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Proud volunteers show off their “haul” after a hard day of work on the river during last year’s Trash Bash.

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Local residents are urged to participate in the 6th annual Trash Bash to help clean and beautify our waterways.

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By Amanda Meyer The Great Rivers Greenway District and Trailnet are inviting area residents to join them in their 6th annual river cleanup of the rivers and creeks that lie within the Confluence Greenway and the Missouri/Mississippi River watersheds. The Confluence Trash Bash will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014 starting at 8:30am. It has grown into one of the largest one-day cleanup events in the state. Past cleanup efforts have removed 5,000 tires and more than 61 tons of trash and scrap from local streams and rivers. Volunteers can choose from four starting locations which include Bangert Park at 275 S New Florissant Road in Florissant; Old Chain of Rocks Bridge at 10950 Riverview Drive in St. Louis; Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex (BMAC) at 13212 Ferguson Lane in Bridgeton; or Creve Coeur Lake at 13725 Marine Avenue in Maryland Heights. Specific cleanup sites will then be assigned near each of the starting locations. At noon, participants can return to their respective starting locations for a celebration and a free lunch. Prizes will be awarded to volunteers who find the weirdest, biggest and most expensive trash that morning.

Individual volunteers, civic groups and youth organizations are all encouraged to volunteer. No experience is required. Volunteers will be provided with a free T-shirt, trash bags, and gloves, courtesy of the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD). “Volunteers should plan on working hard, having fun, getting wet and dirty, and leaving with the sense that they’ve contributed to the environment and to our local water quality in a very significant way,” said Dona Schuh-Anderson, partner for MSD. The Confluence Trash Bash is sponsored by Great Rivers Greenway, Missouri American Water, Trailnet, Missouri Stream Team, and MSD. Hosting locations are the Cities of Bridgeton and Florissant. Other sponsoring organizations include the St. Louis Audubon Society, Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri River Relief, St. Louis County, and the cities of St. Louis, Creve Coeur, Glendale, Jennings, Maryland Heights, Northwoods and Overland. For more information, call Dona Schuh-Anderson at MSD at 314.436.8708, or visit www.greatriversgreenway.org. To register as a volunteer for the event online, visit www.stlmsd.

com/educationoutreach/msdgreeninitiatives/trashbash. Participants must print and fill out a liability waiver and bring it with them to their registration site on the day of the event. The Great Rivers Greenway District was created by a vote of the people in 2000 with the goal of making the St. Louis region a better place to live. The public organization is carrying this See TRASH BASH page 2

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Around Town Local news and events like Hazelwood’s crackdown on drunk driving over St. Patrick’s Day holiday and Florissant Civic Center Theater’s upcoming presentation of California Dreaming the musical.

Business NCI is now accepting annual award nominations and 1st Financial Federal Credit Union launces their New Community Grant program.

School STLCC-Florissant Valley Job Fair is a great opportunity for alumni and community members.

Learn & Play Book Buzz, Sudoku and a Crossword Puzzle

Movie Non-Stop should have been a first-class adventure, but it turns out to be a lousy coach seat in the back of the plane wedged between two other passengers.

Sports Local sport authority Gary B fills you in on the weekend’s sporting events.

Recipes Snack Cakes are an Anytime Favorite Dessert

What’s Happening the only events calendar you need to stay entertained all week long

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Over the Fence Joe Morice is to Community News readers what Wilson was to Tim Taylor: enjoy a fresh perspective from our in-house blue-collar philosopher.

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goal by creating community connections with the River Ring, an interconnected system of trails and greenways. The District also works to provide transportation alternatives, preserve nature, improve health and increase the economic vitality of the region. Great River Greenway’s district includes St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. For more information about Great Rivers Greenway, visit www.greatriversgreeway.org.

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Around Town Missourians Urged to be “Storm Aware” By Mona Shand Although it may not feel like it yet, spring is just around the corner, and with it comes another set of weather challenges. That’s why emergency

officials want Missourians to set aside some time this week to prepare. According to Jim Kramper, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service’s St. Louis office, while this winter has been a tough one, Missourians need to remember that spring thunderstorms lie ahead. “You’re living in a very active weather area, especially when it comes to spring and summer, severe thunderstorms, and of course it is severe thunderstorms that can produce a lot of problems: damaging wind gusts, large hail, and of course smsw2ladiesandamop@yahoo.com tornadoes,” he pointed out. Kramper said there is no way to predict how severe the tornado season is going to be, but that it is clear that the people of Missouri are getting the message that preparedness pays off. “We’ve had some rather large tornadoes move through the St. Louis metropolitan area over the last couple years,” he recalled. “We’ve had virtually a handful of injuries. No deaths; that is absolutely remarkable. “ Kramper reminded Missourians that the safest shelter location is a basement or an interior room without windows on the lowest level of a building.

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Hazelwood Police Department to Crackdown on Drunk Driving for St. Patrick’s Day Holiday

Florissant Author Introduces a Princess Pirate in New Book

The Hazelwood Police Department (HPD) will be out in force as part of the national St. Patrick’s Day Holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown on drunk driving. This public safety campaign, which will include high-visibility enforcement within the city limits of Hazelwood, is set for the weekend of March 14-17. HPD officers will be aggressively patrolling their sectors during this nationwide crackdown and looking for intoxicated drivers. Anyone caught driving drunk will be arrested. To increase its effectiveness, the department will be conducting saturation patrols and, if weather permits, a DWI sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. Having a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher is the threshold used to determine whether or not an individual is intoxicated. Although it is illegal in all 50 states, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, to drive drunk, far too many people get behind the wheel after consuming too much alcohol. The latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration underscore the seriousness of this national drunk driving epidemic. “Every year, about one-third of all motor vehicle traffic deaths involve one or more impaired drivers or motorcycle operators,” said Chief of Police Gregg Hall, Hazelwood Police Department. “In 2013, 218 people were killed and 666 were seriously injured on Missouri’s roadways in accidents that involved at least one substance-impaired driver.” Chief Hall adds that more people tend to go overboard with their drinking during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday which only exasperates the problem. During the St. Patrick’s Day holiday in 2013, 412 DWI arrests were made statewide. Research has shown that high-visibility enforcement like

Author Steve Clenney’s action and adventure book, The Princess Pirate: The Rebekah Story is on its nationwide release this week. The story is about a young girl who meets with other pirates for help trying to avenge her father. Princes Rebekah Martin, her first mate Jack Reese and the unpredictable pirates sets sails to find her father’s murderer. Join her as she and her band of buccaneers raid ships for gold and silver bullion in retaliation for England taking away Rebekah's father's kingdom. But the vengeance she seeks doesn't stop there. She is also on the hunt for the man who murdered her father before her very eyes. On her journey for revenge, Rebekah meets up with other pirates and bounty hunters, as well as enemies whose only goal is to end her life. Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www. tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com. Steve has worked hard his entire life, and now he is self-employed and is living in Florissant.

the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign reduces drunk driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent. “By joining this nationwide effort, the HPD steps up its efforts to keep local roadways safer for everyone,” he added. “We want to remind everyone that getting behind the wheel drunk is a bad idea. Unfortunately, not only does drinking impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, but it also impairs your ability to make good decisions. If you have any doubt about your sobriety, don’t get behind the wheel. If you choose to drive impaired, you run the risk of being arrested. There will be no warnings or excuses,” Chief Hall said. Being arrested for drunk driving brings a wide range of negative consequences into one’s life. Drunk drivers can face jail time, loss of their driver’s license, and financial setbacks such as higher insurance rates, attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential loss of employment. When family, friends and co-workers find out, violators often face tremendous personal embarrassment as well. According to Chief Hall, “Driving drunk is simply not worth the risk. So don’t take the chance. Remember, we will be out in force and we will be watching, so ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.’” For more information, visit the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Headquarters at www.TrafficSafetyMarketing.gov or www.saveMOlives.com.

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Fourth Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition Chooses Acts for Final Event On Saturday, March 1, 37 metro area high school acts competed in the Semi-final round of the 4th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition. St. Louis performing arts professionals judged the acts and narrowed the field to twelve finalists who will move on to the finals at 8pm on Friday, April 4 at The Fabulous Fox Theatre. A list of acts is can be found on the show’s website. These acts are one step closer to performing on the Fox Stage and winning college scholarships, prizes and performance opportunities. The final competition is a Broadway-style show that is free and open to the public. Tickets are required and available now at no charge at The Fox box office and through Metrotix. More than $25,000 in scholarships, prizes and awards will be distributed among the top competitors on April 4. A full list of prizes along with official event information can be found on the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation’s website. Finalists will also have the opportunity to perform at area events throughout the year. 2014 public appearances scheduled to date include The Muny, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, National Dance Week Celebration, Midtown Taste Art Fair and Webster Grove’s Art & Air Festival. The judges for the finals have careers spanning film, TV, and Broadway. Two new special guest judges this year are Shelby Ringdahl, Miss Missouri 2013, and David Halen, Concertmaster with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra. Re-

turning judges are Ken Page, native St. Louisan and Broadway performer; Carl Nappa, Independent Producer, Engineer and Executive Director of Technology & Sound Engineering at Nelly’s ex’treme Institute in St. Louis; and Mike Isaacson, Executive Producer of the Muny and Producer with Fox Theatricals in New York. Students will be judged on technical ability, stage presence, interpretation and originality. This year the audience will now be able to choose their favorite act. The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation has added a special $1,000 “Audience Choice Award” which will be determined by the audience at the Fox on April 4th. St. Louis native Tony Parise, Broadway actor, director and choreographer is writing the script and directing the finals. He will be working with choreographer Yvonne Meyer Hare (also a St. Louis native) to prepare the final acts to compete in front of a live audience at The Fox. Finalists include tap, hip hop and contemporary dancers; classical and contemporary musicians; rappers and singers; and a hula-hooper. The community response to this free event has been amazing and grown over the past three years with “sold out” crowds at The Fox. Additionally, The Nine Network will once again broadcast a special hour-long program on the 2014 competition (with support from St. Louis Community College) giving more than 120,000 additional viewers the opportunity to experience the event.

Empowering and Engaging Women Program Offers Free Mammograms You may be eligible for a free screening mammogram through a grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure or Show Me Healthy Women! SSM Breast Care’s Empowering and Engaging Women program offers a free screening mammogram for women who: • Are age 40 or older; • Have never had a mammogram or have not had a

mammogram in more than 13 months; • And who have no insurance or whose insurance does not pay for mammograms. The program also offers clinical breast exams and breast health education. To find out about eligibility, and to schedule an appointment, please call 314.768.8697.

Ferguson Twilight Run: Couch to 5K Training

The Ferguson Twilight Run’s Couch to 5K training program starts March 17. The free training runs are open to participants of all ages and fitness levels; you do not have to be a Ferguson resident. The nine-week program will prepare runners and walkers for the Ferguson Twilight Run on May 17. Training sessions are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6pm at Ferguson Sports Complex at Forestwood Park, located at 824 Ferguson Avenue. To join the Couch to 5K program, contact Pat Shelton by email at patshelton60@yahoo.com. 2014 marks the fifth year for the Ferguson Twilight Run. It’s the only evening race in North St. Louis County. The annual race features a free live concert, beer samples from Ferguson Brewing Company, food and health vendors and specials at local restaurants. This year’s concert headliner is Javier Mendoza. The race route is USATF certified. Races start and finish at Plaza at 501, an outdoor entertainment area at the intersection of Florissant Road and Suburban Avenue. Race fees are $20 for the 5K and 10K for early registrants. The race fee for the One-Mile Fun Run is $10. Participants www.kflandscapes.com can register online at www.fergtwilightrun.com

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City of Florissant Lifeguard Training Course Anyone over the age of 16 who wishes to work for the City of Florissant as a lifeguard must be certified through Jeff Ellis & Associates ILTP Lifeguarding program, which will be offered Friday-Sunday, March 21-23, at the James J Eagan Center in Florissant. Successful completion of the class will not guarantee a job, but will provide the necessary training in order to apply as a lifeguard. Participants must be able to successfully swim 100 yards continuously using crawl or breaststroke,

complete a feet first surface dive and retrieve a 10 pound brick from a depth of 12 feet of water, and be able to tread water for 1 minute without the use of arms. The cost for the class is $125 for residents of Florissant, and $135 for nonresidents. The 3 day program is offered from 4-9pm on Friday, March 21 and 8am-5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, March 22-23. The James J. Eagan Center is located at #1 James J. Eagan Drive in Florissant.

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“California Dreaming” The Musical Take a musical journey through the time when folk music met rock music and gave birth to an explosion of music that was danceable, singable, and romantic when the Florissant Civic Center Theatre presents the national tour of California Dreaming. The musical celebrates that brief magical moment in the mid 60s and early 70s when American youth migrated to California by the millions and transformed pop culture forever. When Photo courtesy of the State Theatre of Georgia well-groomed folk musicians grew out their hair and plugged in their Fenders and Rickenbackers, the radio began to sizzle with tight harmonies and dreamy lyrics. California Dreaming features the music of groups like the Mamas and Papas. The Beach Boys, The 5 Dimension, The Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash. The audience will be treated to songs like What a Day for a Daydream, I Get Around, Turn, Turn, Turn, Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind, Surfin U.S.A, Our House, Dream a Little Dream of Me, Little GTO, Good Vibrations and California Dreamin’. The show is a tribute to and filled with music that defined an era and introduced the world to the good vibrations of love, peace and summertime fun. California Dreaming is produced by Springer Theatricals, the national touring arm of the Springer Opera House, a 143-year-old National Historic Landmark theatre in Columbus, Ga. California Dreaming will be performed at 8pm on March 28 at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre, located at Parker Road and Waterford Drive. Tickets are $28 for adults and $26 for seniors and students. Group rates are available also. Call the box office 314.921.5678 for tickets and information or go online at www.florissantfinearts.com.

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Florissant Mayor, Tom Schneider, egg hunters and the Easter Bunny at the 2013 Easter Egg Hunt. Photo courtesy of the City of Florissant.

Children 12 years old and under are invited by the City of Florissant Parks and Recreation Department to enjoy a light snack and drink with the Easter Bunny and his friends from 10-11am on Saturday, April 5 at the James J Eagan Center in Florissant. Children can enjoy a few fun activities and visit with the Easter Bunny before heading outside for an Easter Egg Hunt. Tickets will be required upon entry for all children. Tickets are now available at the James J. Eagan and John F. Kennedy Community Centers. Tickets are free and must be obtained by a Florissant resident showing a valid and current resident card. Tickets are limited so get yours early to avoid missing out on this exciting event. Parents do not forget your camera to capture memories that will last a lifetime. For additional information call the James J. Eagan Center at 314.921.4466 or the JFK Center at 314.921.4250.

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NCI Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards North County Incorporated (NCI) invites civic, business, community leaders and residents to celebrate 37 years of service to the North County community at the Annual Breakfast at 7:30am on Friday, May 16 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport. Individual seats are available for purchase at the NCI office. The cost for an individual ticket is $45. Breakfast sponsorship and table sponsorship packages are also available. For more information visit www. NorthStLouisCounty.com, call 314.895.6241 or email the office at nci@northcountyinc.com. NCI encourages the public to submit nominations in writing by March 17, to the NCI office at 350B Village Square Center, Hazelwood, Mo. 63042. Award categories include: • The Business Development Award honors an individual, organization, or business whose efforts have positively impacted the economic development and business climate of the North County area. • The Community Development Award honors an individual, organization, or business whose efforts positively benefited youth, residents, civic organizations, or others through selfless acts. Their contribution needs to go beyond the individual’s employment responsibilities or a business/organization’s mission and scope of work. • The Public Service Award honors an outstanding individual elected, appointed, or employed by a public body whose long-time service has had a positive impact on the community and/or public body they serve. • The Elmer Belsha Leadership Award for an individual whose long-term commitment to both NCI and the North County area has had a positive impact on the community and/or public body that they serve. If you would like to submit a nominee for one of these awards, please submit the nominee’s name, phone number, email address, the award category you are nominating them for, a paragraph as to why you believe they should be selected and a short bio. Please be sure to include your name and phone number as well. If your nominee is selected you will be contacted by NCI. NCI’s nomination committee will choose the award recipients. Online and printable nomination forms are available at www.northstlouiscounty.com.

Spokes: A New Home Search Tool Finding a place to call home is just as important as being near to the essential things in our lives: work, school, family and friends. According to the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 43 percent of home buyers reported convenience to work as a reason for choosing a particular home. Spokes is a new online tool that helps home buyers get distance and travel times (driving, biking or walking) between listings and other impor-

1st Financial Federal Credit Union Launches New Community Grant Program 1st Financial created the Helping People 1st grant program with the purpose of making a positive impact on the communities they serve. To achieve this goal, each month one of their four branches receives a $500 grant to be awarded to a charitable organization that best serves the community they inhabit in accordance with the 1st Financial core purpose of Helping people achieve their financial R to L – Tracy Verner, Brand Ambassador, 1st Financial Federal Credit Union; Bree DeGraw, Development dreams. Director, Gateway 180: Homelessness Reversed; and Karen Neel, Branch Manager, 1st Financial Federal “We wanted to find an Credit Union organization that served and bake sales added up to $1600.02. like credit unions serve. Bree DeGraw, Development Director of GateA grass roots sort of organization,” said Karen way 180: Homelessness Reversed was thrilled Neel, Branch Manager of the 1st Financial downtown St. Louis branch. “Gateway 180 keeps the by the program. “We are grateful for the generfamilies together. They try to keep that normalcy ous donation from 1st Financial Federal Credit in place during a family’s tough time. They help Union as it directly supports our mission to emcover the necessities while the parents have time power adults and families to become indepento work on setting their path to get back on track, dent and permanently housed.” Verner was enthusiastic about the Helping Peohelping them deal with the bumps in the road.” On top of the $500 grant, 1st Financial host- ple 1st grant program. “Credit unions were born ed multiple bake sales and raffles to raise addi- with the philosophy of people helping people. tional funds. Every Friday, the employees wore Not only do we have a reputation for lower injeans and t-shirts featuring “You Help People” terest rates and convenient products, but we are slogans to bring attention to the program and always looking for ways to help people. With this how by being a part of a credit union, members Helping People 1st program, 1st Financial is able of 1st Financial are investing in their commu- to empower the communities we serve with the nity. A group of employees met at the down- grant, with volunteers, and our ability to really town branch to make one hundred bag lunches, showcase the organizations that are serving our tour the shelter, assist with childcare, and build community.” For more information on Gateway 180 and a multi-purpose room for after school activities. The next day, Brand Ambassador Tracy Verner volunteering to help them end homelessness in and Branch Sales Manager, Renee Markert of the St. Louis area, please visit www.gateway180. 1st Financial gave educational seminars on basic org, or call 314.231.1515. For more information on 1st Financial Federal budgeting practices, predatory lending, and an overview of the services 1st Financial offers its Credit Union and their Helping People 1st grant members. The total gift including the grant and program, visit www.TheBetterWayToBank.org or funds donated as a result of the weekly raffles call 636.916.8300.

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Pattonville Board Approves Administrative STLCC-Florissant Valley Hosts Spring Career and Networking Fair Changes for 2014-2015

Florissant Valley will host a Career and Networking Fair on campus March 25. Photo courtesy of St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley

St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley will be hosting a Spring Career and Networking Fair 10am-1pm Tuesday, March 25, in the Student Center Multipurpose Room. The campus is located at 3400 Pershall Road in Ferguson. Sponsored by Career and Employment Services (CES) at Florissant Valley, the fair gives jobseekers a chance to meet with a wide range of employers to discuss full-time, part-time, and internship positions. “The Career and Networking Fair offers a wonderful opportunity for students, alumni and community members to meet with area employers and learn about jobs and internships,” said Michela Walsh, Florissant Valley’s manager of career and employment services. “Our last career fair had more than 250 job seekers who were able to connect with approximately 60 employers.” More than 50 employers will be present to speak with job seekers and to establish an employment network. Job search candidates can talk with employers in a number of industries including non-profit, hospitality, customer service and healthcare. Jobseekers are required to dress professionally and should bring a supply of resumes. In addition to organizing career and job fairs, CES offers tips on conducting successful job searches and interviewing skills, assistance with writing resumes and cover letters, as well as an assortment of career preparation workshops. “It’s like having a friend available 24/7 to answer questions and give me guidance on my career goals and ambitions,” said Sylisha Cobbs, Florissant Valley alumna. For more information, contact Michela Walsh at 314.513.4543.

The Pattonville Board of Education recently approved the appointment of two Pattonville leaders to new positions in the next school year (2014-2015). Dr. Montize Aaron has been named as Pattonville’s director of student services. He will replace Dr. Donette Green, assistant superintendent for special services, after she retires in June. Aaron is the principal of Willow Brook Elementary School in Pattonville, a position he’s held since 2008. Prior to coming to Pattonville, Aaron Dr. Aaron served as an assistant principal at Steger Sixth Grade Center/Computer School in the Webster Groves School District. He served as an administrative intern, a summer school principal and was a fifth-grade teacher in the Rockwood School District. Aaron earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Central Missouri State University and his master’s degree in educational leadership from Lindenwood University. He completed his doctorate degree in educational administration in 2012 from Maryville University. Dr. Marla Wasserman has been named as the principal of Willow Brook Elementary School, effective July 1, 2014. Wasserman currently serves as co-principal of Drummond Elementary School, a position she was appointed to after the 2013 closing of Briar Crest Elementary School, where she served as principal for three years. Drummond will transition back to a principal/ assistant principal structure next school year. Before coming to Pattonville, Wasserman served as the director of elementary curriculum and assessment for the North Kansas City School District in Kansas City, Missouri, and was principal of Oakwood Manor Elementary School in North Kansas City

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for six years. She also previously served as an elementary assistant principal for six years and an elementary teacher for six years in the Parkway School District. Wasserman holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a master’s degree in educational administration from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and a doctorate in educational leadership from Saint Louis University. With Wasserman transferring to Willow Brook, an assistant principal position will posted at Drummond for the 2014-2015 school year. “We are fortunate to have outstanding leadership in-house to fill these key leadership roles,” said Dr. Mike Fulton, superintendent. “Both Dr. Aaron and Dr. Wasserman have many years of experience and a deep commitment to helping all children learn and grow. I look forward to the remainder of the year as we prepare for these administrative transitions and continue our work ensuring all students are successful.”

Pattonville Schools to Take Part in District-wide St. Baldrick’s Event More than 200 students, staff, families and community members have signed up to take part in a district-wide head shaving event at Holman Middle School from 11am-6pm on Saturday, March 15 to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research. All nine schools in the Pattonville School District, along with the Pattonville Learning Center, are participating and have volunteers who have signed up to have their hair cut or heads shaved. These participants are raising funds for the St. Baldrick’s

Foundation, a volunteer-driven children’s cancer charity that raises funds by hosting headshaving events worldwide. Volunteers collect pledges to shave their heads in solidarity with children with cancer. For more information, visit Pattonville’s St. Baldrick’s event page at www.stbaldricks.org/ events/mypage/9296/2014. The entire community is invited to attend the event, which will also feature food trucks and live music.

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Middle Pick: “Lily, a True Story of Courage and the Joplin Tornado” 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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A dog with scent-sense is front and center in a new book by St. Louis author Carolyn Mueller. You’ll love reading about Lily, the star of Lily, a True Story of Courage and the Joplin Tornado, based on the Weimaraner’s efforts as a search and rescue dog instrumental in the tragic Missouri event. Tara Prosser got Lily when the pup was quite small, but soon her paws were as sizeable as her energy. In an effort to channel the swirling gray’s zip, Tara trains her to search for the lost and deceased. Lily meets with success. Fate leads her to the place she needs to be when a horrific tornado sweeps through Joplin in 2011, reducing the town to rubble, a mishmash of streets strewn with uprooted trees, overturned cars, and people buried underneath it all. With courage, Lily does the work she’s trained to do, Tara by her side. Graphic-art by Nick Hayes depicts in vivid detail the search and rescue team’s goodwill efforts, in a heartwarming story you won’t soon forget.

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“Non-Stop”

By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13

Liam Neeson typically portrays men who are exceptionally good in dangerous situations. That could mean facing hungry wolves (The Grey), foiling the bad guys (The A-Team), or becoming a vengeful vigilante (Darkman). In Non-Stop, the actor matches wits with an unseen opponent who hacks into his smartphone. The reliable Neeson delivers the goods as always, but the film is far too busy to be enjoyable. Neeson plays Bill Marks, a Federal Air Marshal who hates flying. Marks also has a drinking problem, so it’s not unNon-Stop should have been a first-class adventure, usual to see him showing up for but it turns out to be a lousy coach seat in the back work intoxicated. When he gets of the plane wedged between two other passengers nervous at 30,000 feet, the marshal heads to the lavatory for a quick smoke, which just happens to be a federal offense. During his latest flight, Marks receives unsolicited text messages on his secure phone. This unseen person promises that someone on the plane will die every 20 minutes unless $150 million is wired to an offshore account. The sky marshal has to race the clock and find this terrorist before time runs out. Though Non-Stop contains an interesting premise, the story is Non-Stop photos courtesy of Universal Pictures less-than-satisfying. Director Jaume Collett-Serra (Orphan) makes good use of the claustrophobic setting, but the script is overloaded with characters and details. There’s a good movie here somewhere, but it remains buried under all that clutter. Liam Neeson is one heck of an actor, so his portrayal of Bill Marks can be fascinating at times. Marks is a troubled man and drinks before he goes on duty. When the unseen terrorist makes threats, Bill looks so disoriented and scruffy that the passengers and crew think he’s making the whole thing up. Julianne Moore has an almost thankless role as Jen Summers, the woman who sits next to Bill Marks on this fateful flight. Summers is chatty and personable, but director Collett-Serra refuses to reveal if she is friend or foe until late in the film. The bright and smiling Moore does work well opposite Neeson, though. Non-Stop requires serious suspension of disbelief. It would take a truly motivated person to crack a secure government network, send texts to a sky marshal on a moving airplane and find a way to get away clean. It’s also hard to imagine that a disenchanted, hungover marshal could hold off a planeload of suspicious passengers for very long.

Non-Stop should have been a first-class adventure, but it turns out to be a lousy coach seat in the back of the plane wedged between two other passengers. Non-Stop, rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, some language, sensuality, and drug references, currently is playing in theaters. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Gary Baute Track Teams at Lindenwood Collect Hardware The Lindenwood men’s and women’s track teams finished the competition at the MIAA Indoor Championships in Joplin, Mo. The women’s team finished in 11th place while the men placed eighth. Lindenwood had four individuals make MIAA All-Conference as well as two relay teams in the 4x400 medley relay. Lindsay Blackwell earned MIAA All-Conference with her second place finish in the women’s weight throw, concluding her excellent indoor season. Senior Mike Reynoso won the 600-yard run and in the process earned MIAA-Conference acknowledgement. He also anchored the men’s 4x400 medley relay team that met the provisional mark and came in second place after qualifying with the fastest time.

Center, Lindenwood’s Mike Reynoso won the 600-yard run and anchored the men’s 4X400 medley relay team. Photo courtesy of Lindenwood University

Senior Terah Fullman beat the provisional mark in the women’s 800-meter run at the event finishing third in the run and earning All-Conference recognition. She was also a part of the All-Conference 4x400 women’s medley relay team that finished in third place. Finally, Junior Juwan Cubit came in second place in the men’s 200-meter dash. He posted a preliminary time that put him in seventh place; however he put up a final time of 21.92 seconds for the provisional mark and All-Conference honors. The weekend’s events collimated the team’s indoor portion of the MIAA season with the team moving on to the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships Mar. 14-15 in Winston Salem, N.C. *On to NCAA ‘Jack the Ripper’ Clark Sighting The man who gave us thrills during his time with the St. Louis Baseball Cardinals in the mid ‘80s will be part of the sixth annual Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Parade winding through downtown Cottleville this Saturday. Clark will be riding in a convertible from the radio station that he broadcasts a daily sports show on 1490 AM. Thanks Mark Lynch. *Many memories

Former St. Louis Baseball Cardinal Jack ‘The Ripper’ Clark, now an on-air personality at WQQX 1490 AM Fox Sports Radio, will be featured in the sixth annual parade. Pictured from left to right are Gary B, Jack Clark and Randy Gardner. Photo courtesy of Ray Rockwell

Metro East Regional Football Combine If you know a few high school football players that are in school, or ready to graduate, who may want to take the sport to the next level, a local combine could provide athletes a rare opportunity. Jason Ford with eight years of coaching experience and Jeff Hunt 15-years of Arena Football League coaching experience, are coordinating the event. Both coaches have experience in organizing combines in the St. Louis area to assist the player bring out their potential in the game. The event will be this Saturday, March 15 at the Sports Academy in Glen Carbon, Ill. for one day only. The combine will include: • L-drill • Short shuttle • Bench press • 40-yard dash • One-on-one and 7-on-7 drills Local college coaches will be on hand to evaluate the participants with results to be posted. For more info call 618.979.0137 or 618.823.6819 *Strut your stuff 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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Snack Cakes are an Anytime Favorite Dessert

Between the sweet filling, individual size and nostalgia of this tasty treat, there’s much to love about snack cakes. They are an excellent addition to any dessert table, and in just moments can go from traditional to trendy depending on the occasion. “Whether your snack cakes are homemade or store bought, they serve as a great base for decorating,” said Nancy Siler, vice president of consumer affairs at Wilton. “These versatile treats look terrific in their classic form, but you can easily decorate them to add a playful twist.” Try these tips from Wilton for customized Snack

Cake creations. Classically Simple – If you’re going for a traditional look and taste, try using Wilton’s Snack Cake filling for a rich vanilla flavor with a perfectly light, fluffy texture. Then top your cake with Icing Glaze, it’s easy to heat and pour for a professional looking finish. Play Dress Up – Add personality to snack cakes with giant lips, mustaches, sunglasses or huge googley eyes. Then watch for smiles as guests visit the dessert table. Tasty Transformations – Turn a snack cake into a school bus, bumble bee or a race car with Wilton’s Decorating Kits. It’s the perfect

complement to a child’s birthday party or any themed occasion. Icing Illusions – Play with your Snack Cakes for a creative twist on a personalized dessert. Slice a snack cake in half and layer on red, yellow and green icing to mirror the look of a hot dog. Or stand a snack cake on end and add a candy flame on top to create a birthday candle. For more snack cake recipe ideas, baking tips and inspiration, visit www.wilton.com.

Sweet Memory Snack Cakes Makes 12 snack cakes Ingredients: 1/2 cup sifted cake flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 eggs, separated 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon Wilton Imitation Clear Vanilla Extract 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Vanilla Treat Filling Chocolate Icing Glaze Vanilla Icing Glaze Rainbow Nonpareils (optional)

Add cream of tartar and whip until stiff, but not dry. In clean bowl, whip egg yolks 1 minute; add vanilla and gradually add sugar, whipping until mixture is pale yellow and doubled in volume. With rubber spatula, fold 1/3 of egg whites into yolks to loosen; fold in remaining whites until nearly combined. Add flour and fold until no streaks remain. Fill cavities about 3/4 full with batter; smooth the tops.

Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare Delectovals pan with vegetable pan spray.

Using Bismarck Tip #230, pipe filling into the bottom of cooled snack cakes in 3 spots. Dip half of snack cake in chocolate icing glaze, or spoon heated glaze over cakes, as desired. Place on cooling grid set over parchment-lined cookie pan; let set. Drizzle heated vanilla icing glaze over snack cake and immediately sprinkle with rainbow nonpareils if using.

In small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, whip egg whites with electric mixer until foamy.

Bake 6-8 minutes or until top is lightly browned and center springs back when touched. Cool in pan on cooling grid 5 minutes. Run a 9 in. spatula around edges of Delectovals to loosen. Remove from pan; cool completely.

Irish Soda Bread Makes 16 servings Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons McCormick caraway seed 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon McCormick cinnamon, ground 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins or currants 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon McCormick pure vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 9-inch round cake pan.

Spread in prepared pan.

Mix flour, sugar, caraway seed, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Stir in raisins. Mix buttermilk, eggs and vanilla in medium bowl; stir into dry ingredients.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events March 7-April 18: Florissant Elks #2316 Fish Fry 4-8pm, Florissant Elks #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Road. Cod, Jack salmon and various sides and desserts will be avaliable. For more information call 314.921.2316. March 13: Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105 Trivia Night 6pm, Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois in Florissant. For more information call 314.831.6121. March 14: Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105 Fish Fry 3-7pm, Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois in Florissant all profits go to support Veterans. For more information call 314.831.6121. March 17: Old St. Ferdinand Shrine St. Patrick’s Lunch/Dinner 1-6pm, #1 rue St. Francois in Florissant. Corned beef, potatoes and cabbage dinner and drink costs only $8, sandwiches are $3 and children eat for $4, take-out is available. For more information contact the shrine at 314.837.2110 or on the web at www.oldstferdinandshrine.com. March 17: Nurses in the Civil War Re-enactment 7pm, Education Building of Immanuel UCC Chruch, 211 Church Street in Ferguson. Nurses in the Civil War re-enactment at the

March meeting of the FergusonFlorissant branch of the American Association of University Women. The meeting is free and open to the public. For information, call 314.355.1125, 314.867.4755 or 314.831.5359 March 20: Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105 Trivia Night 6pm, Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois in Florissant. For more information call 314.831.6121. Every Friday until Easter: Fish Fry Florissant Valley American Legion Post 444. 4-7pm, Florissant Valley Memorial Post 444, 7090 Old Jamestown Road in Florissant. $8 for large plates and $7 for small plates; baked and fried fish offered, and dessert available. For more information call 314.741.7786. 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.

2782 North Hwy 67, Florissant, 8 - 10:30pm, 314.839.3880. 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: 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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March 16: Debby Lennon in concert Free Concert in the Sanctuary of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 1425 Stein Road in Ferguson. Recommended for ages 10 and up. 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 Monday, Health Tips With Mary Swip 11am,. The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant. Sales Director Mary Swip will have a guest speaker come talk about health and wellness tips All Bridge events are free, but require reservations. Please RSVP by calling 314.831.0988. 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-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. 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 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 Group 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.

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disease. Call 314.344.6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment.

Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389

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.

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

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.

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Every Tues.: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free Pilates Class for Cancer Patients & Families Bring own mat. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.921.9920. 4th Tuesday of each month: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group Hear from experts on how to better manage diabetes & enjoy a healthier life. Located at the H.W. Koenig Medical Bldg., St. Joseph Hospital West. Call 636.625.5447 for more info. 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., BarnesJewish St. Peters Hospital conferSUDOKU answers from page 8

ence 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 Barnes-Jewish 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. CROSSWORD answers from page 8

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.

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The U.S. Mail; Then and Now Recently, when The United States Postal System was once again in financial trouble, they suggested delivering mail only three days per week. Being somewhat the cynic, I suspect the suggestion of three days per week was a strategy to settle for five days per week instead of six. So far, it hasn’t happened, at least not yet. In any event, it is unsettling to those of us who remember the old Postal motto: “Neither rain nor snow nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from swift completion of their appointed rounds.” When I was a boy, our rural mail carrier was a tall, easy-going fellow who drove a Willy’s Jeep station wagon of the fifties era. It had four-wheel drive; something unique for the time. We lived in an old farm house with a quarter-mile gravel driveway to a dusty country road. The mail box at the end of our driveway sat with a few others of nearby rural farm families. To get there,

the mail carrier had to cross one creek three times. They were without bridges. During heavy rains, the creek that jogged back and forth became a raging torrent that could sweep a farm tractor downstream. In later years, some farmers got together and constructed three concrete low-water crossings. The water passed beneath through small conduits. Torrential rains that swelled it into raging torrents passed over the tops. Our mail carrier kept various tools like axes, shovels, chains, and saws in the rear of his Jeep station wagon. These items were used to cut, chop and drag fallen trees and limbs out of his way when a storm tossed them into the road. In all my memories of those simpler times, I can’t recall one day this man missed his rounds in spite of all the things Mother Nature, sickness, mechanical troubles or plain old bad luck could throw at him. I also remember stamps that cost two cents. Of course, it should be pointed out the U.S. postal service was chiefly supported by government tax dollars. It wasn’t until the mid-seventies they became self-supported by sales of stamps and other postal necessities. The employees started paying into Social Security like the rest of us and it became a service business somewhat similar to other business-

es…very large businesses. Our mail carrier of the fifties is long gone. Having mail driven up our long driveway and brought to the front door because the mail box fell down from rotted wood, rusted nails or stormy weather remains a vague memory along with two cent stamps. Email, the Internet, cellphones and the recession have taken their toll. All this and more make hurtful changes in the U.S. postal service of my youth become what may be a distant memory. The only thing that never changes is change itself. Some of them are the things we counted on or took for granted. When they change as they almost invariably do, we sometimes resent it or even panic. A comfort zone has been challenged or stricken. As we get older and these things happen, some of us become disillusioned or even bitter. The U.S. postal service has been chagrined and maligned because it suffers what many other benevolent services have suffered. I’m unsure if their management was competent or incompetent but if they followed current trends of many large corporations employing thousands, nothing would surprise me. Whatever their problems may be, I’m among those who wistfully remember the U.S. Mail as a great service unsurpassed by none and loved by all. 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.