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By Tim Davidson, communications coordinator, City of Hazelwood 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 6pm. 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 - 2pm. New Activities Added Mayor Matthew Robinson and several City Council members will officially kickoff the day’s activities with a Scavenger Hunt inside the park starting at 9:30am. Families or groups of friends can sign up as teams with the chance of winning some fabulous prizes. It will be similar to the larger city-wide Family Photo Scavenger Hunt set for October 5. This Harvestfest activity will be followed by the Miss Hazelwood Coronation scheduled at 10:30am. Kids can spend hours of fun exploring the seven seas for long lost treasure on the Gypsy Rose III Landship, one of six pirate ships built by 53-year-old Capt. Tim Woodson, a pirate river cruise op-
erator. 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. For young athletes in the family, this year’s Harvestfest will offer a Home Run Derby, starting at 11am and an NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition from 1pm - 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. The Rams’ Street Tteam and Ram Page mascot will be there to greet the kids and cheer the youngsters on as they compete in the various events. For more information, contact Jake Junghanel at 314.731.0980. The musical entertainment will be performed by St. Louis’ premiere party band, Vote for Pedro, from 2 - 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. See HAZELWOOD HARVESTFEST page 2
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HAZELWOOD HARVESTFEST from cover 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. Back for Another Year There are a few traditional activities that have been featured year after year at Harvestfest because of their popularity with fairgoers. The ones being brought back for this year’s event include the following: Time Activity/Entertainment 10am – 12pm Petting Zoo (Free) 10:30am and 1:30pm Horseshoe Tournaments (Free) 12pm and 2pm Bingo hosted by Hazelnuts (Free) 1pm – 5pm Pony Rides (Free) All-Day Activities 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 Photos courtesy of Hazelwood Harvestfest will be used to support the Commission’s Reading is Elementary Program and the arts in Hazelwood, as well as provide resources for the Garden Club. An Arts & Crafts Show will be ongoing 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. The Children’s Activity Area 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. www.sarahcare.com/bridgeton 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 City Services Tent. Plus, little baseballs and footballs will be handed out during the Home Run Derby event and the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition.
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Red Cross Urges Households to Develop an Emergency Plan
Urban Gospel Singer T-Jones to Perform
The American Red Cross urges families across the country to come up with a game plan to make sure their household is ready for the next emergency or disaster. During National Preparedness Month, Red Cross chapters all across the country are planning events to help people develop their family disaster plans, get preparedness information and learn more about preparedness in their communities. For more information on events in someone’s area, they can contact their local Red Cross chapter. Local chapter contact information can be found at redcross.org. “Having a plan outlining what household members will do in an emergency is the best thing they can do to be prepared for an emergency or large-scale disaster,” said Richard Reed, senior vice president of Disaster Cycle Services for the Red Cross. “Things can happen very quickly, giving people only minutes to react. Planning ahead can help keep everyone safe.” Make A Plan: Planning together is important. Everyone in the household should help develop the emergency plan and know what they should do if something occurs. The plan should include ways to contact and find one another. Include two places to meet – one near the home in case of a sudden emergency like a fire, and one outside the neighborhood in case circumstances prevent people from returning home. The plan should also identify an emergency contact person from outside the area in case local telephone lines are overloaded or out of service. “Often people are not at home when a disaster occurs and they may not be able to get back into their neighborhood,” Reed said. “Plans should include decisions about where everyone will go if ordered to evacuate and what route they will take to get there.” When discussing evacuation, everyone should include several different routes in case roads are closed. If pets are part of the household, they should be considered, including where they could be safe if the family has to evacuate such as pet-friendly motels and animal shelters along the evacuation route. Red Cross Apps: People can learn what to do before, during and after emergencies by downloading the free Red Cross apps for smart phones and tablets. Tools are available to make an emergency plan and share it with household members. Preloaded content allows users to access vital information even if they can’t connect to the internet. The apps can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross or at redcross.org/mobileapps. Build A Kit: Another step to get ready is to build an emergency preparedness kit. Household members should gather supplies in an easy-to-carry container in case they have to evacuate. The kit should contain a three-day supply of water (one gallon, per person, per day), nonperishable food, a flashlight, battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra batteries, a first aid kit, a 7-day supply of medications, a multipurpose tool, sanitation and personal hygiene items and copies of important personal documents. The Red Cross also recommends having at least two weeks worth of emergency supplies stored at home. A variety of emergency preparedness and first aid kits are available atredcrossstore.org Get Trained: Everyone also needs to stay informed about what types of disasters are most likely to occur where they live or where they plan to visit. It is also important to take a First Aid and CPR/AED course— a vital component of disaster preparedness in case emergency help is delayed. Online and in-class courses are available atredcross.org/takeaclass. For more information on how to prepare for emergencies, go to redcross.org.
Urban gospel singer T-Jones from Bridgeton will perform September 14 at the MTC Fall Festival to be held at 1259 Stephen Jones Avenue, Saint Louis T-Jones’s music is “a mix of powerful messages and upbeat rhythms that will move the soul. His inspirational songs are unique and awe-inspiring, capable of touching hearts and minds.” Visit morethancarpentry.org for more information.
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The Bridge at Florissant: “Homemade Happiness” In observance of National Assisted Living Week®, September 8 to 14, The Bridge At Florissant will host a series of events developed as a special opportunity to bring together residents, families, employees, volunteers and the surrounding community to celebrate “Homemade Happiness.” The “Homemade Happiness” theme acknowledges the contributions of staff, residents, and families’ in making the assisted living community a home for residents. Some of the week’s special events include: Garden Plaza Community Appreciation Event, Saturday, September 7, 10am – 2pm: Enjoy free hotdogs and chicken kabobs, snow cones, kettle corn, games and prizes! Homemade Cookies and Treats Open House, Monday, September 9, 4 – 6pm: Enjoy homemade baked goods and learn about assisted living services. Rummy Tournament, Tuesday, September 10, 2 - 3pm: Prizes for the victors of a friendly rummy roundhouse. What Are The Options, Tuesday, September 10, 5 - 6:30pm: For Financial representative to enjoy some homemade baked
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goods and learn about assisted living services. Musical Entertainment with Dan Sproat, Thursday, September 11, 1:30 - 2:30pm: Enjoy the beautiful weather and sweet melodies of Dan as he croons the familiar tunes you love. Lemonade and Lessons on the Lanai, Friday, September 12, 3 - 4pm: Our gorgeous, flowerfilled lanai is the best place to discuss hot topics while enjoying a cool and refreshing beverage! National Assisted Living Week® is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Center for Assisted Living, Washington, D.C. and the Missouri Assisted Living Association (MALA). The Bridge at Florissant is a 90-unit assisted living community located in Florissant. For more information on National Assisted Living Week®, visit www.nalw.org. The Bridge At Florissant is located off Parker Road at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant. For more information, please visit www.bridgeatflorissant.com
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Operation Christmas Child Countdown Event Volunteers from St. Louis city and county will hold a Countdown Celebration on Saturday, September 28 from 1 - 4:30pm at Grace Community Chapel, 7661 Mexico Rd. The community is invited to learn more about the collection of shoeboxes packed with toys, school supplies and hygiene items from November 18-25 for hurting children in more than 130 countries. Janet Howard, OCC volunteer and speaker, recently participated in a shoebox distribution in Zambia. Those wishing to attend the celebration are asked to RSVP by September 21 to Tim & Linda Holeman at 636.745.3739 or 2013OCC@gmail.com. Operation Christmas Child, a project of international Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan’s Purse headed by Franklin Graham, has collected more than 100 million shoebox gifts since 1993. Through simple gifts and a message of hope, children learn they are loved and not forgotten. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect another 9.8 million gift-filled shoeboxes in 2013. For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call Linda Logsdon at 636.300.3190 or visit samaritanspurse.org. National Collection Week for gift-filled shoeboxes is Nov.18–25; however, shoebox gifts are collected all year at the Samaritan’s Purse headquarters in Boone, N.C.
City of Olivette Fall Festival The City of Olivette announces special sponsors and vendors for the Olivette on the Go festival. This year’s sponsors and vendors will feature neighborhood favorites along and popular regional contributors. The major backers for this year’s festival include BNI-Chesterfield, Dobbs, and Murphy Co. “This festival is an opportunity to celebrate our community, and our sponsors are such vital contributors to the region,” said Paul Brennan, Co-Chairman of Olivette on the Go. “We would not be able to have such a successful event without their support.” This year’s festival features a wide variety of dining options. Local favorites including Sugarfire BBQ, Talayna’s, and Fallon’s Bar and Grill, will be selling food throughout the weekend. Other regional vendors include Candicci’s and Tropical
Snow. Two food trucks, Shell’s Coastal Cuisine and L’ecole Culinaire’s Le Food Truck, will be at the festival on Sunday September 29th to provide a wide variety of options for festival goers. “It is important to us to share this aspect of our community through providing local favorites,” says Brennan. Olivette on the Go is a highly anticipated familyfriendly festival that celebrates the community of Olivette and brings people together from all over the region. The festival will be featuring a talent contest, performances by Kim Massie and Jake’s Leg, a 5K run and a Fun Run, the Classic Chilli Cook-Off, and a car show. For more information about Olivette on the Go, visit www.olivetteonthego.com or call Jeff Wade, director of parks and recreation, at 314.991.1249.
First Bank, Community Team Up for Successful Saturday Jubilee Teaming up with churches, the Boy Scouts, civic groups and other businesses, First Bank helped collect 130,499 pounds of food and raise more than $25,191 in cash donations during a oneday food drive at 80 grocery and retail stores throughout Warren, St. Charles, and St. Louis counties. Called Saturday Jubilee, the event was held July 27 with all food donations delivered to Operation Food Search operationfoodsearch.org warehouses for dis- Employees from Connected LLC in St. Charles, Missouri helped collect food durtribution to area food pantries. ing the Jubilee. From left: Chris Boegicker, Stephen Modesitt (Managing Partner, First Bank volunteers from several dif- Connected LLC), Melissa Landwehr, Lee Durrell, Anne Voss, and Phil Henderson. In ferent branches in the St. Louis metro- front is Andrew Modesitt. politan area participated in the Saturday Jubilee. Prior to the event, First Bank employees held a company food drive at the Hazelwood Operations Center (600 James S. McDonnell Blvd), collecting 597 pounds of non-perishable food items. First Bank firstbanks.com is one of the largest privately owned banks in the country with $6.4 billion in assets and 131 locations in Missouri, Illinois, Florida, and California.
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Thirty Young Professionals Making a Difference North County Incorporated, Regional Development Association (NCI), in partnership with Community News and Gateway Television News Network has named this year’s NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties Leadership Award recipients. This remarkable group of up-and-coming professionals and volunteers, all of whom are making a significant difference in the North County area, will be recognized at the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties reception on Friday, September 27 at 11:30am at Norwood Hills Country Club. The 2013 NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their Thirties Leadership Award honorees, which will be recognized for their remarkable contributions to their profession and community, are: • David Arledge, Riverview Gardens School District • Meagan Asikainen, City of Ferguson • Lucinda Bauer, RN, BSN, SSM DePaul Health Center • Christina Bennett, Hendel's Market Café & Piano Bar • Tiffany Besse, Pattonville School District • Heather Bowker, Christian Hospital • Katherine Chambers, Ed.D, Hazelwood School District • Jessica Chandler, University of Missouri - St. Louis • Brian Douglas, One Way Construction • Brandy Dudenhoeffer, Prudential Select Properties • Tina Garrison, SSM DePaul Health Center • Andrea Hayes, Hazelwood School District • Carla Hayes, FOCUS St. Louis • Corrie Hendrix, St. Louis County Economic Council • Rainie Howard, Sisters of Hope, Inc. • Joe Jovanovich, Beyond Housing • Brian Livingston, New Century Armored Logistics, LLC • Chris Masterson, Sacred Heart Catholic School • Regina Oliver, RN, MSN, Delmar Gardens North • Jaime Otto, Ferguson-Florissant School District • Dhari Pearson, Papa Murphy's Pizza • Kenneth Roumpos, Ritenour School District • Scott Schaefer, Schaefer Autobody Centers • Brian Scheller, Lutheran High School North • Christina Shoaf, RN, BSN, BJC Medical Group - Heart Care Group • Jana Shortt, Ferguson-Florissant School District • Austin Umbenhaur, U.S. Bank • Annie Wagganer, St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley • Melissa Watson, City of Hazelwood • Stan Williams, AXA Equitable “This community’s up and coming in business, civic and community leaders are truly making a difference in our community through both their jobs and volunteerism. We are excited to celebrate their contributions to North County,” said Rebecca Zoll, president/CEO of NCI. The public is invited to attend the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their Thirties reception and
luncheon on September 27. Reservations are required; the cost is $40 per person. Sponsorship packages are available and there is still room in the event program book for an individual or company to place an advertisement. More than 300 business, civic and community leaders attend this event each year. To make reservations, sponsor this event and/or purchase ad space in the event program book, contact the NCI office at 314.895.6231 or visit www.NorthStLouisCounty. com for more information. For the most up to date info about NCI find us on FaceBook at North County Incorporated Regional Development Association. North County Incorporated is a regional development organization, which acts as a catalyst to define and advocate economic and community development for North St. Louis County. NCI was established in 1977. The Board is composed of community leaders and business owners. Ron McMullen, President of Christian Hospital is North County Inc.’s 2013 Board Chair.
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3041North – Spanish Lake to Open in 2014 The former local favorite family Italian restaurant, Ponticello’s, located at 12260 Bellefontaine Rd, St Louis, was purchased by Wisconsin-based company 3041 West North Avenue, LLC. The restaurant will be renovated with the jazz listener in mind, featuring acoustically treated walls and optimal seating. The local and national performers will be front and center assuring every table has optimal viewing and sound—no background music. The dinner menu will feature the freshest produce, seafood and meats in the area at a modest price.
MHCC Presents Speaker Tom Woodcock Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce it will host nationally recognized speaker, Tom Woodcock. As an author, and critically acclaimed speaker, he is known as one of the most dynamic sales trainers and consultants in the sales industry. Each year he speaks to thousands of people about how best to use his techniques and skills to compete in today’s intensely competitive economic climate. Tom will be speaking at the Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, September 11 at Orlando’s, 2050 Dorsett Village, Maryland Heights. Attendees will take away 2 practical principals that can be applied to your everyday sales dynamic and yield immediate results. Early registration is highly recommended, as his general public appeal is expected to fill room capacity quickly. The luncheon is an avenue for the
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Chamber to highlight proven talent and experts from their field; to provide a platform for valuable information to be shared as a low cost alternative. The price of admission is $20 for chamber members and $25 for non-members, lunch is included. Don’t miss out!! The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization that strives to enhance the general welfare and prosperity of businesses and citizens of the Maryland Heights area. The chamber provides opportunities for its members to address economic, commercial governmental and educational issues. It currently serves more than 400 businesses, representing 20,000 employees. For more information on benefits and services visit the chamber’s Web site at www.mhcc. com or call 314.576.6603.
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Marshall the Miracle Dog Visits Cold Water Elementary Delta Dental’s Popular Cast of Characters to Visit North County Schools Delta Dental of Missouri’s Tooth Wizard and 1,175 children from Garrett Elementary and Cold Water Elementary will get together in Hazelwood and Brown Elementary, Lusher Elementary and Duchesne Elementary in Florissant. The kids will experience the “Land of Smiles,” an entertaining and effective educational program that targets school-age children and inspires them to adopt good oral and overall health habits. Tooth decay is the leading chronic infectious disease among children in our nation, and Delta Dental of Missouri has set out to combat this issue by educating and inspiring young Missourians to adopt healthy life habits. The cast of characters will be visiting local schools teaching students the importance of brushing and flossing properly, visiting the dentist, eating right, exercising daily and making healthy choices. Thanks to the newly-established collaboration with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ (DHSS) Preventive Services Program, the shows taking place as part of the annual tour will also underscore the importance of fluoride varnishes. The Preventive Services Program offers free fluoride varnish applications to children in Missouri schools. Together, Delta Dental and the Missouri DHSS aim to cross promote programming that goes hand-in-hand to help young school-age children establish and maintain oral health habits that will last a lifetime. To learn more about this program, call 888.383.0008 or visit the Community page on Delta Dental’s site, www.deltadentalmo.com.
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Once again, Cold Water Elementary hosted Character Camp for students; however, this year students had a special visitor during Character Camp. “Marshall the Miracle Dog” and his owner, Cyndi Willenbrock, came to visit with students and share his story. Marshall and Willenbrock visit schools to share a positive message of antibullying, self-acceptance and kindness towards others. Character Camp highlights Students pose for a group photo with Marshall six important character traits at Cold Water Elementary: caring, fairness, respect, responsibility, trustworthiness and citizenship. The idea for the camp is to help teach students positive character traits while also reinforcing the school’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, PBIS, principles. Marshall was rescued from an animal hoarder in September 2010. At the time of the rescue, Marshall was found to be in the worst shape of all the animals rescued. He had bite marks all over his body, a broken front leg and a hole the size of a tennis ball on the side of his face. Thanks to the Humane Society of Missouri, Marshall was nursed back to health. When he was available for adoption, Willenbrock adopted him. She has since decided to share his story with students to help teach anti-bullying, Isaiah Buggs meets Cyndi Willenbrock and Marshall. self-acceptance and kindness towards others. While sharing Marshall’s story, she asked do a lot of the same things dogs with all four legs students to listen with their hearts and not with can do. She said Marshall loves to visit with chiltheir heads. Willenbrock told students that even dren because they don’t make fun of him; they though Marshall only has three legs, he can still just love him and do not judge him. One student in particular had a special connection to Marshall. Isaiah Buggs, a thirdgrade student, said he related to Marshall because he only has one arm. “He was so cool,” said Buggs. “I really like his story because he only has three legs and I only have one arm. He can do anything a dog can do and I can do anything a kid can do. Marshall is just like me. He had to learn how to walk again, and I had to learn how to stretch my arm.” Buggs said Marshall’s story helped to teach his classmates why you should always be nice to people. “Nobody should make fun of Marshall or me, because evwww.elanestevenbeautycollge.com eryone should just be nice to each other. When you make fun of someone you can really hurt their feelings,” he said. “It changed my life meeting Marshall because I learned that dogs can have three legs and still be just like normal dogs. They can walk, run and even chase after squirrels. Just like Marshall is a normal dog, I’m a normal kid. I can do the same things normal kids do.” www.rickniblettphotography.com To learn more about Marshall the Miracle dog, visit his website: http://marshallthemiracledog.com.
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Sophomore Attends Electric Car Camp Pattonville High School sophomore Jared Pond recently attended the Formula SAE Electric Car Camp held at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. During this week-long residential camp, Pond had the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of electric vehicles and the Formula SAE competition, a student design competition organized by SAE International (formerly Society of Automotive Engineers). The camp was designed to give participants insight into what being on a collegiate design team is like. Activities included a tour of the design shop, lectures in vehicle dynamics, going through a Formula SAE design process and mock build of a Formula SAE chassis.
Ferguson-Florissant School District’s 2013 State Assessment Scores Announced Results from the 2013 Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) for the Ferguson-Florissant School District released this week show a seven-point gain over last year’s score of 90.5 points. The District remains fully accredited, among the 506 other accredited public school districts in the state of Missouri. Ferguson-Florissant received 97 out of a possible 140 points on the annual assessment test. All school districts in the state must achieve 98 points or more on the test by 2015, when the scores will be used as a measure for accreditation. The District increased scores in science, English language arts, and college and career readiness on this year’s test. In science, scores increased by 18.8 percent among all student groups, including those with Individualized Education Programs (IEP), those receiving free or reduced lunch and English language learners (ELL), despite 2013 being the first year the District administered the science portion of the test. The District credits, in part, its participation in Washington University’s STEM Teacher Quality Initiative (STEM TQ) for growth in science. An increase in the number of students taking the ACT or ASVAB test during the 2012-2013 academic year led to gains in that part of the state assessment. The District lost points in math and a part of the test that measured the number of career and college placements of District graduates. The decrease in math scores was due to slower growth among subgroups in math achievement as compared to 2012, but math scores overall showed an upward trend from 2011. The decline in career and college placements was due to a 1.5-point drop from 2012 to 2013 in the number of District graduates placed in college or careers. Though the district scored above the required attendance standard in 2013, it lost two points on the measure because attendance figures slipped 0.7 percent. Last year, attendance improved over 2011 by three percent. Looking forward, FergusonFlorissant said it will not only be focused on increased rigor in course content, but also will use relationships to undergird district-wide achievement. To that end, all 70 administrators in the District will each provide mentoring and support to five students during the 20132014 school year. The District also said it expects to see greater increases in students’ college and career readiness, thanks in part to an Innovation High Schools grant the District received from the state.
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“Career Coach” Goes LIVE for Local Jobseekers; Traveling Trailer Unveiled
Thinking about changing careers? Wondering what types of jobs will be available in coming months? Today, St. Louis Community College officially launched STLCC Career Coach, an online tool to help job seekers answer these questions and more. With one click, St. Louisans can now access real-time information about local employment, including how much jobs will pay, which industries have job openings and which jobs will be needed in the future. STLCC Career Coach is a free, easy-to-use online resource that allows both STLCC students and local residents to explore career opportunities and industry trends far beyond what’s currently available on existing job search websites. The STLCC Career Coach online portal – available at stlcc.emsicareercoach. com – went live at an August 7 event on the college’s Forest Park campus. Many other notable guests joined in the STLCC Career Coach kickoff, including Michael Holmes, executive director of St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE); Daryl Cothran, acting director of Saint Louis County’s Division of Workforce Development; JoAnn Shaw, vice president & chief learning officer at the BJC Learning Institute; Nia Ray, director of Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC); and Betsy Cohen, director of Mosaic Project. In addition to the online portal, STLCC unveiled a traveling version of the tool—a 36-foot computer—and Wi-Fi-equipped trailer. Visitors to the real-life STLCC Career Coach or online portal need only perform a simple search to learn about employment prospects in their chosen career field. The information is customized to the St. Louis region. STLCC Career Coach also includes a resume builder to help students and job seekers create or refresh a resume quickly and efficiently. For more updates, search for #findyourfuture on Twitter.
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Are You Passing Down the Wrong Family Traditions? Grandma’s Recipes May Also Carry a Legacy of Ills; Expert Shares Tips for Change
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High blood pressure ran in Dee Louis-Scott’s family, along with a talent for preparing delicious, beautiful meals that kept everyone at the table for hours. “I hear many families with a history of medical problems who say they can’t do anything about it because it’s ‘genetics,’ ” says Louis-Scott, author of Believe in the Magic, an inspirational biography of her late mother, Mattie Fisher. “But for families like ours it wasn’t just ‘genetics.’ It was also handing down treasured family recipes for great-tasting foods loaded with unhealthy fats and salt.” After a frightening emergency room visit during which mother and daughter learned Fisher’s blood pressure was an alarming 240/180, Louis-Scott’s mom made changes. For starters, she cut most of the sodium out of her diet. “The first time she made collard greens without ham hocks or salt pork, they tasted awful,” LouisScott says. “But she kept experimenting and after a few tries, she had a healthy version that tasted good!” A year after starting to monitor her sodium, Fisher’s weight had dropped from 250 pounds to less than 200. Louis-Scott shares this story because she sees that many families, especially African-Americans, are prone to preventable, diet-related chronic health issues. She offers these suggestions for some new family traditions: • Explore complementary and alternative medicine traditions, which often include a dietary component. “I’m a big believer in the mind-body-spirit connection,” Louis-Scott says. “If you find an integrated approach that works for you and your family, you’ll have a much easier time making lifestyle changes.” She practices many of the elements of Ayurveda, an ancient natural healing system that originated in India. It starts with a questionnaire to determine your body type, or dosha – Vata (airy); Pitta (fiery);
Kapha (earthy). Once you know your body type, you learn which foods, exercises and lifestyle elements will best support your health. • Cut back on sodium without cutting back on flavor. You’ll be surprised by how much you don’t miss mega-amounts of sodium in your food. People generally don’t detect a 25 percent reduction in sodium, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Some tricks for reducing sodium intake: When buying frozen or prepared foods, check the nutrition label. If one serving has more than 1 milligram of salt for each calorie, put it back on the shelf, Louis-Scott says. Skip the fat-free salad dressings, which usually have more sodium to make up for the reduction in fat. (And a little bit of fat won’t make you fat!) Avoid or limit popular high-sodium foods such as pizza with meat toppings, catsup, hot dogs and white bread. • Establish fun new weeknight traditions, like Meatless Taco Tuesdays. Like adults, children are more apt to accept and even embrace change if they’re invited to participate – and if it’s fun. Instead of a rushed fast-food meal on a busy school night, make it Meatless Taco Tuesday. Come up with some recipes for vegetarian tacos or fish tacos (hint: you can get lots of great ideas online) to prepare together. Or, older kids can take turns being the Tuesday taco chef. Who can come up with the tastiest original combination? “Another idea is to explore new vegetables at the produce stand,” Louis-Scott says. “When was the last time you had a turnip? Have the kids help you pick one new vegetable to try each week. You just might discover flavors you never expected to love!” Today, Louis-Scott points out, developing a chronic condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease can be as financially devastating as it is physically. “At some point, one generation needs to say, ‘It’s time to stop passing down these traditions and create some new ones,’ ” she says.
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Taking a second look at some “Peeples”
On the movie calendar, May can be the cruelest month of all. For every blockbuster like Iron Man 3, there are at least two smaller films that fail to make even a tiny ripple. Peeples is one of those little films. Produced by Tyler Perry and directed by Tina Gordon Chism, this very familiar comedy was buried in the summertime rush, but it definitely deserves a second look. Craig Robinson, a regular on NBC’s late, lamented series “The Office,” plays Wade Walker, a hard-working children’s musician who wants to marry his girlfriend Grace (Kerry Washington). As she prepares to visit her family, however, Grace seems surprisingly reluctant to Peeples photo courtesy of Lionsgate bring her boyfriend along. Yet, it is interesting to see two coWade finds a way to crash the party, Peeples breaks no medians from two different generathough, and arrives in the Hamptons unnew ground, either tions working side-by-side. David announced. Grace’s dad, the stern Judge Alan Grier made a name for himself intellectually or Virgil Peeples (David Alan Grier), doesn’t in the 1990’s on the groundbreaking know what to make of this brash young emotionally. Fox comedy series “In Living Color.” suitor, but he’s bound and determined to Though Jim Carrey became the breakfind out what makes him tick. out star, Grier knew how to bring the funny, especially At first glance, Peeples brings to mind Guess Who, the in the recurring “Men on Film” movie review sketches. 2005 remake of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Plots in“In Living Color” represented a new, brash style of volving a fish-out-of-water are rather familiar territory, comedy for Fox. That’s why it’s interesting to see Grier especially for co-producer Tyler Perry. Peeples breaks play Judge Peeples, the patriarch of a famno new ground, either intellectually or emotionally. It ily that would-be son-in-law Wade Walker has some funny moments, but nothing to write home calls the “Chocolate Kennedys.” Virgil apabout.
By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13 pears upstanding and rigid, but he does have secrets of his own. Paired with David Alan Grier, Craig Robinson does well as an everyman completely out of his depth. Robinson’s character on “The Office” has been described by TV Fanatic as “dry and serious” at times, and that same dry humor comes out in his Peeples character. Robinson also brings his musical talents to the screen. On the big screen, Robinson is known for boisterous comedies like Hot Tub Time Machine. His portrayal of Wade Walker is surprising in its sympathy and depth. Robinson is one of those actors who seems poised for a breakout into more serious roles and characters. Peeples, rated PG-13 for sexual content, drug material, and language, is now available on DVD and Blu-ray. 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 Rams Start Season with Rare Win The Rams squeezed a victory over Arizona Cardinals 27-24 to start the 2013 National Football Season Not since 2006 against the Denver Broncos have the Rams won a sea-
son opener. Several highlights: *The win marks Coach Fisher’s 150th regular season win *No sacks on quarter back Sam Bradford *Tight end Jared Cook hauled in a 13yard touchdown pass from Bradford marking his first touchdown as a Ram *Rookie wide receiver Tavon Austin caught his first NFL pass for a 2-yard gain from Bradford *Defensive end Robert Quinn registered three sacks to tie his single-game record *Kicker Greg ‘The Leg’ Zuerlein converted three field goals, including a 48-yard field goal with 45 seconds left in the game for the win. Earlier in the game he kicked field goals from 36 and 25 yards out. Go to www.StLouisRams.com to get all the infor-
mation. *What an exciting contest Westminster Women’s Soccer Lost 2-3 Overtime The Westminster Women’s Soccer team lost 2-3 in overtime in their regular season opener against the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves. The Blue Jays are now 0-1 overall. The Prairie Wolves scored the first goal, but sophomore Manyima Njie (Bakoteh, Gambia /UWC) scored on a breakaway just three minutes later. The Prairie Wolves knocked the ball in their own net, giving the Blue Jays the 2-1 lead just 47 seconds into the second half. Nebraska Wesleyan tied the game up with just 10 minutes left in play, sending the game into overtime. With three seconds left in the first overtime, the Prairie Wolves scored off a rebound to win the game 3-2. The Blue Jays were held to four shots during the game. Freshman Ellen Woosley (Marshall, Mo. /Marshall) finished the game with six saves. *Thanks to Alysha Hodge, sports information director, Westminster College Lindenwood Women’s Soccer Looks to Rebound The 2012 edition of the Lindenwood Women’s Soccer Team was not one that was envisioned or planned on. The Lady Lions finished with only one conference victory in their first year, playing conference opponents.
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Love Lemon Carol Hurst is the owner of Olde Town Spice Shoppe on South Main Street, St. Charles. She was kind enough to share two of her favorite lemon recipes with us. Enjoy the last bit of warm weather with these citrusy treats.
Lemon Meringue Pies in a Jar (Gluten Free!) Ingredients: Crust 1 1/2 cup granola cereal 4 tablespoons butter Filling 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup lemon juice (approximately 2 medium lemons) 1 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (approximately one lemon) 3 egg yolks Meringue 1 tablespoons Meringue Powder 3 tablespoon+ 1 teaspoon sugar, preferably fine/Castor 1/4 cup warm water 4 mason jars
For the filling For the filling, combine all filling ingredients and pour in to the jars. For the meringue For the meringue, combine the meringue powder with the warm water in a metal or glass mixing bowl and let set for 2 minutes, then begin whipping at high speed with mixer, slowly adding the sugar until stiff peaks appear, approximately 5 minutes. Lightly spoon meringue atop filling in jars, making sure to cover the entire filling surface area. (I like to use a large one to spoon the mixture in and a small one to “push” the meringue off of it in to the jar, for more placement control.) Clean the rims with a damp cloth, removing any filling or meringue.
Directions: For the crust Grind the granola in to crumbs with a blender or Cuisinart. Melt the butter and combine with the crumbs, and divide amongst the jars. Tamp down lightly and bake for 350F for 10 minutes. Cool.
Note: You can use your own meringue recipe with egg whites; I find that using the powder, as shown above, has fewer risks of yolk contamination and is easier to work with.
Bake filled jars on the oven rack in a 325F oven for 12-15 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.
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Lemon Heaven Cake Ingredients: 1 packaged white cake mix 1 small box of lemon instant pudding mix 1 teaspoon lemon extract Zest of 1 lemon 1 cup of sour cream 4 eggs 1/3 cup of oil 1/2 cup of water For Glaze: 2 cups, powdered sugar 2 tablespoon frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
Directions: Grease and flour a Bundt pan. Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all ingredients together until combined. Pour in to pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, u- until lightly browned. Cool in pan for 15 minutes and invert/remove. Continue cooling on rack until completely cooled and place on cake plate. Blend together glaze ingredients until runny, but not too thin. Add more powdered sugar if too thin. Drizzle lemon glaze over top of cake.
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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
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, nonperishable 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.
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 September 25: Red Cross Blood Drive At Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, 2615 Shackelford Road, Florissant, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. Call the church at 314-831-1300 or sign up on line at redcrossblood. org sponsor code BlessedSavior. 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
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 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. September 14: Green Valley Nursing and Rehab Carnival 12 - 2pm, 610 Prigge Rd., St. Louis, live music, games, petting zoo. grehme@romahc.com, 314-
766-1383 September 14: Open House at Rivers Edge Sports Complex 11am – 3pm, 5105 N. Highway 67 in Florissant. Tour the recentlyremodeled 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 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 19: The St. Louis Cardinals of the 1960’s 9am, free, RSVP 314.839.5000, the Villa at Riverwood, 1 Pratt Place, Florissant. 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 Wom-
en 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 email sbreeze@mindspring.com September 24: The Starlight Singers Free, 2pm, 314.839.5000, The Villa at Riverwood, 1 Pratt Place, Florissant. September 25: Vouga Elder Law’s FREE seminar: New Healthcare Law and How it Affects Seniors 2pm, The Villa at Riverwood, 1 Pratt Place, Florissant, RSVP 314.839.5025 or bfries@5sqc.com 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. September 28: Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship Garage and Book Sale 8am - 1pm, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Corner of Clay and Darst, Ferguson. Reasonable priced items for sale including books, household goods, decorative, jewelry, toys, baby items, etc. October 6: Feathers, Fabrics, Flappers and Furs from the Florissant Valley vintage costume showing Florissant Valley Historical Society 2pm, Taille de Noyer, 1896 South Florissant Rd. (on the campus of McCluer High school). Wine a cheese reception, tours of historic buildings. $10. Reservations and info: 314.275.9957
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Nutrition Education: SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157 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 Groups at Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 June 3 – Oct. 7: EMT-B Course At Christian Hospital open to the public. The Emergency Medical Technician—Basic (EMT-B)
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Joe Morice
The Ride of the Century...Wasn’t As I sit here mulling over the so-called “Ride of the Century” that descended on us on Labor Day weekend, I find myself cheering on the police’s actions of impounding the sport bikes of riders performing dangerous stunts in traffic. Since I’m a biker, I’m not ordinarily inclined to support this sort of police action; however, I don’t consider these riders to be classified as bikers. They remind me more of Beavis and Butthead, but unfortunately, they’re real people performing high-speed sport-bike stunts in the streets where they insult, intimidate, and endanger others. As most of my readers know, I’m not the type that believes municipalities when they claim they’re writing speeding tickets on Interstate highways for reasons of public safety. With some local municipalities writing tickets on I-70 and I-370 when they should be cruising their city streets to protect and serve, I wonder who actually is cruising their streets. However, putting all this aside, if the police see some goons on sport bikes doing high speed wheelies in traffic and arrest them, I’m all for it. I’m also a biker, and these weenies are making us look bad. In case some don’t know it, you seldom see many of these sport bike maniacs taking part in rides for various charities.
You’ll sometimes see hundreds of real bikers in an orderly parade riding down an Interstate with police escorts in support of various charities. It will seldom include a gang of violent punks on sport bikes trying to impress each other by demonstrating who is the dumbest and how much they can foul up traffic. Interviews showed these scofflaws accusing the police of profiling, prejudice and malfeasance because they impounded their bikes for reckless speeding and thumbing their collective noses at the laws of the people. It soon became obvious this was a spoiled generation of testosterone-ridden young men who compare to the KKK of a century ago who didn’t believe beating and murdering minorities was a crime. I suppose this is always the way of things. We enjoy privileges such as hunting, fishing, riding bicycles or motorcycles, but someone always comes along to mock them. Hunting has its share of gun-crazy shooters and poachers. Fishing also has its share of maniacal boaters and such, and
bicyclists have riders who intentionally block traffic because they can. It only follows that motorcycle riders have their share of blackguards. Most of them are a small minority while the rest are usually law-abiding and well-intentioned. I should add local police to this category as well. They’re being ordered to enhance revenue by preying on traffic by self-serving politicians. Few of them actually condone it. One wonders how much this also enhances disrespect for police as shown by stunt riders. One of my biker friends claims the stunt crazies are a product of up-bringing...or lack of it. They didn’t have fathers or mothers to teach them how to act. Perhaps he’s right. I was more afraid of facing my father than I was of the local sheriff. Being arrested would have led to far greater punishment at home in most cases. Succinctly, I would ask the driving public to remember that most bikers actually do behave for the most part. We probably endanger ourselves on occasion but not others if we can help it, and we try to help the less fortunate when we can. Stunt riders can stay home and plan their next brainless fiasco. We’re not impressed, but the Grim Reaper probably appreciates the casualties.
These weenies are making us look bad.
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.
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