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Coach Paul Haarmann is surrounded by former softball players at the Coaches Appreciation Dinner held at St. Sabina Church in Florissant.

Haarmann is surprised by an award presentation and the presence of former players On Jan. 11, Coach Paul Haarmann was awarded the Steve Szcesniak Award (formerly the Bob Crain Award) at the annual St. Sabina Coaches Appreciation Dinner. The Appreciation Dinner honors the coaches and managers that volunteer their time throughout the year. The award is presented annually to an individual that has continually given of their time and talents to the St. Sabina Sports Association. Haarmann was chosen for this award by members of the current St. Sabina Sports Board for his involvement and commitment to the sports association for the past 23 years and his role as CYC (Catholic Youth Council) softball coordinator for the past 11 years. Haarmann has won several awards in the past including 7 CYC Softball City/ County Championships and the 2011 St. Louis Archdiocesan CYC Softball Service Award. He also received the Florissant “Key to the City” from former Florissant Mayor Robert Lowery for his involvement with the North County CYC. The players he works with and has worked with mean more to him than any award or trophy. Haarmann loves to tell this story: “When my son was in the eighth grade he asked me to take him to watch a girls softball game where some of his classmates were playing. One of my former players was the manager of the team. After the game she introduced

me to her niece who was on the team. She had her niece bring her bat bag with her. She removed a white softball and asked me if I knew what it was. I replied, ‘If it’s what I think it is, you’re going to make me cry.’ “She told me this was the game ball I gave to her some 20 years earlier after we won the final game of the season. She carried that ball with her for all those years in her softball bat bag. She gave it to her niece and told her how much that ball—and I—meant to her. Since then, the awards, trophies, and plaques do not seem nearly as important as that moment in my coaching career.” Haarmann began volunteering and coaching at St. Sabina 23 years ago when his oldest daughter began playing softball there. When the head coach of the softball team moved out of the area, they were in need of a new coach and he took over. He has coached both softball and basketball at St. Sabina over the years. Last year, 2013, was the first year he did not coach at least one team for St. Sabina. Nearly 20 of Haarmann’s former players returned the night he received the Steve Szcesniak Award to congratulate him. The sports programs at St. Sabina— and other CYC sports programs—take a large group of individuals to donate their time and effort to give children a safe and fun place to play competitive sports.

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The CYC athletic program was established in 1941. Over 70 years later, the CYC has reached 2 million young people. For more information on the programs offered by the CYC, visit their website at www.cycstl.net or call 314.353.8911. The St. Sabina Sports Association promotes organized athletics with the aim of teaching a Christian attitude, good sportsmanship, respect for the rules and authority and self-discipline among contestants as well as leaders. For more information on the sports programs offered at St. Sabina, visit www.stsabinasports.com or call 314.837.1365.

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Vol. 93 No. 6

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Around Town Local news and events like the Spanish Lake Community Association Trivia night and activities applications for the Valley of Flowers are now available

Business NCI is now accepting reservations for the 2014 North County Legislative Reception and some financial tips for a stronger relationship

School The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and local schools team up to stop bullying and Ritenour High School hosts a FAFSA Frenzy event to help high school seniors

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The Nine Network Celebrates St. Louis’ 250th With “Chouteau’s Journal: In His Own Words” More than two centuries ago, a teenager, directing a crew of men, cleared land along the Mississippi River, laid out streets and founded the city of St. Louis. Many years later, that young man, Auguste Chouteau, recounted his adventures in a manuscript that the Nine Network explores in Chouteau’s Journal: In His Own Words, a half-hour documentary broadcast at 7pm on February 10 on Nine PBS. The program is one of the Nine Network’s contributions to the region’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of that groundbreaking. Fur trader Pierre Laclede chose the site of the trading post that would become St. Louis, but left initial construction to his stepson, Chouteau. His journal, written decades after the events he describes, is held at the St. Louis Mercantile Library and is an incomplete fragment of a larger work that has been lost. Chouteau’s Journal: In His Own Words quotes directly from the document (in both the original French and English translation). Historians and other experts read between

the lines of the journal to present a more complete version of the picture drawn by Chouteau from his memory. They describe a tough and resourceful colonial settlement. St. Louis was a diverse, multicultural town that maintained a peaceful and profitable co-existence with the region’s American Indian tribes. “This is not the story of settlers and Indians we are used to hearing,” says producer Jim Kirchherr. The arrival of European Americans after the Louisiana Purchase and colorful tales of westward expansion over time pushed aside in popular culture the remarkable narrative of the city’s early years. Chouteau’s Journal: In His Own Words features interviews with historians Sharon Person of St. Louis Community College, Peter Acsay of the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Bob Moore of the National Park Service; Chouteau descendant Ted Atwood; St. Louis Mercantile Library director John Hoover; and Webster University language professor Lionel Cuillé.

Dine Out to Help Homeless Animals in Need On Tuesday, Feb. 18 numerous St. Louis restaurants and food trucks will be donating a portion of proceeds to Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Fund during “Dine Out for Dogs.” The Humane Society of Missouri invites the public to help animals in need just by going out to lunch or dinner. Dine Out for Dogs at any of the participating St. Louis restaurants, or food trucks, and a percentage of your bill will benefit

the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Fund, to help investigate, heal and prevent animal abuse and neglect. Participating restaurants and food trucks include: 1111 Mississippi, 2 Girls 4 Wheels (food truck), Alpha Brewing, Atlas, Aya Sofia, Blueberry Hill, Candicci’s, Cha Cha Chow (food truck), Cheese Shack (food truck), Fountain on Locust, Franco, Milagro, Nora’s, Nico, Pomme Café & Wine Bar, Pomme Restaurant, PW Pizza, Sarah’s Cake Shop (restaurants and food truck), Shanti, Sweet Divine, Taco Truck (food truck), The Scottish Arms, The Shaved Duck, Three Kings Public House, Urban Chestnut and Vin de Set. For more details, including how much each establishment is donating, Dine Out times and to view menus, visit hsmo. org/dinefordogs The Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) is one of the largest animal rescue/disaster response teams in the United States. For more than 40 years, HSMO’s ACT has worked side by side with state, local and city law enforcement officials to investigate and help prosecute animal abusers.

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Sure Cure for Cabin Fever The Spanish Lake Community Association is holding its annual Trivia Night at 7pm on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Trinity Catholic High School, 1720 Redman Road, in Spanish Lake. Doors open at 6pm. Trivia starts at 7pm and ends at about 10pm. Cost is $160 per table for eight or $20 per person. Beer, wine, soda and water are provided. Outside food is welcome. Trinity Catholic High School is located at in

Spanish Lake. To reserve a table now, contact Cathy Jaeger, 314.322.6056 or wetbar1@sbcglobal.net. Or you can mail your reservation and check (made payable to the Spanish Lake Community Association) to Cathy Jaeger, 12919 Spanish Pond Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63138. In addition to many interesting categories and questions the Trivia Night will feature a gift card tree, 50/50 raffles, attendance prizes, auctions, poker hands and a Dead or Alive game.

February is American Heart Month Since 1963, the President of the United States has proclaimed February as American Heart Month to urge Americans to join the battle against cardiovascular diseases – our nation’s No. 1 killer. As a result, the American Heart Association encourages the public to use this special opportunity to focus on ways to build healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. About Cardiovascular Disease: Cardiovascular disease affects one in three adults – an estimated 80.7 million Americans. It kills one American every 37 seconds, or 2,400 people every single day. In fact, cardiovascular disease claims more lives than the next four causes of death combined – cancer, respiratory disease, accidents and diabetes. The American Heart Association has set an aggressive goal to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent, while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by another 20 percent – all by the year 2020. Also, the association has defined ideal cardiovascular health, introducing an online resource: My Life Check. This resource can be found at www. heart.org/MyLifeCheck. This important tool helps individuals easily identify seven steps to achieving ideal health and notes where each person is on the spectrum. But it doesn’t stop there. It also helps them develop a plan to improve overall health. The seven steps to ideal cardiovascular health, known as “Life’s Simple Seven”, are as follows: • Get Active • Eat Better • Manage Blood Pressure • Control Cholesterol • Reduce Blood Sugar • Lose Weight • Stop Smoking About Heart Attacks and Strokes: It is important for the public to recognize the signs of heart attacks and strokes. Although the following is a summary, not all of these signs occur in every attack. If an individual notices one or more of these signs, the American Heart Association encourages them to seek medical attention immedi-

ately. Heart Attack Warning Signs: • Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes. • Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck or arms. • Chest discomfort with lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath. Stroke Warning Signs: • Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg on one side of the body. • Sudden dimness or loss of vision, particularly in one eye. • Loss of speech, or trouble talking or understanding speech. • Sudden, severe headaches with no apparent cause. •Unexplained dizziness, unsteadiness or sudden falls, especially along with any of the previous symptoms. For More Information: To learn more about American Heart Month or the American Heart Association and its lifesaving mission “to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke,” please log on to www.heart.org. About the American Heart Association: The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – America’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHAUSA1 or visit www.heart.org

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McCluer High School Presents “Chicago” McCluer High School presents Chicago at 7pm on Feb. 19-22 at the Florissant Civic Center, 1 James J. Eagan Drive. Set in the legendary city during the “jazz hot” 20s, Chicago features two rival vaudevillian murderesses. Nightclub star Velma’s serving time for killing her husband and sister after finding the two together. Chorus girl Roxie’s been tossed in the joint for bumping off the lover she’s been cheating on her husband with. Not one to rest on her laurels, Velma enlists the help of prison matron Mama Morton and slickster lawyer Billy Flynn, who turn Velma’s incarceration into a murder-of-the-week media frenzy, thus preparing the world for a splashy showbiz comeback. But Roxie’s got some of her own tricks up her sleeve. Devilish and delightful, Chicago utilizes minimal scenery and simple costumes to deliver one big musical bang after another. John Kander and Fred Ebb’s now-classic score keeps the story moving at a gunshot pace. For a show that stands chin-deep in dirty deeds, it delivers one good time. Tickets to Chicago are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. Box Office hours are Monday and Friday, 9am-5pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9am-6pm. Arrangements to purchase tickets can be made by phone at 314.921.5678, by e-mail at FCCT@ FlorissantMO.com, or online at www.FlorissantMO.com.

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Easter Seals Midwest to Host Private Event at the Magic House

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Easter Seals Midwest, formerly Life Skills, will host a private family event at the Magic House Children’s Museum for children with autism from 6-8pm on Wednesday, Feb. 12 free of charge. The museum will be closed to the general public. Easter Seals Midwest families are invited to ex-

92.3 WIL received the nomination for the “Radio Station of the Year” in the Major Market category from the Academy of County Music on Wednesday, Jan 29. WIL is the only St. Louis radio station nominated for this prestigious award. The winners will be announced at the national Academy of Country Music Awards live telecast airing on Sunday evening, April 6, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on the CBS Television Network. The awards show will air locally from 7-10pm that evening on KMOV-TV. “We are thrilled that the Academy of Country Music recognizes 92.3 WIL with this honor. WIL is dedicated to presenting fun and entertaining radio every day for our listeners, and our team continually gives back to St. Louis with record-setting community events. I’m very proud of our team and their group effort,” notes 92.3 WIL Program Director Greg Mozingo.

plore, discover and experience hands-on activities in an autism-friendly environment. Registration is required. For more information, or to register your family for this free event, please visit www.eastersealsmidwest.org.

Mathews-Dickey Marks Nearly Six Decades The Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club celebrates its 54th Anniversary Alumni Celebration & Awards Showcase on Feb. 15 and 16. The theme of this two-day event is “We the People” in recognition of the Club’s efforts to build coalitions via businesses, churches, families, schools and the police on a local, state and national basis. “As I approach my retirement this November, my most cherished legacy is pointing our youth in the right direction by educating them on the front end and keeping them from falling through the cracks on the back end,” said President, CEO and Co-Founder Martin Luther Mathews. Festivities kick off with an invitation-only, black-tie optional alumni celebration at 5pm, Saturday, Feb.15 in the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton St. Louis Airport. KTVI Fox 2’s Bonita Cornute and veteran broadcaster Bill Wilkerson are co-emcees, and KMOV-TV Channel 4 Sports Director Maurice Drummond presents the Sports Awards. Headlining the entertainment is the Fusion Avenue Blues Band, Collage Pianist Tim Huskey, professional recording artist Jamie “King James” Dennis, The Triple Tz, and international vocal-

ist Sandra Jamerson of Chicago. VP, PR & Special Events Barbara A. Washington provides the welcome and Board Chairman Rev. Earl E. Nance, Jr. presents the highest honor, The Rev. William G. Gillespie Spirit of St. Louis Award, to the 22nd Judicial Circuit Judge Jimmie Edwards. The Meritorious Service Award goes to Vivint Gives Back and the In Appreciation of the Year plaque is bestowed upon Rev. Robert S. Griffin, Christian Embassy Church pastor. Outstanding Alumni honorees are Nicole Colbert-Botchway, attorney, Office of the Missouri Attorney General, and Hazelwood School District Superintendent Dr. Grayling Tobias. Club Board Education Chair Keith Williamson, Centene’s executive vice president, corporate secretary & general counsel, bestows the third annual $1,000 Dr. Cleveland Hammonds, Jr. Scholarship upon Candice Perkins. Taking part in the ceremony are Hammonds’ widow Yvonne and SIUE Department of Educational Leadership chair Dr. Linda Morice. Trophies are presented to 500+ youth athletic achievers at 1pm, Sunday, Feb. 16 at MathewsDickey Richard B. Loynd Gym, 4245 N. Kingshighway Blvd. Club VP/Sports and Operations Tom Sullivan and Director of Sports and Operations Leroy Witherspoon emcee the gala. For more information, call Washington or Bill Fronczak at 314.382.5952, ext. 234.

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Annual Old St. Ferdinand Shrine Benefit Dinner Well Attended On Sunday Jan. 26, 240 participants gathered at Kemoll’s Top of the Met for the 3rd Annual Old St Ferdinand Shrine Benefit Dinner. Monsignor Jack Shuler of St. Ferdinand Church was the Master of Ceremony who introduced St. Angela Merici Pastor and Old St. Ferdinand Shrine VP Father Thomas Keller who shared his enthusiasm for the history of the Shrine and the holy lives of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne. Archbishop Robert Carlson gave both the invocation and benediction. Mayor Thomas Schneider thanked the Archdiocese for taking a renewed interest in the sacred shrine and offered a reflection on the blessed friendship of Pioneer Jesuit Missionary Pierre DeSmet and Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne which took place there. Monsignor Mark Ullrich, pastor of Sacred of Heart introduced the guest speaker Monsignor Michael Witt. The topic of Monsignor Witt’s talk was to discuss the contemporaries of St. Rose Philippine. Among those mentioned were Father DeSmet, Bishop DuBourg and John Mullanphy. A special thank you to Father Patrick Driscoll, the Ross Foundation and Kemoll’s for sponsoring the dinner and to Commercial Bank-Florissant for sponsoring the reception. Included among the guests were Father Tom Wyrsch, pastor of St. Rose-Philippine Duchesne, members of the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Serra Club, Florissant Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus-Duchesne Council, St. Ferdinand Parish, Sacred Heart Parish, Saint Angela Merici Parish, and the Friends of Old St. Ferdinand Shrine. The City is pleased with the willingness of the Archdiocese of St. Louis to celebrate the relevance and importance of the Shrine. There will be a wide variety of available usages of the Shrine allowed in the future giving it a renewed place in the lives of people as they live and visit the Beautiful City in the www.byerlyrv.com Valley of Flowers.

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Bridgeton Pet Licenses Due

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Pet licenses for 2014 are now available for purchase at the Bridgeton City Hall, 2355 Natural Bridge Road. Proof of rabies inoculation is required. The fee is $2 and may be paid at City Hall. Please remember that dogs and cats may not be allowed to run at large. They must be licensed annually and must be immunized against rabies. Call the Animal Control Officer at 314.739.7557 with questions or problems concerning animals.

The Florissant Senior Dining Center offers a wonderful opportunity to gather with other Senior Citizens and enjoy a variety of activities including pinochle, bingo, crafts, Doozle’s Day, Tai Chi and rob your neighbor. The Florissant Senior Dining Center is located at 621 St. Francois – right down the street from Florissant City Hall. It is open every day from 10am until 2pm, serving a hot catered meal for $5 each. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance by calling 314.839.7603. Free Florissant Transportation is available from your door to the Dining Center. Call the Florissant Senior Office at 314.839.7605 to request a menu and activity information be sent to your home, or visit at www.florissantmo.com.

Advertorial: Neurofeedback May Reverse Symptoms of ADHD When you hear ADHD, a picture of a hyperactive kid, running his parents ragged, is often what comes to mind. However, when these kids grow up, it is now recognized that the symptoms of ADHD continue into adulthood for about 70 percent of children with ADHD. That translates into four percent of the adult population in the U.S. or eight million adults. However, few are identified and treated for it. Adults with ADHD may have difficulty following directions, remembering information, concentrating, organizing tasks or completing work within time limits. If these difficulties are not managed appropriately, they can cause associated behavioral, emotional, social, vocational and academic problems. These are just a few of the behaviors and problems that may stem directly from ADHD or may be the result of related adjustment difficulties: chronic procrastination and forgetfulness, anxiety, low self-esteem, employment problems, difficulty controlling anger, impulsiveness, substance abuse, poor organization skills, low frustration tolerance and difficulty concentrating when reading. These behaviors may be mild to severe and can vary with the situation or be present all of the time. Some adults with ADHD may be able to concentrate if they are interested in or excited about what they are doing. Others may have difficulty focusing under any circumstances. There are options for those suffering with ADHD. Neurofeedback has a rich history of helping reverse many of the symptoms associated with this disorder. It is a non-invasive training procedure designed to teach children and adults with ADHD how to control their own brainwaves—bringing balance, harmony and regulation to the brain. The goal of neurofeedback is to transform an unhealthy brainwave pattern into a healthy one. For more information or to schedule an appointment for one of their free upcoming seminars, contact Saint Louis Neurotherapy Institute at 314.983.9355. www.stlneurotherapy.com.

2014 Valley of Flowers Activities Applications Now Available Since its start in 1963, the Valley of Flowers festival has grown to include dozens of events. This year Florissant, Missouri celebrates the first Festival of spring on May 2, 3, and 4. The Valley of Flowers Committee has chosen “Valley of Flowers Celebrates St. Louis’ 250th Birthday” as the theme for 2014. Applications for the 2014 Valley of Flowers parade, craft fair, flea market, food and game booths 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 or fax or download from the website at www.florissantvalleyofflowers.com. The parade will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014. Parade applicants do not have to be a Florissant resident or business to participate in the parade and there is no entry fee. Parade units are strongly encouraged to decorate their entries using any form of St. Louis’ landmarks or a highlight from its 250 years. Craft Fair, Flea Market and Food Booths at the James J. Eagan Center are for Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 and cost $50 per space. The Craft Fair is on the covered Ice Rink Pavilion and the Flea Market is inside the building. All food booths are grouped together in the Food Tent on the grounds. Food and game booth at the Knights of Columbus grounds are for Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 4 and cost $125 per space.

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Spokester Search Underway

2014 North County Legislative Reception

Vantage Credit Union is looking for their new voice to represent the 18-25 year old crowd in St. Louis. The search officially began on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Interested 18-25 year olds can visit YoungFreeStLouis.com for details and application instructions for this unique position. Complete applications should include a short YouTube video outlining what would make them the best Young & Free Spokester, a blog post on a financially-entertaining topic, and a completed personal information form. Applications will be accepted online through 3pm on Monday, March 3. All qualified applicants will then be put to a public vote that will run Wednesday, March 5 to Monday, March 17 at 3pm. The public will vote for their favorite applicant, with the top five applicants automatically becoming finalists. Vantage will then add three more applicants to the finalist pool. The final eight will complete another video and blog post and partake in a fun and challenging Show Your Stuff Meet-Up. One finalist from the Show Your Stuff MeetUp will be chosen as the new Young & Free St. Louis Spokester and will start in April. Young & Free St. Louis is a web-based initiative that addresses the unique financial needs of 18-25 year olds and helps them to Get Money Smart, Save Your Money, and Win Free Stuff. A Young & Free Spokester represents the voice of Gen Y for a one-year term. They attend regional events and keep YoungFreeStLouis.com fresh with weekly videos, blog posts and tips that educate, entertain and engage their peers. The winning candidate will be paid for their year as spokesperson and will be provided with all the gear necessary to do their job. The final candidate will be equipped with a MacBook Pro notebook computer, an HD video camera, an iPhone with a one-year paid contract, and full use of a branded Nissan Cube. For official details on the spokesperson position and contest rules, please visit: http://www.youngfreestlouis.com/2014-search.

North County Inc., in partnership with the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce and Northwest Chamber of Commerce will host their Annual North County Legislative Reception at Christian Hospital on Thursday, March 6 at 6pm. This is a free event, but space is limited and reservations are required. You must be a member of all or one of the organizations mentioned above to attend. Call NCI at 314.895.6241 to reserve a seat.

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Credit Sesame Launches Mobile Credit Dashboard Credit Sesame, the leading consumer credit advocacy company that provides free credit scores, credit monitoring, and better ways for people to understand and manage their finances, recently announced its new mobile app, featuring an interactive dashboard that gives people instant access to their personal credit scores, loans, credit monitoring, and important financial alerts. Historically, Credit Sesame was the first company to give people their credit scores, free of charge, from a mobile device, says Adrian Nazari, Credit Sesames Founder and CEO. The new app provides one-tap access to valuable tools, offers and savings, such as the Home Buying Power, mortgage and credit card tools, financial

choices and a lot more, all based on the customers financial profile and credit. In a world where people’s credit and financial profiles are becoming increasingly more important and susceptible to errors and stolen identity, the Credit Sesame dashboard offers mobile peace of mind, says Nazari. The majority of our customers view smartphones as one of the best ways to regularly monitor important personal financial information and stay on top of their finances, so we expect this new app to be very popular. Version 2.0 of Credit Sesames mobile app, featuring an updated dashboard, is available now on Apple’s App Store, Google Play, and Amazon’s Kindle App Store.

Love and Money: Financial Tips for a Stronger Relationship Valentine’s Day remains a very popular time for marriage proposals but have you created a financial plan for your possible new life together? It’s time to take the next step and prepare for a blissful marriage! “It is so important that couples planning marriage reach an agreement about how they intend to merge their finances,” said David Presson, Director of Investment Services at First Bank. “Financial planning prior to the wedding helps alleviate potential stress and conflicts.” Presson offers these tips to couples planning a wedding: Plan for Planning • Share your personal financial situation with each other to eliminate unwanted surprises later. Outline your financial goals as a couple, including debt repayment, retirement planning, home purchase, vacations, etc. • Set a time each month to talk about income, bills, investments, etc. to ensure that financial discussions become routine and both spouses stay involved. Assign financial tasks according

to each person’s strengths. • Consider merging accounts to save on fees rather than keeping separate accounts. • Decide on a spending limit before discussing purchases. Prepare a Family Budget • Estimate your joint income. You may need to adjust your W-4 forms with your employers to provide adequate withholdings for income taxes. • Estimate your monthly expenses, including any debt repayment you may have. Hopefully you will have enough disposable income to “pay yourself first” by maximizing - Depending on your income and age, you may want to seek tax advice about the benefits of Roth IRAs. After this, talk about how to save for an emergency fund, investments, home, vacations, etc. Review Insurance • Research your health and automobile insurance coverage to avoid overlaps or gaps. It may be cheaper to be covered on one policy. • Check to be sure you are only carrying one renter’s or homeowner’s policy that is adequate to protect your combined household goods, including coverage for jewelry, computers, etc. • Consider purchasing disability insurance to protect your income stream in case of disability and life insurance to provide security for your spouse upon your death. Draft an Estate Plan • Make an appointment with a local attorney who specializes in estate planning to put documents in place and to protect yourself and your spouse. • Consider a will or trust, depending on your particular situation. Be sure you also have durable powers of attorney and health care directives. Make Name and Beneficiary Designation Changes • If you are changing your name, be sure to update your social security card, driver’s license, other IDs, records and important documents. • Review the beneficiary designations on all IRAs, pension accounts, bank and investment accounts, as well as disability and life insurance policies.

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Ritenour High School to Host FAFSA Frenzy Event Tips to Keep College A free event at Ritenour High School on Sunday, Feb. 9 can help high school seniors receive financial aid for college and post-secondary education. The FAFSA Frenzy offers seniors and their parents with professional, one-on-one help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The event takes place from 2-4 pm in the RHS library. Financial aid professionals will be on hand to help students and their parents fill out important college financial aid information. This event makes it easier to apply for financial aid by providing students with free help filling out the FAFSA forms, the first step in applying for federal financial aid and state programs. During the 2011-2012 academic year, Missouri

post-secondary students received $2.4 billion in federal financial aid and an additional $1.1 billion in financial aid from other sources, such as the state of Missouri and institutional aid. Students who attend this event will be eligible for a scholarship. Scholarships winners will be drawn for students attending FAFSA Frenzy events in Missouri. Winners will receive their scholarships upon receipt of enrollment documentation for the 2014 fall term in a Missouri post-secondary program. Families should bring their 2013 W-2 tax forms or completed 2013 tax returns, if available. For more information, contact the RHS Guidance Office at 314.493.6105 ext. 1017.

Girl Scouts Help Stop Bullying Every day, kids see bullying – that’s why the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri joined with local schools to educate kids on how to help stop bullying behavior. Transform UR Future (TUF) equips students with tools so they can be more than just a bystander. TUF expands upon Girl Scouts’ Project Anti-Violence Program (PAVE) with a focus on bullying prevention and intervention. PAVE is a no cost program designed to educate, empower and assist young people, K-12, in understanding and dealing with aggression and violence; to teach healthy relationship skills and help young people develop into strong and confident leaders. Examples of PAVE topics include High school students LaKea Stevens and Aaliyah Ward direct the Transforum UR Future – bullying, cyberbullying, Internet (TUF) program in a first grade class at Buder Elementary School in St. Ann. Stevens and Ward represent two of the many Ritenour High School TUF students who visited Buder. safety, conflict resolution, peer pres- Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. sure, inclusion, diversity and healthy their feelings on the outside of the heart and then relationships. TUF focuses on a trio of schools within a dis- to fill the inside with tips to help someone who is trict--a high school combined with an elemen- being bullied. During a break between sessions, Jalisa West, tary and a middle school that feed into that high school. The schools work together to implement Xiomara Mendoza-Colon, Naliyah Whitfield PAVE and other Girl Scout anti-bullying pro- and Aaliyah Ward practiced their pitches and role-playing examples. grams. “I signed up because I thought it would change A key TUF component is the Transformer. the way kids feel and think about bullying,” West Transformers are high school aged female and male students who learn the PAVE curricu- said. “I tried to be funny in the classrooms. I lum, classroom management and presentation couldn’t use big words with them or they would techniques to prepare them for delivering three get bored.” “I wanted to do something to make a differPAVE sessions to the elementary school in their TUF trio. Transformers act as peer mentors to ence,” Ward said. “I think it can change all of us the younger students, helping to transform their and make us come together.” Allysia Howerton, another Ritenour High attitudes toward violence and bullying. At Buder Elementary School in the Ritenour student, returned with a glowing report from School District, Transformers from Ritenour the fourth grade. “They asked me for my autoHigh School visited for their first PAVE experi- graph and one of them made me a bracelet!” she ences, explaining the bullying curriculum to the gushed, holding up one arm. This year, Girl Scouts will host a PAVE Rally K-5 students. The Transformers facilitated two in downtown St. Louis. This event focuses on PAVE sessions in each classroom. In Mrs. Cimicata’s fourth grade class, Sarah the importance of bullying prevention efforts in Goers talked to the students about how teas- schools, communities and homes. ing may become bullying. She handed out blank index cards and instructed students to write about at time when they were teased in the past. Students could then share their teasing experiences if they were comfortable doing so. Across the hall, in Mrs. Carman’s third grade class, Sara Mason and Bruce Smith led a group activity with the children. The two Transformers asked them to draw hearts on blank sheets of paper. Then they asked the students to list www.lwcs.us things bullies say or do to hurt

Students Healthy Upon Their Return to School

By Sarah Clinton Although the peak of flu season is here, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that fewer than half of Americans have been vaccinated so far this season. In addition to CDC advice that vaccinations are the best way to prevent the spread of the influenza virus, a University of Missouri student health expert says students and university officials can take measures to avoid catching and spreading the flu as students return to campus for the new semester. “Although college students generally are very healthy, living in close proximity to one another and attending large classes gives them more exposure to contagious viruses, such as the flu,” said Susan Even, a physician and the Student Health Center’s executive director. “Keeping students healthy is a top priority during flu season and throughout the school year.” To prevent flu infections on an individual level, Even recommends that students: • Practice good hygiene and avoid exposure to those who exhibit flu-like symptoms. • Cough or sneeze into tissues or sleeves, rather than hands. • Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. • Avoid hand-to-eye, -nose or -mouth contact, which is how germs are spread. • Stay home from work or school if experiencing flu-like symptoms, and limit contact with others to prevent spreading the virus. Even says that officials at colleges and universities can work to prevent flu cases on an institutional level by proactively educating students, faculty and staff on ways to avoid catching the virus and giving it to others. To further minimize the risk of widespread flu infections, she recommends that college and university officials: • Post informational materials listing common flu symptoms and proper care tips in residence halls and campus buildings. • Implement university-wide initiatives to reduce the spread of illness, such as placing pumps of alcohol-based hand sanitizer in convenient locations throughout campus. • Consider hosting campus-wide events during which students, faculty and staff can obtain vaccinations for free or at a reduced cost. Even currently serves as the chair of the Vaccine Preventable Disease Advisory Committee for the American College Health Association. She also is the liaison for the ACHA to the Advisory Council for Immunization Practices, which is an organization under the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

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

“The Spelling Bee Before Recess” Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

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There’s nothing like a spelling bee to bring you to your knees. It almost sinks Slugger, a boy who’s into baseball and facing the last hair-raising round of words in The Spelling Bee Before Recess. Each character in this fun read pops with personality thanks to the book’s illustrator, Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis. Told in rhyme parodying “The Night Before Christmas,” author Deborah Lee Rose introduces readers to a contest that goes down to the wire for Slugger and Ruby. “Word after word—we were in the ninth inning. One minute to recess and no one was winning.” With the finalists at an “impasse,” the principal comes up with a ploy, a way to decide the victor, fair to both girl and scared boy. The principal announces that Slugger and Ruby will “spell and tell” what the next word means. The outcome is frenzied, and rather than giving it away, suffice it to say, Slugger learned there’s more to life than spelling—the important thing is to read.

What Every Cold and Flu Sufferer Needs to Know During cold and flu season, an ounce of prevention goes a long way. But despite best efforts, getting sick is sometimes unavoidable. This year, Americans will suffer from approximately one billion colds, and as many as one in five will get the flu. Many people turn to over-the-counter medicines (OTC) for relief from their cold and flu symptoms. When illness strikes, treating your symptoms safely and responsibly is just as important as relief. During this cold and flu season, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, the maker of Tylenol, is educating consumers about the safe and appropriate use of medi-

cines through its educational initiative “Get Relief Responsibly.” Many cold and flu medicines contain acetaminophen, a common pain reliever used to provide relief from their cold and flu symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and body pains. Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol but it can also be found in more than 600 OTC and prescription medications such as NyQuil, Theraflu, Percocet and Vicodin. If you take multiple medicines at a time to treat various symptoms, it is important to be aware of the ingredients and to follow labels to prevent accidentally taking more than the recommended dose. “Acetaminophen is safe when used as directed, but taking too much can harm your liver,” says Edwin Kuffner, M.D., Vice President of Medical Affairs at Mc-

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Neil Consumer Healthcare. “Some people may accidentally take more than the total daily dose of acetaminophen because they do not realize they are taking multiple products containing acetaminophen, or because they may not read and follow the label.” This cold and flu season, get relief responsibly with these tips from McNeil Consumer Healthcare: • Always read and follow your medicine labels carefully. If you’re taking more than one medicine, read and compare the labels. • Never take more than one medicine that contains the same active ingredient at the same time. • Never take more than the recommended dose, unless directed by your doctor. And don’t take any medicine for longer than directed. If you're not getting effective relief, contact your doctor. • Inform your doctor and pharmacist of your medical history and what medications you take. This will help your healthcare team ensure you're taking medicines that are appropriate for you. • If you suspect an overdose, even if you don’t have any symptoms, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-2221222. • Learn more. Visit the website www.GetReliefResponsibly.com for tools and resources about how to take medicines safely -- including an interactive medicine checker to find out which of you medicines contain acetaminophen, tips on how to read medicine labels and steps to keep medicines safely out of the reach of children. During cold and flu season, do yourself a favor. When seeking relief, first learn about the medications you’re taking and be sure to take them responsibly.

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Movie

“Lone Survivor”

Based on real-life incidents, Lone Survivor is a brutal assault on the eyes, ears, and brain. Director Peter Berg (Hancock) and his ensemble cast journey into a realistic-looking war zone to tell the story of Operation Red Wings. Suffice it to say, this is not a movie for the squeamish. Mark Wahlberg leads the cast as Marcus Lut- Lone Survivor photos courtesy of Universal Pictures trell, a Navy SEAL who has been assigned, along with his colleagues, to search the Afghanistan mountains for Ahmad Shah, a known terrorist leader. Luttrell and the team hope to gather intelligence before an extraction team comes to pick them up. An unexpected encounter with an elderly man and two boys throws a monkey wrench into the operation. The SEAL team debates on whether they should kill these hostages or set them free. Luttrell and the others opt for obeying the Rules of Engagement and let the locals go. Unfortunately, that might have been a fatal decision for the team. Shortly after this encounter, the Navy SEALs are surrounded by gun-wielding terrorists bent on killing them. Hampered by poor radio equipment and hopelessly outnumbered, the men try to fight their way to safety. If nothing else, Lone Survivor takes a brutally honest look at the realities of warfare. Director Peter Berg and his camera follow the team as they dodge gunfire and rocket propelled grenades. The soundtrack is filled with simulated sounds of bullets ripping through human flesh and groans as Navy SEALs tumble helplessly down rocky terrain. Berg also assembled a rock-solid cast led by Mark Wahlberg. Taylor Kitsch, who starred in back-to-back flops in 2012, bounces back nicely here as Lt. Michael Murphy, the team leader who

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By Steve Bryan - Rated: R tries to get his men to safety. Emile Hirsch (Speed Racer) also has some good moments as Danny Dietz, the SEAL who, despite severe injuries, continued to provide cover fire for his comrades. Wahlberg has the most screen time as Marcus Luttrell, though, and he turns in a commendable performance. In one painful scene, he has to pull shrapnel out of his leg and push a fractured bone back into his skin. With no medical support, Luttrell also has to pack a wound with dirt to keep from bleeding to death. Yet, this is not simply a story of the good guys vs. the bad guys. As Luttrell’s memoir and the movie show, the Navy SEAL found compassionate people within this region of Afghanistan. Lone Survivor tries to show the truth about war and the fact that not everyone in a hot zone is a bloodthirsty maniac bent on destruction. Lone Survivor, rated R for strong bloody war violence and pervasive language, 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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Sports

Gary Baute 38 Days Until Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Parade The 6th annual Cottleville St. Patrick’s Parade will be winging on parts of Hwy. N on Saturday, March 15. Come early at 8am and watch or participate in the 7K (4.35 miles), or if you are into a shorter distance, try the 2-mile walk/run. Then at twelve o’clock high, get your lawn chair and get ready for over 100 floats, many marching bands and much more. After all the festivities there will be great food and drink throughout Cottleville and fun for the whole family. Take the shuttle right into downtown. For all the details visit www.stpatparade.org. *Yours truly is the Emcee Several Records Set at Family Arena In a recent hockey game featuring the hometown St. Charles Chill, the fans got to see some history right before their eyes. The Chill hosted the Brampton Beast and had their best stuff in front of their faithful fans with a 6-3 win. John Snowden of the hometown team led all scoring as he notch his name in the Chill books by scoring the first hat trick of the organization. Along with Snowden,

Nick Schneider, his first with the club and Kyle O’Kane put the puck in the back of the net to light the lamp. The last goal was made as the Beast pulled their goalie and allowed the Chill to slide the puck between the pipes with ease. In fact, the fans themselves were part of the history. Over 4,000 put their hockey faces on as they enjoyed a great Friday night of fun and winning hockey. *Got your money’s worth

Hazelwood West Selects New Football Coach Carl Reed Jr. has been hired as the new Hazelwood West High School football head coach. Reed is a 1999 graduate of Hazelwood Central High School where he was an offensive lineman for the football team. He was also a member of Central’s track team. “I am a proud product of the Hazelwood School District,” Reed declared. “I’m ready to bring an exciting and formidable football program to Hazelwood West.” After graduating from Central, Reed attended Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn., where he played football and was selected for Freshman and Newcomer of the Year honors. Reed transitioned from player to coach and found himself back in the St. Louis area where he served as head coach of the University City High School football team. The Hazelwood West Wildcats had a record of 3-7 for the 2013 football season.

All-Academic Honors Bestowed Women’s swimmer Storrie Cramer of Lindenwood University recently earned the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction Award. The award is given to senior student-athletes in the NSIC who have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher, are exhausting their eligibility and are on track to graduate. And You Thought Football was Over The X-League, a new indoor football league Lindenwood is an affiliate member will hold its inaugural season in 2014. The loof the NSIC in the sport of women’s Photo courtesy of cal squad, St. Louis Attack, will play their four swimming. The Lady Lions will com- Lindenwood University pete in the NSIC Championships on home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The Attack will play eight games against the four other Feb. 5-8 in Rochester, Minn. teams in the league. With a balanced schedule, each *Well deserved team will play a home and away game against each team in the league. The St. Louis Attack’s first game will be on Sunday, March 30 against the Georgia Rampage. Go to www.stlouisattack.com for all the updates *Keep the pigskin going *107 days until baseball in O’Fallon

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: All the Lean Ways to Love Pork As new food and health trends appear across the country, pork makes the list as not only a delicious menu choice, but one that is both lean and versatile. With so many cuts to choose from, pork makes it easy to explore new flavors while staying on track with a health-conscious diet. Here are some simple tips to be mindful of when planning your next menu: • Choose the right cut. Several versatile pork cuts are, on average, 16 percent leaner than 20 years ago – like pork tenderloin, which meets the USDA guidelines for extra lean and meets the American Heart Association’s requirement for its heart check mark. Other lean cuts include the New York pork chop, 96 percent lean ground pork, New York pork roast, Porterhouse pork chop and Ribeye pork chop. • Add flavor, not fat. You can always use spice rubs or fat-free marinades (like fat-free dressing or juice) to add additional flavor without adding extra fat. • Use low-fat cooking methods. Grilling and roasting are two easy cooking methods that usually require minimum preparation and yield maximum flavor. Low Fat, High Flavor Perfect for a great-tasting, low-fat weeknight meal or dinner party alike, Honey-Ginger Pork Tenderloin with Carrots and Apples combines sweet and tangy flavors with nutritious, tender carrots and apples. For a well-rounded meal, serve with a side such as spinach salad, roasted potatoes or wild rice. No matter what lean and tasty pork recipe is on the menu, remember that for a flavorful, tender and juicy eating experience, cook loin roasts, chops and tenderloins to an internal temperature between 145°F (medium rare), followed by a three-minute rest and 160°F (medium), using a digital thermometer to ensure accuracy. To find out about all the leanest pork cuts and to try even more great-tasting recipes with pork, visit porkbeinspired.com or pinterest.com/porkbeinspired.

A Healthy, Fruity and Protein-Packed Salad Blueberries are nature’s perfect little superfood, and now these little blue powerhouses are available in grocery stores throughout the winter months. Fresh blueberries are natural cancer-fighters. In addition to a healthy dose of cancer-fighting antioxidants, fresh blueberries pack enough vitamins, fiber and phytochemicals to rank them high on the list of superfoods all by themselves. Heart-healthy, they’re also full of vitamin C and fiber, making them the ideal go-to fruit to pack great nutrition into every meal. Supplies of these amazing fruits are plentiful all winter long, courtesy of the growers and exporters of Chile, the southern hemisphere's largest producer of fresh blueberries. Recipe for resolutions So, if your New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier, this recipe for Blueberry, Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad will help you keep it. Not just one, but two of nature’s superfoods – fresh blueberries and quinoa – team up with butternut squash to create a salad that’s packed with protein, bursting with sweet and tangy flavor and colorful enough to brighten the drab grays of winter. The protein in this healthful, low-calorie salad comes from quinoa, widely considered a grain but really a type of seed more closely related to spinach and chard. As a significant source of protein, just one cup of quinoa has a full gram more than is found in an egg. Butternut squash is widely available during the winter months and is not only sweet and tasty, but contains no fat, sodium or cholesterol, so it's an ideal food for folks on special diets. What's more, it's a good source of potassium, magnesium and fiber, and an excellent source of vitamins A and C. Put all three of these core ingredients together and you have a winter salad that is super nutritious and yummy. For more recipes or information about Blueberries from Chile, visit www. fruitsfromchile.com/blueberryrecipes.

Honey-Ginger Pork Tenderloin with Carrots and Apples Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup apple juice 3 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, grated 3 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 large or 2 small apples, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices Directions: Season pork with salt and pepper. Warm oil in large skillet with lid over mediumhigh heat; add tenderloins and cook until browned on all sides, 8-10 minutes. Remove pork to plate and set aside. Return skillet to medium heat and add apple juice, honey and ginger, scraping up any browned bits on bottom of skillet. Stir in carrots. Return pork to skillet, nestling it into carrots. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook 5 minutes. Add apples, cover, and continue to cook until internal tempera-

ture of pork reaches between 145°F (medium rare) and 160°F (medium) and carrots and apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove pork from skillet and let rest 5 minutes. Meanwhile, season carrot-apple mixture with salt to taste. Slice pork and serve with carrots, apples and pan sauce. Nutrition information per serving: 260 calories; 6 g fat; 32 g protein.

Chilean Blueberry, Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup raw quinoa, rinsed well 2 cups water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 Green onions, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups Chilean blueberries 3 cups baby arugula Directions: Preheat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, toss squash with 1 tablespoon of oil. Spread on rimmed baking sheet; bake until tender, about 22 minutes; let cool. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil; simmer for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and cover; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork; cool. In small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; set aside. In large bowl combine squash, green onions, blueberries, arugula and quinoa. Drizzle with dressing; toss to combine.

Note: Quinoa should be easy to find at your local supermarket but if not, couscous makes a perfect substitute.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events 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 February 8: St. Louis Golden Gloves Novice Class Tournament Championship Bouts 6:30pm at The Heart of Saint Charles Banquet Center, 1410 South 5th Street in St Charles. Sunday, February 16: Fun, Flirty and Fabulous 5K & 5Mile Run/ Walk 10am, Upper Muny Parking Lot, Forest Park. For more information, visit funflirtyandfabulous.com. February 20: Reduce Neck and Back Pain 7-8pm, Learn how to stay in shape and reduce neck and back pain while you sit. Dr. Martin Schmaltz, Chiropractic Physician. 7161 North Lindbergh Boulevard in Hazelwood. The event is free, registration required 314.731.4383. Refreshments served. 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.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1. Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Fridays: Tai Chi for seniors free classes No class November 29. RSVP by calling 314.838.3877

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

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

Mondays: Free Line Dancing 6:30pm, beginners welcome, RSVP 314.838.3877, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Mondays and Wednesdays: Seniors: Exercise with Melanie FREE. Classes are led by a licensed Physical Therapist. 1 pm. 3350 St. Catherine St. (near the Eagan Center) RSVP 314.838.3877 Sundays: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time:

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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 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal. net.

Third Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association At Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake, 10 – 11am, 11728 Hidden Lake Dr., St. Louis, 314.292.7504 Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info 314.344.7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery: Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org Nutrition Education: SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157 Groups at Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public. Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road. Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171. Center for Senior Renewal: Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123. Christian Hospital Recovery Center: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100. Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032

SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon–1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954. Diabetes Self-Management Training: Call 314.344.7220 Smoking Cessation Classes: Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information. SSM DePaul Wellness Center: Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177 SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings: SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617 Speaker’s Bureau: SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159 Ongoing Support Groups Wednesdays: TOPS #361 Florissant Meetings 10 –11am, Bethel United Church of Christ, 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd., 314.831.5808. Group support to lose weight. Everyone welcome. Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • February 5, 2014 First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477. Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900 Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765 Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389 Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com. Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9pm, www.NarAnon.org Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 6:30 8pm, leecedra@sbcglobal.net Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/ for people with pulmonary disease Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am 12pm, $30, 314-953-6090 Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30-7:30pm, 314.839.3171. Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around

the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits. This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314.344.6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment. SSM St. Joseph Health Center & Hospital West Auxiliary Non profit organization assisting the hosp. by holding fund raisering activities, being of service to patients, families, employees & physicians and acting as good will ambassadors to community. We welcome new member. Call Barb Hutchinson 636.947.5466. The Barnes St. Peters Hospital Auxiliary is looking for New Members If you would like to become a member please call 636.916.9664. Gateway to Hope Program The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured and reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed w/breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or www.gthstl.org. Every Wednesday Take Off Pounds Sensibly Group Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 414 S. Church St., St. Peters. Weigh-ins at 8:30 a.m. Business mtg at 10 a.m. Call 636.397.1727 or 636.272.4995 for more info. Every Tues. 6:30–8 p.m. Chemical Dependency Mtg. Christian Hospital. 314.839.3171. Every Tues.: 9–10:30 a.m. TOPS Meetings Take Off Pounds Sensibly. John F. Kennedy Community Center, 315 Howdershell Rd., Florissant. 314.921.7582. Every Tues.: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free Pilates Class for Cancer Patients & Families

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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: A Support Group for Adults with Cancer Siteman Cancer Center at BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp, 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.916.9920. 1st Thur.: 7 p.m. Parents W/O Partners, North County Chapter General Mtg, 2435 Creve Coeur Mill Rd. 314.739.0880. 2nd Wed. 6–7:30 p.m. Talking Man to Man about Prostate Cancer Support group for men diagnosed w/prostate cancer at any stage. Barnes St. Peters. 636.916.9947. 3rd Tues.: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Grief & Loss Support Group— DePaul Hospital Share experiences of grief & loss w/those who share similar feelings. Led by trained coordinators & Pastor David Boyle. Bridgeton

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. 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. 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

cal 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). Every Tues. 6:30–8 p.m. Chemical Dependency Information Meeting Help is here to live a drug-free life & cope with life’s challenges. Call 314.839.3171. Every Wed. 6:30–7:30 p.m. STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group Nationally recognized program provides education & support for those w/schizophrenia. Group facilitated by experienced STEPS nurse. Call 314.839.3171.

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Joe Morice Unsolved Mysteries Politics: Since Tax Increment Financing was invented for civic improvement projects, why do Big Box stores need it? In other words, since when are they civic improvement? Many small towns believe they’re civic destroyers. Why would anyone believe that just because someone is a billionaire, he or she would be a great president or even a good Congressman? Businesses are usually plutocracies, not democracies but then, Congress seems headed that way already. Why would legislature committee meetings allow billionaires to sit in? Isn’t that like allowing the fox to advise on henhouse security?

laws against cell phone use while driving? Or worse yet, texting? Could it be communication companies’ campaign donations? How does everyone, no matter how inept, uncoordinated or downright stupid, eventually get a driver’s license? Why do people with all-wheel drive vehicles believe they can stop faster on slick road surfaces than those with two-wheel drive when in fact, it’s usually the opposite? Why do citizens pack their garages full of countless items ranging from lawn mowers and broken toys to old clothes, twenty-year-old baby strollers and old furniture but leave their expensive vehicles sit out in the weather? I’m guilty of that one. Why would anyone in their right mind buy anything from telephone solicitors? That’s like paying $50 for a Rolex watch from a selection on the arm of a street bum. Why does a woman marry a drunk she met in a local pub and then spend the following years complaining about his drinking? As for that, why does a woman marry or stay married to a man who beats her? Conversely, why does a man marry or stay married to a woman who controls his every move, and threatens him at every opportunity? Some of these aren’t real mysteries and answer themselves, including this last one: Why did I get married? Answer: Seemed like a good idea at the time… “Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desmsw2ladiesandamop@yahoo.com sire to understand.” -Neil Armstrong

When legislators provide themselves with free healthcare, huge golden parachute retirement packages, free staff and all manner of perks all at taxpayer’s expense while ignoring the needs of US citizens and making themselves rich or richer, why would anyone keep voting for them? The mystery deepens: How come I see one to six or more police cars from local municipalities sitting on Interstate highways writing speeding tickets instead of policing the streets and shopping centers of their respective towns as citizens are paying them to do? Why do the highway cops ignore lane hogs which may be the leading cause of road rage and wrecks but instead write speeding tickets? Why are highway contractors made to put lowered speed limit signs for road construction bottlenecks three miles or more before drivers get there? By that time, everybody speeds up again thinking it must be a mistake…and then the wrecks started. Why do legislators ignore one of the largest causes of accidents by not passing

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.