see herself and her husband, Tony, in 10 years?

“No, I don’t see myself retiring. We’ll probably be brewing more beer,” Cara-donna said. “We’ll probably be in a bigger place, but we’ll still be in O’Fallon.”

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“rich people” that some “journalists” and pundits claimed made up the majority of the tax day crowds.

I saw people like my father and his friends, who are concerned about what an enormous national deficit will mean to their children and grandchildren. I saw vet-erans protesting infringement on freedoms, unique to our great country, for which they fought. I saw young families, like mine, who want to preserve our land of oppor-tunity that gives everyone the chance to work and succeed. I saw a group that is not apologizing for our country but rather celebrating its strengths and seeking to preserve them.

The crowd was large and loud but polite and respectful. We waved flags and cheered our country and those who have fought for it. We booed overspending, overtaxing and redistribution of the wealth.

To “journalists” like CNN’s Susan Roesgen, I say this was about way more than taxes. It was not a protest against the Obama administration or the Democratic Party. More than a quarter of a million people gathered nationwide to support various conservative values that make our country great and to protest policies and politicians who oppose them, including many in the Republican party.

This protest was not organized or sup-ported by big corporations. It was a true grassroots movement, and if the media had bothered to look closely they would have seen this.

I saw no “hate” signs and heard no “hate” language. What I did see and hear was a large group of people standing up for their conservative beliefs. I would, and will, stand with them any day. I am truly proud of my country and the liberties it grants to us all and pray our freedoms remain.

Becky Bechtold PagelChesterfield

To The Editor:Recently this publication wrote that

smokers should kick their habits (cold turkey, no less) because of the newer fed-eral taxes imposed on tobacco. Some $6 a carton increase that has left many smokers furious with this increase. Not to mention their recent product cost increase.

To say I am incensed with the editorial position of this publication, and it is a sug-gestion that now would be a good time for smokers to simply quit their habits, well, that puts it in as mild language as I can simply state it within the realm of decent prose that can be legally printed. When one stops to consider how irresponsible this position is with pure logic it is easy to

see just how out of touch this position is with the greater benefit of all society.

The federal government (knowing what is best for its citizenry more so than they themselves are capable of deciding) recently imposed this tax on tobacco and cigarettes to help fund health care cover-age for underprivileged children. I do not know the logistics of how much money this new tax is suppose to raise, or how many needy children need this protection. It really is moot, though.

If the federal government said we need this tax to help needy children’s health care coverage that is all responsible citi-zens need to know.

As a citizen (who smokes) it is my respon-sibility to see to it this program does not fail when along comes editorial positions sug-gesting we should quit smoking because of the cost of cigarettes that includes this new, and higher, tax. Responsible citizens will ignore this call to quit their habits, and in the greater picture of those who need this tax money should probably increase their daily intake of smoking cigarettes to help fund this very important program.

After all, if the federal government said it is needed, went out of their way to find a way to support this needy cause with a new tax, it is mine and your responsibility to ensure it is a success with our continued habit, albeit its risk to our own health.

Shame on the editor for suggesting we should quit our habits. If this program fails because of smokers quitting their habits, there is no knowing what the federal gov-ernment may have to tax in the future to fund this program. Who knows? Perhaps it will be a tax on your next Big Mac sand-wich.

Mike McCluskeyManchester

To The Editor:I found your April 15 editorial rather

offensive. Perhaps you did not mean to be rude but that is how it came across.

I am one of those who paid virtually no federal income tax last year. A few years ago my income was much higher than the current level and I anticipate my income will recover at some point in the future; I am self-employed and you could call me a victim of this recession, but that is not the point.

Your question was, “Did you pay your ‘fair share’ of taxes?” Absolutely, yes I did. And when my tax bill was closer to $20,000, I also paid my “fair share.” I wish I owed that much again because when I paid a lot of income tax, I also was able to fund my retirement plan, pay for health insurance,

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college expenses for my children, set aside money in an emergency account and even take a very nice vacation each year.

Not now. Currently, when I hear people say they are living paycheck to paycheck, I consider them lucky. My employees are lucky. I get paid in months when there is money left over after paying bills.

And why did you use such a misleading statistic such as “91 million individuals will face a zero, or even a negative, tax liability”? Your implication is that poor people do not pay taxes; they are freeload-ers. Paying no income tax does not mean paying no tax: sales tax, gasoline tax, property tax (also paid by tenants to their landlord in monthly rent), Social Security and Medicare tax, to name just a few. Most of these taxes disproportionately slam the lower income earners because they need to spend every cent they earn for living expenses.

So please do not talk to me about “fair share.” It is my conviction that high income earners who complain about paying more than their fair share have never experienced living on the razor’s edge and must have a sense of entitlement to reaping more and more discretionary income.

I have paid high income taxes and I have paid low income taxes; paying a lot of income tax is much better. I look forward to the day when I am again a high income taxpayer.

Klaus IllianManchester

Mayoral thank youTo The Editor:

I want to thank the residents of Ballwin for giving me the opportunity to serve as mayor. The past four years have been a wonderful experience. I am grateful to the citizens of Ballwin who elected me.

I have had an opportunity to meet so many people I would not have had a chance to know.

I want to thank the city’s staff for doing an outstanding job for all of us. I want to thank the current and past Board of Alder-men for their service. I want to thank the current and past members of our Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjust-ment, Ballwin Historical Commission, Ballwin Days Committee, Comprehensive Plan and the Great Streets Initiative. All of these individuals serve our city without pay and give us much of their time and effort.

I have served the city for 20 years as a member of the Planning and Zoning Com-mission, alderman, member of the Board of Adjustment and mayor. I never missed a meeting. I have been open and approach-able to residents. I always listened to any

concern that a resident may have and taken their point of view into consideration.

My main reason for running for mayor was to improve communications between city government and the residents. I was instrumental in creating the city’s current e-mail system. This system allows for easier communication between the resi-dents and their aldermen and mayor.

Our city’s Web site also has improved. Residents are able to subscribe to the Web-based newsletter. These newsletters notify residents on anything that affects the city and residents.

Our city’s finances always have been a priority of mine. I am proud to say that I recommended to the board that they should increase the utility tax by 2 percent in an effort to increase revenue. This proved to be a financially solid recommendation. During the public hearings in February 2007 we asked the residents their opinion on what method the board should use to increase revenue. The utility tax increase was the most popular method.

I am proud to say that this increase in revenue kept our bond rating strong, enabling the city to recast bonds. The city has saved approximately $130,000 in interest without increasing the term of the bonds. Also, the increased revenue enables the city to increase street repairs in 2009 by $700,000.

Another important item I was able to ini-tiate was the joint meetings between Ellis-ville’s City Council and Ballwin’s Board of Aldermen. The two cities are currently sharing equipment to decrease costs. The city of Ballwin’s Park Department part-nered with Ellisville so that Ellisville resi-dents could use our pool while their pool was under construction. We are working toward the possibility of the residents of our two cities having one recreational pass for both cities.

During my term, we also improved and established a new comprehensive plan. Again, residents of the city volunteered to serve. The process took well over a year. The members of this committee did an out-standing job. Many of Ballwin’s residents came to meetings and offered their ideas.

I am proud to say that I always tried to do what is best for the city. I never voted or did things just so that I would be re-elected. I always had the best interest of the city in my heart. After all, I have lived here 36 years, I raised my daughters here, and they continue to live in Ballwin with their hus-bands and my four grandchildren.

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This year, individuals have the opportu-nity to support the cause in West County by participating in the inaugural West County Walk benefiting the St. Louis Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The West County Walk will begin at Lafayette High School on the morning of Sat., June 13 – the same day that the 2009 Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race will be held downtown – and end at Wildwood Town Center.

West County resident Scott Sloyer, who is spearheading the West County Walk, said he came up with the idea about five years ago.

“Over the years, I’ve watched friends in West County sign up, register and then not go to the Race (downtown),” Sloyer said. “All we are trying to do is give people an option to support the cause. The whole idea is if you don’t want to go downtown, here you go.”

Sloyer received permission to hold the West County Walk from the St. Louis Affil-iate of Komen for the Cure, which is not associated with the West County Walk.

“We are a third party putting on an event, and the money benefits Susan G. Komen,” Sloyer said.

The participant entry fee is $25; $20 of each entry fee will be donated to the Komen St. Louis Affiliate, as will all net proceeds generated by sponsorship dollars.

Sloyer is optimistic about the turnout.“I haven’t had a negative response –

everybody’s been real excited and real sup-portive,” Sloyer said. “I thought it would be great to have 500 people, but people tell me I may have 5,000 people.”

Participants will assemble at 7:30 a.m. on June 13 at Lafayette High School. At 8:30 a.m. breast cancer survivors will walk a lap around the track, and at 8:45, walkers will set out on a 5k route (see map) ending at Wildwood Town Center, where the Farm-ers’ Market of Wildwood will be open and Anita Rosamond will entertain.

Shuttle buses will return participants to Lafayette High School.

Sloyer hopes that the inaugural West County Walk will be the first of many.

“In order to have year two, you have to have year one as a building block,” Sloyer said.

Lifetime Fitness is the presenting spon-sor of the West County Walk. West News-magazine, Three French Hens and the West County Chamber of Commerce also are sponsors.

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A “Spring Fling” luncheon to benefit the Camp Weloki scholarship fund is from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (doors open at 11:30 a.m.) on Fri., May 1 at The Lodge Des Peres. Call Anne at 530-1883.

• • •The Family Resource Center Love

Grows Gala Dinner and Auction is at 6 p.m. on Sat., May 2 at the Four Seasons Hotel Grand Ballroom. Cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions and dancing are featured. Call (314) 534-9350 or visit frcmo.org.

• • •“5,300 Meals: The Ultimate Deposit,” a

food drive aimed at providing 5,300 meals to hungry individuals in the St. Louis area, runs through Sun., May 3 at Fifth Third Bank locations throughout the St. Louis area, including those in West County. All food collected will be donated to the Human Development Corporation and will be disbursed to food pantries across St. Louis. Call Erin at (312) 819-5719.

• • •A Mother’s Day Boutique Party is

from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., May 2 at Center for Spiritual Living (12875 Fee Fee Road) in Creve Coeur. A variety of ven-dors offer specialty boutique items. A por-

tion of profits benefit the National Autism Association. Admission is free. Call (314) 313-5026.

• • •Dancing Thru Life and Directions St.

Louis sponsor “Performing for Life,” an adult variety show, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sat., May 2 at Crestview Middle School (16025 Clayton Road) in Ellisville. The show includes dancing, singers and instru-mental musicians. All profits are donated to Whole Kids Outreach and Friends of Kids with Cancer. Tickets are limited and cost $10 each; they can be obtained by calling 391-5678 and will be available at the door the day of the show.

• • •The American Diabetes Association

hosts its eighth annual Chasing the Cure Kentucky Derby Gala at 4 p.m. on Sat., May 2 at the Ritz-Carlton St. Louis. The Kentucky Derby television broadcast, a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner and silent and live auction items, including a three-year lease on a 2009 128i BMW donated by Autohaus BMW, are featured. Artist Don Wiegand and The Wiegand Foundation, Inc. are honored. Proceeds support the American Diabetes Associa-tion’s programs, including two camps for children with diabetes. For ticket informa-tion, call (314) 822-5490, ext. 6826.

• • •The American Cancer Society presents

“Winearoo” featuring samplings of fine wines, live art and exhibits, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun., May 3 at Roxane Restaurant & Wine Bar (12 N Meramec) in Clayton. For tickets ($20), call (314) 286-8182 or visit celebaroo.org.

• • •A spaghetti dinner benefiting Boy

Scout Troop 803 is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sun., May 3 at St. John’s United Church of Christ (15370 Olive Blvd.) in Chester-field. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children aged 10 and younger. Visit 803.bsa.com.

• • •Buisinesses for BackStoppers holds a

Karaoke Talent Contest and Entertain-ment Gala from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Sat., May 9 at Electricians Hall (58850 Eliza-beth Ave.) in St. Louis. Twelve finalists compete for prizes; a live auction, dancing, live music by The Leather & Lace Band, appearances by some Rams cheerleaders and ex-Cardinal player Kenny Reitz are featured. Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 at the door. Call (314) 825-8834 or visit worldclassenvirons.com.

• • •“Kids Walking for Kids,” a benefit for

CHADS Coalition for Mental Health, is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat., May 9 at Tremayne Shelter in Creve Coeur Park. Live music, a rock climbing wall, beach volleyball, games, food, a Kids’ Fun Zone,

a luminary walk and fireworks are fea-tured. The suggested donation is $25. Visit chadscoalition.org.

• • •A Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast is

from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sun., May 10 at Simply Sue’s Café (2368 Hwy. 109) in Wildwood. Proceeds benefit People to People student ambassador tuition. Tickets are $6 in advance, $7.50 at the door and $20 for a family four pack when purchased in advance; kids younger than age 3 are admitted for free. Call Marissa or Carol at 273-1077.

• • •Assumption Philoptochos Ladies Society

(RSG) holds “Ready, Set…Give! 5K/10K Walk and Run 2009” at 8 a.m. on Sat., May 16 and Sat., May 23 (check in both days is at 7 a.m.) at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (1755 Des Peres Road) in Town & Country. Participants agree to raise $25 or more to benefit Nurses for Newborns. Call Maria at (314) 966-2255.

• • •The Lafayette Football Booster Club

Golf Tournament is at 1 p.m. (registration is at 12 p.m.) on Sun., June 7 at Aberdeen Golf Club in Eureka. Dinner, beverages, prizes, a silent auction and raffle also are featured. The cost is $89 per player regis-tering by May 10 and $99 after that date. Call Ron at (314) 406-2695.

• • •The third annual Ballwin Police Depart-

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FAMILY & KIDSA Barbecue and Strawberry Festival

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• • •A Spring Block Party sponsored by 9

Months in Style Maternity Boutique and SeegerPeople is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., May 2 at the Cambridge Building (11241 Manchester Road) in Kirkwood. Free drawings, face painting, coupons from local businesses, a free barbecue and more are featured. Call (314) 090-7334.

• • •High Energy Gymnastics Team per-

formances are at the top of each hour from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun., May 3 at the Food Court at Chesterfield Mall. Free activities, games and face painting also are featured. Call 532-7762 or visit highener-gygymnastix.com.

• • •The Staenberg Family Complex Grand

Opening Celebration is at 1 p.m. on Sun., May 3 at the I.E. Millstone Jewish Com-munity Campus in Creve Coeur. Outdoor activities, face painting, a hula-hoop con-test and an appearance by Missouri Gov-ernor Jay Nixon are among the featured events. The public is invited to experience the new facility with free classes, clinics with Olympic athletes, fitness wear fashion shows and free health screenings during the week of May 10-17. Call (314) 432-5700 or visit newjstl.com.

• • •The city of Wildwood hosts a Movie

Night featuring “Hoosiers” at 8 p.m. on Fri., May 8 outdoors at Wildwood Town Center Plaza. Admission, popcorn and beverages are free. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Call 458-0440, ext. 126, or visit cityofwildwood.com.

LIVE PERFORMANCESA bluegrass performance by Prairie

Soul is at 8 p.m. on Fri., May 1 at The Gal-lery at Chesterfield Arts. Tickets are $20 for Chesterfield Arts members and $25 for non-members and include a beverage and dessert. Call 519-1955.

• • •Rockwood Show Choir presents a fully

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St. Luke’s Follies present “Get Your Kicks on Route 66,” a variety show with songs and dances from yesteryear per-formed by a cast ranging in age from 56 to 93, at 7:30 p.m. on Fri., May 15, at 2 p.m. on Sat., May 16 and at 2 p.m. on Sun., May 17 at Emerson Auditorium at St. Luke’s Hospital (222 S. Woods Mill Road) in Chesterfield. Admission is $5. Call Herb at (314) 469-5908 or Pat at (314) 832-4182.

• • •Danse Arts Company presents “Peter

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• • •“Herb Gardening – Care and Use” is

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• • •The Town & Country Garden Tour is

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downturn on the upswing by introducing yourself and your family to the wealth of artistic opportunities available in West County. Many organizations are offering low-cost or even free events and classes – you read that right, free!

Try your local parks and recreation depart-ments, or even your local YMCA, for easy, hands-on art activities for all ages. Ballwin is offering camps in clay, collage and painting, and cartooning at The Pointe; a full week runs you less than $100. For adults, the city of Wildwood offers scrap-booking classes on the second Tuesday of every month at City Hall; $12 gets you lunch, snacks, beverag-es and a host of creative ideas to preserve your family memories. West County YMCA also gets in on the action with unique summer camps like Hip Hop Grooves, Puppet Camp, and Ready To Wear for your mini fashionista.

Right across from the Ches te r f i e ld Mal l , Chesterfield Arts offers classes in the visual and literary arts for all ages – from painting to the pottery wheel (pictured), comicking to short stories, kids can do it all. Bring them to try out a variety of these activities and more at the free com-munity open house, “Studio Night Live,” on May 29. Sign them up for their favorite camp, and you get to spend blissful kid-free hours getting your shop on – score!

For the mom who wants to introduce her-self to art, there is Wool Gatherings in Eureka, which is offering a unique Mom Camp on June 16, 17 and 18. While the kids are at camp, moms can fill their time with fun knitting and felting projects, learning relaxation techniques and enjoying friendly conversation with other women.

Have a kid that needs to move? Check out your local dance studio – in the West County

area there are studios that offer everything from ballet to hip hop. Most offer a free trial lesson – call to find out more. Especially for the “‘tween” set, Club STAGES is back on May 15 for a night of singing, dancing and acting á la the Jonas Brothers for $25.

For the musically inclined, Midwest Music Conservatory offers free classes in music theory for teens to adults every Saturday. If you have a hard time convincing the kids to give art a try, keep in mind that it also is recital season for many of the local dance and music studios. Seeing what their peers have accomplished (and how much fun they

are having) might be just the push they need. Ask about upcoming recitals when you call the studios for more information.

Capture the imagina-tion of little one with Stories@STAGES, a free interactive story-telling session on May 6.

“For the May event, the STAGES artists are reading a funny book called ‘Pirates Don’t Change Diapers’ by Melinda Long,” said Megan Gibson, market-i n g m a n a g e r f o r STAGES St. Louis.

“Right after the story, we have dramatic play activities for the children to join in the fun.”

These sessions fill up fast, so call today for reservations. Or, put another fun spin on story time by wearing your pajamas out in public to the St. Louis County Library Sachs Branch on the first Monday of the month at 7 pm for PJ Story Time.

For something the whole family can enjoy together, pack up the van and head to Faust Park on May 16 and 17 for the Faust Fine Arts & Crafts Festival. With more than 80 artists exhibiting and live music – all for an entrance fee of $1 per person – it just might be the best bang for your artistic buck.

Take advantage of all the wonderful arts events happening right in your neighbor-hood, and make your summer a creative one – on the cheap.

Hello, my name is...Art Arts Highlights for May-June 2009

MAY 15 - 8 p.m.Classical Concert featuring Mia & John Hynes at Midwest Music Conservatory. Tickets $10 in advance by calling 527-5558 or at the door.

JUNE 9 - AUGUST 4Summer Concerts in the Park presented by the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce. Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Faust Park. For more information, visit chesterfieldmochamber.com.

JUNE 4 - JULY 30City of Ellisville Concerts in the Park. Every Thursday (except July 2) at 7 p.m. at Bluebird Park. Visit ellisville.mo.us for more information.

MAY 29STAGES St. Louis Season Opens with “Little Shop of Horrors.” Single tickets $15 to $48 are available at stagesstlouis.org or by calling (314) 821-2407.

JUNE 22 - 12:30 p.m.Chesterfield Arts presents “A Little Lunch Music.” Free lunchtime con-cert featuring performers from Opera Theatre of St. Louis. The Purser Center at Logan College. Call 519-1955 for more information.

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Concrete Services

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Charlie’s Hauling: Service 7 days. We haul construction debris, furniture, appliances, tree limbs, household trash, yard debris, railroad ties, bagged leaves, etc. Neat, courteous, professional, com-petitive rates. (314) 434-6837

J & J HAULING WE HAUL IT ALL

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fencing, decks. Garage & Basement Clean-up

Neat, courteous, affordable rates.

Call: 636-379-8062 or email: [email protected]

Help Wanted

Caregivers Wanted. Expe-rience with all aspects of home care. Must have good communication skills. Work where you are appreciated! Call 636-391-0000

Hauling Services

For Rent

For Rent VacationDestin Florida Area. Beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath condo or home, Gated Gulf Front community. Includes beach front cabana, 3 pools, ten-nis courts & more. Call for Special Spring/summer rates and availabil-ity. To view pictures please go to www.vrbo.com /127089 or /148365. For Additional info Call 314-922-8344.

Real Estate For Sale

Caregivers Needed West St. Louis County Area

Female-Male. Experienced, insured vehicle a must.

Download an application at seniorshomecare.com or Call 314-962-7083

Garage/Rummage Sale

DO YOU LOVE DOGS! Earn Extra Cash dog sitting in your OWN home. KMN is interview-ing mature dog lovers in the MID-West County area. Must have time during the day to provide care & companion-ship. ADVANTAGES: Done in your OWN home, determine your own availability, immedi-ate cash payments, plus loving canine companionship. KMN administrates all the place-ments / paperwork. CALL-314-600-2044

Bath/Tile Services

Building Maintenance Services (BMS) Heating & cooling, plumbing & electrical, painting & carpentry, deck staining & drywall. Your home improve-ment and repair specialist! Residential & Commercial. Insured and bonded. Call us today at 314-583-5250

Eco-Cycle LLCHauling & Recycling

We remove household junk & recycle what we can so it does

not end up in our landfills. It's that simple!

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1-888-932-6292

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Cleaning Services

Lori's Cleaning Service. I take pride in my cleaning.

Call Lori 636-221-2357.

Magic Maids Cleaning Service, We don't cut corners We clean them. Party prep and clean up, move-ins, move-outs, weekly to monthly cleans available, basements, base-boards, fixtures, refrigerators, we do it all. Also available laundry and ironing services. Over 10 years of service in the West County area. Call for a free quote. 314-225-4110.

Electrical Services

West County Condo. Quiet, secured building, First Floor: Well main-tained 2 bedroom, 2 bath, living-room, familyroom-den, separate dinningroom, eat-in kitchen. Wood burning fireplace and elevator. Large main floor laundry, as-signed parking in heated base-ment garage with storage. Wheel chair accessable. Freshly painted and carpet cleaned. Condo fees, gas, water, trash, snow removal and grass included in rent $1100 a month, renter pays electric. No pets. 1600 square feet. Call 636-527-8601 or 314-614-0742.For Lease. Mayer Drive, St. Charles. 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath townhouse with basement and off street parking. No pets please. Available now. $550 a month plus deposit. Call 636-458-3064.

FSBO Beautiful West County Location 1 plus acre lot, needs work. Call 636-536-1194.

For SaleQuaint older 3BR home

on 4 acres off Shepard Road

Also lease/option to buy$274k

636-537-1776

Wildwood Sale (63038) May 2 & 3: 10-3

1432 Shepherd Road2004 Mustang Convertible; like-new riding mower; King BR set; bunk beds; chests; tables; couch; chair; desk; ent. ctr; rugs; kitchen; toys; decor; dryer; trampoline and more!

Hauling Services Help Wanted

Looking For Friendly Sales Help

121 Plaza DriveWildwood Town CenterHighway 100 & Taylor

636-458-1001

Part-time • Full-time

JEWELERS

The West St. Louis County Chamber Of Commerce is accepting re-sumes for a full time Administrative Coordinator. This position involves managing the daily operations of the Chamber office, interacting with

Chamber members and assisting the President. The person must have knowledge of general office practices and procedures, organized and time management proficient as well as

strong knowledge of written communication, design event flyers and maintain the Chamber newsletter. Also be available to attend certain

chamber weekend and evening events. For more information contact Lori Kelling at 636/230-9900. Re-

sumes should be sent to the West St. Louis County Chamber of Com-merce, 134 Enchanted Parkway, Suite 204, Manchester MO 63021

Work from home full-time or part-time for an Inc. 500 Com-pany. No inventory; customer service skills and computer required. Flexible schedule. Contact Lisa at 636-207-1319 or www.wellness4urfamily.com

Acting & Modeling Agency seeking ages 3mo to 80yrs.

Beginners Welcome. Images Agency's people have appeared in Ads,

TV Shows & Commercials such as: Build-A-Bear,

Sears Portraits, Six Flags, Wal-Mart, McDonalds &

BJC Hospitals. We develop, market & place all sizes & heights. Apply Online At www.stlcastingcall.com OR Call 314-372-0512

State Licensed

Fitness Personal Trainer. Once a Week Work Out in Chesterfield is looking for a personal trainer. Part-time, by appointment only hours. Contact Cathy at314-602-8116

Co l l ec t i on Agency nea r Manchester & Clarkson seeks positive individuals to assist with telephone work in comfort-able office environment. Great for moonlighters or students. Two/Three evenings per week 5-8 pm or 4-8 pm & alternat-ing Sat mornings 8:30-12:30. Starting hourly rate $9.00 plus bonus. No Collection experi-ence required. We also seek Data Entry individual, 12 hrs per week. Mon-Thur 1pm-4pm or Mon-Wed 11am-3 pm. Starting Rate $8.00 per hour. Call 636-207-1999 to schedule an interview.

Window Services

Repairs On Vinyl Windows:Windows To Stay Open

Insulated GlassWindows Repaired Your Home

314-504-5351

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS INC.

Sales & Installation Of

Spring Is Here! Need help get-ting those cabinets, closets and pantries cleaned out and orga-nized, I can do that for you. Call Beth at 636-458-0139

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Landscaping/Lawn Care

S p r i n g C l e a n u p ! L e a f removal , mulching, tree & brush removal, stump removal, trimming, planting, garden till-ing, and gutter cleaning, mow-ing! Snow Removal. Valley Landscape Co. (636) 458-8234

MIENER LANDSCAPING Rock walls, patios, pruning, chainsaw work, etc. Friendly service, with attention to detail. Call Tom 636.938.9874

Ben's Mowing & Lawn Care We are reliable & make it affordable to care for your lawn, also offer-

ing mulching services. Owner on every job.

Free Estimates. Call 314-749-3947

• Excavating • Grading• Clearing • Demolition

• Yard Drainage

BOBCAT

Fast & ReasonableCALL RICH

314-623-1781

Landscape Design & Installation•Retaining Walls •Ponds

•Drainage Work•Landscape Lighting

•Lawn Mowing & Fertilization•Leaf & Gumball Cleanups

•Pet Cleanup & Mole TrappingFast Free Estimates

(636) 296-5050

MCLEAN EXCAVATINGexcavating•grading•demolitionland clearing • retaining walls

•sod installationCommercial & Residential

insured • free estimates314.265.9003

Morales Landscaping LLC. Spring clean-up and mulching. First cut free for New Custom-ers. Grass cutting $30 and up. Leaf, bush and tree removal. Retaining walls, patios and much more. Call 636-699-5189

Waldo Gonzalez Landscaping Residential & Commercial Ful-ly insured. Spring Clean-up, lawn mowing. Leaf removal, gutter cleaning, leaf vacu-uming at curb. Fall cleanup, mulching, yard maintenance, tree & bush trimming, mowing, retaining walls, etc. Ask about our leaf removal special. Call 314-713-3635 or 636-256-2980.

Landscaping/Lawn Care

SHEARN LANDSCAPING. Reliable Lawn Service by Shearn Landscaping. Ches-terfield Residents we will beat current service by 10% on mowing. Shearn also offer to-tal maintenance services. Call Dennis at 636-530-1998 or 314-591-2787

WEEKLY CUTTING, FERTILIZING WEED CONTROL

GREAT RATES • FULLY INSUREDWORKING OWNER

BALLWIN RESIDENT 10 YRS EXP

LYONS LAWN SERVICE

636-394-1309

Spring Clean-up, Edging, Mulching, Grass Cutting,

Fertilizing, Spraying, Sodding, Seeding, Planting, Weeding,

Trimming, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Patios

& Draining Work

Call 314-426-8833

•Retaining Walls •Driveways•Walks •Concrete & Pavers

•Sod •Hauling •Mulch •Topsoil•Rock •Decorative Rock •Bobcat Work

•Grading •Drainage •Erosion •Pool Fill-InsSpecializing in Retaining Walls and Paver Patios

314-849-5387Insured • Free Estimates • Residential & Commercial

Member of the Better Business Bureau

Mulch Services

Premium mulch or topsoil delivered to your home. All types of Bobcat work also available. All major credit cards accepted. Call A l ’ s G r e e n h o u s e a t 314-739-2476.

Double Ground Oak Mulch, All Natural. Buy by the pick-up or dump truck load. Spread pric-es and dump prices available. Call 314-808-3330

Jim's Paint & Trim Service. Interior & Exterior painting, crown and decorative mould-ing, wallpaper removal, textur-ing, drywall and rotten wood repair. Call 636-778-9013

A-1 Custom Painting & Wallpa-pering, we handle your design needs, professionally trained. Faux finishes, texturing, mar-bling, graining. Interior & ex-terior, insured, free estimates. All work done by owner. Call Ken or Hugo at 636-274-2922 or 314-640-4085. 24 years ex-perience.

Get Ready for Spring

Painting Services

NuCoat Painting Co. Interior and Exterior. Pressure washing, wallpaper removal. Specialist in preparation and detail. Spring discounts. Free estimates. 314-651-8442

Great Spring Rates 3 rooms $490

includes paint Call Today

314-517-0261 since 1992

P A I N T I N G

DECK STAINING • BY BRUSH ONLY You've seen the mess now call the best!

Decks • Play Sets • Fences • Tiewalls Work Guaranteed • Insured • References 314-852-5467 314-846-6499

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Pet Services

Pest Management

Frank's Pest Management•Termites •Ants •Roaches

•Spiders •FleasResidential, Commercial, Industrial

Termite Inspections Senior Citizen Discount636-677-1137

In Business Since 1969 Licensed & Insured

Yucko’sPOOP SCOOP’N SERVICE314-770-1500

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West County Pet Care. Pet Sitting & Dog Walking. We take care of Pets in your home where Pets prefer. Daily, Weekly Rates. Insured 636-394-6852 314-401-5516

OUTDOOOR SOLUTIONS Now offering pet clean up ser-vices. 636-296-5050.

Painting, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Door replacements, all Odd jobs, No job too small! Very

Reasonable Prices! Free Estimates! All work Guaranteed! 636-791-2079

CARPENTRY--DOORS AND INTERIOR TRIM--WINDOWS AND SIDING--STORM AND GENERAL HOME REPAIRS.

25 PLUS YEARS EXPERIENCE. 636-394-7927

Home Improvement

JS Home Services Handyman•Remodeling•Carpentry Small odd jobs my speciality. 20 Plus Years Experience, Free Estimates! Structural

Repair, Siding, Termite Damage & Decks.

Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Call Jim at 314-420-3562

K Pro Home Improvement LLCKitchens, Baths, Basements, Decks 12x12 from $3500. Granite tops from $25 sf., Hard-woods from $6 sf., Ceramic, Painting. 25 yrs experience. Call 636-443-3015

visit our website at: www.314229decks.com Celebrating 11 YEARS ,Vinyl Siding Specials

DECK REPLACEMENT & REPAIR

DAVIS HOME REPAIR& MAINTENANCEPainting, Carpentry,

Interior & Exterior Door Installation. Plumbing, Bathroom Remodel,

Handyman Services. No Job Too Small. References

Available. Call Waid(314) 277-7891

Licensed•Bonded•Insured•References CONSTRUCTION, INC.

314.378.9064

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Kraemers' Lawn Service LLC Grass cutting and trimming. Commercial & Residential. 1 free cut with agreement. Free Estimates. Reliable. Insured.Call Terry 314-413-6445 or 636-458-1077

HANDYMAN SERVICES TOTAL YARD

CLEAN UP LEAVES BRUSH

GUMBALLS636-274-7393 314-412-3779

Mole Services

Serving West CountyGuaranteed Provable Results Without the use of Traps or Poisons

Best Service AvailablePay only after successful results!

ALL MESSAGES WILL BE RETURNED

OUTDOOOR SOLUTIONS Now offering mole trapping ser-vices. 636-296-5050.

Painting Services

Professional Painting

Interior / Exterior Reasonable, ReferencesCall 314-662-4734

Interior and ExteriorPainting

Window and Gutter Cleaning

Power Washingwww.painting-pros.com

636-527-2501

Canine Waste Management. Our trash can not yours'314-605-7301


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R E A L E S T A T E

Pre-Foreclosure price $143,742

Builder’s LotFor Sale

Appraised for $225,000,

must sell by June 15.

2617 Valley Road,

Near Clarkson & Clayton.

636-262-5822 16442 VILLAGE PLAZA VIEW DR. • WILDWOOD, MO • 636-779-1100 OFFICESELECT PROPERTIES

1 Waldens Pine Ct.Beautiful 2 story in quiet Ellisville cul-de-sac. 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, neutral paint and newly cleaned carpet through-out. Bright kitchen offers tile back splash, oak cabinets, walk-in pantry, and center is-land. Family room has large bay windows, floor to ceiling brick fireplace with built-in book cases sur-rounded by crown molding and fluted casing. Master bath as double sinks and separate tube and shower. Oversized 2 car garage.

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16319 Copperwood Ln.Nicely updated 2 story in sought after Wildwood community. 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath with large pal-ladium window welcome you into this beautiful home. New carpet, tile, laminate wood and painted through out in 2009. Triple pane windows installed in 2008. New vinyl siding/fascia/faucets, 2007. Pet and smoke free home.

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636-549-1129www.TheKrauseTeam.com

749 Juniper Glen Ct.Ballwin $300,000

4 bed, 2 full bth, 2 half bth, backing to park! Crown molding, Fam rm w/ woodbrn frplc, Large mstr w/change area & walk in closet, Kit w/cntr island & plan desk w/ slider to huge deck!

1518 Towne DriveEllisville $225,000

4 bed, 3.5 bth, backs to woods! Fam rm w/ wood-brn frplc & built in bookcases, Huge mstr bdrm w/ dr to porch, Multi-level deck, Lwr level w/huge rec rm, play area & full bth.

For Sale or LeaseBeautiful Home on

3+ acres,5BR, 4full BA quiet country setting, close to Hwy 44/100.

Rockwood School District. High ceilings, extra garage

for car or work space above ground pool.

$399k/$2100 a month

Call Vince at

314-809-4483

974 Claytonbrook, 3A

1800+ sq ft - single level condominium. 3 bed-room, 2 bath. Living room w/!replace, Large master suite, large master bath with side-by-side walk-in closets, laundry room. Solid brick, secure building with elevator and garage. Unit has additional storage room. Near Kehrs Mill & Clayton.

Barbara McFadden

MUST SEE! MAKE OFFER!

Plumbing Services

Affordable Plumbing Repairs and bathroom remodeling. Call Craig 636-458-1161 or 314-614-4840

ANYTHING IN PLUMBING.Good Prices! Basement bathrooms, small repairs & code violations repaired. Fast Service. Call anytime: 314-409-5051

A-ACCURATE ROOFING SIDING & GUTTERS

no job too Large or too Small, Affordable Roofing residential

& commercial, all types of roofing, 40 year experience,

call for a Free Estimate, 636-939-5109 or 1-800-459-ROOF

MILBOURN ROOFING New or Repair, Do Own Work

No Job too small LIcensed & Insured 38 years in business

Free estimate 10% senior discount

Credit cards accepted314-484-1548

Roofing Services

Tree Services

COLE TREE SERVICE Treeand stump removal. Trimming, deadwooding. Free estimates. Insured. 636-475-3661 Website www.cole/tree/service.biz

Upholstery ServicesSt. Francois Upholstery Co. 35 Years Experience. Local References. Cliff Byrd Jr. (owner) Call 636-390-8532 email:[email protected]

Tuckpointing ServicesMILBOURN TUCKPOINTING

Chimneys, Walls, Spot & Solid Waterproofing, Caulking

Do Own Work • No Job Too Small Licensed & Insured 38 years in business

Free estimate 10% senior discount

Credit cards accepted314-484-1548

Wanted

Cash Cash Cash Sell your Old or Unwanted

Jewelry, Diamonds & Watches. Top Cash Paid!Diamond & Jewelry Brokers

473 Lafayette CtrNext to Dierbergs (Baxter & Manchester)636-391-6622

Wedding Services

Waterproofing

Basement waterproofing, yard & gutter drains, storm sewer installation and replacements. 33 Years Experience. Free Estimates Call Tony 636-675-2231 or 636-527-9263

Anytime... Anywhere...Marriage Ceremonies

Renewal of VowsCommitment Ceremonies

(314) 703-7456

Prayers

CARD OF THANKSST. JUDE'S NOVENA

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever, Amen. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker of mircles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day. By the 8th day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thanks you and God bless. C.S.O.

NovenaTo The Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit, you who make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideals. Give me the divine gift to forgive and forget them all who have done wrong to me. I, in short dialogue, want to thank you in everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my beloved one in our perpetual glory. Thanks for favors. Pray this prayer for three consecu-tive days without asking for wish. After third day, wish will be granted no matter how difficult. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. C.S.O.

Real Estate Services

FREE LIST of Higher end Real Estate Foreclosure Homes. From

$200,000 to $3,000,000.Call Bill Barnes

of River City Real Estate at 314-608-2928 cell, or

636-946-7273 office.

Wanted To Buy. Baseball Cards, Sports Cards. Cardi-nals Souvenirs and Memora-bilia Pre-1975 Only. Private Collector 314-302-1785

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGCity of Clarkson Valley, Missouri

Notice is hereby given: That the Board of Aldermen of the City of Clarkson Valley, Missouri, will at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at the Fru-Con Center, 15933 Clayton Road, hold a public hearing to discuss a request from St. John’s Mercy Health Care for approval of preliminary site development plans, to consider their proposal for consolidation of Lots 2A and 2B to one (1) lot to locate a medical office building, to change language to the PC Code allowing outpatient surgery with no stay longer than 23 hours, and to re-position the Clayton Road driveway farther west, all at the property known as 15945 Clayton Road. Scott Douglass, Mayor City of Clarkson Valley

Wanted


636-591-0010 x 109 314-610-3313

Joanne Johnson-Chinnery has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation (CDPE). This is timely for local residents at risk of foreclosure. Joanne has dedicated several years to gaining expertise in foreclosure avoidance & short sales. “The CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with sellers & lenders on complicated short sales. If you are a homeowner at risk of foreclosure, my goal is to save you

from distress & preserve your credit. I want you to know I can help! You don’t need to fall victim to predators with hidden agendas!” Johnson-Chinnery said.

If you or someone you know is at risk of foreclosure & in need of help, please call

Joanne Johnson-Chinnery 314-518-8266

IN DANGER OF FORECLOSURE? Joanne Johnson-Chinnery CDPE Can Help!

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Stately 2-Story. 4 Bd/2.5 Bath; Family rm w/ door to screened sun rm. Formal living+dining rms. Walk to Ballwin waterpark+golf.

Ladue Lake Estates! 4 Bd/5 Bath; Circle drive+huge pillars. Over 4,400 sqft of finished living space. Acre of land overlooking lake. Private!

New Price! 3 Bd/1.5 Bath; Bright and spacious living rm, bfast room w/ bay window. Gourmet kitch., huge finished lower level, large deck.

Huge 2-story brick. 5 Bd/2.5 Bath; Park-like location. Large kitchen w/ bfast room+many upgrades. Large bedrooms, family rm w/fireplace.

One of a kind! 2 Bd/3 Bath; Over ! acre, completely remodeled. Bright kitchen, finishd LL w/full kitchen/rec room/possible 2 more bds.

Remodeled ranch in perfect location! 4 Bd/2 Bath; Kitch updates incl. steel appliances/granite counters. New windows/ac/roof/tile.

New Price! 4 Bd/2.5 Bath; Fin basement, large level backyard w/patio. Updated kitch. Great location.

Scenic & Serene. 4 Bd/3.5 Bath; Atrium ranch, marble foyer, wall of windows, theater, xrcise room, must see.

Big enough to provide excellent service... Small enough to care!

Wow! Magnificent 5 Bd/5 Bath; Circle drive, pillars, marble entry, 2-story Grt Rm, gazebo shaped bkfast rm, stunning master ste, great views.

New Price! 5 Bd/4 Bath; Elegant 2-story on cul-de-sac. Great rm w/tri-ple bay window, gourmet kitchen w/vaulted ceiling, prof. finished LL.

Impressive townhouse. 3 Bd/3.5 Bath; Windows galore, vlted ceilings, wood floors, fin w/out LL. Condo pool, xrcise room. Luxury master ste.

NEW PRICE!

Stunningly updated. 2 Bd/2.5 Bath; Newly updated kitchen, all top-line, huge grt rm w/fireplace, deck, finished LL w/bar+fireplace.

OPEN SUN 2-4

Magnificant 5000 sq/ft - 5bd, 6ba, 1.5 Story. Newer granite kit, bath & LL renovation w/media room. Culdesac fenced lot, deck, patio, hot tub!

Call Mike Leeker 314-435-4040mikeleeker.com

each office independently owned & operated

ARTRIUM Great Room ranch. 3BR 2BA w/gorgeous views! Open stair-case to LL ideal for 4th, 5th BR! Hdw flrs, 2 fp, upgrades & windows galore!Call Chris Ronberg 314-922-4358

ChrisRonberg.com

Fabulous ranch on wooded lot, hdwd floors newer roof & vinyl siding, fascia & soffits. Fin WO LL, peace & quiet spacious deck overlooking woods!!

Call Mike Leeker 314-435-4040mikeleeker.com

Robin Williams 314-401-0155

Sandy Trenz314-308-4398

Chris Ronberg314-922-4358

Stephanie Thompson314-479-4555

2sty, fin. walk-out LL w/half bath, level fenced large yard. Updated w/newer renovated kit., Silestone coun-ters, hardwoods, 5-inch baseboards, updated baths. Walk to pool!

Call Robin Williams 314-401-0155callrobinwilliams.com

Spectacular 1.5sty Atrium, 6 Acres, 4+ Bds, 4+ bths Ingrnd Htd Pool, 4 Fplcs, 4c Garage, apprx 5000 SF Outstanding views.

Call Sandy 314-308-4398www.uniquestlouishomes.com

6 ACRES in ST LOUIS COUNTY! Updated 5bd, 3.5ba home in secluded, breathtaking setting! Fin. lower level, pond, huge deck!BEAUTIFUL!

Call Janet Bourne 314-941-7633

Impeccable & Charming 3bd ranch on 1/2 + acre lot w/fenced backyrd. Updated throughout!! Meticulous!Call Stephanie Thompson 314-479-4555

stephaniethompsonrealtor.com

Mike Leeker314-435-4040

Janet Bourne314-941-7633

Barb Woodham314-346-2272

Wonderful Family/Neighborhood Home on Cul-de-sac. Fin LL. All Systems Updated! Priced for Buyer to do cosmetic updates. Botanical front yard & Private back yard.Call Barb Woodham 314-346-2272

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CHARMING HOME has many updates including Bath, Carpet, Appliances & Paint. Nice LL Fam Rm w/FP. OS 2C Gar & xtra Storage. Large, Level Yard w/Views of Lake. Cul-de-sac Street.Call Barb Woodham 314-346-2272

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New Carpet & Paint Throughout! Wonderful 2 Bd/2Bath Condo w/1 Car Garage in Woodside Trails! Backs to TREES! Pool & Tennis! Call Stephanie Thompson 314-479-4555

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Elegant and functional! 4BD, 4.5BA, 3 car. Chef’s kitchen has granite, 6 burner Jenn-Air, maple cabs & more. Hardwood & lots of crown.Call Robin Williams 314-401-0155

callrobinwilliams.com

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The #1 Office in Missouri!Coldwell Banker Gundaker

- Town & Country Office -

Pristine 1.5 story inBaxter Pointe. 2 story great room, woodfloors, hearth room, updated kitchen, lofton 2nd floor, fin LL with WO. Level yard.3 car garage. 5BR, 4.5 baths.

Fabulous 1.5sty inWildhorse Subd. 5BR, 4.5ba, fin W/OLL. More than 5000 sf of living, wood

flrs, 3c gar, sprinkler syst, manyupdates..

Lovely custom atriumranch on 3+ acre lot. Vaulted great rm,stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, hearth

rm, main flr master, hot tub, finishedwalk out LL, covered deck!

1.5 story with vaulted ceil-ing hearth room, 4BR/3.5 bath, 3 car

garage, walk out lot on cul-de-sac, pro-fessionally landscaped with in-ground

sprinkler system.

Exceptional villa home.3BR ranch, 3.5ba, 2 FP, screen porch,hot tub, wood floors, luxury mstr suite,gourmet kitchen w/granite. Upgrades

thru-out on both levels.

Beautiful atrium ranch onover an acre wooded lot. Gorgeous

wood flrs, 9' ceilings, 3 bay wndws, stnlapp, awesome 9' W/O LL, media rm,

wet bar, 4 sea sun rm, 2 FP.

Beautiful home locatedon quiet cul-de-sac, backs to trees.

5BR/3.5ba. Professionally finished walkout lower level. Newer roof, siding,

HVAC +++. Fabulous home.

Great location! 2storywith many updates. 2 fireplaces, open

floor plan, wood flooring, finishedwalkout lower level, inground pool,

great yard.

Brick ranch, 3BR, 2.5ba.Updated kitchen, granite counter top,

newer appliances, wood floors, masterBR & bath total redo, newer windows and more!.

Renovated 2 story with4BR, 3.5ba. Eat-in kitchen, huge deck

from kitchen and FR. Newly finished LLwith walk-out and full bath..

WOW! Updated 4BR/3bagreat rm ranch. Impreccable! Awesomesetting, beautifully landscaped, backs to

trees. Screened porch. Deck. Fencedyard.

3BR brick front ranch inBallwin/Marquette. Refinished wood

floors, updated kitchen, oversize garage,large partially finished W/O LL, updated

full bath, lower level w/bar!

Custom 1.5 sty, 2.4 acre lot,inground pool, gazebo, porch, fabulouskitchen adjoins hearth rm, study, 4 fire-

places, fin w/o LL/rec, game,media,exer-cise, hot tub,BR & 2 baths!

Fabulous custom builthome with great rm. High ceilings withstriking detail. 4BR/3.5ba, hearth room,

luxury master suite, fin W/O LL.Gourmet kitchen, 3 car garage.

Warm, inviting 4BR, 2.5ba,open floor plan, wood flooring, updated

kitchen, screened porch, backs to 3acres of common ground. Cul-de-sac,

trees

2009

Updated 1.5 story Cape Cod on nice lot. 4BR/2ba,2482 sq ft. Parkway West Schools!Updated kitchen. Rear entry garage, lotsof storage, mature trees.

3BR, 2ba ranch. Pottery Barn colors,open floor plan, finished lower level,great yard, desirable location, quickaccess to hwys.

Spectacular atrium ranch on love-ly lot. Great rm w/FP. Beautiful kitw/white cabinets, granite counter tops &wood flrs adjoins sunroom.

Incredible 1.5 sty villa less than a yearold. Beautiful kit adjoins hearth rm, opensto screen porch w/FP. Upper level w/loft,2BR, full bath. Fin W/O LL.

No need to build.Fabulous remodeled kitchen and baths.Totally updated. 9' ceilings, wood floors,plantation shutters in front.

Stunning 2 sty with outstanding updates.Custom inlaid wood floors. Updated &expanded kitchen/breakfast rm area.Canned lights! Newer appls!

Wonderful 2 story with updated kitchenand baths! Backs to wooded commonground! Newer neutral carpet. Finishedwalkout lower level and more!

2BR, 2ba. Complete renovation toinclude kit cabinets, granite tops, steelappl, wood & carpet flrs, tile backsplash-es and much more.

Fabulous 4000 sf 5BR/4.5ba 2 story inLegends. Custom millwork, transoms,wood, fin LL. Over 1 acre gently rolling .Must see!

Exceptional custom home backing to golfcourse. Gourmet kitchen, hearth rm, 4FP,wood flrs, extensively fin LL w/media rm,rec rm, billard & study.

Town-house - 3BR, 2.5ba, LR, DR. Fin LL w/lgwindow. Laun hookup/one car gar att,fresh paint, pool, tennis, great location.Eat-in kit, ref, range, dish stay.

Westport Crossing townhouse, 2BR/2.5b+loft. LR/DR fin LL, storage, lndryw/wash/dry, 1car gar. All appl, pool, ten-nis. Near 270, 70, airport.

3 level townhouse with 2BR, 2F/2Hbaths. Eat-in kitchen and living area onmain. LL is walk-out w/FR, FP.

Affordable living! 2BR,2ba garden condo siding to lake! Privatelandry, ceramic tile flr in kit, neutral decorand a carport!

THREE FRENCH HENSEUROPEAN ANTIQUES

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