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Mayor Thomas P. Schneider in front of the memorial at the James J. Eagan Center.
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VFW Post 4105 to Host 9-11 Ceremony on 12th Anniversary of Attacks Mayor Thomas P. Schneider has announced that VFW Post 4105 will host a ceremony at 7pm on Wednesday, September 11 in the Post Meeting Room at 410 Rue St. Francois. The ceremony will reflect on the 12th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon by terrorists. VFW Ladies Auxiliary President Pat Cheatham and Post 4105 Commander Tony Laprocina have invited Mayor Schneider to be the featured speaker at this solemn occasion. All of the veterans’ and service organizations that service the Florissant area are invited to attend this event which is open to all citizens who wish to gather in remembrance of those who perished on that infamous day. The Florissant, Hazelwood, and St. Louis County Police
Departments and the Florissant Valley and Black Jack Fire Departments were sent special invitations to acknowledge the sacrifices their New York comrades made that day. On September 11, 2001, Mayor Schneider was attending a Missouri Municipal League meeting and was having break with the current mayor of Desloge, Missouri, Mayor David Kater. The remainder of the conference was cancelled as everyone returned to their communities. Mayor Schneider drove home in disbelief and shock. The sky was empty: All airplanes had been grounded, and the effect was eerie and unsettling. By reflecting each year on tragic See 9/11 CEREMONY page 2
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your guide to good news and events like the Overland Historical Society’s September programs
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Book Buzz and Sudoku “Blue Jasmine is not the best Woody Allen movie ever made, but it certainly deserves a look,” Steve Bryan writes. Local sport authority Gary B fills you in on the weekend’s sporting events. Kitchen Confections: Dark Chocolate Treats the only events calendar you need to stay entertained all week long
Joe Morice is to Community News readers what Wilson was to Tim Taylor: enjoy a fresh perspective from our in-house blue-collar philosopher. This week: “Life, Weirdness and Roundabouts”
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9/11 CEREMONY from cover events, “we as people can remind ourselves of who we are and what is important for us to protect,” says the mayor, dates such as July 4th “when we celebrate the importance of being a free nation; the December 7 Pearl Harbor attacks which will live in infamy, and the 9-11, which “reminds
us never to take our way of life for granted.” While North County does not have a memorial specifically for the heroes and victims of 9/11, there is a memorial to all who served in war and peace at the James J. Eagan Center, which the mayor is pictured in front of.
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Around Town Recruitment Events Focus On Leadership, Life Skills For Girls Are you interested in finding leadership opportunities for your daughter? We provide opportunities for leadership at all ages, from the kindergarten Daisy Girl Scout who learns how to take turns, listen when someone else is talking and gain the confidence to raise her hand to answer a question to the fourth grade Junior Girl Scout who has the opportunity to serve as the leader of her troop as an officer to the high school Girl Scouts who are given the opportunity to serve on a Council-level committee or be one of the girl
members of our board of directors. Do team-building activities, learning about belonging to a sisterhood and developing skills that will last a lifetime sound appealing? Then bring your daughter to a Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Recruitment Event. Every girl has greatness inside of her; Girl Scouts helps her find it. What are Girl Scouts doing? Building girls of courage, confidence, and character. Our girls improve our communities through service. They gain life skills while learning teamwork and what it means to be part of a sisterhood. Girl Scout Troops have once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Come to one of our recruitment events to learn more. Visit our website, www. g i r l s c out s e m . org / G e t - In volved/Girls/MembershipRecruitment-Events.aspx for the most up-to-date recruitment event information. The site is updated daily, sometimes hourly. Girl Scouts serves more than 51,000 girls. One of the most important skills we teach girls is leadership. We invite current leaders in our community to share what they know about leadership and we teach girls how to lead. As Girl Scouts, girls join almost three million girls nationwide, Discovering their world, Connecting with others and Taking Action to make their world a better place. Girls in grades K-12 can join Girl Scouts by accepting the Girl Scout Promise and Law and paying annual membership dues. Scholarships are available.
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Register Now for Annual Maryland Heights Night Out If you’d like to get outside for a fun evening with your neighbors, it is time to register for the annual “Maryland Heights Night Out.” On Tuesday, October 1, residents are encouraged to host neighborhood block parties to promote safety, awareness and community unity. Last year, eight block parties were held across all four wards in Maryland Heights. Upon registration, residents will receive a party planning kit and also have the option to request event fliers, giveaways for children, street closure barricades and visits from police K-9 units, firefighters and elected officials. “Maryland Heights Night Out is an excellent way for residents to build a stronger community,” Mayor Mike Moeller said. “By participating, residents are also reminding criminals that they’re not welcome here in Maryland Heights.” Registration will be accepted till Tuesday, September 24. Early requests will be given priority in scheduling visits from K-9 units. For more information or to register, visit www.marylandheights. com/nightout or call 314.738.2204.
Overland Historical Society Events The society’s general meeting will be held September 9 from 6:30 – 9pm at the Frank Munsch Community Center’s multipurpose room located at 9225 Lackland Rd. This month’s presenter is Donna Ross. Her program “No Foot Stomping or Tobacco Spitting Allowed: Ten Decades of Nineteenth Century Popular American Song and Dance” traces the trends in the musical taste of everyday people. Sing and dance your way from European borrowings through the mid-century birth of popular music to the elevation of operetta and ragtime in the Gilded Age. Refreshments will be served. Please bring canned goods to donate to a local food pantry. The Overland Historical Society will have a booth at Autumn in the Park held September 28 and 29 in Norman Myers Park located at 8700 Midland Blvd. We will have items from our gift shop to sell including the popular local resource Overland Trails and Trials by Robert E. Parkin and the Overland Historical Society Log House Cookbook. We appreciate donations of artifacts such as photographs, newspaper articles, keepsakes and memorabilia. Contact Sandy at 314831-7439. For info on the society, contact Marcia Jackson at mrsmljackson@charter.net or 314.831.7439.
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Free Electronics Recycling The City of Maryland Heights, in cooperation with RNA Worldwide Computer and Electronic Recycling, will host a free electronics recycling event on Thursday, September 5 from 9 - 11am at the Maryland Heights Centre. Accepted items include computers, laptops, radios, stereos, microwaves, large and small appliances, audio/visual equipment, CRT monitors, TVs, ink/toner and cell phones. For more information, visit www.RNAworldwide.com or call 314.738.2599.
City Needs Nominations for Volunteer of the Year Nominees for the 2013 Volunteer of the Year are being sought by the City of Maryland Heights and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. Each year, the city recognizes outstanding individuals in the community to thank them for giving their time, energy, expertise or donations to schools, churches or non-profit organizations within the city. The 2013 Volunteer of the Year will be announced at a Council meeting in October. To make a nomination, call 314.738.2599. Nominations must be received by September 15.
Ferguson Brewing Company Produces One-Of-A-Kind Watermelon Saison Drawing inspiration from a delicious watermelon wheat beer that the Ferguson Brewing Company produced last year, Brewmaster Ryan Landolt has once again thought outside of the box to create another watermelon-flavored brew that beer heads are sure to enjoy. The Brewing Company’s limited-release Watermelon Saison (“say-zon”) will be released on September 5 and will be a light, refreshing, and crisp drink to sip while soaking up the last bits of summer. This exciting new offering will be brewed with 30 watermelons from St. Louis’s own Thies Farm, a popular vendor at the Ferguson Farmers Market, who grew the watermelons specifically for the Brewing Company’s Watermelon Saison. The delicious, locally-grown fruits will add
a distinctive fresh and light taste to the typically dry, fruity, and spicy aroma that is characteristic of Saisons. For more info about the Ferguson Brewing Company, visit www.fergusonbrewing.com.
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2013 Hazelwood Harvestfest Saturday, September 14 ~ 9:30 am - 6 pm H o w dershell Pa rk a t 6800 Howd e r s h e l l Roa d i n Hazelwoo d, next to the Fire S ta ti on
HARVESTFEST OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Refreshing new activities and entertainment have been added to this year’s Hazelwood Harvestfest, making it bigger and better and more fun for the whole family. The event will be held on Saturday, September 14, at Howdershell Park, 6800 Howdershell Road, from 9am to 6pm. Radio Disney – Bringing the Disney Magic Instead of having a parade this year, Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division is partnering with Radio Disney to bring lots of family fun and Disney magic to the park from 12pm to 2pm The station’s high-energy Road Crew, consisting of an Emcee, DJ and choreographers, will be on hand to teach kids of all ages dances to popular Radio Disney Top 40 tunes, lead them in fun-themed trivia games, and pass out cool Disney giveaways to almost everyone. New Activities Added Harvestfest Scavenger Hunt – Want to make $500 in one hour? The Hazelwood Parks and Recreation is giving away a $500 Grand Prize and several other prizes to the top three finishers of the Harvestfest Scavenger Hunt. The City’s annual fall festival will kick off at 9:30am with a ONE hour long scavenger hunt in the park. Individuals and teams of up to four (4) people are invited to scavenge through the park locating and collecting as many items from our list as they can in one hour. First-, second-, and third-place winners will be announced during the Miss Hazelwood crowning ceremony which starts at 10:30am. Gypsy Rose III Landship – Arrgh matees and scallywags! Kids can come on board, wear a pirate hat and carry a toy sword as they defend their ship and explore the seven seas for lost treasure. This pirate ship is one of six built by 53-year-old Capt. Tim Woodson, a pirate river cruise operator, for land use. With its skull-and-cross bones flag flapping in the air, this ship has cannons that shoot big Nerf sponge balls and has ropes for kids to swing on. Capt. Woodson uses his unique ships to take people on about 200 pirate cruises each summer on the Mississippi River from St. Charles to Grafton. He also provides them for pirate-themed birthday parties and school field trips for kids.
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The Bubble Bus – Thousands of bubbles will be seen floating over the heads of fairgoers when The Bubble Bus cranks up its bubble machines at this year’s Hazelwood Harvestfest from 1pm – 5pm only. The magic occurs when all sorts of devices are used to make bubbles of all sizes.
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Baseball vs. Football For young athletes in the family, this year’s Harvestfest will offer a Home Run Derby, starting at 11 a.m., and an NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition from 1pm to 5pm. Both events are free and open to boys and girls in the following age groups: Home Run Derby (ages 7-12) and NFL Punt, Pass & Kick (ages 6-17). The NFL event is being used as a precursor for the new NFL Flag Football program, sponsored by the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation which starts this fall. For more information, contact Jake Junghanel at 314.731.0980.
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Vote for Pedro – The RFT’s “Best Cover Band” The musical entertainment will be performed by St. Louis’ premiere party band, Vote for Pedro, from 2pm to 6pm This band won The Riverfront Times’ “Best Cover Band” award and the “Best Male Vocalist” award which went to Eric Wulff. They have played to packed houses in local venues all around town (i.e. Mississippi Nights, The Pageant, Blueberry Hill, The American Theater and Riverport/Verizon Amphitheater). Also, they have been supporting acts for several major bands like Green Day, MatchBox 20, Foo Fighters, Firehouse and ZZ Top. While other bands stick to one genre, Vote for Pedro covers the whole spectrum of popular music. Their play list runs the gamut from modern rock bands like Maroon 5, Neon Trees, Bruno Mars and U2, to classic rock performed by Queen, Cheap Trick, AC/DC and Journey. And, of course, there’s plenty of dance tunes that will make people want to get up and strut their stuff. Miss Hazelwood Coronation At 10:30am, the reigning 2012 Miss Hazelwood Kirsten Henderson will be hosting this year’s Coronation ceremony on the stage of the St. Louis County Bandwagon located near the tennis courts. To qualify as a participant, contestants must be young women between the ages of 15 and 19, as well as residents of Hazelwood. A $500 scholarship and other prizes will be awarded to the new queen.
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Petting Zoo (Free) Horseshoe Tournaments (Free) Bingo hosted by Hazelnuts (Free) Pony Rides (Free)
Scheduled times and performances may vary. Parking & shuttle service available at White Birch Park. Info: 314-731-0980.
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES Used Book Sale At Harvestfest, the Community Enrichment Commission plans to host its annual Used Book Sale under a big tent. Fairgoers can browse through hundreds of donated books in good condition and purchase them at a bargain price. All proceeds will be used to to support the Commission’s Reading is Elementary Program and the arts in Hazelwood, as well as provide resources for the Garden Club.
Arts & Crafts Show / Information Booths An Arts & Crafts Show will be onging on the north side of the park. Also, an area will be set up for local companies to promote their products and services, as well as for non-profit organizations to raise money for their charitable causes with game or food booths. Booth fees are $30 for the Crafters and $35 for the Food/ Game and Information Booths. To reserve booth space for any of these activities, call the Parks and Recreation Office at 314.731.0980.
Children’s Activity Area This section of the park will feature four large inflatables for toddlers, smaller children and school-age kids to play on. A Children’s Crafts Area will be set up inside the tennis courts where kids can decorate things (fish and foam robots) and put decals on mini skateboards.
City Services Tent The Hazelwood Parks and Recreation staff plans to give away cell phone chargers for the car, yo-yos, and sports bags to those who stop by the tent. Plus, little baseballs and footballs will be handed out during the Home Run Derby event and the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition.
Community Service Opportunity The Hazelwood Harvestfest is an excellent opportunity for area high school students to earn some of the Community Service time required for graduation. Interested students should contact their high school community service coordinator or the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Office at 314.731.0980.
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UNCF Awards Scholarships to HSD Graduates United Negro College Fund (UNCF) awarded scholarships to several members of the Hazelwood School District Class of 2013 at the UNCF Scholarship Dinner on Aug.1 at Norwood Hills Country Club. Bianca Bealer-Wilkes, Hazelwood West High School, received the Ryan Howard Scholarship. Bealer-Wilkes will be attending Lindenwood to study accounting. Intisar Faulkner, Hazelwood HSD administrators pose with UNCF scholarship recipients at the awards dinner. East High School, received the Monet Royal, Hazelwood Central High School, McDonald’s Academic Excellence Award. Faulkner will be attending Missouri received the Cedric “The Entertainer” Scholarship. Royal will be attending Southeast Missouri State University to study political science. Ciara Linze, Hazelwood Central High School, State University and will study music education. The Cedric “the Entertainer “ Scholarship is received the Cedric “The Entertainer” Scholarawarded to minority students in their senior year, ship. Linze will be attending Southeast Missouri attending a St. Louis area high school with a GPA State University to study human environmental of 3.0 or above, planning to attend a UNCF School studies and child development. Rodrick Robins, Hazelwood Central High or Southeast Missouri State University. Students School, received the McDonald’s Academic Ex- must possess leadership qualities and some incellence Award. Robins will be attending South- volvement in school and community service. The McDonald’s Academic Excellence Scholarern Illinois University-Edwardsville to study soship, is awarded to African American students in cial work. their senior year attending a St. Louis or Metro East area high school with a minimum GPA of 2.8. Students must possess leadership qualities, good academic standing and potential for success in a four- year accredited college or institution along with involvement in school and community service. The Ryan Howard Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 attending a Great St. Louis Metropolitan area high school, with plans to attend an accredited four year institution. Students must possess leadership qualities, potential for success in the college and some involvement in www.Welsch-heatcool.com school and community service.
High School Girls – There’s a STEM in Your Future Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) issues are a key priority for both Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and the nation. Girl Scouts has launched Imagine Your STEM Future, a new, free series designed to engage high school girls in STEM subjects and inspire them to pursue STEM careers. The series, which can be delivered in four to eight sessions, will be rolled out and available for schools or other hosting sites this fall. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEM careers are growing at five times the rate of other occupations, with nine of the 10 fastest-growing occupations demanding significant scientific or math training by the year 2018. A study from the Girl Scout Research Institute, Generation STEM: What Girls Say About Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, found that 74 percent of girls are interested in STEM and 82 percent see themselves as “smart enough to have a career in STEM,” but few girls list STEM careers as a top choice. Imagine Your STEM Future is designed to be flexible. It is a fourunit series that can be conducted in either four 90-minute sessions or eight 45-minute sessions. During the series, girls will have the opportunity to: • Team up to do STEM experiments • Learn about and meet female scientists who can serve as role models • Explore STEM careers in areas that most interest them Activities vary by discipline to make the series interesting for a broad range of girls from grades 9-12. Because the series aligns with National Education Curriculum Standards, it can be used by schools to compliment curricula or as an after-school series, in spring break camp or in other venues. As one example of its STEM activities, Girl Scouts has supported all-girl robotics teams since 2009 in the FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL), grades 4-8 and Junior FIRST LEGO League (Jr. FLL), grades K-3 and FIRST® Tech Challenge (grades 9-12). Girl Scouts were also part of the Imagine series pilot in 2011-2012, serving more than 330 girls. The National Council for Research on Women found that girls are more successful in math and science programs that incorporate a cooperative, hands-on approach than in programs that stress competition and individual learning. Imagine Your STEM Future is specifically designed to engage girls in hands-on, cooperative STEM activities during an important time in their lives, when they start to think about a career. Imagine Your STEM Future was piloted in 2012 with more than 6,000 under-represented teenage girls across the United States and the results were extremely positive. In post-evaluation research done by the Girl Scout Research Institute, girls said that the series increased their interest in STEM, led them to become more informed about STEM careers, helped them realize how important it is to take math and science in school, strengthened their critical thinking and problemsolving abilities and increased their confidence in their STEM skills. For more information on Imagine Your STEM Future, contact Michelle Johnson, Grant Programs Manager, at 314.592.2344 or mjohnson@ girlscoutsem.org.
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Pattonville College Academy Fifteen seniors from Pattonville High School spent a week before school began getting ready for college during Pattonville High School’s sixth annual Pattonville College Academy. Held July 29 through August 2, the program gave first-generation, college-bound students support and knowledge about the college planning and search process. The academy covered goal setting, college resume writing, how to compare colleges, how to start the college search, college admissions, scholarships, financial aid, letters of recommendation, essay writing tips and ACT test taking tips. Participants were also able to interact with previous College Academy graduates, college admissions representatives and other experts during the week. The academy culminated with visits to the following colleges on the final day of the week: University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis Community College (Florissant Valley and Meramec), Fontbonne University, Washington University and Maryville University. For more information, call Julie Kampschroeder, college/ career counselor, at 314.213.8051.
Pattonville College Academy participants are shown during a visit to the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) campus. They are pictured with Drew Griffin (right), UMSL’s director of admissions.
STLCC Participates in 50th Commemorative March on Washington St. Louis Community College staff and faculty recently traveled with representative from the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to participate in the 50th Commemorative March on Washington in Washington, D.C. Genesis Steele, Terry Freeman, Linda Collins, and Annie Wagganer gathered with thousands of people to commemorate the anniversary. “Being a participant in the 2013 commemorative March on Washington was a unforgettable experience. It was an honor to Genesis Steele and friends at Commemorative March on Washington march alongside coworkchanged for the better, there are still opportuniers and thousands of others who came together ties for improvement,” Steele said. “My dream to advocate for positive change in our respective is that people will not make rash decisions or communities,” said Steele, acting director of the stereotypes based on fear, or skin color, or ethAfrican-American Male Initiative program at nicity, but take the time to get to know the inSTLCC. “Whether you were representing votdividual.” ing rights, social justice, jobs, or education, it was exciting and exhilarating to be among those who stood together in the continuation to keep the dream alive.” Fifty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963. The largest civil rights rally ever, “The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom” was www.rickniblettphotography.com a call to action. “There was excitement and collective cheers. We sang songs as we marched and took pictures of signs that reminded us of all the various groups that support civil rights,” said Wagganer, sociology instructor at STLCC. “We are not a fringe group, we are the masses. The atmosphere was thankful and respectful. It was historic.” The event was sponsored by the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, Martin Luther King III and the NAACP. A group of dynamic speakers, including King, Sharpton, Attorney General Eric Holder, Newark Mayor Cory Booker and Rep. John Lewis spoke from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech 50 years ago. “While so many things have www.elanestevenbeautycollge.com
Junior Earns Eagle Scout Level Daniel Noles, a junior at Pattonville High School, recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 643. Eagle Scout is the highest advancement rank in the Boy Scout designation and is achieved after progressing through various other ranks, earning 21 merit badges, serving six months in a troop leadership role, taking part in a Scoutmaster conference and successfully completing an Eagle Scout board of review.
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Youngest Pick: “The Incredible Life of Balto” You’ll gush over the story of a mush-dog Community News is that traveled through proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” an Alaskan blizzard, in This column will 50-degree-below temfeature great books peratures, pulling a sled for children in three loaded with medicine categories: for children stricken Youngest Pick: with diphtheria. Many early childhood to the first or second have heard of Balto, the grade, Middle Pick: lead sled dog, but few elementary school know what happened children, and to the husky after his Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy! heroic deed. Prolific author/illustrator Meghan McCarthy brings the rest of the dog’s tale to light in The Incredible Life of Balto, another marvelous nonfiction book featuring the googly-eyed characters she’s made famous. Balto’s journey catapulted the husky to fame, but his good fortune didn’t last. The conditions of his life deteriorated as he moved from owner to owner, each Reprinted with permission, worse than the last. Magnificent Balto, the lifesaver, became a victim of neglect Missourian and abuse, himself in need of a savior. Publishing Fortunately, one appears on the scene and Balto is restored to his glory days. Company. Copyright 2013. It seems turnabout is fair play in this heartfelt story.
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Though Cate Blanchett will almost certainly garner award nominations for her performance in Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine, the film is just slightly off-target. The prolific filmmaker tackles the current economic crisis through the eyes of a self-centered woman forced to reinvent herself. It’s a bold move for Allen, one that works some of the time. Blanchett plays Jeannette Francis, a New York socialite who prefers to be called Jasmine. Married to a wealthy Blue Jasmine photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics investment broker named Hal ent so much that it becomes confus(Alec Baldwin), Jasmine enjoys a Blue Jasmine is not the ing. swanky lifestyle until it all comes best Woody Allen movie No matter what, Cate Blanchett crashing down. Hal, it seems, ever made, but it certainly delivers an intriguing performance swindled people out of their life as the title character. Blanchett’s Jeadeserves a look. savings and landed in federal prisnette/Jasmine looks and acts like an on. A distraught Jasmine heads to San Francisco to stay impoverished refugee from Sex and the City. If Mr. Big with adopted sister Ginger (Sally Hawkins). The former was ever exposed as a fraud, a distraught Carrie might socialite cannot escape her troubled past, though, or her find herself floundering just like poor Jasmine. No matdesire to get back everything she has lost. Despite her ter what, though, Jasmine still maintains a strong sense financial situation, Jasmine continues to act and dress of entitlement, believing the world owes her a living. Allen always knows how to build a great supportlike the wife of a power broker. Woody Allen has always been a prolific storyteller, ing cast, however. Andrew Dice Clay, the former foulespecially in charming outings like Midnight in Paris. mouthed comedian whose act attacked women, is so With Blue Jasmine, however, Allen shows that he may good here that he almost deserves an award. Clay has have lost a few steps. The writer/director switches the been off the radar for a long time, but he makes a sucaction between Jasmine’s decadent past and dismal pres- cessful return as Augie, Ginger’s blue-collar ex-husband.
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Augie may be rough around the edges, but he remains more of a stand-up guy than wealthy Hal ever was. British actress Sally Hawkins also is quite impressive as Ginger. Though more practical and hardworking than Jasmine, Ginger also makes bad choices when it comes to men. Despite losing money thanks to Jasmine’s husband, Ginger is still willing to open her home to her displaced sister. Complicated, confusing, but filled with brilliant moments, Blue Jasmine is not the best Woody Allen movie ever made, but it certainly deserves a look. Allen took himself out of his comfort zone to tackle very contemporary issues and, while he doesn’t achieve his usual high standards, still tells a great story. Blue Jasmine, rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, language, and sexual content, 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 Rascals Control Their Own Destiny When this issue hits the streets, it will be determined if the O’Fallon team is in the playoffs. Rascals’ playoff tickets have been now available to the public in case of a playoff series. “The potential for a fourth playoff appearance in five years has us all excited within the organization,” said Rascals GM Dan Dial. “As always, we want to make sure our great fans have ample opportunity to secure their seats for a potential playoff run. The team has been playing its best baseball of the summer, and we intend to pack the house for every home game in the event we make the playoffs.” Check the teams’ website for all the details: www.RiverCityRascals.com *Take it to the next level Rams Start Season This Sunday The Rams will host the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday
at 3:25pm, opening the 2013 National Football League (NFL). New faces and a little more experience in the club still have the St. Louis team the youngest in the NFL. Quarterback Sam Bradford (pictured) seems to be a little more relaxed as the team has beefed up the offensive line to protect him. Head Coach Jeff Fisher made a recent comment on his punt return squad after the third exhibition game: “I think we’ve got a punt returner. Then we’ve got wide receiver Chris Givens; we know what he can do. I like what running back Isaiah Pead has done on the practice field. He’s getting better at it, and I’m perfectly comfortable with running back Benny Cunningham doing it. He picked up 15 yards on his own by himself the other night.” Don’t forget the NEW page policy. Go to www.StLouisRams.com to get all the information. *New year, better results
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Lindenwood Football Player and The Rams Former Lindenwood University graduate Andrew Helmick had been in training camp for the St. Louis Rams since the beginning. Unfortunately, he was released after the first mandatory cut of the roster. He is at least on the teams’ radar for future opportunities or another team may invite him to their camp. *Tried your best Sports Complex Has Open House River’s Edge Sports Complex (5105 N. Highway 67, Florissant) will host an Open House from 11am - 3pm on Saturday September 14. There will be fun for the whole family with tours of the newly-remodeled facility, a chance to try out the indoor artificial surfaces on the softball/baseball field and the soccer/football field, plus meet and greet with members of the St. Louis ATTACK professional indoor football team and the St. Louis AMBUSH professional indoor soccer team. Guests can also meet representatives from the St. Louis County Police Department and the Black Jack Fire Department, as well as see the MONSTER Jeep up-close. There will be free popcorn and free soft drinks for everybody. For more information, call 314.282.3369, or send an email to info@riversedgesportscomplex.com. *The place to be Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities. Currently he broadcasts a radio show on 590 ‘The Man’ and 1380 ‘The Woman.’
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There are few things more enjoyable than biting into a rich and delicious chocolate dessert. By using a more robust flavor like that of dark chocolate, show-stopping desserts can be crafted right from your own kitchen—and it is easier than you think. If you’re looking to bring a divine sweet for your next gathering, or you just want to take a moment to treat yourself after a long day, use rich and decadent dark chocolate. Known for its bold, upfront flavor with sweet undertones, dark chocolate is always a welcome addition to any dessert spread. Spoil yourself with these delectable desserts featuring complex, rich chocolate. Your family will melt when they sample these recipes for DOVE Chocolate Bark and Flourless DOVE Dark Chocolate Lover’s Cake. For more chocolate recipe ideas, visit www.facebook.com/ dovechocolate.
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Flourless DOVE Dark Chocolate Lover’s Cake Makes 10-12 servings • Prep time: 10 minutes • Baking time: 30 minutes
Ingredients: 1 bag DOVE Dark Chocolate Promises 2 (3.3-ounces) DOVE Dark Chocolate Bars 1/2 cup unsalted butter 5 eggs 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark cocoa, at least 70% 1 cup whipping cream (optional, for garnish)
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter and parchment line 9-inch round baking pan. 2. Roughly chop chocolate and place in heat-resistant bowl over pan of simmering water, not directly touching water. Add butter and melt until smooth. Meanwhile, whisk eggs until slightly frothy. Remove from heat and whisk in eggs. Using rubber spatula, fold in 3/4 cup cocoa powder (reserving the 2 tablespoons aside) until just incorporated and pour into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until crust on top of cake forms. 3. While cake is baking, pour cream and cocoa powder in large bowl to whip ingredients in later. Place in refrigerator to dissolve powder and chill bowl. 4. Cool for at least 10 minutes before turning upside down onto serving plate. Remove parchment paper if stuck. Whip cream and cocoa powder in chilled bowl until just stiff peaks form. Serve alongside slice of cake or frost cake with chocolate whipped cream. ®/™ Trademarks © Mars, Incorporated 2013.
Makes 18 pieces • Prep time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 bag DOVE Dark Chocolate Promises 1 1/2 cups (approximately 10 ounces) whole blanched almonds, cut into thirds Directions: 1. Put chocolate in heat-resistant mixing bowl. Place heatresistant mixing bowl on top of pot with simmering water. Stir until chocolate is about 2/3 melted. 2. Remove bowl from water and continue stirring until all chocolate has melted. (For microwave, put chocolate in microwave-proof bowl and microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Once 2/3 of chocolate is melted, remove from microwave and continue stirring until completely melted.) 3. Fold chopped nuts into chocolate. 4. Spread chocolate mixture onto non-stick cookie sheet or foil-lined 9-inch x 13-inch baking pan. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens. 5. Loosen bark from pan and break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight container and keep in cool area or refrigerator. 6. Other flavor combinations: Pistachios and chopped dried apricots; cashews and dried sour cherries; miniature marshmallows and salted peanuts.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Church September 6 & 20: Fish Fry At Bellefontaine Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Rd. Children under 6 free. Single: $7.50, Double: $8.50. 314.867.0800
September 13 & 14: St. Sabina Parish Picnic 5 - 11pm on Friday and noon - 11pm on Saturday, 1625 Swallow Lane, Florissant. Carnival rides, games, basket raffle booth, live music, food and drink, Bob Jercinovic 314.839.0840
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 Events Now–December: Crisis Nursery is requesting the support of local Holiday Angels for the 2013 Holiday Hearts Campaign Join our effort and grant holiday wish list items (e.g., toys, clothing, household products, non-perishable food, rent and utility assistance, etc.) to deserving children and families in need. Supporters may choose to sponsor a family or purchase items off of the Crisis Nursery Holiday Wish List. For more information, visit www.crisisnurserykids.org or call 314.292.5770. Now: Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers Meals on Wheels, North County needs volunteers to work a few hours a week. The all-volunteer program delivers hot nutritious meals Monday through
Friday to approximately 150 people generally limited by medical conditions. The service allows some of our residents to live at home who might otherwise have to make other arrangements. Volunteers usually drive once a week and deliver meals on one of 23 different routes in North County. It takes about an hour and a half and drivers are usually done by 12:30. For more information call 314.953.6800. September 6: 11th Annual Charity Golf Scramble At the Golf Club of Florissant. Benefiting the Backstoppers of St. Louis & Responder Rescue. For more information call 314.486.6305 September 5: Register for Modern Western Square Dance Lessons 10-week session is $5 per person per night at St Ferdinand Shrine School, # 1 St Francois St in Florissant from 7:15 – 9pm. 314.839.2134 Sept 6: Steak Night Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105 from 4pm - 7pm. Please join us, all profits go to support veterans. Info: 314.831.6121
September 7: Samuel A. Hoscher Charity Golf Outing At Emerald Greens Golf Course, $80 per player, Registration at 12:30pm with tee-off at 1:30pm. 314.895.3910. September 8: 17th Annual Walter F. Phillips Memorial Wheels in Motion Day At Westport Plaza from 9am - 4pm (Rain or Shine)! free to the public; register your vehicle for $20 . Proceeds benefit The National Children’s Cancer Society. Classic cars, food and entertainment hosted by St. Louis area car clubs. 314.878.0534 September 8-27: Crafting Party Series Join our hands on crafting party series inspired by Pinterest! Bring your Pin Boards alive with other crafters who enjoy creating art and do it yourself projects. After each party, take home your creation. We have parties for youth grades 3-8, adults, and families. Hosted by Imani Aisha Creations, 8460 N. Lindbergh Blvd Ste. 8, Florissant. $15/class. RSVP REQUIRED, 314.643.6067, www.imaniaisha.com September 9: Red Cross Blood Drive At Greater North County Chamber of Commerce office, 420 W. Washington, Florissant, 10am – 2pm. Register: call Jaime Jenkins 314.831.3500 or email Jaime@greaternorthcountychamber. com September 9: Valley Industries First Annual Golf Outing At Spencer T. Olin Golf Course. $125 p/p or $500 per team Includes lunch, bbq dinner and cart. 314.731.1771 for reservations September 9: City of Florissant Conducting a Public Hearing 7pm, at Florissant City Hall. Info: 314.921.5700
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September 9: Public Hearing for Florissant’s Community Development Block Grant 7pm, Florissant City Hall Council Chambers, 955 rue St. Francois, Florissant. 314.839.7680 September 9: Accessible Play Inc. Charity Golf Tournament At Glen Echo Country Club, $90 per person or $360 per team includes golf, lunch, drink tickets and dinner. 314.837.5100 September 11: VFW Post 4105 Hosting 9-11 Ceremony VFW Post 4105 will host a ceremony at 7pm for the community to reflect on the 12th anniversary of the terrorists attacks. All citizens, veteran and service organizations are invited to attend. 314.831.6121. September 12: Scams Targeting Seniors Officer Harmon of the Florissant Police Dept. will discuss Scams targeting seniors. 9:30am. Complimentary Breakfast at 9am. RSVP by calling 314.838.3877, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Sept 14: Flea Market Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105 from 8am - 1pm. Tables are $10.00. Contact Nick for table reservations 314.503.1303. Sept 14: Breakfast Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105 from 8am - 10am. Please join us, all profits go to support veterans 314.503.1303.
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September 14: Open House at Rivers Edge Sports Complex 11am – 3pm, 5105 N. Highway 67 in Florissant. Tour the recently-remodeled multi-sport facility, meet professional athletes from St. Louis’ two newest teams: the St. Louis Ambush and the St. Louis Attack. Free snacks and drinks. www.riversedgesportscomplex.com 314.282.3369
www.mycnews.com • Community News • September 4, 2013 September 14: Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Trivia Night At JFK Community Center, 315 Howdershell, Florissant. 7pm. $20 per person ($160 for a table of 8). Beer and soft drinks included, prize for best “Tropical Themed” table. Sponsorships are available, including Presenting Sponsors, $250; and Round Sponsors, $50. 314.831.3500 or www. greaternorthcountychamber.com September 20: Blood Drive in honor of Frances Beine 9am - 1pm, Steve Robbins Financial Planning, 325 Rue St. Francois, Florissant. 314.839.4600 or Lisa@SteveRobbinsOnline.com. September 22: The American Association of University Women Ferguson-Florissant Branch (North County) Reception 2 - 4pm. Women’s equity. All in attendance will also receive a copy of AAUW’s latest research report “Women in Community Colleges Access to Success.” Refreshments will be served. 314.867.4755 or e-mail sbreeze@ mindspring.com
Sprig and Twig Garden Club of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri will present a Standard Flower Show at the Florissant Senior Center at 621 St. Francois Street in Florissant. The flower show theme this year is “Hurrah for the Holidays” and is free and open to the public from 12 - 5pm. 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: Seniors: Exercise with Melanie FREE. Classes are led by a licensed Physical Therapist. 1 pm. 3350 St.
Catherine St. (near the Eagan Center) RSVP 314.838.3877 Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com 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.
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September 26: FLU Vaccines, Sponsored by Walgreens 9:30am, Registration forms are available at the St. Catherine Office or the Ferguson Walgreens and should be completed prior to the clinic. Complimentary Breakfast at 9am. RSVP by calling 314.838.3877, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St.
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September 25: Florissant Police Department Business Seminar on Workplace Violence and Active Shooters 7:30am, Florissant Police Station. A continental breakfast will be provided. RSVP to Officer Andy Haarmann at 314.831.7000. September 27: 13th Annual North County Gala Dance 7-10pm at the James J. Eagan Center. Dress-up event is $15 per person with an 18-Piece Big Band, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. City of Florissant Senior Office at 314.839.7605. October 13: Standard Flower Show Answers from page 8
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Life, Weirdness and Roundabouts When St. Charles built a roundabout in a troublesome intersection at 3rd and Tecumsah, I cheered. I often passed through that area and it sometimes became congested because of stop signs. Some believed that drivers wouldn’t understand roundabouts or the yield signs just as they do on Interstate highway entrance ramps. They probably cursed drivers who stopped and then crawled into the fastmoving traffic instead of using the speedup ramp to reach highway speeds before entering. This witless action caused all manner of horn honking, cursing, and squealing tires, sometimes followed by collisions and the occasional armed criminal action.
As it turns out, the roundabout is working quite well, or so it seems. There are a few who don’t understand the yield signs, but apparently it hasn’t caused many problems other than the usual obscene gestures. For me, I enjoy driving around the circle without having to stop, except to yield to passing traffic before entering, which is less often than one might think. It brings memories of Riverview Circle. It was famous back in the sixties’ days of muscle cars and Steak and Shake. The usual caper was driving through Jennings Steak and Shake to see and be seen in one’s hot Ford/Chevy/ Dodge or parent’s rambling Rambler or boring Buick and then driving to what we called “Circle Steak” on Riverview Circle to do the same and then back again. Sometimes we would light in one of them for a hamburger or to flirt with the girls parked next to us. This sometimes evolved into romances and even marriages...including my own. That’s right; I met my future wife in Steak and Shake and no, I didn’t sue them. This was back when marriages were for keeps. In my case, it meant keeping me out of fast cars and Steak and Shake until death do us part. Riverview Circle was a larger and somewhat perilous roundabout with six entrances and exits and several driveways in between. Entering meant stopping at a stop sign, watching for a break in fastmoving, tire-squealing traffic, and then www.communicarehealth.com stomping the accelerator when there was
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room to join in. Insanity often helped. Later at night when traffic was lighter, it was marginally safer. In fact, back in the days before my parents became my parents, I’m told my uncle sometimes squealed around that big circle as fast as his jalopy would go without flipping it upside down. In those days, cars had little cornering ability due to suspensions that resembled those of stage coaches. My fun-loving uncle supposedly did this until he attracted the attention of the city police. Then he would elude them by veering up Halls Ferry Road to escape the city’s jurisdiction that ended within a few blocks. City cops weren’t allowed beyond it at the time. I assume my uncle wasn’t wrapped too tight until my aunt finally retied his strings in a marital ceremony. I never heard that he partook of alcoholic beverages before these wheeled antics but then, I never needed them either to drive like a drug-crazed chimpanzee when I was young and indestructible. These days, when I’m driving my Mustang around the roundabout in St. Charles, I sometimes feel tempted to replicate my uncle’s depression era antics. The Mustang has a much better suspension and would easily handle much greater cornering speeds, but age makes one a shade less unhinged. I now settle for the usual excess of recommended speeds. “Ah youth, where did you disappear to so fast?” Now that I have a car that really goes...I don’t. Life is weird. 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.