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Great Rivers Greenway To Break Ground On Central Riverfront Project With Lunchtime Celebration Residents from throughout the St. Louis region are invited to celebrate the next phase of the historic CityArchRiver 2015 project as the Great Rivers Greenway District, the CityArchRiver 2015 Foundation, and the City of St. Louis host a public groundbreaking to kick off the construction of the Central Riverfront project. On November 14 at noon, a lunchtime celebration will be held to commemorate this significant milestone. The event will take place downtown at the Riverfront Overlook Stage, located on the east side of Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd., directly across the street from the Gateway Arch Grand Staircase. The Central Riverfront project, the second component of the CityArchRiver 2015 initiative to break ground, aims to improve the safety and accessibility of the Mississippi Riverfront and Gateway Arch grounds for visitors and residents. Great Rivers Greenway, which is overseeing work on the project, will transform Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd. into an enhanced 1.5-mile-long corridor that will provide for every practical mode of transportation to be accommodated, including pedestrians of all abilities, bicyclists, cars and buses, while also providing access to the Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher riverboats and other levee activities. Work on the Central Riverfront project will include elevating Leonor K. Sullivan further out of the Mississippi River floodplain to help reduce flooding, creating a pedestrian walkway and separated bike lane and improving the

streetscape by adding plantings and lighting. In the fall of 2014, work will begin on the construction of accessible river walk pathways from the Arch to the Riverfront. Residents are encouraged to come out and see the riverfront in its current state one last time and view renderings of how it will look when the project is finished in 2015. During the lunchtime celebration on Nov. 14, attendees will be able to purchase and sample food from several area food trucks, including Deli on a Roll, The Sweet Devine, Guerilla Street Food and Hot Aztec. Fish Eye Fun will also be on site taking commemorative photos of guests free of charge. Barbara Tulipane, President and CEO of the National Parks and Recreation Association (NRPA), will join elected officials and civic leaders from throughout the bi-state region to celebrate the transformation of this urban national park. “This groundbreaking represents an important step in work to enhance the Gateway Arch experience,” said Susan Trautman, executive director of Great Rivers Greenway. “We, along with all CityArchRiver 2015 partners and the City of St. Louis, are excited to move forward with such a transformational project that will allow us to improve the quality of life for our residents and make the St. Louis region an even better place to live for generations to come. We encourage area residents to come out and celebrate with us on Nov. 14.” The Central Riverfront Trail will

not only be a key part of the overall CityArchRiver 2015 project, but it will also serve as a key connector in Great Rivers Greenway’s planned region-wide system of high-quality greenways, parks and trails known as The River Ring. Once complete, the south end of the trail will provide access to the southern portion of the Mississippi River Greenway, which will eventually connect to Jefferson Barracks Park in South St. Louis County, while the north end of the Central Riverfront trail will link to the North Riverfront Trail at Biddle St. Residents from the Metro East will be able to directly access the riverfront See CityArchRiver page 2

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and Gateway Arch grounds via the McKinley Bridge Bikeway and Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, creating a truly regional connection to our region’s most iconic structure. The Central Riverfront project component will be split up into two phases to maintain access to the existing riverfront tourist Image courtesy of Great Rivers Greenway amenities, including the riverThe November 14 event follows the August boats and helicopter rides. Phase I will include groundbreaking of the Park Over the Highway work from Choteau Ave. to the Grand Staircase project. Once complete, the CityArchRiver 2015 and will be completed in fall of 2014. Phase II will project will provide new opportunities for enthen begin in the fall of 2014 and will complete tertainment, recreation and learning through the work from the Grand Staircase to Biddle St. landscape improvements to the Gateway Arch The entire project will be completed in time for grounds, new museum exhibits and acres of new the Gateway Arch’s 50th anniversary celebration community-oriented event spaces. in fall 2015. Major funding and project partners on the Central Riverfront project include the National Park Service, Bi-State Development Agency, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transportation Administration, the Missouri Department of Transportation and Great Rivers Greenway. For more information, please visit Image courtesy of Great Rivers Greenway www.cityarchriver.org.

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Around Town Snowman Building Contest If you think you build the best snowman in your neighborhood, then the City of Florissant Parks and Recreation Department has a contest for you. From November 1 to February 15, anytime it snows, build a snowman. Take a picture of yourself and the snowman, and send it to our office along with an application and you could win a prize. The Youth Advisory Commission will be the judges of this contest. You must be a Florissant resident to enter and15 years old or younger. Pick up an application in our office or visit out website, email a digital photo to jsteib@florissantmo. com, or send your picture with your child’s name, address, phone number and age to: Attn: Snowman Contest JFK Community Center 315 Howdershell Rd. Florissant, Missouri 63031 For further information, call 314.921.4250. The office is located at 315 Howdershell Rd.

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12th Annual General Covenant Renewal Ceremony Food Safety During Holidays North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice (NCCU) will hold its 12th Annual General Covenant Renewal Ceremony on November 17 at 3pm at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, at 1765 Charbonier Rd., Florissant. The keynote speaker will be for the first time Archbishop of St. Louis Robert J. Carlson. President Rance Thomas said, “We are delighted and honored to have Archbishop Carlson participating with us this year. We are also delighted to have choirs from Christ Our Redeemer AME and St. Ferdinand Catholic Church singing for us this year.” He also said, “We are looking forward to inducting Holy Name Jesus Catholic Church of Bellefontaine into NCCU as our 23rd Church.” As a new member church, Holy Name Jesus Catholic Church will be presented with a plaque specifying that it is a member and committing its congregation to work to promote racial harmony and social justice in North County. For the last twelve years, NCCU has held a General Covenant Renewal Ceremony at vari-

ous NCCU churches. This Ceremony is open to the public both members and non-members alike are welcomed to attend. The organization’s guiding principle was and still is: “If God loves each person unconditionally, how can we not do the same?” The ceremony will be followed by a reception that offers attendees the opportunity to meet the Archbishop and fellowship with one another. NCCU is an Organization that was organized in 1998 in an effort to bring people of different races together around some positive activities to help them gain a better understanding of one another. It was organized in an attempt to stabilize the community that was in a state of flux as the demographics were rapidly changing. As a result, NCCU has sponsored and cosponsored workshops, community forums, conferences, an annual health screening and health fair, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Celebration, North County Youth Task Force, Computer Academy, Oratory Essay Contest, and youth and adult awards programs.

Help a Local Family Complete Auto Body & Truck Repair would like to help a long-time employee and friend out in his time of need. Mike McQuay and his wife, Beth, have been married for seventeen years and have four small children. They are both hard workers and equally provide for their family. Beth has recently been diagnosed with NF (Neurofibromatosis). This disease causes her to have multiple seizures a day and hurt her ability to work. Complete Auto Body & Truck Repair is hosting a Bowling Fundraiser for all ages and would appreciate your attendance and/or any donation you are able to give. All proceeds from bowling sales and 10% of

all food and beverage sales will be donated to the McQuay Family. Bring your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of fun for a wonderful cause. There will be a Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle throughout the event. There will be bowling lanes set up for the younger children with bumper pads. The event will happen at Hazelwood Bowl, 210 Fee Fee Hills Dr. in Hazelwood on Saturday, November 16 from 12 - 3p.m. The cost is $15 per adult, 12 per child (under age 12), $80 per team of 6 bowlers (*Pre-registration offer only). Cost includes shoe rental and three hours of unlimited bowling. R.S.V.P: Please call Nickie at 314.731.7999 or email at events@completeab.com.

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From St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment It just wouldn’t be the holidays without tables full of food and the delicious aromas of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and pie. However, these treasured meals can become a lasting memory for another reason, if food safety isn’t one of the key ingredients. Foodborne illnesses cause an estimated 76 million Americans to become sick each year, but you can help make your feast a success by simply following the Four Keys to food safety. With holiday festivities often lasting several hours, it’s important to prepare and serve your food safely. The four keys to food safety are: CLEAN all preparation areas, hands, utensils and foods before, during and after preparation; SEPARATE raw and cooked foods; COOK foods to their proper internal temperatures; and CHILL to keep bacteria from forming. Holiday food safety is often just a matter of degrees. Simply keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold will minimize dangers, as bacteria can form when temperatures linger between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. If you purchase a frozen turkey or other meat, thaw it safely in a refrigerator or follow manufacturer’s guidelines. To kill bacteria that may have developed, internal temperatures must reach a minimum of 165 degrees for poultry, soups and stuffings and at least 145 degrees for pork, beef, fish and lamb Use a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the item (and away from bones) to ensure proper temperatures. Another food safety rule to follow when hosting long holiday parties is: DO NOT leave foods out at room temperature for more than two hours.

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Missouri Celebrates 6-Year Improvement in Preterm Birth Rate The six-year overall improving trend in Missouri’s preterm birth rate helped give more babies a healthy start in life and contributed to the improvement in the national rate. Still, Missouri earned a “C” on the annual March of Dimes Prematurity Report Card. The United States also received a “C” on the Report Card. Grades are based on comparing each state’s and the nation’s 2012 preliminary preterm birth rates with the March of Dimes 2020 goal of 9.6 percent of all live births. Since 2006, Missouri’s preterm birth rate has dropped from 12.8 percent to 11.6 percent. This year, the state came in at 11.7 percent. “Even with this slight decline, we have programs and partnerships in place to provide the necessary framework for the future of newborn health and we expect to see better rates in the coming years,” said Trina Ragain, State Director of Program Services, Advocacy and Government Affairs. According to Dr. F. Sessions Cole, Chief Medical Officer and Director of Newborn Medicine at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, “We must do more to ensure a healthy birth for the babies of Missouri. Our goal is to reduce premature birth by at least 8 percent between 2009 and 2014.” Premature birth is a serious health problem that

costs the United States more than $26 billion annually, according to the Institute of Medicine. It is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive an early birth often face the risk of lifetime health challenges, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and others. At least 39 weeks are important to a baby’s health because many important organs, including the brain and lungs, are not completely developed until then. On November 17, partners from around the world will mark World Prematurity Day in support of the Every Woman Every Child effort led by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. From November 11-17, families and volunteers can observe World Prematurity Day by sending their friends a “virtual hug” to show that they care about premature babies. The “Hugs” campaign dramatizes the benefits of Kangaroo care, which is when parents cuddle their premature baby skin-to-skin. This helps keep the baby warm, stabilizes the baby’s heart rate and helps the baby gain weight. Prematurity Awareness events are happening throughout November, including: Share a Hug – social media campaign November 11-17 Danforth Scientific Symposium – a partnership with Washington University School of Medicine on November 20 Perinatal Conference – a statewide conference for health care professionals in Columbia, MO on November 22 Report Card information is available online at: marchofdimes.com/reportcard

Indoor Recycling Containers at Lambert A comprehensive terminal and concourse recycling program is already a proven success. In March, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and Republic Services teamed up to formulate a strategic recycling program. It included mapping out new locations, increasing the amount of recycling dumpsters, and training for staff. Early estimates indicate approximately 10 percent of recyclable waste was captured prior to the launch of the program. After six months, Lambert is now taking in 20 percent of recyclable waste from terminal and concourse operations. The latest phase of the program is the placement of the new containers for mixed recyclables and trash. The new containers proudly display the Lambert Airport environmental logo, Re-Imagine Your Waste. Passengers will find it easier and more convenient to dispose of recyclables and waste materials.

Red Ribbon Voting Open The National Family Partnership® (NFP) announces that online voting is now live for the national contest for its 28th annual Red Ribbon Week®, until 11:59pm (EST) Tuesday, November 19. This year, families across America can vote online and help promote awareness in their communities. Here’s how families entered the national contest by decorating the front of their homes with this year’s message: “A Healthy Me Is Drug Free.” 1. Students brought the Red Ribbon Week® message home by working alongside parents to decorate their front door, mailbox, fence, etc. with this year’s theme “A Healthy Me Is Drug Free™.” 2. They took a photo with their family and their Red Ribbon Week® decoration, then uploaded it to www.redribbon.org/contest or to (only parents or those aged 18+ could upload photos). 3. The voting is now live! Contestants are asking family and friends in their communities and local schools to vote for their entries at www.redribbon.org/vote Ten lucky winners from regions across the U.S. will win. Winners will be announced on December 6th on the www.redribbon.org website and at events at the winning schools in December. The nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention campaign reaches more than 80 million people nationwide. The DEA is co-sponsoring this year’s national contest. “The DEA is proud to partner with the National Family Partnership on this contest and other initiatives that spread the drug prevention message throughout our local communities,” said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. “Take the Red Ribbon Week® pledge across America to help children grow up safe, healthy and drug free.” Visit www.redribbon.org/ pledge to take the pledge.

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Letters from Santa

The City of Florissant will once again be sponsoring letters from Santa. For a personal reply from Santa, send a self addressed, stamped envelope to: Santa c/o JFK Community Center 315 Howdershell Road Florissant, Missouri 63031 • Please include some personal information about the child. • Santa will respond with personal letters throughout the holiday season.

Operation Christmas Child With holiday supplies covering the store shelves, North County individuals, families, churches and groups are working to make Christmas a reality for needy kids around the world by filling shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement. Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, is ramping up as North County residents prepare to collect 6297 gift-filled shoeboxes during National Collection Week (November 18–25). There are 2 locations in the North County area where anyone can drop off a giftfilled shoebox to send to a child overseas. Then using whatever means necessary—trucks, trains, boats, bikes and even elephants—the shoebox gifts will be delivered to children worldwide. For many children, the shoebox gift will be the first gift they have ever received. North County Collection Sites: Parker Road Baptist Church 2675 Parker Road Florissant, MO 63033 Coordinator: James McCaughan 314.831.6671 Monday 18: 8:30 am-3 pm Tuesday 19: 8:30 am-3 pm Wednesday 20: 1 pm- 6:30 pm Thursday 21: 8:30 am-3 pm Friday 22: 8:30 am-3 pm Saturday 23: 9 am-1 pm Sunday 24: 2 pm-5:30 pm Monday 25: 8:30 am- 10 am Fee Fee Baptist Church 11330 St. Charles Rock Road Bridgeton, MO 63044 Coordinator: Linda Bramstedt 314.739.1525 Monday 18:10 am-2 pm Tuesday 19: 2 pm- 6 pm Wednesday 20: 3 pm-7 pm Thursday 21: 12 pm-4 pm Friday 22: 2 pm- 6 pm Saturday 23: 10 am- 2 pm Sunday 24: 1 pm- 5 pm Monday 25: 9 am- 12 pm Though the shoebox gifts will often travel thousands of miles, Operation Christmas Child offers a way for participants to follow their box, by using the donation form found at samaritanspurse.org. Donors will receive an email telling the country where their shoeboxes are delivered. Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 100 million shoebox gifts to suffering children in more than 100 countries since 1993. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect another 9.8 million gift-filled shoeboxes in 2013. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham.

For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call 636.300.3190 or visit samaritanspurse.org. National Collection Week for gift-filled shoeboxes is 18-25; however, shoebox gifts are collected all year at the Samaritan’s Purse headquarters in Boone, N.C. Participants can also build a box through an online tool offering a personalized and convenient way to send a gift to a child in one of the hardest-toreach countries.

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Lowe’s Heroes Program Benefits Our Lady’s Inn Since the late 1990’s, Lowe’s employees have been teaming up through the Lowe’s Heroes program to make communities better places to live. This year, Our Lady’s Inn was the recipient of the program. Our Lady’s Inn is a maternity home serving homeless pregnant women and their children located in St. Charles County and St. Louis. A team of 12 employees from the O’Fallon Lowe’s store updated Our Lady’s Inn. The employees, under the direction of team leader, Jeff Adams, installed countertops in all of the client rooms, installed new ceiling fans, painted, and mulched the front landscaping. Lowe’s contributed materials and manpower for the project. This act of kindness is greatly appreciated by the staff and families at Our Lady’s Inn, as we rely on generous community partners like Lowe’s to help us maintain our facility. The employees at Lowe’s are our heroes. Our Lady’s Inn is a life-affirming emergency shelter serving homeless, pregnant women and their children. Since opening in 1982, Our Lady’s Inn has served over 6,000 families. In 2006, the Defiance location opened to serve homeless families in St. Charles County. While living at Our Lady’s Inn, the moms are provided assistance with employment, education, prenatal care, parenting classes, domestic violence prevention, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, life skills and much more. The moms also learn how to make jewelry and hand-made greeting cards that are sold through the “Pay It Forward” program. For more details on how to help out or volunteer, call Betsy Beauparlant at 636.398.5375 or visit www. ourladysinn.org.

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bioMérieux Partnership with Ranken Technical College and offers flexibility to their schedules. Students The success of a three-year micro enterprise can work before classes, between classes, and/or partnership formed between bioMérieux’s after classes. research and development production center based in Hazelwood and Ranken TechnibioMérieux made a decision to enter into this cal College was touted recently at a mini Job partnership with Ranken Technical College inFair and screening of a documentary titled, stead of outsourcing the work. “Because of the great success we’ve experienced with this partnerAmerican Made Movie, on the school’s camship, other micro enterprise manufacturing inpus. Manufacturing internships are offered to ternship programs are opening up and becoming Ranken students for this program, giving them a part of our three-tiered win-win-win strategy at a chance to get paid a part-time wage each week Ranken,” said Holtmann. “It’s a win for industry, a for twenty hours of work. win for Ranken – but even more importantly – it’s According to Vince Holtmann, faculty proja win for the students who work their way through ect manager – education and manufacturing cooperative for Ranken Technical College, 45 school part-time while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a modern manufacturing environstudents have gone through this program since ment.” its inception three years ago. Nine students are Including bioMérieux, Ranken has established currently employed part-time for this project with plans to add up to two more students in Ranken Technical College student Angela Crutchfield is one of nine who get paid a part-time six micro enterprise partnership programs for its students with local companies. The other five the near future. Their responsibilities include wage working 20 hours a week to assemble and test high-tech medical electronic sub-cominclude Ehrhardt Tool and Machine, Emerson, the assembly and testing of high-tech medical ponents for Hazelwood-based bioMérieux. Crutchfield is testing bioMérieux’s Smart Carrier Station (SCS), which collects and analyzes test data of blood samples to check for infectious Hunter Engineering, JM&A, as well as an automoelectronic sub-components for bioMérieux. diseases. tive restoration project. In the past, the focus has They primarily work on two of bioMérieux’s products, the Vitek 2 and Bac-T Alert System, which are produced at the Hazelwood been on offering a four-year university education or an on-the-job apprenticeship to help students develop job skills for the 21st century workplace. Ranken believes plant. A unique feature of these internships is that students can perform the work for there is a third option for students interested in training for a technical career that Ranken’s micro enterprise partners on campus. It cuts down on their commute time offers them good paying jobs. A two-year technical education curriculum in combito and from work, reduces the amount of money they spend on putting gas in the car, nation with a manufacturing internship component.

Chamber To Host Holiday Nite Of Stars Brush off your dancing shoes and don your party attire. It’s time once again for the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce’s Nite of Stars, presented by Christian Hospital. The Chamber invites its members, staff, family, friends and community residents to join the festivities from 7pm to midnight on Friday, December 6, at the Paul Detrick Atrium, 11133 Dunn Road, on the campus of Christian Hospital. The holiday gala will feature lavish hors d’ oeuvres and decadent desserts served throughout the evening, along with an open bar, silent auction, live auction, a DJ and dancing. Cost is $65 per person, which includes a chance to win cash prizes—one of which is $2,500. Additional tickets for the cash drawings are available for $25 each. New this year is a V.I.P. Sponsorship for $700 (limit to 6 tables). V.I.P. Sponsors to date are Complete Auto Body and Truck Repair, Life Care

Center of Florissant (2 tables), and Paul Cerame Auto Group. Sponsors to date include: Platinum: Christian Hospital; Gold: SSM DePaul Health Center and The Bridge at Florissant; Silver: Handyman True Value Hardware, Delmar Gardens North/Garden Villas North and US Bank; Bronze Sponsors: Charter Business, DeSmet Retirement Center, Incarnate Word Academy, and Valley Industries; Copper Sponsors: AT&T Communications, Click Heating & Cooling, Kwik Kopy Printing; Meridian Waste Services, St. Catherine Retirement Community and Zykan Family Partnership; Mystery Raffle Sponsor: Trinity Catholic High School and White Auto Body, Inc.; Sweet Farewell Sponsors: Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake and Nimmons Wealth Management; and Wheelbarrow of Booze Sponsor: Curves. To purchase your tickets or reserve your sponsorship, call the Chamber office at 314.831.3500.

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STLCC-Florissant Valley SEED Students Attend Human Rights Conference St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley’s Scholarships for Education and Economic Development (SEED) Deaf students recently attended the 2013 Human Rights Conference at Webster University. The conference focused on disability in a global context. Nearly 10 percent of the world’s population has physical or mental impairments, yet discrimination against persons with disabilities is the norm rather than the exception. Recently, activists hit a milestone when the United Nations adopted a Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The convention, modeled similarly to the Americans with Disabilities Act, set a new standard for legal equality and equality of opportunity worldwide. The conference enabled the SEED students to explore the current status and conditions of persons with disabilities worldwide, and discuss successes and failures in the struggle to realize the promise of the convention. There were roundtable discussions, panel discussions and breakout sessions covering topics like employment and disability rights, organization, inclusive education, protection, as well as

cultural and global perspectives. Conference participants included Chen Guangcheng, human rights activist; Marca Bristo, president and CEO of Access Living; Sofia Galvan Puente, Mexico & Central America programs director of Disability Rights International; Raul Montoya Santamaria, executive director of Colectivo Chuhcan in Mexico; and Jean-Francois Trani, assistant professor at Washington University and Brown School of Social Work and Honorary Senior Research Fellow. The DisAbility Project & Common Thread Contemporary Dance Company performed during the last segment of the conference. Susan McKnight, coordinator of the SEED program at STLCC-Florissant Valley, said one of the highlights was their dance performance. “Afterwards, Nicolas Trinidad, one of our students from the Dominican Republic, stood and thanked the performers,” she said. “He said if all the billion people in the world reported to have a disability danced at once, they could shake the world.” For more information about STLCC, visit www. stlcc.edu.

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STLCC Nursing Students Receive Tobie Chapman Honorary Scholarship Candice Blake, a nursing student at St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley, and two other students are the recipients of the STLCC Foundation Nursing Scholarship Fund - Tobie Chapman Honorary Scholarship. Other recipients include Christa Poole from the Forest Park campus and Shira Siegel Krause from the Mer- From left: Jeffrey Forrest, Tobie Chapman, Candice Blake and Karen amec campus. Chapman, a registered nurse with Mayes. a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in education, retired from the STLCC nursing faculty in summer 2013. Faculty and staff donated a total of $480 to the STLCC Foundation Nursing Scholarship Fund - Tobie Chapman Honorary Scholarship in her honor. The donations will be distributed as a $160 scholarship to one student at each of the three campuses. Nursing faculty chose all three scholarship recipients based on their traits that most closely match the descriptors they used to describe Chapman. The words used to describe Chapman include dedicated, professional, caring, intellectual, thoughtful, committed, detail-oriented, kind, elegant, astounding, reliable, respectful, encouraging, wonderful, loyal, welcoming, pleasant, knowledgeable, calm, leader, integrity, mentor, gentle, sincere, patient, expert, thinker, and pensive. The one-word descriptors were then assembled into a “Celebrate You” collage and presented to Chapman as a keepsake. “We do this to honor long-time faculty who retire from the district nursing program and to honor nursing students who most remind faculty of the retiring faculty member,” said Karen Mayes, director of nursing education at St. Louis Community College.

STLCC Observes International Education Week St. Louis Community College will celebrate International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of Education and State, by highlighting the benefits and value of a high quality education and study abroad. Activities slated November 11-15 on the campuses focus on the theme “International Education: Learning Matters around the World.” “Children today live in a very different world from their parents, and it’s our obligation to educate them for it. Today’s challenges are increasingly borderless, and education is the best and greatest investment that anyone can make,” said Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education. STLCC international students represent nearly 120 countries and speak 40-plus different languages. Special events throughout the week include: Fair Trade Emporium: 9am-1pm, November 12-13, Lobby, Wildwood Campus, 2645 Generations Drive This fair trade emporium features products from Plowsharing, Partners for Just Trade, Mitrata Foundation, 10,000 Villages and Unique Batik. Fair Trade goods are products that come from farmers and workers in developing countries who are justly compensated. Income from the sale of these products is vital to the workers and the communities in which they live. The unique items in the emporium hail from all over the world, including Peru, Egypt, Haiti, Cambodia, and Nepal, Kenya, Guatemala, India and Pakistan. Expo for the Institute for Interdisciplinary and Global Studies:10:30am-12:30pm November 13, Instructional Resources building, First Floor, Florissant Valley Campus, 3400 Pershall Road This event is designed to inform faculty, staff and students about the many interdisciplinary and global studies opportunities at Florissant Valley, including students clubs, global courses, study abroad trips, www.demandshoes.com foreign language offerings, upcoming events and library resources.

Syria: An Intimate Portrait: 11am-noon, November 14, Student Center 200/201, Meramec Campus, 11333 Big Bend Road Rihab Sawah, associate professor in physics at Florissant Valley, will discuss the present situation in Syria as well as provide insight into the country’s geography, culture and political system. Crossing the Borders: A Dialogue: 11am-2pm November 15, Café East in the Student Center, Forest Park Campus, 5600 Oakland Ave. This 70-minute documentary follows four American and four Chinese university students as they travel together through Hong Kong and Southwest China. Their shared adventures, the difficult emotions of their culture shock, and their honest confrontations and discoveries about each other become doorways to deepening their understanding of the “other” and themselves. A discussion period will follow the screening.

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If you are curious about how it feels to be an astronaut, look no farther than your favorite amusement park. You can learn about potential energy, kinetic energy, acceleration, centripetal force, gravity, inertia, G-force, and much more. When you are riding a roller coaster, the first hill will be the tallest. This allows the roller coaster to gather potential energy. As the roller coaster soars down the hill, the potential energy is changed to kinetic energy, the energy of motion. Acceleration is the process of speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction. When you go around a roller coaster loop, you feel pushed against your seat. This is because an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force — Newton’s 1st Law. On a roller coaster loop, you are changing direction, and the push you feel from the seat is really your body continuing to travel in the direction it was, and

running into the seat that is turning. The acceleration due to a turn or change in direction is caused by a centripetal acceleration. A similar thing happens when you swing a bucket of water around in a circle. The water stays contained in the bucket because of inertia and centripetal force. The moment before the top of the swing, the water was headed up!”

G-force is gravitational pull. Right now, you are experiencing 1 G, the natural gravitational pull of the earth. Riding a roller coaster will cause your body to experience 3 to 6 Gs, which is 3 to 6 times the usual gravitational pull. When Gs increase, your heart beats faster. The excitement and adrenaline you feel on the roller coaster is connected to the sudden change in G-forces.

For more information: If you would like to learn more about roller coaster science, visit: http://www.learner.org/ interactives/parkphysics/index2.html background information. CCS.ELA-LiteracyCCRA.R.2, CCS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.6

t Observation time. Experiment with the designs and use your journal to record how these changes affect the spinning pattern of your blimp. Try making the strip longer or shorter, narrower or wider, or make the tails longer or shorter, or cut the ends of the tails into different shapes. Use different kinds of paper (construction paper, cardstock, etc.)

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Cut a strip of paper 6 inches long and ½ inch wide. Cut halfway across the strip about ½ inch from one end. Turn the strip around and do the same thing on the other end.

e Slip the slot at one end into the slot at the other end to create a circular blimp.

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White Activity 1: Circle words in the House newspaper that begin with capital Film letters. Discuss why each word Camera begins with a capital letter. Then, identify the words that are proper nouns. Write them in a chart labeled person, place, and thing.

Activity 2: Find an interesting news story to evaluate. Read the story. Identify and number the main ideas in order of importance. Explain why you chose that order. Learning Standards: I can use the newspaper to locate proper nouns. I can identify main idea. I can write for a specific purpose (to inform) and for a specific audience. CS.ELA-LiteracyCCRA.R.2, CCS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.6

Go Figure! The following three formulas will help you answer questions about speed. Time = Distance ÷ Speed Speed = Distance ÷ Time Distance = Speed x Time

How long will it take a bicycle rider to travel 32 miles at a constant speed of 8 miles per hour? ________

If a car travels 170 miles at a constant speed in 5 hours, at what speed was it traveling? ________

blimp. Although this won’t affect flight pattern, you can observe the designs as your blimp spins.

If a bus travels for 3 hours at 55 miles per hour, how far does it travel? ________

Reflection: With your class, discuss what worked well and

A train covers a distance of 520 miles in 8 hours. At a constant speed, how fast is it traveling? ________

Materials Needed: Paper • Ruler • Scissors

• Journal to Record Results and Observations

Use the newspaper to complete these activities to sharpen your skills.

Learning Standards: I can read a nonfiction article for

r Hold the blimp high over your head and drop it to the ground. Watch carefully and see how it spins. In this experiment from Exploratorium, you will be creating a spinning blimp. This experiment will allow you to observe how simple changes to design can alter flight patterns. Scientists learn through trial and error to see what is effective and what isn’t. Even a “mistake” is learning—it teaches you what does not work.

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Learning Standards: I can add, subtract, multiply, and divide to solve a problem. CCSS.MathContent.3.OA.A3

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Movie

“Last Vegas”

By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13

Although the Last Vegas cast features four talented male actors, Mary Steenburgen steals the film from her co-stars. Steenburgen, who was so good in Elf and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, shows off her lovely singing voice as well as her acting talents in this good-natured comedy. Here, Michael Douglas plays Billy Gerson, a successful businessman with a much younger girlfriend. The death of his long-time mentor prompts Billy to seize the day and propose, even though the confirmed bachelor isn’t a big fan of marriage. Still, Billy wants to tie the knot despite the objections of his fiancée’s father. Before the big day, Gerson also wants to get together with his childhood friends. Archie (Morgan Freeman) and Sam (Kevin Kline) are definitely on board for a Vegas weekend, but Paddy Last Vegas photo courtesy of CBS Films (Robert De Niro) has become something of a famous grandfather. The wonderful Morgan Freeman, recluse. Paddy and Billy still have unresolved issues for example, plays Archie, a man whose son keeps him between them, which only get worse when they both on a short leash after a mild stroke. Archie goes to Vefall for a beautiful lounge singer (Steenburgen). gas to remind himself and the rest of the world that he Last Vegas is a comedy that doesn’t have to try hard is not dead yet. to be funny. The recent Bad Grandpa, for example, Unlike the title role in Bad relied on absurd real-life Grandpa, these characters are situations designed to genLast Vegas may be a guy’s film, anything but doddering old erate—or force—big laughs. but it is one very talented woman men. Sam, played wonderfully Decked out in old age makeby Kevin Kline, actually has that makes it work. up, Knoxville had some good permission from his moments, but his character wife to cheat on her. became tiresome after a while. De Niro’s Paddy may spend his days back Last Vegas on the other hand, features four seasoned in Jersey in his bathrobe, but he comes alive actors whose characters are more realistic than that in- when he hits the Las Vegas Strip.

A somewhat underappreciated actress, Mary Steenburgen trumps them all, though, as the lounge singer named Diana. Steenburgen has been re-examining her musical talents, and in this film, she shows off a great set of pipes. Steenburgen is the real heart and soul of this film, reminding Paddy and Billy what life is really all about. She’s the glue that holds everything together, easily bouncing off Douglas and De Niro with no effort at all. Last Vegas may be a guy’s film, but it is one very talented woman that makes it work. Last Vegas rated PG-13 for sexual content and language, 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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Sports

Gary Baute Guns ‘N Hoses Thanksgiving Eve The 27th annual event will be held on Wednesday, November 27 at the Scottrade Center. Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses features three-round boxing matches between area police officers and firefighters to raise money for the BackStoppers, an organization that provides immediate financial aid and long-term financial and other support to the families of police officers and firefighters who lose their lives in the line of duty. The charity spends about $1 million annually and currently supports 68 families. More than $4.1 million has been raised over the 27 years. Men and women compete in this spectacle that normally has the facility filled to capacity. There will be a 17-bout card and three to five MMA matches. Visit www.STL-

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GunsNHoses.com for more details. Listen on Saturday November 23 at noon to AM1380 when Jack Martorelli promoter, is a guest speaker on www.SeptemberLiving. com/radio-show Or listen on the internet by going to the website. Pictured is David Freese of the St. Louis Cardinals who comes out with his friend Shawn to support the first responders. *A must see event Rams Blow Out Colts The St. Louis Rams finally had a contest that they used all aspects of the game (passing, punt return, rushing, fumble recovery) to put a notch in the victory column. They traveled to Indianapolis and returned with a 38-8 win that they can enjoy for two weeks since they have a bye week approaching. Many highlights to mention: *Rams largest margin of victory in 10 years *Backup quarterback Kellen Clemens completed nine passes for 247-yards giving him an incredible 140.6 passer rating *Wide receiver/punt return Tavon Austin returned a punt 98-yard for a touchdownties for the third longest in NFL history *Austin caught a 57 and an 81-yard touchdown passes *Rams had four interceptions *Fun to watch, finally

Westminster Women’s Soccer Ends Season With Win The victory came at the expense of Eureka College with a 2-1 final. Tayisah Pohtas started the scoring in the 24th minute to give the Blue Jays an early lead. Adrienne Ebersole added the second point that proved to be the winning goal for the Westminster’s club at the 81st minute mark. The team ended the season 6-12-1. *Ended the season on a good note Hockey Back This Weekend The St. Charles Chill is playing in their inaugural year in the Central Hockey League with home games at the Family Arena. Saturday the team ended their road trip with a sudden death shootout loss against the Tulsa Oilers 3-2. The team is 2-5-2 so far this season and come home to play Friday and Saturday November 15 & 16 against the Arizona Sundogs. Check the website for all the details. www.StCharlesChill.com *They keep you on the edge of your seat St. Dominic Soccer Player One of Best in Country The high school is very proud of one of their own, Dominic Recca. He was selected as one of the top 40 players in the nation that allows him to participate in the 2013 All American High School Soccer game in Philadelphia in December. This event coincides with the 2013 NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship weekend so numerous college coaches will be present. Greg Koeller coaches the St. Dominic State Championship team. *Thanks to Michael Wade, director of admissions and marketing 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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Recipes:

Savor the Season with Hearty Holiday Dishes

When collecting recipes for holiday gatherings, forget about dishes that require hours spent in the kitchen and focus on quick, flavorful options that feature an all-time favorite ingredient—sausage.

Sausage Crostini Makes 30 servings

Not just for mornings Add the same savory flavors you love in those beloved breakfast casseroles and sandwiches to your holiday menu for delicious results. Are you in need of an easy appetizer to serve guests before the big meal? This Sausage Crostini recipe combines fully cooked Jimmy Dean Hearty Sausage Crumbles with melted mozzarella cheese, peppers and onions atop crunchy, toasted French bread for a quick, hassle-free appetizer that’ll have everyone coming back for more. When it comes to deciding on dishes for the main event, stuffing is an all-time classic and a must-have on any holiday menu. Add a unique twist to a simple holiday classic dish with this Sausage Cornbread Stuffing made with savory Jimmy Dean Sage Pork Sausage, cornbread and pecans. This flavorful stuffing is guaranteed to become a new family favorite. For other delicious recipe ideas, visit www.jimmydean.com.

Sausage Cornbread Stuffing Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 1 package Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sage Roll Sausage 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup finely chopped onion 4 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread, toasted 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 cup chicken broth 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Ingredients: 2 loaves French bread (8 ounces each), each cut into 15 slices 1/4 cup olive oil 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 package Jimmy Dean® Hearty Original Sausage Crumbles 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese 2/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary (optional) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Cook sausage, celery and onion in large skillet over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain. 2. Spoon into large bowl. Add cornbread, parsley and seasoning; mix lightly. Add broth and egg; mix just until blended. Stir in pecans, if desired. 3. Spoon into lightly greased 2-quart casserole or soufflé dish; cover. Bake 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated, uncovering after 35 minutes. Cook’s Tips: For the 4 cups crumbled cornbread needed to prepare recipe, bake 1 package (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix according to package directions for pan of corn-

Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush both sides of bread slices with oil; place in single layer on baking sheets. Bake 6-8 minutes or until both sides of each bread slice are lightly toasted, turning after 4 minutes. Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, sausage crumbles, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, onion and basil in large bowl. Stir in rosemary and cayenne pepper, if desired. Top bread slices with sausage mixture. Bake 7-10 minutes or until topping is thoroughly heated. Serve warm.

bread. Cool, then coarsely crumble. To toast crumbled cornbread, preheat oven to 400°F. Spread cornbread onto bottom of large shallow baking pan. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring after 5 minutes.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Church 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 until November 23: NOEL Project at Hendel’s Restaurant 599 Saint Denis Street (63031). Bring in a toy and receive $5 off your purchase. Now–December: Crisis Nursery is requesting the support of local Holiday Angels for the 2013 Holiday Hearts Campaign Join our effort and grant holiday wish list items (e.g., toys, clothing, household products, nonperishable food, rent and utility assistance, etc.) to deserving children and families in need. Supporters may choose to sponsor a family or purchase items off of the Crisis Nursery Holiday Wish List. For more information, visit www.crisisnurserykids.org or call 314.292.5770. Now: Missouri Veterans Home Adopt-A-Vet $30 donation will ensure that every vet at the Missouri Veterans Home-St. 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 oth-

er 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. November 15: Veteran’s Freedom Music Celebration 1 – 3pm, Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive, Florissant, free, RSVP 314.831.0988 November 15: Second Annual Crusaders Serve Day, Feed the Need 9am – 12pm, North County Christian School, packing and sealing over 10,000 meals for hungry children in third-world countries as well as supporting local food banks. Info: 314.972.6227 Ext. 105 or w.moss@nccsmo.org November 15 & 16: 13th Annual Gene Roberts Memorial Bluegrass Festival Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel, 11228 Lone Eagle Dr., Bridgeton, 314.771.9379. November 17: St. Louis Jazz Club Presents Cornet Chop Suey 2-5pm, Sheraton Westport Hotel, 900 Westport Dr., $15, $10/member, free/students, 314.972.8298 or stlouisjazzclub.org November 17: Vitendo4 Africa Foundation Vitendo Achievers 3rd annual recognition event annual African cultural night at the JFK Community Center from 5:30pm. For more information call 314.252.0488. November 18: American Association of University Women, Ferguson-Florissant Branch. Topic: Immigration. 7pm in the Educaitonal Building at Immanuel Church of Christ, 221 Church Street, Ferguson.

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November 21: Long-term Financial Prevention Crisis informational session at the Bridge at Florissant, 5 6:30pm, free, RSVP 314.831.0988

Mondays: Free Line Dancing 6:30pm, beginners welcome, RSVP 314.838.3877, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St.

November 21: Women In Networking 11am - 1pm, Cannoli’s Restaurant in Florissant. R.S.V.P. to debbie@ greaternorthcountychamber.com or by phone at 314.831.3500.

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

November 25: Just Dad and Me and the Dinosaurs 6:30 - 7:30pm, James J. Eagan Center, #1 James J. Eagan Drive, Florissant. For dads and children 18 months to 3 years. The Ferguson-Florissant School District’s Parents as Teachers program is offering this free parent/child activity. Free. Info: 314.506.9069.

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November 26: Thanksgiving Happy Hour, St. Catherine Retirement Community Entertainment by Sterling Burgess 10:30am, happy hour 11:30am followed by complimentary lunch, RSVP 314.838.3877, 3350 St. Catherine St. (near the Eagan Center) November 30: Small Business Saturday. The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce has many small businesses in our membership. Stop in and shop on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and show your support to the wonderful small business members located in our communities. December 12: City of Bellefontaine Neighbors Parks and Recreation Department 4th Annual Silver Bells Dinner 4:30 - 7:30pm. Three-course dinner at 5:30 with an appetizer and cash bar before. Tickets: $12 includes the first beverage with choice of wine, beer or soda. Purchase by December 6. 9669 Bellefontaine Road, St. Louis. 314.867.0700. Mondays: Karaoke at DeLeo’s Cafe

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. Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Fridays: Tai Chi for seniors free classes No class November 29. RSVP by calling 314.838.3877 Health November 14 and December 5 & 17: Free ADHD Seminar 7pm. Learn about effective new solutions to ADHD without the use of drugs. 11710 Old Ballas Rd Suite 205, Creve Coeur. 314.983.9355 November 21 and December 10: Free Thyroid Seminar 7pm. Learn about why you are tired all the time, have anxiety or other common symptoms such

as depression, muscle cramps and more. 11710 Old Ballas Rd Suite 205, Creve Coeur, 314.983.9355 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-theart fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers. com or call 314.738.2599. 2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal. net. Third Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association At Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake, 10 – 11am, 11728 Hidden Lake Dr., St. Louis, 314.292.7504 Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info 314.344.7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery: Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org

www.mycnews.com • Community News • November 13, 2013 Nutrition Education: SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157 Groups at Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public. Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road. Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171. Center for Senior Renewal: Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123. Christian Hospital Recovery Center: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100. Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm 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. Diabetes Self-Management Training:

Call 314.344.7220 Smoking Cessation Classes: Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information. SSM DePaul Wellness Center: Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177 SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings: SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617 Speaker’s Bureau: SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159 Ongoing Support Groups Wednesdays: TOPS #361 Florissant Meetings 10 –11am, Bethel United Church of Christ, 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd., 314.831.5808. Group support to lose weight. Everyone welcome. Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421. First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477. Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900

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Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits. This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314.344.6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment.

Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com. Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9pm, www.NarAnon.org

Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30-7:30pm, 314.839.3171.

SSM St. Joseph Health Center & Hospital West Auxiliary Non profit organization assisting the hosp. by holding fund raisering activities, being of service to patients, families, employees & physicians and acting as good will

ambassadors to community. We welcome new member. Call Barb Hutchinson 636.947.5466. The Barnes St. Peters Hospital Auxiliary is looking for New Members If you would like to become a member please call 636.916.9664. Gateway to Hope Program The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured and reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed w/breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or www.gthstl.org. Every Wednesday Take Off Pounds Sensibly Group Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 414 S. Church St., St. Peters. Weigh-ins at 8:30 a.m. Business mtg at 10 a.m. Call 636.397.1727 or 636.272.4995 for more info.

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Joe Morice

Over the Fence

The Bird of Fuzzy Dice My daughter sent pictures of herself wearing a Halloween costume of a cougar. It brought a grin to my ugly mug. She really looked cute. It also made me think of another cougar from my youth. It was Ford-Mercury’s answer to the Mustang with a layer of luxury, chrome and a higher price tag. I always enjoyed the names of various automobile

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models. During the fifties, they seemed to have names of various high-dollar neighborhoods, royalty items and such. Dodge had a Coronet, Chevy had a BelAir, Mercury had a Montclair and Monterey and so on. Oldsmobile used numbers like Rocket 88 which morphed into “98” and Starfire in the early sixties. It created the image of space travel and power. With the early sixties, the era of animal names for cars began. The Mustang was born and then the Cougar. Chevy had an Impala, AMC had a Marlin and so on. Even foreign cars had names like Fox and Rabbit. However, when the sixties’ cars included two-ton autos over twenty feet long that burned more fuel than a fast freight, those animal names should have upgraded to things like Buick Brontosaurus, Mercury Megalosaurus, Lincoln Landyachtosaurus and Chrysler Collossosaurus. Studebaker didn’t have much in the way of two-tonners but they had the powerful Hawk in the fifties; Speedoraptor? However, Studebaker merged with Packard so why not Packard Pachydermosaurus. Unfortunately, Studebaker-Packard went under in the early sixties when sleek designs changed to traveling bath tubs. The prehistoric critter names weren’t real but that wouldn’t have bothered auto manufacturers. Anyway, when you consider the size of my 1964 Pontiac Bonneville’s trunk that was larger than some of today’s pickup truck beds, the Packalottasaurus may have been a good name for it although Bonneville suggested great speed, which offset the dubious image caused the fuzzy dice hanging on the mirror.

One of several things these monsters had in common was gas consumption at a rate that would have sent today’s car owners to public transportation. Another was longevity, which may have been almost as long as the loan payments. If a sixties car engine lasted a hundred thousand miles, it was a rare bird indeed…or perhaps, a rare Smokiraptor. One could tell it was worn out when choking on oil smoke pouring out the rear. The fact is, had today’s cars kept the same emissions standards of the mid-sixties, we wouldn’t be here today. Neither would the critters the cars were named after. My father’s Studebaker Lark was the economy model. It got 21 mpg on the highway with an overdrive transmission. Overdrive was like fourth gear that made the engine run slower. I’m not sure if it really got 21 mpg because Dad drove eighty on the highway…as did many other folks. Some things never change, right? Perhaps it should’ve been named Econoraptor with a steroid option…or perhaps, Leadfootoraptor in honor of my father’s size 12‘s. Today’s cars last longer, use less gas and go faster. They also cost ten to twenty times more than my Dad’s Studebakers but then, so does everything else, including gasoline. The newer sedans get 30 or 40 mpg on the highway. His Studebakers couldn’t have equaled that if he traveled downhill at all times It’s time to end this reminiscing and jump in the old Ford Financeodon and go get a burger and fries. With a coupon, it’s cheaper than the gas I’ll use to get there but at least the car loan was cheap. It should be paid off before turning into scrap metal and the bird of fuzzy-dice flies up my nose. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.