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August 15, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 33

The annual event promotes clean water education, restoration and recreation.

Race for the Rivers

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Whether you’re an avid paddler looking to get in on a competitive river race, or simply in search of laid-back family fun, Race for the Rivers 2012 is the event you’ve been searching for. With water education, restoration and recreation as the focus, The Greenway Network is set to stage its fifth annual Missouri River paddling event on the weekend of August 25 and 26, 2012.

The Greenway Network is a grassroots, volunteer-based organization whose mission is to conserve natural resources, encourage sound management of the area’s watersheds and protect the quality of life for all citizens. Our goals are built upon protection of our natural resources during this period of rapid growth.

By focusing on sustainable growth, watershed management, parks, greenways and environmental education, Greenway Network is making a great impact on the quality of life for all residents throughout the St. Louis Region.

Paddlers have their choice of three canoe and kayaking races: 65 Mile: A two-day staged-event covering 65 miles of the scenic Missouri River from Washington, Mo. all the way to the Confluence. This is a race for the serious paddler with strong endurance and a desire to compete.

41 Mile: Still a race for serious competitors, the 41 mile is a one-day race from Washington, Mo. to the Race for the Rivers Festival at Frontier Park in historic Saint Charles.

20 Mile: Designed for the less experienced racer and/or recreational paddlers, this is a (non-stop) friendly competition race at a discretionary pace.

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concludes in historic Saint Charles at the Race for the Rivers Festival in Frontier Park.

Back again this year, Ride for the Rivers offers yet another way to join in the fun. Riders are invited to cheer on the paddlers in a self-paced trek along the Katy Trail. Participants have their choice of a 5-mile or 25-mile loop that begins and ends at the Race for the Rivers Festival in St. Charles’ Frontier Park, or a 35 mile trek from Washington, Mo. to the festival.

As always, the festival is open to any and all who are interested in good food, great music and more information about how to encourage and enjoy healthy rivers. All tax deductible pledges will go to support Greenway Network’s various clean water initiatives.

Be on hand at Frontier Park in St. Charles when the paddlers arrive Saturday afternoon for the Race for the Rivers Festival. All are welcome to come out and enjoy live music, great food and family-friendly, hands-on environmental educational displays and activities - including a custom canoe & kayak Learn & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pet Apdoption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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show! The festival serves as the perfect place to keep tabs on the leader boards as you mingle among the racers and peruse outdoor gear from local vendors – not to mention, it’s a prime spot to watch the racers cross the flying finish line at day’s end.

Want to get involved? Have more time than money? Volunteer! The Race for the Rivers Festival needs you. Contact info@racefortherivers.org or check out the volunteering page at www.racefortherivers.org.

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Volunteers Needed for 9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance On Saturday, September 8, from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

United Way of Greater St. Louis is seeking more than 1,000 volunteers to participate in the 9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance. United Way has planned multiple projects throughout the metro area to pay tribute to the victims and courageous heroes of the 9/11 attacks. Everyone is encouraged to participate in this day of service, including groups, families and individuals.

Those interested in volunteering can contact United Way at 314-539-4298 or remember@stl.unitedway.org.

For additional information, please visit www.stl.unitedway.org/stlremembers.aspx.

Large groups are invited to organize their own individual service projects during the week leading up to the event. The locations secured for this year are: • St. Charles County, MO − At the O’Fallon Municipal Center, volunteer tasks will focus on helping those who have served our country. Tasks include: preparing care packages for soldiers, cleaning Veterans Memorial Walk and painting the police firing range.

• St. Louis County, MO − Volunteers will get firsthand experience in historical preservation, helping with the maintenance of the 137-year-old Greenwood Cemetery. Greenwood, located in Hillsdale, is the final

resting place of numerous influential people and veterans, some graves date back to the American Civil War. 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance began in 2002 by victims’ families. Their mission was to unite Americans in service, much like the country did in the wake of the attacks. In 2009, the United States Congress declared September 11 to be a national day of service and remembrance. In past years, United Way has sent thousands of volunteers out into the community on this day.

Volunteer Pilot Shortage Impacts St. Louis Residents Don Sumple, CEO and executive director, said Angel Flight Central (AFC) is facing a serious pilot shortage while on pace to provide more than 2,000 missions this year. The pilot shortage is particularly problematic in the St. Louis metropolitan area and surrounding counties.

AFC arranges free transportation for distant nonemergency medical treatment; takes children to special needs camps; airlifts medical supplies and goods to areas that have suffered Mother Nature’s wrath; and makes it possible for families to visit their wounded warriors in medical facilities hundreds of miles away.

Giving Cheerfully

Since the beginning of this year, AFC has arranged 1,043 missions, but had to cancel more than 125 of them because of they didn’t have pilots. The number of volunteer pilots cannot keep up with demand.

Without more volunteer pilots in the St. Louis region, patients who can’t afford to travel or are too ill to fly commercially may have to miss out on much needed healthcare. For some, this could mean the difference between life and death. AFC volunteer pilots, angels of the sky, pay all flight-related costs from fuel to landing fees.

When volunteer pilots identify themselves as flying a

charitable flight, air traffic control is often very accommodating with respect to routing and sequencing plus many airports reduce or waive the landing fee. Pilots select as few or as many flights as their time and budget will allow. Every flight makes a world of difference.

Volunteer pilots are urgently needed in the St. Louis metropolitan area. If you love to fly and want to help people in need, please get your application online at: http://www.angelflightcentral.org/pilots.php or call Operations Director Brenda Champagne at 816.421.2300. AFC is a charitable, nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.

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.

In preparing for my weekly Sunday prayer group gathering at my church, I re-read scripture passages in the book of 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, which state that in giving cheerfully, we tend to reap what we sow. It begins with, “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will reap generously.” However, when we go a little further, verse 7 states, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

This passage is often quoted during annual offering and capital improvement campaigns. Oftentimes, this

is where the quotation ends during the appeal, but in reading further this scripture takes on an additional meaning. One in which it has more meaning for our everyday lives. However, if we analyze these verses more closely, we will find that they apply to giving of our time and service in addressing the needs of others, especially our fellow Christian brothers and sisters, the poor, and the needy.

If we read further, beginning with verse 8, it will become clear because we are told, “And God is able to bless you abundantly so that in all things at all times, having all that you need. You will abound in every good work.” Skipping to verses 10 and 11, it is further stated, “Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” Of course giving money to our churches

is essential for them to continue to operate, survive, and do God’s work; but it is also very important to give of our time and service to enable them to continue to perform these activities. However, we do not Rance Thomas, Ph.D. always emphasize the importance of service to others…especially to those in need. In washing his disciples’ feet, Jesus was demonstrating the importance of serving rather than being served. Of course, the vast majority of us like to be served, but some of us do not necessarily enjoy serving. As Christians, we are expected not only to be cheerful givers, but also be cheerful servers.

Thus, God tells us that if we give generously and cheerfully of our money, time, and service, He will reward us with an abundance of these so that we can provide service to the needy. In other words, it is true that the more we give the more we will receive even in wealth, life, and ability to provide service to God’s people.

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Senior Dances

Sock Hop Fundraiser for A Soldier’s Wish List

The city of Florissant holds dances for all Senior Citizens – residents and non-residents. Many seniors enjoy just sitting and listening to the wonderful big band music! The dances are held from 7 – 10 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center on the following dates: • Friday, August 24 with the Michael Lacey Band • Friday, September 21 with the Music Men • Friday, November 30 with the Alley Kats All dances are just $6 if purchased prior to the dance in the Senior Office at Florissant City Hall. Tickets are $8 at the door.

Light snacks are provided. Beer, wine and soda are available for purchase. For more information, please call the Senior Office at 314.839.7605.

A Soldier’s Wish List, a nonprofit dedicated to granting wishes of soldiers serving on the front lines, will host a 1950s style Sock Hop on Sept. 7.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the historic Savoy Banquet Center in Ferguson. The evening features a dance contest, a lip-syncing contest, a singing auctioneer, cheeseburger sliders and chocolate malts, and a cash bar. Tickets are $25 each, or a table of 10 for $200.

Mayor Thomas P. Schneider Addresses the Senior Citizens of Florissant

Enjoy a complimentary breakfast with Mayor Schneider and find out what’s happening in the city of Florissant. Ask questions and bring your concerns to Mayor Schneider and the city of Florissant department heads. St. Catherine Retirement Community in Florissant will graciously provide a delicious breakfast.

Meander around the gym and pick up useful senior citizen information from organizations such as: Mid East Area Agency on Aging, the Chamber of Commerce, St. Louis County Library, The NE Deanery Senior Ministry, Lutheran Senior Services, St. Louis HELP, The County Older Resident Program, AARP, Christian Hospital, the Social Security Administration, Oasis and the Veterans Administration.

The 2012 Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting for Senior Citizens is at 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 20 at the James J. Eagan Center. Reserve your spot by calling 314.839.7605.

Aging My Way Home Assistance and Housing Options Fair Seniors who are looking for a way to explore various options relevant to making their quality of life the best it can be may want to attend the fourth annual Aging My Way Home Assistance and Housing Options Fair (formerly Senior Housing Options Fair) from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 22.

The fair will be held at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne parish hall on Parker Road in Florissant. There is no admission charge, and complimentary refreshments will be available.

This fair is a one-stop-shop for older adults and their caregivers to learn more about everything from senior living communities, to home health services, to transportation and volunteer opportunities. Numerous organizations will be available to answer questions on a variety of topics pertinent to seniors. Prize drawings and free health screenings will also take place.

The fair is sponsored by The Northeast Deanery Senior Ministry, Tri-Parish Nursing, and The Sarah Community.

Individuals in need of transportation can contact Call-a-Ride or their local city hall senior office for assistance.

For more information contact Sr. Mary Michael McCulla at 314.397.3382.

The Aging My Way Home Assistance and Housing Options Fair is a free service offered to everyone in the community.

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All proceeds will be used to support the costs associated with the organization’s annual holiday mailing. Each year A Soldier’s Wish List sends 10,000-15,000 pounds of gifts to soldiers during the holiday season.

For more information, please call 314.868.2264, or visit www.asoldierswishlist.org. Tickets are also available at Marley’s Restaurant in Ferguson.

Furious George Brings Classic Rock Sound to Hazelwood at Truman Park Furious George is coming to Hazelwood, Mo., on Saturday, August 18. No, it’s not the same Furious George who is Mr. Burns’ knifefighting pet monkey on The Simpsons.

This Furious George is a classic rock cover band scheduled to perform a mix of song hits from the ‘70s to the ‘90s at Harry S. Truman Park, 7029 Howdershell Road, starting at 7 p.m.

The band’s repertoire of songs comes from the greatest rock/pop acts of the ‘70s and ‘80s era: Journey; Aerosmith; Styx; Boston; Guns ‘n Roses; Van Halen; Led Zepplin; AC/DC; Bad Company; Def Leppard; and Foghat. Their goal is to play the most popular party and dance rock music while having fun doing it. Coupled with a high-powered sound system and synchronized light show, they keep their audience members smiling, singing, and dancing to all the songs they know and love for each performance.

Members of Furious George have played together for nearly two years with a combined total of 25 years of professional experience performing live with other bands in and around St. Louis. Band members are: Kyle Naes (Lead Vocals), Grant Willer (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Matthew Willer (Guitar/Vocals), Steve Sanders (Bass/Vocals), and Dave Scally (Drums/Vocals). Some of the popular venues where they play on a regular basis include Café Eau at Chase Park Plaza, The Casa Loma Ballroom, Tin Can (Locust), Fandango’s (Kirkwood), and George on Clayton.

This is the second consecutive year that Hazelwood’s Parks and Recreation Division has sponsored a “Free Summer Concert Series” at Harry S. Truman Park under the new gazebo. Admis-

sion is free and open to Hazelwood residents and visiting guests. Everyone is invited to come out and listen to Furious George rock the house with its brand of high-energy rock ‘n roll music. The beautiful scenic view of the nearby pond and new water fountain add to the tranquil setting under the stars.

“Despite the triple-digit temperatures, we’ve had good turnouts at most of our free summer concerts this year,” said Pam Reynolds, Hazelwood’s 2012 Summer Concert Series coordinator. “Whether its parents bringing their kids for a family outing or a young couple making it a fun date, everyone appreciates listening to quality ‘live’ entertainment without spending a lot of money to do it.”

Audience members can bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments. But no glass containers are allowed. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Hazelwood Community Center, 1186 Teson Road, in White Birch Park.

The last band scheduled to perform for this year’s “Free Summer Concert Series” is Super Jam, A Tribute to the ‘70s and ‘80s, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 22.

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Share Your World with an AFS Exchange Student AFS Intercultural Programs/USA is looking for families in the St. Louis area to host one of 2,300 AFS Exchange Students arriving in the U.S. this August and September.

These international high school students are eager to attend a local high school, live with a host family and discover what America is all about, and students coming to northeast Missouri still need supportive families to host them for 6-12 weeks, a semester or the year.

Host families provide a bed and meals, share their daily lives with students, and help guide and support students as they would their own children. Families and their hosted students receive ongoing support from AFS staff and experienced, local volunteers.

By hosting an AFS student, you and your family will help build bridges of intercultural understanding while connecting with an outstanding young person and sharing your community. Some of our outstanding AFS students hoping to come to the St. Louis area include Marieke, a tennis player from Germany, and Daniela from Brazil, a studious girl who loves to dance.

“I can tell you from personal experience – as an exchange student myself (many years ago), a host sister, and a host parent (a few times) -- that it can be a life-defining, wonderful opportunity,” said Jill Simpson, a St. Louis AFS volunteer.

Join our global community. Host an international exchange student with AFS-USA, a leader in international high school student exchange for 65 years. Call1.800.8762377 or email hosting@afs.org for more information, or visit www.afsusa.org.

Deepening Drought Affects Forests Everything from trees to fish are feeling the pinch of heat and drought, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is tracking the effects of extreme summer weather and doing what it can to help people and nature.

The period from January through June was the hottest on record nationally. June was the sixth-driest on record in Missouri. The Show-Me state’s last rainfall of statewide significance fell on May 7. Meanwhile, extreme heat, wind and unusually low humidity have sapped what little moisture once existed in the state’s soil.

One-hundred degree-plus temperatures began in June and lingered into August. In July alone, temperatures topped 100 degrees on 15 days in central Missouri.

As of July 24, the National Climate Data showed the entire state of Missouri as being in at least severe drought. More than two-thirds of the state was in extreme drought, and the bootheel and adjacent counties were in an exceptional drought, the most severe classification recognized by the National Climatic Data Center.

The National Weather Service’s long-range forecast is for drought conditions to persist or intensify across Missouri. No significant increase in precipitation is anticipated before October.

Missouri forests were stressed by several factors even before the drought set in. Most of the state suffered a severe, late freeze in 2007, killing flower and leaf buds on many trees. Multiple ice storms that same year wrecked hundreds of thousands of trees over large swaths of Missouri, and a freak windstorm, known as a derecho, flattened trees across parts of the eastern Ozarks in 2009.

The period from 2008 to 2010 set records for rainfall.

Then, in 2011, the weather abruptly turned hot and dry, a trend that has worsened this year. Forests in southeastern and southwestern Missouri are hardest hit by drought, but trees are suffering statewide.

As if weather challenges weren’t enough, Missouri witnessed the emergence of a brood of periodical cicadas that covered most of the state in 2011, followed by an outbreak of jumping oak gall wasps and defoliating insects.

Many trees are dropping their leaves early to cope with the heat and drought. Shedding leaves reduces the amount of water trees lose through evaporation, helping them survive. However some trees will succumb to drought.

The drought will be hardest on old trees and those already weakened by disease or parasites. Trees growing on west- and south-facing slopes will face greater drought challenges, as will trees that are crowded or poorly adapted to the sites where they are growing.

The ongoing drought also has heightened wildfire danger. Unlike western states, Missouri’s primary wildfire season is late winter. Once trees leaf out, the shade they provide causes humidity levels on the forest floor to increase, reducing fire danger. This year is an exception. MDC saw a 150-percent increase in the number of reported fires from May through June. This does not include fires on the 1.5-million acre Mark Twain National Forest. Since Jan. 1, MDC has recorded 2,280 fires affecting 26,944 acres. Those fires destroyed 15 homes and l51 outbuildings and damaged 331 other structures.

Causes of these fires included: • Debris Burning – 794 fires consuming 4,942 acres • Equipment Use – 154 fires consuming 1,937 acres • Arson – 117 fires consuming 4,470 acres • Smoking – 49 fires consuming 189 acres

• Campfire – 34 fires consuming 82 acres • Children – 34 fires consuming 83 acres • Lightning – 23 fires consuming 75 acres • Railroad – 7 fires consuming 38 acres • Miscellaneous causes – 1,068 fires consuming 15,129 acres Compared to a normal year, total burned acreage has tripled. MDC normally sends crews to help fight fires in the western United States, but this year the agency’s entire force of 754 firefighters is at home, responding to calls for help from local fire departments.

MDC has mutual aid agreements with more than 800 fire departments and has assigned approximately $70 million in federal excess property equipment to these partners for wildfire suppression. MDC also provides training to volunteer firefighters and awards an average of $400,000 in cost-share grants annually to fire departments to purchase wild-land fire suppression equipment.

Burn bans across most of the state discourage trash burning or any other open fire. MDC has banned open fires on all conservation areas.

“Everyone needs to be extra careful when working or playing outside,” said Forestry Field Programs Supervisor Ben Webster. “It doesn’t take much to start a wildfire.”

At home and on the farm, barbecue grills should not be left unattended. Exercise extreme caution when using farm machinery, mowers or other equipment that could strike a spark or put hot engine parts in contact with dry vegetation. This includes driving vehicles off road. Smokers are urged to put cigarette butts in ashtrays rather than discarding them along roadways. Homeowners should visit www.mdc.mo.gov/node/5290 and use the Firewise checklist there to ensure that you can protect your property from wildfire.

Maryland Heights Residents May Give Input on Future of Community Center Maryland Heights elected officials and staff are currently working with two consultants to develop plans for a community center to serve residents’ needs well into the future. At the conclusion of the study, the City Council will decide whether to make improvements to the existing facility at 2344 McKelvey Road – which was

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built as a church building in the 1970s – or to build a new center on the same site.

The city held public meetings on July 17 to gather input from the community, but residents are also encouraged to share their feedback through this survey. Please visit www.marylandheights.com to take the survey.

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ITS Computers Team Wins First Place at the Chamber’s 2012 Scholarship Bowl More than 90 bowlers hit the lanes for a little friendly competition during the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce 2012 Scholarship Bowl on Aug. 1 at AMF Dick Weber Lanes in Florissant.

ITS Computers-sponsored team came in first. The event netted more than $5,000 for the chamber’s education fund which annually awards scholarships to area high school students.

Event sponsors included Emerson Family YMCA, Ferguson-Florissant School District, Hazelwood School District, ITS Computers, Life Care Center of Florissant, The Lipton Group, SSM DePaul Health Center, Trinity Catholic High School, Zykan Family Partnership, Catering To You Banquet Center, Christian Hospital, City of Florissant, Attorney JoAnn Donovan, Northwest HealthCare, Paul Cerame Ford, St.

Catherine Retirement Community, Stygar Florissant Chapel and Cremation Service, Valley Industries, Village North Retirement, Lutheran Senior Services, McClain Chiropractic Health & Injury, Handyman True Value Hardware, Trophy World, Community News and Independent News.

The team sponsored by ITS Computers with their first-place trophies

The team sponsored by Valley Industries show off their last-place trophies

Emerson Family YMCA staff members join in the fun.

Mind Your Business: A Small Business Lecture Series at St. Louis County Library St. Louis County Library, the University of Missouri Extension, and the Small Business & Technology Development Centers are pleased to present a new small business lecture series. The series will provide information and valuable resources to small business owners, entrepreneurs, and those who are thinking about starting a business.

All programs will be held in the Auditorium at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters at 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The series is free and open to the public, but registration is required by calling 314.994.3300.

The Mind Your Business sessions are designed as interactive workshops including practical exercises and course materials. Each session will begin with morning refreshments and networking period from 8:30–9 a.m. with the workshop starting at 9 a.m.

To make your reservation for a Mind Your Business workshop, please contact the St. Louis County Library at 314.994.3300 or stop by any St. Louis County Library location. A full series schedule is listed below.

Friday, September 28, 8:30–11 a.m.

“Is Entrepreneurship Right for Me?” Friday, October 26, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

“Starting a Small Business: The First Steps” Thursday, November 8, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

“The Basics of Writing a Business Plan” Program sites are accessible. Upon two weeks notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Contact St. Louis County Library by phone 314.994.3300 or visit www.slcl.org.

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 gokart 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-

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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.

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MBU and Barnes Partner in Nursing Agreement Missouri Baptist University and the Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing have teamed to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Through this agreement, two years of study in a pre-nursing program will be completed at MBU and the final two years of clinical studies will be completed at Barnes.

The BSN is offered as an Upper Division Option and is a full-time, five-term program. This option prepares students to provide direct care to patients and their families in a variety of health care settings, as well as to pursue higher degrees in nursing. Graduates will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). Passing the exam is required to become an entry-level registered nurse.

The MBU Associate of Science degree in Pre-Nursing is a 66 hour program that will be offered at the Troy/Wentzville Regional Learning Center located in Moscow Mills and the St. Charles County RLC located in St. Peters. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative average to gain admissions to Goldfarb School of Nursing. The coursework is about half general education courses and half math/science requirements. All of the courses are offered at MBU in an 8 week evening

format. This allows for completion on an accelerated basis. A student can pursue this degree either on a part-time or full-time basis.

Health care remains among the top job markets in the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates a 22 percent increase in health care jobs between now and 2018. The Missouri Career Guide projects over 21,000 openings for registered nurses through 2018, which is the largest increase by any occupational sector in the state. It was recently reported by the University of Missouri’s Community Policy Analysis Center that during the recent recession, jobs and wages in health care increased. In fact the health care and social assistance sector in Missouri grew by 31,500 jobs since October 2006.

Another Missouri website (jobs.mo.gov) reports that elementary and secondary school teachers have a very promising outlook for the 10 year period ending in 2018. Other occupational titles included in the “Top Job Outlook – Statewide” include accountants & auditors. To review the hot jobs today and in the future, see “Missouri’s Hot Jobs”. Check out www.missourieconomy.org the website of MERIC (MO Economic

Research and Information Center) Missouri Baptist University is here to assist you in achieving your educational goal. There are many options for majors at the bachelor’s degree level which include: Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Human Services and Psychology.

To further your education at the graduate level, MBU offers the MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree as well as the following degrees in education: MAC (Master of Arts in Counseling – licensure and/or certification), MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching), MEA (Master of Educational Administration – elementary or secondary), Ed.S. (Educational Specialist – Superintendency or Curriculum Development. The Doctor of Education in Instruction and Leadership is available to students holding the Ed.S. degree.

Fall semester classes begin the week of August 20th.

Call 636-366-4363 today to schedule an appointment with an advisor to discuss the next step towards achieving your educational goals. MBU – Quality Education Close to Home!

Three HSD Seniors Participate in Missouri Boys State Hazelwood School District seniors Kelechukwu Adiele, Daniel Jacob and Tim Schutzenhofer participated in the 73rd Session of Missouri Boys State (MBS) at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Mo. this summer. American Legion Post 444 – Florissant sponsored the students.

Adiele attends Hazelwood East High School and Jacob and Shutzenhofer attend Hazelwood West High School. Boys State is meant to educate and train Missouri’s young leaders in functional citizenship, leadership and government. Almost 1,000 student leaders build an entire state government in a single week. The program is a pure democracy in that all of its “citizens” may vote and are eligible to hold office.

Using our democratic system as a basis, boys are taught the need for competition, the value of public office, the strength of the individual voice and vote and they use core values that hold true in their everyday lives. At MBS, citizens are split into 16 separate “cities” in eight different “counties.” Each one chooses a mayor, city treasurer, a municipal judge, three ward committeemen, six city councilmen, three senators and six representatives. Instead of Democrats and Republicans, MBS citizens are Federalists or Nationalists. The

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boys decide what ideals each party will stand for during MBS. This year marked the first time since Boys State began that an independent party candidate ran for office.

Schutzenhofer lived in Carver City, served as a Nationalist, attended law enforcement school and worked as a police officer in the city’s second ward and as a HSD seniors Kelechukwu Adiele, left, Daniel Jacob, center, and Tim Schutzenhofer took part in the 73rd Session of Missouri Boys State in Warrensburg, Missouri this summer. Adiele attends delegate to his county’s committee.

Hazelwood East High School while the other two students go to Hazelwood West High School.

“There were about 1,000 boys there from across the state,” he said. “I liked the people,” he added. “There were so many diverse backdifferent experiences that each person brought to Boys grounds, even though we are all from Missouri. There State. We started with the very basics of government. were guys from Joplin there who made their own phoWe learned about the entire campaign process, what tos and a video. It was a lot of fun.” it takes to start running a campaign and the big part is Adiele lived in Boone City, served as a Nationalist, how much a campaign costs. We learned a lot about de- attended journalism school and worked as a reporter mocracy. One of the Boys State slogans is ‘Democracy for the MBS Record. in Action – it’s all about you,’ and it was. It was up to us “When I first attended, I had no idea what was going to decide things.” to happen,” he said. “It was definitely one of the best Other students are elected to state offices - gover- things to happen over the summer and it’s definitely nor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state audi- worth attending. I found myself going to multiple jobs tor, state treasurer, attorney general, chief justice of the and multiple parts of the entire state,” he said of his state supreme court and six supreme court justices. time as a reporter. “I definitely love writing; it’s been a Jacob lived in Carnahan City, served as a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.”

Federalist and as one of the House of RepDuring MBS, students follow a core curriculum as resentatives, worked as city party secretary well as study with professionals in the following fields and a ward committeeman. He attended – campaigning and political operations, law enforcelegislative school during Boys State. ment, law, legislative, journalism and democracy acad“For me, being in the House was the best emy. part,” Jacob said. “The way we did the difStudents are picked for MBS based on their merferent trials, it was legitimate. There were its and abilities. They should demonstrate leadership, phrases you had to say, like ‘point of order’; character, scholarship and citizenship qualities. Those we did it like the state of Missouri does it. I who do well in civics, American History, government was glad everyone took it so seriously.” and other political classes are encouraged to apply; “I enjoyed meeting all of the great however, it is not a requirement.

Boys State alumni include actor Scott Bakula; cartoonist Mike Peters, creator of “Mother Goose and Grimm”; NBA superstar Michael Jordan; rock ‘n roll singer Jon Bon Jovi; astronaut Neil Armstrong; television newsman Tom Brokaw; and film critic Roger Ebert.

Students who will be juniors during 2012-2013 and who are interested in attending Boys State should inform their high school counselors or visit the Missouri Boys State website at www.moboysstate.org. The 74th Session of Missouri Boys State will take place June 15 - 22, 2013. For more information, email Bettie Rusher at bettie.rusher@moboysstate.org

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Seven HSD Students Win in Reading is Elementary Program Seven HSD students ranked in the top 10 in the City of Hazelwood’s “Reading is Elementary” program.

Sponsored by the city’s community enrichment commission and parks and recreation program, Reading is Elementary helps children create and maintain an enjoyment for reading. The program takes place each fall, winter/spring and summer. Kindergarten through fifth grade students who live in the City of Hazelwood are eligible to participate.

Students kept track of their reading minutes from September 2011 to July 2012. Their names, grade level, where they will attend school this fall and the number of minutes read are: • First place - Rusty Conley, sixth grade at Hazelwood Northwest Middle School - 3,885 minutes • Second place - Kendon Whitehead, second grade at Garrett Elementary School – 2,700 minutes • Third place - Kellen Brixey, fourth grade at McNair Elementary School – 2,465 minutes • Fourth place - Brandon Lynch, fourth grade at McNair Elementary School – 2,260 minutes • Fifth place - Geoffrey Hopping, sixth grade at

Homework Tips for Parents • Make sure your child has a quiet, well-lit place to do homework.

Avoid having your child do homework with the television on or in places with other distractions, such as people coming and going.

• Make sure the materials your child needs, such as paper, pencils and a dictionary, are available.

Ask your child if special materials will be needed for some projects and get them in advance.

• Help your child with time management.

Establish a set time each day for doing homework.

Don't let your child leave homework until just before bedtime. Think about using a weekend morning or afternoon for working on big projects, especially if the project involves getting together with classmates.

• Be positive about homework.

Tell your child how important school is. The attitude you express about homework will be the attitude your child acquires.

• When your child does homework, you do homework.

Show your child that the skills they are learning are related to things you do as an adult. If your child is reading, you read, too. If your child is doing math, bal-

Hazelwood West Middle School – 2,170 minutes • Seventh place - Alexander Holmes, fifth grade at Russell Elementary School – 1,380 minutes • Eighth place - Avery Hardrict, second grade at Armstrong Elementary School – 1,330 minutes “I was really nervous; I felt like there was a big apple in my throat,” said Conley after he learned he won first place. He said he enjoys reading novels by Irish author Michael Scott, who penned “The Alchemyst,” book one of a six-book series. “It is so The City of Hazelwood celebrated the top 10 winners in its "Reading is Elementary" program. Seven of the fun learning about how people 10 are HSD students. Here, they pose with Mayor Matthew Robinson, back row right, and other city officials. see stuff in the real world and to see how the characters solve winners and the other three student winners at a retheir problems,” said Conley. cent city council meeting, where they all received cerThe Hazelwood City Council recognized the HSD tificates.

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• When your child asks for help, provide guidance, not answers.

Giving answers means your child will not learn the material. Too much help teaches your child that when the going gets rough, someone will do the work for him or her.

• When the teacher asks that you play a role in homework, do it.

Cooperate with the teacher. It shows your child that the school and home are a team. Follow the directions given by the teacher.

• If homework is meant to be done by your child alone, stay away.

Too much parent involvement can prevent homework from having some positive effects. Homework is a great way for kids to develop independent, lifelong learning skills.

• Stay informed.

Talk with your child's teacher. Make sure you know the purpose of homework and what your child's class rules are.

• Help your child figure out what is

Saint Louis County Reports Rise in Pertussis Cases as Schools Prepare to Open With the start of the new school year approaching, the Saint Louis County Department of Health is urging parents to take steps to reduce the chances of their children getting pertussis. Also known as “whooping cough,” pertussis primarily strikes children and is highly contagious. The health department is tracking an increase in the number of cases in 2012.

Of the 164 cases among county residents this year, 59 have been reported since June 1. This is elevated compared to the same time period during the last five years. Infants (<1 year old) and 10- to 17-year-olds are the most affected age groups.

“There are steps we can all follow to reduce the chances of getting pertussis,” said Saint Louis County Health Department Director Dr. Dolores J. Gunn. They include: • People with cough illnesses should stay home and avoid others, especially expectant mothers, infants and young children • Vaccination with age appropriate vaccine can also help prevent pertussis.

• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and wash hands thoroughly and often.

Pertussis begins with symptoms similar to a cold: runny nose, sneezing, mild cough, and may include a low-grade fever. Within two weeks, the cough may become much worse with fits of coughing that continue for weeks.

Pertussis is a contagious illness caused by bacteria. It can cause severe coughing fits that can interfere with breathing. Typically, pertussis is milder in older children and adults, but undiagnosed persons can transmit the disease to infants and younger children.

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hard homework and what is easy homework.

Have your child do the hard work first. This will mean he will be most alert when facing the biggest challenges. Easy material will seem to go fast when fatigue begins to set in.

• Watch your child for signs of failure and frustration.

Let your child take a short break if she is having trouble keeping her mind on an assignment.

• Reward progress in homework.

If your child has been successful in homework completion and is working hard, celebrate that success with a special event (e.g., pizza, a walk, a trip to the park) to reinforce the positive effort.

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“Prairie Evers” A 10-year-old homeschooler has adjustments to make when her family inherits a farm and moves to upstate New York.

“Prairie Evers,” a novel by Ellen Airgood, addresses the stress in being uprooted, of saying goodbye to an old life and hello to new friends and interests.

Prairie isn’t crazy about having to move, but at least she’s got her grandma along to cushion the blow. An only child, Prairie regards her granny as her teacher and best friend. All that changes when Grandma returns to North Carolina because she misses her lifelong home.

The loss throws Prairie into a tailspin, and she seeks comfort in a secret place, a rundown chicken house outside her bedroom window. Soon Prairie talks her parents into letting her raise chickens.

This hobby is soon followed by a new friend, one she meets when her parents decide it’s time for Prairie to enroll in classes at the local school. That doesn’t sit well at first, but Prairie adjusts again, and turns out to be the very best thing that’s ever happened to her buddy Ivy. There’s plenty of pluck, cluck and luck in this gratifying first book by Airgood.

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.

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Creative puns for educated minds...

A man’s home is his castle, in a manor of speaking.

A man needs a mistress just to break the monogamy.

Dijon vu - the same mustard as before.

Dancing cheek-to-cheek is really a form of floor play.

Practice safe eating - always use condiments.

Does the name Pavlov ring a bell?

Shotgun wedding - A case of wife or death.

What’s the definition of a will?

(It’s a dead give away.)

Acupuncture is a jab well done

Jokes!...

Test Your Knowledge...

What did the teddy bear say when offered dessert?

No thanks, I’m stuffed!

1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator?

Answer: Open the refrigerator, put in the giraffe and close the door. (This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way.)

Why do Eskimos wash their clothes in Tide?

Because it’s too cold out tide.

2. How do you put an elephant into a refrigerator?

Answer: Open the refrigerator, take out the giraffe, put in the elephant and close the door. (This tests your ability to think through the repercussions of your actions.)

Why was 6 so scared?

Because 7 8 9!!!

3. The Lion King is hosting an animal conference, all the animals attend except one. Which animal does not attend?

Answer: The Elephant. The Elephant is in the refrigerator.

(This tests your memory.)

Why did the radish blush?

Because it saw the salad dressing.

How did the farmer fix his jeans?

With a cabbage patch!

4. There is a river you must cross. But it is inhabited by crocodiles. How do you manage it?

Answer: You swim across. All the crocodiles are attending the animal meeting. (This tests whether you learn quickly from your mistakes.)

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“Superbad” Christopher Mintz-Plasse Talks “ParaNorman,” Villainous Roles, Stop-Motion By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG

Christopher Mintz-Plasse doesn’t exactly know why he’s being offered movie roles where he plays the villain or the bad guy. After his breakthrough performance as the nerdy Fogell in 2007’s “Superbad,” the actor was cast as the villainous Red Mist in 2010’s super-hero comedy “Kick-Ass.” For the new, stop-motion feature “ParaNorman,” Mintz-Plasse lends his voice to Alvin, a school bully who takes pleasure in tormenting the title character, Norman Babcock. “They offered [the role] to me and I went in and created my own voice [for Alvin], and they loved it,” Mintz-Plasse said during a roundtable interview at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con. Norman has the rare ability to see and speak to the dead, but his unusual talents set him apart from the other kids. Being different has definite advantages in this movie, and that turn of events gives “ParaNorman” some strong, anti-bullying themes.

“I went in and I read my scenes and didn’t know completely what was going on with the underlying themes because I hadn’t seen the movie. When I saw it, in the first half-hour, I am bullying Norman,” MintzPlasse said, explaining Alvin’s treatment of Norman.

That bullying even carries over to the undead. Blithe Hollow, the setting for the movie, is overrun with zombies, but they are not there to eat people. A witch’s curse Photos courtesy of Focus Features prevents the undead from leaving Blithe Hollow and going to where they belong. “There’s one point where

the townspeople bully the zombies, and it’s a complete 180. It makes you feel bad for the zombies,” Mintz-Plasse explained.

The actor said that he loves stop-motion films because they are so rare. “Animated movies come out every other week. You are never going to see a sequel to a stop-motion movie. What was the last one—‘Coraline?’

And before that ‘Corpse Bride.’ You can count all of them on one hand. There’s something really special about them and I wanted to be a part of it,” he said.

Mintz-Plasse pointed out that in the world of “ParaNorman,” there are no straight lines: “So every house is crooked and the cars are odd and everyone’s face is so crazy.”

The actor also thinks there is something beautiful about the fact that “ParaNorman” is made of just pictures. Using puppets that contain a metal frame, the filmmakers have to be very precise in moving and posing each character in a scene.

“I went and visited the set, and there were 50 cameras filming 50 scenes at once. They literally take a picture, move the arms a little bit, and take another picture. The fact that they can put that all together and make a movie is fascinating,” Mintz-Plasse said.

“ParaNorman,” rated PG for scary action and images, thematic elements, some rude humor and language, opens in local theaters on Friday, August 17.

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Gary Baute History Made on Radio Show ***Great Crowd at Sherlock’s Steak and Seafood MICHAEL BRAZZLE, professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, was a recent guest of Sports Radio STL on 590 The Fan KFNS. Only known by a few people, Mike popped the question to his girlfriend Nadia LIVE on the air in front of family and friends. (Picture by my broadcast partner Steve Runge.) ~~~Best of luck Watch Rams Practice Fresh Off their First Preseason ***Cool Weather 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.

Check the website StLouisRams.com to get any changes for these August’ dates.

15th - Wednesday - 5:30 16th - Thursday - 3:30 20th - Tuesday - 3:30 21st - Wednesday - 5:30 22nd - Thursday - 3:30 ~~~Bring your chairs and an umbrella---not much shade Looking for Cool Temperatures at Home to Help Rascals ***Trying to Heat Things Up In The Late Summer The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League.

In a recent win over the Schaumburg Boomers 7-5, Rascal’s Charlie Lisk ripped a double and cranked a home run to contribute two runs batted in.

The team will play all their home games on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and one Friday this month. ***RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:

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*Nick Kennedy leads the team in innings pitched (78.1) and second in striking out opposing batters (62) *Charlie Lisk leads team in doubles (12), home runs (12) and runs batted in (47) *Jason Patton leads the team in hits (77) *As a team, all the pitcher’s combined, have total strike outs of 572-2nd in league *As a team, batting average .251-4th in league ***STANDINGS AS OF 8-9: W L GB Last 10 Games Windy City ThunderBolts 44 30 ___ 7-3 Gateway Grizzlies 44 31 0.5 7-3 Schaumburg Boomers 43 32 1.5 4-6 RIVER CITY RASCALS 35 40 9.5 2-8 Joliet Slammers 33 42 11.5 6-4 Rockford RiverHawks 32 43 12.5 2-8 Normal CornBelters 24 51 20.5 3-7 NEXT HOME GAMES: All Games @ 7:05 p.m.—Sunday @ 6:05 p.m.

Wed/Thur, August 15/16 against Road Warriors (game on the 16th is @6:05 p.m.)

Tues/Wed/Thur, August 21/22/23 against Southern IL Miners Tues/Wed/Thur, August28/29/30 against Evansville Otters Fri, August 31 against Windy City Thunderbolts For more info on all this year’s promotions, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com. ~~~Have some ground to make up Indoor Football Team Providing MMA Tickets FREE ***Missouri Monsters Start In February Owners MICHAEL TAYLOR and ANDREW HAINES co-Founders of the United Indoor Football League are proud to have their new team to play at the Family Arena.

Wanting to become part of the community, they are passing onto their potential fans the opportunity to be part of the Fight Hard mixed martial arts (MMA) competition scheduled for Saturday August 18th at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

Go to www.SportsRadioSTL.com and click under the Missouri Monsters logo to have an opportunity to get tickets. There is a limited amount so act quickly. ~~~New team, new approach

“Over the Fence”

Automatic Weapons Draw Automatic Fire After the bloody cinema attack in Colorado, it was inevitable that the anti-gun crowd would demand more gun laws. In this case, it’s mostly about automatic weapons (assault rifles) as used by the deranged killer. The first state to once again try to pass laws against them is Illinois. No surprise there.

They have more gun laws than some dictatorships, most of which don’t work since murderers seldom worry about laws.

I was raised in the country where rural folks owned shotguns and a few even had high-powered rifles. Very few owned hand guns, and automatic weapons were only

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they have a point. One doesn’t use them to hunt game or even for competitive shooting. One uses them to shoot people.

But let’s hold up a minute. Whether good or bad, more gun laws probably won’t work if it follows the usual trend.

If the killers responsible for mass homicides (like James Holmes) wanted assault weapons, would they have worried about laws? As is the case with most armed criminals, they will procure weapons one way or another. I doubt even the British Redcoats would’ve let the American rebels have muskets if they could have stopped them.

I never understood mass killings. If one is angry enough to murder someone, wouldn’t it be logical to murder the person he or she was angry with? However, in spite of not understanding, if I was going to kill a crowd, automatic weapons and bombs work best. It’s what armies use to kill people. Some folks claim they want automatic weapons to defend themselves against our government. Considering the current batch of lawmakers’ tendencies to help themselves instead of the country, it’s not surprising.

Of course, there are the hate groups, of which we have many.

Letting them have automatic weapons is like giving mentally disturbed 8 year-olds loaded AK-47s to play with.

In reality, if we enforced the current laws controlling the sale of weapons, it might help, but probably not much. If murderers and other criminals want www.sportszonestl.com weapons, they’ll get them no matter what we do. As proven by our current drug laws, making them illegal simply sends the market to the underground making criminals rich…or perhaps richer.

My late father once claimed automatic weapons were for people that couldn’t shoot straight.

Perhaps, but now that we have the anger of a country politically and economically divided and bloody TV gun violence more popular than pizza, a few loonies found they work pretty good for www.lovetvinc.com shooting crowds.

seen in gangster movies. My cousin had a few hand guns and let me shoot one of them. I discovered I couldn’t hit anything with it. Looking back on it, I often wonder why they’re such a big deal for protection but they are admittedly fun to shoot.

I finally bought a 357 Magnum pistol to keep up with the Joneses…or perhaps, Dirty Harry groupies. Shooting it sounds like the crack of doom. If I can’t hit an attacker, the noise might scare him to death. I often tease that I bought it in case a Cape buffalo attacks.

For home protection I have a baseball bat. It occurred to me that if a burglar broke in, I probably won’t be there and he’ll steal the guns. The only miscreants desperate enough to break in while I’m home are drug addicts. Perhaps a sign on the door would discourage them; “Dear burglars, take anything but leave my Boa Constrictor alone.”

I’ve never been a fan of automatic weapons. I hate to agree with the anti-gun crowd that wallows in abject naivety, but in this case

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Shelly Schneider

Back to school…

Back to school! The last few days of summer vacation don’t hold the same meaning as they once did, but I still look forward to everyone heading back to school and into a routine.

Many years ago I waited with breathless anticipation (much like those big-busted ladies in a dime store romance novel) for the first day of school. It had been many weeks with three kids, 24 hours a day, without a break. It may sound like whining, but I was always more than ready for school to start. Especially when our kids were 4, 5 and 6.

Christopher was in the first grade. You know what that means, right? ALL DAY SCHOOL! Michael attended afternoon kindergarten, and Sam was about to enter preschool. Once the routine was established, I’d have about two hours to myself each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Selfish? You bet. And I wasn’t ashamed of my feelings one little bit, until I took Michael to his first day of kindergarten. Christopher successfully found his classroom at 8:30 Monday morning, and my big boy was off and running. The day started like a dream. I remembered all the paperwork, included two weeks worth of milk money in an envelope, and packed his lunch like a seven-year veteran.

Samantha and I loaded Michael in the van around 11:55 a.m., strapped on his backpack, and headed off to Mrs. Byrnes’ class. I was so excited for him. We found a parking place and waited on the bench outside the school doors. That’s when it hit me. Moms and dads

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were all around us, each with some sort of first-day recording device. Video cameras seemed to be the memory maker of choice, but there were still cameras clicking as well.

A wave of self-doubt washed over me.

“I can’t believe I forgot to record my boys’ first day of school!” I mumbled in a disgusted voice. What kind of mother was I? A hurried, don’t-let-the-screen-doorhit-you-on-the-way-out kind of mom, that’s what. I wallowed in guilt for the rest of the day.

The boys don’t ride a bus, so even though school lets out officially at 3 p.m., walkers and riders aren’t usually let go until 3:15 or so. The teachers warned me, though, that during the first week of school, we shouldn’t plan on being there until 3:20 or 3:25 p.m., just to be safe.

Perfect! I had to make what I thought would be a short phone call at 3 p.m. That call lasted 35 minutes.

As a result, Christopher and Michael stood outside the school with their principal, waiting. They were the last two kids in the school. And on the very first day! Oh, the shame! Oh, the horror! The guilt I felt earlier had just multiplied itself by 100. I apologized profusely to the boys and the administrators.

Could it get any worse? Let’s just summarize the second day.

“Sam and Mike, let’s hit the store before we go to Sammy’s preschool orientation, OK?” “I don’t want to be wate for school, Mommy,” said my 4 year-old with a mind like an elephant and severe El-

mer Fudd-ism. “You were wate picking up duh boys, remember?”

“Don’t worry, honey. Mommy made sure we have plenty of time.

Your orientation won’t start until 10:30, and it’s just 9:45 right now. We have a whole 45 minutes.”

Famous last words. At that very moment the van, traveling at 45 mph, completely shut down, and it was all I could do to turn the wheel and limp onto a driveway off Mexico Road.

Two hours later the van was in a repair shop.

Evidently the computer went bad. Sam and I made it to the last 15 minutes of orientation while Jim shoved McNuggets down Michael’s throat before kindergarten.

This morning I had a few tears in my eyes as I sent our last child to her last first day of school. Samantha is a senior this year, Michael is a freshman in college, and Christopher is joining the United States Air Force in October. Sad? A little. But there’s actually a tiny dot I see in the distance. It’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Will I record this momentous occasion with a video camera? Probably not. I’ve got my own version of a permanent record (stop smiling, you know what I mean!). It’s one of the perks of being a columnist.

Surprise Lunch Box Treats Summer break vanished in the blink of an eye, like it seems to every year, and it’s school time again.

Mix It Up with Jenny It’s true – the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever notice how people always gather there? Whether baking treats, making dinner or spending time with family and friends, the kitchen is my favorite place to be. Since my day job is Consumer Test Kitchen Project Manager for the Nestlé Test Kitchens, you can bet I love to stir things up.

This column lets me pass along to you some of my best recipes, tips and baking secrets.

Surprise Prize Cupcakes

Makes 24 cupcakes

Ingredients: - 1 package (18.25 ounces) plain chocolate cake mix - 1 1/3 cups water - 3 large eggs - 1/3 cup vegetable oil - 1 package (16.5 ounces) Nestlé Toll House Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Dough - 1 container (16 ounces) prepared chocolate frosting - Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels Directions: 1. PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Paper-line 24 muffin cups.

2. BEAT cake mix, water, eggs and oil in large mixer bowl on low speed for 30 seconds.

Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes or until smooth. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter into each cup, filling about 2/3 full.

3. CUT cookie dough into 24 pieces; roll each into a ball. Place one ball of dough in each muffin cup, pressing it to the bottom.

4. BAKE for 19 to 22 minutes or until top springs back when gently touched. Let stand for 15 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool com-

pletely. Spread with frosting and sprinkle with morsels.

Nutrition Information per serving: 310 calories; 140 calories from fat; 16 g total fat; 5 g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 35 mg cholesterol; 300 mg sodium; 43 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 29 g sugars; 3 g protein; 0% DV vitamin A; 0% DV vitamin C; 4% DV calcium; 8% DV iron

Although the kids may really be ready to return to a regular routine, chances are you might sense a bit of reluctance to leave the ease of summer behind.

So sweeten the trip back to school with a special lunchbox treat.

Making lunch time something your kids look forward to is something you can do every day of the school year. You can bet they won’t be swapping lunches when theirs is so special every day!

Try some of these tips that make the lunch break special: • Pack their favorite sandwich filling – if they love PBJ or cheese everyday, that’s okay! – but cut sandwiches in halves or quarters, or use a cookie cutter for fun shapes.

• Use small self-sealing bags to pack bite-size servings of fruits and vegetables, such as baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, grapes and orange segments.

• Make a snack mix of dried cereal, raisins, nuts

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and mini marshmallows.

• Decorate the lunch bag with special stickers, or include a note with a special greeting for lunchtime.

• Make kitchen time with your kids so they can share the fun in baking treats to tote to school or enjoy for after school with their friends.

• Wrap up a home-baked treat – cookies, bars, muffins or these fun and fabulous Surprise Prize Cupcakes.

These frosted cupcakes will be prized. Each holds a surprise of chocolate chip cookie dough baked inside chocolate cupcake batter, so each bite is a delight. Since the recipe makes two dozen, there are plenty to share and enjoy after school, too.

When you’re planning special treats for the lunch box, or want to bake with the kids after school, take a sweet trip through the creative ideas at www.VeryBestBaking.com.

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Sept. 1: 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.

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. 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!

Sept. 15: Covenant Community Market-Fest 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Grace New Covenant Church, 711 Chambers Road.

Limited number of tables available for vendors. Info: 314.388.3333.

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.

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.

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. 6: Square Dance Lessons 7:15 - 9 p.m. at St. Ferdinand Shrine School, #1 St. Francois Street in Florissant, Mo. $5 per person.

Modern Western Square dance lessons will be offered every Thursday eveninSponsored by Missouri Promenaders Square Dance Club.

For info. contact: Vicki or Ray Wittman, email vicray01@aol.com or phone: 314.921.7582.

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. 10: 15th Annual Share Golf Benefit At Forest Park Golf Course St. Louis, Mo. To benefit Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support. To provide support toward positive resolution of grief experienced at the time of, or following the death of a baby. Info: Jaclyn Nikodym at 636.947.6164 or jnikodym@nationalshare.org.

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 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 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.

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• 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. Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, #1 Rue St. Francois, Florissant, is offering free tours every Sunday.

During the months of August, September and October. For info. contact: Vicki Wittman, email vicray01@aol.com or phone: 314.921.7582.

Last Saturday of Each Month: Writers Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Looking for new Authors and Songwriters.

Come join us and let us help you with your dream. We have Authors, Songwriters, Playwrites, Teachers and more. Meet at the Baden Liberary 8448 Church Rd. For more info call 314.388.2400.

Health Aug 27: Lose to Win Pre-Registration.

Opens at 8 a.m. 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.

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. Competi-

tors 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 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. 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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Volunteers needed at Christian Hospital Christian Hospital is calling out for volunteers that can do a significant amount of walking to run errands within the hospital. Discover the rewards of volunteering!

If you’re looking for a rewarding way to spend your time, volunteering at Christian Hospital is an ideal match. Volunteer positions are available in many different areas.

You’ll meet a variety of interesting people while making a difference in our community. Applications are available at www.chrisitianhospital.org in the Volunteer Office, located off the hospital’s main lobby. For more information, call the Christian Hospital volunteer office at 314-653-5032.

SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Every Mon. and Tues. in July: HMR Program Orientation Mondays: 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays: noon – 1 p.m. At SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available, and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877-477-6954.

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 Answers from page 8

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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.

SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in

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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.

Ongoing Support Groups Every Wednesday: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group 3-4:30 p.m. Join other survivors to discuss dealing emotionally with treatments; managing anxiety and depression; sexuality; finding strength and hope; family and financial pressures; and more. Cost: Free. In the H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. Register: Call 636.755.3034.

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Saint Charles Christmas Traditions 2012 Auditions Auditions/Interviews will be held by appointment only on Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25, with callbacks and limited audition appointments on Sunday, August 26.

Holiday Characters and Santas: Professional acting experience is not required, but an outgoing personality and the ability to cheerfully interact with the public ‘incharacter’ is essential. Applicants must be in good physi-

cal condition and able to walk short distances outdoors throughout the day. Auditions will consist of a cold reading/retelling of a holiday story.

Possible characters to be cast include: Males • Tiny Tim (age 7-11) must be able to do or learn a British accent • Elf (age 16+) • Cockney Chestnut Roaster (age 16+) must be able to do or learn a cockney accent • Nutcracker Prince (age 16+) • Town Crier (age 16+) must be able to do or learn a British accent • Bob Cratchet (age 20+) must be able to do or learn a British accent • German Santa Kris Kringle (age 20+) must be able to do or learn a German accent • Scrooge (age 40+) must be able to do or learn a light British accent • World War II Santa (age 40+) Females • Clara (age 16+) prefer youthful looks • Sugar Plum Fairy (age 16+) • Cockney Flower Girl (age 16+) must be able to do or learn a cockney accent • Reindeer Flight Instructor (age 16+) • Esther Lange – Photographer (age 16+) • Elf (age 16+) • Virginia O’Hanlon (age 16+) prefer youthful looks • Ice Queen (age 20+) • Mrs. Claus (age 40+)

Christmas Carolers (SATB): Qualified candidates will have experience singing in small and/or large ensembles, must learn music quickly and have the ability to cheerfully interact with the public in all types of weather. Applicants are asked to prepare 16 measures of a Christmas Carol to be sung a capella. Vocal callbacks will be at 1 p.m. on August 26. If you wish to be considered for a vocal position you must be able to attend the vocal callbacks.

Mandatory Rehearsal Dates All individuals hired must attend the following rehearsal dates: Callbacks: Sunday, August 26 at 5 p.m.

Orientation: Sunday, October 7 Picture Day: Saturday, October 13 (specific times will be assigned) Cast Meetings/Workshops: Thursday, October 25 or Saturday, October 27 Dry Run: Sunday, November 11 Final Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, November 18 Caroler Rehearsals: As Assigned All applicants must be available Saturday and Sunday days, plus Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings from Nov. 23 – Dec. 24. Some conflicts can be worked around, but availability will be given strong consideration when casting.

All positions are paid at the rate of $11 per hour for performance dates and rehearsals.

All applicants (except for Tiny Tim) must be 16 years of age by November 23. If cast, you may be required to submit to a drug test, as you will be considered a seasonal employee of the city of St. Charles.

E-mail April@stcharleschristmas.com to schedule an appointment. For more information on Christmas Traditions, visit www.stcharleschristmas.com.

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