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October 10, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 41

The 15th Annual Florissant Old Town Fall Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14.

Old Town Fall Festival By Shelly A. Schneider

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Florissant Old Town Partners has again partnered with the city of Florissant, the Missouri Arts Council and the Regional Arts Commission to co-sponsor the Old Town Fall Festival on rue St. Francois on Sunday October 14. More than 35,000 visitors have attended the festival over the past few years, and organizers expect the 2012 festival to be the biggest and best ever. The Old Town Fall Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on rue St. Francois Street in the heart of Old Town Florissant. This event covers 11 full blocks from Florissant Road down to the St. Ferdinand Shrine. All side streets will be blocked off to accommodate the festival. The street will be filled with activities for everyone with more than 150 booths including games, sale items, food and beverages. Every block features a long-time favorite, like the Chili Cook-off, the wine garden, pumpkin decorating, silent auction, Kincaid Puppets, jewelry making and live musical entertainment. New this year is a car show on the Knights of Columbus grounds. The Police Welfare Association is hosting the show, and all proceeds from the event will be donated to Florissant Police Officer Michael Vernon, who was recently injured in the line of duty. Long-time favorites Fido’s Follies is back, and Bob Kuban Brass will perAround Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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form at 1 and 3 p.m. While at the festival, be sure to stop by the St. Ferdinand Shrine, #1 rue St. Francois. Step way back in time with family pictures inside the Shrine. Period costumes will be provided for the photo shoot. In the old schoolhouse, the upper floor is dedicated to the book lover. The book sale is enormous! Books are sold at $4 a bag. The flea market and craft fair are located downstairs. The Old St. Ferdinand Shrine Children’s Art Group will offer free drawing lessons to children ages 7 to 17. This event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Miss Jennifer from the Florissant Valley library branch will entertain the kids with storytelling at 1 and 3 p.m. The shrine’s beautiful grounds will be filled with fun. The living history re-enactors will provide demonstrations, baking delicious bread in the shrine bread oven. The washers’ tournament will be held at 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus grounds. Florissant Fall Festival . . . . . . . . .12-13 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Learn & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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A shuttle will transport patrons who have difficulty navigating the St. Francois hill. The Flert bus will transport festival patrons from block to block on St. Catherine which is one street over from St. Francois.

For more information please call the Old Town Partners office at 314.837.0033 or visit www.florissantoldtown.com and click on the Fall Festival link.

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Letters Home to be Performed Oct. 13 The Florissant Fine Arts Council is proud to present the professional acting ensemble tour of Letters Home from the Griffin Theatre Company in Chicago, Ill. The one-time showing will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre at Parker Road and Waterford Drive. Tickets are $27 for adults and $25 for students and seniors. Save money by purchasing a season ticket on the “menu” of offerings, choosing from five to eight shows. For information, call 314.921. 5678 or visit www.florissantfinearts.com. This evocative, emotional and engaging play puts the current wars in Afghanistan and Iraq front and center by bringing to life actual letters written by soldiers serving in the Middle East. The play, without politicizing, gives the audience a powerful portrait of the soldiers’ experiences in the ongoing war, patriotism and what it means to serve our country today. The play also includes a small number of correspondences from the soldiers’ parents – their words being no less important. These letters were written under the most difficult circumstances; the disorientation of training, deployment, separation from family and loved ones and combat. This production gives a voice to a generation and, more importantly, it reveals the humanity that lies within the war as seen through the eyes of the men and women fighting it. You will be captivated and emotionally

Community Health and Resource Fair The city of Dellwood will host its annual Community Health and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 20. The event will take place at the Dellwood Recreation Center, 10266 West Florissant Ave., Dellwood, Mo. 63136. There will be giveaways, entertainment, refreshments and a food drive.

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moved, leaving the theatre with a better understanding and compassion for this complex situation. The production is inspired by the New York Times Op-Ed Article “The Things They Wrote” and the subsequent HBO documentary Last Letters Home. It additionally uses letters and correspondences from Frank Schaeffer’s books: Voices from the Front, Letters Home from America’s Military Family, Faith of Our Sons and Keeping Faith. The Florissant Fine Arts Council presents the Applause/Applause Series with financial support from the Regional Arts Commission, Missouri Arts Council (a state agency) and the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis.

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The Olympic spirit is coming to St. Louis with a free showing of the award-winning documentary Age of Champions. Age of Champions tells the story of five competitors who sprint, leap, and swim for gold at the National Senior Olympics. Viewers will meet a 100-year-old tennis champion, 86-year-old pole vaulter, and rough-and-tumble basketball grandmothers as they discover the power of the human spirit and triumph over the limitations of age. The Washington Post called the film “infectiously inspiring” and its characters have recently appeared on PBS, ABC, and NPR. In partnership with AARP, the filmmakers are touring 20 states and launching more than 1,000 community events around the country. In addition to the St. Louis premiere screening, AARP Missouri will host a Q&A with the film’s director and an extraordinary St. Louis senior athlete. Also, AARP Missouri will lead a You’ve Earned a Say community conversation about Medicare and Social Security. To wrap up the event, the Missouri Senior Games will honor all local senior athletes, who will attend the event in uniform and wearing their medals. “The characters in the film show us that nothing is impossible,” said Age of Champions Director Christopher Rufo. “Whatever your age, it’s never too late to pursue your dreams and achieve something great. Senior athletes in St. Louis and all over the country show us a way to live longer, healthier, and happier lives.” Age of Champions will play at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Jewish Community Center, Creve Coeur, host of the St. Louis Senior Olympics for 33 years. The center is located at 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, Mo., 63146. Free parking is available in front of the building. Watch the trailer and RSVP for free tickets at www.ageofchampions.org/MO or call 1.877.926.8300.

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Halloween Spooktacular The city of Black Jack, in conjunction with the St. Louis County Police Department and Jamestown Mall, will hold its annual Children’s Halloween Spooktacular from 6 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31 at Jamestown Mall, Center Court. The safety center event will feature candy for the children along with a costume contest for the children that will begin at 6 p.m. sharp, hosted by Mayor Norm McCourt of the city of Black Jack. Please register for the contest upon arriving at the mall. “This is a collaborative effort amongst the City of Black Jack, Jamestown Mall, and the St. Louis County Police Department, to provide the residents of the entire North County Community a safe place to get candy and participate in one of the biggest costume contests in the area,” McCourt said. “It is always a great event with several thousand people in attendance.”

Bellefontaine Neighbors Events All of the events take place at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Recreation Center, 9669 Bellefontaine Rd, St. Louis, MO 63137. For more information, please call the Bellefontaine Neighbors Parks Department at 314.867.0700.

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Join your adult neighbors and friends for a fun-filled evening under the stars. For the price of a ticket, you will be treated to live music and snacks. Featured wine and beer will be available for purchase. No coolers, please. Tickets are $5 each. The event will take place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13.

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Calling all ghosts, princesses, super heroes and vampires (ages 4 – 8)! This party is just for you. There will be games, arts and crafts and special treats. And parents, that means two free hours for you. Costumes are encouraged, and preregistration and payment is required. The fun runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19. The fee is $7 per Bellefontaine Neighbors resident, and $9 per nonresident.

Haunted Halloween Party Dinner

Don’t let the kids have all the fun! This party will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Our party includes a festive, mouth-watering dinner and tons of fun! As usual, beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. Bring your ticket to redeem for your first beverage. Tickets are $11. Costumes are encouraged. Everyone is welcome. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, October 18, 2012.

Halloween Family Fun Night

Bring all the little (and not so small) ghosts and witches to the Family Fun Night. Everyone will receive popcorn and a drink to enjoy while watching Halloween shorts in the Bellefontaine Recreation Center gymnasium. Watch out for other fun and surprises. Costumes are optional and prizes will be awarded. This event is cosponsored by the Bellefontaine Neighbors Youth Commission. Admission is non-perishable food items for the benefit of area’s food pantries. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, and the movie begins at 7 p.m.

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Blood Drive Sponsored by Hazelwood CERT Enhances Community’s Emergency Preparedness Hazelwood residents and those living in surrounding communities are urged to participate in a Blood Drive, sponsored by Hazelwood CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) in partnership with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center on Saturday, October 13. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hazelwood Community Center, 1186 Teson Road. “Blood donations are a huge part of emergency preparedness,” said Steve Rahmberg, president of Hazelwood CERT. “During disaster situations, many people often suffer life threatening injuries that require the need for blood transfusions. Since most donors wait until after a disaster hits to give blood, there is often a shortage of blood for the first 24 to 48 hours. It takes several days to process donated blood before it can be used, which often puts injured victims at a disadvantage.” Rahmberg also said that keeping an adequate supply of blood on hand is a major challenge even on a daily basis. Every three seconds a patient needs blood. Not only is blood needed for those involved in automobile accidents and trauma emergencies, but also for people who are scheduled for surgeries at area hospitals each day. From heart surgeries to joint replacements, organ transplants to mothers giving birth, and leukemia treatments to cancer tumor removals, blood is the essential lifeline that keeps people alive. According To Rahmberg, the Hazelwood CERT Blood Drive is one way of helping to nourish and replenish the amount of blood available in the St. Louis area. Keeping it well-stocked ensures that people in our community have access to the blood they need and it provides

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a safety net for the rest of us in case of emergencies. Also, each collected blood unit has the potential of saving the lives of up to three people through the use of red blood cells, platelets and white blood cells. “All of us either know someone who needed blood in a critical situation, or we may have had to use these resources ourselves,” he said. “The time taken by one person to give blood can add more precious time to someone else’s life. Donating blood is one way of giving the gift of life to others.” Giving blood is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to an hour. Potential donors must be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be at least 17 years of age. Also, the last date for them to donate blood elsewhere is August 18. Those interested in donating blood can reserve an appointment time to come in and do it. Simply call Rahmberg at 314.921.4762 to pre-register and lock in a preferred time slot to avoid waiting in line. Walk-ins are accepted as well. For information on the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, go to http://www.bloodcenter.org. The Hazelwood Fire Department is always looking for new members to join its CERT program. To inquire about membership, contact Deputy Fire Marshal John Otte at 314.513.5153.

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Flu Shot Day

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Florissant’s Flu Shot Day, sponsored by MediNurse, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17 at the JFK Center in Koch Park, 315 Howdershell. There is no charge if your primary insurance is Medicare Part B, GHP or Mercy. It is $25 for all others. A pneumonia shot will be offered for $65. MediNurse will provide a receipt for possible reimbursement, if needed. Please bring all your medical insurance cards. For more information call the Florissant Senior Office at 314.839.7605.

OATS, Inc. ridership numbers remain strong providing specialized transportation for senior after 40 years of service and continue to grow in citizens, people with disabilities and the rural genpopularity thanks to the agency’s commitment to eral public in 87 Missouri counties. Governed by provide quality service. OATS is the only transpor- a 15-member board of directors, the organization tation provider in many rural Trip Purpose: has a staff of more than 750 emOne Way Trips: areas of Missouri. Thanks to our Employment................. 567,851 ployees and a fleet of 800 vehicles statewide. The home office is locustomers, OATS finished last Medical......................... 345,968 Nutrition....................... 182,949 cated in Columbia, Mo. with seven fiscal year providing 1.7 million rides, an increase of 6.2 percent, Essential Shopping........ 168,326 regional offices located throughout Business........................ 113,657 or 99,646 rides over 2011. Ser- En-Route Stops*............ 232,527 the state. OATS has grown to be one of the largest and most unique vice was provided to 33,769 Mis- Education...................... 71,456 sourians and covered 16 million Recreation..................... 19,538 systems of its kind in the country. Total Trips...................... 1,702,272 OATS is funded, in part, an almiles in just one year. *an example of an en-route stop is stop“OATS has continued to meet ping by the pharmacy after a doctor’s appt. lotment of federal funds from the the challenges facing transit over Missouri Department of Transporthe last few years,” said Dorothy Yeager, executive tation, and through contracts with Missouri Eldirector. “We will continue to fulfill our mission derly and Handicapped Transportation Assistance of providing reliable transportation for transpor- Program (MEHTAP), private contracts, rider dotation disadvantaged Missourians so they can live nations and contributions. For more information about OATS, Inc., please visit www.oatstransit.org; independently in their own communities.” OATS, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit corporation “Like” us at Facebook.com/oatstransit.

Fire Prevention Week 2012 Stresses Multiple Escape Routes With Fire Prevention Week 2012 scheduled for Oct. 7-13, State Fire Marshal Randy Cole urges Missourians to remember the importance of having at least two escape routes for your family to safely exit your home in case of an emergency. “It is important that families plan and prepare for the unpredictability and dangers associated with fires,” Cole said. “Fires can spread rapidly, blocking planned escape routes. This makes it essential to have at least two quick escapes routes planned in advance from different rooms throughout your home. Having an alternate route in case another route becomes blocked can save lives.” Fire Prevention Week is recognized annually by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and fire departments and safety agencies across the country. This year’s campaign, “Have 2 Ways Out,” encourages everyone to plan multiple fire escape routes for their families. According to NFPA, in 2010 there were an estimated 369,500 reported home structure fires across the U.S., resulting in 2,640 civilian deaths. An NFPA survey also revealed that only 23 percent of American households have actually developed and practiced a fire evacuation plan. Cole suggested developing a home escape plan as soon as a family moves into a new residence; regularly practicing the plan and explaining it to children; and revising the plan as the children grow up. Cole added that having a working smoke detector is essential to ensuring your family is alerted in case of a fire. “Working smoke detectors increase your chance of survival by 50 percent, and are something every household should have,” he said. For more than 85 years, fire departments have observed Fire Prevention Week, making it the longest running public health and safety observance on record. For more information on “Have 2 Ways Out,” visit www.firepreventionweek.org.

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Boo at the Zoo They’re coming! Superheroes, butterfly princesses, li’l furry monsters, cuddly lion cubs, ticklish tigers, pirates, cowboys, ballerinas and swaddled punkins with their mummies and daddies are slated to invade the Saint Louis Zoo for Mercy Children’s Hospital Boo at the Zoo Nights. Families will enjoy spooks, laughs, animals, fireside stories, night hikes and hauntingly fun entertainment at the Zoo’s family friendly, non-scary Halloween experience from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every night Oct. 19-30, 2012. Grab the witch’s broom and float around the Zoo’s eerie grounds where you’ll encounter ghosts in the trees, singing pumpkins, Fragile Forest Fairyland, a haunted house that “shutters” on North Lake Avenue, and floating busts that have spooks to sing about! Pop into the Children’s Zoo for a “Halloween Pirate Adventure” on stage at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. featuring animals performing natural behaviors. You may even happen upon a docent in the shadows to give you an up-close look at some of the Zoo’s night crawlers. Don’t be alarmed if you discover the naked mole rats have left their costumes at home! Admission to Children’s Zoo and show is free. Gather ‘round the fire as storytellers like Terry Rantula spin wild tales about snakes, spiders and bats. Perhaps Grandmother Goose will share chronicles of other Missouri critters. Come gaze with your glowing eyes and perk up your listening ears as you hear captivating animal stories. Are you brave enough to help solve the mystery of the “Phantom of Historic Hill?” On the Zoo’s Night

Hike, you’ll be accompanied by an oh-so-sleepy tour guide on this family fun adventure as you explore the Herpetarium, Big Cat Country and the Bird Garden looking for the mysterious phantom. Hikes are offered every half hour between 6 and 8 p.m. for $5 per hiker, age 3 and up. Children age 2 and under are free for the hike. Advance registration is recommended by calling 314.646.4771. Eerily draped in cobwebs, the Conservation Carousel will be transformed into the not-toospooky “Scare-ou-sel” (additional fee $3/person). Make a “creepy craft” at the Kid’s Craft Corner, and see what’s brewing at Lakeside Cafe. Be sure to shop the Halloween boo-tique for souvenirs, and receive 10 percent off (or 20 percent for members) with a purchase of $25 or more at Zoo gift shops. Admission to Boo at the Zoo Nights is $4 for members and $5 for non-members. Each child between the ages of 2 and 12 dressed in costume will receive a $1 discount on admission. Children under 2 are free. Kids ages 12 and under are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. See website for the Zoo’s costume policy. Purchase tickets online at www.stlzoo.org, by phone at 314.646.4771, or at the door. Proceeds benefit the Zoo in its efforts to save endangered species at home and around the world. Parking is our treat and will be available for free on the South Lot on Wells Drive near Highway 40. Enter the event through the South Entrance. The Living World North Entrance and North Parking Lot will be open only on select nights, Oct. 19, 26, 27, 30. Be sure to stop by Mercy Children’s Hospital Boo at the Zoo Spooky Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 27, for a day of safe and fun trick-or-treating along the pumpkin trail. Admission is free.

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Seeks State Volunteers for 2013 Season AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteerrun tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteers across the state to help Missouri taxpayers who are seeking assistance preparing and filing their 2012 tax returns. Volunteers do not need to be an AARP member or retiree to participate. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers receive free tax training and are reimbursed on a limited basis for qualified program-related expenses. They help taxpayers at sites around the state, learning new skills while giving back to countless communities. “In over 30 years, we’ve assisted thousands of people in preparing and filing their tax returns,” said Lynn Boulware, AARP Missouri Tax-Aide state coordinator. “We could not do it without the hundreds of volunteers who make the indelible mark on the communities they help.” Boulware said that last year, more than 650 Tax-Aide volunteers in Missouri helped more than 60,000 taxpayers across the state. They join more than 35,000 Tax-Aide volunteers across the country, helping millions of taxpayers each year. According to Boulware, some Missouri Tax-Aide volunteers have participated in the program for over 25 years. “In addition to saving taxpayers the cost of having returns prepared, in Missouri we assisted the taxpayers in receiving more than $23 million in refunds this year,” she said. “Fifteen percent of those served qualified for the Earned Income Tax Credit, a Federal credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families.” For more information on how you can join the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide team, visit www.aarp.org/tavolunteer8. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offered in conjunction with the IRS.

Florissant Civic Center Theatre Events Lobby Box Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday and Friday; 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. The Box Office will close each day from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for lunch. Arrange to purchase tickets by calling 314.921.5678, emailing FCCT@FlorissantMO.com, online at www.FlorissantMO.com, or by mail addressed to: FCC Theatre, #1 James J. Eagan Dr., Florissant, MO 63033. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted. A Jazz Heaven Series – Under the Rainbow Oct. 14 – 5:30 p.m. Come out and enjoy a one-of-a kind musical experience with a wonderful cast of seasoned musicians and artists. Admission is $25. Group rates available. St. Louis Family Theatre Series Presents: Bunnicula from Theatreworks USA in New York Oct. 19 – 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 – 2 p.m. Oct. 21 – 2 p.m. A floppy-eared bunny with mysterious habits is staking out its place in this spine-tingling new musical co-written by Tonynominated playwright Charles Busch and based on the best-selling books by James and Deborah Howe. One dark and stormy night, the Monroe family comes home from the movies with an orphaned rabbit they found, a very strange baby rabbit with sharp fangs instead of buck teeth, which sleeps all day and prowls around his cage all night. Meanwhile, all the vegetables in the house are drained of their color and turn white. Could this possibly be a coincidence, or could Bunnicula be a vampire? Admission is $7. Group rates available.

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Upland Prairie Walk Join a park naturalist as he explores the wonders of an upland prairie and wetland habitat during the fall season in historic Fort Belle Fontaine. The walk begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20. Fort Belle Fontaine is located at 13002 Bellefontaine Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63138. This program is free for members of the Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine Park, and $3 for all others. Advanced registration is required by calling 314.615.5270. Fort Belle Fontaine Park has been a St. Louis County Park since 1986. Few are aware that this was the first United States military installation west of the Mississippi River, established in 1805. Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery expedition (18041806) spent the first night of their expedition on an island opposite Cold Water Creek and their last night two years later at the fort, which had been established in their absence. Other major expeditions left from this site between 1805 and 1819 to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. Until it was replaced by Jefferson Barracks in 1826, Fort Belle Fontaine was an important gathering place in the wilderness for officers and enlisted men, Native American, French, Spanish and American settlers, trappers and traders, and the local businessmen and farmers who supplied the fort with necessities. The park comprises 305.6 acres on the Missouri River in north St. Louis County, about three miles west of the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. It contains four main areas: the Missouri River; Belle Fontaine Spring; Coldwater Creek; and a 50-acre upland prairie and wetlands. A visit to this site reveals the beauty of the land and wildlife Lewis and Clark observed in 1804 and 1806. The Lewis & Clark Interpretative

Trail in Fort Belle Fontaine is a three-mile multipurpose trail which includes a trailhead and interpretive signage which guides visitors to all four main areas of the park. The trail also passes massive stonework features that the Works Progress Administration added in the 1930s when the city of St. Louis owned the property. All these features, natural and historical, are 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis and accessible to more than 2.5 million people in the metropolitan area. The park is located at the far north end of Bellefontaine Road, where it shares an entrance drive with the Missouri Hills Campus of the Missouri Division of Youth Services. Visitors may be asked to stop at the guard house at the entrance to the property, where they will be directed to parking areas.

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Major International, National Conservation Awards Go to Saint Louis Zoo The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) recently announced that the Saint Louis Zoo received major national recognition for its wildlife conservation work, winning two of the AZA’s three awards recognizing top conservation initiatives. The 2012 International Conservation Award went to the Zoo and its partners for the “Grevy’s Zebra Trust and AZA: A Model of Collaborative Endangered Species Conservation Program.” In addition, one of the AZA’s most historic awards, the 2012 Edward H. Bean Award went to the Zoo for its “Propagation, Head-start and Conservation Program for the Ozark Hellbender.” The International Conservation Award recognizes exceptional efforts toward habitat preservation, species restoration, and support of biodiversity in the wild. The Edward H. Bean Award recognizes a truly significant captive propagation effort that clearly enhances the conservation of the species. The awards were accepted by the directors of two centers of the Zoo’s WildCare Institute-- Saint Louis Zoo Curator of Mammals Martha Fischer, who is Director of the WildCare Center for Conservation in the Horn of Africa, which supports the Grevy’s Zebra Trust, and Jeff Ettling, Saint Louis Zoo Curator of Herpetology and Aquatics and Director of the WildCare’s Ron Goellner Center for Hellbender Conservation. The Institute’s 12 centers across the globe and in Missouri take a holistic approach to troubled ecosystems by addressing wildlife management and recovery, conservation science, and support of the human populations that coexist with wildlife. “The Saint Louis Zoo is a proven leader in wildlife conservation,” said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. “While all AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums make conservation a top priority, these awards bring well-deserved national recognition to the Saint Louis

Zoo for making a positive impact on the future of these species.” “We, at the Saint Louis Zoo, are thrilled to have been selected for both prestigious awards,” said Dr. Jeffrey Bonner, Dana Brown president and CEO of the Saint Louis Zoo. “The International Conservation Award represents the collaboration of 27 AZA institutions and dozens of partners in building the Grevy’s Zebra Trust. The AZA also honored the years of scientific inquiry and hard work that led to the captive breeding of the endangered Ozark hellbender. Only the continued commitment of cooperative global zoo programs, heightened public awareness of the plight of these animals and increased field conservation partnerships will save these magnificent species from extinction.” The Grevy’s zebra has undergone a catastrophic decline in numbers and range over the past 30 years and now is found only in northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia. “The Grevy’s Zebra Trust is well-known as the only conservation organization in the world devoted entirely to preserving the endangered Grevy’s zebra and its habitat,” said Dr.Eric Miller, senior vice president and director of Zoological Operations and of the Zoo’s WildCare Institute. Miller added that the fact that the Edward H. Bean Award recognized the need to save the Ozark hellbender also underscores the importance of an initia-

What does the New Healthcare Law Mean for Small Businesses? The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, North County Incorporated and the Northwest Chamber of Commerce are hosting a free informational seminar focused on what the new healthcare law means for small businesses. The seminar, presented by Mary Timmel, Midwest outreach manager for The Small Business Majority, will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley (Training Center, Room 105107). Topics to be discussed include:

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• Small business tax credits - who's eligible for them and how to claim them • State health insurance exhanges • High-risk pools • Shared responsibility • Cost containment • Tools and resources for small businesses interested in learning more about the law Please RSVP by October 26 to the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce at 314.831.3500.

tive that moves us toward a better understanding of the overall health of the aquatic ecosystem of native streams and rivers. The Ozark hellbender – a large salamander -- was historically abundant in the spring-fed rivers of southern Missouri. Surveys in the early 1990s indicated that populations had declined by 70 percent over the past 40 years and that only 590 individuals remained. “If there is something in the water that is causing the hellbender population to decline, it is likely to be affecting people who live near these rivers where the hellbender is languishing,” Miller said. “The Grevy’s Zebra Trust plays a key role in global conservation by serving as a conservation champion for this endangered large mammal,” said Martha Fischer. “Moreover, thanks to the hands-on, grass roots work of the Trust, the Grevy’s zebra also serves as a flagship species by securing the future of other wildlife species inhabiting the same fragile ecosystem.” “We were especially pleased to be chosen for the Edward H. Bean Award because it honors propagation initiatives,” added Jeff Ettling. In November 2011, this Center and the Missouri Department of Conservation announced that Ozark hellbenders had been bred in captivity—a first for either of the two subspecies of hellbender. “The Ozark hellbender – a veritable ‘aquatic canary in the coal mine’ – can tell us much about animal and human health; it is critical that we protect it.” Photo by Anna Parkinson, Saint Louis Zoo

Advantages in Hiring Veterans will be Spotlighted at Harris-Stowe State University On Wednesday October 24, Saint Louis -area employers can meet, interview and recruit dedicated, skilled and dependable workers. Local employers, and other firms in the bi-state area, will encounter a highly motivated and “well-vetted” workforce resource: our military veterans. Area employers can use this event to acknowledge the fidelity and service local veterans have provided to their country and this region. They also will be able to draw from a pool of workers where technology skills, responsibility and awareness of duty are known qualities. Job-ready attendees will include former military service members and current active-duty personnel who will be soon re-entering the workforce. The 2nd Annual Veterans Career Fair and Benefits Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wed., October 24 at Harris-Stowe State University Emerson Performance Center Gymnasium 3026 Laclede Avenue, St Louis, MO 63103 The registration fee for employers recruiting at the fair is $100 which includes the provision of High Profile Event Marketing, table, chairs and two lunches for recruiters. The deadline for online employer registration is October 17. There is no admission fee for job seekers. Online employer and job seeker registration forms for the fair are available at www.missourivets.com

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30 Leaders Honored On Friday, September 21, North County Inc. honored this year’s top North County 30 Leaders in their Thirties. This amazing group of up-and-coming professionals and volunteers who are making a difference in the North County area were recognized at the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties reception at Norwood Hills Country Club. The 2012 award recipients are: • Montize Aaron, Ed.D, Pattonville School District • Elena Amirault, Hazelwood School District • Jeff Appel, Edward Jones • Joshua Baumann, Lutheran High School North • Wesley Bell, St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley • Donny Carver, US Bank • Mike Crossno, Vantage Credit Union • Nyron Edwards, Ed.S, Hazelwood School District • Lindsay Gallahue, Commercial Bank • Andrew Harris, Hazelwood School District • Amy Hawkins, Christian Hospital • Keeley Hayes, SSM DePaul Health Center

• Julie Hercules, Incarnate Word Academy • LaRenda Hutt, Riverview Gardens School District • Bonita Jamison, Jennings School District • Rodney Lewis, Ed.D, Ferguson-Florissant School District • Megan Martinez, Missouri Veterans Home • Justin Naber, Fred Weber Inc. • Jennifer Roper, Ed.D, Hazelwood School District • Melissa Russell, Garden Villas North • Krista Sherman, Special School District • Jason Shupp, Ferguson Roofing • Craig Szczuka, Falcon Service • Michael Vernon, Florissant Police Department • Elizabeth Wade, Pulaski Bank • Kari Welker, Countryside Townhomes, LLC • Sandy Wiley, Ed.D, Ritenour School District • Melanie Wiginton, T&L Tree Service, Inc. • Eric Winkles, Ed.D, Ferguson-Florissant School District • Cornell Young, Both Sides of the 50 “We are proud of this impressive group of community, civic, and business leaders who as young adults are

excelling in their professions and making a difference in North St. Louis County,” said Rebecca Zoll, president/CEO of North County Inc. “This campaign lets us show our appreciation for their contributions to our community.” Event partners were the Community News and Gateway Television News Network. Event sponsors were Christian Hospital, Commerce Bank, Favazza & Associates, Ferguson-Florissant School District, Fred Weber Inc., Hazelwood School District, Incarnate Word Academy, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562, SSM DePaul Health Center, St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley, St. Louis County, St. Louis County Economic Council, The Delmar Gardens Family, U.S. Bank, Vantage Credit Union 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 with U.S. Bank is the chairwoman of NCI’s Board of Directors.

Champion Chicago Broadcaster is First Litton Lecturer at MU Orion Samuelson, legendary agribusiness broadcaster at Chicago’s WGN radio, will deliver the inaugural Litton Lecture, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m., at the University of Missouri’s Monsanto Auditorium in the Life Sciences Building. The lecture is coordinated by the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and remembers Jerry Litton, alumnus of the college who died in an aircraft accident in 1976 after winning a Democratic primary bid for United States Senate. The lecture is part of CAFNR’s Jerry Litton Fund for Agricultural Leadership designed to expand the entrepreneurial potential of students. The fund brings interesting speakers to campus, supports faculty activities and assists students through scholarships. The fund was endowed in 2010 by the Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation. The foundation supports agricultural, educational and athletic activities in memory of the Jerry Litton family. “The Big O” Samuelson was inducted in to the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2003. Samuelson has held the same job in the broadcasting industry for 50 consecutive years, second only to Los Angeles Dodgers Radio Network announcer Vin Scully. He co-hosts WGN’s Morning Show on Saturdays. In addition, Samuelson hosts a three-minute daily “National Farm Report,” and a weekly commentary, “Samuelson Sez”; both are syndicated to various stations across the country through Tribune Broadcasting’s Tribune Radio Network. He is best known for his association with WGN Radio, serving as the station’s head agriculture broadcaster since 1960. Three years into his tenure at WGN, he was the staffer who read the news of the John F. Kennedy assassination. Samuelson and Litton crossed paths during their careers. “The first time I interviewed Jerry was when he was a national FFA officer,” Samuelson said. “I was truly impressed. That admiration grew as I interviewed him several times after he was elected to Congress. I really felt he was presidential material and his untimely death was a tragedy and loss for America.” In 2001, Samuelson was named a Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois and received the Lincoln Medal – the highest award bestowed by the State of Illinois. The University of Illinois also presented Samu-

elson with the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters. In 2010, the southwest corner of E. Illinois Street & N. Cityfront Plaza Drive was named Orion Samuelson Way by the city of Chicago. Jerry Lon Litton was born in a farmhouse without plumbing or electricity near Lock Springs, Mo., on May 12, 1937. During his youth, an accident disabled his father, so his mother supported the family by selling milk from the family’s 11 cows. While a student at Chillicothe High School, Litton served as president of both the National Honor Society and the Chillicothe Chapter of Future Farmers of America. In 1956-57 the FFA elected him as national secretary. Litton graduated from the MU College of Agriculture in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural journalism and a minor in economics. “MU and CAFNR played a very important role in shaping Congressman Litton’s career,” said Edwin Turner, college fraternity brother and Vice President of the Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation. “His unparalleled leadership skills were developed as he participated in many on-campus activities. The resources offered by MU were equally invaluable to the incredible success of the Litton Charolais Ranch. Even though Jerry’s life tragically ended at a very young age, he became known both nationally and interna-

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tionally as an innovative spokesman for agriculture. It is only fitting that The Jerry Litton Fund for Agricultural Leadership be established at CAFNR.” In 1972, Litton was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he advocated the rights of farmers. Often referred to as a “breath of fresh air in Washington,” Litton impressed his colleagues with his honesty and his political incorruptibility. House Majority Leader Thomas “Tip” O’Neal claimed that in his 22 years in Congress he had never been more impressed by a freshman congressman than by Jerry Litton. Litton decided to seek the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Stuart Symington in 1976. He handily defeated the incumbent’s son, James Symington, and former Gov. Warren Hearnes in the Democratic primary on Aug. 3, 1976. That same evening, Litton, his wife, Sharon, and their two children, Linda and Scott, along with their pilot and the pilot’s son, died in a plane crash just after takeoff from Chillicothe Airport en route to a victory celebration in Kansas City.

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(Family Features) Be the ghostess with the mostess this Halloween, and throw a wickedly wonderful celebration. The entertaining experts from the Wilton Test Kitchen know all the tricks and offer plenty of treats for hosting a bone-chilling blast that will have friends and family shrieking with delight. Start by scaring up some fun with an array of graveyard goodies. Tombstone and monster-shaped sandwich cookies paired with ghostly graveyard cookies set an eerie scene. Add fang-tastic monster-faced popcorn balls, and a parade of monster pretzels – a breeze to make using a Halloween Candy Kit. Pour melted candy into monster molds, insert pretzel rods and refrigerate until set. They are the perfect hand-held treats for kids and look great on display. There’s no bones about it, a spooktacular skeleton cake will make for a boo-tiful Halloween centerpiece. Using a skeleton casket pan makes this impressive dessert – filled with fall flavors like cinnamon and apples – easy to achieve. Simply decorate with icing and watch as your skeleton comes back from the grave. For added fright, surround the coffin with Spooky Pop Cupcakes – swirled with brightly-colored icing and things that go bump in the night. Just be sure to pair sweets with a be“witch”ing beverage and you’ll be caught in a web of friends all evening long. All of these and other terrifyingly-terrific project ideas, supplies and more are available at www.wilton.com.

Back From the Grave Cake Makes about 12 servings Ingredients: - 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour - 2 teaspoons baking powder - 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened - 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar - 3 eggs - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 3/4 cups sweetened applesauce - 1-1/4 cups diced Granny Smith apple (about 1

medium apple) - 1 can (16 ounces) White Decorator Icing Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare 3D Skeleton Casket pan with vegetable pan spray. 2. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla; mix well. Alternately add flour mixture

and applesauce to butter mixture. Spread about 1/2 of cake batter so that it reaches the first horizontal line inside the pan. Sprinkle diced apples evenly over batter. Top with remaining batter, smoothing out the top. 3. Bake 58 to 62 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely on cooling grid. 4. Decorate cooled cake with tip 5 and decorator icing.

Spooky Pop Cupcakes Back From the Grave Cake and Spooky Pop Cupcakes

Each cupcake serves 1 Ingredients: - Graveyard Cupcake Decorating Set, Spooky Pop Cupcake Combo Pack or solid color baking cups - Favorite cupcake recipe or mix - 1 can (16 ounces) White Decorator Icing - Orange, Green or other desired Icing Color

- 1 can (16 ounces) Chocolate Decorator Icing Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cavities of standard muffin pan with baking cups. Bake your favorite cupcakes in prepared pan.

Cool completely. Place some cupcakes in Skeleton Cupcake Wraps. Tint white decorator icing with icing color. Use a spatula to ice smooth or pipe tip 1M icing swirls on cupcake top. Insert icing decorations or pix from decorating set and combo pack.

Popcorn Ball Monsters Each serves 1

Popcorn Ball Monsters, Monsters on Parade Pretzels, Peanut Butter 3D Sandwich Cookies, and Ghostly Graveyard Cookies

Peanut Butter 3D Sandwich Cookies Makes about 1 dozen sandwich cookies Ingredients: - 3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter - 1/2 cup firmly-packed light brown sugar - 1/3 cup granulated sugar - 1 egg - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract - 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour - Buttercream Icing Kelly Green, Orange Icing Color Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 3D Sandwich Pan with vegetable pan spray.

Ingredients: - 1 jar (about 7 ounces) marshmallow crème - Violet and Orange Icing colors - 4 cups popped popcorn, divided - White Candy Melts Candy, melted following package instructions - Large Candy Eyeballs - Animal and People Faces - Sprinkle Sets, candy corn, Jumbo Confetti Sprinkles - Green and Black Candy Strings

Directions: 1. Spray Dimensions Multi-Cavity Mini Pumpkin Pan cavities with vegetable pan spray. In large microwave-safe bowl, microwave marshmallow crème 1 minute at 50% power. Remove bowl from microwave and divide marshmallow crème in half; stir icing color into each half (tint slightly darker than how you want your finished treat to look). Stir 2 cups popped popcorn into each marshmallow mixture mixing until evenly coated. Press pop-

corn treat mixture in bottom cavities only of pumpkin pan to 1 1/2 in. deep; reserve some unmolded popcorn. Let set; unmold. 2. Attach 2 popcorn ball halves together on one edge, using unmolded popcorn to prop opposite edge open. Using melted candy, attach Candy Eyeballs and sprinkles and candy corn teeth, and Jumbo Confetti nose. Attach candy strings for hair.

Monsters on Parade Pretzels Each pretzel serves 1

2. In large bowl, beat shortening and peanut butter with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar; mix well. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Add flour; mix well. Press dough into pan cavities, filling 2/3 full. 3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan to cooling grid; cool completely. 4. Meanwhile, tint portions of icing green and orange. To assemble cookies, spread icing on half of the cookies; sandwich with second cookie. Pipe details with icing.

Ingredients: - Halloween Candy Kit for Pretzels - Pretzel Rods

Directions: 1. Melt Candy Melts candy following package instructions. Mold pretzels following package

instructions. Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes. Remove from mold.

Ghostly Graveyard Cookies Each cookie serves 1 Ingredients: - Roll-out cookie dough (recipe available at wilton.com) - Buttercream Icing (recipe available at wilton.com) - Leaf Green, Black and Brown Icing Colors

Directions: 1. Prepare and roll out cookie dough following recipe instructions. Cut cookies using the Graveyard Cookie Cutter Set. Bake and cool. 2. Using icing colors, tint buttercream. Ice all cookies using a spatula. Pipe the outline of the

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tree with tip #22 brown buttercream icing. Tint coconut flakes green using icing color; sprinkle over base cookie. Attach all cookies to base cookies with icing.

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Youngest Pick:

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Brought to You by these Community-Minded Businesses

On Sunday, enjoy 11 blocks of fun-filled activities: Food & Beverage Booths, Exhibits and Demonstrations by Local Artists, Craft Booths, Flea Market, Game Booths, and Entertainment.

Below, check out a map and just a few of our amazing booths!

No. New Florissant Rd. 1000 Block Fidos Follies • Homemade Dog Treats •

1000 Block • Food Booth • Information Booth

Brown 900 Block Art Festival• Child Identification• Station

City Hall Craft Fair •

800 Block Craft Fair •

Bob Kuban Brass Fido’s Follies Chalking

Craft Fair And More...

500 Block • Chalk Wall

rue North St. Jacques 400 Block Picnic Table • Funnel Cakes •

400 Block • City Booths • Flea Market

rue St. Jean 300 Block Childrens Activities • Restrooms •

300 Block • Food Booth

rue St. Pierre 200 Block Food Booth • Information Booth •

Collage Child I.D. Kit

rue North Jefferson

200 Block • Pat Aubury Band • German Area

rue St. Ferdinand 100 Block Kincaid Puppets • Fire Department •

100 Block • Bob Kuban Brass • Chili Cook Off • Restrooms

rue St. Charles • Gardeners of Florissant Flower Pot Painting • Flint Knapping • Car Show • Antique Tractor Display • Restrooms

St Ferdinand Shrine

Shuttle Service on St. Catherine

500 Block Clown Face Painting • 2 Picnic Tables •

rue St. Francois

rue North Lafayette

Painting Car Show

700 Block • Rest Area • North Co. Big Band

600 Block • Pumpkin Decorating • Pony Rides • Dan Sproat / 7 Weeks After

UPS Store Bob Scollay 224 N. Hwy. 67 Florissant, MO 63031 314-831-3347 www.theupsstorelocal.com/0464

Earnest Poe Jr. Mid-American Insurance Group 100 rue St. Francois Ste.102 Florissant MO 63031 314-831-1775 www.midamericainsurance.com

Deavers Restaurant & Sports Bar 2109 Charbonier Rd. Florissant, MO 633031 314-838-0002 www.deaversrestaurant.com

Steve Robbins, CFP Financial Planning 325 rue St. Francois Florissant MO 63031 314-839-4600 www.SteveRobbinsOnline.com

Complete Auto Body and Truck Repair 6041 North Lindbergh Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-731-7999

Clark

600 Block Sprig & Twig Garden Glub • Information Booth • Restrooms •

Helfer’s Pastry & Deli 380 rue. St. Ferdinand Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-1343 www.helpferspastries.com

The Villa at Riverwood Gracious Retirement Living #1 Pratt Place Florissant, MO 63033 314-839-5000 www.villaatriverwood.com

800 Block • Craft Fair

700 Block Dixie Rhythm Kings • Restrooms •

American Eagle Credit Union 1075. No. Hwy. 67 Florissant, MO 63031 314-972-5000 www.ameaglecu.org

Keeven Appliance 3350 Parker Rd. Florissant, MO 63033 314-837-2723

900 Block • Military Vehicle Show • Pet Related Items/Info • Blooming Onion & Popcorn • Spin the Wheel Game

Boone

In Old Town Florissant on rue St. Francois

Sunday, October

“The Obstinate Pen”

A “2” B Towing & 24 Hour Recovery 6041a North Lindbergh Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-427-8697 The Bridge at Florissant An Assisted Living Community 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. Florissant, MO 63033 314-831-0988 www.bridgeatflorissant.com Life Care Center of Florissant 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. Florissant, MO 63033 314-831-3752 www.lcca.com Prudential Select Properties 7451 N. Lindbergh Hazelwood MO 63042 314-838-8661 www.RorySchwartz.com Crystal Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center 250 New Florissant Road South Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-2211 www.communicarehealth.com Superior Bank 90 Village Sq. Shopping Ctr. Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-731-0229 www.mysuperiorbank.com TraveLink Rhonda Link 1147 N. Hwy. 67, Rallo Plaza Florissant, MO 63031 314-831-5465 www.gotravelink.com

Behlmann Digital 210 rue St. Francois Florissant MO 63031 314-921-2676 www.behlmanndigital.com KinderCare Learning Center 3815 Shackelford Rd. Florissant, MO 63303 314-839-0501 lpatterson@klcorp.com www.kindercare.com North County Foot & Ankle Dr. Samuel T. Wood 662 rue St. Ferdinand 314-921-1020 Boyle Law Firm Patrick O. & Daniel P. Boyle 755 rue. St. Francois 314-838-4500 Handyman True Value Hardware 2635 No. Lindbergh Blvd. Florissant, MO 63033 314-831-0220 www.handymantruevalue.com Handyman True Value Hardware 500 W. Washington Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-1360 www.handymantruevalue.com Aamco Transmissions 1180 North Highway 67 Florissant, MO 63031 314-831-0389 www.stlaamco.com Archway Trophy 1040 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-831-1165 State Farm Ins. Husband Agcy. Matt Husband LUTCF 100 rue St. Francois, Ste. 214 Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-3494 www.askhubby.com Trailblazer Bikes 11 Paddock Hills Plaza Florissant, MO 63033 314-839-1434 www.trailblazerbikes.com Korte’s Hardware 610 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-3400

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Brought to You Brought to You by these by these Businesses Community-Minded Community-Minded Elliot & Dixon’s Barbershop Rich Elliot Goldkamp Heating & Cooling Businesses 440 rue St. Francois Matt Goldkamp Florissant, MO 63031 314-921-3539

Kay-Bee Electric 250 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-3308 www.kaybeeelectric.com Rare Coin Galleries LLC Mike Depew 440-A Rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-7333 Florissant Auto Radiator & AC Service 865 rue No. Lafayette Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-9696 Click Energy Services Inc. 124 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-3737 Don Henefer Jewelers 512 New Florissant Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-921-3001 www.donheneferjewelers.com Accurate Transmission 705 N. Hwy. 67 Florissant, MO 63031 314- 837-5333 www.accuratetransmission.net Kids Again 630 N. Lindbergh Hwy. 67 Florissant , MO 63031 314-839-8805 www.kidsagainstl.com Nimmons Wealth Mgmt. Howard A. Nimmons CPA, CFP 760 Rue. St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-972-1818 www.nimmonscpa.com J. Goeke Produce 449 rue St. Ferdinand Florissant, MO 63031 314-831-1931 Salon 67 2121 Charbonier Florissant, MO 63031 314-921-9112 Mark Bretz Public Relations, LLC 801 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-9371 Email: mark@bretzpr.com Florissant Motor Co. & Auto Body Repair 540 Rue St. Ferdinand Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-3392 de.lish Cheesecake Bakery & Café Jeff & Kris Mullersman 1060 rue St. Catherine Voted #1 in St. Louis 314-831-7400 www.delishcheesecakes.com

890 No. Lafayette Florissant, MO 63031 314-839-3332 www.goldkamphvac.com

Tinder Box/Vino 100 2714 North Highway 67 Florissant, MO 63033 314-741-0899 www.tinderboxstlouis.com Florissant Glass Auto-Commercial-Home 618 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-0714 www.florissantglass.com Dooley’s Florist & Gifts 690 rue St. Francois Florissant MO 63031 314-837-7444 www.dooleysflorist.com Midwestern Termite & Pest Control 700 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-1121 Kids World Gymnastics 8701 Dunn Rd. Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-838-JUMP www.kidsworldgymnastics.com Bottoms Up Sports Bar 490 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-2337

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Old Town Fall Festival

Musical Entertainment “Bob Kuban Brass” at 1 and 3 p.m. in the 100 block of St. Francois on the Lawyers Building lot. Other acts include: Other performances include: Dixie Rhythm Kings, Cookie the Clown, Dan Sproat, Pat and Anna Auberry, Carol Brady our Story Teller, North County Big Band, Dennis Schilligo, Seven Weeks After, Spent, The Buckhannon Brothers, Bryson Gerard and more. Fido’s Follies Fido’s Follies returns and categories include: smallest dog, best kisser, best costume, best trick and largest dog. All dogs are welcome, properly licensed and leashed of course. This popular event is located at the Government Center, 1055 rue St. Francois. Water bowls will be provided on every block. Children’s Art Festival The Children’s Art Festival, sponsored by St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley, will be on the lawn at City Hall. There will be artist exhibits, art activities and demonstrations throughout the day. The Children’s Corner has free activities, including chalking, painting and collage. The Northern Arts Council and the Women’s Caucus for Art will also showcase work by local artists. KCFV from Florissant Valley will broadcast live from the festival throughout the day. Child I.D. Kits The Florissant Police Department, in conjunction with MOCHIPS, will offer child identification kits free of charge. They will be set up in the council chambers at City Hall. Car Show The Police Welfare Association will host a car show on the Knights of Columbus Grounds on the day of the festival. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Officer Mike Vernon, who was recently injured in the line of duty.

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Craft Fair The craft fair continues to grow each year. This year, more than 60 crafters show off their talents with hand crafted works. The holidays are right around the corner. Why not start your shopping now?

Florissant Ornamental Iron Works 225 rue St. Francois 314-837-3363 Florissant MO 63031 www.florissantiron.com

Join us in the historic Old Town area of Florissant for a great day of entertainment for the whole family. For more information or to join the activities please call the Old Town Partners office at 314.837.0033 or visit www.florissantoldtown.com and click on the Fall Festival link.

Resler-Kerber Optometry Dr. Deborah L. Kerber O.D. F.A.A.O. Dr. Paul Whitten, O.D. 875 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-839-4923 www.reslerkerber.com Stems Florist 301 rue St. Francois Open During Fall Festival 314-972-7836 www.stems4flowers.com www.stems4wedding.com

Thank You! The Fall Festival is hosted by Florissant Old Town Partners and the city of Florissant. As of this publication our sponsors are: Corporate Sponsors: Baronwood Kennels • Nimmons Wealth Management • Zykan Family Partnership SSM DePaul Healthcare • Click Heating and Cooling • Crystal Creek Community Sponsors: Boyle Law Firm • Don Henefer Jewelers • American Eagle Credit Union The Bridge at Florissant Neighborhood Sponsors: St. Clair Corporation • Stems Florist • St. Louis County Library • Florissant Elks Lodge Sandie’s Interiors/Blind Corner • Hazelwood School District

School

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HSD Names 2012 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award Winners The Hazelwood School District named Schahrazad Mahnane and Scott Kratzer as recipients of the 2012 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. For more than 22 years, the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards program has recognized outstanding examples of educational excellence, and serves to “express collective admiration and gratitude for the dedicated individuals who teach children.” Mahnane teaches French at Hazelwood West High School. Kratzer teaches fifth grade at Garrett Elementary School. Both teachers received surprise visits at their schools and were presented with a fruit basket from Dr. Grayling Tobias, interim superintendent and Paula Brown, federal programs coordinator. “The nomination process begins at the beginning of the school year,” Brown said. “All schools in the HSD are entitled to recognize one teacher for the Emerson Award. This is done by submitting a written statement on the qualifications of a deserving teacher. Using a rubric, the HSD Professional Development Steering Committee reviews and rates submitted nominations. “The nominations are narrowed down to the top 10 applicants, five from the elementary level and five from the secondary level,” Brown added. “Those with the top scores are invited to participate in an interview and the finalists are selected. Each school in the Emerson area is allowed to select one teacher for every 500 teachers on staff. The HSD is entitled to select two teachers.” Mahnane was between classes when Principal Dennis Newell walked into her classroom, followed by Tobias, and Dr. Darrell Strong, assistant superintendent for learning. She was quite surprised with the announcement that she had won the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. “I am honored to be an Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winner,” Mahnane said. “I really love

my job. I love my students and I love to teach. I not only teach the French language but I teach about the culture of French speaking people,” she said. Mahnane has taught in the District for four years. She previously taught at the Hazelwood East High School. When Dr. Shanon Drennan, interim principal, Garrett Elementary School, Tobias, Brown, Dr. Crystal Reiter, interim assistant superintendent for learning and Dr. Steve Sandbothe, assistant superintendent for learning, entered the classroom, Kratzer was at the front of the class teaching a lesson. His students shared in the excitement that their teacher had won the Emerson Award. When asked what his philosophy of teaching is, Kratzer said, “All children are natural scientists, asking why and how the world around them works. It is my role to support, guide, lead, and mentor each child to find answers to these questions and to help them reach full potential as an individual. I am proud to be part of an incredible school district that puts students first in every decision that is made.”

This is Kratzer’s 14th year with HSD. Annually, more than 100 teachers in the St. Louis metropolitan area are honored through the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards Program. Recipients will attend a ceremony and a reception at the Ritz Carlton in November.

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Darrell Strong, assistant superintendent for learning; Dr. Grayling Tobias, interim superintendent for the Hazelwood School District; Schahrazad Mahnane, Hazelwood West High School French teacher and Dr. Dennis Newell, principal, Hazelwood West High School.

Pictured with Scott Kratzer’s fifth grade class at Garrett Elementary School include Dr. Steve Sandbothe, assistant superintendent for learning; Dr. Crystal Reiter, interim assistant superintendent for learning; Scott Kratzer, science teacher; Dr. Shanon Drennan, interim principal, Dr. Grayling Tobias, interim superintendent for the Hazelwood School District.

It’s “Game On” for Pattonville’s Oct. 13 Homecoming

Trinity Senior Commended by NMSC

Join the Pattonville community as it celebrates homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 13. The day begins with a parade at 10 a.m. in Maryland Heights, followed by a Pattonville Alumni Association barbecue on the high school parking lot at 11 a.m. and a Pirate varsity football game against Hazelwood West High School at 1 p.m. at the new Pattonville Stadium. This year’s parade theme is “Game On! Homecoming 2012” and will feature floats decorated in the style of iconic board games. Floats and walk-

Anna Duban, a senior at Trinity who attended St. Angela Merici Elementary School, has been named a 2013 Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Duban, the daughter of Matthew and Carla Duban of Florissant, is one of 34,000 students from throughout the United States to be recognized for her exceptional academic promise. Commended students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2013 competition by taking the 2011 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). “The young people recognized as Commended Students represent some of the best and brightest minds in the country as demonstrated by their outstanding performance in our highly competitive program,’’ said an NMSC spokesman. Duban is also a member of National Honor Society and the girls swim team at Trinity.

ing groups from all Pattonville schools will be featured, along with the Pirate marching band, color guard, cheerleaders and poms. Many alumni reunion classes and groups in the community also participate. The parade will begin at the intersection of Mark Twain Lane and McKelvey Road in Maryland Heights and proceed down McKelvey to the high school. Tickets to the football game are $4 for adults, $2 for students with an ID and free for children ages 7 and under. A homecoming queen will be crowned at the game during half-time. A homecoming dance for students will be held that evening.

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The Rotary Club of Florissant Donates Dictionaries Pattonville Observatory Offers More than 625 third grade students in the Hazelwood School District were the recipients of dictionaries, donated by the Rotary Club of Florissant. For the second year, the Rotary Club was awarded a $1,500 Community Assistance Grant from the Rotary District 6060. The Rotary Club of Florissant donated an additional $1,500 to purchase a total of 1,500 dictionaries. These dictionaries were given to students in the Pictured are third grade students from Larimore Elementary School in the Hazelwood School Hazelwood School District and District. Ferguson-Florissant School Disdents were excited about receiving a dictionary trict. that they could personalize and take home. Members of the Rotary Club also volunteered “I am thrilled that the Rotary Club of Florissant time to visit each of the participating schools to generously donated dictionaries to third-graders speak with students and to personally distribute at several of our schools,” said Dr. Grayling Tothe dictionaries. bias, interim superintendent of the Hazelwood This service project reflects the commitment School District. of Rotarians to literacy, our schools and children. “We are extremely grateful for community The reaction to Rotary Club members visiting partners like the Rotary Club and its support of HSD schools was well-received. The staff was the HSD mission, to foster lifelong learners and thrilled about the community partnership and to ensure that each student achieves maximum for the additional learning resource. HSD stu- growth,” said Tobias.

Pattonville Graduates 12 Tutors as Part of Annual OASIS Training

Free Public Viewings of Night Sky Almost every other Friday, the Pattonville observatory will open after sunset for free public viewings of the night sky. Every month, through the end of the school year, Pattonville Heights Middle School will host bimonthly public astronomy nights. Items in view each month include planets, stars, constellations, nebulae, galaxies and globular clusters. On cloudy or rainy nights, guests can instead visit the Heights’ planetarium, a domed room with projected images of stars, planets and constellations on the ceiling. Like the night sky, the schedule of celestial observations changes for each viewing. Upcoming dates include Oct. 19 (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.), Nov. 2, 16 and 30 (7 to 9 p.m.), and Dec. 14 (7 to 9 p.m.). For a full schedule, visit nightsky.psdr3.org. When the observatory opened in 1967, Pattonville became the first school or college in Missouri to have a planetarium and observatory in one of its buildings. Now, 45 years later, Pattonville Heights remains the only middle school in the state with the same distinction. Grant funds have enabled the purchase of new telescope technology in recent years.

Drummond Elementary Receives Gifts from Target Representatives from the Bridgeton Target store recently visited Drummond Elementary to award the school a $500 grant and donate $250 in supplies. While there, the Target staff also read with students. Kelley Dumey of the Bridgeton Target store nominated Drummond for the corporate grant. The grant will enable the school to purchase books, which will be used as student giveaways, in teacher libraries and for the school library. The school also received a variety of supplies, including glue sticks, pens, pencils, notebooks, scissors, supply boxes, paper, folders, erasers and more. The supplies will be given to students in need and distributed to classrooms and the school’s art teachers.

Twelve tutors graduated from Pattonville’s annual OASIS Tutor training on Sept. 14. These tutors will join more than 70 other tutors at Pattonville and thousands of tutors across the country to make a difference in the lives of children. Honored at the training From left to right, first row: Coletta Simpson, Patricia Stogsdill, Sarah Beckmann, Liz Teece, Donna graduation were: Bert Viehmann and Jane Laurentius, and second row: Judy Garver, Betty Oppliger, Kay Bizelli, Laurie Clauss, Beckmann, Sarah Beck- Bert Beckmann and Angela Jacho. These tutors will be paired and work one-on-one with a student at mann, Kay Bizelli, Lau- the elementary level to develop their communication skills. rie Clauss, Judy Garver, practical activities they can use when they meet Angela Jacho, Jane Laurentius, Betty Oppliger, with students. No previous education experience Coletta Simpson, Patricia Stogsdill, Liz Teece and is necessary to become an OASIS tutor. After Donna Viehmann. Linda Shead recently graducompleting training, a tutor is paired with a stuated from training with the Clayton School Disdent at an elementary school of his or her choice Representatives from the Bridgeton Target read to students at Drummond Elementary after delivering grant funds and school supplies. trict, but will volunteer in Pattonville. and commits to meeting with that student every The OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring proweek. gram pairs an adult volunteer tutor with a stuThe OASIS tutoring program allows students dent in kindergarten, first, second or third grade. to receive one-on-one attention with a trained The two meet once a week for 30 minutes to an tutor who has the time, patience and life experihour to work on reading, writing and commuences to make a profound difference in their lives. nication skills. During these weekly sessions, It also gives tutors the joy of guiding and helping the tutor creates a lesson that helps build their a student who will benefit from the additional atstudent’s confidence and communication skills. tention. For more information or to become an Each year, new tutors participate in a free, twoOASIS tutor at Pattonville, contact Kelly Kendallday training, where they learn about reading with Gordon at kkendall@psdr3.org or 314.213.8025. students, working with student writing and other

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“Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, the Great Pancake Adventure”

Pass the Aunt Jemima’s! You’ll flip over “Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, the Great Pancake Adventure,” by Matt Luckhurst. Most of you know the story of super-sized Paul and his sidekick Babe, an ox the size of a covered wagon. But did you know the pair were impassioned about pancakes. They could stomach hundreds at a sitting. Growing boys need better nourishment, Paul’s mom said. When Mom took to preaching about greens, broccoli and the like, Paul and Babe vamoosed in search of sweeter pancake pastures. They scored in the deep, dark woods. A truck loaded with flour turned over next to a creek, dumping the white stuff into the water, making a gooey-thick stream of endless batter that got baked in the hot sun. This was the first of Paul and Babe’s lucky days as they scoured the countryside, from east to west, making pancake pigs of themselves. Alas, all good things must come to an end – even a tall stack in this fun book with fanciful folk art illustrations. Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy! Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2012.

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15 Not-So-Scary Halloween Movies for Kids By Lindsay Hutton

1. Monsters, Inc. [G] 2. Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit [G] 3. Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie [G] 4. The Worst Witch [G] 5. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown [Not Rated] 6. The Goonies [PG] 7. Hocus Pocus [PG]

8. Casper [PG] 9. The Witches [PG] 10. Corpse Bride [PG] 11. The Nightmare Before Christmas [PG] 12. The Haunted Mansion [PG] 13. Munster, Go Home! [Not Rated] 14. Halloweentown [Not Rated] 15. Harry Potter Series [PG and PG-13]

October Fun Facts... 1. Child Health Day and Henry Ford Introduced the Model T (1908)

25. Microwave Oven Debuted (1955)

2. Peanuts Comic Strip Debuted (1950)

14. Martin Luther King Jr. Awarded Nobel Peace Prize (1964) and Oct. 14-20 Teen Read Week

3. East and West Germany United (1990)

15. Oct. 15-19 School Bus Safety Week

27. First NYC Subway Opened (1904)

4. Oct. 4-10 World Space Week

16. Dictionary Day and World Food Day

5. World Teacher's Day

17. Black Poetry Day and International Day for Ending Poverty

28. Statue of Liberty Dedicated (1886) and National Prohibition Act Passed (1919)

6. Thomas Edison Showed First Motion Picture (1889) 7. Carbon Paper Patented (1806)and Oct. 7-13 Fire Prevention Week 8. Great Fire of Chicago Started (1871) 9. Leif Erikson Day

18. Alaska Purchased from Russia (1867) 19. Last Major Battle of American Revolution Ended (1781) 20. Senate Ratified Louisiana Purchase (1803)

10. Pac-Man Arcade Game Released (1979)

21. Thomas Edison Invented Light bulb (1879) and Oct. 21-27 Chemistry Week

11. Eleanor Roosevelt's Birthday (1884)

22. Nat'l Nut Day

12. Columbus Landed in Bahamas (1492)

23. Women's Suffrage March, NYC (1915)

13. Navy Day

24. United Nations Day

26. Hillary Rodham Clinton's Birthday\ (1947)

29. "Black Tuesday" Stock Market Crashed (1929) 30. War of the Worlds Broadcast (1938) 31. Halloween and Mt. Rushmore Completed (1941) Read more on FamilyEducation: http:// life.familyeducation.com/calendar/ printable/58376.html?month=10&year =2012&detoured=1#ixzz28LTOroZq

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“Pitch Perfect”

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With the success of television’s “Glee,” it’s surprising that Hollywood hasn’t produced more films like “Pitch Perfect.” Based on Mickey Rapkin’s book “Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory,” this musical comedy hits a high note at first, but it’s all downhill from there. Anna Kendrick (“50/50”) leads an ensemble cast as Beca, a college student with a true passion for music. Though she desperately wants to go to Los Angeles to start her career, her father requires that she attend Barden University, the school where he works. Saddled with an anti-social roommate, Beca spends her free time working at the campus radio station and creating her own music. When Chloe (Brittany Snow)

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Sports

Gary Baute Rams Win Two Games in Five Days ***Rams 17 – Phoenix Cardinals 3 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 Rams have played three games in the regular season at home and have notched a victory

each time. On the last Sunday of September the team hosted the Seattle Seahawks 19-13 Here are a few highlights of the win over the SEAHAWKS: - Kicker Greg Zuerlein set a new franchise record when he converted a 60-yard field goal attempt. - Zuerlein also kicked a 58-yard field goal. He is tied for third place in franchise history for most 50-plus yard field goals made in a season with three. - Zuerlein converted 48 and 24-yard field goals, to make him four-for-four on the day and push his season total to 12-for-12, which are the most consecutive field goals made by a Rams rookie in history. - Punter Johnny Hekker threw a two-yard touchdown pass to WR Danny Amendola on a fake field goal play. - Quarterback Sam Bradford threw for 221 yards, completing 16-of-30 passes. - Wide receiver Danny Amendola led the team with six receptions for 55 yards. Going into today’s contest, Amendola ranked second in the league in receptions with 25. - DT Michael Brockers registered his first career start. Here are a few highlights of the win over the CARDINALS: - The Rams defense collected nine sacks on the night. - Defense end Chris Long collected his third sack of the season, 34th career, with a takedown of Kolb on a third-and-six play in the second quarter. - According to press box statistics, Laurinaitis led the team in tackles with 11 (eight solo). He has led the team in tackles in each of the team’s five contests in 2012. - Leading into tonight’s game, Rams’ opponents were converting just 31.1 percent of their third downs against the Rams, which ranked seventh in the NFL in third down defense. - Wide receiver Chris Givens hauled in a 51-yard touchdown pass from Bradford in the fourth quarter. His first career touchdown. Also, marks Bradford’s longest touch-

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down pass of his career. - Bradford threw for 141 yards and completed 7-of-21 passes with two touchdowns. - Running back Steven Jackson rushed 18 times for 76 yards, a 4.2-yard average. - The offensive line allowed just one sack of Bradford, the lowest total this season. - Punter Johnny Hekker punted seven times for 398 yards, a 56.9-yard average and 46-yard net. Hekker placed three punts inside the 20-yard line and had a long of 68 yards, establishing a new long. - Kicker Greg Zuerlein converted a 53-yard field goal. Zuerlein now has 13 consecutive field goals made, four going for 50-plus yards. Zuerlein is now the sixth kicker in NFL history to make first four career field goals of 50-plus yards. - The last time the Rams’ record was above .500 was November 4, 2006. Information from Ram’s postgame notes. NEXT HOME GAMES: October 21 - Sunday: against Green Bay Packers at Noon Check the website www.StLouisRams.com for all the information. ~~~This is getting fun Metro St. Louis Regional Football Combine ***October 27th Interested in playing indoor football? Here is an opportunity to ‘strut your stuff’ in front of coaches that can place you in front of teams looking for talented football players. The combine will take place from noon –2p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Dellwood Recreational Center on West Florissant Road. Individuals will be tested on the 40-yard dash, 5-10-5, line drills and individual position work. metrostlcombine@yahoo.com ~~~Do you have what it takes? Former Rams’ Linebacker at the Game ***Number 50 Still Looking Tough The Rams alumni committee had former Rams player Pisa Tinoisamoa in the101.1 ESPN party tent prior to the Seahawks game. Escorted by Rams’ Kyle Eversgerd, Pisa talked about his present local coaching position, signed autographs and posed for pictures. Gary B. and Pisa Tinoisamoa. Photo by Gary B. ~~~Pisa still in shape

Editorial

“Over the Fence”

Ick When we lived in the country, my dad thought we should own a cow. He said my older sister could milk it before school so we could enjoy fresh milk instead of store-bought milk. “Uh oh,” I thought. Sis got the job because she was the oldest and therefore the biggest. I was told I could help when I was old enough. I got old enough much too quick. I disagreed that our younger siblings were too small. They had as much right to be kicked by a dumb cow as anybody. The first thing I discovered was cows needed milking even when the temperature was ten degrees below zero. I also discovered milk was warm when it came out of the cow. “Ick,” I grumbled, “This is disgusting.” Sometimes she would kick the milk bucket over, usually after it was almost full. Cows were really dumb. When I brought the milk inside, my mother dumped it in big jars and put it in the refrigerator. Then I discovered that the cream would separate to the top. “Ick,” I grumbled, “This is disgusting.” Mom skimmed off most of the cream into a mixing bowl and the Mixmaster would spin for hours turning it into butter. Mixmasters were well made in those days. She still used it long after our cows went to cow heaven…or in this case, that other place. The milk wasn’t homogenized or pasteurized. It also had lumps of leftover cream floating in it. “Ick,” I grumbled, “This is disgusting.” I wouldn’t drink lumpy milk.

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My older sister drank it and pretended it was great just to taunt me. She was really mean. Mom made me drink it just like she made me eat broccoli. My mom was mean, too. I wanted to run away and join the circus. Since I didn’t know where it was or when it would be there, I hid in a tree. I used my allowance to buy milk in the school cafeteria. It came in tiny little cartons and it wasn’t lumpy. Later I found out I was paying three times as much for it as other schools charged. The school board was eventually indicted for defrauding the federal school lunch program. They got off the hook by blaming the school superintendent who later committed suicide. All this because they were crooks and I liked store-bought milk. “Ick,” I grumbled, “This is disgusting.” Committing fraud was something swamp real estate salesmen did. Not people on school boards that also owned half the town. Naivety, thy name is Milk Boy. Later on, my father bought another cow. With two kids old enough to milk, he thought we should have two cows. Now we milked everyday except for me when I hid in my tree from my irate mother. She had to milk a cow when she couldn’t find me. She couldn’t find me a lot. As for occasional afternoon milking, we claimed we had too much homework. Sometimes, she believed us. My sister would do her homework and get A’s. I hid in my tree and get D’s. Dad finally got rid of the cows. He discovered the price of feeding them and the neighbor’s crops they ate when they escaped were too much. He also discovered my older sister was going off to college to get more A’s and find a husband that didn’t have cows. Our cows were long gone before I was old enough to go off to college to get more D‘s and discover beer. My folks finally moved to the city and the cows moved on to that other place of burnt out grass and barb-fingered milk maids. Recently, I drove past a farm with two cows grazing in a field. There was a boy sitting in a tree near the house. “Ick,” I grumbled, “This is disgusting.” I wanted to tell him, “Don’t worry kid, your dad will wise up…eventually.”

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The Shots Veteran Our kids are 17, 18 and 19. Our youngest, Samantha, is currently receiving weekly shots to build up her resistance to Candida – a type of yeast. I don’t know which is worse…shots for teens or shots for newborns. Sam is quite the trooper, and doesn’t even wince anymore. I have become quite the professional shot giver, having learned many years ago when Michael received three weekly injections. The first shots he can remember, though, came via a visit to the doctor for his Kindergarten checkup. Now, as all smart mothers and fathers know, you don’t go telling your kid, “Hey, sweetie…let’s go to the doctor for a few booster shots!” So on this day many years ago, Michael and I dropped off Christopher and Samantha at Grandma’s house, and we were off. He couldn’t wait until we backed out of the driveway. Michael had to start the conversation the instant I stepped back into the van. “Hey, Mom?” “Yes, Michael.” (The cute thing is he wouldn’t speak again until you answered him.) “You wook boo-tiful today.” I simply adored the way my 5-year old spoke. Speech therapy, though, quickly took care of the Elmer Fudd effect. “Thank you, Michael. You’re very sweet.” “You’re welcome. Hey, Mom?” “Yes, Michael.” “Do I wook handsome today?” Silly me! I forgot to return the compliment in the appropriate time frame. “Yes, of course you do, sweetheart. You look hand-

some every day.” “Thank you, Mom.” And so it went. On and on and on. Inside the doctor’s office, Michael charmed Nurse Sarah with 101 questions. What was that thing she strapped around his arm? Could she hear his heartbeat? How much did he weigh? I was beginning to think I had a budding reporter in the family. The curiosity was definitely there. Dr. Go completed the exam, and found Michael to be fit as a fiddle. Then he dropped the bomb, and told Michael that Nurse Sarah would be back in to administer the shots. Before he left, though, Dr. Go surprised Michael with two Batman stickers. All fears were alleviated, until Nurse Sarah came back in with a tray full of medicine, needles and bandages. “Hey, Sawah,” asked Michael. “Yes, honey?” “Will they hurt?” asked my scared angel. But he didn’t wait for an answer. “Which one is first? Then what? And that one is last?” Sarah and I both reassured him that while the shots would sting a little bit, he’d forget all about them in a few minutes. The first two, including the tetanus shot, didn’t bother Michael too much. He only uttered a small whimper. But a Bugs Bunny Band-Aid brought the smile back to his face. The third shot, however, stung like a bee. The tears immediately began to flow. “Ouch! Owie, owie, owie!” he cried. “I know, sweetie,” Sarah and I uttered the words simultaneously. Poor Nurse Sarah. This must be the worst part of her job.

“Sawah?” asked Michael, his voice still shaking. This time he didn’t wait for an answer. “I don’t wike shots.” It’s amazing how one little boy can bring a smile to everyone around him. Sarah and I both felt better, and within minutes, Michael’s crying had stopped, and he was trying to decide which sticker to wear, and which to give to his brother, Christopher. By the time we got to the park for lunch, Michael had forgotten all about his shots, or so I thought. He ate quickly, and headed over to the swings, where another Mom was busy pushing the swing that held her 4 yearold daughter. Evidently, Michael asked very politely if she would give him a push, too. By the time I arrived at the swings, the woman was laughing. “Michael said he had to have three shots today,” she informed me. Amazing! In less than five minutes, Michael managed to tell her his name, ask her name, and give her the low-down on his morning at Dr. Go’s office. My 5 year-old had also told Andrea the swing-pusher about Christopher’s stitches in his lip, and Sam’s stitches in her forehead. “Do you think I can get stitches one day, too?” he asked. Heaven forbid. Three shots and the tears that followed were about all I could handle.

Teens and Technology: Sexting By Kim Allen, Ph.D., MFT, former director, Center on Adolescent Sexuality, Pregnancy & Parenting, former state specialist, Human Development & Family Studies, University of Missouri Extension Sexting – text messages or images sent with cell phones and computers – is an alarming trend among teenagers. Some teens consider sexting a harmless flirtation, but it’s becoming a serious problem. Teens have been embarrassed, harassed, expelled from school and even convicted on charges of child pornography for sending and receiving such items. In a study conducted by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 22 percent of teen girls between the ages of 13 and 19 have sent or posted nude or semi-nude photos of themselves, and 39 percent of all teens have reported sending sexually suggestive messages. More than two-thirds of teens sending these messages say the content is intended for their boyfriends or girlfriends, but teens also report sending images to someone they wish to date or someone they met online. Many teens do not realize that once they hit the send button, they lose control over those images or messages. Nearly half of the teens in this study reported that it is common for messages to be shared among friends. Seventy-five percent of the teens say they believe sharing these messages can have negative consequences. The majority, however, say they participate in sexting because it is “fun or flirtatious” or because they want to send someone a “sexy present.” Parents need to know that there are real consequences for sexting. In many states, sending nude images of someone under the age of 18 is considered pornography and kids are facing serious consequences for sending sexual images. As a parent, there are several things you can do to help your teen make smart texting choices. Talk to your kids • Ask them what kind of messages they send.

• Let your teen know what is suitable and what is inappropriate or illegal. • Talk to your teen about the consequences of sending sexual images or messages. • Let your teen know they can’t control what happens to a text once it is sent. • Encourage them to make good choices about what images and content to include in their text messages. • Talk to teens about your values on sexual activity. Monitor the use of technology • Keep technology in a central room in the home, especially at night. • Know what websites your teen frequents and who they text. • Install software with parental controls and block inappropriate sites. • Become friends with your teen on all their social network forums. • Be in control of all passwords and protections for the cell phone.

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Oct. 13: St. Sabina Public Square Rosary Rally Noon at Knights of Columbus pavilion (next to Old St. Ferdinand Shrine). Bring a lawn chair. Info: 314.831.5639.

Oct. 20: Spaghetti Supper 4 – 7 p.m. at Northside Christian Church, 9635 Lewis & Clark Blvd., St. Louis (Rt. 367). $8 per person includes spaghetti, bread, salad, beverage and dessert. No reservations. Take-outs available. Info: 314.868.5722.

Oct. 14: Sacred Heart Oktoberfest 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart, 751 N. Jefferson St. in Florissant. Oral and silent auction, chili cook-off, games and raffles. Info: 314.837.3757.

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.

Oct. 20: Free Give Back to the Community At Grace New Covenant Church, 711 Chambers. Info: 314.388.3333.

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.

Oct. 20: Grace Chapel Re-Sell-It Sale 8:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Chapel, 10015 Lance Dr. in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Pre-sale on Friday, Oct. 19 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Youth Ministry. Info: churchoffice@gracechapelstl. org

Events Oct. 11: New Student Open House 7 p.m. at North County Christian School. Preschool-12th grade students and parents. Visit classrooms and meet the staff. Info: 314.972.6227 or e.cox@nccsmo.org.

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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. 13-14: Gateway Miniature Fair Show and Sale 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday at Doubletree Hotel at Westport, 1973 Craigshire Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63146. $7 adults, $6 museum members, $3 children under 12. Info: www.miniaturemuseum.org. Oct. 14: 8th Annual Stairway Horseshoe Tournament 12:30 p.m. at Bangert Park horseshoe pits, 275 S. New Florissant Rd., Florissant, MO. $12 includes food and trophies for first, second and third place. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society in memory of Phil Roth. Info: Paul Roth at 314.895.1820. October 14: Fall Festival 12 – 5 p.m. on rue St. Francois in Old Town Florissant Craft Fair, Entertainment, Chili Cook-off, Fido Follies, Flea Market and more. Info: 314.837.0033. Oct. 15: Politics of Elections 7 p.m. at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 221 Church Street (Education Building), in Ferguson. Rep. Margo McNeil (District 69) is featured speaker at the American Association of University Women, Ferguson-Florissant Branch (North County). All are welcome. Info: 314.867.4755 or 314.831.5359. Oct. 15: Spanish Lake Town Hall Meeting 6:30 pm at Trinity Catholic High School, 1720 Redman Road. Oct. 19-20: Friends of Ferguson Library Annual Fall Bake Sale 3 – 6:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturday at library auditorium, 35 North Florissant Road. Oct. 20: Trinity Catholic High School Treasures Dinner Auction $50 per person. Info: Dan Grumich at 314.741.1333 ext. 223.

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Oct. 26: Halloween Family Fun Night Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Movie begins at 7 p.m. Bring all the little (and not so small) ghosts & witches to our Family Fun Night. Everyone will receive popcorn and a drink to enjoy while watching Halloween shorts in the Bellefontaine Recreation Center gymnasium, 9669 Bellefontaine Rd, St. Louis, MO 63137. Watch out for other fun and surprises. Costumes are optional and prizes will be awarded. This event is co-sponsored by the Bellefontaine Neighbors Youth Commission. Admission: Non-perishable food items for the benefit of area’s food pantries. Call 314-867-0700 for more info. Oct. 27: Beaumont High School Class of 1952 3 p.m. at Greenbriar Country Club in Kirkwood, Mo. Reservations no later than Oct. 20. Info: Millie at 314.733.0955 or milliejo34@charter.net. 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 Oct. 31: Halloween Spooktacular 6 – 8 p.m. at Jamestown Mall. Sponsored by city of Black Jack.

Info: 314.599.4020. Nov. 4: Quilt Bingo 11 a.m. at 1735 Charbonier Rd., Florissant, Mo. 63031. St. Ferdinand Ladies Sodality. 12 beautiful quilts, cash prizes, raffle, pull tabs, refreshments available. Info: 314.921.1100 or daisyrose@charter.net Calling All St. Augustine’s Classmates Planning is underway for an All School Reunion. If you attended St. Augustine’s School located at Herbert & Lismore streets in the city of St. Louis we want to hear from you. Please contact a member of the planning committee: Sandy Tricamo (‘66) 314.791.7714; Leo Neuner (‘65) 972.951.4853; Don Becker (‘68) 636.399.0088; Tom Hartnett (‘66) 314.623.9950. You can also register on Facebook as you reminisce viewing the old parish pictures which have been posted. Search for: St. Augustine Catholic School - St. Louis Mo. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, MO 63044. Info: 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1(Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1. Inviting All Florissant Senior Citizens To Join One Of The Bingo Clubs With The City Of Florissant!! Please contact the Florissant Senior Office for more information at 839-7604. • Monday Club: Meets every Monday for Bingo from 11:30-2:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwich coffee and tea are available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also scheduled. • Florissant Older Adult Club: Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11-1:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring your lunch! Bingo, Trips, Speakers and special events are planned. • Wednesday Club: Meets every Wednesday for Bingo from 11:30-

www.mycnews.com • Community News • October 10, 2012 2:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwichcoffee and tea available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also available. Every Sunday Now-Oct.: Free Tours at Old Ferdinand Shrine 1-4 p.m. Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, #1 Rue St. Francois, Florissant, is offering free tours every Sunday during the months of August, September and October. For info. contact: Vicki Wittman, email vicray01@aol.com or phone: 314.921.7582 Last Saturday of Each Month: Writers Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Looking for new Authors and Songwriters. Come join us and let us help you with your dream. We have Authors, Songwriters, Playwrites, Teachers and more. Meet at the Baden Liberary 8448 Church Rd. For more info call 314.388.2400. Health Every Sunday: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 – 8 p.m. at 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City. Info: 314.993.5421. 3rd Saturday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 9 a.m. at Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, MO 63033. Contact Kathy Gallyoun at 314.355.1516 or call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for info. Last Saturday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 10:30 a.m. at Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, MO 63121. Contact Doris Schmitt at 314.383.4765 or call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for info. Last Tuesday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m. Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, MO 63136. Contact Buffy Huffman at 314.340.6389 or call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for info.

the most out of your time with your doctor. Free. Register by calling 314.747.WELL (9355). Volunteers needed at Christian Hospital Christian Hospital is calling out for volunteers that can do a significant amount of walking to run errands within the hospital. Discover the rewards of volunteering! If you’re looking for a rewarding way to spend your time, volunteering at Christian Hospital is an ideal match. Volunteer positions are available in many different areas. You’ll meet a variety of interesting people while making a difference in our community. Applications are available at www.chrisitianhospital.org in the Volunteer Office, located off the hospital’s main lobby. For more information, call the Christian Hospital volunteer office at 314-653-5032. SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Oct. 20: Stroke Screening and Seminar 8 – 10 a.m. (screenings by appointment) 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (screenings by appointment) 10 a.m. (seminar). At May Center at SSM DePaul Health Center Stroke is the No. 1 cause of serious long-term disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Discover your risk for stroke and learn how strokes occur and are treated at this free screening and seminar. Screening includes blood pressure, carotid ultrasound (non-invasive test of blood flow in the neck arteries), cholesterol (fasting preferred), blood sugar and consultation with a nurse specialist. Charles Callison, MD, neurologist and neuro-interventionist, will also discuss how diet and lifestyle can help lower your risk for stroke. Space is limited. Please call 1-866-776-3627 to register and schedule a screening. Answers from page 8

Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Oct. 18: What’s Up, Doc? 1 – 2 p.m. at Village North Retirement Community, 11160 Village North Drive, St. Louis, MO 63136. Discussion for seniors on getting

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Every Mon. and Tues. in Oct.: HMR Program Orientation Mondays: 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays: Noon – 1 p.m. At SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877-477-6954. Ongoing 8-week sessions: Smoking Cessation Classes SSM DePaul Health Center SSM DePaul, partnering with St. Louis County’s tobacco-free initiative called “Let’s Face It,” is offering free smoking cessation classes to the public. The 8-week course assists participants in determining their readiness to quit smoking and provide the tools necessary to increase their success rate in becoming smoke free. Space is limited for these on-going classes. Call 1.866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information. SSM DePaul Wellness Center Tired of getting locked into longterm memberships that you never use? Join the DePaul Wellness Center and receive a personalized program for your specific needs. Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation. Call 314.344.6177 for more details. SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women

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who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters, and SSM St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.947.5617. Speaker’s Bureau Our SSM speakers are available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups. Our health professionals will speak up to one hour free of charge. A variety of health care topics can be presented to your group or organization. Call 636.949.7159 for more information. Ongoing Support Groups Every Wednesday: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group 3-4:30 p.m. Join other survivors to discuss dealing emotionally with treatments; managing anxiety and depression; sexuality; finding strength and hope; family and financial pressures; and more. Cost: Free. In the H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. Register: Call 636.755.3034. Every Monday: Tobacco Free for Life Support Group 7–8 p.m. Designed for those who want to quit smoking, as well as those who have successfully quit. Discover more information about how to quit, or find reassurance

and support. Cost: Free. At St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., 63376. Register: Call 636-947-5304. 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Can email for further information: metrostlouissia@ gmail.com. • Every Sunday: 6:30-8 p.m. 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City; lower level of Holy Communion Episcopal Church; contact 314.993.5421. • 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m. 500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636.561.1407. • 1st and 3rd Tuesday: 12:30-2 p.m. 320 N. Forsyth Blvd in Clayton; lower level in Samuel United Church of Christ; contact 314.968.3477. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m. 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636.561.1407. Every Wednesday: 7:30 - 9 p.m. Naranon 7:30 – 9 p.m. New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church, 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, Mo 63043. Info: email MoreInformation@att. net or visit www.Nar-Anon.org.

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The Nationwide Prescription “Take-Back” Program Successful in Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider is pleased to announce the success of the nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative. The Florissant Police Department, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and other government, community, public health and law enforcement partners participated on Saturday, September 29 at the Florissant Police Department. The program offered safe disposal of prescription medications that were unwanted, unused or expired which could pose a serious health risk to children and pets and may be abused if not disposed of properly. These events are only made possible through the dedicated work and commitment of state, federal, local, and tribal partners. The response from our citizens was tremendous and thanks to everyone that participated. The police department collected more than 170 pounds of prescription medication for incineration that would otherwise have entered into the water system via the sanitary sewers. Although sewer treatment removes most of the prescriptions flushed, traces of the unused drugs end up in rivers, streams and oceans.

Prepare Lawns Now to Get Green in Spring By Linda Geist, Senior Information Specialist - University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group Many Missouri lawns received extensive drought damage this summer, but there are steps lawn owners can take to assure a lush, green lawn that will be the envy of the neighborhood next spring, said Lee Miller. Homeowners have several options to increase their chances of repairing damage done to their lawns by the prolonged 2012 summer. “Now is the time to aerify and dethatch,” Miller said. Vertical slicers, aerifiers and dethatchers are available at local rental centers, or you could hire a lawn care service to do the work. Vertical slicers make small, angular cuts into the ground, pulling out moisture-absorbing thatch and allowing more water, air and nutrients to reach roots. Solid-tine aerifiers punch holes in the ground to aerify soil, while core aerifiers pull

soil and thatch plugs out of the ground. Of the two aerifier types, Miller prefers core aerifying to remove thatch plugs. Once the ground has been detached or aerated, the ground can be seeded. Miller recommends that gardeners use a heavy metal rake to remove dead grass and organic material. This allows for proper seedto-soil contact and increases the likelihood of seeds taking root. Once this seedbed has been prepared, it can then be reseeded. “Seed is available in a variety of blends of tall fescue cultivars or mixtures of tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass that perform well in Missouri,” Miller said. Buyers should read all seed labels completely to make sure that the seed mixture does not contain weeds or undesirable turfgrass species, such as annual ryegrass. Turf-type tall fescues should be overseeded around 5-7 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Miller recommends the following tips prior to reseeding: • Mow the lawn closely (1.5 inches or less) just before reseeding, and remove grass clippings. If complete lawn renovation is necessary, spray a nonselective herbicide such as Roundup and then prepare the seedbed. • Apply a starter fertilizer with phosphorus in it just before preparing the seedbed. Starter fertilizers normally contain a fairly balanced nitrogenphosphorus-potassium ratio (20-20-20 or similar). • Prepare the seedbed by raking heavily with a strong-tined metal rake, or using a vertical slicer, aerifier or shallow tiller (2 inches deep or less). If possible, go over the area two or three times in different directions. • Spread the seed with a rotary or drop seeder. Most labels on seed bags bought in stores will give the proper setting for the type of spreader and seed you are using. For best results,

use half the rate and go in two directions. • Rake the area lightly after seeding to help cover the seed with soil. You can place wheat straw on top to protect seed and retain moisture. • Water frequently until established. Most newly seeded lawns need to be lightly watered at least three or four times per week, Miller said. Established turf should be watered more deeply and infrequently. Miller also recommends that homeowners buy their seeds now. Seeds may be in shorter supply later in the seeding season, resulting in a price increase. Whether or not you are seeding, Miller said this is the perfect time to fertilize cool-season lawns. On established lawns, no phosphorus is necessary, but now is the time for heavy nitrogen application. Miller suggests one pound of nitrogen for every 1,000 square feet of ground. Cool-season lawns should be fertilized now with a full pound of nitrogen, and again in midOctober for optimum results. If you have a zoysiagrass lawn, do not attempt to sod now, Miller said. Zoysiagrass, a warm-weather grass, should be sodded next spring when subsequent warm temperatures will allow for better growth and establishment. Also, it is crucial not to aerify or fertilize zoysiagrass lawns now, as it will encourage outbreaks of a disease called large patch. While recent rains have brightened lawns, Miller said homeowners should not overlook the importance of fall lawn care or inspecting lawns for weeds and diseases. “Along with renovation, now is the best time to control broadleaf weeds,” he said. “However, if a herbicide is used, be sure to read the herbicide label to see how long before or after application is necessary before turfgrass seeding.” For more information, go to the MU Turfgass Science website at turf.missouri.edu.