CNSTC: Sept. 19. 2012

September 19, 2012

Vol 14

July 13, 2011

No 38

Vol 13 No 28

The three-day event will be held September 28-30 in Frontier Park.

Oktoberfest

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Dan Foust first saw the Glockenspiel at Milwaukee’s German Fest. He knew they would be a hit at Oktoberfest in St. Charles. It took a little while to convince the rest of the committee, but today Glockenspiel is a crowd favorite.

The American version is patterned after Munich’s famous landmark, Glockenspiel. It stands at the top of the capitol building and draws visitors from around the world. The late Rudy Unger created his own Glockenspiel based on his own cultural influences. Rudy’s son, Joe Unger, is one of the leaders of the group today. Accompanied by Karl Hacker on the button box player, the group’s show involves five lederhosen-clad men who do a little German dancing, a little beer drinking, and a little Tom-foolery. Their performance has become a sensation throughout the Midwest. The Glockenspiel Cuckoo Clock dancers will perform at Oktoberfest at 4 and 6 p.m. on Friday, at 12, 2, 4 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, and at 12, 2 and 4 p.m. on Sunday.

This three-day, family-friendly event has something for everyone. The festival opens Friday afternoon and continues on Saturday and Sunday at Frontier Park, along the Missouri River in historic St. Charles.

Pumpkin Happening is the children’s area sponsored by Cricket Wireless. It includes magic and children’s shows, face painting, bounce houses and much more. Kids can paint their own pumpkin for $5 (until the pumpkins are gone), make a button, and jump all day at the bounce houses (two for toddlers and two for older children). Pumpkin Happening also includes free activities like face painting, balloon creations from a clown artist, magic shows by Abracadabra, the Frilly-Miller show, dancing, and watching movies. Rainbow Play Systems will have several displays for kids to try out.

Adults will enjoy four entertainment tents with a great selection of cold beverages, food, German and popular music.

The athletically inclined will enjoy

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the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The one-mile walk will begin at the Katy Depot in Frontier Park. The Oktoberfest 5K and Root Beer Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday. The fee for the 5K is $20 in advance, or $25 on race day. The onemile walk is $10 in advance, or $15 on race day. Proceeds from the race benefit KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now).

There is a parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday that begins at the Foundry Art Centre. The crowd-pleasing Wiener Dog Derby and Fashion Show will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Register your dachshund online at www.saintcharlesoktoberfest.com before Sept. 26 and pay just $15 per dog. Event day registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and is $20 per dog.

The annual Oktoberfest Antique Car Show, sponsored by AAA and NAPA Autocare will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, at the south end of Frontier Park. Registration will be held from 9 a.m. to noon (all cars must be on the field by noon).

The fee is $20 per car. Only stock cars

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1987 and older will be judged and displayed. No street rods or custom cars.

Three trophies will be awarded in each class, along with best of show trophies for pre-WWII and post-WWII. This year’s show also features an unrestored

class. For more information, please call Al Mercer at 636.928,8672 or Elliot Cytron at 314.878.0534.

For a complete schedule of events, please visit www.saintcharlesoktoberfest.com.

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Habitat for Humanity Seeks Prospective Homeowners Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County is seeking applications from local families that would like to be considered as new homeowners for a Habitat for Humanity home in St. Charles County.

Interested families should contact the Habitat office on or before September 28 to participate in this selection process. Families should ask to speak with Michelle Woods at 636.978.5712 to learn how to apply. Individuals that contact the office after September 28 can be considered for future available homes.

Selection Criteria includes: need, ability to pay, a resident of St. Charles County for the past year, and willingness to partner. The process includes: a mandatory meeting and pre-qualification, a completed application, an interview, a credit review, a review of the family in the community and a home visit.

Habitat will select qualified families for low-cost homes that they will purchase with interest free mortgages.

The local organization is a not-for-profit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International whose mission is developing housing for low-income families who cannot otherwise afford adequate housing. Homes are built by volunteers and with “sweat equity” labor provided by the family selected to live in the new home. Habitat then sells these homes to low-income families with low, interest-free mortgages. There is a continuing need for financial and construction support from local businesses, organizations, churches, and individuals. Interested parties should contact the Habitat office at 636.978.5712 or visit www.habitatstcharles.org.

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Halloween Howl for the Homeless 5K Ameren Missouri and SSM Health Care have signed up as two of the largest corporate sponsors, with a variety of area businesses, individuals and organizations also participating as sponsors. Sponsorship space is still available.

The Halloween Howl for the Homeless and children’s Monster Mile are vital fundraisers for the Care Service and community support is essential for the ongoing mission of the Care Service. Currently the most comprehensive social support agency in the St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren County regions, the Care Service provides emergency shelter, long-term housing, utility assistance, food pantry aid, counseling and workforce preparation.

The people who come to Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service for help face very real, devastating crises. Children who are homeless or at-risk are top priority for the Care Service. The Care Service strives to break the cycle of homelessness by providing relevant, effective services to homeless children and their families, empowering them to overcome their circumstances and strive for a healthy, productive future.

Through its many family-oriented programs, the Care Service is able to make a direct impact on children’s lives by keeping them in school, surrounding them with a safe and nurturing environment, and providing access to basic needs such as the security of a healthy meal through the Food Pantry.

For more information about the Halloween Howl for the Homeless, or about Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service, www.jeffowens-insurance.com please contact Karen Runge, director of Development, at krunge@jacares.org or by calling 636.441.1302, ext. 263.

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service is pleased to announce their its ever fundraising 5K, themed Halloween Howl for the Homeless. This event begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 27.

A children’s Monster Mile Fun Run will follow at 9:45 a.m. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded to the best costumes in numerous categories. Both events take place on the campus of the St. Charles Community College in Cottleville, Mo. Registration for either event can be done at: http://is.gd/howlforthehomeless. Links for online registration are also available thru the Fleet Feet website (www.fleetfeetstlouis.com) and through the Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service website (www.jacares.org). Registration forms are also available at the Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service office, 4116 McClay Road, St. Charles, MO 63304.

Registration for either event is $25 (inclusive of cotton shirt) and $30 (inclusive of Tec shirt).

Family entries are available at a cost of $90 and include entry for four participants and four cotton shirts.

An awards ceremony will follow with awards going to the top three overall male/female winners, as well as the top three male/female winners in each class. All participants in the Monster Mile will receive an award.

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Route 66 Corvette Club Donates to the USO of Missouri For the third year in a row, the Route 66 Corvette Club has donated a total $8,500 to the USO of Missouri. Each year the Route 66 Corvette Club holds a car show at Jim Trenary Chevrolet, the club’s sponsor, to earn money for a charity of the club’s choice.

“As a club, we chose the USO of Missouri, because of the good we all know it does,” said Bob Isermann, treasurer and membership chairman of the club. “Especially at times like these when many military men and women travel through St. Louis on their way to destinations around the world.”

The USO of Missouri, Inc.’s mission is to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families by providing a “touch of home” through its facilities, a shoulder when needed, and fun family events.

The USO of Missouri, Inc. relies entirely on the support and generosity of the American people to serve troops each and every day.

In 2011, the USO of Missouri served more than 276,000 mili-

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2012 Meet the Candidates Night

tary and their families through the two Lambert Airport facilities, the Ft. Leonard Wood USO Club, and the Mobile USO. All of our services are free of charge to the military and their families. The organization offers cyber cafes, media rooms, a sleeping area, nursery, reading/music area, gaming station, luggage storage, and a canteen with the best ch i l i - che e s e dogs in the world!

For more information, or to contact the USO of Missouri, Inc. visit www.usomissouri.org.

For information about the Route 66 Corvette Club, visit www.route66corvetteclub.com or email Bob Isermann at bobisermann@me.com.

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service and its Social Justice Committee will sponsor the 2012 Meet the Candidates Night from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2012, at the Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service located at 4116 McClay Road in St. Charles, Mo. The purpose of this event is to aid the voters of St. Charles County in making informed decisions at the voting polls in November. The event will introduce the 2012 election candidates to the public in an informal setting. Each candidate will have their own table and will be available from 6 to 9 p.m. to meet with voters one-on-one to answer their questions.

All voters of St. Charles County are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to meet and speak with the 2012 Election candidates for Federal, State and St. Charles County offices. Miriam Mahan, executive director for Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service, care service volunteers, and political science students from local colleges and universities urge you to attend this event on Thursday, October 18, 2012. Refreshments will be served.

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service is a faith-based, non-profit community service organization and does not support or oppose any candidates or political parties. For further information call Mary Reynolds at 636.441.1302 ext. 260 or mreynolds@jacares. org.

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting St. Charles County residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. St. Charles Community College will be the site of the Walk, to be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2012.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is more than a walk. It is an experience for the nearly 2,000 participants in St. Charles County who will learn about Alzheimer’s disease and how to get involved with this critical cause, from advocacy opportunities, the latest in Alzheimer’s research and clinical trial enrollment to support programs and services. Each walker will also join in a meaningful ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

“There has never been a greater need for the citizens of St. Charles County to join in the fight

against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” said Stacy Tew-Lovasz, president/CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter. “We are challenging St. Charles County to help us make this a record-breaking year by raising more than one million dollars.

Funds raised will provide care and support services to the more than 110,000 Missouri residents living with Alzheimer’s, while also contributing to advancing critically-needed research.”

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and is now the nation’s sixthleading cause of death. As baby boomers age, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease will rapidly escalate, increasing well beyond today’s 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s.

The end of Alzheimer’s starts here. The end of Alzheimer’s starts now. Start or join a team today, at www.alz.org/stl or by calling 800.272.3900.

Lindenwood Theatre to Open Season with ‘The Shape of Things’ The Lindenwood University Theatre Department will open its 2012-13 season with Neil LaBute’s romantic comedy-drama The Shape of Things at 7:30 p.m. on September 20-22, and at 2 p.m. on September 23 in Lindenwood’s Emerson Black Box Theater. General admission tickets are $10 at the Lindenwood University Box Office.

The Emerson Theater and the Box Office are located in the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at 2300 West Clay St. in St. Charles, just west of First Capitol Drive. For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at 636.949.4433.

The play follows a tumultuous relationship between English literature major Adam (Billy Walkenhorst) and attractive graduate art student Evelyn (Kelsey Amann) and the changes he undergoes during the course of it. The cast is rounded out by Josh Wolk as Phillip and Cassie Ballard as Jenny, Adam’s friends. The results are sure to provoke conversations on the concept of art imitating life and visa versa.

The Shape of Things debuted on stage in 2001 in London and was made into a movie in 2003, also written and directed by LaBute, starring Rachel Weisz and Paul Rudd.

“Place coeds in a room pursuing ‘art’ and ‘truth’ while they struggle with their own personal morality, and you have The Shape of Things,” said Director Lyndsay Somers Hicks.

Stage manager and assistant stage manager are Courney McDaniel and Lindsey Conklin, respectively. Set design is by Pippin McGowan with costumes designed by Donna Northcott, lighting design by Tim Poertner, and prop design

by Krista Tettaton.

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Lake Saint Louis Oktoberfest

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The Ambassadors of Lake Saint Louis invite area residents to a weekend of fun for the entire family. Oktoberfest will be held 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7 at The Shoppes of Hawk Ridge.

Children’s activities include bounce houses, pony rides and a petting zoo. There will be carnival rides for all ages, and more than 100 vendors to help you start your Christmas shopping. Delicious food will be available, including: brats, hot dogs, potato pancakes, roasted turkey legs, corn, funnel cakes, pulled pork sandwiches, nachos, shaved ice, pretzels, custard, kettle corn and cotton candy!

Live entertainment includes the Deutschneister Band (oompah music), Memphis Ride (a Jimmy Buffet-style band) and an old time rock and roll band on Sunday evening.

The Ambassadors of Lake Saint Louis sponsor the July 4th fireworks and scholarships for our brightest students.

The group also contributes to Habitat for Humanity and other community endeavors throughout the year.

Directions: take Hwy. 40 to Hwy. N in Lake Saint Louis.

The shopping center is located north of Hwy. 40 on Hwy N.

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Paws in the Park fastest pond ball retrieval contest. Top dogs will be awarded with debit gift cards compliments of First State Bank.

Other activities going on throughout the day include: $10 micro-chipping provided by the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center, free dog nail trims offered by Westinn Kennels, free pet tattoos courtesy of Paws and Relax Pet Spa, free dog food samples provided by PetCo, a $1 raffle for a chance to win a free week at Harpers Doggie Day Care valued at $100, a BBQ fundraiser benefitting needy St. Charles County Families by the Guardians Auto Club and much more! PetSmart is also providing a special giveaway for the doggie goodie bags that will be given to the first 100 guests arriving at the event.

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The city of Lake Saint Louis and Web Innovations & Technology Services (WITS) are hosting a drop-off electronics and appliance recycling event on Saturday, September 29 at The Meadows Shopping Center (by the fountain), Highway 40/64 and Lake Saint Louis Blvd. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Possible items for recycling include: computers, monitors, other computer hardware including cables, office/business equipment and machinery, telecommunications equipment including phones and clocks, televisions, VCRs, stereos, cameras, other audio/video equipment, data storage devices including CDs and VHS tapes, home electronics, blenders, toasters, irons, washing machines and dryers, dishwashers, furnaces, hot water heaters, home medical equipment, industrial machinery, lawn mowers, tillers, tools, air conditioners, refrigerators, humidifiers, old motors, transformers, electrical equipment, power supplies, and car batteries.

Unacceptable items for recycling include: tires, wood furniture, other wood products, paint and paint cans, and household and industrial chemicals There are suggested drop-off charges ($5 each) for computer monitors and laptops, televisions, large appliances and all Freon-containing devices. Everything else may be dropped-off free of charge. As WITS is a not-for-profit community agency in the greater St. Louis region, payments and donations of reusable items may be tax-deductible. For more information, check out the city of Lake Saint Louis website at www.lakesaintlouis.com or the WITS website at www.witsinc.org or call WITS at 314.382.1650.

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The St. Charles Police Department K9 Unit recently received a new canine. K9 Phoenix, a German Shepherd, will be a multi-purpose canine capable of tracking, contraband detection, and protection duties. Phoenix joins the departments other two K9s, Duke and Tucker. K9 Phoenix will be partnered with a newly selected canine officer and together they will complete their training over the next few weeks.

The addition of a third canine to the ranks of the St. Charles Police Department is being made possible through a donation from the Grant Anthony Jansen Foundation. The Foundation was founded by Annette Jansen, widow of St Charles Police K9 Officer Grant A. Jansen, who died in a single car traffic crash on September 10, 2008.

The Grant Anthony Jansen Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization, was established to carry on the legacy of Officer Jansen, and his dedication to family and law enforcement. The foundation routinely gives assistance to Backstoppers, Autism Speaks, Missouri Concerns of Police Survivors and awards four scholarships annually to the Eastern Missouri Police Academy.

The St. Charles County Parks Department will play host to the 9th annual Paws in the Park celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, September 22, at Broemmelsiek.

The event will be held inside the unique OffLeash Dog Area of the park, which features a large pond for dogs to splash around and play in. Pet lovers from across the region will attend this fun, free off-leash dog festival packed with contests, prizes, sponsor giveaways, and K-9 and obedience skills demonstrations.

This year, from 10:30 - 11 a.m., enjoy exciting performances by Gateway DockDogs. Handlers Sally Peyton and Katrina Lindmeier will show off their dogs which will perform a variety of tricks off the temporary dock at the park. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., two specially trained dogs from the St. Charles County Sheriff K-9 Unit, Janko and Enzo, will conduct a drug search with a seized car, followed by obedience skills demonstrations by their handlers, Deputy Doug Warmann and Deputy Gary Schmitt.

And at 1 p.m., dog owners may begin signing up their furry friends for the best trick and

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St. Charles County Offers Services, Tips for Curtailing Mosquitoes and West Nile Risk According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 48 states have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds or mosquitoes this year (including cases here in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area). Since infected mosquitoes transmit this virus to humans, a joint effort between regional agencies and individual residents is necessary to reduce incidences of these insects and their bites To help decrease the mosquito population in St. Charles County, staff from the Department of Community Health and the Environment inspects problem areas and applies control chemicals as needed. During these inspections, staff injects larvicide in pools of standing water where mosquitoes hatch to control the population before it develops, and spray trucks disperse small amounts of insecticide to reduce the number of adult insects. Residents who are concerned about mosquito

populations in their area should call the Division of Environmental Health and Protection at 636.949.1800 or visit the health department website, www.scchealth.org.

While the health department’s efforts may reduce the number of mosquitoes in the community, individuals must take personal responsibility to protect themselves and their families. St. Charles County Vector Control Coordinator Dr. Barry McCauley said residents can discourage mosquitoes from biting by using an insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus whenever outdoors. When properly applied to exposed skin and clothing according to package instructions, products containing these active ingredients provide reasonably long lasting protection. In addition, the CDC recommends wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants when outside and checking window screens for potential damage. For additional tips on

preventing insect bites, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/ features/StopMosquitoes/.

In addition - to eliminate potential breeding grounds - McCauley recommended residents: • Fill in or drain areas where water may stand for more than one week • Empty watering cans, wading pools and other water containers after using • Completely seal cesspools and screen all vents • Clean clogged roof gutters and drain flat roofs so no water stays • Cover all standing receptacles, such as rain barrels in rural areas, with netting • Stock garden pools and ponds with small fish or aerate them Tilt wheelbarrows and machines with containers to prevent holding water

Free Concert in the Park Hawk Point Community Church proudly presents a concert featuring. Johnny Klein and Jack Maxam The free event will take place on Friday, September 21 at 7 p.m. in Hawk Point City Park.

Refreshments will be served. Please bring lawn chairs. Maxam and Klein are known for entertaining local crowds with classic and old old-time country music.

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Fire District 1 Wins Kindness Award On August 29, Kaspar Broadcasting’s KFAV 99.9FM presented its Random Act of Kindness award to the Lincoln County Firefighter’s Foundation and the Station 5 Band for their efforts in support of the Foundation’s Adopt-A-Family program.

Every year, Santa and Lincoln County Firefighters deliver Christmas gifts to many Lincoln County families in need. Gifts include much needed household items, per- L to R: Kevin Martin, Barry Nuss, Mary Beth (KFAV), Mike Smith, Steve Krechel, Wayne Richardson, Margie Harrell…the Station 5 band. Not pictured: Vince Sieber sonal items and presents for the kids.

The Station 5 Band hosted “Rock For A Cause” event on Saturday, September 8. The rock n’ roll fundraiser at Chihuahua’s Mexican Restaurant in Troy featured six hours of live entertainment with Wade Trent, the Four Alarm band and the Station 5 Band. Chad “PC” All proceeds from the event and its auction benefit the Foundation’s Adopt-A-Family program.

Master Gardeners Collecting Used Plastic Pots The Lincoln County Master Gardeners have scheduled a plant container (flower pot) recycling event from 1 to 4 p.m. on September 22 at the University of Missouri Extension Center parking lot, 880 W College in Troy. Clear out those areas in your garage and basement by bringing all those unused planting containers for recycling.

Containers should be rinsed and free of organic material. Any size and amount will be accepted.

The newly formed Lincoln County Master Gardeners strive to give county residents researchbased knowledgeable answers to their gardening questions. They volunteer in teaching gardening classes on many varied subjects. They also provide both gardening knowledge and physical skills to help beautify select public areas of Lincoln County.

For more information on the event or the Master Gardener’s Program, call 636.528.4613.

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Lincoln County R-III is quickly emerging as a leading district in Missouri. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) reports improvement in several areas for the district, including a perfect score of 14 out of 14 on the Annual Performance Review. Last year, the R-III District received 12 out of 14 on the Annual Performance Review.

R-III showed improvement in four out of the six areas on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP), and boasted a 91 percent graduation rate. Additionally, R-III received two bonus points. The bonus points are awarded by DESE for above average achievement in other tested areas.

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Business

Greater St. Charles Chamber Ribbon Cuttings If your business is new to the area and would like to celebrate with a ribbon cutting, contact Wendy Rackovan at the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 636.946.0633.

CDN Contracting Owner Tom Dorsey celebrated the new headquarters of CDN Contracting with a ribbon cutting on Friday, September 7. Joining Tom were family and friends, Mayor Len Pagano, employees, Ambassadors and Board Members of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. CDN Contracting, LLC is located at 3862 Mexico Road in St. Peters. For hours or more information, call 636.447.1467 or visit www. cdncontractingllc.com.

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As her mom, Helen Jarrick, cut the ribbon, owner Cindy Andert celebrated the grand opening of Wise Owl Resale with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, September 6. Joining Cindy were family and friends, Mayor Sally Faith and city officials, employees, Ambassadors and Board Members of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Wise Owl Resale is located at 301 Droste Road in St. Charles. For hours or more information, call 636.489.8552 or visit www.wiseowlresale.com.

Lindenwood University Hires Schrader as Grants Manager V i c k i Schrader has been hired as grants manager at Lindenwood University.

She conducts research, completes applications, and maintains proper reporting procedures for all grants accessed through the school’s Institutional Advancement Office.

Prior to coming to Lindenwood, Schrader served for seven years as an annual fund manager for the Center for Hearing & Speech in St. Louis, Mo. With over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit field, she has expertise in marketing and communications, organizational development, and special event management.

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Roger A. Stock, Ed.D. Named Middle School Principal at the Academy of the Sacred Heart Dr. Roger A. Stock has been named Middle School Principal at the Academy of the Sacred Heart.

Throughout a long and fulfilling career in Missouri public education, Dr. Stock has served as an elementary school teacher, counselor, assistant principal, principal, and executive director of elementary education and early childhood programming.

Schools under his leadership have been named a Missouri Gold Star School of Excellence, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence with Special Honors in Technology, a National Invitational School, and a Missouri MAP Top Ten School for Language Arts, Math and Science for several years. Dr. Stock was selected as a Missouri Distinguished Elementary Principal and has served as a site verifier for the U.S. Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Schools Program.

SCC Receives $10,000 from UPS Foundation The St. Charles Community College Foundation received a $10,000 grant from the UPS Foundation that will be used to help students reach their academic and career potential.

The funds will support a number of programs and services, including supplemental learning materials for SCC’s math outreach program and its Academic and Career Enhancement Center.

The grant will also support the college’s environmental Pictured left to right are Karl Jones, UPS district operations manager; Ron Chesbrough, SCC presisustainability efforts by pro- dent; and Eric Henderson, UPS Central Plains District Area HR manager. viding plants that will serve as an educational tool and will help beautify the area.

“The funds from UPS will help ensure that area students get the extra help and resources they need to succeed in getting a college education,” said Kasey McKee, vice president for college advancement. “We rely on partners in our community to keep an education affordable and accessible to students, especially as more and more jobs require a postsecondary education.”

Karl Jones, UPS district operations manager and member of SCC’s Foundation Board, has seen the benefit a community college education provides to the local workforce. “We know that a college degree will help students compete for better jobs and will strengthen our community,” he said.

Local UPS employees volunteered at the SCC Foundation’s Rhythm and Ribs fundraiser last spring, which made the college eligible to apply for the grant. “UPS believes in volunteering for the organizations it supports, in addition to providing funds,” Jones said.

For more information or to learn how to contribute to SCC, please contact McKee at 636.922.8472 or kmckee@stchas.edu.

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The Fort Zumwalt School District is currently scheduling screening appointments for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2013. Early screening is beneficial towards preparing children for kindergarten.

An assessment of large and small muscle skills, speech and language use, and concept knowledge will take place as well as vision and hearing screening. The process takes approximately one hour. Day and evening appointments are available. To schedule a child’s appointment or for more information, please call 636.474.8445, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Movie

“Last Ounce of Courage”

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September typically sees the arrival of at least one inspirational film designed to impart a specific message. This year, “Last Ounce of Courage” touches upon the issue of separation of church and state, especially when it comes to celebrating religious holidays.

Bob Revere (Marshall Teague) is a small-town mayor, veteran, and pharmacist. After www.mercy.net losing his son in an overseas conflict, Revere loses sight of what his boy was fighting for. Fourteen years later, his daughter-in law Kari (Nikki Novak) comes back to town with Bob’s grandson Christian (Hunter Gomez).

Reconnecting with Christian reawakens something in the mayor, who wants to celebrate Christmas like they did years ago. Unfortunately, to avoid offending those who don’t celebrate it, the town avoids any mention of Christmas.

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By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG at school for carrying his late father’s Bible.

As mayor, Bob takes a stand by placing a large Christmas tree in front of City Hall. Unfortunately, his actions inflame a special interest group led by the politically-savvy Warren Hammerschmidt (Fred Williamson).

As Bob honors the memory of his late son, Hammerschmidt is determined to discredit the mayor.

A bit heavy-handed at times, “Last Ounce of Courage” does get its message across, which is what pundit Bill O’Reilly calls the “War on Christmas.” “Holiday tree” has replaced “Christmas tree” to maintain the aforementioned separation of church and state. In stores, employees sometimes say “Happy Holidays” instead of the traditional “Merry Christmas.”

It’s important to note that this film does not endorse one religion over another.

During a press conference, for instance, Bob Revere encourages everyone to celebrate their beliefs in their

own way. Revere takes exception to having to hide his own faith, however, especially in December.

One sub-plot shows how much effort school officials exert to avoid offending anyone. The drama coach turns the Nativity Story into an absurd, religiously-neutral play that involves space aliens and supernovas. He even rewrites traditional holiday songs to make them inoffensive.

Though somewhat preachy, “Last Ounce of Courage” does make several valid points. The United States was founded by refugees seeking freedom from religious persecution. The film points out, though, that by trying to appease everyone, some groups are still forced to hide outward expressions of their faith.

“Last Ounce of Courage,” rated PG for thematic elements, some war images, and brief smoking, currently is playing in theaters.

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Gary Baute Lindenwood Lions and Lady Lions ***Lindenwood Sports Underway Lions Football: Lindenwood defeated Southwest Baptist (Mo.) 35-14 in its home opener… The Lions defense recorded 11 tackles for loss and five sacs on the night… Matt Angell led the squad with 127 receiving yards and one touchdown on five catches.

Men’s Soccer: Lindenwood defeated Maryville in its first home fixture of the season by a margin of 4-0. The Lions went on to defeat Christian Brothers University (Tenn.) 2-1… Eric Olvera scored the game winner with just two minutes remaining in the first overtime.

Women’s Soccer: The Lady Lions earned the “W” against the Maryville Saints by a score of 3-0 in its third game of the season… Courtney Bresnahan recorded the hattrick… The Lady Lions are now 2-0-1 on the young season.

Men’s Golf: The Lions golf squad took fourth out of 13 teams in the Pittsburg State Invitational (Kan.)… Greg MacAulay carded the team’s best score of the invitational with a four under 68… The Lions finished just thirteen strokes back of first place finisher Washburn (Kan.). ~~~Thanks to Andrew Tessmer Graduate Assistant in Lindenwood’s Sports Information Department Lions Nip Rams with Late Surge ***Add Third Quarter Back To Roster The St. Louis Rams take to the 2012 football season as the youngest team out of the 32 in the National Football League (NFL).

The score does not indicate the total picture of the Rams play in their first road game of the new season. A three-point lead disappeared with less than a minute left in the game.

The scoreboard showed a 27-23 loss however there were some very impressive highlights: *Three interceptions in the first half of play. The last time that happened was at Atlanta on Dec. 15, 1996 *All three of the Rams’ scores in the first half came after or from turnovers *Kicker Greg Zuerlein kicked his first career field goal; the 48-yarder put the Rams on the board in the first quarter. Zuerlein also converted 29-yard and 46-yard field goals *Quarterback Sam Bradford finished the game with a 105.1 passer rating, the fourth

best rating of his career *Rams defense held the Lions’ to less than 100 yards rushing *Punter Johnny Hekker punted five times for 241 yards, a 48.2-yard average, placed one inside the 20-yard line and a long of 57 yards Information from Ram’s postgame notes.

NEXT HOME GAMES: September 30 - Sunday: against Seattle Seahawks at Noon October 4 - Thursday: against Arizona Cardinals at 7:20 p.m.

October 21 - Sunday: against Green Bay Packers at Noon Check the website www.StLouisRams.com for all the information. ~~~One step at a time Frontier League Update ***Miners vs Freedom For The Title The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League.

Not in the playoff mix this year, the Rascal players have cleared their lockers and have headed home. Also leaving the team is broadcaster Jason Troop who always kept the fans in the game even though the team was not at times.

The two wild card teams have made it to the finals, the Southern Illinois Miners and the Florence Freedom.

As of this writing on the 13th of September, the Miners have won two games out a best of five. One more victory will give this young franchise its first Frontier League Title.

For more information on the team, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com. ~~~About eight months before Rascal baseball St. Charles Chill Hockey Announcing Head Coach ***Press Conference Soon Shortly I will publish the name of the Central Hockey League Chill’s coach. They will begin play NEXT September at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Nicole Kupaks, president and general manager will be a part of the press conference that will be held at the Family Arena.

Nicole Kupaks, president and For more info on the team, go to www.stcharleschill.com general manager. ~~~Think ice Photo by Ray Rockwell.

Editorial

“Over the Fence”

Joe Morice

Tenure; Who Decides?

St. Louis University is proposing a re-evaluation of tenured teachers every six years. Needless to say, there are objections from the tenured teachers. By teachers, I’m generalizing the various titles of SLU’s educators. One large and very credible objection is the question of who is doing the re-evaluations.

If it’s administrators, we’ve seen far too many schools with highly incompetent (if not apathetic) administration, be it university deans, school superintendents or neighborhood

school principals.

If teachers do the re-evaluations, it could become problematic because of infighting, jealousy, and any number of other influences to make the evaluations unfair.

So who is left to do it? Local politicians? Clergy? Boards of directors? Any and all might be prejudiced or unqualified. Personally, I believe it should be up to the students.

They are the ones who suffer if a teacher isn’t up to the task.

Do you remember having a bad teacher or two when you were in school? I certainly do. Actually, we all knew who the bad ones were. What became an unavoidable fact of life was our complaints were usually ignored or left to parents who may or may not have taken it to the school administrators. But would said administrators have listened and done something about it or could they?

What we learned very early is we had no real say in the matter. If a teacher wasn’t up to par, students knew it but they usually believed the powers that be would do very little or nothing at all. Sometimes they were right. Quite often, too many students’ complaints should have been heeded about one particular teacher, but

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the administrators won’t or can’t do anything because the teacher has too many protections from what most employees fear the most…dismissal.

A tenured teacher can be dismissed for misconduct, but what happens if they’re just bad teachers relying on tenure to keep their jobs?

It might be advisable for SLU to give each student a questionnaire at the end of every semester asking their opinions of their teachers with a guarantee of anonymity. They’ll get a few who might bear undue animus against one of them, but overall, it would present a pretty good synopsis of the teachers who are performing well and those who aren’t.

I was a third generation union employee. This means I’m in favor of unions. What I am not in favor of are the members who will not or cannot do their jobs and rely on their respective unions to protect them from dismissal. I can’t think of anything more detrimental to education than a poor teacher. Besides students who aren’t learning as they should, it also destroys their respect for the school.

This makes it is important to have the means to evaluate teachers without prejudice and dismiss them if necessary.

The SLU students probably know better than anyone which teachers are worthy. It’s usually there to see if administrators look at the grades at the end of the semesters; but will they? If there are too many bad grades, it’s time for evaluation. If there are too many good ones one might evaluate as well. However, to form a real consensus, the aforementioned questionnaires could be very useful.

This isn’t about the myriad problems of management and employees. This is about our children’s education. Why not ask them who deserves another term? They are the ones who have to deal with it every day.

“A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in students.” -John Ciardi (1916 - 1986) …and vice versa, I should think.

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Shelly Schneider

Happy Anniversary, Jim! My husband, Jim, and I are celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary this week. Now to some of you, that might seem like just a drop in the bucket, but these days a 22-year marriage is quite an achievement. I am happy and proud to say that I still look forward to my husband’s homecoming each evening, and after 22 years, he is still my very best friend.

So what do you get for your soul mate, your heart’s desire, your one and only on your 22nd wedding anniversary? If you follow the traditional gift guide, then we don’t have to give each other a present until our 25th wedding anniversary (the list stops at 15 and jumps to five-year increments after that). So, sweetie, you’re off the hook it seems. For those of you who fall onto one of the years on the list, here we go: A sampling from the “Traditional Wedding Gifts” list: first anniversary - paper; second – cotton, third – leather, fourth – fruit/flowers, fifth – wood, tenth – tin/aluminum, fifteenth – crystal, twentieth – china, twenty-fifth – silver, etc. For heaven’s sake, following this list, a wife wouldn’t be able to experience a girl’s best friend until her 60th wedding anniversary! Fortunately, my best guy surprised me on our 16th anniversary with a diamond anniversary band (sneaky,

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Now, I’m not a gift-hog or anything, but I do enjoy a gift with some thought behind it. And after 22 years, I’d like a little more than a piece of paper, a cotton swab, a piece of leather, some fruit, a tree, a coffee mug and something to put the coffee mug on. Oooh!

Wait a minute. In three years I’ll get silver. I can handle that.

Well, let’s check out the Modern Wedding Gifts list.

The first anniversary calls for clocks. Not something I’d choose myself, but at least it’s not paper. The second is quite a step up - china, followed by crystal, appliances, silverware, candy, desk sets, bronze, linen/ lace, and leather. The modern gift list actually has gifts for those in-between years. The 22nd anniversary gift is copper. I think we’ll skip that. With our luck someone would break into our house and steal it, hoping to sell it on the scrap metal black market.

Guys, if you want to impress your honey, skip the appliances and the desk sets (fourth and seventh anniversaries respectively), and go for something a little more romantic. Honestly, there isn’t much I need after 22 years. A dinner (home-cooked or at a restaurant), followed by a glass of wine on the front porch, fol-

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I have great gift ideas for my hubby. Unfortunately, they all require more money than I make in a year.

I’d love to be able to send him to the annual classic car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona with a pile of cash, and I know if he won the lottery, the first thing he’d do is buy me a 1962 Pontiac station wagon or a ’55 Nomad.

So what will we do to celebrate? What we’ve done every year since the birth of our son, Christopher. We take the kids to Grandma’s in Quincy, Ill., and Jim and I head to Jacksonville, Ill. It’s a day filled with classic cars, an evening alone at a nice restaurant, followed by an enchanting night (alone!) in a hotel room. We’d like to say that we sleep in until 10 a.m., but after you’ve had kids, that just doesn’t happen. It’s far from traditional, and even further from modern.

It’s the oldest and most wonderful gift of all – the gift of us. Hmmm…maybe we should change anniversary presents to anniversary presence.

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CHURCH September 22: Day of fun, food & festivities 1-4 p.m. at the Fairgrounds in Troy, Mo. (Duck Pond). Food, facepainting, prize giveaways & more.

Presented by Epicenter Church Outreach.

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September 22: 13th Annual The United Methodist Church at Wentzville Golf Open 12 p.m. at Golf Club of Wentzville.

Register at www.wentzumc.net.

September 22: Rummage Sale 7 a.m. to noon at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St.

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September 22: Gospel Singers 6 p.m. at New Beginnings Worship Center, 108 Birdie Hills Rd. St. Peters. Final Authority will perform.

Info: 636.240.8358 or 636.397.2959.

September 29: Shopping Expo 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at O’Fallon Christian Church, 9380 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in O’Fallon. Crafts, jewelry, food & more. Info: 636.240.3792 ext. 2.

September 30: AWANA Children’s Ministry Parents’ Night 5-7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Lake St. Louis, 2230 Lake Saint Louis Blvd. Program for kids ages 3 through 6th grade. Info: David Martin at 636.561.8476.

EVENTS September 21: Trivia Night 6:30 p.m. at St. Peters Parish Hall, 324 S. 3rd Street, St. Charles. Loyal Order of the Squirrels fundraiser to support local charities. $160/table of 8. Info: 314.605.9575.

September 22: Fall Festival and

Car Show 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Twin Oaks Estate, 707 Emge Road, O’Fallon, Mo. Cool cars, hayrides, outdoor games, petting zoo, barrel rides, live entertainment and lunch. Info: Mary Beth at 636.542.5220.

September 29: Electronics and Appliance Recycling Event 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at The Meadows of Lake Saint Louis (by the fountain).

Details at www.lakesaintlouis.com, or the WITS website www.witsinc. org, or call WITS at 314.382.1650.

September 22: Cottleville Car Show 5-9 p.m. on Hwy. N in Cottleville. $20/car includes food ticket and attendance prize. Pick up registration forms at Cottleville City Hall or Cottleville Fire Dept. (across from St. Joseph Church). Music, food and fun!

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September 24: PALS Fundraiser 4-9 p.m. at Denny’s in Troy. Have a great meal and help the animals of Lincoln County at the same time. A portion of the sales will be donated to PALS. Info: www.pals-pets.com or 636.338.1818.

September 27: Luncheon for Life to Benefit Our Lady’s Inn 11 a.m. at Wine Country Gardens, 2711 S. Hwy. 94 in Defiance, MO. $35/person. Jewelry show, lunch, raffle and auction. Register at www. ourladysinn.org or call Betsy Beauparlant at 636.398.5375.

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Exercise Classes for Cancer Patients & Survivors Free for breast cancer survivors/ patients, discounted for all other cancer survivors/patients. All participants must have a referral from their SSM Cancer Care or SSM Breast Care physician. Stop by the YMCA service center or call the St. Charles YMCA at 636.928.1928 or the O’Fallon YMCA at 636.379.0092 to register.

Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Includes a series of three classes over a three- to four- month period held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. DSMT is available with a doctor’s order. Info: 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573.

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center for disease management with a licensed, registered dietitian. Available with a doctor’s order only. To register call 636.949.9600. Info: 636.947.5163.

Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in 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. Info: 636.947.5617.

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Free unless otherwise noted. Info/ registration: 636.928.WELL (9355) or www.bjsph.org.

- [HW]: HealthWise Department at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, 10 Hospital Dr., St. Peters - [REC]: Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road, St. Peters - [MK]: Middendorf- Kredell Branch Library, 2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63368 - [NT]: New Town in St. Charles, Town Hall, 3300 Rue Royale, St. Charles - [LAKESTL]: City of Lake St. Louis, 200 Civic Center Dr., Lake St. Louis September 19: Breast-Feeding Basics 7-9:30 p.m. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, OB classroom. $30 per mom/couple.

• 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.

• 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.

4th Tues: Diabetes Support Group 6:30-7:30 p.m. At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West.

636.625.5447 Last Tues.: 7–8:30 p.m. HOPE (Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support Group) Sponsored by SSM St. Joseph Health Cntr & SSM, at Harvester Christian Church, Rm CH–104, 2950 Kings Crossing.

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3rd Wed. 6:30–8 p.m. KidsCan! Siteman Cancer Center, BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support children 4–12 w/parent/significant caregiver w/cancer.

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3rd Sun: Alzheimer’s Meeting 12:45-1:45 p.m. Morning Star

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Faith-based for caregivers, family of those w/memory loss.

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1st Thurs: Conquer 6:30–7:30 p.m. Support Group for adults w/cancer. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.916.9920.

2nd Thurs: Support Group for Alzheimer’s 4 p.m. Delmar Gardens, 7068 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon. Call: Jennifer Krpan, Ralph Covinsky 636.240.6100.

4th Thurs: Breast Cancer Support Group 6:30–8 p.m. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way. 636.928.WELL

Support Groups Every Monday: BILY (Because I Love You) Parent Support Group 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles. For parents only. Free. Focus on teens/young adults who act out. Help Line 314.993.7550.

1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30 p.m. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. For families/friends who want help understanding and coping with the death of a loved one.

Registration: 314.SSM.DOCS (776.3627).

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Every Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life 7 p.m. Support group. Free. St. Peters City Hall. 636.947.5304.

1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club Those w/chronic lung disease. St. Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch.

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12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Info: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

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Statepoint Crossword Theme: Cartoon Families

Oldest Pick: Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.”

This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company.

Copyright 2012.

ACROSS 1. Fastener 6. Hermey, e.g.

9. Thunderous character 13. One who avoids company 14. ___ Kilmer 15. Southern chicken stew 16. Grossly unconventional 17. One of Bo Peep’s flock?

18. Daytime host 19. *Peter or Lois or one of their children 21. Onion-like bulb

23. Blue feeling 24. Better ____ Ezra, band 25. DNA transmitter 28. Alternative for Liz? 30. *Todd or Tina or Timmy 35. Right side of U.S. 37. Seed cover 39. Like yellow polka dot bikini 40. Musical finale 41. Linear particle accelerator, for short 43. Castle material 44. Wrong

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Author Jeri Watts sets her new novel “Kizzy Ann Stamps” in the 1960’s offering readers the chance to experience desegregation through the eyes of Kizzy, a nine-year-old African American girl set to go to a white school for the first time, leaving the safe sanctuary of her one-room school house.

To prepare for the experience, her previous teacher, a hard-talking, switch-wielding disciplinarian of color, demands that her students write letters to the white teacher they will have in the coming year. Kizzy, an independent, bright child, isn’t wild about the idea, but she knows she’d better listen.

As the summer unfolds, Kizzy writes letters to Miss Anderson. The letters reveal Kizzy’s character, as do entries she makes in a journal Miss Anderson gives each of her students once school starts.

Kizzy not only has to fit in with students mired in prejudice, she also must deal with her very obvious facial scars. Fortunately, she has a faithful sidekick - a border collie that saves her life and earns the respect of a boy who previously made Kizzy’s days a nightmare.

Readers will be amazed at Kizzy’s courage and intelligence, and long remember the goodness of Miss Anderson, a teacher with abundant heart and a can-do attitude.

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45. Downhill race 49. The day before 51. Jack is this and quick?

54. Test format 56. Pitch 57. Iranian money 58. Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid 59. Cry plaintively 60. A dull person 61. See him run?

62. Skidded 63. Stare amorously 64. Not far 67. *”The Jetsons” were a Space ___ counterpart to “The Flintstones” See answers page 13

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