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Will Republicans step up
to challenge on values?
For sure, Democrats rejoiced as they
watched Republicans painfully twist in the
wind at the beginning of LGBTQ Pride
Month, trying to figure out how to position
their party on this issue.
Republican National Committee Chairwoman
Ronna McDaniel got flak from the
right and from the left, as she essentially
waved a white flag, declaring Republican
Party neutrality on a key issue of our cultural
conflicts.
“We will continue to grow our big tent by
supporting measures that promote fairness
and balance protections for LGBTQ Americans
and those with deeply held religious
beliefs,” she tweeted.
But McDaniel’s invitation to relegate
these life-defining issues to the sidelines
and enter a Republican big tent wasn’t
received with great enthusiasm.
In America’s raging culture war, there is
little doubt who is winning.
In 1996, according to Gallup, just 16% of
Republicans said same-sex marriage should
be legal. In 2021, this was up to 55%.
Across the board, what are generally
thought of as traditional values have collapsed.
Twenty years ago, 40% of Americans
said gay/lesbian relations were morally
acceptable. In Gallup’s most recent polling,
it was 69%. Similarly, over this period,
Americans saying out-of-marriage childbirth
is morally acceptable went from 45%
to 67%, sex between unmarried adults 53%
to 73%, and divorce from 59% to 79%.
In 2006, 49% said that it is “very important”
that couples with children legally
marry. In 2020, this was down to 29%.
The point is that Republican pretense
about neutrality on so-called social issues
– marriage, family, sexual identity – is selfdelusion.
Those pushing the LGBTQ agenda, the
anti-Christian, the anti-traditional values
agenda, are totally clear with themselves
that this is not about peaceful coexistence,
mutual acceptance or religious liberty.
They are in an all-out cultural war to
eradicate all influence of biblical values in
our culture.
And why should they back off? As the
data above shows, they are winning. So,
why not continue this successful war until
no further burning embers of orthodoxy
are left in America’s public places.
At this writing, the Department of Education
is being sued by LGBTQ activists, challenging
the Title IX exemption for Christian
schools to maintain biblical standards in
the behavior they require at their schools.
Although Attorney General Merrick Garland
has indicated the Department of Justice
will defend these protections for religious
schools, as the LGBTQ assault aggressively
persists, the language coming from the DOJ
regarding how intensely they will defend
these protections is becoming attenuated.
A Republican state committeewoman
in Massachusetts, Deborah Martell, has
been condemned by fellow Republicans,
including McDaniel, for saying she was
“sickened” by learning that a gay Congressional
candidate adopted children with
his husband. Martell is under pressure to
resign, which she says she refuses to do.
Alaska Airlines is being called out by the
ACLU, and threatened with a lawsuit, as
result of a complaint from one of its flight
attendants that its uniforms do not accommodate
nonbinary attendants – those who
do not identify as male or female.
So, where does this go without an opposition
party?
Values matter because they translate into
behavior.
If the Republican Party becomes a big
tent of moral relativism, who will fight for
transmission of the values that sustain life
and freedom?
In the early 18th century, French nobleman
Alexis de Tocqueville traveled around
the United States, trying to grasp the secret
of the great success of the new, young
country. In his classic book “Democracy
in America,” he observed as follows:
“America is, however, still the place
in the world where the Christian religion
has most preserved genuine power over
souls. ... one cannot say that in the United
States religion exerts an influence on laws
or on the details of political opinions, but
it directs mores, and it is in regulating the
family that it works to regulate the state.”
We know quite well what the Democratic
Party is about. The question is whether the
Republican Party will provide the country
a choice, championing the Christian values
that de Tocqueville identified as the “secret
sauce” of America’s success.
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in Rockwood’
June 23, 2021
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
To the Editor:
Ms. Greco (“Letters to the Editor,” May
19) has fallen into the trap that slavery is
not taught in schools today and “slavery
has laid the groundwork for so much that
has happened since.” The “groundwork”
that she alludes to is that America was
founded in 1619 and not 1776 or better
yet, 1789 when the Constitution was written.
Her argument is central to changing
the teaching of American history of “what
has happened since” as the foundational
deconstruction of the American experiment,
i.e. the ideals of the Declaration of
Independence, Bill of Rights and Constitutional
order to teaching American history
as one of “oppression and exploitation”
based on skin color, capitalism and the
American system of governance.
As the “fundamental change” emerges,
through contradictory clashing forces
(America’s founding vs. Karl Marx ideals),
that act against each other will eventually
create instability in America.
Ms. Greco’s fundamental change is
clearly stated: “.... so many of us refuse to
acknowledge that we have a head start in
this world, just by being white.” If students
are compelled to learn this disastrous concept,
then what use is the Declaration of
Independence’s statement that “all men are
created equal;” the Bill of Right’s individual
liberties, especially the First Amendment;
or the Constitution’s principles?
If Ms. Greco ideas are implemented into
our local school system, it will be the death
knell of the 238 years of the American
experiment.
Robert Kerr
Responding to
‘In support of the
Rockwood School District’
To the Editor:
Dr. Hinrichs, thank you for writing and
sharing this letter (May 19). It is 100%
spot on. If you have a chance read “We
Will Not Be Silenced” by Dr. Erwin Lutzer.
His book also identifies the source and
Happy
intended use of Critical Race Theory.
The USA is the last bastion of liberty and
freedom. The One World Order crowd has
been working for more than 100 years to
get America into our current position of
weakness and moral decay and smelling
blood they are going for broke.
We know there were well over 75 million
who stood and supported President Donald
Trump. We also know Christian conservatives
outnumber the Marxists two to one.
The question is are there enough legislators
(in addition to Sen. Josh Hawley and
Sen. Ted Cruz) to lead our “shinning city
on the hill” back to our Constitution and
our God-given rights and liberties.
Ron Cawood
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To the Editor:
Thank you for publishing the letter from
E. Hinrichs in the May 19 issue. It is an
outstanding example of a person who lives
on the dark web.
This person is influenced by any type of
media that serves up incredible misinformation
to support his incredible misunderstanding
of historical and present reality.
One must also question his sources for
the allegations presented, as well as his
knowledge of the terms Black communism,
progressive Christianity, Marxism, socialism
and communism.
I truly feel sorry for his confusion.
Paula Hertel
Critical Race Theory
in schools
To the Editor:
It is too bad that our kids are now being
taught that 2+2=racism. What happened to
the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic?
The social engineering that schools are
now assuming used to be taught by family
and church values. They still belong there
and not in the school system.
Where are the traditional school standards?
Critical Race Theory contradicts the
teaching and dream of Dr. King’s belief
that we should be judged on the content
th
of one’s character, and not by the color of
one’s skin. CRT is teaching our children
as young as kindergarten to be ashamed
of their skin color. This kind of thinking
is pure and simple racism. The current
administration is trying to indoctrinate our
young people with anti-American propaganda
like CRT.
Not everything in life concerns race,
except that notion is offensive to the progressive
far left. This racist behavior is
abhorrent and must be opposed by all
teachers, parents and administrators.
James Pollock
Regarding ‘Forgotten
men and women’
To the Editor:
Thank you, Ray. I so appreciated Ray
Bosenbecker’s recent comments (“Letters
to the Editor,” June 9) about the “forgotten
men and women” that make up the majority
of the U.S.
I laugh at the fact that I probably sound
just like my parents now, but there is certainly
a lot to be said for the benefits of
hard work, strong ethics, being kind and
treating all people, no matter what race
or ethnic background, with respect. We
need to get back to all those values in this
country.
I believe the media and our politicians
have made a mockery of and put a biased
spin on most of the things many of us
grew up with and are controlling what
our children and grand children are being
exposed to.
I fear it is too late and has grown too big
to close this can of worms, but I really do
hope we can get the U.S. back to a more
moderate view of things. I really cannot
describe my concerns any better than how
you did, Ray, so I will just say again, thank
you.
Sue E. Wallace
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It’s almost the Fourth of July – a holiday
we did not get to celebrate with large
gatherings in 2020. This year, we will.
This year, we’ll be able to sit next
to neighbors, friends and yes, even
strangers. We’ll be able to listen to
concerts and watch parades, decked
out in red, white and blue. We’ll be
able to sit beneath a sky filled with fireworks,
wave miniature flags and sing
patriotic songs. Perhaps we will recite
the Pledge of Allegiance: “I pledge
allegiance to the Flag of The United
States of America and to the Republic
for which it stands, one nation under
God, indivisible with liberty and justice
for all.”
Indivisible. But are we?
“All through our history, our presidents
and leaders have spoken of
national unity and warned us that
the real obstacle to moving forward
the boundaries of freedom, the only
permanent danger to the hope that is
America, comes from within,” former
President Ronald Reagan said in his
1986 Independence Day address.
His words seem prophetic 35 years
later.
“It’s easy enough to dismiss this as a
kind of familiar exhortation,” he continued.
“Yet the truth is that even two of our
greatest Founding Fathers, John Adams
and Thomas Jefferson, once learned
this lesson late in life. They’d worked
so closely together in Philadelphia for
independence. But once that was gained
and a government was formed, something
called partisan politics began to
get in the way. After a bitter and divisive
campaign, Jefferson defeated Adams for
the presidency in 1800. And the night
before Jefferson’s inauguration, Adams
slipped away to Boston, disappointed,
brokenhearted, and bitter.
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“For years their estrangement lasted.
But then when both had retired, Jefferson
at 68 to Monticello and Adams at
76 to Quincy, they began through their
letters to speak again to each other.
Letters that discussed almost every
conceivable subject: gardening, horseback
riding, even sneezing as a cure for
hiccups; but other subjects as well: the
loss of loved ones, the mystery of grief
and sorrow, the importance of religion,
and of course the last thoughts, the
final hopes of two old men, two great
patriarchs, for the country that they had
helped to found and loved so deeply.
“‘It carries me back,’ Jefferson wrote
about correspondence with his cosigner
of the Declaration of Independence, ‘to
the times when, beset with difficulties
and dangers, we were fellow laborers in
the same cause, struggling for what is
most valuable to man, his right to selfgovernment.
Laboring always at the
same oar, with some wave ever ahead
threatening to overwhelm us and yet
passing harmless . . . we rowed through
the storm with heart and hand . . . .’
“It was their last gift to us, this
lesson in brotherhood, in tolerance for
each other, this insight into America’s
strength as a nation. And when both
died on the same day within hours of
each other, that date was July 4th, 50
years exactly after that first gift to us,
the Declaration of Independence.”
Today, as we prepare to celebrate our
independence from Britain and from a
pandemic, perhaps we should heed the
lesson of two old men.
To move America forward we must
be willing to labor together, focusing
not on our differences but on our
common nationality, rowing through
the storms that threaten to defeat us
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Chesterfield Mayor Bob Nation presents retired Judge Rick Brunk with a
proclamation honoring Brunk’s service to the city.
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BALLWIN
Local couple
celebrates milestone
Frank and Carole Masotto, of Ballwin,
celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary
on June 8. The Masottos are members of
the Ballwin Historical Commission and of
the Old Trails Historical Society.
Frank and Carole Masotto
CHESTERFIELD
June 7 declared as
‘Rick Brunk Day’
On June 7, Mayor Bob Nation gave a
proclamation to Judge Rick Brunk recognizing
the judge’s 33 years of service to
Chesterfield.
Brunk was appointed as the first prosecuting
attorney for the city on June 1,
1988. He took over the position of municipal
judge in 1994 when Michael Doster
resigned and has been the municipal judge
for a total of 27 years.
Brunk said he was lucky to inherit a
“well-oiled machine,” when he took over
as municipal judge for Doster.
Brunk served on the Board of Directors
of the Missouri Municipal and Associate
Circuit Judges Association for several
decades. He also worked with the Missouri
Association of Court Administration
to coordinate training between the two
organizations for the annual court conference.
In addition, Brunk was instrumental
in incorporating all the requirements from
Missouri Senate Bill 5 in the Chesterfield
Court and for various other courts throughout
St. Louis County and surrounding
areas, Nation said.
Following the declaration of June 7 as
“Rick Brunk Day,” council member Dan
Hurt (Ward 3) declared that Brunk was
more than just a judge, he was a neighbor
and a friend.
At the Chesterfield Council’s May 19
meeting, new Municipal Judge Mark
Gaertner was sworn in by his brother,
Gary Gaertner Jr., and father, Gary
Gaertner Sr.
‘Joy’ in the city
A joyful fellow
will soon be seen
around Chesterfield.
Starting at the
Amphitheater, the
“Joy” sculpture will
be moved to various
parks and trailheads
throughout the city
over a two-year
period.
The Parks, Recreation
and Arts
Department was
able to secure the
5-foot, 3-inch statue
‘Joy in the City’
from the Creative Art Alliance, a joint
effort of local municipalities to bring more
art into their cities. Through its Call for Art,
the Alliance received 140 art submissions.
“This program started five years ago
with five cities participating and is up to 26
cities at this time,” explained Tom McCarthy,
director of parks, recreation and arts.
The art will be leased to the city for two
years at a cost of $1,000 per year.
The Parks, Recreation and Arts Citizens
Advisory Committee came up with the idea
of moving “Joy” around the city so that
more people could enjoy it, “sort of a Tour
de Joy,” McCarthy said.
Placement of the sculpture will begin at
the Amphitheater, then move to the Riparian
Trail, River’s Edge Park and Logan
Park when it opens, McCarthy said. Other
stops will include Dierberg Park, the
Edison Trailhead, and finally the Chesterfield
Valley Athletic Complex.
CREVE COEUR
Local businesses honored
The city of Creve Coeur’s Economic
Development Committee has recognized
winners in the sixth annual Creve Coeur
Business Awards. They are:
Heart of the Community Award
Congregation Shaare Emeth was recognized
for playing a significant role in telling
the story of Dr. Howard Phillip Venable. In
1956, Dr. Venable and his wife, Katie, purchased
land in Creve Coeur to build their
home; however, the city acquired their land
by the power of eminent domain and later
turned the land into a park. City and court
records show that the people leading this
effort were motivated by bigotry and racial
animus and sought to prevent the Venables
from building their home in the city due to
their race.
When members of Congregation Shaare
Emeth discovered the history behind the
park, they stepped forward to do what
they could to right this wrong. The dedicated
and persistent
efforts of Congregation
Shaare Emeth
directly led to the
park being renamed
in 2019 as the Dr.
H. Phillip Venable
Memorial Park. This
fall, the city will host
a park rededication
ceremony in honor
of Dr. Venable and
his family.
Most Innovative
Business Award
This year’s award
highlights the innovative
efforts of
two Creve Coeur physicians, Dr. David
Katzman and Dr. Jennifer DeLaney, who
recognized the need for a safe, comfortable
and reusable device to protect healthcare
workers from exposure to infection, which
led to the development of a Powered Air-
Purifying Respirator (PAPR) of their own
design. The device they created has a loose
fitting hood, a fog-free face shield, and
an air filter that filters 99.97% of aerosol
particulates greater than 0.3 microns. The
CDC rates the device to be at least 2.5
times better at preventing exposure than an
N-95 mask.
Green Business Award
O’Connor Insurance was recognized as
the winner of this year’s Green Business
Award for making sustainability an integral
part of its business practices and taking
significant steps to create an environmentally
friendly office space.
Favorite Restaurant Award
Nominated by its customers and selected
by popular vote, Orzo Mediterranean Grill
is known for its Mediterranean flavors
with seasoned proteins and fresh, locally
sourced vegetables. In addition to offering
healthy delicious dishes, owners Nick and
Laura Cowlen also host community giveback
days where a percentage of sales is
donated to a nonprofit organization.
MANCHESTER
Seibert Park approved for repairs,
aesthetic improvements
The Seibert Park pedestrian bridge and
retaining wall will be repaired and aesthetically
improved. That’s the unanimous
decision made by the Manchester Board of
Aldermen at its regular meeting on June 7.
While the city added the project into the
2021 budget for $350,000, it also looked at
various options, including replacement and
removal of the bridge/wall, prior to pursuing
the project. In addition to the bridge’s
deterioration, its support wall had begun to
crumble after 30 years of erosion from the
Grand Glaize Creek.
The bridge, Grand Glaize Creek and the
Historic Manchester sign at the corner of
Manchester and Sulphur Spring roads mark
the western entryway to the city.
The city of Manchester recently won significant
STP-S funding through the East-
West Gateway Council of Governments
to revitalize the roads and sidewalks along
Manchester Road. The bridge project, in
particular, scored additional points on the
application by having access to community
resources and cultural destinations, including
the bridge’s connection with Seibert Park.
“On nice days, many people park in Seibert’s
parking lot, walk to Culver’s and walk
back to eat their lunch on the Seibert Park
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Schien noted in a memo to city staff. “The
bridge is also used by our day camp (and)
in our scavenger hunts, our Buddy the Elf
search, as well as (in) senior photos and
other community uses. I do think it is an
amenity to the city worth preserving.”
If the city had chosen to remove the bridge,
the associated costs would have exceeded
$100,000 and included the removal of the
south and north abutment walls and regrading
the area along with the necessary rip-rap
lining and relocation of utilities.
“These costs will need to occur either
way, so I believe it is worthwhile to spend
the additional $200,000 to support the wall
(and) give aesthetic improvements to the
north and south. It also seems worthwhile
to support the local covered bridge, which
is in good condition and only cost the city
$45,000 to construct in the early 1990s,”
the memo continued.
There is no timeline for completion of
the project.
WILDWOOD
New Council member appointed
At the meeting June 14, Scott Ottenberg
was appointed to the Wildwood
City Council Ward 3 vacant position to
replace Dr. Ken Remy, who resigned in
April to take a job in Cleveland.
Per the city charter,
Ottenberg will
serve one year of
the two-year term,
with an election for
the second year to
occur in 2022.
Ottenberg has
lived in Wildwood
for more than 25
years. He has a
Ottenberg
bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering,
as well as an MBA, and is currently
a sales manager at CBM, Inc.
His volunteer experience includes
working with the Haven House in St.
Louis and as a self-defense instructor at
the YMCA in Chesterfield. He has plenty
of experience in that area as he has a
third degree black belt.
Ottenberg is also an avid biker, as
council member Tracey Nyhan (Ward
3) can attest to, frequently seeing him
riding through her neighborhood. “Scott
will bring solid experience to the council,
and I look forward to working with him
as a member of our team,” Bowlin said
in a statement.
The council unanimously approved
Ottenberg’s appointment to city council
and to the Economic Development Committee,
Community Outreach Task Force,
and Watershed Erosion Task Force.
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Pandemic Powers: Governor signs bill restricting local leaders
By JEFFREY BRICKER
Gov. Mike Parson signed new legislation
into law restricting the authority of
local officials in future emergencies like
the COVID-19 pandemic. Parson noted
the new law “establishes greater accountability
for local leaders” who issue health
mandates and other restrictions.
“This legislation I am signing today
requires local leaders to be more transparent
in their reasoning and accountable for
their decisions when it comes to public
health orders,” Parson said. “It also prohibits
local, publicly funded entities from
requiring a vaccine passport in order for
residents to use public services, and while
we encourage all Missourians to get vaccinated
against COVID-19, it is not the
government’s job to force them.”
House Bill 271 was one of several pieces
of legislation offered by different Republican
lawmakers in response to sweeping
health mandates issues by local officials
throughout the state. However, St. Louis
County Executive Dr. Sam Page became
the poster child for what critics labeled
as “abuse of power” with orders that
shut down much of the local economy
and led to widespread distance learning
in area public schools. While Page and
other county health officials maintained
the actions were necessary and based on
science, critics attempted to thwart these
actions through a variety of means including
lawsuits, protests and outright defiance.
Although Page was able to defend
his actions successfully in court during the
pandemic, the new law is a “gamechanger”
moving forward according to many of his
critics.
“To this date, the County Council has
never been asked to approve any of the
health mandates issued by the county
executive or his politically appointed
health director,” council member Tim
Fitch (R-District 3) said after the bill was
signed on June 15. He also commented
that the new law was a big step in holding
local officials, like Page, accountable in the
future and thanked the many citizens who
“stayed with us” until the legislation was
passed.
Council member Mark Harder (R-District
7) held up a copy of the bill during the
council’s June 15 meeting. He declared the
Gov. Mike Parson signs HB 271 into law on June 15 as Sen.
Sandy Crawford looks on.
(Source: Governor’s Office)
signed legislation as a victory
against government overreach.
Under the new law, local
governments may only issue
public health orders that
directly or indirectly restrict
access to businesses, churches,
schools or other places of
assembly for 30 calendar days
in a 180-day period when the
governor has declared a state
of emergency. Orders may be
extended more than once with
a simple majority vote by the
local governing body (which
would be the county council).
If the governor has not
declared a state of emergency,
the powers of local officials
would be even more limited.
Under that scenario, local officials may
only issue orders that limit access to businesses,
churches, schools or other places
of assembly for 21 calendar days in a 180-
day period. These orders may be extended
more than once but would require a twothirds
majority of the local governing body.
The new law also prohibits the use of socalled
“COVID-19 vaccine passports” that
could be used by local officials to restrict
access by non-vaccinated citizens to public
transportation and other public services.
The law went into effect immediately
upon the governor’s signature. At press
time, Page was not available for comment
due to scheduled travel plans.
Rockwood School District controversy spurs activism
By JEFFREY BRICKER
The controversy over curriculum in the
Rockwood School District has stirred the
passions of many parents in the district –
and driven at least one to move for wider
action.
Rachel Wood has been a Rockwood
parent for three years. She said it was about
six months ago when several issues caught
her attention and she plugged into the
Concerned Parents for Rockwood Schools
group. She notes that she is not the organizer
of the group, nor a moderator of its
online discussions; however, she said many
media characterizations of it are unfair and
inaccurate. These days she’s more focused
on what’s next.
“We really want to work against racism,”
Wood said. “It’s really the biggest way
we’ve been mischaracterized. We are all
for joining together. We’d like to have a
unified message that we are against racism
and that we think the schools should
address that issue. But they should do it in
a healthier way.”
Wood has started a nonprofit, Missouri
Prosper, focused on advocacy in
public education and “creating strong
communities where families and individuals
can have the opportunity to prosper and
self-govern.” She announced its formation
at a June 14 roundtable meeting at
Brookdale Farms in Eureka. She told West
Newsmagazine that the group is not singularly
focused on public education or the
Rockwood School District. Its intention is
to impact families and communities across
the state.
Locally, critics, including members of
the Concerned Parents group, have contended
that Critical Race Theory (CRT) is
being taught to the detriment of a majority
of the student population in the Rockwood
District. However, the district has maintained
that CRT is not a part of the agreed
curriculum.
Who agrees on the curriculum is another
concern. Many parents, including Wood,
want to see more involvement from parents
in the process of deciding what and how
their children will learn. Wood said she’s
communicated over email with Dr. Shelley
Willot, assistant superintendent for learning
and support services, on numerous
occasions. During some of the most recent
exchanges, Wood said Willot has told her
the district will be working on reviewing
what is taught in the classrooms over the
summer. But Wood said she is unaware of
any offer to have parents involved.
An email forwarded to West Newsmagazine
from Willot dated May 24, 2021,
states: “The work I am doing this summer
with teachers is reviewing daily lesson
plans that were provided to them due to the
pandemic, not the actual curriculum. The
district provides curriculum, and teachers
design daily lesson plans to meet the
needs of their students and align with the
curriculum. ... revisions of the curriculum
(emphasis original) is a specifically
designed process that involves six steps.
Those steps are outlined on the district
website.”
A former Rockwood administrator, who
spoke on the condition of anonymity, said
that parent input used to be a vital part of
curriculum development.
“When I was there, (the district) redeveloped
the Curriculum Management Plan to
include standards for all curriculum development.
As far as parent involvement, this
included surveying parents and students
each time a particular course or group of
courses came up for revision. Then, the
curriculum writing team would include
a parent, and what was developed would
be brought to the Curriculum Advisory
Council for feedback ... The Curriculum
Advisory Council was the biggest advisory
group in the district and included not
only staff representation from all quadrants
of the district but also parents from
each quadrant and students from each
quadrant. I have heard that this group no
longer exists, and it has been redeveloped
into two separate committees, but I cannot
speak to that.”
According to the district’s website, a task
force was established for collaboration on
learning for the 2021-2022 school year.
That task force includes several administrators
and teachers. Two parents and two
students are also listed as members.
But based on documents made available
on the district’s website, the scope of the
task force was limited to “learning models”
and delivery. Issues such as in-person
learning versus online learning were discussed
and recommendations were made.
However, it doesn’t appear that the content
of the curriculum was part of the group’s
intended work. That leaves the primary
concerns of many parents left unaddressed.
“We want a curriculum that’s inclusive
and we feel what’s being taught now is
divisive. It’s so divisive, (the district) feels
the need to hide it from parents,” Wood
said, referring to an earlier email from Dr.
Natalie Fallert, Ed.D., the district’s literacy
speech coordinator for grades 6-12,
which advised teachers to keep some lessons
off Canvas, the district’s interactive
portal.
During the June 14 roundtable, State Sen.
See ROCKWOOD, page 14

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Page Administration fails to answer Council’s CARES funds questions
By JEFFREY BRICKER
After a scheduled hearing of the St.
Louis County Council was canceled on
June 8 due to technical problems, County
Executive Dr. Sam Page’s office elected to
make its presentation available immediately
online. The 104 slides of the content
containing several graphs, charts, and even
some videos, were uploaded to the county’s
COVID-19 public portal and provided
to the council in its June 15 meeting packet.
“A lot of it unfortunately we didn’t need to
see,” council member Mark Harder (R-District
7) said after the meeting. “... we went
back and gave Ms. (Cora) Walker (Page’s
chief policy officer) some direction on what
we wanted out of that. So hopefully she’s
working on it to streamline that so we can
move forward on the information.
What Harder and others on the council
wanted was a clearer view of how CARES
funding was spent before they decide how
to spend the latest round of federal funding.
Harder said council chairperson Rita
Heard Days (D-District 1) will be rescheduling
the hearing in the near future.
Last year, as the county’s pandemic
response was revving up, a divided council
voted to forego direct oversight of local
spending of federal CARES Act
assistance and defer much of
the spending decisions to Page’s
office. It was argued at the time
that the county executive needed
to be able to move swiftly in the
distribution of over $173 million
in federal funds. But as the
pandemic continued, several
members of the council began
to have regrets over their quick
decision to relinquish oversight
authority.
Now, the council majority, led
by Days and supported by council
members Harder, Tim Fitch
(R-District 3), and Shalonda
Webb (D-District 4), is holding
up any distribution from the new
wave of federal assistance until
the council has received a better
understanding of exactly how the CARES
Act money was spent. Several key members
of Page’s office originally were supposed
to provide testimony to supplement
the content of the presentation and answer
direct questions from the council. In
absence of that, the stalemate between the
council majority and Page continues.
During the pandemic, the county paid
St. Louis County Council chair Rita Heard Days has said the council
will not approve spending of new federal funds until it better
understands how previous federal/CARES funds were used.
(Jeff Bricker/file photo)
millions for research and studies to be
completed by third parties. Some of those
were completed by consulting companies.
One of those studies, with a $1.9 million
price tag, was completed by Washington
University in St. Louis. Harder couldn’t
recall what (if any) significance came
from the WUSTL study but he believes
that is part of a larger problem with the
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county office.
“A lot of different consultants
got paid out of that CARES
fund,” Harder said. “Unfortunately,
some of them were
things we already knew about,
but they were paid anyway. I
got a feeling if we didn’t have
that fund dumped in our laps
the way it was, some of those
consultants wouldn’t have
gotten paid. That tells me a lot
about the spending habits of
this administration.”
During the June 15 meeting,
the council continued to hold
up a bill authorizing the county
to receive the new allocation of
federal assistance. That award
through the American Rescue
Plan Act of 2021 will be over
$190 million. Several priorities have been
proposed through legislation, including
a pay raise for employees of the county’s
Justice Services Department and additional
attorneys for Prosecuting Attorney Wesley
Bell’s office.
A request for comment and additional
information from Page’s office was not
received prior to press time.
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Chesterfield officials disagree with ‘think tank’ rep over tax subsidies
By CATHY LENNY
The Show-Me-Institute has long been
the self-proclaimed watchdog for local
governments giving tax incentives to private
developers as a way to lure business.
So it’s no surprise that the potential tax
incentives for developments in the southwest
quadrant of I-64 and Chesterfield
Parkway West, which includes Wildhorse
Village and Chesterfield Mall, have drawn
its attention.
At the Chesterfield City Council meeting
on June 7, David Stokes, director of
municipal policy at the Show-Me Institute,
spoke about what the Institute sees as the
ramifications of using financial incentives
such as transportation development districts
(TDDs), community improvement
districts (CIDs) and tax increment financing
(TIFs).
development tools.
“You don’t need tax subsidies to get businesses
to come here,” he said. “The reliance
on future subsidies is very dangerous.”
Stokes spoke in response to a presentation
regarding economic development
tools, given by Rob Klahr, a partner with
St. Louis law firm Armstrong Teasdale
LLP, during the Finance and Administration
Committee meeting on June 7.
Council member Dan Hurt (Ward 3) did
not agree with Stokes’ condemnation of
tax incentives. He pointed out that the TIF
used to establish Chesterfield Valley as a
consumer destination following the flood
of 1993 was quite successful. It was overseen
by a commission and concentrated
on infrastructure, including rebuilding the
Monarch-Chesterfield Levee, Hurt said. It
was able to grow the area from $1 billion to
$3 billion, which could not have been done
without the existing infrastructure, he said.
Mayor Bob Nation responded to Stokes’
comments by saying that he was proud of
102 YEARS 1918-2020
the financial management of the city and
“to throw the city in with everybody else,”
was not fair. Nation called it “contempt
prior to investigation.”
But council member Tom DeCampi
(Ward 4) suggested that Stokes be invited
to a future Finance and Administration
Committee meeting. An action that committee
chair Michael Moore (Ward 3)
said he approved as long as Stokes sticks
to specifics about Chesterfield and not
include other cities.
David Stokes of the Show-Me-Institute speaks
during the Chesterfield City Council meeting
on June 7.
(Photo: Cathy Lenny)
Each of those tax incentives is designed
to help pay the costs of development. However,
Stokes said studies show that special
taxing districts and subsidies don’t really
succeed. He cited the Olive/Graeser TDD
in Creve Coeur, which was established
to fund improvements to the intersection
at Olive Boulevard and Graeser Road
through additional sales tax revenues and
which has had numerous financial deficiencies.
He also noted what he referred to as the
waste of taxpayer dollars and federal funds
on the now-defunct St. Louis Loop Trolley
in University City.
Stokes claimed that it requires $370,000
in subsidies for every job created, which
he said is not a successful use of economic
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Ballwin poised to add ‘license plate’
cameras on Manchester Road
BY JEFFRY GREENBERG
Police departments, businesses and homeowner
associations alike have been flocking
to Flock Safety at an exponential rate since
the 2017 inception of that Atlanta-based
company. Now it’s Ballwin’s turn.
Following a presentation from Territory
Sales Manager Lisa Dunn at its meeting
on June 14, the Ballwin Board of Aldermen
voted unanimously to purchase two
of Flock Safety’s Automated License Plate
Recognition cameras. They will be aimed
westbound and eastbound along Manchester
Road.
“At Flock Safety, our mission is to eliminate
crime,” Dunn said. “We do that by
detecting the evidence that goes through
these cameras, decoding that information
with the software we have, and then delivering
it into the right hands. The main difference
of our camera systems is that we
can do deployment, and that’s by utilizing
solar panels and LTE (Long Term Evolution
as in 4G wireless) connectivity. But
we also utilize fingerprint technology. This
gives you more information on the vehicle
itself for the officers to be able to look
through that evidence and find the right
vehicle in question.”
Each image can be expanded to give
more information, including how many
times a vehicle has passed through and
where it’s been over the past 30 days. Dunn
said the information captured is readily
available to a police department for 30
days before being stored on Amazon Web
Services.
“It’s your guys’ information,” Dunn said.
“We do not share it. We do not sell it. We
only share it if you want us to share it.”
The cost to the city would be $2,500 per
camera per year with a one-time installation
fee of $250. At the request of Police
Chief Doug Schaeffler, the city will start
with two cameras and see how it goes.
“Also, we’re working in cooperation
with other municipalities,” alderman Jim
Leahy (Ward 3) said. “To be honest, we
have one major thoroughfare and that’s
where we’re putting them. So, I agree with
the place we’re starting.”
Concerned that it could drastically affect
the workload for Ballwin’s dispatchers and
officers, alderman Frank Fleming (Ward
3) mentioned a different sidelight to the
camera issue.
“The case we talked about (at a previous
meeting) was that the license plate
determines if there’s a warrant, and our
dispatcher has to kind of run the additional
information,” Fleming said. “That’s primarily
what we’re still talking about, right?”
Schaeffler confirmed it could readily be
used for warrants and other violations but
he reiterated that, even though that will
take a lot more time and effort from his
department, it’s part of their jobs.
Just prior to the votes, alderman Michael
Finley (Ward 1) noted, “One of the reasons
we went to this exercise was to allay
any concerns about personal liberties
being hindered. We’ve done our due diligence,
having this discussed at two meetings.
There have been two sessions where
citizens could have come and voice any
concerns. Nobody has. I haven’t received
any adverse communication from constituents,
so I wanted to have that duly noted
in the minutes that there has not been any
negative citizen feedback that I’m aware
of. If there is, I assume my colleagues
would let us know. Otherwise, everything
looks in order to proceed.”
ROCKWOOD, from page 10
Cindy O’Laughlin (R-District 18) was the
first featured speaker to address the audience.
“I think education today has become
infinitely more complicated,” O’Laughlin
said. She said she believes parents are best
suited to make decisions for their children’s
education and pointed to the way
in which curriculum decisions are made in
districts around the state.
“Transparency is really the biggest issue
we have,” O’Laughlin said.
On the issue of CRT in public schools,
O’Laughlin told the audience she
expected the state legislature to take it up
in the next session and that a statewide
ban could come as early as 2022. She and
the other roundtable panelists, including
Sen. Andrew Koenig (R-District 15),
pointed out that members of Rockwood’s
administration were invited to the event
but did not attend. She said the district
would have to start paying attention to the
concerns of the assembled parents sooner
rather than later.
“When students start leaving (the district),
they’ll change their tune,” O’Laughlin said.
The district has maintained that they
are not teaching CRT and are listening to
parents’ concerns. But Wood said there
is more the district can do to move the
current controversy toward an amicable
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New subdivision proposed for
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At its June 7 meeting, the Manchester
Board of Aldermen considered a zoning
change request and site plan approval for
a proposed subdivision consisting of 68
single-family homes to be known as The
Arbors at Celtic Meadows.
The property in question is at 500 Woods
Mill Road, the former site of John F. Kennedy
Catholic High and more recently
Fontbonne University, which purchased
the 22-acre property in 2018. The university’s
intent was to create a satellite campus,
known as Fontbonne West, for adult learning
and graduate classes and as a central
location for Griffin athletic programs. After
spending $3 million in renovations, the
university placed it for sale after changing
its expansion plans.
The proposal for the new subdivision
was presented by Katherine Moore, an
attorney on behalf of McBride Berra Land
Company, LLC. In addition to approval
of the site plan, Moore is seeking rezoning
from R-1 Single-Family Residential to
Planned Residential Development District.
The new subdivision will be adjacent to the
Saxony and Pierremont subdivisions.
The plan shows approximately 2.63 acres
dedicated to common ground and retention
basins. Home sites will range from 8,745
square feet to 16,315 square feet. The
front, side and rear yards will include no
less than 50% green space, with setbacks
in the front yard of 20 feet, in the side yard
of 6 feet and in the rear yard of 15 feet. A
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Woods Mill Road.
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Homes’ Oakwood series with ranch, 1.5-
story and two-story elevations and standard
three-car garages. Community amenities
are to include a gazebo, pedestrian walkway
and civic lawn (common ground)
area for neighborhood gatherings. Homes
prices are expected to be in the $600’s.
If approved at Manchester’s June 21
aldermen meeting, it would still take more
than a year before the subdivision would
be move-in ready. Demolition of existing
buildings would not begin before summer
2022 and it is anticipated that construction
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Manchester Road.
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Wildwood resident group voices concern over SCOD property label
By CATHY LENNY
Some Wildwood residents are angry that
their properties have been recently designated
for possible inclusion in the Special
Circumstances Overlay District (SCOD).
This new district was previously approved
by the Wildwood City Council on Nov. 9,
2020, and is intended to provide a more
progressive approach for development
sites that have inherent special circumstances
due to a range of causes.
The process for the overlay district has
been underway for about 18 months. The
first step was the development of regulations
associations with the SCOD, and the
second step was the development of six
categories for the consideration of properties.
According to Joe Vujnich, director of
planning and parks, the third step was a
public hearing regarding the zoning of 10
individual properties potentially identified
as suitable for the SCOD. That hearing
took place on June 7 at the Planning and
Zoning Commission (P&Z) meeting. Most
of the sites are residential properties along
Strecker Road, some on Idle Rock Farm
Road and one on Turnberry Place Drive.
“Several of those properties still remain
on the National Priorities List of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
relative to their past use for certain activities,
that now are considered a risk to
the public’s health, safety, and welfare,”
Vujnich said.
He noted that other sites were listed,
then delisted, due to clean up activities
associated with them and the issuance of
letters and actions by the EPA. One site has
a recently established environmental covenant
between the property owner and EPA
due to a location discovered on it that represented
a risk to the public. Other properties
include those that are downstream
from ephemeral drainage ways or conduits
for transporting contaminants.
Vujnich added that the intent of the
SCOD is not to preclude development of
a site, but to add greater scrutiny to them.
“The additional scrutiny may be expensive,
but certainly if anyone were to reside
on a property in a new residence, I think it
is incumbent upon the city of Wildwood to
ensure that the site is safe,” Vujnich said.
However, some residents are concerned
about the negative impact that the SCOD
label will have on their property values.
They insist the EPA and Missouri Department
of Natural Resources cleared their
properties of any hazardous materials after
an extensive cleanup effort and that the
properties are no longer contaminated.
“We do not believe there is still scientific
proof that these properties pose any current
health and safety risk to the community,”
said Strecker Road resident Jenni Belding.
“We are concerned with the negative impact
branding these properties without justified
merit would have on property values in our
area. It is confusing. If these properties
pose a threat to the community, why would
the city of Wildwood be pursuing a public
sidewalk project on these same properties
(between Englebrook Drive and the Ellisville
city limits) proposed to be placed in
the SCOD?”
Kerry Placeway also spoke at the meeting
on behalf of her 83-year-old father,
who has lived in his home on Strecker
Road for about 40 years. The fact that no
one in the family has had any health issues
from possible dioxin contamination is testament
that the property poses no health or
safety concerns, she said.
“It you put my father’s property under
this overlay, it will make it worthless,”
Placeway said. “You would be ruining
everything he has worked for. Should
this overlay move forward, it would be
an unjust, unfair and unethical decision to
treat a long-time resident in this manner.”
Additional comments echoed those sentiments.
Real estate broker Joshua Stockstill
said,“What we have found over time is that
restrictions and warnings put in place have
a significant impact on property values.
The harder and more challenging it is for
a homeowner to apply for a permit and go
through the process to make updates to
their home, the less likely they are to do it.”
P&Z member Vicki Helfrey said she
would like more information on which
properties were listed, then delisted, along
with those with a covenant or which are
downstream from other properties. She
also asked why some properties in the area
were not on the list.
Vujnich said some of the sites were developed
under St. Louis County code and
have already received scrutiny, including
environmental site assessments. However,
the properties listed for possible SCOD
have remained unchanged for a number of
years, an indicator that there has not been
the level of testing or review.
Mayor Jim Bowlin proposed that the
information requested by the commission
be included on a grid format.
P&Z will not discuss the proposed overlay
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at Ballwin Board meeting
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June 23, 2021
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June 14 was the Ballwin Board
of Aldermen’s first mask-free,
in-person meeting in well over a
year. It was also the unmasking
of the details related to the proposed
Ballwin Police Department
building, to be constructed
behind the Regions Bank at
14915 Manchester Road.
The meeting was kicked off
by Jennifer Kissinger, of Navigate
Building Solutions (NBS),
the owner rep and construction
manager of the project, who
informed the board that the geotechnical
investigation of the
site has been completed. That
report has been taken into account as part
of the estimating phase of the project as
well as the initial structural design phase.
“The site survey has been completed for
the property,” Kissinger added. “We’ve
completed the Phase I investigation. No
hazardous materials were identified.
We’ve begun the title search investigation.
There’s still part of the parcel we’re
trying to figure out and we’re prepared to
finalize that investigation.”
Following Kissinger, Jon Emert and
John Mueller, architectural consultants
from JEMA, spoke in detail about the latest
site plan for the proposed building.
Entrances to the complex will be off of
Ballpark Drive for visitors and off of Kehrs
Mill Bend Court for department personnel.
To the north of the building, would be a
parking area. Additionally, there would be
a small covered parking area for the police
cars and lower level parking for the majority
of the marked cars.
Mueller added that the main level, if
accepted as such, would include the visitor
entrance vestibule, lobby with a conference
rooms, public ADA restrooms, a
training room, a records room, community
affairs, evidence, processing all the
locker rooms. The second floor will feature
administration, IT, investigations, dispatch,
patrol and break rooms.
Police Chief Doug Schaeffler said he is
satisfied with what is being offered in the
site plan, but was not totally convinced that
the amount of parking would be sufficient
in the future.
Alderman Kevin Roach (Ward 2) pressed
for more covered parking.
“It’s an issue that’s going to be directly
related to budget,” Mueller said. “Before
adding anything like that, I’d want to make
sure that the city could afford it. What
we tried to do with this current design is
The current Ballwin Police building in Vlasis Park.
(File photo)
to make sure that all marked cars and any
specialty cars from the police department
would be either inside the building or covered.
So, some staff vehicles may not be
covered. In conversations with the chief
and with administration, this was a good
solution to that.”
According to Kissinger, the budget was
prepared based on input from the chief and
staff.
“... they kind of got the wish list of things
that they wanted, and we tried to accommodate
all of that first,” Kissinger said. “I
will tell you that the original schematic
estimate that we did was $2.5 million
above budget. So, we’ve been working the
last two months trying to get that down.
“It’s probably no secret that there is construction
cost escalation happening in the
market right now. That is a real tangible
issue that we’re facing.”
She noted that material procurement
lead times are the next thing on the horizon.
“We’re having a hard time getting materials
even if we can afford them,” she said.
“So, I have included a 3% escalation cost
that correlates to about a 6% material costs
escalation, which is most likely something
you would not have anticipated back in
early 2020. We have maintained a 10%
construction contingency on top of this
cost.”
Other COVID-19-related and inflationary
cost increases were explained in the
areas of furniture, fixtures equipment
as well as a roughly 30% price increase
in HVAC equipment. The grand total of
$12,771,746 came in roughly $700,000
over the original budget of $12,072,836,
due to those items.
“As you can see, we’re still a little ways
off,” Kissinger said. “So, if we need to get
back to that original estimate, we’re going
to have to start cutting scope.”
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Chesterfield Elementary reigns
supreme in book battle
The Rockwood School District recently
held its third annual Battle of the Books
virtual event with 152 students from 19
elementary schools competing.
“Each school had eight participant
(groups) made up of fourth- and fifth-grade
students,” said Chesterfield Elementary
librarian Steve Brim, who served as a facilitator.
“Each librarian gave a preliminary
test to see which students (would make)
the team.”
The trivia-style contest pairs teams of
students up against each other to test their
knowledge about books designated as
Mark Twain Award nominees. The Mark
Twain Readers Award is a children’s book
award that annually recognizes one book
selected by Missouri schoolchildren from
a list prepared by volunteer readers and
local librarians.
In eight rounds of 10 questions, students
respond to questions about the books to
test their reading comprehension.
“The event was amazing,” Brim said.
“We had all of our elementary schools
Zooming at the same time. It was great
to see the other schools as the kids were
answering questions. It seemed like a bit
of normalcy, as we were able to see all the
students enjoying themselves while showing
their knowledge and love of books.”
The team from Chesterfield Elementary
was declared the winner. The coveted
Battle of the Books wrestling belt will
remain at the school, as they also were victorious
last year. Following the event, all
152 participants took part in a Zoom video
conference with author Sharon Draper,
whose book “Blended” was the winner of
the 2020-2021 Mark Twain Award.
“My hope for all students involved was
that they had fun and that they become
lifelong readers who can escape into the
magic of a book, now and in the future,”
Brim said.
Holocaust Museum recognizes
local artists, writers
Three area eighth graders and one ninth
grader were recognized as winners in the St.
Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
Art & Writing contest.
Noelle Fillingham of Parkway South
Middle was awarded $300 for her firstplace
visual arts piece “Overcoming.”
Selvidge Middle’s Drew Mathers was
awarded second place and $200 in the
same category for “Fighting Through.” In
the high school visual arts category, Angelina
Shen, a ninth-grader at MICDS, was
awarded third place and $100 for her piece
“Anne Frank: A Letter from Amsterdam.”
Lastly, in the middle school writing division,
Estella Garritano, an eighth-grader
at Wildwood Middle, placed second and
recieved $200 for a poem entitled “The
Girl.”
The Art & Writing Contest is an opportunity
for young people who have visited the
museum or studied the Holocaust in their
classrooms to respond creatively to what
they have learned. The outreach program is
dedicated to the memory of the 1.5 million
children who perished during the Holocaust.
Winning submissions are displayed
on the museum website at stlholocaustmuseum.org.
Rossman students receive
annual, inaugural awards
Rossman School recently presented
awards for special achievements to four
graduating sixth graders.
Alexander Edelman earned the Pauline
Marshall Award for Scholarship. Named
for the longtime Rossman headmistress,
the award has been presented annually
since 1965 to the sixth grader with the
highest grade point average.
Cam Cozad received the Mary B. Rossman
Award for Citizenship. Named for
the educator who, with Helen Schwaner,
founded Rossman School in 1917, this
award is presented to a sixth grader who
displayed outstanding citizenship during
their years at Rossman.
Recognizing his accomplishments in
science, Arjun Krishnasamy received the
Alumni Award for Outstanding Achievement
in a Specialty Subject.
The inaugural Larry Huusko Sportsmanship
Award was presented to Nathaniel
Booth, recognizing the ways he has led
from the heart with dedication, integrity
and a positive attitude, both in sports and in
the classroom. This award was established
in 2021 to honor the retirement and 33-year
legacy of Larry Huusko, a beloved physical
education teacher.
Parkway student awarded
high school scholarship
Parkway South Middle eighth-grader
Sam Hucke was presented with CBC
High’s De La Salle Scholarship Award
from Principal Toby McQuerrey.
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(Source: Parkway)
The scholarship is named after the
founder of the Christian Brothers, St. John
Baptist de La Salle, the patron saint of all
teachers and an innovator in modern educational
theory. The De La Salle Scholarship
is a significant financial award,
renewable each year a student is enrolled at
CBC High provided he continues to meet
the specified criteria.
To earn this scholarship, Hucke achieved
at or above the 90th percentile on his MAP
testing and achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher in
his core academic studies while attending
South Middle.
Parkway hires new special
education director
Dr. Amy Blumenfeld has been selected
as the Parkway director of special education
services, effective July 1.
Blumenfeld has more than 20 years
of experience as a special educator in
the St. Louis region. She is currently the
Special School District
area coordinator for
the Rockwood School
District where she has
served for nearly nine
years. She returns to
Parkway after working
as the special educator Blumenfeld
at Ross and Bellerive
elementary schools from 2003-2009.
Blumenfeld holds a doctorate in educational
leadership from Maryville University,
a master’s degree in both special
education and administration from Lindenwood,
a master’s degree in special education
from Fontbonne and a bachelor’s
degree in early childhood and elementary
education from Stephens College.
Blumenfeld replaces Barbara Fleming,
who is retiring.
Marquette’s Glaser awarded
teaching scholarship
Lexi Glaser, a recent graduate of Marquette
High, was awarded the $1,000 Jan
McVicar Scholarship by the Rockwood
Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa. Alpha
Delta Kappa, an international sorority
for educators, awards the scholarship
annually in honor of Jan McVicar,
a former Rockwood teacher and Alpha
Delta Kappa Sister. The recipient is a
deserving Rockwood School District
senior who plans to pursue a college
degree in education. Glaser plans to
attend Missouri State University.
As the first Rockwood student to
attend the Parkway Spark! program,
Glaser worked with elementary students
at Highcroft Ridge Elementary. Her
daily interactions focused on learning
styles, teaching methodologies, technology
integration and cultural responsiveness.
Glaser’s other accomplishments
include participating in the National
Honor Society, cheerleading, and working
at Rockwood’s Adventure Club after
school child care program.
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By WARREN MAYES
De Smet Jesuit wins
state golf title
The De Smet Jesuit Spartans rallied to
capture the Class 4 boys golf state championship.
The two-day, 36-hole tournament
was played at Twin Hills Golf and Country
Club in Joplin. De Smet was nine shots off
the lead and in third place after the first
round. The Spartans cut 18 strokes off their
first-round score to finish with a two-day
total of 610 and win by 14 shots.
It was De Smet’s fifth overall state title
and first since 2003.
De Smet coach Dan Likos said his club
had two goals in the postseason: “Get
all five guys through districts and put
your name in the gym (through a state
champ banner),” Likos said. “After we
accomplished goal No. 1, I simply said
‘All right, let’s go put your names in the
gym.’”
In achieving the state title, junior Blake
Skornia earned a fourth-place finish at 149,
sophomore Colby Sauer tied for fifth at
150, senior Drew Hollman finished in a tie
for 12th at 153, Max Minkiewicz tied for
31st at 159 and Ethan Bochantin tied for
38th at 162.
Chaminade claims
state golf crown
The Chaminade Red Devils won the
Class 5 tourney played at Sedalia Country
Club. In doing so, the Red Devils
earned their fifth state title and first since
2004. Chaminade has been impressive in
recent years by ending up third in both
2016 and 2017 and second in both 2018
and 2019.
Junior Ryan Walsh and sophomore John
Guerra finished in a tie for 16th with a total
of 146. Freshman Bubba Chapman shot a
147 to tie for 21st. Senior Cooper Benedict
finished in a tie for 32nd at 151. Sophomore
Clayton Becher shot a 158.
After coming close by finishing second
in 2018 and 2019 and then not getting to
play in 2020, Chaminade qualified five for
this year’s state meet.
“Losing to Jackson by 2 strokes in 2019
was hard enough, and then we had to wait
two years for another shot at it,” Chaminade
coach Jack Wilson said. “Fortunately,
we only lost one senior as a result of not
playing in 2020, and two of my players had
state experience from the year before. So,
when we started up again in 2021, we had
many of the pieces in place to have a good
season.
“I told the boys before they teed off that
if they stayed focused for five hours and
limited their mistakes, they could come out
on top. With the bad weather, it took a great
deal of focus to grind through the sloppy
round and come out 14 strokes in the lead.
That took some of the pressure off.”
Chaminade had a team score total of 590
to beat runner-up Staley by 10 strokes.
“Like most rounds of golf, the two days
were a roller coaster for the guys. There
were stretches where they played incredibly
well, and then other times when they
wound up having to take a bogey or worse,”
Wilson said. “But all-in-all they played
through the trouble spots and were able to
regain their composure. Probably the biggest
feat by all of the guys was limiting the
bad holes to just bogeys. We had maybe
two or three doubles.”
Winning state with no one finishing in
the top 15 showed the Red Devils’ depth.
“The guys were very excited to win as a
team. Not a single one of them scored in
the top 15, but they didn’t seem to mind,”
Wilson said. “It was truly a team effort –
and I’m not just talking about the five guys
who played in the tournament. All of the
golfers in our program should feel like they
had a part in earning the championship.”
Westminster finishes second
at state golf tournament
The Westminster Christian Academy
Wildcats shot a 671 to come in second in
the Class 3 state golf tournament.
Jack Wooldridge finished in 14th place
which earned a state medal with a 162 twoday
total. Senior Cole Willyard finished in
a tie for 29th. The other two Wildcats’ who
scored were Jackson Lawrence (tied at 31)
and Luke Burkey (tied at 34).
High school boys track & field
Parkway North senior Romon Logan
ended his career with the Vikings by winning
the Class 4 state title in the 400-meter
dash. Logan finished with a time of 49.56
seconds, the only time under 50 seconds in
the event.
Parkway North coach Jeff Kinney was
impressed by Logan’s performance in winning
the 400.
“Romon is a student of track and field.
He knew exactly how to run the race to
win,” Kinney said. “He stays very calm
throughout the race and makes a very hard
race look effortless.”
He ran in three other races at the state
meet and wound up second in the 200 with
a time of 22.11 seconds. He also was part
of the state runner-up 4x400 team that finished
with a time of 3:29.96 and part of the
4x200 relay that finished 12th.
He will run track in college at Missouri
Southern this fall.
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Principia sophomore Issam Asinga had a
big day at the Class 2 boys state track and
field championships in Jefferson City.
Asinga set three Class 2 meet records in
winning three state titles for the Panthers.
He captured the 100-meter dash in 10.63
seconds, breaking a record that was set
back in 1992. He also won the 400-meter
in 48.17, breaking the mark set by Priory’s
Tony Hillard 40 years ago.
In his final event, Asinga earned a win
in the 200-meter with the time of 21.64,
which broke Cleveland NJROTC’s Michael
Wells’ mark from 2014.
High school state tennis
Westminster Christian Academy senior
Seth Noel and junior Daniel Stengel captured
the Missouri Class 1 boys tennis
state doubles champions in an all Wildcats
final. The state meet was held at the Cooper
Tennis Complex in Springfield, Missouri.
Noel and Stengel defeated teammates
Griffin Alm and Matthew Kinney 6-2, 6-2
in the title match. The duo are the first
Westminster players to win in the individual
tournament since Bailey Merkel and
Derek Bell won in 2013 and 2014.
Noel and Stengel did not lose a set in
any of their four matches at the state meet.
They dropped just 13 games.
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With a victory in the first round of district
play, Marquette baseball coach John Meyer
reached an individual accomplishment.
The 5-2 win over Parkway South was
Meyer’s 300th career win at Marquette.
The Mustangs defeated rival Lafayette
14-3 in the semifinals to play for the Class 6
District 3 championship against host Francis
Howell. Marquette’s season ended with
a 7-4 loss to the Vikings.
Marquette finished its season with a
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Lafayette’s Tyson races to earn
two medals at state track meet
Grace Tyson (second from left) with her Lancer teammates and their first place trophy at the
Class 5 state track and field tournament.
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By WARREN MAYES
In her first state track and field meet,
Lafayette sophomore Grace Tyson showed
the heart of champion.
Tyson won the Class 5 state title in the
3,200 meters with a time of 10 minutes,
41.08 seconds. She had to overtake a state
cross country champion at the end of the
race to prevail. Tyson ended the season
undefeated in the 3,200.
MICDS sophomore Julia Ray was the
2019 Class 3 state cross country champ.
Last fall, Tyson finished second with a personal-best
time of 18:10.6 on the Lancers’
Class 4 state cross country championship
team. The two put on a show in the 3,200.
Tyson took the early lead but Ray came
right back. In the end, Tyson overtook Ray
to win by .04 of a second.
At first, no one knew who won the race.
“It took a couple moments before the
photo finish was announced,” said Steven
Stallis, the Lancers’ distance coach and
head cross country coach. “I remember
asking Grace if she won because I was
standing at the finish line and she didn’t
know. Once the board popped up with
Grace finishing first the emotion and relief
on her face was something that I will never
forget.”
Tyson said, “The state race was so much
fun. The last 200 came down to Julia and
me. I have raced her in cross country and
she is a great runner.”
Lancers coach Rick Voss said the race
won’t soon be forgotten.
“Julia is a great competitor and it was a
race for the ages. Two young ladies with
the same goal – win,” Voss said. “Grace
likes to take the race out and she did that.
The plan was to be aggressive and push the
pace. She did that and then some. She was
20 meters in the lead after the first mile and
had run the fastest first mile of her life in a
3,200-meter run.
“Julia and a small pack started to reel
Grace in, but with 100 meters to go only
Julia was there, hip to hip going down the
front straightaway. It was a drag race to
finish and Grace got the lead.”
Stallis said Tyson showed her toughness
by overtaking Ray at the end of the race.
“Julia had an incredible race. Grace went
out hard and took a commanding lead of the
race, and Julia led the chase pack and each
lap after the first 800 meters Julia was closing
in on Grace,” Stallis said. “We all know
that Grace is fast but she does not have the
fastest foot speed in the last 150 meters of a
race so we made sure to commit to running
the last 800 meters hard, and Grace did just
that. When Julia finally caught Grace in the
last 100 meters, she took a 1- to 2-stride
lead, and for the first time in Grace’s career
she was able to respond and make a move
in the last 50 meters to hold off Julia by
0.04 seconds.”
Tyson did not have a freshman track
season because of COVID-19. She used
that time to keep working.
“I did keep running during the spring
because I wanted to keep improving, and
it gave me something to do,” Tyson said.
“I love running and enjoying the weather.
When there was no track season I wanted
to run to give me something to do.”
When sports were allowed last fall, Tyson
looked forward to cross country. Winning
state as a team, was like a dream come true.
“Cross country season was an amazing
season,” Tyson said. “The whole team did
amazing, and we all worked so hard. Winning
state as a team really was so amazing.
Cross country helped me prepare for track.
My expectations going into track was to
learn how to race, and learn how to race
these different events. I knew I wanted to
get top three in the two-mile, and be able
to help the team in the 4x800. I loved the
3,200 race at state. It was a great experience,
and I learned a lot from that race. I
am proud of myself and happy that my
hard work paid off in that race.”
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Chesterfield Heritage Museum
to reopen in new location
By CATHY LENNY
The Chesterfield Heritage Museum has
not only expanded in physical size at Chesterfield
Mall, it has also expanded in scope,
with a reopening planned in the near future.
The old site was located in the Dillard’s
wing section, which is now closed to the
public. As a result of the wing closure, the
museum has relocated to a more prominent
– and much larger – location on the second
floor of the mall near Macy’s and across
from St. Luke’s vaccination center.
While the old site had roughly 3,000
square feet, the new space has 5,000 square
feet for museum use and another 3,000
for storage, explained Dee Ann
Wilson-Wright, president of the
Chesterfield Heritage Foundation.
The new museum is divided into
sections. One section is devoted to
the military. Uniforms and other
memorabilia, such as a newspaper
announcing the end of WWII,
are displayed. A special exhibit
that will be showcased over the
summer will be devoted to Korean
War veterans. Museum curators
are looking for items from the
public to display from that war.
Another section contains a collection
of historical and cultural
artifacts, some collected from the
ancient ruins of Native Americans
that lived in the area.
“There’s so much archeological history
with these bluffs here and down in the
valley,” Wright said.
There’s also a number of historical relics,
many of them donated by residents of
Chesterfield.
Upon entering the museum there is
a massive desk that belonged to Joan
Schmelig, longtime president of the Chesterfield
Chamber of Commerce.
A dining room table that belonged to Jack
Leonard, which played a significant role in
the history of Chesterfield, is also on display.
That table is where the Citizens of Chesterfield
sat every week for nearly two years
planning for the incorporation of the city.
Their efforts paid off in April 1988, when
the voters approved the founding of the city.
Other period pieces are from the Faust
Mansion in the Central West End, which
was originally built with a $1 million gift
from Adolphus Busch given to Edward
Faust and his wife Anna Busch. The Italian
Renaissance-styled mansion was designed
by architect Tom P. Barnett.
Of course, the museum would not be
complete without exhibits from worldrenowned
sculptor Don Weigand. Many of
Michael Kane and Dee Ann Wilson-Wright of the Heritage
Foundation at the desk of former Chesterfield Chamber
Director Joan Schmelig.
(Cathy Lenny photos)
his creations are on display, including the
famous Spirit of Hope award in honor of
entertainer Bob Hope, which is presented
to individuals and organizations that benefit
the lives of service members.
Also on exhibit are samples of Wiegand’s
bas-relief sculptures, in which the faces and
figures have less depth than they would in
a full 3D image. Wiegand previously had
his studio in the back of the old museum
but was able to return to his studio at One
Wiegand Drive after a generous gift from a
donor. He has been instrumental in designing
the museum.
Other items donated from residents
include old typewriters, school desks, porcelain
dolls and an old Singer sewing machine.
The expansive space in the museum also
allows for new endeavors as well. A meeting
space with tables and chairs already in
place is ideal for small groups.
“There’s enough space to have a gathering
area, to make it available for small
functions like baby showers,” Wright said.
“We’re going to have a designated area for
that, separated by carpets and tapestries,
hanging things for use as dividers.”
Another new feature for the museum is
a resale shop for donated items, with funds
used to support the museum. If people are
downsizing and have older furniture of
historical value that they plan to get rid
of, they might consider donating it to the
museum, Wright said.
“We hope to take on a little more variety
of character,” she said. “That’s the exciting
thing about it, because it will be of
interest to a lot of people from this area
and whoever comes to town.”The museum
founders are always looking for donations
of items with historical value, as well as
volunteers to help run the museum itself.
Those interested can call Wright at (314)
952-4725.
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of the City of Ballwin regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, familial status, national origin,
or political affiliation. If one requires an accommodation, please call the above numbers no later than
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Community Events
for Older Adults
CLASSES
n SENIOR PAINTING • Fridays • 9:30-11 a.m. • Schroeder Park
Building • Drop-in classes. • Free • All abilities.
n WELLNESS IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK • Tuesday, July 6 •
10-11 a.m. • Chesterfield Central Park Amphitheater • Panel discussion.
• Free • RSVP required.
n MINDFUL EATING • Tuesday, July 20 • 10-11 a.m. • Chesterfield
Central Park Amphitheater • Presented by St. Luke’s Hospital • Free •
RSVP required.
FITNESS & SPORTS
n 50+ AND FIT • Through August • Mondays at 8-8:45 a.m. or 10:20-
11:05 a.m. or 11:20 a.m.-12:05 p.m. • Wednesdays at 11-11:45 a.m. •
Fridays at 10:20 a.m.-11:05 p.m. • Drop-in classes (Class size: 12) • The
Pointe • Platinum free; residents $7; all others $9
n ADULT CHANNEL WALKING • Mondays-Saturdays though Aug.
21 • Morning and evening options • Ages 18+ • Manchester Aquatic
Center in Schroeder Park • Visit www.manchestermo.gov or call (636)
391-6326, ext. 400 for details.
n BALLWIN DAYS RUN • Sunday, Aug. 22 • 8 a.m. (5K), 9 a.m. (1-
mile) • Vlasis Park • Must pre-register. • Fee $30 per person
n CLASSIC SILVER SNEAKERS • Through August • Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at 9-9:45 a.m. • Drop-in classes • The Pointe •
Platinum free; residents $7; all others $9
n CORNHOLE LEAGUE • Thursdays, July 8-Aug. 19 • 6 p.m. • Vlasis
Park • Must pre-register. • Members and residents $50 per team, all
others $60 per team
n DISC GOLF • Open Play • Daily • 6 a.m.-10 p.m. • Bluebird Park
· Free
n DISC GOLF • Open Play • Daily • 8 a.m.-dark • Schroeder Park
• Free
n FIT 4 ALL • Through August • Tuesdays at 11-11:45 a.m. • Drop-in
classes. • The Pointe • Platinum free; residents $7; all others $9
CITY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR REGISTRATION AND QUESTIONS
n Ballwin To register, call (636) 227-
8950 or visit ballwin.mo.us • Ballwin Golf
Course, 333 Holloway Road • The Pointe,
1 Ballwin Commons Circle
n Chesterfield To register, call
(636) 812-9500 or email olderadults@
chesterfield.mo.us • City Hall, 690
Chesterfield Parkway West • Chesterfield
Valley Athletic Complex, 17925 N. Outer
40 • Central Park, 16365 Lydia Hill Drive
n GOLF BEGINNING LESSONS • Thursdays, July 8-Aug. 5 • 7-7:45
p.m. • Big Bend Golf Center • Must pre-register • Residents $99; all
others $129 • Call (636) 391-6326, ext. 400
n GOLF SUMMER CLINIC • Sundays, July 11-Aug. 8 • 2-3 p.m. •
Ballwin Golf Course and Big Bend Golf Center • Registration required. •
Members and residents $99, all others $109
n PICKLEBALL • Open Play • Daily • Dawn to dusk • Chesterfield
Valley Athletic Complex • Free
n PICKLEBALL CLINICS • Thursdays, July 8, July 22, Aug. 5 and Aug.
19, 9-10:30 a.m. (beginner) or 10:30-noon (intermediate) • Tuesdays,
July 20 and Aug. 17, 4-5:30 p.m. (beginner) or 5:30-7 p.m. (intermediate)
• Instructors from Callahan Pickleball Academy. • Equipment available
for check-out. • Registration preferred. • Chesterfield Valley Athletic
Complex • $ 10 fee
n PICKLEBALL • Open Play • Daily • 6 a.m.-10 p.m. • Bluebird Park
Tennis Courts • Free
n PICKLEBALL • Open Play • Daily • 8 a.m.-9 p.m. • Schroeder Park
Tennis Courts • Free
n PICKLEBALL • Open Play • Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. •
Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Saturdays, 4-7:30 p.m. • The Pointe at
Ballwin Commons • Cost per class: Members free; residents: $7; all
others $9
n PICKLEBALL LESSONS • Registration required. • Individual
lessons: 30-minute session for $25; 60-minute session for $45
n RIVER WALKING • No instructor: Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays, 8-9 a.m. and Monday-Thursday, 7:45-8:30 p.m. • With
instructor: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-8:50 a.m. • North Pointe • Dropin
classes (Class size: 22) • Platinum free; residents $7, all others $10
n RIVERWALK • Monday-Friday through Aug. 13 • 8-10 a.m. or
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-7:45 p.m. of Saturdays 10-11:30 a.m. •
Drop-in classes • No classes July 1, 7 and 13 • Chesterfield Family
Aquatic Center • residents $4 daily fee; all others $5; punch cards and
passes available.
n Ellisville To register, call (636)
227-7508 or visit ellisville.recdesk.com •
Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road
n Manchester To register, call
(636) 391-6326, ext 401 or 402, or visit
manchestermo.gov • Schroeder Park
Building, 359 Old Meramec Station Road
n Wildwood To register, call (636) 458-
0440 or visit wildwoodmo.recdesk.com •
Wildwood City Hall, 16860 Main St.
n SPINNING • Through August
• The Pointe • Drop-in classes
(Class size: 12) • Call for times. •
Platinum free; residents $7, all
others $9
n TENNIS • Open Play • Daily
• 6 a.m.-10 p.m. • Bluebird Park
Tennis Courts • Free
n TENNIS LESSONS •
Mondays and Wednesdays • July
5-28 • 7-8 p.m. • Bluebird Park
Tennis Courts • Must pre-register •
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Residents $80; all others $85
n TRIATHLON • Sunday, July 18 • 6:45 a.m. • North Pointe • Must
pre-register. • Fee $30 per person
n WATER AEROBICS (Indoor) • Through August • Monday-Friday,
8:30 a.m. • Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. • Tuesdays
and Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. • Saturdays, 7:50 a.m. • Drop-in classes
(Class size: 22) • The Pointe • Platinum free; residents $7; all others $9
n WATER AEROBICS (Outdoor/Combo) • Saturdays through Aug.
14 • 8:15-9:15 a.m. • North Pointe • Drop-in classes (Class size: 22) •
The Pointe • Platinum free; residents $7; all others $10
n WATER AEROBICS (Outdoor/Deep Water) • Saturdays through
Aug. 14 • 9:30-10:20 a.m. or 6:30-7:20 p.m. • North Pointe • Drop-in
classes (Class size: 22) • The Pointe • Platinum free; residents $7; all
others $10
n JOINTS IN MOTION [Water Aerobics] • Through August •
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays • 10:30 a.m. • Drop-in classes
(Class size: 22) • The Pointe • Per class fee: Platinum free; residents
$7; all others $9
n ABLT [Water Aerobics] • Through August • Tuesdays and
Thursdays • 9:30 a.m. • Drop-in classes (Class size: 22) • The Pointe
• Platinum free; residents $7; all others $9
n ONLINE YOGA • Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. • Fridays at 11 a.m. •
Residents free; all others $5 per class • Registration is required, but can
be made online up to one day prior to class. Visit www.cityofwildwood.
com/740/Senior-Programs to register and learn more.
n SENIOR YOGA • Thursdays, July 8-29 • 9 a.m. • Chesterfield
Central Park • Offbeat Yoga. • Registration required. • $30 per session.
n SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA • Through August • Wednesdays,
10:10-10:50 a.m. • Drop-in classes (Class size: 12) • The Pointe •
Platinum free; residents $7; all others $9
SOCIAL & SPECIAL INTEREST
n ELECTRONIC RECYCLING • Thursday, July 1 • Noon-5 p.m. •
Bluebird Park • Fees apply for some items. For more information on
those items and what Adonis can collect, visit ellisville.mo.us.
n PIZZA & BINGO • Thursday, July 8 • 5-7 p.m. • Schroeder Park
Building • Registration is required. • Cost is $8 per person.
n BINGO • Wednesdays, July 14, July 28, Aug. 11, Aug. 25 • 11 a.m.-
1 p.m. • Chesterfield Mall, Lower Level Food Court • Registration is
required; space is limited. • Cost is $5 per person; includes lunch.
n BOOK CLUB • Third Tuesday of each month in person • Schroeder
Park Building • 11 a.m.-noon • July 20: “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by
Betty Smith • For details, email rpate@manchestermo.gov or call (636)
391-6326, ext. 402.
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This year especially, Americans are
excited to celebrate the independence of
our nation and their independence from
the pandemic. Across West County Fourth
of July celebrations offer the opportunity
to gather together with friends and family
to enjoy fireworks, concerts, kids activities
and even a car show.
There’s no better time than now to plan a
fun-filled Fourth. Here’s how.
CHESTERFIELD
Chesterfield Valley
Athletic Complex
The city of Chesterfield’s annual Fourth of
July fireworks celebration is from 6:30 p.m.-
10 p.m. at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic
Complex (CVAC), 17925 N. Outer 40 Road.
This is a new location for the annual event.
(Source: Adobe Stock)
Groovethang performs at the Chesterfield
Valley Athletic Complex on July 4.
(Source: Facebook)
Entry is free of charge for all ages. Parking
is available in the lots surrounding the
CVAC. Accessible parking is available.
From 7-9 p.m., party band Groovethang
performs hits from every decade beginning
with the ‘70s. Circus Kaput, featuring
juggling, magic, stilt-walking, unicycling,
fire-breathing, acrobatics, face painting
and balloon twisters entertains all ages all
evening.
At 9 p.m., the fireworks show begins!
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn
chairs and blankets. Personal food and beverages
are allowed but glass and tobacco
products are prohibited.
For more information, visit chesterfield.
mo.us and click on “Calendar.”
ELLISVILLE
Bluebird Park
The city of Ellisville hosts its annual
Fourth of July celebration at Bluebird Park,
225 Kiefer Creek Road. Entrance to the
park is limited to Ellisville residents with
a parking pass.
Parking passes are limited to one per
household. Residents can sign up for a
parking pass online at ellisville.recdesk.
com or in person at the Parks Administration
Building in Bluebird Park, 8:30 a.m.-5
p.m., Monday through Friday.
The festivities begin at 7 p.m. with Griffin
and the Gargoyles, a high-energy party
and dance band, on stage. At 9:15 p.m.,
fireworks light up the sky.
This year, shuttle buses and food trucks
are available. Guests are encouraged to
bring food and beverages, but glass and
pets are not permitted.
Pathfinder Church
Pathfinder Church, 15800 Manchester
Road, hosts a fireworks celebration from
6-10 p.m., offering an excellent view of the
Bluebird firework show.
The event is free but with limited parking.
Complimentary hotdogs and drinks
are available while supplies last, as well
as games, music and other activities.
Guests are allowed to bring coolers but
glass is not permitted. Pets are welcome but
must be on a leash at all times and cleaned up
after if necessary. Guests are also encouraged
to bring chairs and blankets for viewing.
EUREKA
Legion Park and Lions Park
The Eureka Parks and Recreation Department
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The city of Manchester hosts Butch Wax and the Hollywoods at its amphitheater in Paul A.
Schroeder Park on July 4.
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tion at Legion Park and Lions Park, located
across from each other on Bald Hill Road.
The fireworks celebration is dedicated to
military veterans throughout the community.
Live music is not a part of this year’s
event, but guests are encouraged to arrive
early and picnic in the park. Each park features
playgrounds and wide open spaces
for family fun.
Parking is available at Geggie Elementary,
430 Bald Hill Road, and Frisco Park, 14 W.
Frisco Ave., but not on-site. Call (636) 938-
6775 for accessible parking information.
Bald Hill Road closes to traffic at 8 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own
food and coolers for picnicking, but glass
is not permitted.
Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m., guests
should bring their own chairs and blankets
for firework viewing.
MANCHESTER
Paul A. Schroeder Park
The Manchester Parks and Recreation
department hosts its fireworks celebration
at Paul A. Schroeder Park, 359 Old Meramec
Station Road.
Crowd favorite Butch Wax and the Hollywoods
take the stage at 6 p.m., followed
by fireworks after dark. Enjoy music from
the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.
All veterans will receive a complimentary
drink and hot dog.
Visit manchestermo.gov for event
updates and more information.
Manchester United
Methodist Church
Manchester United Methodist is not
hosting a Fourth of July celebration this
year. However, the parking lot will be open
with free parking for viewing Manchester’s
fireworks.
TWIN OAKS
Twin Oaks Park
The annual Twin Oaks Park firework show
(held on July 3) has been postponed to Oct.
16. For more information and updates regarding
this event, visit cityoftwinoaks.com.
Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church
Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church, 1230
Big Bend Road, will host its eighth annual
car show on Saturday, July 3.
The event begins at 9 a.m., with trophies
awarded around 2 p.m.; participating cars
must be registered by noon.
There is no registration or entry fee, but
Twin Oaks asks that guests bring canned
goods and non-perishable food items to
restock the church’s food pantry.
Contact Gary Skelton at (636) 225-5625
for more information.
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The Fourth of July is a day full of celebration
and spending time with family.
Whether it be bottle rockets in your backyard
or a professional extravaganza, fireworks
are synonymous with America’s
independence and the summer season.
However, fireworks aren’t a form of celebration
for everyone. In addition to the
danger of house or garage fires, setting off
fireworks at home can be distressing for
some people, including military veterans.
They also can impact people with epilepsy,
cause anxiety to children and even distress
pets.
It should be noted that fireworks are illegal
in St. Louis County and many municipalities
located within; however, some
people may disregard this and still choose
to set off fireworks.
Regardless of what fireworks display
you plan to view, following some safety
tips will guarantee a fun and safe Fourth
of July.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
According to the National Institute
of Mental Health, PTSD is “a disorder
that develops in some people who have
experienced a shocking, scary or dangerous
event.” More than 3 million cases of
PTSD are reported in the U.S. every year,
and experiences can vary from person to
person.
For individuals who have experienced
trauma, including veterans, the exploding
sounds and bright flashes of fireworks can
trigger distress.
Fireworks that are shot off at odd hours of
the night, such as 2 or 3 a.m., can be especially
startling or distressing for individuals
suffering from PTSD. A good time to cut off
fireworks displays is around 11 p.m.
For individuals who cannot tolerate fireworks,
it is recommended to stay indoors
and wear earplugs to diffuse the sounds.
These individuals also may place signs
in their yards requesting neighbors to be
courteous with fireworks. Signs can be
acquired from websites such as militarywithptsd.org.
For individuals and families looking
to view a fireworks display, it’s best to
choose a professionally conducted show
at a safe location that provides plenty of
notice for surrounding areas and residents.
Small fireworks, such as handheld sparklers,
can be used by adults and children
alike without creating loud noises. Some
companies sell ‘quiet fireworks’ to provide
relief for some individuals.
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Photosensitive epilepsy
While the growing popularity of ‘quiet
fireworks’ may provide relief from the
booming noises from fireworks, they still
put off color-rich displays and light similar
to regular fireworks.
The flashes of fireworks can simulate a
strobe effect if bright enough. While seizures
reported from fireworks are uncommon,
individuals with photosensitive
epilepsy should take extra steps to ensure
they enjoy fireworks safely, such as taking
any prescribed medication before viewing
fireworks, according to the University of
Rochester Medical Center. Individuals also
may choose to view the fireworks from a
further distance or cover one eye to limit
retina activation.
It should be noted that the ‘final barrage’
or the finale of a fireworks show tends to
be the brightest and potentially the most
impactful for those with sensitivities and
medical conditions.
Pets
The bright flashes of light and thundering
booms may symbolize freedom to us,
but to our furry friends, it can be terrifying.
The American Veterinary Medical
Association (AVMA) states that, because
of their acute hearing, pets’ ears are highly
sensitive to noises. They can become disoriented
or anxious if not taken care of
properly.
The AVMA advises leaving pets at home
or with a sitter when going to parties, firework
displays or any other social event.
Loud noises, crowds and unfamiliar places
can be distressing for pets.
According to cesarsway.com, pets
should be kept inside during fireworks and
accompanied by a human.
Some pets may respond well to swaddling
with blankets or wearing weighted
items such as a ThunderShirt to lower
anxiety. Turning on household lights and
televisions also can help detract from the
sounds and sights of fireworks for some
animals.
Depending on the severity, veterinarians
may recommend medication for pet
anxiety.
In the days after the Fourth of July, pet
owners should check nearby lawns and
sidewalks for debris or unused fireworks
that pets, other animals or even young children
may accidentally consume.
If you’re hosting a Fourth of July gettogether,
check around the house for trash
and food scraps after your guests have left.
Kebab skewers, chocolate and other food
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Teens and vaccines: What to know before heading back to school
BY JESSICA MESZAROS
Back-to-school is already a time of
adjustment for many students and families.
This year, the added weight of masking,
social distancing and vaccinations is hovering
over many students and – by extension
– local districts who are investigating
what protocols will be appropriate for the
upcoming school year.
As vaccine trials for younger audiences
are underway across the country, pediatricians
and school districts alike are recommending
students check in with their
pediatricians to find out what is needed
before the start of the new school year.
Vaccine progress
About a month ago, Pfizer’s COVID-
19 vaccine for use in individuals ages
12-17 was approved by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA).
The CDC recommends that everyone
age 12 and older obtain a COVID-19
vaccination. Moderna filed for the same
permissions with the FDA for their own
COVID-19 vaccine on June 10.
As of now, children age 12 and older
are only able to get the Pfizer-BioNTech
COVID-19 vaccine, which consists of two
shots administered 21 days apart.
According to Pfizer, vaccination trials
are underway in the Sacramento area to test
effectiveness in children ages 5-11 with 10
micrograms per dose, equal to one-third of
the teen/adult vaccine, administered
in two injections scheduled three
weeks apart.
Doctor’s recommendations
While the CDC has received
increased reports of inflammation
in the heart, including myocarditis
and pericarditis, in adolescents and
young adults after COVID-19 vaccination,
their website states known
and potential benefits of COVID-19
vaccination outweigh the known
and potential risks, including the
possible risk of myocarditis.
As a result of these reports and
others, the CDC has continued to
recommend COVID-19 vaccination
for individuals ages 12 and older.
Delene Musielak, a pediatrician with St.
Luke’s Hospital and host of The Dr. Mom
Show podcast, agrees.
“There was a comment from one of the
cardiology chairs at the AAP (American
Academy of Pediatrics), and essentially, he
just voiced that it was safer to get the vaccine
and prevent something happening to the
heart through the vaccine,” Musielak said.
Otherwise, Musielak said that many
COVID-19 vaccine side effects in teens
mirror symptoms that have been documented
in adults.
“Some fatigue, fevers, muscle aches,
myalgia, nausea, headaches,” Musielak said.
Individuals can also utilize resources like
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the CDC’s V-safe After Vaccination Health
Checker, text messaging and web surveys
to provide personalized health check-ins
after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals
can also use the service to report
side effects.
Also like adults, younger individuals are
encouraged to stay hydrated and get rest
after being vaccinated.
While the COVID-19 vaccine is on
the forefront of many families’ minds,
Musielak reminded parents that routine
immunizations will still be required for the
2021-2022 school year.
“The American Academy of Pediatrics
has shown that the immunization rate has
dropped with isolation with the pandemic,
so we’re really encouraging parents
to get their kids to their pediatrician
and get caught up before they go
back to school,” Musielak said.
Normally, during the adolescent
to teenage years, patients are due
for immunization against tetanus,
whooping cough, meningitis and
HPV. According to Musielak, the
meningitis vaccine should be administered
once in adolescence, then
again at age 16 or 17 depending on
when the teen plans to go to college.
A pediatrician can tell families
what vaccinations an teen needs
during at an annual wellness check.
Annual wellness checks also offer
insights into an adolescent’s mental
health during a developmental time of their
life. This is because a pediatrician is going
to examine an adolescents overall health as
opposed to only a immunizations record.
“I think the pediatrician’s office is always
the best choice because we do a full exam,”
Musielak said. “We’re looking for other
things to make sure the child is developing
physically and appropriately but also,
right now where anxiety and depression
has increased, adolescents and teenagers
have had a higher risk of depression, suicides,
drug use. So, I feel like that’s also
something that is very important during
these check-ups that the pediatrician will
address any concerns regarding mental
health too.”
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IMAGINE: Imagine being able to explore a magnificent menagerie of butterflies right in your own backyard. Drop by the Sophia M.
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Top.” Enjoy arthropod acrobats and other sideshow spectacles, including a flea circus. Meander through circus-inspired botanicals
with friends and family. Daily show schedules include story time, live animal encounters, and butterfly releases.
TRY: Looking to beat the summer heat? Try taking a pleasant soar above the local tree lines. Hidden Valley Ski Resort’s newest
addition, a zip line adventure tour, is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. They also offer scenic chairlift and
hiking trails.
EXPLORE: Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures. Browse a selection of origamiinspired
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Expert advice for preventing common
summer bummers
BY KATE UPTERGROVE
Summer vacation is the perfect time to
get outside as a family. Long, lazy days
by the pool, hikes on a nearby nature trail
or bonfires under the stars – these are the
moments that make summer memorable.
But happy memories can turn bad quickly
without a few preventative measures.
Dr. Jessica Smith, a Mercy Kids pediatrician
in practice at Mercy Clinic Pediatrics
Chesterfield, offered advice on preventing
three common summer bummers: sunburn,
bug bites and poison ivy.
Insect repellent is safe for use on children as
young as 2 months. (Source: Adobe Stock)
Sunburn
Likely, you’re already applying sunscreen.
But are you doing it right?
One of the most common mistakes
people make is not using enough product.
According to Smith, the same rules apply
whether you’re using spray or lotion; you
have to apply a thick coating, rub it in well
and give it time to work. The standard rule
is 1 ounce of lotion per child; 2 ounces per
adult. A single shot glass holds between 1
and 1.5 ounces.
“It will absorb back into your skin. That’s
one of the beauties of waiting 10, 15, 20
minutes before you get into (water), the sunscreen
will have absorbed and create a layer
of protection on your skin,” Smith said.
The same goes for sunscreen sprays.
While convenient, they are harder to measure
and people often forget to rub the product
into the skin and wait for it to take effect.
Reapplying is also crucial to maintaining
optimal protection from searing UV rays.
“A good rule of thumb is every 45 minutes,
everyone needs to get out of the water, have a
rest, reapply their sunscreen and wait 10 to 15
minutes before returning to the water,” Smith
said. “Keep some by your backdoor or your
front door and make it part of your routine
that 10 or 15 minutes before you leave you
put sunscreen on exposed areas.”
Smith confirmed that there isn’t a lot of
difference in efficacy between a 15, 30 or
50 SPF sunscreen, but most pediatricians
recommend 30 SPF or higher for kids.
“Sunscreen is approved for kids 6 months
and up,” Smith said. “For really little babies,
keeping them out of the direct sunlight and
summer heat is the best approach.”
Hats, she said, provide good sun protection
for everyone. If a child, or adult, does
get sunburned, Smith said aloe is among
the best remedies.
Ticks & Mosquitoes
The idea of having a blood-sucking bug
latch on to your child or yourself is unnerving;
same goes for mosquitoes – both of
which carry diseases that can have serious
complications.
Physical barriers such as light colored
clothing with long sleeves and pant legs
tucked into socks that rise above your ankles
can be effective but in the heat of summer
not very practical. So Smith recommends
using an insect repellent that contains DEET.
“DEET is safe. It’s safe down to the age
of 2 months. It’s been studied pretty intensively,
even in pregnant women, and really
the only thing that would be a problem is if
they ingest it,” Smith said. “So obviously if
you’re applying in on a smaller child, you
wouldn’t want to apply it to their hands
because they might put their hands in their
mouths.”
If a tick does latch on, carefully remove
it with tweezers, making sure the insect’s
head is fully removed.
Poison Ivy & Rashes
“Keeping a good intact skin barrier is
going to help reduce the likelihood of rashes,”
Smith said. That can come from something
as simple as a skin lotion or sunscreen.
“One thing I do think that is important
that everyone should know is that the oil
that causes the poison ivy rash stays on
your clothes. So if mom or dad is working
to remove poison ivy and they have
on gloves, that oil is going to stay on those
gloves. If your kiddos come and pick up
those gloves later they could still get the
poison ivy rash from that, so it’s important
to remember that.”
Smith advised that if you know your
child, or you, have been in the vicinity of
poison ivy, washing or showering as soon
as possible after exposure and changing
and washing exposed clothes is a wise idea.
“Hydrocortisone 1% cream is great for
treating poison ivy and it can be used on
a child as young as 2 months,” Smith said.
“But if the rash is on the child’s face or if it
is on a large area of their body, they really
should be seen by their doctor because they
may need oral steroids to treat that.
“The other thing about poison ivy rashes
is that it can last one to three weeks, so
if it’s not gone in a couple of days, don’t
panic,” Smith said.
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By LISA RUSSELL
Women’s chest pain may get less
emergency attention than men’s
Heart disease is the leading cause of
death in both men and women…and it is
unfortunately becoming more common in
younger adults of both sexes. In fact, about
one-third of women hospitalized for a
heart attack over the past two decades were
under the age of 55.
However, when women under 55 come
to the hospital with chest pain, they wait
longer to be seen, are less likely to receive
basic heart attack screening tests, and are
identified as needing immediate treatment
less often than men, a recent NYU Langone
Health study found.
The study was based on data collected for
the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical
Care Survey between 2014 and 2018. The
NYU researchers expanded its results to
encompass about 29 million emergency
department visits for chest pain made by
American adults 18-55 during that period,
of which 57% were by women.
Although similar numbers of men and
women in the study arrived at the hospital by
ambulance, a woman’s pain was less likely
to be immediately identified as a potential
heart attack. On average, women waited
about 11 minutes longer to be evaluated by
a clinician. Women were also significantly
less likely to be given an electrocardiogram
(EKG) – a standard initial test used to
diagnose heart attacks – to receive cardiac
monitoring, or to be seen by a consulting
specialist such as a cardiologist.
While the study did not examine the reasons
behind the differences in emergency
treatment found in the study, the study’s
lead author, Darcy Banco, M.D., said
that healthcare providers’ “preconceived
notions” regarding men’s higher relative
risk of heart attacks most likely play a
role. She suggested that clinicians become
more aware that younger women represent
a growing portion of heart attack patients,
and that their heart attacks often present
with different symptoms than men’s.
“We are learning that heart attacks take
many forms,” Banco said. “We need to
continue to raise awareness and make sure
all patients are diagnosed and treated properly,
even if they’re not the ‘classic’ demographic
for a heart attack.”
This study is the first to examine emergency
room management of chest pain
specifically among younger adults. It was
presented at the American College of Cardiology
Annual Scientific Session in May.
Pets that are certified as emotional support
animals really do provide mental health
benefits for their owners, a recent study found.
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Emotional support animals do
benefit health, study shows
As more news stories have emerged
about increasing numbers of animals –
from dogs and cats to birds and miniature
horses – being taken into airplanes, college
dorms and other public spaces to provide
“emotional support” to their owners, many
people have come to view their use for this
purpose as a potential fraud.
However, a team at the University of
Toledo has published what its leader says
is the first scientific evidence that emotional
support animals do provide significant,
measurable and ongoing benefits for
people with mental health issues.
Researchers from the university’s College
of Health and Human Services followed
a group of people with diagnosed
mental illness who were paired with a
shelter dog or cat, measuring their levels of
depression, anxiety and loneliness via surveys
both prior to adopting the animals and
again at the end of a 12-month period. In
the second survey, they found statistically
significant improvements in all three measurements
of participants’ mental health.
The researchers also measured consistently
lower levels of the stress hormone
cortisol after participants interacted with
their animals, along with higher amounts
of a “bonding hormone” called oxytocin.
Although the study was small, its leader,
Dr. Janet Hoy-Gerlach, said it could serve
as a major step toward demonstrating the
value of emotional support animals for
human health.
“The human-animal bond is an underutilized
resource for both human and animal
well-being…We have seen a significant
increase in social isolation because of
COVID-19, particularly among those most
vulnerable to its effects,” Hoy-Gerlach
said. “While our research was initiated
before the pandemic, the findings couldn’t
be more applicable. Now more than ever,
we need to be thinking about leveraging
every resource at our disposal.”
Not buckling up causes most
spinal fractures among youth
Car accidents in which drivers and their
passengers under 18 are not wearing seatbelts
are the reason for two-thirds of all
pediatric spinal fractures in the U.S. Of
that number, well over half of spinal fractures
occur in teens between the ages of 15
and 17, the time period just before and after
most get their drivers’ licenses, according
to a study recently published in Spine.
A research team at Cohen Children’s
Medical Center in New York looked at data
from close to 35,000 patients under 18 who
were injured in motor vehicle accidents
between 2009 and 2014. Information on
seatbelt use was available for about 19,000
of those young people. Nearly half (44%)
of unrestrained patients involved in crashes
over that period were teenagers
Previous research has reported rising
rates of pediatric spinal injuries, especially
in teens aged 15 and older – and this study
confirms that car accidents are behind
those increases, its authors said. By themselves,
spinal fractures in youth involved
in accidents are also associated with a 3%
mortality rate, with many of those fatalities
occurring among drivers and passengers
not wearing seatbelts. When seatbelts were
worn, the rate of spinal fractures was found
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death was also reduced by more than 20%.
For young patients involved in car accidents,
wearing seatbelts was also associated
with fewer fractures of any type, as
well as fewer head and brain injuries.
Despite a steady rise in the percentage
of drivers who wear seatbelts regularly,
seatbelt use is lowest among teen drivers
as a group. Motor vehicle accidents remain
the leading cause of death among teen girls,
and are now the second leading cause for
teen boys, according to the most recently
published CDC statistics.
Dr. Vishal Sarwahi of Cohen Children’s,
who led the study, said these results emphasize
the need for continuing measures to
increase teen seatbelt usage, and highlight
the potential trauma that can be avoided if
young people simply take a few seconds
to buckle up. “Ensuring our new, young
drivers wear protective devices can greatly
reduce morbidity and mortality associated
with motor vehicle accidents and can help
save lives … and spines,” he said.
On the calendar
BJC presents a Head to Toe One-Hour
Orientation on Wednesday, July 7 and
Thursday, July 15 from 6-7 p.m. During this
free one-hour online session, held virtually
via Zoom, families will learn more about St.
Louis Children’s Hospital’s family-focused
weight management program called Head to
Toe. The program helps children ages 8-17
and their parents learn to make healthier
lifestyle choices, set goals and get regular
exercise, all of which positively impacts a
child’s self-esteem. (The Head to Toe program
begins on Tuesday, July 27.) Register
online for the session of your choice at
classes-events.bjc.org.
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St. Louis Children’s Hospital presents a
Babysitting 101 course on Tuesday, July
13 from 6-8:30 p.m. The class, recommended
for ages 10 and above, will be
offered through the Teams Meeting virtual
platform. It covers topics including the business
of babysitting; child development and
behavior; basic child care; expecting the
unexpected; and choosing age-appropriate
games and activities. A workbook, first aid
kit, babysitter skills assessment and backpack
will be delivered to each participant’s
home prior to class. A list of needed supplies
and online link to join the class will be
provided in a confirmation email. The cost
is $25; space is limited. Please register each
child by visiting classes-events.bjc.org.
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Staying Home Alone, sponsored by BJC,
is on Wednesday, July 14 from 6:30-8 p.m.
This class, presented online via Teams Meeting,
will help prepare the parent(s), child and
family for times when children will be home
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The Gathering Place – ‘One of the World’s Greatest Places’
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Describing the Gathering Place as a park
would be correct, at least to a limited extent.
The reality, though, is that the 3-year-old
operation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is much,
much more. Ever-increasing numbers of
visitors are discovering that fact as word of
the 66-acre facility spreads and its honors
and accolades grow at an impressive rate.
The unusual, but positive, aspects of the
Gathering Place begin with … well, its
beginning. Spearheading the $465 million
project on the east bank of the Arkansas
River was the family foundation of billionaire
George B. Kaiser, a Tulsa native
whose Jewish parents fled Nazi Germany
in the 1930s and settled in Tulsa where
relatives already were living.
Now in his late 70s, Kaiser made his
fortune in oil, gas and banking and today
has a net worth estimated in the $6 to $7
billion range.
The George Kaiser Family Foundation
pledged $200 million to the park and led
the way in raising millions more from a
number of organizations and individuals,
making the Gathering Place one of the
largest privately financed public parks in
the nation. Included in the contributions is
a $100 million endowment to ensure the
park’s continued operation in perpetuity.
The city of Tulsa also provided $65 million
in infrastructure improvements for
roads, bridges and sewer lines around the
property.
The park’s name alludes to what has
been identified as a major need of Tulsa
and many other communities, especially in
light of an event in the Oklahoma city 100
years ago.
In late May and early June of 1921,
An aerial view of the Adventure Playground at the Gathering Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
white mobs torched businesses and homes
in the city’s Greenwood district, a Black
neighborhood on Tulsa’s north side, which
was also known as “the Black Wall Street”
due to its thriving economy. Precipitating
the incident was the arrest of a Black
youth accused of accosting a white teenage
elevator operator in an office building.
Whites seeking retribution gathered
at the jail where the young man was being
held and were met by Blacks determined
to protect the alleged offender. Violence
soon erupted and the situation spiraled
out of control. Almost every building in
a 35-square-block area was burned to the
ground. Although estimates of the number
killed in the race riot have varied widely,
the majority were Black residents.
The three-story ONE OK Boathouse offers rental watercraft to visitors at Peggy’s Pond.
(Jim Erickson photo)
In a New York Times article just before
the Gathering Place officially opened in
late summer 2018, Kaiser noted, “We got
more and more divided over time by geography,
race and class. So getting people
together is step number one.”
Echoing Kaiser’s sentiment in the same
article, the Gathering Place’s landscape
architect Michael Van Valkenburgh opined,
“There’s hardly a better way to bring people
together than in a democratic space like a
park.”
If Van Valkenburgh’s name is familiar,
it’s likely because his firm also was
awarded the contract for St. Louis’ Gateway
Arch Park in 2011. That project called
for a land bridge over Interstate 70 to connect
the redesigned arch grounds with the
downtown area. Similarly, the Gathering
Place plans include linking the park to the
Arkansas River with two land bridges over
Tulsa’s Riverside Drive.
A landscape of wonder
Kaiser is a firm believer that all kids
deserve an equal opportunity.
“No child is responsible for the circumstances
of his or her birth,” he says on the
Gathering Place’s website. A 2011 article
in Forbes magazine quotes the life-long
Tulsan in a similar vein: “Find a way to
give poor kids the same cognitive stimulus
that rich kids receive and they should end
up with the same tools for success.”
As a way of reaching that goal, providing
free educational programming is one of the
park’s major pledges to Tulsa families and
other visitors. From story time at the park’s
Reading Tree to STEAM-based activities
(Courtesy of the Gathering Place)
(science, technology, engineering, arts
and mathematics), the Gathering Place
offers numerous educational opportunities
to pique kids’ interest. Also on the yearly
calendar is a wide range of cultural events
and festivals for all ages and backgrounds.
Visitors often are pleasantly surprised
by the park’s admission fee: There is none.
Parking also is free. The restaurants and gift
shops charge for their products and there
are fees for renting canoes, kayaks and
paddle boats at the boathouse on Peggy’s
Pond. But it’s possible to spend the entire
day with no financial outlays if you bring
your own food and beverages. Alcohol and
glass containers are prohibited.
If there’s one word that sums up how
the park might be described by a firsttime
visitor, it probably would be “creative”
because unique touches are visible
throughout the facility.
Large slabs of sandstone that flank pathways
create a virtual canyon of rock towers
in the Four Seasons Garden and form the
Williams Lodge floor surface in the park’s
welcome center. Many of the walls and
ceiling areas in the Lodge are covered with
pieces of wood cut to varying lengths and
widths.
Plantings, both large and small, create an
appearance resembling a botanical garden
and provide a green separation between the
park’s various areas. Included are about
7,000 trees, both evergreen and deciduous,
from more than a dozen nurseries, and
some 1.2 million plants and shrubs. The
taller plantings can leave a first-time visitor
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A maze of mirrors in the Sensory Garden at the
next area of interest. But with signs and the
park’s many paid and volunteer staff members,
getting lost is highly unlikely.
The Chapman Adventure Playground is a
5-acre area with activities for kids of varying
ages, including traditional and custom
swings, four towering wooden castles connected
by suspension bridges and a variety
of slides, such as the one between the
wings of a 22-foot-tall blue heron. In total,
playground structures number about 160
and cost some $11.5 million to install. It
doesn’t take an observer long to see that
adults also seem to enjoy the playground.
Lighted sports courts for impromptu or
organized games of basketball, volleyball,
street soccer and street hockey also are
available as are a skate park and BMX
tracks with courses for riders of varying
abilities.
Peggy’s Pond is a 3-acre body of water
that boasts the three-story ONE OK Boathouse,
a beach area and nearby decks with
lounge furniture where visitors can relax
and enjoy the view. The terraced wetland
gardens next to Williams Lodge provide
natural filtration for the pond; however,
swimming and wading in the pond are prohibited.
The QuikTrip Great Lawn is a green
space for concerts and signature events,
as well as activities such as soccer, frisbee
and kite flying. A picnic grove adjoining
the playground includes large, family-style
tables and seating for group gatherings.
One way to make sure you can navigate
the Gathering Place and not miss a thing
is to download the park’s official app. It’s
free thanks to a partnership with AARP
Oklahoma, and provides access to an interactive
park map, daily activities and schedules,
park facts and more.
Accolades and future plans
As successful as the Gathering Place
has been in the less than three years since
it opened, there’s more to come. A second
phase of construction at the park’s southern
end will feature the opening of the
Discovery Lab Children’s Museum, a
facility referred to by a park official as “a
new generation of kid experience, where a
children’s museum meets a science center
on steroids.”
The new facility will emphasize learning
through play and is projected to open early
next year.
A third phase, already under construction,
includes a new pedestrian bridge over
the Arkansas River. When all phases are
complete, the park’s footprint will cover
some 100 acres.
Soon after opening, USA Today quickly
named the Gathering Place as the nation’s
Best New Attraction. In just three years,
the park had vaulted to the top in another
USA Today ranking, winning first place in
the publication’s Best City Park of 2021.
Of interest is the fact that St. Louis’s
Forest Park earned second place in that
competition.
In between the USA Today awards,
National Geographic named the Gathering
Place one of its 12 Mind-Bending Playgrounds
Around the World and Time Magazine
recognized it as one of the World’s
Greatest Places.
The American Planning Association
also placed the park on its Great Places in
America roster and the Urban Land Institute
gave it a Global Excellence Award.
Getting there
To visit the Gathering Place, jump on
Interstate 44 and head west. It’s about a
six-hour drive, so you’ll want to arrange
for overnight or multiple night accommodations.
Some of the drive involves toll
roads, so it’s wise to have cash available
that includes small bills and change.
Also, before you go, check gatheringplace.org
to see what special events might
be taking place during your planned visit.
Gathering Place (Jim Erickson photo) While the Gathering Place
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Pistons and Pixels photo contest
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Catalog. Photos must have been
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Entries are being accepted for Sababa,
St. Louis’ premier Jewish Arts & Culture
Festival, on Sunday, Oct. 10. A showcase
of contemporary Jewish culture. The festival
will present local, regional and national
visual art exhibitors, culinary experiences
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Monkey Joe’s is a children’s entertainment
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The sights and sounds of Schroeder Park
Manchester Arts FOCUS 2021 Photography Exhibition is from
June 25 to July 6 at Paul A. Schroeder Park, 359 Old Meramec Station
Road in Manchester. Viewing hours are daily from sunrise to
sunset. An awards ceremony will be held Friday June 25 at 7 p.m.
at the park’s amphitheater.
The outdoor exhibition will feature the work of photographers
of all ages. Photos vary in subject matter, from nature to shots from
around the world, but all are family-friendly.
For the outdoor exhibition, display boards with at least one photo
per entrant will be located to the left of the playground in the grove
of trees, allowing interested viewers to browse this year’s collection
among the park’s natural foliage.
After taking in the local sights captured in photographs by
area photographers, return to Schroeder Park on Sunday, July 4
for the next installment of Manchester’s 2021 Summer Concert
series. The featured band for the evening will be Butch Wax &
the Hollywoods. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn
chairs, blankets, family members and friends. Concessions can be
purchased until 9 p.m. All concerts are free and open to residents
be purchased each week. Purchase tickets
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The third annual 2021 Walnut Grill Golf
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10:30 a.m.) on Monday, June 28 at Whitmoor
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and four-person scramble. Cost is $250
per player. Awards following tournament;
dinner included. Non-golfers can register
for dinner and drinks for $50. Proceeds
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The 17th annual Patt McCormick Golf
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Paradise Valley Golf Club, 1055 Lochmoor
Drive in High Ridge. Hosted by Walter
Le Pere American Legion Post 208. Cost
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player; includes green fees, cart, beverages
and hot dogs on course, followed by lunch
in the Paradise Valley Club dining room.
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FOCUS photography exhibition in 2019
11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. on the first and third
Saturday of the month through Saturday,
Oct. 30 at the National Museum of Transportation,
2933 Barrett Station Road in
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Friday morning through Thursday, Sept.
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2933 Barrett Station Road in Kirkwood.
Kids will be given a picnic basket
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pollinator garden. Limited availability.
For complete details or to book a program
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Musical Ancestries is at 10 a.m. on Saturday,
June 26 on Classic 107.3. Explore
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previous episodes, visit classic1073.org/
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History in Harmony is from 1-4 p.m.
on the last two Sundays of the month from
through June at 230 S. Main St. in Saint
Charles. Stroll and shop along Historic
Main Street while listening to a rotating
line-up of guest musicians. The next concert
is Sunday, June 27. For more information,
visit discoverstcharles.com/event/
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Thursday, July 29 at Schroeder Park, 359
Old Meramec Station Road in Manchester.
Explore trucks, tractors, construction, and
city vehicles up close and talk with the
operators of the machines. Honk-free time
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Neighborhood restaurants that have
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“I like to say we’re a good neighborhood
bar in a good neighborhood,” explained
Cain, who been at the helm for 26 years.
“People love this bar, and we’ve recovered,
regenerated and are ready to serve.”
Cain’s commitment to quality ingredients
begins with his suppliers. His strip
sirloins are prime and the hamburgers are
made with a special blend of ground beef
from Kern Meats. Bob’s Seafood, which
has a reputation for some of the freshest
fish in town, supplies the salmon and
white fish used in The Country Club’s
Country Club Bar & Grill
latest top seller, Blacken Fish Tacos.
Served as a trio, Blackened Fish Tacos
are decked out with homegrown tomatoes,
crisp leaf lettuce and banana peppers and
sauced with house made chipotle ranch.
Cain says he knew he had the combination
right when one customer, a former California
resident, proclaimed The Country
Club’s fish tacos superior to anything she
had experienced in the Golden Gate state
– the birthplace of the fish taco.
“Blacken Fish Tacos are one of our top
sellers now, along with the Chicken Spiedini,
which we marinate, skewer and roll in
bread crumbs, garlic and parmesan before
grilling. We serve them with a white wine,
lemon and butter sauce,” Cain said. “It’s on
the menu as an appetizer and as an entrée
that comes with a salad and a side.”
If you’re a newbie to The Country Club,
take time to survey the menu. Look for listings
that are highlighted as house specialties.
Counted among the standouts are the
Salmon Club, the Half-Pound BLT with
Avocado, and the New York Strip charbroiled
to order and available as an entrée
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Hours: 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Monday-Saturday
or the ultimate steak sandwich.
The sandwich is topped with
grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms
and Swiss cheese. Don’t
overlook the chef’s seasonal
soups and fresh salads. With
luck, when you stop in Tomato
Basil Soup will be the soup
du jour. Try ordering it along
with the Three-Cheese Grilled
Cheese. A cheese lover’s dream,
the grilled cheese is stacked
with pepper jack, Swiss and
American cheese. Then, grilled
between buttered sourdough
slices until golden brown and crisp.
If you prefer cheese with a burger. The
Country Club has you covered and it’s so
good, every single time.
“I always say, ‘You’re only as good as
your last cheese burger,’” Cain said. “I
hate to brag on what we do but I honestly
feel our food is as good as we can make it.
We’re consistent.”
Each burger is made to order and features
the best ingredients, including the
best hamburger buns.
Cain said, when it comes
to buns, he searched for
perfection and found it at
Vitale’s Bakery.
Blackened Fish Tacos at Country Club Grill
It’s the ideal foundation for The Country
Club’s famous hand-pattied Juicy
Lucy and its signature Double Smash
Burger dressed with Wimpy Sauce. The
house secret sauce also makes a killer dipping
sauce for the restaurant’s crispy fries.
Legendary in its own right, the Juicy
Lucy consists of two patties stuffed with
American cheese and served with pickle
chips and sautéed onions. It’s a burger
that will haunt your dreams and keep you
coming back for more.
“We work every day to provide our
guests with a great product, a great environment
and a great experience,” Cain
said.
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8 YEARS
Anniversary
Celebration
JULY 23 & 24
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We are fully open for Dine-in, Pick-up & Delivery.
Hope to see you soon!
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Sat Noon-Midnight• Sun Noon-11pm
Kitchen: Mon-Thurs 3pm-9pm • Fri 3pm-10pm
Sat Noon-10pm • Sun Noon-9pm
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the big screen. No coolers or outside food
allowed in the Manchester Aquatic Center.
Free with pool pass, others pay the after 5
p.m. pool rate. For more information, visit
manchestermo.gov.
FESTIVALS & CONCERTS
Live outdoor music returns to the
Inns at St. Albans every Friday night and
Sunday afternoon through Friday, Oct.
15. Porch Parties are held on the outdoor
deck at Head’s Store from 6-9 p.m. every
Friday. SipINN Sundays take place from
1-5 p.m. every Sunday. Scheduled musical
acts include Tom Hall, Dan Hoerle,
Common Ground, Inside Out Band,
Encore Productions and Art Ruprect. Reservations
are not needed; outdoor seating
available on a first come, first serve basis.
Visit innsatstalbans.com.
• • •
Ellisville Summer Concerts features
Grizzly Goat from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday,
June 24 and Gateway City Big Band
on Thursday, July 8 at the Bluebird Park
Amphitheater, 225 Kiefer Creek Road.
Concert-goers should bring blankets and
chairs. Food and dessert trucks will be
on-site. For other concerts, visit ellisville.
mo.us.
• • •
The Sunset Concert Series is from 7-9
p.m. on the last Friday of the month from
May through July at New Ballwin Park,
329 New Ballwin Road. Bring lawn chairs
or blankets. Coolers are welcome. Socially
distanced, family friendly fun. Free event.
No registration necessary. The Aqua-
Holics will play June 25. For details, visit
ballwin.mo.us/Events.
• • •
The Sounds of Summer Concert Series
kicks off at 6 p.m. (music begins at 6:30
p.m.) Saturday, June 26 at the Chesterfield
Amphitheater, 631 Veterans Place Drive
in Chesterfield. All performances are free.
Concessions and food trucks available.
The June 26 concert features Silver Bullet
STL: A Tribute to Bob Seger. The July 10
concert features Headknocker: A Tribute
to Foreigner. For tickets, visit, chesterfieldamphitheater.com.
• • •
The 34th Annual Chesterfield Summer
Concert Series is on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
(gates open at 5:30 p.m.) through Aug.
31 at Faust County Park, 15185 Olive
Blvd. Soda, beer, wine, popcorn, candy,
snacks and sandwiches available from the
concession stand and food trucks. The
Kid’s Zone will feature the Bubble Bus, a
rock-climbing wall, face painting, balloon
twisting and laser tag, weather permitting.
The June 29 concert features Spectrum
with a disco theme. Admission is $5. Visit
chesterfieldmochamber.com.
• • •
A free July 4th Celebration is from 6-9
p.m. on Sunday, July 4 at Paul A. Schroeder
Park, 359 Old Meramec Station Road
in Manchester. Includes Butch Wax & The
Hollywoods concert followed by fireworks.
Visit manchestermo.gov for details.
• • •
A 4th of July Fireworks Celebration is
at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 4 at the Chesterfield
Valley Athletic Complex, 17925 N.
Outer 40 Road in Chesterfield. Live entertainment,
kids activities and food trucks.
Groovethang performs 7-9 p.m.; fireworks
begin at 9 p.m. Lawn chairs, blankets, outside
food and beverages are allowed; no
glass or tobacco products. Free event. For
more information, visit chesterfield.mo.us.
• • •
The Town & Country Concert Series
occurs 6-9 p.m. every second Friday of
the month through September at Town
Square, 1011 Municipal County Drive
in Town & Country. Town & Country
residents only. Tickets required; no-day of
registration available. The July 9 concert
features School of Rock. Register by visiting
town-and-country.org/379/Events.
• • •
Music on Main is from 6:45 p.m.-9
p.m. on Friday, July 16 at Wildwood City
Hall, 16860 Main St. in Wildwood. The
featured band is Griffin & the Gargoyles.
Bring lawn chairs. Portable restrooms
are available. Coolers permitted, but no
glass. No dogs. There is a parking garage
across the street from Wildwood City
Hall. Free event.
• • •
Manchester’s Community Band plays at
6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 18 and Sunday,
Aug. 15 at Paul A. Schroeder Park, 359
Old Meramec Station Road in Manchester.
The theme for the July 18 is “Honoring the
Olympics” with an all-instrumental list of
Olympic songs and patriotic songs. On Aug.
18, the concert theme is “Though the Eyes of
the Child” directed by Chris Becker. Enjoy
children’s favorites and Disney favorites.
SPECIAL INTEREST
Creve Coeur Farmers Market is from
9 a.m. -noon on Saturdays now through Oct.
2 at 934 E. Rue De La Banque in Creve
Coeur. Shop local fruits, vegetables, meats,
eggs, honey, flowers, plants and handmade
artisan goods created within 50 miles of
Creve Coeur. Attendance by vendors and
local artisans may vary from week to week.
More vendor information is at facebook.
com/crevecoeurmarket.
• • •
The River Walk Club meets through
Sunday, Aug. 15 at the Chesterfield Family
Aquatic Center, 16365 Lydia Hill Drive.
Ages 16 or older. Daily walk-in fees are
$4 per resident; $5 for all others. A $1 discount
applies to those with punch cards. To
purchase a punch card, visit city hall from
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Walk
times vary by day. For details, visit chesterfield.mo.us/river-walk-club.html.
• • •
Kitchen Culture Exhibit is open from
noon-4 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays
in June, July and August at the Tappmeyer
Homestead, 2 Barnes West Drive in
Creve Coeur. See what cooking was like
in the late 19th century. Groups of at least
five can schedule a visit during the week
by calling (314) 795-9322. Free event. For
details, visit creve-coeur.org.
• • •
Wildwood Farmers Market is open
from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday now
through Oct. 2 in the Town Center, 216
Plaza Drive in Wildwood. Browse a local
selection of produce, meat, crafts and more.
To see the weekly list of vendors, visit
facebook.com/WildwoodFarmersMarket.
• • •
Gateway Creation Conference is from
2- 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 and 8:30
a.m.-5:15 p.m. on Friday, June 26 at The
Rock Church of STL, 15101 Manchester
Road in Ballwin. The conference will
feature three Ph.D. scientists with various
degrees in physics and astronomy as well
as an Old Testament scholar and Bible
instructors. Friday dinner and Saturday
lunch are included in the ticket price; children
5 and younger are free. For details,
visit creationconf.com.
• • •
The National Museum of Transportation
Speaker Series is from 9-10 a.m.
on the second Thursday of the month
through Thursday, Nov. 11 at the National
Museum of Transportation, 2933 Barrett
Station Road in St. Louis. Free but
advanced reservations are required. The
presenter for July 8 is James Erwin on
the topic “Steamboat Disasters.” For
details, visit tnmot.org.
• • •
Stars and Stripes 5K/10K & Fun Run
are at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 4 at the
Chesterfield Athletic Complex, 17925 N.
Outer 40 Road. Awards given for 5K and
10K top finishers and first-place finishers
in each age group. Fun Run participants
receive a medal. A 4th of July Fireworks
Celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. (doors open
at 6 p.m.). To register, visit chesterfield.
mo.us/stars-and-stripes.
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The West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for
the Grand Opening of the Assisted Living and Memory Care Neighborhood at
Autumn View Gardens in Ellisville.
(Source: Autumn View Gardens)
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PLACES
Autumn View Gardens celebrated the
grand opening of the Assisted Living and
Memory Care Neighborhood at 16219
Autumn View Terrace Drive in Ellisville.
The team offers 24-hour care, housekeeping
services, wellness and social programs
for residents. The memory care community
provides the most intensive care and supervision,
as well as specialized activities using
Teepa Snow’s methodology, a memory care
philosophy that emphasizes positive outcomes.
In addition to assisted living and
memory care, Autumn View offers respite
care and hospice. For more information,
visit autumnviewgardensellisville.com or
call (636) 458-5225.
• • •
Daylight Donuts opened at 155 Hilltown
Village Center Drive in Chesterfield.
A donut shop that features both morning
menu and afternoon menus of big donuts,
mini-donuts, boozy donuts, coffee, tea and
frozen treats. Daylight Donuts also caters
events, like weddings, bar mitzvahs and
school celebrations.
PEOPLE
St. Luke’s hosts an open house for Dr.
Delene Musielak from 9-11 a.m. on Friday,
July 9 at Ladue Internal Medicine and
Pediatrics at the Ladue Crossing Shopping
Center, 8857 Ladue Road, Ste. B. Visitors
can meet Musielak, enjoy light refreshments,
receive a complimentary body
composition analysis and more. Musielak
is a pediatrician and host of the Dr. Mom
Show podcast.
• • •
Vice President of Strategic
Initiatives Carmen
Fronczak has accepted
the permanent position
as executive director of
the Chesterfield campus
of Friendship Village.
Fronczak
Fronczak’s specialties
include sales and marketing, strategic
planning, start-up operations and sales
team management for independent living,
assisted living, skilled nursing and home
health care.
• • •
The Bar Association
of Metropolitan St.
Louis announced new
staff members. Continuing
Legal Education
Manager Sebrina
Colvin is responsible
for planning and executing
programs, ensuring
compliance with
state legal education
standards and reporting
requirements as well
as assisting in member
relations. Serving as
Colvin
Stone
accounting manager
for the Saint Louis Bar Foundation, the
charitable entity of the association, is
Steve Stone. His responsibilities include
billing, collections, accounts payable,
accounts receivable and updating membership
profiles.
AWARDS
Missouri KidsFirst presented the 2021
Standing with Children Award to Dr.
Linda Shaw. Shaw is child abuse pediatric
specialist with SSM Cardinal Glennon
Hospital and SAFE-CARE provider.
She is recognized for her work on behalf
of Missouri’s children through her efforts
as a clinician, leader, community educator,
prevention proponent, and policy
advocate.
COMMUNITY CARE
The St. Louis Blues and Ameren
Missouri awarded $21,000 to four local
nonprofits as part of the sixth annual
Power Play Goals for Kids program. For
each of the 36 power play goal the Blues
scored during the regular season, Ameren
donated a total of $18,000 to Central
Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association.
Participants CASA St. Louis,
LifeWise STL and Youth in Need each
received $1,000.
EVENTS
The West St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
hosts its general membership
meeting from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday,
July 22 at Forest Hills Country Club,
36 Forest Club Drive in Chesterfield.
Admission is $30 for members; $35 for
nonmember guests. There is a $5 surcharge
for registration less than 48 hours
prior to the luncheon and for walk-ins.
To register, call (636) 230-9900 or visit
westcountychamber.com.
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Previous professional cooking
experience required, foodservice
management a plus. Positive
atmosphere, scratch-made food.
Email
Merry@nourishfoodsolutions.com
Part Time Cook,
Multi Faceted Position.
In Private Home.
This position
requires, cooking, serving
& light house work.
Rotating shift.
For more info call
(314) 349-1457
Ask for Sherlyn Whiteside
Sales/Appointment Setting
Person needed to set meetings
for certified public accountants.
Must have cold calling experience.
Flexible afternoon hours.
Hourly pay PLUS Bonus
Ellisville location.
636-271-9190
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Home Improvement and Repairs
Interior Painting, Flooring,
Drywall & Wood Repair.
FREE Estimates
Insured
Call Tom Streckfuss
314-910-7458
or email us at
sbacontractingllc@gmail.com
Total Bathroom Remodeling
Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical
30 Years Experience
HOME IMPROVEMENT
AFFORDABLE CARPENTRY
Kitchen Remodeling,
Wainscoting, Cabinets,
Crown Molding, Trim, Framing,
Basement Finishing, Custom
Decks, Doors, Windows.
Free estimates!
Anything inside & out!
Call Joe 636-699-8316
HOME ORGANIZATION
INSURANCE
AUTO INSURANCE
CALL DROEGE INSURANCE
636-227-9900
We offer
great rates!
HEALTH
INSURANCE
LOW COST!!
INDIVIDUAL - FAMILY
TURNING 65!!
CALL 636-458-2152
LANDSCAPING
Best Landscaping Values
in Town!
Mizzou Crew Mulch,
Shrub Trimming,
Yard Cleanups,
Power Washing,
Moles, Small Walls
and Paver Patios.
Call/text Jeff
314-520-5222
or www.MizzouCrew.com
M I E N E R
LANDSCAPING
Retaining Walls • Patios • Pruning
Chainsaw Work • Seasonal
Clean-up • Honeysuckle Removal
Friendly service with attention to detail
Call Tom 636.938.9874
www.mienerlandscaping.com
LANDSCAPING
MORALES LANDSCAPE LLC
• Clean-Up • Mowing • Mulching
• Planting • Aeration • Sod Install
• Leaf/Tree Removal • Paver Patios
• Trimming/Edging • Stone & Brick
• Retaining Walls • Drainage Work
- FREE ESTIMATES -
636-293-2863
moraleslandscape@hotmail.com
LAWN MOWING SERVICES
Commercial • Residential
Reasonable Rates
Experienced & Insured
FREE Estimates
United Lawn Services
Call Today (314) 660-9080
curtis@unitedlawnservices.com
www.unitedlawnservices.com
Spring Clean-Up,
Planting, Mulching,
Shrub Trimming,
Tree & Brush Removal
Valley Landscape Co.
PET SERVICES
PLUMBING
LICENSED PLUMBER
Available for all your
plumbing needs.
No job is too small.
FREE ESTIMATES
30 Years Experience.
Senior Discounts
24 hours service!
314-808-4611
• ANYTHING IN PLUMBING •
Good Prices! Basement
bathrooms, small repairs &
code violations repaired. Fast
Service. Certified, licensed
plumber - MBC Plumbing -
Call or text anytime:
314-409-5051
TODD THE PLUMBER
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Available for all
your plumbing needs.
No job to big or too small.
35 years experience!
314-800-4960
POWERWASHING
POWERWASHING
REAL ESTATE
TREE SERVICES
GET 'ER DONE TREE SERVICE
Tree trimming, removal, deadwooding,
pruning and stump
grinding. Certified arborist.
Fully Insured • Free Estimates
A+ BBB • A+ Angie's List
Serving the Area Since 2004
314-971-6993 or 636-234-6672
• COLE TREE SERVICE •
Tree and Stump Removal.
Trimming and Deadwooding.
Free Estimates.
636-475-3661
www.cole-tree-service.biz
WATERPROOFING
TOP NOTCH WATERPROOFING
& FOUNDATION REPAIR LLC
Cracks, sub-pump systems,
structural & concrete repairs.
Exterior drainage correction.
Serving Missouri for 15 years.
Finally, a contractor
who is honest & leaves
the job site clean.
Lifetime Warranties.
Free Estimate
636-281-6982
WEDDING SERVICES
(636) 458-8234
House Washing • Driveways
Patios • Vinyl Fencing & More
Marriage Ceremonies
Free Estimates
Call Today
636-279-0056
Renewal of Vows
Baptisms
Full Service Ministry
314.703.7456
WINDOW CLEANING
PAULEY’S
WINDOW CLEANING
HOMES • COMMERCIAL
WALL MIRRORS
CHANDELIERS
FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED
314-258-5648
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