June 20, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 25
Bring the family to the Fiesta in Florissant, June 23 and 24 at the Knights of Columbus grounds.
Fiesta! By Shelly A. Schneider
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Hispanic Festival, Inc. of Greater St. Louis will present “Fiesta in Florissant” at the Knights of Columbus Park located in Florissant near the corner of Lindbergh and Washington St. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 24. The colorful and festive Welcome Ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 with opening remarks from Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider. Haniny Hillberg, chairman of the festival, said the 2012 Fiesta in Florissant is dedicated to Florissant Police Officer Michael Vernon, recently injured in the line of duty. “It’s our duty to express our appreciation for him and for the community,” she said. “We talked to his wife, and we are praying for him to get well.” The two-day celebration will feature non-stop entertainment with live Latino Bands and folkloric dancers from various countries, including Venezuela and Mexico. Other attractions include folk arts and crafts, Los Niños Kids Corner with piñatas and Dora the Explorer, Exotic Petting Zoo with pony rides, Inflatable Rides and information booths from several cultural organizations to acquaint the public with their programs and services. The funds raised are used to fund scholarships distributed to college-bound students and underprivileged children. Hillberg said the Fiesta in Florissant has been a part of the North County landscape for the past seven years. “One of the fair’s purposes is to celebrate the common heritage of Hispanic nations particularly because of the rise of the Hispanic population in North County,” she said. “A lot of the committee members are residents of Florissant, and we thought, ‘Why not have something at home?’ The festival has been well received and we enjoy it. It also brings people to Florissant from all around the area.” The Hispanic Festival, Inc. of Greater Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
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St. Louis has taught Hillberg that the Hispanic culture is varied. Spanish words have different meanings depending on a person’s heritage. “For instance, ‘huahua’ (pronounced wa-wa) in Bolivia is a child, and in Puerto Rico it’s a bus,” Hillberg said. Showcasing the differences within the Hispanic culture is one reason for the festival. People from Argentina, the Caribbean, Colombia, Bolivia and Mexico will be on hand at the Fiesta in Florissant. “Even tacos are different within the Hispanic culture,” Hillberg said.“I learned that through mingling and going to different festivals. I’ve been educated and every day and I learn more.” Food is a big part of the Fiesta in Florissant, and Hillberg said only homemade food is allowed. “No restaurants or food trucks…only homemade,” she said. “You won’t find this food any other place.” Community is very important in the Hispanic culture, and Hillberg said this year the festival will honor someone who embodies that sense of community. “We tried to think of someone who does a lot but has never been recognized,” Learn & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pet Apdoption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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she said. “This year we’re going to recognize Mrs. Guadalupe Pena. She’s a Mexican descendant who has done so much for the community. She struggles economically, but people call her when they know of someone in need. She has that
person come to her house and she gives them food, even if she doesn’t have food for herself.” Admission and parking are free. For more information call 314.837.6100 or visit www.hispanicfestivalstl.com.
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June 20, 2012
Guys Read Book Club Begins at County Library Headquarters Middle school-aged boys their fathers, grandfathers or older brothers are invited to participate in a Guys Read Book Club sponsored by St. Louis County Library. The club will meet the third Thursday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. on July 19 at County Library Headquarters, 1640 South Lindbergh. The new book club will feature books that have been recommended for young men and their interests. The first book to be discussed is “Chasing Lincoln’s Killer” by James L. Swanson. Guys Read Book Club is inspired by author Jon Scieszka and his website, www. guysread.com. The author is a favorite among children, and has visited St. Louis County Library twice in the last three years. Scieszka wants to extend the benefit
of reading to boys, especially those who are interested in reading, but think that all books are written for girls. This opinion is one of the factors leading to an achievement gap between girls and boys, particularly in the area of reading. Those who wish to participate may obtain a copy of the book to be discussed at the Children’s Desk up to one month before the scheduled meeting. This free program is geared toward males, ages 11-14 and an accompanying adult. For more information please call 314.994.3300. Program sites are accessible. Upon two weeks’ notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Contact St. Louis County Library by phone or visit www.slcl.org.
Old School House Receives New Restrooms Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562, Carpenter’s District Council of St. Louis, All American Painting Company, IBEW Local 1, Kay Bee Electric, IESI Missouri, and Miracle Supply Geri Debo, secretary/treasurer for the Friends of Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, said, “We are very grateful for the work the unions donated to the St. Ferdinand Shrine. This type of improvement could have never been completed without the tremendous labor WWW.HAWTHORNEPLAYERS.COM that was donated by the unions. We are indeed fortunate to have people who are willing to donate their time for charitable organizations such as ours. We give them a big thank you!” The School House was originally built in 1888 and today it still remains in its original architectural design.
The Old School House, located near the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine in Florissant, recently received new restrooms. Several union representatives helped on the project and will be recognized on a plaque at the Old School House.
Old St. Ferdinand Shrine Gift Shop
In the peaceful nature sanctuary of Old St. Ferdinand Shrine is found the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine and Heart of Oak Gift Shop. The gift shop is located to the right of the shrine church in what was once the rectory building of the first St. Ferdinand Parish. Perhaps the only Catholic supply store in the Florissant area, the gift shop has a large variety of religious gifts for Catholic and Christian special occasions and holidays. The prices are affordable…especially for Christmas gift giving. Heart of Oak Gift Shop hours are 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday (except holiday weekends) and Sundays during tours of the shrine from 1 to 4 p.m. Connie, the Heart of Oak Gift Shop manager, welcomes you to stop by and ask her for a free St. Rose Philippine Duchesne prayer holy card.
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FREE Movies in the Park Come together for the heart-warming experience of the young orphaned boy named Hugo on Friday, July 6, as St. Peters’ free Movies in the Park series continue. The movie will start at approximately 8:45 p.m. or at dusk. The movie will end at approximately 10:58 p.m. New this year, the Movies in the Park will be held at different parks throughout the city. Hugo will be shown at Spencer Creek Park. Spencer Creek Park is located at 200 Sutters Mill Road in the heart of the Spencer Creek Subdivision. Bring your family, some snacks and a lawn
chair or blanket and get ready to sit back and relax under the stars. The free Movies in the Park schedule will continue with The Adventures of Tintin at Shady Springs Park in September, and The Wizard of Oz indoors at the Cultural Arts Centre in October. Check back at a later date for more information on these upcoming films. More information about outdoor movies can be found online at www.stpetersmo.net. Choose Events – Movies in the Park from the “Things To Do” pull-down tab.
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Florissant Old Town Partners Flea and Farmers Market On Saturday, July 14, Florissant Old Town Partners is hosting its annual July Flea and Farmers Market. Join the fun by registering for a booth at the Flea Market, which will be open from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Spaces for the Flea Market are 10’ x 10’ and the cost is $10.. The sale will be held at the Knights of Columbus Grounds under the Pavilion. Vendors must supply their own tables. To request an application, please call 314.837.0033 or visit www. florissantoldtown.com.
Participants of Hazelwood’s 7th Annual Summer Skate/BMX Competition Go Air Borne Local skateboarders and BMX riders who like to show off their ability to do stunts months are: Monday-Thursday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 are invited to participate in the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division’s 7th an- p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Since it’s an outdoor facility, the temperature must nual Summer Skate/BMX Competition, scheduled for Friday, June 22. Starting time be at least 50 degrees for it to be open. Daily user fees are $1 for residents and $2 for is 6 p.m. The event will be held at Hazelwood’s Skate/BMX Park located behind the non-residents. Guests must fill out a participation waiver and turn it into the Parks Community Center, 1186 Teson Road, in White Birch Park. and Recreation Office prior to using the Skate/BMX Park. Safety helmets and pads Sponsored in partnership with PlanNine can be rented for $1 each. Accessory items such as helmets, pads Skate Park, this competition is open to all exand bike tubes can be purchased as well. treme sports enthusiasts who qualify for the Age 15 & Under or Age 16 & Over categories. The entry fee is $7 per person. Cash prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 finishers in each category. Other features include music, raffles, attendance prizes, and much more. “Each year the competition gets more challenging as the number of participants increase,” said Pam Reynolds, facility manager of the Hazelwood Community Center. “It’s amazing to watch them attempt to defy gravity Andrew Hirbe, 2010 2nd Place BMX Winner in the Age 15 & Under catwith their extreme stunts off of our skate park egory, catches some air off a ramp, spins his front wheel and lands safel ramps. Some of our past tournament winners have gone on to the professional ranks and currently do regional demonstrations for their sponsors.” For this year’s event, contestants will use a new piece of equipment installed by the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division. It’s called a dragon back which helps launch skateboarders high into the air. This, along with the park’s other amenities such as two half-pipes, spines, grind rails and ramps, should give them plenty of choices for their stunt performances. About Hazelwood Skate/BMX Park The Hazelwood Skate/BMX Park can be used by skateboarders, as well as freestyle BMX James Pilla, 2010 1st Place Skateboard Winner in the Age 16 & Over category, shows his ability to keep his balance while sliding his skateboard riders. Hours of operation during the summer across a rail.
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Rotary Club of Florissant Takes Part in “Got Your Back Pack” Paul Detrick, president of the Florissant Rotary Club, issued a challenge to the newest members of the club to find a project that would benefit the community. The committee of new members met and discussed various ideas and selected the “Got Your Back Pack” program. This program – a grass roots, self-sustaining program – is an effort to help feed homeless children who do not have sufficient food for the weekends. It is estimated that there are 500 homeless children in the Hazelwood School District and 1200 in the Ferguson Florissant District. The program operates through the individual schools. Teachers, staff and parents are asked to purchase one extra item each week and send it to the school’s pantry. Once the pantry is stocked, homeless students are identified and invited to participate in the program. The number of students depends on the amount of food available. Identified students are given a backpack to take home on Fri-
day evening - each pack contains food for two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners and two snack packs for one child. The back packs are returned on Monday and stand ready for the next weekend. The Rotary Club provided a $2500 grant to the committee. Members of the club donated an additional $1300 for backpacks. This allowed for the purchase of 211 backpacks. WalMart contributed $1500 and others members of the club added a little more than $300 to the food fund. Committee members purchased the food and all members of the Club packed the backpacks. The backpacks were delivered to the Hazelwood and Ferguson Florissant School Districts. The Rotary Club has long supported education. This is another effort to help children in school reach their potential. It’s hard to learn on an empty stomach.
Rance Thomas helps Florissant Rotarians fill backpacks for school children. Photo by Natalie Sherman
BBB: 7 Factors to Check When Renting Storage Units If you’ve run out of storage space in the basement, office or attic, a self-storage unit can be a good solution. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises renters to understand a storage facility’s policies before renting units. “Storage units can be useful if you need to stash furniture when you’re moving or remodeling,” said Michelle L. Corey, BBB president and CEO. “You need to visit the facility first to make sure it’s secure and clean. And you need to stay current on your bills or the facility may get rid of your things.” The BBB received more than 1,000 complaints last year about storage units. In many cases, customers said they were unable to access their storage units after pay-
4. Insurance. Make sure your things are insured for theft, fire or other damage. You may be able to buy insurance from the storage facility or another source. Some homeowners’ policies may cover self-storage. Check with your agent on what is covered. 5. Safety. How is the unit secured? Does the door have a lock built in or do you need a heavy-duty padlock? Are there surveillance cameras on the property? Does the facility restrict access to renters or do strangers have access to the property? Is there an emergency phone number you can reach when the facility office is closed? 6. Contract. Get everything in writing. Read and understand the contract and payment terms. Make sure the facility can get in touch with you in case there is a problem with your unit or payment. 7. Access. What are the hours and any charges for accessing your unit? Is there adequate parking? How close can you park to the unit? Does the facility offer dollies or handtrucks to help you move your stuff in and out of the unit? Will your belongings fit through the doorway and inside the unit? Renters need to pay their bills on time. If you have fees charged to a credit card, check the statement regularly. If your unit is labeled abandoned for nonpayment, your belongings could be put up for auction. Before you do business with any company, check its BBB Business Review by calling www.completeab.com 314.645.3300 or going to www. bbb.org.
ing a deposit, their belongings were damaged while in the units or in a few cases, items were taken from the units without their knowledge. The BBB has identified seven major factors to consider when renting storage units: 1. Cost. To make sure you’re paying a reasonable amount, get written estimates from at least three facilities before renting. In addition to a monthly fee, costs can include storage preparation, padding, packing or transportation. There can be extra options, such as electricity, pest control or insurance. Make sure you understand due dates and any minimum time to rent or contract renewal dates. 2. Size. What units are available? Is there a maximum weight limit for unit contents? Can you stack stored materials to the unit’s ceiling? 3. Climate. Consider the general climate and whether your belongings could be damaged by water or mold. You may want to consider a climate-controlled unit.
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Christian Hospital Vascular Lab Earns Accreditation The Vascular Lab at Christian Hospital has earned accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Vascular Testing/ICAVL. Christian Hospital is now an accredited facility in the areas of extracranial cerebrovascular testing, peripheral venous testing and peripheral artery testing. For more information on services, contact the Christian Hospital Vascular Lab at 314.653.5337.
Robotic-Assisted Procedure Offers New Hope for Women Struggling to Conceive
Complete Auto Body, 6401 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Hazelwood recently celebrated the Grand Opening of its new Truck Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Complete Auto Body has a second location at 10100 W. Florissant Rd., Dellwood. For more information call 314.731.7999 or visit www.completeab.com.
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Rose and Michael Gregory of the Gregory Insurance Agency cut the ribbon during the recent grand opening celebration of their new business at 12765 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Joining them in the celebration were several members of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce. For more information on the Gregory Insurance Agency, call 314.837.4854. (Debbie Wright photo)
The first robotic-assisted microsurgical tubal surgery in St. Louis was recently performed at SSM DePaul Health Center, offering a new and improved alternative for women who are having difficulty conceiving. Saji Jacob, MD, an infertility specialist on staff with the SSM Robotic Surgery Institute at DePaul Health Center, performed the surgery using DePaul’s state-of-the-art da Vinci Robotic Surgical System. The surgery involves unblocking and repairing a woman’s fallopian tubes through a tiny keyhole incision, instead of a traditional “open” surgery. A fallopian tube blockage typically prevents successful passage of the egg released from the ovary into the uterus. Robotic-assisted microsurgery can be used to try to correct this common cause of infertility. Here, using advanced microsurgical techniques, the damage to the fallopian tubes are repaired. This procedure can be performed as an alternative to the traditional “open” surgical procedure or in vitro fertilization (IVF), which both typically have only a 40 to 50 percent success rate, Dr. Jacob said. It also can be an option for patients who have previously had a tubal ligation (“tubes tied”), congenital tubal defects, damage from endometriosis, or other abnormalities. “A significant benefit of the ro-
botic microsurgery is that it has a much better success rate for women, typically 85 - 95 percent, which is incredible,” Dr. Jacob said. Using the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System’s specialized instruments and enhanced magnification gives physicians greater precision than ever before. Patients experience less scarring, less risk of infection, less blood loss and a shorter hospital stay. “Patients are typically home the same or next day morning, and only have a one-week recovery time, instead of six-to-eight weeks with a traditional open surgery,” Dr. Jacob said. The SSM Robotic Surgery Institute at DePaul is the most comprehensive program in the St. Louis region. SSM DePaul physicians are performing cutting edge minimally-invasive surgeries that offer patients better results, a faster recovery and quicker return to normal activities. For more information, visit www.ssmdepaul.com
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Planning Underway for 2012 HSD STEM Extravaganza Hazelwood School District will once again welcome the community to learn about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the District. The HSD STEM Extravaganza will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 13 at Hazelwood Central High School. It features demonstrations, hands-on activities and exhibits that focus on the STEM disciplines from early childhood through 12th grade. It includes representatives from colleges, universities, businesses, community organizations and more. HSD students experience science, technology, engineering and math across all grade levels. From curriculum lessons to programs such as Project Lead The Way, Gateway to Technology, FIRST Robotics and FIRST Lego League, and to career and technical education programs such as health occupations and culinary arts, students are exposed to many opportunities. The District has focused on STEM since 2002. The goal of the STEM program is to build capacity by strengthening administrators and teachers to increase STEM knowledge so more students in the District will focus on learning the STEM disciplines, create lifelong learning experiences, and as a result, students choose a STEM career. “Students are different today because of technology. STEM education puts the emphasis on using technology to solve real-world problems,” said Cathy French, HSD learning facilitator for math. “The 21st century global marketplace demands students excel in science, math, engineering and technology to be contributors in the global marketplace,” French said. Gail Stewart, HSD learning facilitator for special areas, said that “STEM education helps ensure that students are
getting a rigorous educational foundation that will help them become productive citizens.” The potential impact of STEM education is vast. “A solid STEM education will help students prepare for a satisfying career that will have many employment opportunities and a highpaying salary,” Stewart said. “Students experience hands-on, inquirybased learning with relevant connections Learning math through games and hands-on activities are part of the experience at the HSD between STEM classroom content and the STEM Extravaganza. STEM careers,” French said. plete a two-year program in culinary arts. The curricuFrench and Stewart noted new changes in STEM and lum is developed by the National Restaurant Association. career education curriculum for 2012-2013. For students interested in becoming educators, HSD “In math, teachers will begin planning and present- now offers a two-year program called Career Pathways ing lessons using the new common core state standards. for the Teaching Profession. Students will complete a These standards guide teachers to plan lessons where stu- teaching practicum during their senior year. dents are engaged in solving real world problems, using “All of these programs allow our students to explore technology, reasoning and explaining their answers, and careers they have an interest in, and provide a solid founusing alternative methods to solve problems. The goal dation for post-secondary preparation,” Stewart said. of these standards is to develop proficient, independent To meet the goals of science, technology, engineering mathematical thinkers,” French explained. and math education, the District works in partnership “The Project Lead The Way programs in engineering with businesses and colleges such as Boeing, Ameren and biomedical sciences continues to provide a high- Missouri, Covidien, St. Louis Community College, Washquality, rigorous curriculum for students to prepare for ington University in St. Louis, University of Missouri-St. careers,” Stewart said. Louis, Fontbonne University and Missouri University of “The senior capstone course in the biomedical sciences Science and Technology. pathway, Biomedical Innovations, is being offered for the STEM education reflects the District’s values of formfirst time this year. It is a research-based course that al- ing partnerships with parents and community members lows students the opportunity to apply everything they to ensure the success of each student; a commitment to have learned over the past three years,” she said. implementing innovative solutions; and creating an inIn career education, students who have an interest in clusive learning climate that meets the needs of a diverse the hospitality industry will have an opportunity to com- community.
Hazelwood Central Boys’ Track Team Earns Third Straight Title For the third year in a row, the Hazelwood Central High School boys’ track team has earned the Class 4 state title. The team scored a total of 38 points to win the 2012 Missouri State High School Activities Association Track and Field Championships. The team is led by Rich Copenhaver, physical education teacher at HCHS. The 4x200-meter relay team – seniors Marc Franks and Sean Wills, junior DeAndre Wade and sophomore Matt Quarells – earned first place with a final time of 1:27.32. The 4x400-meter relay team earned second place with a time of 3:17.59. The team includes senior Cole Davis, Quarells, sophomore Brandon Chunn and Franks.
The 4x100 relay team took third place with a time of 42.74. The team includes senior Aaron Floyd, Franks, Wills and Wade. In the 110-meter hurdles, Chris Wright, a sophomore, earned eighth place with a time of 18.00. He took fifth place in the 300-meter hurdles in 39.13. In the 100-meter, Wills took seventh place with a time of 11.00. He came in fifth place in the 200-meter in 21.78. In the 400-meter, Quarells took sixth place in a time of 50.37. The boys’ team from Hazelwood East ranked 27th at state competition, scoring 10 points. They are led by Darryl Levy, physical education teacher at Keeven Elementary School. The 4x200-meter relay team took third place with a time of 1:27.57. The team includes senior Lamar Lewis and juniors Bobby Smith, Armani Perkins and Tim Harris. The 4x100-meter relay team – senior Mikhail Young, Smith, Perkins and Harris – took sixth place, finishing in 50.49. In the 300-meWAREHOUSE PRICES Furnaces ter hurdles, Smith took eighth place with a time of 41.09. Air Conditioning Supplies www.comfortsystems.info Hazelwood West ranked 43rd at state, earning three points. AnthoGas or Electric ny Ball, a junior, competed in the triple jump, finishing in sixth place Heating Systems with a distance of 44-09.00. The coach is Mark Mendoza, practical arts teacher at HWHS. 50,000 BTU .... $400 75,000 BTU .... $450 100,000 BTU .. $475 120,000 BTU .. $500 140,000 BTU .. $600
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HSD Teachers Complete Advanced Certification Program Through Washington University HSD graduates of the Boeing Middle School More than 40 Hazelwood School District elementary and middle school science and math teachers have completed advanced certification programs through Washington University in St. Louis. The Boeing Middle School Science Institute and the MasterCard Middle School Math Institute provide the opportunity for teachers to earn 15 hours of graduate certification. The programs are educator-designed for teachers of grades 4-8. They combine graduate level coursework with professional development. Classes are held within the District. On May 16, 28 teachers graduated from the Boeing Institute and were presented with an advanced certificate in science education. The MasterCard Institute presented 14 teachers with advanced certificates in math education. (See below for names) The Boeing Institute was created to “address the demands of challenging science standards and the need for system-wide professional development.” The program notes that demanding local and national science standards, including “high stakes testing in grades 4-8,” means that helping all students achieve is “more important than ever.” The MasterCard Institute provides teachers with “tools to enhance student achievement and motivation.” The program includes an “overview of math education, problem solving, representation of concepts, and communication of math ideas in a classroom setting.” Current research about how students learn math is emphasized throughout the program. In “Science Outreach,” a publication of the university, Paul Markovits, Ph.D., a Boeing Institute advisor, said “Grades 4-8 are the years when we see a drop in students’ science performance. Teachers need many tools to meet
Science Institute include: Leigh Anne Bagley, Hazelwood Northwest Middle School Sara Berghoff, Jamestown Elementary School Denise Bidwell, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Paris Bouchard, Barrington Elementary School Georgene Collier, Russell Elementary School Tiara Cornell, Larimore Elementary School Tracy Cotton, Townsend Elementary School Jennifer Forbes, Townsend Elementary School Beth Goodman, Hazelwood Northwest Middle School Donna Hanford, Hazelwood Central Middle School Stephanie Heckstetter, Walker Elementary School Eve Hindrichs, Hazelwood North Middle School Alicia Holden, McCurdy Elementary School Eric Howe, Lusher Elementary School Karis Jackson, Hazelwood Central Middle School Kevin Jaenke, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Scott Kratzer, Garrett Elementary School Christopher Link, Hazelwood West Middle School Kathleen Naudi, Hazelwood North Middle School Dawn Probst, Brown Elementary School Jody Purl, Keeven Elementary School Darin Reiter, Hazelwood North Middle School
the challenge of these years so that their students thrive in science.” Carrie Launius, HSD learning facilitator for science and Boeing Institute cohort instructor, said the program “strengthens teaching for students.” “It helps teachers become better science instructors. Earning the certificate is like an added credential,” Launius said. “Teachers learn new strategies to keep up with changing science standards.” “Good instruction leads to good test scores. The institute helps with understanding current education practices. You can do your own action-research, and you can learn from new experiences and try things that others haven’t,” she continued. “Teachers can become better at their craft because teaching is an art.” Cathy French, HSD learning facilitator for math, helped design the courses for the MasterCard Institute. For HSD, the program was based on three goals - to deepen the content knowledge of math teachers, to deepen the understanding of the instructional strategies and application of the math concepts in the District math program, and to develop math teacher leaders in grades 4-8 who would help plan and provide professional development for district math teachers. French explained how the institute will help teachers and students. “The teachers participated in problem solving and dis-
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Tanna Reiter, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Adrian Sperduto, Grannemann Elementary School Dustin Stockmann, Hazelwood Northwest Middle School Sonya Volk, Lawson Elementary School Izetta Wiggs, Hazelwood West Middle School Nathan Williams, Arrowpoint Elementary School HSD graduates of the MasterCard Middle School Math Institute include: Mary Abegg, Keeven Elementary School Danean Beard, Hazelwood East Middle School Ranona Bowers, Walker Elementary School LaTanya Buckner, Hazelwood West Middle School Carole Dallape, Lusher Elementary School John Guyre, Russell Elementary School Deborah Heisler, Hazelwood Northwest Middle School Brea Maurer, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Joshua Pearce, Hazelwood Central Middle School Susan Rocco, Garrett Elementary School Ann Saracino, Hazelwood Central Middle School Amy Titler, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Joseph Williams, Hazelwood Central Middle School Rosalinda Williams, Hazelwood West Middle School
cussions on important mathematics content and instruction so that they understand the connections between the math they teach at their grade level and how it relates to mathematics at higher grade levels,” she said. “These teacher leaders will share their learning with other teachers in their professional learning communities, and within school and District professional development.” “An effective teacher needs a deep understanding of math content and of instructional strategies to present a quality lesson and facilitate the students as they learn,” said French. “The Washington University program strengthened both content and instructional strategies by having the courses designed specifically for Hazelwood.”
Hazelwood East Sprinter Wins Two Events at State Championships Tianna Valentine set two new school records in track during the state championships May 25 and 26. The senior, who graduated from Hazelwood East High School on May 19, competed in the 100-meter and 200-meter races at the 2012 Missouri State High School Activities Association Track and Field Championships. Valentine took first place in the 100-meter with a time of 11.51. She broke the previous school record of 11.66. In the 200-meter, Valentine finished with a final time of 23.71, breaking the school record of 24.48. She will attend the University of Kansas as a scholarship athlete. The Hazelwood East girls’ track team ranked 12th at state competition, scoring 20 points. The 4x800 relay team finished 16th in a time of 10:59.92. The team coach is Linwood Barnes, social studies teacher at HEHS. The girls’ team from Hazelwood Central High School, coached by JC Kime, ranked 10th at state with 24 points. The 4x200 relay team – Maya Mason, senior; Marcya Spivey, freshman; Prenecia Ponds, junior; Ashley Henderson, sophomore – finished in first place in 1:41.55. The 4x400 relay team finished in sixth place with a time of 4:00:76. Henderson also took fourth place in the 100-meter, finishing in 11.93. She finished third in the 200-meter with a time of 24.39.
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The girls’ team from Hazelwood West High School ranked 28th, scoring 7 points. Tyler Kelly, a junior, competed in the 300-meter hurdles, earning 6th place with a time of 44.86. Lauralyn Rosenberger, a junior, competed in the pole vault, finishing in fifth place at 1100. The team is led by Monica Kircher, physical education teacher at HWHS.
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“Keplers Dream”
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Dreams grant us gifts unimaginable. Such is the case for 11-year-old Ella, the sprightly heroine in “Kepler’s Dream,” a charming book by Juliet Bell about a girl who gets more than she bargained for when she goes to live with Violet Von Stern, a grandmother she barely knows. Ella has a tough go of it. Her parents are divorced, she never sees her father, and her mother has leukemia. A stem cell transplant is required necessitating a long hospital stay. But who will watch Ella? Her father isn’t in the picture, never has been. Taking folks on wilderness fishing trips is all he’s interested in, but he has an idea. Ella can stay with his mother, “the dragon lady.” Violet Von Stern expects perfection and lives in an eclectic hacienda in New Mexico overrun with peacocks, and littered with what-nots and old books. Life at the hacienda is dull for Ella – no TV or Internet – until she meets Rosie, the daughter of a man who works for GM, the title Ella gives her grandmother. The girls are the same age, and soon become friends, and partners in solving a mystery surrounding the disappearance of the most valuable book in GM’s collection, a prized edition of “Dream,” by Johannes Kepler, a scientist/astrologer from the 17th century. As Ella’s dreaded June gives way to July, and a reunion with her mom, bonds form that Ella couldn’t have foreseen. The mystery of the missing book is solved as the mystery of love develops in a heartwarming story of dreams come true. 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. Copyright 2012.
FREE SUMMER EVENTS Free Family Junior Ranger Programs: Tuesdays and Thursdays; May 29-July 26 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Free programs on Tuesdays and Thursdays provide an interactive Junior Ranger experience for family groups at the Museum of Westward Expansion, the Old Courthouse, and on the Gateway Arch Grounds. All activities are directed by park staff. Children receive a Junior Ranger Badge upon completion. Ages 3-12. Participation is limited to 25 children per program. These are family programs; parents/guardians must remain with children participating in the program. Please make reservations at least one week in advance. Gateway to the Stars: June 28: “Junior Ranger Night Explorer Workshop”: Educator Terry Menz will assist children 5-12 to earn
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their Junior Ranger Night Explorer patches. July 26: “Catch a Falling Star”: Expert Gary Kronk will provide a primer on the famous August Perseid Meteor shower and the best way to see it and other upcoming similar events. Programs start at 8 p.m. in the Odyssey Theater located in the Visitor Center of the Gateway Arch. Free telescope viewing at 9 p.m., weather permitting, with volunteers from the St. Louis Astronomical Society under the Arch. Save the Date for programs coming soon: August 30, September 27, and October 25.
river in the 1800’s. Meet at the Bike Rental area down on the Riverfront. Reservations required. Bike rentals are available.
Ranger-Led Bike Tour: Every Saturday 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. until September 3. Join a park ranger for an 8-mile round trip bicycle ride along the river. Discover natural river features and see how people began to change the
For program information, questions, or reservations call Call 877-982-1410 or visit us online at www.nps.gov/ jeff. These programs made possible by the National Park Service,
Arch Grounds Walking Tours: Daily 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. until September 3. Various topics include the history of the park grounds, the building of the Arch, and Colonial St. Louis. Meet at the north leg of the Arch. Vintage Baseball at the Gateway Arch: August 18 & October 6. Collect a Vintage Baseball Trading Card!
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This Weeks Shelter: Humane Society of Missouri • 1201 Mackland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110 • 314-647-8800 • www.hsmo.org If you’ve adopted a new family member that you saw in Community News, send us a picture of you and your new pal. Also include a brief story about your pets background and how they’re doing now. We’d love to share your happy story with other readers! Community News, 2139 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 or news@ centurytel.net.
The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year, and 3 to 4 million are euthanized. Please do your part to control overpopulation and to limit the number of unwanted animals. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS!
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The music of the 1980s has rich storytelling potential, as witnessed by “Rock of Ages.” This big screen adaptation of the popular Broadway musical weaves the songs of Journey, REO Speedwagon, Bon Jovi and others together to enrich the age-old story of boy meets girl. The plot may be threadbare, but the musical performances are first-rate. Julianne Hough (“Footloose”) stars as Sherrie Christian, a small-town girl who heads to Los Angeles in 1987 to become a star. Sherrie immediately learns some hard lessons about life in the big city, but she also meets Drew Boley (Diego Boneta). A wouldbe musician working as a bar back at the Bourbon
Room, Drew helps his new friend land a job in the same club. Sherrie and Drew immediately fall in love, but Los Angeles almost seems to conspire to break them up. Patricia Whitmore (Catherine Zeta-Jones), wife of Mayor Mike Whitmore (Bryan Cranston), is determined to clean up the LA Strip, especially the Bourbon Room. Dennis Dupree (Alec Baldwin), owner of the club, also is constantly on the verge of a nervous breakdown, though. Barely staying solvent, Dupree hopes that Stacie Jaxx (Tom Cruise) can pack the Bourbon Room for his farewell concert. Unfortunately, Jaxx has a habit of showing up late or not at all. Featuring a solid soundtrack, “Rock of Ages” is a well-crafted love letter to the music that lit up the charts 25 years ago. Julianne Hough and Diego Bonita are nicely cast as young lovers Sherrie and Drew. Their characters may be stereotypical, but their voices offer a nice interpreta-
tion of some timeless 80’s tunes. This musical also pokes fun at the excesses of the decade through Stacie Jaxx, an aging rocker who has been poisoning his body and career with alcohol. Stacie remains a consummate performer and can pack a house if he remembers to show up. Tom Cruise gives the character the right level of arrogance, but also shows the complexity beneath the surface. In a nice parody of Tipper Gore, ex-wife of former Vice-President Al Gore, Catherine Zeta-Jones plays the highly conservative Patricia Whitmore. As Gore did in the 1980s with the Parents Music Resource Center, Whitmore mounts a campaign to abolish rock-n-roll, especially the notorious Mr. Jaxx. ZetaJones, who lit up “Chicago” a decade ago, hasn’t lost a note or step and is a pleasure to watch in this role. “Rock of Ages” is a fun musical that draws the viewer into the story. It’s almost impossible not to leave the theater singing at least one of the songs from the very robust soundtrack. This film won’t save the world, but it does offer a good time. “Rock of Ages,” rated PG-13, currently is playing in theaters.
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Sports You See... With Gary B. Lindenwood Women Lacrosse Players Honored Excelled In Academics As Well Six women’s lacrosse players were named to the 2012 All-Academic team by the Western Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (WILA). These student-athletes are senior Kathryn St. George, junior Justiene Groothuis, sophomore Christine Hehmeyer, freshman Melissa Menchella, freshman Jamie Miller, and freshman Grace Zuniga. These six were part of the sixty-four student-athletes announced for the 2011-2012 season. St. George is majoring in Exercise Science and compiled a 3.70 GPA this season. She started in all 17 games this season and recorded 41 points. Groothuis is majoring in Exercise Science and had a 3.71 GPA. Ended the season tying the team lead in goals with 48 and was second the team with 17 assists. Hehmeyer is majoring in Athletic Training and compiled a 3.44 GPA. Hehmeyer started in 14 games and lead the team with 46 groundballs. Menchella is majoring in Physical Education and had a 3.91 GPA. Caped off the season with 29 goals and six assists in 17 games played. Miller is majoring in Physical Education and had a 3.91 GPA and finished the season with 13 groundballs. Zuniga is majoring in Elementary Education and had a 4.00 GPA. Zuniga played in 11 games this season. To be eligible, a student-athlete must possess a 3.30 or higher cumulative grade point average throughout their collegiate academic career and play in at least half of his team’s WILA games during the season. The Lindenwood Women’s lacrosse team finished the 2012 as WILA Conference Champions Information from the Lindenwood website. ~~~Tops in all categories
The Road Has Been Tough For The Rascals Home Field Is The Greatest 10th Player The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League. To date, the team has hit a little skid loosing the last three series on the road. For the rest of June, the Rascals will be in the friendly confines of T.R. Hughes ballpark seven out of 10 games. Sunday June 24 is a special day, Fredbird will make an appearance at the game. Highlights as of end of day 6-14: *Jason Sullivan has three victories to lead the team *Curran Redal leads team in hitting .333 *Dustin Umberger has pitched 27 strike outs tops on the team *As a team on base percentage .352- tied for 2nd in league *As a team receiving base on balls 117-2nd in league STANDINGS AS OF 6-14: W L GB Last 10 Games Schaumburg Boomers 16 9 ___ 8-2 RIVER CITY RASCALS 15 10 1.0 3-7 Windy City ThunderBolts 13 10 2.0 4-6 Gateway Grizzlies 13 12 3.0 6-4 Joliet Slammers 13 12 3.0 4-6 Rockford RiverHawks 9 15 6.5 4-6 Normal CornBelters 8 15 7.0 4-6 NEXT HOME GAMES: Wed/Thur/Fri, June 20/21/22 against Gateway Grizzlies Sat/Sun, Junes 23/24 against Normal CornBelters Mon, June 25 against Normal CornBelters START 11:05 AM Sat, June 30 against Normal CornBelters All Games @ 7:05 p.m.—Sunday @ 6:05 p.m. For more info on all this year’s promotions, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com ~~~Competition getting tougher
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“Over the Fence”
While Vultures Soar I’ve watched the movie “Baby Boom” several times. It was well done and amusing, but it also made me take another look at a pet peeve of mine. Actress Diane Keaton found a market for a product and by sheer will power, business savvy and a ton of work and she made it a huge success. Then her former employer in the big city, a giant corporation, offered to buy it for very big bucks. I’ve been trying to figure out how giant corporations that buy up businesses can glibly say they will
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make them work better? It looks more like they’re only eliminating competition. When American Airlines bought TWA, it was unethical and shouldn’t have happened, but it did, no thanks to weakened regulatory restrictions. I also fail to understand how some of those huge corporations that manipulate vast sums can buy smaller, unrelated successful businesses and do all that much for them. It seems presumptuous of a giant corporation that originated from a window awning company to know all about manufacturing auto parts or washing machines. However, this is really about corporations that buy up companies that are in the same business. After American Airlines bought TWA, they nearly floundered after 9/11 and then begged Uncle Sam to bail them out. The same happened with banks that had been buying up smaller banks by the dozens for years and then floundered from aiding and abetting a world recession. Then our government bailed them out while they continued the same ridiculously costly and incredibly stupid activities that caused their problems in the first place. AIG executive bonuses were even paid from government bailout money! One can justify large businesses swallowing up smaller ones that are failing to infuse capital and bring them back to life, but this doesn’t seem to be happening much these days. Lee Enterprises bought the St. Louis
Post Dispatch. InBev bought Anheuser-Busch. Both were successful. Now these St. Louis businesses are supporting increased overhead from remote control management systems in far off places after their original owners retired with millions. Since then, beer and newspaper prices increased during our giant recession. Healthcare and communications corporations have been buying other related industries and sending American jobs to starving countries while top management received fat salaries and bonuses. AT&T retired senior employees and sent their jobs to starving countries. Meanwhile, various consumer organizations have labeled it one of the worst for customer service; i.e. complaints. It seems to me this sort of thing is killing the goose that laid the golden egg. They’re sending American jobs to starving countries and removing the incomes that kept them in business in the first place. How does this help the American economy? Obviously it doesn’t, but it does help giant corporations make immediate huge profits with little or no concern for what’s ahead for America. It also helps Chief Executives obtain huge salaries, bonuses and lap-of-luxury retirement packages. By the time the ensuing economic meltdowns come home to roost, those CEOs will be sitting in exotic luxury resorts sipping Mai Tais and discussing tax avoidance with off-shore bankers. Meanwhile, our legislators in Washington D.C. can expect to get all the campaign financing they need and then some as long as they privately agree to let it all continue. I surely do miss the business people that started companies and made them successful. That was before their successes were engulfed by vultures in highfashion business suits. The question is, do we have to starve before we wake up and smell the manure?
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Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Here!
Happy Father’s Day! Ladies, read this first, then pass it to your husband, dad, brother, or any other adult male within earshot. I’m counting on you to do what’s right…so stand over your guy’s shoulder and don’t let him leave until he reads the entire column. I’ll do the nagging for all of us. (Cut that last part out…the men will run for cover if they think I’m about to nag!) I don’t think it’s coincidence that National Men’s Health Week culminates with Father’s Day. A survey released a few years ago revealed that a large percentage of men “would not go to the doctor even if they were experiencing life threatening health problems, including severe chest pains (34 percent), or shortness of breath (37 percent), two top indicators of potential heart attacks.” The nationwide survey, conducted for Men’s Health magazine and CNN, found that one in five (20 percent) adults experiencing chest pains would wait a day or two before going to the doctor. The percentage was slightly higher for those experiencing shortness of breath. And quoting from the survey results, “Similarly, 37 percent of adults experiencing blurred vision would wait ‘a day or two’ before seeing a doctor.” While news of the results were interesting, they really didn’t hit home until a few years ago when my neighbor’s daughter knocked on our door to let me know her step dad was in the hospital undergoing surgery to clear blockage from his arteries. The scenario went something like this: “When did all this happen?” I asked her.“I was just talking with him a couple of days ago, and he looked fine. He never said a word.” Jennifer shrugged her shoulders. “We think he’d been experiencing symptoms for a few days, but didn’t want to upset anyone,” she answered. Dan, you’ve been a wonderful neighbor, and when you come home from the hospital, I’ll be sure to tell you in person. I’m just so happy I didn’t have to give my sentiments to your wife while dabbing tears from my eyes at your funeral. What is it with men, anyway? Has it got anything to do with the refusal to ask for directions? What is so gosh-darn awful about going to the doctor? And not just when something is wrong, but for preventative screenings and check-ups. I understand. Dropping your drawers in front of another man, waiting for a very uncomfortable examination is no day at the golf course. But exactly how comfortable do you think my friend Dan was on that Sunday, experiencing chest pains and having
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Cooking with Kids Makes Meals and Memories (Family Features) Cooking can be so much more than simply getting dinner on the table. When you cook with your kids, it can lead to better relationships with food and with each other. Getting kids involved in the kitchen gives them life skills they’ll need, teaches them about new foods and healthy eating, and it can be a great way to have fun and bond together.
Sydney’s Rice & Chicken Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: - 1 cup chopped onions - 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breast filets (about - 1 1/2 pounds) - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon coarse-ground black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder - 2 cups chicken broth - 1 cup UNCLE BEN’S® ORIGINAL CONVERTED® Brand Rice or UNCLE BEN’S® Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice - 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper - 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper - 1 cup frozen green peas - 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro - 1 teaspoon dried oregano Yellow food coloring (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Spray glass baking dish evenly with cooking spray. 3. Place onions in baking dish; top with chicken filets. Season the chicken evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
trouble taking a breath? Lose the ego for a few mere minutes, already. Women do it all the time. Imagine having your breasts squashed by two very cold, very hard metal plates. Or how about those of us who have to shed our clothing, spread our legs and smile while our physician probes and prods. Some of the doctors are really cute, too. Embarrassed? Of course we are. Especially when we know they’re seeing all the cellulite we hate to show our husbands. Sure, we’d rather be shopping. Heck, we’d rather be scrubbing the scum off the shower tile with a toothbrush. But it’s all about staying healthy for our family, loved ones and us. I’d rather endure a half-hour of downright painful procedures than grin and bear it for a few days, only to watch my loved ones sob uncontrollably and throw themselves down at my graveside. Maybe that’s wishful thinking (that my loved ones would be lost without me), but you get the picture. And I didn’t really want to do this, but I’m using the female trump card. If you think having a prostate exam or a colon cancer screening is painful, try giving birth once in a while. From Men’s Health magazine, “According to the survey, four out of ten adults (40 percent) say the top reasons they avoid health screenings are that it’s simply too much trouble to get checked when nothing is bothering them, and it’s too difficult to work into their busy schedules (26 percent). Men are slightly more likely than women to cite these as key reasons, with 43 percent of men vs. 38 percent of women stating it’s too much trouble to get checked when nothing is wrong.” Schedules, schmedules. Make the time. You should do it for your own health, your own piece of mind. But if that’s too much to ask, then do it for your wife, your daughter, your mother or your sister. Do it for your current or future grandchildren. As they say in Swooshville, Just Do It. Lack of adequate health insurance was another reason cited for not visiting the doctor. That’s a whole other column. But there are doctors and clinics available that perform special low-cost or free health screenings. Be informed. Be selfless. Be around so we can celebrate you again next Father’s Day.
4. Pour chicken broth into baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. 5. Remove baking dish from oven. Transfer chicken breast filets to container and set aside. 6. In baking dish, add rice, bell peppers, peas, cilantro and oregano. If desired add 2 shakes of yellow food coloring. Stir rice mixture. 7. Arrange reserved chicken breast filets over rice. 8. Cover and bake for 25 minutes. 9. Remove from oven, gently stir rice mixture, cover with foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed.
Kids of any age can play a role in cooking up a good meal, even the youngest ones: Two-year-olds can: • Scrub fruits and vegetables • Tear salad greens • Snap fresh beans • Wipe tables Three-year-olds can: • Pour liquids into batter • Spread peanut butter or butter on bread • Mix muffin batter • Shake ingredients together Four- and five-year olds can: • Mash soft fruits and vegetables • Measure ingredients • Juice citrus • Beat eggs Older children can help with more complex tasks, including slicing ingredients for a meal and cooking parts of it themselves. One 10-year-old who is very comfortable in the kitchen is Sydney Fialkow, of Atlanta. She and her mother Stacy were named the grand
prize winners of the Ben’s Beginners™ Cooking Contest, sponsored by the UNCLE BEN’S® Brand. Sydney Fialkow was selected from a field of more than 700 contestants (ages 5-12) who videotaped themselves preparing a kid-friendly rice dish and discussing the experience of cooking with their parents. Her winning dish, Sydney’s Rice & Chicken, won her a $20,000 cash prize as well as a $50,000 cafeteria makeover for her school. This recipe is a great way to start cooking with your kids, letting you make a great meal, and some good memories together. For more kidfriendly recipes, visit www.unclebens.com.
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Church Now–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. 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. July 7: Basement/Breakfast/Tailgate Sale 8 a.m. at Northside Christian Church, 9635 Hwy. 367. $5 breakfast ($2.50 for children under 10). $10 double parking spot to sell your treasures. Info: 314.868.5722. July 14: UCC Habitat For Humanity Fundraising Dinner 5-7 p.m. At Zion United Church of Christ (5710 North Highway 67, 1/4 mile west of Jamestown Mall) Outreach Ministry will host a Fun-
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draising Dinner to benefit Habitat For Humanity. The menu includes: pulled pork, salads, veggies, drinks, and dessert. Tickets are: $8 (adults), $4 (children under 10). Call 314.741.1590 for tickets or reservations. www.zionucc1.org. July 21: Spaghetti Supper 4-7 p.m. At Northside Christian Church, 9635 Lewis & Clark Blvd., St. Louis ( Rt. 367) Call 314.868.5722 for info. $7 - spaghetti, bread, salad, beverage & dessert. All the Spaghetti you can eat; additional dessert $1.50. No reservations needed. Bring your friends. Take-outs available. 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 Now - July 16: Kids’ Tennis Club 5 – 6 p.m. at St. Cyr Tennis Courts in Bellefontaine Neighbors. For children 8 through 12. House racquets available or purchase new for $13. Fee -- $10. Info: Bellefontaine Neighbors Parks and Recreation Department at 314.867.0700.
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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: Writers Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. At the Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd. Come in and meet authors and enjoy yourseld. Event is free. Call 314.388.2400 for more info. June 23: North County Community Festival 4-9 p.m. The City of Black Jack, the St. Louis County Police Department , Cars 4 Kids, and Majic 104.9FM have teamed up. The event will be held at Jamestown Mall. It will have free inflatable rides for the kids, as well as a car show sponsored by Cars 4 Kids. Majic 104.9FM will be on site from 6-8 p.m. handing out free food to the first 200 people. Music and entertainment on the main stage all day long with dignitary ceremonies taking place at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks display will begin at sunset. The event is free to the public, and everyone is invited. 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! June 26: VA Seminar with MO Veterans Commission 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. at 4505 Parker Road in Florissant. Learn about your many benefits as a Veteran. Attendance prizes, refreshments and snacks will be provided. RSVP to 314.355.6100, Seating is limited.
June 27: Art and Wine Night Out 6-9 p.m. Presented by The City of Florissant & Old Town Partners Inc. Hosted by Korte’s Custom Framing, 610 rue St. Francois St. Featuring Live Music by: Phat Channel. Beer and Wine Provided by: Henke’s. Come visit as local artists show off their talent! July 4: Bridgeton July 4th Parade and Festivities Bridgeton’s 4th of July Parade will turn out onto Natural Bridge from Majella at 10:15 a.m. and continue down Natural Bridge to the entrance of Target. The theme of the parade this year is “Music of America”. Entertainment will continue during the evening at Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex (13217 Ferguson Lane) at 6 p.m. with fireworks starting at dusk. July 14: Florissant Old Town Partners, Inc. Flea and Farmers Market 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. You can become a part of the day by registering for a booth at the Flea Market. Spaces for the Flea Market are 10x10 and the cost is $10.00. The sale will be held at the Knights of Columbus Grounds under the Pavilion. You will need to supply your own tables. Call the Florissant Old Town Partners office at 314-8370033 and request an application. You may also go on line at www. florissantoldtown.com to obtain a form. Shops on rue St. Francois will be open for their usual Saturday hours. 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 Inviting All Florissant Senior Citizens To Join One Of The Bingo Clubs With The City Of Florissant!! Please contact the Florissant Senior Office for more information at 839-7604. • Monday Club: Meets every Monday for Bingo from 11:30-2:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwich coffee and tea are available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also scheduled. • Florissant Older Adult Club: Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11-1:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring your lunch! Bingo, Trips, Speakers and special events are planned. • Wednesday Club: Meets every Wednesday for Bingo from 11:302:30 on the lower level of the James
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J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwichcoffee and tea available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also available. 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. 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. Health June 21: Eye Opening Educational Diabetes Seminar 9 a.m. at 4505 Parker Road in Florissant. Eye-Opening Three Part Series with Christian Hospital Diabetes Institute. RSVP to 314.355.6100. Christian Hospital
To register call 314.747.9355 July 18: Diabetes Awareness 9-10 a.m. There are nearly 26 million Americans living with diabetes, and this number rises each year. It is estimated that every 17 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes. Join us this morning and take advantage of a free blood glucose screening (diabetes test). In the Jamestown Mall Food Court. Event is Free. Call to register. Aug 1: Live Your Life Well 1-2:30 p.m. R. Bryan Evans, MSW, Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri. Learn to use positive actions every day and in times of crisis to cope effectively and reduce stress. From relaxation techniques, to journaling exercises, to simple ways to get better sleep and improve eating habits; this pro-
gram, and its companion website, offer a wide range of resources to build resiliency and enhance wellbeing. Call Registration required. At Northwest HealthCare, 1225 Graham Road, Community Room. Event is Free. Aug. 13: 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. In the CH Cancer Resource Center. Event is Free. Aug. 31: Village North Retirement Community’s 30th Anniversary Celebration 1-4:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate 30 years of providing quality senior living in North County! Hors devours, entertainment and drawings for fabulous prizes! Reservations required. At Village North Retirement Community, just west of Christian Hospital off Dunn Rd. Event is Free. Volunteers needed at Christian Hospital Christian Hospital is calling out for volunteers that can do a significant amount of walking to run errands within the hospital. Discover the rewards of volunteering! If you’re looking for a rewarding way to spend your time, volunteering at Christian Hospital is an ideal match. Volunteer positions are available in many different areas. You’ll meet a variety of interesting people while making a difference in our community. Applications are available at www.chrisitianhospital.org in the Volunteer Office, located off the hospital’s main lobby. For more information, call the Christian Hospital volunteer office at 314-653-5032. SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings
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June 23: 2012 Susan G. Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure Downtown St. Louis. Join Team SSM Cancer Care at the 14th Annual Race for the Cure St. Louis. You can Walk, Run, Sleep In, or simply donate. However you would like to support our team, you can help. The money raised through Race for the Cure St. Louis will fund vital screenings, treatment, education and research programs for underserved women in our SSM Health Care – St. Louis hospitals, communities and also support the national search for a cure. Help us reach our 650 team members goal this year! Get your coworkers, friends and family members to sign up today. Don’t forget, every person who joins the team and walks gets a Team SSM Cancer Care t-shirt! Go to www.komenstlouis.org/goto/ssmcancercare2012 to register. Contact Stephen Rak at Stephen_Rak@ssmhc.com for more info or questions.
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.
cal 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.
SSM DePaul Wellness Center Tired of getting locked into longterm memberships that you never use? Join the DePaul Wellness Center and receive a personalized program for your specific needs. Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation. Call 314.344.6177 for more details.
Ongoing Support Groups
Every Mon. and Tues. in July: HMR Program Orientation Mondays: 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays: noon – 1 p.m. At SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available, and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877-477-6954.
SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings
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.
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 Medi-
Every Monday: Tobacco Free for Life Support Group 7–8 p.m. Designed for those who want to quit smoking, as well as those who have successfully quit. Discover more information about how to quit, or find reassurance and support. Cost: Free. At St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., 63376. Register: Call 636-947-5304.
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Speaker’s Bureau Our SSM speakers are available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups. Our health professionals will speak up to one hour free of charge. A variety of health care topics can be presented to your group or organization. Call 636.949.7159 for more information.
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Hazelwood Firefighters Save Family Pet in House Fire Hazelwood firefighters had a busy weekend June 9 and 10, answering Emergency 911 calls for a house fire on Foxfield and a three-alarm blaze at Republic Services’ recycling firm on Byasse. Although there was a lot of fire damage to the house, the good news is that all family members who lived there survived and one of the pets – near death when it was first brought out – is alive. When the white Bichon Frise named Katie was first brought out of the house by a firefighter, she was covered in black soot, unconscious and not breathing. Batt. Chief Tom Stone immediately took action to save the animal by giving it mouth-to-mouth resuscitation until breathing started again. Then one of the O2 Fur Life Pet Oxygen Masks, donated to the department by the North County Dog Obedience Training Club, was used to stabilize the dog. Thanks to the diligent efforts of Batt. Chief Stone and others, the dog was
able to be transported to a local animal hospital where it made a miraculous recovery. “Dogs, cats, and other animals like rabbits and guinea pigs suffer smoke inhalation just like humans,” said Batt. Chief Randy Getz of the Hazelwood Fire Department. “Pets will pass out and go unconscious. The donated masks we received make it easier for us to save pets because they push more air through for the animals to breathe.” Hazelwood firefighter/paramedics understand that people have strong emotional ties to their pets. They often see the anxiety in people’s faces when a family pet is still in a burning house. “We’ve even had to stop residents from going back inside the house
to rescue their pets,” Getz added. But in this type of emergency situation, saving human life is a top priority before starting a search for pets. If the firefighters do find any pets, they bring the animals outside and administer oxygen treatment, if needed, before the pets are returned to their owners. In July 2010, the North County Dog Obedience Training Club presented the Hazelwood Fire Department with a cou-
ple of mask sets to equip the fire trucks, valued at $78 each. “These masks can fit on dogs, cats, ferrets, birds, rabbits, almost any size of small animal,” said Ralph Spillman, president of the North County Dog Obedience Training Club. “This way, the idea is to save them and keep them alive until the owners can get them to a vet,” Spillman said. “These masks get more air to them than masks designed for humans.”
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