Issuu

September 3, 2014

Remember 9/11

Recipes

Beat the Morning Meltdown

Around Town

Blue Ribbon Home Awards

Ceremonies to mark anniversary of 9/11 attacks Call it Patriot Day. Call it National Day of Service and Remembrance. Call it a day of vowing to never forget those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. People across the area will take time on dates around Sept. 11 to pay tribute to the victims of those terrorist attacks, the first responders who came to help, and first responders everywhere who continue to serve on a daily basis. Here are the events that local groups have created to maintain awareness: Ceremony in Florissant A September 11th Remembrance Ceremony will be presented at 7 pm Sept. 11 at Florissant Valley V.F.W. Post, located at 410 Rue St Francois in Florissant. The event will be a remembrance of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001, and recognition of local firefighters, police officers and first responders. The ceremony will feature presentation of colors, singing of God Bless America, an opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a welcome by V.F.W. Post 4105 Commander Tony Laprocina, words from guest speaker Tom Schneider, mayor of Florissant, a closing prayer, a gun salute, the playing of Taps, and retiring the colors. Officials from across North County have been invited to the event, which is open to the public. Laprocina said this will be the third year the post has hosted the event. Prior to that, it was presented at the Civic Center in Florissant. The gun salute

and singing of God Bless America have been added for this year. “You have to look around to even find a 9/11 ceremony,” he said. “We should always remember that a lot of innocent people lost their lives that day, and the many firefighters and policemen who went in there just doing their jobs and lost their lives. We need to show appreciation and honor them any way we can.” City events in O’Fallon A Patriot Day Ceremony will be presented beginning at 8:30 am. Sept. 11 at the 9/11 monument outside the O’Fallon Police Department at 100 N. Main St. The ceremony will honor first responders and remembering the victims of the terrorist attacks. “It is intended to not only honor those who died on Sept. 11, but honor all of our first responders – police, firefighters, ambulance personnel – for everything they do for us each day,” said Tom Drabelle, a spokesman for the city of O’Fallon. The ceremony will include a speech from O’Fallon Police Chief Roy Joachimstaler, raising of colors, and laying of flowers at the memorial. A sounding of all of the sirens from the emergency vehicles on site will conclude the event. Representatives from the O’Fallon Police Department, O’Fallon Fire Protection District, St. Charles County Ambulance District and other area agencies will attend. O’Fallon will also host National Days

By Shawn Clubb

of Service and Remembrance events organized by its Volunteer Services Department. The ongoing Support Our Troops Supply Drive will conclude on Sept. 11. Collection sites include city hall and the Renaud Spirit Center. Additional collection sites and suggestions of snacks and personal care items to donate to troops are listed at www.ofallon.mo.us/ volunteer. A Patriot Blood Drive will be conducted from 9:30 am to 3 pm Sept. 12 at city hall. No pre-registration is required. On Sept. 13, a day of Citizens United in Service will have volunteers working See REMEMBER 9/11 page 2

School

Missouri Teacher of the Year

Learn & Play

Book Buzz: Little Elliot, Big City

If I Stay photo courtesy of Warner Bros

Movie FREE Online Subscription at mycnews.com

September 3, 2014 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

Vol. 93 No. 36

In This Issue... 2

Around Town Local news and events like Hazelwood’s announcement of 2014 Blue Ribbon Home awards and more.

Business Construction on a new Culvers restaurant will begin Sept. 4 with ground-breaking ceremony and more.

School Hazelwood West’s Chris Homes named Missouri Teacher of the year and more.

Learn & Play Play Sudoku, discover a new book with Book Buzz and get ready for football season with a football themed Crossword Puzzle.

Movie Sad and depressing for all the wrong reasons, If I Stay is a forgettable love story that will make you wish you hadn’t wasted two hours on this mess of a movie.

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

Recipes Microwave Sausage, Egg & Potato Scramble

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

Classifieds

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.

Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/mycnews

REMEBER 9/11

from cover

on projects supporting first responders and military personnel. These will include boxing the care items to send to troops in Afghanistan and other locations. Anyone interested in participating in the volunteer project should register in advance by calling 636.379.5507. Patriot Day Run in O’Fallon A Knights of Columbus Patriot Day Run to benefit Backstoppers Inc. and the Wounded Warrior Project will start at 8 am Sept. 14 at T.R. Hughes Ballpark, 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd. Participants can choose a 5K run, a 10K run of a 1-mile walk/run. There will also be a quartermile dash for kids. The cost is $35 for the 5K or $45 for the 10K. There will be mascots, clowns, a fire truck, giveaways and family activities. For more information, call 636.357.0121.

Cry Out America - 9/11 in Troy People will pray for the nation during a Cry Out America ceremony at noon Sept. 11 on the Lincoln County Courthouse lawn on Main Street in Troy. Carol Suchland, coordinator of the event, said she has been organizing these events at the courthouse for four years. “Usually, we honor them by having the flag and the ceremony, and we have the National Anthem, and we cry out to God,” she said. “It’s just a time of honoring God, but most of all we want to honor all of those who passed away and the first responders who helped.” Anyone wanting to participate with a historical reading, special music, or a poem, or who would like to lead in prayer, may contact her at 636.295.0228.

Get your event or good news published in Community News: email your information in calendar and article formats to editor@mycnews.com.

Around Town Operation Food Search and Shop ‘n Save to Host Cooking Matters® at the Store Tours Sept. 6 Want to save money at the grocery store? Want to buy healthy foods to feed your family and kids? Need some delicious and quick dinner recipes? Operation Food Search and Shop ‘n Save will hold a supermarket tour event day from 10 am – 3 pm on Saturday, Sept. 6, inviting the public to explore how easily healthy food choices at the grocery store can be made on a limited budget. The Cooking Matters at the Store flexible drop-in tours, led by registered dietitians, will take place every 15 minutes at two Shop ‘n Save stores, St. Ann Shop ‘n Save located at 10634 St. Charles Rock Rd. in St. Ann, and St. John Shop

‘n Save located at 9070 St. Charles Rock Rd in St. John. For more information, contact Christina Popp, Cooking Matters Coordinator at 314.726.5355 ext. 12. Shop ‘n Save and Operation Food Search have partnered to conduct the Cooking Matters at the Store program at area Shop ‘n Save at stores since March 2013. Through this partnership, more than 450 participants have learned practical, budget-friendly tips to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. This year’s partnership is made possible through a $50,000 grant to Operation Food Search from the SUPERVALU Foundation.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • September 3, 2014

Red Cross and St. Louis Rams Kick-off Holiday Card Design Contest for Elementary School Students This year, the American Red Cross and the St. Louis Rams are expanding the Holiday Mail for Heroes partnership to include a holiday card design contest for elementary school students. This is the third year the Red Cross and the St. Louis Rams have partnered to send holiday greetings to active military, veterans and military families. Too often, this card from the Red Cross is the only card our military heroes receive during the holidays. Rams defensive end Chris Long has volunteered for a third year to be the Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Honorary Chair. “The Red Cross has been serving military members and their families for 130 years,” said Cindy Erickson, Red Cross Regional CEO. “This effort with the Rams will help us thank those who sacrifice every day for us. We are thrilled to partner with the Rams on this project.” New this year, the Red Cross and the St. Louis Rams are encouraging local elementary students to join the effort and compete in the card design contest. They can do so by submitting artwork before Sept. 22, to StlCommunications@redcross. org or by mail to Card Contest, American Red Cross, 10195 Corporate Square Drive, 63132. A panel of celebrity judges will select the artwork to be printed on 20,000 cards and distributed to those who sacrificed and served. The winning design will be announced at the Rams private military practice in November. Along with encouraging local schools to take part in the project, the Rams will host card signing tables during the Rams military appreciation “Salute to Service” game against the Denver Broncos on November 16. “This project gives us the opportunity to thank our servicemen and women during the holidays,” said Long. “I am extremely honored to be part of it.” To learn more about the Holiday Mail for He-

Around Town

twitter.com/mycnews

roes card design contest, visit www.redcross.org/ mo/st-louis/local-programs/holiday-mail/design-competition.

Photo courtesy American Red Cross

www.communicarehealth.com

Around Town

September 3, 2014 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

Florissant Historian and Resident Celebrates 96th Birthday Close friends and admirers were on hand to help celebrate Rosemary Davison’s 96th birthday this past Sunday. Rosemary Straub Davison is a cherished Florissant citizen and distinguish historian whose historic structure preservation efforts and accomplishments have been an inspiration for all to appreciate our rich Florissant Valley History.

For 55 years she has been committed to serving the Florissant community by preserving historically significant homes and buildings that helped shape the City of Florissant. She was the first female lawyer from Monroe County, Mo. Her and husband Leslie Davison worked together for the Department of Justice before moving to Florissant in 1958. Pictured from left to right are Rosemary Davison, Rose Vierdag, Mary Kay Gladbach, Mayor ThomRosemary was a member as P. Schneider,John Kohnen and Dr. Rance Thomas, all of whom were on hand to help celebrate of the Board of Freehold- Rosemary’s 96th birthday. Photo courtesy city of Florissant ers before serving as the city of Old St. Ferdinand, Hertiage Foundation, and Hisclerk from 1963-1979. She was a founding toric Florissant, Inc. She is also the author of the book member of the Missouri Hertiage Trust, Florissant, Missouri that was published in 2002. Florissant Valley Historical Society, Friends

The Late David L. Reynolds Honored with Walk Through History Plaque in Florissant Family and friends gathered across from 100 rue St. Francois on Tuesday, Aug. 12 to unveil the 17th Walk Through History plaque in honor of the late David L. Reynolds. David Reynolds was a United States Navy veteran, he served on the Florissant City Council from 1976 to 1994, where, in 1979, he served as City Council President. He also served as President of the St. Louis County Municipal League in 1988 and was elected to four terms as a Missouri State Representative (1995-2003). Former

owner/editor of the Florissant Valley Reporter and member of many community organizations including Rotary, Knights of Columbus and Chamber of Commerce he had a strong passion for the business community in Florissant and the people that lived here. This month the City will be dedicating two more plaques in honor of the late Dick Weber, legendary PBA bowler, and the late Charlotte Ballard, Missouri’s first female Master Plumber and inspirational community leader.

Individuals, Companies Donate to Food Pantries in and Around Ferguson Supported by Operation Food Search www.byerlyrv.com

www.rhf.org

Operation Food Search, the largest distributor of free food in the bi-state region, is collaborating with several local businesses and organizations to provide free food and household essentials to families in Ferguson and surrounding areas. Operation Food Search supports two food pantries in Ferguson and another six in the surrounding area that also serve Ferguson residents. While most media attention recently has been focused on Ferguson, the need is affecting others as well. “The economic impact of recent events in Ferguson will be trickling down to dinner tables for months to come,” said Sunny Schaefer, executive director for Operation Food Search, “impacting families who live, work, learn and shop in Ferguson and neighboring communities. As a direct result of disruption in services, there is an even greater demand for food support.” Food pantries offering free food and basic necessities in the Ferguson area through Operation Food Search include: • Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, 106 Church St. in Ferguson;

• St. John & James, 120 North Elizabeth in Ferguson; • Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1115 South Florissant in St. Louis; • Northside SDA, 9001 Lucas & Hunt Rd. in St. Louis; • Brotherly Love West, 7348 West Florissant in St. Louis; • City of Peace, 6140 Garfield in Berkeley; • Love & Mercy Ministries, 206 Emerling in Cool Valley; • Shalom Food Pantry, 8842 Lucas & Hunt Rd. in St. Louis. “We are indebted to the many corporations, businesses and organizations that have reached out to us in the last several days to offer their financial assistance in helping feed people in our community who have been harshly affected by the situation in Ferguson,” said Schaefer. “As a leader since 1981 in helping poor people in our area, Operation Food Search is dedicated to reaching out to those in need on an ongoing basis, especially in times such as these.”

www.mycnews.com • Community News • September 3, 2014

Around Town

StoryCorps to Visit St. Louis to Record Stories of Those with Disabilities Mobile recording booth parking at Missouri History Museum for four weeks welcomes any disabled person to record and preserve their story StoryCorps, the national oral history organization, in a community partnership with the Disability Visibility Project, brings their mobile recording booth to St. Louis starting Sept. 11 – Oct. 10, to record and archive stories of people with disabilities in the Library of Congress. The mobile recording studio will be parked at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park at 5700 Lindell Blvd. in St. Louis, and be fully accessible to people with disabilities. Please note the mobile studio can fit only one wheelchair user for each recording. The Disability Visibility Project is a yearlong grassroots campaign to document the unique and powerful stories of people with disabilities to celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 2015. “We encourage any person with a disability to participate in this program to help document the experiences of disabled people in St. Louis and across the nation,” says Colleen Starkloff, co-founder and co-director of the Starkloff Disability Institute in St. Louis.

“The Americans with Disabilities Act was a landmark civil rights law that prohibited discrimination based on disability and provided equal opportunity for millions to participate in society,” says Alice Wong, coordinator of the Disability Visibility Project. “As we prepare to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the ADA, we are taking this opportunity to remember and reflect as a community on the tremendous changes we’ve experienced so far,” says Wong. Reservations, which are required for StoryCorps interviews, open starting August 28. Sto- Photo courtesy StoryCorps ryCorps interviews are conducted between two a free CD to share, and is preserved at the American people who know and care about each other. A trained Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. Millions lisfacilitator guides the participants through the interview ten to Story Corps weekly broadcasts. process. At the end of each 40-minute recording session, Any person with a disability in the St. Louis region is participants receive a copy of their interview. With their welcome to share their story. Reservations can be made permission, a second copy is archived at the American online at www.storycorps.org/reservations or by calling Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. 1.800.850.4406. When completing the online reservaStoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects tion form, please mention in the Notes section of the of its kind. Since 2003, StoryCorps has collected and form that this recording is part of the Disability Visibility archived more than 50,000 interviews from more than Project. Reservations for St. Louis are now open. 80,000 participants. Each conversation is recorded on Social Security can provide a foundation for your retirement income needs and does so with surprising flexibility. Contact me to discuss your Social Security filing options and how to maximize this important resource in your retirement financial plan.

City of Hazelwood Announces Winners of 2014 Blue Ribbon Home Awards Program The City of Hazelwood announced and honored the winners of this year’s Blue Ribbon Home Awards Program at a recent City Council meeting. The owners of two homes in each Ward were selected as winners and received a blue ribbon and engraved award plaque. Several of them attended the Council meeting and were given public recognition, including a special reception held in their honor. Sponsored by the Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission, the Blue Every two years, the Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission (HCEC) impleRibbon Home Award Program was initi- ments the City’s Blue Ribbon Home Awards Program to showcase the efforts of residents who work hard to maintain the upkeep of their property. (left to right) ated in 1986 by the City Council as a way Alberta Young, HCEC member, Vincent and Teri Stubits (Ward 3 winners), and Florto honor those residents who maintain ence Gillespie, HCEC member. Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood their property in an exceptional manner. Ward 3: Vincent & Teri Stubits, 7578 GeorgeThe criteria used in selecting the winners are based on the neatness and general condition town; and Michael & Deborah Martens, 440 of the home, secondary structures, property, and White Birch Way Ward 4: Wilber & Alma Atkins, 5357 Ville landscaping around it. It is conducted every two Rosa; and Timothy & Debra Reynolds, 4919 Rose years. Home judging begins in the spring with final Blossom Ward 5: Monte & Helga Haynes, 242 Palm; and winners chosen during the month of June. All homes in the City are viewed and considered by Amanda Dilges, 25 Flamingo Ward 6: Brian Schmeihausen, 142 Connolly; the judges during the selection process. Past winners are eligible to win again after a three-year pe- and Robert & Shirley Bell, 8358 Latty Ward 7: Alan Anconetani, 1574 Laurel Bluffs; riod. The winners of the 2014 Hazelwood Blue Rib- and Mark & Donna Brauss, 1567 Laurel Bluffs Ward 8: Carl & Catherine Toedebusch, 126 bon Home Awards Program are: Ward 1: Ruth Reichardt, 6702 Lightwood; and Mission Walk; and Michael & Clara Krebs, 26 Cheval Court Michael & Cassandra Stephen, 6710 Flowervale. Multi-Family Dwelling: Knollwood ApartWard 2: William & Robin Kirchoff, 3 Hazelwood ments, 5370 Knoll Creek Drive, Rosanne LetterCourt; and David & Rhonda Ruester, 21 Dawnman, Property Manager ridge

SU R PR I S IN G F L E X IB IL IT Y Waddell & Reed, Inc. (05/14)

Waddell & Reed, Inc. and its representatives do not provide KRISTIN WARD tax or legal advice. Please consult your own independent advisor as to any tax or legal statements regarding yourwww.kward.wrfa.com personal www.kward.wrfa.com One City Place Dr., Ste. 30 situation prior to making any financial decisions. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 Securities and Investment Advisory Services are offered 314-567-6700 through Waddell & Reed, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member kward01@wradvisors.com FINRA/SIPC and Federally Registered Investment Advisor.

COMBINING QUALIT Y AND COST IS ONE OF THE THINGS W E D O B E S T. Knowing the families in our community, we understand quality service and cost are both important. We also know people are more comfortable when they have choices. Our list of services assures your family the dignity they deserve at a cost you determine. If you ever have a question or would like more information, feel free to call or stop by.

Stygar Florissant

Chapel & Crematory Center 13980 New Halls Ferry Road.

(314) 830-1500

www.roundbobbin.com

Stygar Mid Rivers

Funeral Home & Crematory 5987 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.

(636) 936-1300

www.stygar.com www.Stygar.com

Business

September 3, 2014 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

Older Americans Creating New Businesses

Missouri Farmers Have Chance to Direct $3.3 Million to Nonprofits

Older Americans are starting up new businesses in greater numbers than ever before, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. They have a lifetime of on-the-job experience and, at last, they are ready to put it all to work for themselves. During their working lives they developed important business contacts. They have had successes and failures and learned from them. And, in many cases, they have the wherewithal, in the form of savings and the homes they own, to underwrite their entrepreneurial endeavors. Indeed, they do it principally for the money, but they do it also for the fulfillment of building their new businesses-businesses that are more often than not successful.

Farmers now have the opportunity to contribute $3.3 million to organizations in their communities. To honor and support the tradition of service organizations in rural America, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program is partnering with farmers to direct $2,500 donations to individual nonprofit organizations. The program, which kicked off its fifth year on Aug. 1, benefits 1,324 counties across 40 states. Organizations that received funding in the past include fire departments, food pantries, community groups, and youth service programs like FFA and

4-H. In the smaller, rural communities where this program operates, a donation like this can make the difference in dozens of lives. The results include better-equipped volunteer fire departments, food pantries stocked with more fresh produce, improved meeting halls and fair grounds, and opportunities for youth leadership development. Since its inception in 2010, Grow Communities has invested more than $16 million in 6,000 nonprofit organizations across rural America.In Missouri alone, Grow Communities has provided $1,037,500

Photo courtesy Grow Communities

to nonprofit organizations over the past five years. America’s Farmers Grow Communities is part of the America’s Farmers initiative. These programs, supported by the Monsanto Fund, have awarded over $23 million to rural communities since 2010. To enroll or learn more, visit www.AmericasFarmers.com.

Construction on New Culver’s Restaurant in Florissant to Begin Sept. 4 smsw2ladiesandamop@yahoo.com

www.rivercityrascals.com

A ground-breaking ceremony will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, Sept. 4 on a new Culver’s restaurant in Florissant, the national chain’s first location in North County. Site of the Culver’s restaurant will be at 955 North Lindbergh at the northwest corner of Lindbergh Blvd. and St. Ferdinand Street, in front of St. Ferdinand Park. On hand to break ground will be Craig Culver, co-founder and CEO of the restaurant chain; Thomas P. Schneider, Mayor of Florissant; franchise owners Jim Shelton, Gary Beres and Jill Beres; representatives from the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce and other local Florissant dignitaries. “Culver’s was founded on the idea that every guest who visits Culver’s leaves happy,” said Shelton. “We invite everyone in Florissant to come experience Culver’s hospitality for themselves when the restaurant opens in late fall 2014.” In June, Culver’s announced the opening of its 500th restaurant nationwide. In 2013 Culver’s opened 28 restaurants nationwide, and hopes to add 35 restaurants in 2014. Currently there are a dozen Culver’s restaurants in the metropolitan St. Louis area, but none in North County or mid-St. Louis County. The

Florissant Culver’s is owned by franchisees Jim Shelton, Jill Beres and Gary Beres. The Beres also own Culver’s franchises in Columbia, Mo. and St. Robert, Mo. in addition to a location in Waukesha, Wis. “We are delighted that Culver’s and its excellent reputation are coming to the City of Florissant,” said Florissant mayor Thomas P. Schneider. “We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Beres and Mr. Shelton to our business community. We understand that they have a reputation of being involved in their communities, and have already reached out to the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce. Culver’s delicious cuisine will be a much appreciated addition to the fine food choices available in Florissant.” When completed, the restaurant famous for its friendly service and high-quality food will have dine-in seating, a drive-thru, take-out service and patio seating. “We’re thrilled to bring hand-crafted, highquality meals and desserts to the community of Florissant,” says Shelton. “We think it’s a wonderful area and we are excited to become a contributing and active member of the community.”

WAREHOUSE PRICES Furnaces Air Conditioning Supplies www.comfortsystems.info

Gas or Electric Heating Systems 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

2 ton ...........$600 2-1/2 ton ....$675 3 ton ...........$750 3-1/2 ton ....$800 4 ton ...........$850 5 ton ...........$900 HEAT PUMPS/DUCTWORK AIR CLEANERS & HUMIDIFIERS VISIT OUR SHOWROOM WEEKDAYS 8 A.M.-4:30 P.M.

3940 Taussig Road Bridgeton, MO 63044

739-1600

www.mycnews.com • Community News • September 3, 2014

Project Xcel Launches at St. Louis Community College On Sept. 8 the St. Louis Community College will launch Project Xcel, a 10-week daily program designed specifically for young people aging out of foster care to introduce them to meaningful careers with opportunities for advancement in six occupational fields. Project Xcel prepares job seekers, between the ages of 17-21 who are not on a post-secondary education or career path, with a future and helps them discover their potential and paths for success in the fields of: hotel/resort desk clerks, receptionist/information clerks, customer service representative, retail salesperson, cashier, and host/hostess. The 10-week daily sessions start Sept. 8, Monday-Thursday 9 am – 3 pm, and will be held at St. Louis Community College–MET Center. Careerseekers will learn essential universal skills that build on a strong foundation for longevity and career advancement including, interpersonal and business communications, problem-solving, conflict resolution, critical thinking, teamwork, effective customer assistance, diversity, and service excellence. It also prepares career-seekers to earn employer recognized certificates including the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) offered by ACT, the National Retail Federation’s National Professional Certification in Customer Service, and the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3).

Project Xcel has partnered with companies who have a large workforce of service employees and are committed to continuous employee learning and development. Upon completion of the program, Project Xcel represents the participant and provides a professional referral to these partner companies to ensure a successful employment match. Trained community career coaches follow participants in the first six to 12 months of employment to ensure they are on a career track—not just “in a job” and work with the employer to identify the participant’s strengths and prevent or trouble shoot any problem or concerns. Coaches will also ensure the employer initiates and implements a development plan with the new employee to measure education and development goals and objectives. The plan should also include opportunities for advancement within the company and beyond. In order to qualify for Project Xcel, career-seekers must be between the ages of 17-21 and not on a post-secondary education or career path; have a high school diploma or GED; have an interest in better employment opportunities; be drug-free; and live in St. Louis City or County area. For more information, call Karin Fowler at 314.746.0872.

School

PHS Freshman Earns Gold Medal at Amateur Junior Olympics Derrick Boyce of Bridgeton, a freshman at Pattonville High School, won the gold medal in the outdoor pentathlon in the Boy’s 14 division during the Amateur Athletics Union Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa. Boyce competed against 25 boys from around the United States. In the five track and field/multi events, he scored 918 in 100-meter hurdles, 514 in long jump, 606 in shot put, 585 in high jump and 545 in the 1500-meter run. He placed sixth in the 1500-meter Photo courtesy Pattonville School District run and third in the other four events. He won with a final score of 3,168. Boyce has been running track with the University City Xplosion Track Club since 2013.

Hazelwood West High Educator Chris Holmes Wins Missouri Teacher of the Year Hazelwood West High School English and journalism teacher Chris Holmes was recently announced as the Missouri Teacher of the Year by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Holmes has been with the Hazelwood School District for eight years and an educator for 13 years. The announcement came during an all-school assembly. Holmes had no idea he had won the Missouri Teacher of the Year award until it was revealed during the assembly. Pictured from left to right are West High Principal Dennis Newell, Missouri “This is one of those events in your life that Teacher of the Year Chris Holmes, and Hazelwood School District Superintenyou just don’t expect and therefore, you don’t dent Dr. Grayling Tobias. Photo courtesy the Hazelwood School District have the words for it,” said Chris Holmes, honor for Hazelwood, North County, the St. Louis Missouri Teacher of the Year. “I’m most proud to region, and the state of Missouri.” represent Hazelwood, obviously proud to repreHolmes is the Hazelwood School District sent the state of Missouri, but I love Hazelwood. Teacher of the Year for 2013-2014 and was also This is a great place, this is where I became a better named the 2009 Educator of the Year by the Govteacher because of the faculty here, it’s because of ernor’s Council on Disability. He was also the rethe administration but especially the students and cipient of the 2011 Special Ambassador Award by families that I’m able to have success and I attrithe Special School District of St. Louis County. bute it all to Hazelwood.” Holmes also helped start Project WALK three “I am extremely proud of Chris Holmes and years ago at West High. The program identifies his accomplishments during his eight years with students at risk of dropping out of school, and inHazelwood,” said Dr. Grayling Tobias, superintentervenes to assist students graduate. He will now dent of the Hazelwood School District. “Winning represent the state of Missouri in the National the Missouri Teacher of the Year is a tremendous Teacher of the Year competition.

www.asyougoevents.com

www.rickniblettphotography.com

www.missouripromenaders.com www.gibsonprinting.com

Learn & Play SUDOKU:

September 3, 2014 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

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

Youngest Pick: Little Elliott, Big City 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!

See solution on page 13

A tiny, polka-dot pachyderm has a trunk-full of problems in Little Elliott, Big City, a book as appealing as a cloud of cotton candy. Written and illustrated by Mike Curato, Little Elliott is sure to win your heart, big time. Living in the hustling, bustling city, Elliott feels a bit lost. No one pays attention to him, and even life at home is trying. Why, he isn’t even tall enough to reach the ice cream in his freezer, or wash the dishes without sitting in the sink. “Still Elliott enjoyed the little things . . . small treasures . . . and most of all, cupcakes!” Trying to buy one presents another troublesome conundrum — Elliott can’t reach the counter, and is passed over again. Sadness sets in until a white knight appears out of the gloom, in the form of a bitty mouse. Vintage pictures in muted pastel shades and a feel-good story combine to make Elliott extra special, one of Newsbee’s top picks of the fall.

Crossword Puzzle Theme: Football

www.scrubbydutch.com

www.historicstcharles.com

ACROSS 1. Figure of speech 6. School org. 9. *Where official places football after a play 13. *Often twirled at football games 14. Nocturnal flyer 15. Ma Bell, e.g. 16. Artificial leg 17. Also 18. Neptune’s realm 19. *Team with most NFL championships 21. *_______ league 23. “___ you sure?” 24. Dateless 25. David Alan Grier’s initials 28. “I ____ the sheriff...” 30. Uproar 35. The Colosseum today, e.g. 37. Mimicked 39. Inspiration for poets and musicians 40. Oscar winner and directed by Ben Affleck 41. Donkey in Latin America 43. All over 44. Animals of a particular region 46. *Football center move 47. Viscount’s superior 48. Start a golf hole 50. *BYU Cougars’ home state 52. Fleur-de-___ 53. Soap bubbles 55. Not decaf. 57. *Princeton opponent in what is considered first college game 61. Caribbean Sea island country 65. Finno-_____ language 66. Club on a card, e.g. 68. *Home to the Dolphins 69. Michael Moore’s hometown 70. Pitcher’s stat 71. Painter _____ Degas 72. Ficus tree fruit, pl. 73. A Bobbsey twin 74. Swarms DOWN 1. Recipe abbreviation 2. Pro ____ 3. Ear-related 4. “Roll Out the Barrel” dance 5. Comes in

6. Used for stewing, pl. 7. *Sometimes a team goes for this after a TD 8. High up 9. Religious offshoot 10. Legal action 11. South American wood sorrels 12. *____ Romo 15. *Part of a football cleat 20. *What players do to help fix injured joint or limb 22. “I see!” 24. Chest bone 25. *It includes 7 rounds 26. Saintly glow, pl. 27. Jig, in France 29. “Moonlight Sonata,” e.g. 31. Highlands hillside 32. Trite or hackneyed 33. Wombs

34. *Sugar and Orange, e.g. 36. Not to be done, especially for a baby 38. Exclamation of annoyance 42. Style of abstractionism popular in 1960s 45. Change 49. In favor of 51. *Concussion preventer 54. Colorado resort 56. Seeing eye dog, e.g. 57. Queen Elizabeth I’s neckwear 58. Tangerine grapefruit hybrid 59. Type of math 60. Tanqueray and Bombay Sapphire, e.g. 61. Extended time period 62. “Leaving Las Vegas” Oscar winner 63. Prayer leader in mosque 64. Manners intended to impress 67. A retirement plan See answers on page 13

www.mycnews.com • Community News • September 3, 2014

Movie

“If I Stay”

After playing Hit Girl in the raunchy superhero adventure Kick Ass, fans expected much from Chloe Grace Moretz. Unfortunately, this talented actress found herself saddled with questionable projects like Dark Shadows and the forgettable remake of Carrie. This month, Moretz takes the lead role in If I Stay, a love story based on Gayle Forman’s popular novel. Moretz’s talent is not enough, however, to overcome R.J. Cutler’s flawed direction and storytelling technique. This film is so boring that one wishes the lead character would just give up the ghost and end this agony. The actress plays Mia Hall, a young cellist who has her heart set on attending Julliard. She’s also hurting because of Adam (Jamie Blackley), an upand-coming musician. Adam and Mia had an intense relationship, but their dreams and desires put them on different paths. Mia loves her music, but she also can’t stop thinking about Adam. Her world turns upside-down, though, after a devastating car wreck. Now a disembodied spirit, Mia watches as hospital workers struggle to save her. She desperately looks for a reason why she should stay in a world that has given her so much pain and heartache. Director R. J. Cutler wastes several opportunities in his adaptation of If I Stay, most notably the supporting cast. Mireille Enos and Joshua Leonard play Mia’s parents in this piece, and they are the most interesting characters in the bunch. Their family dia-

By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13 logues with Mia are the only saving grace in the story. Cutler also relies heavily on flashbacks to tell Mia’s story, but this technique gets old really fast. Mia has a sweet, almost unbelievable romance with older classmate Adam. It’s almost impossible to get a handle on their relationship, though, with the action switching rapid-fire between the hospital and high school scenes. As Mia, Chloe Grace Moretz carries the film, and she does the best she can with the material at hand. Unfortunately, the disembodied spirit plotline is so timeworn that the script offers nothing new. When Mia is ready to finally let go of life, the audience might feel like yelling “Walk into the light—please!” Sad and depressing for all the wrong reasons, If I Stay is a forgettable love story that will make you wish you hadn’t wasted two hours on this mess of a movie. If I Stay, rated PG-13 for thematic elements and some sexual material, currently is playing in theaters. If I Stay photo courtesy of Warner Bros 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.

www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/stlouiscentral

www.FKNursery.com www.mysuperiorbank.com

September 3, 2014 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

Sports

t our

Check ou

ion ct e S n e d r a G & Home in Classifieds page 15 www.kflandscapes.com

Lindenwood Football Gets Ready for Upcoming Season Lindenwood gets ready for the 2014 football season. With most of training camp over, Lindenwood begins to look at their opener at Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. on Sept. 4. The team’s offense returns nine starters, headlined by wide receivers Alex Robinson and Jaron Alexander. On defense, Lindenwood returns eight starters, led by their solid linebackers. Lindenwood’s first home game is Sept. 11 against Pittsburg State. * Thanks to Lindenwood’s Tyler Scheller for the information *Thanks also to Daniel Newton for setting up the connection Rams to Cut Roster to 53 Men After the St. Louis Rams finished their final exhibition game against the Miami Dolphins in the sunshine state, Coach Fisher and his assistants’ jobs got even more difficult. The roster will be 22-players lighter at next publishing. With the loss of starting quarterback Sam Bradford for the season, the team may need to pick up a veteran to join the ranks. At this point, Coach says Shawn Hill is the man at the helm for the team. As weeks progress, that may change. The Rams have a very respectable defense that will become only stronger this year with another year under its belt. The team will probably still hold the honor of being the youngest out of the 32 teams in the National Football League. Visit www.stlouisrams.com for updates. * So it begins Rascals Counting Down to the End of Regular Season This issue was completed on Aug. 29 because of the holiday, so for the most up-to-date information on playoff developments, visit www.RiverCityRascals.com. As the team starts its final home stand for the regular season, you could not have asked for a better game. Playing against the playoff potential

FROM

Your On

STOP

Washington Wild Things, the Rascals club came out swinging and never stopped—winning the game 13-7. The Rascals savored the power hitting of Joe Staley and Saxon Butler, both hitting three run homers, and Blaise Fernandez cracking a two run blast. Starting pitcher Joe Cuda made things interesting as he allowed the Wild Things five runs before he went to the showers. Chandler Jagodzinski came in to slow the Wild Things down and pick up the victory. STANDINGS: WIN LOSS GB LAST 10 (as of 8-27) Boomers 55 34 … 8-2 RASCALS 54 34 … 7-3 Grizzlies 48 41 7 3-7 CornBelters 47 41 7.5 8-2 Aviators 36 53 19 4-6 Slammers 34 55 21 4-6 ThunderBolts 31 58 24 2-8 For more up-to-date information, including the playoff schedule, visit www.RiverCityRascals.com *Now is the time to pour it on Playoff Tickets for Rascals Available The team is in a great position for post-season play and the team’s president is excited. “There is nothing more thrilling than being a part of a championship chase, and we are just a few weeks away from embarking on that journey,” said Rascals President, Dan Dial. “We have a team that is fully capable of bringing the Frontier League Championship back to St. Louis, and the best way to support them is to pack T.R. Hughes Ballpark for every game. Our goal is to provide the energy and electricity that the players thrive on and let them see how excited the community is about this playoff run.” * Great times predicted at T.R. Hughes ballpark 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.’

0 DOWN!

DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME GOING TO BUY HERE, PAY HERE LOTS

WE CAN HELP REGARDLESS OF YOUR CREDIT SITUATION

Repos - Bankruptcies - Foreclosures - Multiple Repos - Open Car Loans

REAL CAR LOANS

We work with dozens of banks to secure the financing you need to get you into the vehicle you want. Call us directly to get the process started.

636.887.0626

Lake St. Louis Auto Collection is not your typical automotive dealership. From the moment you step onto our lot, you will notice that we have paid great attention to detail in creating an atmosphere that is welcoming and comfortable. We pride ourselves in being the number 1 Pre-Owned Auto Dealer in the St Louis area in Customer Satisfaction!

12542 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Wentzville, MO 63385

We will pay off your trade regardless of balance!

OurCarGuy.com www.OurCarGuy.com

www.windowworld.com

www.mycnews.com • Community News • September 3, 2014

Recipe:

Beat the Morning Meltdown Ways to prepare family for the day

Mornings can be mayhem for moms. In fact, according to the Johnsonville Sausage Report, nearly half of moms say that mornings can be so hectic that most days everyone in the family needs to fend for themselves for breakfast. One mom who is all too familiar with handling hectic mornings is Elisa All, founder of 30Second Mobile, a mobile website and app that keeps busy moms “in the know while on the go.” All says it’s about planning ahead and powering up for the busy day ahead. “The kitchen in the morning can be chaotic if you don’t have everything lined up the night before,” All said. “I love serving my family a hot, balanced breakfast, and, it’s a lot easier than many people think.” Johnsonville just introduced fully cooked breakfast sausage, which is easy to warm up in the microwave for 30 seconds, and powers kids up with protein to get them through the morning.” Here are her top 10 Morning “Hacks: 1) Stage a “path” to the door the night before so everyone knows where they’re going. 2) Select kids’ outfits at night. Be sure to check weather in advance and plan accordingly. 3) Pack lunches ahead of time. After dinner, pack the non-chilled items in the lunchbox and leave it on the counter for quick packing of the chilled things in the morning. 4) Brush teeth and wash face in the morning shower, or take baths the night before.

5) Sunshine helps you wake up. Open the shades and let the light in. 6) Make breakfast easy by keeping tasty foods on hand. Johnsonville’s new, fully cooked breakfast links – in Original Recipe, Turkey and Vermont Maple Syrup – help you give your family a wholesome and high quality, warm meal in 30 seconds. 7) Place jackets and backpacks in a central location to grab on the way out. Use a hanging shoe organizer with pockets to keep essentials and accessories by the door. 8) Reward with what works for your child, for example, electronics and other activities they get to do in the car. 9) Motivate and track time with a music playlist. Everything is more fun and moves more quickly with tunes, and you can track how much time has passed. 10) Care for yourself. Have a workout bag in the car and consider getting up earlier to have some personal time before the day gets going. With these ideas in mind, you’ll be ready for whatever the day brings. And one more idea: a mobile breakfast in a coffee mug that’s microwaveready and will have you out the door in minutes. Check out the delicious recipe for Sausage, Egg and Potato Scramble below and visit www.johnsonville.com for more easy meal ideas.

www.Louisiana-MO.com

Step inside a Payne Family Home

...and you’re home. It's the space you want. The design you dream about. The value you deserve. Carefully constructed by a dedicated building team that puts you first.

New homes in St. Louis & St. Charles counties from the $100,000’s to $500,000’s

Microwave Sausage, Egg & Potato Scramble

314-477-1218 • www.PayneFamilyHomes.com www.PayneFamilyHomes.com

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 2 minutes | Servings: 1 Ingredients: 1/2 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 2 links Johnsonville® Fully Cooked Original Recipe or Turkey Breakfast Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese Salsa, optional Directions: Coat 12-ounce microwave-safe coffee cup with cooking spray. Add hash browns. Microwave on high for 1 minute. In a small bowl, combine egg, milk, sausage and cheese; pour over hash browns. Stir until blended. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer or until eggs are set. Serve with salsa if desired.

www.Welsch-healcool.com

Sources: 2014 Johnsonville Sausage Report, 1,081 adults 18+ by Impulse Research

GREAT JOBS AT A GREAT PRICE! $

300 OFF

Any Job Over $4,000 OR

600 OFF

Any Job Over $7,000 Must present ad. Not valid with other offers. Expires: 9/30/14

www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com

Call Now to Take Advantage of Our “EARLY BIRD” Specials

DRIVEWAYS PATIOS POOL DECKS ROOM ADDITIONS FOUNDATIONS STAMPED EXPOSED AGGREGATE RETAINING WALLS ACID STAINS

Call for a FREE Estimate! 636-795-2865 or 636-345-3554

Residential/Commercial • Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Locally Owned and Operated Since 1956!

What’s Happening

September 3, 2014 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events Sept. 5: American Red Cross Blood Drive 10am-3pm, Christian Hospital Atrium – Ground Floor of Detrick Building, 11155 Dunn Rd. in St. Louis. Walk-ins are welcome; appointments have priority. For more information, or to register, visit www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: christianhospital, or contact Sandy Roy at slm9123@bjc.org. Sept. 6: Table & Tailgate Sale 8am-1pm, Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, 2615 Shackelford Rd. in Florissant. Indoors, $15 per table; parking lot space, $15 for three adjacent parking spots (must provide own tables). For more information, or to reserve a space, call 314.831.1300. Sept. 7: Schnauzer Day 1:30-3pm, AKC Museum of the Dog, 1721 South Mason Rd. in Queeny Park. Meet Schnauzers, learn about Schnauzers and responsible dog ownership, get grooming tips and watch performance demos. Nominal Museum Entrance Fee. For more informa-

tion, call 314.821.3647, or email Marilyn Bock, President of the Gateway Miniature Schnauzer Club at mabock1@charter.net. Sept. 8: Party on the Patio Burger Bash 4:30pm, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. Drinks sponsored by Premier Home Health. Event is free. RSVP by calling 314.831.0988. Sept. 11: Remembrance Ceremony 7pm, VFW Post 4105, 410 Rue St. Francois in Florissant. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 314.831.6121. Sept. 11: Modern Square Dancing Class 7:15pm, Old Ferdinand Shrine School, 1 Rue St. Francois St. in Florissant. Registration Sept. 1118, $5 per person per night, casual attire. For more information or to register, call 314.839.2134 or 314.837.4729 Sept. 12: Florissant Follies Concert 7:30pm, Florissant Civic Center

Theatre, 1 James J. Eagan Dr in Florissant. Tickets are $12 or $8 for groups of 10 or more and are available at the Civic Center Theatre Box Office, by mail (contact Bill Heine at 314-837-0064) or from any of the choruses. Sept. 14: Family Fall Festival Noon-3pm, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 315 Graham Rd. in Florissant. Free family event includes games, bounce houses, fun events and food. Sept. 18: OASIS Peer Led Discussion Groups–Freedom from Growing Old 1:30-2:30, Village North Retirement Community, 11160 Village North Dr. For more information, or to register, call 314.747.9355. Sept. 19: Missouri Baptist Hospital Auxiliary Program: Understanding Your Special Needs Child 11am-1pm, Missouri Baptist Medical Center Auditorium, 3015 N. Ballas Rd. in Town and Country. Speakers: Michael Mooney, Kate Moore, David O’Keefe. Complimentary box lunch provided. Free event. For more information, or to register, call 314.996.5433. Sept. 24: Red Cross Blood Drive 2:30-6:30pm, Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, 2615 Shackelford Rd. in Florissant. For more information, or to sign up, call 314.831.1300 or visit www.redcrossblod.org and enter sponsor code BlessedSavior. Sept. 27: Light the Night Fundraising Walk Registration at 5pm, walk starts at 7:30pm, Forest Park’s Central Fields. For more information call 314.590.2230 or visit www.lightthenight.org/gat. Sept. 27: Dance/Sock Hop 7-10pm, St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, 2900 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. Dance and listen to the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Live band, featuring the “Hot

Flashes.” Cost $20 per person in advance; $25 at the door. For tickets, or for more information, call 314.837.7113. Oct. 3: Gary’s Party 7-10pm, Catering to You, 12775 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Celebrate the life of a man who helped so many and founded Accessible Play, Inc with an evening of dinner and dancing. Open bar and buffet dinner. Cost $50. For more information, or to buy tickets, visit www.accessibleplayinc. org, or RSVP to 314.650.934. October 4: Indoor Rummage Sale 7-11 am, Florissant Presbyterian Church, 660 Charbonier Rd. in Florissant. Housewares, tools, toys, books, seasonal decorations, shoes, clothing and more. Parking at the back of the church. Oct. 11: Crystal Creek Fall Festival Noon-4pm, 250 South New Florissant Rd. in Florissant. Free activities for the kids, BBQ, raffles, a cake walk, petting zoo, and entertainment. For more information, call Stephanie Ferguson at 314.838.2211. Oct. 12: Sprig and Twig Garden Club Fall Flower Show Noon-5pm: The Florissant Senior Center, 621 St. Francois St. in Florissant. Look for our plant sale at the Florissant Fall Festival and join us inside the Senior Center for a look at numerous flower designs and horticulture displays. Oct. 18: City of Overland Fall Clean Up 8am-noon, Legion Park, 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Items that will be accepted are the following: scrap iron or steel, brush and tree limbs, appliances, and small junk items. One car per family, no box trucks, please. For more information, visit www.overlandmo.org “Calendar” page.

Recurring Events Mondays: Karaoke at DeLeo’s Cafe & Deli 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: Exercise with Melanie/Ann Classes 1pm, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. Classes led by a licensed Physical Therapist with the use of weights and resistance bands (provided). RSVP by calling 314.838.3877. Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316. Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Business Spotlight A place to find out a little more about your local businesses! www.AsYouGoEvents.com

www.Welsch-heatcool.com

www.mycnews.com • Community News • September 3, 2014 Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Lisa Erlinger at 314.653.5331. Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752. Every Friday: The Bridge at Florissant Hot Diggity Dog Build your own hot dog. 11:30am, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. To RSVP, call 314.831.0988. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Every 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 Church Sept 27: Landmark Family Church Community Fall Celebration 10am-3pm, Landmark Family Church, 2240 Bennington Pl. in Maryland Heights. Fun for the family featuring games, arts and crafts, food, prizes, and contests. For more information, visit www.landmarkfamilychurch.org. 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 Sept. 19: Men’s Healthy Happy

Hour and Health Screenings 4:30-7pm, Christian Hospital Atrium – Ground Floor of Detrick Building, 11155 Dunn Rd. in St. Louis. Space is limited; call 314747-WELL to make reservation. Sept. 25: Medicare Update 2015 10-11am, Christian Hospital Hospital Diabetes Institute,11155 Dunn Rd. Learn how to make affordable and delicious meals with a registered dietitian. The presentation will include taste-testing, handouts and recipe cards Space is limited to first 25. Cost is $10 per person. To register, call 413.747.9355. Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032. 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. 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-theart fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599. 2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-2915210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-2913021 Email: dbland@sarahcare. com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net. Third Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association At Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake, 10 – 11am, 11728 Hidden Lake Dr., St. Louis, 314.292.7504 Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info 314.344.7220 to enroll.

What’s Happening

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 SUDOKU answers from page 8

Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954. Diabetes Self-Management Training: Call 314.344.7220 Smoking Cessation Classes: Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.

CROSSWORD answers from page 8

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

www.sipandsavorstcharlescounty.com This Month’s Shelter: Heartland Humane Society of Missouri PO Box 113, O’Fallon, MO 63366 • 636-922-0569 • info@hhsrescue.org If you’ve adopted a new family member that you saw in Community News, send us a picture of you and your new pal. Also include a brief story about your pet’s background and how they’re doing now. We’d love to share your happy story with other readers! Community News, 2139 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 or editor@ mycnews.com.

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

www.mycnews.com

September 3, 2014 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

ATTORNEY

help wanted

Novena

SERVICES

NOTICE To bid

PRAYER TO ST. JUDE

www.saintcharlesfamilylaw.com

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pray for us. St. Jude, Worker of Miracles, Pray for us. St. Jude, Helper of the Hopeless, Pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days, then publish. Your prayers will be answered. It has never been known to fail.

Thank you, St. Jude. R.H.

FOR Rent

Real Estate

Check it Out!

FOR SALE

Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/mycnews Statewide Classifieds help wanted

Check it Out! www.MYCNEWS.com

www.mycnews.com • Community News • September 3, 2014

NOTICE To bid

CLASSIFIEDS

www.windowworld.com www.scrubbydutch.com

www.psrapp.com

www.Welsch-healcool.com

September 3, 2014 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

By Joe Morice

Over the Fence

Municipal Law Enforcement Hasn‘t Changed The traffic cameras on Interstate highways and intersections I wrote of have temporarily come into question along with traffic camera companies and the various municipalities that raked in revenue from them but they’re still around. Municipalities putting radar cops on Interstate highways to increase city revenue are still out there too. Municipalities along the I-70 corridor and others all over the U.S. go on capitalizing on this questionable revenue boosting with dubiously trained police. DNA testing is still uncovering convicts that were innocent meaning some alleged evildoers weren’t. I still speculate whether someone in a city police department was manufacturing evidence to clear a case. We still suffer road blocks, deceitfully labeled, “sobriety checkpoints” that have long since been a thorn in the side of democracy. It’s still legal for police to search private vehicles. The road blocks St. Charles set up that included a prosecutor and judge on the scene to issue warrants for immediate blood tests seem to have outraged enough citizens to have lessened or stopped…at least for now. When the Missouri legislature succumbed to the dubious rationale of municipal governments and citizens by lowering the blood/alcohol content from .010 to .008, it still remains apparent to many that public safety was secondary to revenue. They believed the difference appeared too minute to make any significant difference in driving impairment. However, it was very significant for increasing arrests and subsequent municipal revenue. This part hasn’t changed, unfortunately. Those who believe these road blocks aren’t constitutional and view them with suspicion or outright disdain, are still ignored. The countries in Scandinavia with far more stringent laws against driving while intoxicated use easily maneuverable Sshaped rubber pylon courses on wide boulevards instead of road blocks; but we still

haven’t followed suit. It apparently looks as if U.S. policing agencies believe motorists too drunk to drive through pylon courses without hitting a pylon doesn’t work even though other countries claim to get the real drunks that cause accidents. Unlike here, imprisonment is mandatory but includes little in the way of plundering motorist’s wallets. Perhaps that’s a clue. Since the recession started around 2007, municipal radar police on Interstate highways, traffic cameras and road blocks are still suspiciously numerous. They still sufficiently remove doubts that police are being used to enhance city revenue suffering decreased tax bases from unemployment, reduced wages, and ambiguous congressional anti-tax measures. Yet dangerous accident-causing lane hogs and cell phone users continue to be ignored. Police are still only employees following orders and I would still like to believe the majority don’t approve of preying on motorists for revenue or convicting evildoers that they weren’t. I once again point out that police and local officials complain, sometimes bitterly, about the increasing lack of respect for the law and they apparently don’t understand why this is happening. The city politicians behind using law enforcement for unconstitutional revenue scams are sustaining a hypocrisy similar to fascist governments that caused revolutions and world wars. In fascist countries, respect is feigned to hide contempt and it only lasts as long as enforcers are around to watch. It appears to be happening here. Ironically, local elections that could dethrone the officials behind this plunder remain ignored. In recent primaries and local elections, some very questionable politicians were elected and re-elected by a less than 20 percent turnout. Again, we must look within for blame. “Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt 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.