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Local fitness industry sees a wave of new customers with the New Year By Sara Hardin Everyone can finally shake off the stress of the holiday buzz with the introduction of the New Year. For many that means following through with their resolution to get fit, whether it be on the treadmill at the gym or taking up some martial arts. Last year, the James J. Eagan Center saw a 190% increase in its fitness membership sales in January, as compared to the sales from June later in the year. Brendan Kane, Center Director of the James J. Eagan Center, discussed how the “resolutionists” increase the January fitness sales, and how the attendance tends to fluctuate during the year’s first few months. “Every year around the New Year we see a pretty significant increase in the attendance in our fitness center,” said Kane. “For the first couple of months it gets a little hectic. It’s natural that some people get out of their routine, but we notice that our regulars who have consistent attendance before the New Year are usually the ones to stick it out after people stop coming as often.” Regardless of the eventual decrease in attendance once some people lose the motivation after the first few months slide by, the mindset for many seems to be very similar once the Christmas ham has been eaten and the resolutions for the New Year have been considered. “People always want to look good and be in shape,” said Kane. “After the holidays when people are eating a lot of

food and laying around watching football games, they feel like they need to turn over a new leaf.” For some, the standard gym isn’t the most desirable place to seek out the beginnings of a healthier lifestyle. Lloyd Gardner, owner and instructor of Lloyd Gardner’s Karate in Florissant, discussed the increase of adult enrollment in his classes around the New Year, and how many of them are simply looking for something different than the gyms that many flock to during the beginning of the year. “We see that adults are looking to get fit, and oftentimes our adult enrollment will increase in January,” said Gardner. “They’re looking for something different. Maybe they’re tired of the gym and the gym scene and they’ve gotten bored, so they come try out karate. It’s a different way to get fit. People take our adult programs for stress-relief and to get in shape. People are hyped and ready to go.” Gardner offers Japanese-based instruction in various age groups, but said that the kickboxing and aerobics class are most popular among adults. He also offers a “Little Warriors” program for kids ages 4-6, a beginner’s class for ages 7-14, and a class for black belt holders. When it comes to following through with resolutions and goals, Gardner has a sound piece of advice. “Change: it’s easy to talk about, but it’s hard to do. You really need to have

a plan, have a purpose, and you have to be persistent.” Stephen Ray, Master Instructor at F.I.T. Martial Arts Centers in Florissant, discussed the reasons why some take up martial arts classes as an alternative to attending a gym, and the benefits gained by doing so. “The reasons why a lot of people would choose martial arts over a gym typically is because in martial arts you have a life coach, and we’re there to help you every class,” said Ray. “We’re not just helping you to just increase your strength and whatnot like you would get at a gym, See LASTING RESOLUTIONS? page 2

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In This Issue...

Around Town Florissant police chief named to leadership posts and more.

Special Section Best of North County.

Business Brew Hub hires chief of brewing operations and more.

School Jennings students meet with U.S. Secretary of Education and more.

Learn and Play Discover a new book with this week’s Book Buzz and more.

Movie The race for Best Actor at the Academy Awards looks to be a tight one.

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LASTING RESOLUTIONS? from cover but we’re helping people to improve in many different areas of their life: physical, mental, spiritual development, family bonding. They’re learning respect, discipline, focus, confidence and perseverance and all of these benefits. F.I.T. stands for Fitness Impact Training. We provide the fitness and all of the different physical aspects along with all of the life skills.” Ray believes that the first step to successfully adhering to a New Year’s resolution is to understand the meaning behind the word itself. “What I’ve noticed over the years concerning resolutions is that a lot of people set resolutions without really knowing what resolutions mean, they don’t really know what it means to ‘resolve’ something,” explained Ray. “It just becomes a goal, or something of wishful thinking, instead of resolving to do it, meaning ‘I am going to do it, I am committed to doing it no matter what.’ So, since people don’t have that resolve, they don’t really truly understand what commitment and discipline means, they’ll start something and just in a few weeks they’ll be done with it.” Ray said that F.I.T. Martial Arts is offering a fitness challenge program that could be helpful to those who are trying to combat the lack of motivation that is so often found to be a problem with New Year’s resolutions. People can sign up for the fitness challenge, which includes martial arts, an eating plan, exercise, and committing to goals with the other participants as a team. Ray explained that this type of group-based program is found to be extremely helpful since the participants work together and hold each other accountable for success. “When you have accountability, then you’re more likely to follow through with [your goal],” explained Ray. “We’ll have fitness goals and a reward for people who accomplish the best results.” In the end, Ray emphasizes that personal health is something that should be considered and maintained for more than just one part of the year. “My perspective is that people should be looking to improve their life the whole year, and not just for New Year’s resolutions.”

Archery range at Koch Park open for 2015

The archery range at Koch Park is now open for 2015.

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The archery range at Koch Park is now open for 2015 Located at the corner of Howdershell and Charbonier at the back of the park, you can enjoy this special amenity any time the park is open (daily 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.). The targets are newly updated and more targets will be added. Archery Range Rules: Resident card required Target arrows only Shooting allowed from sunrise to sunset Do not retrieve arrow until shooting has stopped Shooting limited to 30 minutes during crowded conditions Shoot at designated targets and distances only No shooting in the air Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult Park rangers or other park employees may suspend shooting if rules are violated Shooting dates will be scheduled by the Director of Parks and Recreation

Great Rivers Greenway adds greenway operations manager Great Rivers Greenway is pleased to announce the addition of as tree planting, prescribed burning, exotic species control and Ben Grossman, of O’Fallon, Mo., to the park and trail district’s educational programs. growing team. Hired in October, Grossman is workThe addition of Grossman as greenway operations manager is a result of the successful passage of Propoing together with other staff to make the St. Louis region an even better place to live by connecting St. sition P in April 2013 that authorized a 3/16th of a cent retail sales tax to invest in regional parks and greLouis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County enways in St. Louis City and St. Louis County, as well with a network of greenways. As greenway operations manager, Grossman is reas transformational improvements to the Gateway Arch Grounds. The additional funds have allowed sponsible for collaborating with various partners, inthe district to grow its staff, expand the River Ring, cluding municipalities, nonprofits and volunteers, to elevate efforts to conserve natural resources, and conensure a high quality user experience for those out on the trails. He also works with Great Rivers Greenway nect people to the outdoors by providing healthy and active options for area residents. project managers to plan and design greenways that “We are excited to have Ben Grossman join our are easier and less costly to maintain and care for. Grossman is a Certified Arborist and Missouri Submitted photo team,” said Susan Trautman, executive director of Master Naturalist. Prior to joining the Great Rivers Great Rivers Greenway green- Great Rivers Greenway. “His expertise in land manGreenway team, he worked for more than 12 years as way operations manager Ben agement, park programming and volunteer coordination will ensure that the people’s investment in grea Natural Resource Supervisor at St. Charles County Grossman. enways is protected so everyone can enjoy them for Parks and Recreation. His experience includes the management of a wide variety of natural areas, including prairies, years to come. We are also thankful to the voters, whose support wetlands, forests, woodlands and ponds. He has also recruited and of Proposition P is allowing us to expand our staff as we work to coordinated volunteer staff for land management activities, such improve your quality of life.”

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Meds & Food for Kids announces Florissant police chief chosen to leadership posts annual benefit gala and auction on two law enforcement associations Meds & Food for Kids (MFK), an organization dedicated to ending malnutrition and igniting economic development in Haiti announces their Annual Gala and Auction, “Go Nuts for Haiti”, taking place from 6 - 10 p.m. on Feb. 28 at America’s Center, located at 701 Convention Plaza in St. Louis. “Go Nuts for Haiti” is a lively event that celebrates the rich, vibrant Haitian culture with authentic Haitian entertainment, traditional Haitian food and unique hand-crafted Haitian art. The Master of Ceremonies for the 2015 Gala is Pat McGonigle, anchor of Today in St. Louis on weekday mornings with Jennifer Blome. In 2003, Dr. Wolff, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Washington University, founded Meds & Food for Kids in response to her frustration of watching malnourished Haitian children needlessly die. After visiting RUTF pioneer and Washington University colleague Dr. Mark Manary in Malawi, Dr. Wolff was inspired to transfer the best-practice therapy of RUTF to Haiti in 2003. In 2012 MFK opened a state-ofthe-art factory in Cap Haitien, Haiti, that employs over 40 Haitian workers and has the capacity to produce enough Medika Mamba each year to save the lives of 80,000 children. Tickets for the “Go Nuts for Haiti” are $175 each or $350 for patron level tickets and are available online at www. mfkhaiti.org. Sponsorships are also available at varying levels – please contact MFK Director of Development Stephanie Grant at 314-799-9072 or by email at sgrant@mfkhaiti.org for additional sponsorship details. For more information regarding the upcoming 2015 Meds & Food for Kids “Go Nuts for Haiti” gala & auction, or to learn more about MFK, call the Meds & Food for Kids office at 314-420-1634 or visit us online at www.mfkhaiti.org.

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In October of 2014 at the 121st Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference in Orlando, FL, Florissant Chief of Police, Colonel Timothy J. Lowery was elected as Vice Chairman with the State Associations of Chiefs of Police (SACOP). After he serves two years as vice chairman Colonel Lowery will ascend into the position of chairman for following two years. During these two years he will also serve on the Board of Officers for the entire International Association of Chiefs of Police. In December of 2014 Colonel Lowery was also

elected as 3rd Vice President with the Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA). MPCA is the leading organization in the field of law enforcement. Mayor Schneider congratulates and commends Colonel Lowery for continuing the tradition of leadership by the Florissant Police Department in the National and International Law Enforcement Community. The mayor feels that these two appointments are a testament to the dedication, hard work and expertise of Colonel Lowery.

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St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities supports St. Stephen’s Food Pantry in Ferguson

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Submitted photo (From left) Roy Leimberg, Father Steve, Susanne Evens and Bob Case at the check presentation to St. Stephen’s Food Pantry.

St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister City (SLSSC) hosted their 2014 Holiday Party and Fund Raiser for the Food Pantry at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Ferguson on the evening of Dec. 12, 2014 in the home of Jim and Joan Conway. Attended by approximately 60 guests, the event featured a visit by Santa, along with live music from Mike Orzel, who played German and American Christmas tunes on the piano and encouraged the guests to sing along with him. $1,275.00 was collected for the St. Stephen’s Food Pantry, and the SLSSC Board of Directors increased the organization’s donation to $1,500.00. On Dec. 18, 2014 Bob Case, Susanne Evens, Roy Leimberg, Harrison Billy, and Carol Bujewski joined Father Steve at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. In a brief ceremony in the sanctuary, the SLSSC delegation presented Father Steve with a check for $1,500.00 to support the growing need in Ferguson for basic non- perishable foods and household items. Each $50 enables St. Stephens to provide one day of meals – especially, urgently needed canned and boxed food - to five families of four.

The Rotary Club of Florissant, a not-for-profit civic organization that has donated more than $4 million to charities since its founding in 1960, and state senator Gina Walsh (D) are appealing the Missouri Department of Revenue’s recent decision to award the contract for the state’s license office in Florissant to ACM, LLC, a for-profit business in St. Charles County. The Rotary Club of Florissant, which has run the state’s license office in Florissant since it was appointed by former Gov. Mel Carnahan in March 1994, has donated more than $2.3 million to charities in the last 20 years from its profits in running the license office, which has been among the top five best-run of the 172 license offices in Missouri. As part of the appeal process, the Rotary Club of Florissant has authorized the filing of a formal appeal to the Missouri Office of Administration, which handles disputes regarding the awarding of state government contracts. Mayor Thomas P. Schneider of Florissant appealed to Governor Nixon with a letter delivered in person on Oct. 27, 2014 regarding the Rotary Club of Florissant’s contract renewal for the Florissant license office and other matters. “The Florissant Rotary has run a very efficient and crime-free office for nearly 20 years,” said Mayor Schneider in his letter to Governor Nixon, “with very few if any complaints about service to thousands of drivers who use the office.” Senator Walsh has joined the Rotary Club of Florissant in the appeal. In recent years, the Florissant license office has provided the Rotary Club of Florissant with approximately $40,000 in an-

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nual profits, according to immediate past Rotary Club president Howard Nimmons, a financial planner and owner of Nimmons Wealth Management (current president is Keith Took, owner of Old Town Donuts). All profits have been used to help those in need not only in Florissant but to the disadvantaged in the entire St. Louis region and beyond. When he became governor in January 2009, Gov. Nixon required the Missouri Department of Revenue to put contracts to run the 172 state license offices out for bid every four years, most recently in November 2013. After months of no decision on a new contract for the Florissant office, the Department of Revenue re-opened the contract for bids in October 2014. The new contract, now for five years, is effective Jan. 1, 2015 and was awarded to ACM, a for-profit business. Since 1994, the Rotary Club of Florissant has operated the state license office in Florissant with less than 0.01 percent rejections for transactions processed through the office, compared to the State of Missouri’s “acceptable” amount of 2 percent. The Florissant license office has had one of the lowest, if not the lowest, rejection rate for any office, and often has been used as a training model for other offices throughout Missouri.

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Brew Hub hires chief of brewing operations and the company’s first CFO Brew Hub. “Jim has been brewing some of the highest-quality craft beer in the industry for more than 22 years, and he’s been a leader who has helped the industry mature and grow market share. We look forward to Jim leading our brewing operations and our St. Louis brewery.” As head brewmaster of Brew Hub’s St. Louis brewery, Ottolini will be responsible for the design and construction of the brewery and for brewing operations once the brewery is built. The company plans to brew craft beer for several regional craft breweries throughout the Midwest and for some of the company’s award-winning brewing partners, including Cigar City Brewing, Orange Blossom Pilsner, and BJ’s Restaurants, Green Man Brewing and GolfBeer Brewing Company as well as Brew Hub’s home brands. Brew Hub plans to break ground on its St. Louis brewery in May 2015. The brewery and tasting room are scheduled to open in early 2016. Brew Hub also has hired Dave Winking as the company’s first chief financial officer. Winking joins Brew Hub after serving as a financial consultant to craft brewers throughout the Midwest. From 2011 through 2013, Winking served as vice president, business operations for advertising agency Momentum Worldwide. Prior to 2011, Winking spent more than 21 years in a variety of finance, marketing and media positions at Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis. The St. Louis brewery will be located in Chesterfield and will have an initial brewing capacity of 75,000 barrels (one million cases) and the potential to expand its capacity to 200,000 barrels annually. The site’s central location will allow the company to efficiently distribute beer to wholesalers in key craft beer markets throughout the Midwest. The brewery will feature www.byerlyrv.com a 3,000-square-foot tasting room and biergarten. Brew Hub will employ approximately 55 people at its St. Louis brewery in brewing, operations, front office and tasting room.

Brew Hub, a company led by a team of beer industry executives and craft-brewing experts, has hired Jim Ottolini as chief of brewing operations. In his new role, Ottolini will be responsible for brewing operations, and he will be head brewmaster at the company’s St. Louis brewery which is scheduled to open in 2016. Ottolini joins Brew Hub after spending more than 22 years at The St. Louis Brewery, makers of Schlafly beer. Ottolini was responsible for the brewing and packaging operations of the St. Louis Brewery’s two facilities in St. Louis. Jim also was responsible for planning and coordinating activities related to the design and expansion of production equipment and resources to meet Schlafly’s growth objectives. “Jim Ottolini is one of the most revered and respected brewers in the craft beer industry, and we could not be more excited to have him join the Brew Hub team,” said Tim Schoen, CEO of

First Bank steps up for residents in north St. Louis County To help alleviate hunger following the unrest in Ferguson, First Bank made two $500 donations to local food pantries in north St. Louis County. Receiving donations were the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church food pantry in Ferguson and Good News Baptist Church food pantry in Jennings. Angela Pinex, First Photo courtesy First Bank Bank Community Af- Good News Baptist Church Deacon Arstell Jones with fairs Officer, presented Crystal Gregory, a Customer Service Representative at the check to the Fergu- First Bank’s Riverview branch. son food pantry while Ronnette Miller, First Bank Branch Manager in Riverview, presented the check to the Jennings pantry. The Blessed Teresa of Calcutta operates two food pantries in Ferguson on 150 North Elizabeth Avenue and on Church Street next to Ferguson City Hall. The Good News Baptist Church food pantry is located at 8850 Jennings Station Road and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month.

1st Financial Federal Credit Union celebrates first year of new community development program 1st Financial Federal Credit Union started the Helping People 1st Grant program to make a positive impact in the St. Louis area. This program was created to support nonprofit organizations that provide community assistance with an emphasis in education, housing, financial literacy, or job training. “The commitment our employees show to work for their communities touches my heart, said Carol Minges, Chief Executive Officer of 1st Financial Federal Credit Union. “We have a team of people that volunteer not because they have to serve. They volunteer because they have a calling to serve. Seeing their dedication to selflessly help others is another reminder for me about why it is so great to work for a credit union.” Beginning in February, branch employees picked a new 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization to serve each month. The employees were encouraged to schedule paid volunteer time during work hours and held fundraising activities to support the charity. At the end of the month, the nonprofit received a $500 contribution from 1st Financial as well as any additional donations earned from fundraising within the branches. In 2014, 1st Financial employees worked over 462 hours of paid volunteer time scrubbing out storerooms, sorting canned goods, cleaning up gardens, and building part of a house. Over the course of the year this program presented $15,624.65 to charitable organizations within the St. Louis area.

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SLTCC-Florissant Valley hosts high school art exhibition A variety of artistic expression will be displayed at the 18th annual Florissant Valley High School Art Exhibition Jan. 20-Feb. 19 in the Contemporary Art Gallery on campus, 3400 Pershall Road. A closing reception and art department open house will take place 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 19. Participating high schools include Trinity Catholic, Francis Howell, Fort Zumwalt East, Hazelwood West, Hazelwood Central, Logos, Lutheran North, McCluer North, Pattonville, Parkway Central, Parkway North, Riverview Gardens, Ritenour and Windsor. Each school has selected one or two pieces from the work of up to three juniors or seniors. The exhibition is a trove of drawings, paintings, illustrations, printmaking, photography, collages, sculptures, ceramics and figures. The exhibition annually attracts more than 30 budding artists and hundreds of spectators. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Recognized at the Jan. 13 Hazelwood School District Board of Education meeting were (from left) Katie Hinners-Mueller, Board Secretary; Board President Desiree Whitlock; Board Vice President Dr. Brenda Youngblood; Board Secretary Karlton Thornton; Board Treasurer Mark Behlmann; Board Director Ann Gibbons; Board Director Cheryl Latham; Board Director Chuck Woods; Dr. Carter Ward, former MSBA Executive Director; Dr. Grayling Tobias, Hazelwood School District Superintendent.

At the Jan. 13 Hazelwood School District Board of Education meeting a special recognition was held for the seven board members, all of whom have achieved Master Certified Board Member status, the highest achievement that school board members can attain from the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA). The HSD Board of Education is the first school

district in Missouri to have all members certified at the master’s level. The certification requires at least 40 CBM credit hours of training and professional development in the following areas: student achievement, school law, finance, board operations, accreditation, and the board’s participation in legislative advocacy for public schools.

STLCC offers no fee, high-value training in environmental remediation St. Louis Community College, in partnership with Saint Louis University’s College of Public Health and Social Justice, Center for Environmental Education and Training, is offering a free six-week training program for those interested in a career in environmental remediation. Class groups begin Feb. 23 and April 13. The Environmental Job Training program helps residents take Photo courtesy STLCC advantage of the jobs created by St. Louis Community College, in partnership with Saint Louis University, will offer a free job the assessment, cleanup, and training program focusing on environmental remediation. redevelopment of environmenThe program also includes training in undertally impacted properties and ground storage tank remediation, ecosystem resstructures in the St. Louis Metro region, as well toration, environmental technologies, and mold as other environmental remediation sites. The program offers participants the opportu- remediation. Classes will be conducted 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monnity to obtain Missouri and Illinois Licenses for day-Friday. All books and training materials are lead and asbestos abatement. Participants also will receive nationally recog- provided. To qualify for a job in this industry, individuals must be at least 18 years or older; posnized certifications, including: • OSHA 10 Hour Safety and Health for the sess a current valid driver’s license; have a high school diploma or GED; be eligible for employConstruction Industry ment in the United States; and pass a drug test. • 40 Hour Hazardous Materials Handling For more information, contact Rene Dulle at • First Aid and CPR 314-539-5296. • Lead Renovator, Repair and Painting

Explore Catholic schools in North County during Catholic Schools Week The eight Catholic elementary schools located in the Northeast Deanery of the Archdiocese of St. Louis will kick-off Catholic Schools Week with an open house on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 25. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the schools, meet teachers and staff, learn about the curriculum and programs that each school offers, and review application and enrollment procedures. “Our schools are communities of faith, service and knowledge, ready to welcome parents who are seeking a rigorous academic program rooted in Gospel values,” said Cara Koen, Director of Advancement for the Federation of Catholic Schools in the Northeast Deanery. “Come and see our facilities, meet families and students who attend our schools, and learn about the positive ways Catholic schools impact North County.” In February, students in 3rd and 6th grades will participate in a faith and fitness program, CatholicFIT, during their regular P.E. classes. Coached by fitness trainer Dave Reddy, the P.E. teachers will instruct students on the 10 Pillars of Catholic Fitness and invite families to participate in evening fitness workshops in March and April. SSM DePaul Health Center has partnered with the Federation of Catholic Schools to fund this program for the eight schools. Hundreds of North County families have benefitted from the Archdiocese’s Alive in Christ Scholarship Program, which offers scholarships of $1,000-$2,000 based on financial need to students entering a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese in Kindergarten - 4th grade. For the current 2014-15 school year, 526 scholarships have been awarded to students in the eight Northeast Deanery schools, totaling over $850,000. The scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with applications for 2015-16 being accepted beginning January 26, 2015. Funding for the scholarships is from an assessment paid into the fund by every parish of the Archdiocese. Each school can provide additional details for how to apply for the scholarships, and more information is available at www.archstl.org/ttef.

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John Hanna is a part time, amateur cartoonist taking his first step into the world of print and online comic media. When he isn’t drawing or working at his second job, he can be seen in and around the St Charles area. If you like his work, that is good. If you don’t like it, that is good too.

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Fantasy and fable take to the trees in “Nuts to You,” by Lynne Rae Perkins, the adorable tale of a grove full of gray squirrels determined to change their fate, or go belly-up trying. The book begins with a near disaster for Jed, an unsuspecting rodent ripped off by a gliding hawk. As he’s squirreled away in the hawk’s clutches, his buddies TsTs and Chai watch horror struck. Determined to find Jed they set off on a journey fraught with danger and delights. Meanwhile Jed has his own set of challenges — deciphering the language of red squirrels who provide him with a temporary home, dealing with predators craving the very meat on his bones, and formulating a plan to stop the blades of progress that are creating a real ruckus for all in the forest. Clever footnotes and dandy dialect will delight in this rollicking adventure that will have you appreciating your furry squirrel friends as never before.

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Snow My Gosh! I recently took a trip to Michigan to see my daughter and her family. As I de-planed the cozy warmth of the airplane and felt the frigid blast of polar air smack me like a super-sized Slurpee to the face; I quickly realized why we had left that frozen ice cap so long ago – the frostbite mark beginning above my forehead and ending below the ankle is hard to ignore and serves as a constant reminder. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t all bad living there. Being in subzero temperatures for the better part of nine years left my family a hardy group -- able to face anything head on…provided they were covered in six layers of polar fleece, triple long-johnned and had been dipped in anti-freeze before going outside. Everything in Michigan ran despite the weather conditions. Cancellation of work or school was for wimps. Life continued even in rain, sleet, snow or avalanche…did you catch how I purposely did not include “sun” in that last little mantra? Sun has not yet been invented in Michigan, neither have snow days. Case and point, one typical wintery day I accompanied my kindergartener out to the bus stop. She was clothed head-to-foot in a four-inch thick quilted, Mt. Everest-approved aqua snow suit. She looked like a bloated blue tick ready to explode. Two feet of snow had already dumped on us

and now it blew sideways; the sleet pricked and stung at my skin like tiny ninja stars were being shot from the sky. I hoped there might be a school cancellation but then, it was the first of June and the last day of school. Wasn’t gonna happen. Since leaving that region and visiting other areas, I have come to realize that no matter where we go there are adverse conditions of some sort to suffer through. The East Coast has hurricanes; the Midwest faces tornadoes; the North gets pummeled with snow; the South experiences humidity and on the West Coast beaches, they must endure old, fat men still trying to squeeze into Speedos. So you see, we should never feel picked on, incredible challenges are faced throughout the country. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Oscar Watch 2015: Finding reality in the Best Actor category

Announced early on Jan. 15, the Oscar nominations solidified what many people already knew, especially in the Best Actor category. Though David Oyelowo’s brilliant performance as Martin Luther King in “Selma” was passed over by the Academy, four of the five nominated performances are based on real people. In “Foxcatcher,” an almost unrecognizable Steve Carell plays John E. du Pont, heir to the du Pont fortune who died in prison. In the 1980’s, the wealthy philanthropist took an unhealthy interest in Olympic wrestling star Mark Schultz and his more successful brother David. Carell tried to get inside du Pont’s head to expose his bizarre motivations and desires. No stranger to the Academy Awards, Bradley Cooper has received critical acclaim as Navy SEAL Chris Kyle in “American Sniper.” Clint Eastwood directs Cooper in the tale of the most lethal sniper in American history. Cooper racked up previous Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor nominations, and he has a better-than-average chance of finally taking home the gold this year. Outside the technical world, Alan Turing is known as the guy who created those

CAPTCHA tests you take when creating online accounts. In “The Imitation Game,” Benedict Cumberbatch plays the beleaguered genius during World War II. Brilliant, egotistical, and troubled, Turing invents a way to break the German Enigma code, but he and his team face moral dilemmas after their breakthrough. In 1989, Michael Keaton redefined the Batman character and his career on the big screen. In “Birdman,” he plays an actor haunted by a similar role. Keaton is Riggan Thomson, an actor who makes a comeback by adapting a Raymond Carver play for Broadway. In his own mind and out in public, though, he can’t escape the feathered hero who made him famous. With Oyelowo out of the running, Eddie Redmayne is the one to beat for Best Actor this year. A standout in 2012’s “Les Miserables,” Redmayne plays legendary physicist Dr. Stephen Hawking in “The Theory of Ev-

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erything” from his early years at Cambridge University through the publication of his groundbreaking book and beyond. More than anyone in this category, Redmayne challenged himself physically as well. He showed Hawking’s determination to stay as “normal” as possible while motor neuron disease eroded his muscles and coordination. For fully half the film, Redmayne plays the character in a wheelchair. The actor already earned a Golden Globe for the role, and an Oscar is more than just a possibility. The 87th Academy Awards will be telecast on , Feb. 22, at 7 pm ET. 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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tration will be available beginning Jan. 20 on the door of the lower level of the kindergarten Monday thru Friday (on regular school days)from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. or on the web site. For additional information call 837-6939 and leave a message or you may call Mrs. Gladbach, 314-409-9478. Jan. 26: Exercise at Any Age “Healthy Living for Seniors” series offered by Mid-East Area Agency on Aging and the St. Louis County Library at the Florissant Valley Branch from 10 - 11a.m. Jan. 26: Webster University open information night Event runs from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Westport Campus Location in theGraybar Building at 11885 Lackland Road, Suite 600. Undergraduate and graduate classes meet one night a week. Application fees will be waived for those who attend. Please RSVP – webster.edu/westport or 314-9685955 Jan. 28: Karaoke Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. 314-831-6121.

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Feb. 7: Boy Scout Troop #884 trivia party fundraiser Trivia night will be held at Trinity Church of the Nazarene at 3515 Shackelford Rd. in Florissant. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $120 per table of 8 people, $15 per person. Snacks and drinks provided. Your own snacks and drinks may also be brought in. No alcohol permitted. There will be a $120 first prize payout along with silent auction baskets, attendance prizes, 50/50 drawings and more. Contact the trivia committee, Julie Sontag: 314-422-1804 or Tina Thomas: 314-837-7394/314-740-7607 to sign up or for any questions. All proceeds will fund future scouting activities for Florissant troop #884. Feb. 9: Free makeover for cancer patients 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 from 10 a.m. – noon at Christian Hospital Cancer Resource Center Building 2 located at11125 Dunn Rd. Registration is required: call 314.747.WELL (9355) to register. Complimentary cosmetics and skin care products provided. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Feb. 13: Valentine dance The City of Florissant Senior Office will hold its Valentine Dance at the James J. Eagan Center from 7 – 10 p.m. All residents and non-residents are invited. Tickets are just $8 in advance in the Senior Office in Florissant City Hall or $10 at the door. Light snacks (cheese & crackers, potato chips & candy) are included with admission. Beer, wine and soda are available for purchase.

Get a table of friends together or come and make new friends! Call the Florissant Senior Office, 8397604, for more information! Feb. 14: Silent auction A fundraiser to support The Megan Foundation, which in the past has raised money for research on Usher syndrome, will be held at Lumen, a private event space located at 2201 Locust Street. Tickets for the event, titled Sights and Sounds of Love, are $60 per person. Festivities will take place from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. and feature a silent auction, cocktail hour and dancing to the Rhythm Rockers. Included in the cost of a ticket are three drinks, passed hors d’oeuvres and valet parking. Feb. 16-17: Shoe Roads Production The Christian Hospital Auxiliary is teaming up with Laurie’s Shoes to provide a fine selection of better footwear on Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Feb. 17 from 7 a.m.– 3 p.m. in Christian Hospital Lobby at 11133 Dunn Rd. Feb 18: Tips for improving your posture Learn from a physical therapist how to check your own posture along with techniques to instantly improve your posture from 12:30 -2 p.m. at Northwest HealthCare – Entrance A Lower Level Community Room at 1225 Graham Rd. You will also learn important posture exercises and about devices you can use to make you stand tall. To register for this free class, call 314-747-WELL (9355). Feb. 19: OASIS peer led discussion groups Laugh, reminisce and learn with OASIS during this discussion group program at Village North Retirement Community at 11160 Village North Dr. Enjoy fellowship and conversation on a variety

www.mycnews.com • Community News • January 21, 2015 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 314-747WELL (9355) or 1-877-747-WELL (9355). Feb. 21: Organizing panels The St. Louis chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers is sponsoring Keep Calm and Ask a Professional Organizer, an educational event for the public. The event will feature two panels: one panel of professional organizers and another of organizing related industry members. The event will be held from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at The Lodge Des Peres at 1050 Des Peres Rd. Due to limited space, early registration is encouraged. Admission is $10. Register online at www.napostl. com/keep-calm. Feb. 21: 2015 Christian Hospital Heart Fair Registration opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 11 a.m. Screenings and Informational Booths: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lectures: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Space is limited, please call 314747-WELL and register today! Event will be held at Christian Hospital Detrick Building – Atrium 11133 Dunn Road at I-270 & Hwy. 367 Feb. 22: Cocoa with the Ice Queen Join the Florissant Parks & Recreation Department at the John F. Kennedy Community Center from 2 – 3 p.m. for a special visit from the Ice Queen and her sister! Kids will enjoy crafts, songs and an interactive story while sipping on cocoa and eating cookies. Cost for residents is $10 and $15 for nonresidents. Registration begins for Florissant residents Jan. 12 and for non-residents Jan. 20 at both community centers. Preregistration is required. The event will be cancelled if minimum participation is not met so please register early. Only children need to register and pay. This event is for children ages 10 and under and their parents or adult guests. For additional information contact the JFK center 314-921-4250 or JJE center 314921-4466. March 8: Movie screening “Wings,” winner of the first Academy Award for Best Picture, will be screened at 2 p.m. at The Scottish Rite Auditorium at 3633 Lindell

Blvd. in St. Louis. The silent movie will be accompanied Dr. Marvin Faulwell on the recently restored 1924, 56 rank Kimball Pipe Organ. Donations accepted for the benefit of St. Louis Theatre Organ Society (501c3) and the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic for Children (501c3). (http://www.srclinic.org/) This is an exclusive one time only showing. Parking garage located at the rear of the building off Olive Street (available for $10/car). Please contact the Saint Louis Theatre Organ Society (http://sltos.org) for additional information. March 28: Fight for Air Climb The 2015 Fight for Air Climb is a unique fundraising event for the American Lung Association in Missouri. It’s a stair climb of the tallest building in St. Louis at Metropolitan Square; 211 North Broadway at 8 a.m. Almost ninety cents of every dollar raised goes directly to education, research and advocacy. There are four ways to participate; by starting a team, joining a team, joining as an individual or volunteering. Registration is open online at www.FightForAirClimb.org or by calling 314-645-5505. March 28: Razzle Dazzle Ball “Fire & Ice” Razzle Dazzle Ball, presented by Saint Louis Crisis Nursery will take place from 6 - 11 p.m. at the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet located at191 Westport Plaza in St. Louis County.Admission is $150 per person; Call (314)292.5770 for more information or visit www.crisisnurserykids.org. Enjoy mouthwatering food and desserts, live entertainment and the presentation of the Nursery’s highest honor, the coveted H.U.G.S. & K.I.S.S.E.S. Awards. Festivities include the ultimate Champagne and Diamond Extravaganza and an exciting silent and live auction. The Razzle Dazzle Ball helps Crisis Nursery fund programs to protect children from abuse and neglect. April 18: Support Dogs Tacky Ball 2015 Event runs from 6 - 11 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront (at the Arch) located at 315 Chestnut Street. Evening includes dinner, open bar, and entertainment, live and silent auction. Cost is $150 per person. Special Hyatt reservation rates available. For more information or to make a reservation, call 314-997-2325.

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Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476. Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316. Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316. 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. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Lisa Erlinger at 314.653.5331.

Every Friday: The Bridge at Florissant Hot Diggity Dog Build your own hot dog. 11:30am, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. To RSVP, call 314.831.0988. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Every Sunday beginning Sept. 28: Meat Shoots Noon until Dusk. Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316

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By Joe Morice Terrorist Categories After being shocked that some young Americans would willingly join ISIS, I wondered if they realized what Islamic terrorists really are? Famous author, Stephen Coonts had a valid categorization of

them in 2006. “Islamic terrorists can be placed in three general categories. The foot soldiers are recruited from refugee camps and poor villages throughout the Arab world. These young men are ignorant, usually illiterate, and know little or nothing of the Western world. They are

the shock troops and suicide commandos who smite the Israelis and murder the tourists in the Arab world. They speak only Arabic. They blend in quite well in Arab society but are essentially unable to function outside of it. The second category are Arabs with better educations, usually literate, some even possess a technical skill. The fundamentalists actively recruit these people, appeal to their religious sensitivities and wish to convert them to their perverted view of Islam. Since these people have often lived outside the Arab world and can move freely in Western society, they are dangerous. They are the ones who hijacked the airliners that crashed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The third category of terrorists can be thought of as generals. Bin Laden and his chief lieutenants, financiers, bankers, technical advisers and so fourth. These people are Muslims. For whatever reason, terrorism appeals to their ethnic and religious view of the world. There is also a fourth category and few of these people are Arabs. Few are Muslims. They see profit in terrorism. Some of them take pleasure in the pain the terrorists inflict for every reason imaginable. These people are enemies of America and Western civilization. They may be Russians, Germans, French, Egyptians, Japanese, Chinese, Hindu and others. America is the big boy and many people have grievances, real and imagined.” Scary isn’t it? It’s about the Muslim offshoot that dates back approximately 17 centuries with various changes along the way, often brought by tribal leaders that disagreed with, were offended by, or needed a new enemy for their uneducated tribe to spotlight. Usually, without enemies to fo-

cus their fundamentalist followers, demagogues don’t last long. In the case of Islamic demagogues, their perverted views suit their selfish purposes. Some question the futility of trying to save semi-literate countries that have been fighting over power and religion for centuries caused by hypocritical religious fanatics trying to seize power for themselves. While ISIS fanatics fall mostly into category one, they’re being used by enemies in categories three and four. They desperately need Westerners who speak our language to further their vicious agenda. Currently and more to the point, it’s hard to imagine any American citizen who would willingly join ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) who are almost certainly some of the most dangerous, vicious, subhuman parasites the world has ever encountered. NSA and CIA allegedly have few agents fluent in Arabic but well versed in computer hacking and satellite photo reconnaissance. Some believe they were lax in dealing with category three and were hamstrung by private interests in category four. Who knows, but if we’re going to stop terrorists, it appears logical to find their funding sources and destroy them in spite of international politics and objections. As for Americans joining ISIS, I remember that famous bumper sticker about stupidity… “Political leaders still think things can be done through force, but that cannot solve terrorism. Backwardness is the breeding ground of terror, and that is what we have to fight.” -Mikhail Gorbachev Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.