PRESORTED STANDARD

U.S. Postage

PAIDST. LOUIS, MO

PERMIT No. 5584

ECRWSSPostal Patron

PLUS: West Saver ■ Biggest Loser auditions come to Chesterfield Mall ■ Hundreds of campers march for Hunger

I opInIon I 3JULY 27, 2011WEST nEWSMAGAZInEnEWSMAGAZInEnETWoRK.CoM

Life has many good things. The prob-lem is that most of these good things can be gotten only by sacrificing other good things. We all recognize this in our daily lives. It is only in politics that this simple, common-sense fact is routinely ignored.

In politics, there are not simply good things but some special Good Things – with a capital “G” and capital “T” – which are considered always better to have more of.

Many of the things advocated by envi-ronmental extremists, for example, are things that most of us might think of as good things. But, in politics, they become Good Things whose repercussions and costs are brushed aside as unworthy con-siderations.

Nobody wants to breathe dirty air or drink dirty water. But, if either becomes 98 percent pure, 99 percent pure or 99.9 percent pure, there is some point beyond which the costs skyrocket and the benefits become meager or non-existent.

If the slightest trace of any impurity were fatal, the human race would have become extinct thousands of years ago.

Not only does the body have defenses to neutralize small amounts of some impurities, some things that are danger-ous, or even fatal, in substantial amounts can become harmless or even beneficial in extremely minute amounts, arsenic being one example. As an old adage put it: “It is the dose that makes the poison.”

In other words, removing arsenic from our drinking water should obviously be a very high priority – but not after we have gotten it down to some extremely minute trace. There is never going to be 100 per-cent clean water or air and, the closer we get to that, the more costly it is to remove extremely minute traces of anything. But none of this matters to those who see ever higher standards of “clean water” or “clean air” as a Good Thing.

One of the things that have ruined our economy is the notion that both Democrats and Republicans in Washington pushed for years, that a higher rate of home ownership is a Good Thing.

There is no question that there are ben-efits to home ownership. And there should be no question that there are costs as well. But costs get lost in the shuffle.

Among the things that Washington poli-ticians of both parties did for years was come up with more and more laws, rules and pressures on private lenders to lower

the qualifications standards required for people to get a mortgage to buy a home.

It was a full-court press from congres-sional legislation to regulations and poli-cies created by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Reserve, not to mention the buying of the resulting risky mortgages by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from the original lenders – and even threats of prosecution by the Department of Justice if the racial mixture of people who were approved for mort-gages didn’t match their expectations.

The media chimed in with expressions of outrage when data showed that black applicants for mortgage loans were turned down more often than white applicants. Seldom was it even mentioned that white applicants were turned down more often than Asian American applicants.

Nor was it mentioned that white appli-cants averaged higher credit ratings than black applicants, and Asian American applicants averaged higher credit ratings than white applicants – or that black appli-cants were turned down at least as often by black-owned banks as by white-owned banks.

Such distracting details would have spoiled the story that racial discrimination was the reason why some people did not get the Good Thing of home ownership as often as others.

Even after the risky mortgages that were made under government pressure led to huge bankruptcies and bailouts, as well as disasters for home owners in general and black home owners in particular, home ownership remains a Good Thing. The Justice Department is again threatening lenders who don’t lower their standards to let more minority applicants get mortgage loans.

Higher miles per gallon for cars is a Good Thing in politics, even if it leads to cars too lightly built to protect occupants when there is a crash. More students going to college is another Good Thing, even if lowering standards to get them admitted results in lower educational quality for others.

Too much of a Good Thing is bad.

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

Good things

© 2011 Creators.com

- C H E S T E R F I E L D , M O -

17375 Edison Avenue, ChesterfieldLocated next to SKYZONE

636-536-7797 | www.xcelstl.com

NOW OPEN!GYMNASTICS | CHEERLEADING | TRAMP & TUMBLE

Now Enrolling for Fall 2011Kids ages 18 mos. or older

Programs to meet all skill levels“We are all about PLAYING GYMNASTICS”

COME CHECK US OUT TODAY!

4 I OPINION I JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINE

l e t t e r s t o t h e e d i t o r

Rockwood ‘antics’to the editor:

I am an 86-year-old resident of St. Louis County. I have lived in the Rockwood R6 School District since it was established. To the best of my recollection, I have always supported all the bond issues down through the years. This is about to change due to the antics of the new superintendent and the lack of fiscal responsibility by the school board in the hiring of the two con-sultants who later became administrators at huge salary increases.

This issue needs to be addressed and not glossed over. There is an election coming up in November.

Bill BuermannBallwin

Ellisville red light camerasto the editor:

I have to think that, in spite of comments by Ellisville City Manager (Kevin) Book-out, that red light cameras are a means of revenue enhancement for the city, as are other tickets they hand out.

Last year I was pulled over by an Ellis-ville police officer and given a ticket for not having a front license plate on my car

– an $83 fine. I told him as he was profes-sionally and promptly writing out my ticket that I was amazed at how many cars going by on Manchester Road didn’t have front plates. The officer told me at that point that he had been writing tickets specifically for front plate violations all morning and that (mine) was the 38th one he’d handed out. At that point, it was a little bit after noon.

At more than $3,000 for a morning’s work by his own admission, it seems as though he was there more as a revenue collector than a police officer. I suspect the same is true with the red light cameras, and at “only” $100 without points (how nice), most taxpayers – oops, motorists – will just pay it.

Dan KuseSt. Charles

Dogs in carsto the editor:

Thanks for your article on the heat and animals in cars (West Newsmagazine, July 20).

To correct Manchester police, I called on a dog in a car with the windows cracked in front of Carters at The (Manchester) Highlands on July 6. The police responded and talked with the woman while I was

there. So, they have had an incident – just to clarify.

On my way home from walking dogs at Stray Rescue, I reported a dog in an SUV on the lot of Canine Center with no win-dows open and the car not running. The man said he was only in the store for five minutes. Dumb people!

Linda ClayBallwin

National debtto the editor:

Our president continues to use his stan-dard scare tactics by asserting that if the debt limit isn’t increased by Aug. 2, pay-ments would be suspended or eliminated to the seniors on Medicare and Social Secu-rity, the veterans and active military, and others to gain sympathy for him and turn our citizens against the GOP.

In lieu of these payment suspensions, how about suspending pay and medical insurance to our “public servants” in the Senate and House of Representatives, and those retirees that continue to get their pay and insurance as though they were still employed? What about eliminating the foreign aid given to other countries, many of which don’t even like or respect us?

Regardless of how the situation is settled, I’ll bet it would get done prior to Aug. 2.

J. P. SchroederWildwood

to the editor:

President Kennedy said in his 1961 inau-gural address: “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”

In the Post-Dispatch’s July 17 article about our national debt comically titled,

“No Free Lunch,” one suggested scenario for the federal government to live within its income funds “Food Stamps and wel-fare” for $9.3 billion but not military sala-ries for $2.98 billion.

Those who take Kennedy’s advice to the extreme and live to serve their country and their fellow citizens – our volunteer mili-tary – lose out. Those who ignore Kenne-dy’s advice to the extreme and live off their country and their fellow citizens continue to get their “free lunch.”

Is that a policy of a country that can prosper and survive?

Don FolkemerManchester

Just the factsto the editor:

While reading the letter entitled “Daily double” in the July 6, 2011 edition of the West Newsmagazine, I am reminded of one of Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan’s com-ments: “We are all entitled to our opinions, but we are not entitled to our own facts.”

The writer disagreed with my assessment and the assessments of the scholars I cited, of President Barack Obama’s achieve-ments, in my June 8 letter to the editor. The writer asserts that the president is incompe-tent; however, he provided no analysis or support for that conclusion, except a vague sentence about Chicago- style politics.

I question what information the writer considered in reaching his conclusion. Did he consider the immense challenges the president inherited? Did he consider the rabid opposition of the Republican sena-tors and House members?

The writer indicates that he is a profes-sional historian. I question if in the history of the U. S., he is aware of any other presi-dent facing the level of opposition that President Obama has faced. The opposi-tion has even reached the point where the Republicans opposed bills that they had proposed, once the president supported said bills.

The writer states, “As for the president’s accomplishments, as listed by Mr. Gordon, facts are a wonderful thing.” Therefore, it appears he is not challenging the facts in my letter. This raises the question of whether he considered said facts when reaching his conclusion that the president was incom-petent. Though, he indicated that for every source I cited, he could easily come up with four or more counter points of equally esteemed individuals. He also indicates that he suspects the exchange would prob-ably be pretty colorful. He didn’t name anyone nor indicate what the basis for their conclusions would be.

There is no doubt that there are individu-als who will agree with the writer. How-ever, the critical issue is what will be the basis for their conclusions?

Since the president’s election, there have been numerous baseless charges: he wasn’t born in the U. S., he wants to kill old people, he wants to kill disabled children, he wants to kill women with breast cancer, he wants to brainwash children, etc. The fact that some individuals make charges or state-ments doesn’t make the charges or state-ments valid or true. There is a candidate for the Republican nomination for president who states, “the Founding Fathers worked

tirelessly to end slavery.” The fact that the statement is repeated over and over doesn’t make it true. As a professional historian, I think it is reasonable to assume the writer would agree with that reality.

The writer compares the effectiveness of the president with several past presidents. Again, he offers no analysis or basis for his conclusion. I would be interested in how he evaluates the effectiveness of former President George W. Bush, from whom this president inherited the mess when he took office.

The writer took issue with my obser-vation that some of the opposition to the president is rooted in prejudice and hatred. The fact of the matter is this president has received more threats than any prior president. I respectfully call the writer’s attention to some of the vile, vicious, racist signs that have appeared at some of the ral-lies and demonstrations around the country. In a recent poll in Iowa, 65 percent of the Republicans interviewed stated they were not sure that the president was born in the U. S. Every reputable news organization in the country and many foreign news orga-nizations have long ago debunked this fal-lacy. The president’s birth certificate has been posted on the Internet for more than three years. Yet many people cling to this fallacy to justify their hatred of the presi-dent. I would ask the writer, as a historian, what does he think is the root of such ani-mosity if not prejudice?

James GordonSt. Albans

Not so stimulatingto the editor:

The White House Council of Economic Advisors, President Obama’s own hand-picked team of economists, stated in its most recent report that more jobs would have been created without the so-called

“stimulus” spending, and the only thing the “stimulus” created was $666 billion of debt for the working men and women of this country to pay off.

Are we ready to admit that big-govern-ment, socialist economic policies are coun-terproductive, or, as many have, will some continue to defend and excuse these poli-cies? It is time to take off the blinders and wake up to the reality of an out-of-control federal government before it is too late for our children and grandchildren. The facts are there and the verdict is in: tax, borrow, and spend is a failure!

Carl SchroederWildwood

NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

I 5JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINENEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE • BJC HOmE CARE • BJC mEdiCAL GROup • miSSOuRi BApTiST SuLLivAN HOSpiTAL • BJC CORpORATE HEALTH • ALTON mEmORiAL HOSpiTAL • BJC BEHAviORAL HEALTH • BARNES-JEWiSH ST. pETERS HOSpiTAL

ALTON mEmORiAL HOSpiTAL • BARNES-JEWiSH HOSpiTAL • BARNES-JEWiSH ST. pETERS HOSpiTAL • BARNES-JEWiSH WEST COuNTy HOSpiTAL • BOONE HOSpiTAL CENTER • CHRiSTiAN HOSpiTAL • CLAy COuNTy HOSpiTAL • NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE

pARK

LANd

HEA

LTH

CENT

ER •

pROG

RESS

WES

T HE

ALTH

CARE

CEN

TER

• ST.

LOui

S CH

iLdR

EN’S

HOS

piTA

L miSSOuRi BApTiST m

EdiCAL CENTER • pARKLANd HEALTH CENTER • pROGRESS WEST HEALTHCARE CENTER

16189 Westwood Business Park | Ellisville (1/2 mile south of Manchester Rd., off Old State Rd.Only 10 minutes from Eureka.)

JUST NAMEDTop Elite Studiofor MasqueradeNational Talent

Competition 2011

Renee Johnson’s Dance StudioRecently celebrated their 20th Anniversary!

Come learn more about our studio at an Open House:Thursday, July 28, 10pm - 4pmTuesday, August 2, 3pm - 7pmTuesday, August 9, 3pm - 7pm

Sunday, August 21, Welcome Celebration 1pm - 4pm

reneejohnsonsdance.com | 636.391.0838

NOW ENROLLINGFall classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 6

Class sizes are limited – enroll today!

Photography by Trotter Photo

314.282.4000www.ConcreteXtreme.net

Driveways • Patios • Porcheswalkways • stamPeD • aggregate

$300 OFF Any Project Over $2000With Coupon. Not Valid With Other Offers.

Expires 10/5/11

$600 OFF Any Project Over $4000With Coupon. Not Valid With Other Offers.

Expires 10/5/11

0% Financing For 12 Months

W.A.C.

Discount Pricing on All Projects!

over 15 Years experience!

HAssle Free no Pressure estimAte!

6 I OPINION I JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINE NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

Hot jobs, cool fun

I 7JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINENEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

636-394-0023317 Ozark Trail Drive • Ellisville (behind Chevy’s) • Clarkson/Clayton Ctr.

DON’T MISS THE CHRISTINA GRADYMASTER CLASS!Wednesday, August 3rdChristina has toured with Lady Gaga and is in the “Bad Romance” video, she appeared with NIKKI MINAJ at the VMA’s and is in the KERI HILSON video “Pretty Girl Rock” ...among countless other professional appearances!

featuring� DJ Guthrie � Christina Grady� Kristin LoRello � Amy Allen

� Zach Heller � Michael Littlefi eld

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

636-394-0023317 Ozark Trail Drive • Ellisville (behind Chevy’s) • Clarkson/Clayton Ctr.

A WEEK OF ADVANCED MASTER CLASSES

FOR THE SERIOUS DANCERAUG. 1 thru AUG. 5

A WEEK OF ADVANCED MASTER CLASSES

FOR THE SERIOUS DANCERAUG. 1 thru AUG. 5

Fall Classes Forming Now!classes begin Sept. 6

Join Us For OurOPEN HOUSE!Saturday,August 20thFREE SAMPLE CLASSES in all subjects offered for ages 3 thru teens

Visit dance-inc.comfor a schedule of Open House Classes

A WEEK OF ADVANCED MASTER CLASSES

FOR THE SERIOUS DANCERAUG. 1 thru AUG. 5

featuring� DJ Guthrie � Christina Grady� Kristin LoRello � Amy Allen

� Zach Heller � Michael Littlefi eld

DON’T MISS THE CHRISTINA GRADYMASTER CLASS!Wednesday, August 3rdChristina has toured with Lady Gaga and is in the “Bad Romance” video, she appeared with NIKKI MINAJ at the VMA’s and is in the KERI HILSON video “Pretty Girl Rock” ...among countless other professional appearances!

Great Summer Values!Save on theseBIG

15424 Manchester Road • Ellisville, MO 63011636-394-3005 • www.daufurniture.comComplimentary Interior Design Service

Mon. - Wed. 10 - 5; Thurs. 10 - 8; Fri. & Sat. 10 - 5; Closed on Sundays

DauHome Furnishings

Celebrating Years116

Kincaid Upholstered Sofa

$1198$1198

C.R. Laine Sofa

$1498$1498From

From

WEST_7-27_SofaValues.indd 1 7/21/11 1:49:14 PM

8 I OPINION I JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINE NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

Writers

West Newsmagazine is published 35 times per year by West Media Inc. It is direct-mailed to more than 67,000 households in West St. Louis County. Products and services advertised are not necessarily endorsed by West Newsmagazine and views expressed in editorial copy are not necessarily those of West Newsmagazine. No part of West Newsmagazine may be reproduced in any form without prior written consent from West Newsmagazine. All letters addressed to West Newsmagazine or its editor are assumed to be intended for publication and are subject to editing for content and length. West Newsmagazine reserves the right to refuse any advertisement or editorial submission. © Copyright 2011.

754 Spirit 40 Park Dr.Chesterfield, MO 63005

(636)591-0010 ■ (636)778-9785 Faxnewsmagazinenetwork.com

Please sendComments, Letters and Press Releases to: editorwest@newsmagazinenetwork.com

Publisher Doug Huber

General Manager Tim Weber

Managing Editor Sue Hornof

Associate Editor Sarah Wilson

Marketing Director Sharon Huber

Staff Reporter Brian McDowell

Business Manager Erica Ritter

Sr. Graphic Designer Angela Carmody

Graphic Designer Chris Hedges

Graphic Layout Lindsay Graves

Tech Advisor/ Website Brian Miller

Office Manager Janet Ruhmann

Advertising Manager

Vicky Czapla

Advertising Account Executives

A PUBLICATION OF

Classified Advertising SalesEllen Thomas

Nancy AndersonSheila Bennett Hope CohaganDennis CoonVivian Fortunato

Linda HauheSharon Huber Roger KochJoe RitterMichael Watson

Suzanne Corbett Ted Dixon Jr.Jonathan DuncanCarol EnrightJim EricksonMarcia Guckes

Shannon F. IgneyWarren MayesLynette NorfleetDiane Plattner Sheila Frayne Rhoades Betsy Zatkulak

I 9NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COMJULY 27, 2011

WEST NEWSMAGAZINE

Sudoku brought to you by Fresh Air

Complete the grid so that every row, column, and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

7 9 3 5

6 7 5 3

9

9 2 1

3 6 9

4 8 9

3

8 3 6 4

1 8 7 2

www.fresh-air.net

636.530.0070

Go to www.fresh-air.net for

Sudoku answers!!

St. Louis’ Exclusive Triple-7 Service Provider

Open for regular rate repair service from 7am-7pm, 7 days a week!!

That means NO OVERTIME RATE between our flexible 7am-7pm hours.

Prevent a Breakdown

Receive a $25 Rebate and NEVER pay a diagnostic with our annual maintenance plans!!

Make Your Dreams

Come True

Accepting Enrollment Now

Krupinski Academy of Dance801 Charter Commons | Chesterfield, MO 63017

www.krupinskiacademy.com | 636-227-2362

Ad created by:

Maggie Biesiada-LoweMoon Song Design1026 Harvest Home CircleSt. Charles, MO 63304314-704-1876maggielowe@mac.com

Ad for July 27, 2011 (due) West News Publication

Wednesday & Thursday | July 27 & 28 | 3-6 pm Wednesday & Thursday | Aug 3 & 4 | 3-6 pm

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

BALLWINCity goes solar

The Ballwin Board of Aldermen on July 18 voted to let the sun shine in.

The city will purchase a series of solar panels that will be installed over the Ball-win Government Center before the end of the year. With the solar panel plan in place, the city can expect to reduce its electric bill by nearly 50 percent.

Ballwin Code Enforcement Supervisor Jerry Klein said the total cost of the project would be roughly $57,000, but thanks to a state-funded grant, the city will be paying approximately $18,200.

“This is pretty exciting,” City Adminis-trator Bob Kuntz said. “It’s a pretty big step for a city to do this, and I’m very excited that this energy efficiency initiative shows everyone that we’re serious about energy conservation, too.”

CHESTERFIELD

Safety FairMonarch Fire Protection District in

cooperation with Chesterfield Mall will host a safety fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 6 on the northwest parking lot at Chesterfield Mall (near Dillards). Attractions will include Monarch fire

equipment, an auto extrication demonstra-tion, air rescue helicopters, seat belt dem-onstration, County Bomb & Arson robot, Chesterfield Police bike safety unit and and much more.

For more information, visit monarchfpd.org or call (314) 514-0900.

Riparian Trail to open July 30Phase I of the Riparian Trail in Chester-

field has been completed and the trail will be open to the public on Sat., July 30.

Phase I of the Trail is a half-mile long and is part of a three-phase plan to construct a pedestrian/bike path which begins near the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center and will extend to Old Chesterfield Road and eventually connect to the Monarch-Ches-terfield Levee Trail.

Parking for trail users is available at the parking lot for the Aquatic Center.

The term “riparian” refers to the area on the banks of a natural water course. In this case, the city is constructing a 10-foot-wide crushed stone path adjacent to Chesterfield Creek. The trail surface will be similar to that of the Katy Trail. Wooden boardwalks preserve the natural surroundings as much as possible.

On Sept. 27, another project which relates to the Riparian Trail project began:

the extension of Lydia Hill Drive, which will connect the existing termini of August Hill Drive and Lydia Hill Drive. Phase I of the Riparian Trail will connect to the sidewalk along the Lydia Hill Drive exten-sion, which will be completed by the end of 2011. For now, the end of the Riparian Trail Phase I project is closed during con-struction of the Lydia Hill Drive extension project.

For updates and more information on the Lydia Hill Drive extension, visit ches-terfield.mo.us/lydia-hill-drive-extension.html.

Putting out firesIn what Chesterfield Mayor Bruce

Geiger called a record-breaking eight-minute meeting, the Chesterfield City Council on July 18 approved the installa-tion of five fire hydrants in Plat Two of The Reserve at Chesterfield Village located on Baxter Road just south of Wildhorse Creek Road. The fire hydrants had already been approved by the Monarch Fire Protection District’s board of directors, but Ches-terfield’s ordinances require that the city council authorize the location of each fire hydrant.

The fire hydrants will be placed on Oak Stand Path, Willow Weald Path, and Oak Stand Court. They will be installed by Mis-souri American Water Company.

DES PERES

Gun safety

In light of recent area accidents involving young children and firearms, the Des Peres Department of Public Safety is reminding residents that it is an active participant in Project ChildSafe, a nationwide program to promote safe firearms handling and stor-age practices among all firearms owners through the distribution of key safety education messages and free gun-locking devices (firearms safety kits).

Firearms accidents in the home often result from a child finding a loaded and unsecured firearm in the home. The goal of Project ChildSafe is to inform and educate all firearms owners on key safety issues and to provide firearms safety kits that include a gun-locking device.

The gun-locking device distributed in the Project ChildSafe program is a cable-style gun lock that meets the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) cur-rent testing protocol standard. Cable locks require that many types of firearms be unloaded before the cable lock is installed, providing an extra level of safety.

Des Peres residents may pick up free firearms safety kits from the Department of Public Safety during regular business hours.

For more information about Project ChildSafe, visit projectchildsafe.org.

ELLISVILLE

Bluebird Park to include dog parkThe Ellisville City Council on July 20

gave the official go-ahead for a dog park to

10 I NEWS I JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINE

News Br iefs

NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

We offer health coverage for:• Individuals without Group Coverage • Independent Contractors• Dependents and Students • COBRA Alternative • Self-Employed

• Dental Coverage • Small Businesses • Seniors

Jack McDowellAnthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldAuthorized Agent

(314) 923-4235jack.mcdowell@anthem.com www.jackmcdowell-insurance.com

Affordable individual health coverage is here!

In Missouri, (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of RightCHOICE® Managed Care, Inc. (RIT), Healthy Alliance® Life Insurance Company (HALIC), and HMO Missouri, Inc. RIT and certain affiliates administer non-HMO benefits underwritten by HALIC and HMO benefits underwritten by HMO Missouri, Inc. RIT and certain affiliates only provide administrative services for self-funded plans and do not underwrite benefits. Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ® ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Health. Join In.

ACADEMY OF DANCECarol Bowman

636-537-3203

Classes Begin September 6th.All Levels – Preschool through Advanced

#16 Clarkson Wilson Centre • Chesterfieldwww.carolbdance.com

DanCe SeaSon 2011-2012open HouSe DateS:Sat. July 30, 10am-2pmWed. aug 3, 2pm-8pm

I NEWS I 11JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINENEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

be built in the city.The Ellisville Dog Park will be ready in

one year and will be located on the old vol-leyball site at Bluebird Park.

Spearheaded by City Councilmember Linda Reel (Dist. 2), a group of residents formed the Ellisville Dog Park Committee and tackled the tasks of finding possible park locations, determining costs for fenc-ing and researching other details.

Reel said funding for the park will come from donations and fundraising The com-mittee estimated the total cost for develop-ing the site at roughly $39,000.

Ellisville resident Marcia Hummel said she thinks the fact that the park will allow residents from other cities will put Ellis-ville’s dog park in the forefront.

“We certainly look forward to seeing the dog park,” Reel said. “Now our work

really begins.”

ST. LOUIS COUNTY

Heroin forum

A forum to proactively confront the dan-gerous epidemic of heroin and prescription painkiller use by St. Louis area teens will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 11 at South County Health Clinic, 4580 S. Lindbergh Blvd., in Sunset Hills.

The event is the third in a series of town hall meetings intended to provide the com-munity with useful information to stop the problem before it gets worse.

The meeting is open to professionals, parents and students, and admission is free.

For more information, visit not-even-once.com/townhall.html.

National night outPolice officials in

several West County municipalities are invit-ing residents to partici-pate in the 28th annual National Night Out on Tues., Aug. 2. The goals of National Night Out are to reinforce crime prevention awareness, generate support for anti-crime and anti-drug efforts and send a mes-sage to would-be crimi-nals that neighborhoods are organized and pre-pared to fight crime.

Scheduled National Night Out activities include:

• The Ballwin Police Department will send police officers as well as representa-tives from Ballwin’s Target location to visit participating neighborhoods and hand out prizes for kids. To register an event, contact Sgt. Jim Heldmann at 207-2351 or jheldmann@ballwin.mo.us.

• Ellisville police are sponsoring a friendly competition between subdivisions to see which will have the greatest participation or largest party. Police officers and city leaders will visit registered neighborhood events. For more information, contact Sgt. Nancy Walker at 227-7777.

• Manchester police will serve ice cream at the police department to anyone who wants to stop by and visit. Officers will be on hand also to visit participating neighborhoods. To schedule a visit, contact Chief Tim Walsh at 217-1410, ext. 119, or twalsh@manchestermo.gov.

• The Wildwood Police Department and the Lake Chesterfield Homeowners Association will team up to host an event at 7 p.m. on the parking lot of the clubhouse at 150 Waterside Drive. For more information, contact Jamie Reiter at 458-9194 or jreiter@stlouisco.com.

• Police in Winchester will be doing a “Walk and Talk,” walking through neighbor-hoods to talk with residents about any concerns they might have. For more infor-mation, contact Sgt. Gary Sodoma at (314) 615-0727 or gsodoman@stlouisco.com.

To avoid the late summer heat, Chesterfield police are moving the city’s National Night Out event to Oct. 4. Creve Coeur celebrated National Night Out in June.

Children from a Des Peres neighborhood enjoyed a visit from fire department officials at last year’s National Night Out.

For admissions information, tour and interview call

314-579-9610Janet Gregory-Principal • www.wccschool.org

13431 N. Outer Forty Rd.,Chesterfield, MO 63017

Forming Faith, Character and Academic ExcellenceEnrolling Now For Fall 2011

West County Christian AcademyTeaching Hearts and Minds

• Teachers at WCCA have a COMBINED teaching experience of over 160 years

• Grades K-8th with Spanish offered in All Grades

• Consistent Rankings in Top 15% of National SAT Scores

• Activities including: Drama, Project Fairs, Computer Education, Speech Meets and Math Competitions.

• State Certified Teaching Staff

What Are Your Kids Missing!

LESLIE NORTH16828 MANCHESTER RDWILDWOODLeslieNorth@allstate.com

Feature is optional and subject to terms, conditions and availability. Safe Driving Bonus won’t applyafter an accident. Patent pending. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company: Northbrook, IL. © 2009 Allstate Insurance Company

Accident Forgiveness. Your rates won’t go up just because of an accident. Get Allstate® Your Choice Auto Insurance today.

(636) 458-9797

Take some home from your favorite grocery store today!

314-664-3004

www.andysseasoning.comFind us on

Manufactured in St. Louis Since 1981

Visit us online for great recipe ideas.

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

12 I JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINE NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

CompleteControl of:• Fleas• Spiders• Rodents• Ants• Roaches• Termites

636-928-PEST(7378)

Family Friendly • Insect DeadlyResidential & Commercial

It’s Good To Be “GREEN”

Call for More Info!

NEW CUSTOMER

SPECIALComplete Inside

& Outside Treatment

Must present coupon time of purchase. Not valid with any other offer.

Fully InSuRed

$79.95

EarthSMARTP E S T C O N T R O L

Follow us on Facebook

Join us for Ladies Night, the 3rd Thurs. of every month from 7-9pm. Wine, cheese, soft drinks, prize drawings and 10% off entire in stock purchase.

Producers of NBC’s hit “The Biggest Loser” weight-loss reality TV series are bringing their search for contestants to Chesterfield.

“The Biggest Loser” casting producers are looking for individuals and teams of two who have at least 85 pounds to shed to apply for the next season, which will begin airing in January 2012.

The stop in Chesterfield next month is part of a 13-city cross-country search for “outgoing and charismatic teams of two and individuals who have the personality, desire and competitive edge” to vie for the chance to “lose weight, change their lives forever and compete for a grand prize of $250,000,” according to an NBC news release.

“The Biggest Loser” provides contestants

with challenges, temptations, weigh-ins and eliminations until the final contestant remains to claim the title of “The Biggest Loser.”

The casting call will take place from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 13 at 291 Chesterfield Mall. Organizers are asking that people not line up prior to 7 a.m.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legal residents of the U.S. They are encouraged to bring a non-returnable photo of themselves (and of their partners, if applying as a team). Casting call applica-tions will be provided on site.

Those who are interested in applying but are unable to attend the casting call can find information on submitting an applica-tion and videotape at nbc.com/casting and www.thebiggestlosercasting.com.

I NEWS I 13JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINENEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

By BRIAN MCDOWELL

A Ballwin resident has been charged in Chesterfield with rob-bery and attempted armed robbery.

Chesterfield Police Officers Stephen Aspinall and Graham Murphy and Sgt. Bob Wickenhauser on July 19 initiated a felony vehicle stop and arrested 28-year-old Issac Bernstein, of Ballwin, for crimes he allegedly commit-ted on the previous evening.

According to a statement issued by the Chesterfield Police Department, the offi-cers were acting on a tip from a witness who at around 11 a.m. on July 19 spotted the suspect and his vehicle in Wildwood.

Bernstein was charged with the rob-bery at gunpoint of a pizza delivery driver in an incident that allegedly occurred in the 800 block of Chesterfield Parkway West. Police said Brenstein attempted to rob another victim in Chesterfield Valley approximately 30 minutes later, but that attempt was unsuccessful.

Warrants have been issued charging Bernstein with Robbery In the First Degree, Attempted Robbery In the First Degree and two counts of armed criminal action, both of which are felony charges. He is being held in the St. Louis County Jail on a $150,000 cash bond, police said.

Ballwin man arrested for armed robbery in Chesterfield

‘Biggest Loser’ auditions coming to Chesterfield Mall

“The Biggest Loser” winner Olivia Ward. (Trae Patton/NBC photo copyright NBCUniversal, Inc.)

Bernstein

By JIM ERICKSONAlthough recent court decisions may be

helping to spread the word, it appears that many parents and others in West County are not yet fully aware of what their public schools could be facing as the start of the new school year approaches.

“No, I don’t think people in general are aware of what might be coming,” says Laura Gigliotti of Wildwood, a mother of three students in Rockwood schools who heads the Rockwood PTO Presi-dents organization. “A few meetings have been held, but I don’t believe the general knowledge level on the issue is all that good.”

The issue involved stems from last year’s Missouri Supreme Court ruling that students from unaccredited school districts have the right to attend schools of their choice in nearby accredited districts. That decision has not yet gone into effect because the high court returned the case, known as Turner v. the Clayton School District, to circuit court for further legal deliberations that still are pending.

Barring new developments, the ruling would allow students in St. Louis City and Riverview Gardens schools – the only two districts in the state that now are unaccredited – to attend schools in the St. Louis County district of their choice. The-oretically, that could mean thousands of children from the St. Louis and Riverview Gardens districts seeking enrollment in St. Louis County schools.

Last month, the issue became more

complex when Judge Barbara Wallace in St. Louis County Circuit Court ruled in another case that the Webster Groves School District immediately had to accept a St. Louis girl who had filed suit, seeking enrollment.

What the impact of that ruling will be on the student transfer issue is unclear. In her decision, Wallace said it should not have any bearing from the standpoint of legal precedent on the Turner case and that it involved only one student. Also, the Webster Groves district has until Aug. 1 to appeal the ruling.

“As a parent, I hope it’s realized there are so many details that need to be ironed out before any major changes like this are put into effect,” Gigliotti said. “Where would new students go, and how would they get there? Those questions and many more all need to be considered. The result-ing impact can be good or bad, depend-ing on how the details and planning are handled.”

Gigliotti said she has not heard any strong viewpoints expressed on the issue, and she thinks that is because people either are still trying to gather information or are unaware of the potential impact.

The defendant school districts have argued the law at the center of both the Turner and Webster Groves actions would force accredited districts to pay costs associated with accepting students from elsewhere. Such an unfunded mandate violates the Missouri Constitution.

However, the costs incurred by districts

receiving those students would fall to the unaccredited districts. If the number of transfers were large, it is questionable how long the unaccredited districts could pay them before facing the threat of bank-ruptcy.

In its session earlier this year, the Mis-souri Legislature looked at several mea-sures to address the legal issue. But when there was no consensus among education groups on what was the best approach, lawmakers opted not to act.

“I still think a legislative fix would have been the best answer,” John Cary, super-intendent of the St. Louis County Special School District, said. “When issues like this get into the courts, you never know what’s going to happen.”

Cary and Don Senti, former superin-tendent of the Parkway School District, earlier this year worked with Sen. Jane Cunningham (R-Chesterfield) in develop-ing a compromise for legislative consid-eration. The plan would have provided scholarships to students in unaccredited districts to attend non-public, non-sectar-ian schools in their cities and would have allowed school districts in the county to open charter schools in the unaccredited districts. In addition, it would have given county school districts a voice in how many students from unaccredited districts they would accept, based on their current enrollment.

The measure ultimately fell victim to

Student tranSfer iSSue Still pending

Thousands from unaccredited districts could attend St. Louis County schools

See TURNER V. CLAYTON, page 18

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

14 I JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINE NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

$500 Cannot combine with any other offers. Expires 8-3-11

$250LIFETIME UNIT REPLACEMENT WARRANTY

12 YEAR WORKMANSHIP LABOR WARRANTY

1 YEAR FULL SERVICE PLANIncluded with all XL Trane Systems

Plus factory 10-12 yearparts warranty

Dare to compare our warranty to ANYONE!

IndoorComfortTeam.com

ASK ABOUT UTILITY CO.REBATES AND TAX CREDIT

QUALIFYING SYSTEMS

Credit for your old equipment

When buying any complete Trane systemOff any complete, energy

efficient Trane system

AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORO�ers Low Interest Rate Of

636-787-7555

3.5%Up to 10 years �nancing

On quali�ed high e�ciency equipment

Fixed APR

With approved credit

Cannot combine with any other offers. Expires 8-3-11

Side Walk SaleJuly 29-31

up to 80% off all summer merchandise

Wildfox • J Brand • rock revival Big star denim • free people

laguna Beach denim • BrokedoWn ella moss • gypsy 05 • Joes Jean

BB dakota + many more.

1634 clarkson rd. chesterfield

636.536.6300www.mekaBoutique.com

1644 clarkson rd. chesterfield

636.519.4022www.pulsestl.com

15425 Manchester In Ballwin Plaza636-386-8539

We Also Specialize in Carpets, Hardwood, CeramicsHours: Monday thru Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm

*see storeFor Details

West County Flooring*Free

estiMates

We eMploy our oWn installers

12 MOFREE

FINANCING AVAILABLE

July speCials

2¼" pre-FinisheD harDWooD

$699

installed

sQ. Ft.

Bring your old hardwood BaCk to liFe!

We now offer hardwood refinishing services!

Free 8lb. pad with Carpet purchase.

BY SARAH WILSONWildwood City Council at a special meet-

ing on July 20 approved a motion to close its investigation regarding Councilmember Holly Parks’ (Ward 2) alleged City Charter and Missouri Sunshine Law violations.

The council at its June 13 meeting voted to initiate an investigation regarding alleged ethics violations revealed at its previous meeting in regard to Don Kozlowski’s consideration for the open councilmember seat in Ward 1.

Parks had sent an email to seven coun-cilmembers discouraging them to vote for Kozlowski, for which she was accused of violating the Sunshine Law and the City Charter.

At the July 20 meeting, Councilmember Ron James (Ward 6) said he had a lot of problems with the accusations and believed Parks only expressed her opinion.

“Right or wrong, it was her opinion,” James said. “I wanted to have this meeting because I wanted it open to the public. … I’m doing what I think is right for the city and what’s right for the people.”

Parks deferred making any statements during the meeting and referred to her lawyer, Paul Martin, to speak on her behalf. He said he thought the investigation was illegal and a violation of due process.

“We do not intend to participate any fur-ther in this process,” Martin said. “We do not offer any evidence tonight, and we are not going to answer any questions. We just ask that you please move to exonerate Ms. Parks and get this matter over with.”

Later, attorney Jeff McPherson, of Armstrong Teasdale, whom the city hired for the investigation, refuted Martin’s statements, saying the investigation was “entirely appropriate.”

Residents were sworn in and given the opportunity to speak on the matter.

Wildwood resident Kay Ladd said she thought the investigation had gone too far.

“What I can say about Mrs. Parks is that she listened to her ward, the citizens of Wildwood, and then when an issue came up, she voted how she felt her ward resi-dents wanted her to,” Ladd said. “I feel she was sending out an email to inform the councilmembers what she believed that the board wanted. … I would hope this coun-cil would look at all the good Mrs. Parks has done for Ward 2 and the city of Wild-wood.”

Resident Don Wenkel said Parks demon-

strated her right to free speech.“I encourage her to stand her ground

and fight for her right to free speech and to resist efforts by some on the board or on the city council to force her off the city council,” Wenkel said.

Councilmember Tammy Shea (Ward 3) said Wildwood should not to be too quick to dismiss the investigation.

“You cannot look at that email and say there wasn’t an exertion of influence, because she knew exactly what she was doing by sending that email, and that was

to solicit a change in some votes and to secure others,” Shea said.

Shea asked Parks why she and other councilmembers did not receive her email, and her attorney responded by saying he would not answer any questions because he did not want to prolong the evening.

Councilmember David Geile (Ward 1) said there was a clear violation of open, honest, transparent communication.

“It’s not a legal issue; it’s just a human issue,” Geile said.

McPherson said while that might be true,

the alleged email did not pose any legal ethics violations.

Later, the council, including Parks, approved a motion to close the reception of evidence and voted to close the investiga-tion.

“As you heard this evening, there are cer-tainly other issues to take up, and we will certainly do so,” Mayor Tim Woerther said. “The fact of the matter is that I think in some ways our own ethics codes, our own policies, haven’t kept up with the times, and we need to review those.”

I NEWS I 15JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINENEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

40% off

SQL Database Design

SQL Language

SQL Reporting Services

SQL Server Administration

TCP/IP

Team Building �

UNIX

Visio

Visual Basic .NET

Visual C# .NET

Windows 7 - Introduction

Windows 7 - Transitioning

Windows 2008 Server

Windows Active Directory

Windows Group Policies

Windows XP - Introduction

Wireless Networking

Word

XML

Access

Access VBA

Acrobat

Active Directory

AJAX

ASP .NET

Captivate

Cisco Routers

ColdFusion

Communications

Computer Support

Crystal Reports

C# Programming

CSS

Database Design

Designing Publications

Digital Cameras

Dreamweaver

Excel

Exchange Server

Expression Web

Facebook

FileMaker Pro

Fireworks

Flash

Flash ActionScript

HTML

HTML (New Features)

Illustrator

InDesign

InfoPath

Introduction to Computers

Java Programming

JavaScript

JavaServer Pages

Leadership

Linux

Networks

Object-Oriented Programming

Office - Multiple Programs

Office 2007 - Transitioning

Office 2010 - Transitioning

OneNote

Oracle

Outlook

Perl

PHP

Photoshop

Photoshop Elements

PowerPoint

Premiere Pro

Professional Development

Programming Concepts

Project

Public Speaking

Publisher

QuickBooks

Routers

Security

SharePoint

SharePoint Designer

Silverlight

SQL Analysis Services

Available Courses

West County Computer Education & Training Center

Get your coupon code at:

getitatumsl.com/wlp

Computertraining

*40% off any open enrollment course taken between 07/04/2011 and 12/30/2011. Must register and pay for course by 09/02/2011. Offer cannot be combined with any other offers or contracted prices.

After you enroll in a class, you will be entered into

our Loyalty Rewards Program, where you earn points

usable toward FREE classes.plus

Wildwood closes ethics violations investigation involving councilmember

“It’s not a legal issue; it’s

just a human issue.” -DaviD Geile

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

16 I news I JULY 27, 2011wesT newsMAGAZIne newsMAGAZIneneTwORK.COM

By BETSY ZATKULAKIt has been more than a year since

the Ballwin Board of Aldermen began researching whether it is the responsibility of the St. Louis County Board of Elections or a municipality to verify a candidate’s eligibility to run for an elected office. Now, the city will take the matter to the office of Secretary of State Robin Carnahan.

The issue arose as a direct result of ques-tions about whether some candidates run-ning on the April 5 ballot for the Ballwin Board of Aldermen election met the quali-fications for office.

In April, Ballwin City Attorney Robert Jones was asked to give the board some guidance on election procedures. Jones agreed to review, research and recommend for future elections any needed changes to the candidate certification process.

When Jones was unable to produce a definitive guideline, he sent on behalf of the city a formal letter to the Board of Elec-tions asking for guidance.

“At its most simple level, the obvious intent is to have people in office who pay their taxes,” Ballwin Alderman and Board President Frank Fleming (Ward 3) told West Newsmagazine in May. “But the question is: Who should it be responsible for check-ing that out, and if necessary, who has the authority to declare a candidate unqualified to be placed on the ballot?”

Since the Board of Elections had not responded to the city’s letter for clarifica-tion, the board of aldermen decided to take their request for guidance to the next level of authority, which is the office of the secretary of state. The letter to Carnahan’s office will ask the same questions asked of the Board of Elections. Because the board

has found conflicting state statues, the letter also will ask what the board of aldermen should consider the definitive state statute.

The aldermen at their meeting on July 18 discussed and fine-tuned that letter and said they needed someone to make sure their request for guidance does not end up in a drawer somewhere.

“We need someone to pursue it and not just send it in,” Fleming said. “Let’s make sure we get a contact at the secretary of state’s office who we can call or email.”

It was decided that Jones would pursue that issue.

Minutes after the discussion on candi-date certification came to a close, Sen. Jane Cunningham (R-Chesterfield), who was at the meeting to address the board on another matter, offered her support.

“I can tell this is a hot potato,” Cunning-ham said. “I don’t want to butt into it, but that is what I do.”

Cunningham said she has a liaison at the secretary of state’s office who is required to respond to her team.

“If you want to copy me on that letter, we will bug the secretary of state’s office,” Cunningham said. We have a liaison there who is required to respond to us, so if you want my help, I’ll be happy to do that.”

Cunningham said if the board chose to copy her on the letter, her office would con-tact its liaison and ask to be kept informed on the matter.

“That makes sure that they get back to us because they know there’s a senator sitting there waiting to be in the loop and seeing an answer on that,” she said.

The board of aldermen agreed to take Cunningham up on her offer and copy her on the letter.

Sen. Jane Cunningham addresses the Ballwin Board of Aldermen at its July 18 meeting. (West Newsmagazine photo)

Sen. Jane Cunningham offers assistance

Ballwin takes candidate certification issue to secretary of state

16329 Westwoods Business Park Dr.(Off Old State Rd. • Just South of Manchester)

(636) 394-4600www.besthottubprices.com

St. LouisHot Tub Warehouse

Low InterestFinancing Available

NAME BRAND SPA WITH WATERFALLS,

LED LIGHTS, STEREO AND LOTS MORE FOR ONLY

$3950• We Service & Repair any brand•We buy used spas• We sell spa covers• We can move & relocate spas

314-721-47017901 Clayton Road

www.byroncadegifts.com

Save 20% OFF any regular priced in StOck merchandiSenOw thru Saturday

Cash or Credit Card Only.

anniversarySaleThursday July 28th

thruSunday July 31st

20% OFF* Entire StorePlus

30% - 75% OFF* Selected Items

New Location15531 Manchester Rd. • Ballwin

636.227.2400(One mile East of Clarkson Rd. in Gordon Plaza)

Mon-Thurs: 10am-6pm • Fri: 10am-7pm Sat: 10am-6pm • Sun: 12pm-5pm

*Previous Sales excluded. Can’t Be Combined With Any Other Offers.

Special Invitation

You and your guest are cordially invited to attend an EXCLUSIVE EVENT.  This is intended to be both informational and entertaining.  We have limited seating and encourage you to RSVP to the below number as soon as possible. 

“The Market Will Fluctuate.” – J. P. Morgan  

J.P. Morgan’s words  are  as  true  today  as  they were when  he  uttered  them  nearly  a  century  ago.    The market will  indeed fluctuate – and this creates risk.   Certain sectors of the market are going to do better than others, and certain companies (even in the same market sector) may do better than others.   What does this mean for the investor?     

Please join us in an insightful discussion on  

“Strategies for Staying Ahead Of The Market” Topics will include:  

• Personalized Portfolio Management     • Managing risk in this economy   • Quantitative Stock & ETF Selection Methods  • Maximizing your return potential • Identifying a Company’s Business Cycle    • Tax‐Advantaged Investing • Tax‐Deferred Investing  

Hosted & Presented By: 

McHugh Wealth Management Group Of Wells Fargo Advisors www.dbsportfolios.com

 Date & time of events:        August 4, 2011 

6:30 p.m. – Heavy Hors d’oeuvres 

 Location: 

Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel 7730 Bonhomme Ave. St. Louis, MO  63105 

  

RSVP:      Please contact Sharon Jones at 636-530-3241, by emailing to sharon.l.jones@wfadvisors.com or check us out at DBSPortfolios.com  

 

Exchange Traded Funds are subject to risks similar to those of stocks.  Investment returns may fluctuate and are subject to market volatility, so that an investor's shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.     

Wells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor.  Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, is a Member NYSE/SIPC, a registered broker‐dealer and separate non‐bank affiliate of Wells Fargo Company.  ©2010 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 84358   CAR#0711‐1143   072011 

NOT FDIC- NO Bank MAY Lose Insured Guarantee Value

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

differences among the education commu-nity.

While the potential number of students wanting to transfer is large, Cunningham thinks the actual number would be more manageable. She said professional analysts have reviewed data from a Washington, D.C., school district where students have been allowed to go elsewhere and other districts that have open enrollment permit-ting students to go to the school of their choice. Applying student enrollment trends in those areas to the St. Louis-St. Louis County situation, the estimated number of students here who might transfer is in the 2,500 to 9,000 range, she said. Problems would arise, though, if a large percentage of transferring students picked one particu-lar district, she said.

Shirley Broz, the chief financial and leg-islative affairs officer for the Rockwood School District, said she is unaware of any enrollment inquiries or requests received there from outside the district.

“That may be due to geography because we’re the last stop on the train before leav-ing the county,” she said.

Broz said people are asking about the status of the legal situation and whether there have been any new developments, as opposed to expressing concerns about what is happening and the potential impact on Rockwood schools.

Cunningham said the possible impact of any large-scale student transfers has received increasing attention from school administrators and school boards. That could mean improved chances for reaching agreement on a legislative solution down the road.

18 I news I JULY 27, 2011wesT newsMAGAZIne newsMAGAZIneneTwORK.COM

By SARAH WILSONThe Jewish Community Center and

Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry’s fourth annual March for Hunger campaign is underway. This year, campaign organiz-ers are specifically requesting donations of canned meat and macaroni and cheese – items the food pantry is short on this summer.

Beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 3, 400 campers and staff from the J will march a variety of healthy foods from the front of the Staenberg Family Complex Arts and Education Building in Creve Coeur to the shelves of the food pantry, which also is in Creve Coeur. The campers march as a means of illustrating to the community that hunger is prevalent.

J Day Camps Director Joey Boime said this year’s goal is to exceed 10,000 food items.

Children also will deliver fresh produce grown at the camp’s garden for Jewish

Family & Children’s Service’s Share Your Harvest Program, which encourages the community to donate excess produce from their home gardens.

As is done every year, staff, campers and families from each J campus engage in a fun, friendly competition to see who can collect the most food. The extra competi-tion will help the camps reach their goal. The winning camp will receive a cookie cake party.

“I am thrilled to watch the enthusiasm and commitment the children bring to this event,” Don Meissner, program coor-dinator-community outreach for the food pantry, said.

“Although we have the need to fill our shelves year-round, we see an increased demand during the summer.”

The public is encouraged to help in the effort to fight hunger. Donations be can brought to the food pantry, located at 10950 Schuetz Road in Creve Coeur.

Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry seeks donations

The J Day Camp campers and staff marched across the street last summer to deliver food donations to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. This summer’s March for Hunger is on Aug. 3.

Hundreds of campers to marcH for Hunger

TURNER V. CLAYTON, from page 13

Hannah’sBetter Beds, Better Sleep

106 C Four Seasons S/CChesterfield, MO 63017

314-205-1166www.HannahsBetterBeds.com

BaCk tO SChOOl SpeCial

Buy any Queen or King mattress set, get a

dorm size twin Extra long GS200 FRee!

Adjustable Foundations

15% OFFRegular Price

www.balabanswine.com W0811

1772 Clarkson Road at BaxterChesterfield, MO 63017

636.449.6700

I SCHOOLS I 19JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINENEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

Promising PracticesFifteen Rockwood schools are among

235 schools nationwide to receive a 2011 Promising Practices award from the Char-acter Education Partnership (CEP). The Promising Practices program recognizes schools and districts that have developed specific, unique and effective educational practices that promote character develop-ment. The schools include: • Bowles Elementary, M.A.P. Kick Off Assembly • Chesterfield Elementary, Adopt-A-

Marine • Crestview Middle, Morning Greeters and Book Swap • Ellisville Elementary, Project Hero • Fairway Elementary, Socks to the Rescue • Green Pines Elementary, Young Learn-ers’ Conference • Kehrs Mill Elementary, Kehrs Mill Book Foundation • Kellison Elementary, Stripes Buddy Activities • Lafayette High, New Student Breakfast • LaSalle Springs Middle, WEB Lunches

• Stanton Elementary, Everyone a Leader • Uthoff Valley Elementary, Uthoff’s Newest Viking Program • Westridge Elementary, Change the World through Your Heart through Service Learning • Wild Horse Elementary, “Neigh”borly Cafe with Reservation Seating • Woerther Elementary, Circle Of Concern Birthday Club and Character Celebration

The Promising Practices awards pro-gram is administered by CEP as part of its National Schools of Character program.

Fine artistsJohn F. Kennedy Catholic High stu-

dents Abby Primo and Audrey Smith were selected to attend the Missouri Fine Arts Academy, which is held on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo.

Only 150 sophomores and juniors are chosen from Missouri with 25 from each of the six fine arts categories. Primo and Smith were chosen in the vocal music category after their audition songs, GPA, school evaluations and essays on learning and promoting a new idea were reviewed.

Youth scholarship

Parkway South High student Olivia Dzurny was awarded one of 650 National Security Language Initiative for Youth Scholarships (NSLI-Y) for 2011-2012. NSLI-Y is funded by the U.S. Department

of State and provides merit-based schol-arships for eligible high school students to learn less commonly taught languages in summer, semester and academic year-overseas immersion programs.

The NSLI-Y scholarship enables Dzurny to study Mandarin in China for the 2011-12 academic year.

Seeking ALS scholar-ship applicants

The Robert A. Stehlin Campaign for ALS (RASCALS) currently is accepting applications for the organization’s new RASCALS Higher Education Scholarship Program. The awards were made possible by the RASCALS Foundation, along with a special matching gift from Walgreen’s. The application period will be open through Wed., Aug. 31. Eligible applicants are ALS patients or their family members. The awards will provide assistance in their pursuit of higher education and may be used for any scholastic-related need, such as tuition expenses and schoolbooks. Two scholarships will be awarded for the 2011-2012 academic year in the amounts of $3,500 each.

Selection will be made on the basis of various criteria, including school activities, scholastic achievements, awards, and community projects, in addition to the contents of the essay. Complete program guidelines and appli-cations are accessible on the RASCALS website at rascalsfoundation.org.

Bul let in BoardGolfing to grow

The recent Andy Benes Golf Tourna-ment raised $120,000 for Westminster Christian Academy. The school this year expanded its golf tour-nament, hosted by the former St. Louis Cardi-nals pitcher, to include a bigger silent auction and events for non-golfing participants. PGA golfer and Westminster parent Trevor Dodds assisted fellow golfers with the day’s most difficult shots.

Pictured (from left) are Jennifer and Andy Benes with their son, Shane, and Hal Finefield.

TIME TO PLAYSummer GetawaysYMCA TROUT LODGE

Find us online!1-888-FUN-YMCAwww.troutlodge.org

alpine tower • archery • arts & crafts • astronomy • biking • campfires • climbing wall • fishing • hayrides • hiking • horseback riding • mini-golf • pontoon tours • pony rides • rifle range • skeet shooting • tennis • zip lines and more!

KIDS STAY FREE!Sunday through Thursdaynights in August

Don’t miss Fireworks over Sunnen Lake on most Thursday nights this summer!

please like us on

Facebook.com/westnewsmagazine

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

20 I SportS I JULY 27, 2011WESt NEWSMAGAZINE NEWSMAGAZINENEtWorK.CoM

By WARREN MAYESParkway West graduate Catherine Dolan

is a state champion and has custody of the Jayne Watson traveling trophy for a year. Dolan, who will be a senior this fall at Missouri State, rallied to post a two-stroke victory recently at the Missouri Amateur Championship at Bellerive Country Club. The tournament was put on by the Missouri Women’s Golf Association.

“It’s an awesome trophy,” Dolan said. “It’s huge. I love it. I’ve got a little area with my past tournament stuff downstairs in our house and we’re going to put it there.”

The Ballwin native fired her second con-secutive one-under-par 71 to come from behind and post a two-stroke victory over Kayla Eckelkamp, who shot 67 in the final round. Dolan also received the individual silver trophy for winning the tournament.

Dolan, with her mother, Ann, caddying for her, entered the final round trailing defending champion Ellen Port by three strokes but took control early, getting to as much as three under for the day while Port was on her way to a final-round 78.

Dolan shot 77-71-71-219 for the 54-hole championship, two better than Eckelkamp and four ahead of Port.

“It’s pretty big to win this tournament,”

Dolan said. “It’s nice to have the state championship.”

The state championship field was strong. Seven-time champion Port was out to defend her title from last year. Past cham-pions Jamie Berkmeyer and Marcella Rose competed. The MWGA’s 2011 Junior Champion Caroline Rouse was also in the field, preparing for her upcoming run at the PGA Junior Championship. Past Amateur runners-up Katrina Choate, of Drury Uni-versity, and Alisha Matthews, of Southern Illinois University, also returned to make another run at the trophy.

The three-day tourney began in swelter-ing conditions with a heat index of 104 degrees.

Dolan’s opening round of 77 left her seven shots back.

Port kept her cool, firing a first day two-under score of 70 for a two-shot lead over Choate. McCall Christopher, of Indiana State University, was four shots back, fol-lowed by Kayla Eckelkamp, of Maryville University, with a 75.

Overnight storms broke the humidity, leaving round two beginning under clear skies. Dolan fired a one-under 71 as Port’s 75 narrowed her lead to only three shots. Christopher joined Dolan, posting another

steady 74. Choate’s 78 left her five shots out of the lead, joined by Missouri’s Kate Gallagher, who managed a 72. Kelli Kir-choff, of Wentzville, played well, shooting a 74 while Eckelkamp’s 79 had her falling nine shots behind the leaders.

Dolan began her final round with a bogey on the first hole but followed with birdies on holes two, four, seven and eight, putting her at two-under for her round as she made the turn.

Port bogeyed holes two and three, leav-ing her one shot back making the turn. The

No. 12 par four was a turning point. Port’s tee shot found the creek leading to a double bogey.

Dolan pounced and birdied the par three No. 13, finishing with a final round of 71.

Dolan has enjoyed success at Missouri State. She won a tournament in Arizona and was named the Missouri Valley Golfer of the Week.

She capped off a stellar high school career for the Longhorns by winning the state Class 2 tournament and capturing the state junior title in 2008.

Parkway West grad wins Missouri Amateur Championship

Catherine Dolan, a native of Ballwin, won the MWGA Missouri Amateur Championship at Bellerive Country Club.

ANNUAL SHOWROOM SHOWCASECelebrating Our 7th Anniversary

Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 • 10 am to 6 pm

You mustcome

see why over 3,000 customers

choose quality Trend Stone™ Granite instead

of ordinary granite! You deserve a

product that doesn’t require constant care on something

you use everyday!

• Never Needs Sealing - durable granite infused with Forever Seal (TM) technology

• Installed directly over existing counters and walls

• Exclusive Lifetime Warranty against chipping and cracking

17409 Chesterfield Airport Road • Chesterfield • 636.728.1100www.granitetransformations.com/stlouis

*Event specials can not be combined with other offers or previous purchases. Warranty covers normal household use.

EVENT SPECIAL! - $3,995**Includes maintenance-free granite walls, acrylic bathtub liner and standard

accessory package. Plumbing fixtures additional. See store for details. Offer good only on signed orders from July 22 thru August 15, 2011.

Finallya high-quality tub/shower solution!

EVENT SPECIAL! FREE Original Blanco Granite Composite Sink $590 Value!*

Offer good with new kitchen project orders signed from July 22 through August 15. Minimum order applies. See store for complete details.

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

22 I SPORTS I JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINE NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

By WARREN MAYES

High school baseballTwo Parkway school district athletes

grabbed the spotlight in the recent Delta Dental’s SmilesLEAGUE Coaches’ Choice High School All-Star Game played at Busch Stadium.

Pitcher Logan Hershenow, of Parkway West High School, was named the game’s most valuable player. Lucas Mueller, of Parkway Central, was awarded the home run derby’s first-place trophy after hitting an out-of-the-park home run.

The Blue Team defeated the Green Team 6-4.

Thirty-two graduating senior baseball players had the unique opportunity to play in the game. The All-Star lineup featured players from public schools throughout St. Louis City and St. Louis County.

Local players on the Blue Team were: Drue Bravo, pitcher, Lafayette; Logan Hershenow, pitcher, Parkway West; and Matt Seevers, outfielder, Marquette.

Local players on the Green Team were: John Calloway, center fielder, Parkway South; Lucas Mueller, third baseman, Parkway Central; and Nick Jacobs, second baseman, Eureka.

The Delta Dental’s SmilesLEAGUE all-star athletes were selected by their schools’ coaching staff and randomly combined to

form the “All-Star Blue Team” and the “All-Star Green Team.”

The Blue Team was coached by former Cardinals third baseman Scott Cooper, a St. Louis native who played high school baseball for the Pattonville Pirates, spent seven seasons in the major leagues and was a member of the American League All-Star team in both 1993 and 1994.

The Green Team was coached by former Cardinals outfielder Kerry Robinson, also a St. Louis native. Robinson was a three-sport athlete for the Hazelwood Spartans, went on to play for the Tampa Bay Rays and was a Cardinal from 2001 to 2003.

Prior to the start of the game, Delta Dental hosted a home run derby competition. The participants were selected by Cooper and Robinson based on statistics from the 2011 high school baseball season and included Matt Seevers (Marquette), Daryus Small (University City), Ryan Smith (Affton), Brendan Coleman (Rockwood Summit), Ryan Jones (Brentwood) and Lucas Muel-ler (Parkway Central).

Youth baseball

The Rawling RedBirds play in the Ches-terfield 8U AA and won the AA Missouri State Tournament.

The boys played in two qualifying tourna-ments to reach the state tournament played

in Kansas City. The RedBirds played seven games in the tourney and went 6-1 to win the championship. The RedBirds defeated the Vipers 15-14.

“The whole team contributed to our offense,” Coach Kevin Krick said. “They picked each other up.”

The last play of the game was dramatic, Krick said.

The Vipers loaded the bases and there were two outs. The ball was hit to pitcher Gavin Oswald, who alertly threw it catcher Michael Bard for a force out to end the game.

• • •The Chesterfield-based Missouri Char-

gers played in the Cooperstown (N.Y.) Dreams Park Tournament for 12 years old and under.

The Chargers were seeded as high as No. 8 prior to getting beat by the Huntsville (Ala.) Baseball Club in a lopsided 13-2 loss. That put the Chargers at No. 33 out of 104 teams. The Chargers won two more games and were eliminated by the North Florida Hurricanes 7-3. The clubs were tied 3-3 in the bottom of the fifth when the Hurricanes took the lead on a grand slam.

Huntsville won the tournament champi-onship.

The Chargers’ overall record was 6-3 and they outscored our opponents 74-42 in the nine games and came one game shy of making the Sweet 16.

“More than anything, the players really matured in the game because it was a solid week of nothing but baseball, living in a barrack with their teammates and coaches,

Spor ts

Back Row: Curtis Krick, Gavin Oswald, Mike Carroll, Login Wich, Jack Weber, Landen Johnson. Front Row: Michael Bard, Trevor Goldenberg, Alex Nicoszin, Chance Woley, Ben McCabe, Charlie Weber, of the Rawlings Redbirds.

After A Day at the Pool Stop in The Donut Palace for a

Cool Treat!Check Out Our Afternoon Specials!

20% OFFYour Purchase

Of Donuts

(MaxiMuM $5 Discount) With coupon only!

offers May not Be coMBineDexpires 8/3/11

Summer SPeCIAL12oz. Coffee & round Donut

$1.50With coupon only!

liMit one per couponoffers May not

Be coMBineD!expires 8/3/11

(636)527-2227

www.thedonutpalace.com

37 Clarkson Rd.1 Block North of Manchester

Become our Facebook Fan

Enjoy the Ride

ShelterInsurance.com1-800-SHELTER

At Shelter Insurance® we pride ourselves on helping folks like you get the right auto insurance coverage at the best rate possible.

That’s our way of helping you Enjoy the Ride!

Call, click or come see us to find out how our shield can help protect you!

Steve Downs142 Enchanted Pkwy # 101Manchester, MO636-391-9111

www.modernkitchensandbaths.com

CENTRAL3122 S. Kingshighway

(314) 772-1611

WEST14381 Manchester Rd.

(636) 394-3655

Haas Cabinets40-65% OFFManufacturers retail Price

Haas Cabinets40-65% OFFManufacturers retail Price

Haas Cabinets40-65% OFFManufacturers retail Price

60 Years In The Kitchen and Bath Business

Free estimates • Free Planning

– We distribute 5 major lines of cabinets –Install Yourself or We Do Complete Job

Please visit one of our showrooms today!

Family Owned and OperatedSince 1950

15480 Clayton Road • Ballwin, MOTheWolfPublicHouse.com

636.527-7027

Live Music:7/29 scarlet tanager

7/30 HOUSE OF BISHOPS

I SPORTS I 23JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINENEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

all within the storybook setting of Cooper-stown,” said Coach Tom Mitchell. “It was a great experience.”

Mitchell said his squad had one tourna-ment left to play before ending its 12U season and moving to 13U this fall and in 2012.

• • •Top level international baseball teams

from Japan, Australia and Europe are making their way to the heart of West County this summer to compete against the very best players from the area in the Kenko International Baseball Tourna-ment, which will be held from Aug. 1-11 at the Ellisville Athletic Association, 2301 Westhills Park Drive, Ellisville. Opening ceremonies are on Aug. 2. Competitive tournament games will be played on Aug. 3, 4 and 6 with exhibition “Friendship Games” to follow on Aug. 7. The action-packed week of international sportsmanship will conclude with the clos-ing ceremonies on Aug. 7. The event is open to the public and admission is free.

For more information, visit eaapark.org.

Women’s amateur golf

Seven-time Missouri Women’s Golf Association (MGWA) champion Ellen Port finished third this year in the annual championship that was played at Bellerive Country Club.

Parkway West graduate Catherine Dolan, a senior at Missouri State, won the champi-onship this year.

Port went away with the Bernice Edlund Award for the year.

Ginny Orthwein, the 2010 MWGA Ber-nice Edlund Award recipient, presented Port with the award, which is presented annually to an individual who has pro-moted the aims of the MWGA and has set an ideal standard of conduct during tourna-ments by her devotion and application to golf; her demeanor and appearance on the golf course; her strict observance of the rules and etiquette of the game; and her

high degree of sportsmanship.Orthwein read the list of lifelong accom-

plishments of Port. In her emotional acceptance speech,

Port said: “I give thanks every day for the blessings I have received from golf. I am so lucky to have had the support of my family and my Lord to play this game that I love.”

A standing ovation in appreciation of Port’s stellar golf career and sportsmanship finished the ceremony and the MWGA’s 73rd Women’s Amateur Championship.

Port hits a personal milestone this fall; she will turn 50 on Sept. 21. Her birthday caused her to miss playing in the USGA Senior Women’s open by a week.

“The real bummer is it is being played on at my all-time favorite venue – The Honors Course in Chattanooga,” Port said. “That was where I played in my first U.S. Curtis Cup competition.”

The Mid-Amateur, which Port has won three times, will be held Sept. 17-22 at the Shadow Hawk Golf Club in Richmond, Texas.

“That is probably my favorite of all the events,” Port said. “I am hoping for one more win before I turn 50. That would be some kind of birthday present.”

The Missouri Chargers (back row, from left): Brendan Briggs, Wade Stauss, Mason Mitchell, Jackson Bartholomew, Kory Brubaker, Blake Stricker, Daulton Sweeten and (front row, from left) Jake Mitchell, Douglas Karl, Mike Hellmann, Justin Schreiner, Jacob Brand and Donovan Ditto.

Ellen Port with the Bernice Edlund Award.

1001306

As life changes, so do your needs. Let State Farm Bank

®

help with a mortgage that fits your life and your budget. Let us help you make the right move. Bank with a Good Neighbor®.CALL ME TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Shopping for a mortgage?

State Farm Bank, F.S.B., Bloomington, IL

We have a great selection.

Some products and services not available in all areas.

Steve Martinez, AgentState Farm Agent104 Holloway RoadBallwin, MO 63011Bus: 636-227-7888NMLS # 336899

636.728.0608

Nice Big Dance Rooms! Location in the Chesterfield Valley17371 Edison Avenue (between Dream Play Recreation and Bounce U)

Conveniently located off Highway 40

Now Enrolling!Classes Begin

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Photgraphy by Trotter Photo

Classes Availabe in:Ballet Tap Jazz Pointe Lyrical

Hip Hop ModernAges 3 and up

For more information, come to Open House:Wednesday, July 27, 4pm - 8pm

Wednesday, August 10, 4pm - 8pmSaturday, August 13, 1pm - 4pm

Monday, August 22, Welcome Celebration 1pm - 4pm

It just keeps getting better.

Visit the all new newsmagazinenetwork.comThe official internet home of West & Mid Rivers Newsmagazine

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

24 I cover story I JULy 27, 2011West NeWsMAGAZINe NeWsMAGAZINeNetWorK.coM

By CAROL ENRIGHTWhen HBO commentator Larry

Merchant was in town June 25 for the Devon Alexander-Lucas Matthysse fight, he was asked about the state of the heavy-weight division.

“We went out to the ballpark the other night to watch the Cardinals play,” Mer-chant said. “We saw a lot of heavyweight fans. Those corn-fed Midwesterners looked like offensive linemen.”

Merchant’s comments about the size of Missourians were not complimentary, but they were certainly timely in light of a report released July 7 ranking Missouri 11th in the nation in obesity. “F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future 2011,” put out by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Founda-tion, shows Missouri’s obesity rate at 30.3 percent, making it one of 12 states with an obesity rate higher than 30 percent. Colo-rado has the lowest obesity rate at 19.8 per-cent, which 15 years ago would have made it the fattest state in the nation.

How big is the problem?Missouri’s combined obesity and over-

weight rate is 65.9 percent. That means that nearly two out of three Show-Me-State residents have too much to show. Ten years ago, that combined rate was just more than 57 percent.

“Over the last 15 years, I’ve just seen a rapid increase in the obesity epidemic in this country,” Dr. Darin Minkin, medical director of Des Peres Hospital’s MyNewS-elf Surgical Weight Loss Program, said. “More than two-thirds of the states in the United States have 20 to 30 percent popu-lation of obesity – and that’s been increas-ing. We don’t see this trend really stopping in the near future.

“When I first stated giving my seminars (on weight-loss surgery) … the No. 1 pre-ventable cause of death in this country was tobacco use. About three years ago, obesity became No. 2. About a year and a half ago, obesity passed up tobacco use as the No. 1 preventable cause of death in this country.”

Why are we so fat?“Obesity is a multi-factorial disease. It’s

a combination of things. It’s not simply a factor of genetics. It’s not simply a factor of a patient eating too much,” Minkin said.

Minkin points to an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, the prolifera-tion of processed and fast foods, and more women joining the workforce in the past two decades.

This busy lifestyle

“leads to eating quick meals – which often aren’t as healthy – and eating on the run and not having any time to be physically active,” he said.

According to Rick Stein, Ph.D, behav-ioral director of the Washington University Weight Management Program, “It all boils down to calories.”

“Americans are drinking more sugar-sweetened beverages,” Stein said. “We’re eating more fast food. We’re eating bigger portions. And all those things lead to a lot of extra calories.”

The “F as in Fat” report supports Stein’s assessment of America’s unhealthy diet, citing a greater consumption of low-nutrient, energy-dense foods; an increased caloric intake – adults consumed about 300 more calories per day in 2008 than they did in 1985; the ballooning of meal portions; and less cooking at home.

Food versus fitnessSo what is more important: food, or fit-

ness?“Exercise is great for general health,”

Stein said. “But, mostly, if you’re gain-ing weight, you’re gaining weight because you’re taking in too many calories.”

Stein said people who start an exercise program often overestimate how many calories they have burned and overcom-pensate by eating more.

“You can out-eat exercise very quickly and easily,” he said. “In the five minutes of eating a donut, you can undo a lot of time of exercise.”

Minkin gives equal weight to a decrease in physical activity, and statistics back him up. According to the report, more than 25 percent of U.S. adults do not do any leisure-time physical activity, such as running, calisthenics, golf or walking. Sixty percent of adults do not exer-cise enough

to gain any health benefits. Compounding the problem is an increased use of cars to run short errands, coupled with a decrease in biking, walking and doing physical work such as household chores.

What role do genetics play?“Virtually always, there is at least severe

obesity on one side of the family, and in many cases, it’s on both sides of the family. So we know that there’s definitely a genetic predisposition,” Minkin said. “Whether or not there’s a specific fat gene or a cluster of obesity genes, that’s a pretty hot area of research right now.”

Stein agrees that genetics are a factor, but said they should not be viewed as a barrier to weight loss.

“I wouldn’t say there are people who simply can’t lose weight because of their genetics. It may be harder. They may have to fight it more. But if they reduce their calories, they will lose weight,” he said.

Tips to trim downEducation is key to addressing the obe-

sity problem, Minkin said. “I think we need to start educating kids

and educating parents so that we can stop this vicious cycle,” he said. “A lot of these kids are … born into that obesity spiral because they’re just taught to eat the wrong things and not live a healthy lifestyle.”

Stein tells his patients to “keep track of what you eat.”

“There’s evidence that people way under-estimate the number of calories that they have,” he said.

But he cautions dieters not to be so restrictive that they feel deprived

and end up going out and eating extra calories.

Approaching weight-loss with a healthy mindset and realistic goals is important, too.

“Often, people on a weight-management program go into

sort of an all-or-none thinking pattern,”

Stein said.

He gives the example of the person who, after eating a piece of cake

on Monday, decides that since they have “already blown it for the week,” they will just start again on Monday.

For most people, Stein said, “Monday never happens.”

Another key to success is setting reason-able weight-loss goals.

“Sometimes, people see ‘The Biggest Loser’… and people are losing 10 pounds a week,” he said. “For most people, that’s not going to be a realistic amount of weight loss.”

If an adult loses one pound a week, “they’re doing great,” Stein said. One pounds equals 3,500 calories. So adults who reduce their calories by 500 a day over seven days can lose one pound per week. For children, Stein recommends reducing calories by 250 per day for a half-pound weekly weight loss.

Stein also counsels patients to set up their homes and offices as a “safe zone.”

“I think there’s a misconception that if you just have willpower you can have five pounds of ice cream in your freezer,” he said. “The best way is to set up your envi-ronment so that it’s not tempting you to eat foods you’re trying not to eat.”

When all else failsWhen diet and exercise are not enough,

weight-loss surgery can be a viable option. About 220,000 people with morbid obesity in the U.S. had bariatric, or weight-loss, surgery in 2008, according to the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). But it is not for everyone.

Candidates for bariatric surgery must have a body mass index (BMI – see side-bar) of at least 40, or a minimum BMI of 35 with an obesity-related disease such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or sleep apnea.

“If they meet those criteria, they also have to have tried diet, exercise, non-surgical weight-loss means and not have long-term success,” Minkin said.

Minkin added that most insurance com-panies cover bariatric surgery, because it makes economic sense. According to the “F as in Fat” report, obesity-related medical costs total $147 billion annually and obese people spend 42 percent more on health care costs than people at a healthy weight.

“We’ve done several studies that show that the average morbidly obese person

– compared to someone of their same age and same height, but at

a normal weight – spends about $15,000 to $17,000 per year on expenses directly related to

Missouri ranks 11th in nation in obesity:Why, and what can we do about it?

their obesity,” Minkin said. Since founding the bariatric surgery

program at Des Peres Hospital seven years ago, Minkin has seen an escalating demand for weight loss surgeries. He gave three reasons for their rise in popularity: an increasing number of people who meet the morbidly obese criteria; safer, less-invasive

operations; and primary care physicians and specialists recognizing the value of the surgery for patients whose obesity contrib-utes to health ailments.

Minkin concluded that people turn to surgery because “nothing else was really working for these patients to give them permanent, significant weight loss.”

I cover story I 25JULy 27, 2011West NeWsMAGAZINeNeWsMAGAZINeNetWorK.coM

Most physicians have abandoned the old height-weight charts for the Body Mass Index (BMI), a common measure expressing the ratio of weight to height.

BMI = (Weight in pounds)x 703 (Height in inches) x (Height in inches)Adults with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are “overweight.”Adults with a BMI of 30 or greater are “obese.”But BMI is not a perfect measurement for all populations:Athletes: BMI does not distinguish between fat and muscle. People

with a lot of lean muscle may have a high BMI, but not an unhealthy level of fat.

Non-Europeans: Some non-European populations with a “healthy” BMI are actually at risk for weight-related health problems. Researchers have suggested that BMI levels for Asians, for example, be dropped to 23 and 25 for overweight and obesity, respectively, to more accurately reflect the population’s body type.

(Source: “F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future”)

Obese vs. overweight

FOOD FOR THOUGHTWhy Shakespeare Still MattersAugust 4, 2011 • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

at Jimmy’s on the ParkLearn more about the Master of Liberal Arts (MLA)

an Adventure for your Mind

The Master of Liberal Arts program (MLA) provides the opportunity, at an advanced level of intellectual inquiry, to read the great books, explore great artists’ works and expand your world with ideas from great think-ers. This interdisciplinary perspective is the hallmark of an inspiring liberal arts education.

If now is your time to learn for the love of learning and earn a degree based on your passion - then please join us to learn more about the MLA degree.

Now is the time to invest in YOU!It’s Not Too Late - Classes Start August 26

There’s still time to register. Call today or go online.

Call (314) 935-6700e-mail: ucollege@artsci.wustl.edu • www.ucollege.wustl.edu

Earn your degree at a University ranked among the best in the Nation with one of the lowest tuition rates in St. Louis.

WHY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE?

Attached is a copy of the “pick-up” ad you selected to run.If for any reason this isnʼt the correct artwork and a differentad is to be running, please advise us immediately.IF NO RESPONSE IS RECEIVED FROM THE ADVERTISERTHE AD WILL RUN AS IS. LADUE NEWS WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS.size.5v

issue repjf

date7.29

art proof approval / datenp8.7 2

P/U ELECTRONIC PROOF

Vi s i t u s on Facebook .com/wus t luco l l egeCal l (3 1 4) 935-6700

www.uco l l ege.wu s t l .edu

PREVIEW NIGHTMeet fa c u l t y , ad v i s o r s , and ot h e r s t u de nt s .

A s k y o u r que s t i o n s !

T h u r s day , Augu s t 1 1 , 20 1 1D o o rs op en a t 6pm .

Eve n t a t 7pm , Ho lme s Lo unge .

WHY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE?Earn your degree at a University ranked among the best in the

Nation with one of the lowest tuition rates in St. Louis,

Learn More About The MLA Program

Attend Our Open House

Schedule a FREE 45 min.Get Acquainted Meeting!

17295 Chesterfield Airport Road, Suite 200 clarkhourlyfinancialplanning.com636.375.1813

Between 1977 and 1998, according to the “F as in Fat” report, portions sizes increased – both for food bought in restaurants and made at home –

resulting in calorie increases.

Today, a 3-cup chicken Caesar salad has 790 calories- 400 more calories than 20 years ago.

Portion Distortion

Today’s 5-ounce muffin has 500 calories- 310 more than a 1.5-ounce muffin 20 years ago.

(Source: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute)

please like us on

Facebook.com/westnewsmagazine

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

26 IBUSINESS I JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINE NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

BusinessPEOPLE

Michael Flavin, of Clarkson Valley, has joined Midwest BankCentre (MBC) as regional president. Flavin has 25 years of banking experience and served most recently as president of The Business Bank of St. Louis.

• • •Rabbi Brigitte S.

Rosenberg at a special Shabbat service on Nov. 11 will be installed as senior rabbi of United Hebrew Congregation in Chesterfield. Rosen-berg was named senior rabbi in Nov. 2010 and assumed her new responsibilities on July 1.

PLACESCasual dining chain Max & Erma’s has

announced it has targeted West County Center in Des Peres as a location for a new restaurant. Local restaurateurs Ed Goergen and Steve Welkener will open the restau-rant – their fourth area Max & Erma’s – in October.

AWARDS & HONORSBarnes-Jewish West County

Hospital has won seven Profes-sional Research Consultants (PRC) awards for excelling in patient care. PRC recognizes health care providers that put patient service first and build upon the previous year’s patient satisfaction scores. Services that scored in the top 10 percent of the national client database for the prior calendar year earned 5-Star Awards, while those scoring in the top 25 percent earned 4-Star Awards. Awards are based on the percentage of patients who rate the facility or unit “Excellent” for Overall Quality of Care.

PRC’s 5-Star Awards went to Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital for outpatient services, outpatient radiology – 969 Imag-ing Center, outpatient physical therapy, radiation oncology and inpatient ortho-pedics. The hospital was named a 4-Star Award winner for the emergency depart-ment and inpatient services.

• • •St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield has

earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for certification as a Primary Stroke Center. To achieve the certifica-tion, which recognizes centers that make exceptional efforts to improve results for patients with stroke, St. Luke’s success-fully completed an on-site evaluation and

demonstrated compliance with nationally-developed standards for stroke care.

• • •John J. George and Therese Jarosze-

wski of Edwards Jones in West County recently received the financial services firm’s Client Service Excellence Award for being the No. 1 client service provider in

their region.• • •

Chesterfield-based Kemp Auto Muse-um’s 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC Coupe recently received the “Best of Mercedes” Award at the recent Fifth Annual Kansas City Art Institute’s “Art of the Car” Con-cours, held in Kansas City, Mo.

Flavin

Rosenberg

Now openChristy’s Ham-

burgers has opened at 14560 Man-chester Road in Winchester. Broth-ers Ryan and Todd Burkis also operate the Christy’s restau-rant on Mid-Rivers Mall Drive in Cot-tleville, as well as other locations in Mississippi.

Christy’s features a family-friendly menu with a variety of burgers and other sandwiches, basket and platter combinations and selec-tions for children 10 and younger. The restaurant offers catering service, and customers can call ahead so their orders will be ready when they arrive.

Pictured are Christy’s owners Ryan (left) and Todd Burkis.

17520 Chesterfield Airport Rd.Chesterfield • 636-536-2007

105 Baxter Rd. at Manchester Rd.Manchester • 636-256-2989

• Installnewfilter,refillupto5qts. housebrand5W-30oil,andlubricatechassis ifapplicable.• Mostcarsandlighttrucks.Notvalidwithany othercouponoffer.Couponmustbe presentedattimeofpurchase.• Environmentalfeesandsalestaxmayapply.• ExpiresAugust31,2011.

$19OIL CHANGE95

I news I 27JULY 27, 2011wesT newsMAGAZInenewsMAGAZIneneTwORK.COM

“In more than 25 years of running pan-tries, I’ve never experienced a summer like this,” Circle Of Concern Director Glenn Koenen said. “The combination of extreme heat, extreme need among struggling families and extreme want for donations is really straining this community. At Circle, we have great big holes in our warehouse just as the number of families coming to us for food is at an all-time high.”

Koenen on July 18 reported that the Valley Park food pantry was completely out of several food staples, including:

• Canned fruit• Spaghetti sauce• Jelly• Peanut butter• Canned pasta• Dry soup/noodlesAs of July 15, Circle already had fed

more people in 2011 than it fed in all of 2006. By the end of this month, the charity will have fed more people than the 13,300 fed in 2007.

“We’re on track to feed 26,000 people this year,” Koenen said. “Since we share

at least a week’s worth of food with each person, we’ll distribute food for at least 546,000 meals in 2011.”

There are multiple reasons for the current depletion of the pantry’s shelves. Demand for food always spikes during the summer as families try to replace the free meals kids get at school, and the number of strug-gling families continues to grow.

“From what we’re hearing from people coming to Circle, retail and construction workers are still getting a lot a partial pay-checks,” Koenen said. “Many people who had full-time jobs now work ‘as needed.’ High utility bills due to the extreme weather are also pushing many senior citizens and others on fixed incomes to need help.”

Food can be dropped off at Circle Of Concern, 112 St. Louis Ave. in Valley Park, weekdays till 4 p.m. and on Saturday mornings.

Gifts to use for purchasing food can be sent to: Circle Of Concern, P.O. Box 444, Valley Park, MO 63088.

For more information, call 861-2623 or visit circleofconcern.org.

Circle Of Concern experiences record demand

Circle Of Concern volunteer Matt Thacker stands at the organization’s bare shelves.

By TED DIXON JR.After closing its Ballwin site in March,

the owner of The Little Gym of West County, Mark Landis, is seeking to give his business a larger life at a new location in Ellisville.

The Little Gym, which offers gymnastic and karate classes and child development for kids 4 months to 12 years old, is look-ing to expand its operation by opening a facility at 15825 Manchester Road.

The gym also has locations in Creve Coeur and Fenton. Its Ballwin site closed after 16 years of operation due to low enrollment and difficulty in keeping up the $5,340 monthly payments for the 4,800-square-foot gym.

Joel Johnson, who spoke on behalf of

The Little Gym, said most of the company’s gyms are between 3,000 and 4,000-square-feet in size. The proposed Ellisville site would be approximately 3,200 square feet, which would be more to their liking.

Johnson, who would operate the Ellis-ville location, said once the center opens in late August, he expects enrollment to be between 250-300 kids. He hopes for more as expansion takes place in Ellisville.

“I would like to gain 700-800 members in that location,” Johnson said. “We’re excited to be in the city of Ellisville.”

He said the gym would be open from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. seven days a week.

The Ellisville City Council is expected to vote on the proposal at it next meeting, Aug. 17.

Little Gym seeks new life in Ellisville

Galmiche & SonSheatinG & coolinG

Since 1950Central/North 314-993-1110 West/South 314-576-9999

WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS

 

MIKE SHANNON’S CHOICE:

$2,495Installed

R-410A

10 Year Parts Warranty! Take Advantage

$1200 Lennox Rebates$500 Tax CreditsPlus more rebates

from your utility co*On Select

Qualifying Systems

- 70,000 BTU Furnace- 2-1/2 Ton Air- Conditioner- 2-1/2 Ton CoilPresent Equipment & Flue Type May Vary Price. Expires 8/31/11

CITY OF WINCHESTER FINANCIAL STATEMENT(UNAUDITED)

JULY 1, 2010 THRU JUNE 30, 2011

Beginning Fund Balance, July 1, 2011 $741,108.13 RECEIPTS Real Estate and Personal Property 38,966.04 Utilities 145,979.27 Fines, Permits, Licenses 48,372.50 Park Programs 1,440.00 Sales Tax and Interest 205,987.24 Licenses 18,550.00 Cigarette Tax & Cable TV 22,990.59 Gasoline, Vehicle Taxes & County Road & Bridge 85,746.42 Miscellaneous 3,508.85 Capital Improvement Reimbursement 52,297.52

Total Receipts $623,838.43 DISBURSEMENTS Administrative $331,871.11 Public Safety 174,987.77 Streets & Sewers 93,547.34 Park & Recreation 19,459.81 Maintenance 23,111.09 Total Disbursements $642,977.12Ending Fund Balance, JUNE 30, 2011 $721,969.44

RESTRICTED FUNDSCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SALES TAXBALANCE BEGINNING (7/1/2010) $363,484.03RECEIPTS AND INTEREST 94,961.13DISBURSEMENT (52,297.52)ENDING BALANCE (6/30/2011) $406,147.64REBER PARK PAVILION RENOVATION 650.06

Barbara BeckettCity Administrator/Treasurer

Residents of Winchester are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs and services of the City of Winchester regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, familial status, national origin or political affiliation. If you are a person requiring an accommodation, please call (636)391-0600 or 1-800-735-2466 (Relay Missouri) no later than 4 p.m. on the third day preceding the hearing. Offices are open between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

By SUZANNE CORBETTTomato lovers rejoice: Missouri’s tomato

crop has arrived. And in spite of the area’s dry, hot conditions, this year’s harvest is yielding an extraordinary variety of toma-toes.

“Some tomatoes are works of art,” said Chaumette Vineyards & Winery owner Hank Johnson, who sponsored one of the area’s first tomato festivals. “Tomatoes come in all colors; some are even striped, speckled and polka-dotted.”

While tomatoes grow in a rainbow of colors from the humble salad tomato to more exotic heirloom varieties, these summer fruits are more than a feast for the eyes. Missouri’s tomatoes are rated aston-ishingly high on flavor, which has gained them a No. 1 ranking among the nation’s gourmets. According to experts, that is because of the “terroir” – the term given to the characteristics created by an area’s soil, climate and growing techniques that contribute to quality and taste.

Bradford Research and Extension Center at the University of Missouri-Columbia

plans on celebrating Missouri’s finest with its seventh annual Tomato Festival on Aug. 25. The free event will give tomato fans an opportunity to sample some of the 50 dif-ferent types of tomatoes grown at the Uni-versity’s Agricultural Experiment Station.

As for those tomatoes planted in your own backyard, if this year’s crop is caus-ing concerns, contact the Missouri Botani-cal Garden’s William T. Kemper Center for

Home Gardening between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., Monday-Friday at (314) 577-5143. For those needing serious help, Kemper offers a walk-in service with the plant doctor from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Meanwhile, here are some recipes to try.

Quick Garden Gazpacho2 cucumbers, diced3 large tomatoes, diced1 red pepper, chopped1 green pepper, chopped1 red onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 1/2 cups tomato juice SaltPepper1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped1/4 cup fresh basil, choppedJuice of 1 limeTabasco

In large glass or ceramic bowl, combine vegetables. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Add half the mixture a food pro-cessor and blend until smooth. Combine puree with remaining vegetable mixture. Chill for 4 hours and serve.

Country-style Tomato Jam 3 cups prepared tomatoes (2 1/4 lb.)1/4 cup lemon juice4 1/2 cups sugar1 box fruit pectin (Sure-Jell)1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Scald, peel and chop tomatoes. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasion-ally. Measure 3 cups into a 6- or 8-quart saucepot. Add lemon juice, grated lemon rind, allspice, cinnamon and ground cloves to tomatoes. Measure sugar and set aside.

Stir fruit pectin into prepared tomatoes. Bring to a full boil over high heat, stir-ring constantly. At once stir in sugar. Stir and bring to a full, rolling boil (a boil that cannot be stirred down). Then boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off foam with large metal spoon. Immediately ladle into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch space at top. With a damp cloth, wipe jar rims and threads clean.

Immediately cover jars with hot lids. Screw bands on firmly. Let stand to cool. Check seals. Store jam in a cool dry place.

Makes approximately 5 cups

28 I news I JULY 27, 2011wesT newsMAGAZIne newsMAGAZIneneTwORK.COM

Celebrating Missouri’s homegrown tomatoesGourmets rank them tops in the nation

NewsmagazineNetwork

We’ve made the internet just small enough to fit in your backyard.

Introducing the all-new

com

NewsmagazineNetwork.comNow the official Web site of West and Mid Rivers Newsmagazines.

Featuring:• Daily updates on the local news that matters to you.• Extended coverage of our print stories.• Digital version of the latest print editions.• More local and national opinions.• Expanded coverage of prep sports.• Calendar of upcoming area events.• Exclusive content on the issues and ideas that impact your life.

I 29JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINENEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

Enter tainment

COMEDY“St. Louis Comedy Explosion,” Aug.

27, Chaifetz Arena

CONCERTSJourney with Foreigner and Night

Ranger, July 27, Verizon Wireless Amphi-theater

Kenny Chesney with Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker, July 28, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Sade with John Legend, July 28, Scot-trade Center

“American Idols Live!” July 31, Scot-trade Center

Eric Johnson, Aug. 2, Old Rock HouseVans Warped Tour, Aug. 3, Verizon

Wireless AmphitheaterBudweiser Superfest, Aug. 4, Verizon

Wireless AmphitheaterDef Leppard with Heart, Aug. 10, Veri-

zon Wireless AmphitheaterTaylor Swift, Aug. 13-14, Scottrade

CenterBlink 182 and My Chemical Romance,

Aug. 19, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Katy Perry, Aug. 20, Scottrade CenterIncubus, Aug. 20, Verizon Wireless

AmphitheaterHot 104.1 Super Jam, Aug. 21, Verizon

Wireless AmphitheaterReturn to Forever, Aug. 25, The Fox

TheatreSelena Gomez, Aug. 29, The Fox The-

atreSantana, Sept. 6, The Fox Theatre“Bugs Bunny at the Symphony,” Sept.

10-11, Powell Symphony HallAlison Krauss & Union Station, Sept.

22, The Fox TheatreThey Might Be Giants, Sept. 24, The

PageantFESTIVALS

St. Louis Tap Festival, through July 30, The Touhill

The Erin Bode Group – Whitaker Music Festival, July 27, Missouri Botani-cal Garden – F

Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three – Whitaker Music Festival, Aug. 3, Missouri Botanical Garden – F

LIVE PERFORMANCES“Shipwrecked! An Entertainment,”

through July 31, Heagney Theater“Little Shop of Horrors,” through July

31, The Muny“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,”

Aug. 1-7, The Muny“She Loves Me,” Aug. 5-14, Heagney

TheaterDMS: George Duke, Marcus Miller,

David Sanborn, Aug. 7, The Touhill“Bye Bye Birdie,” Aug. 8-14, The

Muny

Stage, film and TV actress Cloris Leachman emcees the St. Louis Tap Festival, running though July 30 at The Touhill.

“Bye Bye Birdie” plays from Aug. 8-14 at The Muny.

“American Idols Live!” plays at Scottrade Center on July 31.

Chaifetz Arena: metrotix.com, (314) 534-1111The Fox Theatre: metrotix.com, (314) 534-1111Heagney Theater: insighttheatrecompany.com, (314) 556-1293Missouri Botanical Garden: mobot.org, (800) 642-8842The Muny: muny.org, (314) 361-1900, ext. 550Old Rock House: metrotix.com, (314) 534-1111

TICkETS AND INFORMATION

F =Free Admission

F

F

The Pageant: ticketmaster.com, (866) 448-7849 Powell Symphony Hall: slso.org, (800) 232-1880Scottrade Center: ticketmaster.com, (866) 448-7849The Touhill: touhill.org, (314) 516-4949Verizon Wireless Amphitheater: livenation.com, (877) 598-8703

Enjoy Instant Shade & ComfortAll Summer and SAVE $200!

Call now — sale ends 8/31/11: (636) 532-3320

— Professional Installation Available —

Keeping cool and comfort-able this summer just goteven more affordable! Actnow and get a $200 dis-count, good toward anySunSetter RetractableLateral Arm Awning —America’s #1 best-sellingawning. Add a gorgeousSunSetter Awning to yourhome and enjoy the out-doors anytime you want.

A SunSetter keeps yourdeck up to 20 degreescooler. It can lower your airconditioning bills, too. Itopens and closes in under60 seconds, providinginstant protection againsthot sun, light showers, and99% of harmful UV rays.Call today and save! Freein-home consultation.

Awning Sale!

FREEIn-Home

Consultation

Motorized andmanually operatedmodels

Dozens ofbeautiful

colors

Established 1953

www.jandjwindows.com

600 Cepi DriveChesterfield

LACLEDE GAS REBATE:$150-$225!

AMEREN UE REBATE:$50-$850!

ADDITIONALTAX CREDITS:$50-$500!

SCHNEIDER HEATING & COOLING314-994-7875 | 636-757-9999 | 800-969-7875

www.schneiderservice.com

0%12 MONTHFINANCING

with approved creditExpires 8/31/2011

24/7/365DAYS AYEAR

SERVICE!

“A” RATINGBY THEB.B.B.

PLANNED

MAINTENANCE

AVAILABLE

SCHNEIDERHEATING COOL ING PLUMBING

NOW IS THE TIME TO SAVE!

THAT’S $1,575 IN POTENTIAL SAVINGS!

Every Wednesday

NightStarting

August 10FREE

appetizers 7-8p

www.skymusiclounge.com314-766-5910

930 Kehrs Mill Rd. • Ballwin

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

30 I EVENTS I JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINE NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

ARTKodner Gallery hosts an exhibit titled

“Our Great Waterways: The Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois Rivers,” through Aug. 1 at the gallery (9650 Clayton Road). A portion of the proceeds from the sale of works benefits the St. Louis Confluence Riverkeeper organization. Selected artists include Billyo O’Donnell, Bryan Haynes, Joseph Orr, James Godwin Scott and Cath-erine Mahoney. Starting early in the year and continuing through the summer, the artists capture the rivers in plein air in a variety of settings. Visit kodnergallery.com.

BENEFITSThe second annual Wings of Hope Hope

Floats Cardboard Boat Race is at 10 a.m. on Sat., July 30 at Grand Basin in Forest Park. Proceeds benefit the Chesterfield-based Medical Relief and Air Transport program for children. The race is open to anyone aged 10 or older. Visit wingsof-hope-boatrace.org or call 537-1302.

• • •St. Mark Presbyterian Church hosts its

annual ABC sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 12, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 3, at the church (601 Claymont Drive in Ballwin). There is an early-bird sale from 7 to 8 a.m. on Friday for a $5 admission fee. Call 394-2233 or visit dis-coverstmark.org.

• • •The Pedaling for Pooches Bike-a-thon

is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain or shine) on Sat., Aug. 6 at Route 66 State Park (97 N. Outer Road E, No. 1, in Eureka). Entry is $10 and proceeds benefit the Humane Soci-ety of Missouri. A pet adoption station is provided by The Pet Doctor to the Rescue. RSVP by July 30 to pedaling4pooches@gmail.com.

• • •Support Dogs, Inc. hosts a trivia night

at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Sat., Aug. 6, at the Moolah Temple (12545 Fee Fee Road in Maryland Heights). A silent auction, prizes and beverages are featured. Reservations are required, and participants should be 21 years old. Tickets are $25 per person/$200 for a table of eight. Call (314) 997-2325 or visit supportdogs.org.

• • •

Bonhomme Lions Club of West St. Louis Couty hosts the Golf “Fore” Sight Tournament with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 13 at Forest Park Coun-try Club. The four-person scramble is $90 per person or $360 per team and includes dinner, golf cart rental, green fees, beer and refreshments. Contact Bob Norris at (314) 705-0549 or bonhommelions@yahoo.com.

• • •The third annual trivia night sponsored

by American Gold Star Mothers Inc., St. Louis Chapter, is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Sat., Aug. 13 at the Elks Lodge (10261 Bauer Road). A silent auction, prizes and 50/50 are included. Reserva-tions are required for tables of eight; the fee is $20 per person with registrations requested by Aug. 1. Proceeds benefit the Missouri USO. Call Lee at 329-8779 or Katie at 257-3626.

• • •The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s Celeb-

rity Waitresses’ and Waiters’ Night is from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 18 at Plaza Frontenac. Participating res-taurants include Cardwell’s at the Plaza, Canyon Café, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Brio Tuscan Grill. Among the celeb-rities are John Knicely, David Kowach, Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, Bill Sied-

hoff, Andy Strickland, Alderwoman Kacie Starr-Triplett, Melanie Moon, Steven Garnett, Diane Katzman and Chief Daniel Isom. Reservations are required and can be made at each restaurant. Call Ebonee Shaw at (314) 292-5770.

• • •The inaugural VJ Mancuso Memorial

Fund Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) on Sat., Aug. 20, at Temple Israel in Creve Coeur. VJ Mancuso died last year of hypo-plastic left heart syndrome, a con-genital heart defect. Courtney Landrom of Y98/ Phillips and Company will host. Tables of eight are $160. Funds benefit pro-grams at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, the Clarkson Valley Early Childhood Center and more. Checks can be sent to: VJ Man-cuso Memorial Fund, 1734 Clarkson Road #101, Chesterfield, MO 63017 or through PayPal at vjman.org. Call Jennifer at (314) 956-9556 or Stephanie at (314) 302-7966.

• • •The second annual Run to Remember

is 8 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 10, at the Wildwood Town Center, at the corner of Fountain Place and Plaza Drive. The run honors those who died on Sept. 11, 2001. The 5K goes through the city of Wildwood, including through the apparatus room of Metro West Fire Station No. 3. There is also a 1-mile walk. Proceeds benefit the BackStoppers

Community Events

Maplewood Bedding

3110 Sutton Ave. | Maplewood | 314-645-1380 | www.maplewoodcustombedding.com

mention this ad forFREE Delivery/Removal $75 Savings!SUMMER

SPECIALMattress Toppers • Inner Spring • Memory Foam • Custom Antique Sizes • RV-Marine & More!

• Family Owned & Operated for 25 years

Are You Ready?Are You Ready?Are You Ready?

Ana Danielyan, MD, Internal Medicine — Age 17 and up 8790 Watson Road, Suite 103 St. Louis, MO 63119 314-729-1725

Call Today or Visit Us Online at premiermedicalspecialists.com

Demetrios Politis, DO, Family Practice — All Ages 2325 Dougherty Ferry Road, Suite 104, St. Louis, MO 63122 314-965-1965 Michael Reschak, MD, Internal Medicine — Age 16 and up 2325 Dougherty Ferry Road, Suite 104, St. Louis, MO 63122 314-965-5553

Back to School Physicals

Kids and College Students Same Day Appointments Most Insurance Accepted Experienced Physicians New Patients Welcome

Is it Time to Retire your Air Conditioner?

Get $100 to $650 in instant rebates for your old air conditionerIf your old air conditioner is costing more to operate each year, you may

qualify for an early retirement rebate from local utility rebates.

We can evaluate your existing system for $124*. Your system will be tuned-up for optimum performance, and if you are considering replacement, you will learn if your system qualifies. There are even rebates from

local utilities to help lower the cost of the tune-up.

To schedule your appointment, call usOr for more information visit us on Facebook

WEIS COMFORT SYSTEMS, INC.

636-343-8440www.facebook.com/pages/Weis-Comfort-Systems

*The evaluation may require additional adjustments or cleanings that will qualify the system for program rebates and may add to the total cost.

I EVENTS I 31JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINENEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

and the Pujols Family Foundation. Entry is $30 in advance or $35 on race day/$15 for walkers. Call the city of Wildwood at 458-0440.

FAMILY AND KIDSAmerican Heritage Girls parent infor-

mation session meetings are at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 27 and Aug. 10 at St. John Lutheran School, room 170. The Christ-centered troop is for girls from kin-dergarten through high school and encour-ages family involvement. Visit ahgonline.org or email Jody at kjtoken@gmail.com.

• • •The Ellisville Community Farmer’s

Market is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thurs-days at Bluebird Park on Kiefer Creek Road. Locally prepared food by PM BBQ, ChaCha Chow Truck, Chef Timothy Grandinetti of Clarksville Station, Sarah’s Cupcakes and more are available. Commu-nity concerts follow the market. For details contact Rene Sackett at (314) 435-9445 or email rene@ellisvilleframersmarket.org.

• • •The Chesterfield Department of Parks

and Recreation hosts a free showing of “Toy Story 3” at dusk on Fri., Aug. 5 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Visit ches-terfield.mo.us.

• • •The Eureka Parks and Recreation Depart-

ment hosts a showing of “Toy Story 3” at 8:45 p.m. (back to school bash is at 7:30 p.m.) on Fri., Aug. 5 on the lawn of City Hall. Admission is free. Call 938-6775.

• • •The city of Wildwood hosts a movie

night at 8:45 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 12 at the Town Center Plaza. There is a free show-ing of “Wall-E” with complimentary kettle corn, Kona ice, soda and water. Visit cityofwildwood.com.

LIVE PERFORMANCESThe city of Ballwin presents a concert by

MUSYC from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wed., July 27 at New Ballwin Park. Admission is free. Visit ballwin.mo.us.

• • •The city of Ellisville presents a concert

by The Ralph Butler Band at 7 p.m. on Thurs., July 28 at Bluebird Park. Admis-sion is free. Visit ellisville.mo.us.

• • •Incarnate Word Act II Players present

the comedy “Nunsense” at 8 p.m. on Fri. and Sat., July 29 and 30 and at 2 p.m. on Sun., July 31 in the Incarnate Word gym in Chesterfield. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call Mary at (314) 576-5366, ext. 48 for details.

• • •The Chesterfield Department of Parks

and Recreation hosts That 80’s Band in

concert at 7 p.m. on Sat., July 30 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Visit chester-field.mo.us.

• • •The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce

presents a concert featuring Sound Judg-ment from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 2 at Faust Park. The concert is free and concessions are available for purchase. Call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmo-chamber.com.

• • •The city of Ellisville presents Klose

‘Nuff in concert at 7 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 4 at Bluebird Park. Admission is free. Visit ellisville.mo.us.

• • •The city of Manchester presents a con-

cert by Well Hungarians at 7 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 5 at Paul A. Schroeder Park. Admis-sion is free. Visit manchestermo.gov.

SPECIAL INTERESTWest County Center hosts a Girls Night

Out from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Thurs-day through September. Live music, drink and food specials outside on the patios of Restaurant Village, including McCormick & Schmick’s, Bravo and Red Mango are featured. Visit shopwestcountycenter.com for details.

• • •Global Leadership Summit 2011 is

broadcast live from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 11 and Friday, Aug. 12 at Living Word United Methodist Church (17315 Manchester Road in Wildwood). More than 60,000 leaders will gather for the summit, which is broadcast from the Willow Creek campus near Chicago to more than 180 satellite sites across North America. Last year, more than 400 lead-ers gathered at Living Word for the event. For registration pricing, speaker bios and additional details, visit willowcreek.com/summit. Contact Living Word at 821-2800 or visit livingwordumc.org.

• • •Chesterfield Arts presents the 2011 Jade

G. Bute Adult Writing Contest with entries due by 5 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 24, sent by email to nancy@chesterfieldarts.org. The contest is open to Missouri and Illinois residents aged 18 and older. The genre is non-fiction, and the topic is “A Beginning” – any beginning that trans-formed the writer’s life and touched him/her on an emotional level. The entry fee is $10 per entry, and there will be cash awards of $150 for first place, $100 for second place and $50 for third place, plus honorable mention certificates. For rules and specific guidelines, email Bud Hirsch at hirschwrites@sbcglobal.net.

The quest to buy a piano or organ ends at Midwest Music. Manager Bob Gray is there to answer all questions about the purchase. The store sells pri-marily pianos, organs and digital pianos.

“Midwest and I make the perfect musical match,” said Gray, who is widely known in music retailing as “The Music Man.”

Bob Gray began piano lessons at age six, added drums until age 11 and then switched to the cello. In his youth, Gray played with orchestras and sym-phonies. Gray was the personal pianist for August Busch III, played for all Cardinal functions and in the Cardinal Club until Mark Lamping left.

Gray still performs at receptions, country clubs, events and parties. He specializes in the Big Band era, has a repertoire of more than 1,000 songs from memory and a CD “Stairway to the Stars.”

Having amassed 59 years of experi-ence, Gray wants to share his knowl-edge with his customers.

“I love taking a piano apart to show

customers all the intricacies of tone and touch,” said Gray, who literally knows the instrument inside and out. “It’s so important to know the salesperson who is helping you select the piano for your home.”

Gray has sold more than 20,000 pia-nos and organs in the St. Louis area and also offers piano appraisals. He is one of eight people chosen to write the “Orion Piano Blue Book,” which is considered the authority for piano valu-ation standards

For help with a piano or organ pur-chase, Gray is the man, and Midwest Music is where he can be found.

Midwest Music Central17702 Chesterfield Airport Rd.

Chesterfield(636) 536-2889 • (314) 409-0787

Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.,Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. and Sat.;

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thurs.www.midwestmusicstl.com

MidwestMusic Central

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

32 I JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINE NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

WEST SAVER9/3/11.

Voted #1 Frozen YogurtIn the Riverfront Times 2011

$100 Off1 coupon per visit. With coupon.

Not valid with other offers.Expires 8/27/11

$100 Off1 coupon per visit. With coupon.

Not valid with other offers.Expires 8/27/11

14844 Clayton Rd • Chesterfield (Clayton & Baxter, in Lester’s Parking Lot)

636-527-6664

z Over 50 Toppingsz Fat-Free, Gluten-Free & Sugar-Freez Full Espresso Bar & Smoothies

Patio

Seating!

www.LanciaFrozenYogurt.com

PROFESSIONAL LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

SERVICE CALL$55.00 VALUE

1St tImE CUStomERS onLyExpIRES SEptEmbER 30th, 2011

•Design•Installation•Service•Maintenance•Renovations•LowVoltageLighting

State CertifiedBackflow Tester

16834 Manchester Rd.Grover

Call Us Today

(636) 458-2664

F R E E

We Service All Sprinkler Systems!

#1

1 0 % O F F

F R E E

ADDItIonS & UpGRADES to ExIStInG SyStEmS

ExpIRES SEptEmbER 30th, 2011

CUStom DESIGn & EStImAtE

Lakeside Children’s Academy

Formerly Lakeside Child Care CenterFree Registration ($85-$125 value) New families only

Must present coupon at time of enrollmentLocally owned and operated by On-site owners since 1992 (6 weeks - 12 years)

1230 Dougherty Ferry Road | Valley Park MO 63088 | 636-225-4800

email:info@lakesidechildrensacademy.com

Experienced &Loyal Teachers

Come see the newly

renovated Academy

• Iced Teas, Smoothies & Snow Cones• Whole Bean Coffee by the pound• Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans• Hot/Iced Vanilla Latte• Hot/Iced Mocha• Blended Coca-Mocha

Buy 2 small Shaved Ice, get 1 FREE

Expires 8/24/11

Like us on Facebook for special Wherle’s offers.www.facebook.com/wehrles

97 Chesterfield Mall(next to Dillard’s lower level)

636-532-6500

• Cut & Style• Color• Highlights• Up-dos• Waxing• Airbrush Make-up• Feather Extensions• Hair Bling

• Princess Party• American Girl Tea• Diva/Rock Star party

• Fantasy Party• Spa Party

Diva/Rock StaR PaRtyfor up to 10 girls

only $200 w/ad - Save $75!All inclusive: hair, make-up, nails, dress-up,

cupcakes, drinks, invitations, Karaoke, Fashion Show!

any ShamPoo

& haiR cut

only $11.95

Expires 8/24/11

all inclusive parties for 8 or more from only $225!

www.STLGirLParTieS.com(636) 675-9919

17409 G cheSTerfieLd airPorT rd.Across Airport Rd. from Galaxy Theatre

Locally Owned and Operated!

• Computers• Laptops• Software• Programming• Repairs

• Custom-built• Computers• Networking• And More!

Now offeringSuper fast...

Take-It-With-You Internet!

14366 Manchester Rd. 636.256.7901www.JeffComputers.com

Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm Saturday 10am-4pm

$10 OFFAny Computer Repair Over $70

With coupon. Must present coupon at time of repair. Not valid

with any other offer. Expires 8/31/11 FFP

www.StudyX.com

50%OFF

StudyX helps memorize anything. It is customizable & easy to use!

Learn Over 45 Different Languages! $1999

Reg. $3999

StudyX RegularThrough August

$20 OFFAny Color ServiCe

$10 OFF hAir Cut And blow dry

–or–

Buy Two 60-Minute Facials

for $99

($150 value)Bring coupon in, or mention ad - new clients preferred

Exp: DEC 2011

189 Chesterfield Business Pkwy636.532.1224

www.tadasalon.com

I 33JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINENEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

By Suzanne CorBettAfter 24 years at the family-owned Gianfabio’s, Matt

Terzo knows what keeps his customers coming back – good food and value. They can depend on getting a quality dining experience, because his staff goes that extra mile every time.

“I’ve always said we are a can-do restaurant,” Terzo said. “Whatever our customers want, and if we have the ingredi-ents, we can do it.”

Gianfabio’s’ can-do style and Italian cuisine have recently earned it the Chesterfield People’s Choice Award for Best Italian Restaurant.

“We also placed second behind Annie Gunn’s for Best All-Time Favorite, which we were pretty excited about,” Terzo said.

Well-earned kudos and its years of success are based on Gianfabio’s’ menu, offering an eclectic mix of Italian and continental cuisine, such as Veal Saltinbocca and Escargot, while consisting of more casual fare, such as hand-tossed pizza, as well.

Gianfabio’s recently added many of its signature dishes to its new lunch menu.

“My goal was to expand our lunch menu and to offer an alternative for business pro-fessionals who want to have a working lunch in a quiet atmosphere without being rushed,” Terzo said.

Gianfabio’s’ expanded lunch menu sports a selection of Piattini (small plates), which includes the house specialty, Shrimp Orega-nati and Eggplant Parmigiana, and is served with a salad or cup of soup. Pizzas, sand-wiches and a dozen luncheon entrees provide a balance for those seeking a hearty mid-day meal.

Successful restaurateurs understand that menus must reflect the changing trends and customer needs, which is why Gianfabio’s offers whole wheat and gluten-free pastas on request. While such ingredients are available, however, loyal fans can rest assured the recipes Gian-fabio’s’ patriarch, Rosario Terzo, originally created are prepared according to tradition – using the best-flavored ingredients available.

“We’ll never skimp on the quality,” Terzo said. “We use only the freshest and best ingredients, and anything less would interfere with the integrity of our recipes.”

Gianfabio’s’ menu hallmark is variety. From its first-course items to its house-made desserts, choice is key, as demonstrated by the extensive collection of homemade pastas. Top sellers that have remained since opening are the Linguine Tutto Mare, studded with shrimp, clams,

calamari and mussels, and Rosario’s classic dish, Penne Rosebud, which includes penne, spinach, roasted peppers, tomatoes and chicken with an olive oil garlic sauce and seasoned with a touch of oregano.

“Shrimp Oreganati is one of our house specialties that has been on the menu from the beginning,” Terzo said.

“Another favorite in both the café and dining room is our hand- tossed pizza. People like watching them bake in the flame brick oven.”

On Tues., Aug. 9, Gianfabio’s celebrates its 24th anni-versary. The secret to its longstanding success is paying attention to the details. “It’s the little things that make a difference and set us apart,” Terzo said.

Gianfabio’s Italian Cafe in Chesterfield.

Gianfabio’s offers ‘the little things’ that set it apart

Gianfabio’s Italian Café127 Hilltown Village Center • Chesterfield

(636) 532 – 6686Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mon. – Fri.

Dinner: 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Mon. – Thurs.;5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Fri. & Sat.

www.gianfabio.com

*No purchase necessary, first time guests only, must be local state resident. See store for details.

636.536.0777 waxcenter.com

OFFER

European Wax Center • Chesterfield1640 Clarkson RoadChesterfield, MO 63017(Chesterfield Oaks)

Open Late - Open 7 DaysMonday through Friday 9am - 8pm

Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 10am-6pm

Women: Free Bikini Line, Eye Brow or Under Arm.Upgrade to a Brazilian for $21.00.Men: Free Eye Brow, Ear or Nose.

OVER 200 LOCATIONS AND GROWING. FRANCHISES AVAILABLE NATIONALLY.

0688_Revisions_Chesterfield_B.indd 1 6/2/11 10:40 AM

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

34 I JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINE NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

Nicoletti’sSTEAK & PASTA

1366 BIG BEND ROAD(Highway 141 and B ig Bend Road )

636.225.4222

Lunch Tues-Fri 11am-2pmDinner Mon-Sun Starting at 4pm

$5.00 Off wi th min imum pu rchase o f $20 .00

Ca r ry Ou t o r D ine InNo t Va l i d w i th any o the r coupons

o r on Ho l idays

Lunch Specials: Daily 11-4pm

Serving Authentic Chicago Pizza, Italian Beef & Hot Dogs!

• Dine-in • Carry-out• Lunch• Dinner

TWO LOCATIONS!

O'Fallon& St. Louis

Home of theORIGINAL

DOubLe DeckeR

PIzzA 636-225-9945636-225-9944 carry out

The Landings at Dougherty Ferry and Big Bend Rd.2964 Dougherty Ferry Rd.

636-379-4447636-379-4446 carry out

Seconds from T.R. Hughes Ballpark 1090 Tom Ginnever Ave.www.jjtwigsstl.com

Sun Mon TueS Wed Thu Fri SaT

815 Meramec Station Road

(1blockSouthofoldhwy.141&BigBend)

(636) 225-8737OPEN DAILY

11:30 am - 11 pm

Choc.Chip

Choc.MintChip

Pistachionutraspberry

WhiteChoc.

ButterPecanLite

4 653

8 9 CheescakeLite

10Choc.heathBar

11 1312

KeyLimeoreo

Cookiedough

Strawberry ToffeeCrunch

redVelvet CoolCookie Black

BerryLite

7

14 15 16 17 18 19 MochaCrunch

Cappuccinoalmond

20

Butterfinger

heathBar

21

28

Choc.Malt

Pistachionut

22

29 31

BlackCherry23 Snickers 25

raspberryLite

Choc.Choc.Chip

26 27

Find us on Facebook at Fritz's Frozen Custard West County!

Choc.reeses YellowCake1 2

AUGUST flAvorS of The dAy!

MintChip24

BrownieBatter

JuicyPeachLite

30

D I N I N G

636.591.0010

631 Big Bend Rd. Manchester

636-207-1689

Steaks, Chicken, Seafood, Grouper, Walleye,Chops, Burgers and Sandwiches

CarryoutChildren’s MenuHappy Hour Daily

Now 100% Non-Smoking

“We Collect Old Fishing Stuff”www.lazyyellow.com

165 Lamp & Lantern VillageTown & Country

636-207-0501

Open For Lunch & Dinner

Gift Certificates Available

Valentine’s Day Monday, Feb. 14thMake Your Reservations Today!

D I N I N G

636.591.0010

Happy 24th Birthday Gianfabio’s

(636) 532-6686127 Hilltown Village Center • Chesterfield

www.gianfabio.com

New Lunch & Dinner

Menu

Family Owned & Operated Since 1987

Come Celebrate With Us Join us for dinner in August

and get a FREE GIFT.With this ad. One gift per table. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 8/31/11.

WELCOME TO

$5 DAILY LUNCH SPECIAL M-F JOIN US ON

NEW HAND CRAFTED TAPAS AND ST. LOUIS FAVORITES

BEST REUBEN IN TOWN

COMFORTABLE LOUNGE SEATING

FREE LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND

DIRECTIONS:40 TO 141 NORTH, LEFT ON CONWAY,

SOUTH AT FIRST LIGHT 6/10 MILE ON RIGHT14314 S. OUTER FORTY

3 1 4 - 3 1 7 - 9 1 8 1www.MorganLeFays.com

Morgan LeFay’s

Hard to Find... Easy to Fall in Love With

NEWSummer

Menu

ACEBOOK!!

I 35JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINENEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

Chimney ServiCeSSweeping

Chimney CoversTuckpointingBrick Work

Camera EvaluationFlue Relining

Full RestorationAir Duct

Dryer Vent Maintenance

Established in 1979

“Your Sweep for Life”

636-391-2226www.englishsweep.com

Call About Tuck Pointing,

Appliance & Fireplace Liner Specials!

We do more than sweep chimneys!

“We’re ToughOn Grime”

1279 Hwy 100 • Wildwood, MO 63069(636) 451-5107 (Cell:(636) 485-7723)

The Cleaning Agents, LLC

Residential • Commercial • New Construction

West Newsmagazine

Client:Salesperson:Proof:

Date of issue:Client:Size:Colors:Pictures:Logos:Copy:

TONY L AMART INAPLUMBING COMPANY 965-9377 INC.“We want to be your family plumber”

P LUMB INGWe Come PREPARED! P5313

• Fully stocked trucks for expedient repair• Quality plumbing repairs• Fair • Honest • Reliable• Reasonable rates • Licensed• Satisfaction Guaranteed

Specialists in OLD HOME repair.

Don’t have the right tool

for the job?

636.591.0010

31 Years of Professional Service

Paving • Sealing • Excavatingat Reasonable Prices

Residential • Commercial • Subdivision Work

WEGENER ASPHALTPAVING, INC.

314-849-2604

$200 Off Any Remodeling Job

Over $4,000Bathrooms • Kitchens • Basements

Additions • Custom Carpentry Free Estimates

636-282-7950 www.gachott.com

G.A. Chott & Associates, Inc.“Excellence In Remodeling Since 1987”

Fully Insured/Licensed

• 1 Room Or Entire Basement• FREE Design Service• Finish What You Started• As Low As $15 sq. ft.• Professional Painters, Drywall Hangers & Tapers

Call Rich on cell 314.713.1388

Exterior & Interior Doors Kitchen Cabinets Antique to Modern Furniture

The highest quality wood or metal stripping & refinishing services since 1978. Free estimates.

www.stlrestore.com 314-772-2167

Turn OLD into NEW!

q Kitchens & Bathsq Wood Rotq Windows/Doors

q Drywall repair/Paintingq Caulking/Groutingq And much more!

Bonded & Insured/Experienced Employees/ Professional, Safe And Reliable

636-530-1663www.mrhandyman.com

3 33 33 3

(314) 494-7719

• Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning• Power Washing • Deck Restoration

Insured • Free Estimates

Call Today!Squeaky Clean

636-391-6905Tuckpointing • Leafgard • Repairs

Roofing & gutteRs

Custom Woodworking • Bars • BookshelvesMantels • Doors • Stairs • Media Kitchens • Basements • Baths

Roy KinderMaster Carpenter #1557

Custom Contractor/Builder

(636) 391-5880Insured • Satisfaction GuaranteedSince 1979 • www.finishtrim.com

F inish & Trim Carpentry Co.

New Service- Repair- RemodelingTroubleshooting - Free Estimates

636-458-1559*Ask about our discounts*

D-K ElectricResidential- Commercial

Licensed- Bonded- Insured

NO MORE MOLES!Don’t Live With Moles... My Customers Don’t!

Average Yard Has 1-2 Moles • Litters Are Born March - JulyLocal and Neighborhood References

No Poisons • No Chemicals • Child & Pet Safe TrapsLess Expensive • More Reliable • More Effective • Fast Results

Call J.D. At 636-233-4484

“Finally, An Affordable

Mole Service”

MOLES

www.keimarcontracting.com

Kitchen/Baths/Room AdditionBasement Finishing Specialist

3 & 4 Season RoomsJames Hardie Siding/Vinyl

636-946-6870Licensed • Bonded

Insured • References Free Estimates

DESIGN & REMODELING

Certified Mold Remediation CompanySpecializing in:

• Residential Remediation • Commercial Remediation • Indoor Air Quality

636•887•4384

GOT MOLD? Let us help!

Biotek

W E S T H O M E P A G E S

Now AvailableOutdoor

Fireplacesand

New and ReplacementTraditional Finishes To Old World Charm

Fire Pits

www.stl-concrete.com Free Estimates

Specializing In:

Driveway&

Patio(314) 822-0849

t

We’re the place to check out first.

636.591.0010

When you want it done right the first time...

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

36 I JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINE NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

Ceiling Fans • Wholehouse Fans Gable Vent Fans • Recessed Lighting

Specializing in installation for two story homes with no wiring on first floor.

When Handyman Quality Just Won't Do.

(314) 510-6400

THE FAN MANINSTAllATIoN ProFESSIoNAlS

The Handy Hubby“A handy man service”

8a.m. - 7 p.m(314) 623-7066

No Jobis

toosmall!

• Painting• Tile Work• Plumbing• Electrical• Carpentry• Full Remodels

Joseph DubbsThe Hubby

Home Repairs • Plumbing • ElectricalCarpentry • Painting • Windows & Doors

Appliances • Roof Repairs • Decks & More!

VOPhandyman

call On aPrOfessiOnal!

636.541.0375 • 636.394.2319

H a n D Y M a n

(636) 230-3626www.completetrees.com

Residential

Bonded Insured

Commercial

“Professional Tree Service”Certified Arborist on Staff

Tree Trimming & Removals • Stump Grinding 20 Years Serving the St. Louis Metropolitan Area

SHOWERS REBUILTBATHROOMS REMODELED

“Water Damaged Showers a Specialty”Tub/Shower Conversions

Tile & Bath Service, Inc.25 Years Experience

• 14770 Clayton Road •Visit our Showroom

636-394-0315www.tileandbathservices.com

Senior Discount Available

Free Estimates ∙ Over 18 years experience

DUSTIN HANN 636-484-2967

Deck Restoration Co.∙ Power Wash ∙ Stain and Seal

∙ Mold & Mildew Removal

∙ Deck Repair

Cleaning Fences, Concrete & Vinyl Siding

636-391-6905Cedar Staining • Powerwashing

Painting

TRIM TIME REPLACE YOUR ROTTEN EXTERIOR TRIM!

NEW PVC MATERIALS LAST 50 YEARS! CALL TRIM TIME TODAY!

IF YOUR WALLS COULD TALK, THEY’D ASK FOR TRIM! 314 - 650 - 0111

CROWN - BASE- CASING - WAINSCOT - COFFERS - CEILING BEAMS - STAIRS AND MORE!

H O M E P A G E S

Need Help?

636.591.0010

Landscape ContractorsProfessional Landscape Design and Installation

Paver Patios • Retaining WallsWater Features • Plantings

Landscape Lighting and RepairUpdate Existing Landscapes

Call for Free Design Consultation and Estimates

(314) 581-0099 www.LandDesignStl.com

CEDAR PRODECK STAININGBY BRUSH ONLY

"No Mess, No Stress"Decks • Fences • Play Sets • Gazebos

Work Guaranteed17 Years Experience • References

Free Estimates 314-452-2204

Remodel Your StairsReplace Old Iron Rails • Upgrade Your Basement Stairs

Open Up Existing Stairs • Do-It-Yourself or Let us Install It

* FREE D-I-Y Installation Instructions w/Purchase *

ST. LOUIS STAIR & WOOD WORKS Visit our showroom in the Maplewood Area!

7156 Manchester • (314) 644-2625 • www.stlouisstair.comMon, Tu, Th, Fri. 12-5; Sat. 10-1; Closed Sun. & Wed.

FAUCET LEAK TO FULL REMODELTILE • CARPENTRY • PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL • DRYWALL

DON JAMESHANDYMAN SERVICE

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

FREE ESTIMATES

636-288-6410I RETURN ALL CALLS!

Many Spring Discounts Available636-887-4384

www.bdmrestorationinc.com

From the Simple....To the Most Extravagant

$1,000.00 Off Must be presented upon initial appointment. Certain stipulations apply.

Thru 5/31/11. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Our Reputation is Our Guarantee•Kitchens • Baths • Finished Basements

• Room Additions • Custom Carpentry

DRIVEWAYSPATIOS & MORE

Driveways • Patios • Sidewalks • Porches Steps • Garage Floors • Repair Work Exposed Aggregate • Stamped Concrete

Family Owned • Insured • Since 1963

FREE Estimates 314-849-7520

Bi- State ConcreteSpecial izing in Residential

Tear Out & ReplacementProfessional Workmanship

W E S T H O M E P A G E S

Custom-Designed & BuiltDecks • Porches • Gazebos

(636) 227-0800www.archadeck.com

FREE ESTIMATES

$500SummerDiscount

With this ad!

Garages • Sheds PlayhousesAnd More

636-916-3677www.ClassicOutdoorSales.com

BuiltBetter to last longer!

SeabaughFurniture & Decorating Co., Inc

Since 1930Upholstering, Repairing and Refinishing

17322 Manchester Road

(636) 458-3809

NEED ELECTRIC?

T.D. DeVeydt Electric L.L.C.

Licensed - Bonded - InsuredNew Service • Repair • Remodel

Troubleshooting • Upgrade • Back-Up Generators

314-606-8160Call for a free estimate today!

Top Gunn Deck & Fence RevivalTop Gunn Home Improvements

WE DO IT ALL!• Powerwash/Stain • Decks - Fences• Interior/Exterior Paint• Install/Repair Decks - FencesConcrete Work • Full Remodeling

Deckrevival@aol.com636.466.3956 • 636.422.0788

I 37JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINENEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

W E S T c l a S S i f i E d S

Cleaning Service

Computer Services

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly

Move in & Move OutAFFORDABLE

PRICING$10 OFF New Clients

Your Satisfaction is Our Goal Insured & Bonded

Call 314-426-3838

Flooring

For Sale

Garage Services

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Home Improvement

Home Improvement

Specializing in Home Offices and Small Businesses. County Computer Consulting LLC, can support your computers and networks. Call Ray for more information at 636-391-3853 or www. CCC-LLC.BIZ.

Classifieds636.591.0010

Classifieds636.591.0010

Lori's Cleaning Service - Choose a cleaner who takes PRIDE in serving you and is grateful for the opportunity. Call Lori at 636-221-2357.

Accounting

KEEPING IT CLEANOur work is guantreed.Flexible cleaning schedules, move-in/ move-out cleaning, residential & commercial cleans. Bonded, insured, screened employees. pet-friendly. Discounts for seniors and new customers! FREE Personalized estimates.

Call 314-852-9787KeepingItClean.biz

Service at your home or office for:• PC problems or set-up • PC won't start or connect

•Spyware •Adware •Virus Removal •Hardware •Software Upgrades $30 diagnostic charge only for first ½ hour

Day, evening and weekend appointments available.

Serving St. louis & St. charles cowww.stlpcguy.com

call Mike at 636-675-7641

Acting/ModelingOpportunity

Ever thought of you or your child appearing in print ads,

commercials, TV/films? Our Agency develops,

markets & places people ages 3mos. thru adults Accepting applications for

all sizes & heights Beginners welcome!

Images Agency Since 1988 • State Licensed

Apply Online at StlCastingCall.com

I BUYRUNNING USED CARSGet More Money Than A

Tax DeductionCash Paid On The SpotCall Sam 314-302-2008

Automotive

Hauling

Hauling

J & J HAULING WE HAUL IT ALL

Service 7 days. Debris, furniture, appliances, household trash, yard debris, railroad ties,

fencing, decks. Garage & Basement Clean-up

Neat, courteous, affordable rates.

Call: 636-379-8062 or email: jandjhaul@aol.com

Skips Hauling & demolition! Serving the Bi-State Area including St. Charles County. Appliances, furniture, debris, construction/ rubble, yard waste, excavating & demolition! 10, 15 and 20 cubic yard rolloff dumpsters. All type clean outs & hauling! Affordable, dependable and available! No conditions! 20 yrs. service. Toll free 1-888-STl-JUNK

(888-785-5865) or 314-644-1948

HOME MAINTENANCE

SOLUTIONSRepairs • Installations

Improvements • Hauling • Mulching FREE ESTIMATE

Flat Hourly Rate - No Surprises

call 636-236-8784

CPA Firm For SmAll BuSineSSeS

Affordable Accounting, Tax, Payroll & Guidance Solutions

Call Tom at 314-448-4264 tom@tomdunncpa.com

Don's Handyman - Services PLUS For all repairs & remodeling needs. Over 25 years experience. FREE estimates. Call Don 7 days a week 314-581-7485.

Business Opportunity

S t a t e - o f - t h e - a r t , mixed animal hospital in beautiful Wildwood seeks an outgoing,

highly motivated receptionist with exceptional people skills to join our re-ception team. This position requires at least 1 year experience as a veterinary receptionist. Responsibilities include data entry, filing, answering phones, assisting our health care team, and most importantly, assisting our cli-ents and patients with friendliness and concern. Salary is commensurate with experience. If you are interested in a rewarding career in animal health care, please email your resume in a pdf format: fxcrktech@yahoo.com.

Assisted Care

A preferred home care choice since 1987. College degreed professionals provide care/companionship. Why accept less? Competitively priced options. Care managers and clinical staff available. Bonded & insured. AAA screened. Call Gretchen at StaffLink (314) 477-3434 www.StafflinkusaT.com

Home Helpers is your #1 source affordable, dependable care by

compassionate caregivers. ♥ Senior Adults ♥ Recuperative Care ♥ Alzheimer’s / Dementia Care ♥ Bathing/Personal Care ♥ Transportation ♥ Meal Preparation ♥ Housekeeping ♥ On Call 24/7

Insured/Bonded & Carefully ScreenedWest County

636-391-0000 www.homehelpersstl.com

WOOD FLOOR REFINISHING Add instant equity to your home Professional Floors of St. Louis 25 year old fully insured company serving entire metro community Sanding, refinish-ing, repairs, new installation, most manufacturers available. Free estimates 314-843-4348 profloorstl.com

CARPET REPAIRS Restretching, reseaming & patching. No job too small. Free estimates. (314) 892-1003

The West County Family Y is now accepting applications for Group Leaders and Site Directors for the before and after school program in the Parkway School District. Hours vary from 6:30 - 9:00 am and 2:00 to 6:00pm Monday - Friday. Great job for college students! Pay starts at $8 per hr. and in-cludes free YMCA member-ship! Applications accepted now until August 5th at the West County Family YMCA in Chesterfield. Contact Christine Grant at cgrant@ymcastlouis.org for more information. Must be 18 to apply and pass a crimi-nal background screening. EOE M/F/D/V.

HandymanMinor Repairs, Carpentry, Electrical, Painting, FREE

Estimates, West County Area

(636) 227-1173

THE WORKS Home maintenance repair, electric, carpentry, plumb-ing, painting & plastering, ceramic tile & backsplash, hardwood floor-ing, pressure washing & sealing, assembly and more. No jobs too small or large. 25 yrs experience. FREE ESTIMATES Call Bill at (636) 391-7548 or (314) 452-6554.

Total Bathroom Remodeling Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical

20 Years Experience

Classifieds

636.591.0010

MERLE NORMANCOSMETICS

NOW HIRINGHourly wage PLUS commission.

Generous employee discount. Part-time, NO evenings. Call for an interview. 115 Baxter Shops. Manchester & Baxter Rds.

636-394-3945Celebrating 80th Year

All Products Made in USA

ROOM TRANSFORMATIONS!

Let us give your home a fresh new look, by

selecting paint colors, designing new window treatments, rearranging existing furniture, adding

accessories or new mouldings!

Over 25 years experience

Call 314-283-1760

Is ECO friendly important to you? Do green products and natural ingredients sound like an interesting home business? We were green when it was just a color! 25 yrs old, no mlm, inventory or overpriced junk. Let’s Talk 636-234-4911.

We fix slow and crashing computers, remove and prevent viruses, recover and transfer data, setup home networks and more. Fixed or it’s free! 15 years of real experience. Call Matt 314.226.4279 or visit us at YourPcDocs.com.

For Rent

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

WEST COUNTY GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Proudly serv-ing West County since 1980. Springs, cables, electric openers. Door replacement. Evening & weekend service available. Call 636-388-9774

Medical Assistant: Dermatology practice, multi-physician, high patient volume in Chesterfield, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant, 32-40 hrs/week w/ benefits, will train new MA graduates, experience with electronic medical records a plus. Email: jshea@westcoderm.com.

P O W E R WA S H S O LU T I O N S House Wash: One story includes vinyl siding, soffit, facia, gutters exterior, up to 1800sf for $135. Two story up to 2500sf for $175. Call 636-675-1850. www.pws-no1.com.

No Excuses For

A Dirty House!

************2009 Prices At

DIRT CHEAP

POWER WASH

1 Story Ranch Homes

Power Washed For

Only $95.00!

Call Mike Today

314.378.9064

We Also Clean And

Stain Decks/Fences!

All Around Construction LLC - All interior and exterior remodeling and repairs. Historic restoration, molding duplication. Finished basements, kitchens, baths and decks. Liability, workmens comp, and EPA certified in lead removal. 18 years exp. Call 314-393-1102 or 636-237-3246.

Room For Change STL, LLC Staging your home before listing may be one of the greatest returns on investment today!

Costs less than a price reduction! Redesign is the cost effective alternative

to traditional interior decorating.Call today for an estimate

314-677-4005

Furniture: Henry Link Bedroom Set includes corner desk, six chests of drawers 30" tall. Light cream with rattan theme. $350. 636-778-9125.

CHAMBERS COMPUTER SERVICESComplete Certified Computer Repair. On site repair, FREE Pick-up & Delivery. Only $59 per hour. Call Mike today at 636- 220-2395. www.chambers-computers.com.

Part-time Medical Office As-sistant in West County area. Healthy, positive working en-virnoment. Accounts receivable, Quickbooks, Microsoft Office ex-perience a plus. Qualified appli-cants email barb@pedsinc.com.

XTREME CARPET CLEAN• Carpet Cleaning

• Spot/Stain, pet odor removal• UpholStery & mattreSS Cleaning

Carpet restretChing & repairsCall now for free Carpet Cleaning speCial

314-680-6860www.xtreme-CarpetClean.Com

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

38 I JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINE NEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

W E S T c l a S S i f i E d S

Lawn/ Landscaping

Painting Services

Painting Services

Jim's Paint & Trim Service Interior & Exterior paint-ing, crown and decorative moulding, wallpaper remov-al, texturing, drywall and rotten wood repair. Call 636-778-9013

Recycling

Prayer

Volunteers

Pet Services

KirkwoodRoofing.com

WE BUY SCRAP METALCopper, Alum, Brass,

Stainless Steel, Lead & Car Batteries.

FREE drop-off for steel, vinyl & cardboard.

25 Truitt Dr., Eureka, MO 63025 Open M-Sat 9-5. 636-938-1188

EarthboundRecycling.com

I LOVE TO PAINT!!Professional Painting

Wall & Ceiling Combo Special!• Paints, Glazes and More •

• Cabinetry & Furniture Too •• Affordable Quality •

DON’T PAY MORE!! Free Estimates

David (314) 732-FAUX (3289)

Yucko’sPOOP SCOOP’N SERVICE314-770-1500

www.yuckos .com

Interior and Exterior Painting Power Washing F U L L Y I N S U R E Dwww.stlouishousepainters.com

636-527-2501

A-1 Custom Painting & Wallpapering

We handle your design needs, professionally trained. Faux finishes, texturing, marbling, graining. Interior & exterior,

insured, FREE estimates. All work done by owner. 26 years experience. Call Ken or Hugo at 636-274-2922 or 314-640-4085

DON ' T BR EAK YOU R BA CK !

Total Landscape Makeovers!One-Time Service by BRUcE & SON

Landscaping & Power Washing 636-322-9011

Karen's Painting Looking for a job done right the first time? On time? Neat & orga-nized? Someone who respects your home like her own? Inte-rior & exterior painting. Free estimates. Discounts on empty properties. Call KAREN 636-352-0129

Gary Smith

Painting & RePaiRInterior/Exterior • Wallpaper

Dry Wall • Crown Molding & Trim25 years experience

Fully Insured • Owner/Operator

Call Gary 314-805-7005

Professional Outdoor ServicesSPRING CLEAN-UP*Mowing and Fertilization*Landscape Installation &

Retaining Walls*Brush Pruning & Clearing

636-466-2050

Moving & Storage

ABC Moving & Storage, Inc in Chesterfield. Residential, com-mercial, corporate Relocations. Local/Long Distance moving from a simple piece or multiple truck-loads. We do it all! Custom pack-aging & crating. Call today for a FREE ESTIMATE (636) 532-1300.

UNDERWOOD LANDSCAPING

Lawn Care & Installation. Bobcat Services

Family Owned & Operated. 10+ years experience.

Fully Insured.Call Ron 636-299-3904

SHEARN LANDSCAPINGSpring Clean Up! Seasonal

Lawn Maintenance!TWO FREE CUTS

with any seasonal agreement thru June 30th!

Call Chesterfield resident,DENNIS at (314) 591-2787

Mike's Lawn ServiceDependable, Responsible Mowing, shrub trimming,

mulch, spring yard clean-up Seeding/ Fertilzation

References

Call 636-346-9704

Valley Landscape Co. Mowing, leaf removal, mulch ing, tree & brush re-moval, stump removal, trimming, planting, gar-den ti l l ing, and gutter cleaning! (636) 458-8234

Complete Lawn Maintenence for Commerical & ResidentialLeaf Clean Up, Leaf Vacuuming,

Aeration, Overseeding, Seeding, Fertilizing, Sodding, Mowing, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming,

Planting, Brush Removal, Edging, Mulching, Retaining Walls,

Paver Patios & Draining Work #1 In Quality, Service & Reliability

Est. 1995 for a Free EstimateCall 314-426-8833

M I E N E R LANDSCAPING S p r i n g C l e a n - U p !Ro c k wa l l s , p a t i o s , pruning, chainsaw work, e tc . Fr iendly ser v ice , with attention to detail. C a l l T o m 6 3 6 . 9 3 8 . 9 8 7 4

MORALES LANDSCAPE LLC. Spring Clean-Up, Mulching, Aeration, Trimming, Edging, Weeding, Leaf & Tree Re-

moval, Sod Installation, Plant-ing, Grass Cutting $25 & Up! Retaining Walls, Paver Patio, Decorative Gravel, Stone & Brick work, Drainage work & More! FREE ESTIMATES

636-699-5189

ittle Joe'sawn andandscape

Lawn Maintenance, Fertilizing, Mulch, Retaining Walls

Landscape Design, and InstallationCall for a FREE Estimate.

314.941.1851Serving West County

Since 1989

Landscaping/Lawn Service

•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

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

Member of the Better Business Bureau

Mulching• Lawn Mowing & Fertilization

• Retaining Walls & Paver Patios• Landscape Design & Installation

• Drainage Work • Landscape Lighting

• Mole TrappingFast Free Estimates

(636) 296-5050

• Retaining Walls • Paver Patios • Mulch

• Professional Lawn Mowing1st Cut FREE with 1yr agreement!

Free Estimate

314-280-2779

DECK STAININGBY BRUSH ONLY314-852-5467

10% DISCOUNT*on all bids accepted before August 31, 2011

Retaining Walls! Concrete/Flatwork • Paver Patios

Planting & Plant Removal. Free Estimates. Insured.dUNN'S laNdScaPiNG 636-337-7758

636-230-0185FREE Estimates

We Use Environmentally Friendly - NO VOC Paints

Drywall Cracks RepairWood Trim Repair

Masonite ReplacementExterior/Interior Specials

ST. JUDE NOVENA May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, Worker of Miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, Help of the Hopeless, pray for us. Say prayer nine times a day; by the 8th day prayer will be answered. Say it for nine days. Then publish. Your prayers will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Thank you, St. Jude__KSD

PlumbingRoof Doc

S A I N T L O U I S

Roof Repair &Replacement Specialist

Call for a FREE Estimate3 1 4 . 4 8 9 . 2 0 6 8

Roofing

Loving pet care in your home! Vacation? Complete Pet Care at home. Insured. Keep your pet

happy while you're away! Call 636-288-6659

West Home Petcare

MASTER PLUMBER. Water Heaters, Code Violations, Backflow Preventers.Basement bathrooms, Outdoor faucets. Licensed & Bonded, Fully Insured. No Job Too Large or Too Small. (314) 288-9952.

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

Novena To 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 every-thing 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 consecutive days without asking for wish. After third day, wish will be granted no mat-ter how difficult. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. C.S.O.

3 rooms $490

includes paint Call Today

314-651-0261 since 1992

P A I N T I N g

KEViN'S PaiNT SERVicEExpert & Professional. New & old house interior/ exterior painting, drywall & acousti-cal ceiling repair. 25 years

painting experience. Low rates/ Free Estimates. call Kevin 636-322-9784

LOST

LOST: Prescription sunglasses. Color: tortoise shell with alligator emblem on arms - at Walgreens on corner of Long Road and Chesterfield Airport Rd. in Chesterfield Valley. REWARD. 636-778-0076.

LUIS GODINALawn Mowing & Maintenance

CLEAN-UP!Trim Bushes • Mulch

Sodding314-365-7524

A & B Painting - Residential painting services. Quality work - Reasonable Rates. Free Esti-mates. Call 314-540-7303.

Kohn's

Specialize in SHUTTERS Strip/Hang Wallpaper • References

FREE Estimates • Insured • 20 yrs. Experience

Interior and

Exterior

314-837-4432 • 314-954-4432

Kohn's

Wags to Riches Full Service Mobile

Grooming Spa on Wheels.We offer: Pet/show clips,

aroma therapy baths, nail clipping and grind-ing, teeth cleaning, high

velocity drying & more! We come to you any day of

the week at anytime. For the pampering your

pet deserves, call636-980-7040

PIANO LESSONS: Masters Degree in Composition w/ Piano major, 5 yrs. in Europe, 30 yrs. teaching experience, all ages. Taught music theory and piano at college level. Manchester & Strecker. Call Arthur 636-458-0095

Piano Lessons

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Nobel Prize Nominee"If you want to change the world, be that change"

Wings of Hope is the largest volunteer humanitarian charity in the Midwest, providing assistance to children and adults worldwide. Key volunteer positions are available with flexible hours Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Benefit from the satisfaction gained by helping local people and promoting peace throughout the world.

• A& P Mechanics: 8 hours/week• Development Administrator: general office skills – 12 hours/week• Facility Administrator: oversee maintenance of existing facility, grounds and equipment – 12 hours/week• Hangar Administrator: maintain computer-based FAA paperwork systems –25 to 30 hours/week• Social Media Coordinator/Webmaster: maintain internet presence on FB, YouTube and W-O-H website – 8 hours/weekInternational Headquarters located at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield, MO.

Contact Anne Volland (636) 537-1302

ClaSSifiedS

636.591.0010

25 lb. golden mix

Wildwood area314-368-3690

LOST DOG

Call Ellen in Classifieds

636.591.0010

Email: classifieds@

newsmagazinenetwork.com

CLaSSifiedS636.591.0010

I 39JULY 27, 2011WEST NEWSMAGAZINENEWSMAGAZINENETWORK.COM

Chesterfield West ~ Your Neighborhood Realtor!

636-532-0200111 Chesterfield Towne Ctr. • Chesterfield 63005

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, endunit villa. Pool, clubhouse.

Great Locat ion!

Joyce UgarteCathy Alban

16727 Kehrsgrove DriveChesterfield • $550,000

Loads of updates!! NEW carpet, stainlessappliances and MUCH MORE!!! Lots ofspace, 5+ Bedrooms, GREAT Lot!

Candy Citrin -314-518-0675Candy Citrin

Cathy Alban ~ 314-882-4525Joyce Ugarte ~ 636-368-7254

120 Chesterfield Bluffs DriveChesterfield • $335,000

5 Bedrooms. Bonus Room. FinishedLower level Great deck & yard. Goodaccess to 40/64.

Candy Citrin -314-518-0675

NewPrice! 1439 Chesterfield Estates Drive

Chesterfield • $454,900

Candy Citrin

NewPrice!

Jason PashiaManager

THE Landings At Spirit GOLF CLUB

BBQ Lunch Golf Beer Appetizers Prizes Silent AuctionCall Jeanne Hunsaker or Terri Rea ~ 636-532-0200 for more information

Save the Date! ~ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Office:(636) 532-1922Fax: (636) 532-0222

www.shawreal tors .com

208 Cedar Hill-Labadie-$649,900 Beautiful equestrian property! 1 ½ sty, 3bd, 3ba w/ 20+/- acres, 6 stall barn w/ 120x80 indoor arena &

200x100 outdoor arena- private gated entrance Cathy Shaw-Connely / Karen Burns (636)346-4960 (314)920-3131

17915 Pond Bridge-Wildwood-$799,000 1 1/2 sty updated hm on 3+/- acres, 5bd, 4ba, open kit & breakfast rm are perfect for entertaining! Private pool & beautiful

patio & great equestrian property! Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

706 Wycliffe-Chesterfield-$849,900 1 1/2 story, 4 bd, 4 bath w/ dream

kitchen & 2 story great rm w/ fantastic view, wetbar, sunroom w/ gas fireplace,

& much more Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

232 Larimore Valley-Chesterfield-$698,000 Priced to sell! Beautiful updated Atrium Ranch! 3.45 scenic acres, 4 bed 3 1/2

bath, 4 car garage & 5 fireplaces Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

18211 Wild Horse Creek-Chesterfield-$2,499,900 One of a Kind Equestrian estate, Execu-tive style home w/ 6 stall barn & infinity

pool in the heart of Chesterfield Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

Tom Shaw, Jr (314) 283-5064

17924 Pond Bridge-Wildwood-$1,250,000 1.5 story, 4 bed, 3 bath on 6.7+/- acres.

Magnificent horse property & top of the line quality home! Great equestrian

property. Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

4325 Fox Creek Rd-Wildwood-$2,800,000 One of a Kind Executive Equestrian

property. 1 1/2 story home on approx. 20+/- acres, 5 bed,7 bath, 8 car garage Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

Tom Shaw, Jr (314) 283-5064

Dianna Ln-Wentzville-$149,900 Wow! HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!

3 acre lots only minutes from Hwy 40 and Broemkeisiek Park

Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

119 Hawks Haven Dr.-O’Fallon-$239,900 Charming 2 story, 4bd, 3ba hm in the

heart of Winghaven! New granite counter tops, spacious mstr bdrm, new patio &

new top of the line metal fencing! Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

17813 Edison Avenue, Sui te 200

Chesterf ie ld , MO 63005

18060 Babler Woods–Wildwood-$429,900 4 bed, 5 bath multi level home on 3.8

acres is a stones throw away from Babler State Park. This home is a must see!

Matt Shaw (314) 503-4872

679 Rustic Valley-Ballwin-$189,900 Remodeled 1.5 sty w/ 3bd, 2 1/2ba Din-ing rm w/ gas frpl, new carpet through-

out. Private yard & subdivision pool! Chip Dewitt (314)503-3619

7820 Wind Hill-O’Fallon-$325,000 3bd, 2 1/2ba ranch has beautiful flr plan, vaulted ceilings, wood burning fireplace,

family rm, & freshly painted rooms. Cathy Shaw-Connely (636) 346-4960

Open sun. 12-1:30

Open sun. 2-4

Open sun. 2-4

Open sun. 1-3 Open sun. 1-3Open sat. 2-4

pRICe ReDuCeD

pRICe ReDuCeD

445 Honey Valley DriveVilla Ridge- $379,900

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Custom Home. Over 2,700 sq. ft. on main level , 4.46

Acres. Barn, private. MLS # 11027508

2658 Hwy. 100, Gray Summit

Search the MLS like an Agent at: www.BrushCreekRealtors.com

2239 Pine Lake Loop - Gray Summit - $189,900 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Lake, pool.

MLS # 11028996

276 Shenandoah Dr. Labadie - $465,0004 BR, 3 BA, 5 Ac., 50 x 80 garage, 32 x 80

barn add., 3 stalls MLS # 11028105

721 Silver Fox Lane - Labadie - $249,0004 BR, 3 BA, 5 Acres, Barn

MLS # 11022046

311 Hayfield - Robertsville - $144,900 10 Min. off I-44. 3bd, 2ba, 1/2 acre lot.

Like New! MLS 11023498

1541 Highway 100 - Pacific - $425,000 15+ Acre Farm, West of Wildwood

MLS # 11027056

632 Tucker Hill Ln. - Gray Summit - $225,000 3BR, 3BA on 2 Acres

MLS # 11013003

16915 Crestview Drive - Wildwood - $500,000 Future Wildwood Town Center

2.16 Ac. Level Lot Fronts Hwy. 100MLS # 11008435

200 Timber Trace - St. Albans - $419,900

Fabulous 3bd , mstr on main, bonus rm over gar, corner

lot. 3C garage. You won’t do better than this in St. Albans.

MLS # 11028995

REDUCED

REDUCED

REDUCED

REDUCED

REDUCED

W E S T c l a S S i f i E d S

Tree ServiceReal Estate

GILLSTree Service• Emergency Storm Service• Stump Grinding• Bucket Truck Service

[636] 274-1378 Insured

Trees Trimmed

&Removed

ClassifiedsNext

deadliNe:July 28

for august 3

issue

Call todayClassifieds

636.591.0010

Find Out HOw MucH YOur HOMe

is wOrtH

Free online home evaluation

Visit homevalues.

stlrealestate101.com

Tim Meyer, Coldwell Banker Gundaker 636-394-9300

Country Life ACres16 Country Life Acres • $1,225,000Almost four acres in the gated village of Country Life Acres just begins to describe this beautiful setting. Geor-gian style manse with tons of charm. Perfect for horse lovers. Now offered below appraised value!

13422 Clayton Rd. • Suite 207ATown & Country, MO. 63131

314-993-4488www.blueribbonrealtor.com

new price

For Sale By owner 175 Cascade Terrace Drive • Ballwin, MO 63021

REDUCED to $199,0002 story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths•Walkout, carpeted basement with custom window•Vaulted master bedroom incl. walk-in closet, private bath •

and high ledge with socket (great for flat screen TVs)Designer deck that offers great views in all seasons•2 entrances from the 2 car garage•New Vinyl siding with fascia and soffits•2 attics•Tiled baths and entry foyer•Kitchen inc. breakfast bar, 2 pantries •

and counter6 panel doors•Covered Porch•Subdivision swimming pool and walking trails• Visit the house’s website at

http://ballwinhouseforsale.comor Call Direct

314-732-6891

Scan this QR code with your smart phone camera and

pull up the info on this listing.

Walk out basement & deck Neighborhood pool

folio: .5 – .4708month: 2.067 – .4916

2011 DEMO SPECIAL SUMMER SALEMany models to choose from, here’s a few of our specials.

3015 S. Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO 63143314-727-8870

www.bmwautohaus.com

EXPERIENCEspeaker series

MANY MORE TO CHOOSE FROM CALL FOR DETAILS!!!

3015 S. Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO 63143314-727-8870

$339 First month’s payment•

$2,500 Down payment•

$0 Security Deposit•

$725 Acquisition fee•

$3,564 Cash due at signing•

Stop in for your test drive today as this offer ends 6-30-2011

REWARD YOURSELF.YOU DESERVE IT.

328 Sedan Lease Special$339 per month for 27 months

www.bmwautohaus.com

OUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER HAS ARRIVED. THE 4 -DOOR COUNTRYMAN

FOUR DOORSFOUR SEATSAVAILABLE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE

STOP IN AND TEST DRIVE A COUNTRYMAN TODAY.

our new family member has arrived. The 4 -door Countryman

four doors

four seats

available all wheel drive

stop in and test drive a Countryman today.

visit MINIUSA.com/info for details

© 2011 MINI, a division of BMW of North America , LLC. The MINI name, model names and logo are registered trademarks

15176 128Cp Silver Was $35,190.00 Sale Price $32,900.00

15103 328XI Jet Black Was $40,050.00 Sale Price $38,300.00

14821 335D Jet Black Was $51,975.00 Sale Price $46,500.00

15006 335XI Alpine White Was $52,800.00 Sale Price $49,000.00

14767 535iA Black Sapphire Was $56,175.00 Sale Price $52,000.00

14777 335i Space Gray Was $55,825.00 Sale Price $52,500.00

16067 X6 3.5 Black Sapphire Was $66,375.00 Sale Price $58,995.00

15069 335i CV Silver Was $65,250.00 Sale Price $61,900.00