Treasurer selects asset managers Partnership includes PFM and minority-owned emerging manager, CCG
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CAC Audited MAY 2 – 8, 2013
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Health professionals saluted Art Perry, 2013 Lifetime Achiever in Health Care, is a retired pharmacist and community activist.
Audience of 400 celebrates excellence in health care By Sandra Jordan Of The St. Louis American
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An audience of 400 celebrated the work of outstanding health care professionals and organizations at the St. Louis American Foundation’s 13th Annual Salute to Excellence in Health Care Awards luncheon held Friday at the Frontenac Hilton. Civic and community leader Ida Goodwin Woolfolk served as emcee. Donald M. Suggs, president of the foundation and publisher of The St. Louis American, said the program
brings well-deserved recognition to women and men who have dedicated their lives to improving the health of others. Michael Niedorff, chairman, president, CEO of Centene Corporation, introduced Art Perry, the 2013 Lifetime Achiever in Health Care. A retired pharmacist and community activist, Perry was only 14 when he started his involvement in pharmacy. Perry went to work for Bernard and David Kean
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Native son superintendent Grayling Tobias grew up in North County Now leads Hazelwood schools By Rebecca S. Rivas Of The St. Louis American Grayling Tobias, the new superintendent of Hazelwood School District, grew up in North St. Louis – Hazelwood County, near Bermuda Superintendent Road and Interstate 70. Grayling Tobias His father worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 35 years, and his mother is a nurturing homemaker, he said. “Because of their influence, I have developed thick skin and a soft heart,” he said.
“I believe that no one rises to low expectations.”
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Grayling Tobias, the new superintendent of Hazelwood School District, works with first grader ReSean Smith at Armstrong Elementary School. In 2002, Tobias became the first African-American certified administrator at the central office level.
‘God is pleased with Ronda’ Ronda Fay Williams: Nov. 10, 1971 – April 24, 2013 Family members pay their final respects during homegoing services for Ronda Fay Williams, senior corporate counsel at Savvis and beloved local Young Leader. Services were held Monday morning at Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church.
By Kenya Vaughn Of The St. Louis American “As her sister, I can’t be angry – and she wouldn’t want me hurting – because she lived her life,” Robyn K. Williams said. “Which one of us today could go right now and be pleased? How many of us have this unfinished bucket list that we’ve been talking about for the past 10 years? She did it – effortlessly and open-handed.” The shock, blindsiding disbelief and stunning sadness that accompany a life cut tragically short lingered in the days following the passing of attorney and civic leader Ronda Fay Williams. See RONDA, A6
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Tackling diversity Rams host program attacking social boundaries By Bridjes O’Neil Of The St. Louis American Professional football players typically break through boundaries created by their opponent’s formation on the field, but the inaugural “Rams Blitz: Youth Working Together to Break through Boundaries” program attacked social boundaries in the St. Louis metropolitan region. “We are slowly becoming a society that is more See RAMS, A7
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