CN: Jan. 23. 2013

January 23, 2013 Vol. 92 No. 4

Protect yourself and your family this flu season with a vaccine.

Flu Vaccine Facts & Myths Health experts across Missouri are warning that another seasonal flu epidemic will likely hit the area before winter’s end. Protect yourself and your family with a flu vaccine and learn more about flu symptoms so you can be treated at the onset of the disease.

Influenza symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.

The best way to prevent influenza is to get an influenza vaccine each year as soon as the vaccine is available to the public.

Other forms of prevention include hand washing and using alcohol-based hand sanitizers; covering your coughs and sneeze with a disposable tissue or your arm or sleeve; avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth; avoid close contact with persons who are sick; stay home when you are sick. Most people who develop influenza will recover with bed rest and do not need medical care or flu antiviral medications.

Still not convinced you need a vaccine? Read the following facts and myths to calm your fears: “People can die from the flu.”

TRUE Influenza (flu) is a highly infectious disease of the lungs, and it can lead to pneumonia. Each year about 114,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized and about 36,000 people die because of the flu. Most who die are 65 years and older.

But small children less than 2 years old are as likely as those over 65 to have to go to the hospital because of the flu.

“Even if I get flu vaccine, I can still get a mild case of the flu.”

TRUE The vaccine usually protects most people from the flu. Sometimes a person who receives flu vaccine can get the flu but will be far less sick than without the vaccine. Flu vaccine will not protect you from other viruses that sometimes feel like the flu.

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“The side effects are worse than the flu.”

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with injectable vaccine is a sore arm. The nasal mist flu vaccine might cause nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat and cough. The risk of a rare allergic reaction is far less than the risk of severe complications from influenza.

“Not everyone can take flu vaccine.”

TRUE You might not be able to get this protection if you are allergic to eggs (used in making the vaccine), are very ill with a high fever, or have had a severe reaction to the flu vaccine in the past.

For more information, ask your health Flu vaccine can be given before or during the flu season. While the best time to care provider or call the CDC IMMUget flu vaccine is October or November, NIZATION HOTLINE 800.232.2522 or getting immunized in December or later visit their website: www.cdc.gov/nip/flu. can still protect you against the flu.

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“Only older people need flu vaccine.”

FALSE Adults and children with conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease need to get flu vaccine.

People who are active and healthy can benefit from the protection the flu vaccine offers.

“You must get a flu vaccine before December.”

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Volunteers Needed

The Marvelous Wonderettes from the State Theatre of Georgia The Marvelous Wonderettes is a cotton - candy colored, non-stop musical blast from the past, featuring your favorite songs from the 50’s and 60’s. “Mr. Sandman,”“Stupid Cupid,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “Heatwave,” and many, many more!

The Marvelous Wonderettes is a hit Off-Broadway musical comedy and “smooth like a malted milkshake,” taking you back to 1958 Springfield High School prom where you first meet The Wonderettes - Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy - four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match! As you learn about their lives and loves, you are treated to the girls performing beautifully arranged enditions of classic 50’s songs. After intermission, you will be whisked away to the girl’s ten-year reunion. You will see how their friendships have changed and endured as they perform soulful and high-octane renditions of classic 60’s tunes.

The four girls are an ensemble, yet, as you might expect, there are rivalries, too, specially between goofy Betty Jean, and boyfriend-stealing Cindy Lou. There’s a vote for prom queen and the squabble over a bottle of soap-bubble liquid will have you laughing in your seats!

You have never had this much fun at a prom and you will never forget The Marvelous Wonderettes, hilarious and great for families of all ages. Playing one night only on Saturday, February 2 at 8 p.m. at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre located at Parker Road and Waterford Drive. Tickets are $27 for adults and $25 for seniors and students. This performance is part of the Florissant Fine Arts Council’s Applause/Applause series of professional national and international touring companies.

Shows in the series range in scope from Off-Broadway to off the continent, from tender drama to laughout-loud comedy! Call the box office 314.921.5678 for tickets and information or go online at www. florissantfinearts.com.

The FFAC presents the Applause/Applause series with financial support from the Regional Arts Commission, Missouri Arts Council (a state agency) and the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis.

Christian Hospital is calling out for volunteers who can rise and shine for front information desk duty weekday mornings from 5-8:30 a.m. 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. You’ll meet a variety of interesting people while making a difference in our community.

Applications are available at www.chrisitianhospital.org or in the Volunteer Office, located off the hospital’s main lobby. For more information, call the Christian Hospital volunteer office at 314.653.5032.

2nd Annual Old St. Ferdinand Shrine Benefit Dinner On Sunday January 13, 240 participants gathered at Kemoll’s Top of the Met for the 2nd Annual Old St Ferdinand Shrine Benefit Dinner. St. Angela Merici Pastor and Old St. Ferdinand Shrine VP Father Thomas Keller was the Master of Ceremony and shared his enthusiasm for the history of the Shrine and the holy lives of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne.

Monsignor Jack Schuler who is the current pastor of St. Ferdinand parish which is the oldest parish in the County gave the invocation.

Mayor Thomas Schneider thanked the Archdiocese for taking a renewed interest in the sacred shrine and offered a reflection on the blessed friendship of Pioneer Jesuit Missionary Pierre DeSmet and Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne which took place there. Monsignor Mark Ullrich, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish gave the benediction.

Sr. Carolyn Osiek R.S.C.J., Archivist of the Society of the Sacred Heart, offered the keynote presentation. She presented previously unknown correspondence regarding St. Philippine Duchesne given by the students of Mother Duchesne.

Commercial Bank-Florissant and Kemoll’s sponsored the event and it must be reported that the dinner and the service at Kemoll’s was fabulous. Included among the guests were members of the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Florissant Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus-Duchesne Council, St. Ferdinand Parish, Sacred Heart Parish, Saint Angela Merici Parish and the Friends of Old St. Ferdinand Shrine.

Thanks to the generosity of Kemoll’s and Commercial Bank and the enthusiasm of all who attended who care about the heritage of St. Ferdinand Shrine there will be a 3rd annual benefit dinner in 2014.

Thanks to the willingness of the Archdiocese of St. Louis to review the relevance and importance of the Shrine there will be a wide variety of available usages of the Shrine allowed in the future giving it a renewed place in the lives of people as they live and visit the Beautiful City in the Valley of Flowers.

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Officer Michael Vernon to Receive an Award from the Retired Secret Service Agents Association Dave Schreiber who is the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) with the United States Secret Office in St. Louis has informed Chief Tim Lowery that Officer Michael Vernon will be receiving a very special award from the Retired Secret Service Agents Association along with a stipend of $1,000.

Officer Vernon was shot three times on May 28, 2012 in a cowardly attack while looking for a burglary suspect. One of the bullets was lodged into his spine, resulting in him being paralyzed from the waist down. Immediately after the shooting, Officer

Vernon was able to provide a detailed description of the shooter, which resulted in the shooter being taken into custody within an hour of the incident.

SAC Dave Schreiber will be presenting Officer Vernon the award on January 28 at the next Florissant City Council Meeting which will start at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers.

Also receiving an award for outstanding agent will be an agent with the United States Secret Service- St. Louis Office that night.

Change to a Long Standing Ordinance The City of Black Jack City Council recently passed Ordinance #1045, which allows residents to keep fowl on their property pursuant to certain regulations, as the Mayor and City Council worked with the residents to amend a 10 year old ordinance. The new ordinance will grandfather current chicken owners as long as they apply for a permit before March 1. There are also stipulations in the new ordinance which include a maximum of 6 chickens, 1 acre minimum lot size, and the issuance of only 10 permits within the City.

Mayor Norm McCourt stated, “This is the perfect example of how we as a City Government work with our resident’s for an acceptable solution to a Community issue. Our City prides itself on this commitment to the residents of the City of Black Jack”.

For more information on Ordinance 1045, please visit the City of Black Jack website at www. cityofblackjack.com. For more information, please contact Mayor Norman C. McCourt directly at 314.355.0400 ext. 100.

Missouri Police Chief’s Charitable Foundation State Law Enforcement Certification Presentation

Bellefontaine Neighbors Events Karate - Ages 5 through Adult

Ma’at Karate is partnering with the Bellefontaine Recreation Department to bring the disciplined art of karate to the community. The goals of the program include building self-confidence, empowerment and discipline by developing personal identity while learning how to work in a group. It is not about initiating violence. The commitment to perfect and advance though karate’s skill level is stressed. This is an ongoing program for students ages 5 through adults and the fee is paid at the beginning of each month.

The classes are held at The Bellefontaine Recreation Center, 9669 Bellefontaine Rd, 63137.

Head Instructor: Sensei Harub Taalib

On Mondays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Monthly fee for Bellefontaine Resident: $25 and Nonresident: $30.

“Be My Valentine” Daughter & Dad Dinner (ages 4 through 10)

Girls, make this a special Valentine’s Day for your dad (or a special male adult). Bring him to our dinner at the Bellefontaine Recreation Center and enjoy a delicious buffet. There will be surprises and lots of fun!

On Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fee: Bellefontaine Resident Couple $15, additional daughters $5 each and Nonresident Couple $17, additional daughters $7 each.

The Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department was recognized as a State Certified Law Enforcement Agency at the Missouri Police Chief ’s annual conference held in Jefferson City Missouri on December 6, 2012. The Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department was the 1st Police Department in the State of Missouri to be recognized as “certified” by the Missouri Police Chief ’s Charitable Foundation Certification Division in 2009 and is the 1st Police Department in the State of Missouri to be “re-certified” by the Missouri Police Chief ’s Charitable Foundation Certification Division.

The Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department was re-certified after taking extraordinary steps to demonstrate its pride and professionalism by achieving a body of critical law enforcement standards and operating in such accordance to promote professionalism and quality law enforcement services to its community. The Certification is for a three (3) year period.

The re-certification was presented to the Board of Aldermen on January 3, 2013 by Chief Pruett and Sergeant Jeremy Ihler, of the BNPD. Sgt. Ihler was commended for the supervision of the certification; meeting the standards of the Missouri Police Chief ’s Charitable Foundation in 2009 and the recertification in 2012. Sgt. Ihler was presented the Chief ’s letter of commendation for his efforts. Sgt. Ihler will be attending FBI – National Academy Training Center in Quantico, Virginia, this spring, furthering his knowledge and professionalism.

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Recent North County Chamber Ribbon Cutting: K.I.S.S. Fitness Studio

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Greater North County Chamber to Award Five $1,000 Scholarships The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program.

The chamber will award five $1,000 scholarships to high school students who reside in the Greater North County service area. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Chamber’s Membership Luncheon on April 17.

The deadline for applications is noon on Friday, February 15. Applications are available at the local high schools; at the chamber office, 420 W. Washington St.; or online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com.

The scholarship can be used for post high school continuing education expenses including college tuition, room and board, books, fees, or for expenses associated with a trade or technical school program.

Seniors with a commitment to North County, an interest in pursuing a career in business and have demonstrated a record of community service are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship fund was established with donations from chamber members and a fall bowling tournament. The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce has awarded $41,000 in scholarships to date.

The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member K.I.S.S. Fitness Studio located at 2318 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant with a ribbon cutting on January 7. Pictured in the photo receiving her membership plaque is owner Kem Smith, Florissant Mayor Tom Schneider and chamber president Carolyn Marty.

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Swearing In Ceremony Several Greater North County Chamber members were in Jefferson City for the swearing in ceremonies for our newly elected State officials on Wednesday, January 9. Pictured in the photo are Don Zykan, Senator Gina Walsh, Dan Boyle and Mark Behlmann. Also sworn in that day were State Representative Keith English and State Representative Margo McNeil.

SSM Rehabilitation Hospital Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Public Open House The SSM Rehabilitation Hospital is celebrating its one year anniversary! To commemorate this milestone, the public is invited to attend a community open house, offering tours of the 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital; blood pressure screenings; information on stroke prevention and our Stroke Survivors Network, a program designed to help individuals and their family coping with a loved one who has suffered a stroke. Food and beverages will be provided at the open house.

The event takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 3–5 p.m. at SSM Rehabilitation Hospital, 12380 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044. SSM Rehabilitation Hospital staff and clinicians will be in attendance. Media are invited to tour the facility and take photos of this 60-bed private suite facility and two large therapy gyms.

Contact John Grubbs, Director of Business Development for more information at 314.348.3421 or JGrubbs@ ssm-select.com.

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Trinity Titans Lend a Hand On the first day of Christmas break, Dec. 21, The Trinity Catholic High School Service Team recruited over 40 students to assist at the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation to help sort toys that had been donated to the hospital. They helped the foundation organize, label, and prep the warehouse for toys that would be coming later. The Trinity students came together to help bring joy to the faces of Trinity sophomores Jamie Hayes, left, and Sydney Fischer survey the warehouse. children who were undergoing care at Cardinal Glennon during the Christmas season. This is a follow up to a project the Trinity students already completed called, “Messages of Hope” in which they wrote notes for the patients in the hospital. This service project is just one of many that have been done and will be done by Trinity Service Team during this 20122013 school year.

Trinity’s Drake Enters Soccer Hall of Fame On Saturday, January 5 Trinity Catholic High School boys and girls soccer coach Vince Drake was honored as an inaugural member of the Missouri Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Drake, who is also the Athletic Director at Trinity, joined 10 other coaches at the ceremony in Columbia, Mo. Drake, who has been coaching high school soccer at St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas Aquinas-Mercy and now Trinity since 1968, was recognized for his commitment to student athletes. Drake has coached 11 boys teams and one girls team to state championships and has over 1,100 coaching victories in his career. When combining boys and girls team victories, Drake currently owns the most high school soccer wins in the country.

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Parents Invited to Attend HSD Kindergarten Information Nights Parents of new kindergarten students who will start school in August 2013 are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn more about full-day kindergarten in the Hazelwood School District.

District staff will lead discussions on kindergarten curriculum, an overview of a school day, breakfast and lunch programs, transportation services, registering for school and Kindergarten Round-Up dates. Child care will be provided during the meetings for ages 3-11.

Meetings will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at

the following locations: • January 23 – Jury Elementary School. 11950 Old Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63033 314.953.4400 • February 20 – Lusher Elementary School 2015 Mullanphy Road, Florissant, MO 63031 314.953.4600 • March 27 – Russell Elementary School 7350 Howdershell Road, Hazelwood,MO 63042 314.953.4750 Parents are encouraged to call the school to reserve a seat and/or child care.

Hazelwood School District Teacher Named a National Board Certified Teacher Tracy Hinds, instructional specialist at Twillman Elementary School, has been named a National Board Certified Teacher, NBCT, through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. This is the highest credential available to American educators. Hinds earned her certification in literacy: reading-language arts/ early and middle childhood. Hinds joins the 15 other National Board Certified Teachers in the Hazelwood School District.

National Board President and CEO Dr. Ron Thorpe praised Hinds’ accomplishment, noting, “National Board Certification represents the pinnacle of professional accomplishment in teaching.”

Hinds said she is honored to have earned her certification, and called the process a journey.

“It took me three years to complete my certification, At times it could have been easy to get discouraged,” said Hinds. “This certification really is considered one of the highest levels of certification in our field, and I’m honored to say I have completed it. It is like that extra stamp of approval.

“I learned a lot through this process. It gave me the time to reflect on my instructional practice and evaluate how my students respond to my teaching. I was able to use the feedback I was given to help make me a better teacher to my students,” she said.

Twillman Elementary School Principal Dr. Brenda Harris praised Hinds accomplishment.

“We are so proud of Tracy’s achievement, which is a testament to her tenacity and resilience as a continuous learner,” said Harris.“This accomplishment establishes her as a tremendous resource for

students, staff and stakeholders across the district.”

According to the National Board, as a NBCT, Hinds is joining more than 100,000 NBCTs who are the forerunners of effective teaching nationwide. National Board Certification is improving the culture of learning in classrooms, schools and districts.

The National Board was formed in 1987, with teachers at the core of its mission. Accomplished teachers developed their standards, and serve on their governing board, certification council and hold key staff roles throughout the organization.

The National Board has developed the nation’s highest teaching standards, which lead to improved teaching, leading and learning.

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan lauded the Board’s achievements: “The ranks of NBCTs can’t grow fast enough. More and more compelling data illustrate how high teaching standards and rigorous peer review pay off through increased student achievement.”

NBCTs earn certification through an intensive, multi-year process of standards-based performance assessment and peer review. National Board Certification is comparable to the certification processes for the medical, legal and other major professions.

National Board Certification is a voluntary, three-year process, consisting of a two-part assessment. The assessment consists of a portfolio and assessment center exercises. In order to be eligible for certification, a teacher must: hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution; have a minimum of three years teaching experience and hold a state teaching license.

The portfolio entries represent an analysis classroom practice.

Teachers must submit videos of their teaching and reflections of their teaching practice and the effects of that practice on student learning.

Teachers must complete six assessment exercises that demonstrate their content knowledge. Hinds said some of the topics of her assessments included reading comprehension, writing and analyzing student reading.

She credits her involvement on the assessment literacy committee to helping her complete her certification.

“The process of implementing assessment literacy practices helped me reflect on my instructional strategies,” said Hinds. “I was able to apply a lot of that to my instruction and portfolio. The ideas and practices we discussed during assessment literacy gave me the opportunity to guide my students, and help them become more involved in their learning.”

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1952 Time Capsule from Former Ferguson Junior High School Students Unveiled at Ferguson Middle School

Sacred Heart Kindergarten to Hold Open House and Book Fair

Ferguson-Florissant School District superintendent Dr. Art McCoy (left) and Board of Education president Mr. Paul Morris (inside left) receive a commemorative picture from seven members of the former Ferguson Junior High School eighth-grade graduating class of 1953.

Sacred Heart Kindergarten will hold an Open House on Sunday, January 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. Present and prospective students and their parents, grandparents and neighbors are invited to visit during this time to meet the teachers and learn about the program at Sacred Heart. Samples of the students’ work will be on display.

Those attending will have an opportunity to purchase books from the Scholastic Book Fair and possibly win an attendance prize. The Fair will be held in the Big Room on the lower level.

Registration for Sacred Heart Kindergarten, prekindergarten and the 3 year old program will begin on Januaray 27. Applications, tuition information and guidelines for registration will be available beginning, Tuesday, January 22 on the door of the lower level of the Kindergarten Monday thru Friday (on regular school days) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Children must be 3 on or before July 31 for the 3 year old program (called Lucky Ducks), 4 on or before July 31 for the Prekindergarten program and 5 on or before July 31 for the Kindergarten program.

The 3 year old program will be offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. or Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-1:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart will offer a morning and extended day prekindergarten program. Morning classes begin at 8:30 a.m. and dismiss at 11:30 a.m. The extended class will begin at 8:30 a.m. and dismiss at 3 p.m.

Full Day kindergarten classes will begin at 8:30 a.m. and dismiss at 3 p.m.

Before School Care is offered beginning at 7:15 a.m. and After School Care is available form 3-5:30 p.m. for an additional fee for those attending Sacred Heart Kindergarten and Prekindergarten only.

For additional information, call 314.837.6939 and leave a message (your call will be returned) or call Mrs. Gladbach, 314.409.9478. You can also visit the website- kindergarten@sacredheartflorissant.org.

The Ferguson-Florissant School District hosted a special presentation at the January meeting of the District’s Board of Education at Ferguson Middle School on Jan. 9. The presentation featured the unveiling of the original cornerstone and a time capsule from the former Ferguson Junior High School, placed in the school at the time of its construction in 1952 by members of the eighth-grade graduating class of 1953. More than 150 alumni, current and former staff, students, families and members of the community attended the event.

The former class president of the class of 1953, John Schultz, and another member of the class, Richard Carden, presented a poster to the Ferguson-Florissant Board of Education containing group photos of the classes that placed the time capsule. Five more members of the class of 1953 were also in attendance.

In addition to the cornerstone and time capsule, other artifacts were on display at the meeting, including enlargements of the scrolls contained in the time capsule; yearbooks, school newspapers and scrapbooks from Ferguson High School circa 1952-1957, and a 1989 yearbook from Ferguson Middle School documenting the school’s rebuilding following a fire that swept through the west wing of the school in 1988. That event led to the initial discovery of the time capsule behind the school’s cornerstone.

Missouri Corn Scholarship Applications Now Available The Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council will award $7,500 in scholarships to deserving students in 2013. Applications for the Missouri Corn Scholarship Program are now available for high school seniors and college juniors pursuing a degree in agronomy or related area of agriculture.

“We feel the scholarship program is a great investment in agriculture’s future,” noted Missouri Corn Scholarship Chairman Mark Scott of Wentzville, Mo. “As technology and production practices evolve, an education provides a firm foundation for a successful career. We encourage all high school seniors and college juniors pursing a degree in agronomy or related fields to apply.”

High school senior applicants must be Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or rural area. They must plan to attend a two- or four-year Missouri college or university and major in agronomy or agriculture-related field. The scholarship funds will apply toward the freshman year of college expenses for high school winners.

College applicants must also be Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or rural area, and currently a junior enrolled in a Missouri four-year college or university majoring in agronomy or agriculture-related field.

The scholarship funds will apply toward the senior year of expenses for college winners.

Missouri Corn Scholarship applications are available for download at www.mocorn.org under the Resources tab. Interested students can also call the Missouri Corn office toll-free at

800.827.4181 to request an application. Students must submit an application form, official high school or college transcript and at least one letter of recommendation to the Missouri Corn office

by February 8 to be eligible.

Applications will be reviewed by the Missouri Corn Scholarship Committee and recipients will be notified by mail on or before April 15. This is the seventeenth year Missouri Corn Scholarships have been available. To learn more about Missouri Corn programs, please visit www.mocorn.org.

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Sometimes Love Can’t Conquer All Have the tissue box handy when reading, “Me Before You,” by Jo Jo Moyes. This novel will move you to tears without ever tipping the scale toward maudlin.

Settle back with a cupper and meet Louisa, a quirky, English 27-year-old with a flare for vintage fashion. This will-’o-the-wisp has plenty of pluck and wit, balancing out a story line that deals with difficult issues.

Lou lives with her working-class parents, sister, nephew and senile grandfather. For six years she’s had a job at a café, but hard times have forced the Buttered Bun to close.

Now she’s unable to help support her extended family.

The British economy isn’t exactly booming, so Lou visits the employment agency to learn about job openings.

There she hears about a moneyed family seeking a companion for their paraplegic son. Will used to be a jet-setter, swishing down ski slopes, dashing off to Paris, dating the ladies. Now he only has partial use of one arm and is an embittered and angry recluse.

Will’s controlling mother hires Lou to take her son places and get his mind off his troubles, but not to attend to his physical needs. A male hire handles those responsibilities. All Louisa is supposed to do is shake Will out of his gloom – or so she thinks. In actuality, Will’s mother has an ulterior motive that the young woman knows nothing about.

Originally published in the United Kingdom, “Me Before You” is a beautiful book that’s fast gaining a following in the United States, and its popularity is well deserved. At once witty and serious, heartbreaking and joyous, the novel has a lot to say about a person’s right to choose death, rather than face a life of seemingly endless days filled with despair and pain. Scenes from this marvelous book will stay with you long after you digest the last page.

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Joke: Puddle Crossing The boss joined a group of his workers at Traveling down a remote country road one day, a motorist came to a stop in front of a giant puddle covering the entire road. He noticed a farmer leaning on a fence, contemplating the puddle. “Hey mister, do you think it’s safe to cross?” he yelled.

“Oh, I reckon so.” The farmer replied.

The man drove on into the puddle, where his car was immediately swallowed up. The puddle was so deep he had to escape through the window and swim back to the edge. When he climbed out he was furious with the farmer. “I thought you said it was safe to cross!”

The farmer stood back and scratched his head. “Well, heck, it only came up chest-high on the ducks!”

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The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year, and 3 to 4 million are euthanized. Please do your part to control overpopulation and to limit the number of unwanted animals. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS!

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“Oscar Watch 2013: History and Patriotism in the Best Picture Category”

After the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences increased the number of Best Picture nominees in 2009, it became noticeably harder to predict a clear winner.

Though James Cameron’s Avatar seemed poised to sweep the main Oscar categories in 2010, his ex-wife Kathryn Bigelow trumped her former spouse with The Hurt Locker.

Bigelow is making the rounds once again this year with Zero Dark Thirty, one of three Best Picture nominees that recount controversial moments in American History.

Bigelow’s film looks at the 10-year mission to find and kill Osama Bin Laden, the man whose terrorist organization claimed credit for the 9/11 attacks.

Zero Dark Thirty is an intense, disturbing movie that features graphic torture sequences, including reenactments of the infamous “water boarding” technique used on detainees. Jessica Chastain leads a solid cast as Maya, a young CIA Agent who dedicates herself to finding Bin Laden. As screenwriter Mark Boal recently told Rolling Stone, Maya represents many women who were essential to finding the terrorist leader.

Bigelow has competition from Ben Affleck, even though neither was nominated in the Best Director category. With Argo, Affleck examines the Iranian Hostage Crisis that dominated the news in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Affleck directs and stars as Tony Mendez, a CIA Operative who hatches a plan to rescue 6 Americans hiding out in Tehran.

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At the time of their rescue, news reports gave the lion’s share of the credit to Canada and the Canadian Ambassador, but much of the truth had been classified. Argo documents Mendez’s plan to scout for Iranian locations to use in a proposed science fiction film. The six Americans posed as a Canadian film crew in order to slip out of the country.

Affleck took home the Golden Globe for Best Director, besting both Kathryn Bigelow and Steven Spielberg, the venerable director of Lincoln. Spielberg had

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been the favorite to take home top honors at the Golden Globes for his historic piece about the 16th President of the United States.

The film focuses on Abraham Lincoln’s battle to get the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution passed. Lincoln already had the Emancipation Proclamation in place, but he feared that wasn’t enough to totally abolish slavery.

In the title role, Daniel-Day Lewis embodies Lincoln’s penchant for storytelling as well as his ability to coerce and influence Congress.

With their Best Picture nominations, Zero Dark Thirty, Argo, and Lincoln are still doing steady business in theaters. Each film is worthy in its own right, but it’s up to the Academy voters to decide if one of these three patriotic pieces is worthy of Oscar gold.

The 85th Annual Academy Awards will be broadcast on Sunday, February 24, at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT.

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Gary Baute O’Fallon 5th Grade Football ***Brought Home Some Hardware The Renegades football team, coached by Craig Nesslage, wrapped up a championship season this past fall. Not only did they win the Gateway Football League Super Bowl, beating the Kirkwood Cardinals, but they traveled to West Palm Beach, FL, over the Thanksgiving weekend and were crowned National Champions at the Snapper Bowl National Tournament, beating the Georgia Blue Devils in the title game. The team finished with an overall record of 16-0!

The team has been together for 4 years and has established themselves as one of the premier youth football teams in the area. The coaching philosophy that the boys have embraced carries over to many life lessons…work hard, listen to your coaches, and HAVE FUN! There are 17 boys on the team, all from St. Charles County. Coach Nesslage says of his team, “My coaching staff and I have been very fortunate to be a part of their development, on and off of the field. The expectations that we establish with these boys go way above their age level, and they have embraced it 100%. We run a full spread, no huddle offense with hand signals (youth version of the Oregon Ducks) and other teams/coaches have asked me, ‘How do you do that with 10-year-old kids?’ If there is one thing that I have learned coaching

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youth sports, it’s this…The higher you raise the bar of expectations, the harder kids will work to achieve their goals. This is just one of many examples of how great these boys are to work with; it’s an absolute pleasure coaching them!” www.nesslagerenegades.teamsnap.com. Photos courtesy of the Renegades. ~~~Thanks to Coach Nesslage for the information and Mike Sportsman for the connection Lindenwood Wrestling Hosts Back-to-Back Duals ***Men Hit the Mat The Lindenwood wrestling team is set to host back-to-back duels on January 24 and 25. On Thursday, the Lions will host Central Missouri and on Friday, Central Oklahoma comes to St. Charles.

As of January 15, the Lions are 2-3 overall. Their most recent win came against Truman State University on January 11. Lindenwood handed the Bulldogs their first loss of the season by a score of 23-15. Up 23-6, Lindenwood dropped the final three match-ups to the Bulldogs but were able to hold on for the team victory. Blayne Shockley and Matt Greene both won their respective weight classes by fall.

The meet against Central Missouri will be held in the Evans Commons at 7 p.m.

Hyland Arena will host the meet against Central Oklahoma, starting at 7 p.m. ~~~Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood Rascals Need Help Housing Players ***Great Way to Be a Major Part The River City Rascals your professional/minor league baseball team in O’Fallon is seeking local individuals to open their homes to host a player or players.

The time frame will be for the 3-week 2013 spring training camp and/or the 4-month season. This program is vital to the success of the team and offers players a home-away-from home during the season by matching them with local families.

There are many great benefits including free admission to home games, a VIP parking pass, a preseason meet & greet, a pre-game host family recognition ceremony, a discount in the team shop, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with the players.

For all the details contact the Rascals at 636.240.BATS (2287). ~~~The season is not that far away

“Over the Fence”

Editorial

Modern Problems Need Modern Solutions I was run off the road several times back in my salad days by drunks on New Years Eve. Unfortunately, some believe they can drive okay in spite of blurred vision.

This is an ongoing problem and while I’m a critic of road blocks cleverly renamed, “Sobriety Checkpoints“, I realize the dangers.

As I’ve written before, there are better ways to control drunk driving. After hearing about more roadblocks on New Years Eve, I’m going to list them once again. I’m

forever hopeful.

Alcohol limits: When the state lowered the blood alcohol limit from 0.010 to 0.08, I remain convinced it happened because politicians could increase DUI arrests to increase revenue. The difference is said to be too little to be significant but the arrests and subsequent revenue increases were highly significant.

Roadblocks (Sobriety Checkpoints?): These are a mockery of policing inasmuch as other countries with far more stringent drunk driving laws don’t use them.

Instead, police set up an S shaped course with rubber pylons on a boulevard. Some are big enough for a semi to traverse. If drivers knock down a pylon, they’re stopped for a sobriety check. This way they get the dangerous drunks instead of someone that had two glasses of wine with dinner and shows no signs of impairment.

Punishment: Our jails are already overcrowded without adding DUI offenders.

Imprisoning them when we have modern high-tech gizmos to enforce their sobriety is ridiculous. An ankle bracelet (http://alcoholism.about.com/od/dui/a/scram.htmis) capable of sending location information and blood-alcohol content to be monitored by law enforcement computers. If someone on probation is caught driving while intoxi-

cated by information sent from this gizmo, it will raise a flag on a computer at headquarters and local patrol cops can be alerted. Only then is it time to send them to prison. We also have very effective ignition breathalyzers that prohibit drunks from starting their cars. With these gizmos, they can still drive to work and back sans alcohol to earn a living for their families and pay taxes instead of using taxpayer dollars to incarcerate them.

The state and local governments could save tax dollars used for imprisonment and regain the taxes lost by imprisoning offenders!

As an aside, I might add; if you believe any sober individuals would blow into a drunk’s ignition breathalyzer when asked, forget it. Would you?

I’ve never had a DUI and my family has been victims of a drunk driver. I only write of this because it’s a problem that needs to be dealt with impartially and intelligently but I’ve seen very little of either coming from local governments and even less from the state level. It smells too much of revenue mongering and very little of common sense.

Finally, police that should be patrolling neighborhoods to protect us are being turned into revenue cops.

I’m told that many of them don’t care for being used in this fashion. However, they answer to a boss like most of us. This is demonstrated when you see six or more St. Ann police cars preying on motorists on a tiny stretch of I-70 using radar aimed at traffic from an adjacent motel room window. There is little doubt local politicians are cashing in on increased revenue by using public safety as an excuse.

This can be fixed by the Missouri Legislature.

Unfortunately, they seem of the same ilk as local government revenue hounds. The nation’s declining respect for the law is being increased by governmental hypocrites using it for personal gain.

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To tell the truth Last year “Blame Someone Else Day” was on June 13…this year it’s not until September 13 (it’s always the first Friday the 13th day of the year, you see). Still, I’ll celebrate it in January, because the day is dedicated to my son, Christopher, who turned 20 on January 6.

I remember lying to my parents, my teachers, to anyone who would listen…always blaming someone or something else for my own misgivings. I’m not sure ‘compulsive’ is the word I would choose, but lying was just as easy as telling the truth for some unexplainable reason. It’s come back to haunt me.

Our oldest son, Christopher, took the whole “blame someone else” to a new high. Actually, he’s taken it to a new low. A few years ago my beautiful 20 year-old would just as soon lie to my face as he would breathe the air. I started to think it was some sort of disease or disorder.

One evening Jim and I told Chris to do his math homework while we were out to dinner. We told him to write out every algebraic step, and use the calculator only to check his work. We came home to check his work, and the majority of the problems were wrong.

The step-by-step process we required was nowhere to be found, but Christopher swore he used the calculator only to check his work.

“Well, the calculator must have been wrong!” he exclaimed, completely serious.

Here is where I need the super ability to turn off Sarcastic Woman and just be “Mom.” Unfortunately, Sarcastic Woman is a part of me. She’s not going away anytime soon, and at this particular moment in time she kicked into overdrive.

“The calculator was wrong?” I asked.

I waited a full three seconds before starting to laugh.

My husband, loyal and faithful to Sarcastic Woman, jumped right in.

“But officer, I swear, the tree just jumped out in front

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We roared. Tears streamed down our faces. I’m not kidding. Poor Christopher just sat there. He could not comprehend the scene before him. Oh, sure, he knew we were having a chuckle at his expense, but the whole tree jumping out in front of me thing was completely over his head.

“Can I help it if I put in the right numbers and the calculator was wrong?” he asked with hysterical sincerity. So he hung himself. He used the calculator to do the work and still missed the problem.

Two days after the whole calculator incident our young man woke up to find his robe missing. His weekday morning routine runs like a well-oiled machine. He wakes up, puts on his robe, and comes downstairs for breakfast. There used to be two robes…but Michael isn’t a robe kind of guy, so now there’s just one, and Chris is the only person in the family who dons the navy blue robe. Jim asks him every morning to hang up the robe after he gets dressed.

“Yes, sir,” Christopher answers, but the robe is on the floor each night when Jim comes home. So the other day he tucked it away in the laundry room closet and told Chris we threw it away (and yes, the irony of telling the truth is not lost on me here).

“What!? Why?” “Because I’m tired of asking you to hang it up every day.”

“Michael must have left it on my floor.”

I’m telling you there wasn’t even time for him to think about that particular sentence. He just opened his mouth and out it flew.

Again, Jim and I laughed until our sides ached. I guess Christopher knew as soon as he said it that it must have been the dumbest thing he could have possibly uttered.

He just put his head down on the kitchen table. Just as

quickly his head popped up.

“You guys must have come into my room in the middle of the night and pulled it out of my closet and left it on the floor,” he said.

“Oh, that’s right, honey,” I said between laughter and gasping for air. “I have nothing better to do, and heaven knows I don’t need sleep these days. So guess what? I planned the whole thing with your dad. He rigged that calculator to screw you over, and I agreed to set my alarm for 2:48 this morning so I could sneak into your room, find your robe, take it off the hanger and throw it on the floor. You caught us.”

His head hit the kitchen table this time. “Thwop!”

“Just promise me one thing,” I asked, after about three minutes of non-stop laughter. “When your child starts this with you and you finally recognize it as the crud you used to pull on us, call me,” I said.

“What are you talking about?”

“The sins of the father, Chris,” I said. “Your kid, son or daughter, between the ages of 10 and 15, will lie to your face on a daily basis. He or she will blame the calculator for math errors, and he or she will tell you that you must have snuck into his or her room to rip clothing from a hanger. When they do, I want you to remember this very minute of this very day, and I want you to call me.”

“Fine,” he said. “Why should I call you?”

“To apologize for thinking that a box of rocks has more brains than your mother.”

He looked at me like I was crazy, and went upstairs to get ready for school. I picked up the phone.

“What are you doing?” my husband asked. “It’s 6:30 in the morning.”

“It’s 7:30 in Florida,” I said, still giggling. “I have to call my mother and apologize.”

Tackle Your Hunger with Chili-Glazed Beef Ribs and a Full Super Bowl Spread

(Family Features) It doesn’t matter which team you’re cheering for if you have a winning game-day menu. Whether you’re tailgating at the stadium or anxiously watching from the comfort of your living room, it’s important to have a mouthwatering spread to please family and friends. Look no further for this year’s stress-free Super Bowl party dining guide.

Super Bowl Menu 1-Step Buffalo Hummus – Simply combine a container of classic hummus with one and a half tablespoons of Tabasco brand Buffalo Style Hot Sauce, and serve alongside fresh veggies, crackers or pita bread.

Fiery White Chili – A classic game-day staple with a twist. Cook celery and green pepper over medium heat until tender. Stir in beans, chicken broth, green chilies, lime juice, Tabasco brand Original Red Pepper Sauce, salt, cumin and browned chicken. Serve hot with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Spicy Nut Brittle – For the perfect neck-and-neck gametime nibble. Heat sugar, corn syrup and water, stirring constantly until sugar is completely dissolved, and continue cooking until hard-crack stage. Stir in nuts, butter, baking soda and Tabasco brand Original Red Pepper Sauce. Pour onto large, greased cookie sheet, and allow brittle to cool completely.

To add even more flavor to your Super Bowl party, serve easy to prepare Chili-Glazed Beef Ribs. Simply combine all ingredients into a delicious sauce, brush over beef back ribs, grill and enjoy. For an extra kick, add a couple more dashes of Tabasco brand Original Red Pepper Sauce.

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Chili-Glazed Beef Ribs Ingredients: - 4 pounds beef back ribs* - 4 teaspoons Tabasco brand original pepper sauce, divided - 1/2 cup chili sauce - 1/4 cup molasses - 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon brown sugar - 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. 2. Brush ribs with 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce. Place in large roasting pan. Cover tightly with foil; bake 1 1/2 hours.

3. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine chili sauce, molasses, vinegar, brown sugar, remaining 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce and salt.

Makes: 6 servings

Heat to a boil, over high heat; reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered about 5 minutes to blend flavors.

4. Preheat grill to medium-low, over indirect heat. Brush ribs on both sides with sauce. Place ribs on grill; meat-side down. Cover and continue cooking 15 minutes. Turn ribs over; brush with more sauce. Cook 15 minutes longer, or until ribs are tender.

Serve ribs with grilled bell peppers, if desired. *If you prefer, substitute one 4-pound slab pork spare ribs in place of beef ribs. Prepare as above.

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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.

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Events Sundays, Now - Jan. 27: Meat Shoot Noon till dusk. At Florissant Elks, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, MO 63031.

Food and drinks available. Info: 314.921.2316.

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.

Feb. 1: Are you Divorced or someone in your family going through a Divorce?

A seven-week “Steps to Wholeness” program will be offered for newly Divorced or Separated people starting on February 1st at All Saints Catholic Church in St. Peters. The cost of the program is $20 to defray the cost of materials. You must register before we start as there is limited space available. For information, call Lee at 636.946.7782.

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.

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.

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

June 1: Chili Cookoff The Clarksville Missouri State Chili Cookoff will replace the Clarksville Regional. Riverfront

Park, Clarksville, Mo. Total prize money is $1500.

ing day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also available.

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.

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.

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. Interest-

GNCC Member Happenings Jan. 25: Ham and Bean Dinner 4:30-7 p.m. All you can eat. Ham and Bean dinner with cornbread, coleslaw, homemade pie and coffee. $9 for adults. Bring your friends. At St. Mark’s UMW, 315 Graham Rd., Florissant, MO. 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.

Feb. 10: Florissant Old Town Partners “Pancake Breakfast” 8 a.m. to 12 Noon, 646 rue St. Francois St. in Florissant.

Feb. 16: 2nd Annual “Mardi Gras” at the Mouse Races ONLY $20 per person for tables of 8. Beer - Soft Drinks - Snacks included. Buy a full table of 8 for only $140 ($20 discount). JFK Civic Center in Florissant. Look for more details in the coming days!

Call 314.831.3500 and reserve your table today!!!

Apr. 4: Annual Spring Card Party & Luncheon At Norwood Hills Country Club Tickets are $25. Door open at 10 a.m. and Buffet Lunch served at Noon. For tickets or more information call 314.830.6286.

Old Jamestown Association

Join for only $10 per individual or $15 per family. Become a part of this network of residents who are informed about events and issues in the Old Jamestown Area. Questions? Email prautes@aol.com.

Health Feb. 2: Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s 4-5:30 p.m. At Grace Church, located at 2695 Creve Coeur Mill Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Review 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. Preregistration is required. Register online at www.alz. org/stl, or call 800.272.3900.

Feb. 15: Seminar - Why Dentures are Not the Answer At St. Louis Center for A&R Dentistry, 7934 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Hazelwood, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Food & drinks will be available.

Free to the public, space is limited call Ann to reserve a seat at 314.831.8086. No more bad fitting, removable dentures.

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 compressiononly 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

www.mycnews.com • Community News • January 23, 2013 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.

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To register call 314.747.9355 Feb. 9: Christian Hospital Heart Fair “A Healthy Heart is a Happy Heart” 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 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.

To register, call 314.747.9355 or 1.877.747.9355. At Christian Hospital Detrick Building Atrium, 11133 Dunn Rd. (I-270/Hwy. 367 interchange) Cost: Free .

Feb. 11: Look Good, Feel Better 10 a.m. – Noon. Anyone currently undergoing or just finishing cancer treatment is invited to experience a free makeover from certified cosmetologists that includes demonstrations on the use of wigs, turbans and scarves, nail care and cosmetics use. Complimentary cosmetics and skin care products provided. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

To register, call 314.747.9355 or 1.877.747.9355. At Christian Hospital Cancer Resource Center, POB 2, 11125 Dunn Rd. Cost: Free.

Feb. 19: American Red Cross Blood Drive 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Christian Hospital is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive open to the general public. Stop by to roll up your sleeve and give blood to help save lives. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments have priority. At Christian Hospital Detrick Building Atrium,

11133 Dunn Rd. 63136. Registration: www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: christianhospital: or contact Sandy Barnes at slm9123@bjc.org. Cost: Free.

Feb. 20: Cholesterol and a Heart Healthy Diet 9-10 a.m. Now is the time to invest in your health by taking control of your diet choices. Learn how the food choices you make today can affect your health and well-being for life. You will have an opportunity to talk with Erica Uppstrom, MD, from The Heart Care Group who specializes in cardiovascular disease as well as one of our registered dietitians. Free cholesterol and glucose screenings will also be provided. In the Jamestown Mall Food Court. Cost: Free. Call 314.747.9355 to register.

Feb. 21 & Mar. 28: Living A Healthy Life 1-3:30 p.m. (six sessions) Cost: $10 (Fee includes a book and relaxation CD to keep) Set healthy goals. Make action plans.

Manage pain. Embrace nutrition and exercise. Understand medication. Increase your confidence in managing your own health. Developed by Sanford University’s Patient Education Research Center, this self-management course is for those with such chronic conditions as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or others. Light refreshments.

To register, call 314.747.9355 or 1.877.747.9355. At Northwest HealthCare, 1225 Graham Road,

Community Room.

Feb. 21: OASIS Peer Led Discussion Groups. Topic: “Assertiveness” 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. 63136. Cost: Free.

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

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common problems families experience during the recovery process.

Meetings are free and open to the public. Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401 (I-270/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.

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Volunteers needed at Christian Hospital Christian Hospital is calling out for volunteers that can do a significant amount of walking to run errands within the hospital. Discover the rewards of volunteering!

If you’re looking for a rewarding way to spend your time, volunteering at Christian Hospital is an ideal match. Volunteer positions are available in many different areas.

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

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Celebrate Black History at St. Louis County Library The St. Louis County Library is pleased to offer programming dedicated to the life and history of African Americans. The theme for the library’s 2013 Black History Celebration is: A Community in Action. A kick-off event will take place on Friday, January 25 at 7 p.m. with restaurant owner and OWN television star Robbie Montgomery at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

Black History programming is scheduled throughout January, February and March, including an event an African American Authors & Artists Expo, a performance by the Black Rep, a gospel celebration, dance performances, storytelling and more. All events are free and open to the public.

A schedule of highlighted events is listed below; a full schedule is available online at www.slcl.org/black-history-celebration.

Kick–Off Event: Friday, January 25, 7-9 p.m.: OWN television star Miss Robbie Montgomery Nationally acclaimed restaurant owner, Miss Robbie Montgomery owns three highly successful soul food restaurants in St. Louis and is the star of the top rated television program, “Welcome to Sweetie Pies” seen weekly on OWN television. Miss Montgomery will share her fascinating life journey of becoming a business woman and renowned family matriarch. Join us afterward for a sample of desserts from Sweetie Pies. HQ Highlights: Saturday, February 2, 1-5p.m.: African American Authors & Artists Expo Florissant Valley Branch, 195 New Florissant Rd., South Support St. Louis’ own established and new authors, artists and musicians. Featuring Jamala Rogers of the St. Louis American. Find out more about the people offering their talents in your community.

Friday, February 8, 7:-9 p.m.: “Who Did It? The Three Little Pigs” by Tre’von Griffith presented by the Black Rep Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

This lively and entertaining show offers a contemporary twist on a classic tale, and also features original music by Tre’von. Afterward enjoy an inspiring puppet ministry by the Antioch Baptist Church.

Refreshments will be served.

Friday, February 15, 7-9 p.m.: House of Jazz Florissant Valley Branch, 195 New Florissant Rd., South The sounds of jazz will ring through the air as local jazz band Soul Café Jazz Group performs a diverse and rich collection of music. All ages are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Saturday, February 23, 1-3 p.m.: Gift of Gospel Celebration Lewis & Clark Branch, 9909 Lewis–Clark Blvd.

Come and enjoy a myriad of gospel artists including Gregg Haynes and others, who will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired. Refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, March 27, 7-9 p.m.: “1968: When Reggae Hit the Town” Thornhill Branch, 12863 Willowyck Dr. This presentation explores the pivotal year of 1968 in Jamaica, where a new music was taking over: reggae. KDHX DJs Ital–K and Michael Kuelker will discuss reggae from the roots to the fruits, focusing on 1968 as a year of musical birth and cultural ferment.

Saturday, April 6, 1-4 p.m.: Let’s Talk Florissant Valley Branch, 195 New Florissant Rd., South Calling all young adults! Be empowered! Come discuss the issues that matter most to you. We will talk about self-esteem, fashion, job preparation, relationships and much more with accomplished, local professionals who can provide insight to help better prepare and build you into great leaders. Ages 17–21. Registration required.

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Conservation Commission Sets 2013 Turkey, Deer Season Dates Early action helps hunters who must plan vacation ahead of time The Missouri Conservation Commission set dates for 2013 turkey- and deer-hunting seasons at its December meeting, giving hunters plenty of time to schedule vacation.

The Commission set the following dates for turkey hunting.

• Youth season, April 6-7 • Regular spring season, April 15-May 5 • Fall firearms turkey season, Oct. 1-31 Bag limits and shooting hours remain the same as last year.

Additional details, including spring managed turkey hunts and regulations for spring turkey hunting on conservation areas, will be published in the spring turkey hunting regulation guide in March.

The Commission set the following dates for 2013-2014 firearms deer hunting.

• Urban portion, Oct. 11-14 1 Early youth portion, Nov. 2-3 • November portion, Nov. 16-26 • Antlerless portion, Nov. 27-Dec. 8 • Alternative methods portion, Dec. 21-31 • Late youth portion, Jan. 4-5 The Conservation Commission also simplified requirements for tagging harvested deer, effective June 1, 2013.

Other deer-hunting regulations will be set in the spring of 2013.

Details will be published in the fall deer and turkey hunting regulation guide.

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