CN: Oct. 31. 2012

October 31, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 44

Missourians Ask: “Retirement? What Retirement?”

Ready to Retire? By Mary Anne Meyers

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With the bad economy eating away at investments and housing values, many older people in Missouri and around the country are nervous about whether they can actually afford to retire. The first wave of baby boomers is now turning 66, the official age for receiving full Social Security benefits - although many say they can’t retire now, even if they wanted to. A recent AARP survey finds most older Americans believe they have to keep working. But Craig Eichelman, AARP Missouri state director, is urging them to figure it out ahead of time. “Of course, there’s a lot of anxiety out there,” Eichelman said. “Seventy-two percent believe that they’d have to delay retirement. So I think having a claiming strategy, claiming later, can mean the difference of thousands of dollars a year.” He acknowledged that some people have no choice but to take Social Security early. However, AARP points out that for every year a person waits, average annual benefits increase by more than $1000. Eichelman said AARP’s Ready for Retirement website includes a benefits calculator that can help people figure out whether and when they can afford to retire. He said it’s more complicated than what appears on those statements Social Security used to send out, and that now can be accessed online. “If I get $1200 a month from Social Security, OK, great - but you know, 20 years from now, what does that mean to me?” Eichelman asked. He added the AARP Social SecuAround Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

rity benefits calculator allows people to punch in specific ages and situations, such as divorce, and crunch the numbers in a variety of ways to see which would be best for them. “What this ready-for-retirement tool will do is look at what your cost of living will be at your projected retirement date, and tell you what would reasonably be covered by Social Security in terms of covering those expenses,” Eichelman said. According to AARP, 93 percent of Missourians age 65 or over received Social Security last year. The benefit amounted to an average of just under $14,000 for the year. The Ready for Retirement website includes a five-step process to help seniors prepare for retirement. The guide includes quizzes, interactive seminars, articles, tips and hints to help seniors get there. The five steps are: Set Your Goals, Factor in Your Benefits, Assess Your Finances, Create a Budget and Making the Most of AARP’s Resources. The benefits calculator and the Ready for Retirement websites are at www. aarp.org. Learn & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pet Apdoption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Movie / Historic Streets . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Free Discussions to Help Seniors During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period An important time for Missourians on Medicare is coming up, and for local residents, free, in-person counseling can help them make the best choices for their health and budgets. Medicare’s annual open-enrollment period for prescription drug plans (called Medicare Part D) and Medicare Advantage plans begins Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7. During this time, people on Medicare can add or make changes to existing prescription-drug and some privately owned health insurance plans under Medicare. Volunteers with Missouri CLAIM – a governmentsponsored Medicare counseling service -- will offer free expert help at a series of events this fall. State officials encourage all Missourians on Medicare to review

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their insurance options annually. The free discussions will be: • 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8 at the St. Charles City-County Library District, 1200 Corporate Parkway, Wentzville • 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday Nov. 13 at the St. Louis County Library - Florissant Valley Branch, 195 S. New Florissant Road, Florissant There are a limited number of spots for these events, so reservations are encouraged. Spaces can be reserved by calling CLAIM at 1.800.390.3330. Most Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for prescription-drug coverage (Part D), but they must enroll first.

For many people the open-enrollment period is the best time to do so or make changes to an existing Part D plan. Other beneficiaries opt to enroll in privately run Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional Medicare. Companies providing insurance under Medicare Advantage may also offer prescription-drug coverage. Most Medicare beneficiaries may enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or change to another during the openenrollment period. Health insurance for Medicare beneficiaries is not a one-size-fits-all situation. That’s why it’s important for people on Medicare to research and compare their plans with others during the open-enrollment period, said Carol Beahan, director of CLAIM.

Editor’s note: Community News is proud to feature a monthly column by Rance Thomas, Ph.D., professor, ordained elder and president of North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice.

In reading the Bible recently, I happened to come across the most important scripture passage. Although there are many, this is by far the most important. John 3:16-18 tells us, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned , but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” It is very clear that Christians can only be saved if we truly believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of the living

God. What does believing that Jesus is the Son of God require of us in our daily lives? Does this mean that we can carry on life as usual or do we have an obligation to behave in a certain way? The Apostle James is also very clear in what we must do in order to have true faith. In Chapter 2, verse 26, he who walked with Christ and witnessed his majesty and holiness, tells us that “As the body without spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” First of all, we must have faith followed by deeds. What deeds are expected of us to truly have the faith James speaks about? For this we need to turn to the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 12:30-31. Mark tells us that we must “love the Lord with your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Second, he tells us that we must ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” What does it take to obey these commandments? We are given guidance in the book of Colossians, Chapter 3:12-15, when we are told, “as God’s chosen people, holy

and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another, if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues Rance Thomas, Ph.D. put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Of course, it is very easy to say these and say that we will do them, but it is another matter to actually do them. It requires a commitment, dedication, and strong effort to live up to these commands. It is understandable that we will not always succeed, but we must strive to do them at all times. Fortunately for us, God has promised to forgive us when we fail, if we repent and ask for forgiveness and his guidance. This is the reason he sent his only Son into the world, because He knew that we were human and incapable of living up to these requirements by ourselves. As a result, through Jesus Christ his Son, he forgave us for our past, present, and future failures, if we accept him as his Son and as our Savior.

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Mrs. Rossie Lohman Celebrates 106th Birthday

Florissant Featured on Fox 2 News

Mrs. Rossie Lohman will celebrate her 106th birthday on November 26 at Crystal Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center in Florissant. She was born in Lafayette County, Ill. in 1906 and lost her mother in a tragic house fire at 4 years old. She and her two brothers were raised by their grandparents in Vandalia, where she graduated from Vandalia High School in 1926. Rossie relocated to St. Louis in 1927 where she met Al Lohman, a World War 1 veteran. They married in 1933. Rossi and Al lived in Webster Groves from 1940 and remained living in her own home until the age 100 in 2007. Rossie retired from Southwestern Bell in 1962. She and Al travelled all over the world, hosted many garden parties and holiday galas, played bridge and was a member of the Webster Groves Garden Club.

Fox 2 News in the Morning is coming to do a live broadcast on Friday, November 9 on the front lawn of city hall. Meteorologist Glenn Zimmermann and Traffic Reporter Monica Adams will start things off and broadcast their show live from 5 – 7 a.m. John Pertborn and Randi Naughton will arrive to broadcast their segments from 7 – 9 a.m. Fox 2 News Supervising Producer Angel James has been working with the mayor to produce a show that promotes the progress taking place in Florissant while at the same time reflecting on the city’s rich history. It was decided to create a set in Old Town with most of the show taking place on the front lawn of city hall with some of the broadcast segments at various stores on or close to Rue St. Francois Street. Mayor Schneider will be given an opportunity to talk about the great history and traditions of Florissant and about the high level of interest there has been for developers to invest in our beautiful city. More details of this media event will be released after plans for the show are finalized.

Digital Petting Zoo at SLCL Anyone considering purchasing a tablet, eBook reader or audiobook player this holiday season is encouraged to attend one of St. Louis County Library’s “Digital Petting Zoo” programs to be held in November and December. At each program several popular models of eReader will be available to examine, and their features compared. Heather Pehrson, the library’s Electronic Resources Coordinator will be on hand to answer questions about the various devices. The curious may drop-in throughout the session to try out some of the most popular eReader and eAudiobook devices, including iPads, Nooks, Kindles, iPods, Walkman and Sansa Clip, all of which will be compatible with the library’s eMedia services. No registration is necessary for these programs which are free and open to the public. Program dates and times follow: • Monday, November 5, 6:30 p.m. at the library headquarters, 1640 South Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63131 • Thursday, November 8, 10 a.m. at the Lewis and Clark Branch, 9909 Lewis-Clark Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63136 • Wednesday, November 14, 2 p.m. at Indian Trails, 8400 Delport, St. Louis, MO 63114 • Monday, November 26, 5 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch, 195 New Florissant Rd. S., Florissant, MO 63031 • Thursday, December 6, 10 a.m. at the Lewis and Clark Branch, 9909 Lewis-Clark Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63136 • Friday, December 7, 2 p.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch, 4153 N. Hwy 67, Florissant, MO 63034 • Tuesday, December 11, 2 p.m. at the Prairie Commons Branch, 915 Utz Ln., Hazelwood, MO 63042 • Tuesday, December 18, 2 – 3:30 p.m. at Bridgeton Trails, 3455 McKelvey Rd. St. Louis, MO 63044 For more information please call 314.994.3300. Program sites are accessible. Upon two weeks’ notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Contact St. Louis County Library by phone 314.994.3300, or visit www.slcl.org.

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It's Jingle Bell Run Season The St. Louis office of the Arthritis Foundation is preparing for the annual Jingle Bell Run/ Walk. The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is a nationwide event that kicks off during the holiday season. It is designed to raise awareness for America’s leading cause of disability, while raising the necessary funds for research, health education and government advocacy to improve the lives of people with arthritis. To celebrate the holiday season, participants tie jingle bells to their shoelaces, don festive holiday costumes and join friends and neighbors in support of the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to prevent, control and cure arthritis and its related diseases.

Bring your reindeer antlers, running shoes and holiday cheer to the St. Louis Jingle Bell Run/Walk taking place at 8 a.m. on Sunday, November 18 at the Harrah’s Casino in Maryland Heights. To register online, form a team or for more information visit: www.jinglebellrunstl.org

Carnahan Clarifies ID Requirements for Missouri Voters Secretary of State Robin Carnahan recently reminded Missouri voters about the various types of identification they may use to cast a ballot on Election Day. Recent debates in Missouri and around the country about new laws requiring voters to present specific forms of government-issued photo IDs in order to vote have created confusion for many Missouri voters. To clarify the requirements for voters and those helping out at the polls, Secretary Carnahan’s office is offering a new online voter identification education kit available at www.GoVoteMissouri. com. “It’s critical that all Missouri voters know what they need to cast a ballot on November 6,” Carnahan said. “In Missouri, ID requirements have not changed from prior elections; voters can bring one of several acceptable forms of identification to the polls such as a voter ID card, a Missouri student ID, a driver license or a current utility bill or bank statement with the voter’s name and address on it.” Carnahan encouragedvoters to visit www.GoVoteMissouri.com for a complete list of accept-

able identification plus examples. Registered voters need only to present one of several acceptable forms of identification to receive a ballot at the polls. Under Missouri law, acceptable voter identification includes: • Identification issued by the state of Missouri, an agency of the state, or a local election authority of the state (including a Missouri driver license or a voter identification card) • Identification issued by the United States government or agency thereof (including a U.S. passport) • Identification issued by an institution of higher education, including a university, college, vocational and technical school, located within the state of Missouri • A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or other government document that contains the name and address of the voter • Driver license or state identification card issued by another state Additionally, if a voter does not possess any of these forms of identification, he or she may still cast a ballot if two supervising election judges, one from each major political party, attest in writing they personally know the individual. Voters can also verify their registration, download a sample ballot and find their polling places at www.GoVoteMissouri. com.

Fee Fee Hosting Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth-grade are invited to participate in Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. The program is sponsored by Fee Fee Baptist Church with leadership for cheerleading provided by Arlington United Methodist Church. Registration is open now. The participation fee is $80. Evaluations, orientations and measurements for uniforms will be from 6:30 – 8 p.m. on November 5 and 13, and from 9 – 11 a.m. on November 10 from 9-11 a.m. All evaluations, practices and games will be held at Fee Fee Baptist Church, 11330 St. Charles Rock Road, Bridgeton. Coming to an evaluation is required for all participants. The cost includes a shirt, jersey, awards and more. Registration deadline is November 30. Games will begin on January 12. Upward Basketball and Cheerleading is a national program designed to give children a chance to experience good sportsmanship on and off the court while learning new skills. Participants receive awards after each game. There will be a recognition celebration on March 12. For more details and to obtain a brochure with registration information, please visit www.bridgetonupward.org or call Fee Fee Baptist Church, 314.739.1525.

County Library to Sponsor Winter Reading Club St. Louis County Library will introduce a new Winter Reading Club starting November 1. The overwhelming popularity of SLCL’s summer reading clubs prompted the new club, which will run from November 1 until December 31, 2012. All ages are invited to participate in the Winter Reading Club, whose theme is “Warm Up with Reading.” The Winter Reading Club will have two categories: ages 0-11, and 12–adult. Those in the younger category will be encouraged to read for five hours; those in the older group will be asked to read four books to complete the club. Those who do will be eligible for a drawing to win a winter prize pack. Each of the library’s 20 branches will have one prize pack per category to award (40 total prize packs.) The prize packs will contain a variety of winter-themed items including, for the kids, a sled, stuffed penguin, a DVD, a book, some hot chocolate mix and popcorn. The older group will be eligible to win a Kindle eReader, a blanket, puzzles, Bananagrams, a Starbucks gift card, hand warmers and an ice scraper. St. Louis County Library’s Summer Reading Clubs were at an alltime high in 2012, with more than 50,000 babies, children, teens and adults participating. The Summer Reading Club has been a staple at the County Library for more than 40 years, growing and expanding to include readers of all ages. For more information please call 314.994.3300 or visit www.slcl. org/content/winter-reading-club.

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SSM Medical Group Adds Four OB/GYNs in North County The obstetrician/gynecologists of the group formerly known as Serenity Women’s Healthcare in Florissant have joined SSM Medical Group. These physicians include Carolyn Pryor, MD; J. Lindsay Reed, MD; Andrea Sample, MD; and Leslie Scott, MD, as well as women’s health nurse practitioner Kelly Sonntag. The newly aligned SSM Medical Group physicians were already members of the medical staff at SSM DePaul Health Center. The group will now go by the name of SSM Medical Group Ob/Gyn – Serenity and will continue to see patients at their long-established location in Florissant at 493 St. Francois and their newer location in Downtown St. Louis at 916 Olive Street. Dr. Carolyn Pryor started the privately owned, independent practice, Serenity Women’s Healthcare, Inc. over 15 years ago. “In order to continue to provide the type of quality health care we are known for in our community, and due to the many economic and regulatory requirements, it became necessary to align with a large health care network that was also committed to the same cause,” stated Dr. Pryor. “We also want to support SSM DePaul Health Center, the only hospital in North County that provides maternity services. “The decision to align our practice with SSM Health Care over other health care systems was fairly simple. We wanted to be associated with an organization that is truly committed to physician partnership, quality, and safe patient care. SSM exhibits their Mission every day: ‘Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.’ We have seen that in how they’ve helped us care for our patients when they’ve been at DePaul." The union between Serenity Women’s Healthcare and SSM Medical Group allows the physicians a more seamless and efficient system of care, including access to the electronic health care system used in all SSM Health Care – St. Louis facilities. This technology helps doctors and staff better work together in areas such as scheduling of various appointments, recording care,

sharing test results, and managing surgeries for patients. Like all SSM Medical Group physicians, the providers at SSM Medical Group Ob/Gyn— Serenity offers MyChart – convenient, secure, online access to one’s personal health record 24/7. MyChart is also available as an app for mobile devices. SSM Medical Group Ob/Gyn – Serenity is welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact their office at 314.972.9888. About SSM Medical Group SSM Medical Group is a member of SSM Health Care – St. Louis and includes more than 250 primary care and specialty service physicians throughout the greater St. Louis region. SSM Medical Group physician offices are located in north, south and mid St. Louis County; in St. Charles County; in Warrenton and Troy, Missouri; and in Belleville and Maryville, Illinois. Because SSM Medical Group physicians use electronic health records, patients’ charts are easily accessible at all SSM hospitals, providing caregivers the most complete and current health information for an individual patient. Additionally, all SSM Medical Group physicians offer their patients MyChart – convenient, secure access to one’s personal health record 24/7 online and as an app for mobile devices. For more information on MyChart and the physicians and specialists in the SSM Medical Group, visit www.ssmdrs.com.

About SSM Health Care – St. Louis SSM Health Care – St. Louis’ mission statement –“Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God” – is embodied by 12,000 employees and 2,500 staff physicians. Sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, the health care network offers comprehensive health care services, but specializes in heart, cancer, neurosciences, pediatrics, weight-loss, sleep, imaging, behavioral health, rehab, and fetal surgery. A winner of the Missouri Quality Award and multiple Best Places to Work awards, SSM Health Care – St. Louis includes seven hospitals – Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, DePaul Health Center, St. Clare Health Center, St. Joseph Health Center, St. Joseph Health Center – Wentzville, St. Joseph Hospital West and St. Mary’s Health Center – a free-standing ambulatory care center (St. Joseph Medical Park), plus a Managed Care Organization (MCO), and the SSM Medical Group. Go to www. ssmhealth.com for more information.

Chamber Seeks Nominations for Business Person of the Year The Greater North County Chamber is seeking nominations for the 2013 Outstanding Business Person of the Year. This individual should embody the best qualities of community leadership through the combination of business, civic and community activities. This award is open to all Greater North County Chamber members. All nominations should include the person’s personal and educational background, business accomplishments and civic and community activities. Please provide as much information as possible. Mail nominations to: Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, 420 W. Washington, Florissant, MO 63031, or email information to President Carolyn Marty at carolyn@greaternorthcountychamber.com. The chamber office must receive all nominations by November 9, 2012. The selection committee will determine the award recipient, who will be announced at the chamber’s Nite of Stars Gala on December 7, 2012. For more information, call the chamber office at 314.401.1219.

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HSD Community Response Team to Hold Fundraiser for Families in Need On Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, Hazelwood Community Response Team (CRT) will present a fundraiser, Bowling Over Poverty, to assist families in accessing resources within the community to meet physical, mental health, vocational, housing and educational needs. The event will take place at the AMF Dick Weber Lanes, 4574 Washington Street, Florissant, MO 63033. Doors will open at 4 p.m., with bowling from 4:45-6:45 p.m. The cost is $15 per person, which includes two games of bowling, shoes, soda and popcorn. “HSD Community Response Team (CRT) is a multi-disciplinary, geographically specific team of service providers and community members working together to

serve students and families within the District,” said Kristin Bryant-Gilreath, social worker, Hazelwood Early Childhood. “Over the past several years, there were many families who were falling between the cracks and unable to get their basic needs met within the existing systems,” Bryant-Gilreath said. “Primarily, this is why we need the support of the entire community, to help raise money to benefit families in need. Please bring your colleagues, family, friends and neighbors, and join the CRT to help raise funds for HSD students and families who are experiencing financial hardship.” The bowling event will feature attendance prizes, prizes for high scores, a silent auction and more. If you have questions or wish to donate a silent auction item or obtain tickets, please contact: Kristin Bryant at kbryant@hazelwoodschools.org or call 314.953.7654.

Breakfast Book Clubs at Two HSD Schools Discuss Book over Skype Breakfast book clubs at two HSD schools recently joined together for one large book club Skype discussion. Fourth and fifth grade students at Jamestown Elementary School and Lusher Elementary School, under the guidance of the book club sponsors Cindy Cardwell, librarian at Lusher Elementary, and Nancy Gravemann, librarian at Jamestown Elementary School, participated in a lively discussion on the book “Ghost Dog Secrets” by Peg Kehret. The book clubs read Mark Twain nominated books. “The Mark Twain nominees are a group of books selected by librarians from different areas of Missouri,” Gravemann said. “Twelve titles are offered to Missouri students in grades four through six. Any students who read four or more of these nominees may vote with other students across the state for their favorite book. The winners are announced each spring at the Mis-

souri Association of School Librarians (MASL) conference. The winning author is invited to the conference the following year to receive a special award.” “Ghost Dog Secrets” is based on a teacher setting up a service project for her class. The student characters in the book were asked how they could make a difference in the world. The main character, Rusty, along with the help of his best friend, Andrew, rescue a dog who has been badly mistreated by its owner. A moral question looms throughout the book to the reader as to whether Rusty is considered a thief for taking the injured/neglected dog from the owner’s yard or if the reader believes that taking the dog to save its life if doing the right thing. This is the third year for both book clubs. At Jamestown Elementary, the club meets monthly from September to February to read and discuss the selected books. The Lusher Elementary Book Club meets twice for each book, once to discuss the first half and again to discuss the second half. The clubs meet before school to share breakfast and talk about the books they are reading. Cardwell and Gravemann both try to incorporate breakfast with the story. For this discussion, Cardwell provided a “Dog” themed breakfast for club members, which included dog bone placemats, dog bone pancakes and doggy bags. This was the first time the two clubs came together to discuss the book via Skype. Students participated and led the discussion by taking turns asking questions of each other. The discussion started with students discussing what they liked about the book. One student said he liked the book because “… it has dangerous and really good

mellow parts that keep you reading on to see what happens next.” Students then moved onto asking questions of each other about the book. One student asked the group, “What do you think happens to the ghost dog after the book?” Another student answered with, “I think the ghost dog will try to help more dogs in need.” Cardwell and Gravemann were encouraged by the discussion. “When you have a book you really like, you want to talk about it,” Gravemann said. “This is a great opportunity for the kids to talk to each other about it and share what they liked.” Students also enjoyed the opportunity to expand the book club discussion with another school via Skype. “This was fun because we got to see people we didn’t know from a different school,” said Michaell Bady, fifth-grade student at Jamestown Elementary. “We got to talk about the book, and we got to see we had the same things to say about the book. It was fun to share our ideas.” Micaiah Clower, fourth-grade student at Jamestown Elementary, said he liked to see what all the students thought about the book. “It was fun to see that our questions and answers were similar, and it was fun to see that that the other library looks like ours,” Clower said. Nearly 20 students participated at both locations. The students all agreed they were looking forward to the next book club discussion.

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Early Career Exploration for HSD Middle School Students Hazelwood School District Middle School University (MSU) is hosting workshop #2, in a series of six sessions. Middle School University is an interactive program designed to teach parents and students about the importance of early preparation for college. MSU is specifically designed for students in grades 5 – 8 and their parents/guardians who are interested in early preparation for the future. Workshop #2 is titled, “Career Exploration.” Dinner and childcare will be provided. The event will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 8 at Hazelwood North Middle School, 4420 Vaile Avenue, Florissant, Mo. 63034. Please RSVP to Audrey Wittenauer at awitt@hazelwoodschools.org or call 314.953.5190

“Zombie Scholars Academy” An office at Truman State University is taking the threat of a “zombie apocalypse” seriously – if only long enough to elevate public awareness of the need to prepare for natural and human-made disasters. The University’s Truman Institute is teaming-up with a veritable “Who’s Who” of health professionals, researchers, and literary figures to launch “The Zombie Scholars Academy: A Problem-Based Exploration of Science, Literature, and Leadership.” The one-week residential camp experience for rising 9th-12th graders will take place on Truman’s campus July 7-14, 2013, and feature topics in both the sciences and the humanities using the fictional zombie threat as a thematic framework. “There are many fascinating topics that connect to disaster awareness as diverse as anatomy and physiology, epidemiology, neurobiology, mathematics, literature, film, psychology, and human relations,” said Dr. Kevin Minch, professor of Communication and director of the Truman Institute. Minch’s conclusion seems supported by recent actions in government. In May, 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched its own zombie preparedness initiative, garnering significant public attention. The initiative spawned a graphic novel, posters, awareness kits, and numerous references to disaster preparedness objectives. In September 2012, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and elements of the U.S. military adopted similar zombie training programs. Max Brooks, “New York Times” bestselling author of the “Zombie Survival Guide” and “World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War,” and a senior advisor to the academy, said zombies are a safe way of exploring our worst fears. “We all have an ego defense mechanism, a mental barrier that keeps our fears and anxieties from driving us insane,” Brooks said. “Discussing something as horrific as a natural disaster or a terrorist attack triggers many people’s ego defense mechanisms. They shut down. They tune out. They don’t want to talk about [the] worst-case scenario. However, if the catalyst for that ‘worst case’ is fictional, it circumvents our ego defenses and allows us to talk about the gritty details of preparedness.” Students at the academy will participate in common coursework in biology, epidemiology, psychology, and ethics, then separate into tracks focused on critical problem solving and writing and the media. Coursework will be punctuated by recreational activities that build upon the idea of fending off the fictional gnarling zombie horde while acquiring practical life and leadership skills. Advisory board member, Dr. Steve Schlozman, co-director of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry for Harvard Medical School, who uses zombies as a discussion vehicle in the classroom, commented on the value of the fictional walking dead as an educational tool. “You’re going to pay more attention to the literal walking dead than you are to the threat of say global warming or global conflict,” Schlozman said. “That’s in part because zombies aren’t real, so we can contemplate the global crises that are real in the displacement that zombie stories afford. It also turns out that we learn what we might do to avert global crises by watching where humans appear to screw up in zombie movies. Every good zombie movie emphasizes multi-cultural relationships, overcoming differences, and creative problem solving. When the protagonists just start firing guns, things almost never go well. We have these great big brains. Studying a zombie apocalypse helps us to get comfortable using our brains in more real-life scenarios.” Students and parents interested in the Zombie Scholars Academy can learn how to register by visiting http://zombie.truman. edu, sending an inquiry to jmorton@truman.edu, or calling 660.785.5406.

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National Educators Push for a “Bully-Free” Missouri Mary Anne Meyers October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Missouri educators are being asked to take a pledge to stand up for bullied students. The National Education Association launched a campaign called “Bully Free: It Starts with Me” because, said Becky Pringle, NEA secretary-treasurer, some 160,000 students stay home from school each day because of bullying. “We need to focus on the child who is being bullied, we need to focus on the child who is doing the bullying, and we also need to focus on the bystanders,” Pringle said. “What we find to be true is, oftentimes, the bully wants an audience. If we take that away from them, it does lead to that bullying behavior not being as prevalent.” She said the “Bully-Free” program - online at nea.org/bullyfree - offers resources for parents and educators to help them identify bullying, as well as how to intervene and be an advocate for students. Children have different levels of coping, Pringle said. What may be considered teasing to one may be humiliating to another. The NEA program teaches educators and parents to recognize the warning signs of bullying, and to take immediate action to show children there is support for them. “We need them to feel powerful, that they can make a difference beyond those walls,” Pringle said. “They can change the culture of their school, and of their school district, and of their community, to surround their kids with the support they need.” Bullying is not just a harmless rite of passage or an inevitable part of growing up, Pringle said. She called it a systemic problem that can be destructive to communities and devastating to a child’s future. It’s important for students, parents and educators not to minimize the impact of any type of bullying, and to intervene as soon as they see a problem. More information is online at nea.org/bullyfree.

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Statepoint Crossword Theme: Halloween

ACROSS 1. "Let's do _____" 6. Lake in France 9. Q-Tip, e.g. 13. Verdi's composition, e.g. 14. Hockey legend 15. Emotion at center of "The Scarlet Letter" 16. Dutch genre painter Jan _____ 17. Prefix for "new" 18. *Served hot or cold 19. *Popular hue 21. *Turning pumpkin into Jack-o'-Lantern 23. Sea to a Spaniard 24. Common menu item, as on a computer 25. Busy ___ 28. Wife of Hercules, according to Greek mythology 30. Don't let it bite you! 35. Latticework wood strip 37. Talcum powder ingredient 39. Zero degrees on compass

40. Military leader in Turkey 41. He carries the weight of the world 43. Organization created in 1949 44. Brand of toothpaste 46. Make children 47. *All Hallows ___, pl. 48. Australian sheepdog 50. Remaining after deductions 52. Morsel 53. Snob or snoot 55. Anger 57. *Inhabited by apparitions 61. *Trick-or-treating international beneficiary 64. Ice house 65. "Owner of a Lonely Heart" band 67. On the move 69. Ransack or plunder 70. Corrosive, alkaline substance 71. Irish song "_____ Boy" 72. Barry Humphries' Dame

Novel Explores Heartbreaking New Reality In a split second life changes for a family in “Those We Love Most,” a new novel set in a Chicago suburb by Lee Woodruff. Reminiscent of an ensemble production, this book strikes at the heart, chips away at the veneer of its characters, exposing their mistakes and secrets. A trauma in the opening pages forces Margaret, the matriarch, her husband Roger, and their adult children to deal with an accident that casts them into an abyss of grief. The family looks perfect on the outside – seems to have everything – success in the workplace, a comfortable lifestyle, their health. Tragedy strikes on an ordinary day when Maura Corrigan, the adult daughter of Margaret and Roger, walks to school with her children, the oldest, 9-year-old, James, riding ahead on his bike. Maura calls out to him to slow down. On the beautiful June day, Maura’s mother Margaret works in her garden, unaware that anything is amiss until the call comes. James has been hit by a car and has a serious head injury. Hundreds of miles away, in another woman’s bed, Roger, 65, a successful businessman, catches a flight from Florida to join his loved ones in the vigil at the hospital. His extramarital affair is a secret, but one Margaret has suspected. Neither prayers or promises can save James. Within days he is dead. Now Maura and her husband Pete must make funeral arrangements, deal with their loss, and try to be there for their two younger children. The couple has marital problems – Pete’s a drinker – that’s obvious to Maura. She wishes her husband wouldn’t spend so many nights out at the bar with the boys. But Maura has her own skeletons in the closet. The Corrigans’ house of cards is about to implode, as is Margaret and Roger’s. “Those We Love Most,” plays out at a leisurely pace, its flawed characters each, in time, owning the mistakes of their past, as they look to the future and adapt to their new reality, living up to the author’s opening words, “Loss is not the end. It’s simply an invitation to change.” What a book. Reprinted with permission. Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2012. 73. Light-emitting diode 74. One of two black suits DOWN 1. ___ Lonely Boys 2. Having the requisite qualities 3. "__'__-do-well" 4. It rises to the top? 5. ______ Montana 6. The ____ Ranger 7. 100 square meters 8. Crocus, pl. 9. Prison weapon 10. Dry streambed 11. So be it 12. Most of it is below water

15. Viewable area 20. She played Ninotchka in 1939 22. Priest's vestment 24. Dropping trees, e.g. 25. *Spooky cat quality 26. High wave 27. Actress and singer _____ Merman 29. *They like hanging around 31. Fully cooked 32. Music to ears of performer 33. Say something 34. *Perforated sheet 36. Door fastener 38. C in TLC 42. Become established 45. Walk like ballerina

49. Before, archaic 51. "The Three Tenors" and "The Three Stooges," e.g. 54. Pastoral poem 56. Electronic Crimes Special Agent Program 57. Antonym of "fire" 58. _____ wine or cheese 59. ____ Bator, Mongolia 60. Exploding star 61. From a second-hand store 62. Highest volcano in Europe 63. Make a discovery 66. "___ of the beholder" 68. It's often marbled See answers page 21

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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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Movie

“Cloud Atlas”

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Over a decade ago, Larry (now Lana) and Andy Wachowski created the dazzling, mind-blowing world within “The Matrix.” In 2012, the moviemaking siblings try to recreate that magic in “Cloud Atlas,” their cinematic interpretation of the novel by David Mitchell. The film is big, beautiful, and, to be brutally honest, more than a little confusing. The Wachowskis gathered Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugo Weaving, and other top-notch performers to play

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multiple roles that takes place across six different time periods. Hanks, for instance, appears as both 19th century surgeon Dr. Henry Goose and Zachry, a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world where language has been compacted into a verbal short-hand. Hanks seems to have the most fun as Dermot Hoggins, a contemporary writer and author of “Knuckle Sandwich.” When a critic ravages his novel, Hoggins becomes an instant publishing sensation through his extreme response to the bad reviews. Arguably, the 22nd Century serves as the most horrific backdrop for one subplot. In the city of Neo Seoul, consumerism has become the ultimate reason for being. Here, Korean actress Doona Bae plays Sonmi-451, a fabricated restaurant worker who ultimately rebels against her forced captivity. Sonmi and the other servers know no life other than the one inside the restaurant. “Cloud Atlas” jumps back and forth between time periods to reinforce the links between each story. The main theme here is that actions, both good and bad, cause a ripple effect through the centuries. The concepts

of freedom portrayed in an old 20th Century film have, for example, a powerful effect on the manufactured Sonmi-451 in her futuristic world. The performers, especially Hanks, Berry, and Weaving, stretch their acting muscles during this ambitious movie. Each plays several unique characters while maintaining the common thread that ties them together. Hanks and Berry are especially compelling as researcher Isaac Sachs and journalist Luisa Rey in 1973. Sachs can feel his spiritual and emotional connection to Luisa immediately, but their relationship is cut tragically short. It is impossible, though, to keep track of who exactly is playing who during the three-hour running time, but the final credits do show all the roles played by each performer. Some characters only appear in photographs that show up on walls and mantles, though. Overall, Lana and Andy Wachowski deserve credit for tackling such a complicated work as “Cloud Atlas.” Even with a wealth of acting talent, though, the siblings still couldn’t reach the high clouds of success, though. “Cloud Atlas,” rated R for violence, language, sexuality/nudity, and some drug use, currently is playing in theaters.

Main Street Calendar of Events: Now through December 14 The Velvet Years 1965-67: Warhol's Factory At the Foundry Art Centre. Free admission. These photographs, taken by Stephen Shore between1965-67, depict the scene at Andy Warhol's studio, the Factory. Info: 636.255.0270 or www. foundryartcentre.org. November 3-4: St. Charles Firearm & Military Collectibles Show At the St. Charles Convention

Center. Admission: $10 for adults, free for children under 12 with parent. Info: 636.669.3000 or www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com. November 11: Rendezvous in Saint Charles Concert Series At The Conservatory, 1001 S. Main, St. Charles. Music by Geoffrey Seitz. Info: www.rendezvousinstcharles.com. November 16-18: Treasure

Chest Arts & Crafts Show At the St. Charles Convention Center. Free admission. An entire exhibit hall full of a variety of hand-crafted items created by American craftsman. Info: www. stcharlesconventioncenter.com. November 23 – December 23: Christmas Traditions On historic Main Street in St. Charles. (Sunday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) Info: www.

stcharleschristmas.com. November 24: Breakfast with Santa At Mother-in-Law House Restaurant, 500 S. Main St., St. Charles. Info: 636.946.9444 or www.motherinlawhouse.com. November 30 – December 1: Big Red Box At the Foundry Art Centre. Big Red Box Show and Sale is an

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Sports

Gary Baute Lindenwood Women’s Ice Hockey at Home Against Mercyhurst ***There is Ice Hockey Somewhere The Lindenwood women’s ice hockey returns to the St. Louis area for a two-game home stand against No. 5 ranked Mercyhurst (Penn.) on November 2 and 3 at the Lindenwood Ice Arena. Friday’s contest is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. and Saturday’s at 2 p.m. The Lady Lions are 0-6 on the season and look to earn their first victories this upcoming weekend. Both teams are members of College Hockey America and this will be the first pair of conference games for the Lady Lions. Freshman Lyndsay Kirkham leads the squad in goals with two while four other Lady Lions have one a piece. Alison Wickenheiser and Captain Brett Lobreau each have two assists. Lindenwood has out-blocked its opponents 75-63 so far this season. These two games mark the third and fourth games of the 18-game home schedule for the Lady Lions. Lindenwood will take a week off from being at home next week by traveling to St. Cloud State (Minn.) on November 9 and 10 before hosting fellow conference newcomer Penn State. ~~~Thanks to Jennifer Lawson, Sports Information Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood Rams Were in the Game… ***Rams 20 – Green Bay Packers 30 The St. Louis Rams take to the 2012 football season as the youngest team out of the 32 in the National Football League (NFL). Not only were the Packers at the Edward Jones Dome, but also it seemed half the fans in the stands were wearing green and white jerseys and many cheesehead hats. The Rams at least held their own against the powerful offensive and defensive talent from the team from the north. (Pictured are Jim & Barb (Packer’s fans) along with several of the Rams’ personnel in room 152 at the Dome) A few highlights: - The Rams registered three sacks in the first quarter. The last time the Rams had three sacks in the first quarter was vs. San Diego on October 17, 2010.

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- The Rams defense has registered 15 total sacks in the last three games. - The Rams have held their opponents to 151 yards over the past three games and have allowed two 100-yard rushers this season. - Running back Steven Jackson recorded a 6-yard rushing touchdown, his first touchdown on the season and 53rd career. Jackson totaled 12 rushed for 57 yards. - Quarter back Sam Bradford completed 21-of-24 passes for 255 yards and one touchdown for a 82.4 passer rating. - Wide receiver Chris Givens tallied a 56-yard reception, marking his fourth consecutive game with a 50-plus yard reception The last time an NFL rookie recorded catches of 50-plus yards was WR Willie Gault in 1983. - Givens finished the game with three receptions for 73 yards, a 24.3-yard average. - WR Austin Pettis scored his first career touchdown on a three-yard pass from Bradford. - WR Brandon Gibson led the team in receptions with five for 60 yards. - Kicker Greg Zuerlein kicked 50- and 43-yard field goals. He is now 12-for-14 on 40-plus yard field goals. - With today’s game, Zuerlein pushed his season total to 17-for-20 in field goal attempts this year. He now has 60 points this season. - Punter Johnny Hekker punted two times for 99 yards, a 459.5-yard average and 42-yard net. Hekker tallied a long of 55 yards. Information from Ram’s postgame notes. NEXT HOME GAMES: November 18 - Sunday: against New York Jets at Noon (time could change) December 2 - Sunday: against San Francisco 49ers at Noon (time could change) December 16 - Sunday: against Minnesota Vikings at Noon (time could change) LAST HOME GAME Check the website www.StLouisRams.com for all the information. ~~~Never gave up Tailgate Party Before the Game Next to the Dome ***Image Technologies Corporation Puts it All Together The next time you go to a Rams football game, notice the tent on the east side of the dome. ESPN 101.1 puts on a pregame party for VIPs. Putting together all the particulars for the event are several individuals from ITC along with Project Manager Bob Stone (pictured with Rita & Gary B) Always a great time with all the friendly people from ITC. ~~~Good food, good drinks, good people

“Over the Fence”

The Lesser of Two Evils, Redux A friend asked who I’m voting for president in ‘012. I told him I was writing in Bugs Bunny. He smiled and said, “No really, tell me the truth.” I said, “I am telling the truth. I’ve been voting for the lesser of two evils since Johnson and Nixon ran, and I’m not doing it anymore.”

He said accusingly, “You were too young to vote for one of them.” “Ummm…” He rolled his eyes and decided to play along. He asked, “Why Bugs Bunny?“ “He always wins.” “Oh,“ he said. “So who do you like for vice president?” “Daffy Duck,” I replied. “Most vice presidents and Daffy seem to have a lot in common.” “Oh…right,” he mused. “How about secretary of defense? Bugs gonna appoint the Tasmanian Devil?” I shook my head. “We already had Donald Rumsfeld. Maybe Yosemite Sam. His six-guns shoot hundreds of times without reloading and that would thrill the Pentagon and the NRA but he always misses Bugs and that might please the animal rights people. “Elmer Fudd’s shotgun does the same thing,” he said. “Yeah but he has this fetish about rabbit stew.” “Whatever. What about secretary of commerce?” he smirked. “Porky Pig maybe?” I said, “We already have too many pigs in commerce but maybe we can ask Warren Buffet. He seems less piggish, somehow.” He guffawed and said, “What, no cartoon characters?” I said, “Not much difference but hey, the other billionaires hate Warren because he jests about paying far less taxes, percentage wise, than his secretary. Maybe he’ll help Bugs make legislators see the error of their ways. Besides, he‘s extremely rich and you know how legislators love rich people… almost as much as becoming one of them.

Editorial “Might work. How about secretary of state?” I said, “I’m not sure. Do you have any suggestions?” He thought about it and finally said, “Snow White?” “Won’t work,” I said. “Sending Hillary Clinton and Condi Rice to negotiate with Muslim countries where women are considered second class citizens was dumb. Better to appoint Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone.” “But they aren’t cartoon characters either,” he said. “They aren’t?” “Humph. Who would you pick for Bug’s press secretary?” I smiled and said, “Amos.” My friend knitted his brow and looked confused. He said, “Who is Amos?” I said, “The church mouse in the cartoon movie “Ben and Me.” He helped Ben Franklin write the Pennsylvania Gazette. He’d be great with the media.” He snorted. “Surely news editors won’t believe a cartoon mouse.” “What about TV news editors?” “Well, there may be one or two…aaagghh!” He shook his head as if to clear it. He finally said, “The most hated person in the Whitehouse is usually the president’s chief-of-staff. He’s the one that’s hangs around the oval office snarling at everybody. Who do you have in mind for this job?” I smiled my most knowing smile. “Now here’s where we can use the Tasmanian Devil. He’s just as mean and tough as all the past chiefs but he’ll have one advantage they didn’t have.” I waited for him to respond. He smirked and tapped his foot before he finally said, “Okay, I’ll bite. What advantage?” I grinned and said, “He’ll eat whoever gives him any lip.” He grimaced. “Okay wise guy, what happens if President Bugs gives him any lip?” I put my nose up and snootily replied, “That’s easy. He can use Daffy as a gobetween.” He growled, “Ya’ know, this whole thing is ridiculous.” I said, “So is the lesser of two evils.”

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Change the way we vote? Just let Regis take care of it all. I have many reasons to be thankful. There is my faith, my health, my husband, my three beautiful and healthy children, our extended families, and lots and lots of turkey. Most of all, I am thankful for the whole presidential election debacle a few years ago. If nothing else, it reminds me that my vote (provided it was tabulated correctly), does indeed count. There was a big hullabaloo over the way we vote. Some people use antiquated punch ballots; others use some sort of lever system. Nothing is mistake-proof, but there have been plenty of suggestions on “fixing” our election system. I listened to John and Jane Q. Public call in to a local radio talk show last year, advocating the use of computer touch screens and printouts (for the all-important “paper trail”). Some people wanted the computer to ask for verification of choices before allowing the voter to proceed with the next group of candidates or issues. My mind began to wander, and I thought, “Why not take it one step further and spend millions of dollars on talking computers for the voters? Make it fun for us…let Regis Philbin do the talking! Let’s make a game out of it…Who Wants to Be a Millionaire style.” Picture it…an American walks into the voting booth and presses her thumb on the identification scanner. “Good morning/afternoon/evening, Betty…welcome to the voting booth!”

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After verification of her identity, the American begins the voting process. The computer, while inanimate, cannot help but inject some sarcasm along the way. “You voted Democrat…are you sure you want to do that? You can narrow the four available political parties by using your 50/50 lifeline, ” the computer states. The determined American touches the “Yes” button on the screen to verify her choice. The computer wanders into uncharted territory. “Is that a new sweater, Betty?” inquires the bold voting appliance. “You should have gone with red…brown just doesn’t do it for you. You indicated that you are sure you wanted to vote Democrat…please re-verify this certainty by touching “yes” on the screen now.” She does, and the computer moves on to the next race – the contest for the United States Senate. A red light flashes and sirens go off when Betty does a complete 180 and votes for a Republican to represent her in Washington D.C. The computer is baffled. “Wait a minute, Betty,” the computer says, startled. “You just voted Democrat on the presidential front… do you realize you made a complete about-face on the race for U.S. Senate?” Annoyed, the American presses “yes” on the computer’s screen. “Are you sure you want to do that?” the computer

asks. “You have a cell phone and a lifeline…you can always phone a friend.” “Excuse me?” thinks the increasingly bothered American. “So you’re sure you want to vote for a Republican for the U.S. Senate?” the computer asks again. “Yes,” the American voter mumbles under her breath. “Please re-verify that response by imprinting your thumb on the computer screen,” the computer instructs. Approximately 82 minutes later Betty waves goodbye to the computer and her voting experience is done...or so she thinks. “Hold it just one minute, Betty,” the computer says. “You need to re-verify your voting choices one more time…just in case there must be a recount of the recount. We don’t want another Florida incident, now do we?” Sighing, Betty touches “Yes” on the screen one more time. “Is that your final answer?” asks the computer. Betty spontaneously combusts, leaving one less person who can claim she didn’t understand who she was voting for.

Got a Craving for Mexican? Make Tonight a Mexican Fiesta (Family Features) Cooler weather leads to more hearty and flavorful food cravings. Rather than resorting to your usual recipes, consider mixing some spice into the dinner experience. For example, add excitement to family dinners by cooking up Mexican classics: tacos, enchiladas, burritos and fajitas are all great options for the whole family, as you can easily customize each serving to appease everyone’s flavor preferences.

Even busy school nights can be spiced up with tasty and simple Mexican recipes that can be prepared with help from the whole family and will satisfy any Mexican food craving. For example, look to foods from Old El Paso® like delicious dinner kits, tasty enchilada sauce, zesty green chiles, refried beans and flour tortillas. And because they’re simple to prepare, you can create a mouthwatering dish – such as Chicken Tinga Tacos – any night of the week.

The best part about serving up Mexican fare is that the ingredients are so versatile and complementary. No matter what ingredients you have on hand – refried or black beans, white, brown or Spanish rice – you can use flavorful ingredients to cook up some truly crave-able dishes that will have the whole family running to the table. For more Mexican recipes and flavor inspiration, visit www.Facebook.com/oldelpaso or www.OldElPaso.com.

Chicken Tinga Tacos Makes 4 servings (2 tacos each) • Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: - 2 1/2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2 lb chicken) - 1 can (10 ounces) Old El Paso® red enchilada sauce - 1 can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles, drained - 8 Old El Paso® Stand ‘N Stuff® Taco shells - 1 cup sliced red onion - 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese Directions: 1. In 10-inch skillet, heat shredded chicken, enchilada sauce and green chiles to simmering over medium heat, stirring occasionally. 2. Cook about 5 minutes or until heated through and chicken begins to fall apart in sauce. Remove from heat.

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Chicken Taco Pizza Makes 4 servings • Prep Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: - 1 package (10 oz) prebaked thin Italian pizza crust (12 inch) - 1/2 cup Old El Paso® taco sauce - 2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb) - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella & Cheddar cheese blend (6 oz) - 1/2 cup sour cream - 1 cup shredded lettuce - 1 medium tomato, seeded, chopped (3/4 cup) - 1/2 cup crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chipst Directions: 1. Heat oven to 450°F. On cookie sheet, place pizza crust. In small

bowl, stir taco sauce and chicken. 2. Spread chicken mixture over pizza crust, leaving 1-inch border. Top with cheese. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and pizza is thoroughly heated. 3. Drop sour cream by teaspoonfuls over pizza. Top with lettuce, tomato and tortilla chips. Cut into 8 wedges.

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What’s Happening

Church Oct. 31: Fall Family Festival 6 – 8 p.m. at Parker Road Baptist Church, 2675 Parker Road in Florissant. Free and open to the public. Preschoolers-6th graders may come in costume with their parents or guardians and enjoy games, prizes, food, and candy. Info: 314.831.6671. November 3: UCC Habitat for Humanity Fundraising Chili Dinner 4:30 – 7 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ (5710 North Highway 67, 1/4 mile west of Jamestown Mall). Chili, green salad, fruit salad, iced tea, coffee and dessert. $8 adults, $4 children under 10. Tickets: 314.741.1590.

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theran Chapel, 11100 Old Halls Ferry Road, St. Louis. Free. All are welcome. Info: 314.849.6949. Events Oct. 31: Halloween Spooktacular 6 – 8 p.m. at Jamestown Mall. Sponsored by city of Black Jack. Info: 314.599.4020. November 3: UCC Habitat for Humanity Fundraising Chili Dinner 4:30 – 7 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ (5710 North Highway 67, 1/4 mile west of Jamestown Mall). Chili, green salad, fruit salad, iced tea, coffee and dessert. $8 adults, $4 children under 10. Tickets: 314.741.1590.

First and Third Fridays: Fish Fry 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63137. Single entrée $7, double entre $8.50. Kids under 6 are free. Info: 314.867.0800.

Nov. 4: Quilt Bingo 11 a.m. at 1735 Charbonier Rd., Florissant, Mo. 63031. St. Ferdinand Ladies Sodality. 12 beautiful quilts, cash prizes, raffle, pull tabs, refreshments available. Info: 314.921.1100 or daisyrose@charter.net

Saturdays: ESL Classes 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lu-

Nov. 10: Trivia Night 7 p.m. at the St. Ann Parish Center,

7530 Natural Bridge. The Sisters of the Good Shepherd 6th annual trivia night to benefit the Maria Droste Residence. $20 per person. Maximum of 10 players per table. Includes beer, wine, soda and snacks. Reservations by contacting Pat Williams at 314.381.0120 or ptw0518@yahoo.com, or Jim Paunicka at 314.385.7552 or jimpaunicka@hotmail.com. Calling All St. Augustine’s Classmates Planning is underway for an All School Reunion. If you attended St. Augustine’s School located at Herbert & Lismore streets in the city of St. Louis we want to hear from you. Please contact a member of the planning committee: Sandy Tricamo (‘66) 314.791.7714; Leo Neuner (‘65) 972.951.4853; Don Becker (‘68) 636.399.0088; Tom Hartnett (‘66) 314.623.9950. You can also register on Facebook as you reminisce viewing the old parish pictures which have been posted. Search for: St. Augustine Catholic School - St. Louis Mo. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, MO 63044. Info: 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. Inviting All Florissant Senior Citizens To Join One Of The Bingo Clubs With The City Of Florissant!! Please contact the Florissant Senior Office for more information at 839-7604. • Monday Club: Meets every Monday for Bingo from 11:30-2:30 on the lower level of the James J.

Eagan Center. Bring a sandwich coffee and tea are available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also scheduled. • Florissant Older Adult Club: Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11-1:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring your lunch! Bingo, Trips, Speakers and special events are planned. • Wednesday Club: Meets every Wednesday for Bingo from 11:30-2:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwich-coffee and tea available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also available. Last Saturday of Each Month: Writers Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Looking for new Authors and Songwriters. Come join us and let us help you with your dream. We have Authors, Songwriters, Playwrites, Teachers and more. Meet at the Baden Liberary 8448 Church Rd. For more info call 314.388.2400. Health November 3: Diabetes Health Fair 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Detrick Building Atrium at Christian Hospital. Lectures, glucose screenings, educational booths and more. Free. Register: 314.747.WELL (9355). Nov. & Dec. 6: Caregiver Classes If you are someone’s caregiver or will be a caregiver in the near future, come to one or all of these caregiver classes, free to the public. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Siteman Cancer Center conference room at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital campus. Nov. 1: Discover how the roles of massage and music therapy pro-

mote health and comfort - plus spiritual support discussed Dec. 6: Learn more about legal documents and relations, qualifications for assistance and deductions from an elder law attorney. Every Sunday: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 – 8 p.m. at 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City. Info: 314.993.5421. 3rd Saturday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 9 a.m. at Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, MO 63033. Contact Kathy Gallyoun at 314.355.1516 or call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for info. Last Saturday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 10:30 a.m. at Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, MO 63121. Contact Doris Schmitt at 314.383.4765 or call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for info. Last Tuesday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m. Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, MO 63136. Contact Buffy Huffman at 314.340.6389 or call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for info. Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Dec. 4 & 19: American Red Cross Blood Drive Christian Hospital is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive open to the general public. Stop by to roll up your sleeve and give blood to help save lives. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments have priority. Free. Location: Christian Hospital Detrick Building Atrium, 11133 Dunn Rd. 63136 Registration: www.redcrossblood. org and use the sponsor code:

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Volunteers needed at Christian Hospital Christian Hospital is calling out for volunteers that can do a significant amount of walking to run errands within the hospital. Discover the rewards of volunteering! If you’re looking for a rewarding way to spend your time, volunteering at Christian Hospital is an ideal match. Volunteer positions are available in many different areas. You’ll meet a variety of interesting people while making a difference in our community. Applications are available at www.chrisitianhospital.org in the Volunteer Office, located off the hospital’s main lobby. For more information, call the Christian Hospital volunteer office at 314-653-5032. SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Every Mon. and Tues. in Oct.: HMR Program Orientation Mondays: 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays: Noon – 1 p.m. At SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877-477-6954. Ongoing 8-week sessions: Smoking Cessation Classes SSM DePaul Health Center SSM DePaul, partnering with St. Louis County’s tobacco-free initiative called “Let’s Face It,” is offering free smoking cessation classes to the public. The 8-week course assists participants in determining their readiness to quit smoking and provide the tools necessary to increase their success rate in becoming smoke free. Space is limited for these on-going classes. Call 1.866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.

Center and receive a personalized program for your specific needs. Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation. Call 314.344.6177 for more details. SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters, and SSM St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.947.5617. Speaker’s Bureau Our SSM speakers are available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups. Our health professionals will speak up to one hour free of charge. A variety of health care topics can be presented to your group or organization. Call 636.949.7159 for more information. Ongoing Support Groups Every Wednesday: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group 3-4:30 p.m. Join other survivors to discuss dealing emotionally with treatments; managing anxi-

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October 31, 2012 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

Registration is Open for Missouri’s Statewide Earthquake Drill on Feb. 7, 2013 Registration is now open for the third annual “Great Central U. S. ShakeOut” earthquake drill, which will take place at 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 7, 2013. On Feb. 7, 2012, more than 450,000 Missourians were among 2.4 million people in nine states that took part in the second ShakeOut drill. More than 500 Missouri school districts and individual schools participated in the brief exercise that teaches what to do in the event of an earthquake. To sign up for the ShakeOut , go to: http://www. shakeout.org/centralus/index.html. The site provides links to a variety of earthquake preparedness information. In addition to schools, there are also participant categories for colleges and universities, businesses, non-profit organizations, medical facilities, individuals and families and more.

“This is a great opportunity to educate young people about earthquakes and the simple steps that Missourians should be prepared to take in the event of a major earthquake, and we encourage all schools to participate,” said State Emergency Management Director Paul D. Parmenter. Small earthquakes and tremors occur frequently in Missouri, and a major earthquake could occur at any time. Missouri experienced a 3.9 magnitude earthquake near East Prairie on Feb. 21, 2012. The Feb. 7 ShakeOut is being held on the 201st anniversary of the largest of the great New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-12. Those earthquakes are estimated to have been 7.0 magnitude or greater and led to the destruction of buildings in St. Louis and the formation of Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee. February is also Missouri’s annual

Earthquake Awareness Month. The SEMA website provides earthquake safety information for schools and the public, including videos demonstrating how to conduct a ShakeOut drill: http://www.sema.dps.mo.gov/earthquake_preparedness/default.asp Resources for schools may be accessed directly at: http://www.sema.dps.mo.gov/earthquake_preparedness/school_resources.asp Videos, including a demonstration of how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On,” may be accessed directly at: http://www.sema.dps.mo.gov/earthquake_preparedness/earthquake_multimedia.asp The New Madrid Seismic Zone, which includes parts of southeast Missouri, has produced some of the largest earthquakes ever in the continental U.S. Experts say knowing how to respond when an earthquake occurs is an important step to practice before the next major event occurs. During the ShakeOut, residents should practice the “Drop, Cover and Hold On” technique for 60 seconds: • DROP to the ground • Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and • HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops The “Drop, Cover and Hold On” technique is considered the best way to protect yourself in an earthquake. The states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Tennessee are also participating in the Feb. 7 ShakeOut.

Performers, Volunteers Needed for 2013 International Festival The Maryland Heights Cultural Arts Commission is now accepting music and dance act submissions for the 12th annual International Festival to be held on February 24, 2013. Previous events have included music and dance from Ireland, India, Brazil, Japan, Haiti, Spain and more. New performers and vendors are added every year, and no two festivals are the same. All submissions must be submitted with a YouTube link including group name, group contact, group phone number and number of performers. The deadline for entry is November. 16. Applications should be emailed to Angela Ament or faxed to 314.738.2547. The commission also needs volunteers in several areas: • The city has flags from more than 50 countries all over the world and is looking for people with ties to each country to carry the flags into the opening ceremonies. • Volunteers are needed to serve on the lobby decoration committee. • An assistant is needed in the demonstration area. For more information about performing or volunteering at this popular event call 314.738.2599.