April 25, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 17
Hazelwood Police announce dates for DWI sobriety checkpoints in city limits.
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In an effort to keep local roadways safe from impaired drivers, the Hazelwood Police Department (HPD) will be conducting DWI Sobriety Checkpoints on several weekends in May and June at various undisclosed locations within the city limits. The scheduled dates include May 4-5, May 18-19, May 25-26, June 8-9, and July 20-21. Sobriety checkpoints are a part of HPD’s efforts to enforce Missouri’s DWI laws and to keep impaired drivers off the road. Drunk driving contributes to nearly 30 percent of all Missouri traffic fatalities. In 2011, 218 people were killed and 867 seriously injured in crashes state-wide involving intoxicated drivers. The message Hazelwood police officers want to convey to local residents is “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” During this time of year, more people are out on the roads driving because of the nicer weather, busier schedules, and the upcoming Memorial Day weekend which is the unofficial start of summer. And, many more teens are behind the wheel going to prom celebrations, graduation, and doing fun activities with friends after the school year ends. “All of us can share the roadways and arrive at our destinations safely if we drive responsibly, and not when we’re intoxicated,” said Hazelwood Police Chief Carl Wolf. “Our department will be conducting sobriety checkpoints and stepping up enforcement of Missouri’s DWI laws in order to keep impaired drivers off the road. We don’t want to see innocent people Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
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killed or injured in crashes caused by drunk drivers.” Chief Wolf also reminds teen drivers that Missouri has a Zero Tolerance Law. “If you’re under the age of 21, your license will be suspended if you’re caught driving with even a trace of alcohol in your system,” he added. The consequences of being arrested for drunk driving can be substantial. They range from jail time to the loss of driving privileges, and the mandatory use of ignition interlock devices to hefty fines up to $5,000. Other financial repercussions include attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential of losing one’s job or job prospects. “Driving drunk is simply not worth all the consequences,” Chief Wolf said. “Our message is simple and unwavering: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. If you’re impaired when we pull you over at a sobriety checkpoint or during a traffic stop, you will be arrested.” The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges all citizens to report any vehicle they observe operating in a Learn & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Hisotic Streets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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April 25, 2012
Overland Historical Society Announcements Overland Historical Society will hold a porch sale at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 28 at 2404 Gass Ave in Overland. Items for sale will include books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and record albums. The organization’s general meeting will be held on Monday, May 7 at the Frank Munsch Community Center, 9225 Lackland Road. Author Ross Malone will present “Finding and Saving History’s Stories.” Overland Historical Society is collecting pint and half-pint canning jars to be used for next fall’s apple butter fundraiser. Jars may be dropped off at the museum’s porch, or donors may arrange for the jars to be picked up by calling Linda at 314.429.4862. For more information about the Overland Historical Society, please visit www.overlandhistoricalsociety.com.
Document Shredding Day is May 19 The city of Florissant is holding its first “Florissant Document Shredding Day” from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 19. The event will be held at St. Ferdinand Park in the back parking lot by the lake. Cintas, a Document Management Company, will provide the shred trucks. Watch your documents be shredded right before your eyes! There will be a five-box or five-bag limit per car. Types of boxes include copy paper boxes, banker boxes or shoe boxes. Types of bags include shopping bags and trash bags. You must have a Florissant Resident Card to participate. Thanks to the “Bridge at Florissant,” the new senior living community in Florissant, for sponsoring the event, and Meridian Waste Services for the donation of a recycle dumpster for the event. Call the city of Florissant Senior Office at 314.839.7604 for more information.
Florissant Police K9 Dies Chief Karabas is sadly informing the public is the death of Florissant Police K9 Bach DSN 537. Bach died in the early morning hours of April 14, 2012 after completing his shift on April 13, 2012. Bach was born on May 26, 2001 in the Czech Republic. The Florissant Police Department purchased Bach in September 2004, and he was assigned to Officer Patrick O’Fallon. Officer O’Fallon and Bach graduated from the St. Louis City Canine Training School on November 19, 2004.
Walk Run ‘n Roll for People with Disabilities Eight area organizations have joined forces for the 8th Annual Walk Run ‘n Roll for People with Developmental Disabilities. These local nonprofit organizations are working together to raise money and awareness for people with developmental disabilities in St.
Louis and St. Charles Counties. Community Living, Emmaus Homes, Giant Steps, Life Skills, Pathways to Independence, Rainbow Village, St. Louis Arc and United Services are proud to partner together to make a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. Together these eight organizations have nearly 400 combined years of experience and serve more than 6,900 people with developmental disabilities from infancy to advanced years. As a whole, these agencies employ more than 2,000 Missourians and inspire more than 4,000 people to volunteer every year.
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The 8th Annual Walk Run ‘n Roll will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 in Creve Coeur Park at the Tremayne Shelter. “We are very excited to be involved with the 2012 Walk Run ‘n Roll,” said St. Louis Arc President and CEO Kathy Meath. “This is a wonderful opportunity for many organizations to come together and make a positive impact on the St. Louis and St. Charles communities. While our common goal is to create a greater awareness about people with developmental disabilities, we also hope to raise funds that will allow us to continue our community programs.” Corporate teams, families and individuals are invited to walk, run or roll (i.e. wheelchairs, strollers, wagons and skates) for pledged donations. This year’s goal is to raise $217,000 to help people with developmental disabilities throughout the St. Louis and St. Charles communities. The 8th Annual Walk Run ‘n Roll will feature an array of family-friendly activities including live music, a doggie depot and face painting. Participants and supporters will also enjoy a Resource & Health Fair where they can learn about area businesses that offer services for people with developmental disabilities. Visit WalkRunNRoll.org for more information and to register for the 8th Annual Walk Run ‘n Roll.
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Missouri American Water Replacing Aging Water Lines In North St. Louis County Missouri American Water is replacing water lines that serve Velda City, Velda Village Hills, Wellston, Pine Lawn, Jennings and Beverly Hills in North County. The work is slated for completion in late April to early May. Projects include: • Replacing about 1,200 feet of an 80-year old six-inch diameter water main on Woodrow Avenue between Avondale Ave and Oakland Ave with a new eight-inch diameter pipe. • Replacing about 650 feet of a 55-year-old six-inch diameter water main with a new eightinch diameter pipe along Vassier Ave from Lula Walther Ave to a private road about one block to the north. • Replacing about 2,650 feet of 4-inch and 6-inch diameter water main along Maywood Ave between Parkdale and Natural Bridge Road. The 95-year old pipe will be replaced with a new section of eight-inch diameter pipe. • Replacing about 600 feet of a 70-year-old 6-inch diameter water main with a new eightinch diameter water main along Kenewah Ave from Irving Ave to Rosewood Ave. • Starting on or about April 23, replacing 1,240 feet of a 6-inch diameter water main along Lillian Ave from Wilborn Dr. to Jennings Station Rd. The project will replace a water line that is approximately 75 years old with a new section of eightinch diameter pipe.
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Healthy Kids Day On Saturday, April 28, the YMCA of Greater St. Louis is celebrating its annual Healthy Kids Day® with free community events at all Y branches. The events will help families learn to improve health and well-being through active play and educational opportunities. “Healthy Kids Day has become the Y’s largest national initiative, bringing children and families together and providing the education, activities and support that encourage healthy habits in children and parents alike,” said Eric Vahey, association director of Health & Wellness. “Activities on April 28 will include summer reading and learning so that Healthy Kids Day will be the kickoff to our kids’ healthiest summer yet, keeping both body and mind active and challenged through Y and other community programs,” Vahey said. Times and locations may vary by community, with most St. Louis area Y branches hosting the free event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Louis area Ys will host educational opportunities on a variety of topics, including oral health,
water safety, fire safety, hand cleanliness, bike checks, helmet fitting, car seat checks and proper nutrition. With the upcoming summer season, “YMCA Splash” will help teach children how to be safer around the water and will include information on safety at the beach, in backyard pools, public pools and while boating. As a leading nonprofit strengthening community through healthy living, the Y holds Healthy Kids Day to teach healthy habits to kids and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity. At a time when one in three children in the U.S. are overweight or obese (according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), developing healthier habits that include increased physical activity is more important than ever. Healthy Kids Day will be celebrated at nearly 1,600 Ys across the country, with more than 700,000 families expected to attend this year. For more information, please visit www.ymcastlouis.org.
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April 25, 2012
The St. Louis Theater Musicians Orchestra Presents the Best of Broadway Journey through a history of the American Musical with the area's top theatre musicians. This unique orchestra joins the Applause/Applause series in cooperation with the American Federation of Musicians Local 2-197 to bring audiences the brightest moments in Broadway history from the inception of musicals to the current day. Conducted by trumpeter Vicky Smolik, the current President of the St. Louis Musicians Association, the Saint Louis Theater Musicians Orchestra is a local orchestra made up of musicians who regularly play for national touring productions at the Fox, local productions at The Muny, as well as musicals, operas, and concerts at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Union Avenue Opera and many other local organizations.
The Orchestra features three of the St. Louis' areas top vocalists Patricia Scanlon, Dean Christopher, and Rick Pisarkiewicz. The Best of Broadway will be an evening of newer hits and sentimental favorites from three generations of musicals. Favorite selections from Porgy & Bess, Oklahoma, The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Cats, Godspell, The Wiz, and many more will be featured in this full-length concert. "St. Louis Theatre Musicians Orchestra Presents The Best of Broadway" will be performed at 8 p.m. on April at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre. Tickets for the show are $27 Adults; $25 Seniors/Students. For more information and tickets, please call 314.921.5678.
SMASH to Perform at Ferguson Twilight 5K Ferguson Twilight 5K is in its third year. It’s the only twilight run/walk event in North St. Louis County. This year’s race will be held on Saturday, May 19, and runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels will experience a USATF certified course. The 5K and one-mile races start and finish at Plaza at 501, an outdoor entertainment area at the intersection of Florissant Road and Suburban Avenue. Awards and prizes will be presented to top finishers; medals will be presented to the first 1,000 finishers. The course is timed by Big River Running. Post-race festivities include a concert with SMASH, vendors and specials at local restaurants. This year, Ferguson Twilight 5K encourages participants and spectators to donate old, used or new shoes for the Shoeman Water Project. Shoes of any kind can be donated. The shoes are sold to exporters for resale in developing countries. The
money from the sales buys equipment and supplies to provide clean, fresh water to those in need. Registration is available online at www.livewellferg5k.com. Registration events will also take place from 8 a.m. to noon on April 29 at Ferguson the Corner Coffee House, and from 4 to 8 p.m. at Vincenzo’s and Cork. Ferguson Brewhouse will host a registration event from 5 to 9 p.m. on April 30. Those who register will get a 10 percent discount on food and non-alcoholic drink purchases. Other registration events will take place in May at the Ferguson Farmers Market. Ferguson Twilight 5K supports youth scholarships for summer programs at the Emerson Family YMCA. For more details, including a list of race sponsors, go to www.livewellferg5k.com
Summer Volunteer Guide for Youth and Teens Available United Way of Greater St. Louis’ free Summer Volunteer Guide for Youth will be available by the end of April. This valuable guide is full of volunteer possibilities this summer at reputable non-profit agencies throughout the St. Louis region for youth and young adults ages 8-19. Sign up to receive the guide when it’s available. “This Guide is extremely
popular,” said Rick Skinner, vice president of United Way’s Volunteer Center. “It’s a great way to have teens and younger kids get connected, have a lasting impact and help build a healthier community.” Within the Guide, each agency lists a description of the project, the hours needed and the age requirement of the volunteer.
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Skinner added that summer is not the only time to volunteer. Agencies need volunteer support year-round and that all ages can join United Way’s St. Louis Cares volunteer program for short-term volunteer opportunities. Volunteering is not only a way to give back to the community for young adults; it also helps build leadership skills to help them in the future. The United Way Volunteer Center is one of the oldest in the nation. According to Youth Service America, youth who volunteer are: • more likely to do well in school, graduate, vote, be philanthropic • less likely to abuse drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, or engage in destructive behavior
• are more likely to give to charitable organizations as adults And those youth who volunteer say the benefits include: • learning to understand people who are different from them • developing leadership skills • becoming more patient • it makes them feel good • it makes a difference Below are some examples for youth of any age to become involved in building a stronger, healthier community year-round: • Make an mp3 file of your favorite song(s) or read a story, save it on a CD and give it to a child who is blind or to a friend who is in the hospital • Get a group of friends together and sing songs or holiday carols at a nursing home • Offer to pick up a neighbor’s newspapers while they are out of town • Collect all the newspapers you have at home and take them to a recycling center • Rake leaves, shovel snow, or sweep the porch at home, or for a neighbor • Greet other kids at a school or church function
• Plant flowers at your neighborhood park • Organize a group of friends together to help clean up around your school’s playground • Collect canned goods, or toys, or clothes that no longer fit you, and donate them to a food pantry, shelter, or other agency (you can call United Way at 2-1-1 for a listing of places you can deliver the items you collect and brighten someone’s day) • Walk your neighbor’s dog as a favor • Create some cards with your artwork on them for the holidays or other special occasions • Offer to help your teacher or librarian after school (you can create a bulletin board, clean the blackboards, put away books; there are many ways to help) • Bake some cookies for someone who would enjoy them • Make a coupon book “Helper for the day,” “Expert dishwasher,” “Free room cleaning,” etc. For more information, please call 314.421.0700 or visit www. stl.unitedway.org.
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Melissa McGuire is the new Director at Garden Villas North, located at 4505 Parker Road, Florissant, MO 63033. For spring specials and more information about Garden Villas North, please call 314.355.6100.
Aleta Grimes Mitchell, owner of Décor ReMix, a furniture consignment, home décor and gift shop, cuts the ribbon for the recent grand opening of her upscale resale shop at 490 Howdershell Road in Florissant. Joining Mitchell for the celebration were family, friends, Florissant Mayor Tom Schneider and several members of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. For more information call 314.830.4040.
1st Financial Federal Credit Union Hosts Free Shred Day for Community 1st Financial Federal Credit Union will host a Shred event for members and the community from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 28 at the St. Charles, Hazelwood and Wentzville 1st Financial branch offices. The shred professionals from Shred-it will be on site to offer free shred services. Shred-it will shred items such as old statements, receipts, credit card offers, and other documents containing personal information. Shred days have grown in popularity in recent years thanks in part to the rise of identity theft. According to Frank Nelson, President and CEO of 1st Financial Federal Credit Union, “Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. As a credit union, our mission is to help people make the most of their money and protect their financial well being. By providing a free shred day event, we continue our mission of “People Helping People”. The 1st Financial branch
locations hosting the Shred It Event are: St. Charles - 1550 Country Club Plaza, MO 63303; Hazelwood - 5916 N. Lindbergh, Hazelwood, MO 63042; Wentzville - 1232 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville, MO 63385. For more information, call 1st Financial at 636.916.8300. 1st Financial is a not-for-profit, full-service financial institution dedicated to helping members achieve their financial dreams. In addition to providing excellent member service, 1st Financial strives to offer the most cutting-edge financial products and strives to be The Better Way to Bank.
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Northwest Chamber Announces New President/CEO The Board of Directors for the Northwest Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Brian Goldman as its new President/ CEO. Goldman will be a familiar face to many of the chamber associates because he has been a member since 1999. During those years he served on the NWCC Board of Directors for nine years, Executive Board of Directors for five of those years, and is a Past Chairman of the Board. He has been on the committee or has chaired every special event that the chamber sponsors: Chamber Golf Classic, Chili Dog Golf Tournament, Mingle at the Mills, Casino Night, Bowl-a-Thon, and Mouse Races. He has been an active member of the Northwest Business Community and is a past recipient of the Business Person of the Year for both the Northwest and the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce, the YMCA Volunteer of the Year, a Coach of the Year and earned North County Incorporated’s 30 Leaders in Their 30’s Award. Goldman said he is excited to take on the role of President/CEO of Northwest Chamber. “To have an opportunity to help take an organization that I love so much to the next level, is truly a dream come true,” he said. “This chamber has so much to offer to its members and its communities, that the possibilities are endless.” Jerry Hart, chairman of the Board, is very pleased about the direction and leadership that Goldman brings to the chamber. “Brian has the vision to grow our chamber and our entire region in a very dynamic way. This is going to be an exciting time for the chamber.” Goldman added, “This is a wonderful time to be a member of the NWCC. We have an amazing membership base, are financially strong, and have a great and diverse board of directors. Add in some new ideas, build on what is already a very strong structure, and the rest of the St. Louis area will learn what we already know, that the Northwest Chamber of Commerce is the place to be.
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April 25, 2012
The Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education Recognizes Excellence The Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education honored the accomplishments of students and staff at its 7 p.m. monthly board meeting on Wednesday, April 11. “Our district really does serve as a positive role model in the community,” said Dr. Art McCoy, superintendent. “The accomplishments of our students and staff serve as proof that there can be high achievement for all through equity and excellence every day. They also establish us as a trailblazer locally, statewide and beyond,” he said. Please see the following list of board recognitions: Learned students take top honors in the FFSD's Scholar Bowl. Wedgwood Elementary School quizzed their way to the top, earning first-place team trophies in the Ferguson-Florissant School District’s 18th annual elementary Scholar Bowl competition held in March. More than 140 students and all 17 elementary schools participated in the “battle of the brains” that tests students with rigorous academic challenges. Wedgwood's team includes fifth-graders Kyra Clemons, Delano Gipson-Lyles, Layth Hamed and Richard Raynes. Sixth-grade team members include De’ Janna Hand and Tarik Wilkinson. Abdullah Brown-El, a sixth-grader at Commons Lane Elementary School, won the first-place individual trophy for the second year in a row. FFSD 2012 Spelling Bee competition results. The first-place grade level winners from each elementary and middle school competed for the title of Spelling Bee Champion in the 2012 Ferguson-Florissant School District Spelling Bee held in February. The
first-place elementary school winners include the following: Damon Conway, a fifth-grader at Cool Valley Elementary School; Abdullah Brown-El, a sixth-grader at Commons Lane Elementary School; and Marissa Hughes, a fourth-grader at Wedgwood Elementary School. The first-place middle school winners include the following: Nida Mutan, a seventh-grader at Cross Keys Middle School, and Aric Clinton, an eighth-grader at Ferguson Middle School. Each winner received a trophy in honor of the achievement. Last but not least, the district's Spelling Bee Champion for the second year in a row is Isaac Orbin, a sixth-grader at Wedgwood Elementary School. Isaac went on to compete in the 26th annual St. Louis Post-Dispatch Spelling Bee finals. His name will appear on a plaque in the boardroom that lists previous champions. Amy Freet named SLSO 2012 Educator of the Year. Amy Freet, a music teacher at Airport Elementary School, is the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's (SLSO) 2012 Educator of the Year. David Robertson, music director, will present Freet with the award on April 14 at Powell Hall. Freet's second-grade class was accepted into the SLSO's Adopt-A-School program due to her efforts. Freet works tirelessly to expand her students exposure to music through school-based enrichment activities and field trips aimed at producing music appreciation. She even pursued percussion lessons for a hearing impaired student. She "truly fulfills the St. Louis Symphony’s mission to enrich people’s lives through the power of music each day," said Dacy Gillespie, education programs manager. Gillespie witnessed Freet's "steadfast commitment to every child in her classroom" during the 16 weeks of spewww.oldtowndonuts.com cialized music curriculum Freet co-taught with SLSO staff and musicians. FFSD artists picture the music in SLSO contest and win honors. Twelve Ferguson-Florissant School District students' interpretations of "Beethoven's Symphony
No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67” ranks among the top entries in the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra's Picture the Music contest. Their artwork is on display at The Magic House until April 18. Cool Valley Elementary School’s Alicia Spalding, a fourth-grader, and Cameron Pennington, a sixth-grader, won the St. Louis Symphony Award (SLSA) for grade-level winners. Larson Neely, a second-grader at Griffith Elementary School, also earned the SLSA. The remaining winners received Blue Ribbon or Special Recognition Awards. Cool Valley winners include Tiana Harlan, a third-grader, and Crystien Esters, a fifth-grader. Griffith Elementary School winners include Kevin Patredis, a first-grader; Laylah Williams, a second-grader; and Dajah Robinson, a fifth-grader. Halls Ferry Elementary School winners include Chase Campbell, a kindergartener; Simone Hogan, a second-grader; and Kalle Davis and India Prowell, both sixth-graders. Outstanding OASIS tutors recognized for up to 20 years of volunteer service. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring program in the Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD). Each year, for the last twenty years, dedicated OASIS volunteers, who are trained in reading and language arts, have spent at least one hour each week tutoring kindergarten through fourth-grade students in the FFSD. Tutors who have volunteered five years include: Rodna King, who tutors students at Halls Ferry Elementary School, and Barbara Wilkinson, who tutors students at Parker Road Elementary School. JoAnne Farley, who tutors students at Combs Elementary School, has dedicated twenty years of volunteer service to the program. These volunteers will be recognized by OASIS at its annual appreciation luncheon scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on May 3 in the Staff Development Center.
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Two Assistant Principals Hired The Pattonville Board of Education on April 5 selected two educators to fill assistant principal positions in the Pattonville School District. Both administrative hires will begin their new positions July 1. Katie Brettschneider was hired as assistant principal at Drummond Elementary. She currently serves as instructional specialist at Drummond, a position she has held since 2008. Her other educational work experience includes interim principal and third-grade teacher at Country Trails Elementary in Elgin, Illinois, as well Katie Brettschneider Sarah Moran as summer school reading program coly serves as a communication ordinator and fifth-grade teacher in the Central arts teacher in the Fort Zumwalt School DisCommunity Unit School District 301 in Burl- trict and as an adjunct professor at Lindenwood ington, Illinois. She also served as a third-grade University. She previous taught language arts in teacher at Briar Crest Elementary in Pattonville. the Wentzville School District. Moran earned Brettschneider holds a bachelor's degree in edu- a bachelor's degree in education from Southcation from Lindenwood University and master's west Missouri State University and a master's in in educational leadership from Aurora Univer- school administration from Lindenwood Unisity. versity. She is working toward earning her docSarah Moran was selected to serve as assistant torate in educational administration through principal at Holman Middle School. She current- Lindenwood University.
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Newly Elected Board Members Sworn In Two board members were sworn into office during the April 10 meeting of the Pattonville Board of Education. Sworn into office were returning board members Jeanne Schottmueller and Ralph Stahlhut, who were elected to three-year terms. The board also voted on officers and annual appointments to various organizations. The officers are as follows: Jeanne Schottmueller, president; Ron Kuschel, vice president; Tami Hohenstein, secretary; and Ralph Stahlhut, treasurer. Tami Hohenstein was appointed to the Pattonville Education Foundation. Ruth Petrov was appointed as a delegate to the Missouri School Boards Association, with Jeanne Schottmueller appointed as alternate. Ron Kuschel was appointed as the board member to represent Pattonville on the Governing Council of the Special School District, with Bob Dillon as alternate.
End-of-year Calendar The Pattonville Board of Education on April 10 approved moved up the end of the school year since no days were used to cancel school due to inclement weather. Per state law, six emergency days were built into this year’s calendar for use during inclement weather or other emergencies, however, no student attendance days were missed this year due to the weather or emergencies. Because of this, the district is rolling back its end of the year calendar to reflect the six days that were not used. The last day for students in kindergarten through 11th grade is May 21. The last day for high school seniors is May 16. The last day for staff members is May 22. Graduation will remain on May 31 at 7 p.m. at Family Arena in St. Charles. If any emergency days are used before the end of the school year, the calendar will be revised accordingly.
Ron Kuschel, former secretary and current vice president of the Pattonville Board of Education, administers the oath of office to newly elected board members Jeanne Schottmueller and Ralph Stahlhut.
Ritenour Pride & Promise Foundation Awards First Grants The Ritenour Pride & Promise Foundation is proud to announce its first three grant recipients. On April 9, the nonprofit organization awarded nearly $3,000 to fund three projects - positively impacting nearly 500 Ritenour School District students and staff members. The Pride & Promise Foundation funded the following proposals: Ritenour High School: e-Reading Our Way into Student Success ($2,449) – Funding provides a set of 31 Amazon Kindle e-Readers for the sophomore multicultural literature classes. More than 400 students will benefit through the project. Wyland Elementary School: Scholastic News ($350) & Spelling City ($150) – Funds provide second grade classes at Wyland with subscriptions to the full versions of Scholastic News and Spelling City. More than 75 second grade students at Wyland are impacted through these two programs. Scholastic News helps students build knowledge and broaden their perspectives about current issues while expanding their vocabulary. Spelling City helps students with spelling, handwriting, vocabulary and parts of speech. For more information, visit the Pride & Promise Foundation website at www.ritenourfoundation.org or email ritenourfoundation@gmail.com.
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Familial Issues Know No Bounds All families struggle from time to time, and often unresolved issues and secrets from the past resurface. Such is the case in “Forgotten Country,” a character-driven novel about two Korean-American sisters whose relationship hits the skids. Catherine Chung has written a thought-provoking book told from the older sister’s point of view. Throughout her life, Janie has fulfilled her familial role as caretaker, the responsible daughter, the polar opposite of Hannah, several years younger, an embittered, rebellious and unappreciative young woman. When Hannah and Janie are in grade school, the family moves to America. It’s a dark and dangerous time in Korea. The country is the scene of demonstrations and massacres following the assassination of the president. When Hannah and Janie’s father takes an unpopular position, his views endanger his family. Fearing for their safety they move to Michigan. Now the sisters really must depend on each other, thrust into a new school and culture where they don’t even speak the language. Janie has always been made to feel she’s Hannah’s caretaker. Her younger sister survived a difficult birth and is prone to fits of crying. For reasons unknown to Janie, they drift apart in the early years of college, and without warning Hannah suddenly disappears. No one knows where she’s gone, and weeks stretch into months. Janie’s parents continue to tell Janie it’s her responsibility to find her sister. Their command becomes even more pressing when Janie’s father learns he has cancer and only months to live. Janie finally tracks Hannah down in California, but is infuriated when she refuses to return home with her, even after she is told about her father and alerted to the fact that the family will be moving back to Korea for his treatments. As her father’s health worsens, Hannah reunites with her family in Korea, but her attitude remains surly. Aloof and difficult, Hannah reveals the reason for her longstanding bitterness – a revelation that shocks Janie, and further increases her guilt. This universal story of family struggles and stressors knows no cultural bonds. In its quiet, simple way, “Forgotten Country” has much to say.
• It cost $7.5 million to build Titanic and carried a $5 million insurance policy. It would cost about $400 million to build Titanic today. • A first-class ticket for a parlor suite at Titanic cost $4,500, which would be approximately $80,000 in today’s currency. • A third-class ticket at Titanic cost $35, which is approximately $620 in today’s currency. Up to 10 people resided in third-class rooms. The rooms were divided by male and female often times splitting families. • First-class passengers had the luxury of paying for their leisure while on board: a ticket to the swimming pool cost 25 ¢, while a ticket for the squash court (as well as the services of a professional player) cost 50¢. • There were only two bathtubs for the more than 700 third-class passengers
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aboard the ship. • Even if all 20 lifeboats had been filled to capacity, there would only have been room in them for 1,178 people. • At first most of the passengers did not believe the Titanic was really sinking, hence the low number of 19 aboard the first lifeboat, even though it could carry 65. • The Titanic was one of the first ships in distress to send out an “SOS” signal; the radio officer used “SOS” after using the traditional code of “CQD” followed by the ship’s call letters. • At the time of Titanic’s destruction, the temperature of the water was only 28°F (-2°C). Most of those struggling in the water in their life jackets would have succumbed to hypothermia, while others may have had heart attacks. • Initial headlines of the Titanic disaster claimed all passengers survived and the ship was being towed to land. • No skeletons remain at the wreck site. Any bodies carried to the seabed with the wreck were eaten by fish and crustaceans. • The R.M.S. Titanic was a Royal Mail Ship, a designation which meant the Titanic was officially responsible for delivering mail for the British postal service. On board the Titanic was a Sea Post Office with five mail clerks (two British and three American). These mail clerks were responsible for the 3,423 sacks of mail (seven million individual pieces of mail) on board the Titanic. Interestingly, although no mail has yet been recovered from the wreck of the Titanic, if it were, the U.S. Postal Service would still try to deliver it (the USPS because most of the mail was being sent to the U.S.). • Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors. There were no cats on the Titanic. Cats were often brought on ships as a form of good luck. They also controlled rodents.
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By Steve Bryan Rated: PG-13
“The Lucky One”
The novels of Nicholas Sparks have definitely struck a chord in Hollywood. It as “The Notebook,” but it does have more than its share of charm. seems like every few months, a new film based on Sparks’ work arrives in theaters. Zac Efron puts his “High School Musical” days further behind him with this movThis month is no exception with the release of “The Lucky One,” a satisfying drama ie. The actor gives Sgt. Thibault real depth, especially when he has combat flashfeaturing a solid performance from Zac Efron. backs while roughhousing with his nephews. Efron Efron plays Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault, an turns in a subdued performance that shows how LoIraqi war veteran who has trouble readjusting to sogan shuts parts of himself down as a safety measure. ciety. While on his third tour of duty, Logan finds a Taylor Schilling also is impressive as Beth, the obphoto of a young woman that turns out to be his lucky ject of Logan’s long quest. Still a relative Hollywood charm. At times when he thought he should have died, newcomer, Schilling makes a beautiful and effective he survived to return home to his family and friends. romantic lead. The romance between Logan and Beth Still fighting the war in his mind, the ex-Marine is not forced and, thanks to Schilling, feels quite natuheads off on very long walk, starting in Colorado and ral and real. ending up in Louisiana. It’s there that he finds Beth The supporting cast features some stereotypical (Taylor Schilling), the subject of that very lucky pho“bad guys,” but Blythe Danner is a scene-stealer as Eltograph. At first, Beth dismisses him as a kook for lie, Beth’s grandmother. Danner gives Ellie an openwalking across several states, but the hard-working ness and honesty that is disarming and, at times, outLogan starts to grow on the young, divorced mother. rageously funny. Her performance reminds viewers Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Nicholas Sparks creates addictive characters and that we need to see more of this gifted actress. writes love stories that can make even the most cynical reader become misty-eyed. If Nicholas Sparks continues to write books that inspire films like “The Lucky “The Notebook,” for instance, is now so iconic that films like the romantic comedy One,” he is going to own Hollywood someday. Sparks has the right touch and con“Best Friends” used it as a plot device. tinues to fill theaters seats, making him the lucky one in this case. “The Lucky One,” based on the novel of the same name, also contains memorable “The Lucky One,” rated PG-13 for some sexuality and violence, currently is playcharacters and a romance that appears to be destined by fate. It’s not as memorable ing in theaters.
Main Street Calendar of Events:
April through May
Spring Art Walk: April 27-29 each third Wednesday (May – Sunday Funday: May 20 September). Bring your lawn chairs for the free outdoor concert. Food and drink available.
Quilt Show Exhibit: May 9 – June 16
In conjunction with the Lewis & Clark Festival, this family oriented event is free and open to the public. Learn and experience the work and play of 1820s children. Located at the First Missouri State Capitol Historic Site, 200 S. Main Street in St. Charles.
Wednesday through Saturday at the Frenchtown Heritage Museum & Research Cneter, 1121 N. Second Street in St. Charles. Admission: $2 for adults. Info: 636.724.2106.
Historical Children's Festival: May 19
Live entertainment, food, drink, and fun in the afternoon, including a Hot Dog Eating Contest. Bands will play from 1-3 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. between the 100-200 blocks of N. Main St.
Missouri River Irishfest: May 25 – 27
Irish Vendors, Food/Drink, Fiddle Competition, Singing / Irish Set Dance Workshop, Live Music, Children's Area and more at Frontier Park.
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Along North Main in St. Charles, this three-day event features juried artists displaying their art indoors in various businesses.
Lewis & Clark Fife and Lewis & Clark Heritage Drum Corps: May 12 The Corps will march and play Days: May 19-20 on at 230 South Main Street from noon to 1 p.m.
Music on Main: May 16
Held along North Main Street in St. Charles from 5 to 7 p.m.
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In Frontier Park, 222 S. Riverside Drive in St. Charles. Authentic reenactment of Lewis & Clark's encampment in 1804 prior to embarking on the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.
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24 Days Until Rascal Baseball and New, Inexpensive Food Rascals' General ManagSmell the Hot Dogs er Dan Dial looks forward As the River City Rascals Professional Baseball Team preto the renewed relationpares to open its 2012 season, the team and the city of O'Fallon ship. "We are very excited are making some dramatic changes to to partner with Westplex improve the overall product for the fans. Broadcasting for the exThe most dramatic new feature will be inclusive radio broadcasts house concessions. The Rascals bought out the remaining of the River City Rascals six years of their contract with their former food service 2012 season. We know company in order to have more flexibility and offer more with their experience and variety at lower prices to the fans. knowledge we will be able "We want to be able to offer a $2 hot dog and other more to reach a vast audience of affordable items, because that's a big reason people come to Rascals fans." Frontier League games," said Rascals owner Steve Malliet. Troop returns to River "We will be bringing in a new variety of menu items that include a Nacho Bar, a City for his third season Gary B. and Jason Troop. Photo by Gary B. Philly Cheesesteak Stand, and one stand that will feature a different local restauwith the Rascals and fifth in rant each night serving their most popular dishes." the Frontier League. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com "I look forward to being in the booth for the Rascals this season," he said. "De~~~Coming all together spite losing some talented players this off season, (manager) Steve Brook has put together yet another strong team that expects to contend for another championTroop Back in Booth for River City ship." Back on the Radio/Internet ~~~The golden voice The Rascals have agreed to renew their broadcast partnership for the 2012 season. All home and road River City Rascals games will be carried live on the Lady Wolves Softball Player Signs for College Voice of the Rascals, Westplex News-Talk 1280AM KYRO and online at www. Excelled on the Track and Court, too westplexnewstalk.com with veteran broadcaster Jason Troop providing the playTimberland High School senior Jenny Ferguson has committed to play softball by-play. for the Culver-Stockton College Wildcats in Canton, Mo. Jenny is a three-sport "We are pleased to partner with the River City Rascals for our third-straight athlete and has played softball, basketball, and ran track during her career at THS. year," said Westplex General Manager John Scheper. "They have an outstanding This past season Jenny was a 1st Team All-Conference selection, and led the lady product both on and off the field and this year is shaping up to be their best yet." Wolves with a .447 batting average. “I thought it was right for me, they have a reIn addition to the area coverage on 1280AM and the online broadcast stream, ally nice campus, and the coach has a lot to offer,” said the outfielder. fans inside T.R. Hughes Ballpark will be able to tune in to the broadcasts on crystal While at Culver-Stockton she plans on studying Athletic Training. clear in-house signal 107.1 FM as well as several areas throughout the concourse. ~~~Putting it all together
“Over the Fence”
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Jagunda Bait II “It won’t work.” This was the President’s reaction to my alien friend’s request to run the country for a week and replacing U.S. legislators with honest clones. The ride here on a flying saucer was fun except for my alien friend’s habit of jabbering on a communicator with other aliens. He almost hit a 747 while swooping past the airport near Washington D.C. I asked him if they had laws against cell phone use while driving on his planet. He said they didn’t need laws like that. If he cut someone off while he was talking on a communicator, they simply shot him down. Hmmmm… We were in the President’s bedroom but I still couldn’t figure out how we got there. We were just suddenly there after we stood on something that looked suspiciously like a ‘beam-me-up-Scottie’ machine on the Starship Enterprise. Scary. The President began yelling for the guards but his wife told him, “Wait-a-minute, bozo! I wanna know who these weirdos are and what they’re doing in our bedroom.”
After my alien friend filled them in on his plans, the President made that aforementioned statement. The alien asked why. “Because your clones will quickly find out how much money it takes to get elected and who they have to ask for it and we’ll be right back to the old “Votesfor-sale” agenda. “I can program them to keep them honest,” countered the alien. “It still won’t work. They’ll lose the next election without scads of campaign cash to spend.” “By that time, it won’t matter. We’ll have the country straightened out and the next batch of elected crooks will take many years to mess it up again.” He hesitated. He said, “Besides, we can always use more Jagunda bait.” The President stroked his jaw while he thought about this. He said, “I don’t like the idea of feeding them to some monster on another planet. That’s murder pure and simple.” “Seems more like a legislator upgrade to me,” I chirped.
The President gave me a hard look. Finally he looked at the alien and said, “Can’t you just keep them on your planet doing something constructive instead of feeding them to a…what’d you call it? “Jagunda. Look, Mr. President, we can do great things for your country but finding something useful for your Congressional legislators to do might not be one of them. Most of them are millionaires and doing anything useful isn’t something they would enjoy unless it made them into billionaires. You know it and I know it so let’s be sensible. Your country will benefit a great deal and your legislators’ families will love it.” The President raised his eyebrows and looked confused. “How can it possibly help their families?” “They’ll have to be honest with their wives and children just as they will with their constituency. For instance, no more spousal cheating. In your popular vernacular, ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’” “Are you saying our legislators cheat on their wives? That’s pretty raw.” “Why not? They’ve been cheating their constituency for years. You said it yourself. Votes-for-sale. Any of your wealthy business people, groups or billionaires can buy what they want by funding their campaigns. It stands to reason they aren’t honest with their families but I’m just an alien. Maybe I’m missing something here.” The alien got a sly look on his rubbery face. He continued, “Besides, you’re forgetting one other thing, Mr. President. I believe you call it “Campaign Finance Reform.” “Ummmm…how soon can you take over for a week?”
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A lesson in caring (for chocolate anyway)
I love to give credit where credit is due. And when it comes to my hubby, the credit lies with God and his parents. Jim’s mom and dad, Dorothy and Tom, did an amazing job raising their sons. Growing up, Converse was the “in” shoe brand. Jim’s parents agreed to pay for a portion of the shoes, and Jim had to pitch in the rest. Same thing with blue jeans. Mom and Dad put up enough money to buy a pair of Plain Pocket jeans. If Jim wanted Levi’s or another name brand, he had to come up with the rest of the money. And so it continued for bicycles and automobiles. The Schneider philosophy was basically, “you’ll take better care of your things if you have to pay for them.” I’d like to think we’ve continued that time-honored and proven philosophy, but there are days when I’m positive the lessons must skip a generation. Our kids are usually pretty careful with their things, but every once in a while Jim or I will find a gouge in the wheel where the van lost a battle with a curb. And then there’s the chunk of drywall that mysteriously finds its way from the wall to the floor in the basement. On a chilly Sunday, however, Jim was privileged to witness the lesson in action, and it nearly knocked him off his feet. It sent me into a giggling hissy-fit, but I’m jumping the gun. It was our church’s annual fall festival, so we climbed into the minivan and drove back to church on this unusually warm and windy October afternoon. Sam had been babbling about the cake walk for a week…she couldn’t wait! My husband and I agreed to purchase a few tickets for the kids, but warned them to bring their own money if they wanted a soda, a snack or more tickets. Long story short, it was Christopher (not Sam) who came home as the grand prize cake walk winner. He won a pan of brownies and a yellow cake with chocolate frosting. Chris graciously shared his windfall, and we agreed to polish off the brownies before cutting the cake. I cut the cake Monday night, and Sam and I each had a piece after dinner. Dinner was roast beef, potatoes, green beans and French bread. The Schneider’s menu wouldn’t normally merit a spot in the newspaper, but
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you need to understand that Christopher doesn’t like meat. Let me amend that statement. Chris doesn’t like meat that hasn’t been processed into a chicken nugget, a hot dog or bologna. So while Sam and I ate dessert, Chris worked on his roast beef. Twenty minutes later, he finished (I’m not kidding…it took my son 20 minutes to eat a piece of roast beef that measured three inches long, one inch wide and about one-half an inch thick). “Mom?” he asked. “There is still a brownie left in the pan.” “How about this,” I offered. “It’s a very small brownie (I know this because it was a much larger brownie before I cut it in half earlier in the day), so you may have that and a SMALL piece of cake, too.” It’s so easy to please a teenager. Chris cleared the table, retrieved the last brownie and nearly swallowed it whole. Let me just thank the person who baked those brownies, because that person must have included magic sugar or something. That small piece of heavenly chocolate turned my son from a wheel-scuffing teen into a miniature version of my husband. Oh, sure, it could have been years of talking about and demonstrating care for ones things, but I’m betting it was the brownie…it just happened so quickly. “Honey…he stood up, cleared the brownie crumbs from the table, walked over to the cake pan (we left it sitting out so Chris could get a small piece of cake), wiped the edges of the pan and the lid with a paper towel, replaced the lid, and carefully put the cake where it belonged,” Jim said, completely dumbfounded. “Why do you suppose he did that?” “Because the cake is his,” I said. “He bought the ticket, he won the cake, and he took his time choosing which cake to bring home.” Maybe these lessons my husband learned so very long ago are beginning to pay off. Then again, maybe they’ll only pay off if I dip the minivan in chocolate. Time will tell, I suppose, but in the meantime, I want the recipe for those brownies!
¡Say Sí to Cinco de Mayo! Sandra Lee Celebrates in Style (Family Features) Over the years, Cinco de Mayo has become a great way to celebrate the fantastic flavors of Mexico. This year, why not host your own Cinco celebration? With easy recipes and fun tips like these from Ortega and Sandra Lee, you can say sí with style.
Here’s how you can set the stage for the perfect fiesta with some creative tips from Sandra Lee: - Centerpiece: Fill a tall can with sunflowers and center it on a large platter. Arrange produce, such as fresh mini sweet peppers, long red peppers, bell peppers, avocados and jalapeños around the can. Once your party is over, you will have fresh ingredients for other meals. - Favors: Tie a length of raffia around small terra-cotta pots, then place a mini
cactus into each one. These plants are a nice gift for your guests. - Place Cards: Turn extra votive candles into mood-enhancing place cards. Use a cookie cutter to cut colored paper into ovals. Write the guests’ names on the front and punch holes on both sides. Thread a ribbon through the holes and around the votive, tying in the back. Here is one delicious way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo from Ortega. Visit www. Facebook.com/OrtegaTacos or www.ortega.com for more great recipes.
Chicken Tacos with Cucumber Salsa Makes: 6 servings • Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: - 2 tablespoons canola oil - 1/2 red onion, chopped - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes - 1/2 packet (1.25 ounces) Ortega Reduced Sodium Chili Seasoning Mix - 2 store-bought cooked chicken thighs (about 1/2 pound), shredded - 1 cucumber, chopped - 1/2 can (15 ounces) chopped tomatoes, drained - 3 tablespoons Ortega Thick and Smooth Taco Sauce (mild, medium or hot), divided - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro - 8 Ortega Yellow Corn or Whole Grain Taco Shells - 1 cup shredded cabbage - 2 tablespoons sour cream - Kosher salt, to taste - Black pepper, to taste Directions: 1. In skillet over medium heat, add oil. Sauté half the onion, red pepper
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flakes and reduced sodium chili seasoning mix until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. 2. Add chicken and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. 3. For salsa: In bowl, mix together cucumber, tomatoes, 2 tablespoons taco sauce, remaining onion, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste. 4. Spoon chicken mixture into taco shells, top with salsa and cabbage. 5. Mix remaining tablespoon of taco sauce into sour cream and top.
Salsa Sopes Makes: 12 sopes • Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: - 1 package (18 ounces) prepared polenta - 2 tablespoons canola oil - 1 can (15 ounces) Ortega Black Beans, rinsed and drained - 1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon Ortega Thick and Chunky Medium Salsa - 1 tablespoon plus - 2 teaspoons Ortega Thick and Smooth Taco Sauce (mild, medium or hot) - 1/2 cup sour cream - 1 tablespoon lime juice - 1 cup shredded lettuce Directions: 1. Slice polenta in half. Slice each half into six rounds, about 1/2 inch thick, so you have 12 rounds total. 2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Gently slide each polenta round into hot oil using spatula. Fry for 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oil and
drain on paper towel-lined sheet tray. 3. In medium bowl, combine beans, salsa and 2 teaspoons taco sauce. Mash beans with fork. 4. In small bowl, combine sour cream, remaining taco sauce and lime juice, and mix until well blended. 5. Spread 2 tablespoons mashed black beans on top of a fried polenta round. Top with a pinch of shredded lettuce and about 1 tablespoon salsa, and drizzle with some sour cream mixture.
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Church May 5: Girls Night Out Live 7 p.m. Cross Keys Baptist Church, 14255 New Halls Ferry Rd. Florissant, is hosting the Girls Night Out Live program. It will be a night of fun, faith and fellowship for women in our community. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the church in advance or at the door. For more information call 831-0643 or visit our website at crosskeysbaptistchurch.org. May 5 and every 1st Sat. of the month all year long: Basement/ Breakfast/Tailgate Sale At Northside Christian Church, 9635 Hwy. 367 (Lewis & Clark Blvd.), St. Louis, MO. Pancakes & sausage or 2 biscuits & gravy, juice & coffee. Times: Basement/ Tailgate is 8 a.m. - Noon; Breakfast is 8-10:30 a.m. Breakfast is $4. A double parking spot for tailgaters is $10. Info 314.868.5722. May 9 – June 27: Lifestyle for Living 2-4 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Atonement - Fellowship Hall. 1285 N. New Florissant Rd. Lifestyle for Living is an interactive 8-week program to help you improve your health. During this time you will have fun: learning how to read nutrition labels; planning healthy menus; learning how to make better choices when you’re on the go; preparing fun and nutritious foods; converting favorite recipes for better health; and learning re-
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laxation techniques. We encourage families to take this course together. No charge for course, but please register ahead by calling the parish nurse office at 314-837-1090. *This project is funded in part by the Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis. Saturdays: ESL Classes 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Chapel, 11100 Old Halls Ferry Road, St. Louis. Free. All are welcome. Info: 314.849.6949. Events Apr. 20-29: Carnival at St. Louis Mills St. Louis Mills invites families and trill-seekers of all ages to Luehr’s Carnival. Plenty of fun will be offered for the entire family, from trill rides to kiddie rides, games and lots of great food. Mon.-Thurs.: 5-9 p.m.; Fri. 4-10 p.m.; Sat.: noon6-10 p.m.; Sun.: 1-6 p.m. *times are subject to change depending on weather. In the St. Louis Mills Parking Lot near Entry 2, 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood, MO. Ride tickets: $1.50 each (16 for $20) Admission is FREE! More info www.luehrs.com. Apr. 28: Taste of North County 12-3 p.m. Hazelwood PTA Council is hosting Taste of North County, a food festival. Participants will be able to taste a variety of samples from approximately 70 restaurants throughout North County. There will be live entertainment during the event from
our talented student groups in the Hazelwood School District. All proceeds go to the Hazelwood PTA Scholarship Foundation to support scholarship funds for our graduating seniors. Attendance prizes will be givin away during the event. At Hazelwood Central High, 15875 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant,63031. $10 per adult and $5 per child (13 and younger.) May 5: PALS, a Local Animal Shelter, will be Hosting a Schwans Fundraiser 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. At Ponderosa in Troy. This is a great opportunity to purchase some of their delicious products for that special Mother’s Day dinner or graduation party and help PALS to provide food and shelter for the homeless and abandoned animals in Lincoln County. A portion of the sales will be donated to PALS. For further information about PALS, please call 636.338-1818 or visit our website at www.pals-pets.com. May 5: The Grape Escape 3-9 p.m. Bardenheier Wine Cellars Annual Spring Fund Raiser Benefiting St Vincent DePaul Society and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic. At the St. Stephens Hall & Picnic Grounds Richwoods MO. Free Admission (some rides and booths may charge) There will be various wineries for free wine tastings, live band, childrens activities, various booths, raffles, BBQ, bakeoffs, and horseshoe tournaments. More info call 573-678-2442 or
www.wild-life-rehab.com for map and directions. May 11: Spoken-word Ballet Touhill Performing Arts Center. Explores the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on three generations of one woman’s family. Info: Sara Krenski at 314.801.0416 or sara.krenski@ alzstl.org. May 12: S.W.A.T. Mouse Races 7 p.m. at Wild Acres Hall, 2500 Ashby Road in Overland. $15 per ticket. 21 and older. Proceeds benefit S.W.A.T. Girls’ Softball Team. Info: Amy Duncan at 314.324.9947. May 15: Luncheon 1 p.m. The Bridge at Florissant is hosting a McDonnell Douglas Retiree Luncheon. Retiree & Spouses are welcome to join us . This is a free lunch please RSVP no later than Tues., May 8. The Bridge at Florissant, Senior Living Community, 314.831.0988. May 19: Springtime Spectacular 2 p.m By St. Louis Chordinals, an a cappella womens’ chorus plus Those Three Guys, a gospel bluegrass band at Church of the Master, 1325 Paddock & Parker, Florissant, MO. Handicap accessible and light refreshments served. Tickets: Group of 10 – $8, Advance single $10, Door $12. Contact Mary:314.428.8307, cut-off May 9. Doors open 1:30 p.m. Directions/ Info: Ann, 314.831.8127. May 19: Twice As Nice Flea Market 8 a.m. -3 p.m. Clean out the closet, basement, bring in the antiques or sell your handmade crafts. Admission is free. There will be concessions for sale. Advance registration required. Fee is $15 per table. 314615-8839. May 19: Ferguson Twilight 5K 5 p.m. - 1 mile fun run, 6 p.m. - 5K run/walk, 6:30 p.m. - concert, 7:30 p.m. - awards. $25 registration - $5 discount for ages 19 and under. Info: www.LiveWellFerg5K.com or LiveWellFerg5K@gmail.com. May 19: Florissant Document
Shredding Day 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. At St. Ferdinand Park in the back parking lot by the lake. CINTAS, a Document Management Company, will provide the shred trucks. There will be a 5-box or 5-bag limit per car. Types of boxes include copy paper boxes, banker boxes or shoe boxes. Types of bags include shopping bags and trash bags. You must have a Florissant Resident Card to participate. Thanks to the “Bridge at Florissant”, the new senior living community in Florissant, for sponsoring the event and Meridian Waste Services for the donation of a recycle dumpster for the event. Call the City of Florissant Senior Office 314-839-7604 for more info. May 26: Knights of Columbus BBQ and Car Show 10 a.m. at K of C grounds, 50 rue St. Francois in Florissant. Rain or shine. $20 entry fee. Lots of classes for stock and modifieds. Info: Jerry Herbert at 314.837.5526. June 2: MFA Oil Poker Run Grab your motorcycle, rev up your sports car or load up your minivan for the second annual MFA Oil Poker Run.All Poker Run proceeds will be split equally between Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri and University of Missouri Children’s Hospital. There will be five routes to choose from, with starting points in Columbia, Jefferson City, Sedalia, Lake Ozark and O’Fallon. All routes are approximately 100 miles and include seven stops, with a live auction and announcement of winners following lunch at Memorial Park in Jefferson City. Lunch starts at noon. Individual Entries (includes lunch): $20 each (through May 11) $30 each (May 12 thru event day) Multiple hands may be purchased. 18 or older to register. $5 entry fee for lunch only avail. for purchase on event day. For more info on the MFA Oil Poker Run, email us at khauser@mfaoil.com. June 8: Greater North County Chamber Golf Tournament 12 p.m. at the Golf Club of Florissant. $99 per golfer includes:
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golf, cart, lunch, dinner, six drink tickets, and prizes. Register online www.greaternorthcountychamber. com or call 314.831.3500.
Reunion in June 2012. Please contact Shirley at 314.799.1147 (cell phone) for more info.
June 23: Fiesta in Florissant A Latin festival in Florissant, Missouri that celebrates Latin culture! Free admission! Local and some national Latin bands, dance groups and entertainers. Children’s pavilion with pony rides, face painting, pinata, and magician. Various Latin foods available with margaritas, cervezas(Latin beers) along with crafts. Come out and enjoy all the fun and learn about Latin culture!
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Sept. 28-30: The Ferguson High School Class of 1957 They are planning a 55th reunion for Sept. 28, 29 & 30, 2012. Please contact Lynette (Dolce) Sona at 314-838-1751 or sewlyn39@juno. com or Susan Krueger at 314-5220475 or susiekrueger@yahoo.com for more information. The committee is looking for the following classmates: Bill Joe Atkisson, Nancy Ann Blackburn, Margaret Ann Brewer, Walter J. Britton, Betty Jean Butler, Jack Clarke, Evelyn Constantine, Alice Dueing, Ruth Ellis, James Graham, Wilbur Hampton, Louis Meyer, Jr., Loretta Miller, Edward Muckerman, Gail Phillips, Janet Phillips, Joe Polivick, Jr., Nancy Proctor, Nancy Ray, Dolores Richardson, Janie Richardson, Kathleen Roth, Judith Schaefer, Charlene Schmidt, Roberta Steel, Carolyn Tate, Mary Ann Waldschmidt, Ron Warzeniak, Camille White. Every Sunday Now-Oct.: Free Tours at Old Ferdinand Shrine 1-4 p.m. #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, MO. Also, on Fri., Sat. and Sun. on May 4, 5 & 6. For info, call: Vicki Wittman 314-921-7582 or email: vicray01@aol.com.
May 5: Senior Health Fair 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Chapel, 11100 Old Halls Ferry Road. Free. For people 55 and older. Live entertainment and refreshments. Register with Lillie Mixon at 314.355.6114 or Vernida Summers at 314.520.5129. May 17 & June 5: Blood Drive Christian Hospital and Northwest HeathCare are teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive. March 15 & June 5 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Detrick Building Atrium. May 17 from 12 - 4 p.m. at Northwest HeathCare. For more info or an appointment call 1.866.236.3276. St. Chatherine Retirement Community Events
3350 St. Catherine St., Florissant. To RSVP to events call 314.838.3877 Apr. 26: Tai Chi for Seniors FREE classes 10:30 a.m. Reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance and coordination. Apr. 26: I LOVE LUCY Trivia 9:30 am.m Presented by Gentiva Home Health. Exercise your memory and win prizes! Complimentary Breakfast 9 a.m. Apr. 27: Project Hands 2 p.m. Volunteers needed to knit,
crochet, and quilt for various children’s organizations the last Friday of every month. Every Monday* and Friday: FIT TO GO Exercise - FREE classes 1 p.m. Classes are led by a personal trainer with the use of weights and resistance bands that will be provided! Be prepared to GET FIT! *There will not be class on Apr. 6 and Apr. 23 Make up days will be Wed., Apr. 4, 18 & 25. Christian Hospital May 1: Do You Know Your Stroke Risk? 1-2:30 p.m. Ken Jackson, STEMIStroke Program Coordinator. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It’s the first leading cause of disabilities. Many factors may put an individual at risk for a stroke. Join our discussion about the “risks” you cannot change, but more importantly, those risk factors which can be modified to reduce the chance of stroke occurring. Understanding the signs and symptoms of TIAs “mini-strokes” and an actual stroke are key to surviving with limited disability. Treatment options and rehabilitation goals, if you do suffer a stroke, will also be discussed. In the Northwest HealthCare Community Room, 1225 Graham Road. Free. Call 314-747-9355 to register.
watches. Most items under $20. All proceeds benefit patient care. Location Christian Hospital lobby, 11133 Dunn Rd. May 2, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; May 3, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. May 16: Lung Function Screening 9-10 a.m. An estimated 10 million people in the United States have asthma. This disease is becoming more widespread. Asthma rates are rising in Missouri and are higher than the national average. Stop by the information booth and you will have an opportunity to participate in a free lung function screening. In the Jamestown Mall Food Court . Free. Call 314-7479355 to register. May 17 & June 5: American Red Cross Blood Drive Christian Hospital is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive open to the general public. Stop by to roll up your sleeve and give blood to help save lives. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments have priority. Free. May 17: noon-4 p.m. Northwest HealthCare, 1225 Graham Rd. Registration: www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: NorthwestHealthcare; or contact Mindy McLain at mlm7458@bjc. org. June 5: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Chris-
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May 2-3: Designer Direct Jewelry Sale The Christian Hospital Auxiliary will be hosting a jewelry sale featuring a variety of gold, silver, gemstone jewelry as well as
Last Saturday of Each Month: Writers Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Looking for new Authors and Songwriters. Come join us and let us help you with your dream. We have Authors, Songwriters, Playwrites, Teachers and more. Meet at the Baden Liberary 8448 Church Rd. For more info call 314-388-2400. 1962 Hazelwood High School Reunion Graduates from the class of 1962 are invited to attend the 50th
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Letter to the Editor: Helping Students Aspire to Success By John Sondag, president, AT&T Missouri One in four students – more than 1 million students a year – fails to graduate with their class. Over the last four years, our Aspire program has worked with organizations across the country to help reverse this trend to reach the national goal of a 90 percent graduation rate by 2020. Although the high school dropout rate has shown improvement, it is still a critical problem, particularly in an era when competition for jobs among people and, indeed, among nations is intense. In our continued effort to address this critical issue, we are excited to launch a new phase of Aspire – a quarter-billion investment planned over five years that will further build on our existing initiative to help more students graduate from high school prepared for careers and college, and to ensure our nation is better prepared for global competition. AT&T Aspire has already impacted over 1 million students with $100
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most at-risk of dropping out to help them succeed in their classrooms and in life. Some 100,000 students participated in the AT&T Job Shadow initiative with Junior Achievement to date, including more than 6,400 in Missouri. Thanks to the commitment of our employees and many Missouri organizations, our initial $100 million investment in high school success and college and career readiness has made a positive impact. The Missouri Aspire investment has amounted to $1,967,426 since 2008. Organizations that have benefited include Prep KC of Kansas City and Junior Achievement of St. Louis. We’re excited to expand our investment in this great resource – our children’s education – with our new commitment. To learn more about the Aspire program or to apply for funding, visit www.att.com/education-news.
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Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) recently announced plans to host a luncheon titled “Let’s Build Around Light Rail,” featuring national Transit Oriented Development Expert Katherine Perez. Set for Tuesday, May 8 at noon at the Forest Park Visitors Center, the event will provide a great opportunity for local leaders, businesses, non-profits and citizens to hear why it is imperative for the public, private and non-profit sectors to work together to encourage development around light rail. Reservations are being accepted through April 26. The cost is $25 for CMT members and $40 for non-members. Perez is the founder of ELP Advisors LLC, who previously served as the executive director of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Los Angeles District Council and the vice president of development for Forest City Development where she focused on transit oriented development. Her diverse background in private real estate development, transportation policy and urban planning, has enabled her to emerge as one of the most articulate and credible advocates promoting the responsible use of land and transportation. “We are thrilled to have Katherine Perez joining us for an insightful discussion on a topic critical to moving transit oriented development
forward in our region,” commented Kim Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit. “This luncheon will kick off a series of events set for May designed to highlight the ways St. Louisans can make their move on Metro.” Those interested in attending the “Let’s Build Around Light Rail” luncheon can register online at www.cmt-stl.org or mail their payment to CMT at 911 Washington Ave., Ste. 200, St. Louis, MO 63101. Seating is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. CMT is hosting this event in partnership with the City of St. Louis and the Mayor’s Sustainability Summit II. Sponsors include HDR Engineering; Fred Weber, Inc.; Metro, and Musick Construction Company. All of CMT’s “Make Your Move on Metro in May” events are supported by the St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership. To learn more about the upcoming luncheon and the other events scheduled for May, visit www.cmt-stl.org, find Citizens for Modern Transit on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @ cmt_stl Citizens for Modern Transit is a not-for-profit organization in St. Louis whose mission is to expand the light rail system in order to build more sustainable, accessible communities in the region.
Cinco de Mayo refreshments For kids – Face painting, inflatables, a rock wall and a balloon artist Free raffles and prizes Family Fitness Challenge sign-ups Health screenings, health/fitness products and services Blood drive – Walk-ins welcome
10% discount on Annual Memberships purchased on May 5!
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Both events sponsored by O’FallonTheatreWorks presents...
parks and Rec night at t.R. hughes Ballpark
Featuring popular songs “Tomorrow,” “Maybe” and “It’s a Hard Knock Life.”
April 20–22 and 27–29 O’Fallon Municipal Centre
Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Buy tickets at the Renaud Spirit Center and Parks & Recreation Office, or call 636-474-2732. Tickets may also be purchased at the Box Office on the day of show.
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