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Old Town Fall Festival Recipes
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Pat and Lora Click, hosts of the Florissant Fall Festival Chili Cook-Off, present a taste of chili to Mayor Tom Schneider at the 2012 event.
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By Karen Goodwin On October 13, the Florissant Old Town Partners will once again team up with the City of Florissant, the Missouri Arts Council and the Regional Arts Commission to co-sponsor the 16th Annual Florissant Old Town Fall Festival. The fun starts at 11am on Sunday and will continue until 5pm. Join the crowds of about 35,000 on rue St. Francois Street in the heart of Old Town Florissant. The event covers eleven full blocks from Florissant Road down to the St. Ferdinand Shrine. All side streets will be blocked off to accommodate the festival. The street will be filled with activities for everyone with over 150 booths including games to play, sale items, food and beverages. Prepare for the fan-favorite Chili Cook-off plus the wine garden, pumpkin decorating, silent auction, Kincaid Puppets, jewelry making and entertainment on almost every block. The Fido Follies—everyone’s favorite event—returns to Government Center at 1055 rue St. Francois, and, as always, water bowls will be provide on every block so dog owners can bring their properly licensed and leashed pooches and enter them into the dog show in either smallest dog, best kisser, best costume, best trick, or largest dog categories…to name a few. The Children’s Art Festival sponsored
by St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley will be up at the top of St. Francois on the City Hall lawn. This event continues to grow with exhibits by artists, art activities and demonstrations throughout the day. This year, the children’s corner returns with free activities including chalking, painting, and collage. The Northern Arts Council and the Women’s Caucus for Art will also showcase work by local artists. KCFV from Florissant Valley will be broadcasting live from the festival throughout the day. The Police Department in conjunction with MOCHIPS will be offering child identification kits free of charge. They will be set up in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The Police Welfare Association will be hosting their second annual Car Show on the Knights of Columbus Grounds on the day of the Festival. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Florissant Police Canine Unit. One of their dogs was recently injured in the line of duty, and the money will help with his care and recovery. The Craft Fair continues to grow each year with more than 60 crafters showing off their talents with hand crafted works for you to browse. This year on the Lawyers Building lot in the 100 block of St. Francois, Fan
Fare Featuring Kittie Moller will be performing on the band shell. Performances will be at 1 and 3pm and are sponsored by the Florissant Fine Arts Council with support from the Missouri Arts Council and Regional Arts Commission. Many other entertainers throughout the 11 blocks include the Dixie Rhythm Kings, Doug Jacobs, Cookie the Clown, Dan, Pat and Anna Auberry, Carol Brady our Story Teller, North County See OLD TOWN FALL FESTIVAL page 8 & 9
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Vol. 92 No. 41
In This Issue... 3
Around Town
Hazelwood offers a radKIDS program and more local news
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STLCC’s Peace Pole and more school news
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Book Buzz and Sudoku
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“Ron Howard honors one of the great 1970’s sports rivalries and entertains the audience at the same time” in Rush, says critic Steve Bryan.
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A Guide to the Florissant Fall Festival
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Sports
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Recipes
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What’s Happening
Local sport authority Gary B fills you in on the weekend’s sporting events. Hearty Italian Meals for Chilly Evenings 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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Hazelwood Police Officer and K-9 Partner Honored Hazelwood PO Mike Monticelli and his K-9 partner Onyxx were among 13 K-9 teams honored at a 2013 awards ceremony recently held at The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog in Ballwin, MO. The German Shepherd Dog Club of St. Louis, Inc. has been hosting this annual event for more than 50 years as a way to honor brave St. Louis area police officers and their K-9 partners. The categories that a K-9 partner can be nominated for to win an award include the following: Suspect Apprehension; Controlled Substance Detection; Explosive Device Detection; Evidence Detection; Tracking; Protection; and Search & Rescue. Each K-9 award recipient receives a medal to be hung around PO Mike Monticelli and his K-9 partner Onyxx receive their awards. their neck and a framed award certificate. stance Detection. This year, PO Monticelli brought his K-9 partK-9 Onyxx was born in Czechoslovakia on Febner Onyxx to receive two awards. One for Suspect ruary 18, 2005. He graduated from the St. Louis Apprehension and the other for Controlled Sub- City K-9 Academy on December 7, 2006. A year later, he was certified with the Missouri Police K-9 Association and later with the North American Police Work Dog Association. Onyxx is trained to detect narcotics, tracking, area search, building search, evidentiary recovery, and handler protection. He lives in Hazelwood, the City he protects and serves. Onyxx is one of two German Shepherds assigned to police officers as part of the Hazelwood Police Department’s K-9 Program. The other canine is Chavier, which is assigned to PO Brian Hale. Both of them are dual purpose narcotic German Shepherds. Both K-9 teams bring different strengths and abilities to the department.
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Florissant Holds Senior Town Hall Meeting Recently, Mayor Schneider held a Senior Town Hall meeting at the James J. Eagan Center for seniors who attended the town hall meeting to be informed about progress in Florissant and to get an opportunity to speak with the city administration. Seniors who attended the meeting appreciated Crystal Creek Health and Rehab Center for graciously providing a delicious breakfast and Discipleship Pastor Joe Mueller from First Christian Church of Florissant for doing the invocation. Numerous organizations provided valuable information to the seniors including AARP, Al-
zheimer’s Association, Center for Senior Renewal, Christian Hospital, County Older Resident Program, Greater North County Chamber, Lutheran Senior Services, Mid-East Agency for Aging, Missouri Veterans Commission, North County Senior Ministry (SGSM Network), OASIS, St. Louis County Library and Washington University Memory & Aging Program. Peggy Hogan and her Senior Office organized the town hall meeting and Department Heads from every department gave presentations and stayed to answer questions. For other upcoming Senior Events please contact the Senior Office at 314.839.7604.
Free Tours of the General Daniel Bissell House/Museum The St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation will open the General Daniel Bissell House Museum, 10225 Bellefontaine Road, for free tours from Noon to 4pm on Saturday, October 12 in honor of the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors 63rd Anniversary. This is your chance to step 200 years back in time to see how past generations lived. No reservations necessary. Tours will begin every 30 minutes. The tour includes an exhibit, the War of 1812. Often referred to as the second American Revolution, two hundred years ago on June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on the British Empire. Reasons were many and included trade restrictions, British impressment of American merchant sailors and support of American Indian tribes against American expansion, and humiliations on the high seas. This was the first time that the United States had declared war
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radKIDS Program Teaches Children Safety Skills The Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division is offering a fiveweek radKIDS program, which is a Personal Empowerment Safety Education Program that teaches life and safety skills to children. The acronym “rad” stands for Resisting Aggression Defensively. This course uses instructional dialogue and activities to help build self-esteem in children so they truly gain the knowledge and confidence to make positive choices for their own safety. Children between the ages of 5 and 12 are eligible to participate. Admission is open to both residents and non-residents at these fee levels: $25 Residents / $30 Non-Residents. The program will be held for five weeks from October 19 to November 16 at the Hazelwood Community Center, 1186 Teson Road in White Birch Park. Each session is two hours, 10:30am – 12:30pm. The radKIDS program is based on three simple rules: 1. No one has the right to hurt me because I am special. 2. I don’t have the right to hurt anyone else, including myself, unless they try to hurt me and then I can stop them. 3. If anyone tries to hurt me, trick me, or make me feel bad inside, it’s not my fault – so I can tell! Through drills and activities carried out by well-trained and veted instructors from INOBTR (I Know Better), children are taught bullying prevention, Internet safety, home/school/vehicle safety, good/bad touch training, predator tricks-resistance strategies, and appropriate responses to threatening situations. For more information, contact the executive director of INOBTR (I Know Better) at 314.721.9004, ext. 208, or the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Office at 314.731.0980.
on another country. Now you can view an exhibit on the oft forgotten conflict at the Bissell House Museum and get a tour of this magnificent old house. The exhibit includes descriptive panels from the Museum of the U.S. Navy, General Daniel Bissell artifacts, including the field desk that he used during the war, and prints from the Company of Military Historians. For more information, call Shirley Paro at 314.869.8251.
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SSM Health Care – St. Louis Giving Free Seasonal Flu Vaccinations
Florissant Civic Center Theatre
SSM Health Care – St. Louis is offering free seasonal flu vaccinations to the public. Attendees are asked to call 866.SSM.DOCS (776.3627) or register online at www.ssmhealth.com/flu to schedule an appointment during the clinic times. Walk-ins are welcome, but vaccine availability is not guaranteed without reserving a time. Since the vaccines are injection only (no Flu Mist), attendees are asked to wear appropriate clothing for easy access to their upper arms. There is a limited supply of preservative-free vaccines for pregnant women only. People who are allergic to eggs cannot have this flu vaccine. The 2013-2014 flu vaccine, which is good for one year, will protect against three influenza viruses that research indicates will be the most common during the flu season. For people who can’t make one of the free clinics, SSM Urgent Care is offering vaccinations for anyone ages nine and older. Flu vaccines are $25 each and are available without an appointment between 8am - 8pm daily. For those with Medicare coverage, we can bill Medicare for the flu vaccine.
St. Louis Family Theatre Series Presents: Johnny Appleseed From Virginia October 11 at 7:30pm, October12 at 2pm, and October 13 at 2pm John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, became a genuine folk hero when the Wild West was still Ohio. The apple orchards he planted throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois played a major role in the settlement of our nation. This rousing, funny new frontier musical is part rollicking adventure, part inspiring history, and 100% All-American. This is a Theatre IV Grand Production of the Virginia Repertory Theatre. Admission is $7 and group rates are available.
Saturday, October 26: 8am – noon At SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center – Ambulatory Care Clinics 1465 South Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104 Ages three and above only Saturday, November 2: 8am – noon At SSM DePaul Health Center – May Center 12303 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044 Ages nine and above only For additional questions, call 866.SSM.DOCS (776.3627). Information about the seasonal flu, the vaccine and the clinics can be found at www.ssmhealth.com/flu.
October Performances
St. Louis Shakespeare Presents: The Comedy of Errors Directed by Jef Awada October 18 at 8pm, October 19 at 8pm, October 20 at 2pm, October 24 at 7:30pm, October 25 at 8pm, and October 26 at 8pm Reduced-price student matinees will be performed at 10am on October 18 & 25 (reservations required for weekday student matinees). Antipholus and Dromio are bewildered. Everywhere they go, they seem to have already been there, and the more they try to unravel the lunatic events around them the more farcical their lives become. It’s double the laughter and twice the fun in Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy of mistaken identities, love at first sight, and hilarious blunders around every curve. General admission is $25; seniors $20; Students and teachers $15. Information and reservations: www.stlshakespeare.org or boxoffice@stlshakespeare.org or 314.361-5664
Florissant Fine Arts Council Presents: Ring of Fire Broadway National Tour October 27 at 7pm Touching on the life and times of one of the world’s most legendary musical artists, Johnny Cash, the musical revue Ring Of Fire is considered one of the best jukebox musicals of our time. Cash himself is never impersonated, but this show features a company of performers that will guide you on a journey through his life and celebrated music. Ring Of Fire features more than 35 of his hit songs including “I Walk the Line,” “Jackson,” “Daddy Sang Bass” and the title track “Ring of Fire.” Tickets are $28 for adults; $26 seniors/students and group rates are available. Northwinds Concert Band Presents: Beyond The Horizon October 29 at 7:30pm Northwinds Concert Band, under the direction of Larry Marsh, will present a high-spirited concert opening with a new work by Rossano Galante that paints a grand picture of the earth’s breathtakingly beautiful horizon, highlighted by majestic brass fanfares and sweeping melodic lines. Other works include “A Childhood Remembered,” which encourages us to close our eyes and imagine a time of carefree days and magical star-filled nights of youthful innocence. The Northwinds program is filled with tuneful, uplifting music, plus the band will present some special Halloween musical tricks and treats the whole family will enjoy! Northwinds is a program of Ferguson-Florissant’s Community Education Department. For more information about the band and the concert, visit www.northwindsband.org. Tickets are $8 for adults; $6 seniors/ students. Lobby Box Office Hours: Monday and Friday 9 - 5pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 - 6pm. The Box Office will close each day from 12:30 to 1:30pm for lunch. Arrangements to purchase tickets can be made by phone at 314.921.5678, by e-mail at FCCT@FlorissantMO.com, online at www. FlorissantMO.com, or by mail addressed to: FCC Theatre, #1 James J. Eagan Dr., Florissant, MO 63033. Call 314.921-5678 for additional information 24 hours a day. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted. Individual tickets go on sale 45 days prior to the opening of any production.
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STLCC-Florissant Valley Installs Third Peace Pole
Ferguson-Florissant School District Students Receive Dean's Award
A Peace Pole dedication ceremony took place at St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley on Wednesday, October 2. This is the third Peace Pole on campus and peace messages are displayed in English, Latin, Italian and Cherokee. “Before the arrival of European immigrants, the land to become known as the United States was home to Native Americans,” said Marcia Pfeiffer, president of STLCC-Florissant Valley. “The Cherokee language was selected for this Peace Pole to honor the many Native American tribes that have made Missouri their home at some point in history.” The first Peace Pole displays peace messages in English, Sign, Spanish and French; and the second in English, Arabic, Korean and Swahili. The Peace Pole Project was initiated in 1955 by Masahisa Goi, Japanese founder of the World Peace Prayer Society, in response to the bombings on Hiroshima. The purpose of the Peace Pole is to spread the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth.” The message of the Peace Pole is as important now as ever. Peace Poles can be found in more than 200 countries and have been dedicated by numerous luminaries including President Jimmy Carter, the Dalai Lama and Pope John Paul II among others.
Five FFSD students have received the UMSL College of Fine Arts and Communications Dean’s Award for Creative Achievement in the Arts. The award, which includes a $1,000 UMSL scholarship, recognizes high school students in the visual and performing arts who display outstanding talent, leadership, and responsibility in one or more high school arts programs. Pictured (left to right) are award winners Jamel White (McCluer South-Berkeley), Ben Schultz (McCluer North), Steven Hale (McCluer South-Berkeley), Destiney Speech (McCluer) and Merasha Kisart (McCluer North).
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North County Christian School Student Commended North County Christian School of Florissant announced today that Jennifer Lott has been named Commended Student in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2014 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the
2014 competition by taking the 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). “The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
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“The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdõs” Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!
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You could never count Paul Erdõs out. The Hungarian lad became a mathematician, but his youth was the sum total of trouble. The Boy Who Loved Math: the Improbable Life of Paul Erdõs, by Deborah Heiligman brings Erdõ’s plight to light, his struggles as a square peg in a round hole. We meet Paul as a tyke, the son of a math teacher who must return to work. The boy doesn’t like having his mama gone, so he “taught himself to count—really high,” calculating the number of days until summer vacation. Paul may have been brilliant, but school wasn’t his forte. The boy couldn’t sit still or mind the rules, until he got to high school. There he found friends as equally as in love with math. A genius in his prime, Paul could solve equations a yard long, but ordinary duties tripped him up—doing laundry and cooking. Instead of worrying about what he couldn’t do, Paul focused on sharing his passion for numbers. Illustrations by LeUuen Pham extend the fun learning in this clever book about a boy-genius who was also a do-gooder.
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“Rush”
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By Steve Bryan - Rated: R
Filmmaker Ron Howard is a master storyteller, ing champion James Hunt. Loud and obnoxious at weaving tales of tortured genius (A Beautiful Mind) times, Hunt possesses raw skill and an almost instincand heroism in space tive driving ability. As played (Apollo 13) among othby Hemsworth, Hunt displays ers. Using special effects more courage than brains. and archival footage, Actor Daniel Bruhl is the real Howard looks back at an champion of this movie, though. almost forgotten chapter Playing Niki Lauda with passion in racing history during and intensity, Bruhl gets inside Rush. the head of the man who would Chris Hemsworth not let his injuries stop him. temporarily puts aside The actor, whose character also Thor’s hammer to play narrates the film, slips inside the James Hunt, a brash Britreal-life racing champion’s skin ish racer with a taste for with ease. Rush photo courtesy Universal Pictures speed and beautiful womOlivia Wilde has some wonderen. During the 1970’s, Hunt, known for his skill on- ful moments as Suzy Miller, Hunt’s glamorous wife and-off the track, is a rising star on the Formula One who makes headlines thanks to her affair racing circuit. with actor Richard BurNiki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl), ton. Alexandra Maria a confident Austrian driver, Lara also turns in a solid Howard honors one of is Hunt’s exact opposite in atperformance as Marlene the great 1970’s sports titude and ability. While his Lauda, Niki’s wife who British rival focuses on lovely helps him through his rivalries and entertains racing groupies, Lauda only has injuries. the audience at the eyes for the beautiful lines and Thankfully, Ron Howsame time. sleek curves on his Formula ard is never in a rush to One racer. Both men push each other to their absolute limits, but during one fateful 1976 race, Lauda crashes on a rain-soaked track, suffering injuries that could conceivably end his career. If there is anything that can get him back behind the wheel, it is his rivalry with Hunt. Ron Howard has a talent for understatement that is rare among directors. Howard knows that the focus of Rush should be James Hunt and Nick Lauda, and he never forgets that during the two-hour running time. Using special effects and makeup, the director tells a great story instead of overwhelming the characters. Chris Hemsworth does an www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com admirable job as British rac-
tell this real-life sports story. Making good use of his cast and archival footage, Howard honors one of the great 1970’s sports rivalries and entertains the audience at the same time. Rush, rated R for sexual content, nudity, language, some disturbing images, and brief 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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The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year, and 3 to 4 million are euthanized. Please do your part to control overpopulation and to limit the number of unwanted animals. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS!
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Brought to You by these Community-Minded Businesses
No. New Florissant Rd. 1000 Block Fidos Follies • Homemade Dog Treats •
1000 Block • Food Booth • Information Booth • Retro Band
Brown 900 Block Art Festival• Child Identification• Station
City Hall
Boone 800 Block Craft Fair •
800 Block • Craft Fair • Men of Harmony
Clark 700 Block North County Big Band & the Buchanan Brothers • Restrooms •
700 Block • Rest Area • Wine Garden
400 Block Picnic Table • Funnel Cakes •
600 Block • Pumpkin Decorating • Pony Rides • Dan Sproat / 7 Weeks After
rue North Jefferson 500 Block • Chalk Wall
rue North St. Jacques 400 Block • City Booths • Flea Market
rue St. Jean 300 Block Childrens Activities • Restrooms •
300 Block • Food Booth • Dixie Rhythm Kings
rue St. Pierre 200 Block Food Booth • Information Booth •
200 Block • Pat Aubury Band • German Area
rue St. Ferdinand 100 Block Kincaid Puppets • Fire Department •
100 Block • Fanfare • Chili Cook Off • Restrooms
rue St. Charles • Gardeners of Florissant Flower Pot Painting • Flint Knapping • Car Show • Antique Tractor Display • Restrooms
St. Ferdinand Shrine
Shuttle Service on St. Catherine
500 Block Cookie the Clown • 2 Picnic Tables •
rue St. Francois
rue North Lafayette 600 Block Sprig & Twig Garden Glub • Information Booth • Restrooms •
American Eagle Credit Union 1075. No. Hwy. 67 Florissant, MO 63031 314.972.5000 www.ameaglecu.org
Helfer’s Pastry & Deli 380 rue. St. Ferdinand Florissant, MO 63031 314.837.1343 www.helpferspastries.com
UPS Store Bob Scollay 224 N. Hwy. 67 Florissant, MO 63031 314.831.3347 www.theupsstorelocal.com/0464
Earnest Poe Jr. Mid.American Insurance Group 100 rue St. Francois Ste.102 Florissant MO 63031 314.831.1775 www.midamericainsurance.com
Deavers Restaurant & Sports Bar 2109 Charbonier Rd. Florissant, MO 633031 314.838.0002 www.deaversrestaurant.com
Steve Robbins, CFP Financial Planning 325 rue St. Francois Florissant MO 63031 314.839.4600 www.SteveRobbinsOnline.com
Keeven Appliance 3350 Parker Rd. Florissant, MO 63033 314.837.2723
900 Block • Military Vehicle Show • Pet Related Items/Info
Craft Fair •
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Behlmann Digital 210 rue St. Francois Florissant MO 63031 314.921.2676 www.behlmanndigital.com
The Villa at Riverwood Gracious Retirement Living #1 Pratt Place Florissant, MO 63033 314.839.5000 www.villaatriverwood.com
North County Foot & Ankle Dr. Samuel T. Wood 662 rue St. Ferdinand 314.921.1020
Complete Auto Body and Truck Repair 6041 North Lindbergh Hazelwood, MO 63042 314.731.7999
Boyle Law Firm Patrick O. & Daniel P. Boyle 755 rue. St. Francois 314.838.4500
A “2” B Towing & 24 Hour Recovery 6041a North Lindbergh Hazelwood, MO 63042 314.427.8697
Aamco Transmissions 1180 North Highway 67 Florissant, MO 63031 314.831.0389 www.stlaamco.com
The Bridge at Florissant An Assisted Living Community 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. Florissant, MO 63033 314.831.0988 www.bridgeatflorissant.com Life Care Center of Florissant 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. Florissant, MO 63033 314.831.3752 www.lcca.com Prudential Select Properties 7451 N. Lindbergh Hazelwood MO 63042 314.838.8661 www.RorySchwartz.com Crystal Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center 250 New Florissant Road South Florissant, MO 63031 314.838.2211 www.communicarehealth.com Superior Bank 90 Village Sq. Shopping Ctr. Hazelwood, MO 63042 314.731.0229 www.mysuperiorbank.com TraveLink Rhonda Link 1147 N. Hwy. 67, Rallo Plaza Florissant, MO 63031 314.831.5465 www.gotravelink.com
Archway Trophy 1040 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314.831.1165 Trailblazer Bikes 11 Paddock Hills Plaza Florissant, MO 63033 314.839.1434 www.trailblazerbikes.com Korte’s Custom Framing & Antiques 610 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314.837.3400 Elliot & Dixon’s Barbershop Rich Elliot 440 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314.921.3539 American Family Insurance Darrell Ditto 917 No. Hwy. 67, Ste. 106 Florissant, MO 63031 314.837.1384 Email: dditto@amfam.com Rare Coin Galleries LLC Mike Depew 440.A Rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314.837.7333 Florissant Auto Radiator & AC Service 865 rue No. Lafayette Florissant, MO 63031 314.837.9696
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Brought to You by these Community-Minded Businesses Click Energy Services Inc. 124 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314.837.3737 McClain Chiropractic Health & Injury Dr. Kevin McClain 2640 No. Hwy. 67 Florissant, MO 63033 314.838.6083 Accurate Transmission 705 N. Hwy. 67 Florissant, MO 63031 314. 837.5333 www.accuratetransmission.net Kids Again 630 N. Lindbergh Hwy. 67 Florissant , MO 63031 314.839.8805 www.kidsagainstl.com Bottoms Up Sports Bar 490 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314.837.2337 J. Goeke Produce 449 rue St. Ferdinand Florissant, MO 63031 314.831.1931 Salon 67 2121 Charbonier Florissant, MO 63031 314.921.9112 Bretz Public Relations, LLC 801 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314.838.9371 Email: mark@bretzpr.com Florissant Motor Co. & Auto Body Repair 540 Rue St. Ferdinand Florissant, MO 63031 314.837.3392 ITS Computers 1101 Howdershell Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314.839.3000 www.ITSComputersonline.com Schaefer Autobody Center 9091 Dunn Rd. Hazelwood, MO 63042 636.305.8288 www.schaeferAutobody.com L.A. Dance Center 478 Howdershell Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314.837.7909 Facebook: L.A. (Little Angels) Dance Center Citizens National Bank 430 rue St. Ferdinand Florissant, MO 63031 314.831.0445 www.cnbstl.com LockerRoom Sports Bar Food & Drink #10 Paddock Hills Plaza Florissant, MO 63033 314.837.0015
de.lish Cheesecake Bakery & Café Jeff & Kris Mullersman 1060 rue St. Catherine Florissant, MO 63031 314.831.7400 www.delishcheesecakes.com Goldkamp Heating & Cooling Matt Goldkamp 890 No. Lafayette Florissant, MO 63031 314.839.3332 www.goldkamphvac.com Brief Reflections Resale, LLC 111 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314.972.1121 Florissant Glass Auto.Commercial.Home 618 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314.838.0714 www.florissantglass.com Midwestern Termite & Pest Control 700 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314.838.1121 Kids World Gymnastics 8701 Dunn Rd. Hazelwood, MO 63042 314.838.JUMP www.kidsworldgymnastics.com
Old Town Fall Festival Big Band, Dennis, Kraig Kalkbrenner, The Buckhannon Brothers, Bryson Gerard and more. Since the festival has grown so much over the past 15 years, organizers will again be providing a shuttle on St. Catherine for those patrons who have difficulty navigating the St. Francois hill. The Flert bus will be transporting festival patrons from block to block on St.
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Catherine, which is one street over from St. Francois. There will be signs directing people to the stops. For more information or to join the activities, please call the Old Town Partners office at 314.837.0033 or visit the website at www. florissantoldtown.com and click on the Fall Festival link.
Prize-Winning Chili Can’t wait for the Florissant Fall Festival’s Chili Cook-Off? Then try this prize-winning chili at home. As the cook, Kelly from food.com says, it’s “thick, rich, slightly sweet, slightly hot, and very unique.” Ingredients 3 pounds hamburger 1 green pepper, diced 1 red pepper, diced 1 medium onion, diced 3 -4 fresh jalapenos, chopped small salt and pepper, to taste garlic powder, to taste 1/3 cup chili powder 1 3/4 cups ketchup 3 tablespoons lime juice 4 -6 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin 3 cups V8 Spicy Hot 1 16-ounce can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 2 8-ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms 1 14.5-ounce can stewed tomatoes with the juice (break up tomatoes) 1 cup beef bouillon (optional)
Directions In a large fry pan, brown the hamburger with the peppers, onion, jalapenos, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. When the mixture is cooked through, drain the grease. Put this mixture and all remaining ingredients into a large slow-cooker. Stir and bring just to a low simmer, reduce heat and cook for at least 1-2 hours in a crockpot.
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Thank You! The Fall Festival is hosted by Florissant Old Town Partners and the City of Florissant. As of print time, sponsors of the Festival are Corporate Sponsors: Baronwood Kennels • Click Heating and Cooling • Dooley’s Florists American Eagle Credit Union • Energy View Windows • Commercial Bank Community Sponsors: Boyle Law Firm • Don Zykan Family Partnership • Olson & White Orthodontics Neighborhood Sponsors: Hazelwood School District • True Home Value • Improved Performance • Crown Car Wash View up-to-date sponsor list at www.florissantoldtown.com.
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Gary Baute Watch The Hockey St. Charles Chill The St. Charles Chill will begin their exhibition inaugural season in the Central Hockey League on Friday, October 11, at the Family Arena. Go to www.StCharlesChill. com to see how to get tickets for free. The Chill have hired the son as the executive vice president of the St. Louis Blues. Bart Hull will join the front office of the Chill as the vice president of business development. Bart made a name for himself as a running back at Boise State before being drafted into the Canadian Football League with a first-round selection by the BC Lions. Following his football career, Hull worked in the West Coast Hockey League for the Idaho Steelheads front office from 1997-2001. “I’m excited and can’t wait to get started. This is a passionate hockey community, and I look forward to cultivating relationships in the St. Charles and surrounding communities,” commented Hull. *The pucks are in the refrigerator
Rams Win at Home Once Again The St. Louis professional football team brought another home victory to the fans at the Edward Jones Dome Sunday with an impressive 34-20 over the winless Jacksonville Jaguars. “As we’ve been talking about during the past week, there were things that we set out to do, things we needed to do differently. Fortunately, we were able to put those things in motion a little bit. When you have 36 rushes and 34 pass attempts, or whatever it was, and balance that, [it] suggests that you’re keeping the ball, and you’re creating third down situations that are convertible and so on, so forth,” head coach Jeff Fisher commented. A few highlights: - QB Sam Bradford completed 19-of-34 passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns, two to Austin Pettis and one to Lance Kendricks. Bradford notched a 105.3 quarter-
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back rating, his highest of the season. The Rams are 7-1-1 in Bradford’s career when he posts a passer rating of 100.0 or better. - Rookie RB Zac Stacy led the team in rushing yards, registering 78 yards on 14 attempts, a 5.6-yard average. - Safety Matt Giordano picked off Jaguars QB Blaine Gabbert and returned it 82 yards for a touchdown. Marks his 11th career interception, first as a Ram. - K Greg Zuerlein converted field goals of 32 and 37 yards. He has now converted nine consecutive field goals. - P Johnny Hekker punted seven times for 286 yards, a 40.9-yard average and 40.1-yard net. Hekker placed two punts inside the 20-yard line and tallied a long of 56 yards. *Keep it rolling Indoor Football Team Adds Assistant Coach Andrew Haines, CEO and coowner of the St. Louis Attack announced the signing of Troy Robertson as the club’s assistant coach. He joins head coach Pat Pimmel at the helm of X-League Indoor Football team. Robertson has served as head coach of the Missouri Cyclones Football Club in the Greater Midwest Football League (GMFL) since 2006, where he led the team to a 9212 record including two undefeated seasons and five league titles. Troy was named GMFL Coach of the Year in 2012 and also coached the defensive line for the River City Rage during part of the 2009 season. Haines said he is happy the club was able to acquire a coach with Robertson’s experience and success. “Troy will be a perfect addition to the coaching staff along with Head Coach Pimmel,” Haines said. *Great combination 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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Hearty Italian Meals for Chilly Evenings
Brisk autumn evenings call for warm, homemade meals that bring the family together around the dinner table. Dishes that deliver savory flavors are sure to win over their hearts, as well as warm them. Warm up the family with their favorite Italian dishes that ground sausage and sausage links. You can’t go wrong with this kid favorite for
Easy Sausage Pizza, which is served up without the hassle and fuss of standard homemade pizza recipes. Grab the garlic bread and, please, don’t forget the Parmesan. You’ll need them for these delicious recipes for Italian Sausage Rigatoni, Italian All Natural Ground Sausage Lasagna and Italian Meatballs. For more recipes, visit www. johnsonvillekitchens.com.
Italian Sausage Rigatoni Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 package (19 ounces) Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage Links, grilled 1 pound rigatoni pasta 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped 1 jar (26 ounces) pasta sauce of your preference 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
Italian, All-Natural Ground Sausage Lasagna Serves 12 Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked 1 package (16 ounces) Johnsonville Italian All Natural Ground Sausage 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 1 large container chunky pasta sauce 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese 1 egg 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped and packed 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions: Cook sausage links according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil until hot. Add garlic; sauté for 30 seconds or until golden. Add red peppers; sauté for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cut sausage into 1/4-inch coin slices; add to skillet. Stir in pasta sauce; heat through. Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
Easy Sausage Pizza Serves 6 Ingredients: 8 ounces ground Italian sausage (Mild, Sweet or Hot) 1 cup pizza sauce 1 pre-baked packaged pizza crust (12-inch) 1 1/4 shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, optional Directions: Pinch sausage into dime-size pieces. Spread sauce over crust; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Add Italian sausage pieces and green pepper. Top with remaining cheese. Bake according to crust package directions or until sausage is no longer pink (160°F) and cheese is melted. For finishing touch, drizzle with olive oil before cutting, if desired.
Directions: Prepare noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside. Sauté Italian sausage, onion and garlic in a skillet until sausage is browned; drain. Add pasta sauce to the sausage mixture and set aside. In a medium bowl, blend ricotta cheese, egg and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and set aside. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture on the bottom. Top with 3 lasagna noodles. Spread 1/4 cup of the ricotta cheese mixture on the noodles and layer on 1 cup of the sauce mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup of spinach and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat this whole process 3 more times starting with the noodles; top with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to finish. Bake uncovered in 350°F oven for 45 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
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October 12: Table and Tailgate Sale At Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, 2615 Shackelford Rd, Florissant, 8am – 1pm. Limited number of table spaces available indoors for $15 per table; outdoor tailgate space (3 adjacent parking spots) available for $15 (you will need to provide your own table(s) outside). 314.831.1300
October 13: North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony & Justice Ninth Annual Awards Dinner 3:30pm, Atrium of the Detrick Building at Christian Hospital Northeast. Tickets and info: 314.921.7364. November 2: Ladies’ and Mens’
Clubs Fall Social At St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Parish and School (3500 St. Catherine Street, Florissant) 11am 10pm. Meat shoot, shopping and craft fair, pulled pork sandwiches, fried chicken dinner and music under the stars. Free. Food and beverages for sale. No coolers. 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: Missouri Veterans Home Adopt-A-Vet $30 donation will ensure that every vet at the Missouri Veterans HomeSt. Louis has a holiday gift. For more information call 314.340.6389.
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.
October 10: Bridge Club Tournament All are welcome and you do not need a partner. There will be cash prizes and refreshments. Complimentary lunch. 12pm - 3pm, RSVP by calling 314.838.3877
October 8: City of Florissant Flu Shot Day Shots will be given at the James J. Eagan Center 9am - 2pm. TIP HealthCare will administer the shots with professional licensed nurses and staff. There is no charge if your primary insurance is Medicare Part B, Health Alliance or Coventry. $25 for all others, cash or check only. You do not have to be a Senior Citizen and you do not have to be a Florissant Resident to take advantage of this event. Info: 314.839.7605.
October 12: Free Tours of Bissell House City of Bellefontaine Neighbors free tours of the General Daniel Bissell House/Museum, 12 – 4pm, 314.869.8251
October 10: North County Christian School Open House 7pm. You will have the opportunity to visit classrooms and meet our teachers.We still have room in some classes for this fall, and we do accept second semester enrollments. 845 Dunn Rd., Florissant, 314.972.6227
October 12 and 13: Technology for Children’s Celebration 12 - 4pm at the St. Louis Mills Outlet Mall in Hazelwood for grades 6-12. College fair including major science and engineering schools, a trade fair showcasing small businesses, a science fair exhibiting applied science and technology. russellmcwill@yahoo.com or 314.540.6504.
October 11, 18, 25: Tai Chi for Seniors - FREE classes 10:30am, RSVP by calling 314.838.3877, 3350 St. Catherine St. in Florissant October 11: Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council Food Truck Event 5 – 8pm, 50 Rue St. Francois in Florissant
October 12 – 13: 2013 Kids Expo $3/person (kids under 5 free), 11 – 7pm Saturday and 11 – 6pm Sunday, North County Recreation Center, 2577 Redman Rd., St. Louis, 314.995.8625, info@stlouiskidsexpo.com, free bike helmets and health screenings.
October 12: Beer & Wine Social 5:30 - 9:30pm, Bellefontaine Neighbors Recreation Center, 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. St. Louis, $5 ticket covers music and snacks. Wine and beer for purchase. 314.867.0700. October 12: Multiple Myeloma Regional Community Workshop 10am - 3pm, Sheraton Westport/ Lakeside Chalet Hotel St. Louis, 191 Westport Plaza, St. Louis. 314.878.1500, Free.
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www.mycnews.com • Community News • October 9, 2013 October 13: Standard Flower Show 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. October 13: Old St. Ferdinand Shrine Halloween Costume Contest During the Fall Festival, 1:30pm, 314.837.2110 October 14: Basketball Game Harlem Wizards vs. Hazelwood School District Staff At the Hazelwood Central High School Field House. For more information go to www.harlemwizards.com/homepage.php. October 15: Ameriprise Financial Informational Workshop “Maximizing Social Security Benefits” 10 - 11:30am, St. Louis County Library-Florissant Branch, RSVP 636.534.2040 October 15: Halloween Party Dinner 4:30 - 5:30pm, Bellefontaine Recreation Center, 9669 Bellefontaine Rd., St. Louis. buffet dinner, appetizers and dessert included. Beer, wine and soda will be sold, but your $11 ticket is exchanged for your first beverage. Costumes are encouraged. Buy your ticket by Friday, October 12. 314.867.0700. October 18: Halloween Dance & Costume Party for 5th-8th Graders 6:30 – 9pm at the John F Kennedy Center. Tickets are $5/resident and $7/non-resident. Pizza and soda are included along with a DJ, candy, games and prizes. Tickets are on sale now at the JFK & JJE centers. For additional information call 314.921.4250. October 19: The Bridge at Florissant Fall Bazaar 9am - 4pm at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive off of Parker Road. We are featuring vendors with handbags, jewelry, crafts, candles, clothing, home ware and much more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit “Operation Christmas Child.” Vendor applications are $25 each for an 8x7 space. Info: 314.227.4153 or recsv-florissant@centurypa.com.
October 19: Trinity Catholic High School annual Trinity Treasures Dinner Auction At Trinity. Mass at 4:30pm; auction at 5:30pm will feature silent and live auction items and other raffles, hearty hors d’oeuvre stations and an open bar. 314.486.4021. October 20: Lutheran High School North Open House 2 - 4pm at Lutheran North, 5401 Lucas & Hunt Rd. For more information, visit www.lhsnstl.org or call Julie Meyer at 314.389.3100. October 21: Bully Policies in Local School Districts School administrators from local school districts will outline the process they use in cases of bulling that occur on their campuses. They will also detail the educational prevention systems they have in place to inform young people of the dangerous nature of this activity. 7pm the Educational Building at Immanuel Church of Christ, 221 Church Street, Ferguson. Info: 314.831.5359 or 314.355.1125. This meeting is free and open to the public. October 26: City of Florissant Senior Citizen Dance Residents and non-residents welcome. 7pm – 10pm at the James J. Eagan Center. Tickets, $7, are sold in the Senior Office in Florissant City Hall and $9 at the door. Light snacks and a cash bar. Info: 314.839.7605. October 26: Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Cocktails and Costumes Party 7 - 11pm at Catering To You Banquet Center, 12275 New Halls Ferry Road. $35 per person, includes heavy appetizers, open bar, DJ and Costume Contest. Tickets must be paid for in advance. Deadline to purchase tickets is October 18. Open to public; for adults only. Costumes are optional. Info or tickets: 314.831.3500 or www.greaternorthcountychamber.com
October 27: SSM DePaul Health Center Safe Kids Halloween Party 1 – 4pm, May Center at 12303 DePaul Dr. in Bridgeton. Every kid will receive a free gift (while supply last). October 29: Halloween Party Happy Hour Entertainment by Dan Sproat followed by complimentary lunch, 10:30am, prizes for best costumes(costume optional), RSVP by calling 314.838.3877 November 1: Kids In The Middle Hosts Swirl, Sip & Savor To raise funds for counseling services, 6pm, the Moto Museum, 3441 Olive St. in St. Louis. Reservations, which are required, are available at $75 per guest or $100 at the door. Sponsorship opportunities available. www.kidsinthemiddle. org 314.909.9922. November 2: Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis Annual Fashion Show Orlando Gardens in Maryland Heights, tickets or info: 314.837.4881
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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.
Health October 22: Be Informed: Obamacare and Transition to Wellness Center 3 - 5pm, The Bridge At Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive, RSVP to 314.831.0988. Obamacare will be presented by Christian Hospital President Ron McMullen. Transition to Wellness Center will be presented by the center’s coordinator, Connie Douglas. The Transition to Wellness Center focuses on the transition of care for patients 65 and older with chronic disease after a hospital discharge. Now: SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training.
November 6: Christian Hospital Foundation 2013 Legacy Leaders Recognition Dinner Paul F. Detrick Atrium at Christian Hospital, 314.653.4191 Mondays: Karaoke at DeLeo’s Cafe & Deli 2782 North Hwy 67, Florissant, 8 10:30pm, 314.839.3880. Answers from page 8
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Inventions for the Masses - A TV gizmo that would automatically mute commercials. There may already be several but the inventors may have mysteriously disappeared, so watch your back. - Cell phones that would melt down when they traveled over 10 mph as in a vehicle or in a restaurant when diners jabber on them between bites. I excluded inventions that would make someone’s vehicle quit running, trigger an ejection seat or choke on chicken bones as too dangerous, and I’m not sure callers would hang up even then. - A gizmo that would make municipal revenue cops’ radar machines melt down when they try using them on Interstate highways. This would probably do another great public service by depleting the payroll for useless municipal governments. - A portable lie detector that could be used by someone listening to political speeches that would make
politicians stop and dance the Frug when they told a lie. I substituted ‘the Frug’ for ‘disintegrate’ to avoid turning the nation’s capitol into a ghost town to be overrun by shopping mall developers. This might work well for ex-employees of corporations that sent their jobs to starving countries when the CEO’s are making rah-rah-hooray-for-me speeches at news conferences or board meetings. There are many other potential Frug dancers but let’s exclude Internet political writers because it would take a lie detector the size of Chicago to detect that many liars. - A device that would automatically make popup ads on websites disappear and also show the names and addresses of their ad sales people, programmers, and the suckers that paid for them. This would help web victim groups find them and administer tar-and-feather attitude adjustments. - We already know that dogs can hear irritating highpitched sounds that humans can’t hear. How about a device that makes irritating sounds only humans can hear when their dogs are yapping all night in neighborhoods and campgrounds? It brings to mind a similar device that makes noisy late-night drunks in campgrounds pass out after 9pm.
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- Canoes that automatically sink when people on float trips trash the waterways. The float trip businesses might fight this so perhaps we need another invention that would donate their profits to environmental cleanup groups thus sending the owners back to selling used school bus dwellings and moonshine. - Also, another device is needed to make narcs that jump out of bushes to prey on floaters automatically shed their clothes and roll around in poison ivy. - A gizmo that would melt the clothing zippers, belt buckles and buttons of someone in a ten-items-or-less checkout lane with fifteen items in their carts. This could work well for shoppers fumbling around in purses and pockets for checkbooks and then slowly writing checks and filling in the stubs while the lines back up. (A shopper once told me she would never get an ATM card for fear of hackers, yet she freely handed a check with her routing and account numbers stamped on the bottom to a clerk who may or may not have suffered from a gambling habit.) - A device that would automatically make sports announcers disintegrate while jabbering about sports trivia and players’ bubble gum brands while goals are scored or runs are batted in. Star Trek ‘beam-me-upScottie’ inventions won’t work because they might beam back and chatter about how Ty Cobb house-trained his Beagle while Matt Holliday hits a Grand Slam. There are many other inventions needed and suggestions are welcome, but be careful when you’re thinking about it. Isaac Newton may not have thought of gravity if he’d been sitting under a coconut palm, and we’d all be floating around like balloons. 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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