Police: Players Report Assault Over 'Sporting Disagreement' at West County YMCA

The fight involved adults and broke out at the recreation center on May 9 following a basketball game.

Police were called to the West County YMCA last week after a fight broke out following a basketball match.  Chesterfield Police said the May 9 incident involved adults and began with an argument over a "sporting disagreement" that escalated when an unknown subject pushed once of the victims in the chest.  The scuffle resulted in some minor bruises, Police said, and is being investigated as a case of assault.  Related stories: Join Chesterfield Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Teacher Sexually Touched Home-Schooled Student, Police Say

Police said Joseph T. Maddock taught at several schools in St. Louis County since 2001. He's now being accused of sexually touching a 10-year-old student.

A teacher is being accused of sexually touching a 10-year-old student during a home school session in Lake Saint Louis. Joseph T. Maddock, who also worked for a number of West St. Louis County school districts, was charged Monday in St. Charles County with first-degree statutory sodomy. Lake Saint Louis Police said Maddock, 34, of the first block of Cedar Bluff in Lake Saint Louis, met the boy and his parents while he was teaching at another school. Police reported he convinced the boy’s parents to teach the boy in a home-school environment. Maddock had been teaching at the boy’s Lake Saint Louis home five days a week during the school year. Police said he would rub the boy’s back and stomach as he read stories. During a reading session in…

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Joe Scott

9:00 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Obviously, we walk a fine line between reporting that a person has been charged with a crime when they are innocent until proven guilty. Nicole's reasoning is a big part of why we proceed in this manner. But we also have police investigators and the prosecuting attorney's office saying, yes, a crime occurred here and we believe the evidence says this is the person who did it. And that's exactly …   more ›

'Every Kid At Risk' Aims to Raise Drug Awareness in West County

West County Fellowship is partnering with the Chesterfield Mayor's Office, the Chesterfield Police Department, the West County YMCA, CrossRoads Counseling and other organizations to create awareness, help parents and families engage with youth and work to

YMCA Names Chesterfield Student as 'Youth of The Year'

The YMCA of Greater St. Louis recognized Jordan Deitering of Chesterfield as the 2013 Joseph P. Sunnen Youth of the Year, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the YMCA of Greater St. Louis named Jordan Deitering, 17, of Chesterfield, as the 2013 Joseph P. Sunnen Youth of the Year. According to the Post's article, Deitering was surprised to receive the award, but said she worked hard to reach such an accomplishment. Deitering reportedly volunteered at the YMCA and is now a part-time employee there. The Lindenwood University freshman also graduated from Parkway Central High School in 2012, according to the Post-Dispatch. Deitering received her award earlier this month. (Read the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's article in its entirety here.) Connect with Us: Facebook | Twitter | Newsletters | …

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Volunteers For St. Louis County Library Needed for Reading Assistance

YMCA Literacy program will train volunteer leaders.

St. Louis County Library and the YMCA are teaming up to help find volunteers interested in helping St. Louisans improve their reading skills. The YMCA Community Literacy program will train volunteers to help children who are reading below grade level. Volunteers can use St. Louis County Library branches as meeting places to conduct tutoring sessions. This one-on-one program has proven very successful in the past: participants’ skills often show an improvement of two grade levels. At this time there is a six-month waiting period for those who have requested tutoring, so volunteers are urgently needed. Applications for the YRead volunteer program can be obtained at all branches of St. Louis County Library. Those who apply will also be …

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Chesterfield Library Hosts Pajama-Story-Time

It's for ages 3-6 years, and their families. Take a photo if you go, and we'll post it on Patch.

No sense missing a good bit of free fun like this at the local public library. Sachs Branch of the St. Louis County Library, in Chesterfield, hosts P.J. Story Time at 7 p.m., Tues., Sept. 27. Typically, there is a combination of stories, songs and finger plays for the youngest set, and their families. Little ones may wear pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed friend or blanket. Recommended for ages 3-6 years. Library closes at 9 p.m. Sachs Library address is 16400 Burkhardt Pl. in Chesterfield. But most residents know it's along Chesterfield Parkway near the traffic light where you turn for the Aquatic Center, and just before the YMCA after turning onto Burkhardt Pl., across from the mall. Parking beside the library.

Viewfinder: 'The Phantom Tollbooth' Hits the Stage

A play at the West County Family YMCA captured the magic of the children's adventure book.

The Phantom Tollbooth follows the story of Milo, a bored boy who received a magic tollbooth, which transports him to the Kingdom of Knowledge. The book, written by Norton Juster, tells of Milo's quest to rescue Princesses Rhyme and Reason. Last weekend, the Y-Rep Kids troupe, a group of 8- to 14-year-old actors, performed the stage version at the West County Family YMCA of the classic book known for its word play. Each Thursday, we feature snapshots of life in Chesterfield. We'll be at band concerts, story times, plays and other activities around town. If you know of somewhere we should be next week, let us know in the comments or e-mail editor Rachel Heaton at rachel.heaton@patch.com.

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Deals on Sunday Brunch, Dog Food and Nintendo Games

The West County Family YMCA is offering a summer camp deal, too.

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions. 1. Andria's Steakhouse Deal: Sunday brunch is $12.95 for adults and $8.95 for kids ages 5-12. Good through: This deal is good through March 31. 2. West County Family YMCA Deal: Receive 10 percent off one week of summer day camp. Good through: This deal is good through March 31. 3. Toys 'R'  Us Deal:  Buy one, get one 50 percent off all Nintendo DS games. Good through: This deal is good through March 12. 4. Sonic Deal: Purchase five single burgers for $5.95. Good through:  This deal is good Tuesdays after 5:00 pm. 5. Yellowstone Cafe Deal: Kid's meals and drinks are 99 cents. Good through: This deal is good Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. 6. Cotton Babies Deal: Buy a …

Viewfinder: Library Puppet Show, Production of 'Anne Frank'

A traveling puppet show delighted little ones and teens took to the stage to perform "The Diary of Anne Frank."

Each week, we'll be running snapshots of life in Chesterfield. We'll be at band concerts, story times, plays and other activities around town. This week, we headed to a puppet show by Paul Mesner Puppets at the Samuel C. Sachs branch of the St. Louis County Library. Then, we went down the street to the West County YMCA for a production of The Diary of Anne Frank by the YRep Teens, a theater company of high school students. Plus, we've got a preview of The Butterfly House's March Morpho Mania. More than 3,000 bright blue butterflies will fly in the conservatory throughout March. If you know of somewhere we should be next week, let us know in the comments or e-mail editor Rachel Heaton at rachel.heaton@patch.com.

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The Chesterfield YRep Offers Affordable Live Theatre Experience

Theatre patrons of all ages can enjoy the performances offered at the West County YMCA in Chesterfield.

Where can you find a live theatre performance for toddlers to seniors in Chesterfield at a price that is cheaper than a movie? The West County YMCA offers 12 plays per year, from September through May, targeted to specific audiences in the 370-seat theater. The production schedule indicates if each play is targeted toward young children, tweens, teens or adults. Performers are from five different theatre companies. "We want to provide affordable quality live entertainment mainly geared toward families," said Ricki Marking-Camuto, department head, director and occasional actor. The current play, King Midas and the Golden Touch, runs through Sunday. The interactive performance is acted by a semi-professional group for young audiences. …

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