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September 5, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 36

Discover all Hazelwood has to offer during the one-day festival on Saturday, September 8.

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The city of Hazelwood is gearing up to celebrate its biggest event of the year! Harvestfest will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 8 at Howdershell Park, 6800 Howdershell Road next to Fire Station #2. This year’s theme is, “Experience America, Experience Missouri, Experience Hazelwood.” Pam Reynolds, Hazelwood’s Parks and Recreation facility manager, said if it’s a gorgeous day weather-wise, the festival can draw about 5,000 people. 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. Harvestfest participants have an opportunity to give back while having fun at the same time. The T.E.A.M. (The Emergency Assistance Ministry) Food Pantry will have a collection container at the Hazelwood Fire Department booth for its on-going food drive. This organization is in desperate need for more food; the shelves are almost empty. Those attending this year’s Harvestfest are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items such as canned goods, boxed goods (i.e. cereal, granola bars), pasta and rice to the Hazelwood Fire Department’s tent at Harvestfest and put them inside the collection container. Harvestfest kicks off with the 9 a.m. parade. The parade begins at City Hall, and the best viewing areas are along Town and Country, Holiday, Imperial and Village Square Drive. The Hazelwood West High School Marching Wildcats will perform, along with 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. 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. A $500 scholarship and other prizes will be awarded to the new queen. Harvestfest is kicking things up a notch in 2012. Reynolds said the Parks and Recreation Department staff wanted to add a little more adventure to the day. “The whole theme is to get out and experience what you have available to you right here in Hazelwood,” she said. “So we’re adding a climbing wall, a zip line and Cabela’s fishing pond. The Parks and Recreation Department is adding more Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

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adventure to its programs; the weekend after Harvestfest we’re hosting a white water rafting trip along the Ocoee River in Tennessee.” 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 to 5 p.m., and there will be a Home Run Derby for kids ages 7 – 12 beginning at 11 a.m. Two horseshoe tournaments will be held at Harvestfest. The first will be held at 10:30 a.m., and the second at 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. “These are pretty popular,” Reynolds said. “You don’t know who you’re going Learn & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pet Apdoption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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to play with until the tournament starts. One year we had to move the event (Harvestfest) to White Birch Park because the Howdershell Park flooded. The horseshoe tournament participants went to Howdershell Park anyway…they were just that dedicated.” 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. Reynolds said the Bingo games are open to all ages, and she’s secured some prizes just for kids. Each session will feature between 20 and See HARVESTFEST page 3

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Hazelwood Taking Pro-Active Measures to Control Mosquito Population and Minimize West Nile Virus Risk With headline news indicating the recent West Nile virus outbreak is the largest ever seen in the U.S., Hazelwood officials want residents to know that the city has taken proactive measures to control the mosquito population this summer and the likelihood of a West Nile virus epidemic breaking out in the community is minimal. “We’ve been fogging for mosquitoes twice a week covering the whole city since the month of May,” said Paul Williams, Hazelwood Street Maintenance Department supervisor. “The extreme heat and drought conditions we had this summer cut down on the number

of mosquitoes in our area because there was very little standing water where their larvae could hatch. But the milder temperatures may cause the mosquito population to grow which is why we’re prepared to continue our mosquito fogging efforts until October.” In addition to fogging, the city of Hazelwood has been using “dunks” which are products that kill mosquito larvae. Most mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water where the larvae hatch in a day or two. They need water in which to pass through their early life stages. The “dunks” have proven to be effective in reducing the mosquito population. Hazelwood can install “dunks” for residents who are experiencing mosquito problems on their property. Simply call the Street Maintenance Department at 314.731.8701 to make an appointment. It’s important for residents to know that most mosquitoes do not carry the West Nile virus. Only four cases of the virus have been reported in the state of Missouri this year. One of the victims, a 78-year-old man from Laclede County apparently died, but doctors believe other medical conditions may have been contributing factors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80 percent of the people who get bit by a West Nile-infected mosquito do not get sick. Roughly 20 percent will have relatively mild symptoms, such as a fever, headache and vomiting. These symptoms usually last a few days or as long as a couple of weeks. Only one in 150 people infected with West Nile may develop a severe illness, which can include paralysis, coma or death. Another fact to

The number of mosquitoes in the Hazelwood area was down due to extreme drought conditions, making it difficult for them to find standing water to hatch their larvae.

remember is that this virus is not contagious. It is only transmitted through mosquito bites. Seventy-five percent of the recent West Nile virus cases have occurred in Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Dakota and Oklahoma. Texas has been at the epicenter of the outbreak, with 586 confirmed cases and 21 deaths, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Residents can help prevent getting infected by the West Nile virus by following these simple steps: • Use insect repellent with DEET • Wear long sleeves and pants at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active • Install or repair window and door screens to prevent mosquitoes entering the house • Drain any standing water, such as kiddie pools or bird baths, where mosquitoes like to breed. For more information on this topic, visit the St. Louis County Department of Public Health’s West Nile Virus Information Center at http://www.scchealth.org/docs/ wnv/index.html. To report problem areas where mosquitoes are out of control, contact Hazelwood’s Public Works Department at 314.513.5031.

What to Do After a Car Accident? The Missouri Department of Insurance is offering a new smartphone app that walks drivers through the crucial steps to take if they’re in a car accident. Although car accidents happen every day, a recent survey from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners showed many Americans don’t know exactly what to do after an accident. The NAIC’s new WreckCheck mobile application, available at insurance.mo.gov, helps remove

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the guesswork. It’s free and available for iPhone and Android users. While drivers need to share information, the recent survey revealed consumers aren’t sure about exactly how much personal information to exchange. Consumers generally need only share their names and car insurance information. It’s unnecessary and could be risky to share additional information like driver’s license numbers and home addresses. “After a car accident, it can be difficult to remember all the proper steps to take,” said John M. Huff, director of the Missouri Department of Insurance. “The WreckCheck app is a quick reference that explains what information to share, protecting your safety and helping your insurance claim go more smoothly.” The WreckCheck app walks users through the step-by-step process of creating their own accident report. It also provides tips for staying calm, safe and smart on the road, and makes it easy to capture accident photos and collect the necessary information to file an insurance claim. Additionally, the app lets users email a completed accident report directly to themselves and their insurance agents. Consumers with complaints or questions about insurance claims or policy provisions can call the Department of Insurance Consumer Hotline at 800.726.7390 or file a complaint at insurance.mo.gov.

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30 games, but get there early…Bingo sessions tend to fill up quickly! The headline band for this year is Trixie Delight. The band will perform at 2 p.m. This four-piece legendary St. Louis premier band plays the song hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, and today. 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. Harvestfest also includes an Arts and Crafts Show on the north side of Howdershell Park. An area will be set up for local companies to promote their products and services by passing out literature, and charity groups are able to raise money for their organizations with game/food booths. 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. In addition, members of the city’s Green Committee will be on hand to pass out refrigerator magnets with a recycling message on them. Plan to bring the whole family and spend the day in Hazelwood! For more information, please visit www.hazelwoodmo.org.

Kristina Schonhoff and Chi Pham have announced their engagement. She is the daughter of Karen Schonhoff of Florissant and Ron and Stacy Schonhoff of Florissant. He is the son of Lisa Pham and Jay Nguyen of Florissant. The bride-to-be is studying Elementary Education at Central Texas College in Killeen, Tex. She is employed by TGI Fridays. Her fiancé is Private First Class in the US Army. He is stationed at Fort Hood Military Base. A December 15, 2012 wedding is planned.

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Dorsett Road Project Chosen for “Great Streets Initiative” or Mike Moeller said. “Over the last decade, the city has sought to make the Dorsett corridor a more desirable place to live, work and do business, and this support from East-West Gateway will help us take those efforts to the next level.” The Dorsett Road Corridor Project extends roughly from Lindbergh Boulevard on the east end to Creve Coeur Park on the west end. Broad goals of the project include creating a place where residents, employees and visitors can walk comfortably and safely along existing and new pathways, linked to businesses, homes and recreational areas; providing balanced mobility that supports the safe and convenient travel of all modes of transportation and that is supported by additional public facilities, such as bike racks; and creating unique spaces along the corridor that become desti-

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The city of Maryland Heights is one of three communities in the region that have been selected to participate in the East-West Gateway Council of Government’s “Great Streets Initiative.” The city’s project will focus on the Dorsett Road Corridor, to make it more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly route that supports the city’s continued economic vitality and helps transform it into Maryland Heights’ “Main Street.” The “Great Streets” program provides funding for planning services, including community engagement activities, an analysis of existing conditions and a market/land use analysis. These efforts will be used to formulate a detailed plan that includes a scope and budget for eventual design and implementation. “We are thrilled that Dorsett Road has been chosen as one of the ‘Great Streets’ projects,” May-

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nations that attract visitors and businesses while encouraging new growth and economic development opportunities. The final plan will incorporate green infrastructure, environmentally sensitive design standards, storm water best practices and street trees and other plantings to create spaces that work in harmony with existing natural systems. East-West Gateway has issued a Request for Qualifications to provide planning services for the project and is expected to select a consultant in early fall.

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2012 Miss Hazelwood Coronation Ceremony Candidates These young women will participate in this year’s 2012 Miss Hazelwood Coronation ceremony, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 8 in Howdershell Park as part of Hazelwood’s Harvestfest event. Kaitlynn Frost, Age 17 Sponsor: Amy Meyerott Photography High School: Hazelwood West High School Year: Senior Kaitlynn is currently a varsity cheerleader and has been leading cheers at high school athletic events for about four years. She enjoys tutoring at local elementary schools throughout the year. During the summer, Kaitlynn spends her time as a D.A.R.E. camp counselor and tries to be a good role model for elementary school students. Also, she has competed in the National American Miss and Miss Teen Missouri pageants. Kirsten Henderson, Age 16 Sponsor: Landolt Properties, Inc. High School: Hazelwood West High School Year: Junior

Kirsten is very involved in her school and community. At school, she is a member of the Student Council and actively participates in VIPs, National Honor Society, and Pep Club. She has been played an instrument in the symphonic orchestra since her freshman year and volunteers her time for Special Olympics and other community service activities. During the summer, she works as a lifeguard at Hazelwood’s White Birch Bay Aquatic Center. Her favorite free time activities include playing soccer and riding her bike with friends. Jennifer Schultz, Age 17 Sponsor: McClain Chiropractic High School: Hazelwood West High School Year: Senior Jennifer is a head section leader for the Wildcats’ marching band. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and enjoys being an A-Plus tutor for band at school. In addition to being an assistant teacher for public religion class at church, she loves to dance and play softball with her friends. She participates as a volunteer for her school’s annual Special Olympics event. She hopes to have at least 200 community service hours by the time she graduates. Samantha Schreck, Age 17 Sponsor: Max’s Meats & Deli High School: Hazelwood West High School Year: Senior Samantha stays involved at school through various clubs and sports. She devotes her time as a member of the National Honor Society, VIPs, PEP Club, A-Plus, and the Student Council. Her athletic abilities enable her to play soccer year-round and be on both the swim and tennis teams. Samantha volunteers as an assistant teacher to a second grade PSR class at St. Ferdinand and works on several committees for the Special Olympics event held annually at

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HWHS. Her other commitments include working at the Tommy Hilfiger Company Store at St. Louis Mills and serving as a lifeguard for the American Red Cross. Samantha Garnier, Age 16 Sponsor: Prudential Select Properties High School: Duchesne High School Year: Junior In addition to being an Honor Roll student, Samantha is a varsity cheerleader and a student ambassador. She helps out with her parish’s youth group and occasionally volunteers for the Action Group. Samantha spends her free time reading and socializing with family and friends. Danielle Randall, Age 16 Sponsor: Deaver’s Restaurant & Tamz Photography High School: Hazelwood West High School Year: Senior Danielle participates in a variety of different school activities such as varsity cheerleading, National Honor Society, Pep Club, DECA, Future Business Leaders of America, and the National Society of High School Scholars. She is passionate about getting involved in her local community because she feels it teaches her to be more caring of others. Also, she loves that there are many opportunities right here in Hazelwood. Danielle currently volunteers her time at the St. Louis Crisis Nursery, where she helps children learn how to cope with crisis situations. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, scrapbooking, exercising, tumbling, and shopping.

Queen’s Court for the 2012 Miss Hazelwood Coronation: (from left to right) Jennifer Schultz, Danielle Randall, Kaitlynn Frost, Samantha Schreck, Kirsten Henderson, and Samantha Garnier.

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Recent Greater North County Chamber Ribbon Cutting: Hot Shots Sports Bar & Grill

The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Hot Shots Sports Bar & Grill with ribbon cutting ceremony. Hot Shots is located at 1792 N. New Florissant Rd in Florissant. Pictured in the photo are Dan Volmert, company founder, Jason Durnett, director of franchise development and Florissant franchise owner John Garner along with officials from the City of Florissant and Chamber representatives.

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band to Perform On Friday, September 28, award-winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will perform live in concert at the St. Charles Family Arena to benefit the U.S. Veterans Art Program and the H.E.R.O.E.S. Care program of Operation Homefront Missouri. “Supporting our Military Service Members and Veterans is the right thing to do as citizens and we should each take the responsibility to do so”, said Kimo Williams, Vietnam Veteran, founder of the USVAP, and co-founder of the Lt. Dan Band. “Art (music, photography poetry, writing, painting, etc.) can be a viable mechanism for connecting with and understanding those service members and veterans who seek to express their service experiences.” “Now more than ever, our returning service members and their families need coordinated support as they return to the communities where they live”, said Dave Woolley, Operation Homefront Missouri Board vice chairman and program coor-

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dinator for the St. Louis Regional Alliance for The Troops (RAFTT). “We are proud to partner with the USVAP and many other organizations in their efforts to serve those who serve.” “No single organization can do it all”, said Jon Jerome, president of Operation Homefront Missouri. “Partnerships such as H.E.R.O.E.S. Care and the RAFTT allow member organizations to coordinate their efforts, enhance responsiveness and efficiency, and apply innovative methods in support of service members and their families.” Member organizations of the RAFTT will be on-hand to share information about their services. General admission tickets are $25 ($15 for service members and their immediate families) and may be purchased through MetroTix and at the St. Charles Family Arena box office. Special VIP tickets are also available. Sponsorship packages are available. Contact Operation Homefront Missouri at Jon.Jerome@ heroescare.org for more information.

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Neurologist Joins SSM Neurosciences Institute at DePaul Health Center Neurologist Siddharth Kaul, MD, has joined the SSM Neurosciences Institute at DePaul Health Center in Bridgeton. Dr. Kaul is board-eligible in neurology. He attended medical school at A.C.P.M. Medical College in India and completed his residency training at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, in Springfield. He also holds a PhD in neuroscience and conducted extensive research for more than seven years in the field of Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders prior to completing his residency. Kaul provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services to address diseases that affect the brain and nervous system. His experience includes treating stroke, neuropathy, epilepsy, infectious meningitis, and pediatric neurology cases. He is highly proficient in performing electromyography (EMG) and reading electroencephalogram (EEG) tracings. Kaul joins fellow neurologists Charles Callison Jr., MD, Robert Margolis, MD, and Daniel Mattson, MD, in practice at SSM DePaul Health Center. His office is located at 12255 DePaul Drive, Suite 200, on the SSM DePaul Health Center campus in Bridgeton. He is welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans. To schedule an appointment, call 314.355.3355.

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HSD Offers 2012-2013 ACT Test Information During the 2012-2013 school year, Hazelwood School District juniors and seniors will have many opportunities to enroll in workshops to prepare for the ACT tests. Math or science teachers will conduct math/science workshops while communication arts teachers will lead communication arts/reading workshops. The workshops include ACT TestTaking Strategies and ACT Content Reviews for math/science/ English, which have a $10 fee (pay in guidance office at sign-up). These are held after school over three days, starting at 2:35 p.m. and ending at 4:35 p.m. ACT Content Review Workshops will take place on the following dates: October 9–11; November 27–29; January 29–31, 2013; and April 2-4, 2013 while ACT Test-Taking Strategies Workshops will occur on the following dates: September 4-6; October 16-18; December 4-6; February 5-7, 2013; April 9-11, 2013 and May 2224, 2013. The ACT assesses high school students’ general education development and their ability to finish college-level work. The test is multiple-choice and covers four skill areas – English, mathematics, reading and science. There is also an optional writing test that measures planning skills. ACT exam dates are September 8, October 27, December 8, February 9, 2013, April 13, 2013 and June 8, 2013. Students interested in taking the ACT can pick up registration packets in the counselor’s office and submit the completed forms to ACT by various deadlines for the desired ACT test date. Students may also register online by going to www.actstudent.org There are two fees, $35 for the regular ACT and $50.50 for the ACT with the writing test. Students who cannot afford to pay the registration fees may be eligible for an ACT fee waiver. These students should consult with their high school counselor for fee waiver eligibility requirements. The District will reimburse one ACT fee for each student who is ineligible for a fee waiver during the student’s senior year. To receive reimbursement, students must complete a six-hour ACT Workshop or the ACT Prep class. Students must sign up for the workshop in the school’s guidance office and the following documentation is needed for reimbursement: • Proof of enrollment in ACT Prep class or complete an ACT Workshop (six-hour minimum) for each ACT fee reimbursement. ACT teachers will submit attendance to the guidance offices. • ACT scores – College Board sends scores to the guidance offices. High schools use ACT results in academic advising and counseling, to identify students who need extra help in certain subject areas and to plan changes and improvements in the curriculum. Colleges use ACT results in admission decisions, course placement, academic advising and to disburse scholarships and loans. Students are encouraged to check with their high school counseling office for updated ACT workshop dates.

North County Christian School Cookbook is Available North County Christian School recently announced the arrival of its new cookbook, “Recipes & Remembrances.” The cookbook celebrates the school’s 50th anniversary, and is on sale for $10. There are 230 recipes from staff, family and friends of NCCS, including appetizers, main dishes and desserts. The book also features photos and a story on the school’s history. The cookbooks are available at NCCS, 845 Dunn Road, or by contacting Tammy Harman at 314.972.6227 or t.harman@ nccsmo.org.

Pattonville High School’s Gallery G Opens with Exhibit of Alumni Artwork Pattonville alumni will be the first to show their work in Gallery G, a new public art gallery opening in Pattonville High School this month. Gallery G’s first opening reception took place on Aug. 23 and features glass work, ceramics, printmaking, digital art, painting, textiles and other artistic mediums from Pattonville alumni. The creation of the gallery was funded through a $750 grant won by gallery director and art teacher Beth Kathriner from the Pattonville Education Foundation (PEF). The PEF is an organization dedicated to serving Pattonville children and the school community by providing funding to support innovative educational programs in Pattonville schools through an annual grant program. The former office space was transformed to a sleek gallery by Pattonville students in John Hopkins’s home construction class last year. Alumni featured in the exhibit include Justin Bailey, Christen Baker, Bradley Bowers, Madison Emerick, Katherine Enberg, Liz Enberg, Jessi Hackbarth, Melanie Pailer, Jamie Richter, Montie Gage-Richter, Josie Rosenthal, Carrie Sleme and John Tevlin. Their graduation years span from 1984 to 2012. In addition to the opening reception, the Pattonville gallery is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and by appointment. Gallery G is located in the G-wing on the second floor of Pattonville High School, above the gym lobby. The Alumni Show will be on exhibit through Oct. 4. Pattonville High School is located at 2497 Creve Coeur Mill Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. For more information on Gallery G, please contact Beth Kathriner at 314.213.8051 or bkathriner@ psdr3.org.

Dr. Darrell Strong Selected to Serve on Maryville University School of Education National Leadership Council The Maryville University School of Education National Leadership Council has selected Dr. Darrell Strong, assistant superintendent for learning for the Hazelwood School District, to fill a three-year term. The SOE Leadership Council consists of selected school superintendents, school leaders, community leaders, business leaders, SOE alumni, and faculty and leaders from Maryville University. The Council assists the school in fulfilling its mission through advising the school regarding academic activities, supporting the school in communicating with its various constituencies, and assisting with fund development efforts. WAREHOUSE PRICES According to Dr. Sam Hausfather, dean of the school of edFurnaces Air Conditioning Supplies ucation at Maryville, Strong was selected based on his strong www.comfortsystems.info commitment to quality education for all students and to the Gas or Electric importance of pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and higher Heating Systems education partnerships. 50,000 BTU .... $400 75,000 BTU .... $450 100,000 BTU .. $475 120,000 BTU .. $500 140,000 BTU .. $600 FACTORY WARRANTY Air Conditioning Special

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Willow Brook Principal Named Among 30 Leaders in Their 30s Dr. Montize Aaron, principal of Willow Brook Elementary School, is among those being honored this year in the 30 Leaders in Their 30s Award program by North County Inc. The award recognizes North County leaders in their 30s who are making a significant positive impact on the North County community through their profession and/or community involvement. Aaron will be honored at a future North County Inc. reception. Aaron became principal of Willow Brook Elementary in 2008. In 2011, he was selected by the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) as the Exemplary New Principal for the St. Louis suburban district. Aaron is president of MAESP’s St. Louis Suburban District. Prior to coming to Pattonville, Aaron was an assistant principal at Steger Sixth Grade Center/Computer School in the Webster Groves School District. He completed an elementary administrative internship, served as summer school principal and was a fifth-grade teacher in the Rockwood School District. Aaron earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Central Missouri State University and his master’s degree in educational leadership from Lindenwood University. He completed his doctorate degree in educational administration in 2012 from Maryville University.

Electronic Recycling and Household Goods Drive The city of Florissant will host a major electronics recycling and household goods collection event for Florissant residents. The recycling event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 15 in the rear parking lot of St. Ferdinand Park. The event will be held rain or shine. Residents will need to provide proof of residency by providing staff a current resident card or a Meridian Waste or utility bill and a driver’s license. Signs will be posted at park entrances to direct residents. Acceptable items to be collected are: computers and accessories, networking and telecommunications equipment, phones (home and cell), clocks, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, A/V equipment including cable and satellite boxes, home electronics and appliances in any condition. Non-electronic household item(s) in good condition will be accepted. Mers Goodwill will have heavy equipment and employees on hand to assist in the drop-off process. Residents may also request a receipt to be used for a tax deduction as a donation to 501C Mers Goodwill. This drive has been highly successful in the past. The mayor encourages all residents to participate. Recycling conserves our natural resources, saves money, creates jobs, eliminates waste in landfills and reduces harm to the environment. For more information, contact the Florissant Health Department at 314.839.7655.

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Be Cool…Join a Girl Scout Troop Attend a Girl Scout recruitment night with your daughter and form a Girl Scout Troop There’s no better time to join a Girl Scout troop than during recruitment night. Recruitment nights are an opportunity for girls to experience Girl Scout activities and for parents to be informed about what it takes to get their daughters involved. Girl Scouts is the premier leadership organization for girls ages 5-18 and is committed to building girls of courage, confidence and character. As a Girl Scout, girls will be able to participate in traditional activities like the Girl Scout cookie program and camping in addition to programs that build self-esteem and teach girls to live a healthy lifestyle. Our STEM programs introduce girls to

a variety of science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities that are designed to be fun in order to pique their interest in those fields. Recruitment nights take place through October throughout 18 districts that span from the St. Louis metropolitan area to Hannibal/Kirksville and Ste. Genevieve. For more information about where a recruitment night is taking place near you, please visit our website at www.girlscoutsem. org and click ‘Join.’ Recruitment nights are divided by districts. If you are unsure of what district you fall under, click the link that reads ‘find your district here’ on the Join page.

Biomedical Science Students Act as Crime Scene Investigators A supply closet marked with pretend yellow crime scene tape across its doorway became the focus for students in Bret Barron’s biomedical science class at Hazelwood Central High School. In the closet, Anna Garcia lay face down on the floor near an upended table. Blackon-yellow number tags marked a variety of clues scattered around the closet. Working in pairs wearing lab coats, latex gloves and safety goggles, students walked across the hall from Barron’s class to the closet. “This is so cool!” said freshman Chelsea Elliott, as she and classmate Devyn Torbert took their turn surveying the scene, armed Freshmen Devyn Torbert, in the white lab coat, and Chelsea Elliott react to a mock crime scene in a supply closet at Hazelwood Central High School. with notebooks and pencils. “Oh! I know why she died. There’s a pill nautics, biomedical sciences and other applied over here. She overdosed!” Torbert said. math and science arenas. HSD high school classFollowing instructions, students observed the es offered include introduction to engineering scene, took notes, made sketches of what they design or biomedical sciences. saw and processed the scene to solve the mysFor middle school students, there is the Gatetery. Barron reminded them to only step into the way to Technology (GTT) program. GTT’s focus closet if necessary and to take care where they is on showing, not telling, students how to use stepped, otherwise they could contaminate the engineering to solve everyday problems. Middle scene even though Garcia was a mannequin. school students can enroll in courses such as de“This is the introductory unit of the class in sign and modeling, automation and robotics and biomedical science,” Barron said. “Anna Gar- flight and space. cia is an employee who suffered from diabetes, All three Hazelwood high schools are certisickle-cell anemia, kidney stones and she died a fied PLTW schools and offer engineering and mystery death. What the students will learn later biomedical science classes under the PLTW umduring the final autopsy is that Anna Garcia died brella. In addition, all six HSD middle schools are of natural causes.” certified PLTW schools and offer GTT classes. Barron’s biomedical science class is one compoStudents, parents and others who are interested nent of Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a dynam- in PLTW can learn more about it at the District’s ic high school and middle school program that Science, Technology, Engineering and Math gives students real-world learning and hands-on (STEM) Extravaganza, October 13 from 10 a.m. experiences in engineering, biomechanics, aero- to 2 p.m. at Hazelwood Central High School.

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Statepoint Crossword Theme: In the Kitchen

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“Rocket Writes a Story” Remember Todd Hill’s doggie debut, “Rocket Learns to Read,” a former Book Buzz Pick? The pert pup is back in “Rocket Writes a Story,” the charming tale of how little yellow bird helps Rocket become a budding author. No birdbrain, yellow bird knows that readers become writers, and Rocket loves books. “When he opened a new book, it smelled like a place he’d never been to, like a friend he’d never met.” His birdie educator encourages him to explore the world and collect words, which they display on a tree. The wondrous word collection gives Rocket an idea. He’ll write a story – but we know that can be a process. The pooch pouts when he can’t come up with an idea, and growls trying to put words on paper. Little yellow bird is with him all the way, optimistic and wise, offering words of encouragement that help Rocket soar with you know WHOOO… 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.

Across 1. Results of too much credit card use 6. French lake 9. Short for Theodora 13. *Frost over, like an old refrigerator freezer 14. "Much ___ About Nothing"

15. Early morning sound 16. "Sex and the City 2" destination Abu _____ 17. Eric Stonestreet on "Modern Family" 18. *Done before drying 19. Larry Ellison's company 21. *Make sure the top of this is on

23. Romanian money 24. Crucifix 25. Actors' group 28. ____ gin 30. The Dark Knight's home 35. Mosque prayer leader 37. Pakistan's official language 39. Hindu religious teacher 40. Actress ____ Stone 41. *Franklin invented one 43. Type of mountain goat 44. McKayla Maroney's Olympic event 46. *Traditional butter substitute 47. A dig or jab 48. Involve or imply 50. Thailand money 52. Applied before feathers? 53. It eventually empties for parents 55. Early Retirement Option 57. *Spoon or fork, e.g. 61. *Under a hot dish 64. China Grass 65. *"No thank you. I already ___." 67. Like bribe-taking politician 69. *Stove alternative

70. Charged particle 71. Lemur from Madagascar 72. They're kept to the ground? 73. Motion of approval 74. On the left on a balance sheet DOWN 1. Get done 2. Acoustic repetition 3. Chicago pro 4. Pertaining to tubes 5. *Used for providing flair 6. Spike, as in punch 7. Brushing proponent 8. #1 or #2 at McDonald's 9. ____ line 10. Sir Francis Drake's "Golden ____" 11. Gaelic 12. Copycat 15. System of belief, pl. 20. Seductive beauties 22. Lincoln ___ 24. A forbidding stronghold 25. *Sifter or strainer 26. Capital of Jordan

27. Whole range of something 29. *Tiny leftovers 31. Part of a branch 32. Established custom 33. Single-cell protozoan 34. *Kitchen Aid makes this 36. Cheekbone 38. Part of eye that contains iris 42. Olden days anesthetic 45. Hollywood decoration? 49. "Big Island" flower necklace 51. "Jeopardy" question, e.g. 54. Killed, as in dragon 56. *Bakers' bakers 57. It's often resisted 58. Scarlett O'Hara's plantation 59. African chieftain 60. Naughts 61. Be inclined 62. ____ of the earth 63. Counterweight used to obtain net weight 66. Likewise 68. English course See answers page 13

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Movie

Oscar Watch 2012: Inspiration Documentary “Once in a Lullaby” Making the Rounds

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The 83rd Annual Academy Awards broadcast in 2011 contained several memorable moments, not the least of which was the musical performance of the PS22 Chorus from Staten Island, New York. As the ceremony wound down, the chorus closed the show by singing “Somewhere over the Rainbow.” While the children sang, that evening’s Oscar winners flanked them onstage, adding their voices to the chorus. “Once in a Lullaby: The PS22 Chorus Story” uses that Oscar moment as a jumping-off point, fleshing out the backstory of the kids and Gregg Breinberg, the extraordinary music teacher that motivates and inspires them. Coming off successful runs at Tribeca and DocuWeeks 2012, this inspiring documentary is making the rounds at film festivals across the country.

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When reached by telephone, Jonathan Kalafer, director of this documentary, said he was very blessed in the amount of access he had to the children in the chorus during filming. “We had a great meeting with the families of the kids early on. Everybody was really comfortable. We really did have access on that front, which is not easy to do in New York City public schools. That can be a challenge,” Kalafer explained. A few years ago, Breinberg, known affectionately as “Mr. B,” began posting videos of the chorus online. Notable celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Ashton Kutcher discovered these videos and became outspoken fans. The PS22 Chorus even performed for President Obama, but, as Kalafer points out, Breinberg was simply putting the videos on YouTube so that the families and other people could see the chorus. “The origins of [the blog] are really these simple and naïve origins, which is really part of the beautiful aspect of the chorus,” Kalafer explained. “It would be a different thing if Gregg was a different type of person. If he was really looking for

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[fame] and even if he was smarter about it, it would come across totally differently. He’s coming at it from a place of just being a great teacher. He loves making music with the kids; he loves the music that they make.” A high school teacher in Jersey City, New Jersey, Kalafer said one of his close friends is Melissa Donath, the principal of PS22. “She had been telling me about the chorus for a very long time. She was telling me about Gregg and what he was doing with the chorus. There are a lot of similarities, actually, between what Gregg does and what I do, so we would always talk about that,” he said. Donath invited the director to videotape the PS22 Christmas concert in 2010. Until he arrived, Kalafer had no idea that actress Anne Hathaway would be there to personally invite the chorus to perform at the Oscars. “At that point, we still hadn’t decided if we were going to go ahead with the documentary. I had no idea what would happen with it. Melissa, my friend, invited me to the Christmas concert and asked me to bring my gear and video it. I had done that before-being a teacher, I had videoed a few holiday concerts,” he explained. After he arrived, the director learned about Anne Hathaway and the big surprise for the chorus: “Being there, shooting that, and feeling all the emotions, I knew right then it was time now (to make the film). We have to make this happen some way.”

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Sports

Gary Baute Rams Have ‘The Leg’ on their Side ***Missouri Western Grad At 6 feet tall and 187 pounds, GREG ZURLEIN (picture by Timmy Reynolds) will wear number four and start as the Rams’ kicker on special teams. A big highlight of Zurlein happened last year in college when he became Western’s first MIAA Special Teams Player of the Year and is just the third Western kicker named first team All-MIAA. During the year he had 21 consecutive field goals, and nine of them were from 50 or more yards. The following are a few highlights. • BSN First Team All-American • All-MIAA First Team Selection • America Football Coaches Association AllAmerican • Daktronics All-American • AP “Little” All-American First Team • Daktronics First Team All-Region • MIAA Special Teams Player of the Year • First Team All-MIAA Kicker • 3-time MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week • Once named D2Football.com Special Teams Player of the Week • Don Hanson First Team All-Super Region Four (info from MO Western) Check the website www.StLouisRams.com for all the information. ~~~Big foot has been sighted Rascals to Watch Playoffs at Home ***Pretty Good Year The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League. When this issue hits the newsstands, the O’Fallon team will be in the process of packing up and cleaning out their lockers. Next week’s article will include highlights and standout players that wear the Rascal’ uniform. Below are several players that have performed well. ***RECENT HIGHLIGHTS AS OF 8-29:

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*Eric Williams leads the team with 101 walks and 2nd in league *Jeremy Synan leads the team with 97 hits, 21 doubles and playing in 86 out of 91 games *Preston Vancil leads the team in innings pitched (112.1), struck out 79 opposing batters *As a team, all the pitcher’s combined have total strike outs of 716-2nd in league *As a team, batting average .266-4th in league ***STANDINGS AS OF 8-29: W L GB Last 10 Games Gateway Grizzlies 54 38 ___ 6-4 Schaumburg Boomers 53 39 1.0 6-4 Windy City ThunderBolts 52 40 2.0 4-6 RIVER CITY RASCALS 43 48 10.5 4-6 Rockford RiverHawks 39 53 15.0 5-5 Joliet Slammers 35 56 18.5 0-10 Normal CornBelters 28 64 26.0 0-10 NEXT HOME GAMES: NEXT SEASON!!! For more information on the team, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com. ~~~Time for a rest Lindenwood Sports Start Season ***Men’s and Women’s Sports in Abundance Men’s Football: Lindenwood has an experienced squad with 24 seniors, 11 of whom are expected to be in the starting lineup . Ben Gomez, the 2011 California Community College Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Year, is expected to be the new starting quarterback for the Lions … Lindenwood is beginning its 23rd season of football, and its ninth under head coach Patrick Ross. Women’s Volleyball: Lindenwood was picked tenth in the preseason MIAA coaches poll. Three MIAA schools are ranked in the top-seven in the national poll and two others are receiving votes in the poll. Women’s Soccer: Lindenwood had a 1.08 GAA and allowed one or less goal in every game but three during the 2011 campaign. Junior Bailey Cody has led Lindenwood in goals in each of her first two seasons at the school. Men’s Soccer: Lindenwood finished 2011 by winning six of its final seven games. In the final 12 games of the year, the Lions allowed just eight goals. (Information from Lindenwood’s website.) ~~~Very competitive

“Over the Fence”

Editorial

The World According to McGoon Alphonse J. McGoon, my shovel-chinned illegal gun dealer acquaintance, motioned me over to his lunch table. I said, “Haven’t seen you in a while. You been busy?” He said, “You bet. Gun sales skyrocketed after all those mass murders ya’ hear about on the news. The anti-gun bozos want assault rifles banned and it’s really helping business.” He grinned. “If they make congress pass stricter laws against assault

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ple dumber than drug addicts are the ones that think the government can stop illegal drug sales.” “That’s really hard, Al. But wouldn’t legalizing drugs make it be easier for kids to get them?” “Who you kidding? The schools are full of kids right now who get drugs anytime they can scrape together enough cash to buy ‘em or else steal ‘em from their parents. The government would be better off legalizing and regulating them like they do booze and medicine. Kids under 21 can’t drink in this state. Do the same with drugs. Most of them do it just to impress their friends anyway. Make the fines big enough to make parents take second mortgages on their homes and voila; Druggie Dougie will end up grounded for life.” I said, “Sounds like you have it all figured out.” “I know you think I’m nuts but let me tell you something. I been a crook all my life. I get along because we live in a democracy that doesn’t allow police to go doorto-door and search for contraband without a warrant. The only way to really stop me from selling contraband is to turn our government into a dictatorship and even then, it might not work.” He scratched his enormous chin and continued, “What’s really wrong with America is everybody is too busy trying to get rich and live the good life to watch who’s minding the store. The ones minding the store got bought by huge crooked corporations that remind me of the old days when the cops called it organized crime. What makes it so stupid, the voters will vote those bought-off crooks right back into office because they believe what they see on television. The Dons from my old man’s gangster era started it all by buying a few politicians. Now they call themselves CEOs and they bought ‘em all.” “Sounds pretty cynical to me,” I said. He smiled and said, “Maybe so, but it’s also why I keep getting richer.” www.sandiesinteriors.com www.blind-corner.com

weapons, I’ll get rich.” I said, “Al, you’re already rich.” He smiled widely showing his spade-like teeth. He said, “Yeah. I am, ain’t I? There‘s nothing like making something illegal that helps me make tons of money.” How scary is that? I said, “Does that include drugs, Al?” He growled, “Hey, whattya saying. You know I don’t mess with that stuff. Every crazy (bleep) from South American Drug Lords to local street gangs sell drugs and not a single one of them would hesitate to kill their own mothers to stay in business. The addicts are even worse.” “’Some think we should legalize hard drugs.” He looked thoughtful. Finally he said, “If they did, it would stop the multi-billion dollar profits right in its tracks and prob’ly bankrupt South America, but it wouldn’t stop the users already hooked. It might make using drugs passé, though. The party crowd would have to find something else to make themselves look hip.” I said, “What about the under-aged users?” “What about ‘em? Anybody stupid enough to use hard drugs mostly deserves what they get. I call it ‘thinning the herd’. The only peo-

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God said “I’ll throw you a bone.” I received an e-mail from my friend, and newspaper photographer, Ray Rockwell this morning. It was titled, “God said ‘No.’” I’d seen it before, but I decided I might need to read it again. Here’s a small part of the text: I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn’t granted, it is learned. I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No. I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you. I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life. God said, No. I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things. I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me. God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea. It kind of brings you down to earth or maybe a little closer to heaven. But this column isn’t so much about the e-mail as it is about timing. You see, last night I called my daughter up to bed. She took a little longer than usual, so I opened the door and called her again. And in the interest of full disclosure, I wasn’t happy, so I yelled her name. (This next verbal exchange just cannot be accurately described in print, so you’ll have to

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Ingredients: - 1 tablespoon butter - 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced - 1/4 cup Port or Madeira - 1 medium baguette (approximately 12 to 14 in.) - 4 ounces Roth Grand Cru Gruyere, sliced - 8 ounces deli roast beef, shaved or thinly sliced - 1 cup au jus or dark beef broth

Bacon Mac & Cheese Ingredients: - 1 quart (4 cups) heavy cream - 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped - Salt and cracked black pepper to taste - 1/2 pound bacon, diced, fried crisp and drained - 1 pound elbow macaroni or short hollow pasta, cooked according to package directions and drained, reserving 3 teaspoons pasta water - 8 ounces Roth Grand Cru Gruyere,

work this morning. I told each of them to have a great day and that I loved them. The boys answered…Sam just got into the van as quickly as possible. I wasn’t worried, though. I know my daughter. Chances are she’ll be in a much better mood this afternoon. She might even hug me and apologize herself. How do I know all this? Because I was the exact same way when I was her age. Does it hurt that she refuses to speak to me? A little. But instead of continuing the game that I started (and shouldn’t have), by being rude and obnoxious, I am choosing to love her through her anger. I should have chosen that path last night, and I told her that earlier this morning. I don’t mind apologizing to my kids if I’ve done something that I shouldn’t. They need to see that at 46, I still have a lot to learn, and every step brings me a little closer to God. Still, when the phone rang this morning at 7:40 a.m., I giggled. “Wouldn’t it be poetic and perfect if this was Sam on the phone?” I asked myself. “Wouldn’t it be great if she had to speak to me because she forgot something that she absolutely had to have in school today?” God said, “O.K., Shelly, I’ll throw you a bone.”

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realize that my background is southern, and when we southerners get emotional, we tend to add extra letters and syllables to a conversation.) “Sa-yam!” I called quite loudly. “I aaaa-yum!” she yelled back, and with quite the attitude. There are a couple of things I simply refuse to accept in our house. Lying and attitude. So what does a 46 year-old mother do? Give the attitude right back, of course (mistake, big mistake). “I can SEE that!” “Well, excuuuuuuuse me!” Sam said, walking up the stairs. “But Daddy asked me to bring my art box and papers up earlier today, and I asked if I could wait until tonight, and he said, fine, but if you forget then you’ll be grounded for a couple of days…so THAT is what I’m doing!” She said this all in one breath and with every ounce of attitude a 17 year-old girl could muster. I won’t tell you what came next. Suffice it to say I blew a gasket, and raised my voice much more than I should. I apologized this morning, but it must have been too little, too late. Sam felt betrayed, and she was playing the angry daughter act to the hilt. She wouldn’t speak to me unless I asked her a question, and then it was a one-word answer. I giggled inside after everyone left for school and

Yield: 2 servings Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Over medium heat, sauté onions in butter until soft, lightly browned and caramelized. Turn heat to medium-high, add Port or Madeira, and cook until liquid has almost evaporated. Set aside until serving. 3. Split baguette down the center, leaving loaf intact. 4. Place cheese in bottom of baguette. Top with roast beef and caramelized onions. Wrap baguette in aluminum foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until hot. 5. To serve, remove foil and slice baguette in half. Serve each portion with a small cup of hot au jus or beef broth for dipping.

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grated - Chopped chives for garnish Directions: 1. Place cream in large saucepan with rosemary. Add salt and pepper. Bring to boil and keep at boil until reduced by half (be patient, this takes some time). 2. Stir in bacon and pasta and simmer until hot; add the cheese and reserved pasta water. Stir until cheese is melted. 3. Garnish with chopped chives. Serve immediately.

Gruyere is a great melting cheese with lots of flavor, which means you get more flavor in every bite. • Instead of Swiss, try Grand Cru Original – Cured over four months; smooth, mellow, light floral notes; melts easily. Try in fondue, ham and turkey Panini, and classic onion soup. • Instead of cheddar, try Grand Cru Gruyere Reserve – Cured six to nine months; nutty undertones and hints of fruitiness. Try in omelets, quiche, and lobster mac and cheese. • Instead of Parmesan, try Grand Cru Gruyere Surchoix – Cured at least nine months; firm texture, complex flavors of caramel, fruit and mushroom. Grate onto risotto or pasta carbonara. To satisfy your comfort food cravings with more recipes like these, visit www.rothcheese.com.

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Ingredients: - 1 pound ground beef Salt and pepper to taste - 6 ounces Roth Grand Cru Gruyere, thinly sliced - 4 slices bacon, cooked and cut in half - 4 small hamburger buns, lightly toasted Lettuce, tomato, roasted red peppers and onions (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat grill. 2. Season beef with salt and pepper, and form into 8 small, thin patties. 3. Evenly place 3 ounces cheese in the center of 4 patties. Top with remaining patties, and firmly press edges to seal. 4. Place sliders on grill. Just before sliders reach de-

sired internal temperature, top with remaining sliced cheese and cook for 1 to 2 additional minutes, or until cheese begins to melt. 5. Layer garnishes and bacon on bottom buns; transfer sliders to buns and serve.

What’s Happening

Church 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. 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

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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 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.

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.

cy 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.

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.

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.

Sept. 14: American Red Cross Blood Drive 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, 2615 Shackelford Road, Florissant, MO. Please make a life-saving donation. Schedule appointment at 314.831.1300 to schedule an appointment or at redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: BlessedSavior.

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.

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.

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, Nan-

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

Sept. 20: Florissant Valley Kiwanis Club Autumn Prayer Breakfast 7- 8:15 a.m. at Halls Ferry Christian Church, 12100 Old Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant. Tickets are $12 each, call 314.757.8167 for single reservations or a table of 8. Sept. 21: Blood Drive

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

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Trees that are Brown may Not be Down Trees all across Missouri are turning brown. Some have dropped their leaves and look dead, but looks can be deceiving. The Missouri Department of Conservation has advice about how to tell if a tree is dead and

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that some trees began dropping their leaves in June, and brown foliage is visible everywhere you go now. Species particularly likely to be prematurely leafless include maples, yellow poplars, sycamores and cottonwoods. But he said many of these trees will recover. “Trees are remarkably resilient,” Kuhn said. “They also can respond surprisingly fast to extreme weather. Early leaf drop is an example of that adaptability.” Kuhn said leaves can be both assets and liabilities to trees. They combine sunlight and air with water and nutrients from the soil to make sugars that nourish the rest of the tree. On that other hand, they create an enormous surface area from which water evaporates. In a drought, water loss through leaves can pose a deadly threat to trees. “When a tree loses all its leaves, it looks like it’s dying,” he said. “In fact, the opposite is often true. The tree may be shutting down in response to a bad situation. Leaf drop dramatically reduces a tree’s risk of dehydration. Most of the trees that are brown or leafless now will remain dormant through the winter and leaf out again next spring.” Kuhn offered tips for telling whether a tree is dead or simply dormant. First, he suggests bending twigs about the size of a pencil. If they are brittle and snap,

it might mean parts of the tree have died. If they bend but don’t break with a snap, your tree may still be alive. Another test to try is to scrape bark away from a small twig using your fingernail. If the tissue under the bark is moist and green, your tree probably is still is alive. You also can break open buds at the ends of twigs by rubbing them between your fingers. If they are moist and green the tree may still be alive. “The only way to be 100-percent sure if a tree will survive this drought is to wait until next spring and see if it leafs out,” Kuhn said. “In the meantime, there are some things you can do to improve landscape trees’ chances of survival.” Kuhn recommended slowly soaking the ground under the canopy of the tree. He advises against watering through a pipe stuck into the soil. Most of a tree’s water-absorbing roots are within two feet of the surface. Slow watering over a large area reaches more roots than deep watering in one area. “Use a soaker hose, sprinkler or drip irrigation system,” Kuhn advised. “For smaller trees, you can poke a few pinholes in empty milk jugs or other large containers and fill them with water so it seeps out slowly. If possible, water from the trunk to outside the drip line past where the longest limbs end.” Kuhn said trees need about 2 inches of water per week when there is no rain. When using

a sprinkler, place several small containers under the canopy of your trees. When the average depth in the containers is about 2 inches, you are done with that tree. You can also probe the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. If the soil is saturated to that depth, then you are done. “It’s more about watering over the right area and to the right depth than a certain number of gallons,” he said. Large shade trees take time to water completely, and while that can be expensive, trees are longterm investments. Watering just one area at a time will still help the whole tree. Move the hose or container every few days to provide a drink to a different part of the tree’s root system. Newly planted trees are the most susceptible to water stress, so monitor those closely. Mulch helps retain soil moisture. Apply a 3-foot-wide circle of mulch about 3 inches deep, and keep it approximately 3 inches from the trunk. Mulch keeps soil cool and adds nutrients as well. Cracks in the soil indicate severe soil drying and add to drought stress for trees by allowing air to reach roots and subsoil and dry them out. Mulching or filling soil cracks with additional soil can help. However, simply pushing in the sides of cracked areas can damage surface roots and expose a new layer of soil to sun and wind, creating dryer soil. For more information on tree care, visit mdc.mo.gov or contact your local MDC office.