OurTown July-August 2013

North County Schools

Expected to Succeed

Plus: Win in a Global Economy Avoid Hidden Travel Charges

Hazelwood Central High School students Sharidan Young, Jordan Shelton, Alexus Williams, Brittainy Whitnah, Cameron Stewart, and Nashira Smith.

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“Good schools are good for business.”

North St. Louis County School Districts Expected To Excel Under Higher Standards

By DeAnna Massie

Maybe you have heard this before or maybe you haven’t. I first encountered this saying years ago in economics class and later as a voter listening to the local school district campaign for a bond issue.

I believe it because I believe that good schools foster a strong, vibrant community. Good schools bring culture and education to our society, influence our future generations, train our work force, and attract people to live in or move to our community. This makes the area an ideal place to do business.

4 FINANCE Avoiding Hidden Flight, Hotel Fees

By Jason Alderman

6 E xpert Advice What 21st Century Managers Need to Succeed

By Kathleen Brush

18 The Medical Memo Bones are Dynamic — Osteoporosis Prevention

By Karl Taira, MD, Family Medicine

19 Calendar of Events

From a micro economics point of view, a strong community provides a healthy marketplace and a quality work force. A strong educational system supplies that quality work force, now and in the future. Business decision makers are attracted to making an investment in that type of economic environment.

This issue of Our Town offers a glimpse into our local educational system. I believe it is important for our business community to be as well informed as possible about our local schools. After all, good schools are good for business.

Thank you for reading Our Town.

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FINANCE Avoiding Hidden Flight, Hotel Fees

By Jason Alderman

The last few years have been tough economically for many people. Unemployment fears combined with plunging home, stock and retirement account values caused many to forgo big vacations— even though stressful times are when we most need to recharge our batteries.

But with the economy turning around, many families are cautiously dipping their toes in the travel pool once again.

Hotel occupancy rates have risen in many areas and airports are as crowded as ever.

Airlines and hotels are notorious for tacking extra charges onto their bills.

Here are a few to watch out for: • A few airlines allow one free checked bag (Southwest still allows two), but most charge up to $25 for the first checked bag each way, and even more for additional pieces. Plus, most now tack on hefty fees for overweight and over-sized checked and carry-on luggage, so measure and weigh your luggage carefully.

charts for various airlines; but always double-check the airline’s own posted rules before booking your flight.

to your bill, so ask first before leaving your own tip, unless the service was terrific.

• Some hotels charge extra if you check in before a certain time. Ask whether they’ll store your luggage for free until check-in so you can begin sightseeing unencumbered.

• Most hotels charge exorbitant amounts for local and long-distance calls made from room phones, so use your cell phone.

• Many hotels charge a hefty penalty if you don’t cancel a reservation 24 to 72 hours beforehand and some also charge an early-departure fee—sometimes the equivalent of one night’s lodging. Read the hotel’s cancellation policy before booking, especially if you’re looking at a discounted, non-refundable rate.

• Minibars often have electronic sensors that trigger a charge if you simply move the contents. Also, water or snacks sitting on the dresser may appear to be complimentary, but doublecheck before consuming.

• Expect to pay extra for things like changing flights, extra leg room, priority boarding, unaccompanied minors, pets, Wi-Fi access and food. Some airlines even charge extra to speak to a live person or to buy your ticket at the airport counter or by phone.

• Hotel parking in major cities can cost up to $50 a day, and many have mandatory valet parking, which means adding a tip on top of that. Research nearby municipal parking lots beforehand, or check the city’s tourism bureau for hotels offering parking promotions.

Sometimes using public transportation and taxis is cheaper overall than paying for parking.

• Airfarewatchdog.com, Travelnerd.com and Kayak offer great fee comparison

• Some hotels and resorts automatically add housekeeping or spa gratuities

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• Resorts often charge extra for services they offer—such as gym access or daily newspaper delivery—even if you don’t use them. Find out the policy ahead of time and scrutinize your bill for unused services.

• Ask to see your bill the night before you check out, so you can review it carefully for overcharges.

• If you’re traveling abroad, be aware that using your cell phone can be mighty expensive. Research your carrier’s international calling plan and ask whether your phone is compatible with foreign networks. You may need to rent an international cell phone, or buy or rent an unlocked phone and international SIM card.

If your budget’s in good shape and you’re getting wanderlust, maybe it’s time to venture out into the world again. Just be cautious about how hidden expenses can add up. OT Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ PracticalMoney

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Expert Advice What 21st Century Managers Need to Succeed

By Kathleen Brush Are the young, multiplying countries of Africa the next frontier? Which countries will be members of the EU in five years? Where is the ground safe in the Middle East? What will happen if things go awry in the South or East China Sea? Is Mexico going to replace Brazil as Latin America’s superpower? Is the debt-soaked, trade-o-phobic United States destined to be a country with meager growth, sidelined from the global growth party?

These questions and others like them will keep many managers awake at night as they contemplate how their businesses will survive and succeed in the 21st century. Those managers will sleep much better if they start now to build the global skills needed in the 21st century. Here are seven skills that I believe will be essential.

1. Create strategies with a global context.

These are the strategies that can’t lose. In the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threat (SWOT) analysis, managers will have to discern between the threats and the opportunities. For example, Africa is the last continental frontier, but which of its countries will offer the best opportunities? Answering that question will go beyond assessing populations and demographics and into an analysis of workforce skills, labor regulations, availability of credit and health care, and the quality of the transportation infrastructure.

2. Know when affordability trumps innovation. The cardinal rule has been to always focus on products with superior innovation versus lowest price, because the former fetch a premium. That will no longer be a slam dunk. In many countries, successful products will deliver country-specific basic functions that are priced for the market. These consumers don’t care about innovation; they care about basic, affordable functionality.

3. Be more adept at building relationships than filing lawsuits. Businesses

vestments in clean technologies—in addition to shareholder value.

need to lose the crutch of legal systems to ensure contractual commitments are met. Cross border litigation is always expensive and time consuming. Worse, justice does not always prevail. Exchange the art of suing with the art of building relationships because that’s how most of the world outside the United States makes sure commitments are met.

4. Become fascinated with world events.

The illusion that the world rotates around the United States is just that—an illusion. What happens in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa and Australia affects America.

5. Learn what motivates employees in different cultures. Motivating employees will be key to the productivity gains necessary to compete with rivals operating with lower costs. Managers will have to understand how cultural programming affects employee motivation in the nations where they’re operating, and how employees of modest means are motivated differently from most Americans.

6. Embrace new bottom lines. Maximizing shareholder value has been an American mantra. In other countries, businesses are expected to have multiple bottom lines that take into consideration shareholders, employees, the environment and the community. Managers in the 21st century will need to become super motivators who drive productivity and innovation, create competitive products, and generate more sales and increased profits. These will support higher wages, increased hiring, and in-

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7. Maintain a strong moral compass. In many countries, the norm is bribery, unsafe work practices, discrimination, and cutting corners on quality. Managers must have and be guided by a strong moral compass, understanding that integrity is never locally defined. This will be essential to building trust and relationships, the business “currency” in many countries.

These are exciting times. The most attractive opportunities for growth are in the 162 countries of the world that are developing or will be soon. These countries are/will be building costly infrastructures and institutions such as schools and banks, engaging in trade, creating competitive businesses, and watching their middle classes—with all their attendant purchasing needs—grow.

Who will be the winners in the competition for the best opportunities? That’s easy. The companies who have managers skilled for the 21st century. OT For local guidance on the global economy, contact World Trade Center St. Louis Executive Director Tim Nowak at 314.615.8151 or tnowak@worldtradecenter-stl.com. For more information, visit www.WorldTradeCenter-STL.com.

Kathleen Brush (www. kathleenbrush.com) is the author of the new book, The Power of One: You’re the Boss.

She has more than two decades of experience as a senior executive with global business responsibilities. She has a Ph.D. in management and international studies. Brush has been teaching, writing and consulting on international business and leadership for companies of all sizes, including those that are public, private, foreign and domestic.

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North St. Louis County School Districts

Expected To Excel Under Higher Standards

By DeAnna Massie

Major changes are on the horizon for Missouri schools. The State of Missouri is updating the way it will be rating schools and districts and determining accreditation. Under the previous, less stringent assessment system, some North County school districts were classified as unaccredited or provisionally accredited. With even higher standards in place for 2015 accreditation classification, observers may get the impression that North County Schools are failing.

In fact, most school districts in North County are experiencing enormous success. Districts are piloting new programs, seeing gains in MAP test scores and consistently turning out college and workforce-ready graduates.

tinction,” they must earn 90% or greater of the points available as well as other criteria to be determined.

Dr. Grayling Tobias, Superintendent of Hazelwood School District, said in North County, school districts have been preparing in advance to meet the new standards and higher expectations of MSIP 5.

“We embrace the higher standards. No one rises to low expectations. We believe in high expectations because we know

el, we are trying to build accountability, so students know how important it is to be where you are supposed to be and to work hard while you are there.”

Districts Focus On Improvement “All of us are in the same boat,” said Dr. Tobias. “We are all converting our data from MSIP to MSIP 5.” And the results are generally positive.

Under the MSIP 5 criteria, Hazelwood School District remains fully accredited, but that’s not enough, said Dr. Tobias.

The Shift To MSIP 5

“Our goal is to meet 140 points, which is the highest possible. We want to achieve Accreditation With Distinction. We will not be satisfied until all of our students are performing at the proficient or advanced level assessment tests.”

Beginning with the 2012-2013 school year, the latest generation of the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education’s (DESE) school accountability system will go into effect. The goal of the Missouri School Improvement Plan 5, or MSIP 5, is to ensure all students are prepared for success in college and/or careers. Since the beginning of the first cycle in 1990, Missouri has been working toward becoming one of the top-ten performing states in education by the year 2020. MSIP 5 is the final step in the plan.

Having earned 93 percent of the points available in the areas of academic achievement and subgroup achievement, which show how students perform on state standardized exams, Pattonville School District is also on track to attain the highest accreditation standard. Only minor improvements are needed in the areas of graduation rate and attendance. Under current accreditation classification standards, Pattonville has been classified as Accredited With Distinction for eleven years.

Under the rigorous MSIP 5, DESE will continue to emphasize performance measures as the primary determining factor for classification of accreditation.

Districts can earn up to 140 points based on the following performance standards: • Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests • ACT, SAT, Compass and ASAB (military test) scores • Successful completion of avanced courses • Career Education Placement • College placement • Graduation Rates • Attendance Rates Districts falling within the range of 98125 points will remain fully accredited.

For a district to be “Accredited with Dis-

Hazelwood North Middle School

our students are capable of performing at those higher levels. Some of our students go on to the best colleges in America. Just two examples include a student who went to Princeton on a full ride and another who went to M.I.T. There are many more.”

MSIP 5 will also increase the emphasis on attendance. Students will now be evaluated individually, and each absence equates to points lost. Jason Van Beers is the principal at Drummond Elementary School in the Pattonville School District. He said, “Attendance is a huge issue.

90% of the students need to be there 90% of the time. Even at the elementary lev-

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There are districts that currently fall short of accreditation, but administrators have specific plans ready to make the necessary gains. Under MSIP 4, the Ferguson-Florissant School District is fully accredited, meeting nine out of the 14 standards for the last two years.

However, under MSIP 5, Ferguson-Florissant is 13.5 points away from full accreditation. According to information provided by North County, Inc., the district is “taking aggressive action to raise the number of points [it] receive[s] under the new standard before it takes effect in 2015.” Among a long list of steps the district plans to take is a plan to forge corporate partnerships to provide support for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) professional develop-

ment and student projects.

Ferguson-Florissant also has a districtwide Literacy and Numeracy Initiative that is among the first of its kind in the state of Missouri. The program is built upon implementation of proven tools and techniques for promoting literacy and numeracy and uses technology to provide new ways to connect classrooms with parents and students at home.

Normandy School District lost accreditation this year, but massive changes are already underway to regain accreditation within the two-year time frame allotted by the state.

Dr. Tobias said Normandy’s situation, and that of any other unaccredited North St. Louis County School District, has an impact on everyone. “We are all in this together. We are all North County. If one district is affected, we all are. Many of us grew up here, went to school and college here, and now work here. Three of Normandy’s new administrators are from the Hazelwood School District, including Dr. Ty McNichols as their new Superintendent. We will do everything we can to assist Normandy or any other North County school district moving forward.”

What Schools Are Doing Right Across North St. Louis County, school districts are performing above-average, in ways that cannot be measured by MAP tests or state performance standards.

The implementation of new teaching models, partnerships with local businesses, and an emphasis on continuous improvement have led to state recognition and graduating classes primed for success. Twelve area schools have been named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education and twelve have been designated as gold-star schools by the Missouri Department of Education. The Ferguson-Florissant, Hazelwood, and Pattonville school districts have also been given the Distinction in Performance award.

Like Ferguson-Florissant, districts are focusing on providing the future workforce for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) career-related fields. According to the Missouri Department of Economic Development, over 100 Missouri jobs are listed as STEM occupations and only 14 have a mean wage below the state average. Many of those

jobs are in North County. The North St. Louis County Economic Profile, published by the Public Policy Research Center (PPRC)and North County, Inc., says North County is a leader in manufacturing (STEM- related) employment, and has the “largest concentration of industrial and warehousing space in the St. Louis region. There is over 4.2 million square feet of manufacturing, research, and warehousing space available for sale or lease.”

Hazelwood’s dedication to STEM education is evidenced by three high school robotics teams, two of which have placed at the World Robotics Championship, and Governor Nixon recently gave $1.3 million in Innovation High School grants to several public schools in the St. Louis area, including $289,800 to Ferguson-Florissant and $500,000 to Pattonville.

With the grant, Ferguson-Florissant School District and the Special School District’s North Technical High School will partner with the Cabinet Maker and Millwright Joint Apprenticeship Programs of the Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Training Program and SLCC. Students will participate in a registered apprenticeship program, earn national certifications and college credit and become equipped to meet employer needs in the growing manufacturing sector.

According to the governor’s office, the Pattonville School District and the Economic Council of St. Louis County will develop career pathways in Advanced Manufacturing, Health/Medical professions and Information Technology in collaboration with STLCC and local businesses. Students will have an opportunity to earn both high school and college credit and participate in workstudy programs and internships. Some partner businesses include Ameren Missouri, the City of Maryland Heights, DePaul Health Center, Eagle Consultants, Fred Weber Inc., the Northwest Chamber of Commerce, the Pattonville Fire Protection District and Schattdecor Inc. In a district release, Pattonville High School Principal Dr. Joe Dobrinic said the grant program “gives students hands-on, authentic experience in the classroom and helps us retain our homegrown workforce in Missouri in those key fields.”

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In a press release, Governor Nixon said the focus of the grant program is to get students ready for the jobs of tomorrow.

“Through dual-credit programs and internships with local businesses, Innovation High Schools will allow eligible high schools students to get on a fast track to earning an affordable degree in a high-demand field. That means they can acquire more skills—and, as a result, have better job prospects—in less time at a lower cost. Strategic investments like these will help Missourians find jobs today and strengthen our economy in the future because education is the best economic development tool there is.”

In addition to STEM-centered programs, several North County Districts are pioneering models that are getting national attention. Drummond Principal Jason Van Beers said his building is starting a new proficiency-based instruction model next fall.

“The general idea is to push students, get them on target, and fill in any holes in instruction. We are the first elementary school in the state of Missouri to do this.”

Hazelwood School District has implemented a new form of assessment, which places emphasis on assessing students while they are learning, rather than after the instruction, and asks students to take ownership of their own learning.

“It’s important to make sure that all students are successful, that all students move from one level to the next,” said Dr. Tobias. “We do this by being proactive, not reactive. We don’t wait until after, but make changes during the lesson.

That’s the most powerful piece.”

Monthly assessment literacy workshops for faculty and a planned summer institute have attracted national attention.

Hazelwood staff who are advanced in assessment literacy have been asked to speak at a national conference.

Through constant self-evaluation, strategic improvement plans and expanding career-centered programs and curriculum, the schools in our area North County school districts are establishing themselves as leaders in education.

Graduates from these programs will no doubt develop into long-term contributors to the North St. Louis County economy and valuable members of our community. OT

Northwest Chamber of Commerce northwestchamber.com 314.291.2131

Scholarships Awarded at NWCC May Meeting

2013 Executive Board Officers Chairman – Steve Hewkin, Hewkin Auto Body Vice Chair – Tammy Durbin with Kelly Services Vice Chair – Dr. Mike Fulton, Pattonville School District Vice Chair – Amy Smith, Favazza and Associates Secretary – Christine Cole, US Bank Bellerieve Treasurer – Fletcher Wells II, St. Johns Bank & Trust Immediate Past-Chair – Jerry Hart, Valley Industries

2013 Board of Directors Dr. Chris Kilbride – Ritenour School District T. R. Carr – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Mike Stein – Alro Heating & Cooling Chief Terry Milam – City of St. John Chief Don Hood – City of Bridgeton Chief Tom Jackson – City of Ferguson Mayor James McGee – City of Vinita Park Barry Herring – CMIT Solutions Sarah Wells – ONEWAY Construction Paul Rose – Charter Business Steve Krazl – US Bank Bridgeton Bob Aubuchon – City of Hazelwood Tony Lamantia – Allied Waste Bob Baker – US Foods Kim Bakker – SSM DePaul Health Center Naomi Francis – Master Events Kevin Hall – Bommarito of Hazelwood Melanie Wiginton – T&L Tree Service Harry Lively – Simploy James Marcellino – Enterprise Holdings

Staff Brian Goldman – President/CEO brian@northwestchamber.com Tina Herrmann – Office Manger tina@northwestchamber.com Jessica Young – Admin. Assistant Jessica@northwestchamber.com

The Northwest Chamber of Commerce recently awarded nine scholarships to graduating seniors. Eight of these seniors attend our area high schools, which are members of the Chamber of Commerce. The ninth is the Bob Swank Memorial Scholarship in memory of our NWCC President who passed away in 2012. This scholarship is awarded to a Chamber member’s child. Besides each student receiving a $500 scholarship, they were each awarded a new set of tires generously provided by Firestone Complete Auto Care. Congratulations

to all the NWCC Scholarship recipients.

Hazelwood West – Melanie Moore Jennings – Jasmine DeHart McCluer – Jessica Brinkley North County Christian – Sara Cline North Technical – Lorraine Tippett Pattonville – Brigitta Davis Ritenour – Darian Jones Riverview Gardens – Brittany Turner Bob Swank Memorial Scholarship – Joel Payne

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Golf Tournament was “Par-fect”

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The Northwest Chamber of Commerce recently held its 27th Annual Summer Golf Classic at beautiful Innsbrook Golf Resort. Amazing weather, sold out tour-

nament, great golf course, awesome golf committee, and Chief Terry Milam as your chairperson made for a great combination. Add in the fact that there was continued on next page

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NWCC has Amazing 2nd Quarter

ONEWAY Construction by day, Captain Morgan wannabes by night.

some kind of side game or activity on every hole, and you have the Chamber golf tournament in a nutshell. Some of the more popular activities were the Rollthe-Dice game, the Skirts hole, the Jello Shot tent, Corn Toss game, Margarita tent, Adult Lemonade stand, chair massages, and so many other fun things.

If you have never been to a NWCC golf tournament, make sure you are there next year. Also, you can mark your calendar now for the 15th Annual Chili Dog Golf tournament. The NWCC ChiliDog golf event is always the first Friday in November, so this year’s tournament will be November 1st.

The Northwest Chamber of Commerce had an amazing 2nd quarter with new members joining our organization.

We didn’t think our 1st quarter new member list could be beat as we had 36 new members join from January to March. As we close our 2nd quarter for new members, for April – June we are already at 38 new members with eleven days still to go in the month (copy deadline for this article was June 17).

We still have some businesses who’ve said they are turning in applications, but for now we are calling it 38 new members this quarter. Please check out the list and if you can use their services, please don’t hesitate to call on them.

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Expressions and Such Ink and Toner Store ISS Facility Services Inc Party Time Trademark Management Services Champion Window of St. Louis Electro Savings Credit Union Wild Bird Rehabilitation The Wright Door Co. A Reef Beyond

Employment Staffing Group SchoolReach/GroupCast Centerco Office Suites Cruisin’ USA T’s & Embroidery SIGNARAMA St. Charles, MO Titan LED Missouri Motors LLC EconoLodge Mason Sign Co. Veterans Home Care, LLC Holiday Inn Airport West CPR-N-MORE CompuVault, Inc. P.S. Rapp Sewer & Plumbing ProDrivers St. Louis Business Journal Syndicated Solar Cruise Planners A & D Labels, Inc. CHIPS Health and Wellness Center Christ Deliverance Ministry eWomenNetwork Pulaski Bank SSM Physical Therapy The Survey Institute Office Depot The Bar Code Lady

Would You Hire This Person For A Day?!?!?

Each month, everyone that throws their card in a basket at the Chamber membership meeting or sends an e-mail that reads “You’re Hired” is eligible for the drawing with this prize: Brian will come to work there for a day. This month’s winner (and we use that term loosely) was Papa Murphy’s Pizza.

As a fat guy, I have eaten a lot of pizza over the years, yet I don’t think I ever realized how much work goes into creating a pizza. I had the pleasure of working at Papa Murphy’s Pizza, owned by Dannie Metzger and Dhari Pearson at 8192 N. Lindbergh Blvd, for one day.

We started with chopping dough and

making all of the different sizes from the family size down to the “Mini Murph.” Every ingredient is dated as to when it was made, cut, or prepared. We started doing the prep work at 9am, but you are really preparing all day for the evening rush.

up. But I had a lot of fun working there and have a new appreciation for my pizza. For some great pizza, check out Dannie and Dhari up at Papa Murphy’s on Lindbergh Blvd. You won’t be sorry or hungry when they are done with you.

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One of my favorite things that day was finding a pizza slice costume. I went out on the street and danced with my Papa Murphy’s sign.

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Brian Goldman President/CEO

Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce mhcc.com 314.576.6603

MHCC Performed Ribbon Cuttings to Welcome New Businesses MarketVolt The Chamber took part in a three-chamber Ribbon Cutting for MarketVolt to celebrate their new office. A local interactive marketing company specializing in email marketing and newsletters that help local business communicate with clients and prospects productively and comfortably. 11433 Olde Cabin Road, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63141.

Max Muscle Max Muscle is a store that provides a wide range of products to suit any lifestyle or health and fitness goal. We have a Fitness and Nutrition Certified staff who is there to help provide guidance about the fitness and nutrition industry. All of our products are regulated by GMP, FDA, USDA, as well as others and are produced in California under our own team of biologists and doctors. Stop in and see their great products and knowledgeable employees at: 12638 B Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043.

Pursuit Fitness and Performance Pursuit Fitness & Performance is a Group Personal Training Facility where people come to get an individualized workout and a personal trainer at an affordable price. They don’t offer the run of the mill bootcamp that simply makes you sweat and sends you on your way. They treat each one of their members like a unique individual and identifying limiting factors to your success before you even start training. They are a community that incorporates a fun, challenging, and competitive atmosphere to encourage success. Drop by and check them out, they are located at: 5 Worthington Access Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043.

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Monthly Luncheons 2ND Wednesday

of the

Month

11:30 A.M. Registration & Networking 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Program $20 Member $25 Prospective Members The MHCC Membership luncheons are always the 2nd Wednesdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. featuring great speakers that have great take-aways. The Chamber Board has been busy selecting top-of-theirtrade speakers & presenters for the 2013 year. Locations are held in various event venues throughout Maryland Heights and a great reason to pull out all those business cards you’ve been wanting to get rid of!

On your mark, get set, swim! Mark your calendars for August 8th and flock on out to cheer on our little rubber ducks around the lazy river pool at the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce Duck Races. Place your bets and test your luck on a champion or chump from 5 - 9pm at Aquaport in the Maryland Heights Centre. Ducks take flight at 7:30. Save your appetite, as food and beverages will be plentiful. See you there! Call 314.576.6603 to purchase your duck or secure your sponsorship! OT

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North County Incorporated, Regional Development Association northstlouiscounty.com 314.895.6241

NCI Receives Grant From US Bank

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US Bank Grant: (Left to Right) Scott Schneider, U.S. Bank; Sandy Weber, NCI 2012 Chair and retired U.S. Bank Vice-President/District Manager; Rebecca Zoll, NCI President/CEO; Ron McMullen, NCI 2013 Chair, President of Christian Hospital

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Anniversary Fundraiser

North County Inc., Regional Development Association’s 2013 Chairman, Ron McMullen, 2012 Chair Sandy Weber (retired U.S. Bank Vice President and District Manager) and President/CEO, Rebecca Zoll, accepted a $15,000 check from U.S. Bank’s Scott Schneider at the organization’s 36th Annual Breakfast and Awards Reception on May 10.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Hendel’s Market Café and Piano Bar Florissant, MO

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NCI Honors Community Leaders

$85.00 per person

5:30pm Celebration Begins Silent Auction Begins

6pm Five Course Meal The event will feature an elegant dinner prepared by Chef Nathan Bennett with professionally selected wine pairings.

Dress for the evening is cocktail attire. Reservations are required, and space is limited to the first 80 paid reservations. Reservation forms can be found at www.northstlouiscounty.com.

For more details call 314.895.6241.

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As part of the organization’s 36th Annual Breakfast celebration, North County Incorporated (NCI) recognized several area leaders for making a significant positive impact in North County. At a sold out event on Friday, May 10, 2013, nearly 600 business, civic, and community leaders gathered to honor this year’s award recipients.

Kim Bakker received the prestigious Elmer Belsha Leadership Award. This award is presented annually to an individual who has made a long-term commitment to NCI and North County, and has had a positive impact on the community and/or public body that they serve.

NCI’s Business Development Awards were presented to those whose efforts have positively affected the economic development

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and business climate of the North County area. These awards were presented to National Retail Properties, Inc. and World Wide Technology, Inc. National Retail Properties, Inc. invested more than $9.2 million in order to bring a blighted, distressed property back to life, changing the site completely into a more useful and financially productive retail mix on North Highway 67 in Florissant.

World Wide Technology, Inc. provides technology and supply chain solutions to the commercial, government and telecom sectors. November 2011, they announced their plans for new headquarters, facility upgrades and workforce expansion over the next five years.

NCI’s Community Development Awards were presented to those whose efforts positively benefit youth, residents, civic organizations, or others through selfless acts. Citizens for the Advancement of Normandy and the St. Louis County Nuisance Property Clean-Up Initiative were chosen for this award.

Public Service Awards were presented to outstanding individuals, elected, appointed, or employed by a public body whose long-time service has had a positive impact on the community and/or

Award Winners - First Row (left to right): Jane Reise, Citizens for the Advancement of Normandy; Sandy Weber, 2012 NCI Board Chair; St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley; Rosemary Johnson, Jennings School District; and Megan McMichael, World Wide Technology, Inc. Second Row (left to right): Dan Link, Citizens for the Advancement of Normandy; Kim Bakker, SSM Health Care - St. Louis; David Reif, National Retail Properties, Inc.; Dr. George Albin III, Ritenour School District; Dwayne T. James, Councilman, City of Ferguson; and Joe McGettigan, World Wide Technology, Inc.

public body they serve. Dr. George Albin III, Ritenour School District Board Member (retired); St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley; Dwayne T. James, Councilman, City of Ferguson; and Rosemary Johnson, President of Jennings School District’s Board of Education were this year’s Public Service Award recipients.

Health Center. The corporate plus sponsors for this event were: Metro; St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley; U.S. Bank. And the corporate sponsors for this event were: Christian Hospital; Commerce Bank; Community News; Favazza & Associates; Ferguson-Florissant School District; Johnny Londoff Chevrolet; NorthPark Partners; SSM Rehabilitation Hospital; St. Louis County; St. Louis County Economic Council; Vantage Credit Union.

NCI’s 36th Annual Breakfast presenting sponsors were: HDR Engineering, Progressive Waste Solutions and SSM DePaul

NCI Calls For 30 Leaders Award Nominations And Sponsors

Nomination forms are available at www.

NorthStLouisCounty.com. The deadline

for submission is July 12, 2013. Nominations can be faxed to 314.895.6244 or mailed to: North County Inc., 350B Village Square Drive, Hazelwood, MO 63042.

They may also be submitted online at www.NorthStLouisCounty.com.Questions can be directed to 314. 895.6241.

Sponsorships are available for the reception. Sponsorship packages include a free half-page advertisement in the event program book (ad must be turned into NCI office by August 30, 2013 in a jpeg or PDF format), an opportunity to place a congratulations ad in the county-wide Community News, at a reasonable price, guaranteed coverage of 30 Leaders in their Thirties in Special Sections of the Community News and Our Town magazine, recognition in postevent NCI “thanks to sponsors” advertisement in the Community News, recognition in event press releases, monthly

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eNewsletter update, and on NCI’s regional resource website, recognition at reception on signs and in the event program, an opportunity to promote your business directly to each of the 30 Leaders by providing a promotional item and information to be given to each award recipient at the event in a gift bag. Half-page ad space only is also available. Individual seats are available at only $40 per person. The 2013 sponsorship package, table for 10 or ad only forms are available at www.NorthStLouisCounty.com or call 314.895.6241 for more information. OT

Photo by Kent Miller Photography

NCI is partnering with the Community News and Gateway Television News Network to recognize North County leaders in their thirties who are making a significant positive impact on our community through their profession and/ or community involvement. Consider nominating an up-and-coming professional at your company, a successful entrepreneur, a volunteer whose outstanding leadership skills are being used for the betterment of a charity, municipal leader, or an employee who is proactively helping create a more livable community. Those chosen will be recognized at our NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties Reception on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 11:30 am at Norwood Hills Country Club and featured in the Community News and on GTNN.

Rebecca Zoll NCI President & CEO

Greater North County Chamber greaternorthcountychamber.com 314.831.3500

Join The Chamber At Its 2013 Scholarship Bowl

2013 Executive Board Officers Chairwoman – C olleen Hannibal, Crystal Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center Vice Chair – Jon Vogt, Catering To You Secretary – Brice VanSant, Labor Ready Treasurer – Elizabeth Wade, Pulaski Bank Immediate Past Chair – J ulie Berthold, Berthold Carpet Cleaning

2013 Board of Directors Bret Berigan – Christian Hospital Dick Cerame – Paul Cerame Ford Rick Dorsey – Ahlheim & Dorsey LLC Chief Mike Gantner – Black Jack Fire Protection District Rosemary Hodges – SSM DePaul Health Center Ken McGhee – Archway Memorial Chapel Dhari Pearson – Papa Murphy’s Pizza Melissa Rakers – Neighbors Credit Union Craig Szczuka – Falcon Services Inc. Dr. Grayling Tobias – Hazelwood School District

The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 2013 Scholarship Bowl on Wednesday, August 7, from 6 - 9 pm, at AMF Dick Weber Lanes, 4575 Washington St. in Florissant.

The proceeds from the Scholarship Bowl fund the Chamber’s scholarship program which annually awards scholarships to area high school seniors. The following students each received a $1,000 scholarship in 2013: Lauralyn Rosenberger, Hazelwood West High School; Haley Schuster, Hazelwood West High School; Monica Wilson, Incarnate Word Academy; Desoto Dickson Jr., Trinity

Catholic High School; and Melanie Ann Moore, Hazelwood West High School.

The cost is $25 per person, which includes three games, shoes, drinks and food.

Sponsorships are available: Strike Sponsor, $300, which includes a team of six players; Drink Sponsor, $150; Lane Sponsor, $100 and Frame Sponsor, $75. All sponsors receive signage and a listing in the program.

For more information, call the Chamber office at 314.831.3500 or visit www.GreaterNorthCountyChamber.com

Don Zykan – Meridian Waste Services

Staff Carolyn Marty – President/CEO carolyn@greaternorthcountychamber.com Debbie Wright – Marketing Director debbie@greaternorthcountychamber.com Jaime Jenkins – Administrative Assistant jaime@greaternorthcountychamber.com Phone – 314.831.3500 Fax – 314.831.9682 Web – www.greaternorthcountychamber.com Greater North County Chamber of Commerce 420 W. Washington Florissant, MO 63031

Greater North County Chamber Starts ‘Shop Chamber First’ Campaign, Publishes Membership Directory The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce is launching an awareness campaign to encourage its members as well as the general public to “Shop Chamber First.” The campaign is designed to coincide with the printing of the annual Greater North County Chamber of Commerce membership directory in July.

Through this campaign, the Chamber hopes to reach tens of thousands of residents throughout North County and bring to their attention hundreds of businesses in their community which provide a wide spectrum of products and services.

The 48-page directory includes a listing

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for each of the Chamber’s more than 400 members. The Directory makes it easy for fellow members and the public to “Shop Chamber First” when looking for services or products.

The Directory also contains a listing of organizations and service clubs in the Greater North County Chamber service area, which includes Bellefontaine Neighbors, Black Jack, Ferguson, Florissant, Hazelwood, Jennings, Old Jamestown, Spanish Lake and surrounding areas of unincorporated St. Louis County.

Free copies of the directory are available at the Chamber’s office at 420 West Washington, Florissant. For more information, call the chamber at 314.831.3500.

Great Turnout At The Greater North County Chamber Golf Tournament

Golfers from Pirrone’s Pizza in Florissant hold up a flag in honor of Flag Day, June 14, and pose with other memorabilia on the 4th Hole of The Golf Club of Florissant.

The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce wants to thank everyone for helping to make the 2013 Golf Tournament a sell-out.

Golfers enjoyed a beautiful day and great golfing on June 14 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 Kia Forte Hole in Once Challenge, sponsored by Paul Cerame Auto Group; Closest to the Pin, sponsored by Life Care Center of Florissant; Putting Contest, sponsored by Nimmons Wealth Management; and Closest to the Line, sponsored by Handyman True Value Hardware. They also enjoyed the drink cart, sponsored by The Villa at Riverwood; lunch sponsored by Sysco; dinner sponsored by Hutchens Mortuary and Mobile Eye Care Solutions; and Gus’s Pretzels donated by Black Jack Fire Chief Mike Gantner. Specialty Hole Sponsors included “Jello Shot:” Hole, Berthold Carpet Cleaning; “Lynchburg Lemonade” Hole, Garden Villas North; “Cigar” Hole, Schaefer Auto Body; and “Donut Holes” Hole, St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The Attendance Prize Sponsor was White Auto Body.

The winners of the “A” Flight were with the City of Florissant: Mayor Tom

Golfers from Team Mobile Eye Care Solutions in Ferguson kick into action at the 2013 Greater North County Chamber Golf Tournament.

Schneider, Councilman Keith Schildroth, Councilwoman Jackie Pagano, and Councilman Mark Schmidt. The winners of “B” Flight were with Gettemeier’s Bar & Grill: Jerry Gettemeier, Roger Bomar, Terry Wolfe and Dan Hotfelder.

The winner of our second annual Mayor’s Challenge was Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider. He competed against last year’s winner Ferguson Mayor James Knowles III and Bellefontaine Neighbors Mayor Robert Doerr. This traveling trophy will be awarded annually at our golf tournament.

Corporate sponsors included American Eagle Credit Union, Christian Hospital, City of Florissant, Complete Auto Body & Truck Repair, Gettemeier’s Bar & Grill, IESI Waste and Recycling Systems, Pirrone’s Pizzeria, SSM DePaul Health Center, Schaefer Auto Body, Taylor Land Management and Zykan Family Partnership.

Thank you to the 38 Hole Sponsors and to the numerous businesses and individuals who donated over 120 items for attendance prizes.

The Golf Committee worked extremely hard to make this event a success. Kudos to Golf Committee Chair Jon Vogt, Catering To You, and his fellow committee members: Don Zykan, Meridian Waste

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Management, Tom Anselm, Independent News; Florissant Councilman Tim Lee; Chief Michael Gantner, Black Jack Fire Protection District; Nickie Collora, Complete Auto Body and Truck Repair; Judy Taylor, Taylor Land Management; and Bill Morrison, Morrison Travel & Cruise.

And a special thanks to all the volunteers who worked that day: Ricky Hopkins Sr., A-List Retailers; Tanya Smith, Life Care Center; Eileen Dyall, CurvesFerguson; Colleen Hannibal, Crystal Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center; Dhari Pearson, Papa Murphy’s Pizza; Loretta Davis, Travel the World; Stacey Cunningham, Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake; Nancy Geno, Julie Berthold, Berthold Carpet Cleaning; Bill Bush, Bill Bush Massage Therapist; Pam Lee; Kelly Eggelston; and Tom Strunk; and to the Chamber staff, Marketing Director Debbie Wright and Administrative Assistant Jaime Jenkins for all their hard work on this event. OT

Carolyn Marty GNCC President

Bones are Dynamic — Osteoporosis Prevention

By Karl Taira, MD, Family Medicine

Bones are dynamic! We think of our

Healthy bones require a balance of cal-

over age 65, and should be considered for

bones as static, but in fact our bones

cium, vitamin D, and regular resistance

men over 70. Earlier testing may be indi-

change constantly throughout our lives.

or weight bearing exercise. Calcium is

cated if there are increased risk factors.

For instance, after a fracture, “forma-

found in many foods including nonfat

tion” of new bone starts right away to

milk and yogurt, fortified orange juice,

bridge the fracture and a collar of ex-

cottage cheese, baked beans, and broc-

tra bone is formed. When we exercise

coli to name a few. Our bodies can only

and put more stress on our bones, they

absorb up to about 600 mg of calcium at

become stronger. Factors including age,

a time, so spreading out calcium intake

poor nutrition, and lack of exercise can

throughout the day is important.

lead to bone loss over time. Severe loss of bone density is called “osteoporosis,” when bones can become fragile, increasing our risks of fractures.

when the minimum daily requirement

ly. Those over age 51 need about 1200 mg

trition and activity because our great-

daily.

at menopause because of decreased estrogen. Because maximum bone density is lower overall for women than men, and because of menopause, the focus has been on preventing and treating bone loss in women. However, maintaining bone health through proper nutrition and exercise is important to both sexes.

hol intake, and the long term use of certain medications such as steroids can contribute to bone loss. Factors not unic diseases, and family history.

should focus on getting adequate nu-

sudden increase in the rate of bone loss

ly for women. Smoking, excessive alco-

der our control include age, some chron-

50 years should be taking in 1000 mg dai-

bone mass begins. For women, there is a

Being too thin can be a factor, especial-

is between the ages of nine and 18 years

Children, teenagers, and young adults

In our thirties, a slow but steady loss of

um, low vitamin D, and lack of exercise.

The greatest requirement for calcium

is 1300 mg daily. Adults between 18 and

est bone densities are set in our twenties.

Risk factors include inadequate calci-

Osteoporosis usually requires treatment with medication. The important thing is to maximize our bone health by reducing the risk factors over which we have control through proper nutrition

Vitamin D is required for calcium ab-

and exercise. Remember, it’s never too

sorption. The skin will make vitamin D

early or too late to start thinking about

with about 10 to 15 minutes exposure to

healthy bones. OT

the sun daily. From dietary sources, current minimum recommendations before age 70 is 600 iu (international units) daily, and increases to 800 iu for those over age 70.

Simple blood tests can check for calcium

Karl Taira, MD, is a family medicine physician with SSM Medical Group. His office is located in The Shoppes at Cross Keys, phone 314.839.0910.

and vitamin D levels. Formal bone density testing is recommended for women

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2 NWCC Lunch Networking, 11:30am – 12:30pm, Syberg’s off Dorsett

3 NWCC YPD-Young Professionals Division Networking Group, 11:30am – 1pm, T.G.I. Friday’s Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Bridgeton

4 Music Under the Stars Concert Series, 7:30 – 9:30pm, Florissant Valley Park

9 NWCC Tuesday Morning Coffee & Networking, 8:30 – 9:30am, Holiday Inn 10 MHCC Luncheon, 11:30 am – 1 pm, Syberg’s off Dorsett 11 NWCC Membership Meeting, 11:30am – 1pm, Syberg’s off Dorsett 11 NWCC Networking Happy Hour, 4:30 – 6:30pm, Rooks Gameday 13 Music Under the Stars Concert Series, 7:30 – 9:30pm, Florissant Valley Park 16 NWCC Lunch Networking, 11:30am – 12:30pm, Syberg’s off Dorsett 17 NWCC Over Fifty Club, 7:30 – 8:30am, Golden Pancake 18 NWCC Networking Happy Hour, 4:30 – 6:30pm, Rooks Gameday 18 MHCC Breakfast Club, 7:30 – 9am, Wingate By Wyndham 18 MHCC Business After Hours Networking, 4:30 – 6:30pm, Patrick’s 21 NCI Anniversary Fundraiser & Silent Auction, 5:30pm, Hendel’s Market Café 23 NWCC Tuesday Morning Coffee & Networking, 8:30 – 9:30am, Holiday Inn 25 NWCC Networking Happy Hour, 4:30 – 6:30pm, Rooks Gameday 26 NWCC WIN-Women In Networking, 11:30am – 1:00pm, Syberg’s off Dorsett 27 Music Under the Stars Concert Series, 7:30 – 9:30pm, Florissant Valley Park

AUGUST 1 MHCC Breakfast Club, 7:30 – 9am, Residence Inn Westport 6 NWCC Lunch Networking, 11:30 am – 12:30pm, Syberg’s off Dorsett 7 NWCC YPD-Young Professionals Division Networking Group, 11:30am – 1pm, T.G.I. Friday’s Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Bridgeton

8 NWCC membership Meeting, 12 – 1pm, Hollywood Casino & Hotel 8 NWCC Networking Happy Hour, 4:30 – 6:30pm, Rooks Gameday 8 MHCC Duck Races, 6:30pm, Maryland Heights Centre 13 NWCC Tuesday Morning Coffee & Networking, 8:30 – 9:30am, Holiday Inn 14 MHCC Luncheon, 11:30am – 1pm, Orlando’s 15 NWCC Networking Happy Hour, 4:30 – 6:30pm, Rooks Gameday 15 MHCC Breakfast Club, 7:30 – 9am, Wingate By Wyndham 15 MHCC The Heights Business After Hours Networking, 4:30 – 6:30pm, Patrick’s 20 NWCC Lunch Networking, 11:30am – 12:30pm, Syberg’s off Dorsett 21 NWCC Over Fifty Club, 7:30 – 8:30am, Golden Pancake 22 NWCC Networking Happy Hour, 4:30 – 6:30pm, Rooks Gameday 27 NWCC Tuesday Morning Coffee & Networking, 8:30 – 9:30am, Holiday Inn 29 NWCC Networking Happy Hour, 4:30 – 6:30pm, Rooks Gameday 30 NWCC WIN-Women In Networking, 11:30am – 1:00pm, Syberg’s off Dorsett

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• Diagnosis and management of HPV related diseases, including abnormal PAP smears, inoffice treatment of pre-cancerous conditions of the cervix, and administration of the new HPV vaccine for prevention of cervical cancer.

• Pelvic and obstetrical ultrasounds performed in our office by a certified ultrasound technician including 3D. • ISCD certified bone density testing and osteoporosis counseling.

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• Family planning including birth control pills, patches and ring, in-office procedures IUDs (Mirena and Paraguard), Implanon, outpatient procedure including tubal ligation.

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