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January 18, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 3

Missouri families

Winter Fun!

are encouraged to ‘Be Out There’ in 2012

Get Outdoors! By Mary Anne Meyers

IN this Issue

A pre-Christmas Neilsen survey found that 44 percent of kids between the ages of 6 and 12 had an iPad on their wish list. No report yet on how many saw that wish come true, but electronics certainly dominate the lives of children these days. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is trying to help families pare down the average eight hours a day children spend in front of screens. NWF naturalist David Mizejewski says even in states like Missouri, with tons of free winter fun, kids still tend to prefer technology. "It's not that there's anything necessarily inherently bad about all those great technologies, but I think anyone would agree that eight hours a day for a kid to be indoors, sedentary, in front of electronic media is too much,” Mizejewski said. Those technologies can be used to research locations for outdoor adventures, he acknowledges, and he notes that applications can be downloaded on phones and tablets to help families identify plants and critters. According to the NWF, the nature of childhood has changed. There's not much nature in it. American childhood has moved indoors during the last two decades, taking a mental and physical toll on today’s kids. The negative impact of decreased time outdoors includes a doubling of the childhood obesity rate-accompanied by an incremental hundred billion dollar cost to our health care system – as well as declining creativity, concentration and social skills. Some say it takes a village to raise a child. The NWF said it takes a backyard, a playground, a park. Studies show outdoor time helps children grow lean and strong, enhance imaginations and attention spans, decreases aggression, and boosts classroom performance. In addition, children who spend time in nature regularly are shown to become better stewards of the Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Learn & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

environment. Fast Facts about Outdoor Time and Children • Children are spending half as much time outdoors as they did 20 years ago. (Juster et al 2004); (Burdette & Whitaker 2005); (Kuo & Sullivan 2001) • Today, kids 8-18 years old devote an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes using entertainment media in a typical day (more than 53 hours a week). (Kaiser Family Foundation) • In a typical week, only 6% of children ages 9-13 play outside on their own. (Children & Nature Network, 2008) • Children who play outside are more physically active, more creative in their play, less aggressive and show better concentration. (Burdette and Whitaker, 2005; Ginsburg et al., 2007) • Sixty minutes of daily unstructured free play is essential to children’s physical and mental health. (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2008) • The most direct route to caring for the environment as an adult is participating in “wild nature activities” before the age of 11. (Wells and Lekies, 2006) Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Eagle Watch and Guided Trail Walk The Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine Park and the St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department will host an “Eagle Watch and Guided Trail Walk” on Saturday, January 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The event is free and open to the public. A live Eagle, several birds of prey, and a naturalist from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on site for a close-up view from Noon to 2 p.m. Experienced, well known “birders,” Paul Bauer and Kraig Paradise will be available to help visitors view the majestic wild birds through scopes and binoculars that will be provided. Hot chocolate, hot dogs and a warm fire will be located at the top of the Grand Staircase. Be sure to dress warm and bring your binoculars. Visitors are encouraged individually to walk or bike along the three mile trail that takes you through the newly restored upland prairie and wetlands, past Cold Water Creek and theMissouri river. Join one of our guided walks along the trail to enjoy Fort Belle Fontaine Park in its winter glory. The top of the bluff at the Grand Staircase offers a panoramic view of the Missouri River and overlooks the sites where Lewis and Clark camped in 1804 when they left on their Voyage of Discovery and their last campsite on their return in 1806. The Grand Staircase was built by the Works Progress Administra-

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tion (WPA) in the 1930’s. Information will also be available for anyone wanting to become a member of the Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine Park which holds a 501(c)3 status under St. Louis County’s Historic Sites Commission. Fort Belle Fontaine Park is located at 10300 Bellefontaine Road, 3 miles north of Highway 270.

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A FREE program in St. Louis from the Alzheimer’s Association Know the 10 Signs reviews the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and discusses the importance of early detection as well as treatment options. This FREE program features an interactive lecture. Through this program, you will also learn how to tap into the Alzheimer's Association for information and support and learn ways to reduce the risk factors for Alzheimer’s. The next Know the 10 Signs program will be held from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, at Episcopal Church of the Advent, located at 9373 Graber Road, Crestwood, MO 63126. Preregistration is required. Register online at www.alzstl.org, or call 800.272.3900. In addition to this program, the Alzheimer's Association hosts a variety of educational programs via telephone conference. There are also several community support groups. Please contact the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 for more information on these and other activities in your area.

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Valley of Flowers Celebrates 50 Years of Festivals The Valley of Flowers Festival began in 1963 as an attempt by local merchants to promote civic beautification in the City of Florissant. Since that time the festival has grown to include dozens of events including a very large parade and queen crowning. Florissant, Missouri celebrates the first Festival of spring on May 3, 4, 5 and 6. The Valley of Flowers Committee has chosen “Valley of Flowers Celebrates 50 Years of Festivals as the theme for 2012. All parade units are invited to decorate their entries using any of the themes used over the past 50 festivals. A complete list of themes is available on the Valley of Flowers website or by calling the office and one will be sent to you. Annually, thousands of visitors to Florissant on the first full weekend in May are sure to find something of particular interest whether it be sporting events, plant sale, the children’s festival of performing arts, car shows, carnival rides or delicious barbeque and other foods, arts and crafts or flea market. Applications are available for the Valley of Flowers: Parade, game booths, food booths, Queen crowning, flea market or craft fair online at www.ValleyofFlowers.com or by calling 314-837-0033. The parade will take place on Sunday, May 6 in Old Town Florissant on rue St. Francois. There is no entry fee and applicants do not have to be a Florissant resident or business to be part of the parade. The Queen Candidates must be 16 years of age, a Junior in high school and a Florissant resident. Applications will be accepted until Feb. 10 for the first 25 candidates. The selections of the queen will take place at the Queen’s Tea and Dinner on Sunday, April 1 at the James J. Eagan Center. The winning candidates for queen, first runner-up and three special maids are revealed at the queen’s Crowning on Sunday, May 6. Craft Fair, Flea Market and Food Booth applications are for Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5 at the James J. Eagan Center. The Craft Fair is on the covered Ice Rink Pavilion and the Flea Market is inside the building. All food booths are grouped together in the Food Tent on the grounds. Food booth applications for the Knights of Columbus grounds are for Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 6 at a cost of $125. Please submit you application request through our website or through our office located at 601 St. Charles Street, Florissant, MO 63031. The office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The phone number is 314-837-0033. For further inforamtion concerning the festival call the office at 314-837-0033, email us at valley-of-flowers@sbcglobal. net or visit the website at www. valleyofflowers.com.

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Valley Of Flowers Queen Candidate Applications Available Applications are now available from the Valley of Flowers Office, 601 rue St. Charles, Florissant, MO 63031, telephone 314-837-0033 for the 2012 Valley of Flowers Queen Candidates. All candidates must be 16 years of age by April 30, 2012, a junior in high school and a resident of the City of Florissant. Sponsors need not be a Florissant business. The number of candidates is limited to the first 25 candidates and will be selcted in the order in which the completed application is received by the Valley of Flowers office. Rules and regulations for queen candidates are included with the applications. Completed forms are being accepted now though Feb. 10. The Valley of Flowers Committee has chosen “Valley of Flowers Celebrates 50 Years of Festivals” for the 2012 Festival. All candidates will be asked to select a theme that has been used in a previous festival for her parade entry.

Judging will take place at the James J. Eagan Center on Sunday, April 1. A dinner will follow to recognize the candidates, sponosrs 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 6. 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 ther 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 314837-0033 for your application or email the committee at valley-of-flowers@sbcglobal.net and an application will be sent. Applications are also online at www.valleyofflowers.com.

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Missouri Lawmakers Renew Push for Internet Sales Tax Some state lawmakers and small-business owners are renewing their efforts in the upcoming legislative session to require the collection of sales tax on Internet purchases. More people shopped online this holiday season, and initial research shows that convenience and price were part of the reason. It's estimated that Missouri will lose out on nearly $188 million from uncollected taxes on Internet sales this year. Small-business advocates such as the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce are among supporters of collecting the tax. Mike Sutherland, a consultant at Missouri Budget Project, says not doing so hurts small

businesses in the Show Me State. "Missouri small businesses are the base of our economy, and in many communities they're really the vitality of a community. I think there's a recognition that our tax code is putting those retail businesses and communities at a disadvantage to out-of-state businesses." Similar efforts in past years have failed. By law, consumers are required to pay to the state a 'use tax' on non-taxed purchases that they make through mailorder or online. States cannot force companies to pay sales or "use tax" unless they have a physical presence in the state. While consumers are always looking to save a few

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dollars, Sutherland says they also see the big economic picture of what small businesses mean to their community. "They're recognizing there's a competitive disadvantage to bricks and mortar, businesses to those that are remote sellers or out-of-state, and there's also recognition there's an erosion to the tax base." Twenty-four other states already collect sales tax on Internet purchases. U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., is cosponsoring a similar bill, the Marketplace Fairness Act, on the federal level.

Florissant Civic Center Theatre: Winter/ Spring 2012 Lobby Box Office Hours: Mon. and Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Thur., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Box Office will close each day from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for lunch. Arrangements to purchase tickets can be made by phone at 314.9215678, by e-mail at FCCT@FlorissantMO.com, online at www. FlorissantMO.com, or by mail addressed to: FCC Theatre, #1 James J. Eagan Dr., Florissant, MO 63033. Call 314-921-5678 for additional information 24 hours a day. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Individual tickets go on sale 45 days prior to the opening of any production. Phone info and reservations: 314-921-5678 or www.FlorissantMO.com FEBRUARY **St. Louis Family Theatre Series Presents: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Feb. 17 - 7:30 p.m., Feb. 18 - 2 p.m., Feb. 19 - 2 p.m. “Oh the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’s best-loved characters hit the stage in this unforgettable musical adventure. The noble Horton the Elephant, the one-feathered bird Gertrude and the zany Cat in

the Hat steal the spotlight in one of Theatreworks’ largest-scale productions! Will the planet of Who survive? Will Horton pay attention to Gertrude? Will Maysie ever return for her egg? Dr. Seuss’s beloved classic characters intertwine in a crazy-quilt adventure, where a most miraculous “think” may save the day! ADMISSION: $7 to all. Group rates available. *Florissant Fine Arts Council Presents: THE HONKY TONK ANGELS Feb. 19 – 7p.m. It happens every day of the year! Somewhere in America, a girl quits her job, kisses her loved ones good bye and climbs aboard a Nashville-bound Greyhound. In Ted Swindley’s raucous and touching musical three talented young women make their way to Nashville determined to “make it.” Stand by Your Man, 9-to-5, Harper Valley PTA, Rocky Top, Delta Dawn, These Boots Are Made for Walking, and Ode to Billie Joe are just some of the country music favorites you’ll enjoy! ADMISSION: $27 Adults; $25 Seniors/Students. McCluer High School Presents: DREAMGIRLS

Feb. 24 – 7 p.m., Feb. 25 – 7 p.m., Feb. 26 – 2 p.m., Mar. 2 – 7 p.m., Mar. 3 – 7 p.m. The Tony Award-winning musical based on a singing group similar to the Supremes, “Dreamgirls” is the basis for the Academy Award-winning movie starring Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Foxx. This show features such songs as And I Am Telling You I'm not Going, Changing, Listen and Dreamgirls. ADMISSION: $6 in advance; $8 at the door. MARCH **St. Louis Family Theatre Series Presents: IF YOU GIVE A MOOSE A MUFFIN Mar. 4 – 2 p.m., Mar. 9 – 7:30 p.m., Mar. 10 - 2 p.m. If a big, hungry moose comes to visit, you might give him a muffin to make him feel at home. If you give him a muffin, he'll want some jam to go with it. When he's eaten all your muffins, he'll want to go to the store to get some more muffin mix. In this hilarious sequel to the award-winning Magik Theatre's 2009 runaway hit If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, the young host is again run ragged by a surprise guest. Join us as we see what kind of havoc a moose can

make when you invite him into your home and offer him something just as sweet as - but perhaps just a little larger than - a cookie. Complete with an unforgettable dance sequence that is sure to get the audience moving, If You Give a Moose a Muffin is an adventure in storytelling that is fun for both children and adults. (Please note: If You Give a Moose a Muffin replaces the cancelled touring production of The 100 Dresses, originally at these dates and times) ADMISSION: $7 to all. Group rates available. Alpha Players Present: YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU Mar. 16 – 8 p.m., Mar. 17 – 8 p.m., Mar. 23 – 8 p.m., Mar. 24 – 8 p.m., Mar. 25 – 2 p.m. An all-time classic comedy, "You Can't Take It With You" is full of big characters and bigger laughs! At first the Sycamore family may seem crazy, but it is not long before we realize that if they are crazy, the rest of the world is crazier. Visit the eccentric world of the Sycamore family where everyday routines include setting off fireworks - inside the house, collecting snakes, distributing Marxist flyers and holding ballet lessons in the living room. When Alice (the "normal" daughter) announces her boyfriend's wealthy, conservative parents are coming for dinner, the family promises

to behave, but when the guests show up on the wrong night, all bets are off! ADMISSION: $14 Adults; $12 Seniors/Students; $10 Children under 12; Group rates available. Florissant Valley Men of Harmony Present: REMEMBER RADIO Mar. 30 – 7:30 p.m. The barbershoppers wend their way through a radio mystery entitled “The Rotten Spice Caper” with an array of old and new songs in the rich harmony of a cappella barbershop sounds. The show is a behindthe-scenes display of a radio broadcast complete with sound effects that bring back memories of radio magic. A great evening of entertainment will be capped by a guest quartet! This show is a fantastic entertainment value; you will be glad to be a part of it. ADMISSION: $10 in advance; $12 at the door. *Florissant Fine Arts Council Presents: STAND BY YOUR MAN The Tammy Wynette Story Mar. 31 – 8 p.m. TAMMY WYNETTE - the woman behind the legend and the incredible songs that made her the first lady of country music – leaps off the stage and into your heart. Through her eyes, the audience relives her Continued next page

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journey from the cotton fields of Mississippi to international superstardom. With comic flair and dramatic impact STAND BY YOUR MAN recounts her triumphs and tragedies while exploring Tammy's relationship with the five husbands she stood by, her beloved daughters, her strong-willed mother and two of her dearest friends. ADMISSION: $27 Adults; $25 Seniors/ Students APRIL St. Louis Brass Band Presents: ON WITH THE SHOW Apr. 1 – 2:30 p.m. Some music is so closely related with the movie it was written for that listening to it allows the listener to recall the emotions felt while watching the movie. From An American in Paris by George Gershwin and Show Boat by Jerome Kern to Batman by Danny Elfman and Star Wars by John Williams, this St. Louis Brass Band concert will feature music from movies and stage musicals. The St. Louis Brass Band consists of twenty-eight professional brass and percussion performers whose mission is to spread the literature of the traditional English brass band through many high quality performances in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. ADMISSION: $7 Adults; $5 Seniors/Students. Hawthorne Players Present: LITTLE WOMEN Apr. 13 – 8 p.m., Apr. 14 – 8 p.m., Apr. 20 – 8 p.m., Apr. 21 – 8 p.m., Apr. 22 – 2:p.m. The play begins that memorable Christmas when Marmee leaves to visit her sick husband and Jo sells her beautiful hair to help finance the trip. We live, love, laugh and cry with Jo and her sisters Meg, Amy and Beth as they go through the many trials and tribulations that have made this story a classic. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, this play is sure to be a family favorite. ADMISSION: $16 Adults; $14 Seniors/Students; Group rates available. *Florissant Fine Arts Council Presents: St. Louis Theatre Musicians Orchestra- BEST OF BROADWAY Apr. 28 – 8 p.m. Once again we will journey through the history of the American musical with the area’s top theatre musicians! This unique orchestra brings audiences the brightest moments in Broadway history from the inception of musicals to the current day. A delightful evening of music and memories! This twenty-two piece Theatre Orchestra performs with live strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and two of St. Louis’ finest singers Patricia Scanlon and Dean Christopher. With 30 years of experience as an actor, singer, comedian and impres-

sionist, Dean has also developed a tribute show to the classic Las Vegas Rat Pack era that he will sing selections from as well. ADMISSION: $27 Adults; $25 Seniors/ Students MAY Northwinds Concert Bands Presents: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION May 5 – 7:30 p.m. The 60-piece Northwinds Band, under the direction of Larry Marsh, will present a stirring concert featuring an exciting mix of spirited music including big band tunes, works from stage and screen, bright marches and light classics. Northwinds is thrilled to present the American premiere of a new piece by noted composer David Shaffer entitled “At the Red Creek.” This thrilling music portrays the history of the small German town Roethenbach, whose location on a small brook north of the Alps made it a part of over 1000 years of history. Oskar Bihler, director of the town’s Musikkaelle Roethenbach wind ensemble, will travel from Germany to conduct this new mu-

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sic, which was commissioned this year to commemorate the 1150th anniversary of the founding of the town and the 170th anniversary of the founding of the band. Northwinds Concert Band is a program of Ferguson Florissant’s Community Education Department. ADMISSION: $8 Adults, $6 Seniors/ Students Alpha Players Present: GOD’S FAVORITE May 18 – 8 p.m., May 19 – 8 p.m., May 25 – 8 p.m., May 26 – 8 p.m., May 27 – 2 p.m. Successful and respected Long Island business man Joe Benjamin is a modernday “Job” with a mansion, a high-maintenance wife, a couple of ungrateful children and wise-cracking household help. Just when it seems things could not get worse, he is visited by Sidney Lipton (aka “A Messenger from God”). Sidney has a mission: test Joe’s faith and report back to the “Boss.” It seems God and Satan have made a bet and God has put his trust in one of his favorites, Joe, to keep his faith. The jokes and “Tests of Faith” fly fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contempo-

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rary tale like no other. The Good Book was never like this! ADMISSION: $14 Adults, $12 Seniors/ Students, $10 Children 12 and under; Group rates available. *Florissant Fine Arts Council Presents: BIG BAND PATRIOTIC SALUTE May 28 – 7 p.m. The Florissant Fine Arts Council and the City of Florissant continue the series of Big Band Concerts featuring Gary Dammer on trumpet and seventeen of the St. Louis area’s finest musicians in their annual Memorial Day Patriotic Salute. ADMISSION: $8 Adults; $ Seniors/ Students *The Florissant Fine Arts Council presents the Applause/Applause 2011/2012 series with financial support from our members, the Regional Arts Commission, Missouri Arts Council (a state agency), Arts and Education Council, the Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis and the City of Florissant. **The St. Louis Family Theatre Series gratefully acknowledges financial support from the Arts and Education Council, City of Florissant, Junior League of St. Louis, Missouri Arts Council (a state agency), and the Regional Arts Commission.

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Pattonville School News: Pattonville Students Selected for All State Band/All Suburban Band

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Senior becomes first PHS student to achieve All State Band all four years of high school

Five Pattonville High School students were selected to All State bands. Seniors John Sorsen and David Lindsay and sophomore Kim Edwards were named to the All State Band. Sorsen is Pattonville’s first four-time All State Band member. He was also selected to the All Suburban Jazz Band. Senior Jacob Johnson was named to Pattonville High School students who earned All State Band and other the All State Jazz Band for his honors included, from left, Jacob Johnson, Lexi Kendall and John Sorsen. third year, was named Honorable Mention for the All State Concert Band and was selected to the All Suburban Band. Other students selected for the All Suburban Band include senior Lexi Kendall and junior Adam Kaminsky. The students were directed by Denny McFarland, Sara Deutschmann and Anna White.

Rose Acres Student Art to be Featured in Missouri Calendar Jordyn Lodes, a third-grader at Rose Acres Elementary School, was named a winner in the regional Red Ribbon Poster Contest and will have her art included in the Missouri Youth Adult Alliance calendar. Jordyn Lodes

PHS Senior Featured in USO Tribute Nathan Bassman, a senior at Pattonville High School, was selected to participate in the production “United We Stand: A Call to Victory.” The performance took place at

Pattonville High School senior Matt Zehner and juniors Max Schnake and Kaylyn Williams placed in the Top 40 of the 100 Neediest Cases Art Contest cosponsored by the United Way and St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The contest included expert judges that selected the winning artwork. The students’ work was published on the STLToday.com Pattonville High School students who placed in the Top 40 for the 100 website and in the St. Louis Neediest Cases Art Contest were, from left, Max Schnake, Kaylyn Williams and Matt Zehner. Post-Dispatch and will also be displayed at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. Their art teacher is Beth Kathriner.

Pattonville Students, Teachers Featured in Lindenwood Art Exhibit Thirteen Pattonville students and three high school teachers were selected to have their work shown at Lindenwood University’s Young Artists and Their Teacher Exhibit. Senior Alex Horstmann had a drawing and digital print selected and also won the first place award in the drawing division. Senior Peddrick Bonds, Jr. also had a drawing selected. Seniors Hailey Doyle and Marissa Patterson and junior Carrie

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Lawson Elementary Fourth Grade Student 1 of 5 Winners in NCCU’s Dr. King Oratorical Contest Grace Bishop, a fourth grade student at Lawson Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District, is one of five winners in North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest. This year’s theme is “Dr. King's Unfinished Business: Promoting Economic Empowerment.” “It feels like I’m really important; that I did something that everyone is proud of me for,” said Bishop. “I used a few of Dr. King’s quotes that he said to economically empower others.” “Grace was nervous at first but as she went along, she became less nervous,” said Julie Mazar, Lawson’s instructional specialist. Grace has practiced her speech with Mazar and they plan additional practices leading up to the celebration. “It was fun for me because she was in my third grade class last year. I got to see her mature into a wonderful speaker and it’s another way that she is a role model for students at our school. I know what a great writer she is, so I knew she would excel at this.” “I love writing and reading,” said Bishop. “You can learn so much from what you read and writing is an important way you can express what you’re going through, how you feel and what you mean.” Bishop said it took her about a week to complete

her oratory. Winners presented their oratories at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Sunday, January 15 in the Terry M. Fischer Theatre at St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley. Student oratories last from three to five minutes while adult versions may last from seven to 10 minutes. Each of the student winners will received a $100 U.S. Savings Bond. In December, Bishop was one of Grace Bishop, a fourth grade student at Lawson Elementary 10 NCCU essay finalists who pre- School, is one of five winners in NCCU’s annual Dr. Martin Luther sented their work before a panel of King Jr. Oratorical Contest. five judges at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Florissant before advancing to the January oratory contest.

Hazelwood Central High School Senior Realizing a Dream, Acceptance to Top University Every college-bound high school senior has aspirations of getting accepted to the college of his dreams, and when the dream becomes a reality, it takes a little getting used to. Luther Banner, a senior at Hazelwood Central High School, is on the verge of experiencing his dream of attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In mid-December, the school released its early action decision list online. A few days after seeing his name on the list, he got a shiny, silver cylindrical package from MIT containing a formal acceptance letter, confetti, balloons, stickers and information about the school. The package arrived just before Christmas. “It’s pretty surreal for me. It hasn’t settled in that I’ve been accepted to MIT,” said Banner. He said that only 11 percent of students are accepted for early action. “It’s still shocking. It’s my dream school,” he said. Banner plans to accept the offer from MIT to study mechanical engineering. He said MIT will offer him a scholarship, but he is researching other scholarship opportunities to attend school. He was also accepted to Georgia Institute of Technology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. “My grandmother and mom are really excited. They pretty much told me that they knew I was going to get in, but I was worried about it,” he said. “I wasn’t 100 percent sure I’d get accepted. It’s a highly competitive school to get into. I was thinking about the other kids that I’d be up against for admission.” Banner is a notable student, taking five advanced placement (AP) classes this year – calculus, senior English, government, Spanish IV and physics. He is a co-captain of the RoboHawks robotics team, and last spring, he was nominated and received the FIRST Dean’s List Award at the FIRST Robotics Competition St. Louis Regional. FIRST – For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology – is a “thrilling and unique spectator sport experience in which teams of high school students solve an engineering design challenge through imagination, dedication, teamwork and the help of their robotic friends.” The RoboHawks won the event and qualified to participate in the FIRST Championship, which took place in St. Louis. During the championship competition, Banner was named to the FIRST Dean’s List, an honor recognizing

10 students from the United States and abroad for their leadership and dedication to FIRST. Of the 10 selected, only two were juniors – Banner and a student from Rhode Island. Winners received a long list of prizes, including a BlackBerry Playbook tablet, a BlackBerry Torch mobile phone, a Nike book bag with a shirt and hat, gift cards to JC Penney and Starbucks, a Kindle ereader, a flip camera, software and a trip to New Hampshire to the FIRST headquarters. Being named as a Top 10 student involved in robotics certainly didn’t hurt his chances of realizing his dream. “It helped,” he said. “MIT was always the school in the back of my head. I knew it was tough to get in. I didn’t view it as a reality at first, but I decided to apply at the end of my junior year,” he revealed. Banner went to New Hampshire in August, during the first week of school in HSD. While there, the students toured MIT, but at this point, he had no idea what his future would hold. Fast forward to the present and Banner seems quietly humbled, yet excited, about what’s to come. The robotics team is preparing for the competition season and plans to participate in events in Kansas City and St. Louis. The team is working toward earning the prestigious Chairman’s Award, presented to the team that best represents a model for other teams to follow and embodies the goals and purpose of FIRST. Banner said the team is trying to enhance the awareness of FIRST and be an “inspiration to the community and the District.” When he goes to college, he said he will “miss everything” about robotics. “I plan to find a team to help mentor. It’s an environment and an atmosphere that you can’t get away from,” he said. “I’ll miss being on a team. To see that you built something that great with your own hands is exhilarating.” Banner gives credit to “every teacher I’ve had who pushed me to work as hard as I can” in getting him to where he is today. He gives thanks to Catherine Sylve, a

Luther Banner, a senior at Hazelwood Central High School, will attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology after graduation. He was accepted to MIT through early admission.

former teacher at HCHS and RoboHawks sponsor, for “making” him get involved in robotics. Sylve continues to be actively involved with the team. He gives thanks to retired Spanish teacher Carol Villalobos for encouraging him to apply to MIT. He is grateful to his family for “believing in me and for all that they give up to support me.” “My family has always said ‘Strive to be the best. If not, why do it?’” “I try to live by that in everything I do,” said Banner.

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January 18, 2012

Oldest Pick: “Breadcrumbs”

Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

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A world of fantasy awaits in“Breadcrumbs,” a magical tale that will draw you in like a moth to a flame. The book begins in a town in Minnesota, caught in the throes of winter. Hazel and Jack, fifth-grade best friends, share a gift for concocting stories with casts of super heroes and make-believe creatures. In reality, the two struggle. Hazel, adopted from India, battles feeling different from her classmates, and misses her absent father, while Jack has trouble accepting his mother’s overwhelmingly sadness. Tension mounts when Jack begins to buddy up with boys who tease Hazel. Hurt feelings erupt, and after a snowball fight, Jack gets a shard of something in his eye. It leaves him with an intense longing to inch toward the woods near his yard. Once there, the snow gradually changes into the form of a beautiful woman, a Snow Queen who convinces Jack to follow her – and he does, disappearing without the trace of a footprint in the snow, leaving Hazel to worry, not believing for a minute that Jack has suddenly gone off to visit a relative in another town. Hazel cares deeply about Jack, and so begins her quest, a journey to rescue her friend from a fate she doesn’t understand. Pencil drawings by Erin McGuire illustrate the children’s pain and painful journey in this unforgettable book.

Metro St. Louis Cinderella Project In 2011, thanks to the efforts of the Metro St. Louis Cinderella Project and its hundreds of volunteers, more than 150 girls from more than 40 high schools in the St. Louis metropolitan area were able to attend their proms. These girls, unable to acquire prom dresses on their own because of their families’ financial situations, received free dresses, and in most cases, free hairstyles, make-up and manicures. Most important, they received the confidence to enjoy one of the most special nights of their lives. Belleza Salon of O’Fallon, Mo. is an enthusiastic supporter of the initiative; the staff volunteers its time and talents to transform the hair and make-up for many prom-going “clients” each year, along with other fundraising and awareness activities. This year, the salon team, with the support of Matrix, is also getting behind the pre-prom dress collection efforts. On January 24, Belleza owner Robyn Clark will open the salon to anyone who wishes to donate a gently used or new prom dress. Throughout the day, visitors will enjoy music, a special jewelry sale and free Bare Mineral make-up applications. Also on hand will be a team of Matrix Spread the Love Ambassadors, recent beauty school graduates selected by Matrix to spend a year traveling the country, experiencing all that the beauty profession has to offer at a grass roots level. The STL Ambassadors will provide complimentary conditioning treatments and a full-sized Matrix

hairspray to everyone that donates a dress, as well as prom beauty and style tips for school-aged contributors and their parents. They will also mentor students from a local beauty school, who will style the hair for some of the prom-goers and will be on hand for the dress drive at Belleza. (Belleza also has the distinction of being designated as a Matrix Spread the Love Salon.) Clark and her husband also own the Hazelwood Bowling Alley in Hazelwood, MO, and later on the 24th, the dress round-up moves to the bowling alley! Everyone who brings a gown will be invited to bowl a free game. According to Diane Wolferding, who oversees development and community relations for the Community Council of St. Charles Country, once the dresses are collected, a Cinderella Project boutique is set up at the Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters, Mo. The organization receives referrals for 150 girls from school counselors throughout the metropolitan St. Louis area. These girls visit the boutique and enjoy a personal shopping experience! Volunteers help the girls to select their perfect dress and are on hand to help with alterations and accessories. Once all of the designated girls have chosen their dresses, the boutique opens to the public. PINK Saturday, March 10, is the opening day for the public sale, where hundreds of remaining dresses are offered for $29 for the remainder of the month. Numerous area businesses, high schools, colleges and women’s groups are involved – setting up,

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collecting, transporting and staffing the boutique, and providing alterations, personal shopping and beauty services. Clark initially became involved with the Cinderella Project when she was styling a young client for her prom. The client brought a friend along, who watched and complimented her pal, but didn’t have the resources to have her own hair done for the prom. “She was so sweet, so I did the friend’s hair for free,” says Clark. “That got me thinking that there are so many kids who don’t get to have the wonderful prom experience. I mentioned it to a friend from the Chamber of Commerce, who connected me with Diane and the local Cinderella Project.” Now, says Clark, the 30 Belleza stylists know and love the fact that they will participate in the project each year. “For our team, this project is all part of working in our salon,” Clark comments. “We know that we’re all very blessed, and we know that it’s important to give back.” A Metro St. Louis Cinderella Project Prom Dress Round-Up will be held Tuesday, January 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Belleza Salon, 3449 Pheasant Meadow Drive, O’Fallon, MO 63368. For information, contact Robyn Clark at 314.276.1133 or robyn@ mybellezasalon.com. Or visit www.mybellezasalon. com. The fun continues from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. the same day at the Hazelwood Bowl, 210 Fee Fee Hills Drive, Hazelwood, MO 63042.

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January 18, 2012

“Contraband” January is a strange time on the movie calendar, with holiday blockbusters finishing their theatrical runs as potential Oscar nominees expand onto more screens. Popcorn films like “Contraband” also appear at the local multiplex to offer moviegoers a little variety in their diet. This remake of the Icelandic adventure film “Reykjavik-Rotterdam” is more style than substance, though. Director Baltasar Kormakur, who served as a producer on the original, has changed the motivation of the first film and lost something in the translation. Mark Wahlberg turns in a solid performance here as Chris Farraday, a former smuggler who gave up a life

Kate Beckinsale in Universal Pictures' Contraband - 2012

Mark Wahlberg and Ben Foster in Universal Pictures’ Contraband - 2012

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of crime to start his own home security firm. Farraday has no plans to return to his other life, but his brotherin-law Andy (Caleb Landry Jones) changes that. Andy tries his hand at smuggling and ends up in serious debt to vicious crime boss Tim Briggs (Giovanni Ribisi). To keep his family safe from Briggs, Chris agrees to do one last run to Panama and smuggle millions in uncut counterfeit dollars, which are known as “super bills.” He assembles a team of experts who must elude detection and bring back the money before Briggs and his men lose patience. “Contraband” is a pretty basic thriller set against the world of international smuggling. With the exception of Mark Wahlberg, the cast is filled with two-dimensional characters that audiences have seen time and again. Wahlberg’s Chris Farraday is fairly fleshed out, though. Considered one of the best in the business, Farraday is happy with his new role of husband, father and provider. Still, when he’s back in action and the adrenaline is flowing, it is easy to see that he still misses his old life. Giovanni Ribisi is somewhat interesting as Tim Briggs, a crime boss whose family has a history with Farraday. Unfortunately, Ribisi is a little overthe-top here as Briggs, chewing up the scenery as he terrorizes Chris’ family.

The best part of “Contraband” is, however, the techniques that the onscreen smugglers use to acquire and hide their goods. If the story has any basis in fact, smuggling also is a fairly common occurrence on cargo ships. In this film, even the captain isn’t above moving a few illegal goods or taking a kickback from the smugglers in his crew. When all is said and done, “Contraband” is a nice diversion, but there’s very little to recommend about it. “Contraband,” rated R for violence, pervasive language and brief drug use, currently is playing in theaters.

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January 18, 2012

Sports You See... With Gary B. Former Rascals Players Playing in the Majors Eight Players over the Past 10 Years How well do you know your River City Rascals former baseball players? The following is a list of members that played at T. R. Hughes ballpark over the past decade. Three of the players are on the roster of Major league teams: Justin Christian played for River City 2003/04 and is with the San Francisco Giants. Josh Kinney only played a part of a season Josh Kinney for the Rascals in 2001 and was picked up by the St. Louis Cardinals. He is presently on the Chicago White Sox roster. Joe Thatcher had the uniform with the O’Fallon club from 2004 to 05 and is in southern California with the San Diego Padres. Five other Rascals players are associated with the big clubs and are on the Minor League roster: Keli'i Zablan played the 2010 year and is located at the High Desert league in California League for the Seattle Mariners. Keenan Wiley also played in 2010 and wears the Atlanta Braves uniform in the Lynchburg, Carolina League. Gary Moran played two years for River City 2010-11 and is also with the Braves in Rome, South Atlantic League. Brandon Graves played in 2009 and now is on the roster in Salem-Keiser, Northwest League for the San Francisco Giants. Mike Benacka pitched in 2008 and is located in Stockton of the California League for the Los Angeles A's. To get more information on the Rascals’ club visit the website www.RiverCityRascals.com. ~~~Way to go guys

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Ice Racing with No Brakes At The Family Arena January 28 XIIR is a Professional motorcycle racing tour on ice! These bikes go from zero to 60 mph in under 3 seconds on the ice inside the Family Arena. 2000 metal studs are added to the tires and the only way they can slow down is to downshift or fall off the bike! The mountain bike frame is equipped with a 1200 cc crotch rocket engine that includes a 4-stroke, 4-valve engine that runs on nitro methanol. 20-25 races will be on the slate for the evening with each heat consisting of four riders racing for four laps. Each race has a qualifier who could possibly be in the main event that consists of six riders for six laps. Go to www.FamilyArena.com to get all the details. ~~~Not for the week-of-heart Rams Hire New Coach Jeff Fisher has 16 Years of Head Coaching Experience Owner Stan Kroneke and his group of advisers decided to fire the general manager, head coach and all the other coaches on the staff. The only contract that was still under contact was the Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels who opted to leave the team and coach for the New England Patriots. In fact, he was in the coaching press box this past Sunday back to work. Over the next few weeks you will see the vacancies filled quickly as the organization has a lot of work to do in a short period of time. NEXT RAMS HOME GAMES: Sometime in August ~~~A new era begins

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The Family, The American Dream, The Tragedy John Burke is one of the best locksmiths around. When we met years ago he was employed by the St. Louis City School District, but he hated the politics. He is a likeable young man, so after hearing his complaints for several years and knowing his great talent, I encouraged him to look for another job. He finally took my advice and changed jobs. He could diagnose and repair any doors and locks on or in houses, garages and businesses, electronic or otherwise as well as change them or install whole new systems. John is a gifted hands-on technical wizard. John and his lovely wife have two daughters. They are a loving family and I always admired John for being a good husband and father. Then disaster struck. John collapsed with a burst brain aneurysm on his 40th birthday. One of the best brain surgeons available skillfully repaired the damage as much as modern medical science can accomplish. John was comatose for more than a month after the operation. Until he awoke, it wasn’t known how much he would still be able to function, if at all. When he finally awoke, he became the miracle of the neurology floor. He lost some memory and eyesight, but therapy helped him improve enough to function normally and he eventually returned to work. There was a collective sigh of relief by everyone involved.

Then tragedy struck yet again. As he bent down to pick up a tackle box on a dock where he and his family were visiting friends, he blacked out and collapsed on the section of skull that was temporarily removed to repair the aneurysm. He was flown to a hospital in Columbia where doctors stabilized him as best they could. John’s doctors at home later advised that he would no longer be able to work or even drive a car without great risk. His newly damaged skull replacement may never completely heal. Everything known to medical science has been done. Life as John and his family knew it was over. John’s wife, Ellen, teaches at a parochial school and they’ve barely managed to keep their small home in St. Charles. His parents have helped pay his medical insurance, but it’s far too expensive for them to continue. Even his teenaged daughter found a job after school to help with expenses. It is hard to say how much longer they can hang on. Government sponsored medical help and Social Security aren’t cooperating. John was advised to obtain legal help that specializes in these matters. These services are, after all, what John paid into for years when he was still employed and healthy, as did I and millions of working Americans. Although it’s frustrating that getting help from these government organizations is so difficult, it’s partially understandable because there is so much fraud to deal with. One of the worst parts for John is being marooned at home and relying on friends and family for transportation. One government functionary ordered John to find a job at a fast food restaurant. It was hard to make him understand that John is forbidden to drive and no employer in his right mind would employ him without risking another blackout that might damage John even worse or perhaps kill him. There are many other American families who suffer similar tragedies who weren‘t looking for a free ride. It shames America that we cannot provide medical care and financial assistance for people like John Burke and his wonderful family that aspired to honest work and the American dream.

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God’s BOGO Sometimes I think I pick on my kids too much. But gosh darn it, I wouldn’t be a columnist if they didn’t give me so much material! Here’s a great example that took place a few years back… I pray in the shower each morning, and I each morning I offer my petitions. Most days I ask God to give me the grace to be the mother our children need, and I often pray that the Holy Spirit will guide my writing efforts. Sometimes God gives me a BOGO (buy one get one) deal. Jim and I recently purchased bike locks for our kids, because they’ve been clamoring to ride their bikes to school, to the neighborhood store, etc. Sam and Chris wanted to ride to school on Monday, but I don’t like changing plans at the last minute. Sam mentioned to her friend that they should ride their bikes to school on Tuesday. The friend agreed, but neglected to ask her parents. Simultaneously (or so it seemed), Christopher hurt his ankle Monday afternoon. Monday night he repeatedly asked for crutches. Tuesday morning he was well enough to be able to ride his bike to school (he’s famous for the Superman-like ability to overcome tall buildings – or injuries in this case – in a single bound). When told he would have to wait until his ankle healed, our 15 year-old son proceeded to argue and pout. No biggie. I’m used to it. And our kids are used to me putting up my hand and halting any and all arguments once I’ve given my answer. The arguing stopped, but the pouting persisted. Tuesday morning Sam asked if she could call her friend to confirm they were indeed riding their bikes to school. No answer. She wanted to run across the street at 6:50 a.m. and knock on the door.

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“No, you may not,” I answered. “But…” she tried to respond. My hand went up at the same time my mouth formed the word “No,” once again. As soon as her friend’s garage door opened, Sam was off like a shot. The friend, Sam soon discovered, did not talk with her parents Monday night. Friend’s mom agreed with me. We like to plan these things at least a day in advance. To say that our 13 year-old daughter was angry is an understatement. If this were Cartoon Network then Sam would have been an old-fashioned cartoon with steam pouring out of her ears. She slammed the van door, stomped all around, refused to speak to her friend, etc. Again, nothing I haven’t experienced before. Here, however, is where my prayers were answered. Sam came back into the house and stomped upstairs to brush her teeth. Christopher witnessed the scene while putting on his shoes. “Sam’s being bratty,” he offered. I laughed. “What?” he asked. “She is.” “She certainly is not behaving in a way I’d like her to behave,” I agreed. “Uh-huh,” he said. “Bratty.” It was as if God Himself decided that Christopher needed a good look in the mirror, and that very instant the Almighty flipped a switch in my dear boy’s head. Minutes later we stood in the kitchen packing his lunch. “Your mood has changed for the better,” I said, smiling. “I forgot about it,” he said. “That’s all?” I challenged him, albeit gently. “It typically takes you a few hours to forget about

something of that magnitude.” “Well, I saw Sam and realized that’s how I must have been acting, too,” he said. “Thank you, Father,” I whispered. Then I turned to my son, “That’s very mature of you, not only to realize it, but to admit it. Thank you.” One Schneider down, one to go. After dropping the kids off, I figured Sam might enjoy knowing her mother shares her love of poetry. So I jotted down a little ditty, titled “This Day Sucks… Then Again, Maybe Not.” I folded the paper and sealed in an envelope, dressed for work and delivered the poem to her school. Ten minutes later, while waiting in line for my new license plates, my cell phone rang. Sam was at the nurse’s office. I knew she would be there, I just figured it would be later in the day. She apologized, I accepted (and told her to apologize to her friend), and we went on with our day. Two Schneiders down, and it was only 8:50 in the morning. That was a record, I think. Again I whispered, “Thank you, God.” So, you see, prayer pays off. You don’t know when, you don’t know how, but they work. And when God is so busy listening to millions of prayers in any given moment, maybe, just maybe, he’ll give you a kind of BOGO. Columnist’s note: This is a to-be-continued column. Why? Because I jumped the gun and wrote this column a mere 30 minutes after the incident occurred. Silly me. One of these days I’ll learn to wait for the entire day to unfold. Until next week…

Almonds Add Flavor and Crunch to Winter Dishes (Family Features) Winter foods typically mean one thing - comfort. Regardless of climate or geographic location, we crave the root vegetables and braised meats that complement the season and keep us full and warm. Luckily, almonds in all their forms guarantee these dishes taste as indulgent and delicious as the very foods we crave.

Almond Crusted Pumpkin Fritters Ingredients: - 1 pound cooked Kabocha squash (1 small raw) - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon crushed chili flakes - 1/2 pound cooked russet potato (1 large raw) - 1 cup salt - 3 tablespoons chopped sage - 1 ounce grated parmesan - 1 ounce grated cheddar - 1 egg yolk - Zest of half a lemon - 4 eggs - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups toasted crushed almonds - Salt and pepper, to taste - 1 bag micro greens Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Split squash width wise; scrape out seeds. Drizzle each half with olive oil. Sprinkle with chili flakes, a pinch of salt and pepper. Let sit for 20 minutes. 2. Stab each potato four times around with fork.

Line sheet pan with salt; place potatoes on top. Place squash face-down on another parchmentlined sheet pan. Bake squash and potatoes in oven for 1 hour or until soft. Remove from oven. Carefully split open potatoes lengthwise to steam; allow all to cool completely. Discard salt. 3. When cool, scoop out squash and potato into bowl. Add sage, parmesan, cheddar, egg and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Combine thoroughly; a chunky texture is fine. 4. Set up three bowls and one parchmentlined sheet tray. In one bowl, whisk together eggs; place almonds and flour separately in two remaining bowls. 5. With large spoon or scoop, take about 2 tablespoons of squash mixture and form an oval; dredge in flour,

dip in egg and roll in almonds before placing onto sheet pan. Repeat with remaining squash. Refrigerate until ready to fry. 6. In deep, heavy bottomed pan, heat oil to 300°F. Carefully pan fry fritters until golden brown, approximately 2-1/2 minutes each side. Remove from oil. Drain on paper towel; sprinkle with pinch of salt. Serve hot on small bed of microgreens with or without sauce.

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Church Jan. 20, Feb. 3 & 17, Mar. 2 & 16: Fish Fry 4-6 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Rd., St. Louis, MO 63137. Entrees, Catfish, Fried and Baked Cod and Chicken Nuggets. Dinner includes any two side dishes-cole slaw, french fries, spaghetti, green beans or okra. Single entree, 7 p.m., double entree, $8.50, children under 6 years old free, phone 867-0800. Feb. 4 and every 1st Sat. of the month all year long: Basement/ Breakfast/Tailgate Sale At Northside Christian Church, 9635 Hwy. 367 (Lewis & Clark Blvd.), St. Louis, MO. Pancakes & sausage or 2 biscuits & gravy, juice & coffee. Extra sausage is 50 cents more. Church basement sale with lots of new items and tailgate sale to sell your own treasures. Times: Basement/Tailgate is 8 a.m. - Noon; Breakfast is 8-10:30 a.m. Breakfast is $4. A double parking spot for tailgaters is $10. Call 314.868.5722, to reserve your tailgate spot. Every Thursday (through December 1. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Grief Share Support Group

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At Ferguson Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave. Ferguson, Mo. Info 314.522.3388 or leecedra@sbcglobal.net. Events January 2012: Customer Appreciation Month Florissant Old Town Marketplace – an antique, vintage and collectibles shop - sponsored by Florissant Old Town Partners, Inc., is having their annual customer appreciation month. Buyers can submit their names for a drawing to take place on January 31. Prizes will be gifts and gift certificates from local businesses. Details in the store at 725 rue St. Francois. Store hours are Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone 314-837-8144. Jan. 28: Singles Dance 7:30–11:30 p.m. at the Moolah Shrine Hall located at 12545 Fee Fee Rd; St. Louis MO 63146. Admission is $10 & D.J. is Juke Box Productions. Sponsored by Singles Again, a divorced, seperated, and widowed support group located in St. Charles MO. Questions email Martha Johnson at mjohnson0601@yahoo.com.

Feb. 5: Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by: Florissant Old Town Partners. Served at the Florissant Old Town Chapel, 646 rue St. Francois St. Beginning at 8 a.m. until 12 Noon. For more information, contact Old Town Partners @ 837-0033. Come and join us. Bring your family, your friends and your neighbors. Help kick off the 2011 Spring Season and Support Old Town Florissant. Pay at the door, Adults $6 each, Children $3 each (Includes: coffee, juice, pancakes and sausage) Includes a Chance to Win one of four $25 Attendance Prizes. Feb. 18: Mardi Gras at the Mouse Races Presented by the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce at the JFK Civic Center in Florissant. $20 per person for tables of 8. *Beer, setups and light snack provided (* must be 21 or over). Celebrate your Mardi Gras Party at the Mouse Races. Prizes for best decorated Mardi Gras themed table, best dressed guy and best dressed girl. Limited seating, so make your reservations today. Reserve and pay online at www.greaternorthcountychamber. com or by phone at 314.831.3500. Feb. 25: Trivia Night to benefit the Twillman House renovations At Trinity High School. Hosted by the Spanish Lake Community Association. Doors open at 6pm questions start at 7pm. Includes beer and soda. Raffles, 50/50. Proceeds benefit the Twillman House renovations. Cost is $160 per table of 8. Mail check made out SLCA to Roy Moyers, 769 Coal Bank Rd., St. Louis, MO 63138. Sept. 22, 2012: Jennings High School Class of 1972 Reunion To be held in St. Charles, Mo. We need your current contact information. Please call 636.583.9778 or email jhs1972@gmail.com.

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 8397604. • 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. 1962 Hazelwood High School Reunion Graduates from the class of 1962 are invited to attend the 50th Reunion in June 2012. Please contact Shirley at 314.799.1147 (cell phone) for more info. 1967 Hazelwood High School Reunion: We are looking for classmates of Class of 1967 Hazelwood High School. We are having a 45th reunion in 2012. Please contact Kay at 1967hhshi@gmail.com or 636 7452601 for more information. Every Saturday: 8-10 a.m. Chess Chess is played every Satuurday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. or later, at MidRivers Mall in the food court. Come join us for some interesting games! 3rd Thursday of each month: 12:15 NARFE Chapter 1229 - Meeting for all Active and Retired Federal Employees At Golden Corral, 1850 Zumbehl Road, St. Charles, MO. For more info, call Sandy Luber at 636-4624297. 1st and 3rd Wed.: 7 p.m. St. Charles Area Wood Carvers Diverse group of people has a wide variety of carving skills ranging from novice to professional. Meet-

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Jan. 22. (Location provided during pre-registration.) Shed pounds and win prizes! Join the 12-week St. Louis Lose to Win Challenge! Competitors must be at least 18 years old, pre-register, and attend a mandatory kick-off on Jan. 21 or Jan. 22. Pre-registration begins at 8 a.m. Jan. 9. You must pre-register by calling 1-866-SSMDOCS or online at www.losetowinstl.com The program is limited to the first 1,200 entrants. Kick-off locations will be provided during pre-registration. Each week you will weigh in at a location of your choice. Meanwhile, you can follow your success in the Suburban Journals! At the end of 12 weeks the top three “losers” will be awarded prizes. For more information visit www.losetowinstl.com Tues, Jan. 24 SSM Orthopedics Uni-Knee (Partial Knee Replacement) Seminar 6 p.m. At the May Center at SSM DePaul Health Center. Attend a free seminar given by Dr. Fallon Maylack about the options for partial knee replacements. Space is limited. Refreshments served. Call 1-866-SSM-DOCS to register. Thur., Jan. 26 – 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-SSM-DOCS (776-3627). Sharing Losses Through Bereavement Mon. Jan. 16: 1 – 2:30 p.m. SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. For families and friends who want to help understanding and coping with the death of a loved one. Sharing Loss-

es provides a supportive group setting in which to discuss the process of grief, to identify and to cope with emotions, such as emptiness, loneliness, anger and guilt. The group is open to anyone in the community who has experience the loss of a loved one. Regularly held the first and third Mondays of the month. To register, please call 314-SSM-DOCS (776-3627). Jan. 17: Grief and Loss – Support Group 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bridgeton Trails Library. Call 314-344-7080 for more information. Every Monday and Tuesday in January: HMR Program Orientation Mon.: 6 – 7 p.m. Tues.: 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 1-877477-6954. 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. Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation. Call 314-344-6177 for more details. Support Groups 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. • Every Sunday: 6:30-8 p.m. 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City; lower level of Holy

Communion Episcopal Church; contact 314-993-5421. • 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m. 500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636-561-1407. • 1st and 3rd Tuesday: 12:30-2 p.m. 320 N. Forsyth Blvd in Clayton; lower level in Samuel United Church of Christ; contact 314968-3477. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m. 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636-561-1407.

Group is facilitated by an experienced STEPS nurse. For info, call 314-839-3171.

Every Wednesday: 7:30 - 9 p.m. Naranon 7:30 – 9 p.m. New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church, 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, Mo 63043. Info: email MoreInformation@att. net or visit www.Nar-Anon.org.

Nutrition Education SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you. Call 314.344.6157 for information.

Thursdays: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Grief Share Support Group At Ferguson Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson, Mo. 63135. Support group for those who have lost a loved one. Info: Lee Cedra at leecedra@sbcglobal.net. Mon. & Thurs, ongoing: 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Breathe Designed for people with pulmonary disease – participants focus on deep breathing, exercises and relaxation. Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104. $30. Call 314-953-6090 to register or for more information.

Diabetes Basics Proper diabetes treatment and education can help you learn to live well with diabetes. Call 314.344.7024 for info or 314.3447220 to enroll. Diabetes Self Management Training A series of four classes over a sixmonth period of time. Call Central Scheduling to make an appointment at 314.344.7220. The classes are covered by most insurance plans.

Pregnancy Massage SSM DePaul Health Center. Let a certified massage therapist ease away many of the aches and pains you experience as your body changes during pregnancy through a one-hour massage session. $50 for a one-hour massage. Call 314.344.7879 to schedule an appointment.

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Cholesterol/Glucose Screening DePaul Wellness Center at SSM DePaul Health Center. 12-hour fasting required for accurate results. Please allow 2 weeks for results. Cholesterol HDL/ LDL/Triglycerides (requires 12 hour fasting)- $17; Cholesterol, Total - $10; Glucose, Only - $10; Glucose, Combined with either Cholesterol - $5. Call 314.344.6176 to schedule an appointment. Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits. This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314.344.6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment.

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Therapeutic Massage SSM DePaul Health Center. Massage by certified massage therapist to provide stress release, relaxation and health benefits. $60/ hour massage or $35/half-hour massage. Call 314.344.7879 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH: A Healthy Pregnancy Later in Life Many women in the US today are choosing to have babies later in life. Although the majority of births are still by women in their 20s, birth rates among women in their 30s and 40s are the highest they’ve been in decades. Women in their 30s and 40s have a very good chance of having a normal pregnancy, but certain factors that may complicate a pregnancy are more likely in older women than in younger women. It may be harder to get pregnant. A woman’s fertility begins to decline in her early 30s. Eggs may not release from the ovaries as frequently, or they may not be as easily fertilized. Women over 35 are also more likely than younger women to have blockages in the fallopian tubes or conditions such as endometriosis and fibroids, all of which could make pregnancy harder to achieve. There is an increased risk of birth defects or genetic disorders. As a couple ages, they have a greater chance of having a baby with a birth defect or inherited disorder, such as spina bifida. Your doctor may refer you to a genetic counselor or a doctor who specializes in genetics to assess your risk and help decide if genetic testing is appropriate. An ultrasound exam – called a nuchal translucency test – may be recommended at about week 10 or 11. You may also be screened for chromo-somal problems during your pregnancy. Common tests used are amniocentesis and chorionic villus (CVS) sampling. With amniocentesis, a small amount of the fluid that surrounds the baby is removed.

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Holidays are over but you don’t feel like yourself Dr. Deb Carlin, a nationally renowned St. Louis psychologist, offers helpful advice as winter gets its grip. Many people can’t wait for the holidays to end so they won’t be rushed and stressed, yet, they find themselves feeling blue. After the psychological and emotional intensity of the holidays, physical fatigue sets in. You may simply be whooped. Dr. Deb offers these three tips to start off 2012: 1. Seriously, rest. Get a good night’s sleep. Rely on warm herbal tea, hot water, or warm milk. With alcohol, you may only fall asleep briefly and then awake with restlessness. If you can make it happen, take a nap. Rest is a critical first step toward getting back on track because when you are tired, your perspective may be off and any negative thoughts can become worse. 2. Once you’ve rested, allow time to review your holiday experience, using a positive lens and finding the beauty in moments. If there’s something you regret, you might envision a way to connect with that person and start over. The New Year is the perfect time for fresh starts. Adopt the belief that everyone wants positive and fun experiences…make it happen by actually doing it. 3. Distractions work. Create something to you draw your attention away from the blues. You know what your fun buttons are, so push them! While the holidays tend to be child centered, the New Year presents an opportunity to find and enjoy the playful kid in you. Take a scented bubble bath. Roast marshmallows and make S’mores. Play Chinese Checkers or Monopoly. It can be a blast from your past, just allow yourself some silliness. About Dr. Deb Carlin. A nationally renowned expert in the field of the human condition and self-development, Dr. Carlin has helped individuals and guided leaders and corporations to "become the best version of themselves". The author of numerous books and articles, a sought-after speaker, a consultant who has created and appeared on hundreds of audio programs, radio shows and videos, Dr Carlin is passionately motivated to deliver her message of inner strength and wellbeing to people everywhere. No stranger to obstacles, Dr. Carlin has used the adversity in her own life experience to fuel a passion for life, to inspire, guide, and show others how to do the same. Dr Deborah Carlin holds both a Masters and Doctorate from Saint Louis University.