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March 9, 2016

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By Charlotte R. Beard

(From left) Pastors Josh Privitt, Rodrick Burton, Daryl Meese and Kingston Arthur work as facilitators for the Ferguson Forward discussion groups.

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Ferguson Forward discussion group brings residents together to open hearts and minds

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By Sara Hardin

Dessert First raises all time high

The clinking of silverware and the hum of friendly conversation fills a room on the lower level of Ferguson Christian Church, where each Thursday night a group of Ferguson residents and individuals seeking change can be found paving steps toward the healing of their community. After everyone has eaten their fill and introductions are made, pastor of Woven Community Church Daryl Meese begins to facilitate discussion. “A significant part [of Ferguson Forward] is to help people listen to one another, to feel that they are being heard, and also to develop a sense of understanding,” says Meese, founder of Ferguson Forward. “By that I don’t mean that I know the feelings or the situations of my neighbor, but I have space for them to be different from mine, and compassion for the fact that we have life that is sometimes drastically different from our own. The boundaries that have opened up in Ferguson are not unique to Ferguson. They’re not unique to St. Louis or Missouri; they’re everywhere. One question I always ask is ‘Who is the other?’ That’s always somebody that exists.” The peace with which sensitive issues are handled among those gathered for the Ferguson Forward discussions is a testament to the connection they feel to their community. Many participants

have been Ferguson or North County residents for most of their lives, and the heartache for the adversity and misunderstanding being experienced in their community is felt universally throughout the attendees. Meese began the meetings in October 2014; two months after the shooting of Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson unleashed a wave of unrest that garnered international attention and debate on the subject of police brutality. “One of the reasons why [Ferguson Forward] is very important is because after all that happened, just to go back to a status quo of ‘now things are peaceful’ is not useful,” says Rodrick Burton, pastor at New Northside Missionary Baptist Church and site facilitator for Ferguson Forward. “You hear so many people talk about how there needs to be a conversation. Rarely are there actually conversations, rarely are people talking to one another. There has to be a conversation with the other side in a nonthreatening way. When people are at a protest, there’s little conversation going on; people are shouting at each other. When people sit down together in a setting that I believe Daryl has been very intentional about, with a meal where people can talk to each other, it is much more effective.” The meetings are structured around

certain components including listening, learning and leading. Sometimes, documentaries are shown that trace history and problems associated with race, economics and education. If the conversation is especially engaging or successful, more time is spent on deepening the discussion. Organizations and opportunities that can be utilized for the group to enter the community and make an impact have been discussed among the participants See MOVING FERGUSON FORWARD page 2

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MOVING FERGUSON FORWARD from cover recently regarding the future of Ferguson Forward. “This is, for us, about seeing the diversity of Christ woven together into the beautiful tapestry that I believe He intended,” says Meese. “There are several pieces to that. One is to redefine the term ‘The Ferguson Effect’ and to ask the community what they want that to mean, and then to offer them opportunities to step forward and make it mean what they wish it to mean. Photo by Sara Hardin The Ferguson Forward discussions take The Ferguson Forward discussion group meets every Tuesday at New Northside Baptist Church and every Thursday at Ferguson place every Tuesday at New Northside Bap- Christian Church at 6:45 p.m. tist Church and every Thursday at Ferguson Christian Church at 6:45 p.m. Meese hopes to says Josh Privitt, pastor of St. Peters United CORRECTION expand Ferguson Forward to additional loca- Church of Christ and Ferguson Forward coIn the March 2 edition of the Community tions this year and to begin holding daytime leader. “No matter if you’ve come before, no matNews Maxine Clark was incorrectly identimeetings. The only requirement for attendees is ter if you think you’re excluded because of your fied as the CEO of Build-A-Bear. Clark is the founder of Build-A-Bear and the current CEO to treat each other well and to contribute peace- thoughts. Truly, everyone is welcome.” is Sharon Price John. The Community News For more information about Ferguson Forfully to the conversation. regrets the error. “We always want more people to come out,” ward, visit www.fergusonforward.com.

COMMUNITY VOICES Does the North County community collaborate? By Charlotte R. Beard I always found it disappointing every year that I did not know of any grassroots non-profit in St. Louis when my job asked employees to suggest one to provide monetary support. That changed when the opportunity came up again in 2015. I became aware of The Korey Johnson Foundation during my regular visits to a local business. Over the past year, I have found this foundation goes beyond fulfilling its mission for the St. Louis community. The founder, Korey Johnson, is a father and works a full-time job. Yet, he found time to garner community support to collect and distribute backpacks, school supplies and canned goods to Haven of Grace, a shelter and transitional establishment for young pregnant mothers and their children, along with necessities for the Hope House in Jennings after it opened its doors. If that wasn’t enough, the foundation collaborated with many volunteers on Christmas Day to spend time downtown giving food gift cards, bottled water, toiletries, hats, gloves and other clothing items to the those in need. The Korey Johnson Foundation’s primary mission is to teach compassion and philanthropy to youth by highlighting the importance of giving and receiving with an emphasis on giving. The founder has found unique ways to fulfill this mission. Annually, October through May of the following year, the foundation exposes 6-18 year olds to the game of billiards to help them learn life lessons and help plant seeds of self worth. There is a unique way of teaching them to give. In addition to the one-time annual registration fee of $20, monthly each participant brings five non-perishable food items to the session. The foundation gives the food to the charities it supports. This cleverly named P.O.O.L. program stands for Providing Opportunities Otherwise Lost. Korey Johnson’s work on behalf of the youth does not stop

during the months of June through September. The planning of the foundation’s yearly Can Skate event becomes the focus when the P.O.O.L. session ends in May. The August skating event again invokes youth to give. Youth bring canned goods in exchange for hours of a free, fun skate party and backpacks with school supplies. None of this is possible without the support of Korey’s friends and the community. With the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, Korey Johnson has his eyes set on collecting 1,000 cases of water for delivery. The foundation launched a campaign in February to meet this goal. In community-like fashion, this effort is taking place with the help of Project Compassion of Belleville, Illinois and a number of community businesses. “Together we recognized a real problem and we decided to do something about it,” says Korey. From my perspective, The Korey Johnson Foundation consistently models for the youth what it means to work alongside others to meet common goals and find ways with limited resources to give back to the needs of others. I would say you do not get more grassroots than that. Charlotte R. Beard, a St. Louis native, is a contributing writer for Community News. In addition to having had her inspirational writing featured in The St. Louis American Journal, in her spare time she shares her writing on the open mic at local venues. Charlotte is set to have a book of her poetry released under Westbow Press in early 2016. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Girl Scout fundraiser Dessert First raises an all-time high, more than $350,000 Chocolate Trefoil truffles. Shortbread cookies with coconut pecan filling, caramel sauce and toasted coconut. Samoa cannoli. Peanut butter cookies topped with bacon fudge, roasted banana marshmallow fudge and honey jellies. These are just a few of the desserts tasted at Dessert First, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s annual fundraiser. Almost 500 guests attended Dessert First, held at The Chase Park Plaza Khorassan Ballroom. KSDK news anchors Ryan and Dana Dean emceed the event, which raised more than $350,000 in support of the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Guests enjoyed Girl Scout Cookie-inspired desserts during cocktail hour. The unique desserts were created by 10 local chefs. David Laufer, executive pastry chef at The Chase Park Plaza, won People’s Choice for his melting chocolate sphere with salted caramel sauce and Tagalong cookie. Crème de la crème de la Thin Mint, (a layer of vanilla mint panna cotta topped with a deep chocolate cremeus, a Thin Mint crumble, fresh whipped cream and deep chocolate thin mint bark) created by Nicole Shuman, St. Louis Submitted photo campus program director of L’École Culinaire, Almost 500 guests attended Dessert First, which raised more than won Judges’ Choice. $350,000 in support of the Girl Scouts. As guests enjoyed dinner, Commerce Bank and Maurita Stueck were honored as the 2016 Corpo- in support of girls. rate and Individual Legacy Builders, respectively. “The overwhelming support from the commuGirl Scout Gold Awardees Myra Dotzel and Jes- nity at Dessert First and beyond highlights how sica Thoelke were recognized for their leader- important Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is in ship and service with each young woman being our region,” said Barczykowski. “With help from awarded a $5,000 secondary-education scholar- individual supporters, volunteers and corporate ship. Capping off the evening, the Berges Family sponsors, our girls develop leadership skills, Foundation offered a dollar-for-dollar match in while discovering their passions through varied support of Girl Scouts. Guests donated $93,000, program participation and activities. We are so which provided $186,000, including the match, grateful.”

Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis program announced In May, the city of St. Louis will pay homage to the city’s favorite playwright – Tennessee Williams - with an annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis (TWFSTL). This inaugural celebration kicks off May 11 and runs through the 15 on a variety of both conventional and unexpected stages in the Grand Center and Central West End areas. Highlights from this first festival include a Hirschfeld Exhibition Unveiling and An Evening with Olympia Dukakis. With a focus on St. Louis, the TWFSTL will offer something for all tastes - theatrical productions, movies, a visual art exhibition, readings, panel discussions, a tour, and live music. Tickets will be available through Metrotix. The Hirschfeld Exhibition, “Broadway Poet,” will kick off the festival on May 11 at the Kranzberg Studio. “Al Hirschfeld Draws Tennessee Williams” gathers more than 20 of Hirschfeld’s iconic works to give visitors a glimpse of a fascinating archive of Williams’ Broadway career (both original productions and revivals). Olympia Dukakis, Academy Award Winner for “Moonstruck,” will appear in a program on May 12 that will reveal the depth of her relationship with Williams’ words. A reception will follow the program. This special evening is sponsored by Ken and Nancy Kranzberg. The variety of entertaining theatrical programming over the five-day festival includes “The Rooming House Plays,” a series of five short plays set in St. Louis and performed in the rooms of the historic Stockton House. This production, based on a concept first presented by the Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival, is under the direction of David Kaplan with writer/ director and former St. Louisan Brian Hohlfeld. TWFSTL is thrilled to bring a portion of their

festival back to the theatrical home of The Mummers, the company that Williams was a member of during his St. Louis years – The Learning Center, formally The Wednesday Club. Located in the historic Theodore Link Building in the Central West End, it will host both “The Two Character Play” and Tennessee Williams / The Soul of a Poet. A bus tour of Williams’ sites in St. Louis, an exhibition of Ride Hamilton’s photos of New Orleans’ “The Hotel Plays,” a Stella Shouting Contest, a Beatnik Jam, screenings of his films, a variety of readings and a Closing Night Party round out the festival. Following her successful production of Williams’ “Stairs to the Roof,” TWFSTL Executive Artistic Director, Carrie Houk was urged by many to honor her favorite playwright by organizing an annual St. Louis festival, including mentor, guide and festival guest David Kaplan. “TWFSTL brings together three of the greatest loves of my life—theater, Tennessee Williams, and St. Louis! I’m not the only one who recognizes that it is time for St. Louis to recognize and celebrate America’s greatest playwright and poet. We look forward to offering theatrical, artistic and educational offerings to the community and to becoming a major destination event.” “It is time that Tennessee Williams is honored with a festival in the town where he grew up in his most impressionable years. He is probably the greatest playwright of our generation,” states Ken Kranzberg, Chairman of the Grand Center board. Fans of Williams eager to learn more and find out how they can be involved are encouraged to check the festival’s Facebook page for updates and announcements along the way.

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Business Showcase returns

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The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase and Taste of North County is set for March 19 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at James J. Eagan Ctr. on Parker Rd. in Florissant. Hundreds attended last year. There will be giveaways, gifts, prizes, super savings from local merchant and more. The event is free to everyone.

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Saint Louis Crisis Nursery collects 300 purses for women in need

March 21 is deadline to register for federal disaster aid

Submitted photo Eat. Shop. Love. participants gather in Plaza Frontenac where over 300 purses were collected for women in need.

Eat. Shop. Love. began 4 years ago after the Crisis Nursery team noticed that women were using plastic and paper bags as purses during parenting groups. Knowing how generous the St. Louis community is, the Crisis Nursery has had so much success collecting purses from women all over the Saint Louis region. “We believed this was not right and that we could do better” said DiAnne Mueller, Saint Louis Crisis Nursery CEO “and because of the community we have. We give these purses to moms that are really struggling and it just shows them that they’re not alone and they are so grateful.” Saint Louis Crisis Nursery collected 300 purses. The free event benefitted women using Crisis Nursery services. Guests were asked to donate new or gently used handbags filled with lotions, sanitizers, toiletries, gas cards and other items women living in poverty may not be able to afford. The event kicked off at Canyon Café with free appetizers and Happy Hour prices on drinks. Guests were able to drop off purses at several locations including Canyon Café, Talbots, Banana Republic and Stonewater during the evening.

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Midnight on March 21 is the deadline for Missourians in the 33 counties designated for federal aid due to losses from the severe storms and flooding Dec. 23, 2015, to Jan. 9, 2016, to register for two types of federal assistance. Grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) help eligible individuals and families pay for rent if the disaster displaced them from their homes, make basic home repairs, or cover other serious disaster-related losses. Both property owners and renters may be eligible. These grants do not have to be repaid. Low interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are the main form of federal assistance following a disaster. SBA makes disaster loans available to businesses of all sizes, most nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters. Without a loan, many of those with disaster losses would be unable to rebuild and recover. People with insurance are among those encouraged to register, as they may find after the deadline that FEMA can help them with losses their insurance doesn’t cover. Similarly, even individuals who have minor damage should register, because they may find out after the deadline passes that their repairs are more extensive than

originally expected. Register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling toll-free 800-621-3362 (FEMA), 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual registration assistance is available. Survivors may also register using the fema.gov app for smartphones. Disaster assistance applicants who are hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use TTY should call 800-462-7585. Those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS) should call 800-6213362. Several disaster recovery centers remain open in Missouri where in-person assistance is available from FEMA and SBA. Locations of recovery centers may be found through a link from the home page of fema.gov/drc. The federal disaster declaration covers eligible losses caused by flooding and severe storms between December 23, 2015, and January 9, 2016, in these counties: Barry, Barton, Camden, Cape Girardeau, Cole, Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Jefferson, Laclede, Lawrence, Lincoln, Maries, McDonald, Morgan, Newton, Osage, Phelps, Polk, Pulaski, Scott, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis, Ste. Genevieve, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright.

Normandy students exceed goal for water drive, need community help to transport donations They started with a goal that matched the numbers in their address – 3883 – and exceeded it more than three-fold. Now they need a Good Samaritan with 18 wheels to transport the water collected to a new address – in Flint, Michigan. Students at Barack Obama Elementary School in the Normandy Schools Collaborative have collected an estimated 11,000 bottles of water help residents facing the environmental crisis in Flint. The school has received donations school and district staff, area residents, businesses and churches nearby, and as far as St. Charles. The students have collected the water, but the teachers have also used the opportunity to teach lessons in health, geography, math and science. Lynn Kenny, a reading specialist at the school, says teachers have expanded the project beyond service learning and are using techniques like graphing to illustrate the amount of water collected. Like many in the country, the staff and students were concerned when they Photo courtesy Normandy School District learned of the crisis affecting clean water Barack Obama fifth graders Neemizon Tubbs (left) and Antonio Mosby tally up doin Flint, a predominantly African-Amer- nations of bottled water collected during the school’s recent drive. The school has ican community near Detroit, Michigan. received more than 11,000 bottles of water which they are donating to residents in Flint, Michigan. For two of the staffers, the crisis is a little more personal. Laverne Ferguson, a school coun- what it looks like, and that the community where selor, has family in the Flint area. I’m from is very much connected to them,” Mead According to Ferguson, her niece and husband explained. “It’s just devastating. Before, there was use 15 bottles of water per person daily. “Some of no recognition of what was going on. It’s just rethe water is boiled in order to wash up and used to cently that the people are able to get water from cook with,” Ferguson explained. “The rest of the the National Guard.” water is used to brush their teeth and drink. Once Mead says she is overwhelmed by and increda week, they drive to Flint Township or Burtron ibly proud of the students’ response. Jabori Du(Michigan), which is about 15 to 30 minutes away mas, a third grader, brought in 26 cases of water. from Genesee County, to take a shower and stay He said he felt bad after Mead went online to show overnight.” her class how the contaminated water looked. Ferguson is truly moved by the students’ and The school originally planned for assistant princommunity’s efforts. cipal Christopher Young-El to drive the water to “The students’ hearts were feeling the devasta- Flint. However, unexpected surgery is preventtion of the people of Flint and wanted to do some- ing him from making the drive. Principal Netra thing to say ‘we care’,” she continued. “It has been Taylor-Nichols is investigating other options and awesome to see the outpouring of the students, is confident they will find a way to finish their miscommunity, and the parents to make their vision, sion. a reality.” “I’m so proud of our students! They worked exThird-grade teacher Morgan Mead is from Flint, tremely hard and as a result, have exceeded their and also taught school there. goal,” Taylor-Nichols said. “We will find a way to “I wanted to show my students where Flint was, get the water to Flint.”

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Habits for a lifetime of good eye health

New solutions for ADHD

Most of us are familiar with the healthy habits necessary to promote a high quality of life – whether we put them into practice or not. What some may not realize is that many of these common-sense teachings not only prevent disease, they also keep vital organs, such as your eyes, in tip-top shape. “Your quality of life is closely linked to how well you see,” said Lisa Shin, an optometrist and VSP provider based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. “You can take steps now to take care of your eyes and preserve your vision well into old age.” Protect your eyesight and keep your eyes healthy for years to come with these tips: Eat a healthy diet. Research shows that certain foods can boost eye health and ward off age-related eye changes, such as macular degeneration. To keep your eyes in the best shape, Shin recommends incorporating eyeboosting vitamins and minerals into your diet, such as lutein and zeaxanthin (found in broccoli, corn, squash, peppers, spinach and kale); vitamin C (found in citrus fruits, melons, tomatoes and broccoli); vitamin E (found in legumes, wheat germ, nuts and seeds); zinc (found in whole grains); and omega-3 fatty acids (found in salmon). Reduce time in the sun. Cataracts are the most common cause of age-related vision loss in adults. Because the sun’s ultraviolet rays can increase your

By Dr. Rhodes DC, BCIM

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risk of developing cataracts, it’s important to take precautions to shield your eyes from the sun. Shin recommends wearing UV protective eyewear, as well as a wide-brimmed hat. Quit smoking. It’s a no-brainer that smoking is bad for your heart and lungs, but did you realize that it can also damage your eyesight? “Smoking harms nearly every bodily organ, including the eyes,” Shin said. “Cigarette smokers are at greater risk of developing both macular degeneration and cataracts.” Exercise regularly. Aside from keeping your waistline trim, regular exercise can also keep your eyes sharp. A study in the “British Journal of Ophthalmology” found that those who led an active lifestyle were 70 percent less likely to develop macular degeneration. Participants in the study walked at least two miles a day, but even just 30 minutes of walking a day can go a long way toward keeping your entire body in good shape. Get an annual eye exam.

Even if you think you have impeccable vision, it’s still imperative to schedule an annual eye check-up. The eyes provide a surprising number of clues about your overall health. By simply peering into your eyes, your eye doctor can detect a broad array of health conditions – from hypertension to diabetes – that you might not even be aware you have. You only have one set of eyes, so it’s crucial to take the proper steps to care for them. By nourishing your body with the right foods, getting regular exercise and going in for regular eye exams, you can keep your vision sharp at any age. For more on the importance of eye health and for information on VSP Direct vision insurance, which costs as little as $17 per month, visit VSPIndividualPlans.com.

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that five million children in the United States have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). That’s about five percent of all children. While ADHD is most commonly associated with childhood, studies show that up to 70 percent of children with ADHD continue to have symptoms as adults. Often, children are prescribed stimulate medications as a way to alleviate the symptoms of ADHD as these medications help users to focus their thoughts and ignore distractions. However, there are short- and long-term effects related to these drugs. The most common side effects of ADHD medications are decreased appetite, sleep problems, headaches, jitteriness, stomach aches and social withdrawal. The long-term impact of these medications on a youthful, developing brain is not yet known. With the side effects of medications, many parents are turning to a new therapy in the treatment of ADHD called Neurofeedback. More than 30 years of university-based research has demonstrated that the brains of children and adults suffering with ADHD produce a high amount of theta waves and too few beta waves, resulting in an inability to concentrate and pay attention. Theta waves are the predominant brain waves produced when we are just about to fall asleep; beta waves are produced when we are awake, alert and externally focused. Normal theta to beta ratios in adults is 2 to 1 and in children it is 2.5 to 1. Ratios higher than 3 to 1 suggest ADHD. In several different studies it was demonstrated that 86 percent of the children diagnosed with ADHD using traditional criteria had a theta/beta ratio higher than 3 to 1. When the brain becomes dis-regulated, it sometimes produces a high level of theta waves in waking states. In these cases, it is associated with distractibility, inattention and daydreaming. In some cases, the individual will become hyperactive to compensate for the lack of focus. Neurofeedback is a non-invasive procedure to teach children with ADHD how to control their own brain waves and reduce or eliminate the symptoms associated with ADHD. For more information or to schedule your free parent seminar on either March 10 or March 22, contact St. Louis Neurotherapy Institute at 314-983-9355 or visit www.stladhd.com.

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Long-time state representative and Florissant businessman, dies at 87

Hazelwood’s spring brush collection can help residents get rid of large tree limbs

James “Jay” Russell Sr., who served Florissant for 28 years as a Democratic Representative in the Missouri legislature and founded the perennially popular BJ’s Bar and Restaurant, died Feb. 24 at age 87. Russell, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, was a life member of the American Legion, a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Bishop Wurm Assembly and a life member of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Council 2951. Born Nov. 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Russell was raised in his parents’ business, Russell’s Grocery Store. In 1955 he married Delphine Mann, the same year that they opened BJ’s Bar and Restaurant in Old Town Florissant, the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Florissant and one of the oldest in St. Louis County. Elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1962, Russell served as a state legislator until 1990. His tenure included four years as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, during which time he helped to create the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus. He also served as Lewis & Clark first Democratic committeeman from 1970 to 2008. “Jay Russell has been a mentor to me since I was elected to the Florissant City Council in 1979,” said Thomas P. Schneider, Mayor of Florissant. Mr. Russell is survived by Delphine J. Russell, his wife of 61 years; his daughter Jeanne M. (Kevin) Blanton, son James C. (Paula) Russell Jr., 11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, his sister Mary L. Schmalz and nephew Patrick B. Schmalz.

Local residents that have large tree limbs in their yards can get rid of them when the city of Hazelwood begins its annual spring brush collection schedule on March 21. They can stack their trimmings at the curb by 7 a.m. on the Monday of their street’s designated pick-up week. The cut ends of the tree limbs and shrubbery trimmings must be facing the street. City crews will collect brush on each street one time only during the collection schedule. Therefore, it’s very important that residents pay attention to the assigned pick-up week for their street and make sure their tree limbs and shrubbery trimmings are at the curb. A complete schedule of the street assignments can be found in the Parks and Recreation Winter/Spring 2016 Activity Guide on pages 27-30 or posted on the city’s website at www.hazelwoodmo.org under the heading of Latest News. Other details to be keep in mind include the following: do not cut the branches into short pieces; and do not put any wire, metal, trash, garden waste, or other debris in the brush that is to be chipped. This can cause serious injury to the crew

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and damage the chipper. In addition, no stumps or limbs larger than six inches in diameter will be taken by the city. Residents that hire contractors to do their trimmings should make sure the contractors haul them away and not leave them at the curb for city crews to pick up. For questions regarding Hazelwood’s 2016 Spring Brush Collection Schedule, please contact the Street Maintenance Department at 314-7318701 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Major MetroBus service change scheduled for March 14

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Metro’s quarterly service change on March 14 will impact the operations of 48 MetroBus routes in the St. Louis metropolitan region, including the introduction of nine new MetroBus routes and discontinuation of service on eight routes. This service change will also introduce a new and completely redesigned MetroBus service plan for North St. Louis County, made possible with the opening of the new North County Transit Center in Ferguson on March 14. “The new North County Transit Center is the latest example of Metro’s commitment to build a better transit system and a better transit experience for our riders,” said Ray Friem, Executive Director of Metro Transit. “In addition to offering amenities like public restrooms, security 24 hours a day/seven days a week and an indoor passenger waiting area, this new transit center allows us to redesign MetroBus service in a way that provides even better transit options for passengers who live, work or travel in North St. Louis County, one of our fastest growing transit markets.” The new MetroBus service plan for North St. Louis County will provide more frequent service, more direct service, faster transfers and connections to more destinations throughout the region. Metro conducted public information sessions last fall at transit centers and encouraged online participation to engage riders about transit service in North St. Louis County, and the feedback received through these sessions helped Metro create the new service plan for North St. Louis County. Outside of North St. Louis County, several MetroBus routes serving downtown St. Louis,

West St. Louis County, Illinois and other areas in the region will experience changes on March 14, including route and/or schedule adjustments. Metro regularly monitors and reviews feedback from passengers and MetroBus operators to identify changes that would improve transit operations. As a result, MetroBus routes and schedules are regularly updated to improve MetroLink connections and MetroBus ontime performance. MetroLink schedules will not be impacted by the March 14 quarterly service change. For more information about the March 14 Service Change, including new MetroBus schedules, maps and route details, visit metrostlouis. org or contact Metro Transit Information at 314-231-2345 or 618-271-2345, Monday-Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Summary of major MetroBus changes effective March 14, 2016: New MetroBus Routes #37 Hanley-Graham #38 Hazelwood #39 Berkeley-Florissant #47 Clayton-NCTC #71 Parker #72 Monarch #76 Waterford #78 Larimore #79 Ferguson Discontinued MetroBus Routes #27 North County Shuttle #36 Spanish Lake #44 Hazelwood #45 Ferguson-Florissant #47 Hanley #75 Lilac-Hanley #158 Ballas-West County #36X Bissell Hills Express Renamed MetroBus Routes #15 Belleville-Shiloh/O’Fallon (IL) #58 Clayton-West County #174 North Express

Metro ambassadors to help passengers prepare for major changes to MetroBus routes MetroBus passengers will have the opportunity to find out about the upcoming March quarterly service change and how it may impact their public transit commutes. Metro employee ambassadors will be stationed at various Metro transit locations to help prepare passengers for the March 14 service change. The March service change impacts 48 MetroBus routes in the bi-state area, and includes the introduction of nine new MetroBus routes. MetroBus service in North St. Louis County has also been entirely redesigned to accommodate the opening of the new North County Transit Center in Ferguson. Service Change Information Dates and Locations: Civic Center Transit Center 1413 Spruce Street 63103 March 9: 2 - 6 p.m. North Hanley MetroLink Station 4398 Hanley Road 63134 March 10: 6 - 10 a.m. and 2 - 6 p.m. March 11: 6 - 10 a.m. Rock Road MetroLink Station 7019 St. Charles Rock Road 63133 March 9: 6 - 10 a.m.

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The Valley brings on new director of marketing Arthur Williams Jr. has accepted a position as the Director of Marketing for The Valley, a Stone Bridge Senior Living Community at 6768 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. Williams has cultivated over twelve years of experience in long-term care including assisted living but primarily in skilled rehabilitation centers. As an active leader in the community in which he lives and works, Arthur is an Ambassador for the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce and was recently appointed to the North County Inc. (NCI) board of directors. NCI is an organization serving as a catalyst to define and advocate economic and community development in the North St. Louis County.

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Maryland Heights Chamber and At Work Personnel Services host ribbon cutting ceremony

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The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce was honored to celebrate new member At Work Personnel Services with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on Feb. 26. Both members and community supporters joined together to support this great addition to the business community. At Work Personnel Services, located at 11520 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite, 201 in Bridgeton,

provided a wonderful spread for breakfast and was beyond excited to showcase their location. At Work Personnel Services opened in St. Louis in November of 2015 and they are excited to be a part of such an engaged community. At Work Personnel is available to accommodate your staffing needs, large or small. For more information: 314-942-6896 or www.atwork.com.

BJC HealthCare Accountable Care Organization notifies patients of unencrypted email BJC HealthCare Accountable Care Organization (BJC ACO) has notified 2,393 patients that identifying information was sent to a participating medical practice through an unencrypted email. All affected patients have been offered identity theft protection free of charge. BJC ACO discovered on Dec. 30, 2015, that an email containing health information without the required security encryption was sent to a participating BJC ACO medical practice. The email was delivered to the correct and intended recipient. It contained a list of patients that included name, gender, date of birth and Medicare beneficiary identification number. The email did not contain medical information such as diagnosis, tests, results, treatment or hospitalization or financial data. BJC ACO investigated the email transmission and has discovered no indication that anyone other than the intended and authorized recipient at the medical practice read or accessed the email.

BJC ACO has taken steps to re-educate staff on the process for sending emails in a secure manner. Encryption is a process that translates information into a format that cannot be easily understood by an unauthorized recipient. It is required to be used when transmitting protected/personal health information (PHI) between health care providers. Patients whose names were included on the list have been mailed a letter explaining what occurred, how to enroll in identity theft protection as a precaution and who to contact with any questions. Patient questions can be directed toll-free to 844-644-4305 or by mail to BJC HealthCare, 4901 Forest Park Ave., Mailstop 90-75-571, St. Louis, MO., 63108. BJC ACO has complied with all U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights notification requirements, including individual patient letters, public news release and website posting.

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Esse Health and UnitedHealthcare collaborate to improve patient care in Missouri Esse Health and UnitedHealthcare are collaborating to improve care coordination and enhance health services through a new accountable care relationship that will benefit more than 300,000 Missourians enrolled in UnitedHealthcare’s employersponsored health plans. Esse Health is an independent, physician-owned multispecialty group with more than 100 physicians across 38 offices throughout the greater St. Louis area. Esse Health specialties include internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, radiology, gastroenterology, asthma, urology, allergy and immunology, among others. “This innovative model of patient-centered care requires a high level of coordination among patients, physicians and the health plan. We are delighted to partner with UnitedHealthcare on this model to make a favorable impact on the patients we serve,” said Mike Castellano, CEO, Esse Health. “Together, we can achieve better health outcomes and improve patient satisfaction, while lowering health care costs.” UnitedHealthcare will complement Esse Health’s own data by giving them the support needed to manage overall population health, including information that will help the group’s 100-plus physicians take specific actions to improve quality and lower costs. Actionable data can include patient profiles, identifying specific gaps in care, and receiving real-time information about emergency room and inpatient admissions. Patient navigators also may be used to support community-based care coordination, such as helping with transition plans after an individual is discharged from the hospital, scheduling follow-up appointments and closing gaps in care. “UnitedHealthcare is working even more collaboratively with physicians so we can help enhance the health of our plan

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participants in meaningful ways,” said Steve Walli, CEO, UnitedHealthcare – Heartland States. “Sharing accountability with care providers – and making sure they have the resources to succeed as they transition to managing population health – will ensure the health care experience remains focused on patients and their individual health care needs.”

You Gotta Know

ax season is here. This is the time of the year when people are working hard on getting their taxes done. It is also the time of year when many people consider making or maxing out contributions

to their retirement accounts for the year 2015. To do this properly, you have to know the rules and figure out your proper strategy - when, where and how to get the most out of your contribution. Not only are there contribution limits, qualification guidelines and other rules that must be followed, but there are also time deadlines that have to be met. If you break any of these rules, then your retirement contribution could actually end up costing you money. However, it does not stop with just the rules and guidelines. Once those are met, then you need to you know how, when and where to contribute your money in order for it to be worth as much as possible in the future. It has often been said that the ultimate value of your retirement savings comes down to not that you just saved, but actually how you saved. This comes down to where to invest your money and in what type of account. Even though you have always been told that saving for retirement is a good thing, it could actually cost you money if not done properly. Can you imagine how you would feel if you found out sometime in the future that the money you saved actually turned into a bill! Don’t let this happen to you. For help on this and other financial and retirement concerns, give me a call or email. 360 IRA 2225 Bluestone Drive, St. Charles 636-896-4052 www.360ira.com www.360ira.com jnorth@360ira.com Investment Advisory Services offered through Brookstone Capital Management LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Investments and/ or investment strategies involve risk including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives. This information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation. Content is provided by third parties for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any products mentioned. Paid Advertisement

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NCCS recognized by the American Red Cross

Larimore students learn it’s never too early to practice career skills

The American Red Cross presented a Ready Rating plaque to North County Christian School on Feb. 21. The plaque is in recognition of the school’s dedication to the safety of its students and preparation for any type of emergency or disaster that may occur. NCCS has Photo courtesy NCCS established procedures and drills for Sheryl Dampf, Red Cross Director of Operations presents a Ready Rating plaque to Dr. Greg Clark, NCCS Superintendent. each possible emergency and regularly rehearses them with the students and staff.

Fifth grade students at Larimore Elementary in the Hazelwood School District (HSD) recently had the chance to practice interview skills with several community professionals/ mentors during Larimore’s Saturday Academy (LSA). Students discussed their strengths, accomplishments and achievements with mentors in a multitude of career areas. LSA’s goal is to provide additional learning opportunities and to teach in ways that promote creativity, innovation, wonder, joy, and Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District a passion for learning. The 27 fifth grade stu- A Larimore student practices “the amazing shake” with one of the mentors. dents who participated in LSA presented their resumes to the community LSA was created by Michael Nobile, instrucprofessionals; including a pharmacist, financial tional specialist at Larimore and fifth grade planner, civil engineer and more. The men- teachers, Christy Fuller and Elena Brewer. The tors then asked students several questions and purpose of LSA is to create an atmosphere the students had the same opportunity. While where fifth grade students, parents, staff and students were meeting with each mentor, they community members work together to foster a participated in “the amazing shake” where they family environment for students and to provide were rated on their eye contact, handshake and additional learning opportunities. This fits right communication skills on a scale of one to five. in with HSD number one goal of increasing stu“I interact with adults all across the coun- dent achievement. try and the majority of them don’t have half “We all were so proud of our fifth grade stuthe poise of what our students displayed this dents during this event,” said Nobile. “They remorning,” stated one community professional. ally shined at this event and impressed the comThe community professionals were thoroughly munity professionals. We saw them use all of impressed with the students. Through this op- the skills and advice that we taught them and portunity, students learned how to fill out job put it into play while interviewing. This will put applications, prepare for an interview and cre- our students ahead of the game when they beate their own resume. come adults and start looking for jobs.”

McCluer South-Berkeley students qualify for state DECA competition Five students from McCluer South-Berkeley High School have qualified to compete at the DECA State Career Development Conference in Lake Ozark, Missouri, March 13-15. The students, seniors Josh Barnes, Rickey Wilbourn, Kelly Garner and Chrisuan Bryant; along with sophomore Diamond Smith, were among the top finishers in the recently held district competition. “All of the students are model citizens at school and we are expecting great things from them in the future,” said Dr. Raghib Muhammad, marketing instructor at McCluer South-Berkeley High School. DECA is a part of the district’s marketing curriculum. “Competition is a way for students to demonstrate what they have learned in marketing and business related classes during the school year,” said Dr. Muhammad. This will be the first time the five students have participated in the state competition.

Challenger Learning Center Connects Boeing employees with local schools for Engineer’s Week

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Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis matched Boeing Engineers with area classroom teachers and students to lead a design challenge that was kicked-off during Engineer’s Week. The activity allowed the engineers to work closely with students in the classroom and see the positive impact they have to inspire the students in a meaningful STEM experience. A total of 16 engineers are participating in the program, which is part of the Challenger Learning Center’s “Challenger Academy” program and is funded by Boeing. The program includes a series of four professional development workshops, educator resources, and a volunteer component for Boeing engineers to engage with students. The activity that the engineers did with the students involved a challenge to design the

most effective parachute, using a limited supply of materials and time. “This was a rewarding opportunity for me,” says Dan Kim, Lead Engineer at Boeing. “The high level of engagement and enthusiasm of the students was matched by their creativity in problem-solving. I look forward to continuing my engagement with the students and fostering their interest in STEM.” “For my students, the work that engineers do is an abstract concept,” says Dorothy Rice, teacher at Compton/Drew ILC Middle School. “Meeting an engineer who actually works on these projects made the field of engineering more relatable. After our visit with Dan, several of my students started wondering if they could possibly do it, too.”

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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.

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Local Author Spotlight: Claire Applewhite Claire Applewhite is a graduate of St. Louis University, where she earned an AB in Communications and an MBA, Finance, and completed the Mercantile Leadership Program for Women. A past participant in the Writers Institute at Washington University, she is a contributing writer for House of Style magazine and an online reporter for Patch.com. Claire is a past President of the Missouri Writers Guild, a Board member of Midwest Chapter, Mystery Writers of America, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Press Club, as well as a member with Active Status in the Mystery Writers of America, St. Louis Writers Guild, Greater St. Louis Chapter of Sisters in Crime, and Ozark Writers League. In 2009, she organized Claire du Noir, LLC. A mother of three grown children, Claire lives in St. Louis with her husband and two Airedale Terriers, Jack and Lola. In her latest book “The Doctor’s Tale,” struggling to comprehend his new and sometimes cruel reality involving poverty, disease, drug addiction, and racial tension, the young intern, Thomas Spezia, is not prepared for the rigors of training and the gritty reality of St. Louis City Hospital. When his mentor, Dr. Skelton, assigns the case of Lori Raines, a terminally ill patient, Thomas becomes overwhelmed by her needs and the demands of her philandering husband. He embarks on a treacherous road to self-discovery that indelibly transforms his life. Everyone has a dream, but every dream has a price. Thomas must answer the question that gnaws at him, day and night: Has the price become too high?

Moore On Life

Learn & Play

By Cindy Moore

In deep water There are certain times of the week that I like to go out to eat rather than chance an outbreak of salmonella in my kitchen due to improperly cooked food, or risk blowing up the house by firing up that combustible gas stove. Those times of the week involve special occasions, or any day which ends in a “y,” whichever comes first. Last week happened to be one such occasion. It was the first of March and a Wednesday — hump day, which is good enough reason to celebrate and go out to eat. And it conveniently ended in “y,” yet another reason. But then I became alerted to the fact that it was none other than, National Pig Day. That’s all I needed to get in the mood for some yummy pork products. Instead of going to our usual hangout, The Tasty Pig, my husband opted for a fancier restaurant. It immediately caused suspicion. “What are you up to, mister? Did you throw the whites in with blue jeans again?” He denied any such blunder. I still had no great expectations because to him, fancy meant not using coupons at the drive-through window. We soon found ourselves in a dimly lit corner at some swanky place with an unpronounceable name written in a dialect dead for unknown eons except for etchings in a cave somewhere. The waiter came and lit our candle then snootily asked if we required water. I said I might require a little water. He then began a litany of questions one might expect when captured after trying to sneak through the border of a hostile country. “Would you like carbonated or non? Distilled,

reverse osmosis or deionized? Vitamin or mineral? Natural spring or artesian well? Ice? Lemon wedge?” Who knew there were so many decisions to be made revolving around a clear, tasteless liquid? What could we expect when ordering the main course, interrogation lights and waterboarding? My husband interrupted, “Is there a cost involved?” The waiter rattled off an obnoxious number. “Is there any other choice that might not impede the security of my future retirement?” He snapped back curtly, “I suppose there is always…tap.” Stomach acid made its way up the waiter’s esophagus, which he tried to hold back with an undeniable wretch. I suppose this meant he would personally have the chore of retrieving the kitchen mop and wringing out the dirty floor water into our glasses. We glanced at each other. My husband mouthed, “I have two-for-one coupons.” We quickly excused ourselves feigning an allergic reaction brought on by candle wax fumes and hurried off to The Tasty Pig. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

Crossword Puzzle Theme: March Madness ACROSS 1. Kindergarten disrupters 6. Lending letters 9. Secondary school 13. Balance in the sky 14. Sheepish sound 15. Darlings 16. Continental divide 17. Caustic soda 18. Binary digits code 19. *Requirement to play in March Madness 21. Unhitch 23. Baseball bat wood 24. Fail to mention 25. Bad-mouth 28. “____ and turn” 30. Colonnade 35. “Oh, my!” 37. “____ ____ good example” 39. Socially acceptable behaviors 40. *Major bball outfitter 41. Sea swallows 43. Constricting snakes 44. *____ and shoot, without dribbling 46. Exertion 47. Wise one 48. Newspaper VIP 50. Florida Keys and such 52. *March Madness winner’s reward 53. TV’s “____. O” 55. Male child 57. *Winningest coach 60. *One region 64. BBQ spot 65. Be in debt 67. Famous ballerina painter 68. Winery process 69. Did a marathon 70. Pack animal 71. Secretary station 72. Armageddon 73. *Senior to freshman DOWN 1. Coalition of countries 2. Puerto ____ 3. Cain’s victim 4. ____-____-la refrain 5. Least crazy 6. Up to the task 7. Foot the bill 8. Sleep in one’s eye

9. Acapulco money 10. “____’em” in pool 11. Huron’s neighbor 12. Tire measurement 15. *Occasional Cinderella team from OH 20. Uncredited author? 22. Not a thing 24. Emu relative 25. *March Madness, a.k.a. “The Big ____” 26. Homer’s famous poem 27. Female principle, Hinduism 29. *1 or 16, e.g. 31. Lots 32. Response to pain 33. Candidate’s concern 34. A useful part 36. Religious offshoot

38. Tolstoy’s Karenina 42. Styluses 45. *Show off 49. Beluga yield 51. Equestrian gear 54. Annoy a bedfellow 56. Inhabit 57. *College athletes don’t earn one 58. Singer “on the dock of the bay” 59. Sound on a farm 60. Fix 61. Archaic exclamation of surprise 62. Ditto 63. Ivan the Terrible, e.g. 64. Bachelor’s dwelling 66. Like a dim star

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Sports

Sports you see with Gary B... UMSL softball team is perfect early in the season The University of MissouriSt. Louis women’s softball team moved up two spots to number five in the first regular season installment of the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association DII Coaches Poll. The Tritons were ranked seventh in the preseason poll. UMSL is off to a 10-0 start and has not conceded a run in its last seven games. Senior Hannah Perryman is 8-0 as a pitcher with a 1.30 ERA and has recorded 99 strikeouts in 54 innings. Already with a perfect game and another no-hitter this season, Perryman is 283 strikeouts shy of breaking the NCAA DII career record. Offensively, junior centerfielder Sara Kern is batting .441 with 15 hits, including five home runs, and 16 RBIs, while junior shortstop Alex Stupek is batting .429 with 15 hits, including four home runs, 15 runs scored and nine RBIs. The Tritons will play seven games in Clermont, Florida at the NTC Spring Games between Feb. 27 and March 2. * Great start Lindenwood basketball team in post season The Lindenwood men’s basketball team gave No. 13 Northwest Missouri a scare on Friday evening in Kansas City, but the top-seeded Bearcats were able to

hold off the ninth-seeded Lions by a 62-57 score in the quarterfinal round of the MIAA Tournament. Cory Arentsen scored 34 of those points for the Lions and also snatched six rebounds. Lindenwood fell to 16-14 on the season. The Lions advanced to the MIAA Quarterfinals for the second straight season, and won its first MIAA Tournament game in the first round of the tournament. For more details go to www.Lindenwood.edu. * Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information This Saturday St. Patrick’s Day run and parade Changes this year to the eighth annual St. Patrick’s parade will accept a fewer number of floats to make the family event a little shorter with more time to enjoy other activities Cottleville offers. The ‘Run For The Helmet’ will start off the day this Saturday, March 12 with the 7K run followed up by the two mile fun run. You can find out more about the eighth annual St. Patrick Parade/Run by going to www.StPatParade.org. That is also where you can watch last year’s parade with me, Gary B as your emcee. * Join 60,000 plus people for the party

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Family Arena offers a fix for the football fans The River City Raiders professional indoor football team plays in the Northern Division of the American Indoor Football league with home games at the

Family Arena in St. Charles. After coming off an impressive 47-6 victory over the Northern Kentucky Nightmare, the squad looks to add another notch in the win column this Sunday at 3:05 p.m. The West Michigan Ironmen are coming to the arena after notching a 62-29 over the Atlanta Vultures this past Sunday at home. This will prove to be a high scoring contest with this two offensive power houses. The next home contest is when the Cincinnati Bulldogs come to town April 3 for a 3:05 p.m. game. You can listen to the game with Todd Blackstock and David Solomon on 590 AM or www.590TheFan.com. * Lots of excitement

I will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com. Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, has hosted many radio shows from Health to Sports to Baby Boomer news. He was the EMCEE of the River City Rascals and St. Louis Swarm basketball team inaugural seasons and broadcasting for the indoor football teams over a decade. Has been writing sports since 1999 for the paper.

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Recipe

Elevate your Easter brunch If you’ll be hosting friends and family to honor Easter this year, make your gathering as simple as it is scrumptious with a decadent brunch menu. If you’re daunted by the diversity of dishes a brunch menu demands, remember that quality ingredients – not complex preparation – is what makes dishes truly stand out. Fresh produce and superior products instantly elevate a recipe from good to great. These brunch staples all start as basics, but get a boost with the right combination of quality ingredients: Made-to-order omelets are always a hit because they guarantee you’re serving up exactly what your guests enjoy. Use a few winning ingredients to create an easy and quick omelet base, then offer an array of toppings, including unexpected flavors such as Jarlsberg Brand Cheese. Best known for its classic wedge, this nutty, mild cheese is also available in slices – perfect for the ooey-gooey factor everyone loves in an omelet. A classic French quiche combines fresh and flavorful ingredients, is easy to make and tastes delicious hot or cold. The quiche is simple enough to make that you can prepare several varieties, giving guests plenty of options and handily filling a buffet spread. Simply prepare your crust and filling base then mix in fresh, crisp veggies that are steamed or lightly browned. Or create a savory, meaty quiche with your favorite sausage or bacon. Add some cheese before filling the crust and sprinkle some more cheese on top before baking. Finger foods bursting with flavor simply make brunch better. This recipe uses ready-rolled puff pastry sheets, rosemary and the distinctive taste of Jarlsberg Brand Cheese for a mouthwatering dish that can be featured at a tasting station or as part of a larger meal. Find more recipes for your Easter brunch at jarlsberg.com. Make Brunch a Breeze Skip the stress this Easter with these tips to make preparing your holiday brunch simply delicious. 1. Choose several make-ahead dishes that you can prepare well in advance, such as quiche or a breakfast bake. 2. Skip time-intensive pancakes and instead serve up a French toast casserole. 3. Prepare recipes using the highest-quality, freshest ingredients for the best results. 4. Give your meal a boost with unexpected but impactful touches, such as specialty butters, homemade jams and delicious cheeses. 5. Create beautiful and tasty accents for your buffet in minutes with pretty bowls or platters filled with colorful, seasonal fruit.

Easy Brunch Omelet Makes: 4 portions

Ingredients: Toppings: mushrooms chorizo, bacon or ham cherry tomatoes spring onions herbs Omelet: 8 eggs 8 tablespoons water or milk salt, to taste pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons butter 8 slices Jarlsberg Cheese 8 slices ham

Directions: Prepare toppings. Fry mushrooms and chorizo, bacon or ham; cut cherry tomatoes and spring onions. To make omelet, crack eggs in bowl and add water, salt and pepper. Whisk eggs until they turn a pale yellow color, about 25-35 whisks. Heat frying pan on medium heat and melt butter. When butter is bubbly, add about one quarter of the egg batter. This will make one of four omelets. When batter starts setting, move hardened parts toward the middle, enabling the rest to get direct heat as well. Use a gentle hand to avoid scrambled eggs. When batter starts to look cooked, add cheese and meat and flip omelet over. The omelet should be slightly golden on fried side and a little runny and soft in the middle. Finally, put omelet on plate and add garnish before serving.

Puff Pastry Swirls Makes: 4 portions

Cheesy Bacon Quiche Makes: 4 portions

Ingredients: Crust: 1 cup butter 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons water salt Filling: 1 cup bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 leek 4 eggs 1/2 cup Jarlsberg Cheese, plus additional for topping, grated 3 tablespoons parsley 4 tablespoons cream Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. In large bowl, mix butter, flour, water and

salt together. Knead thoroughly to make firm dough. Pack dough in plastic wrap and let rest in refrigerator for 20 minutes. Press dough into full surface of pie plate and cover with aluminum foil. Prebake in oven 10 minutes, then remove aluminum foil and bake another 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in frying pan on medium heat, saute bacon. Add leek at end of cooking time. In bowl, whisk eggs and cream together and add grated cheese, parsley, bacon and leek. Pour filling into crust and top with grated cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, or until edge is golden brown and center is set. Tip: To save time, use premade pie crust and bake according to package directions.

Ingredients: 4 ready-rolled puff pastry sheets 1 cup grated Jarlsberg Cheese 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped pepper Directions: Heat oven to 400 F.

On lightly floured work surface, roll out pastry sheets into 8-by-4-inch rectangles. Mix grated cheese, rosemary and pepper. Spread mixture over puff pastry. Roll up each pastry rectangle from short end. Press edges firmly together to seal roll. Slice each roll into 2-inch thick slices. Place face down on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes. Tip: To make swirls rise more, don’t roll out pastry with rolling pin.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events March 9: Public hearing

The city of Florissant will conduct a public hearing beginning at 3 p.m. at Florissant City Hall Council Chambers at 955 rue St. Francois in Florissant concerning the Fiscal Year 2015 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Florissant Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. For more information, contact Community Development Director, Carol O’Mara at 314-839-7680, or comara@florissantmo.com. A draft of the CAPER will be available for review. Interested persons may review this report by contacting the Community Development Office at 314-839-7680 or TDD 314- 839-5142. Written comments concerning this report may be submitted to the Community Development Office at the above referenced address. All comments must be received by 5 p.m. on March 24. Those who need assistance or auxiliary aids for the meeting should contact the Community Development Office in the Government Building at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 314839-7680.

March 9: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 10: Water bottle collection

Boys & Girls Clubs members (youth ages 6-18) at all six club locations in St. Louis City and County are spearheading an effort to collect water bottles for and drive them to Flint, Michigan (*with the help of staff of course)! Donated bottled water can be dropped off at any of our six club locations and monetary donations can be made via bgcstl.org through March 10th.

March 11: Fish fry

Fish fry all through Lent at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 11: Trivia night

The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce will host their Fourth Annual Trivia Night at 7 p.m. There will be complimentary soda, water, beer and a couple of fun twists throughout the night. A portion of the proceeds go toward the Shriners Hospital for Children. The event will take place at the

Moolah Temple at 12545 Fee Fee Road in St. Louis County, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and trivia starting at 7 p.m. The event sold out fast last year. The cost for a table of eight is only $160 and seating is limited. Call the chamber office for more information or to reserve your space at 314-576-6603 or www. mhcc.com.

March 11: Women leaders lunch

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis will hold its annual women leaders lunch, Table for Four from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Chase Park Plaza. Proceeds from this event support activities and experiences designed to help girls develop healthy lifestyles, positive self-esteem and make good decisions. Over 200 guests are expected to attend. Event co-chairs are Leann Chilton (BJC Healthcare), Nancy Lieberman (GO! St. Louis) and Susan Stith (Express Scripts). Keynote Speaker: Khalia Collier, Owner and General Manager of St. Louis Surge. For more information, visit www.bgcstl.org.

March 12: Church dinner

John Knox Presbyterian Church at 13200 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant will host a corned beef and cabbage/shepherd’s pie dinner from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per adult, $5 per child. Carryout available. For more information call 314-921-5833.

March 12: Breakfast

Breakfast served at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 to 10 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 12: Flea market

Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Richard at 314-837-7057.

March 12: Book signing

L. J. Launer will be signing copies of his “Blanchette High” series from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Six North Café at 14438 Clayton Road in Ballwin. For more information call 636-527-0400 or visit www.6northcafe.com.

March 13: BB gun meat shoot

BB gun meat shoot at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 1 to 4 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

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March 14: Choir auditions

All men who like to sing are invited to audition for the Men of Harmony, an a cappella group. The group sings four-part harmony and meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Salem Evangelical Free Church, New Halls Ferry Road at Pohlman Road. Auditions will be held Mondays at 7 p.m. at Salem Church Feb. 29, March 7 and March 14. Persons interested can just show up and enter at the lower level at the rear of the church. For more information call Al at 314993-6134. If no answer, please leave your name and number on answering machine.

March 13: BB gun meat shoot

BB Gun meat shoot at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105 at 410 Rue St. Francois in Florissant from 1 to 4 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 16: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 16: Wine tasting

“Spring into Wines” with five wines tasted and light snacks served at 1970 Trotterway in Florissant at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per participant. Contact Karen Eye at 314-550-1641, email thevinoexperience@att.net or visit the website www.thevinoexperience for more information.

March 18: Fish fry

Fish fry all through Lent at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 18: Lenten fish fry

All Saints Catholic Church at 7 McMenamy Road in St. Louis will host a weekly fish fry every Friday in Lent through March 18 from 4 - 7 p.m. Eat in, drive up and carry out service available sponsored by the All Saints Knights of Columbus Council 1587.

March 19: Casino night

Join the Friends of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis at Casino Night - an evening of casino games, live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres and tons of fun. Join us at the Bissinger’s Caramel Room at 7 p.m. One hundred percent of the proceeds give over 6,000 kids great futures. For more information, or to purchase your tickets ($65 per person),

visit www.bgcstl.org.

March 19: Texas hold ‘em

Texas hold ‘em at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 19: Open house

Reprieve Spiritual Wellness Center for Women is celebrating its one year anniversary from 1 -5 p.m. by hosting an open house at the location, 6614 W. Florissant in Jennings. The open house will celebrate Reprieve’s accomplishments and announce its goal for 2016 to provide 150 or more women the opportunity to experience Reprieve.

March 19: Book signings

Mystery book signings will be held with authors Fedora Amis, Peter Green and Claire Applewhite from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Six North Café at 14438 Clayton Road in Ballwin. Meet the authors and buy autographed copies of their books. For more information call 636-5270400 or visit www.6northcafe.com.

March 20: Meat shoot

Meat shoot every Sunday from noon until dusk now thru March 20 at Florissant Valley Memorial Post #444 The American Legion at 17070 Old Jamestown Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-741-7788.

March 21: Noted African American Women from Missouri

Author and educator, Dr. John Wright will present the March program at the Ferguson-Florissant (North County) AAUW meeting. Dr. Wright has written extensively on the black experience in Missouri. His presentation will feature noted African American women from Missouri, in honor of March Women’s History Month. Copies of his latest books will be available at the event. The American Association of University Women meeting will be at 7 p.m. in the Educational Building of Immanuel UCC Church at 211 Church Street in Ferguson. The program is free and open to the public. For more information call 314-522-0413, 831-5359 or 831-6884.

March 21-25: Spring break camp

Come join us over spring break for some fun games and activities at the James J. Eagan Center from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This camp will be similar to our Summer Playground program. You will be able to go swimming several days during camp. The camp is for

ages: 6 – 12 with cost for residents at $50 a child and for non-residents at $100 a child. Spots are limited, so sign up early! Registration is held at the JFK Community Center and the James J. Eagan Center. Applications are available online at www.florissantmo.com as well at the Community Centers. For more details please call the JFK Community Center at 314-921-4250 or the James J. Eagan Center at 921-4466.

March 23: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 25: Fish fry

Fish fry all through Lent at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 25: Fish fry

Knights of Columbus Lenten fish fries every Friday during Lent through March 25 at 50 Rue St Francois, Florissant next to the Old St Ferdinand Shrine. Doors open 3:30 until 7 p.m. Dine in or take out. All our proceeds go to charities.

March 26: Meat shoots

The Florissant Eagles located at 15245 New Halls Ferry Rd., will be holding meat shoots March 12, March 19 and running through March 26. Shoots run from noon until dusk. Please join us as all profits go to local charities in the Florissant area.

March 30: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

April 1: Steak dinner

Steak dinner served at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

April 2: Bunco tournament

Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis is pleased to announce its annual “Ladies Night Out” Bunco Tournament at Sacred Heart Parish Hall in Florissant. Proceeds from the bunco tournament will benefit charities located in the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Sponsorships are available

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • March 9, 2016 and include many benefits. Sponsorship levels are $1,000 “Headline Bunco”, $500 “Feeling Lucky”, $250 “Snake Eyes” and $75 Table sponsor. More information and sponsorship forms are available by visiting their website www. sorpoptimiststlouis.com. For more information please contact Lisa Schroeder 314-971-6913 or lisas988@aol.com.

April 7: Gala fundraiser

United 4 Children announces their annual gala event, “Lighting The Way.” This important event raises over $100,000 to help children who are atrisk develop and thrive regardless of their fragile environments. The event will be held at Marriott’s St. Louis Grand Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a seated dinner, awards, auction and cocktail reception. Individual tickets for the event are $125 and may be purchased at United4Children.org.

April 16: Women’s empowerment gala

Imagery International will be hosting its 10th Annual Women’s Empowerment Gala. This year the host, gospel recording artist Lady Eneazer Layne and The Ladies of Imagery, will be celebrating with a theatrical production “Dear God” inspired by Alice walker’s novel “The Color Purple.” “Dear God”, explores some of Imagery’s members’ journey to empowerment with an allstar cast. Join Imagery International for a night of food, laughter, music, dancing and empowerment at Norwood Hills Country Club at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $75. For more information or tickets visit Imagery International online at www.imageryintl.org.

April 16: Legacy fundraising dinner and silent auction

North County Christian School (NCCS) will host their annual Legacy Dinner and Silent Auction at 5 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The fundraising dinner will celebrate the ongoing legacy of excellence in Christian education established by the school in its year history. Current families, alumni, friends and business partners are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $25 per person, or $200 for a table of eight and must be purchased by April 8. Call 314-9726227 for more information or to purchase tickets. NCCS is located at 845 Dunn Rd. in Florissant.

April 23: Trivia night

The annual Trivia Night Fundraiser for TEAM will be held in the parish hall of Sacred Heart Catholic Church located at 751 N. Jefferson St. The trivia night is being sponsored by the Florissant License Office – Florissant Rotary Club. Entry fee is $200 per table with a maximum of eight people per team. Entry fee includes drinks, popcorn and attendance prizes. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., trivia starts promptly at 7 p.m. Checks should be made payable to TEAM and mailed to Pat Piotrowicz, TEAM Trivia Night, 9 Beaujolais, Florissant, MO 63031. To register, volunteer, sponsor, or make a donation, please contact Pat Piotrowicz at p.piotrowicz1@yahoo. com. All proceeds benefit TEAM – The Emergency Assistance Ministry, a 501c3 organization. The mission of TEAM is to serve the poor and the hungry in the Florissant and Hazelwood areas. To learn more about how to donate or receive assistance, please visit our website teamfoodpantry.com.

April 30: Florissant Garage Sale

Florissant residents can haul down the clutter from their attics and treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their barns for the Sixth Annual Florissant Garage Sale. The Garage Sale will be held at the James J Eagan Ice Rink area from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each applicant will only receive one space. Only Florissant residents receive a space to sell. The selling of craft items will not be approved. Fill out an application and return it by April 22. Applications are available at the JJE and

JFK Center and on our website www. florissantmo.com. Space is limited. The fee is $20 Per table. The Florissant Garage sale is free to attend! For additional information call 314-921-4250 or 314921-4466.

Recurring Events Mondays: A cappella singers

Men of Harmony a cappella singers meet at Salem Evangelical Free Church at New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road at 7 p.m. Not church affiliated. Group is always looking for new members. Call Al at 314-993-6134 for more information.

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting

6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am at Bethel Providence Christian Church located at 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

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

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo

6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.

Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop:

10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400

Sundays: Meat shoot

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between

Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Every Sunday: 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

Sundays: Jennings Do-Dads meeting

The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.

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 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.

Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed

4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.

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 121-124, 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 314291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare. com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net.

Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting

Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public.

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.

Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171.

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

Diabetes Basics:

314.344.7024 for info or 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.

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Center for Senior Renewal:

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.

Nutrition Education:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157.

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 Nicotine Anonymous

Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit WWW.Nicotine-Anonymous.org.

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.

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 stateof-the-art 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.

Smoking Cessation Classes:

Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421.

First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477.

Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900

Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765

Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389

Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group

H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church

12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9pm, www.Nar-Anon.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

Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.

Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am - 12pm, $30, 314953-6090

SSM DePaul Wellness Center:

Wednesdays: STEPS phrenia Support Group

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177

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

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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.

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‘Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage’ coming to the Fox Theatre No matter if we’re talking about “Star Wars” or “Star Trek,” music is a huge part of a successful science fiction series. In the original “Star Trek” series, for instance, there’s a piece of music from “Amok Time” that’s familiar to every fan. Written by Gerald Fried, “The Ritual/ Ancient Battle/2nd Kroykah” is often referred to as the “fight music” playing while Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock prepare to battle each other. In honor of the franchise’s 50th anniversary, CineConcerts has launched “Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage,” a 100-city concert tour featuring music from almost every movie and TV series. “That is definitely in the show, the music from ‘Amok Time’ with the Spock and Kirk fight. It’s amazing,” conductor and producer Justin Freer said when reach by phone for an interview. “That’s one of the fan favorites, it seems. They love seeing that.” Freer explained that he was born in 1980, and he grew up with “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” the popular syndicated series that spawned movies of its own. “Over the years, as I got older, I appreciated more and more the original series. [Especially] now that I have gone through this adventure of learning all this music in a very, very specific way.” One of the challenges of creating

“The Ultimate Voyage,” he added, was dealing with so much material. As part of the editorial process, Freer had to review 726 episodes and 13 films and make sense of the different musical styles and choices. ‘The producers were different between [“Star Trek: The Original Series” and “Next Generation.”] Rick Berman came off ‘The Next Generation’ and on. He had some very clear ideas, and certainly the composers who were involved from that point forward: Ron Jones, Jay Chattaway, Dennis McCarthy. All of them are represented in this concert. They had their own

voices, and certainly Rick Berman had a certain style in mind for the show,” Freer added. Composition technique always is evolving, especially in the “Star Trek” universe. Freer hopes that fans hear all those vastly different styles in the “Amok Time” music as well as Jerry Goldsmith’s haunting melody from “Star Trek: Insurrection: “The duet between a harp and an oboe. Or perhaps some of the more intrinsic music by Mark McKenzie as Archer [Scott Bakula on ‘Enterprise’] is consoling his stick-andrudder man; he just lost his father. These beautiful, intimate scenes and these giant huge landscape scenes in space with massive music.” “Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage” is coming to the Fox Theatre on March 9. Submitted photos 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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