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January 16, 2013 Vol. 92 No. 3

The MDC and MoDOT 2013 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trash-can-decorating contest teaches students to fight litter while earning money and recognition for their schools.

Anti-Litter Decorating Contest Gives Opportunity for Schools to Win Cash Information courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation

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Missouri elementary, middle and home school students K-8 are invited to help in the fight against litter in the Show-Me State – and to have creative and educational fun – by participating in the 2013 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trash-can-decorating contest.

The annual contest is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) as part of the state’s “No MOre Trash!”

(NMT) statewide litter campaign. This partnership between MDC and MoDOT, along with thousands of volunteers, is working to prevent and reduce litter in Missouri through education, prevention and cleanup activities.

The trash-can contest encourages school classes and groups to join in the fight against litter by decorating and displaying a large trash can with the “No MOre Trash!” logo and a litterprevention message using a variety of creative media.

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gives students an opportunity to help prevent littering by creating and providing a trash can with the No MOre Trash! message in their schools or communities,” says MoDOT NMT Coordinator Stacy Armstrong.

Schools may submit one entry in each competition category: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8.

Entries are judged based on creativity, adherence to contest rules and effective use of theme and logo. First-place winners from each competition category receive $200 awarded to the sponsoring schools. All first-place winners are then eligible for a grand prize of a trophy and $600 awarded to the sponsoring school.

There is no entry fee for the contest.

Participating school groups must submit a completed entry form online and up to three photos to nomoretrash.org

by March 8. Contest rules, entry forms, logo, past contest entries and winners, and educational information can also be found at nomoretrash.org.

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Valley of Flowers Celebrates Children’s Literature The Valley of Flowers Festival began in 1963 as an attempt by local merchants to promote civic beautification in the City of Florissant.

Since that time the festival has grown to include dozens of events including a very large parade and queen crowning.

Florissant, Missouri celebrates the first Festival of spring on May 2, 3, 4, and 5. The Valley of Flowers Committee has chosen “Valley of Flowers Celebrates Children’s Literature” as the theme for 2013. All parade units are invited to decorate their entries using any form of children’s literature from “Dr. Seuss,” “Harry Potter,” “Moby Dick,” “Pinocchio,” “Peter Pan,” “Mother Goose” or any other beloved story. It will be a very interesting parade to see the many characters come to life from a variety of treasured stories.

Annually, thousands of visitors to Florissant on the first full weekend in May are sure to find something of particular interest whether it be sporting events, plant sale, the children’s festival of performing arts, car shows, carnival rides or delicious barbeque and other foods, arts and crafts, or a flea market.

Applications are available for the Valley of Flowers: Parade, game booths, food booths, Queen candidates, flea market or craft fair online at www.FlorissantValleyofFlowers.com or by calling 314.837.0033.

The parade will take place on Sunday, May

5, traveling from the James J. Eagan Center grounds through Old Town Florissant on rue St. Francois and concluding near the Knights of Columbus Park. There is no entry fee and applicants do not have to be a Florissant resident or business to be part of the parade.

The Queen Candidates must be 16 years of age, a junior in high school and a Florissant resident. Applications will be accepted until Feb. 8, for the first 25 candidates. The selections of the queen will take place at the Queen’s Tea and Dinner on Sunday, April 7 at the James J. Eagan Center. The winning candidates for queen, first runner-up and three special maids are revealed at the queen’s Crowning on Sunday, May 5.

Craft Fair, Flea Market and Food Booth applications are for Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, at the James J. Eagan Center. The Craft Fair is on the covered Ice Rink Pavilion and the Flea Market is inside the building. All food booths are grouped together in the Food Tent on the grounds.

Food and game booth applications for the Knights of Columbus grounds are for Thursday, May 2, through Sunday, May 5, at a cost of $125.

Please submit your application request through our website or through our office located at 601 St. Charles Street, Florissant, MO 63031. The office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The phone number is 314.837.0033.

For further information concerning the festival call the office at 314.837.0033, e-mail us at valley-of-flowers@sbcglobal.net or visit the website www.FlorissantValleyofFlowers.com.

Old Time Fiddle Music Featured at Annual Bouillon The Florissant Valley Historical Society will sponsor the annual Bouillon Party at Taille de Noyer (on McCluer High School Campus) on Sunday, January 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Uncle Lindell (Lindell Blackford) and Cousin Curt (Curt Buckhannon) will provide the old time fiddle music. Members of the Society’s Advisory Board will prepare the traditional chicken bouillon and delicious snacks.

According to the “old-timers” the recipe for the bouillon called for a “stolen chicken” - Bouillon parties were held during the holidays and always included the ever popular fiddle music.

Tours of this more than 200 year old house will be available during the party.

Tickets are $10 per person and reservations are necessary. Call 314.409.9478, 314.838.4536 or 314.837.6192.

Art @ Your Library Returns for 2013 St. Louis County Library is pleased to announce the Art @ Your Library programming for the first quarter of 2013. This popular series brings some of St. Louis’ best arts performers and educators to the library including COCA, STAGES St. Louis, KDHX and others.

Art @ Your Library features interactive programming around a different creative topic every other month. January/February’s theme will be “celebrate theater.” March/April’s theme is “celebrate writing.” During May/June, Art @ Your Library will “celebrate dance.”

All events are free and open to the public, but may require registration.

Some highlights follow: Celebrate Theater: Paul Mesner Puppets Presents: Comical Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard In a quaint old cottage the comedy of Old Mother Hubbard and her dog unfolds in a captivating manner. Ages preschool and up.

Celebrate Writing: Blues Songwriting Workshop Learn about the blues and how to write and perform a blues song. Workshop presented by Freedom Arts and Education Center.

Ages 10–15.

Celebrate Dance: King of Pop Try out moves and choreography inspired by pop icon Michael Jackson. COCA’s teaching artist will get you moving to favorites like “Beat It” and “Thriller.”

No previous dance experience necessary–just wear comfortable clothes and sneakers! Ages 9–14.

A full listing of Art @ Your Library events is available online at: www.slcl.org/art@yourlibrary. Brochures with additional information are available at all St. Louis County Library branches. For more information please call 314.994.3300. www.cityofbn.com Program sites are accessible.

Upon two weeks’ notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities.

Contact St. Louis County Library by phone 314.994.3300, or visit www.slcl.org.

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Free Puppy Socialization Seminars Offered at Petco According to The Humane Society of the United States, 3-4 million dogs and cats are adopted each year. However, according to North Shore Animal League, around ten percent of all dogs adopted from U.S. shelters are eventually returned because of behavioral problems. That’s about 400,000 dogs per year.

Socialization is a critical aspect of a new puppy’s development and overall behavior, which is why Petco is offering free Puppy Socialization Seminars at 2 p.m. on January 19 and 20.

Puppy Socialization Seminars provides a unique opportunity for puppies to play off leash in a monitored setting. It is a supervised 30 minute interactive seminar for pet parents’ puppies in an enclosed area, with the Dog Trainer in charge of the event.

Socialization is a critical step for all puppies and they experience important developmental benefits by participating in group play.

Specifically, they learn how to interact with other dogs appropriately.

The Dog Trainer explains to pet parents how the puppies are interacting, as well as what he or she is doing and why, so everyone learns from all puppies’ experiences and so that pet parents don’t feel embarrassed by their puppies’ behaviors.

Visit www.petco.com for more information.

Florissant Senior Citizen Trips: Magic Chef Mansion and the Fountain on Locust: Thursday, February 14 from 10:15 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. Start your day with a delicious lunch at the Fountain on Locust – known for their fresh food, fine ice creams and chocolates. Follow that with a tour of the magnificently restored private residence of Charles Stockstrom, the founder of the company that became the Magic Chef Stove Company. Tickets will be sold only from January 11th through January 17th in the Florissant Senior Office in Florissant City Hall at 955 St. Francois, 63031. Cost: $31 for residents and $33 for nonresidents which includes transportation, lunch and tour. Call the Florissant Senior Office at 314.839.7605 for more information.

Ameristar Casino: Tuesday, February 26 from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cost will be $18 for City of Florissant Residents and $20 for non-residents. Eat lunch at Ameristar’s “Landmark Buffet” serving delicacies from all over the world! Then try your luck at your favorite slots! We will leave the Eagan Center at 11 a.m., eat a delicious buffet lunch, gamble and then return to the Eagan Center at 4:30 p.m. Tickets will be available on Tuesday, January 29 at the Florissant Senior Dining Center from 9 – 11 a.m. for senior residents with a current resident card. If there are tickets left, a second registration will be held on Tuesday, February 5 from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Florissant Senior Dining Center for residents AND nonresidents. Please call 314.595.3636 for more information.

City of Florissant Senior Citizen Dance featuring FANFARE with KITTIE MOLLER! All Senior Citizens - Residents AND Non-residents - are invited! Fanfare will get you “Dancing through the Decades” at the James J. Eagan Center for our February Senior Citizen Dance. Saturday Night, February 9 from 7 p.m.

– 10 p.m. Tickets will be just $6 if purchased prior to the dance in the Florissant Senior Office in Florissant City Hall or $8 at the door. Come listen to the great music or dance the night away!

Light snacks will be provided. Beer, wine & soda are available for purchase. For more information, call the Florissant Senior Office at 314.839.7604.

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CONTEST from cover “A great deal of that trash shows up on the Show-Me State’s roadsides, natural areas and waterways,” says MDC NMT Coordinator Joe Jerek.

“Litter harms water quality and plant health, degrades natural areas and hurts wildlife. Litter poses health risks and creates roadway and waterway safety hazards. It hurts property values, housing prices, landscape appearance and our overall quality of life.”

Littering is illegal in Missouri and can result in a fine of up to $1,000 and one year in jail.

The Missouri Department of Conservation protects and manages the state’s forest, fish and wildlife resources. MDC also facilitates and provides opportunities for all citizens to use, enjoy and learn about these resources.

The Missouri Department of Transportation works with the public, transportation partners, state and federal legislators and other state and local agencies to provide a safe and efficient transportation system to the people of Missouri.

February C.E.R.T. Training Course The Florissant Police Department will host another C.E.R.T. training course beginning Tuesday, February 5. Class times will be from 6:30 p.m. till 10 p.m. C.E.R.T. is an acronym that stands for Community Emergency Response Team.

The goal is for citizens to be trained in basic response skills. C.E.R.T. members are then integrated into the emergency capability for their area.

Under the guidelines of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and using the model created by the Los Angeles City Fire Department, C.E.R.T.’s have been established in hundreds of communities. President George W. Bush stated, “We will find ways to train and mobilize more volunteers to help when rescue and health emergencies arise!”

Seeing the need for this type of training, the Florissant Police Department started C.E.R.T. training courses in 2003, which consists of 24 hours of training, one day/night a week for eight weeks. Emergency responders such as firefighters, law enforcement, emergency medical personnel as well as trained civilians from the North County community will teach this course.

If a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the community’s professional response, C.E.R.T. members can assist others by applying the basic response and organizational skills that they learned during training. These skills can help save and sustain lives following

a disaster until help arrives. C.E.R.T. skills also apply to daily emergencies.

We are currently taking reservations for the next C.E.R.T. class, which is offered to Florissant residents, free of charge. For more information on this training, contact Officer Andy Haarmann at the Florissant Police Department at 314.830.6042, or you may download an application from our website at, www.florissantmo.com/police. Completed applications can be dropped of or mailed to the, Florissant Police Department Crime Prevention Unit 1700 North Highway 67 Florissant, MO 63033

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Family and Friends Gather for the Swearing in Ceremony for New Police Chief Timothy Lowery On Sunday, January 6, 2013, Chief Timothy J. Lowery was sworn in as the next Florissant Chief of Police. An overflow crowd gathered at Yacovelli’s Restaurant to celebrate the swearing in of Police Chief Timothy J. Lowery. The event was hosted by former Chief and Mayor Robert G. Lowery Sr. and his wife Carole and was attended by Tim’s wife Laurie and son Bryan, his brother David who is with the FBI and his sisters Kim and Kathy. Most of the extended Lowery family was in attendance as well as many friends.

Captain Timothy Fagan was the Master of Ceremony and along with Captains Randy Boden and Sean Fagan led a large contingent of fellow Florissant Police officers and Police Department employees that were in attendance. Law enforcement officials from other jurisdictions joined elected officials in saluting the new Chief including retired Chief Bill Karabas.

Mayor Schneider addressed the crowd and expressed his continued admiration for one of the best Police Departments in the Nation and

his confidence in the new command staff in charge. The Mayor reflected on the tremendous contribution to law enforcement that has been made by the Lowery Family and then administered the ceremonial oath of office to Florissant Police Chief Timothy J. Lowery.

Youth Invited to the 2013 Missouri Youth Leadership Forum The Missouri Youth Leadership Forum announces the 11th annual statewide leadership forum for high school students, ages 16-21, with disabilities which will be held at the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. Since its inception, 176 youth with disabilities in Missouri have participated in the program. The prospective youth delegates are selected through a statewide competition and have demonstrated leadership potential. Qualified students can apply now for the 11th annual Missouri Youth Leadership Forum scheduled for July 21-24.

This year’s forum has a pertinent partnership with Services for Independent Living in Colum-

bia. Many of their staff provides leadership and staffing for the incoming youth delegates. Forum alumni will be returning to serve as mentors and team members by sharing their knowledge about leadership principles, disability experience and resource sharing, assistive technology, development and achievement of career goals, independent living, and developing advocacy skills.

The Governor’s Council on Disability is currently accepting applications for this event. There are no tuition costs to attend the Forum. The application is available online at http://disability. mo.gov/gcd/ylf.htm.

Deadline for submitting the application is April 1.

To nominate a student from your local community, complete the application online or fax it to 573.526.4109 or mail it to Missouri Governor’s Council on Disability, P.O. Box 1668, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

If you have any questions, please contact the Governor’s Council on Disability at 1.800.877.8249.

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Saint Louis Zoo Job Fair on Jan. 19 The Saint Louis Zoo will host a job fair on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in The Living World at the North Entrance for those interested in part-time spring, summer and fall employment at the Zoo. Energetic, responsible and service-oriented people are needed for seasonal positions including engineers and conductors for the Zooline Railroad, catering and food service personnel, groundskeepers, gardeners, gift shop attendants, parking lot attendants and more. Flexible weekday and weekend positions are available for students age 15 (work permit required at time of hire) and above, retirees, moms, dads and anyone seeking a seasonal job.

The job fair will include information on employment, plus an opportunity for a screening interview. The Zoo offers competitive hourly wages, free employee parking and an ideal working environment.

Background screenings and drug testing will be required for all new hires.

For more information, call 314.781.0900, ext. 4816 or visit www. stlzoo.org/jobs.

City of Maryland Heights: Curbside Christmas Tree Collection Available This Month Allied Waste will collect Christmas trees and live wreaths on residents’ yard waste collection days during the month of January.

Please follow these guidelines to ensure collection of your items: Trees should be no longer than 8 feet in length; otherwise, they must be cut in half.

All metallic decorations should be removed from the tree.

Wreaths with metal frames are not yard waste and should be put out with regular trash.

Questions about collection should be directed to Allied Waste customer service at 636.947.5959.

National Archives at St. Louis NPRC to Host Researcher Forum The National Archives at St. Louis National Personnel Records Center will host a public Researcher Forum on Wednesday, January 23 from 4-6 p.m. Meet National Archives at St. Louis Director Bryan K. McGraw, National Archives and Records Administration Research Services Executive Bill Mayer from College Park, Md., and other St. Louis reference archival staff. Photo identification (current if driver’s license) is required to enter the building and all patrons must go through a brief security check entering and exiting the facility. This event will take place at the new National Archives facility at 1 Archives Drive (1829 Dunn Road), St. Louis, MO 63138 (next to Hazelwood East Middle School on Dunn Road).

Researcher forums are designed to gather feedback from researchers who visit the St. Louis facility on a regular basis. However, next month’s forum will offer a new opportunity for members of the public to learn about National Archives at St. Louis holdings and how access is gained by the public. Staff archivists Ashley Mattingly and Stephen A. Smith will provide an in-depth look into civilian personnel files and St. Louis’ newly acquired records related to official military personnel files. These primary-source records offer a wealth of information for veterans, family members, academics, genealogists, librarians, archivists, museum professionals, educators and others from the research community. We will also be offering a tour of the facility following the forum.

While this forum is open to the public, we’d like to know if you plan on attending this free event. Please e-mail stlpublic.programs@nara.gov if you plan to attend and type the words “Researcher Forum” in the subject line of the e-mail.

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Greater North County Chamber to Award Five $1,000 Scholarships

Hazelwood Police Department Goes ‘Live’ with New Website

The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program.

The chamber will award five $1,000 scholarships to high school students who reside in the Greater North County service area. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Chamber’s Membership Luncheon on April 17.

The deadline for applications is noon on Friday, February 15. Applications are available at the local high schools; at the chamber office, 420 W. Washington St.; or online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com.

The scholarship can be used for post high school continuing education expenses including college tuition, room and board, books, fees, or for expenses associated with a trade or technical school program.

Seniors with a commitment to North County, an interest in pursuing a career in business and have demonstrated a record of community service are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship fund was established with donations from chamber members and a fall bowling tournament. The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce has awarded $41,000 in scholarships to date.

The Hazelwood Police Department (HPD) has a fresh look on the Internet by going “live” with a new site that can be directly accessed at www.

Hazelwoodpd.org or through the City of Hazelwood’s website at www.hazelwoodmo.org.

A lot of new resources have been added to help residents gain a better understanding of the department and how it serves them 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

According to the National Crime Prevention Council, local police departments with strong community relationships tend to be more effective in reducing crime. “The interactive links we added to our new website enable us to builder stronger partnerships between the police and community by allowing residents to report suspicious activities anonymously, encouraging them to participate in our Neighborhood Watch program, and letting them request extra traffic enforcements for problem areas,” Acting Chief of Police Gregg Hall said.

Other website features include the following: • A quick link to the Missouri Department of Revenue so residents can seek answers to questions about license plate and driver’s license renewals • Safety tips on how to avoid becoming a crime victim and what to do if it does happen • A municipal courts page that provides information on fines, court dates, directions to the court office, and the ability to pay fines/costs online • Links to neighborhood crime reports, Missouri sex offenders’ website, and Neighborhood Watch Commission • A page on the Red Light Safety Program which has videos and explains why the program is an effective public safety tool.

PO Tony Kristo, who is currently assigned to the HPD’s Traffic Unit in the Special Operations Group, is the one who designed this new site. His background includes designing

Rosemary Hodges Named Executive Director of Strategy and Business Development SSM DePaul Health Center has named Rosemary Hodges as its executive director of strategy and business development. She will serve as a key leader in ongoing efforts to further define and deploy differentiating growth and development strategies for the hospital.

Hodges has been in the healthcare industry for 25 years. She has effectively served in a variety of leadership roles, most recently as the director of outpatient cardiac diagnostic facilities/ infusion/PET, for SSM Health Care – St. Louis.

“Rosemary is a proven leader and has been particularly skilled at managing multiple departments within a number of different service lines,” said Sean Hogan, president of SSM DePaul Health Center. “We look forward to the insights and energy she will bring to the team as she serves in this key leadership role for SSM DePaul.”

Hodges received her bachelor’s degree in allied health education from the University of Kentucky and her master’s degree in business management from Fontbonne University.

About SSM DePaul Health Center: SSM DePaul Health Center is a 478-bed, full-service hospital and a member of SSM Health Care-St. Louis located at the intersection of Interstates 70 and 270 in North St. Louis County. Founded in 1828, DePaul was the first hospital west of the Mississippi River and remains the oldest continuously existing business in St. Louis. Today DePaul is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, operates the only Level II Trauma Center in its service region and offers the most advanced technology and procedures available including minimally invasive heart, spine, knee, hip and weight loss surgery. DePaul also operates the most comprehensive robotic surgical program in the region and is two-time recipient of the Missouri Quality Award and a Premier QUEST High Performing Hospital. To learn more, visit www.ssmdepaul.com.

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He worked with all the department supervisors in gathering, editing and formatting the content and photos for each section.

PO Kristo’s expertise in developing apps for the Apple and Android markets made it possible for him to format the site for mobile smart phone devices. According to PO Kristo, “Hazelwoodpd.org is also a mobile web app. To use the mobile version, just type the URL address on any smart phone and the website will automatically transition into a mobile web app for easy browsing.”

To stay on the cutting edge of social media technology, the HPD has a Facebook page and a Twitter account which can be accessed from the site’s home page.

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FFSD’s Mccluer High School Celebrates 50 Years of Musical Theatre The Ferguson-Florissant School District’s McCluer High School celebrated 50 years of the school’s musical theatre program on Dec. 7 with a show at the James J. Eagan Center in Florissant.

The revue, which consisted of 20 musical numbers selected from the school’s rich 50-year history of musical theatre, was performed by 40 current and former McCluer High School students under the direction of Mr. Doug Erwin, the school’s theatre director and fine arts content leader for the District.

Said Erwin of the show, "One of the greatest benefits of the performance was watching our current students learning from our alumni and hearing the alumni share with our students how the skills they learned at McCluer have helped them since graduation."

The musical was part of the school’s ongoing 50th anniversary celebration this year.

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Learn about law’s impact on Missouri businesses, families Still have questions about the ins and outs of federal health reform? Interested in knowing more about the Affordable Care Act and what it means for businesses, communities and families?

The public is invited to an event designed to make complex health reform law easier to digest.

Ryan Barker, director of health policy at the St. Louis-based Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH), will speak on the subject January 24 in University City. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. MFH is partnering

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with the Health Protection and Education Service to present this session.

This is an important event for businesspeople, community leaders, and anyone who wants a clearer understanding of what the law entails.

FEDERAL HEALTH REFORM: WHY? WHAT? WHEN? WHO? Presented by Ryan Barker, MFH director of health policy. Thursday, January 24 at 12 noon. University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar Blvd., 2nd floor. Lunch will be provided. Free parking at Delmar-Harvard School.

There is no cost to attend, but seating is limited and attendees must register by January 18. To RSVP, contact Diane Berry at 314.448.7373 or diane@hpes-stl.org, or visit http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo. php?eventid=95093.

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FFSD Students Win 2012 MLK Oratory Contest The Ferguson-Florissant School District’s McCluer North High School students Duvonta Morrow and Briana Reid were named winners of the 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Contest sponsored by North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice (NCCU).

Morrow and Reid were among 12 finalists who presented their oratories before a panel of judges on Sat., Dec. 15. They were selected as two of five students in grades 1-12 who will present oratories at 3 p.m. in the Terry M. Fischer Theatre at St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley on Jan. 20. In addition, each of the winners received a $100 prize.

According to NCCU vice president and contest chairperson Barbara Thompson, “We believe that the time that students have spent thinking and writing about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life, leadership, and service benefits them, us, and the world around them. It was uplifting and reassuring to hear the students speak about continuing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream of healing divisions after the horrifying event in Newtown, Connecticut. We are proud of all the contest participants and finalists for their efforts.”

Excellence Scholarship Applications Now Available Applications for the St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship Program are now available. The application deadline is March 1.

Interested seniors attending high school in the Ritenour, Ferguson/Florissant, Pattonville, St. Charles, Fort Zumwalt, and Francis Howell school districts should see their guidance counselor, come in to the nearest St. Johns Bank branch, or log on to www.stjohnsbank. com to obtain an application. All applications can be sent to:

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For more information about the St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship Program log on to www.stjohnsbank.com or call Laurie Sybert at 314.428.1000.

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Hazelwood East Middle School to Host FAFSA Frenzy, Helping Students and Parents get Help Paying for College Hazelwood East Middle School will serve as a host site for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Frenzy on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, from 4:30-8:00 p.m. Hazelwood East Middle is located at 1865 Dunn Road, St. Louis, MO 63138. This event is free and open to the public.

During this event, students and parents will be given a brief overview of the FAFSA program and volunteers will assist participants in the completion of the application process.

While attending, students can enter their names in a drawing for a chance to win a scholarship. Winners will receive scholarships upon receipt of enrollment verification for the 2013 fall term in a Missouri postsecondary program.

“There are 55 FAFSA Frenzy events across the state this year and we are delighted that HEMS was selected as a host site,” said Sharon Anhalt, Hazelwood School District Community Education facilitator and College & Career advisor.

FAFSA Frenzy is offered in Missouri through partnerships between the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE), the Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP), the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA), and Lumina Foundation for Education and USA Funds.

According to Anhalt, Missouri has participated in FAFSA Frenzy for a decade and has helped more than 9,500 Missouri students complete the FAFSA. “This event fosters the perfect opportunity for students and parents to get the necessary help in applying for financial assistance, especially firsttime, college-bound family members. We look forward to helping HSD students and those in

our community, and increasing the number of families this program assists,” she sai Next school year, the U.S. Department of Education will make more than $150 billion in postsecondary financial aid available to students throughout the nation. FAFSA Frenzy makes applying for financial aid easier by providing students with free help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the first step in applying for federal financial aid and many state programs.

“To help ease the financial burden on families, our ultimate goal is to provide all available resources to students who desire to attend postsecondary programs,” Anhalt said.

What to bring • Copies of 2012 W-2.

• Copies of 2012 tax forms, if they are ready.

If students or your parents have not filed 2012 returns before you attend the FAFSA Frenzy event, be sure to bring any statements of interest earned in 2012, any 1099 forms, and any other forms required to complete your taxes.

This will allow students and parents to submit FAFSA online during the event. Participants will then need to go back to the FAFSA and submit corrections once tax returns are filed. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool should be available to help submit corrections accurately within a few weeks after tax file date.

• Student PIN and parent PIN are needed prior to attending the event. Participants may apply for PINs at www.pin.ed.gov before event.

To obtain additional information or access a complete list of FAFSA Frenzy events, visit www.dhe.mo.gov/ppc/fafsa_completion.php

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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.

“Glory Be”

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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Hanging Moss, Mississippi is changing in 1964 – Freedom Fighters, bent on improving life for “coloreds,” clash with those determined to keep things status quo. Dissention descends like a heavy fog, the conflict trickling down on Glory, the main character in “Glory Be,” by Augusta Scattergood.

Glory, about to turn 12, doesn’t believe the rumors her best friend Frankie spouts. He says the community pool is going to close in the heat of the summer.

That can’t happen. Glory is planning a swimming party there for her birthday.

But Frankie knows what he is talking about because his dad is on the town council. He, and a lot of other people, won’t hear of “the coloreds” swimming in the “white pool.” Glory doesn’t understand all the fuss and talks to the family’s maid Emma, an African American lady who’s like a mother to Glory and her big sister Jesslyn, since their real mom passed.

Lately, Jesslyn and Glory’s relationship has been strained. The 15 year-old won’t have anything to do with Glory. Jesslyn just moons over her boyfriend, someone she sees unbeknownst to her dad –a boy Glory is sure isn’t right for her. Or is he?

The summer of ’64 is a time of turmoil, of growing up for both sisters in this marvelous book about the effect that integration has on a small town and its citizens in the Deep South.

Jokes: It Pays To Laugh

The Big Sale

The boss joined a group of his workers at the coffee urn and told a series of jokes he’d heard recently. Everybody laughed loudly.

Everybody, that is, except Mike.

It was the day of the big sale. A long line had formed by opening time.

When he noticed that he was getting no reaction from Mike, the boss said, “What’s the matter, Mike? No sense of humor?”

“My sense of humor is fine,” he said. “But I don’t have to laugh. I’m quitting tomorrow.”

A man pushed his way to the front of the line, only to be pushed back, amid shouts.

On the man’s second attempt, he was knocked around and then thrown to the end of the line again.

As he got ready for a third try, he said to the person at the end of the line, “That does it!

If they hit me one more time, I won’t open the store!”

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Movie

“Zero Dark Thirty”

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Jessica Chastain took home a well-deserved Golden Globe Award on Sunday evening for her work in “Zero Dark Thirty.” Chastain shines in Kathryn Bigelow’s grim retelling of the search for Osama Bin Laden in the years following 9/11.

With “K-19: The Widowmaker” and the awardwinning “The Hurt Locker,” Bigelow unveiled a real talent for leading strong, male-oriented casts. Working from another screenplay by Mark Boal, Bigelow demonstrates her ability to direct strong female leads.

Chastain plays Maya, a young C.I.A. agent recruited straight out of high school. The young agent flies from Washington, D.C., to the Islamic hot zones to personally interrogate captured Al Qaeda operatives.

Maya may look petite and sympathetic, but the prisoners soon learn she is a tough negotiator with an eye on killing Bin Laden.

Fellow agent Dan (Jason Clarke) serves as mentor and friend to Maya. As the years pass, a frustrated Dan heads back to the United States, but Maya refus-

es to give up the hunt for the man responsible for over three thousand deaths.

With Kathryn Bigelow behind the camera, “Zero Dark Thirty” pulls no punches.

The director and the film are now under scrutiny about the torture sequences, especially the infamous “waterboardi n g ” method of interrogation. These aren’t pleasant sequences to watch, which prompted Congress and the Hollywood community to question whether or not the film endorses torture.

Controversy aside, Jessica Chastain is rock solid here as Maya. Her associates are quick to dismiss her at times, but she becomes a force to be reckoned with over the years. As the search for Bin Laden continues, Maya’s supervisors learn it is easier to give her what she wants rather than try to stop her.

As Jessica, Maya’s friend, Jennifer Ehle also is a stand-out in the cast. Ehle, so great on the latel a m e nt ed CBS

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drama “A Gifted Man” last year, brings a down-home sensibility to her role. She balances Maya’s intensity so well that it’s easy to see why the two characters became fast friends while stationed overseas.

Long and extremely intense, “Zero Dark Thirty” is the focus of both awards season and a Congressional inquiry. The debate about the film’s torture sequences may go on for months, but the movie and Jessica Chastain’s performance are certainly worthy of accolades and honors right now.

“Zero Dark Thirty,” rate R for strong violence including brutal, disturbing images, and for language, currently is playing in theaters.

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Sports

Gary Baute Sportscaster Award Goes to Steve Runge ***2012 Accomplishment A ‘shout out’ goes to sports broadcaster Runge who was voted the best in his category in the ‘Best of Mid Rivers’.

He has been involved with play-byplay as well as PA announcing for many years in and around the St. Charles County area in a variety of sports. ~~~The man behind the mike Women’s Gymnastics Preparing For Inaugural Home Competition ***Lady Lions Hit the Gym The Lindenwood women’s gymnastics program is preparing to host its inaugural home competition. The Lady Lions are hosting Southeast Missouri State University on January 18 at 6 p.m.

The Lady Lions started their inaugural season at the University of Denver on January 5. Lindenwood competed against Denver and Penn State at the meet. The Lady Lions, a team composed mainly of freshman, recorded a total score of 185.925.

Alicia Floyd led the Lady Lions in the all-around, recording a 37.125 for all four events. She scored a 9.525 in the vault.

The team consists of nine freshmen and one upperclassman. Emily Turik, the lone upperclassman on the squad, recorded a score of 36.750 in the all-around, including a 9.675 on bars.

Lindenwood hosts two other meets this season. On February 9, the Lady Lions host Bowling Green State University and on March 10 they will host Texas Woman’s University. ~~~Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood Outdoor Tackle Football Tryouts for Gateway Hawks ***Saturday January 19 If you are interested in playing 11-man football, be at the DellwoodSports Complex this Saturday.

The Hawks play in the Great Midwest Football League (GMFL) in the Gateway Conference, Southeastern Division. Other teams in their division include Illinois Justice, Midwest Chargers and Missouri Cyclones.

For more details call 636.675.3019. ~~~Go strut your stuff

Family Arena Rodeo-A Wild Ride ***Great Entertainment for All Ages Recently the St. Charles Family Arena covered the floor with a lot of dirt, horses and bulls. Bronco bucking, calf roping, barrel racing and bull riding were a few of the events The Lone Star rodeo group brought to the Arena.

Pictured are Rod, Joanne, Matt MaGhee (announcer), Clint Madison (bucking pickup specialist) and Bev. Mike Wentworth (clown) kept everyone in stitches between events. Helping all the rodeo fans from the Arena were Sue Fitzgerald and Mike Sportsman.

For more details call 636.675.3019. ~~~Ridem’ cowboy and cowgirl MMA Fight Hard at the Family Arena ***Saturday January 19 If you are interested in mixed martial arts (MMA) and FREE tickets you need to check out their website.

At this point the card includes the main event local phenom from St. Charles, MO “The Altar Boy” Zach Freeman, widely considered one of the top lightweights in all of MMA, doing battle with the pride of East St. Louis, IL, Robert “The Beast” Washington for the Fight Hard MMA 155 lb. championship belt.

One of Fight Hard MMA’s most popular gladiators, Jessica “Raising Havoc” Halverson, will be featured in the evening’s co-main event. Other local fighters on the ten-bout card will include Daniel Baynton, Rich Burts, Ian Butler, Jeremiah Curtright and Katy Hahler.

For more details go to www.FightHardMMA.com ~~~A family friendly event

“Over the Fence”

Joe Morice

Editorial

The Flu Bug Bit For one reason or another, I forgot to get my annual flu shot; ipso-facto, I now have the flu. It’s the kind that starts in the chest and climbs to the head over a period not longer than it takes to hitchhike to Australia…well…maybe not that long. The old quip comes to mind; “A cold usually lasts about two weeks unless you see a doctor and then it only lasts 14 days.”

My cold started New Years day and no, I didn’t go out and party on New Years Eve. I’ve long since learned not to drink with amateurs. Moreover, I shudder to think what I would’ve felt like with a hangover and a cold.

I don’t remember which critter this version of the flu is named after or perhaps, blamed on. It doesn’t really matter. If it’s the bird flu, hog flu or even the boa Con-

strictor flu, I still feel miserable. I hope it’s the hog flu because I can fry some bacon and feel like I’m getting even.

It is said, colds are caused by viruses. However, I wonder about that. It seems like anything the medical profession can’t cure is automatically caused by a virus.

They can cure diabetes but not my cold but that’s okay. I know they wish they could although, I doubt the pharmaceutical industry does considering the amount of cold medicines sold every year. Perhaps it’s a pharmaceutical conspiracy! Who knows?

Every year, a new type of flu comes along, usually a spin-off of a previous version that killed umpty-thousands of people in some far off country full of skinny people without health insurance. I often quip that it’s a communist plot but that was when Russia was under communist rule. Now it’s semi-democratic under gangster rule. Gangsters don’t abide anything that kills people unless they can make money from it or need target practice.

My mother claimed colds are caused by

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going outdoors without bundling up like an Eskimo but that was when the flu only came along in the winter.

Now we can get it anytime of the year. I never bought into that stuff about chills causing colds; only the opposite.

My late father often claimed a shot of whiskey helped ward of his cold symptoms. Of course, it also made him smarter and the barmaids look prettier. Anyway, it may not have helped his cold but at least he felt better until the next morning.

What I should warn everyone about is that after about three or four days, you’ll begin feeling better except for a bad case of cabin fever. You’ll decide to go out and about to catch up on errands, gossip and replenishing your medicine cabinet. It’s only a lull, folks. The viral bug or whatever you call the little creepy-crawlies electron microscopes can’t see, inching up to some other place to create havoc, namely your head.

That’s when most of us call their doctors and beg for help. The docs usually prescribe antibiotics, antihistamines or whatever other ‘anti‘s‘ are relevant. I doubt they cure much since the former only eliminates germs and the latter lessens the symptoms but it can’t hurt. At least you’ll have someone to blame when the ambulance takes you to the emergency room with pneumonia. But not to worry, they can cure pneumonia…can’t they?

As for me, if this round of critter flu doesn’t kill me, I’ll go get my annual flu shot after I’m well.

Closing the barn door after the cow escapes runs in my family.

Apparently, there’s no cure for that either.

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Motivation Does external motivation work? I suppose in some cases it might. Then again, if I were truly externally motivated I wouldn’t need Weight Watchers for the umpteenth time. I’m a big believer in internal motivation.

Our oldest child hasn’t seen the light yet. Christopher’s life philosophy boils down to a couple of key points: taking the easiest route to the finish line and doing something he’d rather not only if there’s something in it for him. Before I continue, please understand that not many people in this world have a bigger heart than Christopher. He simply doesn’t understand the point of some of the “general education” courses college students are required to take (you know, the old “I’ll never use the Pythagorean Theorem, so why should I have to learn/study it?” attitude).

Personally, I believe good grades are their own reward, and we’ve never paid for grades. I’ve done the research, the reading, the planning…and our Christopher still has yet to see the light. Our goal? A college education for all three of our children, and we try to impart our wisdom behind this goal on a daily basis.

So recently, Jim and I have allowed evil thoughts of external motivation to seep into our brains.

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Michael, our second child. He’s not the perfect student, but Michael gives it a good effort, and has a high “B” average. So how did it all begin? At a cross country meet.

It was the last meet of 2009, and Michael had systematically dropped his time throughout the season.

I caught up with him before his race, and told him it would be great to see him go below 22 minutes.

“What do I get if I do?” he asked. I knew from experience that he was teasing, but I played the game.

“A 20-piece McNugget meal,” I replied.

“Really?” he asked, suddenly excited about the last meet of the season.

“Sure, why not?”

“You’re on!” he said, jogging to the start line.

The Gateway Athletic Conference meet was held at Blanchette Park in St. Charles. Four or five of the team’s meets were held there in the 2009 season, so I quickly learned the top viewing spots for parents and fans. I knew where to go, when to go and how fast I had to walk or run to get to a particular spot. Every time he passed I simply yelled his time and the word, “McNuggets!”

“What does that mean?” Rob asked. He is one of the team’s photographers, and he and his wife, Shellie, re-

Berry-licious Snacks Kids Can Make

(Family Features) One of the best ways to get kids to eat healthier food is to let them make it themselves. And these snack recipes using Florida blueberries and strawberries are so good – and so easy – you may have a hard time getting the kids out of the kitchen.

Blueberry Biscuit Cookies

“You can get really creative with strawberries and blueberries,” said Justin Timineri, Executive Chef and Culinary Ambassador, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “They can be tossed into salads or yogurt, marinated in teriyaki sauce and served with grilled meats, or turned into delicious snacks like these.”

Not only do they taste good, they’re good for you. Blueberries are good for your eyes and memory, and they have antioxidants, which may prevent some types of cancer. Strawberries have vitamin C and fiber, which is good for your digestive system and helps you feel full.

To get more berry-licious recipes like these, visit http://bit.ly/ floridaberries.

Yield: 14 servings

Grown-Up Alert: Supervise younger children when using the oven.

Ingredients: - 2 cups biscuit mix - 1 cup Florida blueberries - 1 cup pecans, chopped - 2 tablespoons low-fat milk - 1/2 cup honey, divided

2. In large mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix, blueberries, pecans and milk. 3. Mix well and add enough honey to make mixture stiff like cookie dough.

4. Place dough by tablespoonful onto a greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

5. Bake until edges begin to brown, about 15 min.

6. Remove from oven and drizzle remaining honey on each cookie. Bake an additional 5 minutes and serve immediately.

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Strawberry-Yogurt Freezer Pops Ingredients: - 1 pound Florida strawberries, hulled and chopped - 1/4 cup sugar - 1 lemon, juiced - 2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt - 10 freezer pop molds and sticks Directions: 1. In blender or food processor add half of the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice. Purée ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Pour mixture into a small pitcher or con-

Yield: 10 servings

tainer and add the rest of the chopped strawberries.

2. Fill each freezer pop mold by alternating layers of strawberry mixture and yogurt. Insert handle or stick into each freezer pop and freeze at least 5 hours. To serve, run warm water over outside of molds until pops come out easily.

3. If you don’t have freezer pop molds, use small paper cups. Cover tops of cups with plastic wrap and poke the sticks through the plastic to keep them standing upright while in the freezer.

Strawberry Mascarpone Panini

Kids in the Kitchen: Age-Appropriate Cooking Tasks Chefs ages 4 to 5 • Squeezing lemons and limes • Washing produce • Stirring and whisking • Pouring ingredients Chefs ages 6 to 7 • Grating, peeling and zesting • Greasing pans • Scooping batter • Mashing and kneading Chefs ages 8 to 9 • Slicing and chopping, with supervision • Breaking eggs • Peeling fruits and vegetables • Measuring ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Grown-Up Alert: Supervise younger children when using the panini maker or griddle.

Ingredients: - 8 slices fresh bread (1/2 inch thick) - 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese - 1/2 pound Florida strawberries, hulled and sliced thin - Confectioners’ sugar for dusting - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions: 1. Heat a panini press or griddle over medium heat.

Spread a thin layer of mascarpone on top of each bread slice.

2. Add an even layer of strawberries to 4 bread slices. Use the other 4 slices of bread to top the sandwiches.

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ally took me under their cross country wings this year.

“I admit it,” I said sheepishly with my eyes cast down. “I bribed Michael to get a lower time.”

“With what?” he asked.

“A 20-piece McNugget meal,” I said, laughing because the whole proposition sounded completely ridiculous when I said it out loud.

Michael finished the race and Rob stood at the finish line in near disbelief.

“He finished in 21:19!” he said. “I tried to bribe my kid with an iPod!” “I’m new to the whole external motivation thing, but I’m cheap,” I told Rob. “I had to start small. Shoot, McDonald’s was advertising 50 nuggets for $9.99…maybe that will be our next level!”

Michael dropped his time again in 2010, and in 2011, but not until the very last meet of the season. Turns out the NMF (nugget motivation factor) wasn’t the magic charm I thought it would be. There’s only so much we can do to motivate our children in life. It is our job to encourage and guide them, but it’s their race to navigate and win.

3. Brush sandwiches with butter and grill or press until golden, about 5 minutes.

5. Transfer panini to cutting board and dust with confectioners’ sugar. Serve warm.

Chefs ages 10+ • Slicing, chopping and dicing • Baking • Boiling • Sautéing

Yield: 20 bars

Grown-Up Alert: Supervise younger children when chopping nuts and using the oven.

Ingredients: Crust: - 1 cup pecans, chopped, divided - 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup sugar - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces - 1 large egg - 2 tablespoons canola oil - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract - Pan release cooking spray Fruit Filling: - 3 cups Florida strawberries, hulled and diced; divided - 2 1/2 cups Florida blueberries, divided - 1/4 cup orange juice

- 1/2 cup sugar - 1/4 cup cornstarch - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. For crust: Combine 3/4 cup chopped pecans, both flours, sugar and salt in food processor. Pulse together until nuts are finely ground.

Add cold butter to mixture and pulse until well incorporated.

2. In small mixing bowl, whisk egg, oil, vanilla and almond extracts together.

3. With motor running on food processor, add egg mixture to pecan mixture. Continue to pulse until it begins to clump, 30 to 45 seconds.

4. Measure out 1/2 cup of mixture and combine in bowl with remaining

1/4 cup chopped pecans; set aside for topping.

5. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

6. Combine 2 cups strawberries, 2 cups blueberries, orange juice, sugar and cornstarch in large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture has thickened (about 4 to 5 minutes). Stir in remaining fresh fruit and add vanilla.

Transfer crust mixture to sprayed baking dish. Spread evenly and press firmly into bottom to form crust. Evenly spread fruit filling over crust. Sprinkle top of fruit filling with reserved topping mixture.

7. Bake bars for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake until crust and topping are lightly brown, 25 to 30 minutes more.

8. Let bars cool completely before cutting. Serve with fresh fruit.

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Jan. 18, Feb. 1 & 15, Mar. 1 & 15: Fish Fry 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Rd. St. Louis, Mo 63137. Entrees: catfish, fried & baked cod and chicken nuggets. Dinner includes any two side dishes-cole slaw, french fries, spaghetti, green beans or okra.

Single entree, $7, double entree: $8.50 Children under 6 years old free. 314.867.0800.

Sundays, Now - Jan. 27: Meat Shoot Noon till dusk. At Florissant Elks, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, MO 63031. Food and drinks available.

Info: 314.921.2316.

Feb. 2: Basement & Tailgate Sale At Northside Christian Church, 9635 Hwy. 367 (Lewis & Clark Blvd.), St. Louis, MO. Church basement sale, Tailgate sale to sell your own treasures. LOTS of New items have arrived. Basement/Tailgate is 8 a.m. - Noon. $10 for a double parking spot to sell your own treasures. Call: 314.868.5722, to reserve your tailgate spot.

First and Third Fridays: Fish Fry 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63137. Single entrée $7, double entre $9. Kids under 6 are free.

Info: 314.867.0800.

Saturdays: ESL Classes 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Chapel, 11100 Old Halls Ferry Road, St. Louis. Free. All are welcome. Info: 314.849.6949.

Jan. 17: Ferguson-Florissant School District To Host Workshop For Area Parents 6:30 - 8 p.m. Nationally-recognized educator and author guest speaker Mychal Wynn will present proven strategies for student success. At Greater Grace Church, 3690 Pershall Road in Ferguson. All area parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend, regardless of school affiliation. The workshop will focus on ways parents and caregivers can help their children succeed academically. Among the topics Wynn will address will be early planning for college for elementary school students and the best ways to prepare students to be eligible for scholarships and other financial aid. The first 50 attendees will receive a free book. The event is sponsored by the FFSD’s Office of Parent Involvement.

Jan. 20 The St. Louis Jazz Club is Pleased to Present Clarinet Express and Utter Chaos 2-5 p.m. Doors open at 1:15 p.m.

At Frontenac Grill, 731 South Lindbergh, Frontenac, MO. Admission $5. Since admission is reduced, please plan to buy a lunch and support the restau-

rant. St. Louis Jazz Club, for more info call 314.972.8298 or 618.234.5117.

Feb. 1: Are you Divorced or someone in your family going through a Divorce?

A seven-week “Steps to Wholeness” program will be offered for newly Divorced or Separated people starting on February 1st at All Saints Catholic Church in St. Peters. The cost of the program is $20 to defray the cost of materials. You must register before we start as there is limited space available. For information, call Lee at 636.946.7782.

Mar. 2: Valley Industries 6th Annual Mayors Shamrock Ball 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. At Garden Villas North (4505 Parker Rd. 63033. Tickets and Sponsorships are now available! For more info call 314.731.1771.

Calling All St. Augustine’s Classmates Planning is underway for an All School Reunion. If you attended St. Augustine’s School located at Herbert & Lismore streets in the city of St. Louis we want to hear from you. Please contact a member of the planning committee: Sandy Tricamo (‘66) 314.791.7714; Leo Neuner (‘65) 972.951.4853; Don Becker (‘68) 636.399.0088; Tom Hartnett (‘66) 314.623.9950. You can also register on Facebook as you reminisce viewing the old parish pictures which have been posted.

Search for: St. Augustine Catholic School - St. Louis Mo. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, MO 63044. Info: 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.

Inviting All Florissant Senior Citizens To Join One Of The Bingo Clubs With The City Of Florissant!!

Please contact the Florissant Senior Office for more information at 839-7604.

• Monday Club: Meets every Monday for Bingo from 11:302:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwich - coffee and tea are available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also scheduled.

• Florissant Older Adult Club: Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11-1:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring your lunch! Bingo, Trips, Speakers and special events are planned.

• Wednesday Club: Meets every Wednesday for Bingo from 11:30-2:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwich-coffee and tea available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also available.

Schools Week 1-3 p.m. Hosted by Federation of Catholic Schools. Catholic Elementary Schools located in the Northeast Deanery of the Archdiocese of St. Louis at each school location. For more information call 314.537.3174.

Last Saturday of Each Month: Writers Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Looking for new Authors and Songwriters.

Come join us and let us help you with your dream. We have Authors, Songwriters, Playwrites, Teachers and more. Meet at the Baden Liberary 8448 Church Rd. For more info call 314.388.2400.

Jan.19-20: St. Louis Lose to Win Challenge The St. Louis Lose to Win Challenge provides the inspiration you need to get in shape, shed pounds and find the real, healthier you inside. Why compete?

To break bad-habits, to adopt healthy living...to possibly win some prizes! Each week you will weigh in at the location of your choice. At the end of the 12 weeks the top five men and women with the highest percentage of weight lost will be awarded prizes at our celebration event. Competitors must be 18 years or older, preregister, and attend a mandatory kick-off the weekend of January 19-20. Pre-register for the kickoff online at www.losetowinstl. com, or call 314.776.3627, or toll free at 1.866.776.3627. $10 registration fee is due at the kick-offs.

Pre-registration opens at 8 a.m. on Jan. 7. Kick-off events will be held Sat., Jan. 19 from 8 – 11 a.m. in the May Center at SSM DePaul Health Center, and Sun., Jan. 20 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. in the Father Krings Conference Center at SSM St. Clare Health Center.

GNCC Member Happenings Jan. 19: Annual Eagle Watch and Guided Trail Walk 11 a.m. - 2p.m. Hosted by the Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine Park & St. Louis County Parks & Recreation Department. At 10300 Bellefontaine Rd. (Event is Free).

Jan. 20: Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 3 p.m. at St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley in the Terry M. Fischer Theater on campus (3400 Pershall Rd.) For more information call Kedra Tolson at 314.513.4221.

Jan. 27: Community Open House to kick-off Catholic

Feb. 16: 2nd Annual “Mardi Gras” at the Mouse Races ONLY $20 per person for tables of 8. Beer - Soft Drinks - Snacks included. Buy a full table of 8 for only $140 ($20 discount). JFK Civic Center in Florissant. Look for more details in the coming days! Call 314.831.3500 and reserve your table today!!!

Old Jamestown Association Join for only $10 per individual or $15 per family. Become a part of this network of residents who are informed about events and issues in the Old Jamestown Area.

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SSM St. Joseph Health Center is now offering FREE non-certificate training in hands-only CPR for individuals and their families.

The training takes 15 minutes and is appropriate for anyone ages 10 and older. Eighty percent of sudden cardiac arrests happen in private or residential settings.

Hands-only CPR, also known as compression-only CPR, has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for sudden cardiac arrest at home, at work or in other public settings. It can double or triple a victim’s chance for survival, according to the American Heart Association. Contact Rachel Sparks 636.947.5663 or Maureen Bell 636.947.5083 to schedule a training session.

Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Jan. 16: Exercise and Your Physical Health 9-10 a.m. Join us this morning and you will have an opportunity to discuss with Nahrayshwar Misir, MD the impact your physical health has on your brain’s ability to produce substances that affect your well being. Moderate exercise can improve your mood and energy level. Brief bouts of mild exercise can increase perceived energy and decrease tension.

Event is Free. In the Jamestown Mall Food Court.

Jan. 17 : “Getting Involved Through Volunteering” OASIS Peer Led Discussion Groups 1-2 p.m. Laugh, reminisce and learn with OASIS during this discussion group program. Enjoy fellowship and discussion on a variety of topics while making new friends or reconnecting with old ones. Attend one, or attend every month. Light refreshments provided. Dates and topics listed below. To register, call 314.747.9355 or 1.877.747.9355. At Village North Retirement Community, 11160 Village North Dr.

and happy! Come and learn how to make your heart a happy one with health tips, cooking tips and how laughter may be the best medicine. Free screenings are offered and so much more.

To register, call 314.747.9355 or 1.877.747.9355. At Christian Hospital Detrick Building Atrium, 11133 Dunn Rd. (I-270/Hwy. 367 interchange) Cost: Free .

Feb. 11: Look Good, Feel Better 10 a.m. – Noon. Anyone currently undergoing or just finishing cancer treatment is invited to experience a free makeover from certified cosmetologists that includes demonstrations on the use of wigs, turbans and scarves, nail care and cosmetics use. Complimentary cosmetics and skin care products provided. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

To register, call 314.747.9355 or 1.877.747.9355. At Christian Hospital Cancer Resource Center, POB 2, 11125 Dunn Rd. Cost: Free.

Feb. 19: American Red Cross Blood Drive 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Christian Hospital is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive open to the general public. Stop by to roll up your sleeve and give blood to help save lives. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments have priority. At Christian Hospital Detrick Building Atrium, 11133 Dunn Rd. 63136. Registration: www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: christianhospital: or contact Sandy Barnes at slm9123@bjc.org. Cost: Free.

Center for Senior Renewal The Center for Mental Health’s Center for Senior Renewal, conveniently located on the first floor of the Detrick Building, provides day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early Answers from page 8

Feb. 9: Christian Hospital Heart Fair “A Healthy Heart is a Happy Heart” 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. There is no substitute for a healthy heart, but there are substitutions you can make to your diet and attitude to help make your heart healthy

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signs of dementia. The Center for Senior Renewal provides a comfortable, home-like atmosphere staffed with compassionate and experienced mental health professionals. For more information, call 314.653.5123.

Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. A certified substance abuse counselor talks about the addiction of alcohol and drugs, warning signs and symptoms, treatment and recovery, how families are affected by addiction and common problems families experience during the recovery process. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401 (I270/Hwy 367 interchange). For more info call 314.839.3171 or 1.800.447.4301.

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m. Group 109 meets in the 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital. This is an open meeting for alcoholics, drug addicts and their family and friends. At Christian Hospital, 11133 Dunn Road at the I-270/ Hwy. 367 interchange.

Christian Hospital Recovery Center The Christian Hospital Recovery Center provides intensive outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults. There is also a specialized program for patients with chronic mental illness. The center is conveniently located on the Christian Hospi-

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Volunteers needed at Christian Hospital Christian Hospital is calling out for volunteers that can do a significant amount of walking to run errands within the hospital.

Discover the rewards of volunteering! If you’re looking for a rewarding way to spend your time, volunteering at Christian Hospital is an ideal match. Volunteer positions are available in many different areas. You’ll meet a variety of interesting people while making a difference in our community. Applications are available at www.chrisitianhospital.org in the Volunteer Office, located off the hospital’s main lobby. For more information, call the Christian Hospital volunteer office at 314.653.5032.

SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Tours of Maternity Suites Thursday, Jan. 24 – 6:30 p.m.

SSM DePaul Health Center. This is a 1-hour tour held every 4th Thursday of every month and every 2nd Saturday of the month (except on holidays). Please register no later than the Tuesday before the 4th Thursday of the month, or no later than the Thursday before the 2nd Saturday of the month. Registration is required at 314.776.3627.

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Mondays: 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays: Noon – 1 p.m. 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 A series of four classes within a six-month period of time. Call Central Scheduling to make an appointment at 314.344.7220. The classes are covered by most insurance plans.

Ongoing 8-week sessions: Smoking Cessation Classes SSM DePaul Health Center SSM DePaul, partnering with St. Louis County’s tobacco-free initiative called “Let’s Face It,” is offering free smoking cessation classes to the public. The 8-week course assists participants in determining their readiness to quit smoking and provide the tools necessary to increase their success rate in becoming smoke free. Space is limited for these on-going classes.

Call 1.866.SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.

SSM DePaul Wellness Center Tired of getting locked into longterm memberships that you never use? Join the DePaul Wellness Center and receive a personalized program for your specific needs.

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation. Call 314.344.6177 for more details.

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Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Deadline Feb. 1 The Feb. 1 deadline is approaching for high school seniors interested in applying for a Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture scholarship. Thirty-six $1,000 scholarships and one supreme $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to qualified applicants pursuing higher education degrees in the field of agriculture. The application form is available online at www.mostatefair.com/youthin-agriculture.

“Scholarships will be awarded to youth who have participated at the annual Missouri State Fair,” said Wayne Yokley, Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Committee Chairman.

To be eligible, scholarship applicants must plan to enroll in an accredited Missouri college or university with the ambition to acquire a degree in agriculture. Applicants must be high school

seniors and active members of 4-H or FFA. While the applicants must have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair, applicants cannot have sold livestock in any past Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions Auction.

The Missouri State Fair scholarships are funded through the generosity of the Missouri State Fair Foundation and Youth in Agriculture sponsors and buyers of livestock sold during the annual Sale of Champions Auction. The names of the sponsors and buyers from the 2012 Auction, whose contributions make this program possible, are available on the Missouri State Fair’s website.

For more information please call the Missouri State Fair at 1.800.422.FAIR (3247) or e-mail questions to mostatefair@mda. mo.gov.

Pet Safety is Paramount when Termperatures Drop With winter here, the Humane Society of Missouri urges all pet owners to bring their pets inside and exercise caution when exposing pets to the cold.

Pets rely on their owners to help stay warm during winter. 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. Remember – thermometers 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 feet.

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.

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 draftfree doghouse. The opening should face south with a sturdy, flexible covering to prevent icy winds from entering. Line the

Cold Weather Tips from the Humane Society of Missouri

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 PETS: A wet pet is a cold pet. Towel or blowdry 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.

To report an animal in distress, please call the Humane Society of Missouri at 314.647.4400. For more information on how to care for your pets during the winter months, visit the Humane Society of Missouri website www.hsmo. org or e-mail info@hsmo.org.

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