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Every year, Hazelwood firefighters, like Ted Naughton (left) and Joey Kohnen make visits to local schools and bring their “House of Hazards” display for classroom presentations to teach children about fire safety during National Fire Prevention Month in October. In 2014, they will be launching an Essay Contest at McNair and Russell Elementary Schools for fifth graders, giving students a chance to write a one- or twopage essay on what they learned from the firefighters and possibly win a ride to school in one of the City’s fire trucks.
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Essay contest newest tool in fire safety education The personnel of the Hazelwood Fire Department know they have an important message to get out. Each October, they go teach children fire safety during National Fire Prevention Month. The department’s call area includes more than 1,200 children within five grade schools and multiple pre-schools and daycare centers. “We think it’s important to get the word out, so we take the month-long time to get the schools covered,” said Battalion Chief Randy Getz, the department’s public information officer. The department has used various methods to get the message out. These have included handing out literature on fire prevention and what to do when there is a fire. However, Getz said decreased funding has the department looking to be more creative. Firefighter/Paramedic Amanda Boyer came up with the idea to have students take part in an essay contest. Fifth-grade students at McNair and Russell elementary schools will write a one- to two-page essay on what they learn from presentations given by Hazelwood Fire Department personnel. “When children know they have to write something about a classroom presentation, they tend to pay more attention to what’s being said and internalize what they learn by putting it in writing,” Boyer said. Boyer, Getz, firefighters union rep Gerard Hagedon and firefighter/paramedic Jim Cacciabando finalized the details of the project. They then coordinated with teachers and instruction specialists at the
schools to make it fit with the students’ writing class curriculum, which is emphasizing non-fiction writing this year. Those teachers and instruction specialists will determine how the essays are graded. The firefighter/paramedics will give the presentation on Oct. 8 at McNair and Oct. 17 at Russell. The students will have two weeks from the date of the presentation to turn in their essays. Teachers will select five finalists in each school and then fire department officials will meet with them and review the essays. The winners, two from each school, will get to ride to school in one of the city’s fire trucks on a date in November. They will arrive with their classmates lined up outside to greet them. The theme for the essays will be this year’s National Fire Protection Association theme — Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month. Getz said the essay contest is meant to engage students. “It allows us to get more mileage out of our fire safety education program than just handing out educational literature,” he said. “Kids get more out of it because they have to pay attention and remember what is said during the classroom presentations. And, offering a fun ride to school in a fire truck gives them motivation to do a good job on their essays.” The contest also is viewed as an indirect means of getting the message out to parents in the community, Getz said. “We get the kids enthused about fire safety and about escape planning in the homes, and, in turn, the parents realize the importance of making an escape plan
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in the home,” he said. Personnel also will be going to speak to younger children and those at private schools. They will speak about smoke detectors, fire safety in the home, exit drills and escape planning. They show a video and someone will dress out in turnout gear in front of the younger children. “We always think it’s a good idea for the youngest children to know what a firefighter looks like with his turnout gear on in a non-threating setting, so they are not surprised by the appearance of a firefighter in the setting of the home,” Getz said. Those students also get to go outside to see a fire truck and the equipment. “We want to take a hands-on approach to make sure the kids understand how important this message is,” Getz said.
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Around Town Local news and events like NCUU’s annual awards dinner, NCI’s 30 Leaders luncheon and more
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Special Feature Banking and Finance
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Movie A solid blend of comedy and tragedy, The Skeleton Twins showcases what Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader can do on the big screen.
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A guide to the Florissant Fall Festival
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Sports Local sport authority Gary B fills you in on the weekend’s sporting events.
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Recipes Spanish Pork and Fennel Stew. Also, this weeks Book Buzz and Sudoku.
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What’s Happening the only events calendar you need to stay entertained all week long
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Over the Fence Joe Morice is to Community News readers what Wilson was to Tim Taylor: enjoy a fresh perspective from our in-house blue-collar philosopher.
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Food Trucks in Florissant Oct. 10 The Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council #2951 and the city of Florissant will co-sponsor a Food Truck Event on Friday, Oct. 10 from 5 to 8 pm on the lot near the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, 50 rue St. Francois. The event will feature 16 food trucks, and drinks
will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit local nonprofits including the TEAM Food Pantry. Patrons are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for collection barrels that will be on site.
NCUU to Host Annual Awards Dinner Oct. 19 NCCU is holding its Annual Awards Dinner at 4 pm on Oct. 19 in the Atrium in the Paul A. Detrick Building at Christian Hospital Northeast. The awards will honor outstanding individuals and organizations that have made contributions to the community Organizations and individuals to be honored are St. Marks UMC; Beyond Housing; St. Louis Equal Housing and Community Reinvestment Alliance; Dr. Joe Worth, vice president of Academic Affairs of St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley; Dr. Gwyn Diggs, chief learning officer; Ferguson-Florissant School District; Dr. Tyrone McNichols, superintendent of Normandy School District; Rev. Dr. Marvin Shelton,
Pastor of Christ Ministries at The Community Church; and Dr. Ingrid Clark Jackson, assistant superintendent, Hazelwood School District. The keynote speaker will be Mr. Michael McMillan, president and CEO of the St. Louis Urban League. The Master of Ceremony will be Rev. Cedric Portis, Pastor of Third Presbyterian Church. Tickets for the Awards Dinner are $35, and a table for eight is $280. Registration will begin at 3:30 pm and the program will begin at 4. Please contact Rance Thomas at 314.238.6828, or mail check to NCCU at 13200 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, MO 63033.
Ceremony Held to Mark Christian Hospital’s Completion of Emergency Department Expansion
Cutting the ribbon, pictured from left: Jennifer Cordia, CH chief nurse executive; Sebastian Rueckert, CH chief medical officer; John Oldham, MD, interm emergency medicine chief; Steven Lipstein, BJC HealthCare president; Rebecca Zoll, North County, Inc., president; Mattie Moore, representative for U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill; Ron McMullen, CH president; Don Zykan, CH board member; Tim Lee, Florissant City Council; Carolyn Marty, Greater North County Chamber of Commerce president; and Bob Plummer, CH chairmen of the Board of Directors. Photo courtesy Christian Hospital
Christian Hospital (CH) hosted a ribboncutting ceremony Sept. 18 to officially mark the completion of its $17.3 million Emergency Department renovation and expansion. The new
40,000-square-foot CH Emergency Department has 38 private exam rooms, including five major medical rooms. The last major renovation was in 1993. Imaging Services also underwent a major renovation as part of the project.
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Young Artists of Ranken Jordan Provide Inspiration Through Special Gallery
Through the halls of Ranken Jordan inspiration can be found. Through art it can be expressed and through expression it becomes real and lives with our hearts. Inspiration Gallery is an annual fundraising event held by the Young Artists of Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital where all proceeds benefit the children through play, art, cooking, community integration, and special events. This year a total of $1,131 was raised for the children.
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NCI’s 2014 30 Leaders are Recognized Sept. 26 at Norwood Hills County Club
On the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 26, NCI’s 30 Leaders in Their Thirties are recognized on stage following the NCI hosted luncheon at Norwood Hills County Club. The NCI Salutes 30 Leaders
in their Thirties campaign and event is rolled out annually to recognize the accomplishments of 30 young leaders in the community.
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1904 World’s Fair Event The Florissant Valley Historical Society will host A Day At The World’s Fair, at its headquarters, the historic home Taille de Noyer, 1896 S. New Florissant Rd., from 2-4 pm on Sunday, Oct. 19. St. Louis author Diane Rademacher will discuss highlights from her book, Still Shining! Discovering Lost Treasures From the 1904 St.
Louis World’s Fair. There will also be a display of vintage clothing from the World’s Fair era, and a complimentary sampling of World’s Fair food. The price of admission is $10 per person. Reservations may be made by calling 314.409.9478, or by email at jfh001@hughes.net.
American Red Cross Encourages Donors to make Blood Donation a Lifelong Habit The American Red Cross reminds eligible donors that it’s never too late–or too early–to make blood donation a lifelong habit. Many blood donors report making their first blood donation while in high school. High school and college students account for about 20 percent of all blood donations to the Red Cross. Individuals can begin donating at 17 years, old or 16 in some states, and continue to donate as long as they meet eligibility requirements. Blood donations often decline during the winter holidays when school is not in session. The Red Cross is offering 16- to 24-year-old students currently enrolled in school a way to help overcome this seasonal decline and have a chance to win a college scholarship. Students who sponsor
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By Cindy Moore
There Ought to Be a Law I recently popped a button off of my shirt. I’d like to report that it was because I snagged it on a doorframe, or the threads wore thin, or even a freak tornado ripped it from my chest. I’d rather not admit that it had anything to do with that extra bacon strip I added to my double cheeseburger. This shouldn’t be a problem…the button…not the bacon—bacon is never a problem. Us gals know that nowadays most every clothing item we buy has a cute little Ziploc baggie attached to it with an extra button included…sometimes even matching thread. Of course, I have saved every one of those tiny button bags since this handy concept came about. In the process, I have amassed a nifty collection that could easily fill two shoe boxes. Enter Murphy’s Law. Upon busting my button I immediately searched through my hoard. While I searched, fond memories of clothing-gone-by surfaced: I see a button from a pair of acid washed jeans…then remember…I accidentally poured bleach in with the colors. Who knew it would catch on and become so trendy? I find one from a pair of bell bottoms after they came back in style for the second time around. I’m still hanging on to them because you can bet they’ll show up just as sure as your mother-in-
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By Steve Bryan - Rated: R
Saturday Night Live alumni typically do well in offbeat, off-the-wall comedies. John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd even created a cult phenomenon with The Blues Brothers movie in 1980. A few years later, Aykroyd and Bill Murray teamed up with Harold Ramis for Ghostbusters, the legendary comedy that just celebrated its 30th anniversary. When it comes to drama, however, SNL veterans really shine. Case-in-point: Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader in The Skeleton Twins. Though filled with brilliant comedic moments, this is a serious character study about two siblings trapped in unfulfilling lives. Hader plays Milo, a failing Los Angeles actor who attempts to take his own life. He’s saved at the last minute because he cranked up his stereo before slitting his wrists. Up in New York, his sister Maggie (Wiig) receives news of his suicide attempt, but she had been ready to overdose on prescription medication at the same time. She brings her brother back to The Skeleton Twins photo courtesy of Universal Pictures the East Coast to rest and recuperate, but this turns out to be an emotional journey for both of them. Old wounds get reopened, but there may or may not be a chance for real healing. A solid blend of comedy and tragedy, The Skeleton Twins showcases what Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader can do on the big screen. Hader embraces the role of Milo, an openlygay actor whose romantic and professional life hasn’t turned out quite as he hoped. His East Coast reunion with Rich (an excellent Ty Burrell) offers even more insights into his childhood and sexuality. Wiig is nothing short of amazing as Maggie, who appears to have it all, including uber-perfect husband Lance
(Luke Wilson). Yet, she balks at having Lance’s baby and finds herself drawn to other men. She takes scuba classes to make her husband happy, but she pretty much hates every minute of her life. Director Craig Johnson uses Wiig and Hader to his best advantage. When Lance offers Milo a job clearing brush outdoors, a hilarious Hader shows up underdressed and unwilling to handle the muddy leaves and broken branches. Yet, Hader’s Milo is not a stereotypical character by any stretch of the imagination. Intense and quite funny, The Skeleton Twins is a wonderful film that doesn’t limit the abilities of Wiig and Hader. For 40 years, SNL has seen the rise of some great comedians, but it also gave birth to solid performers like these two. Life is both comedy and tragedy, and Wiig and Hader know how to play both aspects. The Skeleton Twins, rated R for language, some sexuality, and drug use, 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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Make your own BBQ Chili A simmering BBQ chili is the perfect midweek meal for families looking for a fall-friendly dinner, without the fuss. So if you can’t make it out, check out this twist on a classic chili recipe.
BBQ Chili Ingredients 1 pound Byron’s Fully Cooked Pork BBQ 1 large onion, diced 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies 1 package (2 ounces) chili seasonig 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) chili beans 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes Sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped scallions (to garnish) Directions Thaw barbecue meat (ideally, overnight in refrigerator). Saute diced onions over medium heat about 5 minutes, until
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NCAA Record set at Lindenwood Football Game The Lions gridiron team fell behind to Emporia State early in the game and played hard at the end but was unable to make up the difference in a 37-22 loss. Impressive statistics were compiled by several of the Lindenwood players during the contest in Emporia, Kan. Quarterback Graham Lindman started his first collegiate game led the team to its most productive offense of the season with 391 yards of total offense. He passed for over 300 yards, completed 60.5 percent of his passes, and completed three touchdown tosses. On the other side of the ball, linebacker Connor Harris had career high 23 tackles, with 12 solo stops and 11 assisted tackles. This was his second 20-tackle game in as many weeks. The 23 tackles are the most in NCAA Division II this season for a single game, and ties for the 18th-most in NCAA Division II history. Other Lindenwood standouts in the game were a pass caught by wide receiver Sam Sealer for a score. Wideout Alex Robinson led the team with six receptions and 90 receiving yards. Runningback Anthony Cade had 48 rushing yards on just six carries. Lindenwood returns home this Saturday for a 1:30 pm homecoming contest against the No. 1 team in NCAA Division II, Northwest Missouri. * Thanks to Lindenwood’s Tyler Scheller-Sports Information Graduate Assistant Rams Come Back Strong After Falling Behind Early After a bye week, the St. Louis Rams tried to put together different offense and defensive strategies to get their game going in a positive direction. The halftime score saw the Philadelphia Eagles leading the Rams 20-7. The last 30 minutes of the game saw
the St. Louis club outscore their opponent 2114; but it was still not enough as they lost the game 34-28. Several highlights came out of the contest: • Quarterback Austin Davis completed 29-of49 passes for 375 yards and three touchdowns for a 103.7 rating • The game marked Davis’ second consecutive game with 300-plus yards and three touchdowns. • Wide receiver Brian Quick caught an eightyard touchdown reception and added a fiveyard touchdown reception for his first multitouchdown game of his career • Running back Benny Cunningham tallied his first touchdown of the season on a 14-yard rush and led the team in rushing yards with seven for 47 yards • Cunningham also returned five kickoffs for 126 yards, a 25.2-yard average • At this point linebacker Alec Ogletree has matched Colts LB Robert Mathis for the NFL lead in most fumble recoveries since he came into the league in 2013 with eight • Davis spread his 28 completions to 10 different players * Monday Night Football next for the squad St. Louis Attack to Hold Tryouts Nov. 8 The local team that made it to the X-League championship will be looking for some players to add to the winning roster. The St. Louis Attack will host an open player tryout for the 2015 Season on Saturday, Nov. 8. Registration runs from 9 to 9:30 am, and tryouts will begin at 9:30 am sharp. Pre-registration is recommended. Cost to tryout is $75 if pre-paid before Nov. 1 and $100 Nov. 1-8. The team will hold the program at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Visit www.STLAttack.com for more information. * Great opportunity to strut your stuff
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Comfort food is a staple in every kitchen – it’s the perfect way to unwind with familiar flavors and aromas. But those moments that call for a soul-soothing dish are also great opportunities to spice up traditional favorites by introducing less common ingredients and preparation methods for an unexpectedly delicious twist. Stewing, for example, is one method you might never have tried – but, when you use a tender meat that’s full of comforting flavor like pork, the result is well worth the adventure. Making a stew usually involves browning meat, adding liquid, simmering for a few hours and then adding veg-
etables – easy, proven steps that let you explore different ingredient combinations to keep dishes fresh and inviting. Need inspiration to get started? Try Spanish Pork and Fennel Stew with Saffron Rice. This hearty recipe uses a blade pork roast, simple seasonings and vegetables. To change it up, serve the stew with mashed potatoes instead of rice for soaking up the juices. Find comfort and adventure in the kitchen with pork by visiting PorkBeinspired.com for recipes, tips and more.
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Ingredients: Stew: 3 pounds boneless blade (shoulder) pork roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 4 tablespoons olive oil, as needed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 head fennel, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry sherry or apple juice Chopped fresh cilantro Saffron rice: 2 cups long-grain white rice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed saffron threads Directions: For stew, heat 2 tablespoons oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season pork with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In batches, without crowding (and adding more oil as needed) add pork and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes per batch. Transfer to plate. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to Dutch oven and heat. Add fennel, onion, bell pepper and garlic; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally with wooden spoon, until vegetables soften, about 8 minutes. Add sherry; bring to a boil. Return pork with any juices to Dutch oven. Add enough cold water to just cover pork and vegetables, about 6 cups; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until pork is very
tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Just before pork is tender, make saffron rice. Bring rice, 4 cups water, salt and saffron to a boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to very low and cover. Simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5-20 minutes. Fluff rice with fork. Using slotted spoon, transfer pork and vegetables to serving bowl and cover with aluminum foil. Let cooking juices stand for 3 minutes, then skim off fat on surface. Boil over high heat, uncovered, until cooking liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Season juices with salt and pepper. Pour over pork and vegetables and sprinkle with cilantro. Spoon saffron rice into bowls. Top with stew, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
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In the 1920s, baseball was all the rage, bigger than any other sport. Back then Joe DiMaggio was just an Italian kid hawking newspapers. Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio by Jonah Winter is the story of the lanky Yankee hitter’s rise to fame. Growing up, DiMaggio couldn’t get to first base with his dad when it came to baseball. A fisherman—that’s what Joe would be—just like his brothers. The idea didn’t fly with Joe, though. He dropped out of school on the sly and rounded back lot diamonds with his buddies. Tall and soft-spoken, it wasn’t long before Joe was asked to play with the San Francisco Seals. His dad about flipped out, didn’t consider baseball a job. Until Joe was signed as a big leaguer, and bigger money started coming in. Soon the Yankees came calling, just as the Great Depression was sinking people’s hopes. Joe provided them with a reprieve from their troubles as he racked up hit after hit, setting records that still stand today. Handsome watercolor paintings by James E. Ransom detail DiMaggio’s life and present action-packed moments, on and off the field.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events Oct 10-12: St. Louis Family Theatre Series “The Musical Adventurers of Flat Stanley” Oct. 10, 7:30pm; Oct.11, 2pm; Oct. 12, 2pm. FCC Theatre, #1 James J. Eagan Dr. in Florissant. Tickets are $7 and are available at the box office, by phone, or online. For more information, or for reservations, call 314.921.5678, or www.FlorissantMO.com. Oct. 10: chicken fried steak dinner 5-8pm, Post 4105, 410 Saint Francois St. in Florissant. $6 per person. Includes chicken fried
steak dinner, mashed potatoes, vegetables, mixed garden salad. Oct.11: Vendor/Artisan Fair 9am-3pm. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1485 Craig Rd. Home party vendors and local artisans sell their wares. Food, baked goods. For more information, call 314.432.4251, or visit www.mtzion-umc.org. Oct. 11: Music Under the Stars Concert Series- The SmashBand (Make-up Concert) 7pm, Lawyers Building lot, 100 block of St. Francois.
Oct. 11: Crystal Creek Fall Festival Noon-4pm, 250 South New Florissant Rd. in Florissant. Free activities for the kids, BBQ, raffles, a cake walk, petting zoo, and entertainment. For more information, call Stephanie Ferguson at 314.838.2211. Oct. 11: Imperial Crown Pet Cemetery Clean-up Day 10am, Imperial Crown Pet Cemetery, 115 N Hwy 67 in Florissant. To volunteer, please bring a pair of small hand clippers and gloves. The Cemetery will provide shovels, rakes, and several pairs of large shears.
Oct 11: VFW Post 4105 Breakfast 8-10am, Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois in Florissant. All profits go to support Veterans. For more information, call 314.831.6121.
band Decades Apart will be performing. Also featuring the Fallen Heroes Dream Ride Truck in the parking lot. All profits go to support Veterans. For more information, call 314.831.6121.
Oct 11 & 12: Flea Market Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Contact VFW for table reservations. (314)8316121
Oct. 12: Sprig and Twig Garden Club Fall Flower Show Noon-5pm: The Florissant Senior Center, 621 St. Francois St. in Florissant. Look for our plant sale at the Florissant Fall Festival and join us inside the Senior Center for a look at numerous flower designs and horticulture displays.
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Oct. 17: Pork steak dinner 5-8pm, 4105, 410 Saint Francois St. in Florissant. $6 per person. Includes pork steak, potato salad, baked beans, bread. All profits go to support Veterans. For more information, call 314.831.6121. Oct. 18: SSM Orthopedics knee and hip pain seminar 8:30-10:30am, Norwood Hills Country Club, One Norwood Hills Country Club Dr. Fallon H. Maylack, MD will discuss treatments for knee and hip pain. The latest non-surgical and surgical procedures, including the latest techniques and newest technology for hip and knee replacements will be discussed. Event is free. To make reservations, call 866.776.3627, or visit www. ssmhealth.com/orthopedics/seminars.
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www.mycnews.com • Community News • October 8, 2014 Oct. 18: City of Overland Fall Clean Up 8am-noon, Legion Park, 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Items that will be accepted are the following: scrap iron or steel, brush and tree limbs, appliances, and small junk items. One car per family, no box trucks, please. For more information, visit www.overlandmo.org “Calendar” page.
candy, prizes, games and more. Admission is $7 per person. To register, call 314.615.8839.
Oct 18: Knights of Columbus Clown Workshop October St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2 Seton Ct. in St Charles. Must register by Oct. 10. For more information, or to register, call Mary Murphy 636.240.1637.
Oct. 31: All you can eat fried chicken dinner 5-8pm, VFW Post 4105, 410 Saint Francois St. in Florissant. $8 per person. Includes fried chicken dinner, vegetables, mixed garden salad, assorted salad dressings available. Nov. 2: Fall Hay Ride 2:30-7:30pm, Wild Acres Park, 10400 Midland Blvd. in Overland. The event will feature hay ride, live music, hot dogs, drinks, s’mores, and apple cider. Cost is $3 per person. For more information, call 314.248.0490.
Oct. 24: City of Overland & Overland Business Association Kids Halloween Party 6-8:15pm, City of Overland Frank Munsch Community Center, 9225 Lackland Rd. in Overland. This is a free, safe, indoor trick-or-treating event open to children ages 2 to 12 of Overland Residents, Overland Business Owners, and City of Overland Employees and their families. Event will feature costume contests by age groups, pizza and a drink for the kids, scavenger hunt, games and prizes, and candy!.For more information, call 314.428.0490 or go to www.overlandmo.org and click on the “Calendar” section. Oct. 25: Halloween Boo-nanza 6-9pm, North County Reception Complex, 2577 Redman Rd. An evening of hayrides, arts and crafts, marshmallow roasting, SUDOKU answers from page 11
Oct. 31: Halloween Safety Center 6-8pm, North County Reception Complex, 2577 Redman Rd. The event will feature Halloween themed games, treats, inflatables and a costume contest. The event is free and open to the public.
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2782 North Hwy 67, Florissant, 8 10:30pm, 314.839.3880. Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316. Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316.
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1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752. Every Friday: The Bridge at Florissant Hot Diggity Dog Build your own hot dog. 11:30am, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. To RSVP, call 314.831.0988. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Every Sunday beginning Sept. 28: Meat Shoots Noon until Dusk. Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316
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By Joe Morice
Over the Fence
Pain Relief Everlasting A younger friend once warned me not to remain single in my advanced age and uncertain condition. He rolled his eyes when I told him I tried charming a nurse into matrimony but her husband objected. My friend meant well but he didn’t understand the rituals of courting that deter older men like me. Most of us have been there and done that. But, with age, and self awareness, we realize how silly some of us looked during those enjoyable testosterone-tainted years. For instance, when unattached women get a bit older and join us in pubs, night clubs or church soirees, they
often ask us to dance. The reverse of our younger days. Since I view dancing as a ritual not unlike those of male ostriches in heat, I use the excuse of having no cartilage in my right knee. This isn’t a lie. I tore it when I was young and a surgeon warned me the knee would become arthritic if not removed. Since he removed it, and it did anyway, I figured he was probably behind on Porsche payments. Later, I discovered what a trick knee was and does. While dancing or limping around the neighborhood, I risk falling on my keister when the knee collapses with no warning except sharp pain a millisecond before it happens. It looks as if I’m inebriated, which makes embarrassment an understatement. Thus I tell women it’s an old war wound. In fact, it really is a war wound from a tug-of-war at a picnic when my foot slipped and turned my knee in a direction other than the one it was designed for. The other excuse about those ostriches I dare not use. I readily admit I probably should never have watched those wildlife documentaries on TV. Unfortunately, since the trick knee makes a legitimate excuse for not dancing, it also makes a legitimate excuse for a shapely adorable to find someone who will…or can. Oh well. My friend eventually gave up trying to www.h3permanentcosmetics.com get me to find someone to marry in case I become incapacitated from disease, or accidents due to falling off rugs, or ignoring “Don’t Walk” signals. Besides, I told him that if I get bad enough to keep me from riding motorcycles, carousing in sports
bars, or spoiling grandchildren, I’m better off leaving this world. Why stay if you can’t enjoy it? Doing so when I’m barely able to propel a wheelchair is definitely not enjoyable. He was shocked of course. I told him not to worry, I had it figured out. If I’m paralyzed from a stroke, I made a deal with a sympathetic friend. He’ll rent one of those new brain controlled electric wheelchairs for me to use and I’ll buzz out and look for a “Don’t Walk” signal to ignore. He was not amused. Perhaps his sense of humor needed a tune-up. In reality, I doubt any intelligent female would want to live with me anyway. When we get older, we get set in our ways. We no longer endure yappy ankle-biter mutts that look like chia pets, jagged-edged razors from leg shaving, and health food that tastes like the soil it festered in. I’m also sure said female would fail to tolerate vertical toilet seats, cracker crumbs in bed, and ESPN. Thus, I’m doomed to living in spectral singleness patronizing sports bars with big-screen TVs and female bartenders with interesting rounded places. More’s the pity. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.