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January 9, 2013 Vol. 92 No. 2

Missouri’s northern rural counties continue to lose population while cities and a few small towns are growing, research by a sociologist at the University of Missouri shows.

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Rex Campbell, professor emeritus of rural sociology at the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, since 1960 has been using census data to chart the state’s population changes. His red and gray map details the long-term shifts in Missouri population.

Almost all of the counties north of the Missouri River have lost population since 1900, Campbell’s map shows. The steepest declines have been in Mercer, Sullivan and Chariton counties.

The continuing transition in agriculture to more mechanization and larger farms in the upper third and other rural parts of Missouri is behind much of the continuing population losses in these areas, Campbell said. Accentuating this trend are remaining elderly populations there who are beyond the ages of having kids.

Some small Missouri towns in these areas have also been adversely impacted by the arrival of big box stores such as Wal-Mart Super Centers, Lowes and Home Depot. “You can say that small businesses have been largely forced out of business by these big stores, leaving a shrinking and old population,” Campbell said.

Population decreases are also being hastened by a lack of doctors and hospitals. “It’s a desert in some areas as far as health care is concerned,” he said.

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include Clay, Boone, Audrain and St. Charles counties. Platte, Calloway, Warren and Lincoln counties have grown since 1970, reversing their previous downward trends. Most of these counties have major population centers in or near them.

Not surprisingly, Missouri’s larger cities – and the counties near them – have seen the greatest increases since 1960, Campbell said. The exception is St. Louis City, which has dropped in population in the last few years. The boundaries of St. Louis City were fixed in the late 19th century and annexation has not been possible as it has in all of the major cities of the state, Campbell said. St. Louis County to its west has boomed since 1900, but its population increase has flattened in the last few years. Cities such as Kansas City, Columbia and Springfield have had major annexations in the last fifty years.

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Holiday Adopt-A-Patient Program VNA-TIP HealthCare’s HomeCare staff successfully wrapped up their Holiday Adopt-A-Patient program. Gift wrapping supplies, financial and time contributions given by Bridgeton staff allowed for the collection of $160 toward gift giving for six Home Health recipients.

Clients in Fenton, St. Louis, South County, Bridgeton and Lincoln County gratefully received gifts including personal care items, movies, playing cards and more making their holiday a little brighter. Items were collected at the Bridgeton branch coordinated by Myra Dorria, LSW, who contributes the success to the entire participating group.

The gifts were delivered by VNA-TIP employees to the residences of the home-bound patients. A special thanks is given to all those who participated in making the 2012 Adopt-A-Patient program possible.

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New Year’s Eve in Florissant The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is at the Florissant James J. Eagan Center celebrating New Year’s Eve with over 400 Senior Citizens! The Theme “New Year’s Eve in Historic Florissant” warranted a beautifully decorated Eagan Center with Fleur de Lis and Historic Florissant Scenes. Guests danced and listened to the big-band music of the The Michael Lacey Band, as 200 attendance prizes were given away. Tornatores Catering provided delicious appetizers and dinner while Senior Citizens rang in 2013!

Valley of Flowers Queen Candidate Applications Available Applications for the 2013 Valley of Flowers queen candidates are now available online at www.FlorissantValleyofFlowers.com or from the Valley of Flowers Office, 601 rue St. Charles, Florissant, MO 63031, telephone 314.837.0033. All candidates must be 16 years of age by April 30, a junior in high school and a resident of the City of Florissant. Each candidate needs a sponsor. Sponsors need not be a Florissant business. The number of candidates is limited to the first 25 candidates and will be selected in the order in which the Valley of Flowers office receives the completed application. Rules and regulations for queen candidates are included with the applications. Completed forms will be accepted beginning on now until Feb. 8.

The Valley of Flowers Committee has chosen “Valley of Flowers Celebrates Children’s Literature” for the 2013 Festival. All candidates will be asked to decorate their entries using any form of children’s literature from “Dr. Seuss,” “Harry Potter,” “Moby Dick,” “Pinocchio,” “Peter Pan,” “Mother Goose” or any other beloved story. Judging of the candidates will take place at the James J. Eagan Center on Sunday, April 7. A dinner will follow to recognize the candidates, sponsors, and families.

Candidates are judged on poise and personality. The Queen, first runner-up and three special maids will be announced at the conclusion of the parade on Sunday, May 5. A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to the queen and many gifts and prizes will be given to the all the young ladies on the court at the conclusion of their reign. The queen and court will represent the Valley of Flowers Committee and the City of Florissant at numerous events throughout their reign and will be expected to be available for these events.

Please call the Valley of Flowers office at 314.837.0033 for your application or e-mail the committee at valley-of-flowers@sbcglobal.net and an application will be sent. Applications are also online at www.FlorissantValleyofFlowers.com.

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Hazelwood’s 11th Annual Tribute to Dr. MLK, Jr., Scheduled for January 20 at Civic Center East In keeping with the 2013 theme of the Martin Luther King State Celebration, which is “Women Who Dare to Dream,” the Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission is featuring prominent African-American women who have made significant contributions in the fields of medicine and music for its 11th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event is scheduled for Sunday, January 20, at Civic Center East, 8969 Dunn Road, starting at 7 p.m.

The keynote speaker is Brenda Battle, a native of St. Louis who is a registered nurse and an MBA recipient. She grew up as the daughter of a pastor with 11 other brothers and sisters. In 2008, Battle was named “Most Influential Minority Leader” by the St. Louis Business Journal. In addition to serving on the board of the Missouri Foundation for Health, she once directed the Center for Diversity and Cultural Competence at Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis.

Battle currently lives in Chicago, Ill., where she serves as the Vice President for Care Deliver Innovation, and Assistant Dean for Diversity at the University of Chicago School of Medicine.

The candlelight ceremony for Hazelwood’s 11th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be led by Reverend F. DelaAnother African-American woman, Jeanne Trevor, will be providing the no R. Benson, Jr., Ph.D., of Antioch Baptist Church. entertainment. Although she was born in New York, Trevor has been a longtime St. Louis resident. Known to many as the “First Lady of Jazz,” she has performed in numerous musical theater productions at The Muny, Stages, the Black Repertory Theater, and Westport Theater. In 1998, she produced her first CD and received a Grammy Award from the National Academy of TV Arts and Sciences for Outstanding Achievement in a commercial spot announcement.

Other guest speakers include Charles Gooden, a representative of the Missouri State Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Commission, and Christopher Cross, an 8th grade student at Hazelwood Central Middle School. In addition to being a member of the Hazelwood School District’s SAIL program, which is the gifted education program for middle school students, Cross performed as Billy Ray, Jr., in the 2012 Black Repertory production of On Golden Pond. He will be presenting excerpts from Dr. King’s last public speech.

The Liturgical Dancers from Antioch Baptist Church will be returning this year for another uplifting performance under the direction of Alba BradyFlorence. Also, Reverend F. Delano R. Benson, Jr., Ph.D., of Antioch Baptist Church will be leading the candlelight ceremony held in memory of Dr. King’s legacy. Refreshments will be served in the foyer after the service.

The Antioch Baptist Church Liturgical Dancers, under the direction of Alba Brady-Florence, will be returning for another uplifting performance at this year’s 11th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Hazelwood.

MISSOURI from cover These highways also provide a limited amount of local employment. Urban sprawl now reaches out 50 to 100 miles from the major cities along the major highways.”

People are willing to commute longer distances to escape urban crime and maintain a rural lifestyle, too. Many areas see a noticeable increase in population because of their good schools, Campbell said.

Cities are also increasingly where the jobs are. Since cities are where most high-tech jobs are, they tend to grow more as the population becomes better educated, Campbell said. People prefer to live in or around cities to take advantage of better entertainment and health care opportunities.

While the bootheel area of Missouri is generally experiencing population rises, other southern counties like Texas, Wayne, Bollinger, Douglas and Ozark are seeing population drops.

Campbell notes strong population increases in the Branson, Springfield and Lakes of the Ozarks areas. “There has been steady growth in the recreationretirement industry around the major lakes,” he said. “There has also been a steady growth in second and retirement homes especially around the Lake of the Ozarks. Throughout the Ozarks there has been in-migration of people wanting an affordable high amenities residence. This started about 20 years ago.”

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Chief Timothy Lowery Announces Promotions Chief Timothy Lowery is pleased to announce two promotions within the Florissant Police Department.

Sergeant Daniel Biermann is being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and Detective Dennis Chief Timothy Lowery, Lieutenant Daniel Chief Timothy Lowery, Sergeant Dennis DeHart DeHart to the rank of Biermann and Mayor Thomas P. Schneider and Mayor Thomas P. Schneider Sergeant. The promotions are necessary to fill staff positions as a result of the recent retirement of Chief William Karabas.

Lieutenant Biermann has been with the department for 23 years, serving in the capacity as a Sergeant for the past five years. His most recent assignment was as a supervisor for the Bureau of Field Operations.

Sergeant DeHart is a 12 year veteran officer of the department and was most recently assigned as a detective Chief Timothy Lowery, Lieutenant Daniel Biermann, Sergeant Dennis DeHart and Mayor Thomas P. Schneider for the Bureau of Investigations.

Chief Lowery said both men possess the vital leadership qualities required to uphold the professionalism the citizens expect of the agency.

Lt. Timothy B. Fagan Promoted to Captain with the Florissant Police Department Chief William Karabas and Major Timothy Lowery reviewed candidates in recent weeks and recommended to Mayor Thomas P. Schneider that Lt. Timothy B. Fagan be promoted to Captain. On the morning of December 26 in the Mayor’s office Chief Karabas awarded the Captain’s badge to Lt. Timothy B. Fagan.

Captain Fagan began his law enforcement career in 1993 with the city of Dellwood and after one year of service with them he left to join the Florissant Police Department in 1994. He was polygraph certified in 2000 and is a member of the prestigious American Polygraph Association and American Association of Police Polygraphists. He currently holds the position of Commander of the Bureau of Investigations for the Florissant Police Department and Deputy Commander of the Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad, a multi-jurisdictional homicide task force.

In his 18 years of dedicated service to the Florissant Police Department Captain Fagan has previously held the positions of Patrolman, Sergeant, and Lieutenant serving with distinction, commitment and leadership in the highest tradition of the law enforcement community. Mayor Schneider expressed his confidence that Captain Timothy Fagan will continue his record of excellence and that his leadership will continue to inspire our award winning department.

MoDOT Reviews 2012 Transportation Projects in North County Last year, the Missouri Department of Transportation made some significant improvements to roadways in the north St. Louis County area.

These improvements have helped improve the flow of vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic, as well as improved access for public transportation and vehicles.

Projects include: Lindbergh and I-270: The department made ramp improvements on both the north and south sides of the busy interchange between North Lindbergh and I-270. A ramp widening between southbound Lindbergh and westbound I-270 helped eliminate some of the congestion on Lindbergh. The department also improved the interchange between eastbound I-270 and Lindbergh.

This project combined all traffic exiting to Lindbergh onto one ramp, which helped eliminate congestion as traffic attempted to merge onto and off eastbound I-270.

Route U (Lucas and Hunt) sidewalk project: MoDOT removed and replaced sidewalks on Route U between West Florissant Road and Natural Bridge Road. This project improved two miles of sidewalk and updated them to meet current standards.

Route D (Page Avenue) bridge: MoDOT rehabilitated the Route D bridge just west of Pennsylvania Avenue and reconstructed the driving surface. This bridge was one of the department’s 800 Safe and Sound bridges scheduled to be replaced or repaired before October 2014.

Route 180 (St. Charles Rock Road) bridge: MoDOT rehabilitated the Route 180 bridge just west of Edmunson Road. This bridge was one of the department’s 800 Safe and Sound bridges scheduled to be replaced or repaired before October 2014.

Route 141: This year, MoDOT and St. Louis County completed projects that linked existing Route 141 and the Maryland Heights Expressway. When the roadway was completed and open to traffic, the department assumed maintenance responsibilities for the county’s Page-Olive Connector, the Maryland Heights Expressway and the Earth City Expressway to extend Route 141 from Olive Boulevard to Route 270 in North St. Louis County.

I-170 safety project: MoDOT installed new guard rail or cable to provide further safety to I-170 between I-270 to Route D (Page Avenue).

Route 364/D (Page Avenue) resurfacing: MoDOT resurfaced a stretch of Route 364 and Route D from Bennington to east of Schuetz “These projects are important to ensure a high quality of life for the residents of North St. Louis County and the commuters traveling through the area. We’ll continue to make improvements to the region in 2013 – upgrading a number of signals and updating pavement along St. Charles Rock Road and pavement work along Route B. In the next few months, we will also be asking residents for their thoughts on what other transportation improvements are needed to keep North St. Louis County on the move,” said Larry Welty, MoDOT’s North St. Louis County area engineer.

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Famous Senior Noon Countdown to 2013 a Huge Success!

The annual Senior New Years Eve Party at the James J. Eagan Center was once again the best party of the year. One of the largest gatherings ever hosted at the Eagan Center was entertained by the Michael Lacy Band and was catered by Tornatores. Senior Coordinator Peggy Hogan and all of the great members of the Senior Advisory Commission worked tirelessly to create a ballroom atmosphere enjoyed by all.

Mayor Schneider would like to thank all the business’s and organizations who sponsored the event and donated prizes and a special thanks to Council members John Grib, Joe Eagan, Pat Stinnett and Jackie Pagano, Keith Schildroth and Tim Lee who helped make this a successful event.

The Mayor would also like to publicly thank Jay Leno who mentioned the noon countdown of this event on the tonight show recently.

City of Maryland Heights: Curbside Christmas Tree Collection Available This Month Allied Waste will collect Christmas trees and live wreaths on residents’ yard waste collection days during the month of January.

Please follow these guidelines to ensure collection of your items: Trees should be no longer than 8 feet in length; otherwise, they must be cut in half.

All metallic decorations should be removed from the tree.

Wreaths with metal frames are not yard waste and should be put out with regular trash.

Questions about collection should be directed to Allied Waste customer service at 636.947.5959.

Christian Hospital’s Heart Fair A Healthy Heart is a Happy Heart!

Saturday, February 9 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Screenings and Informational Booths 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lecture Join us for the Christian Hospital Annual Heart Fair!

There is no substitute for a healthy heart, but there are substitutions you can make to your diet and attitude to help make your heart healthy and happy! Come and learn how to make your heart a happy one with health tips, cooking tips and how laughter may be the best medicine. Free screenings are offered and so much more.

Don’t wait for an emergency to find out what type of advanced heart care is available in the area. Make plans to attend our FREE Heart Fair!

• FREE screenings

- Cholesterol

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- Blood Pressure • Guided tour of the CH Surgery Center • Informational displays • Ask the experts • Stress and heart disease information • Refreshments and much more …

Lectures: • A Healthy Hear is a Happy Heart Aaron Dimmitt, MD, cardiologist – The Heart Care Group • Heart Healthy Substitutions Chef Ricki Poff - Dietitian TBD • Laughter is the Best Medicine Brad Nieder, MD Space is limited, please call 314.747.WELL and register today! Christian Hospital, Detrick Building – Atrium, 11133 Dunn Road at I-270 & Hwy. 367.

10K Distance Added to 4th Annual Ferguson Twilight Run/Walk The fourth annual Ferguson Twilight Run/ Walk is Saturday, May 18. To add to the fun and excitement of the only evening race in North St. Louis County, organizers have added a 10K route to the traditional one-mile and 5K event. The race was formerly known as LiveWell Ferguson Twilight 5K Run/Walk.

Runners and walkers will take to the streets of the City of Ferguson on a USATF certified course. The races start and finish at Plaza at 501, an outdoor entertainment area at the intersection of Florissant Road and Suburban Avenue.

Ferguson Twilight includes post-race festivities such as a free live concert, vendors and specials at local restaurants.

Since the race began in 2010, proceeds have benefited youth scholarships to attend camp programs at the Emerson Family YMCA. The 2012 race donated $10,000 for local youth.

Ferguson Twilight is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, Christian Hospital, Emerson, Ferguson City Walk, Live Well Ferguson, Big River Running, the City of Ferguson, and Emerson Family YMCA.

Race fees are $20 for the 5K and 10K for early registrants. The race fee for the One-Mile Fun Run is $10. Special rates are offered to teams of 10 or more. Awards and prizes will be presented to top finishers. The course is timed by Big River Running.

For more details, or to register for Ferguson Twilight 5K/10K, go to fergtwilightrun.com.

To become a sponsor, contact Dwayne T. James, race director, at 314.395.2430 or send an email to dwayne@fergtwilightrun.com.

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FFSD Salutes Its 2012 “Apple For The Teacher” Award Recipients And National Essay Contest Winners Superintendent Dr. Art McCoy, Ms. Terese Marshall and Three Students Honored The Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD) continued its more than 20-year partnership with the Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.’s Alpha Zeta Chapter when the District accepted two prestigious “Apple for the Teacher” awards and three National Essay Contest awards at the Sorority’s 31st annual luncheon honoring educators and students.

Dr. Art J. McCoy, II accepted his “Apple for the Teacher” award at the Nov. 17 event along with seventh- and eighth-grade science teacher Ms. Terese Marshall.

The three FFSD students who earned awards in this year's Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Inc. Alpha Zeta Chapter National Essay Contest were: • Ferguson Middle School student Eonie Johnson

Free Computer Help at SLCL St. Louis County Library’s lab trainers can help computer users solve a variety of problems and learn new skills in free Book-a-Trainer sessions. Book-a-Trainer offers one-on-one help answering computer-related questions, learning new skills and completing projects. Scheduling a Book-a-Trainer session can be done online at www.slcl.org/book-a-trainer or by calling the library at 314.994.3300. Registration is required.

Sessions can last 30 or 60 minutes, depending on need and availability. The session can pertain to any number of computer-related issues such as filling in an online job application, setting up an email account and learning to send messages, using charts and graphs, or adding pizzazz to

a PowerPoint presentation. The online application asks for a description of the help needed so that the trainer can come to the session prepared.

The session can utilize one of the library’s computers or the student’s laptop; it can take place at any of St. Louis County Library’s 20 branches.

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(first place in the middle school category); • Ferguson Middle School student Jayla Haynes (third place in the middle school category); and • McCluer North High School student Camaren Belton (second place in the high school category).

All five honorees were recognized by the FFSD Board of Education at its Dec. 12 meeting.

HSD Holds Additional Meeting with Fire, Police to Improve Safety

Florissant Police Department to Place a School Resource Officer at Northwest Middle School Chief Timothy Lowery and Dr. Grayling Tobias, the Superintendent of the Hazelwood School District, are happy to announce that the Florissant Police Department has entered into a partnership agreement with the Hazelwood School District to provide a School Resource

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Officer (SRO) at Northwest Middle School, which is within the City of Florissant.

Chief Lowery and Dr. Tobias signed the agreement on Thursday, January 3. This agreement renews the commitment between both the Florissant Police Department and the Hazelwood School District to provide safest learning environment possible to the students of Northwest Middle School.

Officer Dustin Owen, twelve year veteran of the Florissant Police Department, began his new assignment as SRO at Northwest Middle on January 7.

“The Hazelwood School District has reaffirmed our commitment to several different groups, including the Florissant Police Department,” said Dr. Tobias. “The District has also re-examined and reviewed all of our programs, including the placement of a school resource officer at Northwest Middle School.”

Chief Lowery said, “The safety of children while in school is a priority of the Florissant Police Department.

I am proud to work with Dr. Tobias in this endeavor.”

In light of the recent tragedy in Connecticut, Hazelwood School District administrators held a second meeting Jan. 3, with leaders from police and fire departments serving schools in the District. Superintendent Dr. Grayling Tobias, in addition to HSD Board of Education members and other District leaders, met with leaders from the Florissant, Hazelwood and St. Louis police departments, as well as leaders from the Florissant Valley, Spanish Lake and Black Jack fire protection districts.

The purpose of the meeting was to improve communication and re-examine and review safety procedures to ensure the safety of our students and staff. District leaders first met with police and fire officials in late December.

“This is a great opportunity to move forward by bringing the police, fire and school district together in an effort to provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff and community members. Safety is our highest priority and we want to cooperate with all of our officials who serve our students and community,” said Tobias.

During the meeting, police and fire officials continued a discussion that began in December regarding the safety of our schools. In December, HSD officials shared the HSD emergency operations procedures with the police and fire officials and asked for feedback on ways to improve.

“We continued our conversation this morning, and we received excellent feedback from all of the agencies on how we can make improvements to our school safety procedures,” Tobias said. “We will be working in partnership with our police and fire agencies to conduct a safety and security audit that will provide HSD with recommendations for improvement.”

Tobias said he plans to hold more meetings in the future to ensure the conversation about improving school safety continues. In addition, police and fire officials are invited to share an update on our partnership at the HSD Board of Education meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on January 15 at 15955 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant.

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North County Catholic Elementary Schools Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with Community Open House and Alive in Christ Scholarships The eight Catholic elementary schools located in the Northeast Deanery of the Archdiocese of St. Louis will together host a Community Open House to kick-off Catholic Schools Week on Sunday, January 27. Each school location will be open during the hours of 1 and 3 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the schools, meet teachers and staff, learn about the curriculum and programs that each school offers, and review application and enrollment procedures.

“We invite parishioners, families of all faiths, community leaders and all members of the North County community to celebrate Catholic Schools Week with us by visiting one or more of the schools located in our neighborhoods,” said Cara Koen, Director of Advancement for the Federation of Catholic Schools in the Northeast Deanery. “Come and see our facilities, meet families and students who attend our schools, and learn about the positive ways Catholic schools impact North County.”

The Alive in Christ Scholarship Program for 2013-14 will also launch during Catholic Schools Week. This Archdiocesan-wide program offers scholarships of $1,000-$2,000 based on financial need to students entering a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese in Kindergarten - 4th grade, as well as to those students currently enrolled in a Catholic school whose families qualify. The scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with applications being accepted beginning January 28, 2013. Funding for the scholarships is from an assessment paid into the fund by every parish of the Archdiocese. For the current school year, the eight schools in the Northeast Deanery Federation have received a total of nearly $320,000 in scholarship

assistance, enabling over 100 new students to enroll at a Catholic school in North County and retaining an additional 90 students who were already enrolled but whose families were experiencing an increased financial need. Each school can provide additional details for how to apply for the scholarships, and more information is available at http://www.federationofcatholicschools.org/in-the-news/aliveinchristscholarships.

The Federation of Catholic Schools in the Northeast Deanery includes the following parish-sponsored elementary schools, which will all be open to the public on January 27, 2013 between 1:00-3:00 pm (some schools may choose to remain open longer, contact individual schools for more information): • Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Jennifer Stutsman, Principal, 314.522.3888, 150 N. Elizabeth Avenue, Ferguson • Christ, Light of the Nations Sr. Mary Lawrence, Principal, 314.741.0400, 1650 Redman Road, Spanish Lake Sponsored by Holy Name of Jesus and Our Lady of the Rosary Parishes • Our Lady of Guadalupe Peggy O’Brien, Principal, 314.524.1948, 1115 South Florissant Road, Cool Valley • Sacred Heart Lois Vollmer, Principal, 314.831.3372, 501 St. Louis Street, Florissant; and Sacred Heart Kindergarten, 314.837.6939, 751 North Jefferson, Florissant.

St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley to Hold Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley will host its annual celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 20, in the Terry M. Fischer Theater on campus, 3400 Pershall Road.

The theme is Advancing the Dream: Healing our Divisions.

Rabbi Susan Talve, founding rabbi of Central Reform Congregation, the only Jewish congregation in the City of St. Louis, will serve as keynote speaker. She performs life cycle events, leads worship services for the 750-plus households that comprise the congregation, and is actively involved in the teaching of young and adult members. She also teaches courses on Jewish life and thought in both the Jewish and non-Jewish community.

Rabbi Talve has led her congregation in promoting inclusivity by developing ongoing relationships with African-American and Muslim congregations, and by fostering civil liberties for the LGBT community. She served as the vice chair of Missourians for Freedom and Justice, an organization that supported the LGBT community and is an active member of the St. Louis Interfaith Dialogue Group.

The event will feature the winners of the annual North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice (NCCU) oratorical contest, and musical performances from Christ Our Redeemer AME Choir and 3 Central.

The event is sponsored by the college and NCCU. Admission is free and seating will be on a firstcome, first-served basis. For more information, contact Kedra Tolson at 314.513.4221.

Special accommodations are available for persons with disabilities by calling 314.513.4551.

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• St. Angela Merici Mary Ann Kauffman, Principal, 314.831.8012, 3860 N. Highway 67, Florissant • St. Ferdinand Anna Davis, Principal, 314.921.2201, 1735 Charbonier, Florissant Serves parishioners of St. Ferdinand and St. Martin de Porres • St. Norbert Pam Gilbert, Principal, 314.839.0948, 16475 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant; and St. Norbert Early Childhood Center, 314.420.9773, 1625 Swallow Lane, Florissant Serves parishioners of St. Norbert and St. Sabina Parishes • St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Kenneth Morr, Principal, 314.921.3023, 3500 St. Catherine Street, Florissant The Federation of Catholic Schools is a formal agreement between the pastors of the eleven parishes in the Northeast Deanery of the Archdiocese of St. Louis to work more closely together in support of the mission of Catholic education in the North County community. To learn more about the programs and goals of the Federation, please visit www.FederationofCatholicSchools.org.

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This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

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Alex visits Gee’s Bend and is shocked to see a mule eating greens in a garden. While he’s pondering the odd sight, an elderly African American lady takes a seat on a bench next to him. Miz Pettway is the storyteller in “Belle, the Last Mule at Gee’s Bend, a Civil Right Tale,” by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and Bettye Stroud, a picture book chocked full of history.

The boy learns why Belle is special. She, and others in her breed, earned respect back in the 1960s when African Americans from Gee’s Bend, Alabama, didn’t have the right to vote. The late Dr. Martin Luther King came to town and urged the people to take the ferry across the river and register, which they did. But when it came time to cast a ballot, the white sheriff shut the ferry down so they couldn’t.

His hateful act didn’t stop them. They hitched mules to wagons and went around the river. Ol’ Belle helped out and later did too, in a most important way, at a solemn ceremony for Dr. King in our nation’s capital.

Pop Quiz!

Q: Do they have a fourth of July in England?

A: Yes, between July 3rd and July 5th.

Joke of the week: A loaded mini-van pulled in to the only remaining campsite. Four children leaped from the vehicle and began feverishly unloading gear and setting up the tent. The boys rushed to gather firewood, while the girls and their mother set up the camp stove and cooking utensils.

A nearby camper marveled to the youngsters’ father, “That, sir, is some display of teamwork.” The father replied, “I have a system: no one goes to the bathroom until the camp is set up.”

Q: How many birthdays does the average person have?

A: One a year.

Q: Two men play five games of checkers. Each man wins the same number of games. There are no ties. Explain this.

A: They’re not playing each other.

Q: Some months have 31 days. How many have 28?

A: All of them.

Q: A man builds a house which is square in shape. All four sides have a southern exposure. A bear walks by. What color is the bear?

A: White. The house was built on the North Pole.

Q: Why can’t a man living in the U.S.A. be buried in Canada?

A: Because he’s living.

Q: If there are three apples and you take away two, how many do you have?

A: Two. You just took two of them!

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Movie

“Les Miserables”

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By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13

Following a we l l - d e s e r ve d Oscar win for “The King’s Speech” two years ago, director Tom Hooper is once again an Academy Awards frontrunner for “Les Miserables.” A visually stunning adaptation of the stage musical, Hooper truly enjoys the freedom that film has over a theatrical production.

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prison for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family. Freed after years of hard labor, Valjean discovers that his status as an excon prevents him from finding honest work. Thanks to a kind, generous act, Valjean breaks parole, creates a new identity, and starts over as an upstanding businessman.

Through the years, Valjean pays that original kindness forward. Fantine (Anne Hathaway), an unwed mother, loses her job because of her marital status, but the ex-con vows to raise her child Cosette as his own. Despite many honorable deeds, Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe) tirelessly pursues Valjean for

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breaking his parole.

Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this adaptation of “Les Miserables” deserves high marks. Looking as if he is out of his comfort zone, Hugh Jackman turns in a commendable performance as Jean Valjean. A Broadway veteran, Jackman at times appears to struggle with the vocal demands of the role.

Anne Hathaway, on the other hand, brings a fresh fragility to Fantine. Struggling to provide for her daughter, Fantine works in Valjean’s factory, but she sacrifices herself to make money for Cosette. Hathaway sings a poignant version of “I Dreamed a Dream,” the song that catapulted Susan Boyle to musical fame.

Amanda Seyfried, so good in “Mama Mia!” in 2008, brings a strong voice to the adult Cosette. Samantha Barks also shines brightly as Eponine, a young revolutionary. Frustrated that she can’t have the man she loves, Eponine sings the beautiful and heartbreaking “On My Own.” Barks arguably has the most beautiful voice of anyone in the cast.

Sacha Baron Cohen is an acquired taste, but he is spectacularly funny here as Monsieur Thenardier, the innkeeper who also serves as Cosette’s guardian. Cohen chews the scenery quite well during the iconic song “Master of The House,” and he just might earn an Academy Award nomination for his efforts.

Bolstered by a top-notch cast, Tom Hooper’s version of “Les Miserables” is a hit. It’s a beautiful story of failure and redemption punctuated by some truly moving songs and production numbers. Hooper and Hollywood definitely did this one right.

“Les Miserables,” rated PG-13 for suggestive and sexual material, violence, and thematic elements, currently is playing in local theaters.

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Sports

Gary Baute Women’s Ice Hockey Drops A Pair To Minnesota State ***Lady Lions Hit The Ice The Lindenwood women’s ice hockey team dropped a pair of games this past week to WCHA member Minnesota State.

The Lady Lions fell in the first game 1-6 and in the second, 0-6.

Alyssa West scored the lone goal for the Lady Lions in the first contest while Alison Wickenheiser led the squad offensively in the second game with eight shots on goal.

In game two, the two squads remained close in the first period, going almost 19 minutes with scoreless hockey before Minnesota State got on the board. The Mavericks went on to score four goals in the second period and a sixth goal in the third period.

The Lady Lions are 1-16-1 in their second season as a member of NCAA. ~~~Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood Football Tryouts For New Indoor Team ***This Saturday Your Missouri Monsters (UILFmonsters.com) will take the turf at the Family Arena in St. Charles for their first home game Friday March 8th. The Monsters play in the Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) that comprises of seven teams with four located in the Sunshine state Florida.

January 12 will be when head coach John Parker along with his coaching staff will evaluate new players and several athletes that have been at prior tryouts.

Owner Andrew Haines may make an appearance to check out the talent on the turf.

Who/what: Missouri Monsters (UIFL) Player Tryouts/Combine-visit www.UIFLmonsters.com for all the details When: Saturday January 12, 2013 Time: Registration begins at 1:15pm, and tryout begins at 2pm Where: St. Louis Sports Arena, 6727 Langley Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63123 ~~~Start of season less than two months

Joe Morice

Rams End Season With Loss But Big Overall Win ***Rams 13-Seahawks 20 The St. Louis Rams finished the season with a 7-8-1 record that made many say it was a successful season.

The following are highlights from the win: *The team ended the Seahawks’ eightgame scoring streak of 23 or more points and three-game scoring streak of 42 or more points. *Running back Steven Jackson recorded his eighth consecutive 1,000-yard season on a 14-yard rush in the second quarter. His string of eight seasons stands as the NFL’s longest active streak of its kind. *Jackson became the sixth running back in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in eight or more consecutive seasons, joining Emmitt Smith, Barry Sanders, Curtis Martin, Thurman Thomas and LaDainian Tomlinson. Jackson remains the leading rusher among all active NFL running backs. *Quarter back Sam Bradford completed 25-of-42 passes for 252 yards and one touchdown. His performance pushed him to 9,378 yards on the season, placing him seventh in team history in passing yards, passing Pat Haden (9,296) and Vince Ferragamo (9,376). *Wide receiver Danny Amendola moved into 15th place on the Rams all-time list for receptions on a five-yard pass from Bradford, passing Les Josephson (194). *The defense generated six sacks on the day, tying the Denver Broncos for most sacks in the NFL with 52. Entering Week 17 the Rams were tied for third alongside Green Bay with 46 sacks. *The offensive line has not allowed a sack on Bradford in nine consecutive quarters. The last time Bradford was sacked came in the third quarter against the Vikings on Dec. 16, 2012. ~~~Next game, exhibition in the summer

“Over the Fence”

Editorial

I Hate Winter!

“I hate winter!” I grouched.

We finally got a real blast of cold air from Canada and I was hating it. A friend said, “Hey, winter is great. It snows and everything is beautiful and the cold air kills germs.”

“Humph.” I looked out at the wind howling across my frozen lawn. The chill factor was down to Antarctic. “If it kills germs, why does everybody get the flu in winter?”

“We get flu in the summer, too,” he countered.

“Humph, again,” I griped. “I wish Canada would keep their stupid weather.”

I loved snow when I was a kid. It often meant no school and I really loved no school. I also loved sleigh riding and snowball fights despite frostbite and bruises. My mother probably didn’t like it because she had to put up with our wet clothing and slush tracks on her clean floors. This is besides all the noise and disruption in her daily routine. Mothers stayed home in those days…probably not willingly.

Then I grew up and was introduced to rush hour traffic and dirty looks from the boss if I was late because the icy commute was fraught with accidents.

Drivers often succumbed to a bad case of cell phone disease and the foolish belief that four-wheel drive vehicles stop on ice.

Food and shelter became the duty of adults who worked for a living…or at least most of us. A few had parents with enough money to support their children until they inherited. In any event, our upwardly mobile society uses automobiles to commute here in suburbia. Public transportation is reduced to buses too far from home, a light rail train that occasionally gets stuck in bad weather or none of the above.

Winter isn’t fun anymore. Sometimes I have to don a heavy coat, stocking hat, earmuffs, boots, muffler, long underwear, thermal socks and gloves with animal fur inside. By the time I’m decked out, I’m too tired to go out. If I go out anyway, I can

barely move. Worse yet, if I get an itch, I can’t scratch it. Even rubbing on a tree like a flea-bitten moose won’t help.

I really hate winter.

Most retired folks long for warmer climates. Those who can afford it move to Florida or Southern Texas or the Mohave Desert. Some retire to Las Vegas and end up getting jobs after they gamble away their 401k’s.

I went to Florida to check it out. Somebody plowed it under and built condominiums, resorts and funeral homes. It’s full of elderly folks and Cuban refugees.

What fun are they? It also has hurricanes. So does the entire South. If I move there, Mother Nature might turn my humble abode into a vacant lot.

The Southwest is nice but it has dust storms, triple digit heat and thousands of senior citizens who crash Cadillacs into other Cadillacs or clunkers driven by Mexican drug smugglers. It’s dangerous.

I think I’ll stay here and hibernate like a bear. Bears don’t have condominiums in Florida either. Missouri does have tornados, however. I can take a picture of one from the ground. For hurricanes and dust storms, I’d need a high-flying jet.

I’ll buy some books to read while the snow buries my driveway and tears my gutters off. They’ll be about warm places. The private detectives in “Who Done It’s” will be wearing Hawaiian shirts and sandals. The sinister evildoers will wear tropical suits over concealed gats. Their black Cadillacs will have turbocharged airconditioners.

Come spring, I’ll fix my gutters and patch my roof.

I really hate winter.

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Cave Under the Pressure Happy New Year Resolutions! Did you make them? Have you already fallen off that proverbial wagon? I bet you at least gave the resolution thing some thought, especially after all that candy, turkey, mashed potatoes, ham, more mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, etc.

Well I did it. Fell into the trap, under the spell, one of the sheep, a great big (gasp!) follower. I’ve always prided myself on being an independent person. A leader, a free thinker if you will. But after being bombarded by fitness center commercials and store displays greeting me each and every day with boxes and boxes of weight loss products, who can resist?

Once again I’ve decided to hunker down, get serious, eat better, exercise more and lose weight. O.K. Let’s call it what it really is. I’ve crumbled under the pressure that is the New Year.

I headed to the grocery store Monday morning, determined to bypass the Little Debbie aisle and head straight for the produce section. I picked out some yummy looking Grannysmith apples and some ruby red grapefruit. Then I began to wonder why healthy food wasn’t more readily accessible. By the time I peel the grapefruit I’ve got a headache and need drugs, not food. But this time my desire to fit into a size 10 pair of jeans would prevail over the ease of digging into a bag of chips.

The salad fixings were next. At least the lettuce was pre-washed and cut. You can’t quit the junk food cold turkey, so I put some sugar-free chocolate pudding in the cart.

I was almost done. A trip down the frozen food aisle (what can I say, the Lean Cuisine and Weight Watchers commercials got to me), and I’d be home free. Then I saw it. I slowed the cart down and strolled past the display.

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“Nah, that’s just not me,” I muttered to myself. I walked toward the checkout lane. Then the television images began to fill my head. The skinny women in bathing suits skipping across the sandy beach. “I lost five pounds in five days!” they sang. (If anything these women needed to gain five pounds.) I looked down at my jeans and remembered how it took a good minute to 90 seconds to put them on earlier that morning. (They were fresh out of the dryer, but that excuse was getting a little old.) The last time I weighed this much I was nine months pregnant with my first child.

Ughh! I headed back to the display. I picked up the can of the milk chocolateflavored drink.

“I could drink one of these in the morning,” I thought to myself. Then have a frozen dinner for lunch and a salad for dinner, with the fruit in between meals. “I could do that,” I said under my breath.

So I picked up a six-pack of the stuff, and with the nervousness of a husband buying feminine products for his wife, quickly threw it in the cart. What would the grocery clerk think? She’d probably smile to herself and think the same thing I was thinking as I watched the people eagerly hit the weights just one week before. But unlike me, she kept her thoughts to herself. Now there’s a New Year’s Resolution I should really take to heart…think before I speak!

So, to all the New Year’s resolutioners, I formally and sincerely apologize. I’d raise my glass of milk chocolate-flavored diet drink, but I threw out the six-pack after one sip. Turns out for the same calories, I can eat a bowl of oatmeal and not wince as it goes down. Cheers!

(Family Features) Maybe it’s the single serve proportions, perfect cake-to-icing ratio or approachability of this iconic treat, but America’s love affair with cupcakes is holding strong. These tasty treats can be adapted to any occasion, and whether it’s a favorite holiday, birthday bash, girl’s night out or just because, the color, sweetness and fun of cupcakes makes people smile.

Think of cupcakes as a blank canvas easily personalized with the right tools. For example, Wilton has products to make it easy for bakers and decorators of all skill levels to make their cupcakes amazing, no matter the occasion.

Wilton’s new book, “Cupcakes!” is available at your nearest craft store and www.wilton.com, and showcases unique tips, techniques and products for swirling your way into cupcake greatness.

– Play Dress Up. Add personality with playful baking cups – from vibrant stripes to pretty polka dots to festive flowers. Top off your favorite cupcakes with cookie decorations; try a Shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day or an apple for an unexpected teacher’s gift on the first day of school.

– Entice with Icing. Play with icing color to add visual interest – think icy blue for a wintry treat or pale yellow for autumn. Sprinkles are an easy way to make icing sparkle.

Sugar gems create an eye-catching crystal effect, and seasonal toppings add an extra special touch.

– It’s Hip to be Square. Round out your cupcake repertoire with Wilton’s Square Cupcake Pan and baking cups; the square shape is a fresh take on everyone’s favorite treat.

Colorful Cupcake Trio You’ll Need: - Pink Wave, Black and White Doily Kit or Warm Stripes Square Baking Cups - Favorite cupcake recipe or mix - Ready-to-use White Decorator Icing Rose Icing Color (Ombre Cupcakes) - Pink Sugar Gems (Sugar Striped Square Cupcakes) - Lemon Yellow Icing Color (Zebra Lace Cupcakes) - Zebra Icing Decoration (Zebra Lace Cupcakes)

Rose Ombre Cupcakes: Divide icing, and tint six shades of rose from dark to very light. On top of cooled cupcake, using a tip 12 and the darkest rose icing, pipe large dot in center; add ring around dot at edge of cupcake. Switch to a slightly lighter shade of rose icing and, with tip 12, add another

1. Hold the decorating tip approximately 1/4 inch above the cupcake at a 90 degree angle to the cupcake. Starting at the center, pipe a large dot of icing onto cupcake top.

2. Pull the dot of icing to the outer edge of cupcake and begin piping a spiral of icing around the cupcake top, working inward and upward.

Each cupcake serves 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place wave or solid black baking cup in standard muffin pan; place square baking cup in square cupcake pan.

2. Prepare cupcake batter per package or recipe instructions. Pour cupcake batter into prepared pan.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of cupcake. Remove pan to cooling grid; let stand 10 minutes.

Remove cupcakes from pan; cool completely.

Swirl Like a Pro To prepare, start with cupcakes that have been baked according to package directions, in the baking cup of your choice, and fully cooled. Place a coupler and a large round tip (like a 12 or 2A) on your Wilton decorating bag; fill with the icing of your choice.

3. Once at the center, stop pressure and pull tip away. It’s as easy as that.

For more unique decorating ideas visit www.wilton.com.

large dot to center top of cupcake, make a second ring around the inside edge of the first ring. Continue piping next three shades of lighter rose icings with tip 12 and create smaller rings of icing on the inside edge of the previous ring. Once at the center using the lightest shade of rose icing, pipe one last ring around top with tip 12, adding a swirl.

Sugar Striped Square Cupcakes: Using white icing and tip 12, cover top of cooled cupcake with large zigzag. Top with Pink Sugar Gems.

Zebra Lace Cupcakes: Tint icing yellow. Add tip 12 swirl to top of cooled cupcake. Add Zebra Icing Decoration.

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What’s Happening

Church Jan. 18, Feb. 1 & 15, Mar. 1 & 15: Fish Fry 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Rd. St. Louis, Mo 63137. Entrees: catfish, fried & baked cod and chicken nuggets.

Dinner includes any two side dishes-cole slaw, french fries, spaghetti, green beans or okra. Single entree, $7, double entree: $8.50 Children under 6 years old free.

314.867.0800.

Feb. 2: 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: 314.868.5722, to reserve your tailgate spot.

First and Third Fridays: Fish Fry 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63137. Single entrée $7, double entre $9. Kids under 6 are free. Info: 314.867.0800.

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.

Events Sundays, Jan. 6-27: Meat Shoot

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Noon till dusk. At Florissant Elks, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, MO 63031.

Food and drinks available. Info: 314.921.2316.

Jan. 13: Old St. Ferndinad Shrine “Preserving A Heritage of Faith and Education” 2013 Benefit Dinner Kemoll’s Restaurant (One Metropolitan Square, St. Louis). $125 per person with proceeds going to Friends of Old St. Ferdinand for Shrine structural and restoration needs. Call 314.402.1687 for reservations.

Jan. 20 The St. Louis Jazz Club is Pleased to Present Clarinet Express and Utter Chaos 2-5 p.m. Doors open at 1:15 p.m.

At Frontenac Grill, 731 South Lindbergh, Frontenac, MO. Admission $5. Since admission is reduced, please plan to buy a lunch and support the restaurant. St. Louis Jazz Club, for more info call 314.972.8298 or 618.234.5117.

Mar. 2: Valley Industries 6th Annual Mayors Shamrock Ball 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. At Garden Villas North (4505 Parker Rd. - 63033.

Tickets and Sponsorships are now available! For more info call 314.731.1771.

Calling All St. Augustine’s Classmates Planning is underway for an All School Reunion. If you attended St. Augustine’s School located at Herbert & Lismore streets in the city of St. Louis we want to hear

from you. Please contact a member of the planning committee: Sandy Tricamo (‘66) 314.791.7714; Leo Neuner (‘65) 972.951.4853; Don Becker (‘68) 636.399.0088; Tom Hartnett (‘66) 314.623.9950.

You can also register on Facebook as you reminisce viewing the old parish pictures which have been posted. Search for: St. Augustine Catholic School - St. Louis Mo. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, MO 63044. Info: 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1(Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Inviting All Florissant Senior Citizens To Join One Of The Bingo Clubs With The City Of Florissant!!

Please contact the Florissant Senior Office for more information at 839-7604.

• Monday Club: Meets every Monday for Bingo from 11:30-2:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwich coffee and tea are available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also scheduled.

• Florissant Older Adult Club: Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11-1:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center.

Bring your lunch! Bingo, Trips, Speakers and special events are planned.

• Wednesday Club: Meets every Wednesday for Bingo from 11:302:30 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.

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.

20 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. in the Father Krings Conference Center at SSM St. Clare Health Center.

GNCC Member Happenings

Hands-Only CPR Could you save someone’s life if their heart suddenly stopped?

SSM St. Joseph Health Center is now offering FREE non-certificate training in hands-only CPR for individuals and their families. The training takes 15 minutes and is appropriate for anyone ages 10 and older. Eighty percent of sudden cardiac arrests happen in private or residential settings. Hands-only CPR, also known as compression-only CPR, has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for sudden cardiac arrest at home, at work or in other public settings. It can double or triple a victim’s chance for survival, according to the American Heart Association. Contact Rachel Sparks 636.947.5663 or Maureen Bell 636.947.5083 to schedule a training session.

Jan. 9: Riverview Gardens School District Invites RGSD Stakeholders to meet Top Two Superintendent Candidates 6 p.m. at Westview Middle School, 1950 Nemnich Dr. For more information call 314.397.7793.

Jan. 20: Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 3 p.m. at St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley in the Terry M. Fischer Theater on campus (3400 Pershall Rd.) For more information call Kedra Tolson at 314.513.4221.

Jan. 27: Community Open House to kick-off Catholic Schools Week 1-3 p.m. Hosted by Federation of Catholic Schools. Catholic Elementary Schools located in the Northeast Deanery of the Archdiocese of St. Louis at each school location. For more information call 314.537.3174.

Health Jan.19-20: St. Louis Lose to Win Challenge The St. Louis Lose to Win Challenge provides the inspiration you need to get in shape, shed pounds and find the real, healthier you inside. Why compete? To break badhabits, to adopt healthy living... to possibly win some prizes! Each week you will weigh in at the location of your choice. At the end of the 12 weeks the top five men and women with the highest percentage of weight lost will be awarded prizes at our celebration event.

Competitors must be 18 years or older, pre-register, and attend a mandatory kick-off the weekend of January 19-20. Pre-register for the kick-off online at www.losetowinstl.com, or call 314.776.3627, or toll free at 1.866.776.3627. $10 registration fee is due at the kickoffs. Pre-registration opens at 8 a.m. on Jan. 7. Kick-off events will be held Sat., Jan. 19 from 8 – 11 a.m. in the May Center at SSM DePaul Health Center, and Sun., Jan.

Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Jan. 16: Exercise and Your Physical Health 9-10 a.m. Join us this morning and you will have an opportunity to discuss with Nahrayshwar Misir, MD the impact your physical health has on your brain’s ability to produce substances that affect your well being. Moderate exercise can improve your mood and energy level. Brief bouts of mild exercise can increase perceived energy and decrease tension. Event is Free. In the Jamestown Mall Food Court.

Jan. 17 : “Getting Involved Through Volunteering” OASIS Peer Led Discussion Groups 1-2 p.m. Laugh, reminisce and learn with OASIS during this discussion group program. Enjoy fellowship and discussion on a variety of topics while making new friends or reconnecting with old ones. Attend one, or attend every month. Light refreshments provided. Dates and topics listed below.

To register, call 314.747.9355 or 1.877.747.9355. At Village North Retirement Community, 11160 Village North Dr.

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www.mycnews.com • Community News • January 9, 2013 Center for Senior Renewal The Center for Mental Health’s Center for Senior Renewal, conveniently located on the first floor of the Detrick Building, provides day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia. The Center for Senior Renewal provides a comfortable, home-like atmosphere staffed with compassionate and experienced mental health professionals. For more information, call 314.653.5123.

Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. A certified substance abuse counselor talks about the addiction of alcohol and drugs, warning signs and symptoms, treatment and recovery, how families are affected by addiction and common problems families experience during the recovery process. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401 (I270/Hwy 367 interchange). For more info call 314.839.3171 or 1.800.447.4301.

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m. Group 109 meets in the 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital. This is an open meeting for alcoholics, drug addicts and their family and friends.

At Christian Hospital, 11133 Dunn Road at the I-270/Hwy. 367 interchange.

Christian Hospital Recovery Center The Christian Hospital Recovery Center provides intensive outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults. There is also a specialized program for patients with chronic mental illness. The center is conveniently located on the Christian Hospital campus. Call confidentially to 314.953.8100.

STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group This nationally recognized program provides education and support for those with schizophrenia.

Group is facilitated by an experienced STEPS nurse.

rands within the hospital. Discover the rewards of volunteering! If you’re looking for a rewarding way to spend your time, volunteering at Christian Hospital is an ideal match. Volunteer positions are available in many different areas.

You’ll meet a variety of interesting people while making a difference in our community. Applications are available at www.chrisitianhospital.org in the Volunteer Office, located off the hospital’s main lobby. For more information, call the Christian Hospital volunteer office at 314.653.5032.

SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Tours of Maternity Suites Saturday, Jan. 12 – 10 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 24 – 6:30 p.m.

SSM DePaul Health Center. This is a 1-hour tour held every 4th Thursday of every month and every 2nd Saturday of the month (except on holidays). Please register no later than the Tuesday before the 4th Thursday of the month, or no later than the Thursday before the 2nd Saturday of the month. Registration is required at 314.776.3627.

Every Mon. & Tues. in Jan.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation Mondays: 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays: Noon – 1 p.m. 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 A series of four classes within a six-month period of time. Call Central Scheduling to make an appointment at 314.344.7220. The classes are covered by most insurAnswers from page 8

Volunteers needed at Christian Hospital Christian Hospital is calling out for volunteers that can do a significant amount of walking to run er-

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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.

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SSM DePaul Wellness Center Tired of getting locked into longterm memberships that you never use? Join the DePaul Wellness Center and receive a personalized program for your specific needs.

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SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters, and SSM St. Joseph Health

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Speaker’s Bureau Our SSM speakers are available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups. Our health professionals will speak up to one hour free of charge. A variety of health care topics can be presented to your group or organization. Call 636.949.7159 for more information.

Ongoing Support Groups Every 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 Huff-

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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.

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.

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Can email for further information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

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“Experience Kanaval and The Spirit of RaRa” to Take Place February, 9th Meds & Food For Kids – an organization dedicated to ending malnutrition and igniting economic development in Haiti – announces their Second Annual Gala and Auction, “Experience Kanaval and The Spirit of RaRa”, taking place from 6 until 10 p.m. on February 9 at the Saint Louis Science Center, located at 5050 Oakland Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.

“Experience Kanaval and The Spirit of RaRa” will be a celebration of Haitian art, music and culture. Much like Haiti itself, RaRa is unique, compelling and chaotic.

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• Winter storm warning (Take action. The storm is in or entering the area.)

• Blizzard warning (Seek refuge immediately! Snow and strong winds, near-zero visibility, deep snow drifts, and life-threatening wind chill.)

Much more cold-weather related information is available at these sites: • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Winter weather • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Power outages • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Emergency preparedness and response • American Red Cross - Winter storm preparedness - Frozen pipes - Pet protection • FEMA Winter Storms and Extreme Cold

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