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6 Community News February 23, 2011 SCC Offers Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance Residents can take the stress out of taxes by signing up for free tax preparation assistance at St. Charles Community College through April 4. The service will be offered from 6-9 p.m. every Monday (it began Feb. 21) in Room 106 of the College Center. SCC is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide this free service. VITA offers free tax preparation to individuals with low to moderate income levels. VITA volunteers will complete forms 1040EZ, 1040A or 1040, as well as the Missouri state income tax return and e-file, all at no charge. The VITA volunteers are SCC students who have been certified by the IRS and completed one semester of a comprehensive tax course. “The students have been trained to alert taxpayers about special credits and deductions for which they are eligible,” said Anna Boulware, SCC professor of accounting and VITA site coordinator. Taxpayers interested in the free service must bring the following documents: wage and earnings statements (Form W-2) from all employers, interest statements (Forms 1099-INT and 1099-DIV), a copy of last year’s tax return, copies of social security cards (including children) and other relevant information about income and expenses. To schedule an appointment, please call 636.922.8419. Students who only have W-2 forms and/or interest income do not need to schedule an appointment and should drop off their tax information in Room 205 of the Technology Building. For directions to the SCC campus, visit www.stchas.edu. Trinity Athletes Sign Letters of Intent Four Trinity Catholic High School senior student-athletes recently signed letters-of-intent. Jon Musgrave will play soccer at Fontbonne University; Matt Derrington will play soccer at the University of Memphis; Taylor Zerbe will play soccer at McKendree University; and Juan Bowers will play baseball at Johnson County Community College in Kansas City. School Trinity athletes signing letters-of-intent are, front left to right, Jon Musgrave, Matt Derrington, Taylor Zerbe and Juan Bowers. Back row from left, Jeff Derrington, Lynn Zerbe and Tylie Turner Bowers. Musgrave, a forward, and Derrington, a goalkeeper, have been four-year varsity soccer players at Trinity and helped lead the Titans to a second-place state finish in Missouri Class 1 state in 2008 and state quarterfinal and sectional berths each of the last two seasons. Zerbe, also a goalkeeper, helped the Titans to Missouri Class 1 state runner-up finishes each of the last two springs. Bowers is a firstbaseman/outfielder for the Titans and a three-year varsity starter. He has been a member of two Trinity district championship teams. “Land of Smiles” Visits North County Kids Area residents may soon spot a flashy new van featuring Delta Dental’s Tooth Wizard, Panda and PlaqueMan rolling down neighborhood roadways. The characters are set to bring the interactive “Land of Smiles” program to 33 North County elementary schools to teach young students to take care of their smiles, eat healthy foods and exercise regularly. Before the end of May 2011, two separate “Land of Smiles” casts will collectively reach more than 70,000 students at over 300 schools throughout the state of Missouri. “Our goal is to help young children establish favorable attitudes towards oral health and overall health. If we can help them develop good dental habits and healthy life choices early, the benefits will last a lifetime,” commented David Haynes, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Missouri. The highly entertaining and theatrical “Land of Smiles” performance succeeds at captivating its audiences. The Tooth Wizard and Panda get the children excited about brushing and flossing properly and visiting their “best friend” the dentist. They also discuss what foods are good and bad for teeth and overall health and the importance of eating right, exercising daily and making healthy choices. All the while, PlaqueMan is busy working to “plaque up the place” by shedding fragments of his “icky, sticky, slimy, grimy” self all over healthy teeth and doing his best to disrupt healthy habits. The show features interactive elements and each child receives a Healthy Smiles “Certoothicate” and a free goodie bag that includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, coloring sheet and a “Brush 2x a Day” mirror decal. Each school is also given a “Land of Smiles” treasure chest with a curriculum kit featuring an educational DVD, lesson plans and other resources designed to expand upon the information taught in the live program. The DVD was produced with the “Land of Smiles” characters in a magical setting and uses digitally-enhanced special effects. The entire curriculum kit was developed by Delta Dental of Missouri in consultation with teachers and dentists and satisfies multiple state curriculum frameworks. The “Land of Smiles” DVD can be viewed at www.landofsmilesvideo.com. “Delta Dental of Missouri is the state’s leading dental benefits provider, and with childhood obesity and diabetes on the rise, we believe that educating young children on preventing dental health problems and to establish a healthy lifestyle is our social responsibility,” added Haynes. To learn more about Delta Dental’s “Land of Smiles” program, contact Monica Green at 1-800-392-1167, extension 2669, or visit www.deltadentalmo.com.
School Candidates File in the Hazelwood School Board Election The April 5 th election for directors on the Hazelwood School District Board of Education will have four candidates. They are listed in the order of appearance on the ballot: • Ann Gibbons: 12345 Space Drive, Florissant, MO 63033, 314-741-8827. • Charles (Chuck) Woods: 1770 Aspen Drive, Florissant, MO 63031, 314-831-6657. • Brenda Youngblood: 2507 Dukeland Drive, St. Louis, MO 63136, 314-741-6260. • Nita Curry: 7 Rivermeadows Drive, Florissant MO 63031, 314-662-5661. About Ann Gibbons: Ann Gibbons, elected to the Hazelwood School Board in 1981, is running for her 11th term as a Board member. She lives with her husband, Tom, at 12345 Space Drive in Florissant. They have lived in HSD for 50 years, have five children, and have been the Host Parents of 12 exchange students. All have graduated from Hazelwood Central or East High Schools. Ann and Tom have 11 grandchildren. About Charles “Chuck” Woods: Chuck Woods resides at 1770 Aspen Drive, Florissant with his wife, Donna. They have one son who attended grades K-12 in the Hazelwood schools, and three grandchildren who currently attend West Middle and West High schools. Woods earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Southeast Missouri State University, and a Master’s and a Specialist’s Degree from Southern Illinois University. About Dr. Brenda Youngblood: Education has always been an important part of Dr. Youngblood’s life. Following graduation from the Kansas City, Missouri Public School District, she attended Central Missouri State University, earning a B.S. degree in elementary education, a M.S. degree in counseling education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and a Ph.D. in special education from Saint Louis University. She began her teaching career in District 189, East St. Louis. In 1972, and became a guidance counselor at Russell Elementary School after moving into HSD. She worked at Walker Elementary School, followed by the Hazelwood Drug/Alcohol Education Program. In 1986, Youngblood became a principal, a position About Nita Curry: Nita Curry lives in Florissant with her husband, Kent, a graduate of Hazelwood West, and their son, Caleb. A former PTA President at Russell Elementary School, Nita is a current member of the Hazelwood West Middle School PTA. She has served on various committees for the district including, Hazelwood Technology Advisory Committee, Scholarship Selection Committee, Team Parent Leader, Key Communicators, as well as on the Interviewing Committee for New Teachers. Nita has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Ann is a 1950 graduate of St. Agnes Academy and has worked for New York Bell Telephone Company and Southern Bell Telephone Company as a Representative and as a Union Steward. She has been active in the PTA for 43 years, has served on attendance area committees, was a Key Communicator and has been active in Hazelwood Booster Clubs. Ann has volunteered for Girl Scouts for 45 years and was registered in Boy Scouts for 12 years as a troop organizer. She also served as a coordinator for YFU International Student Exchange Program for 25 years He retired from HSD in June of 2002 after serving as an elementary principal for 34 years. He served 14 years at Lusher Elementary, 10 years at Cold Water and 10 years at Barrington. Woods is a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church and has held various leadership positions at St. Andrew and beyond the local church. He has also been active with the North Star District Boy Scouts of America, for many years serving on the District Committee, as a member of the Eagle Scout Board of Review, as Chairs of the Eagle Scout Board of Review, Advancement and Membership committees. In 1993, the North she would hold for 22 years. She served at Keeven and McCurdy Elementary Schools. In June 2009, she retired from the District. She teaches on the graduate faculty as an adjunct professor at Lindenwood University and works with other administrators in the Missouri Schools Improvement Grant Program. Some of her accomplishments include - Area coordinator of 9 Missouri chapters for Phi Delta Kappa; Chair, St. Louis Principals’ Academy; Faculty member, Harvard University Summer Institute for Principals; presenter at five national conferences; St. Louis American newspaper’s Salute to Excellence award winner; Metropolitan Saint Louis Alliance of Black School Educators award winner; Iota Phi Lambda’s Apple for the Teacher award winner; and recipient of degree in History from the University of Missouri. She has taught middle school math and history. In recent years, Nita has been a substitute teacher for the Pattonville and Hazelwood School districts. She is currently an adjunct professor at a local college, as well as a freelance writer for teaching periodicals. Nita is presently writing children’s history books. Other activities include volunteer work for the American Leukemia Society, Cub Scouts, and currently she serves on the Hazelwood Enrichment Commission for the City of Hazelwood. Nita has lived in the school district for the past 19 years. February 23, 2011 Community News 7 Voters will elect three people to serve on the school board, which are currently the positions of incumbents Ann Gibbons, Diane Dowdy and Chuck Woods. Dowdy recently announced her intentions to withdraw from the election. At 7 p.m. on March 3, the Hazelwood PTA Council will host the annual “Meet the Candidates Night” in the board room of the HSD Learning Center at 15955 New Halls Ferry Road, in Florissant, MO. and was awarded the YFU Volunteer Excellence Award. Ann was president of the Transfiguration School Board and is an active member of Angela Merici Roman Catholic Church. As the 2003 recipient of the Community Service Award for St. Louis, Commerce Bank and the William T. Kemper Foundation awarded $10,000 to the charities of Ann’s choice – the Hazelwood Scholarship Fund and the Girl Scouts. Ann received the Missouri School Board Association’s Gold Boardmanship Award for Outstanding Participation, and she is a Master Certified Board Member. Star District conferred upon Mr. Woods the “Polaris Award” for meritorious service to the district. He was a member of Hazelwood 1st committee, elementary student conduct code revision committee and High Schools that Work committee. As a principal, he served on numerous District committees over the 34 years of employment. Through extensive training, he has earned the Master Board Certification, which is the highest level offered by the Missouri School Boards Association. three international travel scholarships. Youngblood has a global perspective regarding education, having traveled to 38 countries on 6 continents; visiting with students, staff and administrators in several of these nations. She has two adult children and five grandchildren.
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