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HEARTLAND IS SEEKING HOSPICE Henry F. Hendel Oct. 11, 1917 - Aug. 1, 2011 Ward 1 - Tim Lee VOLUNTEERS 839-7669 ext 1009 On Monday, August 1, 2011, Florissant lost one of it's 314 / 837-8875 Bring comfort to someone’s life beloved citizens when Henry F. Hendel died at the age of 93. [email protected] Everyday people say “I would like to be a Henry was one of 11 children of Nicholas and Bertha part of helping someone, but I just don’t know how to go about it”. Most people just Hendel. Henry owned and operated Hendel's Market on St. Ward 2 - John Grib want to help their friends and neighbors Denis St. for 47 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish where he sang in the choir for over 65 years and 314 / 839-2669 and serve the community. Hospice is a [email protected] special kind of care designed to provide participated in many groups with a special interest in the sensitivity and support for people in the history museum. He was involved in the community and final phase of a terminal illness. was a member of Florissant Valley Memorial Post 444 of the Heartland Hospice’s goal is to provide pal - American Legion, the Duchesne Council of the Knights of Ward 3 - Joseph Eagan Columbus and the Florissant Valley Barbershop Chorus. Henry left behind a large group of - liative and supportive services to meet [email protected] physical, psychological, social and spiritu - loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Our City is a better place because al needs of patients and their families in of his active presence in our community. God Bless You! We will miss you Henry! the home, health care facilities or other Ward 4 - Keith English residential settings. Volunteers can pro - 839-7669 ext 1013 vide one-on-one attention to residents 314 / 837-2707 who are lonely or cut off from their fami - The 12,000 Year History of Florissant: [email protected] lies, thereby reducing feelings of isola - tion and contributing to their sense of The Prehistoric Era belonging. The benefits are endless when Ward 5 - Keith Schildroth September is Missouri Archaeology Month! The City of Florissant invites you to this informa - one can make a “difference”. 839-7669 ext 1014 Volunteers are the heart of tive event on September 29th at 7 p.m. at the JJE Recreation Center. The discussion will center 314 / 839-2927 the Hospice Team. around the amazing cultures developed by the first inhabitants of Florissant before the coming [email protected] We depend on our Hospice volunteers to of European American settlers. help us provide the extra love and care our Other topics discussed will include the arrival of the first residents of Florissant nearly 12,000 clients and their families need at this time years ago, near the end of the last Ice Age. After this time, hunters and gatherers lived in small Ward 6 - Pat Stinnett in their life. Heartland volunteers offer communities using seasonal rounds that were so successful that people worked fewer hours - [email protected] support, companionship and practical, than we do today. Nearly 4000 years ago, people started living in large permanent communities caring help to this special group of people. and traded goods over long distances. About 2000 years ago, large trade centers were established Whether it is running errands, staying that were occupied by hundreds of people. Leaders of these communities were very wealthy and with the patient so family members can shared their wealth with the inhabitants. Around 1500 years ago, a prehistoric “Dark Age” Ward 7 - Karen McKay take a break, reading scripture to patients, occurred, about the same time as the “Dark Ages” in Europe. 839-7669 ext 1016 or holding their hand, the help and sup - 314 / 838-2313 About 1000 years ago, the “Mississippian” resurgence took place in which large communities [email protected] port our volunteers give is returned to were occupied that were controlled by powerful leaders, and large scale trade networks were re- them in countless ways. All assignments established with goods from the Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic coast, and the Rocky are in close proximity to your home, work Mountains found in Florissant. However 600 years ago, this area was mysteriously abandoned Ward 8 - Mark Schmidt or school. You can donate as little or as by humans until the arrival of the French settlers in the late 1700s. It will further be shown how 839-7669 ext 1017 much of your time as you desire. Please 314 / 838-7410 studying the past can improve our lives today through the reintroduction of ancient foods, med - [email protected] contact Virginia at 314-453-0990 if you icines, and ideas. would like to bring something special into This is a free event promoting the history of Florissant. Archaeologist, Joe Harl, will give the someone’s life. Be sure to inquire about presentation on the Florissant area’s first people and will feature a display of archaeological arti - Ward 9 - Ben Hernandez our next Training Class. facts from Florissant and items on loan from local museums. 839-7669 ext 1018 Free, fresh baked desserts are to be provided by “De-lish” with soft drinks provided by the City 314 / 546-9590 of Florissant. Come, have a free dessert, and learn about the history, before history! [email protected] (This event is sponsored by the Landmark and Historic District Commission of Florissant, the National Park Service, The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the State Historic Preservation Office.

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Dear Friends, rating for a new street. The rating system was devel - Jules O’Neil I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer and oped by the US Department of Transportation and This past July, as part of the “Walk Through History” has taken full advantage of our fantastic aquatic the Army Corps of Engineers for both ‘rigid pave - program, the City of Florissant honored Jules O’Neil water parks as well as the many beautiful parks in ment’ (concrete streets) and ‘flexible pavement’ by installing a bronze plaque located in the 800 block our city. We all have been dealing with some really (asphalt streets). of rue St. Francois. Jules O’Neil served as a lawyer, unseasonably hot weather and the City has been on The City will complete a variety of street work which magistrate and Mayor of Florissant from 1955 to standby to provide cooling centers at JJE and JFK. includes: asphalt and concrete patching, pothole 1959. Although of a different faith, he was a staunch The show must go on as they say and we have still patching, crack sealing, mud jacking and/or under- supporter of the 1821 St. Ferdinand Church, recog - had good attendance at the concerts at St. Ferdinand sealing, concrete saw cutting, concrete pavement nizing its historic significance. Through his efforts, Park and other outdoor activities. replacement, concrete joint repairs, concrete curb the Friends of Old St. Ferdinand were incorporated I want to personally thank all of our employees who repairs, concrete curb and gutters replacement, in 1958 and with the community support, it was had to work outside, in the heat, this summer. cold-planning/ milling of a street surface, asphalt saved. It was in his administration that the preser - Whether you were stationed as a life guard, cutting overlays, chip and seals, slurry seals, and micro sur - vation movement in Florissant began. grass or street and sidewalk repair, I am very proud facing. As always funds available dictate how much of each and every one of you for your dedication to work we can do. Fall Festival our City and its residents. It’s important to know that when a street receives a Florissant Old Town Partners, the City of Florissant low rating and it’s time for a ‘major’ street improve - and the Missouri and Regional Arts Council have Police ment … we carefully look and try to correct all nega - announced the date of Sunday October 9th for the On Thursday, August 11, a Neighborhood Watch tive factors so that the repairs will last as long as pos - Annual Florissant Old Town Fall Festival. It begins at Meeting and Recruiting session for Wards 7, 8 and 9 sible. Some streets are so bad that after we do con - Noon and runs until 5:00 p.m. on rue St. Francois. was held at the James J. Eagan Center. The session crete pavement replacement … before the asphalt gave residents the opportunity to learn about what overlay … the streets appear to be in great shape and 9-11 Ceremony Emerald Motor Company was going on in their neighborhoods. Residents folks don’t understand why we need to overlay the The City of Florissant and the Florissant Veterans On July the 27th at the Hazelwood City Hall, I con - could also sign up to become a part of this wonder - street. It is because we see other issues that only an Commission will be hosting a 9-11 Ceremony at the gratulated Mayor Matt Robinson, the Hazelwood City ful, successful program. A similar recruiting drive asphalt overlay will correct or address to help our James J. Eagan Center on Sunday, September 11th Council and staff after the United Kingdom delivery and meeting for Wards 1, 2 & 3 and Wards 4, 5 & 6 repairs last. If we didn’t replace bad concrete pave - at noon. I hope you will come out and show your truck manufacturing firm Emerald announced they will be announced at a later date. Thanks to the res - ment before the asphalt overlay the overlay wouldn’t respect to the men and women that lost their lives on will locate their North America assembly plant in idents of this program who are being proactive in last as long … due to reflective cracking, water infil - that day that went down as one of the most terrible Hazelwood. This plant will eventually create 600 helping to prevent crimes. tration, freeze-thaw, frost heave and impact loading days in American history. direct and 400 indirect new jobs in our immediate Another new program is the Business Watch by large trucks and busses. Be assured that we follow area. This is the start of bigger things to come. Program. The Business Watch Program will be a all the latest proven and prudent techniques for main - Town Hall Meeting clearing house with the ability to share with other taining our City streets. I am pleased to announce my first Senior Town Finance business owners’ information of criminal activity I am pleased to announce that the Metropolitan St. Hall Meeting as your Mayor. The meeting will be To date, 2011 is looking to be a good fiscal year. that is going on in the area. It’s a great idea, work - Louis Sewer District (MSD) has several sanitary held at the James J. Eagan Center on Thursday, Overall revenue through the end of June is up ing together to reduce the chance of your business sewer and storm projects under construction or immi - September the 15th at 8:30 a.m. My department 11.4%. Sales tax receipts are ahead 4.6% over last becoming a victim of crime. For more information or nent. The two largest projects include the heads will be on hand to answer any questions. A year. The city received a one-time settlement pay - to register for the Florissant Business Watch pro - Fountain/Anthony Lateral Sewer Replacement breakfast will be provided by Life Care Center of ment of $601,485 from T-Mobile in January for their gram contact Sgt. Kevin Boschert of the FPD Public ($5,300,000) and the Brightwell Sanitary Sewer Florissant. There is no charge to attend. For more failure to properly collect the city’s utility license tax. Information Unit at 314-830-6042. Please suggest to Replacement ($2,200,000). These projects will add information, please contact our Senior Office at In addition, the city has received $202,272 this year businesses you patronize that they take advantage significant capacity to the sanitary sewers, resulting 314-839-7604 or 314-839-7605. from the settlement with the Missouri Department of this crime prevention program. in fewer basement backups and the removal of bypass of Revenue for their failure to properly adjust the The National Night Out held on Tuesday, August 2nd structures, which allow sewage into storm sewers Community Development city’s population resulting from a number of annex - was, once again, very successful. I would like to when the sanitary sewers are infiltrated by rain Over the past few months several youth groups ations dating back to 2002. The capital improvement thank all the residents that held a block party in water. The Fountain/Anthony kicked off construction came to our city to assist homeowners with the sales tax is up 4.6% and the park improvement sales their neighborhood to celebrate this wonderful in July near Ruiz Mexican Restaurant and will extend upkeep of their homes. Some of the projects consist - tax is up 5.1% over 2010. event. National Night Out has proven to be an effec - along Fountain Creek to Bangert Park. Work on the ed of major vegetation clean up, scraping and paint - tive, inexpensive and enjoyable program to promote Brightwell project is slated to begin in early ing interior and exterior of homes pools and sheds Election neighborhood spirit and police-community partner - September, with surveying and utility location work removal, fencing replacement and many other mis - Mr. Pat Stinnett is the new council representative ships for safer cities. occurring throughout August. This project will begin cellaneous repairs and general maintenance. We for Ward 6 and Mr. Joseph Eagan is the new coun - near Kensington Apartments and wrap up at the would like to thank all of these volunteers for all of cil representative for Ward 3. Congratulations to all Parks intersection of Boone Street and St. Joseph Street. their generous and caring hard work. Approximately of the candidates and their supporters for partici - Once again this year’s Summer Playground ended MSD has over $450,000 in storm sewer projects 140 volunteers worked in the city putting in approx - pating in the process of elective government. The with our Family Night. The James J. Eagan Center underway. Included are the Carmelita, Florland and imately 6,500 hours at no cost to the residents. gold color on our city flag represents the value of had 250 kids registered for the programs. The theme Rosetta Drive Project ($131,000), Thunderbird These volunteers came to us from benevolent organ - elective government. for this year’s family night was “Rave” children from Drive Bank Stabilization ($125,000), Rissant Drive izations in other states and were greatly appreciated ` each camp thrilled their parents with a routine. Over #39 Project ($118,000) and the Gallant Fox Drive for all they did for us and our homeowners. Sincerely Yours, 300 family members and friends attended. The Koch Project ($84,000). Thomas P. Schneider Daycamp Program had over 350 kids enrolled in the We appreciate your patience while these projects are Economic Development summer camp program. Over 450 family members completed. Contact MSD at 314-768-6200 for more Since I took office in late April of this year, our Mayor of the City of Florissant and friends attended the Family Night where refresh - info on these projects. Economic Development Department has been very ments were served and a slide show played with pic - busy with calls from developers that want to build or tures of all the fun activities the kids participated in. Theatre move their businesses to an existing structure in the I would like to thank all the summer camp employ - Music Under the Stars Concert Series 2011 was City of Florissant. We have many developments that ees that worked this summer and made it a very again held at St. Ferdinand Park. This very enter - are either completed, almost completed or in their enjoyable and rewarding experience for all the kids taining series again featured talented bands includ - start up stage, including: Life Care Center of that attended. ing, the Northwinds Concert Band, FanFare, the Bob Florissant which is building phrase 2, Dunkin I have to give a huge congratulation to our very own Kuban Brass Band, Butch Wax & the Hollywoods, Donuts on Lindbergh next to Penn Station, 5 Guys Florissant Fish Swim Club. This was the first time the Ralph Butler Band, SmashBand SuperHits, the Burgers and Fries under construction on the they went undefeated but the second year in a row St. Louis All Star Revue and Boeing Employees Dierbergs property, Quik Trip on Lindbergh, where they won first place and the conference cham - Concert Band. Coming up on Sunday, Oct the 9th at Thunderbird should be nearly completed and pionship. I am very proud of the coaching staff for 1:00 p.m. and again at 3:00 p.m. is the Billy Peek Parkside Estates, across from Koch Park, has started their dedication and commitment and to all the swim - Band at St. Ferdinand Park by the Lake. This will be construction with a model unit already completed. mers that trained hard to be able to go undefeated. the last show of the season and I encourage every - The City of Florissant continues to make progress by I would like to send a special thanks to all the par - one to come out and have a good time. attracting new investors to provide capital to build or ents that made the sacrifice to get their kids to all We have great shows and events that came to the locate new businesses in our beautiful city. the swim practices and events. Recently, I was pre - Florissant Civic Center Theatre this summer which sented a Florissant Fish Swim Team tie that I wear included “South Pacific”, Ms. Missouri Senior China Hub with pride and honor and I truly appreciate the nice America Pageant, “Annie”, “Bye Bye Birdie”, and “I We may be closer to the biggest news to hit North gesture and the opportunities to brag about our am Not Rappaport”. Coming September 11th is the County and the State of Missouri in a long time. The swim team when someone notices my favorite tie. Miss Metro St. Louis/Miss River City Pageant. Also China Hub would be what the world calls an in September is “Night and Days with Kevin “Aerotropolis.” The potential for jobs in our area Public Works Spirtas”, and again “South Pacific”. In October is would be game changing so stay tuned. As you already know the City is performing a large “Stormy Weather: The Lena Horn Project”, “Stinky amount of street work throughout the City. We allo - Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales”, The National Record Center cated $3.7 Million dollars to maintain and improve Official Blues Brothers Revue and Tuesday Nights at There is very encouraging news from just outside our over 150 streets. We determine which streets the Pops. For more information on dates and times city. The National Record Center is near the Hazelwood receive work by a systematic method of rating. Every and to make reservations please call the Theatre at East High School is fully operational and employs a year each street is visually inspected and given a 314-921-5678 or go to our website at large workforce. I will seek an opportunity to commu - point rating between 0 and 90 … with 90 being a top www.florissantmo.com. nicate to them the benefits of living in Florissant.

• Driveways • Patios • Sidewalks • Stamp Crete • Custom Garages • Room Additions $250 OFF Purchase of Work • Exposed Aggregate OVER $2000 • Basement & Garage Floors With This Ad SENIOR DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE 314- 838-4246 4 Florissant Police News The Florissant Focus September is National Preparedness Month Ferguson - Florissant School District • Emergency reference material such as a Security Officers Complete C.E.R.T. Training first aid book or information from www.ready.gov Shown below are Security Officers from the Ferguson-Florissant School District at the conclu - • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each per - sion of their Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) training. The School District son. Consider additional bedding if you live partnered with the Florissant Police Department for this specialized training. These officers in a cold-weather climate received training in basic first aid, assessment of injuries and triage, light search and rescue, • Complete change of clothing including a disaster psychology, C.E.R.T. organization, fire suppression, and emergency preparedness. long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy Their training allows them to assist first responders the event there is a catastrophic event such shoes. Consider additional clothing if you as a tornado, earthquake or similar natural disaster or man-made event. If first responders are over - live in a cold-weather climate whelmed due to such an event, these C.E.R.T. trained School Security Officers will be able to 2. MAKE A PLAN- Your family may not be respond to the schools to assist school staff and students during the initial stages of a disaster. together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations. * Family Emergency Plan Florissant residents are encouraged to do • Identify an out-of town contact. It may be their part to be prepared for an emergency. easier to make a long-distance phone call Be prepared to take care of yourself for a than to call across town. minimum of 72 hours following a major dis - • Be sure every member of your family Mr. Tom Dunlap, the Director of Security and Safety for the school district (pictured in the far aster. There are three basic steps you can knows the phone number and has a cell left of the front row), requested the Florissant Police Department’s assistance with the training take to be prepared for a disaster. phone, coins, or a prepaid phone card to call in an effort to provide additional professional development education for the security staff. Get A Kit the emergency contact. If you have a cell Instructors were: You may need to survive on your own after phone, program that person(s) as "ICE" (In Mr. Steve Layton – State of Missouri Office of Administration, Facilities Management an emergency. This means having your own Case of Emergency) in your phone. Make Mr. Bill McKenna – State of Missouri Division of Youth Services food, water, and other supplies in sufficient sure to tell your family and friends that Mr. Walt Kaiser – Former Director of the Florissant Citizen Corps Emergency Management quantity to last for at least three days. Local you’ve listed them as emergency contacts. Commission officials and relief workers will be on the • Teach family members how to use text Mr. Rob Shoemaker - Ward 9 Commissioner, Florissant Citizen Corps Emergency Management scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach messaging (also knows as SMS or Short Commission everyone immediately. In addition, basic Message Service). Text messages can often Sgt. Kevin Boschert - Public Information Officer for the Florissant Police Department. services such as electricity, gas, water, get around network disruptions when a Congratulations to all for a job well done and welcome to the Florissant C.E.R.T. community. sewage treatment, and telephones may be phone call might not be able to get through. cut off for days, or even a week or longer. Emergency Plans Use the new Online Family Neighborhood Watch Wants You * Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Planning Tool created by the Emergency Supply Kit: Ready Campaign in conjunction with the Ad New Members Wanted • Water, one gallon of water per person per Council to prepare a printable Mayor Schneider and the Florissant Police becoming a victim of a crime, watching out day for at least three days, for drinking and Comprehensive Family Emergency Plan: Department would like to invite citizens for each other in their neighborhood and sanitation 3. BE INFORMED- Some of the things you from Wards 1 through 6 to a Neighborhood staying in touch with fellow neighbors to • Food, at least a three-day supply of non- can do to prepare for the unexpected, such Watch meeting on Wednesday, October 26th encourage keeping your neighborhoods safe perishable food as making an emergency supply kit and in the Florissant City Hall Council Chambers and free from crime. • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a developing a family communications plan, beginning at 7:00 PM. Block Captains will receive daily updates, NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and are the same for both a natural or man-made We will discuss the benefits of via emails from the police department, on extra batteries for both emergency. Neighborhood Watch along with safety relat - notable criminal activity. • Flashlight and extra batteries However, there are important differences ed topics; reporting suspicious activity, You may also register for the Florissant • First aid kit among potential emergencies that will home and vehicle security and other related Neighborhood Watch Program by picking up • Whistle to signal for help impact the decisions you make and the personal and neighborhood safety tips. a form and the Florissant Police Station or by * Additional Items to Consider Adding to an actions you take. Learn more about the The Neighborhood Watch program encour - visiting our Department website and down - Emergency Supply Kit: potential emergencies that could occur ages citizens to take an active role in keep - loading a registration form. • Prescription medications and glasses where you live and the appropriate way to ing their neighborhoods safe by reporting For further information contact Sgt. Kevin • Infant formula and diapers respond to them. suspicious activity, practicing effective per - Boschert at (314) 830-6042 or visit our web - • Pet food and extra water for your pet In addition, learn about the emergency plans sonal safety techniques to reduce the risk of site at, www.florissantmo.com/police • Important family documents such as that have been established in your area by copies of insurance policies, identification your state and local government. and bank account records in a waterproof, For more information on how to be prepared Florissant Police Department to offer C.E.R.T. training. portable container for natural and man-made emergencies The Florissant Police Department will host skills also apply to daily emergencies. • Cash or traveler's checks and change, please visit another C.E.R.T. training course beginning The Police Department is currently accept - • Important family documents such as http://www.ready.gov/america/about/resolve2 Thursday, September 22nd, 2011. C.E.R.T. is ing reservations, as seating is limited to 20 copies of insurance policies, identification 011.html an acronym that stands for Community participants, for this C.E.R.T. class. and bank account records in a waterproof, * Partial List, See Website For Complete List Emergency Response Team. Participants will Applications will be accepted on a first come portable container. You can use the or Tune in to This Months FPD Roll Call at meet one day a week for seven weeks. Class first served basis. Applications can be picked Emergency Financial First Aid Kit - PDF, 3:30 and 8:30 daily. times will be from 6:30 P.M. until 9:30 P.M. up at the Florissant Police Department or by 277Kb, (EFFAK) developed by Operation Information in this article provided from the The goal is for citizens to be trained in basic visiting the police department’s website and Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps to help you www.ready.gov website. response skills. C.E.R.T. members are then download the application at; organize your information. integrated into the emergency capability for www.florissantmo.com/police their area. For more information contact Sgt. Kevin Florissant to Participate in the 3rd Nationwide If a natural or man-made disastrous event Boschert at 314-830-6042. Completed appli - overwhelms or delays the community’s profes - cations may be dropped off or mailed to: D.E.A. “Drug Take Back Program” sional response, C.E.R.T. members can assist Florissant Police Department others by applying the basic response and orga - Public Information Unit Florissant area residents turned in 478 nizational skills that they learned during train - 1700 North Highway 67 pounds of expired, unused or unwanted med - ing. These skills can help save and sustain lives Florissant, MO 63033 ications this past May during the 2nd DEA following a disaster until help arrives. C.E.R.T. “Drug Take Back” program. All of the meds col - lected were safely destroyed instead of being dumped into landfills or the water supply. Safeguard Your Children The City of Florissant will have three collec - tion sites for people to drop off their expired, Get them ID'd with MoCHIP! ...IT'S FREE! unused and unwanted prescription drugs for The Florissant Police Department along with (NCMEC) strongly urges parents to have the destruction on Saturday, October 29, 2011 the Missouri Freemasons will be hosting a one most up-to-date information, including pictures (10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.). The service is free and day Missouri Child Identification Program -- so if you've had your 0-4 year old ID'd in the anonymous, no questions asked. (MoCHIP) during the Florissant Fall Festival on last 6 months, it's time to do it again. It is rec - Tablets, capsules, and all other solid dosage Sunday, October 9, 2009, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. ommended to have children ages 5-10 ID'd once forms will be collected. Intravenous solutions, The event will be held at the Florissant City Hall a year, and when children 10 and over enter injectibles, and syringes will not be accepted. inside the Council Chambers. puberty you should consider having them ID'd Florissant will provide three collection sites. This program, FREE OF CHARGE, provides every 6-12 months, as their features and bodies They are; parents with critical information on their chil - are changing drastically. Often overlooked are dren in the event their child turned up missing James J. Eagan Civic Center older teens and young adults who are actually or abducted. This nationally recognized pro - most at risk -- please urge your 14 - 21 year olds #1 James J. Eagan Dr. gram provides parents with a digital photo - to get ID'd. It typically takes only 10-15 minutes. Florissant, MO 63033 graph, digital fingerprints, DNA swab, child As a result of the efforts by the Missouri information and emergency contacts, a dental Freemason through the MoCHIP program, par - JFK Community Center bite impression, and two (2) laminated ID ents/legal guardians of over 125,000 have 315 Howdershell cards. Most importantly, all information is received this critical identification information The City of Florissant will again join Florissant, MO 63031 turned over to a parent or legal guardian on free of charge. forces with the Drug Enforcement completion of the process. No child information Make sure you mark your calendars for this Administration (DEA) along with other Florissant Police Department is stored or kept by the MoCHIP program or the event and keep your eyes open as the date government, community, public health and 1700 North Highway 67 Florissant Police. approaches for more information. law enforcement partners to participate in Florissant, MO 63033 If you've been through the MoCHIP program For more information visit the MoCHIPS web a nationwide prescription drug "Take- and have had your child ID'd, bring the mini CD site at; www.mochip.org, MoCHIPS on Facebook, Back" initiative that seeks to prevent Visit www.dea.gov for more information on the back and we'll update it for you. The National or contact the Florissant Police Department increased pill abuse and theft. program and for additional collection sites. Center for Missing and Exploited Children Public Information Office at (314) 830-6042. October 2011 Public Works 5 Electrical System Safety Be A Good Neighbor Each year, home electrical problems gage wiring. As we all know, the City of Florissant Pets - Do not let your pets roam the account for 67,800 fires, 485 deaths, And the Number 1 wiring hazard in has many rules, regulations, codes and neighborhood, bark outside for long and $868 million in property losses. homes today: ordinances. Yet, year after year, there periods of time (especially late at night The Top Ten Electrical Hazards in your 1. Old wiring. This can take the form of are several recurring code violations or early morning), and clean up their home* are: bare or frayed wires, crumbling insula - that are a source of problems between feces (waste product) from your yard 10. Overloaded or damaged extension cords. tion or faulty switches. Nothing lasts neighbors. Knowing and resolving and from any other drop sight; 9. Excessive attic temperatures affect - forever, including electrical insulation. these problem areas beforehand helps Property Maintenance - Maintain the ing bundled wires. Systems more than 40 years old are to maintain a good relationship with exterior of your property (gutters, 8. Failing aluminum wiring connec - especially susceptible and need your neighbors as well as maintaining downspouts, broken windows, paint - tions. Many homes built in the 1960s inspection and repair. property values. ing), keep trash containers behind the and 1970s are exposed to this hazard. The best way to safeguard against Some problem areas are: Yards - keep front of the house, be sure sump 7. No GFCI in bathrooms or kitchens, electrical hazards is to have a profes - the grass cut, keep trash and debris pumps are properly draining, and elim - outdoors, or near swimming pools. sional electrician install, inspect and picked up and do not throw grass clip - inate standing water issues so mosqui - 6. No AFCI’s in critical areas. The arc — if necessary — upgrade your wiring. pings into the street or onto your toes do not have a breeding site. fault circuit interrupter is a relatively The National Electrical Code, 2008 edi - neighbor's sidewalk or driveway; Our neighborhoods determine our new device that can prevent fires. tion, provides detailed specifications Trees, Weeds and Bushes - keep them property values and our neighbors 5. Not enough branch circuits and out - on the safe use of electricity, and was trimmed and away from power lines, determine our quality of life, a feeling of lets. Consumption of electricity is ris - adopted by the City of Florissant. Free gutters, windows, roofs, garages, security and some of our best friend - ing in American homes. Be sure there inspections are often conducted by fences, sheds and over sidewalk areas; ships. Please be a "Good Neighbor!" are enough branches to deliver power your local electrical contractor to to your equipment. determine the safety of your electrical 4. Fuse or circuit-breaker misuse. Wrong system. Whether for your home or fuses, or by-passed fuses, are dangerous. your business, call your local licensed Aggressive Tree Trimming By Ameren 3. Non-grounded or improperly polar - electrician today to make sure your ized plugs and outlets. wiring is done right! Aims to Reduce Outages 2. Wire gage insufficient for loads. *As listed by the Copper Development When in doubt, upgrade to 10 or 12 Association (CDA) Residents may have noticed the large limbs impact the power lines are number of tree trimming trucks on City reduced. It is the homeowner's respon - streets recently and for the last sever - sibility to trim limbs from the individ - al years. This is due, in no small part, ual service line that runs from the pole Living In Harmony with Wildlife to Ameren's current work to clear trees to their house; however, residents can Tips on preventing conflicts: vents, chimney stacks and even cracks from the power lines. As many resi - contact Ameren and they will tem - The City of Florissant encourages its around your windows or pipes that dents can attest, tree limbs contacting porarily take the service down to residents and neighbors to live in har - lead into the house. Caulk, screen, or power lines during storms are a lead - allow for safe trimming. The service mony with wildlife. As suburban make repairs if needed to prevent ing cause of power outages in will be replaced by Ameren upon com - sprawl continues to displace wild ani - wildlife from entering your home. Florissant. Ameren has instituted a pletion of the trimming. In addition to mals, some conflicts with humans are • Make sure your chimney is capped tree trimming program to reduce the aggressive trimming, Ameren is part - inevitable. However, many can be or screened. likelihood of these outages and as part nering with municipalities such as the avoided with little effort and planning. • Keep your lawn grub-free and you of this program Ameren rotates their City of Florissant to remove problem - The city’s Health Department offers will prevent raccoons, skunks, moles, crews to trim each municipality every atic trees planted within city-owned the following tips on preventing con - and opossums from tearing up your four years. It happens to be the City of areas. flicts with our wild neighbors: lawn to feast on them. Florissant's turn in the rotation this The tree trimming is scheduled for • The smell of garbage is a huge attrac - • Sprinkle plants with Epsom salts or year and due to the frequency of tree completion by the end of this year. tion to wildlife. Keep lids on trash con - cayenne pepper to deter wildlife from limb-related outages, Ameren is taking The City applauds Ameren for taking a tainers and secured at all times. Store feasting on them. a more aggressive stance on trimming more proactive approach to this year's containers in garage if possible, espe - • If a wild animal has made a nest on than in years past. trimming and the City appreciates cially overnight. Make sure to sanitize your property, you can try placing Ameren's policy is to aggressively your patience while this work is com - your containers often. Don’t leave pet ammonia soaked rags near the nest trim back tree limbs from power lines pleted. Please contact Ameren at 1- food outside, pick-up what your pet site, shine a light continuously on the that run pole to pole. By trimming the 800-522-7583 for specific information does not eat and remove animal waste nest site and place a radio nearby limbs back further the chances that regarding this project. from property daily. tuned to loud music. In most cases, • Clean below bird feeders, as seed the parent will be encouraged to move can attract scavengers such as rac - the young elsewhere; however, please coons and skunks, squirrels, rats, etc. be considerate of your neighbors and Curbside Recycling • Pick up fruit as soon as it has fallen don’t disturb the neighborhood peace. Since the City of Florissant began ment in our future. from the trees. Be advised, trapping and relocating using a single waste hauler we have Remember, curbside recycling is • Trim back overgrowth and any wildlife is not always a solution. If your seen a steady increase of recycled included in your monthly trash bill. If branches that overhang the roof. These yard or home is appealing to wildlife material collected. These are materi - you need a recycling tote call the branches provide easy access to your and an animal is trapped and relocat - als that are not needlessly dumped in a Florissant Health Department at 839- roof, vents and eventually the attic. ed, another animal will most likely landfill which would take thousands of 7654. These containers are 65 gallon • Remove brush piles / yard waste take its place. The best long term solu - years to decompose. totes and are only used for recycling - from your property. tion is to keep your property in good It is important to remember that no trash or yard waste allowed. The • Check your deck and block or screen off repair and use appropriate and there is only one landfill remaining in totes are FREE OF CHARGE and avail - any entry points that allow wildlife access. humane deterrents to discourage the St. Louis area. Anything we can able to Florissant residents only. • Check your roof eaves, overhangs, wildlife from taking up residence. keep out of the landfill is an invest -

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*Florissant Fine Arts Council Presents: Lobby Box Office Hours: Mon. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tues., “THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE” Wed., Thur., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Box Office will close each day from 12:30 Oct. 15 – 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch. Arrangements to purchase tickets can be made by The Official Blues Brothers Revue is a live concert show com - phone at (314) 921-5678, by e-mail at [email protected], online at bining the comedy and the hits from the original movie and www.FlorissantMO.com, or by mail addressed to: FCC Theatre, #1 James pays homage to Chicago’s rich history of blues, gospel and soul J. Eagan Dr., Florissant, MO 63033. Call 314-921-5678 for additional infor - music. Performed with the passion and precision that is the trademark of the original Blues Brothers Band. Jake, Elwood & mation 24 hours a day. the Band hit the right balance of humor, music and mayhem Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted. Individual tickets go on that has captivated audience’s nation wide. Upbeat and uplift - sale 45 days prior to the opening of any production. ing The Official Blues Brothers Revue is fun for all ages. This show is sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and the Belushi Estate. ADMISSION: $27.00 Adults; $25.00 Seniors/Students SEPTEMBER Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678 or www.Florisantmo.com GHuggy Bear Productions Presents: *Florissant Fine Arts Council Presents: “TREAT OR TRICK” “NIGHT & DAYS WITH KEVIN SPIRTAS” Oct. 21 – 7:00 p.m. Oct. 22 – 3:00 & 7:00 p.m. Sept. 17 – 8:00 p.m. 17 year old Matthew is suffering with the tragic loss of both of his parents. He is now traveling In Night and Days, Kevin Spirtas takes us on a tour of his career high - down a path of destruction. Matthew must rely on his past and his faith to secure him a better lights, from his Broadway debut to his years as Dr. Craig Wesley on life for his future. He has very little time to decide which way to go or he will be facing the dev - Days of Our Lives dancing and singing selections from A Chorus Line, astating enemies’ trap that will lead him into receiving a “Treat or Trick!” Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Camelot, Chicago, The Boy ADMISSION: $25.00 From Oz, and more! Kevin will bring us an upbeat, powerfully moving, Phone info and reservations 314-921-5678 or www.Florisantmo.com show-stopping collection of rich, familiar material for an unforgettable musical evening with a great collection of Broadway and pop standards. Northwinds Concert Band Presents: ADMISSION: $27.00 Adults; $25.00 Seniors/Students Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678 www.Florisantmo.com TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE POPS Oct. 25 – 7:30 p.m. Alpha Players Present: Northwinds Concert Band, under the direction of Larry Marsh will present "Tuesday Night at the “SOUTH PACIFIC” Pops." Come help Larry celebrate his 30th year as conductor of this fine group, as the band plays a light-hearted program of light classics, marches and music from Broadway shows and movies. Sept. 30 – 8:00 p.m. Oct. 1 – 8:00 p.m. Northwinds is a program of Ferguson-Florissant's Community Education Department. Oct. 7 – 8:00 p.m. Oct. 8 – 8:00 p.m. Oct. 9 – 2:00 p.m. ADMISSION: $8.00 Adults; $6.00 Seniors/Students From James A. Michener’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678 or www.Florisantmo.com “Tales of the South Pacific”, South Pacific sweeps you away to paradise. Set on an exotic island during World War II, two parallel love NOVEMBER stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Nellie, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a Hawthorne Players present: mature French planter, Emile. Learning that the mother of “I’M NOT RAPPAPORT” his children was an island native, she is unable to turn her back on the prejudices with which she was raised and refus - Nov. 4 – 8:00 p.m. Nov. 5 – 8:00 p.m. es Emile’s proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, Ivy League Lt. Nov. 11 – 8:00 p.m. Nov. 12 – 8:00 p.m. Nov. 13 – 8:00 p.m. Joe Cable denies himself the fulfillment of a future with a I’m Not Rappaport takes place under a bridge in Central Park, where two octogenarians, one Tonkinese girl with whom he’s fallen in love out of the same white, one black, meet regularly, determined to fight off all attempts to put them out to pasture. fears that haunt Nellie. Filled with gorgeous Rodgers and Nat is a cantankerous Communist whose daughter is urging him into the old folk’s home. Hammerstein songs such as “Some Enchanted Evening” and Midge, an apartment superintendent, spends his days in the park hiding in the past and from his “Bali Hai”, this will be an evening of pure entertainment. disgruntled tenants. “Rambunctiously funny”… The NY Post ADMISSION: $16.00 Adults; ADMISSION: $14.00 Adults; $12.00 Seniors/Students in advance; $14.00 Seniors/Students; $10.00 Children under 12 $16.00 Adults and $14.00 Seniors/Students at Door Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678 or www.Florisantmo.com Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678 or www.Florisantmo.com **City of Florissant’s Thanksgiving Holiday Special: OCTOBER “RAMONA QUIMBY” *Florissant Fine Arts Council Presents: Nov. 20 – 2:00 p.m. Nov. 25 – 2:00 p.m. Nov. 26 – 2:00 p.m. Hold onto your hats as you follow the latest breathless adven - “STORMY WEATHER: The Lena Horn Project” ture of the world’s most animated elementary school student, Oct. 2 – 7:00 p.m. Ramona, who has delighted young readers for over fifty years through the books of Newbery Medal-winning writer Beverly Stormy Weather is a “living, breathing, biography” combin - Clearly. Intended to tickle the funny bone, the play also incor - ing story, song and visual images from James Gavin’s porates issues that touch on the lives of real families: her wealth of material and hundreds of interviews – several older sister is a pain, her aunt may marry a dork, her Dad just with Lena Horne herself – to give us a defining portrait of lost his job, and she thinks her teacher hates her. Life is no an American icon. picnic; growing up isn’t easy, but with the help of her family The show will include Mary Wilson (from the Supremes) as and friends, Ramona faces life’s challenges. Lena Horne and James Gavin, biographer and author of the ADMISSION: $5.25 to all – Group rates available book on Lena Horn and Mike Renzi (who was Lena Horne’s Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678 or www.Florisantmo.com music director on Broadway). The show will also include rare video footage, audio clip and Alpha Players Audition: photo stills of Lena throughout her life. ADMISSION: “YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU” $27.00 Adults; $25.00 Seniors/Students Nov. 28 – 7:00 p.m. Phone info and reservations: An all-time classic comedy, written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman is full of big characters 314-921-5678 or www.Florisantmo.com and bigger laughs! Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring your cal - endar with you to identify schedule conflicts on the audition form. For more information: 314-830-1114 or visit www.alphaplayers.org. **St. Louis Family Theatre Series Presents: St. Louis Brass Band Presents: “STINKY CHEESE MAN AND HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR OTHER FAIRLY STUPID TALES” Dec. 4 – 2:30 p.m. Oct. 14 – 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 – 2:00 p.m. Oct. 16 – 2:00 p.m. St. Louis Brass Band returns for a performance of holiday favorites. The program will include Poor Jack. He must to use his wits to escape selections by Tchaikovsky, Anderson, Berlin and more to make this a joyful event for the whole the terrible Giant. But the Little Red Hen, the family. Princess, the Wolf and a host of other fairly ADMISSION: $7.00 Adults; $5.00 Seniors/Students tale characters keep messing up his plans – Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678 and then there’s that annoying tradition of the fairy tale, Cinderella rebuffs *Florissant Fine Arts Council Presents: Rumplestiltskin and Goldilocks meets the Three Elephants. Nothing is quite the same A CLASSIC IRISH CHRISTMAS Starring Andy Cooney as you remember it, but you will remember it! Dec. 4 – 7:00 p.m. ADMISSION: $7.00 to all. The magic and meaning of Christmas comes alive with Andy Cooney’s “A Classic Irish Group rates available Christmas”. Featuring George Casey, Ireland’s “King of Blarney,” Kate Purcell, one of Ireland’s Phone info and reservations: foremost folk artists, and Darrah Carr Dancers plus Brian “Bugs” Moran and the Andy Cooney 314-921-5678 or www.Florisantmo.com Band. ADMISSION: $27.00 Adults; $25.00 Seniors/Students Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678 or www.Florisantmo.com October 2011 Florissant Civic Center Theatre 7

*Florissant Fine Arts Council Present: Calmus Vocal Ensemble “CHRISTMAS A CAPPELLA” Dec. 9 – 8:00 p.m. Founded in 1999 in Germany, this a cappella quintet embodies the rich choral tradition of its home - town of Leipzig. Calmus offers the unique combination of a pure soprano voice with four male voic - es ranging from bass to countertenor. The unique blend of these five voices lends itself to the almost limitless range of music the ensemble offers, from renaissance and baroque masters through the great German romantic works all the way to contemporary choral repertoire and popular songs. ADMISSION: $27.00 Adults; $25.00 Seniors/Students Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678 or www.Florisantmo.com

Northwinds Concert Band Presents: “HOMETOWN HOLIDAY SPECIAL” Dec. 11 – 3:00 p.m. Northwinds Concert Band’s annual Holiday concert is a cherished family tradition. Acclaimed the best community band in St. Louis, Northwinds under the direction of Larry Marsh will again present a varied program of bright-spirited music, including traditional holiday favorites with special guest soloists and a few surprises. Northwinds is a program of Ferguson-Florissant's Community Education Department. ADMISSION: $8.00 Adults; $6.00 Seniors/Students; $12.00 Immediate Family Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678

Hawthorne Players Present: “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” Dec. 16 – 8:00 p.m. Dec. 17 – 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. Dec. 17 – 2:00 p.m. Introduce or reacquaint yourself and your family to that curmudg - NOW eon Ebenezer Scrooge, as he humbugs the holiday until the ghosts of his former partner Marley along with the ghosts of Christmas SERVING Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come opens his heart and mind to the reality that mankind is his business. Come BREAKFAST! sing along with traditional Christmas Carols throughout the show. ADMISSION: $14.00 Adults; $12.00 Seniors/Students; $5.00 Children under 12 Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678 or www.Florisantmo.com

*The Florissant Fine Arts Council presents the Applause/Applause 2011/2012 series with financial support from our members, the Regional Arts Commission, Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, Arts and Education Council, the Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis and the City of Florissant.

**The St. Louis Family Theatre Series gratefully acknowledges financial support from the Arts and Education Council, City of 1146 Shackleford Rd. Florissant, Junior League of St. Louis, Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, and the Regional Arts Commission. 314-972-8122 8 Seniors News The Florissant Focus SENIOR CITIZENS OF FLORISSANT ARE INVITED TO MAYOR SCHNEIDER’S TOWN HALL MEETING! Let’s welcome Mayor Thomas P. Schneider and find out what his plans are for our great City of Florissant! City of Florissant Department Heads will be avail - able to answer any questions you may have. Mid-East Area Agency on Aging, North County Chamber of Commerce, St. Louis County Library, CORP, AARP, Christian Hospital, Washington University, Center for Hearing & Speech, the Social Security Office, Oasis, and our Florissant Veteran Representative have all been asked to attend. Stay informed about what is going on in your communi - ty! A FREE full breakfast will be provided by Life Care Center of Florissant - the Guests enjoying Lunch at the Blue Owl Restaurant in Kimmswick on a City of New State-of-the-Art Rehab-to-Home Facility” in Florissant . The Town Hall Meeting Florissant Senior Trip. will be Thursday, September 15th at 8:30am at the James J. Eagan Center. There is no cost to attend and no ticket required. City Of Florissant Senior Trips Five Dollar Fridays! For Fall & Winter 2011 Bring some friends or come and make new friends at the Florissant Senior *Tuesday, September 20th – Tour of the NEW Downtown St. Louis & Lunch Dining Center. The new program “Five Dollar Fridays” will offer a great oppor - at the Old Spaghetti Factory. FEE: $24.00 (Covers Transportation, Tours and tunity for Florissant Seniors to enjoy a delicious meal catered by a local Lunch) This trip will require a lot of walking! Come Visit the New Thriving Florissant restaurant or a “themed” meal catered by Tornatores Catering. Come Downtown St. Louis! We will see the Campbell House, the City Museum, new support our Florissant Restaurants and enjoy a wonderful meal for only $5.00! downtown lofts, the Old Statler Hotel, the Old Post Office, the Schnucks For the monthly menu, you can check our website at www.florissantmo.com or Culinaria, the Paul Brown Building and the City Garden. Lunch will be provided the Florissant Channel (992), or come by and pick up a menu at the Dining at the Old Spaghetti Factory. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 9th from Center or in the Senior Office in Florissant City Hall. Some of the restaurants 9:00am until 11:00am at the Florissant Senior Dining Center for Senior Residents who have participated in this program are Bob Evans, Cannoli’s, Fresh Italy, with a current resident card. The second registration will be Tuesday, August The Barn Deli, and Helfer’s Pastries. Call the Florissant Senior Dining Center at 16th at the Senior Dining Center from 9:00-11:00am for Residents AND Non-res - 839-7603 for more information or to make a reservation. idents. Fee for a Non-Resident is $26.00 *Thursday, October 20th – Josephine’s Tea Room. FEE: $5.00 (Covers trans - Ghosts, Goblins & Witches! portation only – lunch is at your own expense). Take a scenic ride and view the bluffs of the Mississippi River and escape to Josephine’s Tea Room. Enjoy a The ever-popular Senior Citizen Halloween Party will be Thursday, October delicious lunch, browse through the many shops and relax in the beautiful land - 27th from 10:15 – 2:00pm. Elvis will Rock and Roll for his home town Senior scaped gardens! The Florissant Bus will leave the Eagan Center at 10:00am and Citizens! Tickets are just $7.00. There will be attendance prizes, pot of gold, bas - return around 2:30pm. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 6th at the Senior ket raffles, lunch and Bingo! Come dressed to win the Costume Contest or come Dining Center from 9am until 11:00am for Residents with a current resident as you are and watch! Our meal will be catered by Tornatore’s Catering. Tickets card. The second registration will be Tuesday, September 13th from 9:00am are just $7.00. We will start selling tickets on Monday, September 12, 2011 in the until 11:00am at the Senior Dining Center for Residents AND Non-Residents. Fee Senior Office. Call the Senior Office at 839-7604 for more information. for a Non-Resident is $7.00. *Friday, December 16, 2011 – St. Louis Symphony Christmas concert at “New Year’s Eve In Paris” Powell Hall & Lunch at Favazza’s. FEE: $51.00 (Covers Transportation, Concert and Lunch). Enjoy lunch at Favazza’s on the Hill. Then proceed to “New Year’s Eve in Paris” will be the theme this year for the Senior Citizen New Powell Hall for a Christmas Concert featuring your favorite holiday songs that Year’s Eve Party. What better way to ring in the New Year? On Saturday, define the “Spirit of the Season!” The Florissant bus will leave the Eagan Center December 31st from 10:00am until 2:00pm, enjoy dancing, dinner, drinks, great at 10:30am and return around 4:30pm. First Registration for Residents with a attendance prizes, and even a “Countdown to the New Year” at 12:00 noon! current resident card is Tuesday, November 1st at the Florissant Senior Dining Tickets are $15.00 and are for Florissant Residents only. They go on sale on Center from 9:00 until11:00am. The second registration will be Tuesday, Monday November 14th in the Senior Office at City Hall. Dinner will be catered November 8th from 9:00 until11:00am for Residents AND Non-Residents. Fee for by Tornatores Catering and Michael Lacey will play your favorite music. Call a Non-Resident is $53.00. the Senior Office at 839-7604 for more information. State Of Missouri Prescription Drug Assistance Mark Your Calendars For The State of Missouri’s Pharmacy Assistance Program, Missouri Rx Plan, has been renewed for another three years. You may qualify for help in paying your Florissant’s Flu Shot Days! prescription drugs if: you are a Missouri resident; enrolled in a Medicare Part D The City of Florissant holds two Flu Shot Days. Residents AND non-residents Plan and single – with an annual gross household income of $21,660 or less or are welcome! The first one is sponsored by TIP HealthCare on Tuesday, October married – with an annual income of $29,140 or less. There is no asset or resource 4th from 9:00am until 4:00pm at the James J. Eagan Center. The second one is limit. MoRx pays for 50% of your out-of-pocket costs on medications that are sponsored by MediNurse on Wednesday October 19th from 9:00am until covered by your Medicare part D plan. For additional information about the 3:00pm and will be held at the Florissant JFK Center in Koch Park. Please call MoRx Plan call 1-800-375-1406. the Florissant Senior Office at 314-839-7604 for more information. A Message From Social Security Dance, Dance, Dance! If the dog days of summer have you turning up the air conditioning or fan, here’s a hot tip to keep cool. When the time comes to apply for your Medicare Senior Citizens - let’s dance! Join other seniors at the James J. Eagan Center and benefits, don’t worry about trudging into the heat and making your way in the listen or dance to the beautiful music of popular St. Louis bands. Admission fee blazing sun to a Social Security Office. Just pour yourself a tall glass of iced tea, is only $6.00 if purchased in advance in the Florissant Senior Office and $8.00 at sit back in the comfort of your home or office, and go to the door. Dances are held from 7:00 until 10:00pm. Light snacks are provided. www.socialsecurity.gov. After reading over the information and reviewing your Beer & wine are available for purchase. Dances are for Residents AND Non- situation and you’re ready to apply, here’s exactly what you need to do: Residents. Listed below are the upcoming dances. • Select “Apply for Medicare” Friday, September 23rd - The Michael Lacey Band - 7-10pm • Go through a series of questions that will help you consider either filing for Saturday, October 29th - The Music Men - 7-10pm retirement and Medicare benefits or only filing for Medicare Friday, December 2nd - The Alley Kats - 7-10pm • Use the “More Info” Links if you need more information • Select “Sign now” to send your application electronically to Social Security. Call the Senior Office at 839-7604 for more information. Call the Social Security Office at 1-866-931-2871 if you have any questions.

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750 S. New Florissant Rd. • Florissant, MO Open Mon-Sat 8-9 & Sun 9-7 October 2011 Seniors News 9 Free Legal Services! St. Louis County offers FREE non-litigation services for County Senior FINANCIAL FOCUS Residents, 60 years of age and older with income of $30,000 or less. Volunteer attorneys offer consultations regarding wills, Powers of Attorney, deeds and other matters that do not involve litigation. To schedule an appointment, or For learn more about this service and other St. Louis County services for older adults, please call (314) 615-0931, Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 12:30pm. Reported by Gary Meyer - Investment Representative 1080 rue St. Francois Free Ecumenical Thanksgiving Dinner Florissant, Mo 63031 The members of St. Sabina Catholic Church, St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, 314-839-9385 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Halls Ferry Christian Church, St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church and St. Angela Merici Catholic Church are Don't Let Downgrade Deter You from Investing busy planning the 13th Ecumenical Thanksgiving Dinner. This FREE, not-for- Just when you thought you could take a break • Downgrade was not a surprise. Because the profit dinner is for anyone in the community that would enjoy a delicious meal from financial drama, following the resolution downgrade had been rumored for weeks, the and good company on Thanksgiving Day. With the help of many businesses, we of the debt ceiling issue, here comes Act 2: the financial markets may have already “priced in” are able to serve a complete Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings. downgrade of the U.S. long-term credit rating. some of the impact. While it’s possible that Attendance prizes are raffled every hour. Date: November 24th, 2011 As a citizen, you may be feeling frustrated. interest rates may rise, it’s also important to (Thanksgiving Day). Location: St. Ferdinand Church, 1765 Charbonier Road, And as an investor, you might be getting wor - note that similar downgrades of other coun - Florissant, MO 63031 Time: 11:30am until 3:00pm. For more information contact ried. But is this concern really justified? tries’ debt in the past have not resulted in sig - Carol @ 314-831-3781. Certainly, it was news when Standard and nificant rate jumps. As for the stock market — Poors (S&P) lowered the U.S. long-term cred - which was already volatile, partially due to the it rating from AAA to AA+. This was, after all, debt ceiling issue — the negative reaction Preventing Older Adult Falls the first time that the U.S. has lost its AAA sta - we've seen to the downgrade will likely be tus since its initial publication 70 years ago. short-term. Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. Each Furthermore, S&P put a negative outlook on This downgrade should not be as calamitous as year in the United States nearly one-third of older adults experience a fall. Falls the rating, which means that further down - we’ve been led to believe. Corporate profits, can be devastating. About one out of ten falls among older adults result in a grades are possible. But despite these devel - always a key driver of stock prices, are still serious injury that requires hospitalization. In addition to the physical and opments, there’s no reason to think that the strong, and with the market correction we’ve emotional pain, many people need to spend at least a year recovering in a long- sky is falling in on the investment world. seen in the past couple of weeks, many quality term care facility. Some never return to their homes. Listed below are some of Consider the following: stocks now appear to be more attractively the suggestions by the Centers for Disease Control to help prevent Senior • “Downgrade” doesn’t mean default. Rating priced — which means it may actually be a Citizen Falls: agencies such as S&P assign ratings to bonds good time to look for investment opportunities • Make sure all rooms have clear paths to walk. to help investors measure credit risk — the that make sense for you, rather than head to • Remove all throw rugs. chance that they won’t receive timely pay - the “sidelines.” • Pick up clutter! Keep objects off the floor. ments. The downgrade to AA+ just means that In any case, you never want to overreact to any • Improve the lighting in your home. Put in brighter light bulbs. Make sure there investors would be slightly less likely to one piece of news. If you were to make big is adequate lighting at the top and the bottom of all stairways. Fix loose receive future payments than if the bond had changes to your investment strategy, you’d like - handrails or put in new ones. Make sure handrails are on both sides of the stairs an AAA rating. This is far different from a ly incur fees and expenses — and, even more and are as long as the stairs. Make sure the carpet is firmly attached to every default, which would result in investors not importantly, your portfolio might no longer be step, or remove the carpet and attach non-slip rubber treads to the stairs. receiving current payments. positioned to meet your long-term goals. You’re • Move items in your kitchen to lower shelves to keep from using step stools or chairs. • U.S. credit rating is still high quality. S&P much better off by sticking with a strategy • Put a non-slip rubber mat or self-stick strips on the floor of the tub or show - didn’t change the U.S. government’s short- that’s based on your individual needs, risk tol - er. Have a carpenter put grab bars inside the tub and next to the toilet. term credit rating, which applies to debt erance and time horizon. This can be challeng - • Keep emergency numbers in large print near each phone. Put a phone near maturing in less than one year. Furthermore, ing, especially in light of the screaming head - lines. But remember, although past perform - the floor in case you fall and can’t get up. If you own a cell phone, keep it in your even the long-term rating of AA+ is still con - sidered high quality. Also, keep in mind that ance isn't indicative of future results, the U.S. pocket, even around the house. Think about wearing an alarm device that will two other major rating agencies, Moody’s and financial markets have seen plenty of traumas bring help in case you fall.. Fitch, both affirmed their AAA rating on the in the past, and have always survived — and, • Exercise regularly. Exercise makes you stronger and improves your balance U.S., although Moody’s has a negative outlook usually, eventually prospered. As a smart, disci - and coordination. on its rating. plined investor, you can do the same. • Have your pharmacist look at all the medicines you take, even over-the-count - er medicines. Some medicines can make you sleepy or dizzy. • Have your vision checked at least once a year by an eye doctor. Poor vision can increase your risk of falling. Boyle Law Firm, LLC Patrick O. Boyle & Daniel P. Boyle - Attorneys At Law SENIORS EVENTS SCHEDULE Concentrations in Trust & Estates, Estate Planning, Education Law, SEPTEMBER Small Business Representation & Real Estate Law. 12th – Tickets go on sale for Halloween Party & Bingo (10/27) 15th – MAYOR’S TOWN HALL MEETING – 8:30 Eagan Center 314-838-4500 16th – “NORTH COUNTY GALA” – Dance, 7-10pm – Eagan Center 755 Rue St. Francois Florissant, Missouri 63031 20th – Senior Trip – “Walking Tour of Downtown” 23rd – Senior Dance - Eagan Center, Friday, 7-10pm – Michael Lacey Band OCTOBER Mention this ad 4th – Flu Shots – 9am-4pm at the Eagan Center (TIP HealthCare) 13th – Silver Words Trip – Cahokia Mounds & Lunch at Roemer Topf Restaurant and receive 19th – Flu Shots – 9am-3pm at the JFK Center (MediNurse) $5.00 OFF 20th – Senior Trip – Josephine’s Tea Room & Ride along the Great River Road a Professional 27th – Halloween Party – Entertainment, Lunch, Prizes & Bingo 10:15-2:00pm 29th – Senior Dance – Eagan Center, Saturday 7-10pm – The Music Men Hand Wax NOVEMBER 1st – Tickets go on sale for Senior Trip to St. Louis Symphony Christmas Concert Come Visit Our Full Service 10th – Silver Words Club – Board Games JFK – 1:30pm – 3:30pm 14th – Tickets go on sale for New Year’s Eve Party Automotive Reconditioning Facility 24th & 25th – CLOSED Hand Wash - Starting at $30.00 DECEMBER Complete Interior & Exterior Auto Detail - Starting at $200.00 2nd – Senior Dance – Eagan Center, Friday, 7-10pm, Alley Kats 8th – Silver Words Club Trip – Our Lady of Snows and Tilles Park To Make an Appointment Today Call 16th – Trip to St. Louis Symphony Christmas Concert & Lunch at Favazza’s In Florissant at 23rd & 26th – CLOSED – CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY 314-650-4400 2420 Rear N. Hwy 67 31st – New Year’s Eve Party – Eagan Center – Countdown at 12:00 noon Music by The Michael Lacey Band, Dinner by Tornatores, Attendance Prizes and Hours: Monday-Saturday 8am to 5pm (Behind Kentucky Fried Chicken) Pot of Gold! 10 Community Development & Golf Club The Florissant Focus Summer Volunteer Projects The Golf Club of Florissant The Golf Club of Florissant - located in Join the Club Florissant, Missouri was originally opened The Golf Club of Florissant is pleased to as Paddock Country Club in 1964, until it announce our Golf Card Programs. Anyone was renamed after the City of Florissant, may take part in the Florissant Golf Card MO purchased the property in 1997. Since programs with no initiation fee, no assess - acquiring the course, the City of Florissant ments, and no food and beverage minimum. has invested more than $1 million in improvements and renovations, most Florissant Golf Card Options notably the installation of continuous cart Florissant Golf Card – Basic paths and an expansive clubhouse remod - - Earn points for purchases in Golf Shop el, installing a gazebo and 3,000 square - FREE to enroll foot deck overlooking the course. - Valid 12 months from date of sign up First opened to the public in the 1980s, the Florissant Golf Card – Plus rolling terrain and fast, undulating greens - Earn points for Golf Shop purchases have challenged golfers ever since. The - $29 Annual Fee for Residents great vistas and shot values of the 6,500 - $39 Annual Fee for Non-Residents yard layout has attracted some of the best - Discounts on every round! golfers in the state for more than 20 years! - Valid 12 months from date of purchase Outings & Tournaments Thank you for considering The Golf Club of Florissant to host your next outing or event. The club boasts a fabulous 18 hole layout along side a 3,000 square foot deck with a gazebo over - looking the 18th fairway. A full service dining area and a friendly staff will surely compliment Over the last few months, the City of not met with our city’s ordinances. Since your next event. Florissant has had several volunteer groups it is not the intent of the City to put its Whether you are looking for a 144 player charity event, a company outing, or a 20 player fun event, travel from diverse locations throughtout the long-term residents in that type of situa - the Golf Club of Florissant is here to meet your every need. Come let us make your event a fun and U.S. to assist our homeowners with mainte - tion, these volunteers have assisted the exciting experience. nance projects in their home. Some of the homeowners with projects they were not To receive a personalized proposal for your group's event, please visit our website and click projects consisted of: major vegetation clean physically capable of achieving on their on the Outing Request Form link to the right. up, scrapping and painting of interior and own. All volunteers embraced the work at Events exterior of homes, removal of dilapidated each location with compassion and a joy of Club Championship Stroke Play Saturday, Aug 20th 8am pools and sheds, removal and replacement of meeting new friends and left their mark on Sunday, Aug 21st Noon fencing and many other miscellaneous the residents in their own special way. One Ladies Wed League 9 Holes Every Wednesday 8am repairs and general maintenance. resident expressed she had no need for the Ladies Thurs League 18 Holes Every Thursday 8am Approximately 140 volunteers dedicated bricked flower garden around her tree in Senior Scramble 2 person Every Thursday 8am their own vacation time to serve our the front yard anymore, because at 88 Junior League Ages 8 – 17 Varies Varies Beautiful City, knowing the scope of the years old, she could not longer bend down Adult Clinic Ages 18 & older Varies Varies work ahead of them. They worked in our to plant flowers. The young men & women community putting in approximately 6,500 at this location spent their own money on Lessons at Florissant Game Improvement Lesson Series hours at no cost to over 20 households. flowers and planted a fresh bed of flowers The Golf Club of Florissant has a chipping Series could include lessons in each area Some of these residents have sent cards as a surprise for her. and putting green for you to work on your of the game: and phone calls in appreciation of the help No words can truly express the gratitude short game. • Putting they received from these volunteers. that the City and the homeowners have for • Short Game Our focus was to help the elderly and dis - the hard work preformed by these polite & Golf Instruction • Bunker & Trouble Shots Private lessons are available by appoint - abled, who needed help with exterior pred - caring young men and women of the • Iron Play ment. Please call the Golf Shop at ications written up by the city. Some of south. These were volunteers that had no • Woods these steadfast residents have been cited ties to our city but wanted to do something 314.741.7444 for more information on les - sons and rates. • 9-Hole Playing Lesson for general maintenance issues that have good for someone they did not even know. Call 314-741-7444 to schedule your series. Banquets Thank you for considering The Golf Club of Florissant to hold your banquet or event -- the ideal location for your special event! We welcome you and your guests, and promise to make your event an enjoyable and successful experience. We pride ourselves on offering Florissant's friendliest service to all of our customers. Your guests will experience the best Florissant has to offer. Contact Us Our Team Share Your Experience 50 Country Club Lane Tom DeMoulin Managed by Billy Casper Golf Florissant, MO 63033 General Manager Comments & Suggestions Welcome 314.741.7444 tel Kevin Maddox Call 1.866.589.7748 to Tell Us 314.741.7488 fax Asst. General Manager GREAT CONDITIONS GREAT GOLF GREAT VALUE GROUP SAVER’S DISCOUNT Weekends: $99 per foursome SENIOR GOLF DISCOUNT After 9 am Sat-Sun $20 per person anytime Weekdays: $80 per foursome Monday & Tuesday After 9 am Mon-Fri 18 Holes With Cart Must present coupon. Offer expires Sept. 30th 2011. Not valid with any other offers. Not valid for group events or leagues or on holidays. 314.741.7444 golfclubofflorissant.com $1 OFF Fish Dinner Best Fish Fry in Florissant! St. Rose Delicious Deep Fried Cod Dine In or Carry Out FISH 1st Fridays October 7th FRY November 4th 3500 St. Catherine December 2nd October 2011 Parks & Recreation 11 Florissant Fish Win Conference The Florissant Fish Swim Team concluded their 9th season with their first ever undefeated season and a 2nd conference championship win! The team won 33 gold medals including victories in 12 of 18 relay events. Although the weath - er was extremely hot, 90 swimmers on the team had a personal best time at the preliminary meet. Michael Clark (13-14 boys) was the star of the meet winning 4 gold medals while eight other swimmers earned 3 gold medals each (Brandon Cattoor, Amanda Hei, Myles Carter, Nathaniel Hei, Annika Hofer, Quiny Ung, Christine Jackson and Ryan Porter). The team celebrated by tossing the win - ning coaches in the pool at the conclusion of the final event. Florissant Places 1st in Lifeguard Competition. The 15th Annual Lifeguard Competition was held July 17th. The Florissant team places 1st overall. There are 4 events. Obstacle course, Drowning Scenario, Caring for a head, neck and back injuries and CPR/AED for Lifeguards. The team placed 1st in 3 of the categories. Congratulations to the team: Deborah Boedeker, Elizabeth Boedeker, Leah Beane, Renni Stone. Classes and Activities Playday & Weekend Playday You and your child will have a blast in these fun, but unstructured activities. There will be mats, balls, music, and lots of toys pro - vided. This program will help Develop your child’s social skills and you may make a new friend in the process. Day: Weekday – 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of every month Time: 10:30am—12:00pm Ages: 0-5 Years Fees: Resident $1, Non-Resident $2 Drills and Skills This is a youth basketball camp for ages 8-12. 1 on 1 Fitness Training will team up with Game Ready Ultimate Sports to provide valuable fundamental instruc - tion in passing, shooting, dribbling, rebounding, and defense. Campers will also work on improving their strength, agility, and speed. Game Ready Ultimate Sports will provide a local coach to lead basketball drills instruction, and 1 on 1 Fitness Training will provide fitness specialists to lead the agility, speed, and strength training drills. Day: Saturdays Time: 9:00-11:00am Session I: 9/10—10/22 Registration: Resident 8/22, Non-Resident 8/29 Price: Resident $140, Non-Resident $175 Segway Tour Cruise with OASIS through beautiful, scenic Sunset Park in Florissant. Sunset Park is a 90 acre park with 3000 feet of shore on the Missouri river. Location: Sunset Park Day: Friday, Sept. 30 , 10:00-12:00 Fee: $56 Registration: Call 314.539.4556 or visit their website at www.oasisnet.org/stlouis Restorative Yoga Workshop Restorative Yoga focuses on placing the body in positions that will relax the body to the point of restfulness. “Rest” is different than “sleep”. Rest provides the body with the chance to renew and heal. Restorative yoga, as well as other forms of yoga, will bring the body into balance. When your body is in balance it helps lower blood pressure and lower heart rate, it helps to keep the endocrine system operating healthily and will stimulate the immune system in a healthy way. All forms of relaxation helps with this. Thus, things such as YOGA and MEDITATION that help to balance the body are very beneficial for your physical and mental health. Restorative yoga poses are thought of as “active relaxation” and are designed for when you feel fatigued, weak or stressed out from daily life. The workshop will use a variety of props, which will be provided. Each class will be limited to 12 participants. Day: Friday Date: 9/9/11, 10/14/11 Time: 6:00-8:00pm Fee: Resident $15, Non-Resident $20 Prenatal Yoga Let the ancient practice of yoga help you influence in a positive way the emo - tional and physical journey of pregnancy. Gentle poses joined with appropriate pranayama (breath work) and meditation will help you with each phase of your pregnancy. Prenatal yoga is also ideal for postpartum, when you are ready once again to add yoga to your routine, but not quite ready for a traditional yoga class. Day: Tuesday Time: 6:00-7:30pm Fee: Resident $34 Non-Resident $40 Session I: 9/6 - 10/18 – Registration - Resident 8/22, Non-Resident 8/29 Session II: 10/25 - 12/13 – Registration - Resident 10/10, Non-Resident 10/17 Session III: 1/3 - 2/21 – Registration - Resident 12/26, Non-Resident 1/2 Judo Judo, now an Olympic Sport practiced by millions around the world, is open to men, women, and children. Judo is meant to use technique and timing, rather than brute strength. Judo emphasizes safety and uses soft mats for the practice area. Judo develops self discipline, respect for oneself and others, self confi - dence, concentration, physical coordination, strength, and flexibility. Days: - Tuesday - Adult Judo (ages 13 & up) 7:10-8:30PM - Wednesday – Judo for Kids (ages 5-12) 6:30-7:30 - Wednesday – Kata Training (all ages) 7:30-8:30 - Thursday – Adult Judo (ages 13 & up) 7:10-8:30 Fees: (Six Week Sessions) - One class per week – Resident $55, Non-Resident $65 - Two classes per week – Resident $90, Non-Resident $101 - Three classes per week – Resident $109, Non-Resident $119 October 2011 Florissant Focus PRESRT STD City Hall U.S. POSTAGE 955 S. Francois PAID Florissant, MO 63031 PERMIT NO. 65 (314) 921-5700 FLORISSANT, MO

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