Judges declare Brittany the winner! It was a close race around the arena, but student Brittany was declared the winner. Volunteer Scott, her "opponent," felt that he should have won by default, claiming Brittany's chair wasn't street legal. However, the judges decision was final and Scott graciously consented to having Brittany paint his head!
The JNH 9th Annual Good Luck Golf Classic was held at Bear Creek Golf Club.	JNH 2nd Annual Swing Fore the Kids Golf Tournament The Jamestown New Horizons 2nd Annual Swing Fore the Kids Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, September 14, 2012, to be held at Crescent Farms Golf Club at 745 Lewis Road near Eureka, MO.  Please click on the Events tab for more information.
Scott in front of the Vancouver Olympic Cauldron	Scott Bokal, World Traveler JNH volunteer Scott Bokal, a former full-time member of USA Hockey's Officiating Development program with extensive officiating experience in the North American Hockey League, participated as an on-ice official at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia in March. He worked the sledge ice hockey competition, which opened with teams participating from eight nations, including the United States and Canada. In sledge ice hockey, the participants with disabilities sit on sleds designed specifically for playing ice hockey. Players propel themselves with shortened hockey sticks.
JNH hillside garden named "Garden of the Month" by The Gardeners of Florissant	Volunteer spirit "blooms" at JNH The Gardeners of Florissant selected Jamestown New Horizons' hillside near the barn as their Garden of the Month. The hillside was quite beautiful this summer with all the bushes, perennials and annuals in full bloom.      The Gardeners of Florissant named Bonnie and Oliver Grueninger honorary members at their Christmas party. They are a lovely group of people who have helped Jamestown New Horizons a great deal during the past two years.
One of the award-winning photos by Nancy Finke	Nancy Finke wins photo competition Nancy Finke, JNH executive adminstrative assistant, won first place in the "Eye on the Sparrow - The World Within St. Louis" photography competition. Her photo/essay features Bonnie and Oliver Grueninger and their dedication to Jamestown New Horizons.     "The black-and-white juried photography competition brings attention to the many extraordinary yet ordinary people who enrich our lives in the St. Louis region," according to Cecilia Nadal, executive director of Gitana Productions, a not-for-profit arts and education group in the St. Louis area. "We couldn't agree more thatBonnie and Oliver fit that description!"
	Terry Anzalone receives Community Service Award Jamestown New Horizons volunteer, Terry Anzalone, was honored by Commerce Bank with their Community Service Award. The award was presented during a special luncheon at the Norwood Hills Country Club, hosted by David G. Cosby, Senior Vice President, Commerce Bank.     In honor of Terry, the William T. Kemper and Commerce Bancshares foundations awarded a joint grant to Jamestown New Horizons. Thank you so much!     The Commerce Bank Community Service Award is dedicated to recognizing those individuals who work diligently toward community betterment and the enhancement of the lives of others. Persons receiving this award have made outstanding contributions to organizations that serve the needs of our regions. Terry fits this description exactly.     Terry is truly an incredible person and has been a volunteer at JNH for over 26 years. She is one of the founding members and served as Executive Director for two years. Besides volunteering with the student lessons, she continues to serve on the JNH Board and is involved in event planning and fundraising. She is typical of many of the JNH volunteers who devote so much time, energy and talent to make JNH possible. JNH values every single one of its volunteers and the depth they give to the program. Terry represents all of the JNH volunteers by receiving this award. Congratulations, Terry!