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August 29, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 35

Hazelwood residents are urged to participate in ‘Celebrate Safe Communities’ 2012

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Hazelwood residents are urged to get involved and participate in this year’s “Celebrate Safe Communities” on Tuesday, September 25. Hosting a block party or special event, and gathering with neighbors for an outdoor barbecue are several options for them to consider. Those who would like to host an event should contact Karen Cira at 314.513.5201 by 12 p.m. (Noon) on Friday, September 21. For the past four years, Hazelwood Police Department has partnered with the Neighborhood Watch Commission, Hazelwood Fire Department, and the Fire Protection Districts of Florissant Valley and Robertson for this crime prevention observance. Hazelwood joins hundreds of cities nationwide in hosting this event, which is held yearly on the last Tuesday in the month of September. Many residents prefer this later date in comparison to the National Night Out event in early August for the following reasons: 1) the weather is usually cooler in September then it is in August for outdoor activities; 2) more families go on vacation in August which has a negative effect on the turnout; 3) children are usually back in school, allowing families to settle into a normal routine and be more alert to crime prevention messages; and 4) it’s often used as a precursor to Crime Prevention Month in October. The national sponsors of “Celebrate Safe Communities” are the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance at the U. S. Department of Justice. In partnership with the National Sheriffs’ Association, this program was launched in 2008 to help promote crime prevention in local communities across the country. Themes selected for this year’s observance include community engagement, neighborhood and home safety, personal safety, and cyber safety. Also, NCPC’s latest and most comprehensive

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Exp. Nicholas Valenti (right) hands out police badge stickers to kids at Phyllis Duehren’s “Celebrate Safe Communities” block party while P. O. Mike Monticelli talks to a mother and son.

campaign, labeled The Circle of Respect, is aimed at protecting youth from bullying and cyber bullying. This initiative seeks to change the commonly held belief that bullying is a rite of passage, and teaches instead that such behavior is unacceptable through a positive, prosocial message that encourages respect and consideration for others. According to the NCPC, local police departments with strong community relationships tend to be more effective in reducing crime. “It takes a cooperative effort between residents, business owners, school administrators, and city officials to keep the criminal element out of our community,” said Hazelwood Acting Police Chief Gregg Hall. “By working together, we learn to trust each other and build a sense of pride in knowing we’re doing our part to make Hazelwood a better place to live, work, and play.” One of the innovative programs the HPD is known for in fighting crime is that of neighbor policing. ”We rely on

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the cooperation we get from residents who tell us about suspicious activities in their neighborhoods. Having residents meet our officers at ‘Celebrate

Safe Communities’ block parties is a good way of fostering this bond of trust and cooperation in order to keep our streets safe,” Acting Chief Hall added.

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VFW Post 4105 to Host 9-11 Ceremony VFW Post 4105 will host a ceremony at 7 p.m. on September 11, 2012 in the Post Meeting Room at 410 Rue St. Francois to reflect on the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. VFW Ladies Auxiliary President Wanda Dudley and Post 4105 Commander Dick

Men’s Healthy Happy Hour and Health Screenings Christian Hospital wants you to man up! An alarming one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Without proper examination, prostate cancer can go undetected for years. It may be curable if it is discovered at an early stage. Be proactive and get checked. The hospital will offer free screenings from 4 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 in the Detrick Building Atrium. Free screenings include prostate (blood test only), cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose screenings and A1C (three-month look at your glucose), and flu shots (if available by this date, and you must be 18 years or older to receive the flu shot). There will also be men’s health information, educational booths and an Ask the Doctor booth. A lecture on “Finding the Fountain of Youth” will be

Ellwanger have invited Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider to be the featured speaker at this solemn occasion. All of the veteran and service organizations that service the Florissant area are invited to attend this event, which is open to all citizens who wish to gather in re-

membrance of those who perished on that infamous day. The Florissant, Hazelwood and St. Louis County Police Departments and the Florissant Valley and Black Jack Fire Departments were sent special invitations to attend to acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice their New York comrades made that day.

Todd Schmidt will Take Over for Retiring Ron Veach as Florissant’s Director of Parks and Recreation

Ron Veach, director of Flopresented from 6 – 7 p.m. Hors rissant’s Parks and Recreation d’oeuvres and beverages from Department since 1973, has our juice bar will also be served. announced he will retire at the end of the year. Assistant DirecProstate screenings are rector Todd Schmidt will take over ommended for: for Veach on Jan. 1, 2013. • Men aged 40 and over with Veach has more than 50 years family history of prostate canof parks and recreation expericer ence which began when he was • African-American men 12 years old in the Kansas City aged 40 and over area. He knew then that this • Men aged 50-plus who was a career he wanted to purhave not had a prostate cancer sue. He graduated in 1969 from screening in the last year and Central Missouri State with have not already been diaga B.S. in Recreation. He comnosed with prostate cancer. pleted an internship with the St. Louis County Parks and RecreMan up and sign up today! ation department before being Space is limited; please call named Maryville’s first Direc314.747.WELL to make your tor of Parks and Recreation in reservation. 1970. In 1973 he left Maryville * You should also see your to become the Director of Parks doctor for a complete prostate and Recreation for the City of exam and diagnosis Florissant. This free prostate screening He has served on the Misconsists of a PSA (prostate Spesouri Parks and Recreation Ascific antigen) blood test. sociation, the Nominations and

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Bylaws Committee for the National Parks and Recreation Association, he was elected President of the Municipal Section twice and has served on the Nomination Committee for the Missouri Municipal League. In 1984 he was awarded the Outstanding Service Award from the Missouri Parks and Recreation Association. Veach has been the longest serving director of a large park and recreation setting in the Metropolitan area. He played a key role in the design and completion of the Nature Lodge at Sunset Park which all started from an idea he had in the early 1970s. He was instrumental in enlarging and improving both the JFK and JJE centers, enlarging and improving the swim facilities at Koch Park and Bangert Park, expanding the number of lighted ball fields and having the wire installed underground for lightning protection. He helped to secure $400,000 for playground upgrades in 2002, obtain the F101 Voodoo Jet from Victoria Falls, Tex., installed a roof over the ice rink for winter and summer activities, established five miles of asphalt trails, created a premier lighted soccer facility at Florissant Valley Park, built seven new pavilions with electricity, acquired

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the bandwagon for department and city activities, renovated St. Ferdinand Lake and established the first dog park in north St. Louis County. Schmidt began working for the city of Florissant in the Parks and Recreation Department in the summer of 1982. He started out as a seasonal cashier and lifeguard at the original Koch Park Pool. He worked as a part-time custodian at the James J. Eagan Center and a seasonal laborer in Park Maintenance. In 1986 he was promoted to part-time supervisor as a Recreation Leader III and then was promoted full-time supervisor as a Recreation Specialist. During that time he was able to graduate from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. Todd was promoted to Center Director in 1997 and then in 2007 promoted to Superintendent of Recreation. In 2010 he was promoted to Assistant Director where he currently holds that position now. He is certified as an Aquatic Facility Operator through the National Parks and Recreation Association in 1988. He has served on the city’s Safety Committee and is currently a member of the city’s Pension Committee.

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Office Volunteers Needed for Older Adult Legal Assistance Program

Overland Historical Society’s General Meeting

Volunteers are needed for the Legal Services Program of the Saint Louis County Department of Human Services’ County Older Resident Programs (CORP) at the Clayton administrative office, 121 South Meramec Avenue. Various types of volunteer positions are available, including: phone receptionists to schedule appointments and provide information for older adults who call for legal assistance; typists for simple legal documents (wills, Powers of Attor-

The society’s meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 10 at the Frank Munsch Community Center, 9225 Lackland Rd. The speaker for the evening will be Donna Ross. Her topic is “Land and Locomotives: Forces Shaping Missouri in the 19th Century and The Honey War of 1839.” Are you interested in joining the historical society? Check out our webpage for a membership form and information. http:// www.overlandhistoricalsociety.com/ Our Facebook page can be found at http://www.facebook.com/OverlandHistorical Society .

ney, etc.); and proofreaders for typed documents. Familiarity with legal terminology is helpful, but not required. All work is performed during morning, weekday hours. All of these volunteer positions offer training, flexibility with choice of days, mileage reimbursement and parking. For more information, please contact Joan Horn at 314.615.0930, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or TTY 800.735.2966 (Relay Missouri).

Athletes Bring Home Gold and Bronze The trampoline and tumbling Junior Olympic National Championships took place July 4-11 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif. The event featured competition for Levels 5-10 with athletes competing in trampoline, double mini-trampoline, synchronized trampoline and tumbling for both men and women. There were more than 2000 athletes representing 279 clubs from across the country. Kids World Gymnastics’ competitive Trampoline and Tumbling team – St. Louis Elite – sent two athletes to this event. Clayton Janvrin won a Gold Samuel Mainieri

Medal in Level 9 Tumbling 15 and Over Male with a score of 87.40, a full 1.4 ahead of the Silver medalist. He also won a Bronze Medal for Level 10 Trampoline 1516 Male with a score of 87.9. Samuel Mainieri won a Bronze Medal in Level 8 Double Mini Trampoline 15 and Over Male with a score of 59.2. Athletes must qualify for nationals at state or regional championship competition. At nationals, athletes compete in their level against other qualified athletes in their age group and gender. To make the podium they must place in the top 10.

Florissant Ranked in the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America Mayor Thomas P. Schneider is pleased to announce that CNN Money a service of CNN, Fortune and Money has ranked the city of Florissant in their top 100 best places to live. The article, found on www.cnn.com , touts Florissant as one of the best values in the nation for home buyers stating, “ In addition to good elementary and high schools this diverse city is home to a Christian private school, two theological colleges and a branch of Lindenwood University (the fastest growing university in the Midwest).” Mayor Schneider said Florissant is fortunate to have the two excellent school districts of Hazelwood and Ferguson-Florissant and well established Catholic and Lutheran parochial schools. Long known as one of the safest cities in the nation, Florissant has great shopping and restaurant venues and a beautiful parks and recreation

system which includes a theatre, ice rink, three swimming pools, two recreation centers and an 18-hole championship golf course. The people of Florissant are constantly looking for a reason to gather together at celebrations like the Valley of Flowers, Fall Festival, Veterans Day Parade, summer concerts in St. Ferdinand Park , Wednesday Night Out, etc. Established in 1786 Florissant is the oldest and largest city in St. Louis County and now, according to CNN, Florissant is the best place to live in St. Louis County.

Bellefontaine Neighbors News Karate - Ages 5 through Adult

Please come to our free karate demonstration at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 6 to see if karate is for you. Sensei Taalib will be glad to answer all your questions. Ma’at Karate is partnering with the Bellefontaine Recreation Department to bring the disciplined art of karate to the community. This class is held at the Bellefontaine Recreation center, 9669 Bellefontaine Rd., St. Louis, MO 63137.

Free “Learn-to-Play” Tennis Lesson – Ages 5 through Adult

Have you ever wanted to try tennis? Our instructor takes you through a one-hour introductory class, giving you a chance to try out the game and meet other players. The class will be held from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7 at the Bellefontaine Recreation Center Gymnasium, 9669 Bellefontaine Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63137. Practice racquets are provided. These are free class, but pre-registration is required. Call the Bellefontaine Recreation Center at 314.867.0700 to sign up.

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Hazelwood Harvestfest

Experience America, Experience Missouri, Experience Hazelwood Saturday, September 8 ~ Howdershell Park HARVESTFEST OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE The City of Hazelwood is gearing up to celebrate its biggest event of the year on Saturday, September 8, with the annual Hazelwood Harvestfest at Howdershell Park, which is located at 6800 Howdershell Road next to Fire Station #2. This year’s theme is, “Experience America, Experience Missouri, Experience Hazelwood.” City officials are giving a call to action for residents to show their pride in being Americans and to discover everything that Hazelwood has to offer. “The City of Hazelwood offers ‘much more than you imagine’ and we’re challenging residents to seek adventure in their own hometown and to get involved and enjoy all of its first-class amenities,” said Mayor Matthew Robinson of Hazelwood. “We want residents to not only be proud of being Americans and living in Missouri, but also be proud of being citizens of Hazelwood.” American patriotism is at an all-time high after the recent gold-medal performances of several U.S. Olympic athletes. U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time by winning a total of 22 Olympic medals of which 18 are gold. The 2012 U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team, a.k.a. the “Fab Five,” won the gold medal to become America’s second Olympic all-round team champions since 1996. Plus, there were stellar performances by many other U.S. athletes during the Olympic Games in London. “We want our residents to get just as excited about living in Hazelwood as they are about our U.S. Olympic athletes winning gold medals. Some of the fun things they can experience in our community range from seeing the legendary BIGFOOT™ to making a splash at the Aquatic Center, working out at two recreation centers to playing 18 holes of disc golf, viewing the multi-colored light show at Musick Park Sprayground to shopping for bargains at St. Louis Mills, and racing go-karts at NASCAR Speed Park to skating at the IceZone and watching a 3-D movie at Regal Cinema 18,” Robinson added. Parade As in years past, a big parade kicks off Hazelwood’s 2012 Harvestfest from the City Hall parking lot at 9 a.m. The best viewing areas for the parade can be found along Town and Country, Holiday, Imperial, and Village Square Drive. Music will be performed by the Hazelwood West High School Marching Wildcats as well as the John Ford Highland Pipe Band. After the parade ends, the bag pipers will stroll around Howdershell Park and play mini-concerts for the fair goers. Miss Hazelwood Coronation At 10:30 a.m., the reigning 2011 Miss Hazelwood Samantha Rieke will host this year’s coronation ceremony on the stage of the St. Louis County Bandwagon located near the tennis courts. To qualify as a participant, contestants must be young women between the ages of 15 and 19, as well as residents of Hazelwood. A $500 scholarship and other prizes will be awarded to the new queen.

USED BOOK SALE At Harvestfest, the Community Enrichment Commission plans to host its annual Used Book Sale under a big tent. Fair goers can browse through hundreds of donated books in good condition and purchase them at a discount price. All proceeds will be used to purchase newspaper and magazine subscriptions for Hazelwood’s two recreation centers, to support the Commission’s “Reading is Elementary Program,” and to provide resources for the Garden Club.

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The Hazelwood Harvestfest is an excellent opportunity for area high school students to earn some of the Community Service time required for graduation. Interested students should contact their high school community service coordinator or the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Office at 314.731.0980.

The Hazelwood Parks and Recreation staff plans to give away aluminum water bottles, personal first-aid kits and flashlights (batteries not included) to those who stop by the City Services tent. These items will be engraved with Hazelwood’s “H” logo.

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ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW / INFORMATION BOOTHS An Arts and Crafts Show will be ongoing on the north side of the park. Also, an area will be set up for local companies to promote their products and services, as well as for charity groups to raise money with game or food booths.

BE PROUD OF LIVING IN THE “SHOW ME STATE” New Activities This year’s Harvestfest features three new activities: a climbing wall; a zip line; and Cabela’s fishing trailer. These activities are geared to the young at heart, based on age, weight and height limitations. Participants scaling the climbing wall will be wearing harnesses for safety purposes. The zip line will be inside an inflatable structure, allowing people to strap themselves into a harness before being attached to the line. Then they can ride it from one end to the other. Cabela’s, which is an anchor store at St. Louis Mills and the only one in the state of Missouri, will set up a large portable basin filled with fish. Fishing poles will be provided. Children’s Activities The Children’s Activity Area will feature an inflatable obstacle course and a giant dual slide for younger kids. An arts and crafts section will be set up inside the tennis courts where kids can decorate three giveaway items, including collapsible Frisbees and water squirt guns shaped like fish. For the early birds, a Petting Zoo will be available for the children’s entertainment between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Free pony rides will be offered to kids from 1-5 p.m. In addition, the Home Run Derby for kids, ages 7-12, begins at 11 a.m. Horseshoe Tournaments Two tournaments will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the horseshoe pits at the park. The format will involve random draw partnering. Registration for both events will begin a half-hour early. Admission is free and open to people of all ages. Trophies will be awarded to the top finishers. Bingo Sessions The Hazelnuts will carry on the tradition of sponsoring two Bingo sessions at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. underneath the new park pavilion. Anyone can play. Gift cards, small household items and snacks will be given away as prizes. Music Entertainment The headline band for this year is TRIXIE DELIGHT, scheduled to start performing at 2 p.m. This four-piece legendary St. Louis premier cover band plays the song hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and now – all on one stage, all in one performance. Formed in 2001, the band features some of the best musicians in town. They are Kelly Wild, Lead Vocals/Keyboard; Steve Bunck, Drums/Vocals; Logan Detering, Bass/Vocals; and Clint Wilson, Guitar/Vocals. Venues where they appear on a regular basis include Busch Stadium, Edward Jones Dome, and the Scottrade Center. In addition, the lead vocalist, Kelly Wild, performs at two Pageant tributes on a yearly basis for Led Zepplin and Pink Floyd.

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9 a.m. Parade 10 a.m. John Ford Highland Pipe Band 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Petting Zoo 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Horseshoe Tournaments 10:30 a.m. Miss Hazelwood Coronation 11 a.m. Home Run Derby, Ages 7-12 12 & 2 p.m. Free Bingo hosted by Hazelnuts 1 - 5 p.m. Free Pony Rides 2 - 6 p.m. Trixie Delight Concert

All Day Activities Climbing Wall Infaltable Zip Line Cabela’s Fishing Trailer Used Book Sale Arts & Crafts Show Children’s Craft Area Food, Game & information Booths City Services Tent Giveaways Obstacle Course / Giant Duel Slide

Scheduled times and performances may vary. Parking & shuttle service available at White Birch Park. Info: 314-731-0980.

School

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PHS Senior Elected Vice President of Girls Nation, Meets President Obama Anjali Fernandes, a Pattonville High School se- Medical Center (where she met with a group of nior, was recently elected vice president of Girls Wounded Warriors), the Lincoln Memorial, the Nation, an immersive program that gives high memorials for World Wars I and II and the Koschool girls firsthand experience and practical rean and Vietnam wars, the Martin Luther King, insight into how the federal government works. Jr. Memorial, and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Two participants per state, known as “Sena- and Jefferson Memorials. After being elected vice tors,” are chosen to represent their respective president of Girls Nation, the national officers Girls State programs. A week were inaugurated in a hall in the Capitol building. Fernandes is spent creating a mock legearned the dual roles of presiislature, submitting bills and dent of the Senate and as vice resolutions, participating in Senate sessions, holding a napresident of Girls Nation. “My favorite part was presidtional convention, electing ofing over the Senate sessions and ficials such as president and directing debate over resoluvice president and visiting significant locations around tions and bills,” she said. Washington, including a day For Fernandes, another “occasion to remember forever” on Capitol Hill meeting with was exploring the White House state senators and representaand meeting President Barack tives. Fernandes was elected to Obama at the end of the week’s Anjali Fernandes is shown with Missouri Senaactivities. the national position after tor Claire McCaskill during a visit to the nation's “There’s only one word I can also being elected president Capitol while she was at Girls Nation this sumthink of to describe the meetof Missouri Girls State this mer. summer. The program, held ing: unreal,” Fernandes said. She said representatives from Boys Nation and annually at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, is a simulated state, sponsored, Girls Nation visited at the same time. “The fact that the President took the time to organized and administered by the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Missouri. This was shake hands with 200 high schoolers is overthe first time a single student won both the Mis- whelming,” she said. “As I was introduced to souri Girls State governorship and a seat at Girls President Obama as the vice president, he shook my hand and then caught me off guard with a big Nation in the same year. Pattonville also had two boys selected to attend hug! As we chatted, he commented that someday, the companion program Boys State sponsored by I could be in the White House myself! His speech the American Legion: Isaac Caverly and Erik Sol- to all of us was very inspiring, and many of the orio, who was elected to the Missouri Boys State girls couldn’t help but burst into tears.” Afterwards, the students walked out to the House of Representatives. During her time at Girls Nation, Fernandes vis- front of the South Lawn and watched as the Presited Arlington National Cemetery, Walter Reed ident boarded Marine 1.

Registration now Underway for Fall Community Education Classes Registration is now underway for a variety of classes offered this fall through Pattonville’s community education program. Courses for both adults and children can be found in the program’s fall brochure, now available on the district website at under the “Seasonal Links” on the right-hand side of the page. Courses cover a wide variety of interests for all ages, including computers, fitness, special interest and after-school programs. To register for classes or request a fall brochure, please contact the community education office at 314.213.8094.

Fifth Annual Ritenour Alumni Men’s Soccer Game Scheduled for Sept. 29 Attention former Ritenour High School (RHS) soccer players - feel like dusting off the old cleats for a good cause? Join past Ritenour men’s soccer players to help raise money for the RHS soccer program. The fifth annual contest takes place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Ritenour Soccer Complex - located at St. Charles Rock Road and Marshall Ave. The cost is $25 and includes a t-shirt. For more information, please contact Mike Murray at 314.493.6105 ext. 1328.

50th Anniversary for North County Christian School North County Christian School in Florissant is celebrating its 50th year providing Christian education in North St. Louis County. The school was established to serve kindergarten students in 1962 under the direction and vision of Reverend Udell Moss, then the pastor of The Ferguson Church of the Nazarene. In 1966, the school and church moved to the current church location at 1309 N. Elizabeth, where they were able to expand by adding daycare services, and extending their elementary school to third grade. Over the next several years, additional grade levels were added, and in 1977 the high school had its first graduating class of four students. The school continued growing, and in 2004, North County Christian School purchased its current campus at 845 Dunn Road, formerly the location of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. In 2007, the school purchased the adjoining athletic field and parking lot to complete the current 14 acre campus. NCCS has a current enrollment of 330 students from preschool through 12th grade. The kickoff event to this 50th anniversary celebration will be a BBQ/picnic to be held at the school from 4 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 1. All current students and families, alumni, current and previous employees and friends of NCCS are invited to attend. Please visit www.nccsedu.org for more information.

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Ritenour Teachers Visit China Teachers from the Ritenour School District recently became the first group from Missouri to complete a Professional Development Tour in China with EF Tours (Education First). They join the growing number of US teachers who have visited schools in China to gain perspective about education abroad. The trip, which was not school-sponsored, was organized by Ritenour High School (RHS) French teacher Susan Scott. “I have taken my students to France and Europe for years, but I wanted to do something for the teachers this time, so we chose China this summer because of the cultural exchanges in the schools,” Scott said. The tour included the cities of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai with visits to the Forbidden City, The Great Wall at Mutianyu, the Terracotta Warriors, the Bund and downtown Shanghai. However, the highlights of the tour were visits to the middle and high schools in Beijing and Shanghai. Ritenour teachers were given school-wide tours, question-and-answer sessions, and some time to interact with students in the classroom. Because Chinese schools begin teaching English around age 6, students were eager to practice their English with American teachers. “It does a teacher’s heart good to see the high level of motivation and enthusiasm the students display for their school!” said RHS teacher Mary McFarland. The Chinese students were eager to ‘show-off ’ for the American teachers, displaying cultural dances, arts and class work. “The people everywhere we

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went were amazing,” said Sue Houston, Assistant Principal at Marion Elementary. “They have a strong commitment to ancient traditions and ancestry, and they are very proud to share.” Other memorable impressions were watching the traffic in the cities. Cars, buses, electric scooters and bicycles were everywhere, making travel difficult for foreign pedestrians not used to the hustle and bustle. “The most dangerous thing we did was to walk across the street!” said Ritenour Middle School teacher Lisa Muehlbauer. “Basically, we learned to ‘shadow’ a local person to get across—it was pretty terrifying because the traffic does not stop for pedestrians.” Ritenour teachers also noted that the food was excellent during their stay abroad. They enjoyed specialties like Peking Duck, dumpling dinners, a hot pot meal and many noodle and rice dishes. They found the lack of dessert options to be vastly different from the American dining experience. In reflecting on their educational journey to China, Ritenour teachers felt they had taken the trip of a lifetime. The world perspective they gained will stay with them both in the

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Not Your Usual Historical Fiction Fare “The Orchardist,” a debut novel by Amanda Coplin is strange at times, heart-rending, descriptive and sad. It’s set at the turn of the century in a fertile valley in the Pacific Northwest – an Eden where Talmadge, an aging farmer grows apples, apricots and plums on the 400-plus acres he owns, land he acquires a bit at a time over the years. Early in the novel, Talmadge provides a back story to his life. He and his sister Elsbeth are only in their teens when their mother dies, leaving the siblings to fend for themselves on the developing orchard. They befriend Clee, a Native American boy, whom they meet when he and a group of horse wranglers pass through on their drive south to sell the animals they’ve rounded up. Clee remains a lifelong friend, a bond solidified when Talmadge’s sister simply disappears one day. The loss affects Talmadge for life, but he settles into a solitary existence, at one with the land. He regularly sells his produce in town, and gets fair warning about two scalawag girls pilfering his apples. Talmadge spots them and is shocked to see they’re young teens, dirty and ragged, and both pregnant. Talmadge tries to befriend the girls – enticing them with food. He soon realizes they’re sisters, subjected to cruelty at the hands of an evil, drug-addicted madman. Michaelson is a force to be reckoned with. Determined to find the girls, he gets a search party together to bring them back to his fold, a ring of underage prostitutes, children he uses for his own pleasure as well. Jane and Della are so damaged they don’t welcome Talmadge’s goodness, and never quite give in to it – even though Talmadge helps deliver their babies, with help from his neighbor and mid-wife friend. Sadly, Della’s twins die at birth, leaving the girls to mother Jane’s infant daughter. Though their existence is peaceful on the orchard, they still live in fear of Michaelson and contrive a desperate plan to escape should he ever find them. “The Orchardist” is tragic, the tale of lives gone wrong, of childhood innocence lost and the scars that mark both body and mind — of guilt that knows no bounds, and the kindness of a stranger willing to sacrifice his life and happiness to save a child become woman. Not a comfortable read, this book is nonetheless riveting because Della is a complicated character and Talmadge’s drive to help her is thought provoking and admirable.

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Joke of the week: Sandy began a job as an elementary school counselor and she was eager to help. One day during recess she noticed a girl standing by herself on one side of a playing field while the rest of the kids enjoyed a game of soccer at the other. Sandy approached and asked if she was all right. The girl said she was. A little while later, however, Sandy noticed the girl was in the same spot, still by herself. Approaching again, Sandy offered, “Would you like me to be your friend?” The girl hesitated, then said, “Okay,” looking at the woman suspiciously. Feeling she was making progress, Sandy then asked, “Why are you standing here all alone?” “Because,” the little girl said with great exasperation, “I’m the goalie!”

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Movie

“Premium Rush” Joins the Ranks of Bicycle Adventures

At a time when e-mail has become Wilee has to use all his cycling abilities to elude his a preferred form of communication, bicycle messen- pursuer. He also navigates the Manhattan streets using gers continue to deliver documents in crowded urban a fixie, a fixed-gear bike that can be ridden backwards. areas like New York City and A fixie is tricky under normal Chicago. Navigating past conditions, but riding one taxicabs, drivers, and other with someone in hot pursuit might be lethal. obstacles, these riders take seGordon-Levitt isn’t the rious risks to make sure their first actor to tackle the big deliveries arrive at the proper destinations. city on two wheels. In 1986, Kevin Bacon played a stock “Premium Rush,” a new thriller, focuses on one mestrader named Jack Casey in “Quicksilver.” After losing his senger whose job could become the death of him. parent’s nest egg in the stock Joseph Gordon-Levitt market, Jack ditches his suit and finds redemption in be(“The Dark Knight Rises”) Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures coming a bike messenger. stars here as Wilee, a New The former broker loves the thrills he finds on the York City bicycle messenger who accepts a delivery marked “premium rush.” In addition to the normal city streets, but his job, like Wilee’s, takes on a deadly dangers associated with his job, Wilee now has to deal turn. After he finds out that his new friend Terri (Jami with a man determined to retrieve that package by any Gertz) is unknowingly delivering drugs for a dealer named Gypsy, Jack’s life and livelihood are put in jeopmeans possible.

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By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13 ardy. “American Flyers,” a film that hit theaters months before “Quicksilver,” looked at a grueling mountain race. Kevin Costner starred as Marcus Sommers, a doctor who works at a high-tech sports medicine facility. To bond with his estranged brother David (David Marshall Grant), Marcus invites him to enter the “Hell of the West,” a bicycle race that attracts top riders and Olympic-caliber athletes. Marcus and David make a great showing at the race, but one of the brothers falls victim to the same ailment that killed their father. The other brother must stay in the race for the sake of his ailing sibling. “American Flyers” is an interesting look at extreme bicycle racing and the complicated relationship between two brothers. “Premium Rush” has some built-in thrills, but it remains to be seen If it can keep pace with those earlier cycling adventures. “Premium Rush,” rated PG-13 for some violence, intense action sequences, and language, currently is playing in theaters.

Main Street Calendar of Events: September Through Sept. 7: Kapow! Comic Art & Storyboarding 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 12 – 4 p.m. Sunday at the Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main Street, St. Charles. From a panel cartoon to a graphic novel, comic art storytelling appeals to audiences both young and old. Sept. 2: St. Charles Community Big (Jazz) Band 7:30 p.m. at Frontier Park, 222. S. Riverside Drive, St. Charles. Enjoy an evening of jazz. Bring a picnic basket, blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music in Frontier Park.

Sept. 14 – 16: MOSAICS, Missouri Festival for the Arts 4 – 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday on North Main Street. Featuring 115 juried artists from St. Louis and across the country representing 16 mediums, including:

drawings, paintings, sculptures, pottery, photography, glass art, handmade jewelry, woodworking, and more. Free performance stage, Children’s Village and more.

Capitol State Historic Site, 200 S. Main. South Main Preservation Society presents the Rendezvous in St. Charles Concert Series. Music by: Lewis & Clark Fife & Drum Corps.

Sept. 14 – Dec. 14: The Velvet Years 1965-67: Warhol’s Factory 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 12 – 4 p.m. Sunday at the Foundry Art Centre. These photographs, taken by Stephen Shore between1965-67, depict the scene at Andy Warhol’s studio, the Factory.

Sept. 19: Music on Main 5 – 7:30 p.m. in the 100-200 blocks of North Main. Bring your lawn chair. Food and drink available for purchase. Music this month by The Arbogast Band.

Sept. 16: Rendezvous in St. Charles Concert Series 7:30 p.m. at the First Missouri State

Sept. 26: Music 360 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Foundry Art Centre on North Main. Free. No coolers. Music showcase of up-and-coming as well as established performers from the metro area.

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Sept. 9 & 23: Sunday Funday 1 – 6 p.m. along North Main. Live

entertainment, food, drink, and fun in the afternoon. Bands will play from 1-3 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. between the 100-200 blocks of N. Main St. The themes for this month’s event are BBQ (9/9) and Cajun (9/23). Purchase a wristband and vote for your favorites. No coolers allowed. Participating restaurants include Tony’s On Main Street, Bobby’s Place, Quintessential, R.T. Weiler’s, Undertow, Lloyd and Harry’s, Uncle Joe’s, and Big A’s.

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Sept. 28-30: Oktoberfest 4 – 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday in Frontier Park. Food and gift vendors throughout the grounds, parade, vintage car show, wiener takes all Dachshund races & fashion show, 5K Run, German genealogy/ history, children’s area, entertainment and more.

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Sports

Gary Baute Rams Lead NFL with Most Rookies ***Last Exhibition Game Thursday at 6 p.m. The final tune up for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League (NFL) is on Thursday August 30 at the Edward Jones Dome with the new start time

of 6 p.m. Out of the 32 teams in the NFL, the Rams lead the way in the number of rookies. Time will tell if there is a ‘diamond in the ruff’ that will become the next star with an opportunity to show his talents. Within a few days after the game against the Baltimore Ravens, the roster that had been close to 100 players will be cut to 53 with several on the taxi squad. New Head Coach Jeff Fisher and his coaching staff have a huge challenge to bring this young squad together with a nucleus of only a handful of veterans. Check the website www.StLouisRams.com for all the information. ~~~New year, new leadership Year Winding Down for the Rascals ***Only Five Home Games Left in Regular Season The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League. It looks liked the only place the O’Fallon team will be going after Sunday’s play will be home. For the first time in several years the River City team will not make the post season play. Not that they have played without a sincere drive, but sometimes all phases of the game do not match up at the right time. Below are several players that have performed well. ***RECENT HIGHLIGHTS: *Jeremy Synan leads the team with 90 hits, 19 doubles and playing in 82 out of 87 games *Zach Deutscher leads the team by being hit by the pitch to get on base with nine

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*Preston Vancil leads the team in innings pitched (107.0), complete games pitched with two, games started with 18, struck out 75 opposing batters and games won with seven *As a team, all the pitcher’s combined have total strike outs of 677-2nd in league *As a team, batting average .264-4th in league ***STANDINGS AS OF 8-23: W L GB Last 10 Games Gateway Grizzlies 51 36 ___ 6-4 Windy City ThunderBolts 49 38 2.0 3-7 Schaumburg Boomers 49 38 2.0 6-4 RIVER CITY RASCALS 41 46 10.0 5-5 Rockford RiverHawks 36 51 15.0 3-7 Joliet Slammers 35 52 16.0 1-9 Normal CornBelters 28 59 23.0 3-7 NEXT HOME GAMES: All Games @ 7:05 p.m.—Sunday @ 6:05 p.m. Wed/Thur, August 29/30 against Evansville Otters Fri, August 31 against Windy City Thunderbolts Sat/Sun, September 1/2 against Windy City Thunderbolts LAST GAMES OF REGULAR SEASON For more info on all this year’s promotions, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com. ~~~Time to play the spoiler Front Page Photo on the Frontier League Website ***Eric Williams Putting it all Together Leadoff batter and center fielder Williams recently had his picture on the home page of the Frontier Leagues website making a great catch (photo courtesy of Karl Lund on Frontier League’s home page). So far in the 2012 season he leads the Rascals’ team in several categories: *55 runs scored *tied in triples with two *94 base on balls *12 stolen bases *one error playing in 76 contests ~~~Offense and defense gelling

Editorial

“Over the Fence”

Dogs ‘r Us Q: How can you prove that a dog is truly a man’s best friend? A: Put your dog and your wife in the trunk of the car for an hour. When you open the trunk, who is really happy to see you? This is an old joke that got a few laughs from husbands. Wives, on the other hand, probably thought it wasn’t a bit funny. Besides, I know of no wife that would allow this to happen unless heavily sedated. As for dogs, the only way I could get our yellow Lab in the trunk of a car was throw a slice of pizza in first.

Pizza is a great Lab-training reward. Now that I’ve cleared this up, I wonder about the latest dog craze. But first, let me say that I love animals. I even like cats (sorry guys). Some folks don’t like cats because they’re independent. They seldom come when called. On rare occasions when they do, they don’t hurry or wag their tails. I assume this is why so many people prefer dogs. Our Lab would roll over, play dead, sit up, beg, shake hands, bring in the paper and “Speak” (that means bark) for a snack. It would also chew my slippers, leave hair all over everything, chase the neighbor’s cat, slobber on my clothing and stick its nose in my eye at 5 a.m. to wake me up to let it out for its morning backyard constitutional…the kind we step in if we forget scooper duty. One wonders, “Who’s training whom?” Training dogs requires simple redundancy, patience and snacks. Training children requires the same except for countless questions about why, whining and complaining and at times, totally ignoring parents.

I think I’m beginning to see a pattern here. Is this why some parents send their kids to summer camp and take their dogs with them on vacation? Of course, some don’t take vacations where dogs are welcome and are forced to find dog sitters. Failing that, there are kennels, some of which are almost as expensive as motels. If kids aren’t at summer camp, there might be a plus factor if they can leave them with Grandpa and Grandma. Perhaps grandparents should start charging the same as dog kennels. The old saw about dogs being man’s best friend should have included women. Dogs are definitely women’s best friend, too, except for chew damage to her best pumps if it couldn’t find hubby’s slippers. The real reason dogs love humans is they’re fed well and loved unconditionally. Most other pets don’t respond to this by sitting in their owners’ laps and licking their faces. There is no tail wagging and doing everything short of taking showers with humans to get attention…or leftover pizza. This response applies to children as well at times; especially when they enter puberty. They no longer cuddle or even bark (that means “Speak“) unless it’s a complaint about being denied junk food or phone apps. The plot thickens. I now understand why dogs have become the end-all, be-all of human companionship. I also seeing the results of pet supply stores becoming almost as big as Walmart and far more expensive. For $30 one can buy a fancy scratching post for cats to sharpen their claws on. For $3 bucks, one can buy a leathery bone toy for dogs to sharpen their teeth on. Personally, I don’t have a dog. I’m not home much and it’ll get lonely. Dogs won’t ride on my motorcycle with me anyway. Of course, I haven’t tried that pizza reward trick…

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The popular kids School’s first day has come and gone, and for the first time since he was 3 years old, Christopher was not part of the back-to-school routine. Our 19 year-old will soon enter the United States Air Force, and is working until that time. Michael is now a freshman in college, and Samantha is a senior in high school. Christopher made it through school, but hit a rough patch in middle school. The whole family found out Christopher’s place in the middle school universe one evening at dinner. “I have a headache tonight,” Chris said while picking over his pork chop. This is usually a ploy, because my darling son doesn’t like meat. Don’t go off on me…he does like hot dogs, bologna and chicken pieces that have been chopped and formed into ‘nuggets.’ He simply doesn’t like real meat. “Well, if it’s so bad that you can’t eat, then you’ll need to go straight to bed,” I replied. “No, Mom, really,” he said, rubbing the top of his noggin. “I was hit in the head by a locker this afternoon.” In the sixth grade Christopher’s locker was on the bottom (a little piece of irony that wasn’t lost on me). Just above him and to the left was the locker of one of the ‘popular’ girls. She didn’t see him one day and opened her locker as he was standing up. As Christopher recounted the story, I looked at Michael. He loves pork chops, and often asks if there are enough for seconds. Michael was sitting in his chair, facing his brother. His fork was on his plate. “Michael, don’t you feel well today?” I asked. “Huh? I was just listening to Christopher’s story,” he

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said. “Well, buddy, did the young lady apologize?” I asked, turning my attention back to my oldest child. “Are you kidding? That would mean she would have to talk to me, Mom,” he said. Now, to be fair, the young lady did offer a sympathetic glance, and Christopher was not psychologically harmed by the encounter. “What do you mean?” Michael asked. This was good stuff. He was learning something new about his older and wiser brother. “She’s one of the popular kids,” Christopher said. “She wouldn’t talk to me.” Michael was dumbfounded. “You’re NOT popular?” The bubble popped, loud and unceremoniously. “Let me show you how things work in middle school, Michael,” Christopher said. I started to giggle to myself. This was a whole new side of my son. He was passing on a bit of cherished wisdom to the next in line. Christopher grabbed the ketchup bottle (Michael loves meat, but cannot eat it without dousing it in ketchup), and set it in front of him. “Let’s say this is the middle school food chain,” Chris began to explain. He put his hand on the cap. “These are the popular kids,” he demonstrated. He then put his hand about an inch from the bottom of the bottle. “This is me.” Again, Michael was simply dumbfounded.

“You’re NOT popular?” was all he could ask. It was more a traumatic experience for Michael than it was for Chris. Our oldest son laughed at the whole situation. I was happy that his place in the middle school fish bowl didn’t seem to bother him. Jim and I took the rest of the meal gently explaining to all of our children that popularity was something that did not come from within. We told them they needed to focus on the things that came from the inside…things like respect for others, kindness, and charity. Popularity, we said, might be the big thing for a few years, but it fades away. When it was Michael’s turn to enter the middle school fish bowl, he was ready. And he walked into the school with a good inkling of his place on the perceived food chain. “I know I’m not going to be one of the popular kids,” he told me. “Why not, sweetie?” I asked. “That’s o.k., Mom, it doesn’t bother me.” To look at us, you’d never be able to tell I was this child’s mother. But Michael inherited the one thing I truly wanted to pass on to my children. He’s comfortable in his own skin, and he honestly doesn’t care what others think about him. I pray that all of our children will grow up to be popular…popular with their life-long friends, popular with their co-workers, and popular with their spouses and children.

Tailgating Heats Up with Pork (Family Features) Is your tailgating grub feeling a little fatigued? Everybody loves classics like wings, chips and dips, but it might be time to give these standbys a break.

Score big at your next tailgate with crowd-pleasing, creative pork dishes. Pork’s versatility and its ability to pair with a variety of ingredients make it perfect for bringing people together. Sweet and Spicy Pork Mini-Kabobs offer a fun, inspired twist that takes tailgating food to the next level. In this effortlessly mouthwatering recipe, tender chunks of pork are infused with flavor from chili pow-

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Sweet and Spicy Pork Mini-Kabobs Ingredients: - 24 bamboo skewers (6-inches), soaked in water for 30 minutes, drained - 3 pounds pork tenderloin, silver skin removed, cut into 48 (1-in) pieces - 2 tablespoons chili powder - 2 teaspoons salt - 1/2 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 24 (1-in) pieces - 1 large red bell pepper, cored and cut into 24 (1-in) pieces - 2/3 cup honey - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

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5. Broil, turning occasionally and brushing well with glaze during last 2 minutes, until pork is barely pink when pierced with tip of knife, about 8 minutes. Serve warm.

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Church 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. Sept. 2: Pre-Labor Day BBQ and Picnic 11:30 a.m. at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Polish National Church, 2001 N. 11th Street, St. Louis, MO 63106. Chicken, pork steaks, Polish sausage and hamburgers, Golabki (Polish cabbage rolls) and more. Game booths and lotto begin at 3 p.m. All are welcome. 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. 21 & 22: St. Sabina Parish Picnic 9/21 from 5 – 11 p.m., 9/22 from noon – 10 p.m. at St. Sabina, 1625 Swallow Lane, Florissant, MO 63031. Car and motorcycle show on Saturday. Carnival rides, basket raffle, new games for all ages, live music, wine and coffee café, great food. Info: Bob at 314.267.5510.

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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. Events Aug. 31: Village North Retirement Community’s 30th Anniversary Celebration 1-4:30 p.m. Horsdevours, Entertainment and Prize Drawings. Reservations Required @ 314-7479355. Event is Free.

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: School Teachers’ Lunch & Learn 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Applied Scholastics International, 11755 Riverview Drive, 63138. Free, but must RSVP by Sept. 5 to 314.355.6355. 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. 20: Florissant Valley Kiwanis Club Autumn Prayer Breakfast 7- 8:15 a.m. at Halls Ferry Christian Church, 12100 Old Halls Fer-

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ry Rd., Florissant. Tickets are $12 each, call 314.757.8167 for single reservations or a table of 8. Sept. 21: Blood Drive 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Steve Robbins, CFP® Conference Center, 325 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, MO 63031. To schedule your donation time, contact Lisa at 314.839.4600 or at Lisa@SteveRobbinsOnline. com. Thank you for helping us to support the mission of the American Red Cross. 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. 6 and 7: “Hope for Heroes” The Bridge at Florissant is looking for food and craft vendors for the fundraiser for Florissant Police Officer Mike Vernon. Info: Georgia at 314.831.0988. Oct. 27: Rotary Club of Florissant 36th Annual Charity Auction 6 p.m. at Yacovelli’s Restaurant, 407 Dunn Rd., Florissant, MO 63031. Tickets $75 p/p include full sitdown dinner and open bar. Advertising in auction book available. Reservations or info: Wayne Williams at 314.921.2917. 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

www.mycnews.com • Community News • August 29, 2012 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. 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. 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.

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.

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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.

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-SSMDOCS or online at www.losetowinstl.com. Participants must pay a $10 registration fee at the kickoff 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

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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. Sept. 13: American Red Cross Blood Drive 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Christian Hospital is teaming up with the American

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Red Cross to host a Blood Drive open to the general public. Stop by to roll up your sleeve and give blood to help save lives. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments have priority. Free. At Christian Hospital Detrick Building Atrium, 11133 Dunn Rd. Registration: www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: christianhospital; or contact Sandy Barnes at slm9123@bjc.org . Sept. 19: Exercise Plan for Weight Loss 9-10 a.m. How much time and intensity is needed each week to achieve long-term weight loss? Gena Napier, MD, board-certified in family medicine and sports medicine, will individually discuss ways to fit exercise into your everyday life without having to purchase any extra equipment or spend any money. Stop by our information booth and learn how to start your own exercise and weight-loss plan today. In the Jamestown Mall Food Court. Free. Call 314.747.9355 to register. Sept 19: Medicare Update 2013 1:30-3 p.m. Shelley Wheatley, CLAIM Counselor. This program

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will cover the changes in Medicare for 2013, provide a synopsis of the CLAIM program and how to access services, plus information on Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage). Space is limited. Call 314.747.9355 or Registration required. In the Northwest HealthCare Community Room, 1225 Graham Road. Free. Sept. 21: Mum Sale 10 a.m. until all plants are sold. The sale will feature a spectacular variety of colorful mums to brighten any landscape. In the Hopsital Courtyard near Lobby, 11133 Dunn Rd. Sept. 20: Men’s Healthy Happy Hour & Health Screenings Christian Hospital Detrick Building Atrium. 4 – 7:30 p.m. Screenings. 6 – 7 p.m. “Finding the Fountain of Youth” presentation featuring Jacques Van Ryn, MD, orthopedic surgeon. Space is limited; please call 314.747.WELL to make your reservation.

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Information for Older Drivers is Newest Topic on NIHSeniorHealth Site The National Institutes of Health today unveiled a new online resource for older drivers and families seeking information on an often sensitive topic: Is it still safe to drive? Developed by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at NIH and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Older Drivers topic offers up-to-date information on how aging may affect driving, including physical changes, safety issues and ways older drivers can cope when driving skills change. The new topic is available at http://nihseniorhealth.gov/olderdrivers/howagingaffectsdriving/01.html. “Driving is a complex task, requiring good vision and hearing, accurate speed-distance judgments and quick reaction times, among other skills,” says NIA director

Richard J. Hodes, M.D. “Age-related changes affecting some of these skills can make certain driving tasks especially hard for older drivers, which is why this new web resource is so important.” Age-related changes vary widely from one person to the next, and some people can continue to drive much longer than others. Still, for many older adults, making left turns, changing lanes and navigating through intersections can be challenging, and driving errors made during these times can lead to crashes, often with serious consequences. “No matter how experienced the driver, getting older can limit an individual’s reaction time in emergency situations. That’s why it makes sense for older drivers to sharpen their skills and learn ways to help adjust for age-related changes in vision, hearing and response time,” said David L. Strickland, NHTSA administrator. “Taking the necessary precautions to avoid potentially hazardous situations is one way older drivers can keep their independence – and drive safely while doing it.” The new Older Drivers topic serves as an important online resource, with safety tips,

recommendations about preferred travel lanes, braking and left turns. It also offers suggestions for adjusting driving habits when there are changes in hearing, vision and reaction times. Information about refresher courses, vehicle safety, regulations that affect older drivers and alternative means of transportation is also provided. NIHSeniorHealth is a premier health and wellness website designed especially for older adults by NIA and the National Library of Medicine (NLM). In addition to information on driving, the site provides a comprehensive collection of research-based health information aimed at older adults that includes exercise and physical activity, safe use of medicines and management of diseases such as stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s. NIHSeniorHealth also has senior-friendly features such as large print and opened-captioned videos to make the information on the site easy to see, understand and navigate. Recently redesigned for today’s older adults, who have some experience using the Internet to search for health information, NIHSeniorHealth now features a search function that offers users easier access to seniorrelated health information on this and other government websites.

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Hazelwood’s Fire Station #2, 6800 Howdershell Road, will be an on-going collection point for T.E.A.M. (The Emergency Assistance Ministry), a local food bank serving the poor and hungry in Hazelwood and Florissant. Residents are encouraged to drop off their donations of non-perishable food items between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The need for food assistance continues to exist in every community, no matter how rich or poor. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual study measuring food security in the U.S., the number of Americans living in food insecure homes reached nearly 49 million in 2011. Perhaps the most alarming fact is that more than 16 million children in America – more than 1 in 5 – are faced with the prospects of hunger. A collection container marked as “TEAM Food Pantry Food Drive” has been placed near the station’s front entrance. Examples of non-perishable food items that can be put inside the con-

tainer include the following: canned soup; canned meats and tuna fish; canned vegetables, fruits and juices; boxed goods (such as cereal, granola bars, etc.); pasta; and rice.