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July 2015
Friends of Old St. Ferdinand are proud toonce again host the July “Wednesday NightOut” in conjunction with the Old TownPartners. The event is July 29th and beginsat 6pm. Patrons will want to get there at thebeginning and find the perfect place to setup coolers, blankets and chairs for a show-ing of the movie “Home” at dusk. There is nocharge for the movie. Activities before themovie include fact painting, tours of theShrine, basket raffle and both the book storeand gift shop will be open. Also available willbe face painting, snow cones and ice cream.The Friends of Old St. Ferdinand have
recently completed an 18 month renovationof our Museum.The renovation features display caseswhich depict the history of St. FerdinandShrine beginning in 1788 and includes the
Saturday - July 4 – Northwinds Concert Bandfollowed by fireworks- Florissant Valley Park
Saturday - July 11 – Rockin’ Chair Bandperforms a tribute to anera of great music- St. Ferdinand Park
Saturday - July 18 – Ralph Butler Band- St. Ferdinand Park
Saturday - July 25 – Bob Kuban Brass- St. Ferdinand Park
Saturday - Aug. 1 – SmashBand Superhits- St. Ferdinand Park
Saturday - Aug. 8 – Billy Peek Band- St. Ferdinand Park
Saturday - Aug. 15 – Butch Wax & The Hollywoods withTheo Peoples fromThe Four Tops- St. Ferdinand Park
Sunday - Aug. 22 – Fanfare Band featuring Kittie Moller - St. Ferdinand Park
Sunday - October 11 – The SSJ Rock and RollShow Band- the Old Town Fall Festival 100 Rue St. Francois
All Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. except the July 4th performance whichstarts at 7:30 p.m. and October 11 at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
“Music Under the Stars” 2015 summer concert series gratefullyacknowledges financial support from the Regional Arts Commission andthe Missouri Arts Council and the Boeing Employees Community Fundof St. Louis.
Contract negotiations are underway. Dates and shows subject to change.
All concerts are outdoors. Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets for lawnseating. Light refreshments are available. Call 314-921-5678 for additionalinformation or go to www.florissantfinearts.com or www.florissantmo.com
City of Florissant and Florissant Fine Arts Council Announces
Music Under the Stars 2015 Summer Concert SeriesA Series of Free Outdoor Concerts - Tentative Schedule
Northwinds Concert Band
The SmashSuperhits Band
The Ralph Butler Band
Rockin’ Chair Band
SSJ Rock & Roll Show Band
Fanfare Band featuring Kittie Moller
Bob Kuban Brass
Billy Peek
Butch Wax & the Hollywoods
St. Ferdinand Shrine Hosts “Wednesday Night Out” July 29period of St. Rose PhilippineDuchesne and continues in the1950’s. Even those most knowl-edgeable about Shrine historywill learn something new. Youwill be able to tour theMuseum on the Night Outand view the new Museum.The Friends of Old St.
Ferdinand are planningmore events for thisyear including the
annual Fall Festival. This year at the FallFestival we will be hosting a sale of Shrineitems that have been kept throughout theyears in the attics of the Shrine. Shrine Hours:Office and Gift Shop open Monday thruSaturday 9am-Noon. Tours of the Shrine are by appointment andalso the Shrine and Gift are openOn Sunday from 1pm-4pm.The Book Store is open on Saturdays from9am –Noon.The Schoolhouse is available for HallRentals – call our office 314-837-2110The Church is available for Weddings andFunerals. Call our office for more informationor visit our website www.oldstferdinand-shrine.com Email –[email protected]
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Tower Tennis Courts on New Florissant Road betweenWashington and St. Catherine is getting a state-of-the-artface-lift. This is the beginning of what is, hopefully, a resur-gence of tennis interest in the City of Florissant.The work on the courts is a result of a grant through the
Municipal Park Grant Commission which is an extension ofthe Municipal League. The new court will be a "Post-Tensioned" concrete tennis court system. Developed in the1970’s the Post-Tensioned concrete courts design is the pre-ferred system for most municipalities and provides manyadvantages. It decreases the chances for cracking, settlingand ponding and the life of the surface is increased. Thisnew court will be a great addition to the other tennis courts
On Saturday, June 27th andSunday, June 28th the HispanicFestival, Inc. of Greater St. Louispresented the yearly “Fiesta inFlorissant” at the Knights ofColumbus grounds located inFlorissant near the corner ofLindbergh and Washington St.The two-day celebration featurednon-stop entertainment withLatino Bands, Folkloric dancersfrom the Countries of Panama,Colombia and Mexico. Local andregional bands that made anappearance were Los DesperadosMexican Band, La TremendaRumba Salsa Band, Los Patronesde St. Louis and Crudos de Durango Mexican Band.Attendees found a wide variety of foods and beveragesfrom Latin & South America such as tamales, tacos andempanadas. Other attractions included folk arts and crafts,Los Niños Kids Corner with piñatas, Dora the Explorer,Pony Rides, and Inflatable Rides.
The fair’s purpose is to celebrate the common heritageof Hispanic nations, particularly because of the increase inthe North County Hispanic population. The raised fundsare used for scholarships to college-bound students andunderprivileged children.
For more information on upcoming festivals and eventscall 314-837-6100 or visit www.hispanicfestivalstl.com.
Tennis Anyone?...Tower Courts Renovation Progress
Fiesta in Florissant
The photo on the left shows the old courts worn from years of use. The photo on the right shows the renovation under way.
in our Parks and Recreation system. The anticipated com-pletion date is early August. When these courts are donethis will complete all promised renovations according to theTower Court Park grant released to the City in 2012. Thisgrant also included new lighting, sidewalks, restrooms and agazebo which has already been completed.
If you or someone you know would like more informa-tion on this time honored tradition that is tennis, pleaselook for more important information in the comingissues of the Focus, online at www.florissantmo.com,FCTV Television Station-Charter Channel 992/ UverseChannel 99 or check with the Parks and RecreationDepartment at 314-839-7670.
The Ms. Senior Missouri PageantThe Best of Times is Now!
Missouri Pageant Alumnae Club Presents the Ms. SeniorMissouri Pageant on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 2:00pm at theFlorissant Civic Center, #1 James Eagan Dr. Florissant,MO.63033.This is a pageant for women, who reside in Missouri, and
are at least 60 years old, “The Age Of Elegance!” It is a one-of-a-kind, exciting show appreciated by all ages.The winner will be selected in four areas of competition:• A philosophy of life statement recited in 35 seconds• A seven minute personal interview with professional judges• A demonstration of poise while modeling an age-appro-priate evening gown• A two and one-half minute competitive talent presenta-tion (singing, dancing, playing musical instrumental, come-dy, demonstrating an art or special talent)The contestant who best exhibits the elegance, poise andmaturity of today’s woman over 60 will be crowned as thisyear’s queen and represent the State of Missouri in the Ms.Senior America Pageant in October.TICKETS: Reserved seats can be purchased by callingFlorissant Civic Center Box Office at 314-921-5678Advanced sales: $15; Groups of 10 or more: $12; Day of the Pageant: $17Please visit the Ms. Senior Missouri website at:www.msmissourisenior.orgSenior America, Inc. is a non-profit corporation designed notonly to enrich the lives of seniors, but also tap their energyto enrich the lives of others.
valuable information from organiza-tions such as Mid East Area Agencyon Aging, Center for Hearing andSpeech, Center for Senior Renewal,Florissant Valley Fire ProtectionDistrict, Chamber of Commerce, St.Louis County Library, TheAlzheimer’s Association, The CountyOlder Resident Program, AARP,Christian Hospital, OASIS and theVeterans Administration. Please call the Senior Office at 839-7605 August 17th - September 14thto make reservations for the FreeBreakfast. Also be sure to contactthe Senior Office to check on whatexciting and fun events they plannedfor our seniors.There is so much going on in our
beautiful city and I hope that you willtake the time to enjoy everything wehave to offer because this is a greatplace to be!
Sincerely,Mayor Thomas P. Schneider
are a very visible part of the depart-ment. They perform foot patrols dur-ing summer sports leagues in theparks and during various events inthe recreation centers during thecold weather months. With the twoPark Police providing police serviceto the parks and recreation areas; theuniform patrol officers have moretime to provide police service to theresidents and businesses. The ParkPolice program also saves the Citymoney due to the more efficient man-agement of personnel resources.Response time to calls for service inthe parks has also been greatlydecreased with these readily avail-able experienced officers. The Park Police Program has also
been a great success with the resi-dents. Positive direct interactionbetween these officers and the pub-lic has created a positive impact oncitizen/police relations. The highdegree of visibility of a uniformpolice officer’s presence has resultedin residents have a feeling of greaterpersonal security. This program hasresulted in nothing but positives forthe Florissant Police Department andthe City of Florissant. The Law Enforcement Torch Run
which benefits the Missouri SpecialOlympics came through the City ofFlorissant again this year onThursday, May 21st. Selected runnersfrom the police department receivedthe torch from officers from the St.Louis County Police Department. Therunners from Florissant headedsouth on 67 until reaching the citylimits of Hazelwood where the torchwas handed off to runners with theHazelwood Police Department.Captain Sean Fagan has accepted theprestigious post as the next Chief ofPolice of the great city of Rolla, MO.I am filled with pride to have had asmall part in the rise of Captain SeanFagan and also regret to see CaptainFagan leave. He was my first majorpromotion as Mayor. Captain Faganstarted with the City of Florissant in1985. Sean’s professionalism andleadership skills qualified him to risethrough the ranks of Sergeant,Lieutenant and on November 11,2011 I promoted him to Captain.Captain Fagan has been assigned asan Undercover Narcotics Detective,Commander of the Division of Patrol,Commander of the Division ofSupport Services and Commander ofthe Detective Bureau. I want to wishhim and family the very best and onbehalf of the Citizens of Florissantthank Sean Fagan for his years ofcommitment and dedication to ourbeautiful city.The Florissant Fish Swim Team’s
season is underway as they seek towin the North County Swim LeagueChampionship for the 5th straightyear and remain undefeated in mytenure. I would like to wish all of thecoaches and swimmers the best ofluck and hope they and their manyfans have another great and enjoy-able season. Go Fish!Public Works Department is in fullswing. Listed below are the followingprojects and programs that areunder way:• The 2015 Sidewalk Repair &Replacement Program will beginwork in early June. The program willremove trip hazards and improveADA accessibility on the City's side-walks. The bid has been awarded toTS Banze Construction for$166,816.75 and is scheduled to becompleted within 120 days.• The 2015 Miscellaneous BridgeRepair bid has been awarded to RVWagner, Inc. for $40,265.50. Work isslated to begin in mid-June and willinclude chip sealing and joint sealingof 9 bridges, drift and overgrowthremoval at 3 bridges, and replace-ment of the timber deck for theRogers Lane footbridge. Once start-ed, the work should be completed in60 days.
• MoDOT will be making repairs tothe I-270 Bridge over New FlorissantRoad beginning the week of July 6th.During this work MoDOT will be tem-porarily closing New Florissant Roadbelow the bridge. The closure isanticipated to last for one month andduring this time there will be noaccess to or from eastbound I-270 atthis location. Residents are encour-aged to plan alternate routes toavoid delays during this work.Additional information is availableon MoDOT's website at: http://www.modot.org/stlouis/major_projects/I270BridgeRenovation.htmEconomic Development continues totake place with retailers continuing toshow strong interest in locating newstores here. We are looking forward tothe new developments that are cur-rently in the planning phase:• “Walmart” - scheduled to open onNorth Lindbergh mid-August. • “CVS Pharmacy #2” - City CouncilApproved Florissant MeadowsDevelopment• “Imo’s Pizza Restaurant” - NewRetail Center with Imo’s on HallsFerry coming soon• “Brite Worx Car Wash” - Underconstruction scheduled to openearly June• “Dollar Tree” - Locating atLindbergh and New Halls Ferry
The Mayor’s Senior Town HallMeeting- Seniors are invited to enjoya complimentary breakfast with meon Thursday September 17th from9:00 – 11:00am at the James J. EaganCenter. Don’t miss this importantevent where I will address the SeniorCitizens of Florissant. All City ofFlorissant Department Heads will bepresent as well to answer any ques-tions you may have. A deliciousbreakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon,biscuits, hash browns, muffins/pas-tries, orange juice and coffee will beserved at 9:00am. Breakfast will be provided by Bent-
Wood Nursing & Rehabilitation whois celebrating their 26th Anniversarythis year! Also, at this event, pick up
Greetings Everyone,
I am looking forward to seeing every-one as we enjoy the summer. Weenjoyed having three picture perfectdays for the Valley of Flowers and theQueen’s crowning. Our newestCouncil member, Tommy Siam, is incharge of the weather for our com-munity events. We had a tremendousturn out for the Knights of Columbusgrounds and James J. Eagan for all thewonderful events which made for oneof the best festivals ever. The City ofFlorissant has many fun and excitingevents and activities planned forenjoyment this summer. This editionof the focus newspaper has informa-tion to help you enjoy what is hap-pening in our beautiful city. You canalso visit our website at www.floris-santmo.com or call 314-921-5700 formore information.This summer the City of Florissant
has some exciting events coming up:Wednesday Night Out (WNO) issponsored by Old Town Partnersand the City of Florissant. Eachevent will start at 6:00 p.m. and endat 9:00 p.m. There will be adult bev-erages, food and soft drinks and ourwarm Florissant fellowship whichmakes everyone feel welcome. The(WNO) schedule is as follows:• Wednesday, June 24th in front ofKorte’s Custom Framing across fromtwo old City Halls located at 610 rueSt. Francois, local artists will be dis-playing their creations. • Wednesday, July 29th “MovieNight” at the Old St. FerdinandShrine located at #1 rue St. Francois.• Wednesday, August 26th in front ofBunkers at rue St. Francois and St.Pierre with an island beach partytype theme featuring live music.• Wednesday, Sept. 30th enjoy anevening of light jazz on St. Denisbetween Hendels Café and Sacred Heart.The second Florissant Food Truck
Knight was held on Thursday, June18th sponsored by the Knights ofColumbus and the City with futurefood truck nights scheduled forAugust 21st and October 9th. Therewill be barrels to collect non-perish-able canned and dry food for thenearby TEAM food pantry and pro-ceeds from the event will benefitKnight’s sponsored charities includ-ing TEAM. The Fiesta in Florissant which issponsored by the Hispanic Festival,Inc. of Greater St. Louis was a twoday event held on June 27th andJune 28th and featured entertain-ment with live Latino bands and Folkdancers from various LatinAmerican countries. The fundsraised are used to fund scholarshipsdistributed to college bound stu-dents and underprivileged children.The July 4th celebration is on a
Saturday this year, starts at 7:30 p.m.with a concert performed by theNorthwinds Concert Band in front ofthe James J. Eagan Center followed byour exciting annual Fireworks display.The MUSIC UNDER THE STARS CON-CERT SERIES is a series of FREE out-door concerts sponsored by the Cityof Florissant and the Florissant FineArts Council. Bring your favorite lawnchair and your favorite person toshare these delightful evenings. Bring some food and beverages or
buy them in the park. These concertswill be held at St. Ferdinand Park bythe Lake and will start at 7:00 p.m.every Saturday evening from July 11to August 22. Please see the schedulein this latest issue of the Focus to getdetails for each performance.The Florissant Police Department’sPark Police Program was initiated inMay of 2013 and is a program that uti-lizes two police officers to patrol the20 parks that cover more 400 acres inthe city of Florissant. Additionallythey provide police service to ourrecreation centers. Both of thesepolice officers are retired police offi-cers with extensive law enforcementexperience. The Park Police officers
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4 The Florissant FocusFlorissant Police News
Officer Jonathan KempOn January 3, 2015 Officer JonathanKemp received information from aconfidential informant that an illegaldrug transaction was going to occurat the Flower Valley Shopping Center.Taking an inconspicuous point ofobservation Officer Kemp was ableto corroborate the informant’s infor-mation. Based on the informationand corroboration he was able toarrest a suspect for possession, man-ufacture and sale of narcotics. AsOfficer Kemp’s investigation contin-ued he obtained a consent-to-searchof the suspect’s residence where helocated cash, numerous items usedto facilitate the distribution of illegaldrugs and a large quantity of Heroin.Because of Officer Kemp’s initiative,dedication and diligent law enforce-ment efforts, a dangerous drug deal-er is off the streets of Florissant.
Officer Tyler ItalianoOn January 6, 2015 Officer TylerItaliano responded to a call ofBurglary 1st Degree in the 700 blockof Northmoor. Officer Italiano’s inter-view of the victim revealed that shediscovered two suspects had forcedopen the rear door of her residence.When the suspects realized the resi-dent was home they fled. AfterOfficer Italiano obtained all of theinformation for the report he wasable to contact an informant thatidentified one of the suspects.Following up on that informationOfficer Italiano proceeded to anaddress in the City of Ferguson.Officer Italiano was able to locateand arrest two suspects thatmatched the physical and clothingdescriptions supplied by the victim.Both suspects were later positivelyidentified in a photo lineup by thevictim. Because of Officer Italiano’sdiligent and professional efforts aserious crime was solved and twoburglars were officially charged withBurglary 1st Degree.
Officer Eric Schlueter &Officer Mike KieferOn January 19, 2015 Officer EricSchlueter and Officer Mike Kieferresponded to a call of a “man chok-ing” at the 54th Street Bar and Grill.When the officers arrived they dis-covered an unresponsive elderlymale. The Officers immediatelyemployed an attempt to clear his air-way with abdominal thrusts. Whenthis failed both officers initiated CPRand continued this until paramedicsarrived. The patient was then trans-ported to a nearby hospital where hewas admitted. Paramedic Zack Kratonotified our department that withoutOfficer Schlueter’s and OfficerKeifer’s lifesaving efforts the 85 yearold man would not have survived.
Officer Brian LawOn January 26, 2015 Officer BrianLaw responded to a call of “shotsfired” in the 300 block of Dunn Road.
Chief Lowery Commends Officer’s Actions
dent out met with no response. Uponthe arrival of fire personnel, firefight-ers entered the residence to addressthe fire and attempted to gain entryinto the locked bedroom. Upon hear-ing a shot Officer Beekman enteredthe residence to warn the fire per-sonnel. Hearing no further shots andneeding to take quick action OfficerBeekman, Officer Topcagic andOfficer Schlueter gained access tothe bedroom where they found theresident sitting on the bed. The offi-cers then grabbed the subject andforced him outside where they wereable to restrain him. He was trans-ported to a local hospital where hewas admitted for psychiatric evalua-tion. A .25 caliber handgun wasrecovered from the bedroom. TheOfficers heroic efforts of entering aburning building and taking a personintent on killing himself safely intocustody was certainly evidence oftheir professional dedication.
Officer Eric Schlueter &Officer Mike KieferOn January 19, 2015 Officer EricSchlueter and Officer Mike Kieferresponded to a call of a “man chok-ing” at the 54th Street Bar and Grill.When the officers arrived they dis-covered an unresponsive elderlymale. The Officers immediatelyemployed an attempt to clear his air-way with abdominal thrusts. Whenthis failed both officers initiated CPRand continued this until paramedicsarrived. The patient was then trans-ported to a nearby hospital where hewas admitted. Paramedic Zack Kratonotified our department that withoutOfficer Schlueter’s and OfficerKeifer’s lifesaving efforts the 85 yearold man would not have survived.
The Florissant Police Departmentwill be hosting another series of theAARP “Driver Safety Program” dur-ing 2015. The dates are:Tuesday, July 14, 2015Tuesday, September 8, 2015Tuesday, November 10, 2015Location: Florissant Police Department1700 N. Highway 67Florissant, MO 63033
Time:9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: $15 for AARP Members$20 for Non-AARP Members
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
AARP “Driver Safety Program” for 2015
The A.A.R.P. “Driver Safety Program”is a 4-hour classroom refresher thatcan help you learn the effects of agingon driving and how you can adjustone’s driving habits to remain safe onthe road. This program is sponsoredand presented by AARP and targetsdrivers 50 years of age and older.AARP provides a certified instructorto teach the program.Many insurance companies offer
reduced insurance rates for thosewho successfully complete thecourse. Check with your insurancecompany to see if you qualify.To register contact Officer Craig
DeHart at the Florissant PoliceDepartment’s Public Information Unitat (314) 830-6042. Seating is limited sodrivers are encouraged to registerearly to reserve a spot in the class.
Officer Mark Nardoni & Officer Bryan BussenOn March 9, 2015 Officer MarkNardoni and Officer Bryan Bussenreceived information that a suspectwas in possession of stolen firearms.With this information both OfficerNardoni and Officer Bussen were ableto locate the subject and obtainedconsent to search a residence in the600 block of Baltic in the City ofFlorissant. The search resulted in thelocation of not only a 9mm handgunreported stolen to the St. LouisCounty Police but also a large quanti-ty of illegal drugs. Because of theseofficers efforts the suspect was arrest-ed for the weapons and drug charges.The suspect was also arrested forother agencies that had charges pend-ing for Felony Possession of Drugsand Statutory Rape. Due to both offi-cer’s diligent investigative techniquesand observations, a dangerous nar-cotics dealer was taken off the streetsof Florissant.
Officer Shaunta WilliamsOn March 18, 2015 Officer ShauntaWilliams heard a call of an armedrobbery in the 2700 block of NorthHighway 67. When Officer Williamsresponded to the area to search forthe suspect she was able to locate awitness who directed her attentionto a suspicious vehicle that wasparked in the residential area. Thesuspect had entered the vehicle andOfficer Williams gave chase to thefleeing vehicle. The suspect vehiclebecame disabled after a collision andthe suspect was subsequently appre-hended. Warrants were obtained forthe suspect on the robbery chargeand follow-up investigation revealedthe suspect was linked to severalother robberies in the St. LouisCounty Area.
When he arrived he detained a sub-ject that appeared extremely nerv-ous. Based on his law enforcementexperience and training he contin-ued investigating the subject eventhough the call of shots fired wasbaseless. Officer Law was able toobtain a consent-to-search of hisvehicle where he located a 9mmhandgun which had been reportedstolen to the Jefferson CountyPolice Department. A record checkalso revealed that the subject wasconsidered a violent felon becauseof prior federal charges. AfterOfficer Law arrested the suspect hecontinued to interview him at thestation. There he was able to deter-mine that he had other firearmsstashed at an address in the City ofSt. Louis. Based on this informationOfficer Law partnered with theBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,Firearms and Explosives and the St.Louis Metropolitan PoliceDepartment. Officer Law was laterable to recover three more firearmsand over 100 grams of raw Heroin inthe City of St. Louis. Officer Law’sdiligent patrol, investigative tech-niques and observations resulted intaking a violent narcotics dealer offthe streets of Florissant.
Officer Nicholas Osmer & St. Louis County Officer Miceli(and K9 partner)On January 28, 2015 Officer NicholasOsmer of the Florissant PoliceDepartment came upon a distur-bance where a suspect was armedwith a handgun. Two armed and dan-gerous suspects fled the scene in astolen vehicle and Officer Osmerpursued them to the 10000 block ofNew Halls Ferry where the suspectsfled on foot. Because of the fact thatOfficer Miceli and his K9 partnerarrived within seconds of this footpursuit he was able to track, locateand arrest the second suspect.Warrants were issued against thesesuspects for Unlawful Use of aWeapon, Assault 2nd Degree,Tampering, and Resisting Arrest.Officer Osmer and Officer Miceli’sactions resulted in the removal of adangerous suspect from the streetsof St. Louis County.
Officer Steve Beekman,Officer Amel Topcagic & Officer Eric SchlueterOn February 28, 2015 Officer SteveBeekman, Officer Amel Tocagic , andOfficer Eric Schlueter responded to acall of a house fire in the 2300 blockof Birchview. While the officers wereen-route to the scene the dispatchernotified the officers that the wife ofthe resident had notified them thatthe fire had been initiated by herhusband and that he intended to killhimself. When the Officers arrivedthey received information that theresident was locked in the rear mas-ter bedroom. Efforts to call the resi-
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Chief Timothy J. Lowery is pleasedto announce four recent promotionswithin the Florissant PoliceDepartment. These promotions werenecessary after the retirement ofCaptain Sean Fagan.Captain Timothy Fagan was promotedto the rank of Major, Lieutenant VincentGodfrey was promoted to the rank ofCaptain, Sergeant Richard Pfaff waspromoted to the rank of Lieutenant,and Detective Chris Schilling was pro-moted to the rank of Sergeant.
Major Timothy Fagan has beenassigned as the Commander of theBureau of Investigations. MajorFagan was a Captain in the Bureau of
Chief Lowery Announces Promotions
Investigations at the time of his pro-motion. Major Fagan joined theFlorissant Police Department onAugust 18, 1994.Captain Godfrey was assigned to
the Bureau of Field Operations as aLieutenant prior to his promotion.Captain Godfrey will now be theCommander of the Bureau of FieldOperations. Captain Godfrey joinedthe Florissant Police Department on7-2-1987Lieutenant Pfaff was assigned to theBureau of Investigations as aDetective Sergeant prior to his pro-motion. Lt. Pfaff will be assigned tothe Bureau of Field Operations as a
Watch Commander. Lt. Pfaff Joinedthe Florissant Police Department onJuly 7th, 1997.Sergeant Schilling was assigned to
the Bureau of Investigations as aDetective Prior to his promotion toSergeant. Sgt. Schilling will beassigned as a Patrol Supervisor inthe Bureau of Field Operations. Sgt.Schilling joined the Florissant PoliceDepartment on September 4th, 2001. Chief Lowery said all four men pos-sess the vital leadership qualitiesrequired to uphold the professional-ism the citizens expect of the agency.
Chief Tim Lowery and the entireFlorissant Police Department wishesto congratulate and thank CaptainSean Fagan for his many years ofservice. Captain Sean Fagan retiredfrom the Florissant PoliceDepartment in June of 2015 after thir-ty years of service to the Florissantcommunity. Prior to coming to theFlorissant Police Department inAugust, 1985, Captain Fagan workedas a police officer for several years inUniversity City. Captain Fagan servedin Florissant as a Patrol Officer andDetective before he was promotedthrough the ranks of Sergeant,Lieutenant and Captain. CaptainFagan was also a Deputy Commanderof the Greater St. Louis Major CaseSquad and a graduate of the SouthernPolice Institute.
Captain Fagan is continuing hiscareer in Law Enforcement as theChief of Police at the Rolla, MO PoliceDepartment. Thanks, Captain Fagan,for your dedication to Florissant!
Captain SeanFagan Retires
This program encourages citizensto take an active role in keeping theirneighborhoods safe by reporting sus-picious activity, practicing effectivepersonal safety techniques to reducethe risk of becoming a victim of acrime, watching out for each other intheir neighborhood and staying intouch with fellow neighbors toencourage keeping your neighbor-hoods safe and free from crime.Those who volunteer to become a
block captain will be trained on howto conduct a neighborhood watchmeeting, pass along important safetyinformation, discuss issues in theneighborhoods and keep their groupmembers up to date on crime trendsin their neighborhoods. Once a blockcaptain you’ll receive daily updates,
Neighborhood Watch Programvia emails from the police depart-ment, on notable criminal activity.
You can also register for theFlorissant Neighborhood WatchProgram by picking up a form andthe Florissant Police Station or byvisiting our Department website anddownloading a registration form. If you’re interested in finding out
more about the FlorissantNeighborhood Watch Program oryou’re considering becoming a BlockCaptain contact Officer Craig DeHartat (314) 830-6042 or visit our websiteat www.florissantmo.com/police.
You can get more information about the Florissant Police Departmentand available programs online at www.florissantmo.com,select “Departments” and then select “Police Department”
Contact the Florissant Police Departmentby phone at (314) 831-7000.Call 911 for Emergencies
JULYMissouri Pageant Alumnae Club Presents:
Ms. Missouri Senior America PageantJuly 12 – 2:00 p.m.
Lovely ladies will compete for the title of Ms. Missouri Senior America. The four areas of com-petition are a personal interview before the pageant, a talent presentation on stage, poise in anevening gown and her philosophy of life. ADMISSION: $15.00 in Advance, $12.00 for Groups of 10 or more;$17.00 at the Door Phone information and reservations 314-921-5678 or www.FlorissantMO.com
AUGUSTHawthorne Players Present:
Carousel
July 31 – 8:00 p.m. Aug 1 – 8:00 p.m.Aug 7 – 8:00 p.m. Aug 8 – 8:00 p.m. Aug 9 – 2:00 p.m.
A smooth-talking carousel barker, Billy Bigelow, falls in love with and marries a mill worker, JulieJordan. Years after he dies tragically, he is given a chance to return for a day to try to brightenthe life of his unhappy 15-year-old daughter Louise. She is a lonely, friendless teenager, herfather's reputation having haunted her throughout her young life. How Billy instills in both thechild and her mother a sense of hope and dignity is a dramatic testimony to the power of love. Itis easy to understand why, of all the shows they created, CAROUSEL was Rodgers andHammerstein's personal favorite.ADMISSION: $20.00 Adults; $18.00 Seniors/Students; Group rates availablePhone information and reservations 314-921-5678 or www.FlorissantMO.com
Hawthorne Players Auditions:
NunsenseAug 2 - 2:00 p.m.
The audition will consist of readings, vocal audition, and a tap routine.Performances will be November 6, 7, 13, 14 and 15, 2015.Please visit the Hawthorne Players’ website www.hawthorneplayers.com for additional informa-tion and an audition form.
Miss Metro St. Louis/Miss River City PageantAug 15 – 3:30 – Junior Pageant 7:00 p.m. – Teen/Miss Pageant
The Miss Metro St Louis/ Miss River City pageants are preliminary pageants to the MissAmerica Pageant. The Miss America Scholarship Pageant is the largest scholarship provider forwomen in America. It's provided over 45 million dollars in scholarships annually. Phases of com-petition include interview, physical fitness, evening gown and talent. Miss Metro St Louis andMiss River City will be proud to crown four new titleholders in September.ADMISSION: $10.00Phone information and reservations 314-921-5678 or www.FlorissantMO.com
Miracles Entertainment Presents:
“How Can I Find a Good Woman”Aug 22 – 7:00 p.m.
A romantic comedy-drama for the whole family. A love-craved husband goes over and beyondto win the affection of his spoiled, selfish wife only to be rejected by her repeatedly. He eventu-ally finds love where he never thought he would. A hilarious romantic comedy you don’t want tomiss! Written, directed and produced by Donald Gill.ADMISSION: $20.00 in Advance; $25.00 at the DoorPhone information and reservations 314-921-5678
Next Generation Theatre Company Presents:
Singin’ In The RainAug 28 – 7:00 p.m. Aug 29 – 2:00 p.m. Aug 29 – 7:00 p.m.Sep 4 – 7:00 p.m. Sep 5 – 2:00 p.m. Sep 5 – 7:00 p.m.
Next Generation Theatre Company presents the “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time,” Singin’ inthe Rain! In this musical adaptation of the original screenplay, every unforgettable scene, song,and dance is accounted for, complete with the show-stopping title number and an onstage rain-storm! Hilarious situations, snappy dialogues and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standardsmake Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musi-cals, so grab your tickets to come tap your toes and sing along with this splashy adaptation of thecelebrated and beloved film.ADMISSION: $15.00 in Advance Adults; $12.00 Students; $10.00 Children 12 & underPhone information and reservations 314-921-5678 or www.FlorissantMO.com
Gordon’s Entertainment Presents:
6th Jazz Heaven Series “St. Louie Legends”Aug 30 – 4:00 p.m.
6th Jazz Heaven Series "St. Louie Legends" will pay tribute to those who have graced andentertained us on St. Louis stages with songs, musical compositions, dance and poetry. Our won-derful cast includes the Legendary Jeanne Trevor, Linda Kennedy, Joe Mancuso, DeborahSharn, Uvee Hayes, Tish Haynes Keys, J. Samuel Davis, Wendy L. Gordon, Mary Dyson and spe-cial guests. Come out and take a stroll down memory lane. Let us take you back in time when thewords of the songs had meaning, rhythm and rhyme.ADMISSION: $27.50 Single tickets; Group rates availablePhone information and reservations 314-921-5678 or www.FlorissantMO.com
SEPTEMBERAlpha Players Present:
Oliver!Sept 25 – 8:00 p.m. Sept 26 – 8:00 p.m.Oct 2 – 8:00 p.m. Oct 3 – 8:00 p.m. Oct 4 – 2:00 p.m.
Nothing works on stage like a well-crafted tale, and Oliver! is just such ashow. Based on the Charles Dickens’novel Oliver Twist, the plot follows thepathos and drama of the orphan Oliverwho seeks his way in the world butfinds himself surrounded by a gang ofyoung pickpockets led by the connivingFagin. Delight yourself with the memo-rable melodies of “Where Is Love?”,“Consider Yourself”, “As Long As HeNeeds Me”, “Who Will Buy?” and “FoodGlorious Food”. This will be a wonder-ful night of musical theatre.ADMISSION: $20.00 Adults;$18.00 Seniors/Students; $12.00 Children under 12; Group rates availablePhone information and reserva-tions 314-921-5678 orwww.FlorissantMO.com
Alpha Players Auditions:
Good PeopleSept 27 - 3:00 p.m.
AUDITIONS for GOOD PEOPLE by David Lindsay-Abaire The Alpha Players will be holding auditions for their upcoming production of Good People.Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. There are roles for 4 women and 2men. Performances will be January 29 and 30 and February 5, 6 and 7, 2016. For additional information call 314-365-2092 or check FACEBOOK (The AlphaPlayers) or www.alphaplayers.org.
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The Box Office will close each day from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for lunch. Arrangements to purchase tickets can be made by phone at (314) 921-5678,by e-mail at [email protected], online at www.FlorissantMO.com, orby mail addressed to: FCC Theatre, #1 James J. Eagan Dr., Florissant, MO63033. Call 314-921-5678 for additional information 24 hours a day. Visa,MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Individual tickets go on sale 45days prior to the opening of any production.
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OCTOBER**St. Louis Family Theatre Series Presents:
Caps For SaleFrom Adventure Theater MTC, MarylandOct 9 – 7:30 p.m. Oct 10 – 2:00 p.m. Oct 11 – 2:00 p.m.
Monkey Business! “Caps! Caps for sale!Fifty cents a cap!” The peddler has a hugestack of caps, balanced carefully on top ofhis head. Brown caps, blue caps, gray caps,and red caps. But no one wants to buy acap. So he goes for a walk in the country,and takes a nap under a shady tree. Whenhe wakes up, the caps are gone — allexcept his own checked one. Where couldhis caps have disappeared to? And how willhe ever get them back? Celebrating the75th Anniversary of this favorite book, thisnew musical will enchant the whole family!ADMISSION: $7.00 to all. Group rates availablePhone information and reservations314-921-5678 or www.FlorissantMO.com
S I Communications Presents:
Only Just a MinuteOct 14 – 8:00 p.m. Oct 15 – 8:00 p.m.Oct 16 – 8:00 p.m. Oct 17 – 8:00 p.m.
Only Just a Minute is an importantnew uplifting original play that tries toanswer the central question, “WhatPrice Equality?” This powerful play waspresented for the first time in Atlantalast fall. It is about the relationshipbetween Benjamin E. Mays, who wasthen president of Morehouse College,and his mentee, Martin Luther King, Jr.,and their non-violent fight for equalrights for African Americans. It is beingproduced by S I Communications thatfor 35 years has presented award-win-ning programs about African-Americanlifestyle and culture. (The October 17production can be included in yourFlorissant Fine Arts Council ApplauseApplause Series season ticket package.)ADMISSION: $35.00 Adults;$28.00 Seniors/StudentsPhone information and reservations 314-921-5678 or www.FlorissantMO.com.
Northwinds Concert Band Presents:
Sunday Afternoon at The Popswith The Northwinds Concert BandOct 18 – 3:00 p.m.
Northwinds Concert Band, under the direction of Larry Marsh, will present “Sunday Afternoon atthe Pops.” The program will include music from the movies and Broadway, tributes to FrankSinatra and Marvin Hamlisch, bright-spirited marches, exciting new works for band and specialsoloists. Northwinds has been acclaimed as the "Best Community Band in St. Louis.” Northwindsis a program of Ferguson-Florissant’s Community Education Department. For more informationabout the band and the concert visit www.northwindsband.org. There you will also find links toYouTube clips from our recent concerts..ADMISSION: $8.00 Adults; $6.00 Seniors/StudentsPhone information and reservations 314-921-5678 or www.FlorissantMO.com
*The Florissant Fine Arts Council presents the Applause/Applause2015/2016 series with financial support from our members, the RegionalArts Commission, Missouri Arts Council (a state agency), the EmployeesCommunity Fund of Boeing St. Louis and the City of Florissant.
**The St. Louis Family Theatre Series gratefully acknowledges financialsupport from the City of Florissant, Junior League of St. Louis, MissouriArts Council (a state agency), and the Regional Arts Commission.
you might have wished that you had more free-dom to pursue your hobbies. Once you retire,though, you’ll probably have a lot more time todo what you like, whether that’s driving yourclassic car, painting landscapes, golfing, fishing,building furniture — whatever. Be aware, how-ever, that some people do get over-exuberantand spend more money on their hobbies thanthey can really afford. So have fun with yourpursuits, but set a budget — and stick to it.Once you retire, though, you’ll probably have alot more time to do what you like, whether that’sdriving your classic car, fishing, building furni-ture — whatever.• Get back to work. Upon your formal retire-ment, you may decide to do some consulting oropen a small business. Any wages you receivecan greatly improve your retirement income pic-ture. For example, the more money you earn,the less you’ll have to take out each year fromyour 401(k), IRA and other retirement plans.(You will have to take at least minimum with-drawals from some of these accounts.) Plus, ifyou make enough money, then you may be ableto postpone Social Security for a few years,thereby increasing your monthly paymentswhen you eventually start taking them.As you can see, your retirement goals will beclosely tied to your finances. So, think carefullyabout what you’d like to do when you retire —and connect these objectives to the money you’llspend and the money you may earn. By beingaware of both your dreams and your financialbottom line, you should be able to enjoy theretirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned.
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The concept of retirement has changed dramat-ically in recent decades. Today’s retirees aretraveling, volunteering, pursuing their hobbies— and even working for money. In fact, as aretiree, you can essentially do anything youwant, as long as your health and finances permitit. Through exercise, proper diet and avoidanceof bad habits, you can do a lot to stay physicallyhealthy. And by clearly identifying your retire-ment goals and estimating their financialimpact, you’ll know how to stay financiallyhealthy throughout your retirement years.So, what are your retirement goals? Here aresome of the more common ones:• Travel. Many people can’t wait to see the worldonce they retire. If you’re one of these eager trav-elers, then you’ve got more choices than ever.Programs such as Road Scholar (formerly knownas Elderhostel) provide educational travel pro-grams to virtually every area on the planet. And,of course, you are free to journey on your own.But however you decide to hit the road, you’d bet-ter bring your wallet — because travel is expen-sive. One way of dealing with these costs is toplace a certain amount of money each year in aliquid account that offers significant protectionof principal. Set aside enough money to cover allyour travels for a year, and when it’s exhausted,you’ll know it’s time to stay home for a while.• Rent or buy a second home. During retirement,many people like to spend a few months each yearin a more pleasant climate or in a location nearerto their grown children. If you are considering asecond home, then you’ll need to decide whetheryou want to rent or buy. You’ll find considerabledifferences from a financial point of view, so you’llwant to think carefully about your choice.• Pursue your hobbies. While you were working,
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8 The Florissant FocusSeniors NewsThe Big-Band Dance of the Year with
the Famous 18-piece SentimentalJourney Band is coming to the EaganCenter on Friday Night, August 14th,2015. This dress-up dance event isbrought to you by the Cities ofFlorissant, Ferguson, Hazelwood,Bridgeton, Maryland Heights and St.Ann. The $15.00 ticket price includesadmission to see this outstanding per-formance, dancing, delicious appetizers,the BEST Attendance Prizes andchances to win a Pot of Gold. There willbe “dance angels” present & ready todance with you. Don’t miss the biggestevent of the year!WHEN: Friday Night, Aug. 14, 2015TIME: 7:00 – 10:00pm WHERE: James J. Eagan CenterTICKETS: $15.00. Purchase tickets in the Senior Office inFlorissant City Hall from July 6th untilAugust 10th. For more information, callthe Senior Office at 839-7605.
NORTH COUNTY GALA!
Medicare Savings ProgramsCan Reduce Your Medicare CostsThere are savings programs that help seniors pay for Part B premiumsand programs that reduce the costs of deductibles, copays and coinsur-ance. Whether you qualify will depend on your income and the value ofthings you own. For information and requirements, call CLAIM, 1-800-390-3330, Missouri’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program and askfor information about the MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS.
Senior Citizen TripsFairmount Park
The Powerful Horses, the Thundering Crowds and Big Chances to WIN!!Experience Live Racing at Fairmount Park and the Black Stallion Buffet Lunch!WHEN: Tuesday, August 18, 2015TIME: 10:30am – 3:30pmCOST: $22.00 includes transportation, admission into Fairmount Parkand lunch at the Black Stallion Buffet.TICKETS: This is a Silver Words Club Trip. Tickets go on sale first toSilver Words Club Members at the Silver Words Club Meeting onThursday, July 9th, 2015. If there are tickets remaining, tickets will go onsale in the Senior Office in Florissant City Hall on Friday, July 10th to allSenior Citizens, resident and non-residents. Non-resident cost is $24.00.Call the Senior Office at 839-7605 for ticket availability.
Spirit Of Peoria and Pere MarquetteWe’ll take a trip back in time on the Authentic Paddlewheel Boat, TheSpirit of Peoria, as we cruise the Mississippi/Illinois Rivers. After dock-ing in Grafton, we’ll proceed along the Illinois River Bluffs to theBeautiful Pere Marquette Lodge where we’ll enjoy their excellent friedchicken dinner.WHEN: Wednesday, September 23, 2015TIME: 8:00am – 2:15pmCOST: $41.50 includes transportation, Paddlewheel Cruise and PereMarquette Lunch.TICKETS: Tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 11, 2015 from 9:00 –11:00am at the Florissant Senior Dining Center for residents only with acurrent resident card. If there are tickets available, a second registrationwill be held on Tuesday, August 18 from 9:00 – 11:00am at the FlorissantSenior Dining Center for residents AND non-residents. Non-resident costis $43.50. Call the Senior Office, 839-7605 for more information.
Old Cathedral, Chapel of St. Johnand Copia Urban Winery
See the renovations at this St. Louis Landmark and hear the fascinatingstory of the BASILICA OF ST. LOUIS, fondly known as THE OLD CATHEDRAL!Find out why this gem is unique both to St. Louis and across America!Maureen Kavanaugh, Famous St. Louis Tour Guide, will give the intriguinghistory of the Old Cathedral and the Chapel of St. John Nepomuk, the old-est Czech Church in the New World. Enjoy the unique atmosphere for lunchat the Urban Winery, COPIA RESTAURANT & WINE GARDEN. WHEN: Thursday, October 8, 2015TIME: 9:00am – 3:00pmCOST: $37.00 includes, transportation, tours of Old Cathedral and St.John, and lunch at Copia TICKETS: This is a Silver Words Trip. Tickets go on sale to Silver WordsClub Members only at the Silver Words Club Meeting on Thursday,September 10th. If there are tickets remaining, anyone - resident or non-resident - can purchase a ticket in the Florissant Senior Office startingon September 11. Non-resident cost is $39.00. Call the Senior Office, 839-7605, for more information.
Here Comes The Judge!Listen to an engaging presentation by a Federal Judge from the EasternDistrict of Missouri. Find out how the Federal Courthouse affects YOU.What goes on in a Federal Courthouse? Have any famous or importantcases ever been tried at the Federal Courthouse in St. Louis? How doFederal Judges get their jobs? Enjoy a refreshing ice cream on a hot sum-mer’s day at the Beautiful Nature Lodge in Sunset Park and find out theanswers to these questions! WHEN: Thursday, July 16, 2015TIME: 1:00pmWHERE: Sunset Park Nature LodgeCOST: This is a FREE event but you must register with the Senior Officeby calling 839-7605 starting on Monday, June 22. Seating will be limited.
Breakfast with the MayorMayor Thomas P. Schneider will address the Senior Citizens of Florissantat the MAYOR’S TOWN HALL MEETING on Thursday, September 17th at9:00am at the James J. Eagan Center. Enjoy a FREE breakfast and find outwhat’s happening in YOUR city. City Department Heads will be presentto address any concerns or questions you may have. Bent-Wood Nursingand Rehabilitation will provide a delicious full breakfast. Many localorganizations will also be present to share valuable information withFlorissant Senior Citizens. WHEN: Thursday, September 17th, 2015TIME: 9:00 – 11:00amWHERE: James J. Eagan CenterTICKETS: There is no ticket required for this event however you mustmake reservations for breakfast by calling the Senior Office at 839-7605starting August 17th through September 14th.
The Muny KidsTHE MUNY KIDS from The MUNY IN FOREST PARK will perform forFlorissant Senior Citizens at our Summer Party and Bingo on Thursday,July 30, 2015 at the James J. Eagan Center from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Watchthese talented kids who demonstrate exceptional voice & dance talent,stage presence, dedication and discipline. A delicious lunch will beserved, attendance prizes will be given away, Pot of Gold & basketchances will be sold and Bingo will top off a wonderful day. WHEN: Thursday, July 30, 2015TIME: 10:00am – 2:00pmWHERE: James J. Eagan CenterTICKETS: $10.00 each includes admission, lunch, Muny KidsPerformance, attendance prizes and Bingo. Tickets sold to FlorissantResidents only in the Senior Office in Florissant City Hall beginning June22nd through July 27th. Call the Senior Office at 839-7605, for more information.
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JULY3 - City Hall Offices closed in observance of Independence Day
6 - Ticket sales begin in Senior Office for North County Gala
9 - Silver Words Meeting, Dining Center, 1:30,Bingo, Sign-ups for Fairmount Racetrack
11 - Saturday Night Big Band Dance, Eagan Center, 7:00-10:00,with the Two Star Final Band
12 - Missouri Senior Pageant, call Theatre for information 921-5678
16 - Speaker Series, 1:00pm, Sunset Park Nature Lodge,Federal Judge Presentation
23 - TRIP: Botanical Gardens Lantern Festival
30 - Summer Party & Bingo, Eagan Ctr, 10-2pm, Lunch, THE MUNY KIDS & Bingo
AUGUST11 - Ticket sales begin at Dining Ctr 9:00-11:00am for Paddlewheel Cruise
& Pere Marquette
14 - North County Gala: Outstanding Multi-City Big Band Event at Eagan Centerwith the SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY 18-PIECE BAND! 7:00 – 10:00pm
17 - Reservations begin for Town Hall Meeting, 839-7605 (September 17)
18 - SILVER WORDS TRIP: Fairmount Racetrack
SEPTEMBER
7 - City Offices Closed – Labor Day
10 - Silver Words Meeting, JFK, 1:30, Meet Betsy Ross! Sign-ups forOld Cathedral Trip
17 - MAYOR’S TOWN HALL, Eagan Center, 9:00am Breakfast with the Mayor
18 - Friday Night Country Western Dance, Eagan Center, 7 – 10:00,with the Gene Maynard Band
21 - Ticket sales begin in Senior Office for Halloween Party (October 29)23 - TRIP: Paddlewheel Boat Cruise & Pere Marquette
SENIORS EVENTS SCHEDULE
Halloween is Coming Soonso grab your mask oryour broom……and cometo the SENIOR CITIZENHALLOWEEN PARTY! AllWitches, Ghosts & Goblinsare welcome at thisSPOOKTACULAR Event!!Dress in costume for ourannual costume contest orcome as you are andwatch! Hear one of the bestvocal impressionists in thecountry – Karl “Trickee”Holmes” in the Scott & Karl Duo! Enjoy a delicious lunch, great atten-dance prizes and chances to win a Pot of Gold & gift baskets and Bingo.WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2015TIME: 10:00am – 2:00pmWHERE: James J. Eagan CenterTICKETS: $10.00 each includes admission, lunch, entertainment, atten-dance prizes & Bingo. Tickets will be sold to Florissant Residents only inthe Senior Office in Florissant City Hall beginning September 21 throughOctober 26th. Call the Senior Office at 839-7605 for more information.
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Big Band DanceThe Big-Band, Two Star Final, will play at the Dance on Saturday Night,July 11 at the Eagan Center from 7:00 – 10:00pm. All residents AND non-residents are invited. Light snacks will be provided and beer, wine &soda are available for purchase. WHEN: Saturday Night, July 11TIME: 7:00 – 10:00pmWHERE: James J. Eagan CenterTICKETS: $8.00 if purchased prior to the dance in the Senior Office inFlorissant City Hall or $10.00 at the door. Ticket price includes admis-sion, light snacks & dancing.Call the Senior Office, 839-7605 for more information.
Country-Western DanceGET YOUR BOOTS ON forour Country-WesternDance with the GeneMaynard Band! If youenjoy country-westernmusic and wearing cow-boy boots, you’ll get a“kick” out of this country-western dance! All resi-dents AND non-residentsare invited. Light snackswill be provided andbeer, wine & soda areavailable for purchase. WHEN: Friday Night, September 18, 2015TIME: 7:00 – 10:00pmWHERE: James J. Eagan CenterTICKETS: $8.00 if purchased prior to the dance in the Senior Office inFlorissant City Hall or $10.00 at the door. Ticket price includes admis-sion, light snacks & dancing.Call the Senior Office, 839-7605, for more information.
Senior Citizens BewareThe Senior Office is constantly hearing of scamsinvolving senior citizens. This month severalFlorissant Residents reported receiving a lot-tery/sweepstakes scam letter that reads some-thing like this: **You receive a letter that says you have won2nd place in a sweepstakes! The letter certainlylooks authentic. It explains that this letter is fromthe Financial Company that has been assigned by the sweepstake organ-izers to inform, direct and assist all the winners in receiving their prizemoney. There’s a check enclosed for $3000. It states to please call yourClaim Agent to start your claim processing and to activate your check.It states to please adhere to his instructions. You decide it can’t hurt tocall the Claim Agent. He is very helpful, very nice and very informative.He answers all your questions including questions you have abouttaxes. He talks about his family and asks about your family. Someonethis nice & informative certainly couldn’t be running a scam…… but heis!! This is just one of the many ways the scammers trick you into think-ing they are a reputable company. They talk people into sending themmoney in order to cover the costs of processing, courier fees or transferfees. Scammers are very good at their job – they have scammed manyvery intelligent people. There are many scenarios and many differentways that the scammers try to gain your trust. If you receive a call from someone stating that you have won a lottery ora sweepstakes – just hang up. If you receive a letter stating that you havewon a lottery or sweepstakes – BEWARE. Do not call the number on theletter. Call the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-392-8222 or the Attorney General’s Office at 1-573-751-3321. They canhelp you determine if it is legitimate or not.
10 The Florissant FocusPublic Works, Health & News
Being comfortable during summer heat isimportant but so is saving money. Here aresome handy tips to maximize your comfortand minimize your air conditioning costs!Check your filters often. Standard filtersneed to be replaced every 30 days. If youhave a pet of pets that shed, you may need tochange the filter more often. A clogged filterreduces airflow which reduces the output ofcooled air. Restricted airflow also puts astrain on the system that increases the pos-sibility of failure. Keep drapes and blinds closed to keepout direct sun. Supplement your air conditioning sys-tem with a dehumidifier. Drier air makesyou feel cooler. Reducing humidity mayallow you to set the thermostat temperaturehigher while still feeling comfortable.Minimize use of heat producing appli-
ances (ovens, dishwasher, dryers, waterheaters, etc.) during heat waves or thehottest part of the day. Use the microwavemore for warm or hot foods or grill outsideShower early or late in the day.Consider adding to your landscaping.
Planting shade trees can greatly reduce theamount of heat gain on your home.Install a programmable thermostat to
raise the temperature a few degrees while
you’re away. Keep it within five degrees ofyour normal setting since a greater varia-tion may be counterproductive by requiringadditional energy to lower the temperatureback to your original setting.Avoid placing lights, TV’s, computers orother heat producing appliances closeto the thermostat. A false high reading ofthe thermostat can cause the air condition-ing longer than necessary.Use ceiling fans to help circulate the
air. A fan doesn’t change the temperaturebut moving air helps you feel cooler.Maintain your air conditioning system.Regular maintenance helps your system runat peak efficiency and will prolong the life ofthe equipment. The EnergyStar programrecommends two services per year; one inspring to prepare for the cooling season andone in fall for the heating season.Consider upgrading to a new high effi-ciency system. Repairing and old air condi-tioning unit may save less money thanreplacing it. Older, lower SEER systems maycost more to run and repair than a new sys-tem. Newer technology can provide morereliable and quieter operation with betteroverall comfort.Call Goldkamp Heating & Cooling to findout what service options are best for you.
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Winter months are moving out andwarmer months are moving in. Withwarmer weather comes the threat toyour pets and homes for fleas and ticks.Preventative care pays off in the
long run considering the effectsthese parasites can cause to your petand home.
FLEASIt only takes one flea to lay thou-sands of eggs and once hatched cancause biting, allergy dermatitis, tape-worm and skin irritation. Once yourpet comes inside your home, theeggs from fleas drop off your pet andonto your carpet, furniture and bed-ding. When these eggs feel motionthey hatch and the cycle continues.It may take several treatments toyour pet and home to eliminate theproblems.
TICKSTicks thrive during late spring andearly fall. The cold weather does notaffect these parasites. Ticks are likefleas (they drink blood) and cancause diseases and serious risk toyour pets such as Lyme disease.As You Can See, Preventative CareIs The Answer
Now that those long days of warmweather are here, remember thatsummer in the city can be hazardousfor your pet if you are not careful.A routine romp in the sun, for exam-ple, can throw your dog into shock ifproper caution is not exercised.Likewise, a window left carelesslyopen in your home can mean tragedyif your cat falls out of it. Pleaseremember the following twelve tipsfrom the City of Florissant HealthDepartment to keep your pets safeduring another long, hot summer.1. Never leave your pet in a car. Anautomobile can quickly turn into anoven for a dog or a cat, even with thewindows open and the car parked inthe shade. Open windows do not pro-vide enough ventilation and theshade shifts along with the sun as theday progresses.2. Always provide plenty of cool,clean water for your pet. When travel-ing, carry a gallon thermos filled withcool water.3. Never let your dog or cat out to runloose. Pets can get stolen, injured andeven killed while running loose. Inparticular, be careful with your cat.Make sure there are no open windowsin your home for your cat to jumpthrough.4. Always keep a current FlorissantCity Pet Tag and current rabies vacci-nation tag on your pet incase your petwould get lost. Those tags do not doany good at home in your drawer.5. Never give your pet forced exerciseafter feeding, especially in very hot,humid weather.6. Always exercise your pet in thecool of the day. Early morning andearly evening are optimal times toexercise your pet.7. Never tether or cage your pet out-side in the summer heat for long peri-ods of time without shelter, food andwater. Bring your pet inside duringthe heat of day.8. Always keep your pet wellgroomed. Do not shave off your pet’scoat because it gives them protection
Are you a homeowner and have foundyourself hot and without air-condition-ing? Emergency assistance is availablethrough the Home ImprovementMechanical Program (HIP-Mechanical)and could be your answer! The HIP Mechanical Program offers a
limited number of grants to home ownersfor the replacement of air conditioningunits. The household must qualify as lowto moderate income. Contact theCommunity Development Office for moreinformation 314.839.7680.
Home Improvement Mechanical Program(HIP-Mechanical)
Flea and Tick AwarenessContactYour LocalVeterinarianOr Local PetSupply Store
DON’TFORGET:In the City ofFlorissant it isrequired byCity Ordinance that all dogs andcats have a Florissant City Tag thatcan only be obtained through theFlorissant’s Health and AnimalControl Office.REQUIREMENTS• Current rabies vaccination• Documentation from a License Vetstating date vaccination was given,rabies tag # and breed of dog.• Rabies vaccinations must beadministered by a LicenseVeterinarian.• Home Administered Shots AreNot Recognized By The City OfFlorissant• City tags are FREE of charge andvalid for three yearsRabies Shots Are Also A State Law
against heat and insects. Your pet’scoat also holds cool water after arefreshing swim or wetting with ahose. You may comb your pet toremove excess undercoat. Keep thecoat free of mats by brushing regular-ly. A clean coat also helps to preventsummer skin problems.9. Never go on vacation and leaveyour pet shut in an empty house ortied up outside. Be sure to plan forsomeone to provide for your petwhen you plan your summer trip.10. Always watch for fleas and ticksthat may infest your pet. Bring yourpet to your veterinarian for a thor-ough summer check up, including atest for heart worm. Ask your vet ifthey can recommend a good flea andtick repellent for your pet.11. Never walk your pet in areas thatyou suspect have been sprayed byinsecticides or other chemicals. Dogpoisoning, in particular, alwaysincreases considerably during thesummer when gardens, lawns andtrees are usually sprayed for controlof weeds, insects and pests. Many ofthese chemicals can sicken or evenkill your pet. Keep your pet awayfrom these areas, observe it closelyand call your veterinarian if your petbegins to act suspiciously. 12. Lastly, if in spite of your care, thehot days of summer cause your pet totwitch, pant rapidly, bark, or have awild “staring” expression, call yourveterinarian immediately. Quick cool-ing may save your pets life. Immerseyour pet in water, spray it down witha hose or pack ice packs around itshead, stomach and groin.
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Marygrove Bowling Fundraiser
• Saturday, July 11 – 7:00 - 10:00pm • Crest Bowl - 650 N. New Florissant.• Tickets are $25 per person or$150 a lane (6 people per lane).
Come visit us and enjoy 3 hoursof bowling, raffles, silent auctionitems and snacks
Please call 314.830.6209 or [email protected] for reservations.
The Young Professionals Board at Marygroveis hosting a bowling fundraiser with all proceeds
benefiting the children at Marygrove.For over 165 years Marygrove has been a place wherechildren, youth and families in need have found hope andhealing. Marygrove provides treatmentand support to young people strugglingwith the often debilitating emotionaland behavioralissues resultingfrom abuse,neglect andother traumaticexperiences.
For more info please visit marygrovechildren.org
The monarch butterfly is one of the mostrecognizable species of wildlife in all ofAmerica. They undertake one of the world’smost remarkable and fascinating migra-tions, traveling thousands of miles, overmany generations from Mexico, across theU. S., to Canada.North American monarch butterflies are introuble. Threats, including loss of milkweedhabitat needed to lay their eggs and for theircaterpillars to eat, are having a devastatingimpact on their populations and the migra-tion phenomenon. Unless we act now to helpthe Monarch, this amazing animal could dis-appear in our lifetime.Why Monarchs and Milkweed?Monarchs are important for their pollinatorrole in our ecosystem. Monarchs are iconicand easily recognizable; this makes them aunique symbol and educational tool fordemonstrating the importance and joy ofexperiencing biodiversity in our everydaylives. The monarch butterfly population hasdeclined more than 90 percent over the lasttwo decades due to habitat loss and chemicaluse. Female monarchs depend on milkweedto lay their eggs and feed their caterpillar lar-vae. While other flower species can serve asnectar sources for butterflies, we need milk-weeds to play host to monarch caterpillars sothe monarch population can grow.Conserving and connecting habitat for mon-archs will benefit many other plants and ani-mals, including critical insect and avian polli-nators, and future generations of Americans.We can save the Monarch, but it will take aconcerted national effort. You can help!Every backyard can become an oasis formonarchs and other pollinators. Schools,youth and community groups, businesses,and state and local governments can engagein planting native milkweed. By enlisting abroad group of partners, from school chil-dren to CEOs, we will build a connected con-servation constituency.The Monarch Joint venture (MJV) is a part-nership of federal (Fish and WildlifeService) and state agencies, non-govern-mental agencies, and academic programsworking together to protect monarchs andtheir migration. The partners are experts inthe fields of monarch conservation and edu-cation and are working to make colossalprogress toward our ultimate goal ofmonarch conservation in the U.S.
The 7th Annual SuicidePrevention Awareness Fundraiserincludes a 5K race and 1 Mile FunRun as well as a men’s and coedsoftball tournament and BBQhosted by Florissant’s YouthAdvisory Commission. This event is held in loving memo-ry of Alex McArthur.Saturday September 19th, 2015,8:00 A.M. at St. Ferdinand Park
Save the Monarch Butterfly
Local community plant and butterfly expertscreated a STL Monarch Mix to serve as a ref-erence. These plants were chosen to flowerat different times of the growing season,offering seasonal color and important butter-fly food and nectar sources. The list is as fol-lows, Whorled Milkweed, Purple Coneflower,Goldenrod, Black-Eyed Susan, and ButterflyWeed. Plant these taller species in the back,Common Milkweed, Swamp/MarshMilkweed, Bee Balm, and New EnglandAster. For more information and plantinginstructions:https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/sustainability/For an extensive list of suitable local plants:http://www.bowoodfarms.com/_ccLib/down-loads/Butterflies+15.pdfhttp://www.bowoodfarms.com/_ccLib/down-loads/Plants+to+Attract+Butterflies+and+Moths+15.pdfThe Florissant Environmental QualityCommission is pleased to be supporting thishistoric endeavor. During the Valley ofFlowers, we educated residents and passedout over 200 packs of milkweed seed. Wehope to see you at future Florissant eventsand you too can begin your Monarch Garden.Credit and gratitude for this article: TheFish and Wildlife Service, MJV partners andCatherine L. Werner, JD, LEED AP,Sustainability Director, City of St. LouisMayor's Office
An annual event put on by theFlorissant Parks & RecreationDepartment and City YouthAdvisory Commission. A currentFlorissant Resident Card isrequired to register. Awards andconsolation prizes will be givenin various categories throughoutthe event. The tournament isopen to all ages, however, indi-viduals 16-65 years of age arerequired by state law to have aMissouri State Fishing License.June 27, 9 -10 a.m., At. St.Ferdinand Park, FREE toFlorissant Residents – pre-regis-tration is required beginningJune 8th.
Family Fishing Tournament
Splish Splash Summer BashThe annual Splish Splash SummerBash July 10 for Florissant youthin 5th-8th grade is sure to be a bighit. Participants will enjoy pizza,soda, games, and a lot more.Admission will be by ticket only.Tickets may be purchased at JFKCommunity Center and the JamesJ. Eagan Center beginning June8th, Residents $5,Non-Residents $7. 6:30-9:00 PM atKoch Park Family Aquatic Center.
Fourth of July CelebrationFlorissant’s proud tradition of cele-brating Independence Day continuesthis year on the grounds of the JamesJ. Eagan Center at Florissant ValleyPark. Festivities begin with an outdoorconcert performance by NorthwindsConcert Band at 7:30 pm. Following theconcert, the City of Florissant is spon-soring its renowned Fireworks Displayat dusk. This year’s extravaganza fea-tures a dazzling fireworks presentationcombining brilliant shells, colorsequencing, dimensional frontage, andlow and high level aerial combinations.It will be an evening filled with greatmusic and stupendous fireworks! Bringyour blankets and your lawn chairs toenjoy this top-notch, FREE entertain-ment for the entire family.
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