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NCI eNews
MAY 2009

A Word from NCI's Executive Director, Rebecca Zoll


Rebecca Zoll

This is an exciting time for North County Incorporated, as we have just launched a new benefit for our members! This new benefit is an online membership directory at www.NorthStLouisCounty.com/Directory/. It showcases businesses and other organizations who, through their participation and financial support of NCI, show their commitment, dedication and pride in being a part of the North County community. To learn more about the businesses and organizations that support North County being a great place to live, work, shop, worship and learn, please go to www.NorthStLouisCounty.com/Directory/ and check out our new directory.

If you have not already made your reservations for NCI's 32nd Annual Breakfast on May 15th from 7:30-9 a.m. at the St. Louis Airport Marriott, please consider doing so soon by calling (314) 895-6241 or go to www.NorthStLouisCounty.com/main/RSVP2009Breakfast.shtml. This event is attended by more than 500 business, civic and community leaders and is a great way to show your support of North County, meet a lot of people in the community and honor the accomplishments of those community leaders who will be honored at this year's event.

This year's Award Recipients are:

  • Ronald B. McMullen and Carolyn Pryor-Luster, M.D. will receive Business Development Awards.
  • Marsha Bonds, the Florissant Parks Foundation and Ken Smith will receive Community Development Awards.
  • Chris L. Wright, Ph.D. will receive the prestigious Elmer Belsha Leadership Award.
  • Mayor Virginia Bira, Randy Gardner and Judge Timothy Kelly will receive Public Service Awards.
  • The AARP Senior Community Service Program and Fletcher E. Wells II will receive Special Recognition Awards.

The deadline for Table Sponsorship packages has been extended until May 7th, so go to www.NorthStLouisCounty.com/main/RSVP2009Breakfast.shtml and sign up today to join these generous companies and organizations in supporting North County Incorporated:

Presenting:
HDR Engineering
SSM DePaul Health Center
Corporate:
Commerce Bank
Favazza & Associates, LLC
Girardier Building & Realty Co.
North County Suburban Journals
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Supporting:

Christian Hospital
City of Ferguson
City of Northwoods
City of Woodson Terrace
Clayco, Inc.
Emerson
Ferguson-Florissant School District
Hazelwood School District
Incarnate Word Academy
Independent News
Kent Miller Photography
Lindenwood University

Nelson McBride Development, LLC
Pattonville School District
Plumbers' and Pipefitters' Local Union #562
St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley
St. Louis Community College - Workforce & Community Development
St. Louis County
St. Louis County Economic Council
U.S. Bank
Vector Communications Corporation

Other Donors:
Commercial Bank

Finally, a special welcome to our newest NCI member:

IESI Waste Systems, Missouri District
Mr. Donald Zykan
(314) 322-2648
www.iesi.com

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North County Incorporated will host its 32nd Annual Breakfast on May 15th at the St. Louis Airport Marriott. The cost is $37 per person and Table Sponsorship packages are available until May 7th. For more information, CLICK HERE [PDF] for the Sponsorship form, visit our Web site at www.NorthStLouisCounty.com/main/RSVP2009Breakfast.shtml or call us at (314) 895-6241.
Christian Hospital is offering a number of programs during the month of May, including anxiety screenings, a senior discussion group and colon cancer prevention programs. To see the complete list of Christian Hospital's May programs, CLICK HERE [PDF] or call Bret Berigan at (314) 653-5304 for more information.
Jamestown Mall is giving away St. Louis Cardinals baseball tickets through October 1st just for shopping with them. Spend $350 a week at any Jamestown Mall merchants (excluding department stores) and you could be eligible for more than one set of tickets. Call (314) 355-8878 for more information.
SSM DePaul Health Center is hosting many different support groups, classes and seminars throughout the month of May. CLICK HERE [PDF] for a complete list of all of their May activities.
Ritenour School District students will display their paintings, drawings, watercolors, sculptures, ceramics and more through May 3rd at Wild Acres Gymnasium, 2500 Ashby Road in Overland. The exhibit will be open from 3-6 p.m. on May 1st and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 2nd and 3rd. CLICK HERE for more information.
The City of Hazelwood is hosting a City-Wide Garage Sale on May 2nd from 8 a.m.-noon at the Hazelwood Community Center (HCC). The fee is $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents. For more information, go to www.hazelwoodmo.org or call the Parks and Recreation Department at (314) 731-0980.
The Spanish Lake Community Association will hold its Annual Spring Plant Sale, Used Book Sale and Barbeque on May 2nd from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the grounds of the Twillman House, 11840 Bellefontaine Road. All the proceeds will benefit The Twillman House Renovation. For more information, call (314) 741-4100.
SSM DePaul is hosting a "Managing Your Child's Behavior Conference" on May 2nd from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m at SSM DePaul's May Center. This FREE conference is brought to you by The Children's Behavioral Health Coalition. For more information, CLICK HERE [PDF], visit http://child-behavioralhealth.org or call Nancy Rubin at (314) 344-7105.
Northwest HealthCare's Sleep Disorder Center invites you to "Sleepless in St. Louis?", a seminar to help you learn about the causes, diagnostic techniques and latest treatments for sleep problems. Gary Goldstein, MD, will discuss these issues from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on May 7th in the Northwest HealthCare Community Room, 1225 Graham Road in Florissant. For more information or to register, call (314) 747-WELL.

The City of Florissant and the American Red Cross are offering you the chance to be a hero by donating blood, learning CPR and preparing for disasters on May 9th at the James J. Eagan Community Center. Space is limited, so register today. Visit www.redcrossstl.org for more information.
Hazelwood Fire Department is partnering with SSM DePaul Health Center and McDonald's Restaurants to sponsor "Family Safety Day" on May 9th from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at McDonald's, 8700 Pershall Road. For more information about this event, which will be held in observance of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, CLICK HERE [PDF] or call (314) 513-5014.
The Spanish Lake Community Association invites seniors ages 60 and up to attend a Senior's Discovery Adventure on May 11th from 9:30-11 a.m. at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, 801 Strodtman. Call (314) 877-6014 to reserve a spot at this FREE event.
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Parish and School will celebrate its fourth annual Parish Festival with rides, games, food and live music on May 15th from 5-10 p.m. and May 16th from noon-11 p.m at the school, 3500 St. Catherine Street in Florissant. Visit http://www.strpdparish.org for more information.
The City of Ferguson will host the "Biggest Yard Sale in History" on May 16th from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, visit www.fergusoncity.com or call (314) 521-7721.
The Spanish Lake Community Association invites you to attend the 3rd Annual Spanish Lake Youth and Family Resource Fair on May 16th from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Twillman School on the corner of Bellefontaine and Redman. Contact Lottie Wade at (314) 741-4972 or lottiestlouis@earthlink.net if you have questions or need more information.
Trinity Catholic High School will host its Annual Alumni Golf Challenge on May 17th at 1 p.m. at the Eagle Springs Golf Course. The cost of the event includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, lunch, dinner, and refreshments and is $90 per player or $360 for a foursome. All proceeds will benefit the Trinity Angel Fund for tuition assistance. Call Dan Grumich at (314) 741-1333, ext. 223 or CLICK HERE [PDF] for more information.
Christian Hospital is saluting Emergency Medical Technicians during National EMS Week from May 17th-May 23rd. For more information, call (314) 747-WELL.
The City of Hazelwood will have its 8th Annual Parks and Recreation 4-Person Golf Scramble at Eagle Springs Golf Course on May 30th. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and tee time is at 8 a.m. The fee is $70 per player, which includes golf, cart, player package, attendance prize ticket and lunch. For more information, go to www.hazelwoodmo.org or call the Parks and Recreation Department at (314) 731-0980.
The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 16th Annual Golf Classic on June 4th at Crystal Springs Quarry Golf Club. Early-bird pricing is available now. To register and/or sponsor this event, call (314) 576-6603.
Bonnie Barczykowski for being named Chairwoman of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors for 2009. Barczykowski, who owns and operates five Curves locations in North County, was inducted on April 16th.
AT&T's Craig Felzien for being named as the Regional Director of External Affairs for all of Northeast Missouri. Mr. Felzien will serve the area as the primary contact with AT&T and will also work closely with local and state officials to represent AT&T's interests in the region.
Ferguson-Florissant School District's School Board and Hazelwood School District's Board of Education for being recognized by North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice (NCCU) at its Annual Awards Dinner in April. CLICK HERE to read the press release in its entirety.
Hazelwood School District's Communications Department for being honored with 10 awards by the Missouri School Public Relations Association. This Award Program is designed to recognize creative and effective work in school public relations. CLICK HERE [PDF] to read the press release and HERE to see a photo.
Old Town Donuts for being featured as a favorite St. Louis destination in the new book, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Robert Rubright. The author praises Old Town Donuts as a place where customers can relax in a welcoming atmosphere, where the donuts are always fresh and where owner Keith Took knows his customers by name. Old Town Donuts is located at 510 N. New Florissant Road.
Pattonville School District student Mary Chou for being named as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist after scoring in the top half of one percent in the country on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
Ritenour School District's music students for earning top honors at national and district competitions. For the complete list of awards, CLICK HERE [PDF] or call Doug Bray for more information at (314) 493-6082.
Ritenour School District employees Tonya Ryan for being selected as the district Diamond Circle Teacher of the Year and Sharon Ellis for being named Diamond Circle Employee of the Year. CLICK HERE [PDF] for more information and a list of other awardees, HERE for a picture of Ms. Ryan or HERE for a picture of Ms. Ellis.
St. Louis Economic Council President and CEO Denny Coleman, CEcD, FM for being honored by the Missouri Growth Association (MGA) with its 2009 Individual Community Betterment Award. Mr. Coleman was recognized for making a difference in the region with his service and excellence in economic development.
Trinity Catholic High School's team for finishing second in the state competition in Division II at the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering state finals on April 7th. This is the fifth time in six years that a Trinity team has placed second in the state contest.
   
The City of Hazelwood is the first municipality in the St. Louis market to have the newest CargoBay location in the United States. A grand opening and press conference were held on April 21st. For more information, CLICK HERE [PDF]. CLICK HERE [PDF] to see photos of the new CargoBay offices.
The Department of Economic Development recently announced improvements to the MOSourceLink.com Web site. The site is designed to help business owners connect with resources across the state and now includes a special section on funding, calendars of classes and events and links to other resources within the state. CLICK HERE [PDF] to read the entire press release.
East-West Gateway's latest edition of their "Local Government Briefings" can be seen HERE [PDF]. Check out this valuable tool for getting more information about local government job postings, regional conferences and events, learning opportunities for regional leaders and the State's call for proposals for public infrastructure improvement projects.
Express Scripts will buy WellPoint Inc.'s NextRx subsidiaries in a deal that includes a 10-year contract for Express Scripts to provide services to WellPoint. CLICK HERE to read the full article.
The Florissant Parks Foundation held a grand opening and dedication for Sunset Park's new Nature Lodge on April 18th. CLICK HERE to read an article about the opening.
Hazelwood School District's events and activities for the month of May can all be found by clicking HERE.
The Jamestown Sports Complex is for sale. CLICK HERE [PDF] for more information. CLICK HERE [PDF] for a printable brochure.
Spanish Lake Community Association's latest newsletter is available, click HERE [PDF] .
St. Louis Mills offers unique gift ideas to help make Mother's Day special. Please contact Debbie Milligan-Steinmeyer at (314) 227-5910 ordsteinmeyer@simon.com, or CLICK HERE for more information.
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North County Incorporated
North County Incorporated
 350B Village Square Drive
Hazelwood, MO 63042
314-895-NCI1 (6241)
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