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Kids are at greatest risk of abduction when going to and from school and school-related activities.

Before and After School Safety

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An analysis by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) shows that approximately 35 percent of attempted abductions of children occurred when the child was going to and from school or school-related activities. Children who escaped abductions successfully, used life-saving skills that every child needs to learn and know. NCMEC recently completed the seven year analysis of more than 7,000 attempted abductions that occurred Feb. 1, 2005 through Jan. 31, 2012. The analysis showed that of the children – mostly girls between the ages of 10 and 14 - who were successful in escaping: • 53 percent walked or ran away from the suspect • 28 percent yelled, kicked, pulled away or attracted attention • 19 percent involved a good Samaritan or parent rescuing the child “We know that teaching children about safety makes a difference, and we encourage parents and guardians to talk to their children so they know what to do in a real life situation,” said John Ryan, CEO of NCMEC. “Teach your children to recognize and get out of dangerous or uncomfortable situations right away and practice basic safety skills with them.” Some of the common lures used included providing the child a ride, offering candy/sweets, asking the child questions, offering money or using an animal as a ruse. In 72 percent of the incidents, the suspect was in a vehicle and approximately one-third of the attempted abductions occurred during 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., when children are least likely to be supervised. NCMEC has developed the following 10 back-to-school safety tips 1. Teach your older children to always TAKE A FRIEND with them when walking or biking, and stay with a group while standing at the bus stop. Make sure they know which bus to ride. 2. Walk the route to and from school with your children, pointing out landmarks and safe places to go if they’re being followed or need help. Teach your Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Shelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

children they should NEVER TAKE SHORTCUTS and always stay in well-lit areas. 3. Even though there may be more safety in numbers, it is still not safe for younger children to walk to and from school, especially if they must take isolated routes anytime during the day or in darkness. Always provide supervision for your young children to help ensure their safe arrival to and from school. 4. Teach your children that if anyone bothers them, makes them feel scared or uncomfortable, they should trust their feelings and immediately get away from that person. Teach them it is ok not to be polite and IT IS OK TO SAY NO. 5. Teach your children that if anyone tries to take them somewhere, they should RESIST by kicking and screaming, trying to run away and DRAWING ATTENTION – and saying “This person is trying to take me away” or “This person is not my father/mother.” 6. Teach your children NOT TO ACCEPT A RIDE from anyone unless you have said it is ok in that instance. If anyone follows them in a vehicle, they should turn around, go in the other diRecipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Joe Morice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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rection, and run to a trusted adult who may help them. 7. Teach your children that grownups should NOT ASK CHILDREN FOR DIRECTIONS, they should ask other adults. 8. Teach your children to NEVER ACCEPT MONEY OR GIFTS from anyone

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SCHOOL SAFETY from cover pick them up. 10. Always know where your children will be. Teach your children to always CHECK FIRST before changing their plans before or after school. Teach your children to never leave school with anyone unless they CHECK FIRST with you or another trusted adult, even if someone tells them it is an emergency. About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1984. Designated by Congress to serve as the nation’s clearinghouse on issues related to missing & exploited children, the organization

operates the toll-free 24-hour national missing children’s hotline which has handled more than 3,568,780 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 178,000 children. The organization’s CyberTipline has handled more than 1,564,000 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 72,751,000 child pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1.800.THE.LOST (1.800.843.5678) or visit its website at www.missingkids.com.

2012 Hazelwood Harvestfest Featured Olympic Legend and Full Day of Fun Excitement filled the air when four-time Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee arrived junior sponsored by Landolt Properties, Inc.; Samantha Schreck, age 17, HWHS at the staging area for this year’s Hazelwood Harvestfest parade at City Hall. She senior sponsored by Max’s Meats & Deli; Samantha Garnier, age 16, Duchesne High graciously accepted the city’s invitation to be the Grand Marshal of the 2012 parade School junior sponsored by Prudential Select Properties; and Danielle Randall, age which was held on Saturday, September 8, starting at 9 a.m. It kicked off the full-day 16, HWHS senior sponsored by Deaver’s Restaurant & Tamz Photography. of activities and entertainment planned at Howdershell Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each contestant was asked to answer a question. Bill Young, Carol Rogers, and Pat Joyner-Kersee’s participation tied into the theme of “Experience America, Experi- Chamineak were selected for the panel of judges. While the judges went to deliberence Missouri, Experience Hazelwood.” As a winner of six Olympic medals who ate and make their final choices, Mayor Robinson welcomed everyone to this year’s was voted by Sports Illustrated as “The Greatest event and introduced several of the City Council Female Athlete of the 20th Century,” Joyner-Kermembers in attendance. In addition, outgoing see helped residents experience the pride of being Miss Hazelwood 2011 Samantha Rieke shared Americans by celebrating the successes of our U.S. some of the experiences she had over the past year Olympic athletes and she enabled event organizand gave some advice to the future queen. ers to encourage residents to experience everyTension filled the air when the time came to anthing Hazelwood has to offer. nounce the winners. The runner-up of the contest Parade Results was Danielle Randall. And, Kirsten Henderson The top five cash prizes given out for the best was crowned as the new Miss Hazelwood 2012. themed float and marching unit went to these orShe was awarded a $500 scholarship to cover the ganizations: First Place - $150 Hazelwood West cost of her books for college and several other High School (HWHS) Marching Wildcats; Second prizes. Place - $100 Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop; New Activities Added Third Place - $75 Hazelwood Tiny Tots; Fourth A climbing wall, an inflatable zip line structure, Place - $50 LA Dance; and Fifth Place – North and Cabela’s fishing pond were the new activities County Community Church’s Awana Group. added to this year’s event. The purpose of having Other noteworthy parade participants included Mayor Matthew Robinson of Hazelwood (left) and Mayor Tom Schneider of Florissant (right) these attractions was to add a little more adventhe John Ford Highland Pipe Band, Cub Pack 729, meet 4-time U.S. Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee prior to the Hazelwood Harvestfest parade ture to the day for fair goers. They were also used on September 8. Joyner-Kersee accepted an invitation to be the Grand Marshal of this year’s Cub Pack 71, parade. to help promote the department’s efforts to make Cadette Rythits programming more exciting such as offering a mettes, Twirl Girlz, and Jimmy Johns. white water rafting trip to Ocoee River in Tennessee. Kids of all ages, as well as Miss Hazelwood 2012 adults, were seen climbing to new heights, flying through the air, and catching “real” Six beautiful young women between the fish with poles provided on-site. ages of 15 and 19 competed for a chance to be Fun for Entire Family crowned Miss Hazelwood 2012 during a coronaThis year’s Harvestfest event featured a little bit of everything for people of all tion ceremony held at Howdershell Park. In ad- ages. For the kids, there was a petting zoo, pony rides, a home run derby, a children’s dition to satisfying the age requirement, the fol- craft area, and a Treasure of the Caribbean dual slide and obstacle course, as well as lowing ladies had to be residents of Hazelwood: other giant playground inflatables featuring sea adventure themes. Adults enjoyed Kaitlynn Frost, age 17, HWHS junior sponsored searching for bargains inside the Used Book Sale tent, walking through the Arts and by Amy Meyerott Photography; Jennifer Schultz, Crafts Show, competing in two horseshoe tournaments, and playing Bingo games age 17, HWHS senior sponsored by McClain hosted by Hazelwood’s senior adult organization known as Hazelnuts. One of the Chiropractic; Kirsten Henderson, age 16, HWHS most popular cover bands in St. Louis, Trixie Delight, played “live” music from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. To cap it all off, Hazelwood Parks and Recreation staff gave away aluminum water bottles, personal first-aid kits and flashlights (batteries not included) with the City’s logo on them to guests who stopped by the City Services Tent.

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Prescription Drug Take Back

St. Vincent Greenway Trail Opens Sept. 20

This month, the Maryland Heights Police Department, in partnership with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, will give the public another opportunity to safely dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The Prescription Drug Take Back event will be hld from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Maryland Heights Government Center, 11911 Dorsett Road. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Any questions about the program may be directed to Officer Steve Osterloh at 314.738.2330.

Starting Thursday, September 20, students at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) and Ferguson-area residents will be connected from the heart of the UMSL campus to Old Town Ferguson, thanks to the newest segment of the Great Rivers Greenway trail system. The St. Vincent Greenway CrossCampus Trail serves as an important connector in the Great Rivers Greenway system. Eventually, the St. Vincent Greenway will extend from UMSL to Forest Park. UMSL students and the general public are invited to participate in the grand opening of the Cross-Campus Trail at 2 p.m., on the south side of the Millennium Student Center, near the Wayne Goode statue on the UMSL campus. The event can be reached from the UMSL North MetroLink Station or public parking will be allowed in Lot C, located off Grobman Drive. Following a ribbon cutting, residents and students will be encouraged to explore the new trail, which extends just under a half-mile. The new segment serves as an integral connection to the existing 4.3-mile St. Vincent Greenway Trail, which links UMSL to the area just south of the North Hanley Metrolink Station, and the Ted Jones Trail, a 2.2 mile off-road portion of the North County Bikeway that connects UMSL with Old Town Ferguson. The trail is the latest addition to the St. Vincent Greenway, which was undertaken with the goal of unifying the community through an interconnected system of parks, trails and neighborhoods in north St. Louis County, all while encouraging redevelopment of neighborhoods in that area. “The St. Vincent Greenway Cross-Campus

Officer Michael Vernon Awarded the Purple Heart Mayor Thomas Schneider and Chief William Karabas recently presented Florissant Police Officer Michael Vernon with the Purple Heart for injuries that he sustained in the line of duty following a shooting on May 28, 2012 when he was shot three times by a burglary suspect. Officer Vernon was presented with the Purple Heart at the Florissant City Council Meeting on Monday, Sept. 10 at Florissant’s City Hall. Ten other Florissant Police Officers will be presented with Chief ’s Letters of Commendation for their actions following Officer Vernon’s shooting.

Chief William Karabas presenting Florissant Police Officer Michael Vernon with the Purple Heart.

Trail is a great example of a shared vision between Great Rivers Greenway and UMSL,” said Susan Trautman, executive director of Great Rivers Greenway. “In addition, working with the St. Louis County Parks Department to connect to the North County Bikeway makes it possible to create a trail that allows for the campus to connect to the community, and for students and residents alike to have yet another option for transportation.” Of the new trail, the latest in the St. Vincent Greenway connections, UMSL Chancellor Thomas George said, “The new St. Vincent Greenway Cross-Campus Trail is a beautiful addition to the campus and to the trail system. Two great institutions, the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Great Rivers Greenway, continue to work together connecting communities.” At the grand opening event, free bicycle rentals will be provided by Ferguson Bicycle Shop and Live Well Ferguson and golf carts will also be available for those who wish to enjoy the new 10-foot-wide trail. Kona Ice will also be on hand, providing free regular and kiddie-size shaved ice treats, and a variety of ice cream desserts. About Great Rivers Greenway: Great Rivers Greenway is a public organization developing an interconnected system of trails and greenways to make the region a better place to live. These linear green spaces link neighborhoods and communities, increase the economic vitality of the region, preserve nature, provide transportation alternatives, and improve health. Great Rivers Greenway includes St. Louis City and County and St. Charles County. For more information, visit www.grgstl.org.

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Trinity Treasures Dinner Auction Oct. 20 Mark your calendars now for the Trinity Treasures Dinner Auction that will be held Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Trinity Catholic High School. This year’s theme is Faith in Our Future and will celebrate Trinity’s tenth

year. The dinner auction is the school’s biggest fundraiser each year. The cost is $50 per person and tables of eight or 10 are available. Admission includes dinner, an open bar and the chance to bid in the silent and

live auctions. Auction item donations are still being accepted. If you have an item to donate, or if you would like to receive an invitation, call Dan Grumich in the Advancement Office at 314.741.1333, ext: 223.

Trinity Kicks off Tenth Year with Mass of Celebration

Hazelwood Central High School Robotics Students Participate in Boeing Diversity Fair

On Tuesday, August 28, Trinity Catholic High School students, faculty, staff and special guests took part in the initial all school Mass of the 2012-2013 school year. The Mass was celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Edward Rice. The 2012-2013 school year is the tenth year for Trinity that was formed as a result of the merger of St. Thomas Aquinas-Mercy and Rosary High Schools. Trinity currently serves 330 students providing a coed, comprehensive, college-preparatory education to students in North County and the surrounding areas.

Members of the Hazelwood Central High one at a time, into a plastic bucket Strong held School RoboHawks robotics team participated in while standing several feet away. the Eighth Annual Boeing Diversity Fair. “It’s another chance to show off FIRST and Led by math teacher and robotics club sponsor everything that robotics is about,” said Filla. He Katie Allen, junior Tommy Filla and sophomores plans to major in either computer science or enChristian Strong and Vince Turner demonstrated gineering at the Missouri University for Science what their robot, and Technology in Thorondor, could Rolla. do. “My college plans “We’re here to are to hopefully go talk to adults in to the Massachuthe business comsetts Institute of munity about For Technology (MIT), Inspiration and Howard UniverRecognition of Scisity or Texas A&M. ence and TechnolI want to major ogy (FIRST) and in mechanical enexplain our role in gineering,” said it,” said Allen as the Strong. students set up their While several table. “It also gives Vince Turner, Christian Strong and Tommy Filla show off the hardware and people stopped at the team members awards. their table or to ada chance to practice mire the robot, one their networking and public speaking skills. They man wanted to know how accurate Thorondor get to interact with people from organizations is. He asked the students if he took the bucket throughout St. Louis.” and sat several feet away from the robot, would During the event, Boeing bused many of its it shoot every basketball to him. Strong replied employees from various buildings in Hazelwood that in theory, yes, but in reality, variables such as and Berkeley so they could participate and view air temperature and density affect the balls’ paths the variety of tables and booths. and the trajectories could change. After the students settled behind a table, they Susie Mathieu, one of FIRST’s national board displayed some of the hardware and honors they of directors, stopped by the Hazelwood Central earned from previous FIRST competitions. Us- table. ing a laptop computer, control board and a pair “I worked for the St. Louis Blues for 20 years of oversized joysticks, Filla and Turner activated and I never felt like I made a difference there; I and manipulated Thorondor. People watched as never had a aha moment,” she said. “Watching the robot moved across the carpet, scooping up this group, I had aha moments every day. You basketballs from the floor and shooting them, guys are the best-kept secret in North County.”

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performance report (APR) from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). In previous years, such a perfect score would have earned Pattonville a Distinction in Performance Award for its academic accomplishments; however, DESE has discontinued giving the Distinction award as it transitions to a new accreditation system called MSIP 5 (Missouri School Improvement Program) that will be effective in the 2014-2015 school year. This marks the 12th year in a row Pattonv i l l e ’s p erformance has met the Distinction in Performance

Award criteria. The district is one of 24 K-12 districts in Missouri to have earned the state’s Distinction award every year it has been given (an honor shared by only five percent of districts statewide). It is also the most diverse district in the state to achieve this distinction every year it has been bestowed. Pattonville’s 2012 APR issued by DESE showed the district met 14 out of 14 (all) standards related to academic achievement in the 2011-2012 school year. The district also received a 15th bonus point for high performance on additional Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) and high school end of course (EOC) exams (fifth and eighth-grade science, English I, Geometry, Biology and Government). Missouri’s APR report measures how well a district is performing against state standards related to academic achievement in areas such as MAP scores, high school EOC exams, ACT scores, number of students taking advanced courses, number of students taking career education courses, college placement, career education placement, graduation rate and attendance.

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Happy Anniversary, Jim! My husband, Jim, and I are celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary this week. Now to some of you, that might seem like just a drop in the bucket, but these days a 22-year marriage is quite an achievement. I am happy and proud to say that I still look forward to my husband’s homecoming each evening, and after 22 years, he is still my very best friend. So what do you get for your soul mate, your heart’s desire, your one and only on your 22nd wedding anniversary? If you follow the traditional gift guide, then we don’t have to give each other a present until our 25th wedding anniversary (the list stops at 15 and jumps to five-year increments after that). So, sweetie, you’re off the hook it seems. For those of you who fall onto one of the years on the list, here we go: A sampling from the “Traditional Wedding Gifts” list: first anniversary - paper; second – cotton, third – leather, fourth – fruit/flowers, fifth – wood, tenth – tin/aluminum, fifteenth – crystal, twentieth – china, twenty-fifth – silver, etc. For heaven’s sake, following this list, a wife wouldn’t be able to experience a girl’s best friend until her 60th wedding anniversary! Fortunately, my best guy surprised me on our 16th anniversary with a diamond anniversary band (sneaky,

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but wonderful!). Now, I’m not a gift-hog or anything, but I do enjoy a gift with some thought behind it. And after 22 years, I’d like a little more than a piece of paper, a cotton swab, a piece of leather, some fruit, a tree, a coffee mug and something to put the coffee mug on. Oooh! Wait a minute. In three years I’ll get silver. I can handle that. Well, let’s check out the Modern Wedding Gifts list. The first anniversary calls for clocks. Not something I’d choose myself, but at least it’s not paper. The second is quite a step up – china, followed by crystal, appliances, silverware, candy, desk sets, bronze, linen/ lace, and leather. The modern gift list actually has gifts for those in-between years. The 22nd anniversary gift is copper. I think we’ll skip that. With our luck someone would break into our house and steal it, hoping to sell it on the scrap metal black market. Guys, if you want to impress your honey, skip the appliances and the desk sets (fourth and seventh anniversaries respectively), and go for something a little more romantic. Honestly, there isn’t much I need after 22 years. A dinner (home-cooked or at a restaurant), followed by a glass of wine on the front porch,

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followed by an awesome piece of cheesecake are all that I really want. Need? No (especially the cheesecake). I have everything I need. I have great gift ideas for my hubby. Unfortunately, they all require more money than I make in a year. I’d love to be able to send him to the annual classic car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona with a pile of cash, and I know if he won the lottery, the first thing he’d do is buy me a 1962 Pontiac station wagon or a ’55 Nomad. So what will we do to celebrate? What we’ve done every year since the birth of our son, Christopher. We take the kids to Grandma’s in Quincy, Ill., and Jim and I head to Jacksonville, Ill. It’s a day filled with classic cars, an evening alone at a nice restaurant, followed by an enchanting night (alone!) in a hotel room. We’d like to say that we sleep in until 10 a.m., but after you’ve had kids, that just doesn’t happen. It’s far from traditional, and even further from modern. It’s the oldest and most wonderful gift of all – the gift of us. Hmmm…maybe we should change anniversary presents to anniversary presence.

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Sports

Gary Baute Lindenwood Lions and Lady Lions ***Lindenwood Sports Underway Lions Football: Lindenwood defeated Southwest Baptist (Mo.) 35-14 in its home opener… The Lions defense recorded 11 tackles for loss and five sacs on the night… Matt Angell led the squad with 127 receiving yards and one touchdown on five catches. Men’s Soccer: Lindenwood defeated Maryville in its first home fixture of the season by a margin of 4-0. The Lions went on to defeat Christian Brothers University (Tenn.) 2-1… Eric Olvera scored the game winner with just two minutes remaining in the first overtime. Women’s Soccer: The Lady Lions earned the “W” against the Maryville Saints by a score of 3-0 in its third game of the season… Courtney Bresnahan recorded the hattrick… The Lady Lions are now 2-0-1 on the young season. Men’s Golf: The Lions golf squad took fourth out of 13 teams in the Pittsburg State Invitational (Kan.)… Greg MacAulay carded the team’s best score of the invitational with a four under 68… The Lions finished just thirteen strokes back of first place finisher Washburn (Kan.). ~~~Thanks to Andrew Tessmer Graduate Assistant in Lindenwood’s Sports Information Department Lions Nip Rams with Late Surge ***Add Third Quarter Back To Roster The St. Louis Rams take to the 2012 football season as the youngest team out of the 32 in the National Football League (NFL). The score does not indicate the total picture of the Rams play in their first road game of the new season. A three-point lead disappeared with less than a minute left in the game. The scoreboard showed a 27-23 loss however there were some very impressive highlights: *Three interceptions in the first half of play. The last time that happened was at Atlanta on Dec. 15, 1996 *All three of the Rams’ scores in the first half came after or from turnovers *Kicker Greg Zuerlein kicked his first career field goal; the 48-yarder put the Rams on the board in the first quarter. Zuerlein also converted 29-yard and 46-yard field goals

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*Quarterback Sam Bradford finished the game with a 105.1 passer rating, the fourth best rating of his career *Rams defense held the Lions’ to less than 100 yards rushing *Punter Johnny Hekker punted five times for 241 yards, a 48.2-yard average, placed one inside the 20-yard line and a long of 57 yards Information from Ram’s postgame notes. NEXT HOME GAMES: September 30 - Sunday: against Seattle Seahawks at Noon October 4 - Thursday: against Arizona Cardinals at 7:20 p.m. October 21 - Sunday: against Green Bay Packers at Noon Check the website www.StLouisRams.com for all the information. ~~~One step at a time Frontier League Update ***Miners vs Freedom For The Title The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League. Not in the playoff mix this year, the Rascal players have cleared their lockers and have headed home. Also leaving the team is broadcaster Jason Troop who always kept the fans in the game even though the team was not at times. The two wild card teams have made it to the finals, the Southern Illinois Miners and the Florence Freedom. As of this writing on the 13th of September, the Miners have won two games out a best of five. One more victory will give this young franchise its first Frontier League Title. For more information on the team, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com. ~~~About eight months before Rascal baseball St. Charles Chill Hockey Announcing Head Coach ***Press Conference Soon Shortly I will publish the name of the Central Hockey League Chill’s coach. They will begin play NEXT September at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Nicole Kupaks, president and general manager will be a part of the press conference that will be held at the Family Arena. Nicole Kupaks, president and For more info on the team, go to www.stcharleschill.com general manager. Photo by Ray Rockwell. ~~~Think ice

“Over the Fence”

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Tenure; Who Decides? St. Louis University is proposing a re-evaluation of tenured teachers every six years. Needless to say, there are objections from the tenured teachers. By teachers, I’m generalizing the various titles of SLU’s educators. One large and very credible objection is the question of who is doing the re-evaluations. If it’s administrators, we’ve seen far too many schools with highly incompetent (if not apathetic) administration, be it university deans, school superintendents or neighborhood school principals. If teachers do the re-evaluations, it could become problematic because of infighting, jealousy, and any number of other influences to make the evaluations unfair. So who is left to do it? Local politicians? Clergy? Boards of directors? Any and all might be prejudiced or unqualified. Personally, I believe it should be up to the students. They are the ones who suffer if a teacher isn’t up to the task.

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Do you remember having a bad teacher or two when you were in school? I certainly do. Actually, we all knew who the bad ones were. What became an unavoidable fact of life was our complaints were usually ignored or left to parents who may or may not have taken it to the school administrators. But would said administrators have listened and done something about it or could they? What we learned very early is we had no real say in the matter. If a teacher wasn’t up to par, students knew it but they usually believed the powers that be would do very little or nothing at all. Sometimes they were right. Quite often, too many students’ complaints should have been heeded about one particular teacher, but the administrators won’t or can’t do anything because the teacher has too many protections from what most employees fear the most…dismissal. A tenured teacher can be dismissed for misconduct, but what happens if they’re just bad teachers relying on tenure to keep their jobs? It might be advisable for SLU to give each student a

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questionnaire at the end of every semester asking their opinions of their teachers with a guarantee of anonymity. They’ll get a few who might bear undue animus against one of them, but overall, it would present a pretty good synopsis of the teachers who are performing well and those who aren’t. I was a third generation union employee. This means I’m in favor of unions. What I am not in favor of are the members who will not or cannot do their jobs and rely on their respective unions to protect them from dismissal. I can’t think of anything more detrimental to education than a poor teacher. Besides students who aren’t learning as they should, it also destroys their respect for the school. This makes it is important to have the means to evaluate teachers without prejudice and dismiss them if necessary. The SLU students probably know better than anyone which teachers are worthy. It’s usually there to see if administrators look at the grades at the end of the semesters; but will they? If there are too many bad grades, it’s time for evaluation. If there are too many good ones one might evaluate as well. However, to form a real consensus, the aforementioned questionnaires could be very useful. This isn’t about the myriad problems of management and employees. This is about our children’s education. Why not ask them who deserves another term? They are the ones who have to deal with it every day. “A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in students.” -John Ciardi (1916 - 1986) …and vice versa, I should think.

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Thirty Outstanding Young Professionals will be Celebrated for Making a Difference in the Community North County Incorporated, Regional Development Association (NCI), in partnership with Community News and Gateway Television News Network, has named this year’s NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties Leadership Award recipients. This remarkable group of up-and-coming professionals and volunteers, all of whom are making a significant difference in the North County area, will be recognized at the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties reception at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Norwood Hills Country Club. “North County has some amazingly talented young business, civic and community leaders who are excelling in their professions, as well as volunteering for area

civic and charitable organizations. Through their work and volunteerism they are making a positive difference in our community. NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties is our way of saying ‘thanks for your contributions’,” said Rebecca Zoll, president/CEO of NCI. North County Incorporated is a regional development organization, which acts as a catalyst to define and advocate economic and community development for North St. Louis County. NCI was established in 1977. The Board is composed of community leaders and business owners. Sandy Weber, vice president and district manager for U.S. Bank is North County Inc.’s 2012 Board Chair. Photo by Karen McKay

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Congratulations to the 30 Leaders in their Thirties Montize Aaron, Ed.D. has served as principal of Willow Brook

Elementary in the Pattonville School District for five years. A 15-year education veteran, Aaron has worked as a teacher in Kansas City, Mo. and Rockwood School District in Eureka. He has also served as an administrative intern in Rockwood and as an assistant principal in the Webster Groves School District. Aaron was nominated for Teacher of the Year and Saint Louis Suburban Exemplary New Principal in 2011. Under his leadership, Willow Brook Elementary won a Character Education Promising Practice Award. Aaron is a member of the Saint Louis Suburban Elementary Principal’s Association, the Missouri Association of Elementary Principals, Phi Kappa Delta International, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Pattonville School District is a member of North County Inc.

Elena Amirault is the director of Early Childhood for Hazelwood

School District. She has been recognized by the North County Churches United for Racial Harmony and Justice for her work with students. She helped initiate CSTAR, Community and Schools Together Achieving Results, to help ensure that all local children are exposed to high quality learning experiences before entering Kindergarten. Amirault also designed and implemented the “Love Wins: Turning Bullies into Buddies” program. She is a member of the Council Administrators for Special Education, the Council for Exceptional Children, the Division of Early Childhood, the Association Supervision Curriculum Development and the American Association of Educators. She has volunteered with Saint Louis Crisis Nursery and Caroline Mission House. Hazelwood School District is a member of North County Inc.

Jeff Appel is a third generation Ferguson resident who has worked for Edward Jones Investments for more than 10 years. As an academic trainer, he has helped financial advisors across the country meet their clients’ financial goals and develop meaningful relationships within the community. He is a member of the Ferguson Library Board, and played an important role in the creation of the Ferguson Twilight Ramble bike ride. He has also worked with other community members in the city of Ferguson to develop a vision of a Ferguson Community Center. Appel and his family are active members of the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish where he volunteers with youth sports and other parish events. Appel and his wife, Betsy, are expecting their fourth child in early October. Joshua Baumann is the registrar for Lutheran High School North. In addition to overseeing registration, scheduling, grades and transcripts, Baumann established online access to academic information for teachers and students. Baumann teaches history and is an Assistant Varsity Football and Assistant Track Coach for Lutheran North. He helps lead the school in the implementation of technology in the classroom and was selected to participate in the School Leadership Development Program, a national training event for Lutheran high school leadership. Baumann is an active member of Grace Lutheran Chapel. Lutheran High School North is a member of North County Inc. Continued on pages 8 and 9

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Congratulations to the 30 Leaders in their Thirties Wesley Bell, attorney at law, is an instructor and the Program Co-

ordinator for the Criminal Justice and the Legal Studies Programs at St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley. Bell volunteered as a coach and guest speaker for the St. Louis Mock Trial Institute. Each year, Bell provides legal service for several indigent North County residents in the adult and juvenile court on a pro bono basis. Bell is a member of the Missouri Bar Association. He served on the Emerson YMCA Advisory Board in 2011. St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley is a member of North County Inc.

Donny Carver is branch manager for U.S. Bank in Bridgeton. He is a member of the Eagles Scouts of America and volunteered with the Red Cross following the Good Friday Tornadoes of 2010. Carver led the U.S. Bank NW District to highest contributions to goal for the Heart Association’s Heart Walk Initiative. Carver has received the U.S. Bank Top Tier Award, the U.S. Bank Annual Pinnacle Award, the U.S. Bancorp President’s Club Award and 16 quarterly Pinnacle Awards. Carver was also awarded seven medals in the Air Force. U.S. Bank is a member of North County Inc. Michael R. Crossno is regional manager for Vantage Credit Union. Crossno oversees five locations and the Vantage Credit Union Phone Center. He is a member of the North Technical High School’s Business & Financial Management Advisory Committee, which helps prepare students for job interviews. He also participates annually in the Hazelwood School District career day. Crossno graduated with honors and received the Certified Credit Union Executive designation from the University of Wisconsin’s CUNA Management School, which is a program designed specifically for students who aspire to achieve senior-level credit union management and leadership positions. Vantage Credit Union is a member of North County, Inc. Nyron Edwards, Ed.S. has been an administrator in Hazelwood

for the past 12 years and currently serves as assistant principal at Hazelwood West Middle School. Edwards has dedicated his career to serving the Hazelwood School District. His current project is an outreach program at Hazelwood West Middle with the purpose of connecting parents, teachers and local businesses. He is an active member of his church, volunteers with local community gardens and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Hazelwood School District is a member of North County Inc.

Lindsay M. Gallahue is the vice president and bank manager of Commercial Bank, where she has worked for 10 years. She is also a member of the Commercial Bank Marketing Committee, through which she participates in the holiday “Adopt a Family” program. She serves on the board of directors for Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce, where she is active on the membership committee. She is currently taking classes with the Paul W. Barrett Jr. School of Banking at Christian Brothers College and will attend a graduate program in 2013. Commercial Bank is a member of North County Inc. Andrew Harris is the school counselor for McNair Elementary in

the Hazelwood School District. He helped establish a partnership with Jewish Family & Children’s Services to provide sexual abuse prevention instruction to students in Hazelwood, and leads his school in the use of technology and social media to reach out to parents and the community. He is a member of the American School Counselors Association, the Missouri School Counselors Association and the National Association of Peer Program Professionals. He recently became a Certified Peer Program Educator and his blog was named one of the “Top 50 for School Counselors.” Harris leads McNair’s behavior support team and has twice been recognized with an Award of Excellence from the Department of Secondary Education. Harris is also a member of The Crossing Church. Hazelwood School District is a member of North County Inc.

Amy S. Hawkins is a RN nurse manager at BJC Christian Hospital.

She oversees the 24/7 daily operations of a 54-bed medical unit and serves on the Daisy Award Committee, which aims to recognize the super human efforts nurses perform every day at Christian Hospital. Hawkins has led her employees by focusing on team moral and creating a culture of open communication. She is responsible for a significant increase in employee satisfaction, which ultimately results in better patient care. Christian Hospital is a member of North County Inc.

Keeley Hayes is a clinical director for SSM DePaul Health Center. She was responsible for coordinating the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Patient Satisfaction education for all employees at DePaul Health Center, which trained 100 percent of the staff in three months and led to increased patient satisfaction. She helped facilitate the launching of a new service line that nearly doubled her nursing unit’s monthly patient census, and she was selected for the 2012-2014 SSM Leadership Pathways Program. SSM DePaul Health Center is a member of North County Inc.

Julie Hercules is serving in her third year as director of student re-

lations at Incarnate Word Academy. Prior to this position, Hercules served as director of special events and advancement director at Incarnate Word and a teacher at Saint Sabina. She secured $18,000 in grant money for Incarnate Word and helped the school provide a Word2Wellness Program, which included the purchase of new fitness equipment. As student council moderator, Hercules helped her students raise $10,000 for Joplin’s Catholic schools and collect 5000 canned goods. Previously, Hercules sat on the Education Committee of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, which works to raise scholarship funds for North county students. Incarnate Word Academy is a member of North County Inc.

LaRenda Hutt is the receptionist for Riverview Gardens Senior

High School. She has represented parents at the Riverview Gardens School District Convocation and served as the 2011-2012 President for Inter-district Parent Advisory Council. She is the Riverview Gardens parent advisory vice president, a North County parent mentor and the Riverview Gardens Educational Facilities Authority president. She has been awarded Mother of the Year and recognized by the St. Louis Black Leadership Roundtable. Riverview Gardens School District is a member of North County Inc.

Bonita E. Jamison is currently an elementary school principal with the Jennings School District. She previously taught in the Riverview Gardens School District. Jamison was selected to participate as a principal-intern in the New Leaders Cohort II of the New Leaders Project. Jamison is a voting board member for the Hook Center for Education Leadership and District Renewal at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is a member of Phi Delta Kappa Professional Education Association, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum. She is also a board member for Missouri St. Louis Alliance of Black School Educators. Jamison has been recognized as Outstanding Teacher of the Year in Riverview Gardens School District and was awarded the Achievement in Excellence in Leadership award from St. Louis Public Schools Office of Leadership Development. Jennings School District is a member of North County Inc. Rodney S. Lewis, Ed.D. is the principal of Griffith Elementary

School in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Under his leadership, Griffith Elementary has seen a high volume of parent attendance at open houses. Lewis is a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the St. Louis Association of Elementary School Principals, and the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals. Lewis received his doctorate from Maryville University and has received training in Data Teams, Understanding by Design, Professional Learning Communities and Cognitive Coaching. FergusonFlorissant School District is a member of North County Inc.

Megan Martinez is director of recreation for the Missouri Veter-

ans Home of St. Louis. She facilitates veteran participation in 4,000 hours of off-campus activities, and more than 120,000 of total recreation hours annually. She has received National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification and is an active member of Parker Road Elementary Parent Teacher Group. She has volunteered with the Florissant Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and assisted 20 Veterans on the STL Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Martinez has also been selected at the Missouri Veterans Home Employee of the Month.

Justin Naber is the director of business development for Fred Weber, Inc. Naber is a board member of North County Inc., and is a member of the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce, South County Chamber of Commerce and Associated General Contractors. He has consistently led his company to increased sales, a broader customer base and high standards in construction and materials. Naber also volunteers with St. Louis Stray Rescue. Fred Weber, Inc. is a member of North County Inc.

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Congratulations to the 30 Leaders in their Thirties Jennifer Roper, Ed.D. is the principal at McNair Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District. She is a member of the Missouri and McNair Parent Teacher Association, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals, Phi Delta Kappa, the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development and Saint Norbert Catholic Church. Roper was named the Lawson Elementary School Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winner during the 2004-2005 school year and Lawson Elementary School Teacher of the Year during the 2006-2007 school year. Under her leadership, McNair was awarded the Hazelwood Community Response Team’s Golden Heart award for its dedication to provide for needy families in the Hazelwood School District. McNair also received a bronze award from the Special School District for promoting positive behavior. Hazelwood School District is a member of North County Inc. Melissa Russell serves as director of Garden Villas North. Prior

to this position, Russell was assistant director of Garden Villas of O’Fallon, where she grew occupancy to 90 percent in two years. Russell is a member of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce and is very involved with the promotion of the Black Jack Police Department. Under Russell’s leadership, Garden Villas North hosts the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, the Parkinson’s Association Exercise Group, and Life Changes Grief Support Group. Garden Villas North also contributes to an Independence Day Celebration for the entire North County community. Russell is a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, Operation Shower, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the American Diabetes Association, the Arthritis Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Association. Russell has received the Most Dedicated award from the SSM Rehab Foundation.

Krista Sherman is a school social worker for Special School Dis-

trict, North Technical High School. She helped create a therapeutic classroom at McCluer High School, which helps students with emotional and mental health challenges graduate from high school. Sherman also coordinated a county-wide coat drive coordinated by Special School District. Sherman is a member of the School Social Work Association of America, the School Social Work Association of Missouri and the Homeless Adolescent Task Force. At North Technical High School, Sherman created the Give and Grow Program to support students with financial needs and coordinated counseling and substance abuse programs to provide service at no cost. She received the Lasting Impression Award from Special School District in 2011. Special School District – North Technical High School is a member of North County Inc.

Jason Shupp is the president of Ferguson Roofing. Shupp is a mem-

ber of the Roofing and Siding Contractors Alliance, the Community Association Institute and the Better Business Bureau. In 2011 he was named a Top Young Entrepreneur by Small Business Monthly, has been a Gold Sponsor for the Foundation for Diabetes Research and was named 2011 Vendor of the Year by the Community Association Institute. An active member of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce, Shupp supports all of the chamber’s initiatives. Shupp also worked with the community groups with which he is affiliated to provide labor and resources to those in need following recent storms.

Craig Szczuka is the marketing and sales manager at Falcon Ser-

vice, Inc. Through successful sales and marketing strategies, Szczuka helped lead his company to become the preferred authorized service agent in eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois. He is a member of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, North County, Inc., and The Emergency Assistance Ministry food pantry. As a Greater North County Chamber of Commerce member, Szczuka served as Co-Chairperson of the Ambassador Committee, treasurer and board member. Falcon Service, Inc. is a member of North County Inc.

Officer Michael Vernon has been a police officer with the

Florissant Police Department for the past three years. During this time he received two commendations for outstanding police work. Prior to joining the Florissant Police Department, Officer Vernon served two tours of duty in the Army Reserve, fighting in Operation Iraqi Freedom. On May 28, 2012 – Memorial Day – Officer Vernon was shot in the line of duty while pursuing a residential burglary suspect. Three of the five shots fired struck Officer Vernon, and one landed in his spine, causing immediate paralysis of his lower body. The suspect fired an additional shot, which struck Officer Vernon in the left leg. While gravely wounded, Officer Vernon was able to provide a detailed description of the assailant and his direction of travel, which was vital to the K-9 officer who located the suspect several blocks away. Vernon was awarded the Purple Heart on Sept. 10, 2012.

Elizabeth Wade is the bank manager and assistant vice president for Pulaski Bank. She is a board member for the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce and serves on two committees for North County Inc. Wade also serves on the board of Carney’s Kids, an allvolunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of children. Carney’s Kids currently supports Rainbow for Kids, Litzsinger School, Halt the Sky Foundation, Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, Delta Gamma Center, and Ranken Jordan. Wade is a member of Soroptimist, an international volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls. She volunteers with T.E.A.M. (The Emergency Assistance Ministry) food pantry and was selected this year to lead the bank in credit card sales. Pulaski Bank is a member of North County Inc. Kari Welker is property manager for Mills Properties. She is in-

volved with the Spanish Lake Community Association, and the Spanish Lake Youth and Family Council. She serves as president of her church council and works with local community agencies such as St. Vincent DePaul, Our Lady of the Rosary, Grace Baptist Church, Bethany-Peace United Church of Christ and St. Patrick’s Center. Welker has worked to make Countryside Townhomes a registered “Safe Place.” She is responsible for creating a police substation, and installing more than 50 security cameras. She is active in the Neighborhood Watch, participates in National Night Out, and helped create a youth outreach program. Welker initiated a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of St. Louis to offer summer camp and year-round opportunities to more than 1,000 children in the Countryside community. Most recently, she assisted in the “It Pays to Be Good” program for youth. Welker works with FOCUS St. Louis and the regional planning process of St. Louis County.

Melanie Wiginton is the vice president of T & L Tree Service, Inc. She co-founded, and is the director for, the nonprofit organization Family Factory of Florissant, an organization that encourages children by using character building virtues while teaching them about the community and those less fortunate. In 18 months, the organization has grown from 25 children to an average of 75-100 per week with more than 100 volunteers. Wiginton is also active in fundraising and volunteering for Ronald McDonald House Charities of St Louis, The St. Louis Crisis Nursery, Charity Water, Room at the Inn, and Christian Family Services. She is also involved with the Northwest Chamber of Commerce, serving as an ambassador and member of the Marketing Committee and the Annual Casino Night Committee. Wiginton helped her company earn accreditation from the Tree Care Industry Association and is a member of the International Society of Arboriculture. Sandy Wiley, Ed.D. is principal at Iveland Elementary in the Ritenour School District. At Iveland, Wiley facilitated the establishment of a more focused and rigorous academic environment and created more professional development opportunities for teachers and staff. Wiley serves on the Iveland Helping Hands Committee, which provides financial support to families and has received the Pettus Foundation Award for Excellence. Wiley is a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Ritenour School District is a member of North County Inc. Eric Winkles, Ed.D. is principal of Wedgwood Elementary in the

Ferguson-Florissant School District. He provides district-wide professional development in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Data Teams implementation. Through Winkles’ leadership, Wedgwood has made a 10 percent increase in math MAP scores and a five percent increase in Communication Arts MAP scores. There has been a 50 percent decrease in disciplinary issues. Winkles created a Principal’s Advisory Committee to promote parent/community involvement in the school. Under his leadership, Wedgwood School Community holds annual canned food drives and fundraisers for the Florissant food bank. Winkles volunteers in youth sports programs and coaches baseball and flag football. He also volunteers at the Sheltered Workshop appreciation celebration and luncheon. FergusonFlorissant School District is a member of North County Inc.

Cornell Young is the founder of Both Sides of the 50, which is an organization dedicated to promote, motivate and inspire young people to do their best in sports, academics and life. Young oversees the organization’s curriculum and mentorship of young men in middle through high school. Young’s group also grants scholarships to participants upon graduation. Young serves as president for the Spanish Lake Titans Youth Organization and is a member of the Planning & Zoning Board for the city of Moline Acres. He is vice president of Metro Football League and volunteers with the Moline Acres Summer Youth Program. Young also volunteered with KABOOM to help build a playground at Meadows Elementary School. He has been honored by the city of Moline Acres for his volunteer services and the founding of Both Sides of the 50.

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Statepoint Crossword Theme: Cartoon Families

Oldest Pick:

“Kizzy Ann Stamps”

Author Jeri Watts sets her new novel “Kizzy Ann Stamps” in the 1960’s offering readers the chance to experience desegregation through the eyes of Kizzy, a nine-year-old African American girl set to go to a white school for the first time, leaving the safe sanctuary of her one-room school house. To prepare for the experience, her previous teacher, a hardtalking, switch-wielding disciplinarian of color, demands that her students write letters to the white teacher they will have in the coming year. Kizzy, an independent, bright child, isn’t wild about the idea, but she knows she’d better listen. As the summer unfolds, Kizzy writes letters to Miss Anderson. The letters reveal Kizzy’s character, as do entries she makes in a journal Miss Anderson gives each of her students once school starts. Kizzy not only has to fit in with students mired in prejudice, she also must deal with her very obvious facial scars. Fortunately, she has a faithful sidekick – a border collie that saves her life and earns the respect of a boy who previously made Kizzy’s days a nightmare. Readers will be amazed at Kizzy’s courage and intelligence, and long remember the goodness of Miss Anderson, a teacher with abundant heart and a can-do attitude. 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. Fastener 6. Hermey, e.g. 9. Thunderous character 13. One who avoids company 14. ___ Kilmer 15. Southern chicken stew

16. Grossly unconventional 17. One of Bo Peep's flock? 18. Daytime host 19. *Peter or Lois or one of their children 21. Onion-like bulb 23. Blue feeling 24. Better ____ Ezra, band

25. DNA transmitter 28. Alternative for Liz? 30. *Todd or Tina or Timmy 35. Right side of U.S. 37. Seed cover 39. Like yellow polka dot bikini 40. Musical finale 41. Linear particle accelerator, for short 43. Castle material 44. Wrong 46. *Heckle and Jeckle, e.g. 47. Test answer 48. *"Rugrats" character 50. As opposed to a wood 52. Knightly title 53. Affirm solemnly 55. Former Soviet Socialist Republics 57. *Flintstones' neighbors 61. *Surname of family in longest-running American sitcom 65. It can melt 66. Pine juice 68. Lowest part of a ship 69. Rooster to a farmer 70. In the past

71. Another spelling for Layla 72. Low-cal 73. Hitherto 74. *Papa Smurf, e.g, DOWN 1. Dutchman's wooden gear 2. Frown 3. Opposed to 4. Feudal lord's property, pl. 5. Modular dwelling 6. Two, e.g. 7. "____ & Order" 8. "Pound of _____" 9. Sound of a bell 10. *Hank or Peggy or Bobby 11. Butter substitute 12. Smallest, as in litter 15. Jimmy Carter product 20. Vitruvian Man, e.g. 22. Mad Hatter's accessory 24. "Into ____ ___" 25. Summary 26. Actress Watts 27. Echo sounder

29. Stumble 31. Catch one's breath 32. Approaches 33. Boredom 34. *"Red _____" 36. Homework to a student 38. Batman's cave, e.g. 42. Crocus, pl. 45. Downhill race 49. The day before 51. Jack is this and quick? 54. Test format 56. Pitch 57. Iranian money 58. Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid 59. Cry plaintively 60. A dull person 61. See him run? 62. Skidded 63. Stare amorously 64. Not far 67. *"The Jetsons" were a Space ___ counterpart to "The Flintstones" See answers page 13

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“Last Ounce of Courage”

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September typically sees the arrival of at least one inspirational film designed to impart a specific message. This year, “Last Ounce of Courage” touches upon the issue of separation of church and state, especially when it comes to celebrating religious holidays. Bob Revere (Marshall Teague) is a small-town mayor,

veteran, and pharmacist. After losing his son in an overseas conflict, Revere loses sight of what his boy was fighting for. Fourteen years later, his daughter-in law Kari (Nikki Novak) comes back to town with Bob’s grandson Christian (Hunter Gomez). Reconnecting with Christian reawakens something in the mayor, who wants to celebrate Christmas like they did years ago. Unfortunately, to avoid offending those who don’t celebrate it, the town avoids any mention of Christmas. Christian even gets into trouble at school for carrying his late father’s Bible. As mayor, Bob takes a stand by placing a large Christmas tree in front of City Hall. Unfortunately, his actions inflame a special interest group led by the politically-savvy Warren Hammerschmidt (Fred Williamson). As Bob honors the memory of his late son, Hammerschmidt is determined to discredit the mayor. A bit heavy-handed at times, “Last Ounce of Courage” does get its message across, which is what pundit Bill O’Reilly calls the “War on Christmas.” “Holiday tree” has replaced “Christmas tree” to maintain the aforementioned separation of church and state. In stores, employees sometimes say “Happy Holidays” instead of the traditional “Merry Christmas.” It’s important to note that this film does not endorse one religion over another. During a press conference, for instance, Bob Revere

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By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG encourages everyone to celebrate their beliefs in their own way. Revere takes exception to having to hide his own faith, however, especially in December. One sub-plot shows how much effort school officials exert to avoid offending anyone. The drama coach turns the Nativity Story into an absurd, religiously-neutral play that involves space aliens and supernovas. He even rewrites traditional holiday songs to make them inoffensive. Though somewhat preachy, “Last Ounce of Courage” does make several valid points. The United States was founded by refugees seeking freedom from religious persecution. The film points out, though, that by trying to appease everyone, some groups are still forced to hide outward expressions of their faith. “Last Ounce of Courage,” rated PG for thematic elements, some war images, and brief smoking, currently is playing in theaters.

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Church 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. Oct. 7: Blessing of the Animals 1 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2900 St. Catherine in Florissant. Info: 314.837.7113. First and Third Fridays: Fish Fry 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63137. Single entrée $7, double entre $8.50. Kids under 6 are free. Info: 314.867.0800. 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. 19: Mike Vernon Night at the Ballpark 7:15 p.m. at Busch Stadium. $25 tickets. $16 per ticket donated to Florissant Police Welfare Association. Purchase by calling 314.831.7000 (Officer Andy Haarmann or Detective Shane Monning). 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: Fish Fry/Chicken Dinner 3:30 – 7 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, 50 rue St. Francois. Dine in or carry out. 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. 22/23: BBQ 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Handyman True Value Hardware, 2635 N. Hwy. 67 in Florissant. Bishop John Wurm Assembly #2012 will have pork steaks, chicken, brats, hot dogs and the sides. Profits go to the Assembly’s charities. Sept. 23: AAUW Reception 2 – 4 p.m. The American Association of University Women (North County) opens its program year with a reception. Overview of mission, programs and activities will be featured. Info: 314.867.4755 or

314.831.5359 or email sbreeze@ mindspring.com. Sept. 24: St. Louis Community College 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament At Tapawingo National Golf Course. Proceeds benefit Foundation scholarship fund. Info: www. stlcc.edu. Sept. 26: Wednesday Night Out 6 – 9 p.m. at Hendel’s Market Café in Florissant. Dining indoors and outdoors. California wine sampling, raffle and more. Sponsored by city of Florissant and Old Town Partners. Info: 314.837.0033. 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. 29: Scholarships for CPR/ AED Certification 9 a.m. – noon at American Red Cross, 10195 Corporate Square Drive in St. Louis (Creve Coeur area). Scholarships available from Rotary Club of Florissant to first 25 applicants. Info: www.florissantrotary.org. 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. 6 & 7: Fundraiser for Officer Mike Vernon 12 – 5 p.m. at The Bridge at Florissant Assisted Living Community. Family fun with music, live entertainment, food, carnival games, craft and vendor booths, silent auction and more. Goods, services, equipment donations needed and vendors. Info: Georgia Rehme at 314.831.0988.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • September 19, 2012 Oct. 7 – Dec. 16: Meat Shoot Noon – dusk every Sunday (closed Dec. 2) at Florissant Elks, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, Mo. 63031. Food and drinks available. Info: 314.921.2316. Oct. 13: Trivia Night 5:30 p.m. at James J. Eagan Center in Florissant. Proceeds benefit C.H.A.M.P. Assistance Dogs. $20 per person (tables of 10). Info: www.champdogs.org or call 314.653.9466. 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 Inviting All Florissant Senior Citizens To Join One Of The Bingo Clubs With The City Of Florissant!! Please contact the Florissant Se-

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6:30 – 8 p.m. at 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City. Info: 314.993.5421. 3rd Saturday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 9 a.m. at Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, MO 63033. Contact Kathy Gallyoun at 314.355.1516 or call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for info. Last Saturday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 10:30 a.m. at Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, MO 63121. Contact Doris Schmitt at 314.383.4765 or call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for info. Last Tuesday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m. Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, MO 63136. Contact Buffy Huffman at 314.340.6389 or call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for info.

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Published weekly with a powerful circulation combination of newsstands, home throw, and online subscription. newsstands, home throw, and online subscription. The St. Charles County edition features countywide coverage The St. Charles County edition features countywide coverage including the cities of: St. Charles, St. Peters, Cottleville, including the cities of: St. Charles, St. Peters, Cottleville, Weldon Spring, O’Fallon, Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis, Weldon Spring, O’Fallon, Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis, and Wentzville, plus Troy. and Wentzville, plus Troy.

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Rotary Club of Florissant Providing 25 Scholarships for CPR/AED Certification The Rotary Club of Florissant is accepting applications for scholarships to become CPR/AED Certified. The Rotary Club of Florissant in partnership with Rotary International is donating $2000 to certify 25 community members at no charge to them. The hour-hour course will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the American Red Cross facility, 10195 Corporate

Square Drive, St. Louis MO. Individuals completing the course will receive a certification in CPR/AED-Adult valid for two years. In addition, each person will be able to do quarterly refreshers at no additional cost. The Rotary Club of Florissant is offering this opportunity to the first 25 applicants. Just apply through its website at www.florissantrotary.org/

BIG Day to Celebrate Girl Scouts Get ready for the biggest event in downtown St. Louis this fall. The BIG Day, which will be held on Market Street on September 22, will feature activities for kids of all ages, a parade and an exciting celebrity concert featuring Disney stars. Best of all, it is completely free! In order to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting, the entire community is invited to come celebrate so bring your neighbors, friends and family. “I am thrilled to invite everyone in the community to this free, fun filled day,” said Donna Martin, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. “We know when young people have fun they learn; while they’re having fun at the BIG Day they will be learning about leadership, values and what Girl Scouting offers everyone in eastern Missouri.” The day will start off with a parade marching

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down Market Street from 18th to Broadway at 11 a.m. The Family Festival kicks off at 1 p.m. The FamFest features activities for the whole family. A Ferris wheel will provide fantastic views of downtown; a foam dance pit will give kids a chance to dance the day away. For the Olympics enthusiasts, Smash Zone Tennis will provide an opportunity to test out your tennis skills. There will be many food options at FamFest as well, as vendors include locally famous food trucks like 2 Girls 4 Wheels and Zia’s On The Hill as well as classic St. Louis barbeque from Richard’s Ribs. Activities will include interactive displays from a variety of city venues like the Science Center, the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Gateway Arch, as well as health exhibits from St. Luke’s and the Shriners Hospitals. Local sports mascots Fredbird and Louie, of the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues, will be on hand to take photos. There is sure to be an activity for everyone to enjoy. For more information about the BIG Day celebration, please visit http://www.girlscoutsem. org.

St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities, Inc. Organization Presents Annual Oktoberfest Event The St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities, Inc. organization (SLSSC) invites one and all to its annual Oktoberfest. The event will take place from 1 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23 at a private estate, 900 Coal Bank Road in Spanish Lake, Mo. 63138. Enjoy the beautiful park-like setting for an old fashioned, family-style pig roast with all the fixings (served at 2 p.m.) including baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, relish tray, fresh fruits, Kaiser rolls, wine, beer, soda and water (all items included in the ticket price). RSVP is required. The local German rock band Übercool, www.majorcreativity.com/ubercool, will provide dance music throughout the afternoon, and a few surprises will also take place at the SLSSC Oktoberfest event. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite German side dish and win SLSSC prizes, including: • First Prize – Ticket to the SLSSC’s 2012 Winter Ball Event, February 2, 2013 • Second Prize – SLSSC TShirt • Third Prize – German Cap

Susanne Evens, president of the St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities organization, said this is the fifth year for Oktoberfest. “(It) has grown significantly over time to become one of our organization’s higher-profile cultural events,” she said. An international and a civic organization, St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities, Inc. functions as a civic and an international organization, keeping a high profile in the St. Louis community by participating in local ceremonies, conventions, parades and festivals. The organization is united with St. Louis’ other sister city groups and international associations through the office of the St. Louis Center for International Relations. Tickets are available prior to the event for $40 per person and $10 for children 12 and under. Please RSVP by September 15 by contacting SLSSC Treasurer Traude Wilson at 314.550.6439 or via email at traude@travelplex.com. A portion of the proceeds raised through Oktoberfest and other SLSSC events support the St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities organization’s scholarships and educational grants, which enable high school and college students, educators and business interns to study abroad. For more information about the annual Oktoberfest event – including sponsorships and donations – please contact the St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities organization at 636.530.1010, via email at sevens@aaatranslation. com, or at the organization’s website at www.slssc.org.