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July 18, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 29

Hazelwood firefighters are chosen to handle high-angle rescues for I-70 Blanchette Bridge construction.

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The Hazelwood Fire Department, in its capacity as a fully trained high-angle rescue response team, will be among the first to respond to any high-angle accidents that may occur during the twoyear construction of the I-70 Blanchette Bridge. Hazelwood, along with Maryland Heights and Eureka, are the only municipalities in St. Louis County with fire departments that maintain this level of training certification and equipment support.

“Since construction on the westbound I-70 Blachette Bridge is expected to begin November 1, Hazelwood firefighters have been participating in planning meetings with all agencies involved and will be performing hands-on training evolutions at the bridge,” said Hazelwood Fire Chief Dave Radel.

After closure of the westbound lanes, the Hazelwood firefighters will have a 30day window to practice high-angle rescue operations from the bridge before the project begins.

“It’s always good to know how much rope you need, and what supports you’ll use,” Radel said. “The guys working on the bridge are trained in high angle work and self-rescue. They’re all harnessed and have safety lines. But things happen. And then you’ve always got the people who are drawn to these types of construction projects and will go out there and get in trouble.”

All members of the Hazelwood Fire Department completed a course in the ROCO training program, which is designed to give firefighters the tools and skills needed to manage a rescue from a high-angle position such as a commercial building rooftop or a confined space like a holding tank or deep culvert. Not only did the class provide a complete refresher course for those who may have done it before, but also it offered up-to-speed training for new recruits for certification purposes.

According to Radel, “We brought in a professional trainer with ‘chief instructor’ status from the ROCO Rescue Company to complete the training for our department. We used someone who has worked with our firefighters in the past named Keith Shields. He is a consummate proAround Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

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fessional and works well with our group.”

Shields is a battalion chief who works for a municipal fire department near Vancouver, BC, Canada. He is a highly trained individual since technical rescues are common place in his area where there is rough mountainous terrain. While off-duty, he serves as an instructor for the ROCO Rescue Company training firefighters and rescuers all over North America. Shields conducted four 10hour training days for each of the three Hazelwood crews to complete their certification requirements.

One of the scenarios they practiced involved having firefighters repel down the side of a building from the rooftop to rescue a simulated victim. They made sure the victim was secured in the rescue basket and then either hoisted the person up or down to safety using the aerial apparatus of a fire truck.

“This type of training on a much larger scale will be needed, if the situation arises, for high-angle rescues from the bridge platform down to the river surface,” Radel said.

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“Pattonville is doing a tremendous amount of pre-planning,” he said. “They, along with the City of St. Charles Fire Protection District, are lining everything up. The westbound lanes will be closed,

and if there’s a car fire on the eastbound lanes, St. Charles ability to respond to that will be nonexistent, so Pattonville will respond. They are also planning with their boat rescue teams, but anywhere from the top of the bridge to the water is ours.”

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Stand up for the poor Editor’s note: Community News is proud to feature a monthly column by Rance Thomas, Ph.D., professor, ordained elder and president of North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice.

As churches and their members become more involved in community activities and affairs of their states and nation, some are beginning to question if they are going too far. In fact, some still believe that we as Christians and religious individuals should avoid involvement in addressing political issues and the affairs of government. This is even the case when involvement consists of attempting to relieve the exploitation of the poor and their suffering.

Because of their tax exempt status, churches are not allowed to become involved in political activities to the extent that they can legally endorse candidates or encourage members to vote for specific candidates. If a church is involved in this kind of political activity it is in danger of losing its tax exempt status. However, churches and nonprofit organizations have the right to support issues that impact their members, the poor and the needy, or society. In reality, as Christians we have an obligation to work to relieve the suffering of the poor and the oppressed and prevent their exploitation by more

powerful forces in our nations and societies. In fact, Nelson’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1986, points out that “Instructions about considerate treatment of the poor are found in the law, the prophets, the writRance Thomas, Ph.D. ings, and the New Testament. The law, as well as the prophets, warned against oppressing the poor and crushing the needy,” (Deuteronomy 24:14; Proverbs 14:31; Amos 2:6:4-1).

In the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 18 verses 18-22, when a rich man asked Jesus what he could do to have eternal life, Jesus replied, “Sell everything you have and give to the poor and you will have riches in heaven.” Further, in Deuteronomy 15:7-8 God tells the Israelites and us, “If anyone is poor among your people in any of the towns of the land the Lord your Gold is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them, rather be open-handed and freely lend them whatever they need.” In James Chapter 2 verses 2-4, we are told that faith without deeds is dead. “Suppose someone comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor person in filthy old clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the one wearing fine clothes and say, here is a good seat for you and say to the one who is poor, you stand there or sit on the floor by my feet; have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts.”

Finally, we are asked and told, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8) These scriptures tell us as Christians that we cannot stand by silently and allow the poor and the oppressed to be mistreated and exploited. We must speak up and take action – even in the political arena – if we hope to do God’s will and glorify Him. When we accept Jesus as our Savior, a record is kept of what we do or fail to do here on earth. Thus, we will have to account for our time on earth and will be rewarded or held accountable for what we have failed to do to glorify God and further His kingdom on earth.

Wednesday Night Out Join the city of Florissant and Flroissant Old Town Partners for a fun-filled evening on July 25. The fun runs from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Bandstand at 760 rue St. Francois. Water and lemonade will be available, and participants may purchase $1 raffle tickets to win a guitar, courtesy of the J. Oscar School of Music. Students from the J. Oscar School of Music will perform.

Recycling Event

There will be a free electronic/ appliance recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 11. The event will be held on the parking lot of Trinity Catholic High School, 1720 Redman in Spanish Lake. Bring any item with a cord or that takes batteries.

Just drive up and items will be removed from your vehicle.

You do not need to be a resident of Spanish Lake to take advantage of this free recycling event.

Only electronics and appliances will be accepted. Visit the www. midwrc.net to see a complete list of electronic equipment that will be accepted.

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Hawthorne Players Present “Company”

Black Jack City Clerk Takes on Additional Role

Hawthorne Players examine relationships in Stephen Sondheim’s hit musical comedy “Company,” which plays at 8 p.m. on July 27, 28 and August 3, 4, and at 2 p.m. on August 5. The performances are at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre.

Director Renee SevierMonsey said the show takes Photo by Larry Marsh. left to right: Lauren Yates, Jeff Loyd, Caitlin Mickey, Alicia Revé an unflinching look at not only what ties us together, but what keeps us apart.

“Ever matched someone up on a blind date with disastrous results?”

Sevier-Monsey said. “Or looked at a couple on their wedding day and placed a bet either that they wouldn’t last six months or they’d be together forever…and been wrong? What makes two people look at each other and decide to take the leap of faith that is a relationship?”

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.

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 best-known songs (including “Another Hundred People,” “The Ladies Who Lunch” and “Being Alive”).

Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for older adults and students. Order in advance and save $2 by calling the box office at 314.921.5678. For more information, please visit www. hawthorneplayers.com.

The Missouri City Clerks and Finance Officers Association (Eastern Division) named Karen Robinson, the city clerk for the city of Black Jack, as it’s treasurer for 2012/13. Each city, township or village incorporated within the state of Missouri must, by law, have a city clerk. Each may have a different title or responsibilities, but all share the common bond of serving the mayor, aldermen or city council, and resiMayor Norm McCourt swearing in City Clerk Karen Robinson as Treasurer dents of their city.

Robinson will move up each year, and will serve as the organization’s president in four years.

Mayor Norm McCourt and the city council are very proud of her accomplishments as city clerk.

Karen Robinson stated, “I am excited about the new venture as it is a big responsibility, and I look forward to the challenge.”

Karen has been the city clerk for the city of Black Jack for more than 10 years.

Saturday Jubilee Food Drive Hopes to Collect More than 100,000 Food Items More of our neighbors are experiencing something many never thought possible - hunger. More than 120,000 individuals in our area rely on food pantries, and nearly half are children. Many are seeking help for the first time.

Local food pantries are struggling to keep up with the increased demand. Saturday Jubilee mobilizes local churches, businesses, civic groups and individuals to participate in a large scale food drive to end hunger.

On Saturday, July 28, more than 1000 volunteers organized into 88 teams will position themselves outside area grocery stores encouraging shoppers to donate non-perishable items.

The donated food will be delivered to the Operation Food Search warehouses for distribution to local food pantries.

For more info, or to volunteer, visit www.saturdayjubilee.com.

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St. Louis Area Men’s Chorus Captures Gold Medal in International Competition It was the Olympics of a capella – the biggest a capella singing competition in the world – and The Ambassadors of Harmony of St. Charles, Mo., won the Gold Medal out of a field of 28 choruses in the 74th Annual International Barbershop Harmony Competition. The event was held in Portland, Ore. on July 6. The Chorus Competition was only part of a week-long celebration of a cappella harmony, which also featured 74 barbershop quartets from around the world vying for medals.

The Ambassadors of Harmony chorus is part of the Central States District of the Barbershop Harmony Society and has more than 150 members, ranging in age from 12 to 85. Directed by Dr. Jim Henry, the chorus has placed first in 14 consecutive Central States District competitions. In previous international competitions, The Ambassadors of Harmony have won Gold Medals in 2004 and 2009 and Silvers in 2007 and 2008. They also have five 5th place and four 4th place Bronze Medals.

Housing Resource Fair The city of Bellefontaine Neighbors invites the general public to a Housing Resource Fair from 4 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 26 at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Recreation Center, 9669 Bellefontaine Road. The event is free and everyone is invited.

This is an opportunity to get advice on buying a

home, improving your credit, financing options and stopping foreclosure. Area lenders, housing counselors and non-profit organizations will be on hand to talk one-on-one with attendees on such topics as: • Why it is cheaper to buy than rent • Homeownership programs that offer down payment help • Refinancing options • Reverse mortgages • Home repair programs • Credit repair and counseling • Foreclosure prevention • Property listings The sponsors are professionals and your information will remain confidential.

Invited participants include: Lenders • Citizen’s National Bank • US Bank • First National Bank • Caldwell Banker Mortgage Realtors • A-List Realtors

• Presidential Realtors • Re-Max • Caldwell Banker, Gundaker Not-For-Profit Organizations • Better Family Life • Beyond Housing • Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis • Justine Peterson • National Community Action Agency • Paraquad, Inc. • Community Action Agency serving St. Louis County • Housing Options Provided for the Elderly • Catholic Charities Housing Resources Center

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Pener Appointed STLCC’s Director of Professional Development & Quality Lita M. Pener, a former senior manager of operations training for Express Scripts Inc., has been appointed as the director of professional development and quality for St. Louis Community College.

Pener, who joind the college July 9, is responsible for identifying, devising and implementing districtwide professional development training, comprehensive organizational development and training, continuous quality programs, and related materials.

Pener was employed by Express Scripts for four years. She was responsible for regional training and development as well as for an operational call center, providing team-level training services to six internal clients and more than 900 employees.

Prior to joining Express Scripts, Pener served four years as the workforce development director at St. Charles Community College. There she provided leadership for the Business & Industry Institute, the School/Business Partnership program, and the state of Missouri’s Dislocated Worker program in St. Charles County.

She also was employed by Enterprise Rent-A-Car in St. Louis for three years as its curriculum/training lead.

Pener holds a master’s degree in human resources development from Webster University and a bachelor’s degree in communications/public relations from Fontbonne College (now Fontbonne University).

Barnes-Jewish Selected for Unprecedented National Effort to Increase Breast-feeding Rates in U.S. Hospitals Barnes-Jewish Hospital has been selected to participate in Best Fed Beginnings, a first-of-its-kind national effort to significantly improve breastfeeding rates in states where rates are currently the lowest.

Although breast-feeding is one of the most effective preventive health measures for infants and mothers, half of US-born babies are given formula within the first week, and by nine months, only 31 percent of babies are breast-feeding at all. Best Fed Beginnings seeks to reverse these trends by dramatically increasing the number of US hospitals implementing a proven model for maternity services that better supports a new mother’s choice to breast-feed.

During the next 18 months, Barnes-Jewish will be working to become a baby-friendly hospital through participation in the baby-friendly hospital initiative, a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund to encourage and recognize hospitals and birth centers that offer an optimal level of care for infant feeding.

In addition to Barnes-Jewish, 89 other hospitals are participating in this initiative.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to improve our women and infants services to better support breastfeeding in the St. Louis community,” said Carol Scott,

RN, director of women and infants at Barnes-Jewish.

“We recognize that for women who plan to breastfeed, the hospital experience strongly influences a mother’s ability to start and continue breast-feeding. We are committed to implementing evidence-based care through the babyfriendly designation process. This will ensure that mothers delivering in our hospital who intend to breast-feed are fully supported.”

In 2011, 64.2 percent of new moms report attempting breast-feeding in Missouri, while 70.6 percent of Illinois moms breast-fed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Breastfeeding Report Card. At Barnes-Jewish, the breast-feeding rate is approximately 49 percent.

Breast-feeding has multiple health benefits for both infants and mothers. For infants, it decreases the incidence and severity of many infectious diseases, reduces infant mortality, and optimally supports neurodevelopment. It also decreases infants’ risk of becoming obese later in

New Employees at VNA-TIP HealthCare VNA-TIP HealthCare is pleased to announce its new employees.

Casey Hillemann, RN, will join the TIP Hospice team as Regional Manager for the Missouri branches. She will be based in Bridgeton, Mo. Willona Jackson will join the VNA-TIP HomeCare team at the Bridgeton, Mo. branch

Vaccination department.

Kathleen Blume will join the VNA-TIP HealthCare team as a Marketer for TIP Hospice.

Julie Tucker, RN, will join the VNA-TIP HomeCare team.

To learn more about VNA-TIP HealthCare, contact 1.800.642.6099 or visit www.vnatip.com.

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childhood. For mothers, breast-feeding decreases the risks of breast and ovarian cancers, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and cardiovascular disease.

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July 18, 2012

Hazelwood School District Announces Administrators The Hazelwood School District Board of Education has approved candidates for 12 administrative positions across the District, effective July 1.

Armstrong Elementary School Principal – Roger LeBlanc will replace Dr. Amy Dittmar as the principal of Armstrong Elementary School. Dittmar is resigning to take a principal position in Iowa. LeBlanc has more than 11 years of administrative experience, coming to Hazelwood from Lucas Crossing Elementary School in the Normandy School District. He previously served nine years as an elementary school principal in Alaska.

He was named the Alaska Distinguished Principal in 2009.

Hazelwood East Early Childhood Education Site Coordinator – Carrie Holt, who has been an educator for HSD for the past 17 years, has been named the coordinator for the Hazelwood East Early Childhood Education Site. She is replacing Dr. Cornetta Mendoza, who resigned to pursue other opportunities. Holt began her career at Grannemann Elementary School as a teaching assistant before teaching third grade at Grannemann and Larimore elementary schools. She has served as the instructional specialist at Townsend Elementary School for the past 11 years. Holt has coordinated the summer school programs for various elementary schools throughout the district.

Hazelwood Central Early Childhood Education Site Coordinator – Curtis Gunn, who has more than 20 years of experience in education, has been named the coordinator for the Hazelwood Central Early Childhood Education Site. He is replacing Debbie Dill, who is retiring. Gunn began working for HSD in 2006 as a speech-language pathologist for the early childhood education program. He has served the past year as coordinator for Parents-as-Teachers.

Hazelwood School District Learning Facilitator (Mathematics) – Dr. Nevels Nevels has been hired as a district-wide learning facilitator for mathematics. Nevels has more than 20 years of experience in education, most recently teaching secondary mathematics for St.

Louis Public Schools. He replaces Cathy French, who is retiring.

The learning facilitator for math performs duties to plan, coordinate and assist professional staff members toward the development of a curriculum and instruction program that will maximize the learning of each student. This includes guiding curriculum committees and teaching sample lessons in classrooms to model and explain effective instructional techniques.

Hazelwood School District Director of Transportation – Bryan Sanker has been named the director of transportation for HSD. He has nearly 14 years of experience in the transportation industry. He replaces Cathy Ottinger, who is retiring. The director of transportation oversees school bus transportation. About 10,000 students are transported daily by school bus.

Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Assistant Principal – Katy Chambers, who has served the past two years as an assistant principal at Hazelwood East Middle School, will serve as an assistant principal at Hazelwood Southeast Middle School. Chambers has more than six years of experience in education, formerly serving as the social studies department chairperson and teacher for Cross Keys Middle School in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Chambers also served two years as a school and community resource volunteer in South Africa through the United States Peace Corps.

Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Assistant Principal – Michael McCrory, who has seven years of experience in education, will join the team at Hazelwood Southeast Middle School as an assistant principal. McCrory has served the past two years as the principal of the Innovative Concept Academy/Griscom School, which is an alternative school program in St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS). He served two years as an assistant principal at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School, also in SLPS. Hazelwood East Middle School Assistant Principal – Nicole Marie Huffman, who has more than 10

years of experience in education, has been named an assistant principal at Hazelwood East Middle School.

Huffman comes to Hazelwood from the Francis Howell School District, where she served as a secondary communication arts content leader for the past four years. She has served as an administrative intern, high school communication arts teacher and dance team coach.

Hazelwood East Middle School Assistant Principal – Earl Draper, Jr., who has nearly 10 years of experience in education, has been named an assistant principal at Hazelwood East Middle School. Draper comes to Hazelwood from Imagine Academy of Environmental Science and Math, where he served as an assistant principal for two years. He previously taught middle school social studies for seven years in the Rockwood School District. He currently serves as an adjunct professor for the Webster University School of Education.

Hazelwood West High School Assistant Principal – Heather Dunnavant, who has nearly 10 years of experience in education, will serve as an assistant principal at Hazelwood West High School. She comes to Hazelwood from the Normandy School District, where she has served as a high school and elementary assistant principal, as well as middle school dean of instruction. She also taught and served as a literacy coach for the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools.

Hazelwood West High School Assistant Principal – Dr. Kevin Morrison, who has been an educator in HSD for the past 12 years, will join the Hazelwood West High School team as an assistant principal. He has been a secondary-level assistant principal in HSD for the past five years, most recently serving as an assistant principal at Hazelwood West Middle School. He has also served at Hazelwood Central High School and Hazelwood Southeast Middle School. He led the communication skills department at Hazelwood East High School for four years.

Hazelwood West High School Assistant Principal – Earlier this spring, the HSD Board of Education approved a recommendation to hire David Wall as an assistant principal at Hazelwood West High School. Wall has more than 12 years of experience in education. He has served the past five years as an assistant principal for Timberland High School in the Wentzville School District. He previously taught social studies at the high school level.

Become a Friend to a Young Student Learning to Read The Ritenour School District is seeking older-adult volunteers to help make sure no child lacks the ability to read. Ritenour, in partnership with the national award-winning OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring Program, is seeking volunteers 50 and over to spend time with children who need a little extra help learning to read. Training takes place from August 22-24, 2012, at the Ritenour Administrative Center. To find out more about the program or volunteer, please call Ritenour Community Services at 314.493.6080.

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RHS Students Receive Ritenour Teacher Recognized Scholarships from Overland

by St. Louis County Council Ritenour High School German teacher Patrick Quinn was Rotary; Administrator Honored honored by the St. Louis County Council for his victory durThree recent Ritenour High School graduates received $1,000 scholarships from the Rotary Club of Overland. The students include 2012 graduates Marjorie Farrington, Stephanie McHenry and Emily Smith.

In addition, Cindy Gibson, Ritenour’s assistant to the Superintendent for Communications and Community Services, was given the Service Above Self Award from the organization. Gibson received the award for demonstrating exemplary humanitarian service with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others. She is retiring after 28 years in educational communications and marketing, including the past 25 years in Ritenour.

ing the national Jeopardy! Teachers Tournament earlier this year.

County Councilwoman Kathleen Kelly Burkett presented Quinn with a special resolution from the Council during the Ritenour Board of Education Meeting on June 14. The resolution honored Quinn for his accomplishments and applauded his broad range of knowledge.

Ritenour Superintendent Honored by Missouri Legislature Ritenour School District Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Compton was presented with a special resolution from the Missouri House of Representatives during the Board of Education Meeting on June 14.

The resolution was presented by State Representative Tracy McCreery - who represents the 83rd District. Compton was honored by the House of Representatives for her career achievements and for being a leader in the field of education. Compton retired on June 30, 2012, after 36 years in education, including the past six years as Ritenour’s superintendent.

Hazelwood East High School Sprinter Named Gatorade Missouri Athlete of the Year For 27 years, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPNHS, has honored the nation’s best high school athletes.

Tianna Valentine of Hazelwood East High School is the 20112012 Gatorade Missouri Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year. She is the first student from HEHS to earn the award.

Awards are presented for outstanding athletic excellence, high standards of academic achievement and demonstrating exemplary character on and off the track. Valentine is now a finalist for the Gatorade National Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year, to be announced in June.

At the 2011-2012 Missouri State High School Activities Association Track and Field Championship, Valentine won the 100-meter with a time of 11.51 seconds.

In the 200-meter, she took first place with a time of 23.71 seconds. She set new school records in both events, and is a three-time state champion in the 100-meter. She also set a meet record at Kansas Relays in the 100-meter race, finishing in 11.66.

Valentine graduated from HEHS in May. She accepted an athletic scholarship from the University of Kansas in February. She maintained a 3.1 GPA, is a devoted member of her church, and volunteers locally on behalf of multiple charity fundraising initiatives and as a youth track and field coach.

Linwood Barnes, HEHS social studies teacher and girls’ track coach, said Valentine is the ultimate leader on the team.

“She was so hard-working at practice and it showed when she had to compete,” he said.

“Athletes like her don’t come around often. She has a very bright future and I truly believe she will be in the 2016 Olymwww.cuw.edu/GetStarted pics.”

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July 11, 2012

Oldest Pick:

SUDOKU:

“The Cheshire Cheese Tale”

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.

Established in 1667, Ye Old Cheshire Cheese is a public house in London frequented by Charles Dickens and other writers. Skilly, a feline “fleet of foot,” moves into the establishment on Fleet Street in hopes of knowing where his next meal is coming from, but it isn’t mice the cat’s after.

Skilly adores cheese, and the best cheese in London can be found at the pub, the setting of “The Cheshire Cheese Cat, A Dickens of a Tale,” by Carmen Agra Deedy and Randall Wright.

To Skilly, the idea of eating mice is revolting. But he has to pretend he’s a mouser to earn his keep. To prove he’s a seasoned hunter, Skilly pounces on Pip, and carries the tiny mouse away, much to the delight of the innkeeper. But once Skilly’s out of sight, he releases Pip and the mouse catches a whiff of cheese on the cat’s breath. Skilly’s secret is out.

The unlikely pair soon become allies, battle Pinch an alley cat with an attitude, and derail a conflict threatening Great Britain. This creative tale with drawings by Barry Moser also features fictional diary entries by Dickens, who is struggling to write “Great Expectations.”

The tie-ins between that classic and this cat and mouse story are incredibly clever.

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.

A Joke!...

There were three men on a hill with their watches.

The first man threw his watch down the hill and it broke.

The second man threw his watch down the hill and it broke.

The third man threw his watch down the hill, walked all the way to the bottom, and caught it.

The other two men were puzzled and asked the third man how he did it.

The third man said, “Easy.

My watch is 5 minutes slow!”

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Creative puns for educated minds...

Atheism is a non-prophet organization.

Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other, 'You stay here; I'll go on a head.'

I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then, it hit me.

A sign on the lawn at a drug rehab centre said: 'Keep off the Grass.'

A small boy swallowed some coins and was taken to a hospital.

When his grandmother telephoned to ask how he was, a nurse said, 'No change yet.'

A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.

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“White Room 02B3”: From the San Diego Comic-Con to the St. Louis Science Center

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If the folks at Roddenberry Entertainment are successful, “White Room 02B3,” a short film, will appear later this year at the St. Louis Science Center. The company, led by Rod Roddenberry, shot this psychological thriller in such a way that the viewer is situated at the heart of the action. Roddenberry, the son of legendary “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry, has said that if a character speaks in the film, you may have to twist your head to see them.

At the San Diego Comic-Con last week, no dome theaters were available for a screening, but “White Room 02B3” was shown on a regular theater

screen. The limitations of the venue did nothing to diminish the visuals or the plot. It is a solid story directed by Greg Aronowitz.

The film opens with six people waking up inside a futuristic chamber. Each person wears a jumpsuit with a number on it, not a name. This starts a debate among the individuals in the room, who say that by numbering a group of people, it is easier to dispose of them.

“White Room 02B3” is filled with themes like this one. Through these 6 characters, director Greg Aronowitz examines the best and worst of humanity. It becomes clear that these individuals are being judged by beings from a different planet or with a higher intelligence. Their ultimate goal remains unclear, though.

Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth from Roddenberry Entertainment were present at the screening on Thursday, July 12, in San Diego. Roth pointed out that there are a number of dome theaters still operating across the country and these are ideally suited for showings of “White Room 02B3.”

Based on the specifications of the film, the Omnimax Theater at the St. Louis Science Center seems even more suited than the rest. Roddenberry Entertainment has been looking for venues that hosted Laserium Shows in the 1970’s and 80’s. The St. Louis Science Center has an edge, though,

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thanks to its multi-channel sound system, which is necessary to create the feeling of conversations happening all over the dome.

Roddenberry Entertainment wants to bring “White Room 02B3” to St. Louis and other cities. Members and non-members should call the St. Louis Science Center and make sure that they are in contact with Roddenberry Entertainment. This is a unique film that blends technology and terror in one package.

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Sports You See... With Gary B. Rookie Breaks in with the Rascals ***Doug Shields Makes a Statement The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League.

Shields, normally in the bullpen, got the ball to start his first game for the team recently and did not disappoint Rascals’ Manager Steve Brook.

The right-hander pitched a complete game, the first for the Rascals in the 2012 campaign, giving his bullpen buddies a night off just prior to the All-Star game. He notched his first win as a rookie over the Windy City Thunderbolts by striking out 10 as his teammates scored three runs for him, taking the contest 3-1.

Jason Patton ripped a single in the first inning to score Eric Williams to supply the first tally. Ben Hewett had the winning run batted in with a suicide squeeze bunt scoring Jason Patton. The third run saw an instant reply of Hewett bunting as Patton was charging to home plate with the second suicide squeeze. ***STANDINGS AS OF 7-12: W L GB Last 10 Games Schaumburg Boomers 29 19 ____ 5-5 Windy City ThunderBolts 27 19 1.0 6-4 RIVER CITY RASCALS 26 22 3.0 4-6 Gateway Grizzlies 26 23 3.5 7-3 Joliet Slammers 20 28 9.0 3-7 Rockford RiverHawks 19 28 9.5 5-5 Normal CornBelters 16 30 12.0 2-8 NEXT HOME GAMES: All Games @ 7:05 p.m.– Sunday @ 6:05 p.m.

Thur/Fri/Sat, July 19/20/21 against Florence Freedom For more info on all this year’s promotions, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com. ***HIGHLIGHTS AS OF END OF DAY 7-5: *Charlie Lisk leads team in home runs (8) and runs batted in (33) *Preston Vancil has pitched 47 strike outs-tops on the team *As a team, batting average .268-2nd in league *As a team, slugging percentage .385-5th in league ~~~Diamond in the rough

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Former St. Louis Cardinals on KFNS A Night Filled with Many Memories SportsRadioSTL.com broadcast live on 590 The Fan KFNS last Thursday night at Sombrero’s Mexican restaurants in St. Peters.

Three Cardinal players filled the hour with many visions of the past from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

At the top of the hour, first baseman ‘Smokin’ JOE CUNNINGHAM, who played for the Cards from 1954-61, took the stage.

The best season for Cunningham was in 1959, when he batted .345 to finish second to Hank Gary B. and Joe Cunningham Aaron for the National League batting title.

The left-handed first baseman was asked to play outfield, when a guy by the name of Stan Musial wanted to take over those duties. Not a bad replacement.

Playing shortstop for the Birds from 196272 was DAL MAXVILL. Not only did ‘Maxie’ cover the number six hole with great range, he eventually became the General Manger of the club.

Dal Maxvill and Gary B. Don Shaw saw limited action wearing the Birds on the Bat during his tenure in St. Louis in 1971-72. The left-handed relief pitcher was the first Major League pitcher to get a win when he played for the Montreal Expos. Shaw and Maxvill were roommates when he was in the Gateway City.

I, Gary B, was fortunate enough to host this very memorable program. ~~~Great memories Gary B. and Don Shaw. Photos by Gary B.

Editorial

1954 air-conditioned room writing this and thanking my The cold war era had begun and the U.S. conducted lucky stars for it. Most of us have this luxury now, but a massive air raid drill in June that included the entire I wonder how many remember what it was like withcountry, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. We naively out it. Some of the lower income folks still don’t have it and a few of them die from the heat. It‘s usually the believed we could survive a nuclear attack.

We had no air conditioning in those days, nor did elderly who probably remembered that long ago heat anyone else that we knew. We had an oscillating fan wave quite well.

Some believe we have become a spoiled society. that blew the hot air around. The heat wave started in late June and lasted until early September with days When something like this heat wave occurs, it’s easy and weeks in the triple digits. The record was set in for us seniors to agree with that opinion while sitting comfortably in our air-conditioned homes. Perhaps East St. Louis where it reached 117 degrees.

One afternoon when the heat was at its we take too much for granted.

Technology has brought with it much higher livworst, my mother closed the windows, pulled down the shades to darken the ing standards. It keeps us comfortable, entertained living room and made us lie on blankets and alive much longer. The U.S. population is more on the floor. The fan oscillated back and than double what it was when I graduated from high forth and blew on us. It was hot but not school. Much of the fields and woods from my boyhood are now subdivisions. The two-lane highways as brutally hot as it was outside.

During one of those afternoons, we are now six lanes or more in some places, and the trafheard a tractor in a nearby field cultivat- fic numbers are enormous by comparison. The sixing crops…or what was left of them. The cylinder, stick shift economy Studebakers my father farmer wore bib overalls, a long sleeve drove had only a radio for ball games and crooners. blue work shirt and a big straw hat; his My bicycle had only one speed. My mother neatly only protection from the blazing sun. patched my blue jeans’ holes.

It was mandatory to eat dinner together every eveThe thermometer was at 111 degrees. We never heard of a heat index. ning. In-between-meal snacks weren’t allowed nor The 2012 heat wave brought back those available. Our schools didn’t allow back talk and corboyhood memories. I’m sitting in an poral punishment was in effect. There were no lawsuits by parents. The town only had one lawyer and he was the county’s prosecuting attorney.

I remember complaining about that long-ago heat wave. I complain about this one, too, but just as then, it’s wasted breath. I look outside at workers repairing a roof down the street and I remember that farmer, now long gone as is 1954.

“All of us could take a lesson from the weather; it pays no attention to criticism.” (-North Dekalb www.TroyFurnitureCo.com www.lovetvinc.com Kiwanis Club Beacon)

It was the year Dr. Jonas Salk began testing his polio vaccine.

Edward R. Murrow had sunk the McCarthy communist witch-hunt.

Kids listened to Captain Midnight and Shake, Rattle and Roll on the radio. Bing Crosby starred in White Christmas. The U.S. tested the first hydrogen bomb on Eniwetok Atoll. Hurricanes killed 170 Americans and 200 Canadians. It was also the year of the famous heat wave. It killed hundreds in Missouri and adjoining states.

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Who needs a dance floor to boogie? Just buy a pair of pantyhose.

Are you a dancing fool? I am. Dancing is not something I mark on the calendar in bold red letters. Jim and I don’t go out on weekends with the intent to find a dance floor, but when we’re in the presence of music and a dance floor, he’s quite indulgent.

The real dancing and entertainment, according to my husband, takes place each and every Sunday morning as I dress for Mass.

Dancing while dressing? I have just one word for all the women out there. Pantyhose. You are all nodding now, aren’t you? You understand.

Making sure I was completely prepared for a weekend in my husband’s hometown, Quincy, Ill., I purchased two new pairs of pantyhose. Why? Because the very instant I become complacent, the one pair I pack will sprout a run.

It’s the new pantyhose that give the ladies cause to wiggle in dance-like fashion. Sunday morning I opened a package of brand new, body-shaping, gutsucking, butt-lifting and thigh-crunching panty hose and called Jim into the room. Nothing kinky…you don’t have to skip this part. Jim just thinks it’s a riot to watch me struggle with a new pair of pantyhose.

The fact that I refuse to buy the next bigger size might have something to do with my dance, but that’s a story for another day.

Cool your laughing, men. Guys have their own

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forms of goofy dancing, too. Have you ever watched a new father trying to soothe his baby? Wanting to give his wife some much-needed rest, the weary dad stumbles out of bed at 2 a.m. to retrieve the little guy (or girl). He picks up the infant like a piece of delicate china and begins the “Daddy Walk and Bounce” dance. You know the steps, right? Holding a baby while gently swaying or patting the child comes naturally to most mothers. Most men, however, have little to no instinct when it comes to this kind of thing.

Oh, I’m not scolding…on the contrary. I think it’s an adorable scene to watch a new father walk around the house and clumsily bounce the baby up and down while saying, “Shhh. There, there, now. Go to sleep.”

On the other end of the dancing men spectrum (coming soon to a video store near you!), is the nailbiting, last-second, miracle-ending football dance.

Down by 7 points, the guy’s team marches down the field in just 25 seconds and scores a touchdown. The family room actually shakes from all the men jumping and down, cheering and high-fiving one another as if they ran the ball into the end zone. That’s just the beginning of the football dance, though.

The men sit down again, leaning forward, fists clinched in anticipation of the coach’s decision. Will he send out the kicker to tie the game, or will the team go for the 2-point conversion and the win? The men

begin to chant, “Go for it! Go for it!”

As if he hears and feels the encouragement, the head coach calls in the 2-point play. The clock ticks down, :04, :03, :02 and the ball is snapped. Our guys on the sofa and in the recliners fold their hands together, clenched in a football prayer. The ball is snapped, the quarterback fakes the hand-off and throws into the back corner of the end zone. The men on the sofa stare in joyous disbelief for a split second and then jump all at once, simultaneously whooping and hollering, strutting around the floor like roosters. The dance itself is difficult to explain. Suffice it to say it is as humorous, if not more so, than the whole pantyhose routine.

Back to the real dancing for a second. I watched on television the other night as dance competitors burned up the parquet floor with the Tango, the Rumba and some swing dancing. Thoughts of weekly dance lessons crept into my head.

“Wouldn’t it be fun to learn all that?” I asked myself.

I was jolted back to reality.

“Nah…dancing like that requires dancing shoes,” I mumbled. “And dancing shoes require pantyhose.”

Bring Excitement to Family Dinners (Family Features) Hungry to bring some joy back to your family dinner? Distractions and busy schedules mean many families need a dose of inspiration to bring the zing back to their meals.

Luckily it only takes a few small changes to achieve an all-around meal makeover that transforms weekly routine into dinnertime excitement.

One great way to cook up fun is to make meals a family affair.

From planning to creating, involving your family makes dinner an activity, not an obligation. Plus, it has the added bonus of teaching kids important skills – like writing grocery lists and prepping veggies.

Need more inspiration? Dial up the dinnertime excitement with these quick tips from Lawry’s: • Play with Your Food. Let kids of all ages unleash their creativity at dinnertime. Retire formality a couple nights a week and replace it with fun themed dinners of their choosing. Whether you’re serving up mini-versions of classic recipes – like meatloaf “muffins” – or foods on a stick, bringing a dose of whimsy to meals gives your family an amusing and refreshing break from routine.

• Flavor Adventure. Every day, you conquer real challenges to gather your family around the dinner table, and getting them to try new dishes shouldn’t have to be one of them. Lawry’s iconic Seasoned Salt is already a tried-and-true family favorite, and now it’s available in new varieties, like Fire Roasted Chile and Garlic and Santa Fe Chili Marinade. These new blends will help bring bold new flavors to the table for a delicious change your family will eat right up.

• Dinnertise. The easiest thing you can do to make meals more appealing to your family?

Eat and enjoy them yourself.

Kids model parental behavior, and are more likely to try something new if they see their parents doing it. You can also build anticipation for the night’s meal by creating a custom video “ad” on Dinnertising.com. Personalize it with family photos, fun themes and recipes, then share it via Facebook, Twitter or email.

For more recipes and tips on how to make dinnertime as flavorful and fun as possible, visit www.dinnertising.com and www.lawrys.com.

Grilled Chicken with Pico de Gallo Makes 6 servings • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Refrigerate: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 14 minutes Ingredients: - 1 medium tomato, diced - 1/2 cup chopped onion - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons chopped green onion - 2 teaspoons Lawry’s Fire Roasted Chile and Garlic, divided - 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves - 1 tablespoon olive oil

3. Grill chicken over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Serve chicken with Pico de Gallo. Sprinkle with additional Seasoning, if desired.

Directions: 1. Mix tomato, onion, cilantro, green onion and 1/2 teaspoon of the Seasoning in medium bowl until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

2. Brush chicken lightly with oil. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Seasoning.

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Church July 20: Fish Fry 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Road. Single entrée, $7; Double entrée, $8.50.

Children under 6 are free. Info: 314.867.0800.

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.

July 23-27: VBS 9 a.m. – noon at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 13200 New Halls Ferry Road. For children 3 years to completion of fifth grade. $5 per child. Info: 314.921.5833.

Aug. 4: 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.

Sept. 29: Ninth annual St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Trivia Night 6:30-10 p.m. 315 Graham Road, Florissant, MO 63031. Still a great bargain at $10 per person with up to 10 at a table. Call the church at 314-837-9404 and talk to one of our great staff or leave a message to reserve a table. There is babysitting on the premises by our certified staff with a nominal charge

of only $2 per child (for dinner & snacks). Please contact the church

by Thursday, Sept. 27 with how many children you have that need babysitting. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Come join us, this is a family event and benefits our youth and outreach programs.

Soda and snacks provided while they last.

6 p.m.Tickets phone: Mary, 314428-8307.

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.

July 24: Legal Boundaries Seminar 6 p.m. at The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive. Reservations: 314.831.0988.

Events

July 25: Wednesday Night Out 6 – 9 p.m . Join the city of Florissant and Flroissant Old Town Partners for a fun-filled evening at the Bandstand at 760 rue St. Francois.

Water and lemonade will be available, and participants may purchase $1 raffle tickets to win a guitar, courtesy of the J. Oscar School of Music. Students from the J. Oscar School of Music will perform.

July 20: Lunch & Learn 12-1:30 p.m. Marketing & Branding, “Everything you wanted to know, but were afraid to pay for.”

Bring your own lunch and come ask the experts! PR, Promo Items, Signage, Printing, and MORE! Chamber Member Only Event. www.northwestchamber.com. At St. John’s Bank Building, 11965 St. Charles Rock Rd. (lower level), Bridgeton, MO 63044. info@ northwestchamber.com. FREE! July 21: Day out at the Ballpark to Benefit Backstoppers 6 p.m. Cardinals vs. Cubs. $60 per ticket. Info: Kurt Barks at 314.486.6305 or visit www.completeab.com.

July 21: St. Louis Chordinals Trivia 6:30 p.m. Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 12395 Natural Bridge Rd., Bridgeton, MO. Tickets: $10 ea., 8 to a table. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes, 50/50, mulligans and attendance prizes.Doors open

July 23: Women’s Entrepreneur Evening at the Chamber 6 – 8 p.m. at the Greater North County Chamber. Showcase your products or services. Wine and cheese provided. Ladies only. Info: 314.831.3500.

July 28: Ferguson Farmers Market 8 a.m. – noon at 20 S. Florissant Road. L’Ecole Culinaire Academy with Chef Demo and Sample Fest at 9:30 a.m. Art activities and live music from 9 – 11 a.m.

July 28: Mix & Match Yard Sale 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 250 New Florissant Road South (Crystal Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center). Fun, games, prizes, bbq, snowcones and cotton candy.

July 28: Writers workshop 10 a.m. at the Baden Library, 8448 Church Road, St. Louis. Free. Info: 314.388.2400.

Aug. 1 The Vino Experience $20 per person (sample five lighter wines from France). RSVP to: thevinoexperience@att.net or call

314.550.1641 Aug. 11: Free Electronic/Appliance Recycling Event 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the parking lot of Trinity Catholic High School, 1720 Redman in Spanish Lake. Bring any item with a cord or that takes batteries. Just drive up and items will be removed from your vehicle. You do not need to be a resident of Spanish Lake to take advantage of this free recycling event. Only electronics and appliances will be accepted.

Visit the www.midwrc.net to see a complete list of electronic equipment that will be accepted.

Aug. 25: Dinner - Dance - Auction to Benefit Officer Mike Vernon 6-11 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30) $50 per person. At Plumbers & Pipefitters Auditorium, 12385 Larimore (63138). Includes Dinner Buffet, Open Bar, DJ, Silent Auction & Raffle. For tickets or for more info see the attached flyer or email at friendsofmikevernon@ymail.com 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. 22: 10th annual golf scramble $360 per team until Sept. 11. Info: 314.486.6305 or 314.249.7113.

Sept. 29: Trivia Night 6:30 – 10 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 315 Graham Road, Florissant, MO 63031. $10 per person (up to 10 at a table).

Babysitting for $2 per child. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

Soda and snacks provided. Register at 314.837.9404 by Sept. 27.

Sept. 28-30: The Ferguson High

FREE CONCERTS in CIVIC PARK Tuesdays • June – August • 6:30 –9 p.m.

Seven Bridges Road Eagles Tribute Band

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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 www.hermannlondon.com/5k Calling All St. Augustine’s Classmates Planning is underway for an All School Reunion. If you attended St. Augustine’s School located at Herbert & Lismore streets in the city of St. Louis we want to hear from you. Please contact a member of the planning committee: Sandy Tricamo (‘66) 314.791.7714; Leo Neuner (‘65) 972.951.4853; Don Becker (‘68) 636.399.0088; Tom Hartnett (‘66) 314.623.9950. You can also register on Facebook as you reminisce viewing the old parish pictures which have been posted. Search for: St. Augustine Catholic School - St. Louis Mo. 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

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at 839-7604.

• Monday Club: Meets every Monday for Bingo from 11:302:30 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 11:30-2:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwich-coffee 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.

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 Every Sunday: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 – 8 p.m. at 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City. Info: 314.993.5421.

at 800.272.3900 for info.

Last Saturday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 10:30 a.m. at Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, MO 63121. Contact Doris Schmitt at 314.383.4765 or call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for info.

Last Tuesday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m. Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, MO 63136. Contact Buffy Huffman at 314.340.6389 or call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for info.

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 program, and its companion website, offer a wide range of resources to build resiliency and enhance well-being. 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.

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.

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 program for your specific needs.

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation. Call 314.344.6177 for more details.

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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.

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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3rd Saturday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 9 a.m. at Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, MO 63033. Contact Kathy Gallyoun at 314.355.1516 or call the Helpline

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Southwest to Begin St. Louis Service to Washington DCA Schedule for Twice Daily Roundtrips will be Announced Following DCA Slot Review Southwest Airlines has announced it will begin new non-stop service between St. Louis (STL) and Washington’s Reagan National (DCA) this fall. Southwest, which bought restricted slots from another airline, will provide two daily roundtrips between DCA and STL with ticket sales expected to begin late July or August. The service is expected to begin by early October.

The specific schedule for the new flights is pending a decision by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a request by Southwest to modify the slot times that were originally assigned to the

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Southwest Airlines is Lambert’s largest carrier currently providing 94 daily flights to 33 destinations. Southwest will also begin two new daily non-stop flights between St. Louis and San Antonio beginning August 12.

Second Colubus Monkey Born on June 30 A black and white colobus [pronounced CAH-luh-bus] monkey was born at the Saint Louis Zoo’s Primate House on June 30.

Naming will await determination of the monkey’s gender.

The infant is the sibling of Mosi [pronounced MOH-zee], now 13 months old and the first colobus to be born at the Zoo in 11 years.

Colobus infants are born with all white hair and a pink face.

In contrast, adults are primarily black, with white hair encircling their face and half of their tail. They have a distinctive mantle of long white hair extending from their shoulders around the edge of their back. Infants will change color gradually until they reach adult coloration at about six months.

The 24-year-old mother, Roberta, came to the Saint Louis Zoo in 2010 after attempts to introduce her to the colobus group at Binder Park Zoo in Michigan were unsuccessful. After the move to St. Louis, Roberta was easily integrated with the Zoo’s 13-year-old female Cecelia, and both the new ba-

by’s and Mosi’s father, six-year-old Kima. The family of five is now on exhibit. Visitors can see the infant poking its head out to look at its new world.

“It was believed that Roberta, who is an experienced mother, was likely post-reproductive when she arrived here,” said Ingrid Porton, curator of primates at Saint Louis Zoo. “Happily she proved this to be quite incorrect.”

Colobus monkeys are found throughout the forests of central Africa. The birth is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Colobus Species Survival Plan (SSP), a program to manage a genetically healthy population of black and white colobus monkeys in North American zoos.

“Roberta is an attentive and protective mother. Mosi is very curious about the new infant and mom allows him to sniff the infant, but when he tries to touch, she has pushed him away,” said Porton. “We are looking forward to the time when his sibling will be old enough to be Mosi’s play partner.”

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