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August 22, 2011

Faith & Service

Business Booming for Infant Nursery Inside this issue

Business Booming for Infant Nursery pages 1 and 4 Local Police Host Night Out page 2 2011 Fall Sports Preview pages 5-12 Harrison Promotes Walk and Wellness page 12 Superintendent Penberthy to Retire page 14 Gale Spiegel, Owner of Bright Beginnings Child Development Center, and her daughter Cristy. (Photo by Steve Bowman) By Toni Bowman, Staff The Brentwood Spirit ated a licensed infant nursery and has been a licensed childcare provider for over 30 years. She began the business in her home at 2446 High The slow economy means fewer babies are be- School Drive and expanded to three locations ing born in the U.S., according to the August 12 (one in Webster Groves). Two of her locations issue of USA Today. But theres no baby bust in will merge at the new site but she will continue Brentwood, if you ask Gale Spiegel. to keep the youngest infants in her home. Spiegel is a local childcare provider who owns Bright Beginnings Child Development Center. Her business has been booming so in September shell open a new childcare center on Brentwood Boulevard at Marshall. Spiegel cares for children who are from six weeks to five years old. She has owned and operAlthough Spiegel has been able to meet the demand for her services throughout the years, shes had a waiting list for the past couple of years. Shes seen a rise in demand especially for infant care, so shes made it her niche. (contd on page 4)

MSD Hearings Set

The St. Louis Rate Commission will hold six public hearings in August and September to allow customers to ask questions about a sewer rate increase that the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District has requested. The MSD submitted a proposal for a rate increase to the St. Louis Rate Commission in May. The increase would help fund more than $1 billion in wastewater system improvements and covers MSDs fiscal years 2013 through 2016. The six hearings will be held as follows: (contd on page 13)

Fall Special Edition

The Brentwood Spirits First Annual Fall Sports Preview Edition
By Steve Bowman, Editor The Brentwood Spirit Thanks for reading the first ever print edition of The Brentwood Spirit. Weve been online at thebrentwoodspirit.com now for seven months and weve created this special hard copy edition for two reasons. about doing this. Its different and fun. If youd like to see more special editions in print, let us know.

Second, were fired up about fall sports beginning and we want to usher them in with preseason looks at all five of Brentwood High Schools teams. Sports teams have the power to pull a community First, some of you dont know about together, which is one reason we our website and we thought this cover them so heavily at the Spirit. newspaper would be a good way We all need to support one anto direct you to it. Hey, its cheap- other, especially in this economy. er than an outfield sign at Busch Stadium. Yes, we realize that print This we I keep referring to is my publications have been gradually wife and me. I do the writing, editing going online, not the other way and photography for the Spirit and around, but thats one thing we like Toni sells ads and designs the pages.

Above are seniors who represent the five fall sports at BHS. (Photo by Steve Bowman) When we moved to Brentwood in then go find much more at the1996 we felt like outsiders but weve brentwoodspirit.com. come to dearly love this little community and each of us is now proud Fall Sport Preview Section: to say, Ich bin ein Brentwoodian. pages 5 - 12 Please enjoy this special edition,

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August 22, 2011

Community
Local Police Host Night Out

Craig Hopfinger of Brentwood enjoys the pool with his son Thomas and daughter Sydney. (All photos by Steve Bowman) Without a doubt the safest place in town last Tuesday night was the Brentwood Swim Club. Besides the usual couple of lifeguards on duty, there were police officers, paramedics and firefighters, whose hook-and-ladder truck was parked out front. No, there wasnt a fire. They and about 250 people turned out to celebrate the 28th annual National Night Out. Sponsored locally by the Brentwood Police Department, the event promotes crime prevention and drug abuse awareness via police-community partnerships. Its sponsored nationally by the National Association of Town Watch and involves over 15,000 communities. The event was originally scheduled for the night of August 2 but a heat wave caused it to be rescheduled for the 16th. Besides free swimming, those present at the Brentwood event enjoyed food, drinks, games and prize drawings. Several employees of the Brentwood Target store were on hand to provide beach balls for the swimmers. Target is a national sponsor of the celebration. Residents also had a unique opportunity to mingle with city officials, police officers and firefighters. They chatted with, among others, Brentwoods city administrator Bola Akande, police chief Steve Disbennett, assistant police chief Dan Fitzgerald, fire chief Ted Jury and assistant fire chief Terry Kurten. In the past, Brentwoods national night out has been held at McGrath [Elementary School] and for the last two years its been at Brentwood Forest, said Fitzgerald. But it has worked out really well here at the swim club.

Balloon artist Brandon Wegge presents a new hat to a smiling boy. Wegge made numerous balloon items for children at the event.

News Special BOA Meeting

City of Brentwood Board of Aldermen Announces Closed Meeting
Brentwood Mayor Pat Kelly has called for a special meeting of the City Board of Aldermen to discuss personnel matters. The meeting, which is closed to the public, will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 22, at the Brentwood Recreation Center. A press release from the city stated that the meeting will be an Executive Session where the meeting, the vote and the record will be closed to the public, pursuant to Missouri State Statute 610.021 (3) Updates on this meeting and government news can be found at: www.thebrentwoodspirit.com

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National Night Out (contd)

National Night Out volunteer Judy Canoy (right) accepts yet another entry slip for a prize drawing.

Numerous public safety officers were at the event, including (from left) police officer Tim McIntyre, fireman Bob Carver, and paramedics Jake Erschen and Phil Abegg.

Brentwood High School freshman Jeff Speaks shows off the motorcycle he made with a Schwinn bicycle frame. He welded a bracket to the bottom of the frame to hold the motor.

Neighbors from Brentwood Forest Condominiums enjoy a mild evening by the pool while catching up on the latest. Brentwood Forest hosted the event in 2009 and 2010.

Brentwoods city administrator Bola Akande (center) chats with police chief Steve Disbennett (left) and assistant police chief Dan Fitzgerald.

The National Night Out was held at the Brentwood Swim Club.

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August 22, 2011

Business
Business is Booming for Local Infant Nursery (contd from page 1)
New crop of infants? residents, one living west and one living east of Brentwood BouleFrom 30 percent to 40 percent of vard, both commented about an houses in Brentwood are one- or two- increase in the number of babies bedroom homes, which are ideal for being born this summer to resiyoung professionals, empty nesters dents of the street. Families in five and young couples starting a family. homes within sight of the Spirit location have new babies or are exIts hard to tell how many chil- pecting. One is expecting twins. dren under three years of age live in Brentwood. City occupancy Whether or not Brentwood is acreports should be changed at tually experiencing a baby boom, the birth of a new child, but few The Brentwood Spirit would like to new parents find the time to up- know of new additions to our famidate the information until their lies. You can announce the news on child begins school or preschool. the Spirit website. Please contact us at ww.thebrentwoodspirit.com. The Brentwood Spirit is located on Bridgeport Avenue, a street full of small homes. Two Bridgeport

Gale Spiegels sons Dan (left) and Mark are working on the interior of the new Bright Beginnings Child Development Center. The brothers own Spiegel Brothers Construction Company. (Photo by Toni Bowman) (contd from page 1) Parents call all the time and say they will be having a baby or that they want to move to Brentwood, but they want to make sure that they can obtain good childcare first, said Spiegel. Asked why so many young families are apparently moving to town, Spiegel said, Brentwood is a nice place to raise your family. Referring to the citys slogan, she added, Its the city of warmth it really is.

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August 22, 2011

The Brentwood Spirit

One senior from each fall sports team at Brentwood High School poses on the schools front steps. They are (from left) Olivia Snare, volleyball; Mike Nelson, soccer; Bre Leslie, field hockey; Alaina Youngstrom, softball; and Tyler Zelt, football. (Photo by Steve Bowman)

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August 22, 2011

2011 Varsity Schedule
All hosted games are at Mark Twain Elementary. Aug. 29 Aug. 31 Sept. 2-5 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 12 Sept. 15 Sept. 19 Sept. 21 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 7 Oct. 10 Oct. 12 Oct. 13 Oct. 15 4 p.m. at Edwardsville HS 4:15 p.m. host Eureka Gateway Tournament in Valley Park 4 p.m. host Parkway West 4 p.m. host Oakville 4 p.m. at Parkway North 4:15 p.m. at Rockwood Summit 4 p.m. host University City 4 p.m. at Rosati-Kain 4 p.m. at Barat Academy 4 p.m. host Parkway South 4 p.m. at Webster Groves 4 p.m. host Lutheran South 4 p.m. at Clayton 4:15 p.m. at Riverview Gardens 4 p.m. at Oakville 10 a.m. host Whitfield School

Field Hockey
Goal Setting Propels Field Hockey Program

Gabby Naumann (center) and teammates do push-ups against the stone wall at Mark Twain Elementary School, where they play home games. (All photos by Steve Bowman)
By Steve Bowman, Editor The Brentwood Spirit The Brentwood High School field hockey team returns for another season of playing like David against a group of Goliaths. Thats because most of the institutions with field hockey programs are either huge public schools or tradition-rich private schools. In this case the Goliaths usually triumph, as BHS has won only five of 35 games in the past two years. But even when the Eagles are behind by a bunch, they keep their heads in the game by setting smaller goals and channeling their sheer love of the sport. Interestingly, this vocal and fun-loving team chose one of its quietest players as its captain. But senior Bre Leslies actions are loud. She once suffered a knee gash that needed stitches but she quietly taped it up, hid it from the coach and got back in the game. Afterward she got stitches but made it to the next practice. See the full article at www.thebrentwoodspirit.com. Last Year Record: 3-16; beat Riverview Gardens twice, Oakville once. Coaches Head coach: Kelly Fortune, sixth year. Assistant coach: Amanda Becker (BHS Class of 2009). Fortunes day job: special education teacher at Bridges, secondary school for students with behavior disorders in Special School District of St. Louis County. Quote from Fortune: I dont think Ive ever had a player who has played this game before coming on this field. So they walk on the field and I hand them the stick for the first time. Its not something Brentwood girls play in elementary and middle schools. Opponents Scheduled conference opponents in 2011: Barat, Clayton, Eureka, Oakville, Parkway North, Parkway South, Parkway West, Riverview Gardens, Rockwood Summit, University City, Webster Groves. Players No. of girls on team: 16. Returning starters: senior sweeper Bre Leslie, team captain; senior forward Maddy Lynch, junior forwards Alix Creren and Josie Naumann, junior midfielder Anna Pozzo and junior defender Molly Fitzgerald. Senior forward Megan Tully also played a lot. Competing for goalkeeper: sophomores Mara Bacandreas and Kelly Habermehl. Encouraging: Creren is the first BHS player in at least six years to play on a select team. She played this past spring and summer for an Aim Field Hockey club. Another quote from Fortune: I like challenges. I like to push people to their limit. You can see when people are getting to their breaking point of frustration. But thats where you learn the most. You have to be outside your comfort zone. All of my girls, when they step on this field, are outside their comfort zone. Today in practice some of the girls couldnt push the ball up the field. In a couple of weeks theyll be hitting it across the field. You learn so much from sticking with something thats frustrating and new. Its preparing them for life: once something gets hard for you, just stick with it and itll get easier.

Oct. 17-21 Public School Tournament Oct. 24 Oct. 26 4:15 p.m. host Rockwood Summit 4:15 p.m. at Eureka

Oct. 28 to Nov. 6 Midwest Tournament

For the complete article and weekly coverage, visit www.thebrentwoodspirit.com.

Senior Maddy Lynch is one of the Eagles best scorers and can be counted on to keep things lively.

Alix Creren is the first Brentwood player in at least six years to make a select field hockey team.

Others competing for positions: senior Julia Bridges; junior Megan Adams; sophomores Rebecca Nichols, Kathleen Harries and Maria Fisher; freshmen Madeline Neely and Gabby Naumann.

To build teamwork, BHS plays a game in which two teams take turns trying to crash through the other teams linked arms.

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The Brentwood Spirit

Soccer
By Steve Bowman, Editor The Brentwood Spirit

New Faces Must Replace Departed Seniors

Coaches Head coach: Cory Grage. Grages day job: science teacher at Hancock High School. Assistant coach: Steven Cranston Cranstons day job: science teacher, Brentwood High School Quote from Grage: Weve got some speed. The boys are talking, communicating well. Some years we have great players but no leaders. Its nice when you get some new guys stepping up and taking those leadership roles. Returning starters: juniors Josh McGehee and Dustin Snead; sophomore Dylan McGehee. Others: seniors Qais Naori, Mike Nelson and Jesse Sneed; juniors Dallas Neely and Jim Taylor; sophomores Richie Ford, Kurt Sigler and Jack Wright; and freshmen Zach Baum, Jake Blythe, Rayce Lynch, Michael McGrath, Ben Moran, Ryan Short and Remy Cognac. Leading candidates for starting positions so far: goalkeeper Jim Taylor; defender Dustin Snead; midfielders J. McGehee, Naori, Neely and Jesse Sneed; and forwards D. McGehee and Nelson. Quote from Jesse Sneed: Its been quite a while since Ive played organized soccer, five to seven years. But I came out because its my senior year and I want to enjoy it.
For the complete article and weekly coverage, visit: www.thebrentwoodspirit.com.

There were 12 seniors on last years Brentwood High School boys soccer squad. That was half of the team, so most of the starting positions are now up for grabs. But three senior newcomers are making waves: Jesse Sneed and Mike Nelson, who havent played soccer since they were kids but sure dont look like it, and Afghanistan-born Qais Naori, who has some serious ball-handling skills. (For instance, he can catch the ball on the back of his neck and balance it there while doing push-ups.) The surprise for coach Cory Grage is that leaders have already emerged from the roster. He said the Eagles might get a slow start but should quickly improve and once again challenge for the conference title.

Cory Grage begins his 11th year as Brentwoods soccer coach with one big question: How do you replace 12 seniors?

2011 Varsity Schedule Sept. 2-3 TBA, at Christian-OFallon Tournament Sept. 6 Sept. 7 6 p.m. host Christian-OFallon 6 p.m. host JFK HS

Sept. 13 6 p.m. host Bayless Sept. 16 4:15 p.m. at Maplewood-RH Sept. 20 4:15 p.m. at Principia Sept. 21 6 p.m. host Hancock Sept. 23 4 p.m. at Crossroads Sept. 26 4 p.m. at N. County Tech. Sept. 27 4 p.m. at Valley Park Sept. 30 4 p.m. at Bayless Oct. 3 Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 7 4 p.m. at McCluer 6 p.m. host Maplewood-RH 6 p.m. host St. Pius X-Festus 4 p.m. at Hancock

Another quote from Grage: Even with the losses, seeing what Ive seen so far, I dont know if we have as much talent as past teams but I dont know if Ive ever Strengths: team speed, coach- had a team that listens and does ability and player leadership. the things theyre told and just shows up and puts it out as hard as Biggest question mark: defense. these guys do. Last Year Record: 14-7 overall. Players Total: 18.

Oct. 11 6 p.m. host Crossroads Oct. 13 4 p.m. host Clayton Oct. 17 4 p.m. at Cleveland NJROTC Oct. 20 6 p.m. host Valley Park

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Left: Qais Naori entertains his teammates with ball tricks during a water break. Naori, a senior, was born in Afghanistan, attended Gateway Institute of Technology and transferred to BHS last semester. (All photos by Steve Bowman)

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Jim Taylor is the leading candidate to play goalkeeper for Brentwood. Last years keeper graduated and, said Cory Grage, Taylor kind of inherited the position.

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August 22, 2011

Football
By Steve Bowman, Editor The Brentwood Spirit

Eagles Have New Coach, System, Intensity

When a football program gets a new head coach, a new offensive coordinator and radically different offensive and defensive schemes, it usually means at least one losing season. But with whats been going on up at Brentwood High School all summer, there may be exceptions to that rule. New head coach Keith Herring and his offensive coordinator Tim Kuhn have jacked up the volume on a program that made it to the state title game two years ago and won the district last year. They instituted a weightlifting program that had players pumping iron three or four days a week all spring and summer. They held camps to teach the new double-wing formation. Their skill players competed in a seven-on-seven league and even the linemen had weekly practices. The result of all this work wont start to emerge until the Eagles open the season at Crystal City on August 26. But theres definitely more confidence then youd think up on High School Drive. Said nine-year assistant coach Rob Findley, who played for BHS in the 1990s, People in the stands will definitely see a different Brentwood attitude this year, kind of like the days of old. The physicality is back. Last Year Record: 6-4 overall Postseason: beat Principia 31-0 for third district title in four years, lost 25-7 to Northwest Academy in Class 2 state playoffs. Coaches Head coach and defensive coordinator: Keith Herring. Assistants Tim Kuhn (offensive coordinator, offensive line, linebackers), Robert Findley (receivers, defensive backs, special teams), Jeff Manestar (defensive line, scout team defense),

BHS 1996 graduate Robert Findley, in his ninth year as an assistant coach, says of this years Eagles, the physicality is back. Adam Kobler (quarterbacks, scout team offense) and Dan Williams (director of football operations, scout team offense and defense). Quote from Herring: We have to learn to compete more in practice. If you and I are going at it theres going to be a definite winner. Everything were doing is promoting that and teaching that. We want to compete to the bitter end in all of our drills. Quote from Kuhn: David Rivera is our only lineman over 200 pounds. But the great thing about our scheme is that we dont need big maulers. We need technicians. Jordan Groth is expected to be the starting quarterback when Brentwood opens the season against Crystal City on August 26. (All photos by Steve Bowman) Players Strengths: Running backs and linebackers. Question marks: executing new system; defensive backs. Returning starters: seniors Keith Bowman, Jake Caragher, Addison Hembree, Tyler Jones, Danny Lynch and Tyler Zelt; and juniors Jordan Groth, David Rivera and Damon Starks. Others: Senior: Rashaad Jordan Juniors: Ben Chappell, Nick Featherston, Mykell Hudspeth, Jimmy Schoemehl, Evan Sigler and Daron Starks. Sophomores: Devon Couch, Roland Floyd, Connor Hancock, Rashaad Jordan, Austin Koster, Tyler Patton, Marc Powells, Kyle Pudlowski, Eric Suntrup, John Surgener, Chris Williams and Jake Zivic. Freshmen Justice Bratcher, Xavier Bratcher, Nate Deimeke, Malik Kelly, Reid Nelson, Chris Palacios, Alex Patton, Tyler Pryor-Hall, Wesley Sap

Head coach Keith Herring wants to point the way for the Eagles to get back into the state playoffs. pington and Jeff Speaks. Quote from guard/linebacker Keith Bowman: Were not allowed to walk on the football field. I caught myself walking a few steps the other day in practice and it felt weird because I realized I hadnt walked on the field all summer. For the complete article and weekly coverage, visit: www.thebrentwoodspirit.com. Coaches Tim Kuhn (left) and Keith Herring take a ride on the Cadillac, the fiveman sled that builds blocking skills and leg strength.

Quarterbacks coach Adam Kobler provides input to Jordan Groth. New on the coaching staff, Kobler set passing records at BHS before graduating in 2009.

Go Eagles!

Waiting their turn in a drill are (from left) Tyler Zelt, Tyler Jones, Jordan Groth, Jake Caragher and Danny Lynch.

2011 Varsity Schedule

All hosted games are at Brentwood High School.
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August 22, 2011

Volleyball
Volleyball Team Wants More Than District
By Steve Bowman Editor, The Brentwood Spirit The Brentwood High School volleyball team might be on the verge of a breakthrough this season. After three consecutive years of winning the district and losing the sectional, they want to experience something new and exciting. And they just might do it. The seven starters who return from last years team which went 10-0 in the conference are led by four seniors who played club soccer together in the offseason. Regardless of how it turns out, look for senior setter Olivia Snare, the conference MVP, to get the most from whoever rises to the occasion on the front row. Coach Rick Czuppon says his biggest question mark is outside hitting. His smallest question mark is Brentwoods usually stingy defense, which should be kept at an insane pace by senior Tracy Habermehl. See the full article at www.thebrentwoodspirit. com. Last Year Records: 21-7-3 overall, 10-0 in conference. Postseason: district champs; lost sectional to eventual state champs Hermann. Coaches Head coach: Rick Czuppon, sixth year. Czuppons day job: P.E. teacher at Bishop DuBourg High School. JV coach: Tereasa Gassel. Gassels day job: Brentwood Middle School communication arts teacher. Quote from Czuppon: I think our biggest strength right now is reputation. People look at us as a program that wins 25 matches a season. So coming into matches, they know that theyll have to play their best game to beat us. Another quote from Czuppon: We can compete with everybody, but last year we had a hard time putting up a block to throw a monkey wrench at some-

Rick Czuppon is in his sixth year as Brentwoods head coach.

Volleyball is BHSs most popular girls sport this fall, with two dozen players on the team. (All photos by Steve Bowman)
body. If were blocking people, they have to do something different. Players No. of girls on team: 24 Returning starters: seniors Olivia Snare, Amy Jones, Hannah Linneman and Tracy Habermehl; juniors Heather Vandervoort and Nora Durham; sophomore Shelby Linneman. 2010 all-conference: Snare (co-MVP) and Habermehl. Others competing for positions: juniors Leisa Camp, Ana Del Castillo, Diana Lowe and Erin Williams; sophomores Annie Caragher, Lydia Dorenbusch, Haley Kassner, Emma Howe and Jessica Rauch; and freshmen Danni Coates, Cecily Griesemer, Kayla Jefferson, Tara Lochmoeller, Cierra Lucas, Lauren Macy, Jazz Roberts and Aliah Tapp. Quote from Snare: Nora [Durham] and Heather [Vandervoort] are both tall so having that height will really help. In the past we havent had many tall girls. You have to work with what you have, and because we havent had the blocks weve worked a lot on our defense, and weve always been strong on the back row and getting the passes up. So weve stayed successful by compensating for what we havent had. For the complete article and weekly coverage, visit: www.thebrentwoodspirit.com.

2011 Varsity Schedule

All hosted games are held in the large gym at BHS. Sept. 7 5:15 p.m. at Jennings Sept. 8 5 p.m. host Affton Sept. 10 9 a.m. host Brentwood Invitational Sept. 13 5 p.m. at Bayless Sept. 15 5:15 p.m. host Clayton Sept. 16 5:15 p.m. at Maplewood-RH Sept. 20 5 p.m. at Hancock Sept. 22 5 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Academy Sept. 23 5 p.m. host Crossroads Sept. 27 5 p.m. host Valley Park Sept. 28 5:15 p.m. host Ladue Sept. 29 5 p.m. host Principia Sept. 30 TBA, scrimmage at Cross roads Invitational Oct. 1 TBA at Crossroads Invita tional Oct. 4 5 p.m. host Maplewood-RH Oct. 7 5:15 p.m. host Hancock Oct. 11 5 p.m. at Crossroads Oct. 12 5 p.m. at Orchard Farm Oct. 14 5 p.m. at Valley Park Oct. 17 6 p.m. host McCluer HS Oct. 19 5 p.m. host Bayless

Amy Jones is one of four senior returning starters for BHS. Coach Rick Czuppon said shes a good server and setter.

Diana Lowe makes contact on the first day of practice.

Annie Caragher (left) and Erin Williams raise the nets on the first day of practice.

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August 22, 2011

The Brentwood Spirit

Javier Leads Small Team with Big Energy

By Steve Bowman Editor, The Brentwood Spirit Nine people have gone out for softball at Brentwood High School, which is just enough to field a team. Coach Kelly Javier knows the light turnout means they probably wont compete for the conference title. But she says her girls can get more from a season than trophies or plaques. You can teach a whole lot when, instead of worrying about the end score, you worry about how you got to the end score, she said. As a coach, when you worry about how to build a person, teach them things like time management, how to treat the person next to them, how to treat opponents, it builds their character. I learned all those things playing ball. Javier said seniors Alaina Youngstrom and Kate Nikodym are the heart and soul of the 2011 Eagles. See the full article at www.thebrentwoodspirit.com. Last Year Records: 3-9 overall, 0-5 in conference. Coaches Head coach: Kelly Javier Javiers day job: Brentwood High School math teacher Assistant coach: Darold Harris Harriss day job: Brentwood Middle School social studies teacher Players Returning Starters: seniors Kate

Softball

Senior Kate Nikodym is a skillful second baseman but she may be needed elsewhere in the infield this season.

Sophomore Alison Durham is a returning starter in the outfield. 2011 Varsity Schedule
All hosted games are at Brentwood Park Field No. 3.

Sandy Roy gets tips from coach Kelly Javier on how to play the infield. Its Roys first season playing for Brentwood. (All photos by Steve Bowman)
Nikodym (infielder) and Alaina Youngstrom (catcher); juniors Haley Holtgrieve (shortstop), Morgan Mears (outfielder) and Lucy Sappington (outfielder and third baseman); and sophomores Alison Durham (outfielder) and Shawn Durham (infielder). Others: senior Alice Richter and junior Sandy Roy (first baseman). Quote from Youngstrom: Im sad its my senior year. I know I wont find something like this in college, where you have to be a really advanced player in order to be on the team. For the complete article and weekly coverage, visit: www.thebrentwoodspirit.com.

Aug. 26 Aug. 30 Sept. 1 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 14 Sept. 19 Sept. 21 Sept. 23 Sept. 27 Sept. 29 Sept. 30 Oct. 3

4:15 p.m. at McCluer South-Berkeley 4 p.m. at Hancock 4:15 p.m. host Soldan 4 p.m. at Valley Park 4 p.m. host Metro 4:15 p.m. at Lift for Life Academy 4 p.m. at Clayton HS 4:15 p.m. host Valley Park 4 p.m. at Bayless 4:15 p.m. host Jennings 4 p.m. host McCluer South-Berkeley 4 p.m. host Bayless 4 p.m. host Hancock 4:15 p.m. host Lift for Life Academy

Junior Haley Holtgrieve

Sophomore Shawn Durham

Senior Alaina Younstrom

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August 22, 2011

Faith & Service

Harrison Promotes Walk and Wellness

Brentwood Foundation

The Brentwood Foundation provides funding for educational enrichment programs and activities for teachers and students. Each fall the foundation sponsors a 5K Race to benefit the foundation. The race coincides with the Brentwood Days weekend celebration. Last years race was their largest ever, with over 300 participants, allowing them to provide over $11,000 in grants during the school year. For more information call 314962-4507 or visit their website: racetothesquare@gmail.com.

Lennie Harrison is chairman of a prostate cancer awareness walk sponsored by 100 Black Men St. Louis. so if anyone knows what it takes to bershops in high risk areas and proAthletes are acutely aware of the keep a person fit, its Harrison. vide blood pressure screenings and body and its needs. Through weeks, other wellness checks. months, and years of training ath- Because of his experience and backletes learn what it takes to prepare a ground, 100 Black Men St. Louis, a Each fall, 100 Black Men St. Louis body to perform at its best. mens civic club and service organi- hosts a prostate cancer survivors zation, asked Harrison to come on and awareness walk and Harrison Local State Farm agent Lennie Har- board three years ago and become has been the walk chairman for the rison is an athlete. He was a high the head of their Health and Well- last two years. school, junior college, and college ness program. track and cross country All-AmerThe 9th Annual Prostate Cancer ican and Hall of Famer, and is cur- Each spring, 100 Black Men St. Lou- Survivors and Awareness Walk was rently the cross country/track and is organizes a Barbershop Tour held on August 20. The walk started field coach for Nerinx Hall in Web- where Harrison, along with a group at Kiener Plaza and ended two miles ster Groves. Harrisons also been in of nurses and others, visit 17 bar- north, at the Missouri Black Expo the insurance business for 24 years

located at the Americas Center. Once at the Center, a workshop was held on prostate cancer facts and survivors were recognized. In addition, volunteers and those attending the workshop received a free PSA test provided by the Siteman Cancer Center. More information about 100 Black Men St. Louis can be found at this website: http://100blackmenstl.org You can reach Lennie Harrison at http://www.lennieharrison.com.

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Sewer Rate Hike (contd from page 1)

Times, Locations of Sewer Rate Hearings: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 16 The Engineers Club of St. Louis 4359 Lindell Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63108 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, August 18 City of Chesterfield City Hall 690 Chesterfield Parkway West, Chesterfield, MO 63017 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, August 20 Cliff Cave Branch Library, St. Louis County Library 5430 Telegraph Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, August 22 Florissant Valley Branch Library, St. Louis County Library 195 South New Florissant Road, St. Louis, MO 63031 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 24 Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club 2901 North Grand, St. Louis, MO 63107 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, September 26 MSD Headquarters 2350 Market Street, St Louis, MO 63103 The specifics on the MSDs rate increase proposal are at: http://www. stlmsd.com/aboutmsd/organization/

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August 22, 2011

Schools
Superintendent Penberthy to Retire
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Two schools have been recognized as national No Child Left Behind blue ribbon schools, three schools have been named Missouri gold star schools, and one was honored as a national school of character. At the conclusion of the 2011-12 school year, Penberthy will have served 36 years in public education . In a press release provided by the school district, Penberthy stated, It has been a privilege to serve in the Brentwood School District. I have effective July 1, at a closed meeting of enjoyed my years of service in the the board of education on August 16. district and would like to thank the board, staff, students and parents During Penberthys time here, for their support during my tenure. Brentwood schools have been recognized many times as a district of distinction by the Missouri

PTO Needs Volunteers

The BHS PTO committee is asking for your help. The committee raises funds for scholarships for BHS seniors and for sports and activity groups. In the past they have awarded up to $7,300. in a year. A primary way that the PTO makes money is from concession stand proceeds. Volunteers work throughout the year at the concession stand at sporting events and tournaments. If youre available to volunteer, please contact Marla J. Logan, volunteer coordinator at (314) 6444222 or by mobile at (314) 6515497. Logan can also be reached by e-mail at goillini2000@gmail.com If you are interested in being part of the BHS PTO, please join them at their next meeting on Wednesday, August 24, 6:30 p.m. in the BHS Conference Room at the high school.

Charles Penberthy, superintendent of the Brentwood School District, plans to retire next summer after nine years here. He announced his intent to retire,

BHS PTO Sky Box

The Brentwood High School PTO club kicks off their fund raising this year by offering something new, the Eagle Sky Box. For each home football game (Sept. 9, 16, 30, and Oct. 21) the PTO is offering indoor seating. Formerly the pre-school room, the Eagle Sky Box seats 15 people comfortably. The room overlooks the football field for a great view of the exciting game action. You and your friends can enjoy watching the Brentwoood Eagles football game in the comfort of indoors. No need to worry about the heat, cold or even rain! The price includes 15 admissions to the game, 15 hotdogs, 15 bags of chips, and bags of popcorn as well as five liters of soda. A bargain at $150! Hurry! Availability is first come, first serve. For more information or to book the Sky Box, contact Joe Hembree at (314) 239-6037.

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Alumni

Brentwood Alumni Reunion Weekend is Scheduled

On Saturday morning registered golfers will tee off at 8 a.m. in fourperson scramble teams at Pevely Farms Golf Club. Other alumni will have the opportunity enjoy Brentwood Days festivities beginning with a noon parade, a full day of amusement rides, games and food booths and a spectacular fireworks

display at sundown. Classes from 1951, 1956, 1959, 1961, 1966, 1981, 1986 and 1991 will be holding their class reunions throughout the weekend.

The Brentwood Alumni Associations Eighth Annual Reunion Weekend is Friday and Saturday, September 16-17. The group will host its annual Third Weekend in September celebration beginning with a 4 p.m. informal all-class gathering in the Brentwood

High School courtyard. Alumni will have the chance to renew acquaintances, reminisce, view displays and take a tour of the high school. To cap off the evening, alumni may attend the 7 p.m. BHS vs. Missouri Military Academy football game, or individual class reunion gatherings.

Go Chargers!

Saturday, September 17, 7:30 am racetothesquare@gmail.com

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Calendar
Monday August 22 Mid-County Y Golf Tournament 21st Annual Golf For Kids Tournament & Auction Norwood Hills Country Club E-mail jmatteo@ymcastlouis.org or call (314) 962-9430, ext. 222 Brentwood City Government Special Board of Aldermen Meeting 6 p.m. Closed Meeting Executive Session/ Personnel Matters Brentwood Recreation Center Rm.103 Public Works Committee Meeting 4 p.m. City Hall Friday August 26 Brentwood High School Girls Varsity Softball Game McClure South Berkeley 4:15 p.m. Brentwood High School Football Games @ Crystal City High School Jr. Varsity 5 p.m. Varsity 7 p.m.

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