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March 28, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 13

Bring the family to the 24th Annual Business Showcase and Business Fair on Saturday, March 31.

Business Showcase and Family Fair

By Shelly A. Schneider

IN this Issue

The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 24th Business Showcase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 31 at the Jamestown Mall in Florissant. This year’s event is titled, “Sample North County.” Carolyn Marty, president of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, said the event gives North County businesses a chance to showcase their products and services to the customers they serve. It also allows the public to “sample” all that North County businesses have to offer.

More than 40 businesses and organizations will take part in the 24th annual event. Marty said the new venue is absolutely beautiful.

“There is a lot of space, and it’s beautiful inside,” she said. “Enter at the lower level theater entrance.”

Booths will be inside, and some businesses/organizations will have information and activities outside, including Paul Cerame Kia with a car on display.

Other activities will include health screenings for adults, free books for children, a visit from “Charity” the clown with balloons from noon to 2 p.m. and much more. The Black Jack Fire Department and St. Louis County Police Department will have some equipment on site.

Participants will have the opportunity to “sample” some food, some health services, some of the area’s nursing homes and more.

“There is a great variety for the entire community,” Marty said. “This is a great opportunity for people to learn about Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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the services and businesses that are in the North County area and what they have to offer.”

The event draws hundreds of people each year – just one reason Christian Hospital Public Relations Manager Bret Berigan is happy to be a part of it.

“Christian Hospital has proudly been involved with the chamber’s Business Showcase since it began 24 years ago,” Berigan said. “As one of the area’s premier health-care facilities and a major employer, this is an ideal venue to connect with community residents as well as local businesses as we strive to help people enjoy life by improving their health.

We’re very fortunate to have the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce serving our business community.”

The 2012 Presenting Sponsors are Christian Hospital, Garden Villas North & Delmar Gardens North and Schnucks Markets. Booth Sponsors are Handyman True Value Hardware and Crystal Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center.

The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership of more than 600 businesses in the North Learn & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 GNC Business Showcase . . . . . . . . . 7-9

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County area. The mission of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce is to be a partnership of business professionals and community leaders united to promote the North County region. The

Chamber office is located at 420 West Washington in Florissant. For more information please visit the Chamber website at greaternorthcountychamber.com or call 314.831.3500.

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Florissant Garage Sale On April 28, Florissant residents will haul down the clutter from their attics and treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their barns for the Florissant Garage Sale. The Garage Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the James J Eagan Ice Rink area To reserve your spot to sell in the Florissant Garage Sale, please fill out an application by April 15. The fee is $15 for Florissant residents only. The Florissant Garage sale is free to attend. For more information, please call 314.921.4466.

Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart Dance The Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart Dance will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 18.

Create memories to last a lifetime at this event for young ladies with their dads, grandpas, uncles, or special escorts.

Grownups can treat their special little girl to a lovely evening filled with fun, music, and dancing, along with cookies and punch. Formal dress is required. Tickets are available through May 11, or when dance is full, whichever comes first. Be sure to register early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. For ages 12 and under with an adult. Tickets are $25 per resident couple and $30 per nonresident couple.

For more information, please call 314.921.4466.

Children’s Eggstravaganza in Black Jack The annual Children’s Eggstravaganza will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 7 at Black Jack City Hall, lower level. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for visits and photographs, and the egg hunt will be fun for everyone!

Mayor Norm McCourt said, “The city is proud

to offer this event to the community. The event is always very well attended and the enjoyment it brings to the kids makes it worth the effort.”

For more information on the event, please call Black Jack City Hall at 314.355.0400.

Black Jack Mayor Visits the White House Black Jack Mayor Norman C. McCourt recently spent three days in Washington, D.C. where he was invited to attend a special briefing for the National League of Cities members on current issues affecting cities. The briefing took place at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. The group was welcomed by David Agnew, director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and learned about issues including Joining Forces, Let’s Move, the State of the Economy from representatives of the

National Economic Council, and small business opportunities for local businesses by the Small Business Administration.

Mayor McCourt stated, “It was very interesting attending the briefing with other city officials to learn how federal government programs can assist our residents during these tough economic times.”

McCourt is the president of the Missouri Municipal League which represents more than 600 Missouri Cities.

PPRC Photography Project Exhibit Features Fathers' Support Center “Photography Project: Fathers’ Support Center” is one University of Missouri–St. Louis exhibit on display in two locations. The exhibit is part of an ongoing series in which PPRC Photography Project instructors from UMSL teach St. Louis-area residents photography.

Those individuals then document their surrounding communities resulting in photos that are put on display at two locations. For this exhibit, participants included 14 fathers from the Family Formation Program at the Fathers’ Support Center in St. Louis.

The exhibit is open from 6 a.m. to “The Vase,” by Xadrian Shumpert, depicts Antonio Bailey and his son, Ahmad, at the Saint 11 p.m. daily through May 6 at the Louis Art Museum on Bonding Day. Public Policy Research Center PhoThe exhibit is also open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. tography Project Art Gallery at UMSL, 1 Univer- daily through May 6 at Prince Hall Family Supsity Blvd., in St. Louis County. For more informa- port Center, 4411 N. Newstead Ave. in St. Louis. tion, please call 314.516.5273, or visit pprc.umsl. Fro more information, please call 314.333.4170 edu. or visit fatherssupoortcenter.org.

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Mayors at the Party

Civil War Event at Taille de Noyer

Florissant Mayor Emeritus Robert G. Lowery, Sr. and Mayor Thomas P. Schneider attended the March 15 St. Patrick’s Day Party at the James J. Eagan Center. More than 300 seniors dressed in green and attended the event. Krause Katering served the traditional corn beef and cabbage. Entertainment was provided by the Youth Dancers from Clarkson School of Irish Dance.

With the historic 200 year-old Taille de Noyer as a backdrop, an event commemorating the sesquicentennial of the beginning of the American Civil War will be held from 2–4 p.m. on Sunday, April 22. Well known actor Dick Benach, who characterizes himself as a collector/devotee/ and presenter of all things Lincoln, will be featured. His presentation will include collecting Lincoln. In addition, the day will include live period music, and a sampling of foods from authentic Civil War recipes. Children are welcome to come, and are encouraged to dress in Civil War era costumes, with prizes to be awarded for best costumes.

Taille de Noyer, which is the headquarters for the Florissant Valley Historical Society, is located on the grounds of McCluer High School at 1896 South Florissant Road, in Florissant, Mo. Tickets for the event are $10 per person, with children under 12 free. They may be reserved by calling 314.839.3626 or 636.938.4996. Tickets may also be purchased by sending checks to the Florissant Valley Historical Society at P.O. Box 298, Florissant, MO, 63032. Please make the checks payable to the Florissant Valley Historical Society.

Missouri American Water Replacing Aging Water Line in Bridgeton Missouri American Water crews recently began replacing about 2,250 feet of water main along Banks Road between St. Charles Rock Road and Banks Road culde-sac in Bridgeton Mo. The replacement work is slated for completion in the summer of 2012.

The new project is a necessary first step to accommodate the city’s upcoming improvements to Banks Road. The project will replace a 6-inch diameter water line, that is approximately 71 years old, with a new section of 8-inch diameter pipe.

Drivers may notice some closures of the south-bound lane of Banks Road during the projected two-month construction. When possible, lane closures will be timed to minimize disruption of rush hour traffic. Missouri American Water has notified residents about maintaining water service to their homes and businesses during the construction process.

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GNC Selects 2012 Outstanding Business Person of the Year The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce recently selected Bonnie Barczykowski as its 2012 Outstanding Business Person of the Year.

Barczykowski , the owner of five Curves locations, will be honored during the Chamber’s Annual Installation Dinner at 6 p.m. on April 13 at Norwood Hills Country Club.

“I am honored to have been chosen as Greater North County Business Person of the Year,” Barczykowski said. “My employees and customers of Curves are what make an award like this even possible. I am grateful to all!”

Barczykowski, who opened her first Curves

in 2000, has three facilities in Florissant, one in Ferguson and one in Weldon Spring.

She has been involved with the Greater North County Chamber for many years, served on its Board for seven years and is a past board chairwoman. She is the founder of the Lose To Win STL Program, which has had more than 3,000 local participants, and is the author of “Make the Harder Choice.”

Barczykowski has served on the boards and chaired events for several community and civic organizations including the American Cancer Society’s North County Relay for Life, the American Heart Association, Marygrove and T.E.A.M.

Born and raised in Florissant, Barczykowski now lives in St. Charles with her husband, Dan, and their three children. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Lindenwood College, Masters in Business Administration from Lindenwood University and has been certified in circuit training and weight management.

“Bonnie is very deserving of this award,” said Carolyn Marty, chamber president. “She is a successful business woman who gives back to her community in many ways.”

The cost of the dinner is $45. Reservations can be made by calling the Greater North County Chamber office at 314.831.3500.

Pulaski Bank Opens in Hazelwood Pulaski Bank is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest location at 8008 North Lindbergh Blvd., in Hazelwood, Mo. The new Pulaski office, under the leadership of Elizabeth Wade, assistant vice president and bank manager, opened its doors on March 12, 2012, after moving from its old location on New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. The Hazelwood Bank provides ample parking and a convenient drive-up with 24-hour ATM service. It also offers a full range of checking, savings, and money market accounts for retail and commercial customers, as well as, CDs, mortgage loans, investment services, retirement accounts and an innovative treasury management system.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday, March 16, with dignitaries from the city of Hazelwood, Hazelwood Fire Department, Hazelwood Police Department, and North County Chamber of Commerce.

A grand opening celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April

14. Activities include a BBQ lunch, prize drawings, kids’ games, face painting, and music entertainment.

Christian Hospital Radiation Oncology Earns ACR-ASTRO Accreditation Christian Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

Top-ranked Washington University Physicians at Christian Hospital offer patients advanced technology with the most accurately targeted and least invasive methods of treatment available. Radiation oncology (radiation therapy) is the careful use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer. A radiation oncologist may use radiation to cure cancer or to relieve a cancer patient’s pain.

The ACR-ASTRO seal of accreditation represents the highest level of quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting specific Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by ACR and ASTRO after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified radiation oncologists and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Patient care and treatment, patient safety, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed.

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Hazelwood West High Senior Named to Missouri Scholars 100 The Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) have selected Joshua Merlenbach, a senior at Hazelwood West High School, to its 2012 Missouri Scholars 100, a program that honors 100 of the state’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2012.

Students will be recognized at a luncheon in Columbia on April 29.

Missouri Scholars 100 honorees are nominated by their school principals. Selection is based on a formula using the student’s grade point average and ACT or SAT score. Each student had to meet the criteria of an academic decathlon designed to assure academic strength. To meet decathlon requirements, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,900; be ranked in the upper 10 percent of the class; have taken upper level courses in math, science, English and foreign language; have excellent attendance; be an exemplary school citizen; and be involved in school activities.

Merlenbach will attend Southeast Missouri State University after graduation.

31st Annual Hazelwood PTA Council Scholarship Run-Walk The 31st Annual Hazelwood PTA Council Scholarship RunWalk is Saturday, May 12. The event includes one-mile, 5K and 10K distances, fun runs for children and a health and wellness fair. All activities take place at Hazelwood Central High School beginning at 8 a.m.

For more than three decades, the family-friendly Hazelwood PTA Council Run-Walk has raised money for scholarships for graduating seniors. In 2012, the goal is to raise $50,000 to provide scholarships valued at $500 for 100 students.

PTA Run-Walk features online registration and donations, electronic timing for runners and walkers, and choice of cotton or performance shirts.

Registration costs are based

on shirt preference and size, not the race distance. The early registration cost for a cotton Tshirt is $10 up to size XL; the cost for a performance T-shirt is $20 up to size XL. Higher fees apply for shirt sizes 2XL to 3XL. Early registration ends May 8; race day registration is $15.

To register, go to the HSD PTA Council website at www. hazelwoodptacouncil.com or the District website at www. hazelwoodschools.org. Printable forms are available on both sites. Registration forms are also available at each school in the District.

Volunteers are needed to make Run-Walk a success. For details on becoming a volunteer, or for questions about the event, call 314. 953.5119.

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Pattonville Chess Teams Take Honors at State Championship Students from three chess teams in the Pattonville School District brought home several honors after competing in the Missouri State Scholastic Championship Chess Tournament on March 10 in Jefferson City.

Nearly 500 students in kindergarten through 12th grade competed in the tournament.

Pattonville High School junior Isaiah Gadson took first place and was named a Missouri state chess champion. His teammate Joe Copeland, a junior, brought home an eighth-place trophy, and the entire high school team also won the eighth-place team Gadson2012.jpg - Pattonville High School junior Isaiah Gadson took trophy out of 42 high school teams. Gadson Isaiah first place after competing in the Missouri State Scholastic Championship and Copeland are joined on the Pattonville Chess Tournament on March 10 in Jefferson City.

High School team by senior Zach Suedmeyer; juniors Nick Huber, Malik Patel and Jimmy Sorsen; sophomore Brett Cole; and freshmen Thomas Haake, Javon Holley, Jason Jiang and Ethan O’Dell. They are sponsored by teacher Janet Baldwin. This was the team’s second year in the competition.

The chess team from Pattonville Heights Middle School won third place out of 30 teams in the eighth-grade and under division. Seventh-grader Keturah Gadson brought home the eighth-place trophy (out of 86 individuals) for individual play. Josh Zahner, also a seventh-grader, also won a medal for winning five out of six games. Other members of the Heights team were seventh-graders Aaron Clark and Aman Khurana; and sixth-graders Patrick Hachmeister and Carter Kennedy. The chess team from Remington Traditional School finished 13th out of 30 teams. Chess team members are seventh-graders Jacob Andrews and Trent Phelps, sixth-grader Joseph Kasprzyk and third-grader Lars Gindler. Both the Pattonville Heights and the Remington Traditional teams are new to state competition and are coached by teachers Randy Gindler and John Sepanski.

Pattonville Mom to Represent Missouri at Mom Congress on Education and Learning Conference Parenting magazine recently announced that Angela Vos McCormick of Maryland Heights has been selected to represent Missouri at the third-annual Mom Congress on Education and Learning conference in Washington, D.C. this April 29 through May 1. She was chosen for her outstanding contributions and dedication to improving local schools.

A total of 51 delegates, representing each state and the District of Columbia, will receive an allexpense-paid trip to D.C. for the event, where they’ll have the opportunity to connect with national leaders in education, Parenting editors, and past Mom Congress delegates to exchange ideas on how to improve our nation’s schools.

“I am both honored and humbled,” Vos McCormick said. “As a parent, I have one opportunity to influence my children; I hope to be an example to them serving as a volunteer during their education.

This opportunity will enhance my continued volunteerism; I look forward to all that I will learn at the conference and what changes I can make for our schools. United we are one voice for our children.”

In her work as an education advocate, Von McCormick has restructured, designed and implemented streamlined processes for organizing volunteer parents with the goal of making volunteering easier and the overall process of managing volunteer-run activities more efficient. Her most notable contribution to her community followed the Good Friday Tornado of 2011. Within 48 hours of the devastating tornado, she organized a donation center for families within the school district. Utilizing several outlets, she secured donations of clothing, food, toys, household and personal care items. Currently, she is working with Pattonville School District administrators in the development of a parent-run legislation advocacy committee and she hopes to promote and increase bully prevention programs within the schools.

Empowered and inspired by attending the conference, past delegates have returned to their states to create significant change in their school systems, affecting the lives of thousands www.TroyFurnitureCo.com of children nationwide.

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March 28, 2012

“The O’Briens” by Peter Behrens is as fulfilling as a five-course meal with its big, brawling story line and colorful characters. Author Peter Behrens places Joe O’Brien at center stage, a self-made railroad baron, and patriarch, a complicated character, of Irish descent.

The novel begins in the early 1900s, when O’Brien, the oldest of five children, already has a crew of loggers in his command. Necessity drives young Joe to provide for his siblings when his father is killed in the Boer War. Six months later their mother marries a no-account. The scoundrel deserts the family for weeks at a time and abuses Joe’s two sisters, a score he and his brothers settle with a beating in the barn.

The family finds comfort and support in the home of a kind priest, who cares deeply for them, and shows them the finer things in life. The priest plays the role of surrogate father in the children’s lives and helps plan for their futures when their mother passes away, leaving them orphaned.

The O’Brien offspring scatter – the girls to a convent and the youngest brother to the priesthood. Grattan, the middle brother heads for California, and Joe sees a future in railway lines being laid in the United States and British Columbia. But not without initial doubts – worries he tries to forget with the bottle, an addiction that dogs him throughout his life and causes problems with Iseult, a woman he falls in love with in California.

The novel follows their lives, and their son and two daughters as they grow up and seek their fortunes, marry and have children of their own. Joe and Iseult love one another but suffer great losses that test their marriage, war brings heartbreak and sacrifices are made.

This entertaining saga sets personal stories against the backdrop of the 20th century. It’s a pleasant mix that will provide hours of reading pleasure.

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Did you Know?

The Easter Bunny appears to have originated in Germany, where tales were told of an "Easter hare" who laid eggs for children to find. German immigrants to America – particularly Pennsylvania – brought the tradition with them and spread it to a wider public. (courtesy of Infoplease.com)

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“The Hunger Games” “The Hunger Games,” the young adult novels that captured the imagination of readers of all ages, has finally arrived in theaters. Unfortunately, much like a tribute on the wrong end of a sword, director Gary Ross drains the lifeblood out of the story to create a movie that misses the entire point of the original novels altogether.

The film is set in Panem, a country that sprang up on the ruins of North America after wars and natural disasters destroyed the landscape. Panem is divided into 13 districts filled with people who toil in various industries Photo courtesy of Lionsgate for meager wages and insufficient food rations. The Capitol, the seat of power, is, on the other hand, filled with wealthy, overfed and easily bored citizens.

Jennifer Lawrence does a credible job as Katniss Everdeen, the young heroine from District 12 who volunteers to take her sister’s place in the Hunger Games, a reality television competition that brings to mind gladiators in ancient Rome. Twenty-four teenagers called “tributes” are selected to fight to the death as a

reminder that no one in any district can defy the will of the Capitol.

Although she thinks she has no chance of winning, Katniss vows to try her best. Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), the male tribute from her district, is frightened, but he seems to be adjusting to the needs of the games better than Katniss. He also drops a bombshell during his initial interviews, one that could change the entire dynamic of the Hunger Games.

While Suzanne Collins’ “Hunger Games” trilogy are an intense, satisfying read, the movie leaves out so many critical details that it comes up quite short in terms of quality. Woody Harrelson’s performance as Haymitch Abernathy, for instance, is hindered by lack of information about the character. In the books, Haymitch is a surly mentor to Katniss and Peeta, but Harrelson’s portrayal makes him less violent and considerably less intriguing.

Jennifer Lawrence does the best she can with the material, but the shaky camera

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work and bland sets take away from her performance.

Josh Hutcherson fares a little better as Peeta, especially when it comes to demonstrating his camouflage skills.

Neither of these two young performers is to blame, though, for director Gary Ross’ failures behind the camera.

In an effort to squeeze the first novel into one movie, Ross leaves out key facts and details which end up hurting the plot. “The Hunger Games” really should have been turned into two movies instead of the inconsistent, unsatisfying film that arrived in theaters.

“The Hunger Games,” rated PG-13 for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images involving teens, currently is playing in theaters.

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Greater North County Chamber Business Showcase

Booth Listings: • Accessible Play Inc.

• Diabetes Van

• Applied Scholastics Intl

• Dine and Discounts of St. Louis

• Ameriprise/ H & R Block • Black Jack Fire Protection District • Catholic Family Services • Central Methodist University

• Eagle Fitness • Emerson Family YMCA • Family Video • Ferguson/ Florissant School District

• Paul Cerame

• Handyman Hardware

• Pretty N Posh

• Hazelwood School District

• Rancho Manor

• ITS Computers

• Randall's Wines & Spirits

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• Jamestown New Horizons

• SSM DePaul Health Center

• Cookie Lee Jewlery

• Krispy Kreme Donuts

• Schaefer Autobody

• Crystal Creek

• Life is A Party

• Schnucks Markets

• Curves

• ManorCare

• St. Louis County Police

• décor Remix

• Mississippi Valley Roofing

• Delmar Gardens/Garden Villas

• North County Christian School

• The Lipton Group / Paddock Village

• Christian Hospital • City of Florissant • Commerce Bank • Community Animal Hospital

• Papa Murphy's • Party Lite

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• Trinity Catholic High School • US Bank

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Sports You See... With Gary B. Rascals Add Two Former Players as Coaches Hitting and Bench Coaches Joining Manager Steve Brook will be Mike Madrid and Caleb Curry.

Brook has led his team to the Frontier League Championship series both seasons as manager, taking the title in 2010.

Madrid, who holds a career .307 batting average as a member of the Rascals from 2004-2006, is joining the staff as hitting coach for the 2012 season.

"With a man like Steve Brook at the helm I knew the professionalism would be top notch and that this opportunity to give back to this organization and community would be a great growing experience,” he said. “I'm ready for this!"

Caleb Curry returns to the Rascals for his fifth season in professional baseball and first as the team's bench coach. He was a key player for the Rascals on the 2010 Frontier League Championship team. He finished the season hitting .315 and collecting 28 stolen bases.

"When I look back at some of my greatest memories in baseball, the summer of 2010 in O'Fallon sticks out as an unforgettable one!” Curry said. “The way the community welcomed us, the support and love from the host families, all the hard work in the front office and the camaraderie of the players made this possible.

When I got a call to see if I was interested in coming back, it was a no-brainer!"

Brook is excited about the new additions to the staff.

"Both of these individuals have had a tremendously positive impact on River City Rascals teams during their playing careers,” he said. “I am extremely confident and excited to see what they will bring to our organization in 2012 and beyond." ~~~Two classy guys to add to a top notch staff River City Rascals to Announce Broadcast Team You May Be Able to Listen AND Watch All Home Games New General Manager Dan Dial is trying to keep all the Rascal fans in touch with his team thanks to the world-wide-web.

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He is presently in negotiations with a company that will be able to show all home games LIVE, along with play-by-play personalities anywhere you can pick up the internet. A weekly highlight show will be produced as well.

This company, which will go nameless at this point, is also having conversations with local establishments to show the internet broadcast on their television sets.

This could be revenue-generating event for the bar/restaurants that wants to be a partner. So if you can’t make the game at T.R. Hughes you will eventually be able to find out who has it on their TVs inside their establishment.

Technology… ~~~Up to date Cottleville Run for the Helmet Successful/Parade-Almost 4th Annual Parade had Record Numbers About 2,800 runners and walkers took to the highway N early on the 17th with beautiful skies and temperatures in the 70s. One and two mile walkers pushed baby strollers and enjoyed the company of many. A man in a wheel chair wheeled courageously with all the rest. Potentially over 35,000 lined the streets.

A large majority of the 150 parade floats were supposed to leave St. Charles Community College but Mother Nature took first place.

Pictured are Amy E. and Steve Runge who provided details on each float. To WATCH the 2012 Cottleville St. Patrick’s parade with yours truly as emcee, go to www.STLWebTV.com To see about eight minutes of pictures in a great presentation from Cathy Hartman of the parade, go to www.vimeo.com/38961293 ~~~It was a great start

Editorial

“Over the Fence” Should We or Shouldn’t We? Years ago, an offbeat friend of mine was home laying around his parent’s house on summer vacation from college where he majored mostly in substance abuse. It was a small rural town in northern Missouri with a population of less than 500.

His father asked him when he was going to get a job. He told him there were no summer jobs and it was too far to a larger town to commute. Then

his father asked him what he was going to do for money? That‘s father talk for, “You’re not laying around here all summer.” My friend finally said, “I don’t know Dad, I’ll probably have to go out and sell drugs.”

Via his father’s connections, a week later he was riding on the hood of a huge earth-moving machine while the operator taught him how to run it.

Selling and using drugs in rural areas probably happens more than many people believe. There is little to do for mischief-prone small-town teenagers during summer months or any other time when this age group seeks ways to prevent bore-

dom.

My friend once took me for a ride around his small town and pointed out all the places he and his friends had drug and booze parties out of sight when he was a teenager. There was a cemetery, an abandoned barn, a wooded area and so on. A few places included where someone had died of a drug overdose. He often joked about older folks that thought drug pushers from the city came there to sell drugs to their offspring. It was usually the other way around. Their offspring went to the city to buy them.

According to a St. Charles County street gang member, some of their best drug customers were from outlying areas.

One of the sadder outcomes of this are the older teens arrested for selling drugs and ending up in prison. When and if they finally get out, nobody will hire them. Many have no place to go and end up back in the illegal drug business.

There is little doubt we’re not winning the war on drugs.

There are many arguments for and against legalizing drugs. One can see both sides having legitimate concerns.

The big question is, “Would we become a nation of drug addicts?” It’s coun-

tered with legalized alcoholic beverages being around for decades and we haven’t become a nation of drunks. Late on weekend nights, the police might argue that point.

In China, drugs were once legal and opium dens had customers who could smoke anything without fear of arrest. According to some historians, the Chinese government became alarmed at the increasing number of users and eventually stopped it.

The argument drags on.

What I find most embarrassing are the hundreds of honest Mexican citizens being murdered by drug cartels to keep drugs flowing to the United States.

The U.S. provides the most lucrative market for illegal drugs. If we actually did legalize them, as some retired U.S. lawmakers and government officials quietly believe we should, we would save untold billions and virtually bankrupt the illegal drug industry around the world and also remove a major source of terrorist funding.

Would the users grow their own drugs? Would our society’s rebellious minions find a new provocative affront to society? Who knows?

The worst part for me is that we’re too busy to take a close look at ourselves and see the truth. The world’s most vicious, bloodthirsty criminals are laughing all the way to the bank because millions of U.S. citizens keep buying their products.

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To be vain or not? That is the question Vanity is not my thing. At 46, I find it easy to walk out of the house without makeup. At 26, you understand, this would have been unthinkable! I figure that, by now, scores of doctors and nurses have seen the ugliest parts of my body – so who’s going to scream in agony if I leave home without lipstick?

A few years ago, however, I fell into some kind of trance. Maybe it was temporary insanity. You know, the kind you get when you’ve been with three kids 24/7. Well, OK, it was just 24/4 (Spring Break with no break for Shelly), but who in the world would understand that left all by itself?

All of a sudden BAM! There it was. That glorious excuse to leave the house alone and run to the store for some plant food and a box of S.O.S. pads. The insanity slowly overtook my brain and body. I found myself wandering through the lingerie area. I hate to disappoint the men, but I was looking for plain white or beige underwear (thongs have never, are not, and will never be a part of my wardrobe vocabulary).

Maybe a new, lightly lined, white bra…because, excuse me, the people who manufacture white shirts these days aren’t exactly worried about the thickness of the fabric, if you know what I mean.

I wandered around after finding my trusty, everyday bra, when I heard something new and exciting virtually call out to me!

“Shelly!” the object whispered. “Come over here.

I’m new. I’m exciting. I’m something you would never bother looking at if the kids were here.”

Recipe:

Well, now. That did it. This new and amazing thing was just plain mocking me because it knew I was alone.

“Oh, fine,” I said out loud (I really have to stop doing that).

I walked over a couple of steps when I saw it – a liquid filled bra. It appeared at eye-level, thanks to the marketing geniuses, out of nowhere and beckoned to me.

“I’ll give you a lift without costing you a fortune,” the bra seemed to say.

It is important, at this juncture, to go back to the beginning of the column and re-read the part about me and my vainless self (notice I said vain-less, not vein-less). Go ahead, I’ll wait a minute or two.

Got it? Good. But I went ahead and purchased the liquid-filled, bust-boosting piece of lingerie. I’m still blaming it on the unusually warm weather and the fact that there was no one there to question the purchase or talk me out of it.

I confess I removed everything but the scanning code. I didn’t want the nice people at the store to think I actually needed something like this. My normal underwires do just fine, thank you very much.

This was just something new and different, and for only $15.99.

So, like the complete goofball that I am, I drove home, snuck into the bedroom and changed bras, and put on the smallest t-shirt I could find.

“Notice anything different?” I asked my husband.

We’re departing from the column, because this just has to be said. Never, ever ask your husband if he notices anything different.

You are simply setting yourself up for a big letdown (and I’m not talkin’ your bust, either).

I decided not to wait for the answer.

“I bought a water bra!”

I didn’t realize, until that very moment, how completely ridiculous the whole idea was. He laughed, I laughed, and we had a great giggle over my frivolous, and frankly very uncomfortable, purchase.

The stupid thing kept riding up on me, making my breasts look as if they were located right under my chin. So now what? That’s $15.99 I can never get back. I thought of two very ingenious plans. First, I can write it off on my taxes. It might look funny, but I wrote about the blasted thing, so I can write it off!

Second? I’m going to freeze it. Yes, you read that right. It probably won’t work, but I’m going to freeze the bra and make good use of it on these hot, sweltering summer days. Of course, then it will begin to melt, and I’ll look like I did while I was breast-feeding my children – big and leaky. It didn’t pay to be vain back then, either. Who cared that I tripled my bust size? I couldn’t show them off, because every time I tried, I leaked.

Back to the store for my lightly lined, white bra.

Easter Basket Cupcakes Add a Special Touch (Family Features) Go beyond store-bought marshmallow chicks and chocolate rabbits this year. Perfect for some-bunny special – or as a dessert to brighten any holiday table – A Tisket, A Tasket, A Cupcake Easter Basket cupcakes prove that it can be a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket.

“These cupcakes look impressive,” says Nancy Siler, vice president of consumer affairs at Wilton, “yet they require just a few easy steps. Simply bake cupcakes and use your favorite cake mix to help speed up prep time.

Cool completely, place into Picket Fence Cupcake Wraps or Basket Cupcake Wraps and pipe with green-tinted icing to create grass. If piping isn’t possible, simply spatula ice the cupcakes; either way, they will impress.”

Wilton has a basketful of ideas for finishing

these little cakes. Perch miniature nest decorations filled with jelly beans on the icing grass for a playful take on a robin’s springtime roost. Or, top cupcakes with pre-made icing flowers to echo the cheery hues of

spring’s first blossoms. These treats will be the perfect end to any Easter hop-pening.

For more Easter or other holiday recipes and ideas, or to order decorating supplies, visit www.wilton.com.

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SPRING COMMUNITY EVENTS If you would like more information or want to attend an event, call 636.344.CARE (2273) or visit www.progresswesthealthcare.org.

Registration is required for the events and both are FREE.

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Girls’ Night Out

Each cupcake serves 1

Ingredients: - White Standard Baking Cups - 1 package (about 18 ounces) cake mix, any flavor - Water, vegetable oil and eggs to prepare cake mix - Picket Fence Cupcake Wraps or Basket Cupcake Wraps - 1 can (16 ounces) White Decorator Icing - Leaf Green Icing Color - Royal Icing Nests with Jelly Beans, Pink and Purple Posies or Multi-Colored Flower Icing Decorations

Women’s Health Talk

Thursday, April 5, 6-8 p.m.

Midwest OB/GYN Associates Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library 2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63368

Special Event

Some topics are meant just for us girls!

And more often than not, these topics are best discussed over a glass of wine and hor d’oeuvres. So join us to indulge as you listen to Drs. Emily Sammons, Pam Sullivan, and Nanci Bucy from Midwest OB/GYN Associates discuss solutions for heavy, painful periods and fibroids including minimally invasive treatment options. They will also address other pelvic health conditions.

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place baking cups in standard muffin pan.

Care after Breast Cancer Wednesday, April 25, 6-7:30 p.m.

Amy Cyr, MD, Breast Surgeon and Paul Mills, MD, Renaissance Plastic Surgery Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library When diagnosed with breast cancer, women are faced with many tough decisions. One of those decisions includes which option could be best in regards to surgical management. Dr. Cyr will discuss these options and what may be the best for you or your loved one. Dr. Mills will also discuss the options for breast reconstruction following mastectomy.

2. Prepare cake mix following package instructions; place batter in prepared pan.

3. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool completely.

4. Insert cooled cupcakes into cupcake wraps. Tint icing green; pipe tip 233 “grass” over tops of cooled cupcakes. Arrange icing decorations on icing.

For the full Calendar of Events, visit www.progresswesthealthcare.org and select “Calendar of Events.”

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Church Apr. 5, 6 & 7: Holy Week Services Maundy Thursday - 7 p.m.; Good Friday - 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday - 10 a.m. Holy Week Services at Bethany-Peace United Church of Christ, 11952 Bellefontaine Rd., St. Louis, MO 63138. Rev. E. Paul Emily, Pastor.

April 6 and 20: Fish Fry 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist church, 10600 Bellefontaine Rd. St. Louis MO 63137. Single entree, $7; Double entree, $8.50; and children under 6 yrs. old, free. Info: 314.867.0800.

Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the Month.

Apr. 7 and every 1st Sat. of the month all year long: Basement/ Breakfast/Tailgate Sale At Northside Christian Church, 9635 Hwy. 367 (Lewis & Clark Blvd.), St. Louis, MO. Pancakes & sausage or 2 biscuits & gravy, juice & coffee. Times: Basement/ Tailgate is 8 a.m. - Noon; Breakfast

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is 8-10:30 a.m. Breakfast is $4. A double parking spot for tailgaters is $10. Info 314.868.5722.

Saturdays: ESL Classes 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Chapel, 11100 Old Halls Ferry Road, St. Louis. Free. All are welcome. Info: 314.849.6949.

Events Mar. 29: Caucus 7:30 p.m. The St. Ferdinand Township will hold a caucus at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Recreataion Center, 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Doors will lock at 7:30 p.m. sharp.

Mar. 30: Legislative Town Hall Meeting 6:30 p.m. Hosedt by Hazelwood School District PTA Council. At HSD Learning Center, 15955 New Halls Ferry Rd. For more info call Diana 314.953.5054.

Mar. 30 - Apr. 1: Missouri Archaeological Society At the Holiday Inn Southwest and

Viking Conference Center, St. Louis, Mo. $10 registration fee. Info: 417.836.3773 or email lhaney@ missouristate.edu.

Mar. 30, 31: Our Savior Lutheran Proudly Presents: Melodrama 2012 Bulldog Saves the Day 6:30 p.m. on Mar. 23 - Dessert Night $10. 7 p.m. on Mar. 24, 30, 31 - Dinner & Show, Adults $21, Children 2-12 $10. Dinner Menu: Roast Beef, Fried Chicken, Potato Casserole, Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, Salad, Rolls. Tickets are now on sale at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2800 West Elm, St. Charles, in the gymnasium from 9-11 a.m. and after late service.

Call Sandy Tremmel for tickets 636.447.0733 or San4776@aol. com.

Mar 31: Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic Trivia Night Teams compete to win great prizes benefiting the WRC, There will be Prizes, 50/50, Mulligans, Door Prizes,Raffle Baskets,Gift Shop.

Cost: $20 per person and includes beer and soda. At St Martin of Tours, 610 West Ripa, St Louis MO, 63125. Doors open at 6 p.m. Game starts at 7 p.m. Contact: Emily at 636-677-3670 to reserve a table or go to www.wild-life-rehab.com.

All proceeds benefit the Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic-a non profit organization dedicated to helping injured and orphaned wildlife re-

turn to the wild.

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Thru Mar. 31: The Amvet POW/ MIA Traveling Exhibit The Amvet POW/MIA Traveling Exhibit and the Jefferson Barracks POW/MIA Museum will be on display at the James J. Eagan Center now-March 31. The event is titled “A Prmoise Made A Promise Kempt Tributed to POW/MIA.” The event will also honor soldiers from Florissant. Please come and “Honor those who have served our country, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Educate future generations about the price paid for the freedom we enjoy in America the beautiful”.

For more info contact the Parks Department at the James J. Eagan Center at 314-921-4466.

Apr. 7: Easter Egg Hunt 11 a.m. at Zion United Church of Christ, 5710 N. Hwy 67 – 2 blocks west of Jamestown Mall. Info: 314.741.1590 or www.zionucc1. org.

Apr. 1: Spring Vendor and Craft Show 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Machinist Hall, 12365 St. Charles Rock Road in Bridgeton. Crafters and home-based businesses, including: Avon, Gold Canyon, Scentsy, Thirty-one gifts, and Pampered Chef.

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Apr. 4: Flo Valley Green Fair 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Quad area at St. Louis Community CollegeFlorissant Valley, 3400 Pershall Road, Ferguson, Mo. In the event of inclement weather, the Green Fair will take place in the Student

April 12: Author Visit at St. Louis Library 7 p.m. at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The St. Louis County Library Foundation and Pudd’nHead Books are pleased to present Ann B. Ross, popular author of the Miss Julia humorous suspense series. Info: 314.994.3300 or www.slcl.org.

Apr. 21: 2nd Annual Trivia Night 7 p.m. The St. Louis Veterans Home Committee, Assistance League to the Missouri Veterans Home - St. Louis, is seeking support. Please support the fundrasier in one of the following ways: 1. Donanting merchandise or a gift certificate to be used in a raffle or silent auction, 2.

Acting as an event sponsor, 3. Getting a team together to join in the fun. For more info please contact Pam McNicholas at 314.805.8829 or email pb12@swbell.net.

Apr. 21: Bowling Event Fundraiser 7 – 10 p.m. at Hazelwood Bowl.

Event includes bowling, live and silent auctions and raffles. Proceeds benefit Missouri Power Baseball.

Tickets: $15 each. Info: www.MissouriPowerBaseball.com or call 314.540.1209 or 636.329.8082.

Apr. 21 & May 19: Twice As Nice Flea Market 8 a.m. -3 p.m. Clean out the closet, basement, bring in the antiques or sell your handmade crafts. Admission is free. There will be concessions for sale. Advance registration required. Fee is $15 per table. 314615-8839.

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Apr. 28: Florissant Garage Sale Florissant residents will haul down the clutter from their attics and treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their barns for the Florissant Garage Sale. The Garage Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the James J Eagan Ice Rink area. To reserve your spot to sell in the Florissant Garage Sale, please fill out an application by April 15. The fee is $15 for Florissant residents only. The Florissant Garage sale is free to attend. For more information, please call 314.921.4466.

May 19: Live Well Ferguson 5k Twilight Run/Walk Fees are $20 thru mid-April – $5 discount for ages 19 and under. Contact Marius Johnson 314.882.6550 or mjohnson@beyondhousing.org.

Sept. 22: Jennings High School Class of 1972 Reunion To be held in St. Charles, Mo. We need your current contact information. Please call 636.583.9778 or email jhs1972@gmail.com.

Sept. 28-30: The Ferguson High School Class of 1957 They are planning a 55th reunion for Sept. 28, 29 & 30, 2012. Please contact Lynette (Dolce) Sona at 314-838-1751 or sewlyn39@juno. com or Susan Krueger at 314-5220475 or susiekrueger@yahoo.com for more information. The committee is looking for the following classmates: Bill Joe Atkisson, Nan-

cy Ann Blackburn, Margaret Ann Brewer, Walter J. Britton, Betty Jean Butler, Jack Clarke, Evelyn Constantine, Alice Dueing, Ruth Ellis, James Graham, Wilbur Hampton, Louis Meyer, Jr., Loretta Miller, Edward Muckerman, Gail Phillips, Janet Phillips, Joe Polivick, Jr., Nancy Proctor, Nancy Ray, Dolores Richardson, Janie Richardson, Kathleen Roth, Judith Schaefer, Charlene Schmidt, Roberta Steel, Carolyn Tate, Mary Ann Waldschmidt, Ron Warzeniak, Camille White.

Every 3rd Monday of the Month: 6:30 p.m. Neighborhood Watch Visit our wesite for location, http:// ca.g roups.ya ho o.com/g roup. neighborhoodwatch_FlorissantMO or call 314.830.6042.

Health May 17 & June 5: Blood Drive Christian Hospital and Northwest HeathCare are teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive. March 15 & June 5 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Detrick Building Atrium. May 17 from 12 - 4 p.m. at Northwest HeathCare.

For more info or an appointment call 1.866.236.3276.

blood pressure, glaucoma, balance/fall risks. Mammographies by appointment only--call 314996-5170 or 1-800-870-5731 and bring your insurance card. Free lite lunch provided. Come for the fun too!

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.

St. Chatherine Retirement Community Events

3350 St. Catherine St., Florissant. To RSVP to events call 314.838.3877 Mar. 29: Tai Chi for Seniors FREE classes 10:30 a.m. Reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance and coordination.

Mar. 30: Project Hands 2 p.m. Volunteers needed to knit, crochet, and quilt for various children’s organizations the last Friday of every month.

Every Monday* and Friday: FIT TO GO Exercise - FREE classes 1 p.m. Classes are led by a personal trainer with the use of weights and resistance bands that will be provided! Be prepared to GET FIT!

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May 22: Senior Health and Resource Fair 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. At Village North Retirement Community, 11160 Village North Dr., St. Louis, MO 63136. R.S.V.P. by calling 314-747WELL. Loads of vendors! Screenings include: blood glucose, BMI,

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*Make up classes will be held Wed., Mar. 7 and Mar. 21.

Christian Hospital April 3-5: Books Are Fun Sale 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 3; 7 a.m. – 3p.m. April 4-5 at Christian Hospital Lobby, 11133 Dunn Road. New books are discounted 40 to 70 percent for readers of all ages. Hardcovers and paperbacks, musical selections, photo albums, games and puzzles. All proceeds go toward improving patient care.

April 5: National Alcohol Awareness Day 1 – 4 p.m. at CH Recovery Center, POB 2 Ste. 401. The Center for Mental Health will offer free, confidential alcohol/drug screenings.

Appointments are required. Free.

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March 28, 2012

Main Street Calendar of Events: March 29 – April 1: Moolah Shrine Circus

Thursday, 7 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 1 and 6 p.m. Location: Family

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April 4 – 28: Historic Churches of St. Charles Exhibit

12 – 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Location: Frenchtown Heritage Museum, 1121 N. Second Street, St. Charles. Admis-

sion: Free, donations welcome.

Info: 636.724.2106.

April 13 – 15: Missouri Tartan Day Festivities

Friday, 5 – 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Frontier Park, 222 S. Riverside Drive, St. Charles. Admission: Free. Scottish-American cultural event featuring music, food, dance, athletics, storytelling and more.

April 21: Lewis & Clark Fife and Drum Corps

Marching and playing on Main Street in historic St. Charles.

April 27 – 29: Spring Art Walk

The Spring ArtWalk is a three day event featuring juried artists displaying their art indoors in various businesses along historic N. Main St. in historic Saint Charles.

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St. Louis Senior Olympics: May 24 Join us Memorial Day Weekend to celebrate the 33rd Annual Senior Olympics! The St. Louis Senior Olympics promotes the health and wellness of men and women 50 years of age and better by providing them with opportunities to participate in competitive and social events. The Olympicstyle competition offers more than 85 different athletic events including basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, swimming, track and field and more. This year’s games, held at the Jewish Community Center and other local venues, will take place May 24 to May 29. For more information regarding participant opportunities, volunteering, sponsorship or to register online, visit StLouisOlympics.org or call 314.442.3279.

Stand By Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story When Tammy was in love, in pain, or...as often was the case...both at once, she sang about it.

The First Lady of Country Music recorded, performed and sometimes wrote many of her greatest hits, from "I Don't Want to Play House Anymore" and "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" to "Golden Ring" and "Til I Can Make It on My Own,” in response to events in her often-stormy personal history.

This musical chronicles the life of this country music star. Tammy leaps off the stage and into your heart! With comic flair and dramatic impact Stand By Your Man recounts her triumphs and tragedies and explores Tammy's relationships with the five husbands she stood by, including George Jones, her beloved daughters, her strong-willed mother and two of her dearest friends: colorful writer and producer Billy Sherrill and film star Burt Reynolds.

The show is presented by Capstone Theatricals

from Tuscaloosa, Ala. "Stand by Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story" be performed at 8 p.m. on March 31 at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre. Tickets for the show are $27 for adults and $25 for seniors and students.

You won't want to miss this evening of exciting entertainment, and don't wait to get your tickets for the final show in the Applause/Applause series, the St. Louis Theatre Musicians Orchestra performing "The Best of Broadway" on April 28.

Call 314.921.5678 for additional information and tickets.

The Florissant Fine Arts Council presents the Applause/Applause 2011-12 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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Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media Announces Media Internship Opportunities for 2012 The Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media announced its student-intern recruitment schedule for 2012. The Foundation is currently recruiting nationwide for multi-year, paid internship positions at media companies across the U.S. Minority students who are graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, have at least a 3.0 GPA, an interest in the media industry, and plan to attend a four-year college are eligible to apply to the program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents, and speak and write English fluently. A list of cities where the internships are available and other information about the program can be found on the Foundation’s web site at www.emmabowenfoundation.com.

Hail Damage Fraud Alert!

Don’t Be Victimized Twice!

Spring weather arrived early this year and with it the increased possibility of thunder storms and the hail that sometimes comes with it. You may not be able to prevent a hail storm but you can avoid being victimized by dishonest contractors who often go door-to-door offering repair services.

Many contractors are honest and reputable – especially those that are continually located and maintain their businesses headquarters in and near Florissant. Unfortunately, some contractors are unscrupulous and unreliable, and some of those tend to be from other states that follow storms around the country.

When selecting a contractor, especially when one offers you unsolicited services, please consult this checklist before proceeding.

• Never pay a contractor in full or sign a completion certificate until work is completed.

• Work with only licensed and insured contractors.

• Get more than one estimate. Don’t be pushed into signing a contract right away.

• Get everything in writing. Cost, work to be completed, time schedule, guarantees, payment schedule and other expectations should be detailed.

• Require references, and check them out.

• Ask to see the person’s driver’s license, and write it down. Also, get the vehicle’s license plate number.

• Never sign a contract with blanks. Fraudulent contractors may enter unacceptable terms later.

• Make sure you review and understand all documents sent to your insurance carrier.

If you believe you have been approached by an unlicensed contractor or adjuster, or have been encouraged to fabricate an insurance claim, contact the National Insurance Claim Bureau (NICB) by phone at 1.800.835.6422 or visit www.nicb.org.