CN: June. 27. 2012

June 27, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 26

Several North County Communities celebrate Independence Day.

Happy Birthday, America!

IN this Issue

Bridgeton 33rd Annual Fourth of July Parade The city of Bridgeton invites everyone to the 33rd Annual parade, which begins at 10 a.m. at Avery and Benedetta; Benedetta to Tideland to Majella. From Majella, turn left on to Natural Bridge and continue west on Natural Bridge to the entrance to the Target parking lot. The parade will terminate at the east end of the Target parking lot. Bridgeton will also host a celebration and fireworks display at 6 p.m. at the Bridgeton Athletic Complex. The evening will include clowns, a band, food, and a spectacular fireworks display at dusk.

Ferguson Family Fun Festival Ferguson celebrates the 4th of July with an all-day celebration for the whole family at January Wabash Park.

There’s a parade, children’s entertainment, food, music and fireworks. The parade begins at 10 a.m. The festival’s opening ceremonies take place at noon, and the fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. For more information, please visit www.fergusoncity.com Florissant Florissant’s proud tradition of celebrating Independence Day continues this year on the grounds of the James J. Eagan Center at Florissant Valley Park. Festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. with an outdoor concert performance by NorthWinds Concert Band. Following the concert, the city of Florissant is sponsoring its renowned Fireworks Display at dusk. This year’s extravaganza features a dazzling fireworks presentation combining brilliant shells, color sequencing, dimensional frontage, and low and high level aerial combinations. Bring your blankets and your lawn chairs.

Hazelwood’s July 4th Fireworks Features 1,700 Aerial Shells Bursting in Air The skies over Hazelwood will be lit up with hundreds of multi-colored star bursts when the City hosts its anAround Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

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nual Fourth of July pyro-musical fireworks display on Wednesday, July 4, at White Birch Park, 1186 Teson Road, starting at dusk. A total of 1,700 shells are expected to be launched and exploded in the air for approximately 20 minutes, giving residents and guests one of the best fireworks shows in the North County area.

For the second consecutive time, the city of Hazelwood has established a contract with Albeck Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Lantis Fireworks of St. Louis, to do this year’s event.

“Last year, they did a superb job presenting the most spectacular fireworks show to date,” said Doug Littlefield, Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division supervisor. “They gave us ‘more bang for our buck’ by doubling the number of aerial shells used in the show without making us go over our budget.”

Littlefield went on to say that last year’s show featured huge colorful star bursts that rivaled the size of those seen at the Arch for Fair St. Louis.

Plus, the amazing finale was a real crowd pleaser.

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“This year’s fireworks display promises to be even better,” Littlefield added.

Boy Scout Troop 730 will sell hot dogs, hamburgers, potato chips, soda, water, pretzels, sno-cones and candy at

the park to help raise money for the organization. In addition, the Women’s Democratic Club will have glow necklaces available for purchase.

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Hazelwood Police Explorers Help Beautify Memorial Garden for The Backstoppers Hazelwood Police Explorers Post #9217 has formed a partnership with the Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTLC) to help maintain the upkeep of a Memorial Community Garden for The Backstoppers at Battery Park. Members of this Explorers Post will be assisting CAASTLC with efforts to beautify this community garden on a regular basis.

Hazelwood Police Explorers recently gathered at Battery Park to help CAASTLC’s community garden coordinator Randy Tempel plant some boxwood shrubs, flowers and other plants around the statues of a police officer and firefighter that sit on either side of a flag pole surrounded by ornate benches. They also met with Tempel to discuss other beautification projects they will be doing this summer.

“Battery Park is a unique community garden in that its purpose is to create a place of solitude where people can go to pay tribute and remember police officers, firefighters and paramedics who lost their lives in the line of duty,”

said Randy Tempel, CAASTL community garden coordinator. “It requires more landscaping compared to the other 11 community gardens we maintain in St. Louis County that grow fruits and vegetables using individual plots.”

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on October 29, 2010, to dedicate this Memorial Community Garden at Battery Park, located at 6041 North Lindbergh Boulevard behind Complete Auto Body. Hazelwood and St. Hazelwood Police Explorers help CAASTLC landscape and beautify the Memorial Community Louis County officials, including St. Louis Garden at Battery Park dedicated to The Backstoppers.

County Executive Charlie A. Dooley, were a community garden. At the time, CAASTLC had just there to join CAASTL staff members for this special oclaunched a new community garden program with fundcasion. ing provided by the federal American Recovery and ReThe owner of Complete Auto Body, Bob Barks, is the investment Act (ARRA) and given through the St. Louis one who came up with the idea to create a memorial honCounty government. This organization set aside nine lots oring fallen first-responders and donated the land behind throughout St. Louis County, including the three-quarter his business. acre piece of land used for Battery Park.

According to Barks, “In early 2007, I suf“We believe this landscaping project is a great way of fered a near-fatal heart attack. It occurred connecting these youth and their young minds to the idea while my wife was driving our car. Luckily of giving something back to their community and addthere was a police officer right in front of us. ing to the beauty of their neighborhood,” said Hazelwood And, a paramedic was behind us. They all Police Chief Carl Wolf. “It also gives them an opportuhelped get me to the hospital in time to save nity to reflect on the dedication it takes to choose law enmy life.” forcement as a career and to honor fellow police officers After this incident, Barks asked himself who made the ultimate sacrifice to serve and protect their what he could do to help The Backstoppers community.” organization. Since a police officer and paraMembers of Police Explorers Post #9217 are currently medic saved his life, he wanted to do somegoing through some intensive training in preparation for thing to show his gratitude. the 2012 National Law Enforcement Exploring Confer“I decided to create a memorial park beence, scheduled for July 16-21. The event will be held at hind my business. My future plans include Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo. installing a 4’x 8’ granite wall that lists all the Thousands of young people, ages 14 to 21, from across names of our fallen heroes in the St. Louis the nation, including Puerto Rico and Canada, attend this area,” Barks said. event which is conducted every two years. They come toIt was Hazelwood Police Chief Carl Wolf gether for a week of team and individual competitions, who helped broker a partnership between seminars, demonstrations, exhibits, recreation and fun.

Bob Barks and the CAASTLC to establish At the last event in 2010, Hazelwood’s Police Explorers competed against 284 other Posts, involving 2,800 participants, and brought home the First-Place Trophy for the “Traffic Stop” team competition.

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State Fire Marshal Recommends Extra Caution with Fireworks Due to Dry Weather Conditions As families prepare to celebrate the July 4th holiday, State Fire Marshal Randy Cole reminds Missourians that public firework displays put on by trained professionals are always the safest way to enjoy fireworks, and extremely dry conditions this year raise the potential risk of backyard fireworks.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, May 2012 was one of the driest Mays on record for Missouri. According to NOAA, the one year period from June 2011 to May 2012 was the warmest such period recorded for Missouri. The result is an elevated fire risk.

Missourians who choose to use consumer fireworks should follow basic safety practices: • Purchase fireworks only from a properly licensed retailer.

• Keep young children away from fireworks.

• Make sure to have water nearby in case of a fire or an accident

• Always wear eye protection and earplugs if you have sensitive ears.

• Tie back long hair and don’t wear loose fitting clothes.

• Only light one firework at a time.

• Never try to re-light fireworks that have malfunctioned.

• Never have any part of your body over fireworks.

• Never throw or point fireworks at other people.

• Never carry fireworks in your pocket.

• Dispose of fireworks by soaking them in water and leaving them in a trash can.

• Never light fireworks indoors.

• Don’t use fireworks while consuming alcohol.

• Store fireworks in a cool, dry place. Don’t save fireworks from season to season.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, far more fires are reported in the U.S. on a typical Independence Day than

on any other day of the year, and fireworks account for more than half of those fires.

The NFPA also reports that in 2010, fireworks caused an estimated 15,500 reported fires, including 1,100 total structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 14,100 outside and other fires. These fires resulted in an estimated eight reported deaths, 60 injuries and $36 million in direct property damage.

Anyone with concerns about a fireworks dealer or the types of fireworks being sold by a dealer should call the Office of the State Fire Marshal at 573.751.2930.

Cooling Centers Provide Relief from Summer Heat The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, State Emergency Management Agency, and the National Weather Service are promoting Missouri Summer Safety Week (June 24-30) to highlight the risks and dangers associated with excessive heat. Missourians can find a public cooling center near them by visiting MO.gov.

Through the online cooling center directory at MO.gov, users can simply enter a zip code, city or county to find a cooling center nearby.

In 2011, the Department of Health and Senior Services reported 47 heat-related deaths in Missouri.

Remember these basic tips to protect you and your family during severe heat and heat emergencies: • Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning and who spend much of their time alone.

• Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles.

• Eat light, well-balanced meals at regular intervals.

• Drink plenty of water and limit intake of alcoholic beverages.

• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible.

• Protect your face and head by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Wear sunscreen.

• Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day; use the buddy system when working in extreme heat and take frequent breaks.

• Consider spending the

warmest part of the day in public buildings such as libraries, schools, movie theaters, shopping malls and other community facilities.

• Be aware of medications that may impair the body’s response to heat, including antihistamines, tranquilizers and some medications for heart disease.

To find the cooling center nearest you, please visit MO.gov

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June 27, 2012

New First Aid App Brings American Red Cross Safety Tips to Smart Phones The American Red Cross has launched its official first aid app, putting free and simple lifesaving information right in the hands of smart phone users.

This app is the first in a series to be created by the American Red Cross, the nation’s leader in first aid and emergency preparedness information. It’s also the only first aid app created or endorsed by the American Red Cross for use on both the Android and iPhone platforms.

It gives instant access to information on how to handle the most common first aid situations, and includes videos and interactive quizzes. Users who take quizzes can earn badges they can share with friends through social media to show off their lifesaving knowledge.

Due to the rapid increase in smart phone users, the app takes critical first aid information normally stored on bookshelves and in pamphlets and places it at the fingertips of tens of millions of individuals – which will save lives. The Red Cross app also includes trusted Red Cross disaster preparedness information for a number of common situations.

“American Red Cross First Aid app users have expert

advice in the palm of their hands,” said Regional Red Cross CEO Cindy Erickson. “The app is simple to use and will aid those in an emergency, whether it’s in the backyard, in the conference room or anywhere in between.”

“The American Red Cross First Aid app is a free and easy way to get life-saving first aid instruction and disaster preparedness information anytime, anywhere,” said Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council Chair Dr. David Markenson. “Everyone should load this onto their smart phone as an important first step in learning what to do for medical emergencies and in creating a family preparedness plan.”

App features include: • Simple step-by-step instructions for everyday first aid scenarios; • Prioritized steps to take during an emergency, with 9-1-1 call button; • Sharable badges to be unlocked through interactive quizzes; • Videos and animations to make learning first aid fun

and easy; • Safety and preparedness tips for a range of conditions including severe winter weather, hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes; • Preloaded content that gives instant access to all safety information at any time.

The app is free and available for iPhone and Android users. Find the app in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross.

The new app builds on the American Red Cross legacy of teaching first aid and life-saving skills to people across the country. An average of more than 9 million people a year receive Red Cross training in first aid, water safety and other skills that help save lives.

Downloading the app is not a substitute for training.

To learn more about American Red Cross first aid or register for a course, visit redcross.org/takeaclass.

The American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Region is a proud member agency of the United Way, which makes significant investments every year in Red Cross services.

Florissant City Hall Flew Naval Flag on Flag Day Mayor Thomas P. Schneider requested that the Ensign that was flown from the USS Cape St. George CG71 during her 2011 deployment in the Persian Gulf be flown at City Hall on Flag Day. It so happens that the USS Cape St. George is cur-

rently cruising again in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea, assigned to support the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 Aircraft Carrier task force. During this deployment, the Cape will circumnavigate the globe traveling west from San Diego and on her way home will pass through both the Suez and Panama Canals.

The Flag was a gift to the City of Florissant from the USS Cape St. George, and was delivered by Chief Petty Officer

Zachary Schneider who is currently serving aboard the Cape in his fifth deployment to the Middle East, four by sea and one by land.

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Hazelwood School District Hires Director of ELL/Gifted Programs The Hazelwood School District Board of Education has approved a recommendation to hire Dr. Samantha Anth as the director of the English Language Learners and Gifted programs, effective July 1. Anth replaces Mara Berry, who is retiring.

With eight years of experience in education, Anth comes to Hazelwood from the Rockwood School District, where she has served as gifted education specialist for kindergarten through sixth grades since 2004. She also has experience managing summer school programs and working as an administrative intern. She is an associate faculty member at University of Phoenix.

Great Turnout at the Greater North County Chamber Golf Tournament More than 100 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day and great golfing at the 2012 Greater North County Chamber of Commerce 2012 Golf Tournament on June 8 at the Golf Club of Florissant. Co-Title Sponsors of the tournament were Commercial Bank and Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake.

Players enjoyed competing in several events, including the Ford Escape Hole-in-One Challenge, sponsored by Paul Cerame Auto Group; Closest to the Pin, sponsored by Nimmons Wealth Management; Closest to the Line, sponsored by Handyman True Value Hardware; and Putting Contest, sponsored by Gettemeier’s Bar & Grill. They also enjoyed drinks on the course, sponsored by The Villa at Riverwood; and dinner courtesy of Longhorn Steakhouse.

The winners of the “A” Flight were: Al Heinermann, Shannon Hawkins, David Bahrenburg and Tom Jacobsmeyer.

The winners of the “B” Flight were: Dr. John Boain, Dr. Kennith Link, Dan Northup and Mark Bretz.

The winner of our first annual Mayor’s Challenge was Mayor James Knowles III with the city of Ferguson. This will be a traveling trophy that will be awarded annually at our golf tournament.

Corporate sponsors included American Eagle Credit Union, Christian Hospital, Crystal Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center, IESI Waste and Recycling Systems, Labor Ready, Mississippi Valley Roofing, Pirrone’s Pizzeria, SSM DePaul Health Center, The Bridge at Florissant, US Bank, Waste Management and Zykan Family Partnership.

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NCI Requests Nominees for NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their Thirties Honor North County Inc. (NCI), along with media partners the Community News and Gateway Television News Network, are seeking nominations for this year’s NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties campaign. The 2012 NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties campaign will recognize leaders who are making a significant positive impact on North County through their profession and/or community involvement and are in their thirties.

To nominate someone in their thirties who works and/or lives in North County and is an outstanding professional, excels at his/ her company, is a committed volunteer who uses their leadership skills for the betterment of a civic or charity organization, is a municipal employee who, through proactive involvement, is helping create a more livable community, or an entrepreneur who has become successful and is giving back to North County, call NCI for a nomination form or go online to www.NorthStLouisCounty.com.

All nominations are required by July 13, 2012.

The 30 leaders chosen will be honored at the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties reception and luncheon. The public is invited to attend this event at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 21 at Norwood Hills Country Club. Reservations are required; the cost is $40 per person. If a company is interested in sponsoring this event and supporting North County’s young leaders, sponsorship packages are available. To make a nomination, reservations, or sponsor this event contact the NCI office at 314.895.6241 or go to www.NorthStLouisCounty.com for more information.

North County Incorporated is a regional development organization, which acts as a catalyst to define and advocate economic and community development for North St. Louis County. NCI was established in 1977. The Board is composed of community leaders and business owners. Sandy Weber is the current chairwoman.

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Ritenour Names New Administrators The Ritenour School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Gyniquea Davis-Colton as the new Principal of the Ritenour School for Early Childhood Education and Dr. Lindsay Schulte as Assistant Principal at Ritenour Middle School effective July 1, 2012.

Davis-Colton has more than 15 years of experience in education as an assistant principal, summer school principal and teacher in elementary and early Gyniquea Davis-Colton childhood environments. She joins the district from South City Confluence Academy, where she was Academy Director. During her educational career, Davis-Colton has also served as a summer school principal, administrative intern and second grade teacher in the Rockwood School District. She began her career as an early childhood teacher in the St. Louis Public Schools.

Davis-Colton holds a masters degree in educational administration Dr. Lindsay Schulte from Maryville University and an undergraduate degree in elementary education from Harris-Stowe State University. She is currently enrolled in a doctoral program at Maryville University.

Schulte joins Ritenour from the Normandy School District, where she has worked as a communications arts teacher at Normandy High School since 2006. In addition to her role as a classroom teacher, Schulte has also been a part of committees for curriculum writing and revision and served as a class sponsor and volleyball coach.

Schulte earned her doctorate in educational leadership from Saint Louis University; a graduate degree in secondary education from the University of Missouri – St. Louis; and her undergraduate degree in English from Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo.

Hazelwood NEA Presents Scholarships to Two HSD Graduates Two recent Hazelwood School District graduates received $1,000 sSholarships from the Hazelwood National Education Association (HNEA). The students received the funds at a recent Hazelwood School District Board of Education meeting.

Ornella Bally, who graduated from Hazelwood East High School, and Brittany Schuff, who graduated from Hazelwood West High School, received the Mary Jo Giessman Scholarship, named for a long-time HSD employee.

To win the scholarship, students had to express how teachers have influenced, motivated, encouraged and shaped them. They could write an essay of 1,000 words or less, create a three-minute video or PowerPoint presentation, develop a painting or a sculpture or display a portfolio of work demonstrating teachers’ influence.

Bally painted a self-portrait of what her teachers and education meant to her. She will attend Saint Louis University and double-major in pre-

med/biology and studio art. She hopes to become a pediatrician. Schuff created a zebra painting/ drawing. She will attend St. Louis Community College on an A+ Scholarship. Brian Joye, one of Schuff ’s teachers, presented her with the scholarship.

The A+ Scholarship Program is designed to provide scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools who attend a participating public community college or vocational/ technical school or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools. All three Hazelwood high schools are part of the A+ Schools Program.

A HSD retiree noted for her relentless dedication to Hazelwood students and staff, Mary Jo Giessman served the District for 42.5 years. She also worked as a HNEA building representative, secretary, vice president, president and published “The Link,” a HNEA newsletter that went to every District family.

Rotary Club of Florissant Awards Scholarships

Taylor Sizemore, Rotary Club President Paul Detrick, Delmaine Eimann and Travis Johnson (Not pictured - Lorin Jackson)

The Rotary Club of Florissant recently announced the winners of four $2000 scholarships offered by the club. Students who live or attend school in the Rotary service area (Ferguson-Florissant, Hazelwood and Riverview Gardens School Districts) were invited to submit applications for the oneyear scholarship to the college, university or trade school of their choice. The winners were invited to the June 12 Rotary meeting and had an opportunity to talk to the Rotarians about their accomplishments and service in high school and their hopes and plans for the future.

The winning students included: Delmaine Eimann, a student from McCluer High school moved here recently from Namibia and plans to attend St. Louis Community College, majoring in Biochemistry; Travis Johnson , a student from McCluer South (Berkeley High) will attend UMSL and major in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering; Taylor Sizemore, a student from McCluer North High School, plans to attend the University of Missouri at Columbia, Mo. and major in Biological Engineering/Premedicine with a Neurological Science minor; Lorin Jackson, a student from Hazelwood Central High School will go to Robert Morris University and major in Interior Design. Lorin was unable to attend the meetwww.troyflooringcenter.com ing.

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Hazelwood School District Students from Five Schools Earn Ribbons at 2012 St. Louis Science Fair Five schools in the Hazelwood School District earned ribbons at the 2012 Academy of Science – St. Louis Science Fair. Students from Brown Elementary, Hazelwood Central Middle, Hazelwood West High and Jury and Russell elementary schools received blue, red, green or white ribbons, denoting first, second, third or fourth place.

Russell fifth grader Alexandra Cafolla earned a blue ribbon and special recognition from MEMC, an area semiconductor and solar power company, and the Academy of Science for her project, “Filtering Dirty Water.”

At Hazelwood Central Middle School, sixth grader Sydney Jones’ experiment, “In Which Liquid Will a Crystal Grow Best?” earned her a blue ribbon. She put crystals in a variety of liquids – tap water, salt water and sugar water. Crystals grew best in tap water, she learned.

Classmates Nyla Reed, Kayla Robinson and Autumn Graves worked together on “Which Citrus Fruit Will Generate the Most Electricity?” They discovered an orange generated the most electricity, 4.5 volts. They tested a lemon, a lime and a grapefruit, too, earning a These Jury Elementary fourth and fifth grade students show off their ribbons and individual science fair projects from the 2012 Academy of Science - St. Louis red ribbon.

At Jury Elementary, fifth grade students Colby Rhine Science Fair. From left are Colby Rhine, Michael Tillman, Christina Richards, Daniel Ray and Sean Grimmett. Students at four other HSD schools earned ribbons at the fair. and Michael Tillman and fourth grade students Sean bats.

Grimmett, Daniel Ray and Christina Richards all the greasiest, while Pringles is the least oily.

Breleigh Mann’s project, “Purple Power,” experimentMadison Kennett’s project is “Traveling Sound.” “I earned ribbons. Rhine’s project is called “Batteries Up!” and involved testing different battery brands to see ed with acids and bases. She took purple cabbages, pu- wanted to prove cups and coils of wire would send viwhich one held a charge the longest. Rhine said Ener- reed them and drained off the juice. She mixed cab- brations,” she said. “We based it off of an experiment in gizer® batteries lasted longer than the other brands he bage portions with other substances - glass cleaner, an a science fair book.” She received a red ribbon. energy drink, lemons, antacids, baking soda and othAt Brown Elementary, fifth grader Stanley Williams tested.

Tillman’s red ribbon project is “The Super Long- ers – and recorded which ones turned the cabbage red earned a blue ribbon for “Can Cooked Beans Grow?”

He said he tried to determine if bacteria can affect Lasting Gum.” He sampled three brands of chewing (acidic) or blue (alkaline).

“Burn, Light Bulb, Burn” is Miriam Neimand’s red bean plant growth. gum – Big Red, Doublemint® and Winterfresh® -- to Second grader Annelise Dace earned a blue ribbon determine which brand lasted the longest. He reported ribbon project. She connected a flashlight bulb to three types of alkaline batteries to see which one powered for “Do Different Liquids Have Different Sounds?” it was Big Red. Hazelwood West High earned a green ribbon for Ray’s experiment involved chewing gum, too. “What’s the bulb the longest. She reported that two AAA batSticking Up There?” tested three brands of chewing teries worked for 45 minutes, two AA batteries kept the “What Colors Help Us Learn?” Russell fifth grader gum and how long pieces remained stuck to a flat sur- bulb lit for 1.5 hours and 2 C-type batteries powered Jacob Presnell earned a green ribbon for “How Much Has Eroded?” which tested what happens to pennies face. Ray used a piece of cardboard to test Trident®, Big the bulb for about 11 hours.

Tanner Whitworth hit a home run with his project, immersed in various soda pops. Brown third grader Red and Bazooka® gums. He said Trident stuck the lonearning a blue ribbon for “Going Forward, Going Back, Morgan McKenzie earned a white ribbon for her exgest, approximately 18 hours.

Grimmett’s experiment, “Got Greasy Chips?” tested Going, Going, Gone.” He hit baseballs at Koch Park in periment, “You Are What You Eat.” potato chips to see which brand is the greasiest. Grim- Florissant with three different types of bats – wood, older aluminum and newer alumimett said baked Lay’s® chips proved the greasiest.

Richards’ project is “Checker Chip Towers,” for which num models to learn which type would hit she received a blue ribbon. She stacked chocolate chip a ball the farthest. He said he recorded a cookies in towers on different surfaces – wood, bubble distance of 172 feet with one a newer metal wrap and carpet – to see which was the most stable.

Jury classroom projects are “What’s Inside My Lunchbox?” - Gina Quick, first grade (red) ; “Finding Out About Fruit Snacks” – Dr. Bethany Pendino, kindergarten (blue); “Girls Rule, Boys Drool” – Sarah Wurst, fourth grade (blue); “The Big Brain Theory” – Dan Ryno, fourth grade (red); and “That’s My Song” - Chaverly Morgan, fifth grade (blue).

Russell Elementary also had fifth grade individual and classroom winners. All three kindergarten classes won blue ribbons for their projects - “Whoops!”

“Can We Save Humpty Dumpty?” and “Whew! What a Great Fall!”

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June 27, 2012

Statepoint Crossword Theme: England

War Veteran Wages Personal Battle Toni Morrison can add another literary pearl to her strand of marvelous books. “Home” is a short novel, easily absorbed in an afternoon, yet it’s a book that’s sure to stay with you.

Like Morrison’s other novels, it tackles a difficult subject.

“Home” focuses on the shame an African-American veteran of the Korean War must face before he can make peace with himself.

Twenty-four-year-old Frank Money is in a “crazy ward,” where he’s been taken after a bender. It’s the 1950s, and Frank has just returned from Korea, visions of the horrors he witnessed fresh in his mind. His only release comes from a bottle and a woman who tires of rescuing him.

Though Frank is besieged by nightmares and hallucinations, he remains clear-headed and loyal to his 20-year-old sister, Cee. The two have always been close. Growing up the siblings had no one else to count on. Their parents had to work in the fields, and left them in the care of their grandparents, care that left much to be desired in regard to their grandmother. She poured water in their cereal instead of milk and ignored their physical and emotional needs.

Now Cee is in trouble – so says a letter Frank receives, which eludes to Cee’s failing health. It’s all the news Frank needs to spring the “crazy ward” and head to Georgia, where he rescues his sister from the hands of a man mistreating her in the cruelest of ways.

Frank takes Cee back to their hometown of Lotus, Ga., where a community of women care for her.

Frank heals there as well as his childhood questions are answered, and he gets honest with himself regarding a secret he has harbored. All the pieces fit at the end of this marvelous little treasure.

Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2012.

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35. Fleshy hindquarters 37. Army beds 39. Approximately 40. *Simon Cowell’s gig, “Pop ____” 41. State of danger 43. Immaterial part of person 44. Pouting grimaces 46. Actress ____ Kunis 47. *Great Britain, e.g.

48. Misprint 50. Person, place or thing 52. Bro’s sibling 53. Highly excited

55. *Petrol 57. *Under Tower Bridge 60. *World’s longest underwater tunnel 64. ORD Airport 65. Apolo Ohno’s field 67. Hollow rock 68. Pretend 69. Make a mistake 70. Reddish brown natural dye 71. Novice 72. Marbled bread 73. Stride DOWN 1. Like some cheeses 2. Visual presentation

3. Afresh 4. Dignified bearings 5. Actor’s guide 6. Residue amount 7. Be ill 8. Very successful 9. Ahmadinejad’s home 10. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 11. Illegal lab product 12. *It’s Bitter, Brown, Mild or Old in England 15. Type of acid 20. Civil rights org.

22. Like one who needs improvement 24. Type of thong underwear

25. *_____ Minister 26. *Elizabeth I’s last name 27. Frenchman’s love 29. *Lord Byron’s “She Walks In Beauty,” e.g.

31. Not final or absolute 32. Worthless impurities 33. Round openings in architecture 34. *Prince Charles’ domain 36. Attorney’s bargain 38. Silage holder 42. “Live, Love, _____” 45. Reproductive structure of a flower 49. *Victorian ___ or Era 51. Complete failure 54. Twig of willow tree

56. Expression of contempt 57. People in general 58. Homer Simpson’s deficiency 59. Golden Fleece ship 60. Wrap up in cerecloth 61. Not any 62. Pulitzer Prize winner ____ Ferber 63. Banned paint substance 64. “Oftentimes” in poetry 66. “___, the Beloved Country” See answers page 13

Word of the week: enchiridion en-kahy-RID-ee-uhn noun: 1. A handbook; manual.

Going into hiding, the Lich arranged for a bear to trick Finn into giving him the Enchiridion for his master plan.

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Factual “For the Love of Money” Coming to Theaters, DVD This Summer Once shiny, the American Dream now is showing signs of wear and tear. Baby boomers can remember a time in the 1970s and 80s, though, when the chasing that particular dream seemed easier to reach. All one needed was determination and a heck of a work ethic to make their way in business.

“For the Love of Money,” a new film from Ellie Kanner-Zuckerman and Jenna Mattison, looks back at those days through the eyes of Izek Shomof (Yuda Levi), a real-life entrepreneur who hails from Israel.

Unlike action films where the hero becomes corrupted by those around him, Shomof remains true to his heritage and beliefs.

The title is a direct reference to 1 Timothy 6:10, the Biblical verse that often is misquoted as simply “Money is the Root of All Evil.” In the case of Los Angeles in the 1980’s, it truly was the love of money that became the root of all evil in this story.

The story follows Shomof ’s life in Tel Aviv, work-

ing at his parent’s bar and backroom casino. When the family runs afoul of local gangsters, Izek and his brothers head to Los Angeles to start a new life. Young Izek is quite adept at operating restaurants, turning abandoned buildings into going concerns like the DTown Burger Bar in Downtown Los Angeles.

Izek tries to stay on the straight-and-narrow, making money through hard work and honest labors. Despite his efforts, his business interests come in contact with a local gangster named Mickey. His cousin Levi (Oded Fehr) can’t leave his underworld connections behind him, opting to make his money through drug trafficking.

Not the typical gangster story, “For the Love of Money” focuses on a man who is strong enough to do the right thing for his family. The real-life Izek Shomof remains active in the Los Angeles business community, recently starting a renovation project on Skid Row.

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The film has other familiar faces in addition to veteran actor James Caan. Edward Furlong of “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” fame has a small, but essential, role as Tommy, a small-time Israeli thug who provides the catalyst for Izek to leave Tel Aviv. Nearly unrecognizable behind a scruffy beard and scowl, Furlong brings to mind Joe Pesci’s memorable performance in “Casino.”

A grown-up Jonathan Lipnicki, that cute kid from “Jerry Maguire,” also has a nice role as Yoni, Izek’s cousin and best friend. It’s good to see Lipnicki in a film like this, playing one of the good guys.

“For the Love of Money” looks at subjects that haven’t been fully fleshed out before. The story also provides a stark contrast between the race for the American Dream then and now. The lessons learned back then are even truer in today’s volatile economy.

“For the Love of Money” will be available on DVD and VOD later this summer.

Riverfest 2012 Frontier Park in Historic St. Charles

Fredbird® Appearance 2 – 3 p.m.

Children’s Area Open from 12 – 6 p.m. East of the Katy Depot in Frontier Park

12 – 5 p.m. Interactive Family Friendly Games in Frontier Park near Children’s Area 12 – 5 p.m. Salute Our Troops Military Display at Katy Depot 12 - 10:30 p.m. Food / Drink / Vendor Booths 9:20 p.m. Spectacular Firework Display at Frontier Park near

Missouri River Entertainment Schedule Live Entertainment will take place only on the Jaycee Stage in Frontier Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for entertainment and fireworks viewing.

12 p.m. Mayor’s Welcome, Parade Winner Announcement, National Anthem

12:20 - 12:30 p.m. George Champlain Sibley Fife and Drum Corps 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Patt Holt Singers 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. The Cattani Band 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Saint Charles Municipal Band

6 - 7:30 p.m. Charles Glenn 8 - 9:15 p.m. Fabulous Motown Revue 9:15 p.m. Mayor’s Welcome / National Anthem 9:20 p.m. FIREWORKS 9:45 - 10:30 p.m. Charles Glenn

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Parade 10 a.m. The Parade begins at Blanchette Park, left on Randolph, right on Kingshighway, left on Clark, right on Main Street to the Lewis & Clark Boathouse Lot. Arrival on Main Street approximately 10:45 a.m.

12 – 6 p.m. Free Arts & Crafts provided by the Foundry Art Centre 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. Kincaid Karacters Puppet Shows 12:30 – 6 p.m. My HandyWorks presents Interactive Art (nominal fee) 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Balloon Man Other Activities

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Sports You See... With Gary B. St. Louis Rams and Timberland Team Up Linebackers Share their Experience St. Louis Rams linebackers Josh Hull and James Laurinaitis recently visited with the Timberland High School football team to talk to the players and answer questions about life in the NFL. Neither player was very heavily recruited out of high school, so they both shared a message of goal-oriented hard work.

“Believe it or not, I’m not too far removed from high school, I graduated in 2005, so I know what they’re going through,” Laurinaitis said. “I still remember my senior year like it was yesterday. Hard work pays off, but you have to keep your nose clean and avoid distractions, especially if you want the chance to play college football.”

Josh Hull invited his teammate to come along to talk with the Wolves players. “I duck hunt with my friend Kurt Daniels, and his family took me under their wing when I first came to St. Louis,” Hull said. “His son plays on the team so I’m happy to help out. I think one of the most important things in high school is to have fun when you’re playing football, you have to compete, but at the end of the day it has to be fun.”

Hull was an Academic All-American at Penn State where he majored in Engineering, and Laurinaitis graduated from Ohio State with a degree in Communications.

“I know all of the distractions, and I know it’s probably even worse now, so I just want to encourage them to do the right thing,” Laurinaitis said. He added that his father (a professional wrestler) did a good job of keeping him in line when he was in high school. “For the kids who won’t play in college, l also wanted to stress the importance of a good education, because at some point football will end for all of us, and you need that degree!” (information from Wentzville school district) ~~~Learning from professionals River City’s Ball Club Win with Walk-Off Homers Back-to-Back Nights The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League.

Recently the Rascals were able to notch two victories compliments of round trip-

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pers to end the games.

Catcher Charlie Lisk provided the heroics in the bottom of the 11th to nail down a 3-2 win over the cross town rivals Gateway Grizzlies last Thursday.

In concession stand news, the ultimate “burgandwich,” the Arch Nemesis was introduced the other day. It features a three ounce grilled teriyaki chicken breast sandwiched between two quarter-pound 100% all-beef hamburger patties, seasoned in Riley’s All Purpose Seasoning with two slices of white and two slices of yellow American cheese on a toasted hamburger bun and will be offered for just six dollars at T.R. Hughes Stadium. (picture from Rascal’s website) Highlights as of end of day 6-14: *Jason Sullivan has three victories to lead the team *Jeremy Synan leads team in hitting .323-8th in league *Preston Vancil has pitched 38 strike outs tops on the team *As a team, batting average .266-3rd in league *As a team, slugging percentage .401-3rd in league STANDINGS AS OF 6-21: W L GB Last 10 Games Schaumburg Boomers 20 12 ___ 6-4 RIVER CITY RASCALS 19 13 1.0 5-5 Windy City ThunderBolts 17 13 2.0 5-5 Gateway Grizzlies 16 16 4.0 5-5 Joliet Slammers 15 17 5.0 4-6 Normal CornBelters 12 18 7.0 6-4 Rockford RiverHawks 11 20 8.5 3-7 NEXT HOME GAMES: All Games @ 7:05 p.m.—Sunday @ 6:05 p.m.

Sat, June 30 against Normal CornBelters Sun/Mon, July 1/2 against Normal CornBelters Fri/Sat/Sun, uly 13/14/15 against Lake Erie Crushers Thur/Fri/Sat, July 19/20/21 against Florence Freedom For more info on all this year’s promotions, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com.

“Over the Fence”

Editorial

A Warning to Fellow Bikers I went to a wine tasting party years ago on a patio behind a local pub. I knew nothing about wine, but friends insisted I go because it was fun. They were right, we had fun. Some of that fun involved tasting various Missouri wines and eventually feeling the effects. Alcohol effects. Unbeknownst to me, it seems wine contains a bit more alcohol than I knew about. After the party ended, I found myself being offered the phone number of a local taxi service.

“But ish only wine!” I slurred.

After reading about yet another death of a young motorcycle rider and injuries to his girlfriend riding on the back, it seemed necessary to warn fellow riders once again to stay away from South 94 in St. Charles County on weekends. The area has become one of the largest winery areas in the state with all varieties of Missouri wines sold to somewhat naive patrons wishing to imbibe in quaint surroundings

among others doing the same. They even have food and entertainment.

Sounds like fun, right?

Of course it is, but not for motorcycle riders. I should include bicyclists if they’re foolish enough to ride on Highway 94 instead of the Katy trail. The young man killed was riding his motorcycle past Augusta on 94 and an SUV pulled out in front of him.

He veered out of its way, lost control and paid the ultimate price.

I don’t know if the SUV driver was drinking but would someone visiting Augusta on weekends avoid partaking of its famous beverages? Who knows?

I stopped riding through that area years ago and have repeatedly warned other bikers to avoid it if at all possible. I’m sure the state and county police are cruising the area as well.

Do you hear me, fellow riders? Stay away from South 94 on weekends! It’s like riding in a mine field.

Of course, one could accuse this unfortunate young man of riding too fast on what most of us refer to as a crotch rocket. It’s one of those motorcycles that can reach incredible speeds in short distances and it’s ridden by youngsters not unlike me when I was their age. Some of us

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thought we were indestructible and acted such. Older and wiser often takes too long to happen.

However, this doesn’t sound like speeding was involved.

I ride tour bikes these days because they’re comfortable. I seldom break the speed limits but when I do, it’s because I’m passing someone on a two-lane highway. I learned at a young age that when passing someone on a rural two-lane, you put the hammer down and do it quick. It’s one of my pet peeves that, unless it’s a rural school, many drivers’ education courses don’t include teaching students how to pass on two-lane roads. It involves learning where and when to pass as well as doing it quickly.

This lack of passing savvy has caused many deaths in outlying areas where two-lane roads still exist.

Many of them have no shoulders to help avoid oncoming vehicles. The deaths that occur from this are almost always the younger generation that lack the experience of how to pass or even drive on two-lane highways with no shoulders.

When cell phones enter this scenario, it becomes even more dangerous. An inexperienced young person driving on a two-lane road with no shoulders while jabbering on a cell phone is the proverbial accident waiting to happen.

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On the “Road” Again!

Power Ball and “Antiques Road Show.” Seemingly not much in common, right?

The big money lottery and a show on PBS with a refined host and appraisers. The Road Show attracts an audience the same reason Power Ball does: pretty much any Joe Schmoe can earn fame and fortune with a little luck.

I needed a little luck just to obtain tickets to the “Antiques Road Show’s” taping in St. Louis a few years ago. The tickets became available at 12 p.m. on June 24. I spent more than an hour on the phone, battling the busy signal bug, before successfully getting through and ordering two tickets for the August 5 taping.

It took me the remainder of June, all of July and a couple of days into August to decide which two antiques I would bring. Unfortunately, there are no Tiffany lamps worth $75,000 looming in our household. There are several pieces of antique furniture, but nothing from the 18th century that would allow my husband, Jim, to retire early.

On August 2, I decided to contact Jim’s aunt and uncle and track down an original photograph of Jim’s paternal grandfather. “Grampy” was Hannibal’s police chief in the early 1930s, and shot it out with John Dillinger on January 9, 1934. The original photograph and newspaper accounts might not propel us into millionaire status, but the story itself is worthy of television.

Uncle Bill over-nighted the photograph, and the Hannibal Public Library and Jim’s parents mailed photocopies of several of the articles that appeared in the paper in the days and years to follow. What troopers!

Whew! One antique down and one to go. Would I have the strength to lug a 40-pound stone to “The Antiques Road Show?” Four such etched stones sit unceremoniously in our garage. They were a gift from the first owners of our Quincy, Ill. home. It seems their son, an architect in Chicago, removed the stones from the basement of a Chicago building prior to its destruction. The elderly couple used the stones in their backyard garden. Two of the stones had pictures of Dachshunds, one a picture of a car, and a third depicted a cow with a cap driving a car.

Whipping myself into a greedy little frenzy, I wondered if maybe the cow stone

Recipe:

Have a Sizzling, Sparkling Fourth (Family Features) On July 4th, the perfect party calls for friends, food, fireworks & plenty of red, white & blue. Visit www.wilton.com for more celebration ideas or to order baking and decorating supplies.

All Star Sliders on Cornbread Buns Cornbread Buns - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour - 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar - 2 teaspoons baking powder - 3/4 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - 3/4 cup sour cream - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil - 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray Star Whoopie Pie Pan

- 1/2 small yellow onion, minced (about 1/3 cup) - 1/3 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 3/4 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder - 5 to 6 dashes hot sauce, or to taste 1. Preheat grill or broiler to medium high heat.

2. In large bowl, combine all ingredients until well incorporated. Form into twelve 2-1/2-inch patties.

3. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side.

4. Serve w/star buns and your favorite condiments.

Sliders - 3/4 pound ground chuck - 1 egg, lightly beaten

Patriot’s Peanut Butter Popcorn

Makes about 8 cups

- 1 package (12 ounces) Red Candy Melts Candy Directions: 1. Make popcorn according to package directions. In large bowl, microwave peanut butter and brown sugar for 1 minute; stir to combine. Add popcorn and stir until well coated. Sprinkle liberally with nonpareils,

Red and Blue Raspberry Lemonade Ingredients: Cornbread Buns - 1-1/3 cups (about 6 ounces) fresh raspberries, divided - 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate - Water - Blue Sparkle Gel

Makes 12 buns and 12 sliders

with vegetable cooking spray.

2. In medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper. Add sour cream, oil and eggs, stirring just until smooth. Fill cavities 3/4 full, spreading batter to edges of star.

3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until center of bun springs back when touched. 4. Cool in pan 5 minutes; remove to cooling grid. Repeat with remaining batter.

Ingredients: Cornbread Buns - 1 bag (3.2 ounces) butter flavored microwave popcorn - 1/2 cup peanut butter - 1/4 cup firmly-packed brown sugar - bottle (3 ounces) Patriotic Nonpareils or other patriotic sprinkles

involved Mrs. O’Leary’s cow and the Great Chicago Fire.

“Wouldn’t that be something?” I asked my husband, rubbing my hands together like Thurston Howell, III from Gilligan’s Island.

“It would be something to see you carry that stone through that line,” Jim laughed.

He was right. The line into the convention center would probably wrap around the Edward Jones’ Dome, and I would sweat all over the stone, causing the appraiser to drop it on his/her foot. I’d be the first person to be thrown out of “The Antiques Road Show!”

There was always the box of tea towels given to me by a 100 year-old friend from Iowa. The set of six hand-embroidered towels allegedly belonged to her mother.

As the days, hours and minutes ticked down, the possibilities swarmed through my brain. I ended up strapping the stone into Samantha’s old umbrella stroller.

At least I could roll the cumbersome stone through the heat. I just had to see if someone could fill in the blanks on these whimsical carvings.

Perhaps the best part of the “Roadshow” experience is waiting in line. Turns out the line was inside, not out. Everyone was cool and comfortable. Everyone had an interesting antique and an even more interesting story. The woman behind me brought a Japanese knife and watch from WWII. Her grandfather (or was it her father?) took them off a dead soldier as spoils of war.

While sipping diet cola, whispers came down the line like a wave in a football stadium. Evidently, one lucky chap brought in $200,000 worth of carved ivory.

The photograph, as it turns out, was not the original, but printed from the original negative. The appraisers were thrilled with the story, however. The experts could offer no more information on the stone. The tea towels were mid-19th century and in excellent condition, but worth only $30.

Oh, well. Fame and fortune isn’t all it’s cracked up to be…or so I’ve heard. How much is Power Ball worth this weekend, anyway?

Directions: 1. Place one raspberry in each cavity of the Star Ice Cube Silicone Mold. Cover with water; freeze several hours to set. Reserve remaining raspberries.

2. In large pitcher, mix

stirring to distribute. Spread onto parchment-lined sheet pan.

2.Melt Candy Melts Candy according to package directions. Drizzle over popcorn. Let set at least 10 minutes before serving.

Makes about 8 servings

lemonade according to package instructions. In food processor or blender, pulse remaining raspberries until smooth; strain through

sieve to remove seeds. Stir raspberry puree into lemonade. Serve with raspberry ice cubes in glasses decorated with Blue Sparkle Gel.

but do not overmix. Pour into prepared pans.

3. Bake 33 to 38 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on rack; remove from pan and cool completely.

4. Divide fudge sauce and spread evenly into cavities of cake; freeze 10 minutes. At same time, remove

strawberry ice cream to soften. Fill cake cavities with ice cream. Assemble cake by inverting top layer onto bottom layer.

5.Prepare icing mix according to package directions. Ice top and sides of cake; freeze at least 2 hours or until ready to serve. Garnish with strawberries and star pics.

Banana Split Surprise Cake Makes 8 to 10 servings Ingredients: Cornbread Buns - 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened - 1-3/4 cups granulated sugar - 4 eggs - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1-1/4 cups) - 1 cup sour cream - 1 cup (about 8 ounces) hot fudge sauce - 1 pint (about 2 cups) strawberry ice cream, softened - 1 box (10 ounces) Vanilla

Whipped Icing Mix - Fresh strawberries, halved - Star Pics Directions: 1. Preheat oven 350°F. Spray Fancy Fill pans from set with vegetable cooking spray.

2. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla and mashed banana; mix well. Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream; blend thoroughly

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Church July 7: Basement/Breakfast/Tailgate Sale 8 a.m. at Northside Christian Church, 9635 Hwy. 367. $5 breakfast ($2.50 for children under 10). $10 double parking spot to sell your treasures. Info: 314.868.5722.

July 14: UCC Habitat For Humanity Fundraising Dinner 5-7 p.m. At Zion United Church of Christ (5710 North Highway 67, 1/4 mile west of Jamestown Mall) Outreach Ministry will host a Fundraising Dinner to benefit Habitat For Humanity. The menu includes: pulled pork, salads, veggies, drinks, and dessert. Tickets are: $8 (adults), $4 (children under 10). Call 314.741.1590 for tickets or reservations. www.zionucc1. org.

July 21: Spaghetti Supper 4-7 p.m. At Northside Christian Church, 9635 Lewis & Clark Blvd., St. Louis ( Rt. 367) Call

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314.868.5722 for info. $7 - spaghetti, bread, salad, beverage & dessert. All the Spaghetti you can eat; additional dessert $1.50. No reservations needed. Bring your friends. Take-outs available.

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 Now - July 16: Kids’ Tennis Club 5 – 6 p.m. at St. Cyr Tennis Courts in Bellefontaine Neighbors. For children 8 through 12. House racquets available or purchase new for $13. Fee -- $10. Info: Bellefontaine Neighbors Parks and Recreation Department at 314.867.0700.

June 27: Art and Wine Night Out 6-9 p.m. Presented by The City of Florissant & Old Town Partners Inc. Hosted by Korte’s Custom Framing, 610 rue St. Francois St.

Featuring Live Music by: Phat Channel. Beer and Wine Provided by: Henke’s. Come visit as local artists show off their talent!

June 28: Proposed Community Center Open House The city of Ferguson’s Community Center Task Force will host an Open House at the site of the proposed Community Center, 1050 Smith Avenue. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation from the Community Center Task Force followed by a question and comment period and site tours.

Come tour the site of the proposed Community Center and give feedback on space and programming needs. Please join us and lend your voice to the project!

July 4: Bridgeton July 4th Parade and Festivities Bridgeton’s 4th of July Parade will turn out onto Natural Bridge from Majella at 10:15 a.m. and continue down Natural Bridge to the entrance of Target. The theme of the parade this year is “Music of America”. Entertainment will continue during the evening at Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex (13217 Ferguson Lane) at 6 p.m. with fireworks starting at dusk.

July 14: Florissant Old Town Partners, Inc. Flea and Farmers Market 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. You can become a part of the day by registering for a booth at the Flea Market. Spaces for the Flea Market are 10x10 and the cost is $10.00. The sale will be held at the Knights of Columbus Grounds under the Pavilion. You will need to supply your own tables. Call the Florissant Old Town Partners office at 314-837-0033 and request an application. You may also go on line at www.florissantoldtown.com to obtain a form.

Shops on rue St. Francois will be open for their usual Saturday

hours.

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, Nancy 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.

Oct. 27: Hermann London Halloween 5k Run/Walk 10 a.m. Race-Day Check-In: 9 a.m. at the Marietta parking lot, 7359 Marietta Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143 Awards Ceremony: 11:30 a.m. Marietta Parking Lot Proceeds Go To: The Women’s Safe House and The Woman’s Place Race Information: Starting and Ending Points at Marietta Parking Lot, 7359 Marietta Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143 Awards: Best Overall Costume, Best Group Costume, Best Pet Costume, Highest Fundraiser, Fastest Times Timing: Timing and Race Management will be provided by Big River Running For more details please visit http://www.hermannlondon. com/5k Inviting All Florissant Senior Citizens To Join One Of The Bingo Clubs With The City Of

Florissant!!

Please contact the Florissant Senior Office for more information at 839-7604.

• Monday Club: Meets every Monday for Bingo from 11:302:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwich - coffee and tea are available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also scheduled.

• Florissant Older Adult Club: Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11-1:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center.

Bring your lunch! Bingo, Trips, Speakers and special events are planned.

• Wednesday Club: Meets every Wednesday for Bingo from 11:30-2:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwich-coffee and tea available.

Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also available.

Every Sunday Now-Oct.: Free Tours at Old Ferdinand Shrine 1-4 p.m. #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, MO. Also, on Fri., Sat. and Sun. on May 4, 5 & 6. For info, call: Vicki Wittman 314.921.7582 or email: vicray01@aol.com.

Last Saturday of Each Month: Writers Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Looking for new Authors and Songwriters.

Come join us and let us help you with your dream. We have Authors, Songwriters, Playwrites, Teachers and more. Meet at the Baden Liberary 8448 Church Rd. For more info call 314.388.2400.

1967 Hazelwood High School Reunion: We are looking for classmates of Class of 1967 Hazelwood High School. We are having a 45th reunion in 2012. Please contact Kay at 1967hhshi@gmail.com or 636.745.2601 for more information.

Health Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 July 18: Diabetes Awareness

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9-10 a.m. There are nearly 26 million Americans living with diabetes, and this number rises each year. It is estimated that every 17 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes. Join us this morning and take advantage of a free blood glucose screening (diabetes test). In the Jamestown Mall Food Court. Event is Free. Call to register.

Aug 1: Live Your Life Well 1-2:30 p.m. R. Bryan Evans, MSW, Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri. Learn to use positive actions every day and in times of crisis to cope effectively and reduce stress. From relaxation techniques, to journaling exercises, to simple ways to get better sleep and improve eating habits; this program, and its companion website, offer a wide range of resources to build resiliency and enhance wellbeing. Call Registration required.

At Northwest HealthCare, 1225 Graham Road, Community Room.

Event is Free.

Aug. 13: Look Good, Feel Better 10 a.m. - noon. Anyone currently undergoing or just finishing cancer treatment is invited to experience a free makeover from certified cosmetologists that includes demonstrations on the use of wigs, turbans and scarves, nail care and cosmetics use. Complimentary cosmetics and skin care products provided. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. In the CH Cancer Resource Center. Event is Free.

Aug. 31: Village North Retirement Community’s 30th Anniversary Celebration 1-4:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate 30 years of providing quality senior living in North County! Hors devours, entertainment and drawings for fabulous prizes! Reservations required. At Village North Retirement Community, just west of Christian Hospital off Dunn Rd. Event is Free.

are available at www.chrisitianhospital.org in the Volunteer Office, located off the hospital’s main lobby. For more information, call the Christian Hospital volunteer office at 314-653-5032.

SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Every Mon. and Tues. in July: HMR Program Orientation Mondays: 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays: noon – 1 p.m. At SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available, and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877-477-6954.

Ongoing 8-week sessions: Smoking Cessation Classes SSM DePaul Health Center SSM DePaul, partnering with St. Louis County’s tobacco-free initiative called “Let’s Face It,” is offering free smoking cessation classes to the public. The 8-week course assists participants in determining their readiness to quit smoking and provide the tools necessary to increase their success rate in becoming smoke free. Space is limited for these on-going classes.

Call 1.866.SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.

SSM DePaul Wellness Center Tired of getting locked into longterm memberships that you never use? Join the DePaul Wellness Center and receive a personalized program for your specific needs.

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation. Call 314.344.6177 for more details.

SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings

SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters, and SSM St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.947.5617.

Speaker’s Bureau Our SSM speakers are available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups. Our health professionals will speak up to one hour free of charge. A variety of health care topics can be presented to your group or organization. Call 636.949.7159 for more information.

Ongoing Support Groups Every Wednesday: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group 3-4:30 p.m. Join other survivors to discuss dealing emotionally with treatments; managing anxiety and depression; sexuality; finding strength and hope; family and financial pressures; and more. Cost: Free. In the H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. Register: Call 636.755.3034.

Every Monday: Tobacco Free for Life Support Group 7–8 p.m. Designed for those who want to quit smoking, as well as those who have successfully quit. Discover more information about how to quit, or find reassurance and support. Cost: Free. At St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., 63376.

Register: Call 636-947-5304.

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.

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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. Can email for further information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

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7401 Delmar Ave. in University City; lower level of Holy Communion Episcopal Church; contact 314.993.5421.

• 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m.

500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636.561.1407.

• 1st and 3rd Tuesday: 12:30-2 p.m.

320 N. Forsyth Blvd in Clayton; lower level in Samuel United Church of Christ; contact 314.968.3477.

• 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m.

2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636.561.1407.

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At Ferguson Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson, Mo. 63135. Support group for those who have lost a loved one. Info: Lee Cedra at leecedra@sbcglobal.net.

Mon. & Thurs, ongoing: 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Breathe Designed for people with pulmonary disease – participants focus on deep breathing, exercises and relaxation. Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104. $30. Call 314-953-6090 to register or for more information.

Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group This nationally recognized program provides education and support for those with schizophrenia.

Group is facilitated by an experienced STEPS nurse. For info, call 314.839.3171.

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SLCL Presents St. Louis’ Most Popular Suspense Author Ridley Pearson The St. Louis County Library Foundation and Pudd’nHead Books are pleased to present St. Louisan and acclaimed suspense author Ridley Pearson for a discussion and signing of his latest thriller “The Risk Agent” on Monday, July 2, at 7 p.m. at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

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Rich with the atmosphere of Shanghai and crackling with tension-filled suspense, bestselling suspense author Ridley Pearson’s latest introduces two compelling new characters – and heralds in the start of a brilliant new series.

A Chinese National working for an American construction company is grabbed off the streets of Shanghai in broad daylight.

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Muny Assembles a Magical Cast for Aladdin The Muny recently announced today principal casting for the third show of its 94th season, Disney’s Aladdin (July 5-13), directed by Gary Griffin, and choreographed by Alex Sanchez. Tony® Nominees Robin de Jesus and John Tartaglia star as Aladdin and the Genie, respectively. Joining them will be Jason Graae as Omar, Curtis Holbrook as Iago, Francis Jue as Kassim, Eddie Korbich as Babkak, Samantha Massell as Jasmine, Ken Page as the Sultan, and Thom Sesma as Jafar.

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To purchase Season Tickets by phone, call

314.361.1900, extension 550, or order online at www.muny.org. The Muny Box Office is now open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Remaining shows are: Chicago June 25 - July 1, Disney’s Aladdin July 5 – 13, Dreamgirls July 16 – 22, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat July 23 – 29, Pirates! (or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder’d) July 30 - August 5, and The King and I August 6 – 12.

Season Ticket buyers will enjoy their reserved seats for Aladdin from July 5 – 11. Additional performances (July 12 and 13) are non-subscribed, and offer exceptional seating opportunities for groups. The Muny’s group sales office offers a 20 percent discount for groups of 20 or more, and is taking orders now. For more information or to make reservations, call 314.361.1900, extension 308.

Aladdin is sponsored by US Bank. American Airlines is the official airline of The Muny.

AMERICA! from cover at the Knights of Columbus and Howdershell Park where people can walk to White Birch Park from these locations. People can also park their vehicles at Hazelwood West High School and use the shuttle bus service, starting at 7 p.m. The buses will be making pick-ups

every 15 minutes.

For more information, contact the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Office at 314.731.0980 or go online at www.hazelwoodmo.org.

Overland to Host Annual Fireworks Display at Ritenour High School Join the City of Overland for a fun evening of music and fireworks on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. For the first time in many years, Overland will host its Independence Day community fireworks display at Ritenour High School. The best viewing area for the will be the Moore Field grandstands. There will be live music from 6 - 9:15 p.m. with fireworks beginning at 9:20 p.m. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase www.completeab.com by the Overland Explorers. In case of inclement weather, the rain date is July 5.

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