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August 1, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 31

Hazelwood participates in Missouri’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 2012.

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In an effort to help local parents save money when purchasing back-to-school supplies, clothes and computers for their children, the city of Hazelwood is again partnering with the state of Missouri for this year’s Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday during the weekend of August 3-5.

By state law, the sales tax holiday begins on the first Friday in August and continues through the following Sunday.

In 2012, the three-day holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 5. Most municipalities in St. Louis County participate. For a complete list of cities/districts that have opted out, please visit dor.mo.gov.

In addition to getting a break on the state sales tax (4.225 percent), consumers won’t be charged the 2.5 percent local sales tax, 1 percent tax for the Transportation Development District at St. Louis Mills, or the 1.7 percent sales tax for St. Louis County when they make back-toschool purchases at retail establishments in Hazelwood.

Items that are exempt from state/local sales taxes on Aug. 3-5 in Hazelwood include: • Clothing (any article having a taxable value of $100 or less) • School supplies (not to exceed $50 per purchase) • Personal computers (not to exceed $3,500) • Computer software (taxable value of $350 or less) • Computer peripheral devices (not to exceed $3,500) “With the sluggish economy and many people still out of work, we want to help parents stretch their spending dollars so they can afford to equip their kids with the supplies, clothes and electronics needed for the new school year,” said Mayor Matthew Robinson, city of Hazelwood. “Students who start school with the right tools usually perform better in the classroom.”

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According to a recent PriceGrabber survey, most parents are budgeting $500 or more for back-to-school shopping this year. Sixty-three percent said they were budgeting up to $500 for school-related gear (up from 48 percent last year), while 20 percent said they had between $500 and $1,000 set aside for back-to-school purchases.

The allocation of money for electronics explains the rise in back-to-school budgets. At least 40 percent of the PriceGrabber survey respondents plan to purchase new laptops and tablet computers for their kids. Twenty-eight percent said they were looking to buy some sort of smartphone, and 10 percent had their eye on a new desktop computer.

However, classic school supplies like pencils and pens, notebooks, binders and backpacks still dominate the “musthave” list, with 83 percent of those surveyed saying these items would be their main purchases. But the bargains are often found away from big-box and office supply stores. Places like Walgreens and the Dollar Store in Hazelwood also offer special deals. In addition, St. Louis Mills Learn & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pet Apdoption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Learn Sign Language

Spanish Lake Free Recycling Event

The city of Bellefontaine Neighbors in conjunction with Diverse Communications, Inc., Interpreting Services is offering an American Sign Language Class. This class is for participants 10 years of age through adults.

The classes run from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. each Thursday, beginning Aug. 2 and continuing through Sept. 20. The fee is $150 for the eight-week session. For more information, please call 314.867.0700.

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

Just drive up and your items will be unloaded

City of Hazelwood Offers Residents Convenience of Using Credit Cards The city of Hazelwood has now made it possible for residents to pay their court/traffic fines, permit fees and business license fees with a credit/debit card.

Three machines have been set up at Hazelwood City Hall in Public Works, Municipal Courts and Finance to accept payments using one of these credit/debit cards: Visa, MasterCard and Discover. The Hazelwood Community Center and Civic Center East will be able to do

credit/debit card transactions soon.

“Our intent by launching this new program is to improve the quality of customer service we give to our citizens and visiting guests,” said Lori Helle, City of Hazelwood director of finance. “We want to create a more hassle-free atmosphere for them by giving them the flexibility, convenience and speed of using their credit/debit cards.”

Recent studies show that credit cards will overtake cash and checks as the number one form of bill payments within the next few years. Most people like using credit/ debit cards because they are easy to use and often provide cardholders with benefits such as frequent flier miles. Plus, they don’t have to carry around a lot of cash or a checkbook when using credit/debit cards.

In this day and age, consumers expect merchants to accept major credit cards.

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 accepted. Visit www.midwrc.net for a complete list of acceptable items to recycle at this event.

For more information call 314.741.4100 or visit http://www.spanishlakemo.org/

The City of Hazelwood will be paying for the fees associated with accepting credit/debit cards, which runs approximately two percent per transaction. So on a $25 transaction, the fee would be about $.50 depending on the method of payment. However, Hazelwood’s Municipal Court will charge $4 per payment made with a credit/debit card.

City officials expect this to be a win-win situation for all parties involved. Not only does it provide residents with the convenience and flexibility of using credit/ debit cards to make payments on fines or fees, but also it helps the City increase collections because more people are likely to pay a debt if they can charge it.

Plus, it decreases the number of bounced checks and bank penalty fees the City has to deal with on a regular basis. They also anticipate the revenue paid with a credit/debit card to be around $2 million a year with projected fees for these transactions to total approximately $40,000.

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Home Builders Association Donates More Than $9,900 2012 HBA President Gene Stumpf III of Stumpf Homes (center) presented a $9,940 donation to Adrian Bracy, CEO of the YWCA Metro St. Louis (left), and Nicole Hughes, YWCA’s Transitional Housing Program Manager, on behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation.

The donation will be used to replace flooring in YWCA’s Phyllis Wheatley Transitional Housing Program. The program serves women referred from the area’s “homeless network” of emergency shelters and drug/alcohol treatment facilities. The facility has the capacity of providing transitional housing for up to 35 single homeless women at one time. The program’s goal is to transition participants into safe, affordable housing within 24 months. Each participant receives support serves including case management, life skills training,

health care, counseling referrals and educational seminars.

The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

Prepare for the School Year with Required Immunizations The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reminds parents to prepare for the upcoming school year now by getting their children’s annual physical and required immunizations.

Missouri law requires children in Kindergarten through 12th grade to receive immunizations to protect against 9 vaccine-preventable diseases. This helps protect everyone including students, teachers, staff and other community members.

Children attending Kindergarten through 12th grade are required to have the following up-to-date immunizations or booster shots: • DTaP - Diptheria, tetanus and pertussis or DT - diptheria and tetanus • Tdap – Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (required for 8th, 9th and 10th grade) • IPV - Polio • Hepatitis B • MMR- Measles, mumps, rubella • Varicella – Chickenpox Most vaccines are covered by health insurance and children 18 and younger may be eligible to get immunizations for free through the Vaccines for Children Program if they are Medicaid eligible, uninsured, underinsured or an American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Contact your health care provider to ensure your child is up to date on immunizations. For more information visit www.health.mo.gov/immunizations or contact your local public health agency.

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Saint Louis Zoo Needs Docents: Volunteer Educators Wanted: Animal lovers to help teach about the wonders of the natural world at the Saint Louis Zoo. Interviews are taking place Aug. - Oct. 2012 for docent training sessions beginning Saturdays in Jan. 2013.

Docents are volunteer educators dedicated to helping school children and zoo visitors understand and enjoy wildlife, ecosystems and conservation. These specialized volunteers generate enthusiasm about the natural world by conducting classes at the zoo and in the community, leading educational tours, and teaching about zoo animals.

No experience necessary! The zoo offers a one day per week basic training course that runs for 13 weeks, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The training includes information about the Zoo, its animals and conservation programs, and the basics of informal education. The program also provides mentoring with experienced docents, hands-on training and continuing education.

The zoo provides this training free of charge; however, docents must be at least 18 years old, interview and be accepted into the training program. Docents are required to volunteer a minimum of 62 hours per year.

This is a very special volunteer opportunity! Our next basic training class starts Jan.12, 2013, and will be held Saturdays into Apr. 2013.

If you think this might be the volunteer job for you, call to schedule an interview right away. Interviews will take place Aug. - Oct. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Kim Schaefer at 314.646.4723, or Hannah Petri at 314.646.4548, or visit www.stlzoo.org/docent.

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Emerson YMCA Receives $10,000 Donation On Monday, June 25, 2012 the Emerson Family YMCA received $10,000 from Live Well Events, sponsor of the Ferguson Twilight Run, to help support the YMCA Summer Camp Scholarship Program for families needing a little extra help.

The donation was made possible by the overwhelming success of the 2012 Ferguson Twilight 5K and One-mile Fun Run that took place on May 18, 2012 in downtown Ferguson. Nearly 1400 runners and walkers participated in the 3rd Annual Twilight event. This the third year that this event has helped support the Emerson Family summer camp scholarship program, as a result many more kids were able to experience the YMCA summer camp experience.

Summer care is very important to working families. The Emerson YMCA Healthy Kids Summer Camp provides a summer camp experience to more than 500 children from the Greater North County area. Thanks to the support of Live Well Events, the YMCA will have additional funds available to help even more families in need of financial scholarships for the summer months.

In 2011, $13,500 of scholarships was provided for summer care.

“We are very grateful for the continued support of the Ferguson Twilight Run. The additional funding allows us to serve the many families

It’s a Food Truck Party in the Park!

St. Louis County Parks invites area residents to try something new and delicious! Food trucks will invade Tilles, Creve Coeur and Faust Parks from 5 to 8 p.m. Each food truck operator offers signature specialties from a mobile kitchen. The cuisine ranges from sushi to gyros, gourmet burgers to fish tacos and toasted ravioli. Live music is also a part of the party.

The food trucks will be in Tilles Park (McKnight south of I-64) on the second Tuesday of each month (Aug. 14, Sept. 11 and Oct. 9); in Creve Coeur Park on the third Wednesday of each month (Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17); and in Faust Park (in Chesterfield on Olive Blvd.) on the fourth Thursday of each month (Aug. 23, Sept. 27 and Oct. 25).

For more information, please call 314.615.4386 or visit www. stlouisco.com/parks.

who have been affected by the downturn in our economy” said Shelly Butler, executive director.

The Ferguson Twilight 5K is the only twilight race in North St. Louis County. The 5K boasts a USATF certified course. The races start and finish at Plaza at 501, an outdoor entertainment area at the intersection of Florissant Road and Suburban Avenue. For more information about the Ferguson Twilight 5K, visit www.FergTwilightRun.com The Ferguson Twilight 5K is managed under Live Well Events - a non-profit organization. Live Well Events provides the residents of Ferguson and the North County area with programs and events that showcase the enjoyable, healthy, and sustainable aspects of fitness activities. Founded in April 2008, the city of Ferguson, in collaboration with Trailnet, created Live Well Ferguson to help Ferguson residents lead healthier lifestyles through active living and improved dietary habits.

The Emerson YMCA Summer Camp operates daily for 9 weeks at Emerson Family YMCA; located at 3390 Pershall Road in Ferguson, MO. Summer Camp activities include swimming, sports, character education, healthy living, arts and crafts, and much more. Registration forms are available at the Emerson Family YMCA. For information about how you can be part of the Emerson Family YMCA please call 314.521.1822 or visit www.ymcastlouis.org/ emerson.

Another Heat-related Death Spurs Warnings About Missouri Elders

By Mary Anne Meyers The number of heat-related deaths in Missouri has reached 26.

The St. Charles County medical examiner has listed a 64-yearold man as the latest confirmed heat victim. The man died in his mobile home after having his air conditioner removed because he thought it was too expensive. He reportedly had refused a relative’s offer to move to a cooler place.

Craig Eichelman, AARP Missouri state director, said sometimes older people remember that when they were children they didn’t have air conditioning, and they think they can tough it out now.

“But according to the Centers for Disease Control, extreme heat kills more Americans each year than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods combined,” Eichelman said.

That’s why he’s urging Missourians to check on elders and help them find ways to stay cool, especially if they live alone. He said elders need to be reminded that the ill effects of heat are cumulative.

“We’re not invincible,” Eichelman said. “We need to be very aware of how heat can affect us, particularly if you’re on certain medications that can interfere with the body’s ability to handle heat.”

According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of heat stroke include confusion, slurred speech, nausea and racing heart rate. Eichelman reminded Missourians that heat stroke is something that can be prevented.

“It’s just good to go check on a neighbor,” he said. “Make sure they’re OK, that they’re staying hydrated, that they’re staying as cool as possible, especially if they live alone.”

If you think someone is suffering from heat stroke, doctors say to call 911 immediately. In the meantime, if the person is conscious, get him or her to drink water. Sponge the person’s clothes and body with cool water and apply ice packs to their armpits and head.

More information is online at aarp.org and at mayoclinic.com.

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Mingle at the Mills Fundraiser at NASCAR SpeedPark

St. Louis Mills the place to be for racing excitement, chicken wings and car cruise Mark Your Calendars for the 9th Annual Mingle at the Mills. The event will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, September 14. Experience the thrill of speed as the Northwest Chamber of Commerce, with NASCAR SpeedPark, provides drivers the chance to race the go-karts on the Family 500 Track at St. Louis Mills in Hazelwood.

Come out and enjoy this fast-paced outdoor, familyfriendly event featuring go-kart races, a chicken wing

cook-off, a car cruise, live music, and delicious food and beverages. Those who love the competitive atmosphere of racing may sign up as a charity race driver and try to win up to $500 for their favorite charity. Fifty percent of the entry fees collected for each race will go to the winner’s charity of choice, totaling up to $500. (A portion of the race entry fees, Mayor’s Challenge Cup raffle, and event sales will benefit area charities, the Chamber Scholarship Fund and the Northwest Chamber of Commerce.)

Individuals may also have fun racing their family members, friends, and business associates in several Challenge Cup Go-Kart Races. These races take place in between the Charity Go-Kart Races for a small entry fee. Fields of 10 drivers compete in each heat for a chance to earn a

spot in the Challenge Cup Final Race held at the end of the night’s events with a great prize for the winner. Participants may race multiple times in the Charity Go-Kart Races.

The grand finale will be the running of the 9th Annual Mayor’s Challenge Cup. This is a 20-lap, go-kart race that pits mayors representing many North St. Louis County communities against each other. The race is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Admission to the Mingle at the Mills is free and open to the public. It’s a fun, family event that generates a lot of excitement while the races are running. For more information, contact the Northwest Chamber of Commerce at 314.291.2131 or visit northwestchamber.com.

“Are You Prepared to Stay in Business?”

By Patricia Brown-Dixon, Region 7 Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Imagine stepping into your store, or restaurant, or the make sure you understand the policy limits. Ask about office where you run your business a day or two after the Business Interruption Insurance, which compensates tornado has passed, or floodwaters have receded. Un- you for lost income and covers operating expenses if your fortunately for thousands of business owners across the company has a temporary shutdown. country, this scenario is more than just imagined. It’s a re• Establish a solid supply chain. If all your vital exterality that leaves them to deal with the heartbreak of pick- nal vendors and suppliers are local, the disaster that strikes ing up the pieces in the aftermath of a disaster, and with a you will also strike them, and each of you will struggle to whole host of unanswered questions. recover. Diversify your list of vendors to include compa“How much will it cost me to rebuild?” nies outside your local area, if possible. Create a contact “Will my insurance cover all of this damage?” list for contractors and vendors you plan to “How will I pay my employees and vendors and cover use in an emergency, and find out if those the bills during the recovery phase?” suppliers have a recovery plan in place. File During the past 18 months, the U.S. Small Business this list with other important documents in Administration has approved more than 2,400 business an off-site location that’s accessible and prodisaster loans for $372 million. SBA disaster loans go a tected. long way toward revitalizing communities devastated by • Plan for an alternate location. Do some the economic fallout that follows disasters. But at SBA, we advance research for alternate locations also encourage small business owners to plan ahead – a should a disaster force you to relocate. For solid preparedness plan will help your business recover example, contact a local real estate agent to sooner, without taking on new debt. get a list of vacant office space or make an It’s human nature to put off planning for unpleasant agreement with a neighboring business to events. It’s easy to believe the big tornado, wildfire, earth- share space if needed. Establish a plan for quake or flood – or today’s drought - will happen some- employees to telecommute until you rebuild. where else to someone else. Cataclysmic disasters are When it comes to disaster recovery, the admittedly rare, but how about the simple sprinkler sys- Federal Emergency Management Agency tem accident inside your place of business that destroys (FEMA) is SBA’s partner, providing assisexpensive inventory and equipment? It can just as surely tance to individuals in the form of grants and shut your business down for days – or maybe for good. housing assistance. When it comes to preHere are a few preparedness basics to consider: paring, www.ready.gov is a good place for tips • Review your insurance coverage. Contact your agent on building a plan for your home or business. to find out if your coverage is right for your business, and The SBA also has teamed with the Ameri-

can Red Cross and Agility Recovery Solutions to provide online resources to help small businesses prepare for unexpected disasters. Find out more at www.sba.gov/prepare.

The financial and emotional cost of rebuilding after a disaster can be overwhelming. However, with a business continuity plan in place, you’ll be able to rebound and reopen quickly in a stronger position to contribute to the economic recovery of your community.

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STLCC to Conduct Information Session for Sustainable Energy Technology and Sustainable Construction Courses Green building practices are becoming commonplace in new construction, retrofitting and facility management. St. Louis Community College offers classes in sustainable energy technology and sustainable construction. The classes are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to work in the growing fields of sustainable building technology.

In the sustainable energy technology courses, students will learn about energy efficiency and its role in the built environment. They will study energy systems, construction fundamentals, sustainable design fundamentals, and learn how those concepts work as part of a whole building. These courses are designed for students who are preparing for entry-level positions as well as those already working in energy-related fields. Students should have a strong desire to work in the energy field, solve energy efficiency problems and work with industry professionals to improve buildings.

In the sustainable construction courses, students will learn to read and analyze construction drawings and other documents, evaluate building materials, examine

building systems, and apply principles and practices of sustainability to decisionmaking processes in all phases of construction. These courses will prepare individuals for entry-level positions and also will prove beneficial to those already working in related fields.

Individuals interested in learning more about these courses are invited to attend a special information session 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, in lobby of the Emerson Center for Engineering and Manufacturing at STLCC‘s Florissant Valley campus, 3400 Pershall Road in Ferguson. There is no charge to attend this session; however, registration is required. To reserve a space, visit http://calendar.stlcc.edu or call 314.513.4633.

Classes meet in the evening and begin Aug. 20 at the Florissant Valley campus.

Seating is limited, and there is no tuition cost for qualified individuals in most of the classes. To determine if you qualify, contact Carla Jordan at cjordan55@stlcc.edu or call 314.513.4633.

Cold Water Elementary Teacher Chosen as State Finalist in 2012 PAEMST Awards Lisa McPherson has been chosen as one of six state-level finalists for the 2012 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). She teaches fifth grade at Cold Water Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District.

“I was gratified because the application process involved a lot of people, including my principal, Dr. Christa Warner, and my curriculum facilitator, Carrie Launius, who were both very supportive,” Lisa McPherson, a fifth grade teacher McPherson said. “Also supportive were the people at Cold Water Elementary School in the who provided letters of recommendation and the Hazelwood School District. students who participated in the demonstration lesson that was videotaped as part of the presentation.

They were all so generous to me and I am glad their efforts were recognized.”

“Lisa is an outstanding science teacher who continuously seeks outside opportunities to grow in the profession and help every student develop a love for science,” Warner said.

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“Lisa goes above and beyond to ensure all students in her class are prepared for 21st century science skills,” Launius said. “She embraces change and promotes science for every child.”

The PAEMST are awarded annually to outstanding K-12 science and mathematics teachers from across the nation. Each year, the award alternates between kindergarten through sixth grade teachers and those teaching seventh through 12th grades.

According to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PAEMST awardees have demonstrated they spend more time in professional development, usually add fresh approaches to their teaching methods and are more likely to use technology in their classrooms.

“Professionally, it’s great to know that the methods we use in HSD are recognized,” McPherson said. “I am always looking for ways to improve my teaching and this experience has been a great opportunity to give in-depth consideration to my whole approach. I hope and believe that the students who follow last year’s group will have a better experience in my classes on account of the professional growth that this experience has provided me. Personally, this kind of thing is not an individual award.

Everyone in the school and the District is part of a team with a very important goal.

I’m very glad this part of the team’s effort is being recognized.”

McPherson, who has taught for 18 years at Cold Water, described her educational philosophy.

“It’s all about the students, listening to what they say and what they don’t say,” she said. “It’s about finding the way that you can get to each individual student in the way that works for him or her.

Building the kind of relationships that foster understanding is the best and most important part of teaching.”

In Missouri, there are three finalists in the science category and three finalists in the mathematics category. Next, a national committee that reports to the National Science Foundation (NSF) will choose a Presidential Awardee for math and one for science from all state-level finalists. The White House will notify teachers selected as state Presidential Awardees. They will receive certificates signed by President Barack Obama, a trip for two to Washington, D.C. for recognition events and professional development activities and $10,000 from the NSF. Another HSD teacher, Jennifer Baker, who teaches mathematics at Hazelwood West High School, won PAEMST at the national level for 2011. She was honored in Washington D.C. at the end of June.

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Thirty-five HSD Middle School Students Visit Teton Science Schools Approximately 35 HSD middle school students and several staff members spent a week this summer in Wyoming, visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.

The visits were part of a trip to the Teton Science Schools, located in nearby Jackson Hole. The trip has become an annual event and is designed to immerse the students in two of the United States’ most well-known national parks while exposing them to science, creating leadership and teamwork opportunities and making new friends.

“This year, we focused on ecology, plants and animals, geography and geology,” said Carrie Launius, learning facilitator and District science coordinator. “We also added a day in Yellowstone.”

The students began the week by hiking through burn areas in Grand Teton, which showed students the impacts made by fire. The boys and girls also made models of glaciers on beaches left behind by actual glaciers and they worked besides scientists to band and release song birds.

“My favorite part of the trip is watching the students learn and gain experiences of a lifetime,” Launius said.

“The geography is so different there as is the wildlife.”

At Yellowstone, the group studied hot springs using thermal guns, watched Old Faithful erupt and viewed tall waterfalls. Discovering tracks made by bison, elk, beavers, bears and wolves proved popular with many of the students. Sunset did not signal the end of the learning day sometimes, as students and staff participated in occasional nighttime hikes. Teton staff recommended that visitors

bring at least one pair of athletic shoes and enough winter clothes to dress in layers.

Even in the summer, the area can still receive snow or at least cold nighttime and morning temperatures due to its high elevation.

Throughout the year, Teton Science Schools provide three- to seven-day programming for student groups from across the country. These programs are developed collaboratively with school leaders, assuring that educational standards and objectives are integrated into the programs. Programs can be developed to tour the Greater Yellowstone Geo-ecosystem with accomplished field instructors. Students live in dormitorystyle buildings or in rustic cabins. Activities might include hiking, skiing or snowshoeing in Grand Teton National Park and Bridger- An animal’s remains is the focus of discussion for a Teton Science Schools instructor, left, and Teton National Forest, hands-on experienc- middle school students during a hike in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. 35 HSD middle es in field ecology, animal tracking, wildlife school students spent a week in the area, engaged in a variety of scientific activities. observation, field journaling and sketching, High School. practicing “Leave-No-Trace” guidelines, alpine ecology Teton Science Schools have offered quality educational and ecological field research. programming in Grand Teton National Park since 1967, Staff members who accompanied the students include utilizing the wild lands of Yellowstone National Park, Launius, Courtney Herkenhoff and Beth Goodman at Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Hazelwood Northwest Middle School, Mark Herken- Refuge. Regardless if students cover geology, ecology, hoff at Hazelwood East Middle School, Karis Jackson at weather or plant and animal adaptation, they will leave Hazelwood Central Middle School, Scott Kratzer at Gar- the program with a deep understanding and appreciation rett Elementary School, Dustin Stockmann at Hazelwood for the ecology and unique natural history of the Greater West High School and Chris Link at Hazelwood Central Yellowstone Geo-ecosystem.

Annual HSD Back-to-School Fair is August 4 at St. Louis Mills Students and families of the Hazelwood School District are invited to attend the sixth annual Back-to-School Fair on August 4 at St. Louis Mills. The fair is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will be located between Cabela’s and Children’s Place. It is sponsored by the District, Hazelwood PTA Council and I HEART North County. The fair takes place during the state of Missouri Back to School Sales Tax Holiday weekend.

The HSD Back-to-School Fair includes booths for 30 school sites with details about uniform policies, school supplies, clubs and activities. Representatives from District departments such as transportation, child nutrition services, residency and human resources will answer questions and provide information about programs and services.

Healthy Kids Express of St. Louis Children’s Hospital will provide free immunizations to District students.

Entertainment from students groups includes a choir, step teams, cheerleaders and a drum line.

The Mills is hosting a No More Bullying event on August 4 from

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The anti-bullying program includes Tina Meier of the Megan Meier Foundation and Alex Boles, founder of the Unwritten Letters Project. There will be an anti-bullying pledge wall and appearances by members of the St. Louis Rams and St. Louis Blues. Radio Disney and the Hazelwood Police Department are participating in the event.

Cheerleaders from Hazelwood Central High School add to the excitement of the HSD Back-toSchool Fair. This year, the fair is Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at St. Louis Mills. (file photo 2011)

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Youngest Pick:

SUDOKU:

“Grandpa’s Tractor”

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.

In “Grandpa’s Tractor,” Timmy and Grandpa Joe take a road trip to his old home place, and happen upon an abandoned tractor that provides a springboard for memories in this charming book by Michael Garland.

Arriving at the farm takes Timmy for a turn.

There’s nothing there but a ramshackle house and dilapidated barn. But wait. Behind the barn is a weed-covered, rusty tractor that once served the family well.

Soon Grandpa’s reeling off tales about his growing-up years. He recalls sitting on his father’s lap as the tractor putted along, plowing the fields.

No matter the season, the big red shiny tractor came through, pulling hay at harvest time, wagons full of apples and produce down the road. In the winter and at Christmas too, the tractor provided fun times and work ease, and stories that could be passed down from one generation to the next.

For this, little Jimmy is thankful. And for the chance to spend the day with his granddad.

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!...

Bill, Jim, and Scott were at a convention together and were sharing a large suite on the top of a 75-story skyscraper. After a long day of meetings they were shocked to hear that the elevators in their hotel were broken and they would have to climb 75 flights of stairs to get to their room. Bill said to Jim and Scott, let’s break the monotony of this unpleasant task by concentrating on something interesting. I’ll tell jokes for 25 flights, and Jim can sing songs for 25 flights, and Scott can tell sad stories the rest of the way. At the 26th floor Bill stopped telling jokes and Jim began to sing. At the 51st floor Jim stopped singing and Scott began to tell sad stories. “I will tell my saddest story first,” he said. “I left the room key in the car!”

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Creative puns for educated minds...

The short fortune-teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at large.

In democracy it's your vote that counts. In feudalism it's your count that votes.

The man who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.

Reading while sunbathing makes you well red.

Those who jump off a bridge in Paris are in Seine.

A backward poet writes inverse.

A hangover is the wrath of grapes.

When two egotists meet, it’s an I for an I. A bicycle can’t stand on its own because it is two tired.

She was engaged to a boyfriend with a wooden leg but broke it off.

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Movie

Recalling “Total Recall”

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Movie remakes and reboots are nothing new, but it is frightening how Hollywood studios revisit films that really aren’t that old. A good example of this is “Total Recall,” an upcoming remake of the explosive 1990 summertime hit.

Before he became “The Governator” of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred as Douglas Quaid, a working man haunted by dreams of Mars. To satisfy his subconscious passion for the Red Planet, Quaid goes to Rekall, a company that implants vacation memories for clients who can’t afford an expensive holiday.

Quaid chooses a fantasy where he is a secret agent on Mars. During the memory implant, however, the technicians discover that Quaid’s brain already contains false memories. It turns out that he is actually on an undercover mission while his true identity has been suppressed. Quaid then has to go to Mars for real to discover the truth about himself.

The inspiration for “Total Recall” came from “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale,” a wonderful short story by prolific science fiction author Philip K. Dick. This author’s work also was the basis for other notable Hollywood projects, including “Blade Runner” and the more recent adventure “The Adjustment Bureau.”

In the high-tech 2012 remake, Colin Farrell takes over the Douglas Quaid role. Based on the trailer, this version follows the same basic plot, with Quaid living with a woman (Kate Beckinsale) he believes is his wife. His memories contain a marriage, honeymoon, and years of happiness, but his so-called wife is ready to kill him.

Can Farrell do justice to one of Schwarzenegger’s best performances? That remains to be seen. The sleek, high-tech look of the future world has plenty of buzz, especially after the scenes and teasers that were shown at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con. Everything points to a film loaded with m o r e action and explosions than its predecessor.

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By Steve Bryan - Rated PG-13 Another interesting tidbit that came from San Diego involves a minor character that first appeared in the original film. As reported by the Toronto Star, actress Kaitlyn Leeb caused quite a stir at Comic-Con when she appeared in full prosthetic makeup as a mutant prostitute with a little something extra. Leeb’s additional body part could be the talk of the town once the film opens on Friday.

Hollywood may be running out of new ideas, but the 2012 version of “Total Recall” looks like a decent popcorn adventure. It’s not totally original, but it should be a wild ride nonetheless.

“Total Recall,” rated PG-13 for intense sequences of science fiction violence and action, some sexual content, brief nudity, and language, opens in theaters on Friday, August 3.

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Training Camp for Rams Open to Public ***FREE Admission The training facility north of I-70 on the Earth City Expressway has changed names with the rights awarded to Continuity X for the next four years. A hefty price tag was paid, as you will also see the company’s name on apparel and other items, as well as on the building.

You have a chance to see more than 90-players in action up close and personal on the dates mentioned below, trying out for the team or showing how they have improved over last year.

After each practice session, several players will sign autographs and pose for pictures in a designated area. You are allowed one signing from each player, so bring your favorite shirt, hat, picture, etc. The players will have their own magic marker.

Practice usually lasts about two hours.

Go to the Rams’ website below to see what you CAN and CAN’T bring to the facility.

Look for me, Gary B, in the bright yellow shirt walking through the crowd working for the Rams.

Come up and say “hi,” and I’ll put your name and picture in the paper.

Oh yeah, there will be cheerleaders there, too! (Thank you Lori and Trish-Gary B took picture-kind of) Check www.StLouisRams.com to get all the information and any changes.

All dates are in August with start times under day subject to change: 3rd Friday 3:30 6th Monday 3:30 7th Tuesday 3:30 8th Wednesday 5:30 9th Thursday 3:30 14th Tuesday 3:30 15th Wednesday 5:30 16th Thursday 3:30 20th Tuesday 3:30

21st Wednesday 5:30 22nd Thursday 3:30 ~~~Player roster down to 53 at start of season

Rascals Hope August Brings Better Results ***Need a Spark To Get Back with it The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League.

The last full month of baseball will be played in August at T.R. Hughes for the O’Fallon, Mo.-based team.

Of the 27 games this month, more than half will be played in front of their beloved fans.

A strange schedule does not see the River City team playing any home games on Saturday or Sunday. ***STANDINGS AS OF 7-26: W L GB Last 10 Games Schaumburg Boomers 37 25 ____ 4-6 Gateway Grizzlies 36 26 1.0 9-1 Windy City ThunderBolts 35 26 1.5 5-5 RIVER CITY RASCALS 30 31 6.5 4-6 Rockford RiverHawks 28 34 9.0 6-4 Joliet Slammers 26 36 11.0 3-7 Normal CornBelters 20 42 17.0 3-7 NEXT HOME GAMES: Wed/Thur, August 1/2 against Washington Wild Things Tues/Wed/Thur, August 7/8/9 against Schaumburg Boomers All Games @ 7:05 p.m.—Sunday @ 6:05 p.m.

For more information on all this year’s promotions, go to www.RiverCityRascals. com. ***RECENT HIGHLIGHTS: *Preston Vancil has pitched 56 strike outs-tops and 78 innings pitched on the team *C Redal leads team in batting average (.333) and has scored the most (39) *J Synan leads the team in doubles (14) *As a team, all the pitcher’s combined, have a 4.25 earned run average-9th in league *As a team, batting average .272-2nd in league ~~~Time to get tough

Editorial

“Over the Fence”

Comprehending the Incomprehensible About two years ago I wrote about my friend, the late, great Frank Hackney after he died from a brain tumor. His memory lives on in his own Rumple’s Pub where he tended bar, played guitar and sang wonderfully.

During his tragic illness his significant other, Laura Walters, stayed with him until the grim reaper finally took him. She has remained a patron of the famous Rumple’s Pub and a friend to all ever since. Having

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known Frank Hackney perhaps better than most, I’ve often remarked she was the best thing that ever happened to him. She was his unselfish friend, lover, confidante, helper and eventually, his nurse. Toward the end it couldn’t have been easy.

Recently, Laura ran across a CD Frank recorded that she hadn’t heard. Frank wrote many songs along with knowing almost anything we could throw at him short of Italian opera. This was something new.

When she played it, something weird happened. I’ve never been all that big on paranormal events. TV ruined it for me just as the cults that came about in the form of clubs and organizations with fanatical crazies that thought Elvis still lived and was seen assembling cars in Detroit. It often leaves the less gullible of us somewhat disenchanted.

While listening to the CD, the room lights suddenly went off along with the TV and CD player. According to Laura, this had never happened before in her house.

Thinking it might be a short circuit, she checked the breaker box to see if one of them had kicked off. When she discovered they were all definitely in the on position as normal, things became eerie. The kind of eerie that makes your hair stand up and sends chills down your spine. After studying the circuit numbers in the breaker box,

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she discovered the lights and electrical outlets for the TV and CD player were on different circuits. It made even less sense. Eventually, after painstakingly checking everything else, Laura tried turning all the breakers to the off position and back on again.

The lights, TV and CD player came on.

She teases that it was probably Frank trying to tell her to move on with her life. Perhaps he was watching from the great beyond where our dear departed supposedly end up. I never bought the stories about angels sitting on clouds wearing white robes and strumming harps but who knows? At least Frank was a great strummer.

While age and habit turn someone like me a bit cynical, I am still of the opinion that anything is possible.

There may actually be aliens from space, UFOs, ghosts, gremlins and goblins. Elvis may really be alive and assembling cars in Detroit. Who am I to say yah or nay.

My only request is, prove it. Yet nobody ever really has.

I’ve always been in favor of scientific research into such things as the paranormal, UFO’s and so on but it should be a scientific endeavor by unbiased experts.

Unfortunately, many people that fervently believe these things are real sometimes evolve into a cult-like group of self-indulgent camp-followers. Logic, truth and open minds become muddled with hysteria. Add Television’s big-buck attempts to capitalize on the latest frenzy trends and there goes the neighborhood.

‘Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities. Truth isn’t.” -Mark Twain (1835-1910) Dear Frank, You left behind a legacy of music, trust, a famous public gathering place where musicians and music lovers are welcome and of selflessly befriending your fellow human beings.

We all miss you.

Now quit messing with the electric.

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Remembering Columbine

Writer’s Note: I thought it appropriate to run this column, based on the recent tragedy in Aurora, Colo. This column originally ran just days after the shootings.

I hugged my kids a little longer Wednesday when they woke up. I made sure their breakfast was on the table before they awakened, and that their milk was poured, ready and waiting. I reveled in their innocence for the rest of the day. It was the morning after the carnage in Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo.

My husband, Jim, and I have three children between the ages of 3 and 6 years. It was my decision to shield them from the news Wednesday. The reason was twofold. First, I didn’t want to have to answer the questions I knew would follow. Questions like “Why would someone kill kids in a school, Mom?” Or, “Will that happen at my school?”

Second, while I want our children to be aware of the dangers that face them, I want to protect them for as long as I can.

My kids have their ups and downs, like most children. Playing on the swing set in the back yard this afternoon, someone walked in front of someone else and an argument ensued. There was pushing and shoving.

And soon afterward, I heard the cries of a 3 year-old little girl.

“Mommy!” she wailed. “Kee-sto-fuh (Christopher) pushed me down!”

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Knowing my daughter the way I do, I had to dig deeper to discover the full story. The truth was quickly revealed. The whole thing started as an accident, but Sam couldn’t see that, and she went after Christopher, who turned around while being chased and knocked her over.

It would be easy to send one or both to their room. I do that more often than not. But on this day I wanted them to understand why it’s wrong to hurt someone else, not just that it is wrong. They gave each other a hug and made up, for a few minutes anyway. It was too much to expect my words of wisdom and love would burrow themselves into the brains of my children. But I pray that said enough times each day, each week, each month, and each year, my children will grow up with a sense of compassion and love for his or her fellow human being.

Later in the afternoon, we headed to the YMCA. A young junior high school boy was talking with a friend about the latest in video games. I couldn’t remember the name of the game if I tried, but the gist of it was to find as many different ways as possible to kill people.

“Oh, it’s so cool!” said the first child. “It shows this guy who walks up to someone else with a machete and cuts his head off. There’s blood and everything!”

The Internet offers more information than you can dream of. Information on making bombs, on hate crimes and hate groups. Chat rooms invite youngsters

into a world where a lonely child can bare his or her soul to someone they’ve never met.

The easy fix, I suppose, is to lock our children in our homes and live off the land. Rip the computers from the walls or their laps, and never let them watch television, read a newspaper, or venture out to see a movie.

We can live in fear, or prepare our children, and ourselves, for a world that is so different from the world in which we lived just 20 years ago.

My family will soon move to a lovely neighborhood in O’Fallon, Mo. A quiet neighborhood that is close to schools and parks. A neighborhood that in many ways, is similar to the neighborhood rocked by gunfire and pipe bombs this past Tuesday.

I’ll use the move as a teaching opportunity. We’ll go together to meet the new neighbors. I’ll teach my kids about the dangers that surround them, and I’ll be home when their school day is done. We’ll watch television together, and talk about the programs. Jim and I will do all we can to prepare our children to be responsible, compassionate adults.

But first we’ll have to prepare ourselves to be better parents. Because while it’s tougher to be a kid these days, being a parent has just become a lot more difficult, too.

Family Fun Around the Grill (Family Features) Preparing a meal on the grill can be fun for the whole family. Gather the kids and get them involved in the meal from start to finish for an easy way to spend more quality time together. Who doesn’t want an extra fifteen minutes to spend with family and friends? Get them around the grill using these and other recipes from www.OreIda.com.

Glazed Chicken and Grillers Ingredients: - 1 bag Ore-Ida Grillers - 1 bottle (10 ounces) Heinz 57 Sauce - 1/4 cup honey - 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Prep time: 3 minutes • Cook time: 15 minutes • Serves: 6 to 8 liberally with sauce mixture, turn over and grill for additional 4 to 6 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness.

4. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, or to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Directions: 1. Put Grillers on a hot grill. Cook according to package directions.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sauce and honey.

3. Grill chicken over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes. Brush both sides

Loaded Potato Grillers Ingredients: - 18 Ore-Ida Grillers - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese - 1/4 cup bacon bits - Scallions - Sour cream

Cook time: 15 minutes • Serves: 6 Directions: 1. Prepare Grillers per package instructions.

2. After 12 minutes, distribute cheese evenly on top (you may need more or less).

3. Grill for 3 more minutes, to melt cheese.

4. Transfer to platter, garnish with bacon bits, scallions and sour cream as desired.

Rebecca P. Cohen, author of “15 Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect with Your Kids,” is a big believer in spending time outdoors together as a family. “We make a point of getting outside every day. Spending quality time as a family is important, and centering that time around an outdoor activity like grilling is a great way to do that,” says Cohen.

Cohen offers some tips for enjoying fun outdoor meals with the family: • Create a topping bar – Set out a plastic tablecloth and some kid-friendly dipping sauces, condiments and toppings, such as ketchup, grated cheese, mayonnaise, hummus and more. Have the kids prepare their favorite dipping sauces and toppings and line them up in colorful bowls.

• Make the meal grill-friendly – Look for foods and recipes that can be prepared directly on the grill, such as New Ore-Ida® Grillers. These thick-cut, round slices of potato go from freezer to grill, where they cook in just 15 minutes and serve as a perfect side dish that goes hand in hand with your favorite toppings and dipping sauces. This way, you can spend less time inside preparing and more time outside enjoying!

• Make it fun – What’s a cookout without family fun? Make the most of your cook time by incorporating some simple yet fun activities. Try racing with ice cubes on your spoons or tossing a refreshing ice cube back and forth. For more cool fun, freeze fruit juice in ice cube containers with popsicle sticks for a refreshing treat.

• Enjoy a grill-side snack – Plan a special late night snack with s’mores on the grill. Try flavored marshmallows like chocolate, strawberry and toasted coconut, or spice up the graham crackers with sprinkled cinnamon and sugar. Try to name the constellations while you enjoy a late night snack together under the stars.

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Church 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 certi-

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fied 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.

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.

Event Aug. 1: The Vino Experience

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$20 per person (sample five lighter wines from France). RSVP to: thevinoexperience@att.net or call 314.550.1641 Aug 8: Curves, Join for Free Join for Free when you bring in a Bag of School Supplies. For more info visit www.metrocurves.com Aug. 10-11: Fischer’s School of Cake Decorating, Candy Making & Supply Semi-Annual Sale 620 Charbonier Rd. (63031).

For more information call 314.921.3145.

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. 21: Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis Fundraiser Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis is partnering with Papa Murphy’s to hold a fundraising event on August 21, 2012.

Soroptimist is a not-for-profit organization whose ultimate goal is to provide support to help women and girls live their dreams by giving them the resources to create

positive change – for themselves, their families and their communities. Come into the Papa Murphy’s located at 8192 N. Lindbergh Blvd Florissant, MO 63031 on Tues., Aug. 21st and mention Soroptimist – we will receive 20% of all of the sales from that day. Please come out and help support this terrific organization!

Aug. 22: Sip, Swing and Splash at Jammin’ at The Zoo 6 to 10 p.m. rain or shine at the Saint Louis Zoo presented by Macy’s. Live music while sampling your way through 200 different wines from more than 50 wineries. See Macy’s models showcase the latest fashions, get a Chanel makeover, and be refreshed at the Diet Coke Lounge. July 25, live entertainment by 3 Handsome Guys, Paint the Earth, Dirty Muggs and FatPocket: St. Louis’ Premier Funk Band. Aug. 22, All 4 Nothin’, Griffin and the Gargoyles, Hot Chocolate Soul and SUPERJAM will perform. Do the Tasting Package and check out Stingrays at Caribbean Cove featuring Sharks. Buy your Jammin’ tickets at the door, online at www.stlzoo.org/jammin, or call 314.646.4771. General admission is free for Zoo Friends members and one guest, and $10 per person for non-members. Tasting Package, including wine tasting and general admission, is $10 for Zoo Friends and $20 for non-members. Become a member of the Young Zoo Friends that evening and receive free Tasting Package admission for two. Special private party areas are available in advance for groups of 25 or more. Proceeds benefit the Zoo and its efforts to save endangered species at home and around the world. Sponsored by Macy’s, Diet Coke, Fox2 & KPLR 11, Riverfront Times and Y98 FM.

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. 8 Night Ice Grass Sledding 6 – 8 p.m. at Sioux Passage Park. $10 per person includes snacks and cold drinks. Bring a towel or carpet square, plus a chair. Wear old clothes. Register in advance at 314.615.8841 or 8842.

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 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 com-

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mittee 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 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 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. 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 Sept 8 & 9: St. Louis Lose to Win Challenge Pre-Registration: Opens at 8 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 27. Kick-Off Events: 9 a.m. - noon. Saturday, Sept. 8 at

SSM St. Clare Health Center in Fenton; and 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at SSM DePaul Health Center in Bridgeton. Are you serious about losing weight? Join the 12-week St. Louis Lose to Win Challenge! Why compete? To find the inspiration you need to get in shape, shed pounds and find the healthiest you inside. Competitors must be at least 18 years old.

You must pre-register by calling 1-866-SSM-DOCS or online at www.losetowinstl.com.

Participants must pay a $10 registration fee at the kick-off event (cash or check only). The program is limited to the first 1,000 entrants. Each week you will weigh in at a location of your choice. Meanwhile, you can follow your success in the Suburban Journals! At the end of 12 weeks the top five men and the top five women with the highest percentage of weight loss will be awarded prizes. For more information visit www.losetowinstl.com 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.

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 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 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 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.

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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.

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The Muny Wraps up the 2012 Season with “The King and I” The Muny has announced principal casting for the seventh and final show of its 94th season, The King and I, August 6-12, directed by Rob Ruggiero and choreographed by Ralph Perkins. The King and I is sponsored by BMO Harris Bank.

Kevin Gray, playing The King of Siam, returns to The Muny after previously playing the Engineer in Miss Saigon (2001).

Making her Muny debut as Anna Leonowens is Laura Michelle Kelly.

Rounding out the cast are Joan Almedilla as Lady Thiang, Joshua Dela Cruz as Lun Tha, and Alan Ariano as the Kralahome.

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Top 10 Winners of Hazelwood’s ‘Reading is Elementary’ Honored by City Officials The top 10 readers of Hazelwood’s “Reading is Elementary” program were recognized at a recent City Council meeting. As program participants, they kept track of their reading minutes from September 2011 to July 2012.

Sponsored by the Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission in partnership with the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Program, the “Reading is Elementary” program helps young people develop an appreciation for reading. Like with any other skill, reading requires constant practice and diligence. Good reading skills are a key factor (Front Row, l-r) Russell Conley, Elysia McClain, Kellen Brixey, Avery Hardrict, Kendon Whitehead, Miriam Neimand, Esther Homes, and Alexander Holmes. in improving academic achievement.

The “Reading is Elementary” program is (Back Row, l-r) HCEC member Nancy Senter, HCEC member Karen Rahmberg, HCEC member Steve Rahmberg, Geoffrey Hopping, and Mayor Matthew Robheld three times a year during the follow- inson. ing seasons: fall; winter/spring; and summer. assistance, they can fill it out and drop it off at either Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are elirecreation facility. For every 300 minutes of readgible to participate. They can pick-up a registration ing, they earn $1 credit toward the recreation proform at either the Hazelwood Community Center, gram of their choice.

1186 Teson Road in White Birch Park, or Civic The fall reading program is scheduled to occur Center East, 8969 Dunn Road. With their parents’ from September 1 to November 16.

Kids can pick-up their registration forms for this round at both recreation facilities in mid-August. Check the new Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Fall 2012 Activity Guide, scheduled for mail delivery to local residences in early August, for more details.

All submitted registration forms will be entered into a drawing for a pizza party held on Friday, November 30, from 7 pm to 9 pm.

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