CN: Nov. 21. 2012

November 21, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 47

TEAM calls on local organizations to collect food, funds for holidays.

TEAM Needs Donations By DeAnna Massie

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If enthusiasm were enough to keep an organization going, The Emergency Assistance Ministry (TEAM) Food Pantry would be in excellent shape. Executive Director Betty Seeney has more energy than a classroom full of second graders, but it’s not enough to fill the shelves and refrigerators at the pantry. Last year, 120 TEAM volunteers served an average of 37 families per day, but the numbers continue to grow. “We get new people every day,” says Seeney. “It’s just amazing the number of people we serve.” Since October of 1986, TEAM Food Pantry has been providing supplemental food and basic household items to needy families in our communities. The organization is 100% volunteer-run. Families and individuals can visit once a month to collect whatever items they need. “We don’t turn anyone away,” says Seeney. What You Can Do As the holiday season approaches, TEAM is preparing to provide families with the small extras that make this time of the year special. In addition to traditional side dishes, they hope to be able to offer chicken or turkey donated or purchased with donated funds. Small gifts and holiday items are also on the list. TEAM gets much of its supply from the 31 local churches its represents, but more will be needed. In the past, local businesses have hosted food drives to collect items for the pantry. Last year, the mayor sponsored dress-down days to raise money and several local agencies served as drop sites. This year, Seeney is calling on the local community again. “If anyone wants to host a food drive or serve as a collection site, that would be wonderful. We have so many families to provide for.” Individuals and families with the ability to donate are also appreciated. No donation is too small. Donating food isn’t the only way to help. Funds are needed, too. There is always a need for funds to maintain the basic operAround Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Learn & Play/Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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ations of the food pantry and to purchase the food and household items that aren’t donated. For example, in 2010, TEAM spent $122,900 to supplement the food donations. TEAM has only one van, donated in 2000 by a parishioner from one of their member churches, but Seeney says anyone willing to donate another van or truck would be forever appreciated. Also, TEAM also provides utility and rent assistance, emergency assistance for prescriptions, and referrals to emergency lodging. TEAM has support from a number of organizations, including the St. Louis Foodbank, Girl Scouts, postal workers, fire stations and schools. Local grocery stores donate daily, and the Girl Scouts share the benefits of their April Showers program. Seeney says TEAM would not survive without the efforts of two organizations— the Boy Scouts and the Florissant Rotary. “I cannot tell you how helpful they are. We can always depend on them for food and money donations.” Florissant Rotary even paid for and donated the current facility on St. Catherine in Florissant. Year-Round Help Is Needed Seeney appreciates that people are more aware of the needs of local families, and more willing to donate, during the holiday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Christmas Traditions . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Sprots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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season. However, she encourages the community to remember that the people we reach out to during Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter also need help during the rest of the year. Supplies tend to dry up right in January, and the TEAM Food Pantry struggles to feed needy families. “We

are thinking about it right now, but don’t quit giving! These families are hungry all year, not just at Christmas.” If you would like to donate food, funds or time, or would like any information or support to sponsor a collection site or day, contact a TEAM officer at 314.831.0879.

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month

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What everyone should know about diabetes: Common symptoms: • Excessive thirst and appetite • Increased urination (sometimes as often as every hour) • Unusual weight loss or gain • Fatigue • Nausea, perhaps vomiting • Blurred vision • In women, frequent vaginal Steven Olson ( Maryland Heights) is 15. He has been insuinfections lin-dependent since he was 3 ½ when he was diagnosed • In men and with T1D (type 1 diabetes). He wants a cure. JDRF is the global, charitable leader in financing the research to women, yeast treat, cure and prevent diabetes. Photo by Teri Cohen infections • Dry mouth • Slow-healing sores or cuts JDRF offers education, support and encouragement for adults and children diagnosed with T1D and their families. We have volunteer opportunities all year so you can make a difference for an hour or a day. For more information contact JDRF at 314-7291846 or jdrfstl.org. Hope and help are a phone call away.

Celebrating November - Diabetes Awareness Month - and the renewed partnership between JDRF and Build-A-Bear® Workshop are Marie Davis, Executive Director JDRF Greater Missouri and Southern Illinois Chapter and Matt Oldani, Manager, Bear Foundations. Marie is proudly holding the Proclamation issued to JDRF by County Executive Charlie A. Dooley. Since 2003 Build-A Bear Photo by Dave Myers Workshop has raised more than $730,000 for JDRF during November. “With corporate partners like Build-A-Bear Workshop, JDRF continues to be the largest global charitable supporter of T1D (type 1 diabetes)

research. Just here in Missouri, diabetes affects 10.2% of the adult population. JDRF is committed to improving the lives of people with diabetes while we search for a cure,” said Marie Davis. www.jdrf.org.

Community Center is Drop-Off Point for Holiday Toy Drive The City of Maryland Heights will partner with Community Helping Ministries (CHM) to collect new toys for CHM’s annual Christmas Gift and Toy Room, which serves underprivileged children in the Pattonville School District. More than 380 children participated in the program in 2011.

New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off in the collection box in the lobby of the Maryland Heights Centre, 2344 McKelvey Road, now through Friday, Dec. 7. For more information, call 314.738.2599.

The Proposed Re-Development at 2100 New Florissant Road has Been Withdrawn The developer of a proposed affordable Senior Housing project at the end of New Florissant Road, with the objective of providing independent living for seniors age 55 and older (similar

to St. Patrick’s Apartments, St. Denis Apartments and Diane Marie Apartments), has informed the Florissant Economic Development office that their application for tax credits has been withdrawn. Therefore, there is no pending development of this property but the owner has pledged to demolish the unsightly abandoned buildings of a previous failed housing project, address MSD standing water concerns, and to clean up the property maintaining it in a safe and attractive manner.

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ITS Computers Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Open By DeAnna Massie House, Prepares Clients for Windows 8 In an economic climate that eats most electronics retailers alive, ITS computers in Florissant has found a way to thrive. How has ITS managed to compete with big box retailers and discount chains? “We are celebrating five years of service with a smile. The goal was always a friendly, reliable place for customers to get what they need,” says John Chihak. Chihak is a veteran salesmen and technician at ITS, and is very proud of the company’s success. “It’s a really neat place, with good people. You should be shopping here.” “Most importantly,” says Chihak, “When you shop here, you get us.” Chihak is referring to his staff of experienced experts. ITS technicians have decades of experience and a “wealth of knowledge.” Chihak says his staff is up to date on the latest technology and software, but has been working in the industry for years, so they can troubleshoot and solve problems with the older technology and programs as well. The retailor carries new and used desktop and laptop computers, parts, and accessories. Items are in stock and available for immediate purchase. For the computer enthusiast who wants something personalized for his or her needs, the experts at ITS will build a custom system. In addition to sales, ITS specializes in hardware maintenance/upgrades/installation, website/ virtual server hosting, virus removal, patches, cloud services, network support, server checks and offsite backup. ITS will even come to your home or business to install, trouble-shoot and maintain your systems.

Small businesses will especially benefit from ITS’ comprehensive service. No I.T. Department? No problem. The store also has a classroom if customers want more in-depth instruction. ITS Open House If you’ve been putting off a visit to ITS Computers, you won’t want to miss the Fifth Anniversary Open House Celebration on Friday, November 30 house from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Popcorn and beverages will be served all day, and Papa Murphy’s Photo by John Chihak Pizza will be sampled from noon to 3 p.m. The or tablet, this will look familiar. Otherwise, you will highlight of the event will be a drawing for free laptop and other prizes. You must be present to enter, have to get used to the new look and features. Some of those features are really nice, including the ability but not to win. The drawing will take place at 6:45. to log on to your own desktop and keep your settings ITS Technicians Prepare For Windows 8 On October 26, Microsoft released the new Windows at any machine, anywhere.” Second, upgrading from 8, and Windows users everywhere have questions. In Windows 7 to Windows 8 is very simple. Tinker says Florissant, look no further than the experts at ITS. Op- you won’t need to back up your information. Switcherations Manager Guy Tinker says there’s no urgent ing from anything older will require a little more work, need to update to Windows 8. “People are still dealing but the technicians at ITS are glad to help. Chihak says, with the switch to Windows 7 from XP and Vista. XP is “Upgrading is totally up to you. We’ll give you all of the still so entrenched in our system – about 40% are still information and you can make an informed decision.” ITS is located at 1101 Howdershell Rd. in Florissant, using it.” Tinker says updating is not mandatory, since support will be available for Windows 7 until 2020, and MO. They are open Monday through Friday from 8 service for XP will be available until 2014. However, a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To for those who want to make the move, there are some learn more, visit itscomputersonline.com, email info@ itsmailbox.com or call 314.839.3000. things to keep in mind. First, says Tinker, is the learning curve. “If you already have a Windows phone

Dogport to Close During McKelvey Woods Construction Monday, Nov. 19, Dogport closed due to the McKelvey Woods Trail/McKelvey Woods Court construction. The project includes the creation of a 3,900-foot out-and-back paved hiking/biking trail, the reconstruction of McKelvey Woods Court with concrete street and sidewalk and the addition of eight parking spaces to the Dogport lot. It is expected to be completed in spring 2013. “To ensure the safety of Dogport patrons, we have decided to close the park for the duration of construction,” Director of Parks and Recreation Mary Vaughan said. “We are sorry to inconvenience our members, but we think everyone will enjoy the expanded lot and improved road once they are finished.” Because the park will be closed for several months during construction, Dogport members will receive a 50 percent credit on their 2013 membership fee. The city will provide regular updates on construction and anticipated reopening dates on the website.

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Bellefontaine Cemetery Receives Citation The Fleur de Lis Garden Society recently held its 5th Annual Tree Tour. Pat Halle, 2012 Tree Tour chairman, selected Bellefontaine Cemetery for this year’s tour for its historical value and fall color. Earen Hummel, landscape architect, accepted a Citation of Commendation from the society for their stewardship and conservation of the trees at Bellefontaine Cemetery. The Bellefontaine Cemetery is also an accredited Level II arboretum and included in the Morton Register of Arboreta. Elaine Fix, 2012 president; Charlene Barton, 2012 treasurer; Earen Hummel, landscape architect; and Pat Halle, 2012 Tree Tour chairman. The many trees and shrubs on the property have been a focus for its fruit instead of its flowers, is endangered from the beginning, and the number has grown on some parts of North America. to include more than 4,000 trees, with well over Evidence of times past, the remains of a stand 100 different species. The mission of the Arbore- of Osage Orange, once used as a windbreak tum at Bellefontaine Cemetery is to support and on countless miles of American fence line, still enhance the cemetery as place of perpetual com- thrives at Bellefontaine. A Shingle Oak listed as memoration, as a garden landscape of beauty, in- a contender for largest in the state reminds us of spiration and historic significance. Bellefontaine the days when early Midwestern settlers relied is an accessible and diverse horticultural collec- on it for roof shingles. The Golden Rain Tree was tion and is an important natural sanctuary and brought to America by Thomas Jefferson himself, habitat for wildlife in the urban environment. and boasts seed pods reminiscent of paper lanUntil the mid-20th century, Bellfontaine Cem- terns. etery was home to a greater variety of plants and Among other contenders for state honors, trees than the Missouri Botanical Garden. Today, along the banks of Cascade Lake stands one of the 1,100 shrubs and more than 4,000 trees rep- the largest Sugarberry trees in Missouri, while resent over 180 species. the current State Champion American Elm, with Bellefontaine’s grounds are home to an interna- a circumference of 15 feet 11 inches, a height of tional variety of meticulously cared-for trees and 102 feet, and a crown spread of 122 feet, shades shrubs, providing a changing landscape in every the James S. McDonnell lot. season. The Paperback Maple, a native of China, For more information regarding Fleur de Lis has cinnamon-colored bark that peels artfully Garden Society, visit www.fleurdelisgardensocifrom its trunk. The Cucumber Magnolia, notable ety.org

Ferguson Northern Lights, A Community Holiday Celebration – Nov. 25 This popular holiday celebration is held every year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving in downtown Ferguson’s Victorian Plaza, 20 S. Florissant Road. This year’s theme is “Christmas at the Movies.” The holiday market is open from 2–7 p.m. with specialty food and gift vendors to start your holiday shopping and lots of activities for young and old. The line-up of activities at the market include: 2 -7 p.m. – Free Trackless Train Rides Kids Crafts including: Home Depot wooden craft, ornaments, Cose Dolci cookie decorating, and gingerbread house making 2:30 – 4:30 p.m – Mrs. Claus and Storytelling Ice Sculpture Demonstration 3-5 p.m. – Carolers from Missouri Choral Society Petting Zoo 3-6 p.m. – Way Cool Balloon Creations 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Joe the Juggler 4 p.m. – “Oh Fuudge!” Homemade Fudge Contest – Entries by 4 p.m. Judging at 4:15pm. Cash prizes! $50 – 1st Prize, $25 – 2nd, $10 – 3rd. Also, $10 in Ferguson Farmers’ Market “Market Bucks” to the first 10 entries! The lighted holiday parade starts down Florissant Road at 5 p.m. traveling south from January Avenue to Compton Avenue. After the parade, head back to the market for free cookies and hot chocolate and live holiday music by St. Louis Brass Band Quartet. The tree lighting and awards ceremony will take place at 6pm. Santa has promised to make an appearance at the market after the parade so parents, bring your camera! A new sponsor this year, Fifth Third Bank of Ferguson, will have a booth at the market to promote and accept donations for their “Adopt–A–Vet” program. This program ensures every Veteran residing at the St. Louis Veteran’s Home receives a thoughtful gift for the holidays which is especially meaningful to Verterans with no living relatives. The St. Louis Veteran’s Home serves over 300 Veterans. This year’s event is sponsored by Ferguson Special Business District, The City of Ferguson, Ferguson Home Depot, Ferguson Farmers’ Market, UMB Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Lonero’s Auto Body and the Ferguson Lions Club with special thanks to the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Proud Past. Promising Future. The City of Ferguson, located in suburban north St. Louis County, is home to more than 22,000 residents, the world headquarters of Emerson Electric, and St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley. A city with small town charm, diverse neighborhoods, and a vibrant, thriving downtown business district, Ferguson is just minutes from the University of Missouri, St. Louis, and St. Louis-Lambert International Airport. Ferguson is conveniently accessed on its north side by Interstate 270 and on its south side by Interstate 70. For more info about Ferguson, please visit our Web site at: www.fergusoncity.com.

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New Ashley Furniture Homestore Opens in Florissant; Sixth Store in the Greater St. Louis Area Ashley Furniture HomeStore christened its sixth St. Louisarea store Monday during a ceremony marking its newest location, when it presented the City of Florissant with French, Spanish and American flags in honor of the city’s rich, historic heritage. The new Ashley Furniture HomeStore, located at 2409 North Lindbergh Boulevard, offers quality furniture, home furnishings and mattresses at a great value, and furniture styles that include contemporary, metro-modern, Old World, traditional classics and vintage casual. During the ceremony, Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider welcomed the new store to the city and credited the Phillips Furniture family, owners of Ashley Furniture HomeStore/St. Louis, for its foresight and vision in opening its sixth store in Florissant. “Ashley Furniture HomeStore is the No. 1 selling furniture brand in the world, and the No. 1 retailer of furniture and mattresses in the United States,” he said. “As the largest city in St. Louis County and one of the oldest and largest in the state of Missouri, we’d like to welcome you to the Valley of Flowers.” The Phillips family opened its first store in 1937 on South 7th Street in downtown St. Louis, when Florissant’s population was less than 1,300. Today, it has more than 52,000 residents. “We’re excited to be opening our newest store in Florissant to serve customers throughout the North St. Louis County area,” said Stephen M. Phillips, president and CEO, of Phillips Furniture, which owns Ashley Furniture HomeStore/St. Louis. “We operate under three core values: ‘Integrity Above All Else,’ ‘Honesty in All We Do,’ and ‘Service to Others First,’ and are looking forward to being part of the Florissant Valley community.” During the ceremony, own-

ers Stephen Phillips, his brother, Matthias Phillips Sr., and Michael Phillips presented the city with colorful 6’ X 4’ French, Spanish and American flags in honor of Florissant’s French founders (1767), Spanish rulers (1767-1800), and its rich American heritage. The city’s first civil government – a Spanish Garrison – was established in 1786. Stephen Phillips told the audience the company contributes to numerous causes in the St. Louis area, “but we’re especially proud of our “Presenting the French, Spanish and American flags to Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider (left) is Michael Phillips, Matthias Phillips Sr. and Stephen own program, ‘A Hope Phillips, owners of Phillips Furniture and six St. Louis-area Ashley Furniture HomeStores. (The second photo shows the French flag draped over Matthias’s to Dream,’ in which shoulder, and he’s unfolding the Spanish flags.) Photo by Tom Pagano the company donates struction jobs over the summer. In addition to the new wood. It also owns the Ashley new mattresses, beds AshleyFurniture HomeStore Florissant store, the Phillips Furniture HomeStore in Coand bedding to needy children is adding 40 fulland part-time family owns and operates Ash- lumbia, Mo. throughout the area. In Nojobs at the new store, although ley Furniture HomeStore in The new Ashley Furniture vember and December alone, it and five other retailers will West St. Louis County, O’Fallon, HomeStore’s hours are 10 a.m.the company will give away add a total of 150 fulland partMo., South St. Louis County, 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, more than 50 memory-foam time jobs when all of the stores Shiloh and Edwardsville, Ill., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday, and mattresses, beds and bedding, and Phillips Furniture in Kirk- Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. bringing the total to more than are opened. The ceremony also included a 170 new bed and mattress sets presentation by Carolyn Marty, this year. “By helping a child sleep well, president of the Greater North they are poised to lead a health- County Chamber of Comier, more productive life, and do merce, who presented Matthias, better in school. A child’s bed Stephen and Michael Phillips also provides a warm and com- with a plaque welcoming them fortable place to dream,” he told into the local chamber. Michael Phillips, who the audience. Phillips said Ashley Furniture MC’d the event, saluted the HomeStore also has supported Hazelwood Central High many other local organizations, School Jazz Band, which perincluding Nurses for New- formed at the event. “You’re borns, to whom it has provided very talented and very impres$60,000 and countless diapers sive. Thank you for joining and formula, and 15 cribs, mat- us here today, and for helping tresses and play pens “to help to make this special day even this great organization accom- more festive.” plish its mission.” In his remarks, Mayor Schneider credited Florissant’s Economic Development Director Bob Russell with helping to drive the $10 million renovation of the building that houses Ashley Furniture HomeStore and other retailers. The redevelopment generated 100 con-

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“Sophia’s War”

Prolific author Avi scores again with a patriotic flag waver that centers on our nation’s fight for freedom. Get set to burn the midnight oil with “Sophia’s War, A Tale of the Revolution.” Sophia Calderwood is just an ordinary girl living in New York City when the Revolutionary War begins in 1776. Her beloved brother is off fighting with the patriots. Who knows if he’s dead or alive? Hangings are common in the city as the British tighten their hold on citizens and demand their alliance. Her brother might be dead or have been taken prisoner, subjected to horrors at the hands of cruel guards and housed in deplorable conditions. Under threat of grave danger, Sophia and her father promote the patriotic cause, but in secret because they’ve been forced to take in a guest—a higher-up with the British army, a dashing young man that Sophia becomes attracted to, full well knowing he’s the enemy, yet falling victim to his charms. Ashamed of her feelings, Sophia proceeds with her undercover activities, and agrees to serve as a spy, gathering information from the officer and finally uncovering a plot that could spell disaster for America. Based on an actual event, and peopled with real historical figures “Sophia’s War” features an admirable girl with grit who does the right thing, despite her heart.

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Thanksgiving Facts Throughout History • Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States. • Sarah Josepha Hale, an American magazine editor, persuaded Abraham Lincoln to declare Thanksgiving a national holiday. She is also the author of the popular nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb”

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• Abraham Lincoln issued a ‘Thanksgiving Proclamation’ on third October 1863 and officially set aside the last Thursday of November as the national day for Thanksgiving.

• In 1939, President Roosevelt proclaimed that Thanksgiving would take place on November 23rd, not November 30th, as a way to spur economic growth and extend the Christmas shopping season.

• The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tradition began in the 1920’s.

• Congress passed a law on December 26, 1941, ensuring that all Americans would

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celebrate a unified Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November every year. • Since 1947, the National Turkey Federation has presented a live turkey and two

dressed turkeys to the President. The President does not eat the live turkey. He “pardons” it and allows it to live out its days on a historical farm.

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to the U.S. Constitution. Though his Emancipation House. Proclamation made great strides two years earlier, “Lincoln” also boasts an incredibly rich supporting cast. President Lincoln wants to eliminate slavery completely Sally Field turns in a fine performance as the troubled in the United States. Mary Todd Lincoln. Though Lincoln’s honesty is legendary, but bothered by headaches, the First if the events in this movie are true, Lady helps interpret her husband’s “Honest Abe” was not above making dreams. Mrs. Lincoln also could deals to get the votes turn on the charm at times at White he needed to pass his House functions. There are times, resolution. He also was though, when she and her husband prone to fits of anger and are at odds behind closed doors. frustration as the Civil Joseph Gordon-Levitt deserves War weighed heavily on mention for his portrayal of Robert his broad shoulders . Todd Lincoln, the oldest child in History typically paints the family. While Tad was the apple www.jeffowens-insurance.com Abraham Lincoln with of his eye, Robert and President broad, heroic strokes, Lincoln clashed at times, especially but Spielberg’s “Lincoln” when the young man wanted to humanizes him. While enlist in the Union Army. in character, Daniel DayArguably, Tommy Lee Jones steals Photo courtesy of DreamWorks Pictures Lewis shows the man’s the show as Thaddeus Stevens, a penchant for storytelling that sometimes famous Republican abolitionist. Stevens was legendary drove his colleagues to distraction. Lincoln for his quick wit and cutting remarks, and Jones also was devoted to son Tad (Gulliver rises to the task. In Spielberg’s vision, the House of McGrath), allowing him the run of the White Representatives was a battleground during the Civil War, and Stevens ruled his faction with a sharp tongue and an iron fist. In the hands of Spielberg and Daniel-Day Lewis, history comes alive in “Lincoln” and sheds a new light on a legendary figure. In a long but watchable film, Abraham Lincoln comes across a strong man forced to make hard choices for the greater good. It is, appropriately enough, a very honest and heartfelt portrayal. “Lincoln,” rated PG-13 for an intense sequence of war violence, some images of carnage and brief strong language, currently is playing in local theaters.

Though it is set at the height of the Civil War, “Lincoln” is, in reality, a fairly quiet movie. Under the direction of Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis turns in a complex, multi-layered interpretation of the 16th President of the United States. The story opens in January 1865, a time when Lincoln lobbied hard for passage of the 13th Amendment

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Art by Pattonville Students Selected for County Calendar Two current Pattonville High School students and three 2012 Pattonville graduates recently had artwork selected for the St. Louis County Department of Health’s annual wall calendar. Seniors Kevin Murillo and Matt Murphy and graduates Jesse Eberenz, Alex Horstmann and Rhiannon West had digital artwork created in Kelli Dornfeld’s Digital Design course selected for the calendar. Their work was chosen from the 2011 Multimedia Contest sponsored by the Department of Health’s “Let’s Face It” campaign, which promotes Matt Murphy, left, was one of several Pattonville High School art students who had work selected for a St. Louis County wall calendar. He is shown here with his teacher, tobacco prevention. Kelli Dornfeld.

HSD Board of Education Names Superintendent, Associate Superintendent The Hazelwood School District Board of Education has named Dr. Grayling Tobias as superintendent and Dr. Ingrid ClarkJackson as associate superintendent, effective immediately. On August 31, the Board determined that new leadership was needed, naming Tobias as interim superintendent and Clark-Jackson as interim associate superintendent. Cheryl Latham, president of the HSD Board of Education, said the board is confident that the best leadership is in place to Dr. Ingrid Clark-Jackson help the District continue to move forward. Dr. Grayling Tobias “Since we made a change in leadership on sistant superintendent for human resources for August 31, the District has accomplished a signif- HSD. She served as the principal of Hazelwood icant amount in a short period of time under the West High School for two years. She was an adleadership of Dr. Tobias and Dr. Clark-Jackson,” ministrator in the Ritenour School District for Latham said. “We are confident that we have the 13 years and taught English Language Arts for 10 appropriate leadership in place right now to im- years. prove academic achievement and support those She has a Bachelor of Science degree in English who are closest to our students.” from Northeast Missouri State University. She Tobias has more than 25 years of experience in earned a master’s degree in business administraeducation and previously served as an assistant tion from Maryville University and a specialist superintendent for learning for HSD. He has degree in education administration from Saint worked for HSD since 2002, previously serving Louis University. She earned her doctorate in as director of secondary education and assistant education administration from Maryville Unisuperintendent for accountability. Tobias also versity. served as a middle school principal in the Riverview Gardens School District and middle school assistant principal, high school assistant principal and teacher in the Parkway School District. He is a life-long resident of St. Louis who grew up in North County. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a Master of Arts degree in secondary school administration from Truman State University, and a doctorate in education leadership from Saint Louis University. “It is an honor and privilege to serve our students and this community as superintendent,” Tobias said. “We want to let our Board of Education, community, and our staff to know that we are not going to let our students down. We want to reassure everyone we will continue to move forward. We have trust and confidence in the people who work closest to our students, and I know that our students will succeed at high levels.” Clark-Jackson has nearly 32 years of educational experience, most recently serving as the as-

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Marvin Elementary Kindergartner Arrives at School in Fire Truck It was no ordinary ride to school for Savannah Becher, a kindergartner at Marvin Elementary. On Oct. 23, the lights and sirens of a fire truck ushered Savannah to school. The ride from the Community Fire Protection District was a reward for the quick action she took this summer that saved a neighbor’s life.

Ritenour’s Enrollment Remains Steady The Ritenour School District reports a slight increase in official enrollment for the 2012-13 school year compared to the last school year. This year’s count on Sept. 27, shows Ritenour with 6,251 students, which is 150 students more than last year. Enrollment in the Ritenour School District has remained steady, averaging between 6,000 and 6,500 students, since the 1970s.

PHS Students Named National Merit Commended Students Pattonville High School seniors Roger Netherton and James Sorsen were named Commended Students in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Netherton and Sorsen are two of approximately 34,000 students throughout the nation to be recognized for this honor based on their exceptional academic skills. They placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition.

PHS Girls’ Volleyball Team Earns Academic Award The Pattonville High School 2011-2012 girls’ volleyball team was selected to receive the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s Team Academic Award. The award honors teams who have matched their dedication to volleyball with excellence in the classroom. Members of the team are current students Jennifer Baker, Madilyn Maguire, Katie Mertz, Hailey Womack and Jessica Zehner, as well as 2012 graduates Samantha Callahan, Christian Johnson, Rebecca Keathley, CarleyMcClain, Mariah Null and Victoria Surratt. The team was coached by Becky Middendorf.

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SAINT CHARLES Christmas Traditions Welcome to St. Charles Christmas Traditions!

Where Christmas Past Comes to Life

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Close your eyes and listen to the sounds of holiday music from the Victorian Carolers, and the Fife & Drum Corps. Smell the roasting of chestnuts in the air. Capture in your mind a time in America when life was simpler, and Christmas was elegant and magical. This holiday celebration is staged in a charming village on the Missouri River known as St. Charles. The street comes alive

with Christmas Legends and Santas from around the world. Over 30 characters have joined in the festivities, each wearing hand crafted clothing representing their heritage and carrying trading cards to give to visitors as a keepsake. Shop and dine along the brick-lined streets festively decorated with greenery and red bows. The South Main Preservation Society first created this truly unique family event

in the early 1970s, while an effort was underway to revitalize the South Main Historic District. Now almost 40 years later, Christmas Traditions remains a favorite festival, attracting a wide range of visitors to our area. Funding for this event is provided by the City of Saint Charles, via the Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau. For a complete schedule and many more local events, please visit www.stcharleschristmas.com. Opening Ceremony Friday – November 23, 2012 • 11 a.m. Kister Park Gazebo, 400 block of S. Main Street Santa arrives by horse-drawn carriage,

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escorted by the Lewis & Clark Fife & Drum Corps and the Legends of Christmas. Festivities will continue all day with caroling, vendors, and Santas from around the world. Official Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday – November 23, 2012 5 p.m. • Berthold Square, 200 block of S. Main Street You won’t want to miss the annual lighting of St. Charles’ official Christmas Tree. City officials will be on hand for the ceremony along with some of your favorite Christmas Traditions characters. Be sure to bring a camera, as this is a perfect spot for snapping that special holiday photo of family and friends. And while you’re there, take

the chill off the evening air with a cup of piping hot wassail, provided compliments of AT&T Missouri. Breakfast with Santa Saturdays, November 24 and December 1, 8, 15, and 22 • 9 a.m. Mother-In-Law House, 500 S. Main Street Come enjoy breakfast at the beautiful Mother-In-Law House Restaurant for an up-close-and-personal visit with Santa. Bring your holiday wish list. Plus, don’t forget the camera to capture all the holiday fun. Doors open at 9 a.m., and breakfast is served at 9:30 a.m. Parking is free on the street and nearby lots. Tickets are $15 for children (12 and under) $18 for adults and reservations are required. But hurry! Only a limited number of tickets are available. To order tickets, contact Karen Godfrey at 636.255.6155. “A Clueless Christmas” A Comical Interactive Christmas Mystery Dinner Show – December 2, 9, 16, and 23 • 6 p.m. Lunch Show – December 2 • 10:30 a.m. Grand Opera House Banquet Center and Event Center , 311 N. Main Street Ever wish you could be the one to figure out who-dunnit? Come join us for this mysterious show with attendees such as Ms. Scarlet, Col. Mustard, Mr. Green, and Mrs. Peacock. Although Mr. Body may be the first to be murdered, anyone could be next! If you guess the true murderer, you could leave with your own fabulous Christmas gift. We’ll give you a hint... it wasn’t Col. Mustard in the Library with the Candlestick!

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SAINT CHARLES Christmas Traditions The Santa Parade Opening Day and Saturdays and Sundays during Festival • 1:30 p.m. Begins at 1000 S. Main Street and ends in Berthold Square at 200 S. Main Street Enjoy the pageantry of a live parade led by the Lewis & Clark Fife & Drum Corps, and topped off with Santa and Mrs. Claus in a horse-drawn carriage. Follow the procession to Berthold Square for caroling and a short, family-friendly program. Enter your child to win a ride with Santa at www.historicstcharles.com. Photos with Santa Opening Day – November 23 – Noon - 5 p.m. and 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Saturdays during Festival – 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.. Sundays during Festival – 12 - 5 p.m. Lower Level of Tourism Center, 230 S. Main Street Come visit Santa and his elves, and make sure he knows what you would like for Christmas! For a nominal fee you can purchase professional photos that come in a gold-foil-trimmed frame. Additional photos in varying sizes can be ordered online. Please note that Santa will join the parade from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. on Opening Day and each Saturday and Sunday during the festival. Carriage Rides Opening Day - November 23 • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays during Festival • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays during Festival • 12 - 5 p.m. Monday, December 24 • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Board the carriage at the Tourism Center at 230 S. Main Street. Take a relaxing carriage ride along Main Street during the holiday season (weather permitting – not operating during parade). Rides are $5 per person. To reserve a carriage for a special event or evening during the holiday season, please call 636.398.4123.

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Trains on Main November 23 thru December 24, Wednesday thru Friday – Noon - 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday – Noon - 5 p.m. Hosted by Frenchtown Heritage Museum. A festive train display including a Victorian winter scene and various other themes. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children (ages 3 to 12 years). For more information, call 636-724-2106. Las Posadas Procession Saturday, December 1 • 6 p.m. Begins 1000 S. Main Street and ends in Frontier Park Gather your candles, luminaries, lanterns and flashlights and join the beautiful procession by candlelight that has been a Spanish tradition for centuries. Follow behind a live re-enactment of Mary and Joseph searching for a room at the “inn.” Procession begins at the corner of South Main and Boone’s Lick Road, travels north on Main Street to First Capitol Drive, and culminates in Frontier Park with a live na-

tivity, the traditional Yule Log lighting, and caroling. (Produced and funded by Main Street Church). Marshmallow Roast Fridays during Festival • 7 p.m. Chestnut Roasters’ Fire Pit, Between 700 and 800 blocks of S. Main Street Join some of your favorite Christmas Traditions characters at the Chestnut Roasters’ fire to enjoy roasting complimentary marshmallows and listening to holiday story-telling around the fire. Gingerbread Village Festival Hours until December 22 at 6 p.m. Main Street Church, 116 N. Main Street Visit the candy filled world of Gingerbread Village. All gingerbread houses from the decorating contest will be on display for your holiday enjoyment. For more information, visit www.churchonmain.com/ gingerbreadold.

Gingerbread House Decorating Class Saturday, November 24 – 10 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 3 p.m. Main Street Church, 116 N. Main Street Kick off the Holiday Season and enjoy a great family activity by decorating your own Gingerbread House. Enter it into the Inaugural Gingerbread House Contest sponsored by the Main Street Church and The Olde Town Spice Shoppe. Make your own house, or stop by to learn decorating secrets for preparing a no-hassle house. Pre-register for classes by signing up online at www.oldtownspices.com/university. Each two-hour class includes gingerbread house, instructions, all decorations and refreshments. You’ll enjoy time with your

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family and we clean up the mess! Cost for the class is $50 per house created. Santa Send-off Monday, December 24 • 1:30 p.m. Begins at 1000 S. Main Street and ends in Berthold Square at the corner of First Capitol Drive and S. Main Street. Don’t miss the opportunity to send one final wave and cheer Santa on as he heads back to the North Pole for the big night!

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Gary Baute Guns ‘N Hoses TONIGHT-Thanksgiving Eve ***Blue vs Red Boxing Tonight, Wednesday November 21 at the Scottrade Center will be the site for the premier boxing matches. Money raised from the event go to 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. Grey Eagle Distributors and Budweiser have been title sponsors of Guns ‘N Hoses since the event began in 1987. It will feature 17, three-round boxing matches between area Police Officers and Firefighters. The men and women who participate, train vigorously months before the event. To purchase tickets, go to http://www.stlgunsandhoses.com/Tickets.html. ~~~Great excuse to dress up St. Louis Sports Hall Of Fame 2012 Class ***Great Memories from All President of the Sports Hall Of Fame Greg Marecek coordinated an event that brought together many athletes that had touched many of us in a variety of sports. Randy Gardner Enshrinement Video Master, put together an excellent CD and yours truly interviewed several of these icons that included: Ken Boyer-Baseball, Teri Clemens-Volleyball, Don Coryell-Football, Bob CostasMedia, Jim Edmonds-Baseball, David Gall-Horse Racing, Harry Gallatin-Basketball, Glenn Hall-Hockey, Jim Hanifan-Football, Dr. Richard Lehman-Sports Medicine, Dr. Stan London-Sports Medicine, Orlando Pace-Football, Bill Seebold-Power-boat Racing, Al Trost-Soccer. ~~~Lot of flash backs Basketball Season In Full Swing ***At Lindenwood University’s Hard Court The Lindenwood men and women’s basketball teams are in full swing for the 2012-

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13 seasons. Both the men and the women opened up their respective seasons at home on November 9. The Lions defeated Greenville by a 95-62 and the Lady Lions defeated Fontbonne by a 92-57 score. Senior Alex Bazzell led the Lions in the Greenville contest with 18 points. The men then hosted Westminster on November 13 and defeated the Blue Jays 78-45. Freshman Tori Kuhn made a huge impact in collegiate debut, scoring a floor-high 18 points. Julie Hlinak contributed 15 points and led the team in rebounds with eight. The Lady Lions were in Florida this past weekend and are set to host Missouri-St. Louis on December 1 at 1 p.m. Both teams will start the conference season on December 5 at Northwest Missouri. The women are scheduled to tip-off at 5:30 p.m. and the men at 7:30 p.m. in Maryville, Mo. ~~~Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood WANTED: Professional Indoor Football Players ***Sunday November 25th at the Family Arena The Missouri Monsters professional football organization will play in the Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) starting the first quarter of 2013 at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The team will be holding open player tryouts on Sunday November 25th at the Family Arena and is open to the public to anyone 18 years old or older. This combine will be testing style, individual position, group and many other drills. A discount is offered to the potential players if you register by certain dates. Running the locally are Howard Balzar Senor Vice President of Oerations, Jeff Vernetti Senior Vice President of Marketing, John Parker Head Coach and Scott Johnson Sales Manager. The Monsters are also looking for assistance in the front office. To get all the details, go to http://uiflmonsters.com ~~~Strut your stuff

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Genetic Violence? A friend claims that guns aren’t causing all the violence in our country or anywhere else. It’s an old argument that has stumbled along among our divided populace for many years. He said, “We aren’t studying history enough. Man started using tools at the dawn of human civilization and the tools probably evolved into weapons about a week later. One caveman saw another caveman stealing his Mastadon meat and slugged him with the wife’s maize pestle.” “Ouch,” I said. He said, “Man has always been violent but recently we’ve added something far more dangerous to this tendency. Have you seen those Xbox war games lately?” I said, “Are you kidding? I have

enough trouble making my Kindle work but I see where you’re headed.” “Right,” he said. “They’re selling war to our children at a rate that would make those cavemen cringe.” “We played Cowboys and Indians when I was a kid,” I ventured. He ignored me. He said, “They’ve increased gun sales to the extreme and made themselves and the gun merchants rich. A guy that howls bloody murder if he pays fifty dollars to fill his gas tank will cheerfully pay $700 for a pistol he can’t hit anything with and then spend another $125 for a concealed carry permit and pretend he‘s Dirty Harry.” He was getting fired up. He said, “Those Xbox war games are addictive and it’s pre-pubescent boys who are playing them for hours at a time.” I thought about my 11 year-old grandson who

plays them until his mother finally gets disgusted and pulls the plug. On the other hand, I know several grownups who are even worse but then, age doesn’t always mean adulthood and they do look like fun. He asked, “Have you ever deer-hunted?” I said, “Sure. It’s not my style, though. I had more fun hunting rabbits with my Beagle when I was a kid although we didn’t shoot anything unless we needed it for the dinner table.” He said, “Did you feel a thrill from shooting a deer or a rabbit?” “Sure, but I eventually realized something from an incident on a farm owned by an old friend.” “What was that?“ he asked. “He allowed some of his friends to hunt deer on his farm. Deer had been hard on his crops and he figured it couldn’t hurt. As it turned out, they didn’t see any deer but they did manage to shoot his barn roof full of holes.” “Some friends,” he remarked. “It occurred to me

that since most deer hunters sit in tree stands waiting for deer to venture by, if one doesn’t show, look out. He probably sat in that tree for days or even a week without firing a shot from his expensive rifle. He eventually can’t help shooting at something just to hear the roar of that powerful rifle and see the hole it makes in some far off item. That item is sometimes livestock, wandering pets or even far away barn roofs.” He said, “The trouble isn’t with the guns. The trouble is with a gene that allowed man to survive when they lived in caves and preyed on animals for food. The gene is still there and the computer game peddlers and movie producers know it.” I grinned and said, “Soooo…you think we should shoot the peddlers and producers?” He stared at me. “I’ll settle for shooting my grandson’s Xbox instead.” I hissed, “Alright Xbox, make my day.” He stomped off. I yelled at his back, “I thought a sense of humor was a gene, too.” What a sorehead.

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Keep a Journal? Nah. Just skip it. Many people, including our priest, Fr. Joe Kempf, advocate the use of a journal. Not in the sense of keeping track of daily events…although if you have that kind of discipline, go for it! If nothing else, journals are great pick-me-ups on those days when the kids are screaming, the political poll-takers seem to only know one number (yours!), and everyone in the neighborhood has a reason to ring your doorbell. No…the type of journal Fr. Joe mentioned was a thankfulness journal. So what got me going on this? Did I experience some great epiphany? Not really. Did some family near miss make me drag out my notebook and start keeping the journal? No. Was I guilted into it by my mother? Thankfully, no. I have my precious daughter, Samantha, to thank. She skipped. Not as in skipping a stone across a pond (although something that simple is definitely worth entering into a journal), and not skipping school or church or any important event. She just skipped. You know, one foot in front of another with a little hop thrown in for good measure. I watched her at the park, as we made our way down a hill. I walked. Actually,

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I lumbered. It was not a particularly hot day…I just wasn’t in any hurry to get to the bottom of the hill. “Come on, Mom!” Sam invited. “Skip with me!” Are you kidding? I thought to myself. I haven’t skipped since I was … her age. Then I figured what the heck. Sure, there were teenagers there who snickered at the 47 year-old woman thoroughly making a fool of herself skipping, but as I grabbed my girl’s hand, all doubt and fear of rejection left my body. We skipped. All the way down the hill. Somehow, I was not completely out of breath when we reached the bottom. (I won’t lie – I needed to sit down for a minute. But at least I didn’t keel over.) When do we start worrying about what others will think? When do we stop doing things just for fun? Last night I sat down in front of my nightstand (knowing my bones would creak and pop the instant I tried to stand up), and dug through the pictures and papers stuffed in the drawer. After a minute or two, I found a brand new journal. What better time to start such a journal than on or near Thanksgiving? The point of a thankfulness journal

is to write down, at the end of each day, three things for which you are thankful. The tricky thing is you’re not supposed to repeat the same stuff day after day. Most people tend to start out with the big stuff – thankful for husbands or wives, or children or a wonderful mother-in-law (I slid that one in pretty good, didn’t I?). Pretty soon, though, one is required to put some real thought into the journal, and keep up with it, even when there are days when it seems there is nothing to be thankful for. Here goes my first entry. First? Skipping. I’m thankful for skipping. Second…my daughter who reminded me that it’s the simple things in life that bring the greatest joy. Third…well, since the first two were much more prolific and poetic than I needed to be in the very first journal entry, I decided to come back down to Earth. So third is the chocolate bar I consumed the night before. Every once in a while you have to be thankful for chocolate.

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Sweet Apple Pumpkin Pie An antioxidant-rich, protein-packed healthy dessert option so you can enjoy the flavors of the season guilt-free. Ingredients: - 1/4 cup organic silken tofu or organic Greek-style yogurt - 1/2 cup canned pumpkin or cooked fresh pumpkin - 1/2 apple (cut, cored, and seeds removed) - 1 tablespoon raw almond butter - Pinch of cinnamon - Pinch of ground cloves - 1–2 teaspoons pure maple syrup - 1 cup almond milk Directions: Add ingredients to large cup, and blast.

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Church Nov. 21: Thanksgiving Eve Service 7 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Living Christ, 2725 Concord Drive Florissant, MO Dec. 1: Basement & Tailgate Sale At Northside Christian Church, 9635 Hwy. 367 (Lewis & Clark Blvd.), St. Louis, MO. Church basement sale, Tailgate sale to sell your own treasures. LOTS of New items have arrived. Basement/Tailgate is 8 a.m. - Noon. $10 for a double parking spot to sell your own treasures. Call: 314-8685722, to reserve your tailgate spot. First and Third Fridays: Fish Fry 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600

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High School Cheer Camp (girls ages 4-13). For more information or to register call Nicki Island at 314.605.0124.

Saturdays: ESL Classes 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Chapel, 11100 Old Halls Ferry Road, St. Louis. Free. All are welcome. Info: 314.849.6949.

Nov. 28: UMSL Master of Science in Nursing Informational Meeting 6 – 7:30 p.m. at St. Charles Community College, Room 205 in the Student Center. Meet program coordinators, faculty and academic advisors. Info: 636.936.8675.

Events Nov. 22: Yacovelli’s Thanksgiving Buffet Noon - 4:30 p.m. Adults $19.95 & Kids 4-10 $11.95 (3 and under free). Reservations Only - Call 314839-1000 to reserve your table. Nov. 23: Cheer Camp (girls ages 4-13) 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Trinity Catholic

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Nov. 29: Identity Theft Seminar 2:30 p.m. The Bridge at Florissant is hosting an Identity Theft Seminar. Enjoy this complimentary seminar to learn how you can avoid being victims of identiy theft. Space is filling up fast so call 314.831.0988 to reserve your seat. Dec. 8: Family Fun Night & Silent Auction 6 - 11 p.m. Hazelwood North Middle School - 4420 Vaile Avenue in Florisant is having a Family Fun Night and Silent Auction. There will be lots of food, games, prizes and many items to purchase at our Silent Auction, just in time for Christmas. Now-Dec. 19: Food Drive at Paul Cerame Auto Group Food Drive to benefit T.E.A.M. Food Pantry. Drop off your nonperishable food items at Paul Cerame Kia - 11655 New Halls Ferry Rd. or Paul Cerame Ford - 11400 New Halls Ferry Rd. Saturdays: Veterans: Learn guitar for FREE! We meet every Saturday at 9:30 am in Historic St. Charles. Call Bill Dennis for more information 314.479.5750. 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 mem-

ber 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 11:302:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwichcoffee and tea available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also available. Every Sunday Now-Oct.: Free Tours at Old Ferdinand Shrine 1-4 p.m. Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, #1 Rue St. Francois, Florissant, is offering free tours every Sunday during the months of August, September and October. For info. contact: Vicki Wittman, email vicray01@aol.com or phone: 314.921.7582. 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 Dec. 6: Caregiver Classes If you are someone’s caregiver or will be a caregiver in the near future, come to this caregiver class, free to the public. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Siteman Cancer Center conference room at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital campus. 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

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www.mycnews.com • Community News • November 21, 2012 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: christianhospital: or contact Sandy Barnes at slm9123@bjc.org Dates: Dec. 4, 19 Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Location: Northwest HealthCare Community Room, 1225 Graham Rd. 63031 Registration: www.redcrossblood. org and use the sponsor code: northwesthealthcare; or contact Mindy McLain at mlm7458@bjc. org Date: Dec. 19 Time: 12-4 p.m. Dec. 6: A Really ‘Bazaar’ Christmas in The Village 1-3:30 pm. Join us at this holiday bazaar with items and services for purchase from a variety of vendors and enjoy a warm atmosphere, delicious holiday treats and shimmering decorations. Bring a friend or make a new one. Location: Village North Retirement Community, 11160 Village North Dr., 63136 (just west of Christian Hospital off Dunn Rd.). Cost: Free. Registration is required by calling 314-747WELL (9355). Dec. 8: The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease 10 a.m. - noon. Christian Hospital Mental Health Services is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to provide this informative program on detection, cause and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and much more. Location: Christian Hospital Atrium, 11133 Dunn Rd. 63136. Cost: Free. Registration is required by calling

314-747-WELL (9355). Dec. 19: Healthy Holiday Tips 9-10 a.m. Now is the perfect time to invest in your health and take control of your food choices. Learn how the food choices you make today can affect your health and wellbeing for life. Join us and learn tips and suggestions on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle during the holidays. Location: Jamestown Mall Food Court. Cost: Free. Call 314-747-WELL (9355) to register. 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.

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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. SSM DePaul Wellness Center

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Every Wednesday: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group 3-4:30 p.m. Join other survivors to discuss dealing emotionally with treatments; managing anxiety and depression; sexuality; finding strength and hope; family and financial pressures; and more. Cost: Free. In the H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. Register: Call 636.755.3034.

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

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Every Monday: Tobacco Free for Life Support Group 7–8 p.m. Designed for those who want to quit smoking, as well as those who have successfully quit. Discover more information about how to quit, or find reassurance and support. Cost: Free. At St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., 63376. Register: Call 636-947-5304.

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Walk on the Wild Side this Holiday at the Saint Louis Zoo! Walk on the wild side as you wander through the Saint Louis Zoo’s dazzling winter wildland, enjoying thousands of colorful lights and seasonal sounds at U.S. Bank Wild Lights. The exhibit is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 23 to December 23, and nightly December 26 to 30, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. You’ll be enchanted by whimsical light displays, including a snowflake flurry walk, the beautiful swan lake, poppin’ prairie dogs, an illuminated penguin colony, a fantasy butterfly garden and charming gingerbread village, flamboyant flamingos, numerous trees ablaze in lights and much more. Step into the sub-Antarctic, and go nose-to-beak with your waddling friends at Penguin & Puffin Coast. Then, warm up in the tropics of the Monsanto Insectarium, where you’ll see colorful insects from around the world. Gather ‘round the fire to fluff your fur,

warm your paws, and perk up your listening ears as you hear captivating animal stories by theatrical interpreters. Climb aboard your favorite animal on the Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel ($3). Slide along with “Happy Feet” at the 4D motion simulator ($3). Take a detour to Lakeside Cafe for dinner or snacks and hot chocolate. While listening to holiday music, kids can make a holiday craft to take home. On select nights, hear live performances by local choirs. Shop for a variety of unique gift ideas at Zoo gift shops and receive a 10 percent discount on any purchase; Zoo Friends members receive a 20 percent discount. Admission to Wild Lights is $5 per person; $4 for Zoo members (no passes). Children under 2 are free. Reservations are not required. Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.stlzoo.org/ wildlights or by calling 314.646.4771.

Countdown to Thanksgiving As Thanksgiving approaches, cooking the traditional turkey dinner gives rise to anxieties and questions. What kind of turkey should I buy? Should I buy a frozen turkey or a fresh one? How do I store my turkey? A few simple steps will not only ease your holiday fears, but will ensure a delicious and a safe meal for you, your family, and your friends. The following information may help you prepare your special Thanksgiving meal and help you countdown to the holiday. Plan Ahead: Plan your menu several weeks before the holiday. Shopping early will ease the countdown tension for your Thanksgiving meal. Ask these questions to help plan your meal. Do you want a fresh or frozen turkey? Do you have enough space to store a frozen bird if purchased in advance; if not, when should you purchase a turkey? What size bird do you need to buy? Fresh or Frozen: If you choose to buy a frozen bird you may do so at any time, but make sure you have adequate storage space in your freezer. If you buy a fresh turkey, be sure you purchase it only 1-2 days before cooking. Do not buy a pre-stuffed fresh turkey. Use the following chart as a helpful guide: What Size Turkey to Purchase Type of Turkey Pounds to Buy Whole bird pound per person Boneless breast of turkey 1/2 pound per person Breast of turkey 3/4 pound per person

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bird in a casserole. Judging cooking time for your turkey will be easier if the following chart is used. The times listed are for a fresh or thawed turkey in an oven at 325 °F. These times are approximate. Timetables for Turkey Roasting (325 °F oven temperature) Cooking Time — Unstuffed Size of Turkey Hours to Prepare 8 to 12 pounds 2 3/4 to 3 hours 12 to 14 pounds 3 to 3 3/4 hours 14 to 18 pounds 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 hours 18 to 20 pounds 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hours 20 to 24 pounds 4 1/2 to 5 hours Cooking Time — Stuffed Size of Turkey Hours to Prepare 8 to 12 pounds 3 to 3 1/2 hours 12 to 14 pounds 3 1/2 to 4 hours 14 to 18 pounds 4 to 4 1/4 hours 18 to 20 pounds 4 1/4 to 4 3/4 hours 20 to 24 pounds 4 3/4 to 5 1/4 hours Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of the turkey: A whole turkey is safe cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F throughout the bird. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast. All turkey meat, including any that remains pink, is safe to eat as soon as all parts reach at least 165 °F. The stuffing should reach 165 °F, whether cooked inside the bird or in a separate dish. When turkey is removed from the oven, let it stand 20 minutes. Remove stuffing and carve turkey. Storing Leftovers: Cut the turkey into small pieces; refrigerate stuffing and turkey separately in shallow containers within 2 hours of cooking. Use leftover turkey and stuffing within 3-4 days or freeze these foods. Reheat thoroughly to a temperature of 165 °F or until hot and steaming.

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