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NCI Names 2013’s Award Recipients North County Incorporated (NCI) is pleased to announce that the annual Business Development, Community Development, Elmer Belsha Leadership, and Public Service recipients have been chosen. The 2013 award recipients will be honored at NCI’s 36th Annual Breakfast on May 10 at 7:30am at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. This year’s presenting sponsors are HDR Engineering, Progressive Waste Solutions and SSM DePaul Health Center. The public is encouraged to attend; tickets are $37.50 per person. Generous sponsorship packages are still available. Reservations are required; please call NCI at 314.895.6241 or go to www.NorthStLouisCounty.com. NCI’s Business Development Awards are presented to those whose efforts positively affect the economic development and business climate of the North County area. NCI will honor National Retail Properties, Inc. for the redevelopment of the blighted property (previously a Value City) along Lindbergh in Florissant next to Target. The second NCI Business Development Award recipient will be World Wide Technologies, Inc. for their recent investment in real estate and personal property, expansion and job creation in

north St. Louis County. NCI’s Community Development Awards are presented to those whose efforts positively benefit youth, residents, civic organizations, or others through selfless acts. The Citizens for Advancement of Normandy and the St. Louis County Nuisance Property Clean-Up Initiative were chosen for this award. Kim Bakker, network director of community affairs, SSM Health Care – St. Louis and a past chairman of the board of NCI will receive the prestigious Elmer Belsha Leadership Award, which is presented annually to an individual whose long-term commitment to NCI and the North County region has had a positive impact on the community and/or public body that they serve. Public Service Awards will be presented to outstanding individuals, elected, appointed, or employed by a public body whose long-time service has had a positive impact on the community and public they serve. Dr. George Albin III, retired board member of the Ritenour School District; St. Louis county executive Charlie A. Dooley; Dwayne James, councilman, City of Ferguson; and Rosemary Johnson, president, Jennings

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your guide to good news and events like a local author’s first published novel St. Charles business news: ribbon cuttings, veterans’ start-ups, and Fur Centre relocates A Hazelwood teacher is a finalist for a national award; students learn with Skype, and students unite for racial harmony

Sponsors include Cerame Auto Group; Christian Hospital; Commerce Bank; Community News; Favazza & Associates, LLC; Ferguson-Florissant School District; Johnny Londoff Chevrolet; NorthPark Partners; SSM Rehabilitation Hospital; St. Louis County, St. Louis County Economic Council; and Vantage Credit Union. North County Incorporated is a regional devel-

opment organization, which acts as a catalyst to define and advocate economic and community development for North St. Louis County. NCI was established in 1977. The Board is composed of community leaders and business owners. Mr. Ron McMullen, President of Christian Hospital is the current Board of Directors Chair. Rebecca Zoll is the current President/CEO.

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Around Town Distracted Driving Awareness Month Distracted driving has become an all-too-common occurrence in our society, so much so that it has inspired the National Safety Council (NSC) to designate April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Annually, car crashes are responsible for 3.5 million serious injuries and 33,000 fatalities, and are the No. 1 cause of work-related deaths. The NSC estimates 24% of all motor vehicle crashes involve cell phone use. David McCollister, MD, trauma surgeon at

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SSM St. Joseph Health Center, wants everyone to realize distracted driving is among the most urgent and immediate threats to public safety. “Not only do motorists who use cell phones put themselves at risk, but they are also risking the lives and well-being of those around them,” McCollister said. “If we want to minimize the amount of accidents and casualties on our roadways, it’s imperative that the public begins taking this matter more seriously.” McCollister and the NSC support a complete cell phone ban for all motorists and urge the public to use this month as an opportunity speak to their loved ones about the dangers of distracted driving. Dr. McCollister is willing to discuss his views and experiences surrounding this topic. If you’re interested in interviewing him, please contact greg_ neunuebel@ssmhc.com.

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SLCL Offers Money Smart Week Programs St. Louis County Library will participate in Money Smart Week 2013 by offering programs for children and adults from April 19-30. Money Smart Week is sponsored by the Greater St. Louis Financial Education Collaborative including non-profit organizations and businesses throughout the St. Louis metro area. The library will offer Money Smart programs for both adults and children at nine branches. All the programs are free, but they do require registration by calling 314.994.3300. A full schedule is included below. Money Smart Week (MSW) is a public awareness campaign created in 2002 by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The goal of MSW is to promote financial literacy to all ages, demographics and income levels. MSW partners provide free, educational programming. Partners are not allowed to promote their own goods and services at MSW activities. For more information visit www.slcl.org/events. Program sites are accessible. Upon two weeks’ notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Money Smart program schedule includes a presentation from Thomas McAuliffe, health policy analyst at the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH), and a program for children called Money Smart Kids READ, among others.

SLCL Employee Publishes Teen Novel Each year thousands of new books arrive at St. Louis County Library. One book, which is due to arrive in April, is being anticipated more than the others. If He Had Been With Me was written by one of the library’s own employees, part time circulation assistant, Laura Rosener. Her pen name is Laura Rowlin. If He Had Been With Me, is a teen love story that takes place in St. Louis. Kirkus reviews says this about it, “The finely drawn characters capture readers' attention in this debut.” The book describes a lifelong friendship between two teens, Finn and Autumn. Here is the description from www.qbd. com.au: “A love story spanning the history of two teenagers’ lives and all the moments when if one little thing had been different, their futures would have been together instead of apart.” It is a sad story of what-ifs, and with all the angst a real teen relationship experiences. The story came to Laura in a dream from which she awoke, got up and immediately wrote the first chapter. Laura, who has been with SLCL for three years, started writing when she was 16. She has B.A. in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from Missouri State University where she contributed short stories to the Moon City Review. If He Had… is not her first novel, but it is the first to be published. “Writing the first draft was like giving birth,” Laura says. Several re-writes later, she and many of her co-workers, among others, look forward to the book’s publication. There are already a few dozen holds on the copies St. Louis County Library has ordered. Laura moved with her parents to St. Louis as a child. She attended McCluer North High School. She and her husband live in South St. Louis. For more information about If He Had Been With Me, visit www. laurarosener.wordpress.com/if-he-had-been-with-me/.

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“Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” Now Casting Near St. Louis Eyeworks USA, the producers of the hit “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition,” is beginning a nationwide tour to 13 cities across the country in search of participants for Season 4 of the show. Information on how to apply can be found on the official casting website at www. extrememakeovercasting.com. Casting call attendees should bring EXTREME MAKEOVER: WEIGHT LOSS EDITION - Alex a non-returnable pho- writes a letter to trainer and transformation specialto. Casting Call Ap- ist Chris Powell, requesting his help in a desperate attempt to save his own life and make his mother proud. plications will be pro- (ABC/GUY D'ALEMA) ALEX RESPESS, CHRIS POWELL vided. The location of the St. Louis open call is Life Time Fitness, 3058 Clarkson Rd. Ellisville, MO, April 20 10am - 5pm.

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Get Outta Town: Celebrate “Common Place” at Earth Day Festival Gather in St. Louis’ favorite common place for this year’s Earth Day celebration on April 21 from 11am - 6pm on the Muny Grounds of Forest Park. At the 24th annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival, enjoy three stages of entertainment, learn about sustainable products and services offered by local businesses, meet area non-profits that share the mission of Earth Day, and participate in a variety of hands-on educational activities. A collection event for hard-to-recycle items returns to the Festival for a third year, including the DEA Medication Take-Back Initiative. The Recycling Extravaganza will take place in the parking lot of the St. Louis Community College Forest Park campus, off Oakland Avenue, 10am – 4pm A full list of acceptable items, including everything from mattresses and appliances to batteries and carpet, is updated regularly online so you can plan your spring cleaning accordingly. Start the celebration early at Earth Day Eve – a family-friendly evening with food and music on the Festival grounds, 4pm - 7pm at the corner of McKinley and Theatre Drives in the Earth Day Café neighborhood, presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. All are welcome and a donation of $5 is suggested to support St. Louis Earth Day. Big Brother Thunder and the MasterBlasters headline the event with their soulful energy and funky tunes. Before the Festival opens, join Trailnet at the Missouri History Museum for a guided bicycle tour of Forest Park’s ecosystems. Registration starts at 9am and the ride begins at 9:30am After your bicycle tour, head over to the Community Stage for free yoga, face

painting, henna and an eco-art activity, 10am - 11am. At 12pm, join the Honorable Mayor Francis G. Slay at the KDHX Main Stage for the opening ceremony, when Earth Day Action Grants will be awarded to successful projects. The Festival officially kicks off with the All Species Parade. All are welcome to join this costume pedestrian parade through the event grounds, led by the Joia World Percussion Ensemble. A themed-neighborhood layout makes it easy for visitors to navigate the Festival and experience all the celebration has to offer. Visitors can explore the following neighborhoods: Alternative Transportation and Fuels by Ameren; Arts and Crafts; the Earth Day Café; Energy and Green Building; the Farmers Market by Chipotle; Home and Pets by Purina; Nature, Recreation and Wildlife; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; and, Wellness and Spirituality. Over 30 Educational Exhibitors are scattered throughout the grounds, present in almost every neighborhood with a wide range of hands-on activities for kids and adults. Visitors can engage with ecosystem models, role-playing games, or create something beautiful with ‘trash.’ All are invited to help paint a Metro bus with Metro Arts in Transit, sponsored by USAgain and designed by Firecracker Press, 2pm 4pm. The Ameren exhibit provides information about energy efficiency and conservation, and the Chipotle Cinema in the Farmers Market area features short films about cultivating a better world. Over twenty food and beverage vendors will be serving up diverse, local cuisine and drinks throughout the Festival.

Presented by Nature’s Own, the 88.1 KDHX Main Stage will feature Andy Coco’s Rhythm Section Road Show and Little Rachel and The Loot Rock Gang; and, you can enjoy The Root Diggers, Shannon Wurst, Banjo Kellie and many more on the Folk School of St. Louis Café Stage! Musical performances begin at 11am and continue all day on both stages. The Worm’s Way Community Stage features a variety of local entertainment, including dance troupes, a cappella performances, and theater groups, with special programming from the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Educational Tour and the World Bird Sanctuary. St. Louis Earth Day encourages visitors to use alternative methods of transportation to reduce the event’s environmental impact and to reduce traffic in Forest Park. Trailnet will be offering free bike valet parking in two locations at the Festival. Park at St. Louis Community College to utilize our free shuttle service: hop on the St. Louis Lambert International Airport biodiesel bus or Super Park compressed natural gas (CNG) bus, leaving every 15 minutes on the hour between 10:30am and 6:30pm. Take the Earth Day Challenge by bringing a reusable bag, refillable water bottle or using alternative transportation to get to Forest Park. Visitors who accomplish two of the three challenges receive an ecofriendly prize, like CFLs from Metro Lighting, Better Life products or Metro Transit day passes. For detailed information and a complete list of sponsors, or to volunteer, visit www.stlouisearthday.org.

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The Lindenwood University Theatre Department will present Oscar Wilde’s timeless comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, at 7:30pm on April 18 and 19 and at 2pm on April 20 in the university’s Bezemes Family Theater. Tickets range from $10 to $18 and are available at the Lindenwood University Box Office, 636.949.4433, or online at www.lindenwood.edu/center. The Bezemes Family Theater and the box office are both located in the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts on the Lindenwood campus at 2300 West Clay St. in St. Charles, one block west of First Capitol Drive. Considered one of the funniest plays in the English language by one of history’s most brilliant playwrights, The Importance of Being Earnest is a comic tale of love and mistaken identity. Jack and Algernon are two dashing men-about-town who lead double lives with the help of “Mr. Bunbury,” Algernon’s imaginary friend, and “Earnest,” Jack’s imaginary brother. Their deceptions eventually cross paths when both men pretend their names are Earnest to impress Gwendolyn and Cecily, as well as Gwendolyn’s formidable mother, Lady Bracknell. The plot is fraught with twists and turns, as well as Wilde’s inWAREHOUSE PRICES imitable wit. Furnaces Air Conditioning Supplies The cast includes Cole Figus as Jack, Shane Bosillo as Algernon, www.comfortsystems.info Milly Naeger as Gwendolyn, Cassie Ballard as Cecily, and Nicole Gas or Electric Dele as Lady Bracknell, as well as Julie Range Colvin, John Fisher, J. Heating Systems Vincent Napoli IV, Brian Minatchy, Billy Walkenhorst, Marissa Bioni, and Kimberly Byrnes. The play is directed by Donna Northcott. 50,000 BTU .... $400 75,000 BTU .... $450 100,000 BTU .. $475 120,000 BTU .. $500 140,000 BTU .. $600 FACTORY WARRANTY Air Conditioning Special

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5th Annual Trash Bash a Success

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67 volunteers turned out at St. Ferdinand Park, despite cold temperatures and an imminent record-setting snowfall, to pick up trash at several sites throughout the City. Florissant litter pickup teams collected nearly 20 cubic yards of trash! The event was part of the 5th Annual Trash Bash which is organized every year by MSD, Great Rivers Greenway, Trailnet, Missouri American Water, St. Louis County and various municipalities and agencies, including Florissant. This year was the first time that the City hosted a registration area from which the cleanup teams were dispatched. Other registration areas included Old Chain of Rocks Bridge and Creve Coeur Park. Litter pickup sites included the top of the creek bank at St. Ferdinand Park, John Knox Church, and along Paddock Creek behind several properties near the intersection of Parker Road and Derhake Road. Mayor Thomas P. Schneider would like to congratulate City Engineer Tim Barrett for coordinating this very successful event. The Mayor thanks everyone that contributed. The event was staffed by City employees from the Health, Parks & Engineering Departments along with volunteers from MSD and Missouri American Water.

Missouri citizens and out-of-state consumers shopping in Missouri will be able to benefit from Missouri's fifth Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday in April. "The Green Sales Tax Holiday will be an excellent time for consumers to buy an energy-efficient appliance," said David Overfelt, president of the Missouri Retailers Association. "For one week, the state sales tax won't be charged on qualified appliances, and in many areas the local sales tax won't be charged as well." The Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday runs from April 19 through April 25. People who purchase new ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances in Missouri during the holiday will save at least 4.225 percent off the purchase. The reduced price represents the elimination of the state's sales tax from the purchase. Many local governmental entities have also opted to participate in the holiday. This means qualified purchases in those areas will be exempt not just from the state sales tax, but also city, county and special district sales taxes. Eleven counties, 51 cities and 18 special districts have opted to participate in the holiday. Three of the counties, seven of

the cities and eight of the taxing districts are in the Kansas City metropolitan area (Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte counties). To qualify for the savings, the actual purchase of the appliance must take place during the sales tax holiday between April 19 and April 25. Any qualified appliance must have the ENERGY STAR® label on it. ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR®-labeled appliances that qualify for the sales tax exemption are: Clothes washers, Refrigerators, Freezers, Dishwashers, Water heaters, Furnaces, Air conditioners, Heat pumps The sales tax exemption only applies to the first $1,500 on each appliance. If an appliance costs more than $1,500, the regular sales tax rate is in effect for any of the purchase price above $1,500. Frequently asked questions about the Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday, including the listing of participating counties, cities and districts, are answered at http://dor.mo.gov/business/sales/taxholiday/green/.

Pay-What-You-Can Lunch Three years ago, Panera Bread and the Panera Bread Foundation embarked on a social experiment—the Panera Cares Community Cafes. These locations are non-profit cafes of shared responsibility with no set prices, just suggested donation amounts. Now, inspired by the success of these cafes and their ability to help people in need, elevate the discussion about food insecurity and provide a vehicle for people to help one another, the company is launching a Panera Cares menu item in all 48 metropolitan-area Saint Louis Bread Co. bakery-cafes. The “Meal of Shared Responsibility,” as the item is called, is Turkey Chili in a Sourdough Bread Bowl. It has no set price and provides a delicious, wholesome entree, with dignity, to anyone—regardless of their means. “When we launched our community cafe concept three years ago, skeptics thought that too many people would take advantage and too few would share in the responsibility of sustaining the effort,” said Ron Shaich, founder, chairman, and co-CEO of Panera Bread and president of the Panera Bread Foundation. “But there are now five non-profit community cafes across the country and they’re all working. They elevate the issue of food insecurity, they offer a vehicle for those with the means to help those with a need, and they help nourish their local communities. Based on their success, we feel confident in attempting this escalation of our efforts against hunger and challenging the St. Louis community to take care of each other.” To do so, the Saint Louis Bread Co. cafes will offer three payment options for the Meal of Shared Responsibility. First, a customer may pay the suggested amount. Second, if a customer has the means, they

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may pay more to help cover the cost of the meal for someone who cannot afford to pay. Third, if a customer has the need, they may pay what they can. Panera Bread decided to launch this program in St. Louis where the company has its roots, its headquarters and where the first Panera Cares community cafe opened. For the Meal of Shared Responsibility, Panera Bread was looking for an item that was nutrient-dense, delicious and self-contained. The Turkey Chili in a Sourdough Bread Bowl met those criteria. Panera Bread has worked to help combat the problem of hunger for 25 years, since it began donating unsold bread and baked goods to local organizations. Under its DayEnd Dough-Nation™ program, Panera bakery-cafes nationally last year donated a retail value of approximately $100 million worth of unsold bread and baked goods to help neighbors in need.

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Recent Greater North County Chamber Ribbon Cutting: Goldkamp Heating, Cooling & Duct Cleaning

Bipartisan “Startups for Soldiers Act” Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander recently announced legislation aimed at helping servicemen and women become Missouri entrepreneurs. House Bill 918, the Startups for Soldiers Act, would eliminate all fees associated with starting a business for members of the Missouri National Guard and active duty military returning home to Missouri. “As a veteran, it is frustrating to see so many soldiers have trouble landing the jobs they’re seeking after they return from deployment. The skills we learn in the military translate to every field; it’s just difficult to make sure employers know that,” Kander said. “By making it a little easier for members of the military to start their

own businesses, we can help make sure we are properly utilizing the talent they develop in the military when they come home.” The bill is being sponsored by Rep. Jeff Roorda, D-Jefferson County, who filed the bill earlier this week. The bill is co-sponsored by Rep. Charlie Davis, R-Webb City, the Chairman of the Veterans Committee. “Our men and women in uniform are some of the most well-trained workers we have,” Roorda said. “Small business owners with military experience are the most likely group to hire veterans. So by making it easier for those in the military to start their own businesses, my hope is that more Missouri veterans find employment that properly recognizes their skills.”

Advertiser Profile: Fur Centre Has Moved The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Goldkamp Heating, Cooling and Duct Cleaning to celebrate the relocation of their office now located at 890 N. Lafayette St. in Florissant. Sacred Heart Pastor Monsignor Mark Ullrich then gave a blessing upon the new location. Matt Goldkamp, CEO of the company, took us on a tour of the newly renovated building which now hosts their roomy office space along with a large working area and warehouse. In the future, Goldkamp will be adding a showroom featuring their fireplaces. A large crowd was on hand to help celebrate the event including the Goldkamp family, employees, friends, Florissant Mayor Tom Schneider, Ward 6 Councilman Pat Stinnett and several representatives from the GNC Chamber. Pictured in the photo, cutting the ribbon is Jeremy Roberts, President of the company.

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The Fur Centre of St. Louis has made the move to a new location at 7901 Clayton Road. John Hanlon, president of the Fur Centre says the new location is “…a friendlier, more welcoming space” that improves on the old site in several ways. The store is now located near the Galleria in the former Byron Cade building, which makes it convenient for shoppers. Proximity to an intersection makes getting in and out of the parking lot much easier, and the building features plenty of room, including 5,300 square feet of space on the first floor, 1,750-square-foot on the second, a 2,200-square-foot outdoor deck and storage area, and a 23-car parking lot. Despite the warming weather, Hanlon says now is a great time to visit the new location. “We have a variety of spring weather garments available now. The days are a bit warmer, but the nights can be cool. We have vests, capes and other lighter pieces that are perfect for those Photos by Ray Rockwell chilly evenings.” Spring is also the time to clean out your closet, but Hanlon suggests to hang on to your furs, even if they are older or out of style. Consider making an appointment for the fur restyling event on April 11 and 12. Expert fur designer Wendi Ricci will assess your garment and create a fashionable and well-fitted design that works for you. Well cared-for garments can be taken apart and restyled as accessories or entire-

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ly new garments. Hanlon also advises that spring is the time for fur and leather maintenance. “Those winter furs need to be cleaned, conditioned and properly stored.” In addition to fur and leather sales The Fur Centre specializes in garment care. Visit www.furcentre.com to see products or call 314.997.3877. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 9am – 5pm.

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Uniting for Racial Harmony North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice will be holding its Seventh Annual North County Youth Appreciation Dinner on April 20 at 3:30 in the Atrium, the Detrick Building at Christian Hospital NE. Awards will be given to 16 outstanding students from the Hazelwood, Ferguson/Florissant, and Jennings School Districts, as well as from Trinity Catholic High School. Awards are presented to middle and high school students who have made outstanding achievements in academics, athletics, the arts, and citizenship/community service during their school careers. President Rance Thomas said these students have excelled in their activities and are being recognized not only for their achievements but also as an example for other students. Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent of Jennings School District. Invocation will be given by Rev. John Gregory, pastor of St. Marks UMC and Benediction will be given by Rev. John Higgins, pastor of John Knox Presbyterian Church, Master of Ceremonies will be Rev. Cedric Portis, pastor of Third Presbyterian Church. Coordinator is Dr. Barbara Thompson, retired Assistant Superintendent of Hazelwood School District. Students are: HIGH SCHOOL Academic Achievement: Anna Duban, Trinity Catholic High School; Jahvonie Mason, Hazelwood Central High School; Calvin Payne, McCluer High School

Athletic Achievement: Alexis Chappell, Hazelwood Central High School; Darrell Green, Jennings High School; Lydia Harold, McCluer High School Community Service/Citizenship Achievement: Najah Abdullahi, Hazelwood Central High School; Rhonda Jamerson, McCluer High School; Landon Jordan, Jennings High School Artistic Achievement: Cherie Anderson, Jennings High School; Rachel Ingram, McCluer High School MIDDLE SCHOOL Academic Achievement: Kyron Bell, Jennings Junior High School; David Duncan, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Athletic Achievement: Cincere Drummond, Hazelwood East Middle School Community Service/Citizenship: Aja Hasam, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Artistic Achievement: Khalil Davis, Jennings Junior High School Everyone is welcomed to attend. Cost of tickets is $15 each and may be obtained by contacting Dr. Barbara Thompson at 314.567.7016 or Dr. Rance Thomas at 314.921.7364 by April 21. North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice is an initiative of people of faith consisting of 22 churches of various denominations and non-denominations who envision creating racial harmony and justice within North County.

Hazelwood Students Learn With Skype In an effort to help inspire and recruit students to register for advanced placement, AP, classes in high school, English classes at Hazelwood East High School and Hazelwood East Middle School recently shared lessons through a series of Skype sessions. During the Skype sessions, students in Deionza Shelton’s AP English class at HEHS and students in Alicia Ragusa’s eighth grade English class at HEMS participated in Socratic seminars. Socratic seminars are formal discussions based on a text. Leaders asked open-ended questions to help spur the discussion. Within the context of the discussions, students must listen closely to the comments of others, thinking critically for themselves; and articulate their own answers and responses to the answers of others. Shelton and Ragusa’s shared interest in their students’ literacy development and critical thinking skills helped lead to the Skype sessions. They had

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the goal to inspire and motivate students to appreciate texts, to actively engage texts and to read texts frequently. “We know that modeling is an invaluable instructional strategy; that’s why the Skyping sessions were important,” said Shelton. “Students were able to ‘see’ students in practice as thinkers.” Ragusa said she hoped the Skype sessions would help make AP classes more appealing to her students. Ragusa and Shelton both felt the Skype sessions helped meet the goal of inspiring and recruiting students to register for AP class, and look forward to the possibility of continuing the exercise.

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Hazelwood Teacher Finalist for National Award

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Lisa McPherson, Cold Water Elementary School fifth grade teacher, was recently recognized as a 2012 State Finalist in the “Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching” (PAEMST) by the Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics and the Council of State Science Supervisors. McPherson has taught science at Cold Water Elementary for 18 years. Shaun Bates, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education science education director, presented McPherson with a trophy and a framed certificate during a recent HSD mathematics and science professional development session. Dr. Crystal Reiter, assistant superintendent for learning, and Carrie Launius, science learning facilitator, along with approximately 100 of her peers, were all present during the special recognition. Superintendent Dr. Grayling Tobias stopped by a short time later to personally shake hands and to congratulate McPherson on receiving this prestigious honor. When asked what she enjoys most about teaching, McPherson responded, “The thing I love the most about teaching is inspiring a love of learning in children. My job is making what students learn meaningful and relevant to them. I love the ‘aha’ moments when students get something new.” According to its website, PAEMST awards are the nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science, including computer science. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education. Since 1983, more than 4,200 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. McPherson will now move on to compete with two other state finalists for the National PAEMST. If selected, the awardee receives a certificate signed by the president of the United States and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. Awardees and their guests are honored during events that take place in Washington, DC. These events include an award ceremony, celebratory receptions, professional development programs, and discussions with policymakers on how to improve mathematics and science education.

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“Zebra Forest” 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!

The woods behind their house provide solace for 11-year-old Annie and her little brother Rew in a thriller that unfolds during the Iran hostage crisis. You’ll hold your breath reading Zebra Forest, by Adina Rishe Gewirtz. The forest is a leafy oasis, a hideaway that changes with the season and separates the children’s ramshackle house from a state prison on the outskirts of Sunshine, population 2,000. Annie and Rew don’t have it easy. Their mother deserted them when they were small and their dad was “killed by an angry man.” That’s what their dad’s mom tells them. Gran cares for them, if you can call it that. She isn’t well, often escapes to her room for days, leaving the shopping to Annie, and mold growing on dishes in the kitchen. Gran also doesn’t much care if the kids go to school, but Annie is a good student nonetheless, and careful to tell the lies that keep her out of trouble with the truant officer that comes to check on her and Rew when they skip classes. Late one night, someone breaks into their house and the children’s lives are jettisoned into chaos — suddenly another hostage situation has developed — one of danger, love and confusion. Lose yourself in Zebra Forest, a dynamic book with characters you’ll grow to trust and understand.

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“The Croods”

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With its notable voice cast and eyepopping computer graphics, The Croods should have been a lot more entertaining, especially for the adults in the audience. As it turns out, this prehistoric tale definitely will charm the chil- The Croods photo courtesy of DreamWorks Animation dren, but it might just scene, Crug feels like his authority and intelligence are put mom and dad to sleep. Nicolas Cage lends his voice to Crug, the patriarch of being challenged. Emma Stone also is charming as Eep, the teenager a small, prehistoric family. To survive their harsh living conditions, Crug sets up hard and fast rules for his who thinks her family is holding her back. Eep is ready family to follow. These guidelines include hiding when and willing to go out after dark and start living, even if that makes her an attractive target for predators. Eep it’s dark and avoiding anything new. Eep (Emma Stone), Crug’s rebellious daughter, has lots of feminine charm but, as Gy finds outs, she’s grows weary of hiding in caves, however. She wants also extremely strong and bold. Cloris Leachman gets some laughs as to explore and learn more about the world. This cavegirl gets her chance one day when Gy (Ryan Reynolds) Gran, the eldest member of the clan. A comes into her life. A handsome young man with big running joke has Crug putting the elderly ideas and inventions, Gy could be Eep’s ticket out of woman in danger and then looking disappointed when she yells out “I’m okay!” the caves. Visually stunning, The Croods features crisp and Leachman, a nice addition to Fox’s “Raisclean animation, but the storyline leaves something to ing Hope” series, really is just playing a be desired. DreamWorks Animation typically turns variation of her character from that popuout features with engaging characters and plotlines, lar nighttime show. Despite some sly adult humor, The but this tale of teenage rebellion is nothing new. Strip away all the animated characters and what remains Croods really is intended for kids. The jokes are mostly sight gags, especially Crug would resemble the average TV sitcom. Nicolas Cage’s slow delivery is perfect, though, for and Eep’s constant physical abuse of poor Crug, the overly-cautious, prehistoric dad. Crug’s idea Gy. The young ones will love it, but anyone of family togetherness is huddling in a cave while dino- looking for something akin to the Shrek saurs stomp around outside. When Gy comes on the films will walk away disappointed.

The Croods, rated PG for some scary action, 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 Monsters Offense Production Falls Short The Missouri Monsters, your professional indoor football team, dropped Sunday’s contest against the visiting Florida Tarpons 42-20 at the Family Arena. Impressive on offense for the Monsters was quarterback Tavares Woodley who tossed two touchdown passes. One was an 18-yard connection to wide receiver Dello Davis. The second was to wide receiver Kevin Brown who caught only one pass in the game but good enough for a 16-yard score. Running back Robert Elliot rushed seven times in the game for 43-yards and scored once on a 32-yard sprint. Kicker Carter Rethwisc nailed two of three extra points. The Monsters will try to avenge a loss earlier in the season to the Georgia Rampage on Saturday April 27 at 7:30pm in the friendly confines of the Family Arena. Check out the website for more information. www.UIFLMonsters.com *Start racking up those points* Baseball Tryouts At T.R. Hughes The professional baseball club of O’Fallon, the River City Rascals are providing an opportunity for individuals to try out for the team. This Sunday, April 21, the Manager Steve Brook and Rascal’s organization is sponsoring the event for those between the ages of 19-27. Check their website to get all the details. www.RiverCityRascals.com *May 21-Home Opener* Lindenwood Gymnast Rachel Zabawa Earns Title The Lindenwood women’s gymnastics team concluded its 2013 season on Sunday and freshman Rachel Zabawa scored a 9.875 on the beam at the USAG Nationals to claim first-place in the event. Six members of the Lindenwood squad qualified for the USAG Nationals. Junior Emily Turik and freshmen Trystien Charles, Alicia Floyd, Courtney Heise,

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Sports Valeri Ingui, and Zabawa earned spots in the national event. Along with Zabawa, Floyd also earned a spot in the finals that were held on Sunday. With a combined score of 9.7875, Zabawa finished in fourth place overall in the event on the vault. Three gymnasts from Texas Woman’s University scored a 9.8500 to take first in that event. Floyd finished with a 9.7500 on the beam to finish in a tie for seventh place overall. On Friday, she scored a season-high 9.850 to qualify for the finals on Sunday. This was the inaugural season for the Lindenwood gymnastics team. *Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood* Football Ram’s Exhibition Season Set Against Some Great Teams The St. Louis Rams will host the defending Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens and the NFC North Champion Green Bay Packers as part of their 2013 preseason schedule. The Rams will open the second preseason of the (pictured) Jeff Fisher Era in Cleveland and will play a nationally-televised contest against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, August 24. Specific dates and times for preseason Weeks 1, 2 and 4 will be announced at a later date. CBS will carry the Denver contest, while the three other preseason games will be broadcast locally and regionally on the Rams Broadcast Network. St. Louis’ preseason opener will be the 28th preseason meeting between the Rams and Browns. The Rams, who traveled to Cleveland during the 2010 preseason, hold a 14-12-1 advantage in the preseason series with the Browns. *Thinking about football* 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.

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The ripe olive is one of the most versatile foods in the pantry. While delicious on its own, olives also add flavor to a number of dishes from soups and salads to appetizers and entrees. One dish, that features olives predominantly and is as versatile as its main ingredient, is tapenade.

Tapenade originated in Provence, France, as a simple mixture of chopped olives, with various herbs and spices and is often used as a spread on crackers or a condiment. There are many different recipes for tapenade, and the first step is selecting the type of olive to use. Green and black California Ripe Olives are perfect because of their mild taste and ability to blend well with other flavors. To ensure you are purchasing California Ripe Olives, check the label to see if they’re a product of the U.S. Tapenades are as varied as they are delicious, with consistencies that range from a spreadable paste to a chunky, salsa-like mixture. And their flavors can span the globe, from Greek and Mexican to Asian and French. A simple ripe olive base is all you need to create a world of flavor. Here are is a fresh approach to tapenade, inspired from where the olives come from—California—and includes garlic, shallots and fresh basil. Although delicious with crackers and a traditional cheese plate, there are a number of creative ways to enjoy tapenade, including: • Mixing with sour cream for a zesty dip • As a spread on sandwiches • Spooned on tacos with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese • Stuffed into chicken breasts for a flavorful kick • Spread on pizza dough and topped with cheese and veggies For more recipes featuring California Ripe Olives, visit www. CalOlive.org.

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California Wine Country Tapenade Makes 8 to 10 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped shallots 1/4 cup chopped smoked sun-dried tomatoes 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 6-ounce can California Green Ripe Olives, well drained 1 6-ounce can California Black Ripe Olives, well drained 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Crackers or toasted baguette slices Directions: Place shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar and garlic in a food processor and pulse on and off until finely chopped. Add olives, basil, salt and pepper and pulse again until chopped. Cover and chill for 1 hour. (May be prepared 1 day ahead.) Serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices.

Mexican Tapenade Makes 8 to 10 servings Ingredients: 2 6-ounce cans California Ripe Olives, well drained 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 green onions, sliced 1 canned chipotle pepper plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from can Good quality tortilla chips

Directions: Drain olives well and place in a food processor with all remaining ingredients except chips. Pulse on and off until finely chopped. Cover and chill for 1 hour. (May be prepared 1 day ahead.) Serve with tortilla chips or use as a sandwich spread or in quesadillas or tacos.

Makes 8 to 10 servings Ingredients: Tapenade: 2 6-ounce cans California Ripe Olives, well drained 1/2 cup minced onion 2 tablespoons olive or peanut oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned) 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Crispy Won Ton Dippers: 24 square won ton wrappers, each cut into 2 triangles Olive oil cooking spray Sea salt to taste Crispy Won Ton Cups: 24 square won ton wrappers Olive oil cooking spray Directions: Place all tapenade ingredients in a food processor and pulse on and off until finely chopped. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Meanwhile for dippers, preheat oven to 400°F and line 2 baking sheets with foil. Cut won ton wrappers in half and place on baking sheets; coat with olive oil spray and season lightly with salt. Bake for 5 minutes or until golden brown. For cups, preheat oven to 350°F. Spray won ton wrappers on both sides with olive oil cooking spray. Press into 24 mini muffin cups, pressing all the way into the bottom. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown; let cool.

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Church April 21: Organ Concert At Church of the Master UCC., 1325 Paddock Dr., Florissant, 4pm, by organist Tim Clark, playing music from Star Wars and show tunes. Refreshments, free-will offering to defray his expenses to UCC Musicians Conference, Seattle, WA, July 2013. 314.921.3344. April 21: Old St. Ferdinand Shrine breakfast and book fair 8 -11:30am in the schoolhouse. “All-You-Can-Eat” pancakes and sausage for $6 per adult and $3 per child ages 12 and under. Free tours of church, rectory and convent will be available, #1 rue St. Francois, visit www.oldstferdinandshrine.com, 314.837.2110.

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Saturdays: ESL Classes 10 – 11:30am at Immanuel Lutheran Chapel, 11100 Old Halls Ferry Road, St. Louis. Free. All are welcome. Info: 314.849.6949. Events Apr. 18 & 25: Hazelwood School District “Spring into Employment” Career workshops and job fair at 1865 Dunn Road, St. Louis. April 4 - Résumé Building/Application Skills workshop; April 18 - Interviewing and Job Skills workshop; April 25 - Job Fair. This event is free and open to the entire community. Child care will be provided, RSVP required. Please RSVP to Hollie Henderson at hhenderson@hazelwoodschools.org or 314.953.4944.

Apr. 27: Priscilla Shirer Live Simulcast At Cross Keys Baptist Church, 14255 New Halls Ferry Rd, Florissant, 8am- 4pm. $15 in advance includes a box lunch. Tickets at the door $10 do not include lunch. crosskeysbaptistchurch.org, 314.831.0643

Apr. 18: OASIS Discussion Group Village North Retirement Community OASIS discussion group, 11160 Village North Drive, 1:15, RSVP 314.747.WELL.

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Apr. 19: Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart Dance At the Nature Lodge from 6:30 – 8:30pm. $25 for residents. Grownups can treat their special little girl

to a lovely evening filled with fun, music, and dancing, along with cookies and punch. Formal dress is required. Tickets are available through April 15 or when dance is full, whichever comes first. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For ages 12 and under with an adult. April 19 & 20: Spring Book Sale Library Friends Spring Book Sale, Friday 3 - 6:30, Saturday 9am 3pm, 35 No. Florissant Rd. Apr. 20: “Continue the Legacy” Dinner North County Christian School “Continue the Legacy” Dinner, 6:30pm. 314.972.6227. Apr. 20: Taste of North County Hazelwood Central High SchoolCommons Area, 15875 New Halls Ferry Rd, Florissant, 12 - 3pm, $10 per person, $5 13 yrs to 4 yrs old, 3 yrs and younger free. Apr. 20: “Apron Display and Thimbles” National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting of the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter at Lake Forest Country Club. For more information about the DAR or to make reservations for the lunch portion of the meeting may contact Regent, Susan Russ at 636.978.1869. You may also find us on the web at www.mssdar.org/ ccstuart. Apr. 20: Join the St. Louis Businesswomen’s Golf Association Are you a woman who enjoys playing golf? Join the St. Louis Businesswomen’s Golf Association (SLBGA). The purpose of the SLBGA is to meet the needs of working women and golf skills improvement, networking, playing opportunities, making friends and having fun. Membership allows you to participate at the golf events throughout the STL area often with discounts and other amenities. You need only sign up for those events you wish to participate approximately 7 days in advance. You can sign up with a

group or by yourself and you will be paired with other members. Find out more about the SLBGA at our annual Tee Off Meeting on April 20. For more info www.slbga.org. Apr. 23: St. Charles Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes Youth of the Year Luncheon At Lindenwood University Spellman Campus Center Leadership Room (4th Floor), 11:30am - 1pm, tickets: $50. 636.827.7026. Apr. 26: Trivia Night At Brown Elementary School in the school gymnasium, 3325 Chickory Creek Lane, Florissant, 6:30pm, $15 per person/$120 per table of 8. Apr. 27: Free Drug Collection Event 10am-2pm, Maryland Heights Government Center, 11911 Dorsett Road, 314.738.2330. The drive-up, drop-off service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Apr. 27: Florissant Garage Sale At the James J Eagan Ice Rink area from 9am – 1pm. To reserve your spot to sell in the Florissant Garage Sale, fill out an application by April 19; the fee is $15 (residents only). Free to attend. For additional information call 314.921.4466. Apr. 27: UCC Habitat For Humanity Fundraising Dinner At Zion United Church of Christ (5710 North Highway 67, 1/4 mile west of Jamestown Mall) Outreach Ministry will host a Fundraising Dinner to benefit Habitat For Humanity from 5-7 p.m. The menu includes: Pulled pork, bread, side dishes, iced tea, coffee, punch and dessert. Tickets are: $10.00 (adults), $5 (children under 10). Call 314.741.1590 for tickets or reservations. www.zionucc1.org. May 5: All-Star Reunion Concert At the Ludwig Memorial Theatre, the Apple Shed in Clarksville, MO, 2-5pm, $20 at the door, 573.242.3982.

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May 5: Screening of Face of Birth film on International Midwives Day 2pm – 4pm, B&B Theatre in Wildwood. wendy@naturalbirthevangelist.com, 314.537.2930. May 11: Mother/Daughter Princess Tea At Trinity 1720 Redman Ave, St. Louis, 9 11:30am, $7 for adults and teen girls and $10 for girls 12 and under. Reservations must be received by April 26 to dpetrowske@trinitycatholichigh.org. May 11: 32nd Annual Hazelwood PTA Scholarship Run/Walk At Hazelwood Central High School. Begins at 7am. hazelwoodptacouncil.com. May 18: 15th Annual Women’s Charity Golf Tournament Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis 15th annual All Women’s Charity Golf Tournament, Golf Club of Florissant, 50 Country Club Lane, Florissant. $100 includes 18 holes with cart, lunch, drink tickets, dinner and attendance prizes and awards. Registration begins at 11am, shotgun start 4 women scramble at noon with dinner and awards at 5 pm. May 19: Kids In The Middle Cardinals Game At 1:15pm. St. Louis Cardinals VS Milwaukee Brewers. Tickets are $35 (List price is $63). Seats are in the Lower Left Field Box, Sections 169 & 170. Kids tube socks give-away and “run the bases” after the game. First come, first served for best available seats. Call 314.909.9922 or visit www.kidsinthemiddle.org and click the “Upcoming Events” tab to purchase tickets by May 1. June 1: Chili Cookoff The Clarksville Missouri State Chili Cookoff will replace the Clarksville Regional. Riverfront Park, Clarksville, Mo. Total prize money is $1500. June 10: 2013 Alumni Golf Challenge Winghaven Country Club in O’Fallon, 1pm, $95 per player or $380 for a foursome. Includes lunch, dinner, refreshments throughout the day, a gift bag, contests on the course and the chance to bid on silent and live auction items. Benefits Trinity Angel Fund for tuition assistance. Reserve spot at 314.741.1333, ext: 223 or e-mail at dgrumich@ trinitycatholichigh.org.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • April 17, 2013 Every Monday: Line dancing with Minnie At St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Florissant, at 6:30pm. Beginners welcome. RSVP at 314.838.3877. Calling All St. Augustine’s Classmates Planning is underway for an All School Reunion on August 10, 2013. Held at Spazio’s Restaurant (near Westport). If you attended St. Augustine’s School located at Herbert & Lismore streets in the city of St. Louis we want to hear from you. Please contact a member of the planning committee: Sandy Tricamo (‘66) 314.791.7714; Leo Neuner (‘65) 972.951.4853; Don Becker (‘68) 636.399.0088; Tom Hartnett (‘66) 314.623.9950. You can also register on Facebook as you reminisce viewing the old parish pictures which have been posted. Search for: St. Augustine Catholic School - St. Louis Mo. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, MO 63044. Info: 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. Inviting All Florissant Senior Citizens To Join One Of The Bingo Clubs With The City Of Florissant!! Please contact the Florissant Senior Office for more information at 839-7604. • Monday Club: Meets every Monday for Bingo from 11:30-2:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwich coffee and tea are available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also scheduled. • Florissant Older Adult Club: Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11-1:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring your lunch! Bingo, Trips, Speakers and special events are planned. • Wednesday Club: Meets every Wednesday for Bingo from 11:302:30 on the lower level of the James

J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwichcoffee and tea available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also available. Last Saturday of Each Month: Writers Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Looking for new Authors and Songwriters. Come join us and let us help you with your dream. We have Authors, Songwriters, Playwrites, Teachers and more. Meet at the Baden Liberary 8448 Church Rd. For more info call 314.388.2400. Health June 3 – Oct. 7: EMT-B Course Aat Christian Hospital open to the public. The Emergency Medical Technician--Basic (EMT-B) course is designed for students interested in providing patient care to their community. This is the entry-level course required to work on an ambulance. The cost is $1,500. Register online at http://www.christianhospital.org/EMS-Academy. For more information, contact Shannon Watson at 314.653.5271. Crisis Nursery The Crisis Nursery is committed to preventing child abuse and neglect by offering real help and real hope to families in crisis. The Crisis Nursery provides shortterm, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at five sites, serving families throughout the greater St. Louis, St. Charles, Wentzville, Southern Illinois and surrounding regions. For the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery 24-hour helpline, call 314. 768.3201. In St. Charles County, call 636.947.0600. Visit www.crisisnurserykids.org for program, volunteer and event info.

during this discussion group program. Enjoy fellowship and discussion on a variety of topics while making new friends or reconnecting with old ones. Attend one, or attend every month. Light refreshments provided. Dates and topics listed below. Call 314.747.9355 or 877.747.9355 to register. “Two Ears and One Mouth: Being a Good Listener.” Apr. 25: 9th Annual Hats Off to Women – HATTITUDE At Christian Hospital with screenings from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and a lecture at 6pm. For more information, contact Bret Berigan, bmb0914@ bjc.org Learn about women and heart disease and how attitude can have a big influence on your health. The fun will begin with a special gift given to every woman who chooses to wear a hat. A goody bag will be given to all participants and a light, heart-healthy dinner will be served. Free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings will be available. Reservations: 314.747.9355 or 877.747.9355. May 1: American Red Cross Blood Drive 12 – 4pm, Northwest HealthCare Community Room, 1225 Graham Rd., Florissant. Registration: www. redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: northwesthealthcare; or contact Mindy McLain at mlm7458@bjc.org.

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May 5: Cinco de Mammo-thon 7am – 7:30pm at Northwest HealthCare, the most pampered mammogram you’ve ever had! Reservations are required. 314.747.9355. Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting 6:30 – 8pm, Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 314-8393171, 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 With Christian Hospital, 6:30 7:30pm, 314.839.3171. Center for Senior Renewal The Center for Mental Health’s Center for Senior Renewal, conveniently located on the first floor of the Detrick Building, provides day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia. The Center for Senior Renewal provides a comfortable, home-like atmosphere staffed with compassionate and experienced mental health profes-

sionals. For more information, call 314.653.5123. Christian Hospital Recovery Center The Christian Hospital Recovery Center provides intensive outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults. There is also a specialized program for patients with chronic mental illness. The center is conveniently located on the Christian Hospital campus. Call confidentially to 314.953.8100. Volunteers needed at Christian Hospital Christian Hospital is calling out for volunteers that can do a significant amount of walking to run errands within the hospital. Discover the rewards of volunteering! If you’re looking for a rewarding way to spend your time, volunteering at Christian Hospital is an ideal match. Volunteer positions are available in many different areas. You’ll meet a variety of interesting people while making a difference in our community. Applications are available at www.chrisitianhospital.org in the Volunteer Office, located off the hospital’s main lobby. For more information, call the Christian Hospital volunteer office at 314.653.5032.

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Where Are the Parents? After Collinsville passed the “Sagging Pants” law some time ago, it was almost a foregone conclusion someone would object with claims it violates First Amendment rights. The first amendment is as follows: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” It doesn’t mention sagging pants, but it’s no surprise someone would object. Every afternoon, I watched a teenaged boy from two doors down walk past with his britches down below his skinny derriére. He had his head down as if admiring his bizarre costume that made me think he escaped a nearby asylum. Perhaps he was only watching lest the shorts fall the rest of the way and trip him. After he walked past and opened his front door one afternoon, a large arm shot out and jerked him inside. It reminded me of an old movie showing a hook slithering out to snatch an unappreciated performer from a Vaudeville stage. Before the door slammed shut, I heard some loud smacks and yelling. It sounded as if whoever belonged to that arm was extremely upset with the saggypants teenager. I never saw him again. Hopefully, he isn’t buried under a flower bed. I remember the teenage fads of my boyhood. Of course, being male, the one I liked best were short dresses worn by girls. For boys, it was the collar up and “Ducks Butt“ hairdos. I tried the hairdo, and my father demonstrated his objection with a scissors. I suspect the short dresses on the girls were often donned between leaving home and arriving at school. However, I can’t imagine showing up with my shorts hanging below my quit-

it. Some would say I might do it if I were a present-day teenager. It’s doubtful, but my folks would have found out anyway, and I may have ended up under a flower bed as well. And that, my friends, is the real problem here and in Collinsville. Show me a boy with his shorts sagging below his rump, and I’ll show you a kid whose parents are remiss in bringing up boys…or perhaps aren’t present at all. I’ll also show you a candidate for a dropout Ogre Burger employee with shiny rings hanging from greasy anatomical appendages. I dislike corporal punishment because it’s too often applied instead of reasoning. However, it’s hard to reason with embarrassingly vulgar dress habits. Sometimes parents are left with no choice. I wasn’t as apprehensive of the local sheriff as I was of my folks. In those days, the real punishment began when I got home. We had a woodshed—a real one. My father didn’t have a razor strap, but he did have a leather belt. It raised some lengthy welts on my backside, that same backside today’s teenagers deem to show off while their cargo shorts hang below as if to accent unbridled vulgarity. As with teachers, the law is left with doing what some parents are not…proving once again, the ability to have children doesn’t always qualify one to raise them. Collinsville cops didn’t write any citations. Perhaps parents discovered a better cure for stupidity was to whack the backside of their saggy-pants youth since the pants were already down… “There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity.” -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe; (1749 - 1832) 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.