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Kids enjoy bouncing off the bubble slide into the cool, refreshing water at Hazelwood’s White Birch Bay Aquatic Center

The I-270 Project Moves Forward With Funds for Assessment Study

HAZELWOOD NEWSLETTERwww.hazelwoodmo.org

Summer 2016

The I-270 Project Moves Forward WithFunds for Assessment Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Blue Ribbon Home Award WinnersJudged on ‘Curb Appeal’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Another National Prescription DrugTake-Back Day on April 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Temporary Closure of Aubuchon Road . . . . . . . 2

City Offers Community Clean-Up Campaign . . . 3

Hazelwood Sponsors 6th AnnualRecycle Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pledge to Recycle & Be Eligibleto Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Hazelwood Aquatics Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Free Summer Concerts Offer Musicfor All Age Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Food Truck Nights, Food CollectionDrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Hazelwood Awards Contract forVillage Square Redevelopment Plans . . . . . . . . . 5

NorthPoints’ First Spec BuildingNear Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Panattoni’s Aviator BusinessPark Reaps Benefits of Surging Market . . . . . . . 5

Lt. Michael Brady Honoredfor 30 Years of Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

New Recruits EnhanceDiversity of the HPD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Consider Serving On Hazelwood’sPolice Volunteer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Hazelwood Fire DepartmentLaunches S.T.A.R.S. Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Protect Your Child AgainstAccidental Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Mallinckrodt Awards $100,000 Grantfor Community Hospital Program . . . . . . . . . . . 7

State Senator Gina Walsh, D-13, announced recently that MoDOT has identified additional funds to allow the I-270 North Environmental Assessment Study to be completed. This study is the next step in the larger I-270 project, which seeks to address congestion, safety and mobility, accessibility and aging infrastructure along the interstate in north St. Louis County.The Assessment Study area begins at the I-70 interchange on the west and extends to the Chain of Rocks Bridge on the east. It includes the cities of Bridgeton, Hazelwood, Florissant, Ferguson, Dellwood and Bellefontaine Neighbors. “The completion of the I-270 Corridor Study has been an important priority

for North County Inc. (NCI) and our communities,” NCI President/CEO Rebecca Zoll said. “This action will help communities see recommended improvements queued up for future funding along this key transportation and commercial corridor, sooner rather than later.”The I-270 Corridor is one of the most travelled in the St. Louis metropolitan region. Many of its roads and bridges were constructed in the early 1960s; unfortunately, due to their age they are in desperate need of serious repair and reconstruction. “The improvements we’re hoping to see realized will benefit thousands of St. Louis residents and businesses for years to come,” Senator Walsh said.

Courtesy of MoDOT

Blue Ribbon Home AwardWinners Judged on ‘Curb Appeal’Members of the Community Enrichment Commission are hosting Hazelwood’s Blue Ribbon Home Awards Program again this year. But a change was made to the program in how the homes will be judged. Instead of judging the entire property, this year’s entries will be judged on “curb appeal” or street view of the house from the front yard. Commission members and residents can nominate homes to be judged beginning in late April and ending in May. The final judging takes place in June and the awards will be presented in August. Up to two homes from each ward are chosen as winners. The property owners will be invited to a Council meeting in August for a special ceremony. Each of them will receive an award plaque and a giant blue ribbon. A special reception will be held for them afterwards in the atrium. Past winners are eligible to win again after a 3-year waiting period.

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St. Louis Cardinals’ mascot Fredbird recently visited Ms. Anne’s Tiny Tots class, ages 3 1/2-5, at the Hazelwood Community Center

Another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 30

The Hazelwood Police Department (HPD) is joining thousands of other law enforcement agencies across the country for a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Two collection points will be set up for you to drop-off your unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription medications for safe disposal.No needles, inhalers, or liquids such as cough medicine will be accepted. Pill bottles must be securely closed to prevent spills. You can dispose your prescription drugs at Hazelwood City Hall or inside the HPD Sub-Station at St. Louis Outlet Mall. The collection container at City Hall will be placed next to the curb so you can drive up and deposit your medications. No questions will be asked. At the Police Sub-Station, you can walk in and drop off your prescriptions and then leave to do your shopping. For questions, call Sgt. Doug McGarry at (314) 513-5208.

Temporary Closure of Aubuchon Road for New BridgeThe St. Louis County Highway Department has announced plans to close Aubuchon Road, between Missouri Bottom Road and Teson Road, in order to replace the bridge over Cowmire Creek. This closure is scheduled to begin in July or August and last for approximately 60 calendar days. The County will post signage and notify the public prior to the start of construction. The City of Hazelwood will pass along this information by posting stories on the City’s website at www.hazelwoodmo.org and Facebook page. Sporting events will continue to be held at the Hazelwood Sports Complex, which will be accessible from Teson Road.

Hazelwood West High School students will be joining Green Committee members for a Litter Pick-Up Day on Saturday, May 21st

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The City of Hazelwood’s 18th Annual Community Clean-Up Campaign begins June 1 for the entire month. If you’re in the midst of spring cleaning, it gives you a great opportunity to get rid of things that are cluttering your home. Bulky waste curbside pick-ups are available from June 6th to July 1st. As a Hazelwood resident, you are entitled to two (2) bulk collection pick-ups – free of charge – with your basic Republic trash/recycling service. One pre-arranged pick-up takes place in June. Go to pages 27-30 in the Parks and Recreation Activity Guide to find the collection schedule. The other curbside pick-up can be scheduled at your convenience. You are limited to five (5) items for each bulky waste pick-up and the items cannot weigh more than 40 lbs. No E-waste/TV/Computer items can be included. Unwanted white goods can be picked up at curbside between June 6th and July 1st. Republic will charge $15 per white good during the June campaign. You will need to call Republic’s hotline at (636) 947-5959 to schedule the pick-up. Check the Activity Guide for a list of accepted items. Another campaign feature is an Outdoor Home Improvement Incentive offered by Waldbart & Sons Nursery. If you want to support a local charity organization by donating items, contact Valley Industries’ Thrift Store, The Salvation Army, Catholic Charities or Goodwill Industries.

Hazelwood Sponsors 6th AnnualRecycle Day at St. Louis Outlet Mall City Offers Community

Clean-Up Campaign for Residents

The City of Hazelwood’s next Recycle Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, at the St. Louis Outlet Mall. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No fees are charged for dropping off recyclable items. Postcards announcing this year’s event will be mailed out to all resident households. Since your name and address will be on it, you can use it as a recycling pledge card and give it to one of the volunteers as you’re waiting in line. Be sure to mark the box if you’re an adult or child. These collected postcards will then be randomly selected for some nice prizes, courtesy of the Hazelwood Green Committee.

Participating vendors accepting your donations on-site include Midwest Recycling, The Salvation Army and Shred-It. They will have stations set up where you can park your vehicle in front and have it unloaded. A list of recyclable items they

Pledge to Recycle and Be Eligible to Win PrizesThe Hazelwood Green Committee is asking

you and your neighbors to make a pledge to recycle in 2016. If you’re serious about

making this commitment, you may end up a winner. A flyer with a tear-off pledge card for you to sign came with your mailing of the City Newsletter and Parks & Recreation Activity Guide.

By signing the recycling pledge card and returning it to City Hall,

Civic Center East or the Hazelwood Community Center, you will be entered to

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Hazelwood’s Aquatic CenterOffers Summertime Fun

Food Truck NightsFood Collection DriveFood Truck Nights are back by popular demand. Hundreds of residents came out to Howdershell Park for last year’s events and had such a great time that they’ve been asking for more. The Parks and Recreation Division has been listening and three dates are set for 2016. Come out and enjoy the best of St. Louis food truck cuisine while listening to fantastic music. Each event night will feature 8-10 food trucks and the following top shelf entertainment:

Day Date EntertainmentTues. 6/7 The Lionel Richie Experience - featuring David Graham

Tues. 8/2 Wizard Island - Caribbean, Beach, Buffet, Marley

Tues. 10/4 The Charles Glenn Group - featuring former member, 5th DimensionBe sure to bring non-perishable food items to donate for The T.E.A.M. Food Pantry, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Based in Florissant and supported by the St. Louis Food Bank, The T.E.A.M. Food Pantry helps provide supplemental food and basic household items to needy families in Hazelwood and Florissant. Cash donations are accepted as well.

FREESummer Concerts Offer

Music for All Age GroupsThe Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division is pleased to announce that its 2016 Summer Concert Series at Truman Park will feature four bands. Admission is free and open to the public. All concerts are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, they will be held at the Hazelwood Community Center in White Birch Park. The 2016 concert schedule features these bands:

DAY DATE ENTERTAINMENTSat. 5/21 The Retro Band - A tribute to “The Legends of Rock & Roll”Sat. 6/18 Staggercatt - Upbeat & fun, playing music from every genreSat. 7/16 South Side Johnny Band - Pop, Rock, Oldies & MotownSat. 8/13 Hollywood 5 - Pop, Rock, Country, Classic, Disco, R&BTruman Park offers a beautiful setting for an evening concert. The luscious green hillside in front of the gazebo gives everyone a great view of the stage. A pond and water fountain in the background provide a relaxing backdrop. You’re welcome to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments. No glass containers are allowed. Bring your family and friends, or just make it a date with your spouse or significant other. Parking space is available.

Get ready to dive into summer at Hazelwood’s White Birch Bay Aquatic Center when it opens on Saturday, May 28th. Admission prices remain the same as last year so you can still have fun in the sun without paying more. Go to page 19 in the Activty Guide to find the daily admission prices and costs for individual and family season passes. Daily operating hours will be from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. However, while the Hazelwood schools are in session, the Aquatic Center will only be open on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition, the facility closes early at 5 p.m. on days when the Hazelwood Sharks have a swim meet. A new fitness program called River Walking, a Cardboard Boat Race, and two Bash at the Bay Teen Nights are some of the new activities planned for this summer at the Aquatic Center. For more details, check out the new Activity Guide.

Popular Food Truck Nights at Howdershell Park are back in 2016

NorthPoint Development, which recently acquired Hazelwood Logistics Center, is nearing completion of its first speculative industrial building in the park. Company officials are currently marketing the building for new tenants. NorthPoint believes the St. Louis industrial market is strong. Lease rates are up for warehouses and factories. The market’s vacancy rate at the end of 2015 was a record-low 5.7 %.The company will begin construction on a second building this spring. It plans to fill the remaining acreage in the park with a variety of buildings suited for industrial and logistic uses.

Aviator Business Park, a Panattoni Development Co. project on the old Ford plant site in Hazelwood, was featured in a recent St. Louis Post-Dispatch article about the surge in growth of the St. Louis region’s industrial market. Lease rates are up for warehouses and factories. Construction is up as well, including two new buildings at Aviator. Panattoni plans to erect six structures at Aviator, where it has already completed spec buildings leased quickly to International Foods, Silgan Plastics and Weekends Only. According to a new report from commercial real estate broker CBRE, Panattoni leased 87% of the available space at Aviator before the first phase of construction was finished.

State Representative Margo McNeil, D-69, supported Valley Industries at the Mayors’ Shamrock Ball with Mayor Robinson and CouncilwomanCarol Stroker


The City of Hazelwood has awarded a contract to PGAV Architects, a St. Louis firm, for redevelopment plans for the Village Square shopping center. The contract includes several public meetings to collect comments and ideas. These will then be included in an overall development plan, which will be distributed to developers to solicit proposals from them. The city hopes to create a family-oriented area where residents can gather.

PGAV estimates that the planning process will take five months. The proposal process will likely continue until December. Notices for the public meetings and updates on the process will be posted on the City’s website, Facebook page and at City Hall.

Hazelwood Awards Contract for Village Square Redevelopment Plans

NorthPoint’s First Spec Building Near Completion at Hazelwood Logistics Center

Panattoni’s Aviator Business Park Reaps Benefits of Surging Industrial Market

Sprint Car driver Danica Patrick toured the Nature’s Bakery facility in Hazelwood and saw herself on the product packaging for Double Chocolate Brownies


At the City Council meeting on February 17, Lt. Michael Brady was recognized and honored for his 30 years of dedicated service to the Hazelwood Police Department. His employment with the City of Hazelwood began on February 10, 1986, as a uniformed patrol officer. He served in this capacity for nearly 3 years before he was transferred to the Criminal Investigation Team for 9 years. During this time, he was appointed to the Major Case Squad, serving as a supervisor/reporter officer. Currently he serves as Deputy Commander of the Major Case Squad. Lt. Brady was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in January 1998 and promoted to

If you have some extra time on your hands and would like to give something back to your community, then consider becoming a member of the HPD’s Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) Unit. The department is in need of a few more volunteers who are over the age of 18 and have a clear criminal record.

The citizen Volunteer unit helps supplement and support our police officers and civilian personnel. They enable our police officers to stay out patrolling the streets longer instead of spending time working at a desk. Volunteers are trained to do a variety of tasks such as setting up for municipal court, working in the records room,

Lt. Michael Brady Honored for 30 Years of Service New Recruits Enhance Diversity of the HPD

In an effort to enhance the diversity of its police force to reflect the make-up of the community’s population, the Hazelwood Police Department has added two new female officers, one Latin American police recruit and one African-American police recruit. At the City Council meeting on February 17, Chief Gregg Hall officially introduced Crista J. Huff and Alexandria K. Jenkins as two of the department’s newest police officers. Both of them started their employment with the City of Hazelwood on February 7, 2016.Huff graduated from Harris Stowe State College with a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice on May 11, 2013. In addition, she graduated from the Eastern Missouri Police Academy on November 19, 2015.Jenkins graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a B.S. degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice on December 20, 2014. Jenkins graduated from the Eastern Missouri Police Academy on November 19, 2015.Both Carlos Quiles and Makil Walker started as new Police Officer Recruits for the HPD on February 7, 2016. They are currently enrolled at the Eastern Missouri Police Academy with expectations of graduating in April 2016 with a Class A POST Certification.In addition to serving as a Color Guard Team Captain, Quiles is a Private First Class-E3 in the Army Reserves. He is currently assigned to the 354th MP Company. Quiles has received the National Defense Service Medal and

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Thirty-four artists, sculptors and artisans displayed their talent at The World Martial Arts Academy’s 1st Annual Art Show & Gala

Hazelwood firefighter/paramedics have implemented a new program that better prepares them to treat special needs children, ages newborn to 21 years old, should an emergency arise. The program is called S.T.A.R.S. (Special needs Tracking and Awareness Response System).Parents with a special needs child can meet with Hazelwood firefighter/paramedics and give them medical information that EMS crews will have access to before an emergency. They can contact the Hazelwood Fire Department (HFD) at 314-513-5165 to enroll their child and to set up an appointment. For questions, send emails to [email protected], the S.T.A.R.S. program is only available to residents living in the HFD’s jursdiction. Children who benefit from the S.T.A.R.S. program are those with significant development delays, seizure disorders, cardiac history, cerebral shunts, tracheostomies and any atypical diseases or syndromes.


Hazelwood-based Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals has awarded a $100,000 grant to help fund the Community Health Access Program (CHAP) for Christian Hospital and SSM Health DePaul Hospital, two important hospitals serving north St. Louis County. This donation was made through North County Inc. Under the program, the hospitals coordinate efforts of their Emergency Medical Services (EMS) resources and Emergency Departments (EDs) to help assure low-income, non-emergent patients – many of whom contact 911 or EMS in times of need – receive the right care from the right resource, at the right time.The grant will help Christian Hospital expand CHAP to ensure more patients receive access to care in the most appropriate setting.For SSM Health DePaul Hospital, this grant will enable the hospital to work with community ambulance services to develop a model to test the effectiveness of CHAP in its service area.“Helping to improve lives is part of Mallinckrodt’s mission, and the company works to make a positive difference in meaningful ways,” according to Mark Trudeau, Mallinckrodt president and CEO. “We are committed to increasing access to healthcare and wellness – strengthening the communities in which our employees live and work.”

Mallinckrodt Awards $100,000 Grant for Community Program at Two Local Hospitals

Hazelwood Fire DepartmentLaunches S.T.A.R.S. Program

Protect Your Child AgainstAccidental PoisoningYoung children will sometimes eat and drink things they shouldn’t. If you have a toddler in the crawling or walking stage, be sure to keep all liquids and solids that may be poisonous out of his/her reach. Purchase medicines and household chemicals with child-resistant packaging to help prevent poisonings. According to a Center for Disease Control and Prevention report, nearly one million children

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Kids enjoy bouncing off the bubble slide into the cool, refreshing water at Hazelwood’s White Birch Bay Aquatic Center

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win a prize from the Hazelwood Green Committee. Pledge cards can also be turned in on Recycle Day, June 4, and at Hazelwood’s Harvestfest, September 10. Drawings for prizes will be held at both of these events. There are separate prizes for children and adults, including tickets to St. Louis Cardinals’ home games, Aquatic Center passes, gift cards, and a whole lot more. When you drop off your recycling pledge card, be sure to sign your name on our posters letting everyone know you’ve made a commitment to recycle this year!


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Pledge to Recycle and Be Eligible to Win Prizes

Hazelwood Sponsors 6th AnnualRecycle Day at St. Louis Outlet Mall will be collecting can be found on page 27 in the Parks & Recreation Activity Guide. Items NOT accepted by these vendors include: televisions, monitors, light bulbs, alkaline batteries, smoke detectors, thermostats, construction/building materials, mattresses and box springs, tires, hazardous materials (paint, solvents & chemicals), pianos, and organs.

Lt. Michael Brady Honored for 30 Years of ServiceLieutenant in January 2008. He now serves as a Watch Commander for the Neighborhood Support Team. In addition, Lt. Brady is the department’s Field Training Officer and a State Certified Arson Investigator. He has received numerous letters of commendation and thanks from the various communities he has served on the Major Case Squad, as well as from citizens in our community. He was presented with the City’s Above & Beyond Award for the fourth quarter 2009.

New Recruits Enhance Diversity for the HPD Army Service Ribbon as well. Walker started out as a member of Boy Scouts from 2001 to 2013, and achieved the ranking of Eagle Scout in 2013. He has also served as a member of Hazelwood’s Police Explorers Post #9217 since 2009, rising to the rank of Sergeant in 2013 and Captain in 2014. Once Walker completes his training, he will be an Advisor for the Explorers’ Post.

Consider Serving On Hazelwood’s Police Volunteer Unitshredding papers, directing traffic, and taking patrol vehicles to the maintenance garage. During the 2014-2015 fiscal year, our police volunteers donated a total of 6,700 hours. Hazelwood’s Neighborhood Action Team (N.A.T.) Supervisor, Sgt. Doug McGarry, currently manages the unit. If you’re interested in becoming a police volunteer, contact him at (314) 513-5208 or go to the HPD website at www.hazelwoodpd.org and click Programs on the top navigation bar and then click Police Volunteer Unit.


under the age of five are exposed to potentially dangerous medicines and household chemicals on a yearly basis.When giving children flavored medicine, be careful not to refer to it as “candy.” When left alone, they may locate the bottle or pill container and digest the contents. Keep all medicines locked up and out of children’s reach. In addition, don’t leave purses sitting around that may contain prescription drugs in them. As for household products, read the labels before using them and follow the directions carefully. Keep all products in their

original containers. Never place kerosene, anti-freeze, paints, or solvents in cups, glasses, milk/soda/beer cans, or other containers customarily used for food and drinks. Keep foods and household products separated. Cleaning fluids, detergents, soap powders, insecticides, and other everyday household products should be stored away from food and medications. For a life-threatening emergency, call Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital at (800) 222-1222 or transport your child to the closest hospital ER. You can also call 9-1-1.

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