CN: May 9. 2012

May 9, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 19

Hazelwood re-opens Musick Park Sprayground in grand style on May 12.

Lights, Water, Play!

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A common scene driving through a neighborhood on a hot summer day is a group of children running through the sprinklers in order to cool off. Kids living in Hazelwood will be able to enjoy this fun activity on a much larger scale when the city of Hazelwood celebrates the grand re-opening of its sprayground at Musick Park on Saturday, May 12.

The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.

Musick Park, located at Hanley Road and Latty Avenue, is one of 16 city parks maintained by the city of Hazelwood. It features 6.6 acres of parkland, one pavilion, picnic sites, a large playground area, a climbing wall, a fitness course, lighted tennis courts, horseshoe pits, and a sports field.

In 2007, Hazelwood dedicated several of these first-class amenities, including a sprayground which replaced an old swimming pool. At the time, city officials determined that it wasn’t economically feasible for a municipality to run multiple pool facilities, especially with their plans to build a $5.7 million dollar Aquatic Center in White Birch Park which opened in July 2008.

The Musick Park sprayground became a popular hangout for people of all ages. Parents brought their children there to run through the water sprays.

Some parents were even seen playing in the water with their kids, re-living their childhood memories of summer fun. It was also easy for older children to walk there or ride their bikes from neighboring subdivisions.

Unfortunately, the harsh winter of 2010 caused the pipes underneath to freeze and break, forcing the city to close the facility for repairs. The city of Hazelwood hired Midwest Pool and Court Company as the general contractor to do the renovations. ImproveAround Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

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ments made to the sprayground include the following: upgrades to all facets of the spray pad including the mechanical equipment, pipe configurations, spray heads, concrete surfacing, and fencing.

Plus, there will be 30 adjustable spray heads that can shoot water up in the air.

In some respects, these enhancements have made the sprayground better than it was when it first opened.

“One of the things we did was to install a 24/7 automated Chemtrol system which regulates the chlorine and PH to ensure proper chemical balance and sanitation,” said Mike Hampton of Midwest Pool and Court Company. “We also added a textured, skid-resistant surface, which is better than what was used earlier, to help prevent people from falling on the wet pavement.”

Another new addition that makes the Musick Park sprayground stand out from the rest is the use of multi-colored lighting that is UL listed for interactive play.

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Auditions Set for “Fences” Hawthorne Players will hold auditions for August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Fences” from 1 to 5 p.m. on May 19 in the Florissant Civic Center Theatre, Parker Road and Waterford Drive. There are roles for five African-American men and two African-American females. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Further audition information, including script excerpts, will be available at www.hawthorneplayers.com.

For more information call Director Nancy Crouse at 314.921.5678 or email hawthorneplayers@att.net - The roles include: - Troy and his best friend Bono, both in their 50s, - Troy’s son Lyons in his 30’s to early 40s, - Troy and Rose’s son Cory (who plays 17 and 25) - Troy’s wife Rose, who is 40 something - Troy’s daughter Raynell, age 7 (who only appears in the last scene.)

The director is also seeking a jazz horn player, who can perform live or be taped, who will improvise scene change music.

Deceased contemporary American playwright August Wilson’s Fences provides a riveting character study of Troy Maxson, an illiterate garbage collector with a touch of the heroic and poetic, overflowing with both contradictions and believability. Troy struggles with his sense of himself, his responsibilities for his family, his being treated fairly in the work place, and teaching his sons to avoid the pitfalls that mire Troy’s sense of himself. The grandson of a slave and the son of a sharecropper, Troy moved from the Deep South in search of a better life, only to find fences of racism still limiting his possibilities.

Troy was a great baseball player in the Negro League, learning to play in prison. Because the color barrier had not been broken in the Major Leagues in his younger years, Troy couldn’t follow that dream or make good money any other way. He now lives payday to payday along with Rose, his wife of 18 years, their high school son Cory (who is a good enough student and football

player to have a college recruiter wanting to talk to him) and his younger brother Gabriel, a veteran whose head injury in WW II leaves him mentally challenged while providing the only means for buying the family home, which he has recently left.

Lyons, Troy’s musician son from a previous relationship, lives outside the home, but often drops by on Troy’s payday for a loan. Jim Bono, Troy’s long-time friend and co-worker, tests the boundaries of friendship. The fence directly referred to by the play’s title is an unfinished one in Troy’s yard. It is not immediately known why Troy wants to build it, but later his friend says it’s a symbol of Rose’s desire to keep what is hers and Troy suggests it’s to keep the Grim Reaper away.

Set mostly in the 1950s, the sixth and most well-known and critically acclaimed play of his Pitsburgh Cycle, Fences won the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Like all of the Pittsburgh plays, Fences explores the evolving AfricanAmerican experience and examines family interactions and responsibilities as well as race relations. On Broadway, James Earl Jones originally played Troy and Denzel Washington played the role in the revival, both winning Tony awards for the role. As New York Times theatre critic Ben Brantley says, “Troy might as well have “Warning: Explosives” tattooed across his forehead, with “Breakable” stamped on his back.”

Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart Dance Create memories to last a lifetime at this event for young ladies with their dads, grandpas, uncles, or special escorts. The Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart Dance will be held from 6:308:30 p.m. on Friday, May 18 at the Nature Lodge at Sunset Park. It’s a lovely evening filled with fun, music, and dancing, along with cookies and punch. Formal dress is required. Tickets are available through May 11, or when dance is full, whichever comes first. Be sure to register early to avoid disappointment. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $25 for residents and $30 for nonresidents. The dance is for girls 12 and under with an adult.

For more info, call 314.921.4466.

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LIGHTS, WATER, PLAY! Talkin’ the Walk from cover

Pool went to great lengths to find a company that offered this child-safety feature for the lighting. They found one named Crystal Fountains in Canada.

“I invited Ward 6 Councilman Warren Taylor, who represents the area where the sprayground is located, to go with me over to Midwest Pool and see a preview of these lights in their showroom,” he said. “We were both amazed with the brilliance and clarity of the colors shining off the water and believe this will be a ‘must see’ attraction for local residents at night.”

The colors used at night for the lighting will be green, blue, red, yellow and purple.

“I can just imagine how fantastic these lights will be as they shine off the shooting water with a time-intermitted system,” said Ward 6 Councilman Warren “Butch” Taylor. “It will definitely add to the ambience of the park at night and encourage residents to use this city park more often.”

The Musick Park sprayground will be available for use from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on a daily basis. It is programmed to provide users with 30-minute intervals of crisp, refreshing water to play in once the “on” switch has been activated.

Some of the festivities planned for Hazelwood’s Grand Re-Opening celebration on May 12 include refreshments and a DJ playing music. Admission is free. The public is invited to join city leaders in officially opening this sprayground for the summer 2012 season.

The Nation’s Largest One-Day Food Drive is Saturday, May 12 United Way is teaming up with National Association of Letter Carriers and others to Stamp Out Hunger in our region. The 20th Annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive will be held Saturday, May 12. More than 57,000 people in the bistate region rely on the St. Louis Area Foodbank and the pantries it serves for assistance each week.

To participate, please place unopened, non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your letter carrier delivers your mail on May 12. To help with the effort, use specially marked bags to place the cans in which are available at your local SHOP ’N SAVE location. Types of food needed include: peanut butter, soups, canned tuna or chicken are favorites. Any nonperishable canned good that can be considered a complete meal is desired.

Local sponsors are: National Association of Letter Carriers branches, United Way of Greater St. Louis and SHOP ’N SAVE. National sponsors are: Campbell’s, Valpak, Feeding America, the AFL-CIO, Uncle Bob’s Storage, and United States Postal Service.

A unique development opportunity exists in the city of Ferguson's "Citywalk." The city currently owns a 4,000 square foot building at 830 South Florissant Road and is seeking input on how best to redevelop the site. Therefore, the city has partnered with Washington University in St. Louis to host an IdeaBounce event on Wednesday, May 30. Concepts for the property should be submitted to the IdeaBounce website at www.ideabounce.com/ferguson by Wednesday, May 16.

Fifteen finalists will then be chosen to perform three-minute presentations on their proposals to a panel of judges and the public. The judges will select the top three submissions based upon the presentations. Each winner will receive a special gift and dinner with the judges for individual mentoring and advice on how to further explore their proposals. Ideas should contribute to Citywalk's sense as a destination retail, entertainment and arts center. Both not-for-profit and for-profit ventures are en-

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couraged to participate.

The “Talkin’ the Walk” event on May 30 will be at 830 South Florissant Road, about one mile north of Interstate 70. It will be open to the public to hear the selected presentations, with a networking reception to immediately follow. Registration will open at 6 p.m. and the program will begin at 7 p.m. The city invites developers, business owners, Ferguson residents or anyone else from the St. Louis area who is interested in the development of Citywalk to attend. For any questions, please contact John Shaw with the city of Ferguson at 314.524.5060.

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Bellefontaine Neighbors Aldermen Sworn In

Free Skin Cancer Screenings

The Board of Aldermen of the city of Bellefontaine Neighbors passed Ordinance #2214 on April 19, 2012 declaring the results of the General Municipal Election April 3, 2012. The results were: Ward 1 Tony Migliazzo 108 Ward 2 Don Merz 159

George Murphy 42 Ward 3 John Jordan 76 Ward 4 Anthony Smith 123 All those elected were incumbents who had served two or more terms. Mayor Doerr congratulated the aldermen who were reelected and looked forward to working with the board that Anthony Migliazzo, Don Merz, John Jordan and Anthony Smith being has worked together so well in the past. sworn in for 4 year terms by City Clerk Deni Donovan.

Ward 2 Alderman Dan Glenzy presented a letter of resignation effective April 1, 2012. Mayor Doerr thanked him for his service to the Board.

To fill Dan’s unfulfilled term until April of 2012, Dan appointed Scott Schultz as Alderman, Ward 2. Scott has been active with the city working with both the Youth Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission. Scott was appointed and approved as the Aldermanic Representative for the Youth Commission.

Nine area hospitals and medical centers will host this year’s annual free skin cancer screening on Saturday, May 12. Groups including the St. Louis Dermatological Society, American Academy of Dermatology, and American Cancer Society are coordinating the event, which aims to screen around a thousand area residents for the single most common form of cancer: skin cancer.

The program includes a free, total body skin examination in a private exam room. Those needing treatment will be referred to a dermatologist if they do not already have one. The screening only takes about five minutes with the doctor, and an estimated 20 minutes total at the screening center. Twenty minutes that could be life-saving by detecting a cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage.

"This is a great opportunity for the dermatologists involved to provide a community service for patients who otherwise would not have their skin examined,” said Dr. Lee Portnoff, Dermatologic Surgeon at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and coordinator of the annual program. “Since the program’s inception in St. Louis in 1985, we’ve detected several thousand skin cancers, some of which might have been fatal had they not been found at an early stage."

Appointments can be made by calling the participating facilities: • Missouri Baptist Medical Center: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call JoAnne Meives, 314.996.7573 • Mercy Hospital: at David C. Pratt Cancer Center : 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 314.251.6400 • Barnes Jewish Hospital: at Siteman St. Peters: 8 to 11 a.m. Call 636.928.5355 • St. Luke’s Hospital, East Bldg., Ste. 330: 8 a.m. to noon. Call 314.542.4848 • St. Joseph Health Center - St. Charles: 8 a.m.-noon. Call Cindy Broder, 636.755.3034 Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. Every year more than one million cases of basal cell or squamous cell cancers occur.

Most, but not all, of these forms of skin cancer are highly curable.

Nationwide this American Academy of Dermatology program has screened over 2.1 million people and detected more than 206,500 suspicious lesions, including more than 23,500 suspected melanomas.

Monthly self skin checks are also important. People should be familiar with their pattern of moles, blemishes, freckles and other marks on their skin to notice any changes. Have a doctor look at any moles or spots on the skin that are changing in size, shape or color. Be sure to promptly point out any unusual sore, lump, blemish, marking, or change in the way the skin looks or feels.

For more information on skin cancer, contact the American Cancer Society at 800.227.2345 or visit cancer.org.

Florissant Police Department Offers Popular Safety Town Program in June Chief Bill Karabas is proud to announce that the Florissant Police Department is once again offering the “Safety Town” Program. This will be the sixteenth year that the Florissant Police Department has offered the Safety Town program, which is a nationally recognized program for 4, 5, and 6 year-old children.

Topics such as Walking Safety, Bicycle/Tricycle Safety, School Bus Safety, Poison Safety, Playground Safety, Stranger Danger, and Tool and Toy Safety will be covered. This program allows children the opportunity to see a police officer as their friend and teacher. They learn about safety issues through classroom interaction as well as

through interactive play in a miniature town, complete with stop signs, electric signals, and buildings.

The “Safety Town” Program is being sponsored by the Florissant Rotary, Stygar and Sons Funeral Homes, and the Hazelwood and Ferguson/ Florissant School Districts.

This year’s program will consist of a two-week session, Monday through Friday, from June 1829. Children will attend from 10 a.m. – noon or from 1 – 3 p.m.

The registration deadline is Wednesday June 13.

Registration at the James J. Eagan Civic Center.

For more information, please call Officer Lessie Summers at 314.831.7000 or email lsummers@florissantmo. com.

Auditions for “Company” on May 21 Hawthorne Players will hold auditions for Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Company” at 7 p.m. on May 21, 2012 at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre, Parker Road and Waterford Drive, 63033.

Prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song, not necessarily Sondheim, and please nothing from COMPANY. Callbacks will be held on May 22.

More information is at www.hawthorneplayers. com.

The clashing sounds and pulsing rhythms of New York City underscore Stephen Sondheim’s

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landmark “concept” show, considered by many to have inaugurated the modern era of musical theatre. COMPANY follows our anti-hero bachelor Robert as he makes his way through a series of encounters with April (the stewardess), Kathy (the girl who’s going to marry someone else), Marta (the “peculiar” one), as well as with his married friends.

On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor Robert contemplates his unmarried state.

In vignette after hilarious vignette, we are introduced to “those good and crazy people,” his married friends, as Robert weighs the pros and cons of married life. In the end, he realizes being alone is “alone, not alive.”

An honest, witty, sophisticated look at relationships, COMPANY is as contemporary and relevant as ever (witness the recent hit revivals on Broadway and the West End). It features a brilliant energetic score containing many of Stephen Sondheim’s bestknown songs (including “Another Hundred People,” “The Ladies Who Lunch” and “Being Alive”).

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NWCC Partner Firestone Presented the “Flag of Freedom” Award for Commitment to Hiring Veterans Northwest Chamber of Commerce (NWCC) is proud to announce that Executive Partner member, Firestone Complete Auto Care, was presented the prestigious “Flag of Freedom” award. The award, which is part of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon’s “Show-Me Heroes” initiative, is in recognition of Firestone’s continuous commitment to hiring our military veterans.

The award was given during the 2012 NWCC Spring Business Showcase/Membership Meeting held April 12 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bridgeton, Mo. Lieutenant Colonel Alan Rohlfing explained the award and made the presentation to Jim Karas, assistant district manager, and Jeff Boraz, commercial sales manager, of

Firestone Complete Auto Care, St. Louis District. Karas stated, “It is an honor for Firestone to employ the men and women of this fine nation and we will continue to hire on a regular basis.”

“Firestone is putting to work some of the best employees our state has to offer,” said Lt. Col. Rohlfing, director of the Missouri Show-Me Heroes Program.

“This organization realizes that Veterans can bring many positive attributes to its workforce, such as leadership training, discipline, and a strong work ethic.

Governor Nixon and I appreciate Firestone’s extraordinary commitment to hiring Missouri’s military veterans.”

AT&T Completes Golden Splices, Extending Mobile Internet Along I-70, I-44 and I-55 Corridors in Missouri AT&T* recently announced completion of upgrades to its mobile Internet network along Interstate 70, Interstate 44 and Interstate 55 in Missouri, helping provide communities along nearly 750 miles of the state’s most heavily used highways with improved access to advanced mobile services, devices and audio and video content.

Recent upgrades of cell sites have improved mobile Internet access and coverage for local residents, businesses and travelers along I-70, I-44 and I-55. The affected service areas run about 240 miles from St. Louis to Kansas City, about 290 miles from St. Louis to Joplin, and about 210 miles from St. Louis to the border with Arkansas. Combined, the three highways are used by an average of more than 400,000 vehicles per day at their busiest points.

Comparisons have been made between the rapid advances in mobile Internet service and construction of the railroad and highway systems because each connect people and foster economic growth. In that context, deployment of mobile Internet networks can be seen as “golden splices” akin to the “golden spike” that completed the transcontinental railroad.

“Expanding high-speed Internet access is critical to keeping Missouri competitive in the global marketplace,” said Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon. “I congratulate AT&T on the completion of their mobile Internet network; and I appreciate their partnership in our MoBroadbandNow initiative, which will continue to help Missouri businesses, schools and communities access faster, more reliable broadband Internet service.”

“These enhancements provide several important advantages for customers, including the ability to talk and surf at the same time,” said Nancy Garvey, AT&T’s vice president and general manager for the Greater Midwest Region. “Now customers along these key highways will have better mobile Internet access and more reliable service.”

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.

The “Show-Me Heroes” program was established in January 2010 and is administered by Missouri Division of Workforce Development, in partnership with the Missouri National Guard. Since its inception, more than 1,800 employers have taken the pledge and more than 1,500 veterans have been hired. The “Flag of Freedom” award is given in recognition of an organization’s efforts in reaching out to and employing Veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More information on “Show-Me Heroes” can be found on the program’s official website – http://showmeheroes. mo.gov.

Recent Greater North County Chamber Ribbon Cutting: Batteries Plus Greater North County Chamber of Commerce new member Batteries Plus celebrated its newly expanded floor space and inventory with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 19. On hand for the festivities were owner Steve Donnell, staff of Batteries Plus, Florissant Mayor Tom Schneider, Chamber board members, staff and Ambassadors. Stop by Batteries Plus located at 113 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant for all of your battery and light bulb needs. (Photo, Debbie Wright)

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Federation Learning Consultants Publish Online Resource Page for Parents Is my child ready for kindergarten?

My child has special educational needs, where do I go for help? Does my child have ADHD? How can I help my child with study skills and homework issues?

These are just a few common questions parents may have about their children's education. Members of the Federa-

tion's Learning Consultant Professional Learning Team (PLT) have researched some of the best online resources for parents and compiled them in a new special section on the Federation of Catholic Schools website, www.FederationofCatholicSchools.org. Links to other informative websites in the areas of:

• Kindergarten Readiness • Homework Helps • Learning Disabilities • ADHD • Special Education Resources • Gifted Education Resources • Featured Videos Members of the Federation Learn-

ing Consultant PLT will continue to evaluate online resources that would be helpful to parents and add them to the resources page on a regular basis. All parents are invited to bookmark this page, add it to your favorites and share it with other parents who may find the information useful.

Pattonville Counselor Earns State Award Julie Kampschroeder, the college/career counselor at Pattonville High School, was selected to receive the Peggy Clinton Award by the Missouri Association of College Admission Counseling (MOACAC). The recipient of the award is chosen from among high school college counselors and college-level counselors throughout the state and is considered Missouri’s college counselor award. The award is bestowed on a counselor who exemplifies the qualities of the award’s namesake, including being detail-focused and caring for the well-being of the students with whom she worked. In announcing the award MOACAC quoted a colleague who said, “In my 16

years of working in education, I’ve never met anymore more committed to serving students than she is. As college counselor at her school, she works diligently to ensure ALL students have access to higher education. She is passionate about what she does and works tirelessly for her students.”

Kampschroeder was also featured as an Affiliate Achiever in the Winter 2012 edition of the Journal of College Admissions. The recognition highlights college admissions counselors and professionals throughout the nation.

St. Louis County NAACP Selects Two HSD Administrators to Receive Awards The St. Louis County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), selected Dr. Laura Mabry, an assistant principal at Hazelwood Central High School, and Dr. Darrell Strong, an assistant superintendent for learning, to receive the Benjamin Lawson Hooks Excellence in Education Award. This award is presented only to six people in Missouri each year.

The awards will be presented at the St. Louis County NAACP Freedom Fund Fellowship Dinner on June 5. The Benjamin Lawson Hooks Excellence in Education Award is given to exceptional educators who continue to touch the lives of children in the metropolitan area.

“I am pleasantly surprised,” Mabry said. “There are many other educators who are doing lots of things for kids. I’m elated that they chose me. I do what I feel is correct to do and what is needed to get my students to succeed academically and prepare them for life.”

Sandra Murdock, third vice president and youth advisor for the NAACP, nominated Mabry for the honor.

“We feel that Laura has shown that she deserves this award because of her advancement in the Hazelwood School District,” Murdock said.

“We also know she is a very experienced science teacher.”

Strong spoke modestly about the award.

“I’m truly humbled and very honored to receive the recognition by the NAACP,” he said. Dr. Laura Mabry, an assistant principal at Hazelwood Central High School, and Dr. Darrell Strong, an assistant superintendent, will receive the Benjamin LawThe man who nomi- son Hooks Excellence in Education Award from the St. Louis County branch of the nated Strong is a former NAACP in early June.

HSD middle school student, John Gaskin, who currently serves on the NAACP’s executive committee.

“I have had the opportunity to have personal experience with Dr. Strong from when he was at Hazelwood Northwest Middle School, where he ran a tight ship,” Gaskin said. “You all are trend-setters with the programs you all have put into place,” he said of the District. “When we give this award, we look for someone who is a model not just for youth but for black youth. I remember when I was a student at Hazelwood Northwest Middle School - everyone respected Dr. Strong, especially the young men.”

Gaskin said he has striven to emulate Dr. Strong. “He does things right, even when no one is looking.”

Benjamin Lawson Hooks served as president and CEO of the National NAACP from 1978 to 1993. He is renowned as a soldier for civil rights, social justice, quality education and inclusion.

He was the first African-American to serve as a judge in Shelby County TN. Hooks was also the first black commissioner to serve on the Federal Communications Commission. He died in 2010 at his home in Memphis, TN. He was 84 years old.

Mabry joined the District in 1987. She worked at both Hazelwood Central and Hazelwood West high schools as a science teacher and an extracurricular activity sponsor. In 1992, she was promoted to assistant principal, a position she has served at Hazelwood Central and Hazelwood East high schools. She has served on a variety of committees and held different roles within the schools.

Strong joined the District in 2004, when he assumed the principal’s post at Hazelwood Northwest Middle School. In 2008, he became the principal at Hazelwood Central High School. In 2011, he joined the administration as an assistant superintendent. Prior to his work in HSD, Strong served four years as the vice principal of Lincoln College Preparatory Academy in Kansas City, MO. He also has experience as a middle school team leader and teacher.

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Missouri Scholars 100

Marc Prather and Kelsey Koenig

Kelsey Koenig and Marc Prather, both Pattonville High School seniors, were selected as "honorable mention" students in the 2012 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri's top academic students in the graduating class of 2012.

Missouri Scholars 100 is a program sponsored by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. Schools across Missouri were invited to nominate candidates for this state wide recognition. The selection is based primarily on a formula using the student’s grade point average and ACT or SAT score.

Each student nominated had to first meet criteria of an “Academic Decathlon,” which included 10 “events” designed to assure the academic strength of the student. To meet the decathlon requirements, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,900, be ranked in the upper 10 percent of the class, and have taken upper level courses in mathematics, science, English and foreign language. The student must also have excellent attendance, be an exemplary school citizen and be involved in the school activity program.

"Most Valuable Pirates" Faculty members at Pattonville High School recently presented their MVP (Most Valuable Pirate) Awards to more than 130 students in grades nine through 12.

Each staff member selected one outstanding student to receive an MVP medallion based on criteria of their own choosing, such as academics, effort, positive influence and/or rising above adversity. The MVP Awards program was sponsored by the school’s Renaissance Pattonville High School students who earned multiple MVP awards during their time at Patprogram, which recognizes aca- tonville High School included, from left, Victoria Surratt, Rachel Cole, Angela Cook, Rhiannon Beckley, Kristen Hanna, Laura Deutschmann, Andrea Aragon, Dalton Hood and Ellaina demic performance, attendance Adams. and citizenship.

One student - Kristen Hanna - received her fourth consecutive MVP award during the ceremony.

Fourteen students were recognized with a second MVP award: Ellaina Adams, Andrea Aragon, Rhiannon Beckley, Ashleigh Borgmann, Isaac Caverly, Rachel Cole, Angela Cook, Kristen Dehner, Laura Deutschmann, Kaitlyn Hirschbeck, Dalton Hood, Mikala McGhee, David Robinson and Victoria Surratt.

The following students were also recognized with their first MVP Award: Emily Acre, Elise Amo, Megan Anth, Allison Anth, Riley Ayers, Jason Balk, Destiny Battle, Phillip Bell, Kathryn Best, Yamini Bhakta, Aubrey Boulicalt, Mark Bozada, Trish Brown, Cody Brown, Abby Bullar, Alex Burgess, Ben Burgess, Dillon Ciampoli, Brittney Cockrell, Jonathan Crawford, Sadie Dasovich, Arianna Dick-Buchheit, Asia Devine, Michelle Dougan, Haily Doyle, Louis Drining, Raven Dugger, Justin Emch, Anjali Fernandes, Meagan Galluzzo, Drashtiben Gandhi, Kaitlin Gant, Kaitlyn Grizzle, Sonvanita Hall, James Hanten, Katie Harris, Sierra Hartley, Nehal Hassan, Dylan Hogan, Torey Holland, Dalton Hood, Taylor Jackson, McKenzi Jacobson, Leland Jarrell, Christian Johnson, Kyra Jones, Becca Keathley, Alexis Keller, Savanna Kelley, Connor Klenke, Devin Koch, Leah Kuper, Aaron Landgraf, Arthur Lerch, Avigail Levy, Akeem Lewis, Jacob Lewis, Emily Lindsay, Anna Lindsay-Hilario, Stephany Lopez, Rogelio Lopez, Tiara Lowe, Jackee Lyons, Aleksander Mansdoerfer, Christian Marin, Elias Marion, Treron Marshall Jr., Joshua McConnell, Rachel McCormick, Brett Medlock, Julia Mullineaux, Rubi Munoz, Sharron Murff, Ryan Napier, Jacqueline Neil, Daniel Notice, Brian Pedrotti, Jordan Perry, Daja Poindexter, Hailey Porter, Alyssa Potter, Charly Potter, Marc Prather, Cheyenne Pugh, Mark Raymond Jr., Hannah Reeves, Jazzmin Rice, Chloe Rigdon, Kalen Riley, Carol Rivera, Grace Routh, Doris Runnels, Mayte Santos, Thomas Sarsfield, Austin Schumann, Lauren Scoopmire, Ann Sharp, Anthony Shaw, Danielle Siegel, Daniel Smith, Tyler Stevenson, Clayton Stillman, Russell Temares, Wehazit Tesfamariam, Vika Vlasova, Daniel Wait, Alexus Wallace, Shaina Weaver, Nathan White, Lamar Wilkes, Judge Williams, Megan Willingham, Brook Wilson and Blake Wishnask.

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Student Advances to Districts in Optimist Contest Pattonville sophomore Danielle Siegel was selected to advance to the district-level of the Optimist Club Oratorical Contest. Optimist International is a service club that encourages bringing out the best in students and conducting positive service projects.

State DECA Competition Three students participated in the State DECA (marketing education) competition. Sydney Finn and Sarah Marx placed third in the hospitality services management team event and will advance to the national competition. Julia Mullineaux participated as a leadership delegate during the competition and is advancing as a delegate for Missouri at the National Leadership Academy. The DECA students were coached by teacher Holly Martinez.

Scholars Academy Pattonville sophomores Paige Bateman, Kelly Jacobi and Selam Mulugeta were accepted into the Missouri Scholars Academy. The three-week academic program for gifted students provides a specially designed curriculum that focuses on liberal arts and extracurricular activities to create a unique learning community.

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UMSL Bridge Program Pattonville students Blake Douglas, Jordan Paine and Danielle Toney completed the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) Bridge Program Saturday Academy. The program equips high school students with education experiences, college planning and social and professional development competencies that will help them succeed after graduation. The students atBlake Douglas tended classes and workshops at the University of Missouri-St. Louis the first two Saturdays of each month between October and March.

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Learn & Play

May 9, 2012

Middle Pick:

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“‘Zero the Hero’”

Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

Poor ol’ Zero; he’s a nothing to his buddies.

The number just doesn’t add up, but reading “Zero the Hero,” is total fun, a clever, word-play book by Joan Holub with zany cartoon illustrations by Tom Lichtenheld, of “Duck Goose” fame.

Though Zero doesn’t have the power of numbers one through 10, and occasionally is “mistaken for other circular objects,” though his friends are often “unkind,” and make him feel less than, his “belief in his wonderfulness persisted.” Zero’s optimism and spirit rise when he realizes that any number times him equals zero, a powerful attribute that carries some real clout, but scares his fellow numbers because they realize they could be nothings if they hang with this wholly, but humble, character.

Upset at his lot in life, Zero rolls away, to the eventual dismay of his fellow numbers. They soon see that problems can’t be solved without Zero in the equation. Missing their friend, and lamenting their loss, they become distracted to the umpteenth degree and don’t pay heed to the dangerous deeds of some Roman numerals that surround them. Leave it up to Zero to save the day and make a hero out of his nothingness.

Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copright 2012.

Missouri’s State Symbols and Facts • Missouri was the 24th state in the USA; it became a state on August 10, 1821.

• Area - 69,709 square miles [Missouri is the 21st biggest state in the USA]

• State Abbreviation - MO

• Population - 5,595,211 (as of 2000) MO is the 16th most populous state in the USA

• State Capital - Jefferson City • Largest City - Kansas City • Name for Residents Missourians

• Highest Point - Taum Sauk Mountain- 1,772 feet (540 m) above sea level

• Major Industries farming (corn, soybeans), mining (zinc, lead), aircraft equipment, cars, beer • Presidential Birthplace Harry S. Truman was born in Lamar (near Joplin) on May 8, 1884 (he was the 33rd US President, serving from 1945 to 1953) • Major Rivers Mississippi, Missouri, Osage • Major Lakes - Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, Clearwater Lake, Lake Wappapello • Number of Counties - 82

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• Bordering States - Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee • Origin of the Name Missouri Missouri was named for an Algonquian Indian word that means “river of the big canoes.”

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• State Aquatic Animal: Paddlefish - A large, primitive, freshwater cartilaginous fish.

• State Fish: Channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) • State Flower: White hawthorn

• State Nickname The Show Me State

• State Tree: Flowering dogwood

• State Motto - “Salus populi suprema lex esto “ - The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law

• State Nut Tree: Eastern black walnut tree (Juglans nigra)

• State Song - Missouri Waltz

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“The Avengers”

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As “Star Wars” did 35 years ago, “The Avengers” is showing Hollywood that finely-crafted “event movies” can pack theater seats. The studios don’t have to rely on an assembly line full of repetitive movies to attract customers. It simply takes a film that makes people excited and hungry for more.

The culmination of four years of preliminary movies and teaser footage, “The Avengers” is based on the ongoing Marvel Comics series created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. During the early 1960’s, Marvel rode a wave of unprecedented popularity, creating characters like Spider-Man and teams like the Fantastic Four. “The Avengers” united several of these heroes with the expressed mission of keeping the world safe.

Robert Downey, Jr. is back as Tony Stark, the genius inventor for whom death in the form of shrapnel is always just inches away from his heart. When a device called Odin’s Tesseract falls into the hands of Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) of S.H.I.E.L.D. attempts to recruit Iron Man, Stark’s alter ego, to help find it.

Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), leader of

S.H.I.E.L.D., also calls in other recruits from a failed project called “The Avengers Initiative.” He even sends the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) overseas to retrieve the reclusive Bruce Banner (now played in the franchise by Mark Ruffalo). The six heroes then embark on a mission to stop Loki’s scheme and save the world.

A nearly-perfect superhero movie, “The Avengers” already is taking the world by storm.

Director Joss Whedon was charged with making a film with 6 popular heroes and one fantastically amoral villain. Though it seems like an impossible task, Whedon takes the established characters and molds them into a functional team.

Tom Hiddleston’s portrayal of Loki is, however, the standout in the entire piece.

The Norse God of Mischief and Trickery, Loki is a master manipulator. Hiddleston’s complex performance brings to mind Hannibal Lecter’s psychological games in “Silence of the Lambs.”

Whedon doesn’t skimp on the humor here. Most characters created by Marvel C o m ics are known for their

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quick banter, which really is a coping device for having to face death on a daily basis. As Tony Stark, Robert Downey, Jr. gets the good lines, especially when he is arguing with Captain America (Chris Evans).

Make sure to stay for the entire run of the credits in order to see two bits of extra footage. One reveals what could be the next villain in the series. The second bit, which comes at the very end, shows how superheroes wind down after a hard day of saving humanity.

“The Avengers,” rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout and a mild drug reference, currently is playing in theaters.

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Sports

May 9, 2012

Sports You See... With Gary B. ‘Play Ball’ 2012 Season at T. R. Hughes-Ozzie Smith Complex Starting their 13th season, the River City Rascals Professional Baseball Team looks to continue their place near or at the top of the league. Three straight seasons they have appeared in the championship series of the Frontier League and always bring excitement to the O’Fallon community.

The team has kept both ears open listening to their fans.

"We've dedicated more time and energy than ever before to getting feedback from our fans," a confident Dan Dial, executive vice president and general manager, said, "and we know it will pay off as we see more people enjoying their experience and returning throughout the season."

For more information on the team, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com. ~~~Waiting game is almost over New St. Louis Rams Three Days of Wheeling and Dealing Each year the National Football League (NFL) picks the top college players to strengthen their rosters aiming for a Super Bowl win. Many emotions and strategies are developed in each of the 32 teams ‘war rooms,’ all looking for that diamond in the rough.

As mentioned in my last article, the Rams surprised most of the fans with the first round pick of defensive tackle Michael Brockers. The following are the rest of the college studs that were picked by new Head Coach Jeff Fisher and his organization: ROUND 1: #14 DT Michael Brockers from LSU-94 ROUND 2: #1 WR Brian Quick from Appalachian State-79

#7 CB Janoris Jenkins of North Alabama-87

#18 RB Isaiah Pead from Cincinnati-78 ROUND 3: #3 CB Trumaine Johnson of Montana-86 ROUND 4: #1 WR Chris Givens of Wake Forest-74 ROUND 5: #15 OG Rokevious Watkins from South Carolina-46 ROUND 6: #1 K Greg Zerlein from Missouri Western-30

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ROUND 7: #2 OLB Aaron Brown from Hawaii-30

#45 RB Daryl Richardson from Abilene Christian-30 The number after their college designates their ‘Grade Rating’ from coaches ranging between 30-99. With the addition of all the free agents the Rams let go most of their veteran players, about five, on their taxi squad. ~~~Now the work begins Culver-Stockton College Gets Holt Soccer Player Pursuing a Degree in Elementary Education Holt senior Courtney Ferguson has committed to play soccer for the CulverStockton College Wildcats in Canton, Mo. With her mother, Jennifer, and father, Todd, by her side, Courtney signed her National Letter of Intent at Holt High School.

“I like the small campus, and you get a lot of one on one interaction with the professors,” said the midfielder. “They have a new coach, and he’s rebuilding the soccer program, and I can really see myself playing there.” Courtney is active in DECA, the International Association of marketing students, and volunteers with Spensa, teaching special needs children how to play soccer. While at Culver-Stockton she plans on majoring in Elementary Education. (article from Holt High) ~~~Keep on kicking

Editorial

Mother Nature’s Famous Mystery Solved!

The recent hail storms that damaged countless homes and automobiles reminded me of the famous hail storm that passed through Florissant and other North County communities in 2001. I owned a small house there at the time and found myself watching the largest hail I ever saw pound my vehicle into oblivion along with my roof and siding. The hail was the size of my fist. It actually beat small pock marks into my concrete driveway and sidewalk.

I wondered how the birds and squirrels that used my large cedar trees for their homes were surviving. The trees were too tough to sustain real damage but the birds and squirrels that lived in them surely weren’t. Yet I found no sign of injured or dead critters after the storm ended.

Then I remembered that old question, “Where do the butterflies go when it rains?”

When in doubt, ask. “Who do you ask,” you ask? Why “Ask.com” of course. So I asked. It said butterflies hide under leaves and similar shelter including house eaves and such with their wings tightly folded. It also pointed out that many still die but their life span is only about two weeks…even without storms.

Imagine living only two weeks and the grim reaper points his bony finger at you and says, “Alright, you’ve been here long enough. It’s over.” This is if you survived

Oddly, I didn’t find any dead butterflies after the hail storm. For that matter, I didn’t find any dead critters. Do birds and squirrels hide under leaves and branches when it rains? It doesn’t seem like very good shelter but what do I know.

The shelter provided for my vehicle was my garage. Like many other red-blooded, all-American male garage owners, my garage was full of the pack-rat detritus of life and boy-toys. Everything from old galoshes, rusty barbecue pit grills and broken tools to a large motorcycle. All of it combined wasn’t worth the shiny vehicle sitting in the driveway getting pounded to pock-marked pulp by fist-sized hail.

That was years ago. Last year, I saw a hail storm coming and muttered, “Not this time Mother Nature, you old (bleep).” I headed out to my shiny vehicle after quickly making room in the garage but I only made it outside about three feet before getting conked by a small hail stone. Ouch! Back to my insurance agent with tales of woe and a lump on my noggin.

I still didn’t find any injured or expired critters and butterflies. Only pock marks in my vehicle. Mother Nature is a cruel lady…or maybe she just doesn’t like my vehicles…or me…or both.

Viola! It suddenly occurred to me that butterflies and other small creatures could be hiding under my vehicle! Did I solve a famous mystery? It will require me to look underneath my vehicle while it’s raining…or hailing. Yikes!

Sherlock Holmes never suffered rain or hail damage when he was solving mysteries. He stayed indoors and played his violin or drank tea and grumbled about Professor Moriarty.

Even when he chased through the moors after “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” he didn’t need an umbrella.

I’ll just have to assume my vehicle is serving a wonderful purpose for small critters and butterflies as it sits abandoned in hail storms while all my junk stays safe in the garage. My gas hog may be giving shelter to butterflies, birds, squirrels and the various critters that raid my garbage can.

Isn’t that great? I just hope my insurance company understands.

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Mothers and Daughters

At what exact moment in time — despite every effort to fight it — do you become your mother? Is it when you’re 18 months old, digging into her kitchen cabinets to drag out every last can of soup so you can help her “cook?” Or how about when you’re 5, sitting next to her as you both cheer daddy to volleyball victory?

Maybe it’s when you’re 15 and she has just a few clothes in her closet that are half-way normal, (never in style but not totally gross) and you borrow them to wear to school because everything you have is either dirty and laying on the floor, or clean and laying on the floor and therefore too wrinkled to wear anyway.

Or when you’re walking down the aisle to marry the man of your dreams, and you and mom can’t seem to stop smiling and crying at the same time.

Mothers and daughters have a bond that is so completely different from any other relationship either will ever experience. It seems a daughter is born with the natural instinct to immediately sepa¬rate from her mother.

I’m sure most women have experienced this little scene: You’re sitting on your bed reading Nancy Drew (or at the kitchen table with your graham crackers and juice, or in the living room watching “Happy Days”), when mom comes up and says, “We need to have a talk.”

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A chill just ran down my spine thinking back to when my mom and I had ‘the talk.’ Actually, I don’t remember much of the talk. I do remember the book.

It was a book published in the 1950s or ‘60s, with pictures of bees carrying pollen back to the hive, lambs with their mothers, etc. What a goofy book! Once I got past the giggling (which I now publicly and sincerely apologize for), I read through it a couple of times and tucked it away for good. I don’t remember ever discussing much more about babies or from whence they came.

Growing up, I swore I’d never be like her. Remember the lectures? “When I ask you to do something, I expect it to be done immediately. Not in five minutes, young lady. Now.” Forgive me…that was actually me speaking to my 16 year-old. OK, so I’m more like my ma than I’d ever want to admit. I catch myself lecturing to 16, 17 and 19 year-olds. Like they’re gonna understand. Or care.

Or listen.

I can already see the exact expression on my kids’ faces that I so vividly remember giving my mom when she lectured me. You know, the eyes that slowly shut and then open to reveal the eyeballs rolled almost completely back in your head? So now, when I do hear myself lecturing, I stop.

As the only girl in the family, as well as the first born, my poor mom must have thought I was born

with running shoes on my feet, trying to distance myself from her as soon as possible. But really, I don’t remember being a real pain until my fresh¬man year in college.

That’s when my big attitude hit. She was never right. Never! The poor woman was probably dumber than a box of rocks. She had no life, experience, no knowledge of what I was going through at that par¬ticular point in time, and she certainly knew nothing of men or relationships. She was married with three kids for heaven’s sake!

The day I left for Florida State University, although difficult, was probably a day of relief for her. I wouldn’t blame her if she went out and had a couple of margaritas. I was really a pain that year.

Things seem to be coming full circle. I can already see the same desire to separate in my daughter. Actually, I saw that when she was 3.

Along with all the annoying habits she’ll pick up from me, I hope she’ll inherit the ability to realize how important the mother-daughter relationship is.

I didn’t realize it until I had a daughter of my own.

The road has been neither smooth nor straight, but I’m proud to say that when I grow up, I want to be just like my mom.

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Pound Cake S’Mores Makes: 2 servings • Prep Time: 5 min.

Ingredients: - 2 Sara Lee Pound Cake Slices, or 2 (1/2-inch) slices from 1 package of Sara Lee Pound Cake - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips - 1/4 cup mini marshmallows - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking

pan with no-stick cooking spray.

2. Place each pound cake slice on the bottom of the baking pan.

3. Top each slice with 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows.

4. Bake for 5 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and lightly toasted.

5. Top with peanuts, if desired.

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1. Thaw 2 pound cake slices according to package directions and place each pound cake slice on a microwave-safe plate.

2. Top each slice with 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows.

3. Microwave on high for 15 to 20 seconds or until marshmallows and chocolate chips are slightly melted. Top with peanuts, if desired.

Easy Trifle Makes: 2 servings • Prep Time: 10 min.

Ingredients: - 2 Sara Lee Pound Cake Slices, or 2 (1/2-inch) slices from 1 package of Sara Lee Pound Cake - 1/2 cup Greek peach yogurt - 1 cup light whipped topping, divided - 1/4 cup sliced fresh peaches - 1/4 cup whole raspberries - 1 tablespoon toasted almonds Directions: 1.Thaw 2 pound cake slices according to package directions. Cut thawed pound cake into 1-inch cubes.

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4. Top with remaining light whipped topping and toasted almonds.

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Banana Nut Pound Cake Pudding Makes: 4 servings • Prep Time: 20 min. • Cook Time: 60 min.

Ingredients: - 4 Sara Lee Pound Cake Slices, or 2 (1/2-inch) slices from 1 package of Sara Lee Pound Cake - 2 eggs - 1 cup half and half - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed - 2 small ripe bananas, thinly sliced - 1/2 cup candied pecans (optional) - Whipped topping (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. 2. Thaw 4 pound cake slices according to package directions.

Cut pound cake slices into 1/2-inch squares and place on a baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly toasted.

3. Whisk eggs, half and half, vanilla and brown sugar until well blended.

Set aside.

4. Spray a 1-quart baking dish with cooking spray. If using, sprinkle 1/4 cup pecans onto prepared baking dish. Top with toasted pound cake and banana slices and pour egg mixture on top. Press down pound cake cubes

with back of spoon to submerge completely; let stand 10 minutes. If using, sprinkle with remaining pecans.

5. Cover baking dish with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking 15 minutes or until eggs are set.

6. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.

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Church 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 relaxation 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.

May 22: Preschool/K5 Open House 6:30 p.m. at North County Christian School, 845 Dunn Rd., Florissant, 63031. For more info call 314-972-6227.

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 Every Wednesday in May: Senior Tai Chi Class at Garden Villas North.

Guests are welcome to join our 4 week, free class at Garden Villas North. Light snacks available.

Please RSVP 314.355.6100, seating is limited.

May 9 – June 27: Lifestyle for Living 2-4 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Atonement - Fellowship Hall. 1285 N. New Florissant Rd. 8-week program to help improve your health.

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Nutrition labels, planning menus, making better choices on the go, etc. Free. Register in advance by calling 314.837.1090.

May 10: Spanish Lake Garden Tour 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Twillman House, 11840 Bellefontaine Rd. Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door.

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: Annual Car Cruise and Community Party 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Parker Road Baptist Church, 2675 Parker Road in Florissant. Free pork steak lunch and attendance prizes. Info: 314.831.6671.

May 19: Singles Dance 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. at the Moolah Shrine Hall, 12545 Fee Fee Road, St. Louis, MO 63146. Sponsored by Singles Again support group. $10.

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: Clarksville Regional Chili Cook-off 11 a.m.–5 p.m. at River Front Park. $3 per person (10 and under are free). Chili samples $.50 each.

Winner qualifies for World Champion Chili Cook-off. Info: Linda at 573.754.0335 or lwblakey@sbcglobal.net.

June 2: Block Party The Overland Business Association presents a parade, 5K run/ walk, car show and more during the Block Party. Info: www.overlandbusinessassociation.org.

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: golf, cart, lunch, dinner, six drink tickets, and prizes. Register online www.greaternorthcountychamber. com or call 314.831.3500.

June 18: NWCC Golf Tournament 10:30 a.m. registration at Innsbrook Golf Course. $150 per golfer: box lunch, prime rib dinner, contests and more. Info: 314.291.2191.

June 23-24: Pond-o-Rama 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tour St Louis Water Gardening Society members’ ponds and gardens. $15 each. Under 18 free. Info: www.slwgs.org or 314.995.2988.

June 23: Fiesta in Florissant A Latin festival in Florissant, Mis-

souri 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!

Sept. 22: Jennings High School Class of 1972 Reunion To be held in St. Charles, Mo. We need your current contact information. Please call 636.583.9778 or email jhs1972@gmail.com.

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.

Oct. 27: Hermann London Halloween 5k Run/Walk 10 a.m. Race-Day Check-In: 9 a.m. at the Marietta parking lot, 7359 Marietta Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143 Awards Ceremony: 11:30 a.m. Marietta Parking Lot Proceeds Go To: The Women’s Safe House and The Woman’s Place Race Information: Starting and Ending Points at Marietta Parking Lot, 7359 Marietta Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143 Awards: Best Overall Costume, Best Group Costume, Best Pet Costume, Highest Fundraiser, Fastest Times Timing: Timing and Race Management will be provided by Big River Running For more details please visit http:// www.hermannlondon.com/5k 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.

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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 Reunion in June 2012. Please contact Shirley at 314.799.1147 (cell phone) for more info.

1967 Hazelwood High School Reunion: We are looking for classmates of Class of 1967 Hazelwood High School. We are having a 45th reunion in 2012. Please contact Kay at 1967hhshi@gmail.com or 636 745-2601 for more information.

Health 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.

Christian Hospital 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.

seniors and other activities to promote fitness and socialization. At Village North Retirement Community, just west of Christian Hospital off Dunn Rd.Call 314-7479355 to register.

June 11: Look Good, Feel Better 10 a.m. - noon: Anyone currently undergoing or just finishing cancer treatment is invited to experience a free makeover from certified cosmetologists that includes demonstrations on the use of wigs, turbans and scarves, nail care and cosmetics use. Complimentary cosmetics and skin care products provided. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. At Christian Hospital Cancer Resource Center, Building 2, 11125 Dunn Rd. It’s Free. Call 314-747-9355 to register.

SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Ongoing 8-week sessions: Smoking Cessation Classes SSM DePaul Health Center SSM DePaul, partnering with St. Louis County’s tobacco-free initiative called “Let’s Face It,” is offering free smoking cessation classes to the public. The 8-week course assists participants in determining their readiness to quit smoking and provide the tools necessary to increase their success rate in becoming smoke free. Space is limited for these on-going classes. Call 1-866-SSM-DOCS to register or for more information.

SSM DePaul Wellness Center Tired of getting locked into longterm memberships that you never use? Join the DePaul Wellness Center and receive a personalized

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Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation. Call 314-344-6177 for more details.

SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters, and SSM St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. For more information, call 636-947-5617.

Ongoing Support Groups Every Wednesday: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group 3-4:30 p.m. Join other survivors to discuss dealing emotionally with treatments; managing anxiety and depression; sexuality; finding strength and hope; family and financial pressures; and more. Cost: Free. In the H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. Register: Call 636-755-3034.

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Can email for further information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

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7401 Delmar Ave. in University City; lower level of Holy Communion Episcopal Church; contact 314-993-5421.

• 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m.

500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636-561-1407.

• 1st and 3rd Tuesday: 12:30-2 p.m.

320 N. Forsyth Blvd in Clayton; lower level in Samuel United Church of Christ; contact 314968-3477.

• 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m.

2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636-561-1407.

Every Wednesday: 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Naranon 7:30 – 9 p.m. New Choices Nar-Anon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church, 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, Mo 63043. Info: email MoreInformation@att.net or visit www.Nar-Anon.org.

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Mon. & Thurs, ongoing: 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Breathe Designed for people with pulmonary disease – participants focus on deep breathing, exercises and relaxation. Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104. $30. Call 314-953-6090 to register or for more information.

Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group This nationally recognized program provides education and support for those with schizophrenia.

Group is facilitated by an experienced STEPS nurse. For info, call 314-839-3171.

Diabetes Basics Proper diabetes treatment and education can help you learn to live well with diabetes. Call 314.344.7024 for info or 314.3447220 to enroll.

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Thursdays: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Grief Share Support Group At Ferguson Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson, Mo. 63135. Support group for those who have lost a loved one. Info: Lee Cedra at leecedra@sbcglobal.net.

May 22: Village North Senior Health & Resource Fair ‘Celebrating the Journey’ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Vendors will be providing information to seniors to promote healthy and active living.

Health screenings include blood pressure, glucose, BMI/body fat analysis, glaucoma and mammography. Information provided by AARP, BJC Home Care, Lifeline through BJC, Center for Senior Renewal at Christian Hospital and many more. Live demonstrations of WII gaming activities for

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Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Announces Schedule for 2012 Summer Concert Series The Retro Nerds, a popular retro ‘80’s cover band,

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Furious George, Classic Rock Recreation Division.

Sat., 9/22 7 p.m.

Super Jam, Tribute to 70’s-80’s Their outdoor concert at Harry S. Truman Park, 7029 HowIdol, Romantics, and B-52s famous,” said Pam Reyndershell Road, under the new park gazebo olds, Hazelwood Community Center facility manager. is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. “The nerdy costumes they wear add to the audience’s “We thought we’d open our summer enjoyable experience.” band schedule with four fun nerds who Admission for each of the concerts is free and open to play the best hits of the 80’s with a pop, the public. “It’s a great opportunity to bring the family new-wave sound that made artists like Billy out for some quality entertain-

ment that satisfies everyone’s musical taste. The concerts also allow neighbors to meet each other and make new friends,” Reynolds added.

The beautiful setting on the hillside, near the pond, creates a relaxing atmosphere for people while they gaze at the stars and listen to good music. Audience members can bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments. But no glass containers are allowed. Parking is available in the park this year, but the space is limited. Residents living near the park are encouraged to walk over for these events. In case of rain, the concerts will be held at the Hazelwood Community Center, 1186 Teson Road, in White Birch Park.

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