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The historic Palladian-style house stands tall in Florissant By Amanda Meyer Located at 180 Dunn Road in Florissant, the Victorian-era Myers house still stands tall after surviving damage and many threats of demolition over the years. The fate of the house is uncertain once again now that it is back on the market. Pennsylvania native John B. Myers had begun the construction of the house between the years of 1867 and 1869. When Myers died in 1869 of pneumonia at the age of 48, his wife, Adaline, had the house completed in accordance with Myers’s original plans. The 2-story Palladian-style home featured 12 rooms, with a fireplace in each one, a 2-story front portico, fresco paintings, and a widow’s walk on the roof. Adaline Myers ran the 50-acre estate until she died in 1926. The property changed hands several times and was finally sold to the state in 1970 for $75,000. The future of the house was uncertain with the construction of the I-170 interchange. There were plans to tear the house down to make room for the expansion of the highway, but residents of Florissant banded together and with the help of Historic Florissant, Inc.

fought to save the house from demolition. Highway plans were redrawn to accommodate the old house. The house had been vacant for many years and had suffered vandalism and several fires. Many didn’t think the house was worth saving. Historic Florissant, Inc., however, did believe it was worth saving and they purchased the home in 1974 for $75,000 and they borrowed another $125,000 for the restoration. The house was structurally sound, despite all the damage, but was in need of major plumbing and electrical work, a new tin roof, paint and plaster repair, and repairs to the 2ndstory side porch and the 2-story front portico. Historic Florissant, Inc. also worked to have the house declared as a federal landmark. It was awarded a spot on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1974. The barn, once known as Dirty Nelly’s Tavern, was acquired in 1978. The house and barn were purchased from Historic Florissant, Inc. in 1986 by Charles “Chick” and Helen Argent. They were operators of the quilting and decorative supplies store Helen’s Hen House.

After several accidents occurred at I-170/270 in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the highway was redesigned again to reduce the number of accidents and continue to preserve the old house. Since the restoration of the house by Historic Florissant, Inc., it has been See HISTORIC HOUSE FOR SALE page 2

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Around Town Local news and events like Florissant being named the best small town for retirees and 2014 Valley of Flowers Queen candidate applications are available

Business Hazelwood’s Fire Department wins a grant to help fund interdepartmental training program

School New food for thought food pantry program is initiated in the Hazelwood School District

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HISTORIC HOUSE FOR SALE from cover occupied by antique and craft shops. Today, just 2-3 acres of the original property remain and the house is still occupied by craft shops such as The Weaving Dept. and Helen’s Hen House. The shops are open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm. The barn is now vacant after the deli closed last November. Although the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, there are no limitations placed on the properties by the state or federal governments, so the future of the

house and the shops within is uncertain. The house is for sale through Jeff Eisenberg & Associates, 314.721.5611.

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Around Town Call for Nominations: Missouri’s Most Endangered Historic Places Missouri Preservation has announced a call for nominations to its List of Most Endangered Historic Places for 2014. Missouri Preservation is a statewide nonprofit historic preservation advocacy organization aimed at preserving place and community for future generations of Missourians. The first of its Most Endangered announcements was made in 2000 and was instituted as a media campaign aimed at calling attention to endangered historic resources throughout Missouri, serving as a call to action, or last call for historic resources named on the list. A public call for nominations is made each spring and nominations received from Missouri citizens. Nominations are reviewed and ranked by a committee of Missouri Preservation’s governing board and the announcement is made at

one of the sites selected for listing during May, which is National Preservation Month. The reasons that a property might be endangered are many, including fire, neglect, abandonment, development pressures, or insensitive proposed alterations. Properties do not need to be listed on any national, state or local list of recognized historic places to be considered for listing. Many sites have been placed on the list of Most Endangered Historic Places during the past thirteen years, and as a result, many historic sites in Missouri have been saved including the Katy Bridge in Boonville and Riverside Bridge in Ozark, the Janssen Place Gates in Kansas City, the AAA Building in St. Louis, the Lyric Theater building in Newburg, the “Castle House” in Poplar Bluff, the Banneker School in Parkville, and the Rotunda in Hermann. This year nominations are due on March 14. The formal announcement of Missouri’s 2014 Most Endangered Historic Places will be made at one of the sites selected on May 21, 2014. For more information, please call 314.691.1941, or visit www. preservemo.org for nomination forms.

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Hazelwood’s 12th Annual Tribute to Dr. King An estimated crowd of about 140 people filled the meeting room at Civic Center East, which is one of Hazelwood’s recreation centers, for this year’s 12th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., held on Sunday, Jan.19, at 7pm. The event is hosted every year by the Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission as a way to celebrate the community’s cultural diversity and to From left to right: Florence Gillespie, Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission; Mr. Charles honor Dr. King’s legacy. Dr. MLK, Jr., State Celebration Commission; Ward 1 Councilwoman Carol Stroker; The HonThe 2014 program fea- Gooden, orable Judge David Vincent, III; Mayor Matthew Robinson of Hazelwood; St. Louis County Executive tured several inspirational Charlie A. Dooley; and Hazelwood City Manager Matthew Zimmerman. speakers and entertainment performed in both music and dance. The keynote speaker was The Honorable Judge David Vincent, III, of the 21st Judicial Circuit in St. Louis County. Other guest speakers included Mr. Charles Gooden, a member of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. State Celebration Commission, St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley, and Mayor Matthew Robinson of Hazelwood. Mr. Issac The Liturgical Dancers of Antioch Baptist Church, under the direction of Ms. Alba Brady, perform a Garcia, an 11-year-old boy, routine to Mariah Carey’s Hero as a way of celebrating and honoring Dr. King’s legacy. read his winning entry as one of five finalists for NCCU’s 14th Annual Dr. King Oratory Essay Contest this year. In addition to being a City of Hazelwood resident, he is a student at McNair Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District. Members of the St. Ann Catholic Church Choir, under the direction of Ms. Kathy Reid, performed the following songs: Order My Steps, Thanks Be To 2013 Miss Hazelwood Paige Frye lights the candle for St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley God, and Keep Your Lamps during the City of Hazelwood’s traditional candlight ceremony held at the end of its annual Tribute Trimmed and Burning. The event to Dr. King. Liturgical Dancers of Antioch Baptist Church also performed two numbers to Mariah Carey’s Hero and J. Moss’ Anointing. The Reverend F. Delano R. Benson, Jr., pastor of The Antioch Baptist Church, ended the program with a benediction right before the traditional candlelight ceremony began. While the St. Ann Catholic Church Choir sang, members of the Community Enrichment Commission and local dignitaries went around and lighted the candles held by everyone in the room to honor Dr. King’s memory.

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Presidents’ Day Ice Skating in Florissant The Florissant Parks and Recreation Department Ice Skating Rink will be open between 2-4pm on Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 17. Admission fee for youth residents ages 6-17 is $1.50. Non-residents are charged $3. Adult residents 18 years and older are charged $2.25, while non-residents are charged $4. The City’s Golden Age Pass allows the holder to skate for $1.75.

Chamber to Host Mardi Gras at the Mouse Races The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will host Mardi Gras at the Mouse Races on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the JFK Community Center, 315 Howdershell Road in Florissant. Doors open at 6:30pm, with first race at 7pm. Prizes will be awarded to the Best Decorated Themed Table, Best Dressed Gal and Best Dressed Guy. The events consists of seven races—six individual races and the Championship Race. Other fun activities include 50/50 Mouse Wheel, Dice Wheel Game and 50/50 Drawing. Cost is $20 per person; $160 for a table of eight, which includes beer, soda and water. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drinks. Reservations can be made online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com or by phone at 314.831.3500.

Sunday Arts on the Nine Network is Now Arts America The Nine Network’s weekly arts series, Sunday Arts, has become Arts America to reflect the series’ expanded national context for St. Louis arts, as well as the program’s additional new timeslot on Saturday. Now Arts America will air Saturdays at 3:30pm and Sundays at 1pm on Nine PBS. Most stories on Arts America come from collaboration among 30 PBS stations across the country that allows participating stations to share their locally produced arts segments. Each episode of Arts America mixes contributions by other stations with stories about St. Louis’ own artists and arts organizations. In turn, St. Louis stories air in markets throughout the United States. Over the next six months, Arts America will include a regular segment called Art Fusion featuring interviews with local arts leaders. The segments will explore a wide range of perspectives on the visual and performing arts in the region. Art Fusion segments are created by the Nine Network in partnership with the Regional Arts Commission (RAC) and the Radio Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Hazelwood’s Snow Plow Operators Keep Roads Passable for Local Residents

Join Easter Seals Midwest at a Blues Game Join Easter Seals Midwest, formerly Life Skills, to cheer on the St. Louis Blues in a St. Louis Blues Party Suite at 1pm on Saturday, Feb. 8. The Blues will host the Winnipeg Jets. Tickets are $100 per person and include snacks and drinks and a great view of the game. Proceeds benefit Easter Seals Midwest, which helps individuals with developmental disabilities learn, live, work and participate in the communities of St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. To reserve your ticket, call Kathryn Ellrich at 314.394.7070. For more information, visit www.eastersealsmidwest.org.

Sixteen employees of Hazelwood’s Public Works Maintenance Division provided 32 hours of continuous snow plowing during the onset of the area’s worst winter storm in 30 years in order to keep local roads cleared for residents. Photo courtesy of the City of Hazelwood.

Hazelwood residents saw their tax dollars at work when the City’s snow removal operation kicked into gear and provided 32 hours of continuous snow plowing during the onset of the area’s worst winter storm in 30 years. The City’s Public Works Department implemented 12-hour, back-to-back shifts requiring employees to work 12- to 15-hour shifts in order to keep the roadways passable for local residents. “The January 5th storm hit on all the elements that make a snow event challenging – heavy snowfall over a long period of time, extreme temperatures, as well as blowing and drifting snow,” said Hazelwood’s director of public works David C. Stewart, PE/CPM. “At times, it was difficult for the snow plow operators to tell where they had plowed due to the white-out conditions.” The City of Hazelwood’s snow removal operation includes 10 pieces of equipment. All employees of the Public Works Maintenance Division, including mechanics and supervisors, were out on the roads working alternating shifts and putting in 425 hours of over-time. They plowed and salted 167 lane miles within the city’s limits, including 147 cul-de-sacs and 18 municipal parking lots. No injuries or accidents were reported.

Hazelwood’s snow plow operators applied more than 350 tons of salt on local streets during the storm, which is nearly twice the amount of salt used for a typical storm. The City of Hazelwood spent nearly $16,000 on the amount of salt used on local streets. “I’m a 50-year resident of Hazelwood. So I was here in 1982 when we had 14 to 16 inches and we were snow bound for quite a while,” said Ward 4 City Councilman Mike J. Conley. “Being able to get out of my neighborhood on Monday, Jan. 6, when I needed to go to work that morning was great. Hazelwood’s snow removal team did a tremendous job!” Approximately 43 percent of Hazelwood’s streets are designated as Emergency Snow Routes. According to City Ordinance 397.040, parking of vehicles on emergency snow routes is prohibited when the City of Hazelwood has declared an Emergency Snow Alert, which occurs when four or more inches of snow are predicted by the National Weather Service. But residents are urged to keep their vehicles off all streets during a snow storm in order to make the City’s snow removal operation more effective. “We greatly appreciated the patience and cooperation of our residents during the storm, particularly those who didn’t park on the streets. Not attempting to use or park on city streets is the single most beneficial thing a resident can do to help us expedite snow removal,” Stewart said.

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St. Valentine’s Feast Day Mass and Lunch at The Shrine The Friends of Old St. Ferdinand will host its annual Valentine luncheon on Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, at noon in the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine. Reservations for lunch, to be held in the 125 year-old schoolhouse, are currently being accepted. St. Ferdinand Shrine is home to a life-sized wax figure and relic of St. Valentine, who was martyred in the year 270 A.D. The group invites everyone to attend Mass at 11am and learn more about St. Valentine. Rev. Father Keller, Pastor of St. Angela Merici, will be the celebrant. After the luncheon, docents will provide free tours of the Shrine complex which includes the 1819 convent, 1821 church building and 1840 rectory. Also, the gift shop and book sale will be open after Mass. Tickets are $15 and include drinks, lunch and dessert. Sitting is limited and reservations will be taken up to Feb. 10, 2014. Please contact Mrs. Mary Ann Daub at 314.479.1749 for questions or to make a reservation.

2014 Valley of Flowers Queen Candidate Applications Available Applications for the 2014 Valley of Flowers Queen Candidates are now available. They may be picked up at the Valley of Flowers office, 601 rue St. Charles, Florissant. Applications are also available by request to 314.837.0033 via mail, email, fax or download from the website at www.florissantvalleyofflowers.com. Candidates must be 16 years of age by April 30, 2014, a junior in high school, and a resident of the City of Florissant. Candidates must be sponsored by a business. However, the business does not have to be located in Florissant. The number of candidates is limited to 25. Candidates will be selected in the order in which the completed application is received by the Valley of Flowers office. Rules and regulations for queen candidates are included with the application. Completed applications will be accepted until Feb.14. The parade theme this year is “Valley of Flowers Salutes St. Louis’ 250th Birthday”. Judging will take place at the James J. Eagan Center on Sunday, April 6. A dinner to recognize the candidates, sponsors and families will follow. Candidates are judged on poise and personality. The winner will be announced after the Valley of Flowers Parade on Sunday, May 4, 2014. A scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded the Queen upon completion of her reign along with many other gifts and prizes.

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Many Local Students Set to Participate in St. Louis Teen Talent Competition

Florissant Named Best Small Town for Retirees in America

The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FPACF) is pleased to announce that the 4th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition will begin February 1-2 when 192 performers take the stage in the preliminary round of “We are thrilled with the response this year from students, parents, arts organizations and the community” said Mary Strauss, President of the FPACF Board of Directors. “We are proud to provide the opportunity for students to perform at the Fox and on other stages around St. Louis and are delighted that we are able to put talented young people in the spotlight.” The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation reintroduced the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition in 2011 to showcase the St. Louis region’s most talented teens in the performing arts. Student acts include singers, dancers, actors, musicians, comedians and circus skill artists competing as soloists or in groups of as many as six. This year’s entries from 78 schools in the bistate area include about 10 participants from schools including Hazelwood East and West. The wide variety of acts includes newcomers in the categories of artistic hula hoop, partner acrobatics and poi. Judges for the preliminary rounds will again include an impressive cross section of professionals from the St. Louis performing arts community. The two days of preliminary competition, at three different locations (Lindenwood-Belleville, St. Louis Community College-Forest Park, Uni-

Florissant has been named the best small city for retirees in America according to an article published by Movoto, an online real estate site. The article, written by content editor Randy Nelson, looked at five criteria in determining the desirability for retirees to locate in each of 140 cities with populations between 50,000 and 60,000, based on feedback from retirees. Cost of living, crime rate, weather (average summer temperature and air quality), ease of travel (distance to nearest international airport) and retiree amenities per capita (health care, senior centers, adult education, dining, shopping, libraries, arts and entertainment) were the factors studied in making the list. Not surprisingly, three of the Top Ten cities on the list are in Florida, another two in Texas and one in California. Besides Florissant, other cities in the Top Ten are located in Iowa, Ohio and Tennessee. “It is gratifying to see that the many splendid services and venues that the City of Florissant operates are appreciated and enjoyed by our residents, including our senior citizens,” said Mayor Thomas P. Schneider. “Many of those activities, such as our annual New Year’s Eve Senior Dance, cater specifically to our senior residents.”

versity of Missouri – St. Louis) will narrow the field from 140 to 36 acts. These acts will then compete in the semi-finals on March 1st at St. Louis Community College-Forest Park where the final 10-12 acts will be chosen to compete at The Fox on Friday, April 4, 2014. A total of $24,500 in scholarships and prizes will be distributed among the top competitors. The first place winner will also receive a $1,000 scholarship from UMSL. Students are also eligible for prizes & scholarships from Lindenwood University, Missouri Baptist University, Webster University and Southeast Missouri State University. Important dates for this year’s competition are: • Preliminary Rounds of Competition: Feb. 1-2 • Semi-final Round of Competition: March 1 • Final Competition on stage at The Fox: April 4 (free) The community response to this free event has been amazing and has grown over the past three years with “sold out” crowds at the Fox. Additionally, each year 120,000 viewers have watched the Nine Network’s hour-long program on the competition. The Nine Network will once again broadcast an hour-long program on the 2014 competition.

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Hazelwood Fire Department Receives Grant

Taylor Community Consulting Program Accepting Applications

Missouri American Water recently presented a check for $1,200 from its Firefighter Grant Program to the Hazelwood Fire Department, (HFD.) These funds will be used by the department to cover the cost of training new recruits as well as veteran firefighters. According to Hazelwood Fire Chief Dave Radel, “The partnership between the Hazelwood Fire Department and Missouri American Water is of great value to the residents we protect on a daily basis. Not only does Missouri American Water provide the highest quality of water and service to them, but the company also operates the water systems and grids that enable us to extinguish fires and reduce the damage to their homes and businesses. The generous $1,200 grant check we received from Missouri American Water will allow us to offer more training to our firefighters so they’re fully prepared at a moment’s notice to answer an Emergency 911 call and provide the best service possible.” Battalion Chief Tom Stone is the department’s training officer and the one who submitted the application paperwork for the grant money. The Hazelwood Fire Department was one of only 24 across the state of Missouri that received a $1,200 grant from Missouri American Water in 2014. A committee reviewed the applications and based its decisions on people’s legitimate needs and requests. “This grant will allow us to continue our interdepartmental training program with the Robertson Fire Protection District, which is one of our neighboring mutual aid departments that services part of our city. We bring in outside instructors to provide structured training in a classroom setting for firefighters with both Hazelwood and Robertson. His goal for the calendar year in 2014 is to have specialized training in building construction, fire attack/extinguishment, incident command, high-angle technical rescue, and fire ground safety. He also wants to organize some rapid intervention teams that would be trained to rescue firefighters if they get lost or trapped by a structural collapse. “We have had at least three of our senior firefighters with over 30 years of experience announce their retirement recently, and we’ve had to hire new recruits to replace them who have limited fire ground operations experience. This grant money will be used to train the next generation of firefighters in our department,” Battalion Chief Stone added.

Washington University's Olin Business School is currently accepting applications from nonprofit organizations seeking student support on a business-related project. Thanks to an endowment from the employees of Enterprise Holdings, Olin students have the opportunity to provide consulting services to nonprofits as part of the Taylor Community Consulting Program. Projects that have been conducted during past semesters include market research, brand audit, strategic planning, and financial and operational assessment. These projects take place over a tenweek period and are performed free to the organization. Eligible organizations must hold IRS-approved

501(c)(3) status and have been in operation for at least two years to participate in the Taylor Community Consulting Program. Each project concludes with the student consulting team making a final presentation to representatives from the nonprofit organization, Olin, Enterprise Holdings, and the Taylor family. Taylor consulting teams provide analysis and recommendations that can have a dramatic impact by providing an outcome-based evaluation of an organization's effectiveness and strategic insight for long-term success. For more information and the online application, visit http://www.olin.wustl.edu.

St. Louis Organizations Join Forces to Promote Entrepreneurs Arch Grants, Capital Innovators,and go!-celerator by goBRANDgo! are combining resources for the first time ever to find one young entrepreneur, or team of entrepreneurs, born after 1984 the opportunity of a lifetime. The winner of go!-celerator’s second annual program now has an added benefit: a guaranteed spot in Arch Grants’ finalist weekend on April 26 plus an automatic place in the interview round of Capital Innovator’s upcoming competition. The go!-celerator’s submission deadline is Feb. 1, 2014. The go!-celerator winner receives $50,000 worth of resources including one year of free housing, office space and mentoring. Last year’s winner was HCP United, a technology startup that caters to private practice health care professionals. The company has grown from $40,000 to more than $300,000 in annual revenue. Arch Grants will award a $50,000 grant without re-

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quiring equity in return. The company has awarded 35 grants totaling more than $1.9 million since its launch in 2012. This year’s submission deadline is Feb. 21, 2014. Capital Innovators invests $50,000 in five businesses biannually. In addition to funding, Capital Innovators provides an intensive 12-week accelerator program that includes mentorship and investor introductions “This is the first time these organizations have collaborated, so it’s an exciting experiment,” said goBRANDgo!’s partner Derek Weber. “By combining the benefits of all of our processes, we hope to propel St. Louis and its entrepreneurs even further into the global entrepreneurial landscape.” For further details, call Derek Weber at 314.754.8712 or visit the website at www.gocelerator.org. to submit an application. Arch Grants’ application form and details are at www.archgrants.com/2014.

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Hazelwood School District Announces New Food Pantry Program The Hazelwood PTA Council, Hazelwood National Education Association (HNEA), and the Hazelwood School District announced on Jan. 20 that the District is launching the new Food For Thought program, a food pantry for students who are in need. This program will provide students who lack access to nutritious food at home with a reliable source of food for evenings, weekends, and other breaks from school. “I am pleased to see the Hazelwood PTA Council, HNEA, school district and our community to come together to address this important issue,” said Dr. Grayling Tobias, HSD superintendent. “Across the nation, the number of students who receive free or reduced lunch continues to grow in this challenging economy. While these children can depend on lunch at school, they often go home at night and on the weekends to empty cupboards and must rely on snacks, eat at a friend’s home or unable to eat at all. The Food for Thought program aligns with HSD’s number one goal to increase student achievement. Helping to provide nutritious meals for our students away from school demonstrates that we will do what we can to help our children to succeed.” According to the 2013 Missouri Hunger Atlas, there has been a general increase in the amount of food insecure Missourians. Food insecure describes people who must reduce food intake and/or skip meals due to limited financial resources. “Many students come to school hungry each day,” said Angie Carey, Missouri PTA regional director and Hazelwood School District PTA Council board director. “We are extremely excited to partner with NEA, the District, Shop N Save, and the community as a whole. Their generosity allows us to provide support to families dealing with hunger issues. If students are experiencing hunger at home and at school, educational growth and learning will be impacted.

Community members gathered food, both donated and purchased, at a Shop N Save in Florissant. Photo courtesy of the Hazelwood School District.

The Food For Thought pantries will be housed at the three HSD high school sites: Hazelwood Central, Hazelwood East and Hazelwood West, but will be used to support all HSD students who are in need. For the program to operate sustainably, continued support from the Hazelwood PTA Council, HNEA, HSD and the entire community will be needed.

Innovative Technology Education Fund Grants Accredited K-12 schools/school districts and their classroom educators can apply for Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) grants worth $50,000 to $150,000. The grant cycle is open now and applications will be accepted on or before March 3, 2014. Winners will be announced later in the spring. ITEF supports cutting edge ideas and models that positively impact student learning and help classroom educators by focusing on student achievement, mobile/extended learning and technology skill development. ITEF grants may be multi-year and it is important that educators submit applications with the knowledge and support of their superintendent/head of school/president, principal and information technology services. Grant recipients will be asked to participate in a mid-project site visit and complete a final report, including budgets, results/impact and signed final expense recap within 30 days of project completion. Project proposals may help single classrooms, grade level(s), a school site and/or a collaboration with a 501c (3) nonprofit partner serving students and/or classroom educators from an accredited school. ITEF uses an online application process, which starts with an eligibility quiz. Acceptable applications will go through a multistep review and selection process. Eligible schools include accredited K-12 public, private and parochial institutions. In the fall of 2013, ITEF issued funds for three outstanding grant proposals: Connecting Students on Wheels and at Home - Francis Howell School District ITEF provided support to the Francis Howell School District (FHSD) in welcoming transfer students from the Normandy School District. The grant allows FHSD to provide web access and devices on school buses that take students to and from Normandy. This maximizes learning for students, who in some cases ride 90 minutes one way. A School Transformed by STEAM Education - Buder Elementary In the Ritenour School District, an ITEF grant helps transform education through art. Teachers at Buder Elementary School use art as a core—along with the needed technology—to teach science, engineering, mathematics and literacy. In this multi-grade, multi-year project, students use Apple iPads, MacBooks, LEGO® Robotics and Story Starters to increase understanding of literacy, math, engineering and computer programming while enhancing their creative thinking and innovative abilities. Sharing Love for Robotics - Lutheran High School Center for Immersive Learning Thanks to an ITEF grant, students at Lutheran High School (LHS) of St. Charles County are taking their robotics program to another level. The LHS Center for Immersive Learning (CIL) is an extracurricular activity that teaches students advanced math, engineering and science through robotics, with the help and support of mentors and faculty advisors. For more information, visit the ITEF website at www.innovteched.com/index.html, or contact Brenda Watt, executive director of ITEF, at 314.725.4833 or send an email to bwatt@innovteched.com.

Kohl’s Department Stores Accepting Nominations Kohl’s Department Stores will be accepting nominations for outstanding young volunteers beginning on Friday, Jan. 31 for the 2014 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program. Nominations for kids ages six to 18 will be accepted Jan. 31 – March 14 at kohlskids.com, and nominators must be 21 years or older. Through the program, Kohl’s will award more than 2,300 young volunteers nearly $400,000 in scholarships and prizes to reward kids who have made a positive impact on their communities. • Two nominees from each of the more than 1,100 Kohl’s stores nationwide will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card. • Nearly 200 of the store winners will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward higher education. • Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for higher education, and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner’s behalf. The Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program is part of Kohl’s Cares, Kohl’s philanthropic program focused on improving the lives of children. Since the program began in 2001, Kohl’s has recognized more than 19,500 kids with more than $3.9 million in scholarships and prizes. To learn more about last year’s winners, visit kohlskids.com.

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A Joke... A duck walks into a store and asks the cashier "do you sell duck food?" And the cashier says no, and the duck walks back out. The next day the duck walks back in and asks again "do you sell duck food?" And the cashier says "No, you asked that yesterday." The duck walks out. The next day, the duck comes back in, and asks the same question, "do you sell duck food?" And the cashier gets mad. "If you come in here tomorrow and ask me that again I'm going to nail your foot to the floor and laugh at you walking around in circles!" The duck walks out. The next day, he comes back and the cashier glares at him. The duck opens his mouth. "Do you sell nails?" "Um... no," the cashier answers, taken aback. (pause for a sec) The duck smiled and quacked. "Do you sell duck food?"

Sophisticated International Thriller Andalusia is a region in southern Spain — The Andalucian Friend, by Swedish author Alexander Söderberg, takes its title from one of its characters, Hector Guzzman, a dashing Spaniard from a mafia-style family who befriends a beautiful unsuspecting nurse. Hector draws Sophie, and her teenage son, into a dark underworld of mayhem and murder that marks them for life. This exciting international thriller is rife with thugs vying for control of smuggling routes and crooked cops on the take. Though at times the profusion of characters can be confusing, it’s not vital to keep all the minor players straight — instead, marvel over the more welldeveloped ones, like Lars Vinge, a sniveling beat cop addicted to pain killers and a quirky set of defects, and Gunilla Strandberg, the head of the national crime division, who recruits Lars to tighten the noose on players in a ring of organized crime. The action begins when Hector is intentionally hit by a car and hospitalized. Hector shows a rapt interest in Sophie Brinkmann, a nurse assigned to care for him. He’s long been on Gunilla’s radar. She puts together a team to bug Sophie’s home, believing the woman may become involved with Hector and provide key information about him. In Paraguay, another facet of the plot unfurls. Jens Vall, who knew Sophie when they were young, makes a deal with the Russians over guns he’s smuggling for them. When the plan goes awry, Jens is catapulted into working with Hector — both men become entranced with Sophie, as does Lars, whose surveillance of her home becomes obsessive. Beset with the demon of addiction, Lars’ personality changes as he pops prescription pills, chasing them down with alcohol. The Andalucian Friend, is a good read — albeit a bit confusing at times, but stick with this sophisticated novel, and you’ll be happy you did. Söderberg is a master storyteller. He sends you down one path, then pulls the narrative thread right out from under your feet. There are surprises galore in this crime novel sure to gain its author a solid following anxious for the next book in his trilogy. Reprinted with permission. Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2014.

Multiple Generations Under One Roof Have you noticed larger families in your neighborhood? That long-gone college grad is back across the street, and grandma's moved in, too. The older couple next door has a full house - their son, his wife and two kids. A growing number of homes consist of a wide-ranging blend of age groups and family circumstances. According to the National Association of Realtor’s 2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 14 percent of recent buyers purchased a home for a multigenerational household — a home that had adult siblings, adult children, parents, and/or grandparents in the household. Onequarter of these homes were bought because children over the age of 18 were moving back into the home and for cost savings. One of five multigenerational households purchased because of health reasons and caretaking of aging parents, while 1 in 10 purchase this type of

home to spend more time with aging parents. “While saving money is certainly an incentive for buying a home that accommodates multiple generations, the benefits go beyond just financial reasons,” said Jim Dohr, president of Coldwell Banker Gundaker. “With two or three generations living under one roof, families often experience more flexible schedules, quality time with each other and the ability to juggle childcare and eldercare.” Helpful Hints: • Buyers must be clear about their exact needs. Some families may just want an extra bedroom or two for family members, while others require areas with a separate kitchen, entrance, handicap accessibility or even a larger garage. Desired location may also be influenced by proximity to local hospitals, senior centers or other important activities to family members. • Extended families purchasing a home together should consider signing a written contract outlining everything from finances to chores and childcare. Each family should assess their situation individually and find a plan that works best for them.

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• Sellers with “mother inlaw suites” or additional spaces that could accommodate a multi-generational living arrangement should highlight this feature. Whether it’s a garage apartment or refurbished basement, this separate space can help the home stand apart from the others.

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“Dallas Buyers Club”

By Steve Bryan - Rated: R

In recent years, Matthew McConaughey emerged as a force to be reckoned with. In 2013, the actor appeared in not one but two Oscar nominated films. As the lead role in Dallas Buyers Club, a painfully thin McConaughey should walk away with Best Actor honors at the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony in March. Here, McConaughey Dallas Buyers Club Photos courtesy of Focus Features plays Ron Woodroof, a boisterous cowboy who works as an electrician. In 1985, a time when AIDS was considered a homosexual affliction, the skirt-chasing Woodroof learns he is HIV-positive. With an immune system on the verge of shutting down completely, doctors advise the cowboy to get his affairs in order. Desperate to try anything, Woodroof buys AZT from a hospital worker, but that medicine almost kills him outright. The ingenious cowboy heads to Mexico to find drugs that can slow or cure his condition. He soon realizes that other HIV-positive people would pay him to supply them with these medications as well. Resembling a scarecrow in a cowboy hat and jeans, Matthew McConaughey delivers his best performance ever in Dallas Buyers Club. As Ron Woodroof, the actor embodies the man’s desperation to survive as well as his rampant homophobia. McConaughey also show’s Woodroof ’s compassion, though, as he helps people that he once shunned. Jared Leto also deserves high praise—and an Oscar—for playing Rayon, a transgender AIDS victim who becomes Woodroof ’s unlikely business partner. Though their relationship can’t be called a bromance, Rayon helps Ron find his humanity at a time when AIDS was a misunderstood condition. Director Jean-Marc Vallée keeps the story moving at a good clip, infusing Dallas Buyers Club with some truly outrageous moments. After Woodroof loads his trunk with boxes of unapproved medications and treatments in Mexico, he disguises himself as a priest to make it through the checks at the border.

Dallas Buyers Club also raises questions about FDA restrictions, especially for drugs that could help patients with incurable illnesses. In the film, Woodroof constantly battles the FDA over the drugs he brings into the country. To skirt the law, Woodroof sets up the Dallas Buyers Club as a business whose members pay a membership fee to get their medications This is a truly amazing movie that contains two awardworthy performances. Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto physically transformed themselves to tell the story of a man who made a difference. These definitely are performances that should be rewarded. Dallas Buyers Club, rated R for pervasive language, some strong sexual content, nudity, and drug use, currently is playing in theaters. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Gary Baute NCAA Awards Local University Lindenwood University is the winner of the NCAA’s Division II Award of Excellence for its efforts to raise money and awareness for the cause of Sterling Thomas, a Lindenwood football player who suffered a serious spinal cord injury in October 2012. A record number of Division II schools were competing for the award, which was presented to President Jim Evans and Athletics Director John Creer Jan. 18 at the NCAA Convention in San Diego, Calif. The award is presented for an activity or event that exemplifies excellence in any of the areas covered by the six attributes of Division II—learning, service, balance, passion, sportsmanship, and resourcefulness. “We’re very honored to receive such a prestigious award,” said President Jim Evans. “I am proud of service and compassion demonstrated by our students, staff, faculty, and the community. We have been able to help the Thomas family. And we hope that this award will help us continue to help them.” “It spread all over the community,” Creer said. “It was very touching. There was a big restaurant promotion called 27 for 27, and we also received donations from across the country. Schools in our conference were also very generous. When we went on the road for a

football game, they were passing the hat and making a donation.” Lindenwood receives a cash prize for winning the Award of Excellence, as well as a nationally televised football or basketball game on CBS Sports Network in 2014-2015. Information from Lindenwood website. * Excellent benefit River City Rascal Baseball Awards The River City Rascals were awarded the Organization of the Year by Community Living, Incorporated at their annual Athlete’s Sports Banquet at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters recently. The award is given to one organization each year that has supported and positively affected the clients Community Living serves. Rascals staff were on hand for the event to accept the award. Information from Rascal website. * 114 days to you hear ‘Play Ball’ A Few Rams’ Players Get More Than Playing Football in Hawaii Rams’ Robert Quinn, the NFC sack leader and Defensive Payer of the Year, along with teammate and punter Johnny Hekker, enjoyed a little bit more than a week on the island. Both players were constantly on TV as Quinn was

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involved with several plays and Hekker punted several times. Team Rice selected both players in the new format of the pro bowl draft. As the game near completion on a less that perfect day for the paradise location, Team Rice was on the short end of the score. In the big scheme of things, the paycheck for winning the game was $53,000 for each player and only $27,000 for the losers. With less than a minute in the contest, Jerry Rice’s team pulled a head of Deion Sanders’ group and took home the bigger paycheck. Final Score: Team Rice, 22, slides by Team Sanders, 21. Several players from the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos were selected but could not attend since they will be playing in the Super Bowl. Each of those players picks up a cool $40,000 just for being selected. Everyone keeps saying they are playing in New York, but they are actually playing across the river in New Jersey. * Not a bad way to spend a week Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities. Currently he broadcasts a radio show on 590 ‘The Man’ and 1380 ‘The Woman.’

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Recipes:

Fresh Tips for Game Day Dips

When family and friends gather together to watch the game, loading up the table with a variety of easyto-grab, flavorful appetizers is a winning plan. After all, casual food and good times are what game day is all about. In the world of appetizers, dip is king. From savory to sweet, this simple tailgating party addition can take on flavors that span the globe, or that are as American and as beloved as the gridiron game itself. Keep it light – A tailgating scene can seem overwhelming for those who don’t want to splurge all their day’s calories, so be sure to have lots of fresh, crunchy vegetables on hand. Start with your standard dippers –

like sliced carrots, broccoli and cucumbers – or score big with unique vegetable dipper options – like snap peas, asparagus spears and radishes. This recipe for Cucumber Cups creates simple and crunchy bite-sized noshes with a delicious dip of Sabra Hummus in the center. For more great game day recipes, visit www.sabra.com. Serve Delightful Dippers – Potato and tortilla chips go hand-in-hand with tailgating festivities, but beyond these standards is a whole world of other dipping options. For a Mediterranean touch, go with flatbread, pita bread or pita chips. Instead of plain old butter rounds, opt for more texture with multi-grain crackers

that include raw flax, chia or sesame seeds. Or, serve up a warm batch of buffalo wings with this smoky and spicy recipe for Hummus Buffalo Wing Dip. Offer Variety – A large spread of dippers calls for a wide assortment of scrumptious dips. As an alternative to sour cream or cheese-based dips – which are loaded with fat, preservatives and sodium – serve up an assortment of delicious Sabra Hummus. Hummus offers up the protein, iron and fiber that other dips lack. Incorporate a few of these dip tips into your game day strategy and watch as fans huddle up to fill their plates.

Cucumber Cups

Hummus Buffalo Wing Dip

Yield: 16 servings

Prep Time: 5 min

Ingredients: 2 English cucumbers 1 container Sabra hummus 1 teaspoon paprika 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped Directions: Peel cucumbers and slice lengthwise into 1 1/4-inch pieces. Using melon baller, carve out seeds to create a vessel, making sure to leave bottom intact. Using piping bag or small spoon, fill each with hummus, about 1 teaspoon each. Sprinkle with paprika and finely chopped parsley.

Hummus Garlic Bread Recipe Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 cup Sabra hummus

Directions: Whisk first seven ingredients together (vinegar through paprika). Add Sabra hummus and combine thoroughly.

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread (about 12-14 inches long) 1 container Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus 1-2 tablespoons chopped garlic ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Cut each half of bread into quarters. Serve warm.

Directions: Preheat Broiler Slice French bread in half length wise. Set aside Mix Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus and garlic together in a small mixing bowl. Spread hummus mixture on French bread halves. Place bread on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese Broil bread on a wire baking rack located in the middle of the oven, not too close to the broiler. Broil 2-5 minutes or until edges are crispy and the cheese is browning. Watch the bread closely as broilers vary greatly in their timing.

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January 30: Tax Seminar 10am, Garden Villas North, 4505 Parker Road. Please RSVP to 314355-6100

Mondays: Karaoke at DeLeo’s Cafe & Deli 2782 North Hwy 67, Florissant, 8 10:30pm, 314.839.3880.

January 31: Fried Chicken 5-8pm, Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois. All proceeds go to support our Veterans. Info: 314.831.6121.

Mondays: Free Line Dancing 6:30pm, beginners welcome, RSVP 314.838.3877, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St.

February 3: Party on the Patio 4:30-6:30pm, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Off Parker Rd.) Florissant. For more information call 314-8310988.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Seniors: Exercise with Melanie FREE. Classes are led by a licensed Physical Therapist. 1 pm. 3350 St. Catherine St. (near the Eagan Center) RSVP 314.838.3877

February 7: Steak Night 5-8pm, Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois. All proceeds go to support our Veterans. For more information, call 314.831.6121

Sundays: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com

Sunday, February 16: Fun, Flirty and Fabulous 5K & 5Mile Run/ Walk 10am, Upper Muny Parking Lot, Forest Park. For more information, visit funflirtyandfabulous.com.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

February 22: Trinity Catholic High School Trivia Night Trinity Catholic High School, Redman Road, Black Jack, $160 per table of 8, includes beer, wine, soda & water. For more information or to make reservations call 314-3226056 or visit www.trinitycatholichighschool.org. Coming soon: Look Good…Feel Better SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Fridays: Tai Chi for seniors free classes No class November 29. RSVP by calling 314.838.3877 Church Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737

Health Now: SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-theart fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599. 2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-2915210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-2913021 Email: dbland@sarahcare. com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net. Third Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association At Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake, 10 – 11am, 11728 Hidden Lake Dr., St. Louis, 314.292.7504 Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info 314.344.7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery: Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org Nutrition Education: SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157

Groups at Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public. Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road. Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171. Center for Senior Renewal: Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123. Christian Hospital Recovery Center: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100. Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954. Diabetes Self-Management Training: Call 314.344.7220 Smoking Cessation Classes: Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information. SSM DePaul Wellness Center: Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177

SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings: SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617 Speaker’s Bureau: SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159 Ongoing Support Groups Wednesdays: TOPS #361 Florissant Meetings 10 –11am, Bethel United Church of Christ, 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd., 314.831.5808. Group support to lose weight. Everyone welcome. Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421. First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477. Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900 Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765 Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389

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www.mycnews.com • Community News • January 29, 2014 Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com. Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9pm, www.NarAnon.org Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 6:30 8pm, leecedra@sbcglobal.net Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/ for people with pulmonary disease Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am 12pm, $30, 314-953-6090 Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30-7:30pm, 314.839.3171. Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits. This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314.344.6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment. SSM St. Joseph Health Center & Hospital West Auxiliary Non profit organization assisting the hosp. by holding fund raisering activities, being of service to patients, families, employees & physicians and acting as good will ambassadors to community. We welcome new member. Call Barb Hutchinson 636.947.5466. The Barnes St. Peters Hospital Auxiliary is looking for New Members If you would like to become a mem-

ber please call 636.916.9664. Gateway to Hope Program The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured and reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed w/breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or www. gthstl.org.

A Support Group for Adults with Cancer Siteman Cancer Center at BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp, 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.916.9920.

Every Wednesday Take Off Pounds Sensibly Group Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 414 S. Church St., St. Peters. Weigh-ins at 8:30 a.m. Business mtg at 10 a.m. Call 636.397.1727 or 636.272.4995 for more info.

3rd Tues.: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Grief & Loss Support Group—DePaul Hospital Share experiences of grief & loss w/those who share similar feelings. Led by trained coordinators & Pastor David Boyle. Bridgeton Trails Library, Rm 2. 314.344.7356. Nurses & company. Flu shots avail. for small cost. 115 Piper Hill Dr., St. Peters.

Every Tues. 6:30–8 p.m. Chemical Dependency Mtg. Christian Hospital. 314.839.3171.

1st Thur.: 7 p.m. Parents W/O Partners, North County Chapter General Mtg, 2435 Creve Coeur Mill Rd. 314.739.0880. 2nd Wed. 6–7:30 p.m. Talking Man to Man about Prostate Cancer Support group for men diagnosed w/prostate cancer at any stage. Barnes St. Peters. 636.916.9947.

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

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

Weekly 6:30 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Mtg. 12 Step Program for Women sexually abused in childhood. At Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 7601 Delmar, University City. Lower Level. Call 314.993.5421.

4th Tuesday of each month: 6:307:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group Hear from experts on how to better manage diabetes & enjoy a healthier life. Located at the H.W. Koenig Medical Bldg., St. Joseph Hospital West. Call 636.625.5447 for more info.

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

First Thurs. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Caregiver Class from BJC Home Care Services, free to public, Topics: care, stress relief, legal issues, Siteman Cancer Cntr., Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital conference rm. Info. 314-575-3983. Every Sun.: 6:30 p.m. Every Mon.: 9:30 a.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Meetings Women only. Sundays at Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 7601 Delmar, U. City. 314.993.5421 or 636.561.1407. Mondays in Wentzville, call 636.561.1407. 1st Thur.: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Conquer:

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St. Joseph West hospital 4th Tuesday of each month 6:307:30 p.m.: Diabetes Support Group. Hear from experts to learn how to better manage diabetes & enjoy a healthier life. Join the group and discover how to increase circulation, relaxation, learn the myofascial effects such as increased mobility & tissue elasticity. Free. H.W. Koenig Medical Building at St. Joseph Hospital West. Register: Call 636.625.5447 Every Wednesday, 3-4:30 p.m.: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group. Join other survivors to discuss dealing emotionally w/treatments; managing anxiety, depression; sexuality; finding strength & hope; family and financial pressures; more. Free. At H.W. Koenig Medical Bldg, St. Joseph Hosp. West. Register: Call 636-639-8600 Every Monday, 7 - 8 p.m. Tobacco Free for Life Support Group. For those who want to quit smoking, & those who have successfully quit. Info about how to quit & find reassurance & support. Free. At St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., 63376. Register: Call 636.947.5304 . Christian Hospital Community Programs 11133 Dunn Rd./I-270/Hwy. 367 interchange, St. Louis, MO 63136, 314-747-WELL. AARP Driver Safety Course AARP Driver Safety Program is the first & largest refresher course for drivers 50+. Four-hour class will help tune up your driving skills & avoid injury. Christian Hosp., Detrick bldg. Atrium B (I-270/ Hwy. 367 interchange).

& cope with life’s challenges. Call 314.839.3171. Every Wed. 6:30–7:30 p.m. STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group Nationally recognized program provides education & support for those w/schizophrenia. Group facilitated by experienced STEPS nurse. Call 314.839.3171. Every Sun. 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 Meeting held on 11th floor conference Rm. at the Christian Hosp. Open meeting for alcoholics, drugs addicts & their family & friends. Mental Evaluations Psychiatric & chemical dependency evaluations are confidential & offered free by the Christian Hospital Cntr. for Mental Health. Christian Hosp. has a geriatric psychiatric unit dedicated to serving mental health needs of geriatric patients. Free Lung Function Screenings. Christian Hospital Breathing Cntr. offers free lung function screenings. At Northwest HealthCare, 1225 Graham Rd. Call 314.953.6040. Every Sunday 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous 11133 Dunn Road at the I-270/ Hwy. 367 interchange. Group 109 meets in 11th floor conference room, Christian Hospital. Open meeting for alcoholics, drug addicts, their family & friends.

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This Month’s Shelter: All Paws Rescue • PO Box 1274, O’Fallon, MO 63366 PAWS Line: 636-288-2999• Email: adopt@allpawsrescue.info If you’ve adopted a new family member that you saw in Community News, send us a picture of you and your new pal. Also include a brief story about your pet’s background and how they’re doing now. We’d love to share your happy story with other readers! Community News, 2139 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 or editor@ mycnews.com.

The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year, and 3 to 4 million are euthanized. Please do your part to control overpopulation and to limit the number of unwanted animals. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS!

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Phonaphobia I’ve mentioned more than once that I dislike telephones. It’s not that I’m against the device; I’m against the invasion of privacy having one often creates. Of course, there are other factors as well; one of which are phone services that sometimes compare to auto warranty companies undergoing fraud investigations. Imagine the public furor that would develop if a twoyear contract were required to have utilities connected to your home or business with gobbledygook fine print additions to run the bills up. I have one friend that quit signing cell phone service contracts and buys throwaway cell phones instead. I have to admit, after being a father of three daughters and a working manager of a repair shop I tired of ringing telephones. At home, my daughters could no more resist answering the infernal device than the lab could resist foraging in the neighbor’s trash. If we forbade them phone use to punish them for bad behavior, they almost went into bug-eyed convulsions. I’ve never seen a female teenager that could resist answering a telephone for more than twenty seconds but I’m sure there are some who can. I just never met any. To be fair, I’ve met some male versions that can’t resist as well. One acquaintance in particular must use enough minutes on his cell phone to receive thank you letters from the telephone company. If he isn’t jabbering on it, he’s texting somebody. My late father’s bookie didn’t use the phone as much as he does. Bless his bookie soul; he passed on to that great betting parlor in the sky. Probably died of microwaves turning his cerebral cortex into oatmeal. Since Facebook became a big deal, many started using it as a means of communication…between phone calls, I assume. While I’m not a big fan of Facebook, I sometimes used it see what various friends and enemies were doing. I soon regretted it. Evidently, some folks don’t have a life. The whole world was privy to everything from what their dog did on the rug to Grandma’s recipes to fatten overweight

grandchildren. Do they have a laptop next to everything they do 24/7? Thankfully, they didn’t include what they were doing in the shower with their significant others but it might have been more interesting. So far, watching grass grow is more interesting. Why would somebody describe their boring daily routines for public perusal? One might counter with, “Why anyone would read it? “ Back to telephones. A young man texting on a cell phone caused a major accident involving his pickup truck, two school buses and a semi. There were injuries and deaths including his. The federal authorities then considered national laws against handheld cell phone use while driving. One wonders how much telephone company lobbyists paid to get that one tabled. I admit I’m more autonomous than most and it causes some folks to believe I’m avoiding them at times because I dislike telephones. I understand their concern but I can’t help it. I was raised in the country when phones were heavy wooden wall-mounted instruments with hand cranks and later replaced by black dial telephones. Kids were seldom allowed to use them. They had to talk face to face with their friends while their mothers chattered on the party line and were sometimes threatened by fathers trying to call their bosses…or maybe their bookies. However, I didn’t hear of anyone being strangled. I suppose that was good but I wouldn‘t bet on it. Due to age and injuries, I sometimes can’t hear my phone ring. Evidently, my ears are rebelling. 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 big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years 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.