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January 15, 2014

Eagle Watch and Guided Trail Walk

Recipes

Hearty, Comforting Foods

Around Town

Cold Weather Pet Tips

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A panoramic view of the Missouri River.

Venture outdoors and catch a glimpse of our national bird The Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine Park and the St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department, and Great Rivers Greenway will host an Eagle Watch and Guided Trail Walk from 11am-2pm on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. The event is free and open to the public. A live eagle, several birds of prey, and a naturalist from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on site for a close-up view from noon-2pm. Experienced, well known birder, Kraig Paradise will be available to help visitors view the majestic wild birds through scopes and binoculars that will be provided. “I enjoy very much the natural world,” Paradise said. “These Eagles coming down south for the winter is a wonderful thing to share with folks who have never seen and eagle in the wild before. The event is a great way to enlighten people on the natural world.” Last year’s bird watchers were treated to viewing more than 10 Bald Eagles. The word bald in the name actually comes from the Old English word balde, which translates to white headed. The mature bird’s brown body, set off by a white head, yellow beak and 72-

90 inch wingspan make the Bald Eagle easy to identify. However, given that the birds fly at a range of about 2,500 to 3,000 feet binoculars and scopes are needed. Hot chocolate, S’mores and a warm fire will be located at the top of the Grand Staircase. Attendees are reminded to dress warm and bring your binoculars. Visitors are encouraged individually to walk or bike along the three mile trail that takes you through the newly restored upland prairie and wetlands, past Cold Water Creek and the Missouri river. Join one of our guided walks along the trail to enjoy Fort Belle Fontaine Park in its winter glory. The top of the bluff at the Grand Staircase offers a panoramic view of the Missouri River and overlooks the sites where Lewis and Clark camped in 1804, when they left on their Voyage of Discovery and their last campsite on their return in 1806. The Grand Staircase was built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930’s. Information will also be available for anyone wanting to become a member of the Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine

Park. Fort Belle Fontaine Park is located at 13300 Bellefontaine Road, 3 miles north of Highway 270. Scouts and organizations are welcome and the event is totally free, including refreshments. Fort Belle See EAGLE WATCH page 2

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Vol. 93 No. 3

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Around Town Local news and events like Ethan’s Heroes JDRF Quarter Auction and eagle watching on the old Chain of Rocks Bridge Business A brief history of Byerly RV and St. Louis Green is helping our community recycle holiday lights School Third grader from Highland saves uncle’s life and model UN team from Riverview Gardens passes resolution

Learn & Play Book Buzz, Sudoku and tips to protect your electronic devices in cold weather

Movie The Wolf of Wall Street is fast and funny, but there is more to the story.

Sports Local sport authority Gary B fills you in on the weekend’s sporting events.

Recipes Gather around for hearty, comforting foods this winter.

What’s Happening the only events calendar you need to stay entertained all week long

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Over the Fence Joe Morice is to Community News readers what Wilson was to Tim Taylor: enjoy a fresh perspective from our in-house blue-collar philosopher.

EAGLE WATCH

Bald Eagle Facts

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Fontaine Park patches are free to anyone completing the guided trail walk with the group or individually. Park maps will be available. For more information, call Magurany at 314.544.5714 or Shirley Paro at 314.869.8251.

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Northern Bald Eagle Scientific Name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus alascanus (White-headed sea eagle) Field Marks: Blackish-brown back & breast; White head, neck, and tail Yellow feet and bill Flight: Top Altitude of 10,000 feet Top speeds of about 30 to 35 mph in level flight Top speeds of about 100 mph in dive Size: Female: Stands up to 42 inches high, Wingspan up to 8 feet Male: Stands up to 35 inches high, Wingspan of nearly 6 1/2 feet Life Span: Up to 30 years

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Around Town Red Cross in Need of Blood Platelet Donations As severe winter weather begins to subside, the American Red Cross is asking all eligible blood and platelet donors to help offset a weather-related shortfall in donations. Approximately 300 blood drives across 25 states were canceled across the U.S. due to snow and extreme cold. The blood drive cancellations resulted in a shortfall of nearly 8,800 blood and platelet donations since Jan. 2. In the MissouriIllinois Blood Services Region, severe winter weather forced the cancellation of nearly 30 Red Cross blood drives, resulting in about 875 fewer

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than expected blood donations over the past five days. “It’s the blood products already on the shelves that help save lives when severe weather hits,” said Scott Caswell, CEO of the Red Cross Missouri-Illinois Region. “Thanks to generous Red Cross blood and platelet donors, blood products were available for patients who still needed transfusions despite the weather. Now we invite those previously ‘frozen out’ from giving blood or platelets to come in soon.” Platelet donors, as well as blood donors with the most in-demand blood types—O positive and negative, A negative and B negative—are urgently needed to give blood in the days and weeks ahead to offset the shortfall. Platelets, a key clotting component of blood often needed by cancer patients, must be transfused within five days of donation, so donations are constantly needed. Red blood cells, the oxygen carrying component of blood, are the most widely transfused blood product and must be transfused within 42 days. For more information, or to make an appointment, please call 1.800.733.2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

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Florissant Valley Historical Society’s Annual French Bouillon Party

Kaplan University to Host Annual Career Fair

The Florissant Valley Historical Society will host its annual Bouillon Party from 2-4pm on Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Taille de Noyer house, 1896 South New Florissant Road. The Bouillon, a party enjoyed by the early French settlers, was a winter house party often held during the holidays. The fire was lit, the shutters were opened and guests were welcomed. Tickets to the Bouillon Party are $10 and include bouillon, snacks, desserts and old time fiddle music. Tours of Taile will be available at 2:30 and 3:30 and will include the Costume Room on the third floor. Curt and Dennis Buckhannon

Kaplan University’s St Louis campus is hosting its annual career fair providing networking and career opportunities for all members of the community from 4-7pm on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 1807 Park 270, Suite 105. Over 45 local employers, including UPS, Waste Management, Starbucks, Hollywood Casino, St Louis County Police Department, McKesson, and Shop n’ Save will be present to talk about current job openings. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes and dress appropriately for a job interview.

will provide fiddle music. In the early 1960s a resident told about Bouillon parties that took place in the 1890s as remembered by her mother. "It was a house party held almost any time through the winter - but especially between Christmas and New Year. Hot chicken bouillon was served. It was most often a clear bouillon, skimmed and drained. There was dancing and singing and you ate anytime you felt like it." Tickets for the Bouillon Party can be purchased by calling 314.839.3626, 314.409.9478 or 314.838.4536. Reservations are necessary.

Cold Weather Tips for Pets from the Humane Society of Missouri With severely cold weather here and continuing, the Humane Society of Missouri urges all pet owners to bring their pets inside and exercise the utmost caution when exposing pets to the cold. Pets rely on their owners to help stay warm during cold weather. As a general rule: If it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for your pets. Bring your pet inside. Don't leave your pet outside in the cold for prolonged periods of time. Rem e m b e r— t h e r m o m e t e r s might show one temperature, but wind chills can make it feel much, much colder. Limit time outdoors and be mindful of frostbite on ears, tail and paws. If you run with your dog, pay attention to cold paws and, if it gets too cold, leave your pup at home. Cats should always be left indoors—it's the law in the City of St. Louis. Outdoor cats are often victims of road traffic, wilds animals, dogs and cruel people and freezing or starving to death in severely cold weather. Acclimate your pet to cold weather. If your pets spend a lot of time outdoors, make sure to introduce them gradually to dropping temperatures, rather than exposing them to the extreme cold all at once. Provide adequate shelter. Adequate shelter is mandated by law. If your dog lives outdoors, you must provide a well-insulated and draft-free doghouse. The opening should face south with a sturdy, flexible covering to prevent icy winds from entering. Line the floors of the shelter with straw, not hay. Towels and blankets can become damp or freeze, making the space colder. Beware of antifreeze and rock salt. Antifreeze

often collects on driveways and roadways. Although it smells and tastes sweet to your pet, it is lethally poisonous. If you suspect your pet has ingested antifreeze, contact your veterinarian immediately. Deicing products like rock salt can irritate footpads. Be sure to rinse and dry your pet's feet after being outside. Pet stores often carry pet-safe ice melts that do the job and won’t harm your pets. Dry off wet paws. A wet pet is a cold pet. Towel or blow-dry your pet if he gets wet from rain or snow. Also, it is important to clean and dry paws to prevent tiny cuts and cracked pads. Provide plenty of food and water. It takes more energy in the winter to properly regulate body temperature, so your pet needs additional calories if he spends a lot of time playing or working outdoors. Your pet is just as likely to get dehydrated in the winter as in the summer, so be sure to provide plenty of fresh water. Snow is not a substitute for water. Refill outside bowls often to prevent freezing. Carefully keep pets warm inside. Keep your pets warm, dry and away from drafts while inside. Space heaters and other supplemental heat sources can burn your pet. Keep portable heaters out of reach and make sure all fireplaces have adequate screening. And, of course, never leave your pet alone with an unattended fire. Groom regularly. Your pet needs a well groomed coat to keep him properly insulated. Short- or coarse-haired dogs might get extra cold so consider a sweater or a coat. Long-haired dogs should have their paw hair trimmed to ease in cleaning and snow removal.

Florissant Old Town Partners Annual Pancake Breakfast The annual Florissant Old Town Partners all you can eat pancake breakfast will be held from 8am-noon on Sunday, February 2, on the lower level of the Wedding Chapel, 646 rue St. Francois. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Cost of admission includes pancakes, sausage, and beverages. Attendees are also entered for a chance to win one of four $25 attendance prizes. Florissant Old Town Partners, Inc. is a non-profit organization formed with business owners and residents who want to see the Historic Business District and Old Town prosper. They are responsible for many activities to showcase Old Town Florissant such as the annual pancake breakfast and the Fall Festival in October. For more information please call 314.837.0033

Senior Citizen Valentine’s Dance The City of Florissant will host a Valentine’s Day Dance for senior citizens from 7-10pm on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Eagan Center. The event is open to both residents and nonresidents. Tickets are just $8 in advance in the Senior Office in Florissant City Hall and $10 at the door. Entertainment will be provided by Fanfare with Kitty Moller. Light snacks are provided and beer, wine and soda are available for purchase. The City of Florissant invites senior citizens to enjoy good times with good friends. Meet new people, get a little exercise and enjoy an evening of great music and socializing in a fun atmosphere. There are a limited number of tickets available. Call the Florissant Senior Office at 314.839.7605 for more information.

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St. Louis Based Inspirational Recording Artist Unveils Album

Eagle Days on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

Independent record label Tate Music Group is excited to announce the official release of Peggy Neely-Harris’ new album titled Forward. Released by Tate Music Group, the album offers nine tracks and is readily available for purchase nationwide at the iTunes Store, Amazon. com, or directly from TateMusicGroup.com. Peggy Neely-Harris, from St. Louis, was first noticed for her talents when she was still a young girl. She has always loved music and performing was truly in her blood. As she grew older, she broadened her horizons and she did not limit herself to performing as she also found time to teach performing arts to others. As an artist, she has performed in numerous prestigious events and has also gone on tour in Europe. The album Forward is a compilation of inspirational and contemporary tracks that will put anyone’s heart to ease. Listen to tracks such as (You’ve Shown Me) What True Love Can Be, I Promise and Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! and be a part of Neely-Harris’ journey in music.

The Spanish Lake Community Association invites the public to view the eagles from 9am-3pm on Jan. 18 and 19 on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge at Riverview Drive and I-270. Viewing scopes will be stationed on the bridge to allow close-ups of eagles with live eagle presentations every 20 minutes. There will be a live eagle education program, eagle nest replica photos, a warming tent with children’s projects and Louis & Clark re-enactors. Bring your own binoculars and dress to stay warm. This free program is put on by the Missouri Conservation Commission, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Trailnet. For more information, please call 314.877.1309 or go to www.mdc. mo.gov/events/eagledays.

New Survey Reveals Americans’ Dream for 2014 Greatest Weekend Ever A new national survey reveals for most Americans The 2014 Greatest Weekend Ever would include time spent with good friends and a sports celebrity, plus a stay at a sports celebrity’s house. Great Clips will make that dream come true for one lucky winner of The Greatest Weekend Ever Sweepstakes. The winner and three friends will enjoy a two-night stay at NASCAR great Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s lake house near Charlotte, N.C., a barbecue party with Junior and Kasey Kahne, and VIP passes and tickets to two NASCAR races at the Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. The winner will also ride away in style with a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. A Great Clips’ national online survey of 500 people reveals for The Greatest Weekend Ever: 75 percent would enjoy a weekend with a sports celebrity and a stay at a sports celebrity’s home. 57 percent say good friends are the most important thing to bring to the greatest weekend ever followed by drinks (24 percent) and barbecue sauce (10 percent).

35 percent say the greatest weekend would include time with friends, followed by a weekend with no responsibilities (32 percent) and a weekend relaxing by the lake (28 percent). Almost 35 percent (32 percent) say the greatest weekend ever would include waiting for someone to bring them food and drinks over planning the party themselves (26 percent) or manning the grill (27 percent). “The survey reveals we certainly hit the sweet spot with The Greatest Weekend Ever Sweepstakes for people who would be thrilled to spend a weekend relaxing lakeside with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne, firing up the grill while being served food and drinks, enjoying water sports and maybe even taking a ride in the Great Clips race car,” says Great Clips CEO, Rhoda Olsen. “We’re excited to make this dream weekend a reality for the sweepstakes winner.” The sweepstakes runs through Jan. 31, 2014. To enter, simply visit www.greatclips.com or text BBQ to 47328

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24 Hour Crisis Care for Children Still Available Saint Louis Crisis Nursery reminds parents that crisis care is always available for children, birth through age 12. Five Crisis Nurseries located throughout St. Louis City and County, St. Charles and Wentzville remain open 24-hours a day. All children are provided three warm meals and snacks, medical examinations, clothing and shoes, and more while parents work closely with Crisis Nursery’s professionally trained staff to resolve their crisis. All services are free of charge. Parents in need of care for their children due to a lack of basic resources, homelessness, or other emergency or crisis situations that threaten the health of their precious children should call Crisis Nursery at 314.768-3201. Nursery Location: 11037 Breezy Point Ln., St. Louis, 63136 24-Hour Helpline: 314-953-8030

Ethan’s Heroes JDRF Quarter Auction Fundraiser Ethan’s Heroes will host a Quarter Auction fundraiser at 6:30pm on Saturday, March 29 at the Maryland Heights Center to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Each guest will be given a numbered bidding paddle upon entry. Each item up for bid will be displayed for all guests to see. The auctioneer will announce the item, its value and its bidding value, 25 cents to $2 based upon retail value. Once everyone has had an opportunity to place their bid and raise their paddle, the auctioneer will draw a numbered ball. If the number on the paddle matches the number on the ball drawn, the guest wins that item. If a matching numbered paddle is not held up, the auctioneer will draw again, until we have a winner. Once we have a winner all balls will be placed back in the container and go to the next item to be auctioned. Retail values range from $25 up to $500 or over. Your 25¢ bid potentially wins you a $25 item! Tickets for the event are $15 per person and includes paddle, beer, soda and snacks. For information, call Elizabeth 314.584.9465 or e mail ecmfoss@gmail.com

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NWC Young Professionals Division The Young Professionals Division (YPD) of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce will kick off 2014 with a bowling outing from 11:30am-1pm on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Brunswick Zone XL, 8070 Veteran Memorial Parkway in St. Peters. The YPD invites members to bring some visi-

tors to introduce to the group and participate in bowling and laser tag, as well as networking. There is also a concession stand there if members would like to get lunch. For more information, or to register, please visit northwest.chambermaster.com.

Community Fulfills Holiday Needs for 1,800 Children Saint Louis Crisis Nursery announced that 1,800 children benefitted from its annual Holiday Hearts and Holiday Help gift collection programs. Supported by generous sponsors known as Holiday Angels, the programs helped cover many high priority needs and special wishes of low to no income families with children, birth to age 12. Typical donations included housing and utility assistance, household needs, diapers, food, shoes and clothing, and toys. “Many parents that have no other support systems depended on Saint Louis Crisis Nursery to keep their family strong,” said DiAnne Mueller, Crisis Nursery CEO. “Our success depended greatly on our generous community and corporate supporters.” Hundreds of individuals, families, businesses and community organizations pooled resources within their respective networks to collect Nursery wish lists items. Many organized toy drives,

special events and holiday celebrations solely to benefit the Crisis Nursery. “Friends of the Nursery, including Shop ‘n Save, Club Fitness, Landers Toyota, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Missouri American Water and Just Bills Place, were instrumental to our success,” said Mueller. “Their massive donations overflowed our offices and the homes of our families.” The Crisis Nursery serves thousands of children and families annually at its five safe-havens and seven outreach centers. Wish List items are often needed for daily care, and can be donated seven days a week at any Nursery location. Visit www.crisisnurserykids.org for a complete list. For more information on Crisis Nursery programs and services, visit the website or call 314.292.5770. Parents in need of crisis or emergency intervention services can contact the 24Hour Helpline at 314.768.3201.

Local Actress Returns to Florissant Stage Where She Made Debut Laura Barbiea, a St. Louis area native whose first performance was at age 3 at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre, will make her debut performance as a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the labor union that represents nearly 50,000 actors and stage managers, on the same stage when she appears with TheatreworksUSA in a production of The Teacher from the Black Lagoon Jan. 16-23. Public performances of the show will be held at 7:30pm Friday, Jan.17 and at 2pm on Saturday, Jan. 18 and Sunday, Jan. 19. Tickets are $7 apiece and may be bought by calling 314.921.5678 or at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre box office at the Eagan Civic Center at Waterford Drive and Parker Road in Florissant. Additional performances will be held for school groups from Thursday, Jan. 16 through Thursday, Jan. 23 as part of The St. Louis Family Theatre series at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre. Barbiea originally is from Overland. She graduated from Westminster Christian Academy in 2009 and received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts,

with an emphasis in acting, from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2012. In addition to studying acting at NYU’s Atlantic Studio, she also was selected to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. Mary McKinnis, Barbiea’s mother, recalls that her daughter’s debut performance on stage was at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre. “When Laura was three years old she played the child for a dramatization of Miss Saigon in a 20-minute medley performed by the North Winds Orchestra,” says McKinnis. “Conductor Larry Marsh had contacted me about the part of a small child and asked if my daughter could play the role.” Laura Barbiea has come a long, and successful, way from that initial, precocious appearance on the Florissant Civic Center Theatre stage. You can keep up with her career through her web site, www.thelaurabarbiea.com.

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City of Florissant Lifeguard Certification Course Anyone who wishes to work for the City of Florissant as a Lifeguard must be certified through Jeff Ellis & Associates ILTP Lifeguarding program. Classes are open for registration and available on Friday, Feb. 21, from 4-9pm, Saturday, Feb. 22, from 8-5pm, and Sunday, Feb. 23, from 8-5pm at the James J. Eagan Center. Successful completion of the class will not guarantee a job, but will provide the necessary training in order to apply as a lifeguard. In order to become certified, participants must be able to: • Swim 100-yards continuously using crawl or breaststroke. • Feet first surface dive and retrieve a 10 pound brick from 12 foot depth. • Tread water for one minute without use of arms. The City of Florissant Human Resources office is accepting applications for Summer 2014 through March 1. For more information, please contact Beth at 314.921.4250, or John at 314.839.7670.

Local Families Urged to ICE Seniors’ Cell Phones As cold temperatures blanket our area, a growing number of seniors may wind up in trouble, stuck in life threatening situations. They may slip and fall, their car might break down, and they may get lost, confused, or stranded – literally left out in the cold. That’s why Visiting Angels, one of the nation’s largest in-home senior care agencies has launched the ICE a Cell Phone Safety Campaign to help seniors in case of emergency. To ICE a cell phone, you load emergency contacts in seniors’ phones with the word ICE in front of the emergency contacts’ names, so when someone finds a senior in trouble they know who to call In Case of Emergency. Visiting Angels hopes this will become a universal emergency plan – a quick way for emergency responders to pick up a senior’s cell phone, and press the letter ‘I’ to find seniors’ emergency contacts. How to ICE Seniors’ Cell Phones: • Under ‘I’ in the cell phone contact list, load the In Case of Emergency contact names, beginning with the word ICE (ie: ICE_ Heather). • Make sure the emergency contact(s) agree to be an ICE partner. • Include every phone number (home/cell/work) of the ICE partner. • ICE partners should know the seniors’ medical conditions, doctors’ names and medications they’re taking.

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Kids In The Middle Announces 2014 Board Members Kids In The Middle (KITM) recently announced six new members to its Board of Directors. New members include Jenn Christofferson, community volunteer; Phil Christofferson, attorney at Cockriel & Christofferson, LLC; Daniel Harvath, senior associate attorney at Bryan Cave LLP; Amanda McNelley, counsel at Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard, PC; Erin Williams, attorney at Ogletree Deakins; and Mark Zvibleman, owner of Sperry Van Ness. The new members, who serve a two-year term, will assist the agency with its mission, events and fundraising. President Elect for 2014 is clinical psychologist Randi Mozenter, Ph.D., who will become the board president in 2015. “We are excited to welcome this group of strong community leaders to our board," said KITM executive director Judy Berkowitz. "With 23 board members slated for 2014, all with varied backgrounds, we are fortunate to be able to utilize their wealth of information and talent at our agency." KITM helps children and families transition to a new way of life before, during and after separation and divorce, for the sake of creating healthier futures for all involved. Founded in 1977, KITM is a nationally accredited non-profit agency that provides comprehensive and confidential counseling, education and support services focused on the entire family. KITM is a proud member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis and is located at 2650 S. Hanley Rd. in St. Louis, Mo. For more information, visit their website at www.kidsinthemiddle.org.

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New KITM Board of Directors member Daniel Harvath, senior associate attorney at Bryan Cave LLP.

North County Inc. in partnership with the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Marketing Strategy Meeting – Community Engagement Luncheon on at 11:30am on Jan. 31, 2014 at St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley, 3400 Pershall Road, in the Emerson Center building. This information gathering meeting will include lunch. Cost to attend is $12. Reservation and payment deadline for this meeting is Monday, Jan. 27. For more information, or to register, please call the GNC Chamber office at 314.831.3500, or email carolyn@greaternorthcountychamber.com.

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St. Louis Green 2013-14 Holiday Light Recycling Drive St. Louis Green, in partnership with Walmart, is once again working to collect unwanted holiday lights. With over 300 collection sites, the partnership hopes to continue building off of last year’s success. According to St. Louis Green founder, Craig Jung, “Our goal this year is 136,000 pounds of lights diverted from local landfills.” Once collected, the lights will be recycled and sent back to manufacturers to be used in new products. A portion of the drive proceeds will go to Operation Food Search, a St. Louis area food bank. Last year, the drive received two statewide awards. The Missouri Recycling Association honored both St. Louis Green and Walmart with its Outstanding Collection Program award. In addition, the Missouri Waste Control Coalition gave the retailer and non-profit organization its Outstanding Achievement award for Environ-

mental Stewardship. The 2013-2014 Holiday Light Drive is in its final few days and will run until the end of this week, so make sure you round up all the lights you can to turn in to your local participant. The pick-up routes are being made and St. Louis Green will continue picking up bins until Friday Jan. 17. If you have special accommodations for pick up, please email St. Louis Green at lights@ stlouisgreen.com or call 314.222-8004. The organization will keep their website up to date with wrap-up information. to stay informed. St. Louis Green, Inc., was founded to address a need in the St. Louis community for information about green businesses, green products, and green events. Founder and Executive Director, Craig Jung, noticed that people were looking for information and education about sustainable lifestyles. In 2007, he created Visit StLouisGreen.com, a resource for everything green in the St. Louis region.

Before the letters R.V. became a popular acronym for taking your home with you when you travel, Walter Byerly, a cabinet maker, began building travel trailers in the basement of his home in Kirkwood. In 1948 Byerly Trailer Manufacturing Company was officially organized and moved into its first building on Manchester Road in Des Peres. In the late 50s, my father, John Patton, started selling and renting folding camping trailers from his service station, which was located down the street from Byerly. While I was in Marine Corp boot camp in 1966, my father sold his service station and bought Byerly Trailer. I returned home in the early 1970s, joined the business and moved to a new facility at Manchester and Weidman Road. In 1984 I bought the company from my father, and in 1999 Byerly built a beautiful new facility in Eureka. Of course, this is a very brief outline of a very long, colorful and rich history of a great company. When I joined the company we had about seven employees and now we have over forty-five. There are many family members involved and the rest of our employees are like family. In 2004, forty percent of the company was transferred to the employees. Since then, whenever someone asks to speak to the owner, there is a good chance they are already speaking to one. In fact, over the next few months, I hope to introduce you to some of our team, who are responsible for Byerly RV becoming the largest motorhome dealer in Missouri and consistently a leader in fifth wheels, travel trailers, folding and truck campers and RV rentals. We stock RVs from $5,000 to $500,000, so we believe we really have an RV for anyone who gets the urge to travel and get away but still enjoy the comforts of home. Please visit us online at www. byerlyrv.com to learn about upcoming events, sales and seminars. Or better yet, come visit us at 295 E. Fifth St. in Eureka, just one exit east of Six Flags on I-44. You will experience one of the most beautiful and complete RV dealers in the Midwest. Byerly RV- “The Center of the RV World.”

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Veronica Morrow-Reel Earns Advanced Certification from MSBA Vice President of the Riverview Gardens Special Administrative Board, Veronica Morrow-Reel, recently received her Advanced Certification designation from Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA) through the Certified Board Member (CBM) program. A board member receives advanced status after successfully completing the statutory training requirement. The program is designed to assist school board members to function as effective educational leaders in their communities. Morrow-Reel has been a dedicated member of the Special Administrative Board for three years and continues to dedicate her time and talents in service to the students of Riverview Gardens and the city of Dellwood.

Highland Elementary Student Receives Honor for Saving Uncle's Life Jesse Dixon, third grade student at Highland Elementary, was recently honored by Chief Joe Bommarito of the Riverview Fire Protection District for saving the life of his uncle. Dixon, notified school district administrators after noticing a smell of smoke emanating from his home when he arrived there after school. The third grader's quick response saved both the property and the life of a sleeping uncle who was inside the residence unfazed by smoke alarms. Dixon, received the award at a school assembly where the entire school, parents and fire fighters who responded to the call, praised him as a hero.

Sacred Heart Kindergarten to Hold Open House Sacred Heart Kindergarten will hold an Open House from 1-4pm on Sunday, Jan. 26. Present and prospective students and their parents are invited to visit during this time to meet the teachers and learn about the program at Sacred Heart. Samples of the students’ work will be on display. Those attending will have an opportunity to purchase books from the Scholastic Book Fair and possibly win an attendance prize. Registration for Sacred Heart Kindergarten, prekindergarten and the three-year-old Lucky Ducks program will begin on Jan. 26. Applications, tuition information and guidelines for registration will be available beginning Tuesday,

Jan. 21 on the door of the lower level of the Kindergarten from 8:30am-5pm on regular school days, or online at Sacredheartkindergartenflorissant.org. Children must be 3 years old on or before July 31 for the three-year-old program, 4 years old on or before July 31 for the prekindergarten program and 5 years old on or before July 31 for the kindergarten program. For additional information, call 314.837.6939 and leave a message and your call will be returned, call Mrs. Gladbach, 314.409.9478, or check the website.

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Riverview Gardens Model United Nations Team Passes UN Resolution

Riverview Gardens Model United Nations Team (RGMUN) members Jessica Wright, Adina Nelson, Johnathan Johnson, Billy Washington, Juanita Gregory, Charles Tate, Tra'vell Thomas, Renezia Steed and Alexius Turner wrote and presented a resolution that passed at the Jan. 4 Model United Nations convention. Their resolution was written from the perspective of Haiti to help create a sustainable and inexpensive solution to provide millions of Haitians access to clean drinking water that would be filtered by a solar power desalination system. School facilitator Nicholas Metropolous indicated, “not only did our team's resolution pass, but it passed with 45 countries voting yes, 2 nations voting no and only 1 nation abstaining from voting.” The RGMUN team’s resolution passed by the largest margin of any of the participating schools and teams. It was one of only three resolutions to pass at the conference with over thirty schools participating in the event. Riverview's team is held in high regard and regional ranking. Metropolous adds, “Several of our team members are in the running for possible Model UN college scholarships because of their display of such promise at the competition this weekend.”

St. Louis Company Helps Educators Send School Closing Messages During Winter Storm Of all the different kinds of numbers that have helped describe the severity of the nation’s recent winter storms – temperature, number of beds set up in emergency shelters, and so forth – the number that best describes the weather’s effect on our schools can be provided by SchoolReach. School leaders across the country used the company’s service to send more than 6.02 million voice, text, and email messages in a span of just 30 hours between Sunday, Jan. 5 and Monday, Jan. 6. The highest voice call volume was seen during a three-hour stretch on Jan. 5, when more than 1 million calls were made. “School administrators use SchoolReach to send voice, email, and text messages on any issue,” said Paul Langhorst, cofounder of SchoolReach. “Our patented technology allows schools to broadcast messages that go out and get delivered to parents quickly.” Market surveys estimate that more than 90 percent of public, private and parochial schools in the U.S. have some sort of school notification system to broadcast messages to parents. In addition to providing updates to TV and radio stations, school administrators turn

to applications like SchoolReach when severe weather strikes or emergencies happen. “With freezing temperatures and snow packed roads affecting numerous states, many school leaders have needed to call off school over the past few days,” Mr. Langhorst continued. “SchoolReach has helped schools across the country stay in touch with parents during this difficult blast of winter weather.”

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Oldest Pick:

Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

“Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything” Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

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The Great Trouble: a Mystery of London, the Blue Death and a Boy Called Eel, is a pageturner for readers 8 to 88, another masterful historical fiction title by Deborah Hopkinson. Eel is an impoverished orphan eking out a living in London to support himself and his little brother. A street boy and “mudlark,” Eel combs the filthy Thames for bits of things that will net him a few coins. It’s a hardscrabble existence that goes from bad to worse when the Blue Death, later identified as cholera, begins to take lives. Through a series of circumstances, Eel begins working with the real-life Dr. John Snow. A London physician, Dr. Snow, is credited with identifying the cause of cholera, putting an end to epidemics like the Broad Street scourge that took the lives of 616 people in 1854, the dramatic backdrop around which Hopkinson fashions her entertaining and informative new novel. It’s another great read from an author who has made the genre her life’s work.

Tips to Protect Your Smartphone in Cold Weather Temperatures may have risen a bit, but it’s still cold outside. In extreme weather, it is important to take proper care of electronic devices. Here are some cold weather tips for your smartphone, tablet and notebook. Exposing your devices to extreme cold temperatures for extended periods of time may: • Cause your battery to drain faster • With prolonged exposure, make the phone’s hardware more brittle and can lead to cracked screens, especially on devices with glass screens

The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis • Cause condensation to form inside your screen if you turn it on while it is still cold • Increase potential for permanent damage if you leave your device in “sleep mode” for an extended period of time, especially with netbooks and laptops Tips for protecting your devices in extreme cold weather: • Don’t take your device out in extreme temperatures. When you’re outside in weather like this, keep it protected in your purse, bag or pocket. • Don’t leave it in your car or trunk for extended periods of time – definitely not overnight. • Don’t take your phone outside to shovel snow or sled. Not only do you expose it to the cold, but you have the chance of getting it wet. • Keep your phone or device in a protective case. Look for waterproof, drop resistant & dirt proof cases. • Invest in a Bluetooth device/earbud with microphone and call answer buttons so that you can leave the device in your pocket while taking calls. • If you absolutely must expose your device to the cold for an extended period of time, turn it off and don’t turn it back on until it has warmed up. This helps to keep condensation from forming. • Finally, for protecting yourself, if you’re going to use your device outside or in cold temps, get yourself a pair of touchscreen gloves that you can leave on while using your device.

The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis is accepting loan applications until April 15, 2014 from traditional and nontraditional students seeking a first degree at an accredited, nonprofit school. Qualified students may receive a renewable, interest-free loan of up to $9,000 for the upcoming 2014-2015 academic year. The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis is a nonprofit organization that provides postsecondary access to eligible students, regardless of economic background, through financial aid education and direct financial support. The loan is meant to work in conjunction with other aid (such as grants, scholarships, federal loans, family funding, etc.) to provide the final dollars needed to attend college. Eligible students must reside in St. Louis City or County; the Missouri counties of Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, Warren and Washington; or the Illinois counties of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair. Besides residency, other requirements include citizenship status, minimum GPA, and postsecondary school choice. Applicants are also selected on the basis of academic potential, personal character, and financial need. For the complete list of criteria, please visit www.sfstl.org. Students can apply for the Foundation’s interest-free loan by visiting the Scholarship Central page of St. Louis Graduates’ website, www.stlouisgraduates.org. In addition to the Foundation’s loan application, Scholarship Central hosts approximately 45 area scholarships, grants, and postsecondary funding opportunities. Students first complete an online “common application,” which applies to all opportunities, and then complete additional questions for each scholarship to which they’re matched. The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization founded in 1920, is based upon the conviction that an educated citizenry is essential to a democracy. More than 10,500 students have been awarded nearly $59 million in interest-free loans and $3.8 million in grants by the Foundation since 1920. For more information, please contact The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis at .314.725.7990, info@sfstl.org, or visit www.sfstl.org.

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Movie

“The Wolf of Wall Street”

It’s easy to trace the current economic climate back to the 1990’s, a period of greed and excess in the financial world. The Wolf of Wall Street, the new film from director Martin Scorsese, focuses on a notorious broker who should be held accountable for at least some of America’s financial woes. Leonardo DiCaprio turns in an energetic, engaging performance as Jordan Belfort, a stock broker who arrived on Wall Street in the 1980’s with big dreams and an empty pocket. Belfort began as a low-ranking trainee at a legitimate firm, but the stock market meltdown of October 1987 left him without a job or legitimate prospects. Belfort eventually lands at a “boiler room” operation where brokers push low-priced stocks The Wolf of Wall Street photo courtesy of Paramont Pictures over the phone. Once they have pumped the about them is more than enough. stock price up to record levels, the brokerage firm sells Jonah Hill continues to hone his dramatic acting its own holdings. The brokers make a killing on com- skills in The Wolf of Wall Street. Playing Belfort’s partmissions, but their hapless customers lose a fortune as ner Danny Porush, Hill embodies the wide-eyed greed the stock price plummets. of the 1990’s, especially on Wall Street. Rob Reiner also With his charming sales techniques, Belfort quick- has a small, but memorable role as Belfort’s flustered ly becomes the king of “pump-and-dump.” He even father Max. Hill, Reiner, and the rest of the talented founds Stratton Oakmont, a pressupporting cast help tigious-sounding brokerage firm in out the story. Scorsese’s latest film is flesh Long Island, New York. It is there Scorsese’s latest film that Belfort and his associates make fast and funny, but it will is fast and funny, but obscene amounts of money, spendleave audiences feeling it will leave audiences ing their profits on every vice imagfeeling empty and anempty and angry. inable. gry. Though it is easy Jordan Belfort is—and probably to dismiss the onscreen always will be—a distasteful fellow. Yet, Leonardo Di- antics as pure Hollywood, the sad truth is Caprio is amazing as this real-life con artist and crook. that thousands lost millions to this man. Unfortunately, Belfort is just one of many brokers who Now a motivational speaker, Belfort relindecided that other people’s hard-earned money be- quishes half his earnings to pay back his longed in their pockets or up their noses. One movie victims, but some will never recover from

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this loss. The Wolf of Wall Street is an intriguing movie, but the real Belfort remains an arrogant blowhard. His Facebook page is filled with congratulatory statements, some from “friends” he met in federal prison. He’s an interesting character, but you may need an antacid after three hours of his onscreen antics. The Wolf of Wall Street, rated R for sequences of strong sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use and language throughout, and for some violence, current is playing in theaters. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Sports

Gary Baute

Former Timberland at the time, Jim Hart, opened several Dierdorf & Football Player in the AFC Harts restaurants that have since closed. Championship The St. Louis Walk Of Fame has a star honorMonty Ball played his ing him and he involved with KTRS the Big 550 high school ball with the radio station. Wentzville Timberland High *Classy guy Wolves and presently holds the rushing record of 8,222-yards Recent Awards Handed Out To Ambush in his four year high school career as a running Players back. Jeff Richey the St. Louis Ambush goalkeeper His college days saw him as a Badger playing was named to the Major Indoor Soccer League’s for the University of Wisconsin. In his four years (MISL) Team of the Week for the eighth week of there, he attained many NCAA records: the 2013-14 regular season. - Tied for the most rushing touchdowns. In games played January 3 and 4 at the Fam- Most consecutive games with two or more ily Arena, he recorded 37-saves. The first contest touchdowns. he stopped 25 on 31 attempts against the first- Most points scored by a non-kicker place Milwaukee Wave. The next night against The Denver Broncos selected Ball in the 2nd the Rochester Lancers, Richey rejected 12 of round, 58th overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. 18-attempts and his efforts kept the game close Watch for Ball this Sunday as the Denver Bron- Dan Dierdorf (third from right) with Jackie Smith (second from the right), Hall of Fame St. enough that the Ambush were able to stage a Louis Football Cardinal. Photo courtesy of Gary Baute cos host the New England Patriots. dramatic comeback on goals by Dan Antoniuk Ball has been able to play under number 28 in and Kory Dowell in the last two minutes of the importantly right here in the Show Me state. both college and the NFL. He played 13 years for the ‘cardiac’ St. Louis Foot- game. * Hard work pays off The Ambush’s forwards Kory Dowell and Odaine ball Cardinals and was in the broadcast booth for the Sinclair each earned honorable mention for their National Football League (NFL) for 28 years. NFL Player and Broadcaster from St. Louis ReAmong his many awards as a player, he was select- play. Dowell had a seven-point week with a threetires ed to six Pro Bowls and in 1996 was enshrined in the point goal and an assist in one game and the threeDan Dierdorf is widely known regionally, and more NFL Hall of Fame. point game-winning goal the next night. Dowell is As a broadcaster in 2008, Dierdorf was tied for the most three-point goals in the league with the recipient of the Pro Football Hall of five and his recent three-pointer marks the second Fame’s Pete Rozelle Radio-Television time he has done so in the last minute of a game. Sinclair put two goals in the net and had an assist Award. He and the quarterback of the Cardinals in a game. The Ambush play next on Saturday, Feb. 1 against the Milwaukee squad. For all the information, please visit www.stlouisambush.com. *More hardware for the club Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities. Currently he broadcasts a radio show on 590 ‘The Man’ and 1380 ‘The Woman.’

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Recipes:

Gather Around Hearty, Comforting Foods

Keep warm with hearty dishes that satisfy appetites and comfort food cravings. From russets to reds, fingerlings to purples, the hearty potato comes in many beautiful varieties that add color and texture to beloved comfort dishes. Bring out the flavors of your down-home creation by pairing it with a perfectly suited wine. Comforting Complements A spicy red with raspberry and peppery flavors, Zinfandel pairs particularly well with the flavors of winter — the season where comfort food is king. When searching for the perfect complement to your hearty, comfort fare, go for wines that deliver on quality at a fair price.

Discover Amador County, an up-and-coming wine region nestled in the rolling Sierra Foothills of California, through the wines of Renwood Winery. The winery runs under the direction of Joe Shebl, a talented winemaker whose artistic vision and passion for both Zinfandel and Amador County shows in every bottle. For more information, visit www.renwood.com. One Healthy Spud Beyond their appearance in some of the most beloved dishes, potatoes also boast many benefits to your diet. Here are few reasons to add this versatile vegetable into meals: Potassium — Potatoes are a great source of potassium, which may help lower high blood pressure, mak-

Healthy Potato Lasagna

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Pair with Renwood Premier Old Vine Zinfandel, Amador County

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Quick & Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken & Potatoes

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Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients: 2 links Italian turkey sausage (3 1/2 ounces each) 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 egg white 2 cups marinara sauce, divided 1 1/4 pounds Wisconsin Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, divided 1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Directions: 1. Remove sausage from casing and crumble into medium skillet with onion. 2. Cook for 10 minutes or until both are browned, breaking up sausage with back of spoon. 3. Stir together ricotta, basil, garlic powder and egg white in small bowl. 4. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in bottom of 9-inch square baking dish. 5. Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish, forming solid layer with no gaps. 6. Drop 1/2 ricotta mixture in spoonfuls over top and spread out just a little. 7. Sprinkle with 1/3 of mozzarella and 1/2 sausage mixture. 8. Add 1/2 cup more sauce then repeat potato, cheese and meat layers. 9. Top with last layer of potatoes, remaining sauce and mozzarella. 10. Cover with plastic wrap and make small slit to vent. 11. Microwave on high for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Ingredients: 5 pounds bone-in short ribs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 cups water 1 1/3 cups Renwood Zinfandel 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 beef bouillon cubes 6 large Wisconsin potatoes, washed, peeled and quartered 1/2 pound small fresh mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed 1 package (10 ounces) frozen whole green beans 1 can (16 ounces) peeled whole tomatoes, undrained Directions: 1. Dredge ribs in flour to coat; reserve leftover flour. 2. Heat oil in 8-quart Dutch oven on moderate heat. 3. Add half of ribs and brown on all sides. Once browned, remove ribs. Repeat instructions for remaining ribs. 4. Stir in the reserved flour. While stirring, add 1 cup water and wine and stir until thickened. 5. Return ribs to the pan. 6. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and bouillon and bring to a boil. 7. Cover and lower heat to simmer for about 1 hour, or until ribs are tender. 8. Remove ribs with slotted spoon and cover with foil to keep warm. 9. Add potatoes, mushrooms and beans. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. 10. Add ribs and tomatoes with liquid, and heat through. 11. Use slotted spoon to remove meat and vegetables to large serving platter. 12. Remove gravy to serving container and serve with ribs.

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ing them a heart-healthy choice. In fact, potatoes contain more potassium than a banana or spinach. Vitamins — A spud a day may keep the cold germs away. One medium-sized spud has nearly half the recommended daily value of vitamin C and is also a good source of vitamin B6. Dietary fiber — Potatoes are also a source of dietary fiber, a complex carbohydrate, which is known to increase satiety and help with weight loss. Gluten free — Potatoes are a naturally gluten-free food, so those with gluten sensitivity can enjoy this flavorful vegetable. For more on potatoes and healthy recipe ideas, visit www.eatwisconsinpotatoes.com.

Ingredients: 2 links Italian turkey sausage (3 1/2 ounces each) 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 egg white 2 cups marinara sauce, divided 1 1/4 pounds Wisconsin Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, divided 1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Directions: 1. Combine Herbs de Provence, garlic salt, and pepper on a dinner plate. 2. Spoon flour onto a second dinner plate. 3. Coat each chicken breast with herb mixture; then dredge in flour. 4. Heat oil in a large skillet. 5. Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat until chicken is golden brown on both sides (approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side). If necessary, cook chicken in two batches so as not to crowd the pan. 6. Once browned, place chicken in large slow cooker and add all remaining ingredients, except fresh thyme. 7. Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. 8. Sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving, if desired.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events January 15: Tai Chi Class 10 am, Garden Villas North, 4505 Parker Road. Please RSVP to 314355-6100 Jan 17: Chicken Fried Steak 5-8pm, Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois from. All proceeds go to support our Veterans. Info: 314.831.6121. January 30: Tax Seminar 10am, Garden Villas North, 4505 Parker Road. Please RSVP to 314355-6100 Jan 31: Fried Chicken 5-8pm, Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois. All proceeds go to support our Veterans. Info: 314.831.6121. Coming soon: Look Good…Feel Better SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090. Recurring Events Mondays: Karaoke at DeLeo’s Cafe & Deli 2782 North Hwy 67, Florissant, 8 10:30pm, 314.839.3880. Mondays: Free Line Dancing 6:30pm, beginners welcome, RSVP 314.838.3877, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Mondays and Wednesdays: Seniors: Exercise with Melanie FREE. Classes are led by a licensed Physical Therapist. 1 pm. 3350 St. Catherine St. (near the Eagan Center) RSVP 314.838.3877

Sundays: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1. Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Fridays: Tai Chi for seniors free classes No class November 29. RSVP by calling 314.838.3877 Church Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737 Health Now: SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-theart fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers. com or call 314.738.2599. 2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Al-

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zheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal. net. Third Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association At Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake, 10 – 11am, 11728 Hidden Lake Dr., St. Louis, 314.292.7504 Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info 314.344.7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery: Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org Nutrition Education: SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157 Groups at Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public. Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road. Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171.

Center for Senior Renewal: Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123. Christian Hospital Recovery Center: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100. Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon–1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954. Diabetes Self-Management Training: Call 314.344.7220 Smoking Cessation Classes: Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information. SSM DePaul Wellness Center: Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177 SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings: SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617 Speaker’s Bureau: SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159

Ongoing Support Groups Wednesdays: TOPS #361 Florissant Meetings 10 –11am, Bethel United Church of Christ, 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd., 314.831.5808. Group support to lose weight. Everyone welcome. Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421. First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477. Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900 Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765 Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389 Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com. Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9pm, www.NarAnon.org

www.mycnews.com • Community News • January 15, 2014 Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 6:30 8pm, leecedra@sbcglobal.net Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/ for people with pulmonary disease Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am 12pm, $30, 314-953-6090 Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30-7:30pm, 314.839.3171. Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits. This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314.344.6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment. SSM St. Joseph Health Center & Hospital West Auxiliary Non profit organization assisting the hosp. by holding fund raisering activities, being of service to patients, families, employees & physicians and acting as good will ambassadors to community. We welcome new member. Call Barb Hutchinson 636.947.5466. The Barnes St. Peters Hospital Auxiliary is looking for New Members If you would like to become a member please call 636.916.9664. Gateway to Hope Program The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured and reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed w/breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or www.gthstl.org. Every Wednesday Take Off Pounds Sensibly Group Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 414 S. Church St., St. Peters. Weigh-ins at 8:30 a.m. Business mtg at 10 a.m. Call 636.397.1727 or 636.272.4995 for more info. Every Tues. 6:30–8 p.m. Chemical Dependency Mtg. Christian Hospital. 314.839.3171.

Every Tues.: 9–10:30 a.m. TOPS Meetings Take Off Pounds Sensibly. John F. Kennedy Community Center, 315 Howdershell Rd., Florissant. 314.921.7582.

Incest Anonymous Mtg. 12 Step Program for Women sexually abused in childhood. At Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 7601 Delmar, University City. Lower Level. Call 314.993.5421.

Every Tues.: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free Pilates Class for Cancer Patients & Families Bring own mat. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.921.9920.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 12:30 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Mtg. 12 Step Program for Women who were sexually Abused in Childhood. Meeting held at the Samuel United Church of Christ, 320 N. Forsyth Blvd., Clayton. Meet in Lower Level. For more information, call 314.968.3477.

4th Tuesday of each month: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group Hear from experts on how to better manage diabetes & enjoy a healthier life. Located at the H.W. Koenig Medical Bldg., St. Joseph Hospital West. Call 636.625.5447 for more info. First Thurs. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Caregiver Class from BJC Home Care Services, free to public, Topics: care, stress relief, legal issues, Siteman Cancer Cntr., BarnesJewish St. Peters Hospital conference rm. Info. 314-575-3983. Every Sun.: 6:30 p.m. Every Mon.: 9:30 a.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Meetings Women only. Sundays at Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 7601 Delmar, U. City. 314.993.5421 or 636.561.1407. Mondays in Wentzville, call 636.561.1407. 1st Thur.: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Conquer: A Support Group for Adults with Cancer Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp, 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.916.9920. 1st Thur.: 7 p.m. Parents W/O Partners, North County Chapter General Mtg, 2435 Creve Coeur Mill Rd. 314.739.0880. 2nd Wed. 6–7:30 p.m. Talking Man to Man about Prostate Cancer Support group for men diagnosed w/prostate cancer at any stage. Barnes St. Peters. 636.916.9947. 3rd Tues.: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Grief & Loss Support Group— DePaul Hospital Share experiences of grief & loss w/those who share similar feelings. Led by trained coordinators & Pastor David Boyle. Bridgeton Trails Library, Rm 2. 314.344.7356. Nurses & company. Flu shots avail. for small cost. 115 Piper Hill Dr., St. Peters. Every Tues.: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free Pilates Class for Cancer Patients & Families Bring own mat. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.921.9920. Weekly 6:30 p.m. Survivors of

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Christian Hospital Community Programs 11133 Dunn Rd./I-270/Hwy. 367 interchange, St. Louis, MO 63136, 314-747-WELL. AARP Driver Safety Course AARP Driver Safety Program is the first & largest refresher course for drivers 50+. Four-hour class will help tune up your driving skills & avoid injury. Christian Hosp., Detrick bldg. Atrium B (I270/Hwy. 367 interchange). Every Tues. 6:30–8 p.m. Chemical Dependency Information Meeting Help is here to live a drug-free life & cope with life’s challenges. Call 314.839.3171. Every Wed. 6:30–7:30 p.m. STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group Nationally recognized program provides education & support for those w/schizophrenia. Group facilitated by experienced STEPS nurse. Call 314.839.3171. Every Sun. 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 Meeting held on 11th floor conference Rm. at the Christian Hosp. Open meeting for alcoholics, drugs addicts & their family & friends. Mental Evaluations Psychiatric & chemical dependency evaluations are confidential & offered free by the Christian Hospital Cntr. for Mental Health. Christian Hosp. has a geriatric psychiatric unit dedicated to serving mental health needs of geriatric patients.

Every Sunday 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 11133 Dunn Road at the I-270/ Hwy. 367 interchange. Group 109 meets in 11th floor conference room, Christian Hospital. Open meeting for alcoholics, drug addicts, their family & friends. Every Tuesday, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Chemical Dependency Information Meeting Help is here to live a drug-free life & cope with life’s challenges. Call 314.839.3171. Every Wed., 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group Nationally recognized program provides education & support for those with schizophrenia. Group is facilitated by an experienced STEPS nurse. For more information, call 314.839.3171. Christian Hospital Mental Health Evaluations Psychiatric and chemical dependency evaluations are confidential and offered free by the Christian Hospital Center for Mental Health. Christian Hospital has a geriatric psychiatric unit dedicated to serving the mental health needs of geriatric patients. Call 314.839.3171. Christian Hospital Breathing Center offers free lung function screenings. Northwest HealthCare, 1225 Graham Rd. Call 314.953.6040.

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Winter Driving Rules Revisited Various safety organizations, committees and for all I know, the Flat Earth Society have for many years, issued advice and rules-of-thumb for winter driving. These rules-of-thumb shouldn’t be confused with rules-of-dumb which pertain to licensing procedures that end up licensing nearly everybody including nearsighted boobs and escaped convicts. Since we’ve already experienced the first blast of arctic weather, it behooves me to join the ranks of safety folks and give advice to drivers. Such as rule 1: If the roads are icy, stay home. This is in lieu of other suggestions for driving on slippery roads like advising drivers to steer into a skid. What fun is that? If you steer away from it and tromp the accelerator, you can do donuts. When we were teenagers, it was great fun to spin the family car end-for-end on icy streets. We tried to see how many revolutions we could complete before running out of momentum or encountering immovable objects, cops or irate parents. Since working folks are often obliged to show up in spite of blizzards, monsoons, tornadoes and earthquakes, they should learn to deal with driving in them. It’s almost as easy as dealing with lane hogs jabbering on cell phones. Thus rule 2: If you have to

stop fast or turn quickly on slippery roads to avoid stalled traffic or drivers that stopped to mix a cocktail, refer to rule one. 3: If you see a semi bearing down on your tail on slippery roads, look for a soft place to dive into. Watch for a large snow drift or perhaps an off ramp long enough to stop before getting T-boned sliding through an intersection. If you find yourself facing an icy uphill grade, slowing down before you get to it doesn’t work well but it happens when some white-knuckled booby slows down in front of you. In this case, 4: Buy a large all-wheel drive, knobby-tired truck with a huge steel bumper on the front to bump slowpokes out of your way. If you don’t, it’s rule 5: Close your eyes and pray that seat belts and air-bags work when you bounce off the white-knuckled slowpoke and careen into a bridge abutment. Rules for dealing with macho morons in four-wheel drive trucks and SUV’s are important too. They have better traction for driving on slippery roads but haven’t

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