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STAR PARKER 

Byron Donalds tells the 

truth and the left hates it 

Several weeks ago, Wall Street Journal 

columnist and former Reagan speechwriter 

Peggy Noonan wrote a column with 

the headline “We Are Starting to Enjoy 

Hatred.” 

Her point was that, in our divided and 

polarized country, each side is no longer 

trying to “win over” those with whom they 

disagree. Sides are now just entrenched in 

hatred for each other. 

It is impossible to not wake up and read 

the news, or simply walk out into the street 

into a demonstration, which is becoming 

business as usual in Washington, D.C. 

where I work, and not appreciate the truth 

of Noonan’s observation. 

As a Christian Black conservative, as I 

happen to be, dealing with personal attacks 

is something I accept as part of my business. 

Now Florida Republican Rep. Byron 

Donalds, also a Black conservative, and 

someone whose name has been floated on 

Donald Trump’s “short list” of possible 

VP running mates, is getting a taste of this 

unpleasantness. 

At a recent Republican gathering in 

Philadelphia, Donalds observed, “During 

Jim Crow, the Black family was together. 

During Jim Crow, more Black people were 

not just conservative – because Black 

people have always been conservativeminded 

– but more Black people voted 

conservatively. And then ... Lyndon Johnson 

– you go down that road, and now we 

are where we are.” 

Any person endowed with the brain he or 

she has received from God, a willingness 

to use that brain and a modicum of good 

will to use reason in the pursuit of truth 

would grasp the point that Donalds was 

making that day. 

Yet Al Sharpton accused Donalds of 

saying Jim Crow was a “good” or “better” 

time for Blacks. Liberal MSNBC commentator 

Joy Reid said Donalds suggested 

Jim Crow was a “golden era” for Blacks. 

Soon the Biden campaign and Democratic 

leadership picked up with similar shameful 

distortions of Donalds’ remarks. 

Donalds, of course, was not praising Jim 

Crow. He was lauding the strength and 

resilience of Black Americans to live their 

lives as productively as possible during 

those horrible times. 

And he suggested that big government 

ushered in by President Lyndon Johnson 

after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 hurt 

rather than helped Blacks. 

Regarding Blacks voting more conservatively 

during the Jim Crow years, the data 

is clear. 

From 1965, the first presidential election 

after the Civil Rights Act, to 2020, 

the average percentage of Blacks voting 

Republican was 10.2% 

But from 1936 to 1960, the average percentage 

of Blacks voting Republican was 

30%. In 1956, Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower 

received 39% of the Black vote. 

Donalds’ observation that Blacks voted 

more conservatively during the Jim Crow 

era is clear and correct. 

Regarding the state of the Black family, 

Donalds’ point that the Black family was 

healthier during the Jim Crow era is also 

crystal clear. 

Per data compiled by Pew Research from 

Census and American Community Survey 

data, in 1960, four years before the passage 

of the Civil Rights Act, 61% of Blacks age 

18 and above were married. By 2021, this 

was down to 31%. 

In June 1965, after the passage of the 

Civil Rights Act, Johnson spoke at prestigious 

Howard University to say that 

despite the new national civil rights law 

nullifying Jim Crow, and making racial 

discrimination unlawful, this, per Johnson, 

was not enough. Blacks were not ready, per 

Johnson, to be free. 

In Johnson’s words then, “But freedom 

is not enough. You do not wipe away the 

scars of centuries by saying: Now you are 

free to go where you want and do as you 

desire and choose the leaders you please.” 

Donalds tells the truth that things went in 

the wrong direction after the Civil Rights 

Act – more rather than less government. 

Those on the left are free to challenge his 

arguments. But that is done through rational 

and logical discussion. 

But they choose not this path, because 

they will lose. 

• • • 

Star Parker is president of the Center for 

Urban Renewal and Education and host of 

the weekly television show “Cure America 

with Star Parker.” 

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Crying out for solutions 

St. Louis is bleeding. It’s not a matter 

of if, but a matter of when and where. 

Almost every night, the city echoes with 

the sounds of gunfire, leaving families 

shattered and communities in fear. Fifteen 

young lives, all under the age of nineteen, 

have been shot, with five murders occurring 

in the month of May alone. This 

escalating violence is not just a statistic; 

it’s a heart-wrenching reality for too many 

families in our city. Yet, the silence from 

our leaders is deafening. The thought of 

mothers and fathers having to bury their 

children should sicken us all. 

Mayor Tishaura Jones and Police Chief 

Robert Tracy, where is the urgency? The 

almost routine killings have become an 

accepted norm, but it is a norm we cannot 

and should not accept. Our leaders have 

a duty to protect their citizens, to ensure 

that our streets are safe, and to foster a 

community where young people can 

dream and thrive without fear of violence. 

However, the lack of decisive action and 

visible concern from city hall and the 

police department is appalling. 

The community is crying out for solutions. 

We need more than thoughts and 

prayers; we need comprehensive strategies 

that address the root causes of this 

violence. Investment in education, job 

creation, mental health services and community 

policing are critical components 

of a holistic approach to curbing this epidemic. 

Moreover, there must be an immediate 

and transparent effort to hold those 

responsible accountable and to dismantle 

the networks of violence plaguing our 

neighborhoods. 

The victims of these heinous crimes 

are not just numbers. They were children 

with futures, dreams and potential. Each 

life lost is a stark reminder of our collective 

failure to protect the most vulnerable 

among us. The time for action is now. 

Mayor Jones and Chief Tracy must step 

up, listen to the cries of their constituents 

and take bold, effective measures to end 

this cycle of violence. The people of St. 

Louis deserve more than silence – they 

deserve safety, justice and a future free 

from fear. 

Michael Sargent 

RE: Biden’s democracy 

smokescreen 

Star Parker has joined the MAGA 

Republican cadre that’s crafted the false 

narrative that Jan. 6 was a walk in the 

park. She fails to describe it for what it 

was – an orchestrated coup by pro-Trump 

supporters whose goal was to prevent the 

certification of election results. It was 

designed to perpetrate fear, shock and 

awe on Congress persons and Americans. 

As with any trauma, there’s a tendency to 

want to forget it or dissociate from reality. 

Republicans rely on that tendency to 

hoodwink us into thinking Jan. 6 was just 

another day in Washington D.C. and not 

domestic terrorism, and that President 

Donald Trump – a twice-impeached convicted 

felon – should be re-elected. 

We must keep our wits about us. As 

painful as it is, we must keep reality fresh 

in our minds, like it was yesterday. What 

should we not forget? Five people died 

and 174 law enforcement officers were 

injured. Four responding officers committed 

suicide within seven months of the 

attack. To date, 1,424 rioters have been 

criminally charged. Convicted individuals 

have been sentenced to prison with 

the longest term being 22 years. Gallows 

were erected west of the Capitol. The 

Vice President’s and House Speaker’s 

lives were threatened. A retired twelveyear 

female Air Force veteran, lured into 

the MAGA cult with far-right conspiracy 

theories and Stop the Steal rhetoric, was 

fatally shot in front of our eyes while 

climbing through shattered windows near 

barricaded doors. Damage to the Capitol 

building and grounds totaled $2.8 million. 

And what was the President’s response? 

He sat in the White House dining room, 

watching these horrific events, ignoring 

pleas for his intercession and did nothing, 

like it was a WWE event. He was merely a 

detached observer. No accountability, no 

responsibility, just entertainment. While 

one might question his culpability, there’s 

no question he was negligent and failed to 

protect the Constitution and the American 

people as required by his oath of office. 

Parker’s criticism of President Joe 

Biden’s citing Jan. 6 as an “anti-democratic” 

attack and her description of it 

as “Biden’s democracy smokescreen” 

demonstrates she too has fallen down the 

rabbit hole like Ashli Babbitt. It’s hard to 

take a cult member’s opinions seriously. 

Christine Eldarrat 

Fundamental principles 

When the reality TV show “The Apprentice” 

lost the Emmy award, Donald Trump 

said the Emmys were a con game and had 

no credibility. Regardless of the outcome 

of the next presidential election, can 

anyone imagine President Trump giving 

a concession speech congratulating President 

Joe Biden on a hard-fought victory? 

Many of his supporters don’t believe in 

the legitimacy of the current president 

and say they cannot accept a second term 

in spite of a lack of evidence in court 

proving fraud in the last election. What’s 

that – the courts are rigged? Then what is 

to be the basis of overturning an election, 

when a losing candidate claims otherwise 

and his followers believe him? A democracy 

cannot function unless citizens are 

willing to accept loss and learn from it. It 

seems we are being asked to either ignore 

the rules (anarchy) or submit our will to 

the desires of one man (monarchy); this 

would require more than a mere amendment 

to the constitution. Can we at least 

be honest enough not to wrap ourselves in 

the American flag and claim to be patriots 

as we trample the Constitution? I’m not 

a big fan of stubborn, old Joe but I like 

the fundamental principles of our government. 

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Is this the best we’ve got? 

Last week, the son of the sitting U.S. President was convicted of multiple 

federal gun felonies. Shortly after that, 81-year-old President Joe Biden himself 

was seen to freeze for more than half a minute at a Juneteenth event held 

at the White House. 

Republicans, rejoice! Certainly, you will run away with the election now. 

Republicans to Democrats: Hold our beer. 

We see your conviction of Hunter Biden, and raise you the truly preposterous 

conviction of the Republican candidate himself! Now, while President Donald 

Trump’s 34 convictions were not federal, they did include such fun details as a 

porn star getting hush money payments and the National Inquirer being paid to 

kill stories. 

But wait, there’s more. 

Sure, the 81-year-old Democratic president froze one time, but the 82-year-old 

Republican Senate Minority Leader has been caught freezing for extended periods 

of time at least twice now, once while in the middle of speaking to reporters. 

They say artificial intelligence will change everything. Well, it better hurry up 

because it seems we have run out of the genuine article. 

More than 333 million people live in the United States. Is this really the best 

we’ve got? 

Currently, the presidential line of succession passes from Biden to Vice President 

Kamala Harris to Congressman Mike Johnson and then Sen. Patty Murray. 

The number one thing Murray brings to this party is that no one has ever heard 

of Murray. She is a former preschool teacher from Washington and just got the 

president pro tempore gig last year. 

Honestly, it really stinks to have to talk about this stuff at all. The Hunter Biden 

trial was sad. It’s an all-too-common tale of what drug addiction can do to even 

the most privileged among us. It should be shining a giant spotlight on the critical 

need for more drug addiction resources, but instead it’s just political theater. For 

the most part, Republicans have stayed above the fray. 

It’s also sad to watch Mitch McConnell and Biden clearly decline right in 

front of our eyes. Regardless of your political leanings, these are two men 

of great accomplishment and import to our country. They are just obviously 

too old to continue serving. Very obvious, as in slap-you-upside-the-head, gocatatonic-on-camera 

obvious. 

Of course, if you state the incredibly obvious thing out loud you’re just being 

a political hack. 

Which brings us to Trump, a blowhard with no moral compass. His convictions 

were a complete joke, the result of the absolute worst kind of political witch 

hunt. But that doesn’t absolve him of the underlying, let’s call it ickiness, of the 

deeds themselves. Trump is no spring chicken himself and has had any number 

of on-air slipups. The problem with Trump, though, isn’t really the stuff he says 

on accident. It’s the stuff he says on purpose. He has, however, successfully 

tapped into a populist bent in the country. Let’s just please acknowledge that you 

can like the policies and dislike the man. However, let’s also acknowledge that 

in a country of 333 million people, you should be able to find someone who can 

lead through both example and policy. 

Where is our next generation of great leaders? We need you, now. 

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recognition of the city’s anniversary,” City 

Administrator Mark Perkins said. “They’re 

talking about perhaps having some yard 

games, kids’ activities and also getting some 

sponsorships for these additional events at 

the August concert. So, our staff and the 

chamber are open to other ideas. If the 

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to celebrating the city’s anniversary.” 

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NEWS 

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CHESTERFIELD 

Artwork to be placed 

in Logan Park 

The 2024 Sculpture on the Move selection 

recently approved by the City Council 

will be placed at Logan Park 

“Gotta Practice” was created by Lee 

Leuning and Sherri Tree. The 48x24x34- 

inch sculpture is made of bronze and stainless 

steel. 

The sculpture was selected during the art 

draft in February. 

In May, the Parks, Recreation and Arts 

Committee approved Logan Park as the 

location for the sculpture. It is currently 

located in Manchester. 

The Creative Community Alliance 

developed the Sculpture on the Move 

program in 2018 to grow appreciation for 

art. The program allows communities to 

install high-quality, original artwork with 

minimal cost and a short-term (two-year) 

commitment. 

Participating cities and organizations 

select sculptures created by artists throughout 

Missouri and beyond. 

The artist is paid $1,000 per year for the 

two-year installation process. During this 

time, the artwork can be for sale, but must 

remain on-site for the duration of the twoyear 

loan. This piece is currently priced at 

$17,000. 

Whimsical Woods 

in Faust Park 

Visitors to Faust Park can now explore 

a new fairyland path near the Governor 

Bates trailhead. Just past the Webster University 

Community Music School, those 

on the lookout for fairies can meander their 

way through a path called the Whimsical 

Woods. The new nature play area is 

the creation of Faust Park and St. Louis 

County Parks Forestry staff. The path terrain 

is friendly enough for all ages. 

New West Terminal 

sought for Spirit Airport 

The Spirit of St. Louis Airport is looking 

to replace and expand its West Terminal in 

order to update and expand the aging facility. 

In a letter to the St. Louis County Council 

seeking approval for funds to be allocated 

for the design portion of the project, County 

Executive Dr. Sam Page said the new terminal 

would lower utility costs, increase 

security and meet current ADA standards. 

Woolpert Inc. was selected to provide the 

planning, environmental, design and construction 

bid services and construction 

administration consultant services. The cost 

of the proposed contract will not exceed 

$615,108. Page’s letter said the county’s 

cost for this project will be provided by the 

approved budget of the Spirit of St. Louis 

Airport Operations Fund. At press time, legislation 

was being drafted on the topic for 

discussion at a future meeting. 

CREVE COEUR 

City developing ideas for 75th 

anniversary celebration 

During the June 10 Creve Coeur City 

Council meeting, the re-opening of Millennium 

Park was discussed, with new 

council member Drew Newman (Ward 3) 

urging the audience to attend a June 13 

ribbon-cutting celebration. The park had 

been closed for several months due to a 

variety of improvements in the playground, 

water area, pavilion, stage, walking path 

and other amenities. 

“The park was really packed today for 

all the new items from what I understand,” 

said Mayor Robert Hoffman. “I think it’s 

going to be a big hit.” 

But that event is merely a prelude for 

Creve Coeur’s 75th anniversary celebration, 

currently planned for Millennium 

Park on Thursday, Aug. 8. 

Featured at that event will be the band 

Rock Opera, formerly known as Revolution 

Band. A city memo from Director of 

Recreation Jason Valvero says the Creve 

Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce 

wants to collaborate with the city to promote 

and celebrate the anniversary. 

“The chamber of commerce has shown 

interest in getting involved in this and they 

are looking at some potentially different 

activities to make things more special in 

MANCHESTER 

City considers independent 

traffic study around 

proposed ECC 

Plans for a Parkway School District early 

childhood center (ECC) are on hold for the 

time being as Manchester city officials 

consider whether to conduct an independent 

traffic study of the neighborhoods 

surrounding the proposed location. 

City Administrator Justin Klocke 

explained the need for Manchester to 

conduct its own traffic study at the June 3 

Board of Aldermen meeting. 

“The traffic study would evaluate numerous 

things, one being in traffic impacts from 

the early childhood center, but not only just 

the understanding what impact or traffic 

would be for their early childhood center 

but also just the impact of what the traffic 

is currently with the middle school and the 

elementary there. So there’s a lot of value in 

doing this kind of study for just even understanding 

the current conditions.” 

Parkway had already conducted its own 

traffic study back in March, which looked 

at traffic conditions on Wren Avenue, Sulphur 

Spring Road and Canary Drive. The 

study, conducted by CBB Traffic consultants, 

suggested adding a northbound rightturn 

lane at the signalized intersection of 

Sulphur Spring Road and Wren Avenue, 

changing the all-way stop at the intersection 

of Canary Drive and Wren Avenue to 

a side street stop, and adding a pedestrian 

rapid rectangular flashing beacon at the 

crosswalk located on Wren Avenue would 

help alleviate traffic congestion in the area. 

Elisa Tomich, Parkway’s chief communications 

officer, told West Newsmagazine 

that the district was waiting for the city to





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conclude its own traffic study before proceeding 

with anything regarding the early 

childhood center. 

“The board asked us in April to reevaluate 

a number of aspects of the project like 

its scope, traffic and a number of different 

things,” Tomich said. “So for right now, with 

the site permit still in Manchester’s court and 

waiting for their traffic study to be done.” 

The city hasn’t officially greenlit a traffic 

study, and would still need a vote from the 

board, which could happen in July. 

WILDWOOD 

Micro-brewery/restaurant 

proposed on historic Route 66 

Parties are seeking approval from the 

city of Wildwood to allow a microbrewery 

and restaurant at the current 3.14-acre site 

of West County Feed & Supply. 

The supply store has been at 2603 West 

Avenue since 1993, said Joe Vujnich, director 

of planning and parks. 

However, the property has been on the 

market for over a year. Recently, Good 

News Brewing contacted the city about 

converting the site from a feed grain store 

to a restaurant and microbrewery. 

Good News Brewing has been searching 

for sites in Wildwood for over two years, 

with this location being favorable given 

the size of the property, the spot it occupies 

on historic Route 66, the character of the 

building and grounds and the availability 

of property for future growth, Vujnich said. 

The project would be done in three 

phases. The first phase would open the 

brewpub with minimal changes to the 

existing building and grounds, but with a 

new, wood-fired pizza oven and kitchen. A 

patio with sunscreens and a small outdoor 

performance area would be added as well. 

Provisions would be made for paved parking 

and additional overflow parking. 

If funding is available, bocce ball courts 

would be introduced. 

Phase two includes building a private event 

space and additional restrooms. The third 

phase would add a new brewery building. 

This proposal would require a change 

in the use of a longstanding Town Center 

business, Vujnich said, and issues like 

noise would need to be addressed to ensure 

a minimal impact on the residential areas 

and the nearby environment. 

The stage would be limited to acoustic 

music and hours of operation for music 

would be Friday and Saturday nights from 

6 p.m.-9 p.m. 

Other Good News Brewing locations 

in the area include O’Fallon, Defiance, 

Frenchtown and Augusta. 

At its June 3 meeting, the Planning & 

Zoning Commission approved the Department 

of Planning’s recommendation to add 

the use of a microbrewery and sit-down 

restaurant for the current site. However, 

any conditions added would only be applicable 

with the transfer of property. 

MISSOURI 

On the ballot 

The Missouri Senate has sent a resolution 

to amend the state constitution dealing 

with who can vote and how elections are 

decided to the ballot for voters to decide. 

The proposed amendment is sponsored 

by Sen. Ben Brown (R-District 26) and 

states that “only” instead of “all” citizens 

of the United States are allowed to vote; 

ensures that voters shall have only one 

vote per issue or open seat; prohibits elections 

through the ranking of candidates and 

requires the plurality winner of a political 

party primary to be the single candidate at 

a general election. The amendment would 

essentially ban ranked-choice voting. 

Ranked-choice voting is an election 

method in which voters rank candidates for 

an office in order of their preference (first 

choice, second choice, third choice and so 

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winner after counting the first choices, the 

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“There is a variation of (ranked choice 

voting) in the city of St. Louis,” Brown said. 

“It’s a little different in that it doesn’t allow 

ranking, but allows voters to choose multiple 

candidates. This amendment will preserve 

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Three Republican contenders face off in District 15 Senate primary race 

By LAURA BROWN 

Sen. Andrew Koenig (R) is in his 

final year as the state senator for 

District 15, which covers portions of 

West St. Louis County. Koenig was 

first elected to serve in 2016 and is 

now completing his second four-year 

term, which is the maximum for senators 

in Missouri. Three Republican 

candidates are competing in the upcoming 

Aug. 6 General Election Primary. The 

winner will face Democrat Joe Pereles and 

Libertarian Jeff Coleman in November. 

St. Louis County Council member Mark 

Harder (R-District 7), former Wildwood 

Mayor Jim Bowlin, and former Missouri 

State Rep. David Gregory (R-Sunset Hills) 

will appear on the ticket, each vying to be 

the Republican candidate for the senate 

seat on the ballot in November. 

Harder’s experience includes serving as 

an alderman for Ballwin and has been on 

the county council since 2015. After serving 

for two years as a council member for 

Wildwood, Bowlin was elected mayor in 

2016 and completed his second term of 

office earlier this year. 

Gregory was elected to serve as a state 

representative in 2016 and served six years 

for District 96, representing South St. 

Louis County. 

District 15 includes several municipalities 

and unincorporated areas of St. Louis County 

encompassed by the outer boundaries of 

Gregory 

Bowlin 

Harder 

Ballwin, Chesterfield, Ellisville, Manchester, 

Town & Country, Twin Oaks and Wildwood. 

These three Republican candidates were 

asked questions about the area and the residents’ 

needs. Their responses are below, in 

ballot order. 

1. What is the biggest need for residents 

in District 15, and how will you address it? 

Mark Harder: The biggest need for residents 

in District 15 is enhanced public 

safety. I will address this, as I have always 

done, by supporting our law enforcement 

officers with necessary resources and training 

and creating specialized task forces 

to tackle issues like vehicle theft, school 

safety and violence, drug crimes, plus 

catalytic converter theft. Ensuring that 

those convicted of the crimes get punished 

appropriately. You should be able to walk 

down any street in Missouri and not worry 

about crime. By prioritizing public safety, 

we can ensure that our community remains 

a secure and thriving place to live, work 

and raise a family. 

Jim Bowlin: There are two, which 

are related – stopping illegal immigration 

and reducing crime. I have 

comprehensive plans for both at 

bowlinformissouri.com. My plan for 

fixing illegal immigration includes 

cracking down on entities that assist 

in resettling illegal immigrants, 

immediate incarceration of illegals 

and deploying Missouri’s National 

Guard at the southern border. My six-point 

plan for reducing crime involves tougher 

sentences for Fentanyl-related crimes 

and burglaries, mandatory cash bonds for 

second offenders and stricter handling of 

juveniles who commit crimes. 

David Gregory: The biggest need is safety 

and security. We need additional police 

resources. We must stop future threats 

from the impacts of illegal immigration, 

including drugs and human trafficking. 

This is easily fixed with the bill I released, 

making it a felony for illegal immigrants 

to be in Missouri. We must militarize the 

border and conduct mass deportations. We 

need lower taxes, especially for our seniors. 

I sued Sam Page and will continue fighting 

to ensure all our seniors have a permanent 

tax freeze. I will also eliminate the personal 

property tax altogether. 

2. What challenges do you see with K-12 

education in Missouri? 

Harder: Missouri’s K-12 education faces 

funding disparities, teacher retention issues 

and a need for curriculum improvements. I 

will advocate for equitable funding, better 

teacher salaries with development and curriculum 

reforms that emphasize STEM 

and vocational training. Expanding school 

choice will also empower parents and 

enhance educational outcomes. We need 

better transparency with curriculum choices 

in our schools through the use of website 

portals. Parents deserve to know what is 

being taught to their children in their schools 

daily. We also need some dedicated school 

board positions that represent taxpayers 

without children in the schools. Our library 

boards need to be elected by the community 

not appointed by a county politician without 

accountability to the community they serve. 

Bowlin: Schools should focus on schooling 

– educating our children to the highest measurable 

standards to successfully compete for 

higher education and top-flight jobs – and not 

political issues or agendas. This is accomplished 

through transparency that involves 

parents, funding based on performance, less 

bureaucracy and supporting competition 

through such things as open enrollment. It 

also includes increasing public teacher salaries 

to a more competitive level. Missouri is 

nearly last in the United States for teacher 

pay and we must be in a position to attract 

and retain the best teachers. 

See DISTRICT 15, page 19 

Settlement agreement reached in Dillard’s lawsuit against Chesterfield 

By CATHY LENNY 

A settlement agreement has been reached 

between Dillard’s Inc., the city of Chesterfield 

and TSG (The Staenberg Group) 

Downtown Chesterfield Redevelopment 

LLC to resolve pending litigation. 

As part of the agreement, Dillard’s will 

reopen its store within the pending Downtown 

Chesterfield development and Dillard’s 

will drop its lawsuit to stop the project. 

Chesterfield was named as a defendant 

in the lawsuit brought by Dillard’s on Dec. 

22, 2022, in which TSG Downtown Chesterfield 

Redevelopment intervened. It was 

related to the redevelopment of the Chesterfield 

Mall into what is commonly referred to 

as Downtown Chesterfield. 

Dillard’s claimed it wasn’t given proper 

notice of Chesterfield Tax Increment 

Financing Commission meetings and that 

the redevelopment area was not properly 

determined to be blighted. 

Then on Feb. 27, the city instituted a 

lawsuit against Dillard’s that involved 

Downtown urban core proposed with high-rise office, hotel and residential uses. 

(Photo courtesy of The Staenberg Group) 

condemning the easement and operating 

agreement between TSG and Dillard’s 

that applies to both of their parcels located 

within the redevelopment. 

The settlement agreement is an effort to 

resolve certain pending litigation among them. 

Dillard’s and TSG have agreed to terms 

consistent with the Chesterfield Redevelopment 

Plans, including rezoning the Dillard’s 

parcel, making a boundary adjustment to 

the Dillard’s parcel and one of the developer 

parcels; and providing an amended site plan 

that accommodates Dillard’s existing building 

and parking lots. 

Along with the execution of the agreement, 

Dillard’s and TSG have entered into a separate 

agreement to exchange certain portions 

of a developer parcel and the Dillard’s parcel. 

The parties agree to temporarily halt 

legal proceedings pending completion of 

the contingencies. 

TSG agrees that upon closing and the 

resolution of litigation, it will not request 

initiation of condemnation proceedings 

with respect to any parcel or interest owned 

by Dillard’s, pursuant to the redevelopment 

agreement. 

“TSG was part of the process to negotiate 

with Dillard’s and the city to settle the lawsuit,” 

Senior Vice President of Development 

for TSG Tim Lowe said at the June 3 meeting. 

“Settling the lawsuit allows Downtown 

Chesterfield to start construction this fall 

and move forward. 

“The settlement agreement is a fair agreement. 

It’s good for everybody and TSG 

would encourage you (the City Council) to 

support and vote for its approval.” 

Lowe also thanked City Administrator 

Mike Geisel and City Attorney Chris 

Graville for their hard work. 

“It was a very, very difficult process with 

outside attorneys,” he said. “Graville did an 

See DILLARD’S, page 17

When dealing with roofing and siding repairs it pays to do your research 

“The exterior of your home protects your greatest asset,” 

notes Mike Grossman, chief operating officer of West County 

Roofing & Construction. “But it’s also the easiest part to 

overlook because the vast majority of living is done inside.” 

In fact, it’s often not until severe weather rolls through 

the metro area that homeowners give their roof or siding 

a second thought. Then, it’s easy to panic and act before 

asking vital questions about a company’s reputation, years 

in business, warranties and customer service. 

Acting without doing research can be a costly mistake. 

“You’d be shocked how many roofs are installed incorrectly. 

Just the simplest thing, such as not caulking exposed 

nail heads can lead to leaks. There are certain parts of the 

roof, such as flashings and the end of the roof cap, where 

every roof will have exposed nail heads but a lot of companies 

don’t take the time to caulk 

them. That’s one of the first things to 

fail,” Mike explains. “Improper cuts 

around flashings are another leak 

point.” 

“I’m a second-generation roofer 

and I think I’m one of the best out 

there in finding leaks. But you won’t 

find leaks in our jobs because we do 

things differently. We do them right.” 

The company’s reputation for doing 

things right gives Krista and Mike 

a great deal of pride and peace of 

mind. 

“We live in Wildwood and most of 

our customers live in West St. Louis 

County so we frequently see them out 

in the community,” Krista says. “When 

we do, we want them to be happy to 

see us.” 

One key to customer satisfaction is 

that every member of the West County Roofing team 

treats customer homes like their own. 

“We do cleanups to perfection. We do roof installs to 

the manufacturer’s specs. We don’t take any shortcuts, 

and we overly communicate,” Mike says. 

The company’s field superintendent is on-site multiple 

times throughout the install. He sets up the crews 

in the morning, checks on the job throughout the day 

and comes back at the end of the day to inspect the job 

and finalize cleanup. Before, during and after, homeowners 

can talk with him so that there are no surprises. 

“We don’t want to try to fix something caused by 

miscommunication after the job is done,” Mike says. 

“We want to address customers’ concerns or special 

requests before or during the job.” 

The team is so confident 

that the company offers a 

lifetime workmanship warranty. 

“Reputation is everything in 

this industry,” Mike notes. “And 

ours is among the best.” 

“Most of our leads are referrals 

from previous customers. Nobody 

really wants to talk about 

roofing and siding but people do 

talk about us when their friends 

and family have an issue,” says 

Krista, who heads the company 

which is in the process of becoming 

Women’s Business Enterprise 

National Council (WBENC) 

certified. “We want to be known 

as the company that does good 

quality work. We stand behind 

our warranties and we stand behind 

what we say. We never promise things we cannot do.” 

Being certified and licensed is important to both Krista 

and Mike. On that note, the company is licensed in Virginia 

and will soon be licensed in Illinois. But oddly, Missouri does 

not require roofers to be licensed, which opens homeowners 

up to the risk of shoddy work and fly-by-night shams. 

“That’s all the more reason to do research on your roofing 

and siding company,” Krista said. “Don’t just hire someone 

who blew into town with the latest storm.” 

Homeowners who want to talk roofing, siding or windows, 

can call (636) 484-8000 or visit either westcountyroof. 

com or westcountysiding.com. 

“We have a form on each website for homeowners to 

complete. Our office manager will call the next day and set 

up an appointment. People also can reach us by phone, text, 

email and even Facebook Messenger,” Krista said. “We’ve 

even had people stop in at our office at 54 Old State Road.” 

The company can also be found participating in local 

events, including the annual Celebrate Wildwood parade.

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Former Ballwin alderman brings multiple lawsuits against city 


Former Ballwin Board of Aldermen 

member Kevin Roach recently filed two 

lawsuits against the city of Ballwin and 

others. 

The first, filed against the city and City 

Administrator Eric Sterman, alleges violations 

of Missouri’s Sunshine Law. The 

lawsuit, submitted in May, claims that 

the city failed to provide Roach with 

an unredacted copy of an investigation 

report, which he believes is public information. 

These claims stem from last year when 

the then Ballwin Police Chief Doug 

Schaeffler was the subject of an investigation 

initiated by the board of aldermen. 

“In October of 2023, it was brought to 

city staff and the board of aldermen’s 

attention that there were allegations of 

impropriety and potential illegal activity 

by the former police chief, Doug Schaeffler,” 

a June 11 statement on the official 

Ballwin Facebook page said. “He was 

immediately placed on leave pending an 

investigation.” 

The post states that those allegations 

included misuse of the Regional Justice 

Information System (REJIS) to obtain 

criminal and traffic information for 

non-law enforcement purposes without 

probable cause. REJIS is a local portal 

into the state of Missouri and the U.S. 

Department of Justice’s Criminal Justice 

Information System. 

Ballwin Marketing and Communications 

Specialist Megan Freeman said that 

in response, the board hired outside law 

firm Ogletree Deakins to investigate. 

“We heard the allegations from the 

police,” Freeman said. “Those concerns 

were brought to the board. Then the city 

hired a law firm and its investigators 

found five of the allegations (against 

Schaeffler) were true. Once we saw 

that report, we asked for a report from 

REJIS and our Ballwin detectives looked 

through and tried to determine which 

searches were not justified searches.” 

Schaeffler was removed from his position 

by the board in Dec. 2023. One of 

the reasons given for his dismissal afterwards 

was “misuse of the REJIS system,” 

according to a statement posted on the 

city’s Facebook page by Ballwin Mayor 

Tim Pogue in January. Schaeffler has a 

pending lawsuit against the city claiming 

wrongful dismissal that he filed in January. 

Roach, who lost his re-election bid for 

his Ward 2 board seat in April, claims 

his name is among those improperly 

searched for in the system. According to 

his first lawsuit, he asked the city to provide 

him with an unredacted copy of the 

report, but he was only provided with a 

heavily redacted copy, which he alleges 

is a Sunshine Law violation. 

On June 12 Roach and his attorney, 

Mark Pedroli, filed a class action lawsuit 

against Schaeffler, the city of Ballwin 

and John Does 1-5, which claims Schaeffler 

and other city officials conspired to 

invade his privacy and violate his rights, 

along with the others who were improperly 

searched. The lawsuit estimates that 

there were at least 150 people “who were 

improperly searched by government officials,” 

and seeks compensatory damages 

exceeding $50,000 per search incident, 

punitive damages and coverage of legal 

costs and attorney fees. 

“Ballwin must immediately release 

the full, unredacted police report and all 

information related to Ballwin’s investigation,” 

Pedroli said in an email. “People 

are entitled to know if they were victims 

not only to learn how their personal 

information may have been used, but 

also to ensure their personal information 

is currently protected and secure.” 

A statement in response to the recent 

lawsuits was posted on Ballwin’s official 

Facebook page. 

“The allegations brought forth in the 

class action suit by former alderman 

Kevin Roach are unequivocally false,” 

the statement said. “At no point was 

former chief Doug Schaeffler directed to 

perform any illegal searches by city staff 

or city officials. These potentially illegal 

searches were one of several reasons why 

the former chief was terminated after an 

investigation and official proceedings.” 

The statement also said city officials 

forwarded the investigation report 

having to do with Schaeffler’s use of the 

REJIS system to the St. Louis County 

Prosecutor’s Office in February, but due 

to a conflict of interest, the case was then 

referred to the St. Louis City Prosecutor’s 

Office. 

The city intends to release the full 

investigation report once the prosecutor’s 

office decides on filing charges, the 

statement said, but for now believes the 

report remains closed under Missouri 

statute until it is decided whether or not 

charges will be brought in the case. 

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If there is one thing photography embodies, 

it is the ability of any person to capture 

a piece of time. Photos hold memories, and 

what cannot be saved perfectly by the mind 

is preserved forever with one click of the 

camera. 

Every year, the Manchester Arts FOCUS 

Photography Contest and Exhibition 

provides an opportunity for local photographers 

to showcase their memorable 

captures. The open-theme competition is 

judged for top finishers in five different 

age groups. 

With the winners recently announced, 

the city hosts an exhibition through July 

8 in Schroeder Park, 359 Old Meramec 

Station Road, where one photo entry from 

each participant will be displayed. Community 

members may visit the exhibit from 

sunrise to sunset each day. A reception 

event will be held for photographers from 

6-8 p.m. on June 21 in the park, offering 

an additional opportunity for community 

guests to meet with creators and discuss 

their photography. 

Judges evaluated photographs based on 

the strength of each photo’s subject and 

message, creativity, originality and overall 

excellence. Former FOCUS Photography 

Best in Show winner and experienced photographer 

Allen Ahner joined the evaluation 

panel in 2024 as a guest judge. 

“Each judge has elements that appeal 

to them more than others,” Ahner said. “I 

look for impact. Images submitted for the 

competition (have) about three seconds to 

catch the judges’ attention in a (large) competition, 

(so they) must have an immediate 

impact. A good photographer uses the tools 

available to deliver that effect for a given 

situation.” 

The overall contest prize, titled the Best 

in Show, embodies the values of such an 

impact. This year, hobbyist photographer 

Joel Christopher Wheeler captured the 

sensation in “The Oncoming Storm,” a 

memory of his travels across the North 

Atlantic. The photo depicts an old boat 

crushed up against an embankment in the 

waters of Seydisfjordur, Iceland. 

“To get the shot, I had to climb over like 

a rock as the locals were watching me,” 

Wheeler said. “They probably expected me 

to fall or drop the camera, but I got across 

and took stock of the image and was really 

happy with it. I didn’t have to do any additional 

exposure tricks; it was just that good 

of a weather front. 

“As I finished that picture and climbed 

back over the rocks, it started to pour down 

rain, leading to the title of ‘The Oncoming 

Storm.’” 

Participating in hobbyist photography 

since high school, Wheeler grew an inclination 

towards natural, landscape images. 

“Having traveled in the North Atlantic 

and seeing how dynamic and changeable 

it is, I took (the photo) to show the power 

of nature in the storms,” Wheeler said. “To 

see this boat that, at one point, was someone’s 

livelihood, crushed up against the 

bank with the storm oncoming, shows that 

weather can cause havoc on these folks at 

any point. Nature (is) a force that we contend 

with, but sometimes it still wins.” 

Lucy Mertz, 21-49 age group winner, 

found similar inspiration to Wheeler in the 

abandonment of historical structures. Her 

photo “And Then Thou Shalt Have Good 

Success” emphasizes a contrast of light in 

the remains of an abandoned church in the 

Midwest. 

The photo illuminates the surviving letters 

of the quote “And Then Thou Shalt 

Have Good Success” in bright yellow 

across the balcony. The message, though 

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FOCUS, from previous 

circumstantial in finding, aligned with 

Mertz’ personal affairs. 

“Sometimes the world works in weird 

ways of the universe trying to tell you 

something” Mertz said. “The light shining 

on this quote came at a good point in my 

life where I needed that message to relay to 

me that I’m on the right path.” 

Though finding the picture-perfect 

moment was fortunate, Mertz’ intention 

behind the photo was specifically to honor 

abandoned history. 

“I like to document things that aren’t 

normally seen by people,” Mertz said. 

“Capturing a moment, a feeling, and then 

getting that same feeling again from looking 

at a photo is a special thing.” 

Photographer Karen Jenkins didn’t 

stumble upon her winning photo’s subject 

in the wild like Mertz and Wheeler. Instead, 

her technical skill created a similar, capturable 

memory. The 50-64 age group entry, 

titled “Painted Tulip,” focuses on a double 

tulip surrounded by water droplets and fog. 

“I take paint or dye and drop it in water, 

and it slowly falls and creates these beautiful 

images,” Jenkins said. “To get the 

bubbles on the flowers, I use the sprayer 

hose from my sink.” 

Jenkins’ unique strategy of capturing 

manipulated action still stems from an 

intended goal of preserving memories. 

“It’s so beautiful to see print and paintings 

preserve what we have,” Jenkins 

said. “I just wish cameras could see how 

the human eye sees. Sometimes, you see 

a beautiful sunset, and it’s very hard to get 

it to look exactly the way it was. I always 

want [the photo] to be what I saw, as natural 

as possible, to preserve the life of the 

moment.” 

The memorable preservation of life in 

each FOCUS Photography Exhibition 

piece provides a valuable opportunity to 

share pieces of time with the Manchester 

community. 

“I enjoy the company of other photographers. 

As an artist, any of the arts bring us 

together to learn and grow. We may gather 

in the same place, but once we start shooting, 

we’re totally immersed in our images,” 

Ahner said. 

Additional age group winners include 

Alwin Yu in the 5-13 age category for the 

photo “The World of Galaxies” and Austin 

Scott in the 14-20 age category for “When 

Life Gives You Lemons.” Barbara C. Phillips 

earned first place in the 65+ age category 

for the photo “Summer Solstice” as 

well. 

To view the winning photographs and 

further photo entries, stop by Schroeder 

Park to stroll through the FOCUS Photography 

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Parkway superintendent announces 

retirement after 2024-25 school year 

By SHWETHA SUNDARRAJAN COVID pandemic. 

Jeff Todd, president of the Parkway 

After 14 years as Parkway’s superintendent, 

Dr. Keith Marty has announced his 

intent to retire after the 2024- 

25 school year. 

Board of Education, lauded Marty for the 

achievements made by the district during 

his tenure. 

“The Board of Education is 

“Working as Parkway’s 

grateful for Dr. Marty’s many 

superintendent for 14 years 

has brought me tremendous 

joy,” Marty said. “There isn’t 

anywhere else I would rather 

be. I feel as optimistic as I’ve 

ever been about Parkway as 

we look ahead to next school 

years of service to our schools 

and community,” Todd said. 

“He has been an ever-present 

and transformational leader 

who has been focused on our 

mission and providing the best 

educational opportunities for 

year and begin implementing 

our students.” 

Keith Marty 

our five-year strategic plan that 

In the near future, the school 

provides strategies for student success in 

school and life, and the resources to support 

them.” 

During Marty’s time as superintendent, 

he’s helped expand experiential learning 

opportunities for students, added an early 

college program that enabled students to 

earn an associate’s degree alongside their 

high school diploma, and led the district 

through tumultuous times, including the 

board will announce the next steps in 

selecting a new superintendent. 

“We appreciate that Dr. Marty gave us 

advance notice of his retirement, which 

provides ample time to initiate a search for 

Parkway’s next leader,” Todd said. “We 

look forward to including students, staff, 

parents and the greater community in 

helping define the role of Parkway’s next 

superintendent.” 

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City planning triennial resident survey 

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By JEFFRY GREENBERG 

Creve Coeur is planning another resident 

survey. 

The last 40-question survey was conducted 

in 2021, and reports compiling the 

information gathered are available on the 

city website. 

The topic was discussed in great detail 

at the June 10 Creve Coeur City Council 

meeting. 

City Administrator Mark Perkins said 

the city was working with consultants 

on the matter, with a request for quotes 

already sent to firms. Those quotes will be 

reviewed, and a recommendation for a firm 

to help formulate this year’s questions will 

be presented to the council. 

The survey gathers feedback on city services 

and helps to identify issues perceived 

as needing attention within Creve Coeur. 

One of the issues Perkins mentioned was 

the rising cost of services and how the citizens 

want that handled. Another is building 

a new government center. 

“We’re going to have to figure out a way 

to finance that,” Perkins said. “The city has 

been good at setting aside money for that, 

but we’ll still have to borrow some money 

for that cost. So, I think it’s time we go 

out and engage for local support of a bond 

issue. We’re going to have to be very specific 

in the amount of money we’re talking 

about and what would be the impact on a 

typical property tax bill. We’re not looking 

for any final decisions; just an opportunity 

to get the conversation going.” 

Council member Dr. Scott Saunders 

(Ward 4) was the first to offer input on the 

topic of the government center. 

“It’s a great thing, but I don’t think the 

public is well informed about how the conditions 

are in this building, the limitations 

and what those issues are before we ask the 

questions,” Saunders said. “We should first 

do more informing them in the newsletter, 

the fact that this has been an ongoing topic 

of discussion about the serious issues in 

this building.” 

Perkins acknowledged the point and said 

it could be a good opportunity to provide 

education to residents. 

“Just a comment on educating the public, 

the question could be phrased in a manner 

such that it noted the cost of maintenance of 

this building is not economical,” said council 

member Donna Spence (Ward 1). “We 

need to present the specific economics of it, 

and not just that we want a nicer new center.” 

Perkins added that the council will see 

a first draft of the survey and also the final 

version before it goes out to the public.



Longtime Chesterfield committee 

may join with outside entity 

By CATHY LENNY 

The Finance and Administration Committee 

has discussed consolidating the 

memberships of the Chesterfield Heritage 

Foundation and the Chesterfield Historic 

and Landmark Preservation Committee 

(CHLPC) into a new entity. 

It would not be a citizens advisory committee 

of the City Council but would be 

independent and a resource to the city under 

the terms of a service agreement. 

The heritage foundation is a charitable 

organization dedicated to the preservation 

and conservation of the city’s history. It 

currently operates a museum on the second 

floor of Chesterfield Mall. 

CHLPC’s purpose is to identify and preserve 

Chesterfield’s historic and archeological 

treasures. It produces a historical 

calendar every year. 

One of the missions of the CHLPC was 

to approve a certificate of appropriateness 

for the Old House at Hog Hollow. While 

improvements were made to the home prior 

to it getting proper approval, the committee 

ultimately granted the owners a certificate. 

Shortly after that, some members of the 

finance committee wanted to disband the 

CHLPC altogether. In December they suggested 

transferring all of the regulatory 

roles and functions from the CHLPC to the 

Architectural Review Board. 

Longtime members like Jane Durrell 

lobbied for the city to retain the committee, 

citing all of its accomplishments over 

the years. However, Durrell was not reappointed 

to serve on the committee. 

Council members Michael Moore, Mary 

Ann Mastorakos and Merrell Hansen met 

with members of the CHLPC on multiple 

occasions to develop a proposal that would 

be mutually acceptable to both the city and 

the committee. 

At the May finance committee meeting, a 

proposal was made to consolidate the memberships 

of heritage foundation and CHLPC. 

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excellent job in leading that process, settling 

issues and finding resolutions.” 

Brad Binns, attorney for Dillard’s, said 

they are also pleased to be getting across the 

finish line. 

“It’s taken time to get here, but we’re very 

excited to be part of the community going 

forward,” he said. “We’re excited to be part 

of the redevelopment and hope to be part of 

the community for many years to come.” 

The project proposed is for a downtown 

urban core with high-rise office, hotel and 

There was also a consensus that the historic 

materials on the current city website should 

be maintained, but hosted by a third party to 

avoid it residing on the city’s network. 

City staff recommended collaboration 

with Captiva, which originally created the 

framework for the historic content. 

The initial cost for the conversion is estimated 

to be between $8,000-$8,500, with 

a monthly fee of $65 for maintenance and 

hosting. 

A vote was taken and approved to authorize 

collaboration with CHF on the terms of 

an agreement for services and to provide an 

inventory of the historic materials, including 

those removed from the display cases, 

and return to the finance committee within 

two months for further action. 

At its May 20 meeting, the council voted 

to approve a budget transfer of $10,000 to 

execute an agreement with Captiva to initiate 

the migration of the existing historic web 

content to a new, externally hosted website. 

Staff had already been working with 

Civic Plus to configure and launch the city’s 

website with phased implementation slated 

to begin at the end of May, said Assistant 

City Administrator Elliot Brown. A soft 

launch of the website is planned in August, 

and the updated website is expected to be 

fully operational by late fall. 

As part of the update, the number of pages 

on the city’s website will be reduced by half, 

with a significant portion of these pages 

belonging to the CHLPC section, Brown said, 

resulting in a reduction from 600 to 300 pages. 

The goal is to reorganize the city’s website 

into a more user-friendly structure with 

an updated logo. Additionally, the new 

website will feature content that is ADA 

compliant, including audio live features and 

color-changing capabilities, as part of the 

updated package. 

This standalone website will not only 

visually align with the new city of Chesterfield 

branding but will also showcase the 

deep historical roots of the city, he said. 

residential uses throughout a landscaped 

public realm with a 3.5-acre central park. 

Jogging trails and bicycle paths will provide 

access to Downtown Chesterfield and connectivity 

to the surrounding community. 

At its meeting June 3, the council 

approved the settlement agreement. 

It also approved the rezoning to add an 

additional 16.679-acre tract of land zoned 

Planned Commercial to the existing 96.017- 

acre tract of land zoned Planned Commercial 

and Residential District located on the 

south side of Interstate 64, east of Chesterfield 

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From classroom to command: How JROTC shapes future leaders 


Discipline. Precision. Leadership. How 

to tie a tie. Things most high school classes 

don’t teach students – but these lessons 

are drilled into the Marquette High Junior 

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) 

students to perfection. 

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Terri Zuber 

is the senior aerospace science instructor at 

Marquette and leads the school’s JROTC 

program. She said her job is not to recruit 

students into the military but to help them 

become good leaders and citizens of character 

while reaching their personal goals. 

“Our focus is leadership and life skills 

curriculum,” Zuber said. “These are the 

only high school classes designed to build 

leadership skills. We have a military aspect, 

like wearing a uniform, but we describe it 

as part of a professionalism curriculum. We 

have grooming standards. One of my favorite 

things to say is that I’m not here to teach 

you how to be an employee at Abercrombie 

& Fitch, I’m here to teach you to be the CEO. 

Those two people look very different as far 

as how they dress and carry themselves.” 

The main goal of the JROTC program is 

to prepare high school students for leadership 

roles while making them aware of 

their rights, responsibilities and 

privileges as American citizens, 

Zuber said. 

Marquette has 79 cadets in 

its program. Zuber said each 

year maybe two or three decide 

to enlist in the military. While 

the core curriculum changes 

each year, Zuber said an aviation 

angle is always a part of it, 

including learning how planes Hunt 

fly and work in a flight simulator. 

She said most of the other 

curriculum this past school year 

has centered around communication 

and how to communicate 

effectively. In students’ senior 

year, other life skills are introduced 

like taxes and finance. 

“Next year with the big election 

we will do some research 

and study on all of the issues,” Lacavich 

Zuber said. “Again, it’s working 

on being a good citizen of character. 

If you’re going to go vote, be an informed 

voter, and understand how you become 

informed. The students will research and 

discuss what they learned. It’s not about 

what you believe or think, it’s about what 

you learned.” 

Cadet Akayla Hunt, 18, 

graduated from Marquette in 

May. She joined the JROTC 

program her sophomore year 

of high school and credits the 

curriculum with building her 

self-confidence. 

“When I first came (to 

JROTC) I never talked. I am 

that quiet kid,” Hunt said. “But 

it’s a comfortable space where 

you could talk about anything 

and everything. And then you 

have certain assignments that 

require you to talk. It gets you 

prepared for other classes and 

the real world. We do job interview 

simulations and things 

like that to learn better communication 

skills.” 

Hunt said she has gotten so 

much out of the curriculum 

that it inspired her to enlist in 

the Army National Guard last May. She 

needed her mom’s consent to join before 

she turned 18, but she said her mom agreed 

after finding out more about the benefits 

that come with the service, and when she 

saw how much Hunt wanted to enlist. 

Hunt’s aunt was in the Navy, and she said 

she felt proud to be continuing a family 

tradition, along with the experiences and 

financial benefits of serving her country. 

While Hunt said she is glad she signed up, 

it’s been a little bit of an adjustment. 

“It’s fun. It’s a lot of work though,” Hunt 

said. “On certain weekends you can’t have 

that weekend to yourself because you’ve 

got somewhere to be. You have to switch 

off and go from high school student to military 

soldier. There are (guardsmen) from 

the age of 40-something to my age and we 

all talk like we’re equals. I like it. They can 

tell you about their kids. You can tell them 

about your school.” 

Recent Marquette graduate Aiden Lacavich, 

18, was a cadet all four years of high 

school and wants to become a fighter pilot 

in the Air Force. Lacavich said a presentation 

from a JROTC class when he was in 

middle school inspired him to join the high 

school program. As a Boy Scout, Lacavich 

really liked the similarities between the 

two organizations. Lacavich also recently 

became an Eagle Scout. 

“I remember when I was at middle school 

the JROTC came and presented a color 

guard,” Lacavich recalled. “I thought that 

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it looked like Boy Scouts on steroids and 

I wanted to do it. I really like the structure, 

getting to learn new things, and working on 

leadership and community service.” 

Zuber said Lacavich has taken many leadership 

roles during his time with JROTC. 

Lacavich said he liked that the program was 

one of the most diverse in the school. 

“The JROTC has helped me to become 

a more well-rounded and patient leader,” 

Lacavich said. “Last year we had the captain 

of the football team in the program, and 

then you have people like myself who was 

in the board game club. So it’s just a very 

wide range of people and you get to see a 

lot of different perspectives and viewpoints. 

It’s really interesting how you’re able to 

understand all of that and appreciate all of 

that and still lead such a diverse group.” 

After graduation, Lacavich will attend an 

Air Force Aim High Flight Academy where 

he will get his private pilot’s license, paid 

for by the Air Force. Then in the fall he is 

attending Missouri University of Science 

& Technology in Rolla to study aerospace 

engineering. Currently, he’s in the process 

of enrolling in the Air Force ROTC program 

on that campus. After graduating, Lacavich 

plans on going into the Air Force as an 

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our children. We must prevent inappropriate 

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I will work to stop taxpayer dollars 

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3. If elected, what are you going to do to 

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implement tax policies that 

incentivize growth, invest in workforce 

development and modernize infrastructure. 

We need to create jobs and infrastructure 

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make Missouri competitive with other 

regions of the country. Supporting innovation 

and reducing regulatory barriers 

and licensing reform will be key. These 

steps will create a sustainable and attractive 

environment for businesses and 

families to thrive. 

I also bring unique experience and relationships 

to the office of Senator over my 

opponents, because of my 12-plus years 

serving on legislative boards at local and 

county levels. I will always look out for 

officer and fighter jet pilot. While he said it 

was his original goal to go to the Air Force 

Academy, Lacavich said he wanted more of 

a civilian lifestyle during college, so he chose 

the ROTC route as he can still enter the Air 

Force as an officer this way after graduation. 

After a Discovery Flight at Spirit of St. 

Louis Airport, Lacavich said he fell in 

love with flying and decided to make it his 

career. While the financial incentives of 

joining the military are appealing, Lacavich 

said he also feels the call to serve was 

a big inspiration. 

“I’m very proud of who I am, my family, 

my community and my country,” Lacavich 

said. “I live here and I’m really happy to 

be here. I thought about being a commercial 

pilot, but then I thought I want to fly 

planes and I want to have a good sense of 

pride while I’m doing it and give back to 

my country and the people.” 

Lacavich said he believes he wouldn’t be 

the same person he is now if it weren’t for 

the JROTC program. 

“I’ve gotten so (much) hands-on learning 

and knowledge as it pertains to leadership, 

how I should conduct myself, and overall 

being a good person of character and 

good citizenship,” Lacavich said. “It’s now 

become ingrained in me and it’s become 

who I am and I’m very appreciative of that.” 

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Bowlin: We should have less government 

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The high inflation rate that’s harming 

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Summer STEM kicks off 

Whitfield School students Diana Hunigan, 

Haley Broussard, Ashley Stoddard 

and Caroline Dahlhoff are seizing the 

opportunity to delve deeper into STEM 

this summer with hands-on experiences. 

Hunigan, an aspiring scientist with a 

keen interest in life sciences, has been 

selected to attend the College of Agriculture, 

Food & Natural Resources Life 

Sciences Quest summer academy at the 

University of Missouri. For five days, 

Hunigan will explore various facets of 

life sciences alongside Mizzou faculty 

and industry partners. From hands-on 

experiences in biochemistry and nutrition 

labs to insightful discussions on 

ethical issues in agriculture, Hunigan’s 

time at the academy promises to deepen 

her understanding of human, animal and 

plant genetics. 

Broussard will participate in the senior 

program Marine Quest at the University 

of North Carolina Wilmington. Over the 

course of a week, She will delve into 

environmental issues, exploring topics 

such as climate change, sea-level rise, and 

biodiversity loss. Her days will be filled 

with hands-on fieldwork and laboratory 

research, allowing her to collect crucial 

data on the state of the coast and ocean. 

Stoddard will join Broussard in the 

Marine Quest program, then venture into 

the world of marine biology through the 

National Student Leadership Conference 

(NSLC) at the University of Miami. This 

nine-day intensive program offers her the 

opportunity to explore marine life in-depth, 

from the intricate ecosystems to conservation 

strategies. 

Dahlhoff is attending Space - The Final 

Frontier Camp at Missouri S&T. Throughout 

the camp, She will design and construct 

a small spacecraft, culminating in 

a high-altitude balloon launch to 100,000 

feet. Guided by aerospace engineering 

faculty 

These summer programs represent more 

than just educational experiences, they are 

stepping stones towards fulfilling their 

aspirations in STEM. As colleges increasingly 

seek applicants with a demonstrated 

commitment to their fields of interest, their 

dedication to exploring scientific disciplines 

sets them apart. 

The Best Buddies chapter at Pond Elementary has been awarded as the Elementary Chapter of the Year. 

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Best of the best 

The Best Buddies chapters at LaSalle 

Springs Middle and Pond Elementary have 

earned Chapter of the Year awards from 

Best Buddies Missouri. The schools join 

Eureka High as the best of the best following 

the high school’s Missouri High School 

Chapter of the Year last fall. 

The nonprofit organization offers one-toone 

friendship and leadership development 

programs for individuals with and without 

intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Special education teachers Lindsey 

Meinhardt and Megan Schaller and physical 

education teachers Nicole Griffing and 

Diana Stiefer serve as facilitators for the 

LaSalle Springs chapter, which contains 

more than 70 student members. 

“We are thrilled and honored to be 

receiving the Best Buddies Chapter of the 

Year award in Missouri. This recognition 

confirms the incredible dedication of our 

school community,” the club facilitators 

said. “We have seen the important lesson 

of recognizing and accepting people no 

matter their ability learned and understood 

by our students. It is an honor for 

others to see how these relationships have 

grown into understanding, acceptance and 

respect.” 

As Missouri’s Chapter of the Year representatives 

at their respective grade levels, 

LaSalle Springs and Pond now have the 

opportunity to apply for the National 

Chapter of the Year Award. 

Exchange families 

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More than 100 students are seeking a 

new family for the 2024/2025 school year. 

These soon-to-be sons and daughters 

will arrive from countries around the 

world to live with their “new” American 

host families and to attend local high 

schools through the SHARE! High School 

Exchange Program. 

“There are still about 110 students from 

around the world, awaiting placement 

with a host family,” stated Yvette Coffman, 

SHARE! Director. “If anyone has thought 

about hosting, now is an excellent time to 

start. 

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as soon as possible, so they have time 

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to begin school.” 

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Lessons from spring storms 

This spring, the northwest side of The 

Fulton School campus suffered severe 

damage from a storm that swept through 

the area. One of the trees that was blown 

over was an old cedar, which based on its 

ring count, was more than 60 years old. 

Some of that tree’s wood was saved 

for the school’s Makerspace Lab and was 

quickly turned into wooden cutlery. Students 

received advice from a current parent 

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wood. They acquired a small set of chisels 

and set out to hand-carve spoons and 

spatulas. However, their interest quickly 

increased so they upgraded to a nicer set 

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While a fraction of the wood was used 

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being left to dry age, which is necessary for 

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Reading, writing, eating bugs 

In Kassie Specht and Megan Rammacher’s 

sixth-grade language arts classes 

at Rockwood Valley Middle, students 

researched, then debated the benefits of 

eating bugs. 

In a unit that covers argumentative and 

nonfiction reading and writing standards, 

students read a Scholastic Scope article 

on eating bugs, then discussed the topic’s 

pros and cons. After further research, 

they argued their positions and then had 

the chance to chew things over – quite 

literally 

“The title for our presentation was 

‘Bugs Are Better than You Think.’ Our 

three reasons were that bugs are better for 

the environment, full of nutrients and can 

support a better population. Plus, they’re 

healthy for you, as they have vitamins and 

minerals,” explained sixth-grader Mason 

Fister. 

Fister said the project was one he will 

never forget. When it came time to try 

the dried bugs and bug protein bars that 

Specht and Rammacher provided, he and 

his classmates did not back down despite 

some jitters. 

“I was nervous to try them, but they 

tasted like chips,” Fister said. “They’re dry 

and not as bad as you think.” 

The taste-testing is a tradition that has 

been at Rockwood Valley for 15 years. 

“I love this unit because I see students 

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they are a bit grossed out by the idea of 

eating insects, but they attack this unit with 

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To ensure safety of the students, Specht 

and Rammacher sent home permission 

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could explore the resources and ask questions. 

“Being able to form an opinion, 

research both sides of the topic and 

work together to share your viewpoint is 

essential” Specht said. “We also talked 

a lot about presentation design and presentation 

skills. I want students to feel 

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future. It could be the one thing that 

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Experience a journey of discovery at the 

National Museum of Transportation 

By Kate Uptergrove 

The year was 1944 and America’s only four-term president, 

Franklin D. Roosevelt, was in the White House. In 

the only all-St. Louis World Series, the so-called Streetcar 

Series, the Cardinals defeated the Browns to claim their 

fifth Series title. In Europe, World War II was raging. 

On June 6, American troops invaded Normandy, France; 

in December, they began the last major offensive campaign 

on the Western Front at the Battle of the Bulge. 

At home, Americans supported the war effort with scrap 

metal drives – and that is where this story begins. 

Against a background of historic events, Dr. John Payne 

The museum’s Creation Station is a hands-on learning and play area for 

children five and younger. 

(Source: TNMOT) 

Roberts caught wind of an action that threatened to obliterate 

part of St. Louis’ transportation legacy. A local transit 

company was set to donate a mule-drawn streetcar known 

as Bellefontaine #33 to a scrap drive. Roberts knew he 

couldn’t let that happen. 

The streetcar wasn’t particularly special. In fact, it was 

rather ordinary – in the late 1800s, it had carried passengers 

from St. Louis City to north St. Louis County – but 

it was in danger of being lost for all time. Roberts and his 

mentor, Dr. John R. Smith, acted quickly to save it. 

Bellefontaine #33 was the first acquisition of the St. 

Louis Railway Historical Society. Today, it’s called The 

National Museum of Transportation (TNMOT) and its collection 

of trains, planes and automobiles 

is recognized as the largest collection of 

transportation vehicles in the world. Plus 

it’s built on real train tracks and has a 

real tunnel, albeit one that is no longer 

in service. 

“But the Union Pacific rail line actually 

runs right behind the upper part of 

the museum’s property so guests can 

hear the Union Pacific trains multiple 

times a day,” assured Jessica Hood, the 

museum’s manager of guest experiences. 

Trains, trains and more trains 

They say opposites attract and two 

of the most popular exhibits fit that 

description perfectly. On one end is 

the Union Pacific “Big Boy,” which is 

considered to be the world’s largest successful 

steam locomotive. It was used to 

haul heavy freight trains over the mountains 

between Cheyenne, Wyoming, and 

Ogden, Utah. Weighing in at 600 tons, 

it’s a lot larger than the museum’s fan 

Miniature train at the transportation museum. (Source: TNMOT) 

favorite miniature train. 

Hop aboard the Wm. F. Ross Special Miniature Train 

and you’ll be able to view a substantial portion of the 

museum’s property during a 20-minute narrated trip. The 

train departs at the top of every hour. Ride tickets are $6 

per person on top of the $16 adult ($8 child) entry fee. 

“We are actually in the process of upgrading to a new 

locomotive for the miniature train so that’s very exciting,” 

Hood said. 

The best way to check on special events, such as the new 

locomotive’s arrival, is to follow the museum on Facebook, 

or check out its website (tnmot.org). On the website, transportation 

enthusiasts can read about the museum’s collection, 

and under the Youth & Family tab, under “Explore,” 

get insider information in a series of short videos, dubbed 

Speedy McWheels Adventures. 

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series is the “Daniel Nason,” the oldest steam locomotive 

in the museum’s collection and one of the oldest surviving 

locomotives in the nation. Built in 1863, it was powered by 

coal although the organizers of the 1893 Chicago World’s 

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can board and explore. 

“Any of them with a yellow set of stairs 

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Automotive innovation 

From jet engines to cars powered by the 

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vintage vehicles in the museum’s 

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longer than the piston engine. 

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the 2008 solar car designed by students 

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The Super Hornet is a U.S. navy carrierbased, 

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The Lafayette Lancers defeated the Francis Howell Central Spartans 

25-16, 25-18, 25-11 and claimed the first volleyball championship sanctioned 

by the MSHSAA. 

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SPORTS 

BRIEFS 

By WARREN MAYES 

Lancers Volleyball 

The Lafayette Lancers made history by 

winning the first Missouri State High School 

Activities Association (MSHSAA) boys volleyball 

championship. 

Lafayette defeated the Francis Howell 

Central Spartans 25-16, 25-18, 25-11, and 

claimed the first volleyball championship 

sanctioned by the MSHSAA. 

“It does feel rewarding, but the best part 

of winning this year was the boys,” coach 

Whitney Ralph said. “They had a lot of fun 

and really enjoyed playing for each other, 

always wanting the best for their teammates 

and friends.” 

Before this season, boys’ volleyball was 

considered a club sport that featured St. 

Louis schools. 

Twice before Lafayette has been a champion 

in boys volleyball, winning it all in 2013 

and 2017. 

Now, it’s gone statewide. For the most part, 

Ralph believes it went well. 

“There are a few things that might need 

ironing out, but overall, I think boys’ volleyball 

had a successful year,” Ralph said. 

Winning a state title is always the goal, but 

Ralph said the team didn’t consider the postseason 

until the Lancers reached that point. 

“We were returning with a solid group from 

the previous year, but there are so many variables 

during a season that you don’t look too 

far ahead,” Ralph said. “However, we knew 

we would have a competitive team.” 

Lafayette swept De Smet Jesuit 25-18, 

25-19, 25-15 in a quarterfinal match. In the 

semifinals, the Lancers went 25-22, 25-12, 

25-16 against St. Michael the 

Archangel from Kansas City. 

“I think we were a little 

too distracted going into that 

match, and St. Michael was 

ready to play,” Ralph said. 

“During that first set, the boys 

felt the pressure but never got 

too high or low and were able 

to hold on to the win. Playing 

that close set helped the boys 

redirect their focus to what 

they needed to do to move 

into the next round.” 

The Lancers had already come out on top 

against Francis Howell Central during the 

regular season. However, Ralph noted his 

squad didn’t take the Spartans lightly. 

“You should never be too confident heading 

into a match, especially in the postseason, 

because so many things could happen,” 

MICDS Tennis Champs 

Ralph said. “The boys were prepared and 

trusted the work they had put in all season. 

We discussed what we could control on our 

side of the court and what Francis Howell 

Central might show us. But really, when it 

comes down to it, you need to show up and 

play your game.” 

The Lancers won in straight sets. 

“Things clicked for us that night, and all the 

work the boys put in during the year showed,” 

Ralph said. “However, I think the match was 

more competitive than the score indicated. 

No one player stood out from the others. This 

was a total team win. 

“The boys were really excited. At the 

beginning of the season, they set some big 

goals and worked really hard. It was great to 

see all of their work pay off.” 

Marquette wins first 

boys lacrosse crown 

In his first season as the boys head coach, 

Henry Hildestad led the Marquette Mustangs 

to their first Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse 

Association Class 1 championship. 

The Mustangs scored an 11-10 win over the 

Kirkwood Pioneers at Harlen C. Hunter Stadium 

on the Lindenwood University campus, 

finishing the season with a 12-4 record. 

“I knew we had a good chance to be successful,” 

said Hildestad, who was an assistant 

lacrosse coach at Rock Bridge for three years 

before coming to Marquette. 

“We had a good group of 

seniors and picked up some 

first-time players as well that 

would help us throughout the 

season.” 

Marquette’s championship 

comes two years after the 

Mustangs endured an 0-15 

season. A majority of the 

seniors and a few juniors this 

spring were on that team. 

“It shows the growth these 

players made over their high school years 

and they were a major contributor to the 

championship,” Hildestad said. 

Postseason play began with a 23-9 win 

over Summit in the quarterfinals. In the 

semifinals, Marquette slipped past Ladue by 

scoring a 12-11 victory. 

“We came out slow and had to play catch 

up all game,” Hildestad said. “We also had a 

lightning delay with three minutes left in the 

fourth and had to come back the following 

night to finish the game. Going through a full 

hour-long warm-up to play three minutes of 

a game that decided the entire season was an 

extremely weird situation. 

“Luckily our team came out with energy 

and enthusiasm and scored quick to get us 

the win.” 

Going into the final against Kirkwood, 

Hildestad said his Mustangs were both 

excited and nervous. 

“They may not admit it but you could sense 

the nervous energy in the locker room and on 

the field before the game,” Hildestad said. 

“Kirkwood had experience in that position 

from last year, and you could tell they had 

more confidence heading into the game. We 

just tried to calm our guys down and help 

them understand we deserved to be in this 

game and we could compete with anyone.” 

The decisive goal came from sophomore 

attack Kade McSpadden. 

“The game-winning goal was unique and 

something that has never been drawn up or 

practiced before,” Hildestad said. “Kade 

McSpadden took a pass and shot a backhand 

that barely slipped past the goalie. It is a shot 

that I would never encourage but it worked 

and we won.” 

The reaction afterward was overwhelming, 

Hildestad said. 

“They went crazy, everyone was excited,” 

Hildestad said. “They got to celebrate with 

family and friends by taking pictures with the 

trophy. It’s something they will never forget.” 

Goalie Joey Carson was named the game’s 

most valuable player. 

“A lot of guys contributed offensively. Both 

our midfield and attack really stood out to me 

by scoring a lot,” Hildestad said. “It was our 

goalie Joey Carson who took the MVP by 

helping us with huge saves throughout the 

game.” 

Hildestad wants this victory to build the 

program. 

“It’s a major accomplishment and I am 

happy it happened for this senior class. It was 

a fun season,” Hildestad said. “I’m excited 

about what this can do for the future of the 

program. Hopefully success leads to growth 

in the youth program and more interest from 

people in the community.”



Lafayette’s Barnard ends career 

with three state titles 

By WARREN MAYES 

Lafayette senior Natalie Barnard is 

ending her Lancers track career with three 

individual state championships. 

That ties her with Michelle Moran, who 

won three state titles from 1995 to 1997. 

“It feels awesome to be one of the two 

girls to have three track state championships,” 

Barnard said. “When I was younger, 

I never thought I would achieve anything 

like this and it is so cool to look back and 

see all the things I have accomplished. 

“I wish I could have told little Natalie 

that there was so much in store for her and 

she needed to have some patience.” 

Jill Harmon, the head cross country 

coach and assistant track coach, said Barnard 

ranks among the best ever at Lafayette. 

“We have had a lot of successful runners 

come through Lafayette. Individuals like 

Anna West (2012-2016), Sarah Nicholson 

(2012- 2016) and Grace Tyson (2020- 

2023) who all have been state champs,” 

Harmon said. “For Natalie to be one of two 

individuals with three individual state titles 

is absolutely incredible.” 

At the Class 5 state championships in 

Jefferson City, Barnard captured the 3200- 

meter run with a state record time of 10 

minutes, 32.66 seconds. That broke her 

own state record she established in 2023 at 

10:35.60. 

That was her final race as a Lancer. 

“The 3200 was her final race of the state 

weekend and it was warm,” Harmon said. 

“State records aside, her main focus was 

on the school record of 10:26.40, which 

she was only three seconds off earlier this 

season. Unfortunately, when she came 

through the mile slightly behind where she 

needed to be, I think the school record was 

going to be harder to achieve. 

“But Natalie didn’t let off the gas, she 

continued to drop 80 seconds per lap until 

the final lap when she ran 76 seconds. 

Obviously, I was ecstatic about her win 

but it broke my heart to watch her come 

so close to her goal and come up just a bit 

short.” 

Barnard also won the 1600-meter run 

with a time of 4:49.90. She picked up her 

first state title last fall, where she set the 

Class 5 cross country record with a winning 

time of 17:12.7. 

“I think Natalie wanted to continue 

the success she saw in the cross country 

season,” Harmon said. “Natalie always 

has her eyes on records and she knew that 

if she was going to give herself a chance 

at breaking some, she had to push herself 

during every single workout.” 

Lafayette senior Natalie Barnard ended her 

track career with the Lancers with three 

individual state championships. 


Barnard wanted to finish her career on 

the upswing. 

“I had pretty high expectations for myself 

coming into my spring track season after 

a really good cross country season during 

the fall,” Barnard said. “I set a lot of big 

goals and I wanted to see how far I could 

push myself. I wanted to be a state champion. 

“I was very determined to do well in my 

last season as a Lady Lancer. Each day I 

get to put on the Lancer singlet is a privilege 

and this program has been such an 

important aspect of my life.” 

She had a solid regular season, Harmon 

said. 

“Natalie had a tremendous season. She 

was undefeated in the 1600 and undefeated 

in the 3200 on Missouri soil,” Harmon said. 

“The only 3200 she lost was at the KU 

Relays where she ran her personal best of 

10:29 to get third. She was our anchor on 

the 4x800 all season, running a consistent 

2:20 or faster.” 

Barnard was happy to remain the state 

record holder. She had prepared for her 

1600-meter run by watching the Class 4 

girls run the event. 

“While watching the Class 4 1600 before 

my turn to race, I saw the girls take the race 

out very conservatively and then start picking 

up the pace toward the end,” Barnard 

said. “However my racing style is very different 

and my kick is not the most reliable. 

“My plan was to take it out hard and then 

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hold a sustainable, consistent and 

quick pace till the end. I was able to 

execute my plan perfectly and I was 

ecstatic to not only become a state 

champion but also set a big personal 

record.” 

As a junior, Barnard finished 

fourth in the 1600 with a time of 

5:01.84, and she’s happy with the 

way she’s dropped her time. 

“My training paid off big and I certainly 

surprised myself with having 

big breakthroughs in both the 1600 

and 4x800,” Barnard said. 

Harmon was impressed by Barnard’s 

1600 result. 

“We knew that the 1600 was going 

to be her biggest test. We knew the 

field was stacked and she was going 

to have to run something big to come 

out with a win,” Harmon said. “Her and 

Josie Baker from Kirkwood took the race 

out fast and it was pretty much a twoman 

race from there. With one lap to go, 

it looked like it could go either way, both 

girls were neck-in-neck. 

“Natalie just seemed to find an extra gear 

with about 300 meters to go and pulled 

ahead slightly for the win.” 

Barnard also ran in the 3200 relay. Lafayette 

finished second with a time of 9:16.47. 

“It was my last race with my teammates 

which felt very bittersweet,” Barnard said. 

“At the beginning of the season, I didn’t 

expect our 4x8 to do very well after losing 

very good seniors. However, I was very 

shocked by the speed of our freshman 

and the pieces began to fall together just 

in time for the state race. We executed the 

race very well and it was the second-fastest 

time in Lafayette school history.” 

Now, her career at Lafayette is over, and 

she is proud of what she has accomplished. 

“I would sum up my career as a Lancer 

as full of so much joy, learning experiences 

and friendships that I will have for 

life,” Barnard said. “I was able to shatter 

so many expectations I had for myself and 

from others. I got to practice each day with 

my best friends. Each workout pushed me 

Lafayette senior Natalie Barnard is shown running 

at the Class 5 state track meet in Jefferson City. 


to my physical and mental limits. 

“This program made me a better person 

in every aspect of my life. I am forever 

grateful for my time as a Lady Lancer 

because it has shaped me into the person 

I am today.” 

She moves on to run at Missouri. 

“I am super excited to go to Mizzou 

next year. I have been looking forward to 

meeting my new teammates and joining 

my older sisters in Columbia,” Barnard 

said. “I am also looking forward to all the 

resources the athletic center provides and 

getting to work with my new coaches.” 

Harmon appreciates what Barnard has 

meant to the program. 

“Natalie is one of the best runners to 

come through the state of Missouri and I 

don’t think she gets enough credit for that,” 

Harmon said. “She wasn’t dominant from 

the start of her career like you see from 

other runners. She had to work extremely 

hard to get to where she is. 

“But she truly developed into a champion. 

She will be one of those names that 

future Lafayette runners hear and aspire 

to be. She was one of those athletes that 

makes everyone around her better. She 

was achieving big things and was a great 

example to the underclassmen on how 

much hard work can pay off.” 

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and families gather in celebration of the 

country’s independence at local events. 

Read on to discover activities and events 

to celebrate Independence Day in your 

area. 

CHESTERFIELD 

Chesterfield Stars & Stripes Runs 

An eventful Fourth of July begins in the 

city of Chesterfield with the annual Stars 

& Stripes Runs. Both 5K and 10K races 

start at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4 at 

the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, 

17925 North Outer 40 Road. Race fee for 

registrations through July 3 is $35; $40 if 

registering on the race day. Prizes will be 

awarded to top overall finishers as well as 

first-place finishers in each age group. All 

ages are encouraged to join the Fun Run 

at 10 a.m. for a fee of $15 as well. 

Runner’s packets can be picked up at 

the athletic complex before 8:30 a.m. All 

participants are encouraged to dress in 

patriotic wear. For registration and further 

details, visit the Chesterfield Stars & 

Stripes website. 

Chesterfield Fireworks Celebration 

Chesterfield’s annual Fireworks Celebration 

is at 6 p.m. on July 4 at the Chesterfield 

Valley Athletic Complex, 17925 

North Outer 40 Road. The patriotic party 

invites guests to enjoy a night of live 

music and food truck vendors. The event 

features a kid’s zone with inflatables, 

games and a petting zoo. A live performance 

by high-energy party band Fat 

Pocket will conclude the party before a 

celebratory fireworks show at 9 p.m. 

Admission is free and parking is available 

around the athletic complex. Guests 

(Source: City of Manchester) 

may bring their own lawn chairs and 

blankets, as well as outside food and beverages. 

Glass and tobacco products are 

strictly prohibited. 

CREVE COUER 

Firecracker Flight 

For an enjoyable activity on the holiday, 

families can sign up for the Firecracker 

Flight runs at 8 a.m. on Sunday, 

June 30 at Creve Coeur Lake Park, 13725 

Marine Avenue in Maryland Heights. The 

patriotic-themed event offers a Kids Dash 

as well as 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile runs. 

Additionally, participants will receive 

swag prizes, free photos and free ice 

cream at the finish line. Registration must 

be completed by the June 22-23 weekend 

before the run. Pricing varies per age 

group and run, and can be found at the 

Firecracker 4 & 8 mile page at runsignup. 

com. Participants are encouraged to dress 

in patriotic wear. 

ELLISVILLE 

Bluebird Park 

Ellisville hosts its annual Independence 

Day celebration at 7 p.m. on July 4 

at Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road. 

The night begins with live performances 

by Griffin & The Gargoyles, a party and 

dance cover-band, alongside a variety of 

barbeque, food and drink vendors. The 

music and food service ends at 9:15 p.m. 

as a spectacular fireworks show begins, 

capping off a night of freedom festivities. 

All ages are welcome, but the event 

is especially family-friendly. Bring personal 

seating to enjoy the view of the 

fireworks show. 

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While the event is open to the public, 

parking passes are limited and follow a 

first-come, first-serve basis with Ellisville 

resident priority. Parking passes are available 

for reservation online at ellisville. 

recdesk.com and in person at the Park 

Administration Building. Passes reserved 

online can be picked up through July 3 

from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

sented by Coca-Cola, from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 

each day of the July 4-6 weekend at Six 

Flags St. Louis, Six Flags Road. The park 

will be lit in red, white and blue colors in 

celebration as guests enjoy rides, music 

and food throughout the day. A day of 

patriotic fun ends with the 9:05 p.m. fireworks 

display. More information about 

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Pathfinder Church 

An alternative option to viewing the 

Ellisville fireworks display is the Fourth 

of July party from 6-10 p.m. on July 4 at 

the Pathfinder Church, 15800 Manchester 

Road. The church soccer field provides a 

direct view of the fireworks show. Families 

and friends can bring blankets and 

chairs to enjoy the display. A complete 

collection of live local music, free food 

and family-friendly games, the event is 

open to the public. 

Pets are welcome but must remain on a 

leash. Coolers are allowed, but no glass. 

Admission and parking are free – however, 

parking is limited in quantity. 

EUREKA 

Independence Day Celebration 

For a unique Fourth of July celebration, 

stop by the city of Eureka’s Independence 

Day pyro-musical fireworks show 

at 6 p.m. on July 4 at the Central Avenue 

Spur, 394 South Central Avenue. Local 

rock band The Tailgators kick off the 

festivities, performing through the evening. 

Local food trucks will be available 

to purchase concessions. Families are 

encouraged to join the celebration. Bring 

personal chairs and blankets to watch the 

fireworks display that caps off the night. 

Fireworks will be launched from Drewel 

(Source: City of Chesterfield) 

Park at 9:15 p.m. and be set to the live 

music playing from the stage. 

Event admission is free, and parking 

is available at Geggie Elementary and 

the city hall parking lot, as well as along 

Central Avenue. Coolers are welcome, but 

glass bottles are not permitted. 

Six Flags Coca-Cola 

July 4th Celebration 

The Six Flags St. Louis amusement park 

hosts a Fourth of July Celebration, pre- 

Manchester 

Schroeder Park 

If there is one place to be for the Fourth 

of July, it is the city of Manchester. The 

annual Fourth of July celebration is held 

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The celebration opens a night of music, 

dance and food to the public. The live 

band Butch Wax and the Hollywoods 

performs at the Corey J. Donnelly outdoor 

amphitheater until 9 p.m., followed 

by the dazzling Manchester Fireworks 

Display. 

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area but prohibited on residential streets. 

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY 

FROM THE COLDWELL BANKER REALTY – GUNDAKER TOWN & COUNTRY OFFICE 

They manage the details, you live the dream! 

636-394-9300 

Karie Lyn Angell 

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Lisa Accurso 

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Farida Ahsan 

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Mary Bay 

314-973-4278 

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Cindy Behnen 

314-303-0634 

cindy.behnen@cbrealty.com 

Mary Beth Benes 

314-707-7761 

mbbenes@cbgundaker.com 

Donna Carrillo 

314-614-6883 

donna.carrillo@cbrealty.com 

Emmy Crawford 

314-732-5867 

emmy.crawford@cbrealty.com 

The Cutting Edge - Vicki & Laura 

314-409-7601 

vicki.cutting@cbgundaker.com 

Cindy DeBrecht 

314-482-0393 

cindy.debrecht@cbgundaker.com 

Sally DeFriese 

314-330-6663 

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Tammy Degenhardt 

314-920-8786 / 618-920-9701 

tammy.degenhardt@cbrealty.com 

Sabina Dehn 

314-941-4000 

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Debbie Dutton 

314-398-4909 

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Georgia Ferretti 

636-675-0329 

georgia.ferretti@cbgundaker.com 

Teri Flemming 

636-346-6489 

teri.flemming@cbrealty.com 

Dot Fleshman 

314-324-3317 

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Stephanie Fultz 

314-973-4424 

stephanie.fultz@cbgundaker.com 

Mary Gunther 

314-374-1192 

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LaVicki Hart 

314-614-9293 

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY 

FROM THE COLDWELL BANKER REALTY – GUNDAKER TOWN & COUNTRY OFFICE 

They manage the details, you live the dream! 

636-394-9300 

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314-810-6600 

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Linda Hyink 

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Debbie Jacobson 

314-494-2421 

debbie.jacobson@cbgundaker.com 

Teddy Johnlikes 

314-452-1885 

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Courtney Kallial 

314-599-3797 

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Margie Kerckhoff 314-616-7644 

Sandi Keating 314-374-3036 

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Lauri Kincaid 

816-582-7986 

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Leslie Loudon 

314-221-8450 

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Laura MacDonald 

314-285-3160 

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Etty Masoumy 

314-406-3331 

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Katie Messey 

314-343-9276 

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Debbie Midgley 

314-610-7519 

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Stephanie Nelson 

314-650-6407 

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Maureen Noghreh 

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Shelly Owens 

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Darby Seymour 

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Tali Stadler 

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Marcia Thudium 

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Christina Vogel 

314-276-3903 

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Kathleen Woodworth 

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Methodist Church 

Fireworks and Concessions 

Watch the city of Manchester’s 

fireworks display from another 

vantage point at the Fireworks and 

Concessions party from 6-8:30 p.m. 

on July 4 at Manchester United 

Methodist Church, 129 Woods Mill 

Road. Friends and family are welcome 

to join the public event and 

enjoy various concessions, including 

Ted Drewes frozen custard. At 9 

p.m., visitors will be able to watch 

the Manchester Fireworks Display 

at the west parking lot of the church. 

Parking and admission is free 

and open to the public. Families are 

encouraged to bring their own seating 

for the fireworks show. 

Flags of Valor 

A Flags of Valor display is offered 

throughout the day of July 4 at the Veterans’ 

Memorial in Margaret Stoecker Park, 

224 Henry Avenue. Manchester caretakes 

a collection of flags, each holding a dog 

tag and photo of an American Service 

Member who died in the War on Terror 

since Sept. 11, 2001. The flags commemorate 

the efforts of American veterans, 

and are periodically flown on special 

patriotic holidays; for the Fourth of July, 

community members are welcome to visit 

the park to see the display. 

Veteran and Veteran Families 

Appreciation Day 

An additional perk to Manchester’s 

fireworks festivities is the corresponding 

Appreciation Day from 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 

on Thursday, July 4 at the Manchester 

Aquatic Center, 359 Old Meramec Station 

Road. For Independence Day, veterans 

and veteran families are provided with 

free pool entry. Those attending should be 

(Source: City of Manchester) 

sure to bring proof of veteran standing. 

This is part of the city’s Appreciation 

Sundays program, offering free admission 

to the aquatic center to different community 

groups each week. The first week of 

July’s edition has been adjusted to be on 

Thursday for the holiday. 

TWIN OAKS 

Twins Oaks Fireworks 

In the city of Twins Oaks, community 

members are encouraged to celebrate their 

patriotism one night early at a fireworks 

spectacular from 6-9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 

July 3 at Twin Oaks Park, 1 Twin 

Oaks Court. The public event features 

musical entertainment from The Scott 

Laytham and Karl Homes duo, starting at 

6 p.m. and continuing until the fireworks 

show at 9:15 p.m. Admission is free and 

parking will be available at the Twin Oaks 

Presbyterian Church parking lot until full. 

Guests are welcome to bring food and 

drink and personal lawn chairs and blankets 

for seating. 

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Wildwood, MO 63040 

Bus: 636-458-9949 

Janet Vinciguerra Ins Agcy Inc 

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Bus: 636-949-9700 

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4 TH OF 

JULY 

OF 

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THURSDAY, JULY 4 

BLUEBIRD PARK 

GRIFFIN AND THE GARGOYLES CONCERT, 

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ATTENTION ELLISVILLE RESIDENTS! 

A limited number of parking passes will be available on a first-come 

first-served basis for Ellisville Residents at ellisville.recdesk.com 

beginning Monday, June 10 at 9:00 a.m. or in person at the 

Park Administration Building in Bluebird Park. Parking passes 

reserved online can be picked up at the Park office 

M−F 8:00 a.m. − 4:30 p.m. through Wednesday, July 3. 

No glass bottles or pets will be allowed. 

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Call 636.591.0010 to reserve your space today!

Community Events for Older Adults 

CLASSES 

n EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR • Don’t Be 

A Victim • Monday, Aug. 19 • 10-11:30 a.m. 

• Chesterfield City Hall • Pre-registration 

is required by emailing olderadults@ 

chesterfield.mo.us 

n SENIOR PAINTING • Fridays • 9:30-11 

a.m. • Schroeder Park Building • Drop-in 

classes. • All abilities. • Free. 

n SENIOR PANEL DISCUSSION • 

Better Balance • Tuesday, Aug. 6. • 10- 

11 a.m. • Chesterfield Community Center 

• Pre-registration required by emailing 

olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us 

FITNESS & SPORTS 

n 50-PLUS & FIT • Mondays, 8-8:45 a.m. or 

10:20-11:05 a.m. or 11:20 a.m.-12:05 p.m. • 

Wednesdays, 11-11:45 a.m. • Fridays, 10:20- 

11:05 a.m. & 11:20 a.m.-12:05 p.m. • The 

Pointe • Drop-in classes. • Pointe members 

free; fee all others. 

n ABLT • Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9:30 

a.m. • Drop-in water aerobics. • The Pointe • 

Platinum free; residents $7; all others $9. 

n BALLWIN TRIATHLON • Sunday, July 21. 

• 5-10:30 a.m. • North Pointe Aquatic Center 

• 300-yard swim, 9-mile bike ride, and a 3.4- 

mile run. • Pre-registration required; pricing 

starts at $60. • For details, visit mseracing. 

com/ballwin-triathlon. 

n CLASSIC SILVER SNEAKERS • 

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 9-9:45 

a.m.; Wednesdays at 10-10:45 a.m. • The 

DISC GOLF is available daily at Bluebird Park 

in Ellisville, Schroeder Park in Manchester 

and Railroad Park in Chesterfield. 

PICKLEBALL is available daily at Bluebird 

Park in Ellisville, Schroeder Park in 

Manchester and The Pointe in Ballwin. 

TENNIS is available daily at Bluebird Park in 

Ellisville and Schroeder Park in Manchester. 

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Pointe • Drop-in classes. • Pointe members 

free; fee all others. 

n CHANNEL WALKING • Manchester 

Aquatic Center • Mondays-Saturdays • 

Variety of times available, call 636-391-6326 

ext. 400 for info. • $3 with Resident ID; $4 

without Resident ID. 

n FIT 4 ALL • Tuesdays, 11-11:45 p.m. • 

The Pointe at Ballwin Commons • Drop-in 

classes. • Free for Pointe members; drop-in 

fee all others. 

n JOINTS IN MOTION • Mondays, 

Wednesdays & Fridays • 10:30 a.m. • Drop-in 

water aerobics. • The Pointe • Platinum free; 

residents $7; others $9. 

n PARKY PROUD EXERCISE CLASS • 

Sundays through Aug. 25. • 9 a.m. • Central 

Park • Free to anyone fighting Parkinson’s 

disease. • Register at info@parkyproud.org 

n PICKLEBALL CLINICS • Mondays & 

Wednesdays; intermediate 5-6:30 p.m.; 

beginner 6:30-8 p.m. • Tuesdays & Thursdays; 

intermediate noon-1:30 p.m.; beginner 1:30- 

3 p.m. • Chesterfield Athletic Complex • $15 

pre-registration; $25 same-day registration. 

n SENIOR SUMMER FITNESS • Tuesdays 

through July 23. • 5:30-6:15 p.m. • Schroeder 

Park Building • Registration required. • 

Residents $35; all others $45 

n TAI CHI • Thursdays • 1-1:45 p.m. and 

2-2:45 p.m. • Drop-in classes • The Pointe 

• Free for Pointe members; drop-in fee all ot 

hers. 

n WATER AEROBICS • Monday-Friday, 

8:30 a.m. • Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 

9:30 a.m. • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. 

• Drop-in classes • The Pointe • Platinum 

free; residents $7; all others $9. 

n CHAIR YOGA • Wildwood Yoga & 

Wellness, 2642 Hwy. 109, Suite B • Tuesdays 

• 1:30-2:30 p.m. • Residents free; all others 

$5 per class • Register online up to one day 

prior to class. 

CITY CONTACT INFORMATION & REGISTRATION 

n Ballwin (636) 227-8950 • ballwin. 

mo.us • Ballwin Golf Course, 333 

Holloway Road • The Pointe, 1 Ballwin 

Commons Circle 

n Chesterfield (636) 812-9500 • email 

olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us • 

Community Center, 237 Chesterfield Mall, 

second floor by Macy's 

n MERAKI YOGA • Tuesdays: 9:30-10:30 

a.m. (gentle); 10:45-11:45 a.m. (chair); 

noon-1 p.m. (morning flow) • Chesterfield 

Community Center • $60 for 5-class pass; 

$20 per drop-in class. • Registration required. 

n SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA • 

Wednesdays • 10:10-10:50 a.m. • All fitness 

levels. • Free with Pointe membership; dropin 

fee all others. 

n YOGA SLOW FLOW • Wildwood Yoga & 

Wellness, 2642 Hwy. 109, Suite B • Fridays 

• 11 a.m.-noon • Residents free; all others $5 

per class • Register online up to one day prior 

to class. 

n ZUMBA GOLD • Thursdays • 11:30 a.m.- 

12:15 p.m. • No registration needed • Free 

with Pointe membership; drop-in fee all others. 

SOCIAL & SPECIAL INTEREST 

n BINGO • Wednesdays, July 10 & 24. • 

11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. • Chesterfield Community 

Center. • $5 per person, cash at the 

door. • Register by emailing olderadults@ 

chesterfield.mo.us. 

n BOOK CLUB • Tuesday, July 16. • “The 

Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim 

Michele Richardson • 11 a.m.-noon. • Call 

636-391-6326 ext. 402 for info. 

n BUNCO • Tuesdays, July 16 & 30. • 

1-2:30 p.m. • Chesterfield Community Center 

• $5 per person, cash at the door. • Register 

n Ellisville (636) 227-7508 • ellisville. 

recdesk.com • Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer 

Creek Road 

n Manchester (636) 391-6326, ext 401 or 

402 • manchestermo.gov • Schroeder Park, 

359 Old Meramec Station Road 

n Wildwood (636) 458-0440 • 

wildwoodmo.recdesk.com • City Hall, 

16860 Main St. 

by emailing olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us. 

n CONCERT IN THE PARK • Thursdays, 

June 27, July 11, 18 & 25, Aug. 1 & 8. • 7-9 

p.m. • Bluebird Park 

n ELECTRONIC RECYCLING • Thursday, 

July 6. • Noon-5 p.m. • Fee for certain items 

• For more information, visit ellisville.mo.us. 

n FARMERS MARKET • Saturdays • 8:00 

a.m.-noon • 221 Plaza Drive in Town Center 

• Meet local food producers and artisans. • 

Fresh produce, locally raised meats and 

eggs, fresh cut flowers, potted perennials, 

handmade soaps and jewelry, prepared food 

items and more. 

n INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 

• Thursday, July 4. • Bluebird Park • 7:00-9:15 

p.m. • Griffin and the Gargoyles concert, food 

and drink vendors • Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. 

n MAHJONG MONDAYS • Weekly • 10 

a.m. • Chesterfield Community Center • 

Participants are welcome to bring their own 

sets. • Free 

n RIVERWALK • Through Aug. 16 • 10 a.m. 

morning walk; 6:15-7:45 p.m. evening walk; 

9:30-11 a.m. Saturday walk • Chesterfield 

Family Aquatic Center • Register at City Hall 

n SENIOR SHUFFLE • Tuesday, July 16. • 

10 a.m. • Brookdale West County; 785 Henry 

Avenue, Ballwin, 63011. • Join us for a group 

tour of the facility. • Register by emailing 

olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us 

It feels like home. It is a home. 

• Only 8-13 residents 

• Private Rooms 

• Best Caregiver to resident ratio 1:5 Avg 

• Around the clock professional care 

• Family Style Meals 

Manchester, MO • Call Dina at 314.686.4468 • www.FamilyPartnersHome.com





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The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the grand 

opening of Fox & Riley Real Estate’s new Chesterfield location at 641 Cepi 

Drive. Owner Cindy Fox and Manager Ken Hill cut the ribbon. (Sheila Roberts Photo) 

BUSINESS 

BRIEFS 

PLACES 

Fox & Riley Real Estate is now open 

in Chesterfield at 641 Cepi Drive, with 

additional locations in Cottleville and Troy. 

Owner and broker is Cindy Fox and manager 

and broker is Ken Hill. The real estate firm is 

locally owned and operated. For more information 

visit foxandriley.com. 

• • • 

Edwards Realty Company, a boutique 

property management, investment and development 

firm and operator of The Boulevard 

shopping center at Brentwood Boulevard 

and Galleria Parkway in Richmond Heights, 

announced the return of its Pop Local program, 

an initiative to create opportunities for 

small businesses in the St. Louis community. 

Pop Local offers three months of free rent to 

one local company to test a brick-and-mortar 

space at The Boulevard where they can test 

their concept from October-December. The 

winner also receives a $3,500 stipend, plus 

marketing support to further encourage foot 

traffic into the space. 

Applications are open through July 8. A 

panel of judges will review nominations and 

announce finalists on July 30. The community 

will be able to cast votes online for their 

favorite business from July 30-Aug. 22. The 

winner is expected to be announced on Aug. 

27. Small businesses of all types are encouraged 

to apply. For more information visit 

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• • • 

The Bryan Howse Agency - Shelter 

Insurance held a ribbon cutting on June 6 

for its new location at 634 Clarkson Road in 

Chesterfield. For more information call (636) 

391-6688. 

• • • 

Pacific Sweet Shop is now open at 310A 

N Columbus Street in Pacific. They are a 

one-stop-shop for ice cream, candy, chips, 

soda and more. Located in the heart of 

Pacific, directly in front of the Pacific Palace. 

The shop is locally owned and operated by a 

husband and wife team. For more information 

visit pacificsweetshop.com. 

• • • 

Tarlton, a woman-owned general contracting 

and construction management firm, 

completed construction on the $28 million, 

48,000-square-foot renovation and expansion 

project at Logan University in Chesterfield. 

The Fuhr Science Center features a new twostory 

8,000-square-foot addition to the existing 

33,310-square-foot science and research 

building, originally constructed in 1986. The 

center offers two state-of-the-art anatomy 

laboratories and lecture amphitheaters; a 

simulated imaging center; six chiropractic 

technique classrooms; two clinical methods 

classrooms; faculty offices and student collaboration 

and study areas. The building is named 

for Logan University alumnus Arlan W. Fuhr, 

D.C., and wife, Judi Fuhr, who bestowed a $1 

million gift toward the project’s “Advancing 

Education, Transforming Lives” capital campaign. 

As part of the expansion project, Tarlton 

also completed the $5.5 million renovation 

of the Logan Administration Building. 

PEOPLE 

Progress 64 West announces John 

Wieman, St. Charles Community College’s 

vice president of workforce and strategic 

initiatives, as its newest board member. 

Wieman serves as chief workforce, corporate 

and community education officer for St. 

Charles Community College, overseeing all 

non-credit workforce, corporate and community 

education programs. He also serves 

as a college liaison to business and industry, 

legislators and community leaders. 

• • • 

Stacey Elster, chief program officer at 

Lafayette Industries, has been appointed by 

Governor Michael Parson to serve on the 

Governor’s Council on Disability. Elster 

brings more than 16 years of expertise and 

dedication in the field of disability services 

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WEST NEWSMAGAZINE I BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT I 37 

Helping sellers achieve their best outcome with five decades of experience 



When Don Cherry, founder 

of Manor Real Estate, was discharged 

from the Army and 

began his career years he knew 

that he wanted to have a company 

one day that his family could own 

and grow together. He says he got 

very lucky when his sons grew to 

be as interested in real estate as 

he was. 

“It’s wonderful to have them 

with me. It really is,” Don said. 

“The company is very diverse. My 

sons are commercial real estate 

experts, and I am focused on 

helping people get the most value 

from their homes and income 

properties – the largest net worth that 

they have – when it comes time to sell.” 

“I’ve been buying property for 50 

years and started Manor Real Estate 

47 years ago,” Don explained. “Today, 

I am an advocate for sellers who have 

an immediate need to sell their homes 

or income properties. I am most often 

contacted by attorneys, senior care 

managers, real estate agents and introduced 

to people who have homes and 

income (multi-family) properties that 

they want to sell. 

The company is a proud member of 

Don Cherry (center) with his sons Ben and Eddie make 

up the leadership team at Manor Real Estate 

the Better Business Bureau of Eastern Missouri 

and Southern Illinois, the National 

Association of Realtors, the Missouri 

Association of Realtors, and the St. Louis 

Association of Realtors. 

Ben Cherry, CCIM, joined the company 

in July 2008. He focuses on new business 

development and the brokerage of commercial 

properties. In 2016, he was named 

“CCIM of the Year” by the St. Louis CCIM 

Chapter. For more than 56 years, the CCIM 

designation has been the global standard 

for commercial real estate professionals. 

Eddie Cherry joined the company as vice 

president in 2021 after a decade as a 

regional director at The Staenberg 

Group and THF Realty. 

Don said his role is to sit down 

with the seller and explain commission 

sales, cash sales, and buying and 

leasing back options. 

“I like sellers to be able to compare 

the benefits of each and choose what 

best fits their needs. That’s what I 

mean by being an advocate for sellers,” 

Don said. “I want to extend my 

knowledge and experience to sellers 

to help them obtain as much money 

as possible.” 

Sometimes, a homeowner will 

need to capitalize on a home’s equity 

before being able to take their next step. In 

the meantime, they’ll continue to need a 

place to live. In those instances, Don said, 

the best solution might be for Manor Real 

Estate to purchase the property and rent it 

back to the seller. 

Don said it’s important for sellers “to 

have all of their options laid out for them 

and put down on paper.” 

Citing a recent example, he shared the 

story of a St. Charles woman who received 

a letter from her mortgage company after 

her husband’s passing. The letter indicated 

that the woman was not on the deed of trust 

and the company was contemplating foreclosure. 

“I was contacted by an attorney to see if I 

could assist her,” Don said. 

Working with a title company, Don was 

able to produce a deed of trust that clearly 

showed that the woman’s name was on the 

property, the loan and the deed. 

“So through the title company and in 

communication with the lender we were 

able to assist her so that she could stay 

in her home,” Don said. “That’s just one 

instance but every situation is unique and 

every homeowner is important, which is 

why I so enjoy being able to advocate for 

them and work with them to achieve their 

best outcome.” 

“I like to help,” Don said. “For me, the 

greatest reward of what I do is helping 

people through this sometimes very complex 

process.” 

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A-1 Concrete Leveling: Raising the level of professionalism in concrete repair 

It used to be when a concrete slab 

in a sidewalk, driveway or patio sunk 

or tilted and became uneven, the only 

option was to tear it out and replace it. 

About 30 years ago though, A-1 Concrete 

Leveling founder, Grover Miller, 

invented a method and the equipment 

to level existing concrete without 

having to remove it. 

In addition, the new equipment 

allowed the company to provide an 

entire concrete leveling operation on 

one truck. The system provides the 

scale needed for large jobs, as well 

as the compact size and efficiencies 

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represents tremendous cost savings in 

terms of labor, materials, and time. In 

addition, the A-1 system maintains the 

appearance of the customer’s concrete 

surface; another advantage over the 

time-consuming, labor-intensive and 

more expensive “tear out and replace” 

method. 

Fast forward three decades plus and 

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in St. Louis. They not only have 

the tools but the expertise to repair and 

renew your concrete structures at your 

home or business. 

BEFORE 

A-1 Concrete Leveling specializes in 

commercial and residential concrete leveling. 

They provide the greater St. Louis 

area with professional service from start to 

finish, and even after the job is done. Their 

expert technicians have experience in concrete 

leveling and repair for driveways, 

sidewalks, porches, patios, steps, garage 

floors and more. Over the past 24 years, the 

team has completed more than 10,000 jobs 

in the St. Louis metropolitan area. 

When does concrete need leveling? Most 

of the time, it’s pretty obvious. If you have 

sections of your concrete slabs that are no 

longer the same level as the slabs next to 

it, then you need concrete leveling. Uneven 

pavement can create hazardous situations. 

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There are times when it isn’t clear that 

you have issues. Voids can develop under 

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when driven over? Does it sound hollow if 

you tap on it with a rubber mallet? If you 

suspect you may have a void under your 

concrete, give A-1 a call right away. It is 

much simpler to solve the problem before 

the concrete slab settles than after. 

Leveling and repairing concrete with A-1 

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the cost of replacement because there won’t 

be a crew needed to break up the existing 

concrete and remove it, set the foundation 

or pour the concrete which lowers the 

cost for materials and labor. In addition, it 

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Leveling, they can expect a free estimate. 

When the team comes to a home or business 

to level concrete, the owner can expect 

a project that will be ready to use the same 

day with little or no disturbance to the surrounding 

landscape. A-1 Concrete Leveling 

is fully insured and provides a two-year 

warranty for all concrete leveling work. 

For over 40 years, until his death in 2013, 

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and innovator of pumping technologies 

for the construction industry. His work 

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opportunities for home and business 

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I HEALTH I 39 

Drowsy driving is a significant danger to teens during the summer 

months, a recent survey found. 

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By LISA RUSSELL 

Drowsy driving poses summer 

safety hazard for teens 

June’s arrival marks the beginning of the 

period known as the “100 deadliest days of 

summer” – a time that can be especially dangerous 

for teenage drivers. Between Memorial 

Day and Labor Day, seven Americans 

each day are killed in crashes where teens 

are behind the wheel, according to AAA. 

While speeding, distractions like phones 

and other passengers, and driving under the 

influence of drugs or alcohol are well-known 

road hazards for teens, drowsy driving is 

another major contributor to these accidents, 

a new study by the National Sleep Foundation 

found. The study involved a nationally 

representative survey of more than 1,100 

young drivers under age 18. 

One in six said they had driven while 

drowsy, even so tired that they had trouble 

keeping their eyes open. Most cited their 

work or school schedules as the reasons 

they were unable to get enough sleep to 

stay alert while driving. Those with jobs 

were more than twice as likely to have 

driven drowsy as teens who didn’t work. 

Based on their responses, the study 

authors estimated that 1.7 million teenage 

drivers have driven drowsy, and more than 

400,000 do so at least once every week. 

“This is a troubling rate … drowsy driving 

represents an immediate, and potentially 

tragic, consequence of poor sleep 

health, residing at the literal intersection 

of sleep health and public safety,” said 

principal investigator Joseph Dzierzewski 

Ph.D. He added that this study spotlights 

a need to focus more national attention 

on drowsy driving as a preventable public 

health problem for teens in particular, 

especially considering that motor vehicle 

crashes continue to be the leading cause of 

preventable deaths among this age group. 

The study was presented at SLEEP 2024, 

the National Sleep Foundation’s annual 

meeting. 

Pressure to be perfect often 

causes parental ‘burnout’ 

A new survey of American parents reveals 

that more than half are suffering from feelings 

of “burnout” – and it’s primarily because 

they feel intense pressure to be perfect. 

In a recent survey of more than 700 parents 

nationwide conducted by The Ohio 

State University, 57% reported feelings 

of mental and physical exhaustion, which 

they said was caused by both internal and 

external expectations of perfection. Specifically, 

they mentioned pressures to do 

everything possible to be a good parent 

while also feeling like those parenting 

skills were constantly being judged by 

others; and simultaneously finding enough 

time to play with their children, maintain 

their careers and relationships with their 

spouses, and keep a clean house. 

According to the Ohio State College 

of Nursing team which led the study, this 

quest for perfection can lead to unhealthy 

impacts on parents and kids alike. 

“I think social media has just really 

tipped the scales,” Kate Gawlik, an associate 

clinical professor at Ohio State, said in 

a news release. “You can look at people on 

Instagram or you can even just see people 

walking around, and I always think, ‘How 

do they do that? How do they seem to 

always have it all together when I don’t?’ 

“We have high expectations for ourselves 

as parents; we have high expectations for 

what our kids should be doing. Then on the 

flip side, you’re comparing yourself to other 

people, other families, and there’s a lot of 

judgment that goes on. And whether it’s 

intended or not, it’s still there.” 

Data from the study shows today’s 

culture of achievement has caused what 

she termed a “public health epidemic” of 

burnout, in turn leading to other impacts 

on family members’ mental health such 

as anxiety, depression, ADHD, obsessivecompulsive 

disorder and more. 

The survey also showed that parents who 

reported fewer structured competitive or 

extracurricular activities and more free 

playtime with their kids translated to fewer 

mental health issues for both parents and 

children. 

“As one parent told me, ‘I would much 

rather have a happy kid than a perfect kid,’” 

Gawlik added. The survey’s findings are 

discussed in a new report, “The Power of 

Positive Parenting: Evidence to Help Parents 

and Their Children Thrive.” 

On the calendar 

Mercy presents Family and Friends 

CPR classes on Tuesday, June 25 and 

Monday, July 1 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Mercy 

Hospital St. Louis, 615 S. New Ballas 

Road, in Classroom #1 on the seventh floor. 

Learn how to perform CPR for infants, 

children and adults and first aid for choking 

with hands-on manikin practice in this 

SLCH, KVC Missouri to expand mental health services for kids 

St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) 

and KVC Missouri have formed a joint 

venture aimed at addressing the St. Louis 

region’s urgent need for pediatric mental 

health services. The two healthcare organizations 

recently announced plans to build 

a 70-bed hospital and inpatient center to 

care for children and adolescents with 

acute mental health emergencies as well 

as those who need long-term care. 

The expansion, expected to take place 

over the next two years, will enhance 

KVC Missouri’s existing Webster Groves 

campus, located off Rock Hill Road. Children 

will receive care from experienced 

and specially trained pediatric behavioral 

health experts from Washington University 

School of Medicine and KVC. KVC 

Academy Edgewood, a K-12 therapeutic 

school, will also remain on campus. 

According to officials from both organizations, 

national and local data show 

that Missouri youth are facing unprecedented 

anxiety and depression, as well as 

course. The course fee is $25 per person. 

Register online by visiting mercy.net/practice/mercy-hospital-st-louis, 

then clicking 

on Classes, Seminars & Events. 

• • • 

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital 

offers a free Bariatric Surgery Information 

session on Monday, July 15 from 

5:30-6:30 p.m., live via Zoom. Join a 

Washington University bariatric physician 

to learn more about surgical treatment 

options available at BJC for patients 

who meet certain criteria. To register, visit 

classes-events.bjc.org; to learn more about 

BJC’s bariatric surgery criteria for patients, 

call (314) 454-7224 and press Option 1. 

• • • 

BJC St. Louis Children’s Hospital offers 

a Pediatric Diabetes Survival Skills 

course on Thursday, July 18 from 10 a.m.- 

noon on the hospital’s main campus at One 

Children’s Place in St. Louis. This free 

class provides a brief general overview of 

all facets of caring for children with diabetes. 

It is specifically designed for caregivers 

who provide occasional care, such 

as grandparents, babysitters and older siblings. 

Advance registration is required by 

visiting classes-events.bjc.org. 

• • • 

Mercy offers a Sitter Skills course on 

Friday, Aug. 2 from 6-9 p.m. at Mercy Hospital 

St. Louis, 615 S. New Ballas Road, in 

Classroom #2 on the 7th floor. Children 

between 11 and 13 will learn about infant 

care, child development, interactive play, 

safety, handling emergency situations and 

how to market babysitting services. The cost 

is $30 per child. Register online by visiting 

mercy.net/practice/mercy-hospital-st-louis, 

then clicking on Classes, Seminars & Events. 

• • • 

Be Still to Chill: Basics of Meditation 

is on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

at the St. Luke’s Hospital Desloge Outpatient 

Center, 121 St. Luke’s Center Drive 

in Chesterfield, in Classroom 3 of Building 

A. Attend this free program to learn the 

basics of meditation, and many tips to support 

your practice, from a St. Luke’s expert. 

Register at stlukes-stl.com. 

increases in suicide and suicidal ideation. 

“Suicide is the second leading cause of 

death for 10- to 14-year-olds in Missouri, 

yet St. Louis and surrounding areas have 

fewer than half of the psychiatric beds 

needed to address this crisis,” said St. 

Louis Children’s Hospital President Trish 

Lollo. “We’re proud to join forces with 

KVC to create real solutions to improve 

children’s mental health, increase access 

to expert treatment, and ultimately, help 

save lives.”

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By JEFFRY GREENBERG 

According to 18th-century British poet 

William Cowper, “Variety’s the very spice 

of life, that gives it all its flavour.” 

That’s precisely what Andrew Rubin has 

experienced this school year. The Parkway 

Central rising senior has enjoyed an 

all-encompassing journey involving travel, 

school and entrepreneurship. 

But that old poem is especially fitting 

for Rubin – on Sept. 6, 2023, he started a 

business called State Street Spices, which 

now boasts bottles of spice covering eight 

different flavors, most of which are named 

after the cities he’s traveled to. 

While Rubin likes to innovate and 

explore, he’s also shown an ability to 

persevere and seek opportunities despite 

battling a variety of physical ailments 

throughout his life. 

“When I was younger, I had a bunch of 

stomach issues which I still have,” Rubin 

said. “I’ve had eye problems my whole life, 

too. When I was in (Shenandoah Valley) 

elementary school, I had to wear a patch 

over one eye for a few years because the 

vision was so little compared to the other 

eye. I almost went blind in fifth grade and 

had to have a procedure to save my vision.” 

Rubin said he also suffered from bad 

headaches stemming from keratoconus, a 

corneal disease former baseball Cardinal 

Tommy Pham is also afflicted 

with. That led to extended 

stays in the hospital, as well as 

several years in a wheelchair 

during middle school. 

Despite this, Rubin persisted, 

taking the difficult 

steps leading up to his business 

venture. 

“I first started to think of 

State Street Spices around 

March of last year,” Rubin 

said. “But I didn’t start it then 

because you sometimes push 

back before starting a business 

because you think of all 

the risks involved.” 

It was during a 2023 trip 

to Madison, Wisconsin that 

Rubin came up with his business 

idea – the company name 

came because he was riding 

down State Street at the time. 

“My thought was that I wished I could try 

the famous foods of different cities in the 

comfort of my own home, without having 

to pay to travel,” Rubin said. “So, I thought 

of the idea of a spice blend company with 

the focus on the authenticity of each spice.” 

With authenticity as the main focus, each 

spice requires 40-80 hours of research, as 

Rubin investigates various recipes and 

restaurants in the target cities to determine 

Andrew Rubin at an event at Lindberg High School. 

(Photo courtesy of Andrew Rubin) 

what flavor best embodies that location. He 

also looks to see what gaps in the current 

spice market need filling. New York Steak, 

Buffalo Buffalo and St. Louis Barbecue 

are only a few in the current State Street 

Spices lineup. 

In his junior year, Rubin joined the 

Spark! Incubator Program. 

“(Spark!) gives you half the day on 

Wednesdays and Fridays to work on your 

business, grow your networking 

and work with a group of people 

who are also starting a new business,” 

Rubin said. “It’s been 

an amazing program not only 

to start my business but also to 

learn all these important skills in 

the business world.” 

Parents Sarah and Phillip 

Rubin offered on initial few 

hundred dollars to get things 

started for State Street Spices. 

From there, Andrew combined 

his love of travel, cooking for 

his family and entrepreneurship. 

Other mentors have helped 

on his business journey. One 

is Erin Fluchel, Spark! director 

who works to help students 

grow their businesses. Rubin 

also mentioned Parkway Central 

business teachers Sarah Hale 

and Julie Weinde, who Rubin 

deems “equally amazing and influential.” 

In addition to the initial financial support, 

Rubin credits his parents for helping 

mix spices and being beside him at various 

events. That began with the Parkway West 

craft fair late last October. 

“Since then, I’ve invested everything and 

put in my own money to really grow this 

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Local municipalities host summer concerts throughout the coming 

months. Check city websites for schedules and band listings. 

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FOCUS Photography Exhibition is 

from sunrise to sunset through Monday, 

July 8 at the Schroeder Park Parks and Rec 

Building, 359 Old Meramec Station Road 

in Manchester. Opening reception is from 

6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 21. For details, 

visit manchestermo.gov/FOCUS. 

• • • 

The New Jewish Theatre presents “Red” 

from July 25 through Aug. 11 at the J’s 

Wool Studio Theatre, 2 Millstone Campus 

Drive in Creve Coeur. Performances are 

at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, at 4 p.m. and 8 

p.m. on Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. 

Tickets are $27-$58 and are available 

by phone at (314) 442-3283 or at 

newjewishtheatre.org. 

• • • 

Shakespeare Festival Performance 

is at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2 at the Corey 

J. Donnelly Amphitheater, 359 Old Meramec 

Station Road in Manchester. Free 

and open to the public. For details, visit 

manchestermo.gov. 

• • • 

Mr. Blue Sky - A Tribute to Electric 

Light Orchestra is at 7 p.m. on Friday, 

Sept. 13 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater, 

631 Veterans Place Drive. Doors open at 6 

p.m. Tickets start at $15. All ages. Special 

guest - Fine 2 Drive. Tickets start at $15. 

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Pipes for Parkinson’s – St. Louis Organ 

Concert is at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 

at Holy Infant Catholic Church, 627 Dennison 

Drive in Ballwin. This free event 

benefits the American Parkinson’s Disease 

Association. Free-will offerings/donations 

are appreciated. For details, email pipesforparkinsonsstl@gmail.com. 

CONCERTS/FESTIVALS 

Whitaker Music Festival is at 7 p.m. 

on Wednesdays through July 31 at the 

Missouri Botanical Gardens, 4344 Shaw 

Blvd. in St. Louis. Entry is at 5 p.m. Free 

event. Advanced reservations required. For 

a schedule of artists and to make reservations, 

visit mobot.org/whitaker. 

• • • 

Chesterfield Regional Chamber 

Summer Concert Series is from 7-9 p.m. 

on Tuesdays through August at Faust Park, 

15185 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield. Gates 

open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo at 6 p.m. Free 

series. Food and drink will be available for 

purchase. No concert on June 25. July 2 - 

Spectrum Band - Pirate Party. July 9 - The 

Hey Days - College Night. For details, visit 

chesterfieldmochamber.com/events. 

• • • 

Music on Main Concert Series is at 6:45 

p.m. on Friday, June 21 at City Hall, 16860 

Main Street in Wildwood, featuring Fat 

Pocket. Bring lawn chairs. No glass. No 

pets. For details, visit cityofwildwood.com 

or call (636) 458-0440. 

• • • 

Padre and the Pulse Concert is from 

4-6 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at Schroeder 

Park Pavilion No. 2, 359 Old Meramec 

Station Road. Pack a cooler for a concert 

of Americana favorites with Manchester’s 

own, Padre and the Pulse. For details, visit 

manchester.gov/parks. 

• • • 

Sounds of Summer Concert Series is 

from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at 

the Chesterfield Amphitheater, featuring 

the Pyromaniacs - A Tribute to Def Leppard. 

Free event. Guests are welcome to 

bring in their own snacks and alcoholic/ 

non-alcoholic beverages. No full meals 

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details, visit chesterfield.mo.us and search 

concert series. 

• • • 

Summer Concert Series is from 6-9 

p.m. on Friday, July 4 at Schroeder Park 

Amphitheater, 359 Old Meramec Station 

Road in Manchester, featuring Butch Wax 

& the Hollywoods. Bring chairs, blankets 

and food. Free and open to the public. 

Aug. 9 - Rockin’ Chair. For details, visit 

manchester.gov/parks. 

• • • 

Ballwin Concert Series is from 7-9 

p.m. twice a month on Wednesdays at New 

Ballwin Park, 329 New Ballwin Road, with 

Fanfare on July 10. Free event for all ages. 

Bring a blanket, chairs, snacks or drinks. 

For a full schedule, visit ballwin.mo.us. 

• • • 

Creve Coeur Summer Concerts are at 

6:30 p.m. at Millennium Park, 2 Barnes 

West Drive. July 11 - Jeremiah Johnson; 

Aug. 8 - Rock Opera and Sept. 12 - Sean 

Canan’s Voodoo Players. 

• • • 

Manchester Community Band Concert 

is at 6:30 on Sunday, July 14 at 

Schroeder Park, 359 Old Meramec Station 

Road in Manchester. Pack a picnic 

and a lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of 

summer. The next concert will be on Aug. 

11. All concerts are free to the public. For 

details, visit manchestermo.gov. 

• • • 

Ballwin Days is on Thursday, Aug. 15 

through Sunday, Aug. 18 at Vlasis Park, 

300 Park Drive. The community festival 

includes live entertainment, carnival 

games, crafts, face painting, food and 

drinks, fireworks and more. Free event. For 

details or to become a vendor, visit ballwin. 

mo.us/ballwin-days. 

• • • 

Ballwin Craft Beer Festival is from 3-6 

p.m. on Saturday, September 7 at Vlasis 

Park, 300 Park Drive, featuring local craft 

beers, seltzers and live music. A threehour 

tasting ticket is $30 through June 30. 

Prices increase on July 1. For ages 21 and 

over only. To purchase tickets, visit ballwin.mo.us/Craft-Beer-Festival. 

FAMILY & KIDS 

Little Explorers is from 9-10:30 

a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of 

the month at various parks in Ballwin. 

Themed activities change weekly and 

include a craft and snack for ages 2-5. 

The cost is $8 for residents; $10 for nonresidents. 

Parents and guardians are free. 

For details, visit ballwin.mo.us. 

• • • 

Creative Corner is from 10-11 a.m. 

monthly on the first Thursday at The 

Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane. 

This creative, messy program focuses on 

exploration, science, sensory skills, crafts, 

snacks and more for ages 2-5. An adult 

must stay with the child. The cost is $10 

for residents, $11 for non-residents. To register, 

visit eureka.mo.us. 

• • • 

Tumbling Tots is from 9:30-10:30 a.m. 

on the second and third Thursday of every 

month at the Eureka Community Center, 

333 Bald Hill Road. Mats and foam climbing 

pieces, along with balls, building 

blocks, and other gross-motor equipment 

will be out for kids, ages 6 months-5 years, 

to explore while making new friends in this 

parent-led program. Cost is $9 per child for 

residents and $10 per child for non-residents. 

Pre-registration is recommended at 

eureka.mo.us. 

• • • 

Vacation Bible School - “Camp Firefly” 

is from 5:30-8 p.m. on Monday, June 

24 through Friday, June 28 at Salem in 

Ballwin United Methodist Church, 14825 

Manchester Road. Enjoy music, science, 

crafts, recreation and Bible stories. For 

details, call (636) 248-3651. 

• • • 

Dive-In Family Movie Night is from 

7-9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28 at the Chesterfield 

Aquatic Center, 16365 Lydia Hill Drive, 

featuring “Super Mario Brothers.” Free event. 

For details, visit chesterfield.mo.us. 

• • • 

Tons of Trucks is from 5-7 p.m. on 

Wednesday, July 17 at Shroeder Park, 359 

Old Meramec Station Road in Manchester. 

Free, big truck event with vehicles of all 

shapes and sizes for kids to admire, wander 

around, climb on and sit in. A honk-free 

quiet period is from 5-5:30 p.m. Registration 

is not required. Free event. For details, 

visit manchestermo.gov. 

• • • 

Night Waves Pool Party is from 7:30- 

9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 19 at The Timbers 

of Eureka Pool, 1 Coffey Park Lane. 

For incoming and current middle school 

students. Music, games and food. $5 per 

person. For details, visit eureka.mo.us. 

• • • 

Bookworm Brunch featuring the 

“Miracle Princess” is from 9-10:30 a.m. 

on Aug. 10 and Aug. 11 at the Sophia 

M. Sachs Butterfly House, 15050 Faust 

Park in Chesterfield. Enjoy story time 

while enjoying Chris’ Cakes pancakes. 

Families will also meet live caterpillars 

and make crafts. Advanced registration 

is required. The cost is $20 for members 

and $25 for non-members. Children 12 

months and under are free. To register, 

visit missouribotanicalgarden.org. 

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SPECIAL INTEREST 

GriefShare is from 2-4 p.m. on Sundays 

through Aug. 25 at Bonhomme Presbyterian 

Church, 14820 Conway Road in Chesterfield. 

GriefShare is a weekly seminar 

and support group to help people who are 

grieving the death of a loved one. Each 

session includes a video seminar and grief 

study. Participants can join the group at 

any time as each one is independent. Open 

to all. For details, call (314) 324-9234. 

Register at GriefShare.org. 

• • • 

The Hiking Club 40-hike Challenge 

continues throughout the year at Shaw 

Nature Reserve, 307 Pinetum Loop Road 

in Gray Summit. This is a great opportunity 

to build muscle and endurance, connect 

with other hikers and experience the 

beauty of Missouri’s native habitats. Open 

to everyone. Cost is free for members and 

$5 per hike for non-members. For details, 

visit shawnature.org/hikingclub24. 

• • • 

Herb Your Enthusiasm with horticulture 

expert Jill Thompson meets from 

6-7:30 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of every 

month at Kircher Park, 25 Williams Road 

in Eureka. The per-class cost is $5 for 

residents; $7 for non-residents. Details and 

registration (required) at eureka.mo.us. 

• • • 

Wildwood Farmers Market is from 8 

a.m.-noon, every Saturday through October 

5 at 221 Plaza Drive in Wildwood. For 

details visit cityofwildwood.com. 

• • • 

Drawing Technique Class is from 6-8 

p.m. on Tuesdays through June 25 at The 

Pointe, 1 Ballwin Commons Circle in Ballwin. 

The class will include contour/gesture 

drawings, negative drawing, abstraction, 

still life and more. The cost is $55 for residents 

and $60 for non-residents. Participants 

must purchase a 23”x 26” drawing 

board and give the instructor a $20 supply 

fee by the first class. For details, email 

acreativejourneywithjulie@gmail.com. 

• • • 

The St. Louis Pen Show is from 11 

a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, June 21; 9 a.m.-5 

p.m. on Saturday, June 22 and from 10 

a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, June 23 at the 

Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel, 191 

Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights, featuring 

new and vintage writing instruments, 

inks, papers, journals, classes, 

demonstrations and more. Cost is $5 for a 

one-day pass, $10 for a two-day pass and 

$30 for a trader pass. Free parking. For a 

full schedule of events and to purchase 

tickets, visit stlpenshow.com. 

• • • 

“Honor, Courage, and Commitment: 

Reflections on Life and Service” with 

Commander Sam Fletcher is from 5:30- 

6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24 at Walter 

Le Pere American Legion Post 208, 225 

Old Sulphur Springs Road in Manchester, 

featuring Commander Sam Fletcher 

reflecting on the value of service and the 

perspective he gained during his 21-year 

career as a Naval Officer, including his 

time piloting F/A-18 Super Hornets in 

Iraq, Afghanistan and East Asia. For 


• • • 

Saving America 2024: The Economy 

& The Courts is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on 

Tuesday, June 25 at the Funny Bone,1520 

South 5th Street in Saint Charles, featuring 

expert speakers sharing insights and 

opinions with a discussion on the future of 

America’s economy and the impact of the 

courts. Free event. For details, visit newstalkstl.com. 

To reserve seats, visit eventbrite.com 

and search, “Saving America 

2024: The Economy & The Courts.” 

• • • 

Ed Wheatley - “The 1944 World 

Series: The Pinnacle of Baseball in St. 

Louis - Streetcar Series” is from 9-10 

a.m. on Thursday, July 11 at the National 

Museum of Transportation, 2967 Barrett 

Station Road in Kirkwood. Part of 

the TNMOT 2024 Speaker Series. Free. 

Advanced registration is required at 

tnmot.org. 

• • • 

The Missouri Numismatic Society hosts 

its 64th Annual July Coin show from July 

18 starting at 10 a.m. to July 20th ending 

at 4 p.m. at the St. Charles Convention 

Center. Scotsman will hold an auction on 

Friday starting at 5 p.m. Admission and 

parking are free. There will be numismatic 

exhibits, young numismatist activities 

and prizes. 

• • • 

Tacos, Tequila and Tarantulas is from 

7:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24 at the 

Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield. 

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and 

learn how tequila is made while enjoying 

animal encounters, live music, appetizers, 

libations and more. Ages 21 and older. $25 

for garden members, $30 for the public 

and $15 for designated drivers. To register, 

visit missouribotanicalgarden.org/tacostequila-and-tarantulas-3215. 

• • • 

Rumble in Manchester Car Show is 

from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9 at Schroeder 

Park, 359 Old Meramec Station Road 

in Manchester, featuring live music from 

Rockin’ Chair and local food trucks. No 

bikes, scooters or hoverboards. Three trophies 

per judged class - Decades and Speciality 

Class. Additional awards for Best of 

Show, Interior, Paint, Engine and People’s 

Choice. All vehicles are judged for cleanliness. 

Free to attend. The car entry fee is 

$15 before July 22, $20 after July 22. For 


• • • 

Bee Jubilee is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on 

Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Sophia M. Sachs 

Butterfly House, 15050 Faust Park in 

Chesterfield. Guests can learn about the 

400 bee species native to Missouri during 

this event that includes honey tastings, bee 

baths and citizen science activities. Entomologists 

and beekeepers will be on-site to 

answer questions about native bees. Price 

is included in admission. For details, visit 

missouribotanicalgarden.org. 

• • • 

Used Book Summer Sale is from 10 

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Event notices for print publication 

are due at least six weeks out from 

the date of the event. Events with 

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submitted six weeks out from that 

deadline. 

All events will be listed online and 

in print when sent in with enough 

advance notice. 

a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 and continues 

through Friday, Aug. 30 at the 

Staenberg Family Complex, 2 Millstone 

Campus Drive in Creve Coeur. Patrons 

can stock up on reading materials in every 

genre. Preview day is Sunday with a $10 

admission. Books are priced from 50 cents 

to $3. Free admission begins on Monday. 

Fill a bag for $5 on Thursday. For details, 

visit jccstl.com/programs/used-book-sale. 

SPORTS 

The Ballwin Triathlon will be held 

from 5-10:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, at 

North Pointe Aquatic Center in Ballwin. 

It consists of a 300-yard swim, a 9-mile 

bike ride and a 3.4-mile run. The event 

fills fast, so secure a spot early. There is 

no race-day registration. Pricing starts 

at $60. For details, visit mseracing.com/ 

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SPICE, from page 41 

business,” Rubin said. “Before I got into 

this, last summer I was working about 60 

hours a week through two different jobs in 

the daycare industry. I really worked hard 

because I knew I wanted to start a business 

and they can cost a lot of money. I’ve reinvested 

everything I’ve made to grow my 

Andrew Rubin at the hospital with his sister, 

Jennifer (Photo courtesy of Andrew Rubin) 

business.” 

So far, Rubin has sold at a half-dozen 

events. 

“I’ve sold about 500 spice jars just at 

those events,” Rubin said. “On average, I 

sell a spice jar about every four minutes 

which is super neat.” 

He started an online store within the last 

few months and is excited about growing 

that part of his business. Throughout 

the summer, Rubin will also be working 

a kiosk at the West County Mall selling 

spices. 

“I’m really excited about that being 

another opportunity to help grow my business,” 

Rubin said. “But my goal in the next 

few months is to get into a grocery store. 

Getting into retail is a really big dream of 

mine.” 

State Street Spices will be at the West 

County Mall on the lower level near Nordstrom 

from June 24-30, July 15-21 and July 

29-Aug. 4. 

“I’ve also actually gotten some interest 

from some pretty large companies both 

from the St. Louis area and Nashville companies,” 

Rubin added. “But I just want to 

focus on distribution and some of the other 

challenges of starting a business. Being 

able to grow my business but not grow it 

Rubin recently visited Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada with his family. 

(Photo courtesy of Andrew Rubin) 

too quickly has been something I’ve had 

challenges with. So, I’m willing to find a 

good balance for that.” 

In the meantime, he’s contemplating new 

flavors to add to the lineup. 

“There are so many cities with lots of 

different flavors to focus on,” Rubin said. 

“So, I’m looking to add more flavors, then 

later down the line, I would love to add 

some other things like dips and sauces. But 

that comes with a lot more legal corridors 

because they would be more perishable 

items. So, that would be more years down 

the line. Right now, I’m just focusing on 

adding more spice blends and continue to 

grow that segment of the business.” 

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Decks & Fences 


pristinemidwest@gmail.com 

(314) 575-3879 

REMODEL & REPAIR 

Rotted wood, Painting, Tile, 

Drywall, Floors, Electrical, 

Carpentry, Plumbing, 

Power Washing. Insured. 


Tom Streckfuss 314-910-7458 

sbacontractingllc@gmail.com 

Total Bathroom Remodeling 

Cabinetry•Plumbing•Electrical 

30 Years Experience 

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 IMPROVEMENT 

Mizzou Crew LLC (Since 2004) 

We can’t do everything, 

but we CAN do a lot! 

Landscaping, Demolition, 

Flooring, Light Construction, 

Furniture Assembly, Fencing, 

Deck Repair, Rough Carpentry. 

Call/text Jeff 314-520-5222 or 

email mizzoucrewstl@gmail.com 

LANDSCAPING 

MORALES LANDSCAPE LLC 

Clean-Up • Mowing • Mulching 

Planting • Aeration • Sod Install 

Leaf Removal • Paver Patios 

Trimming & Edging 

Stone & Brick 

Retaining Walls • Drainage 

Work 

- FREE ESTIMATES - 

636-293-2863 

moraleslandscape@hotmail.com 

WE SPECIALIZE IN 

RETAINING WALLS • PAVER PATIOS • DECKS 

FENCES • TREES • NEW LANDSCAPING 

LAWNS & MULCH AND MUCH MORE! 

Free Estimates 

314-280-2779 

poloslawn@aol.com 

Best Landscaping Values in Town! 

-Mizzou Crew- 

Mulch, Shrub Trimming, 

Yard Cleanups, Power Washing, 

Moles, Small Walls & Paver Patios. 

Hauling Services, 

Demolition, 

Handyman Services 

& Rough Carpentry 

Call/Text Jeff 

314-520-5222 

or www.MizzouCrew.com 

-MULCHING 

-SPRING CLEANUP- 

Preparing/Cleaning Beds 

Preen • Leaf Removal 

Bush/Shrub Trimming 

Aeration • Seeding 

Fertilizing • Dethatching 

• FAST & FREE ESTIMATES • 

TWO MEN & A MOWER 

Call or text 636-432-3451 

HELP WANTED 

We are looking for qualified Sales Executives 

Sales Executive Job Requirements 

• Meet deadlines & multi-task in fast-paced environment 

• Generate advertising revenue from existing & new clients 

• Strong communication & closing skills 

• Excellent earnings potential 

Interested candidates, please email resumes to: 

info@newsmagazinenetwork.com 

LANDSCAPING 

FISHBURN’S LANDSCAPING 

Residential • Commercial 

Leaf Clean Up • Retaining Walls 

Trees, Shrubs & Flower Planting 

and Trimming • Landscaping Rock 

FULLY Insured • FREE Estimates 

Call or Text Dave 314-843-0271 

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 

Leaf Clean Up 

& Vacuuming 

Pruning Work, Grading, 

Planting, and 

Dormant Sod Work. 


636-296-5050 

Chris' Lawn & 

Tree Service LLC 

Locally owned & operated 

FULL SERVICE LAWN 

MAINTENANCE & 

TREE CARE COMPANY 

Mowing • Mulch • Shrub Trimming 

And Much More 

636-734-3217 

314-482-3707 

-Complete Outdoor Service- 

Hardscapes • Lawn Mowing 

Commercial • Residential 

Reasonable Rates 

Experienced & Insured 


United Lawn Services LLC 

Call Today (314) 660-9080 

curtis@unitedlawnservices.com 

www.unitedlawnservices.com 

-THE YARD GUY- 

General Yard Work 

Landscape Planting 

Weed Control & Pulling 

Bush Trimming & Tear Out 

We Fix Water Erosion Issues, 

Sagging Stone Walls & Patios 

Call or Text 

636-358-8800 

PAINTING 

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS! 

PAINTER 

DAN VOLLMER 

• I AM INCORPORATED INC. • 

INTERIOR SPECIAL 2023 

$75 Per Avg. Rm Size 

(12’x12’ Walls 3 Room Minimum) 

FREE ESTIMATES: CALL DAN 

(636) 577-8960 

Exterior Painting! 

PAINTING 

DEFINO’S 

PAINTING SERVICES 

EST. 2006 

Interior & Exterior Painting 

Deck Staining 

- Insured & Free Estimates - 

definospainting.com 

314-707-3094 

PET SERVICES 

Yucko’s 

Your Poop Scoop ‘n Service 


314-291-7667 

www.yuckos.com 

PLUMBING 

• 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 

LICENSED PLUMBER 

Bonded & Insured 

Available for all your 

plumbing needs. 

No job is too small. 


35 Years Experience. 

Senior Discounts 

24 hours service! 

314-808-4611 

TREE SERVICES 

• COLE TREE SERVICE • 

Tree and Stump Removal. 

Trimming and Deadwooding. 

Free Estimates. 

636-475-3661 

www.cole-tree-service.biz 

WEDDING SERVICES 

ANYTIME 

ANYWHERE 

- CEREMONIES - 

• Marriage 

Ceremonies 

• Vow Renewals 

• Baptisms 

• Pastoral Visits 

• Graveside Visits 

Full Service Ministry 

(314) 703-7456

*$1 share deposit required. Must quality for membership. Loan subject to credit approval. Offer of $500 savings good when you apply for a first mortgage 5/1/24 through 6/30/24 and will be credited at the time of closing. Rates, terms, and conditions 

subject to change without notice. Not valid with any other offer. Offer does not include refinances on First Community loans. Maximum LTV is 95%. If LTV >80% Private Mortgage Insurance required. Assumptions: purchase price of $300,000 with 

10% down payment, amount financed of $270,000.00 monthly payment will be $1,847/for 30 years, 7.273% APR. Homeowners insurance, real estate taxes, flood & mortgage insurance (if applicable) are not included in these payment examples and 

your actual monthly payment amount will be higher based on these items. Homeowners insurance, real estate taxes, and interim interest must be pre-paid at closing. An escrow account is required. First Community Credit 

Union NMLS ID # 684198. We offer first mortgage loans in the states of Missouri, Illinois, Colorado, Kansas, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina only Federally insured by 

NCUA. Equal Housing Lender.

West Newsmagazine 6-19-24

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