January 25, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 4
Indoor kid-friendly activities to keep your little one busy
Beat the Winter Blahs
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(Family Features) Too much time indoors can often lead to cranky, stircrazy kids. But you can keep your kiddo occupied with kid-friendly, educational activities that will appeal to their imagination. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Pitch a tent and build a campsite. If the weather has prevented you from a camping excursion, pitch a tent in your living room. Use a table, chairs and a sheet to create a tent or fort in your dining room or living room. Then, set out a blanket in front of the tent and make a circle using potatoes in place of rocks and a flash light or lantern for a fire. Get the whole family involved and take turns telling one another funny stories. Remember to pack some good campsite treats, such as popped popcorn and dried fruits. Embark on an adventure. From your campsite, go exploring through the jungle of the living room. Encourage your child to use their imagination. What animals do they see? Do they hear any foreign sounds? How tall are the trees? Will they have to cross a river? If so, will they need to build a bridge? If a bridge is needed, let them use some throw pillows to use as crossing stones. Remember, if you’re excited, they’ll be excited too. A great adventure story, like the serial story “Quetzalcoatyl,” can really get their imagination going. This tale about a magical sea creature and the boy he befriends can be found each month in the pages of the free children’s newspaper Kidsville News! Create a journal. Ask your child to describe their adventure – or just their day – by writing, painting or drawing on a series of pages. Have them start from the beginning by describing what they had for breakfast, what they found in the jungle, etc. You can use a hole punch and yarn or string to put together a journal to help them recall their exciting day. Head out on the town. What better Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Learn & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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excuse to head out – even in less than favorable weather – than to take a trip to the library? Keeping your child’s book collection well-stocked and diverse are great ways to encourage their hobby, and help them to continue to develop a larger vocabulary. Find out if your local library has a reading program and get your child signed up, and don’t forget to check to see if they have story time as well. If you’re looking for children’s book suggestions for your child, ask your local librarian or check out the children’s newspaper Kidsville News! for book reviews and suggestions. Reviews from author James Patterson’s Readkiddoread.com are featured in the publication every month, and online at www.kidsvillenews.com. Set up a book nook. There are few things better on a dreary weather day than to curl up in a cozy corner in warm pajamas with a good book and a trusted teddy bear. And after a long day of pitching tent and trudging through the jungle and the library, both you and your kiddo are likely to need some quiMovie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Historic Streets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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If you’re looking for more educational activities, great reading material or tips for encouraging your child to read, look to “Kidsville News!” in your area or online at www.kidsvillenews.com.
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Annual Pancake Breakfast The annual Florissant Old Town Partners’ all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, February 5 in the lower level of the Wedding Chapel, 646 rue St. Francois. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Each ticket includes: pancakes, sausage, and beverages, and a chance to win one of four $25 attendance prizes. Florissant Old Town Partners, Inc. is a non-profit organization formed with business owners and residents who want to see the Historic Business District and Old Town prosper. The organization is responsible for many activities to showcase Old Town Florissant such as the annual pancake breakfast and the Fall Festival in October. For more information call 314.837.0033.
Major Traffic Impacts Start Late Fall and Will Last Less than One Year The $63 million rehabilitation of the westbound Interstate 70 Missouri River Bridge (Blanchette Bridge) will close and detour traffic starting late fall 2012. Walsh Construction Company plans to close the westbound I-70 Blanchette Bridge and shift lanes to the eastbound bridge starting late fall 2012, and no earlier than November 1. The work will take less than one year. An exact date for the closure is contingent on the manufacturing of steel for the new truss and approach spans. Weather at that time of year could also affect the exact closure date. During the construction, three lanes of eastbound and three lanes of westbound I-70 will be using the eastbound bridge. The two directions of traffic will be separated by a concrete barrier wall in the middle of the eastbound bridge. Lanes will be reduced to 11 feet wide with no shoulders. The speed limit on the bridge and through the work zone will be reduced to 45 mph. "Knowing the contractor's schedule to start in late fall provides us all many months to prepare for these traffic impacts," said MoDOT St. Louis District Engineer Ed Hassinger. "The good news is three lanes of I-70 will be open during the construction so you will be able to get to work, home, shopping, and attractions in the area. However, we strongly encourage people to start thinking now how they are going to use other Missouri River bridge crossings during the peak morning and evening weekday rush hours." The Route 370 and Route 364 (Page Avenue) Missouri River bridges are the primary alternate routes to use to avoid congestion on I-70 during the construction. Both bridges are located within a few miles of I-70 and provide an easy alternate to get to and from St. Charles
and St. Louis counties as well as in and out of the major business and shopping districts in downtown St. Charles and Earth City. "We have been working for over a year with the local business community and emergency responders to prepare for the upcoming closures and detours," Hassinger said. "Now that we have the tentative schedule dates, we can continue those efforts to ensure all preparations are ready to keep motorists safe and moving on the bridge and assist with all the ways to access the local businesses." "We encourage major employers especially those with many employees who travel from St. Charles County to consider allowing flextime and alternate work hours and locations," Hassinger said. "This isn't a full closure like the I-64 project, but all the same preparations need to be made to ensure everyone has a plan for how they will cope with the extra congestion on I-70 during peak hours." Construction work to prepare for the closure will begin in summer 2012. Lane closures will occur for this work primarily during off peak hours. Details will be announced on a week by week basis as the contractor's schedule progresses. For more information or to sign up for email updates regarding the westbound I-70 Blanchette Bridge rehabilitation, visit www.modot.org/ blanchettebridge. MoDOT reminds motorists to slow down in work zones and avoid distractions to keep yourself and the workers safe.
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Marygrove to Host Spring Card Party Marygrove will host its 23rd Annual Spring Card Party & Luncheon on Thursday April 12, at Norwood Hills Country Club. Doors open at 10 a.m. and a buffet lunch will be served at noon. Tickets are $25. The card party also includes numerous attendance prizes, mystery gifts, and a silent auction, raffles and 50/50. For more information or to purchase tickets to this event call 314.830.6286. Proceeds from the card party will help continue its mission of providing residential treatment, counseling and care for abused and neglected children. The mission of Marygrove is to provide quality
mental health services to severely disturbed children, young adults and their families who are economically disadvantaged. The agency serves over 170 youths per day, ages birth to 21. The children at Marygrove have psychological, neurological, emotional and behavioral disorders, usually resulting from early childhood traumas. Because of this, they must learn to cope with their mental illnesses. The goal of all services provided by Marygrove is to transition the child or young adult into a less restrictive environment. Services provided by Marygrove to make this transition possible are: residential (long and short-term); an on-campus special
Hawthorne Players 2012 Season Something for everyone? That is surely hard to find, but Hawthorne Players have just announced its 2012 season at the Florissant Civic Center, and it looks like there just might be some things everyone will enjoy. The acclaimed theatre group’s 67th season includes a family favorite, an entertaining musical comedy and a powerful, uplifting drama. Subscribers to all three shows will save more than 30 percent and have first dibs on the Best of Hawthorne musical revue scheduled to June. The season kicks off in April with a dramatization of Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women.” Director Lori Renna invited children to Hawthorne’s production of this classic story. The play begins that memorable Christmas when Marmee leaves to visit
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her sick husband and Jo sells her beautiful hair to help finance the trip. For decades, Hawthorne’s summer musicals have been acclaimed as some of the best shows in local theatre, including last year’s “Annie” and 2010’s “The Producers,” which was named the Best Large Ensemble Musical in St. Louis region community theatre. This summer the group presents Stephen Sondheim’s classic “Company.” An honest, witty, sophisticated look at relationships, “Company” is as contemporary and relevant as ever (witness the recent hit revivals on Broadway and the West End). It features a brilliant, energetic score containing many of Stephen Sondheim's best-known songs (including "Another Hundred People," "The Ladies Who Lunch" and "Being Alive"). The Hawthorne season concludes in November with August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Fences.” The show provides a riveting character study of Troy Maxson, an illiterate garbage collector with a touch of the heroic and poetic, overflowing with both contradictions and believability. On Broadway, James Earl Jones originally played Maxson, and Denzel Washington played the role in the revival, both winning Tony awards. Season tickets are on sale now at the cost of $37 for adults and $34 for older adults and students. They may be ordered by calling 314.524.5201 or visiting www.hawthorneplayers.com. Publicity Director Larry Marsh noted season tickets make great Valentine’s Day gifts.
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education school; transitional living (includes group homes and therapeutic foster homes); independent living (in off-site, scattered apartments); overnight crisis care (including a crisis nursery) and respite care and services to homeless youth. CCM is licensed under the standards and regulations of the State of Missouri Children’s Division and Department of Mental Health, and accepts children from Missouri and southwestern Illinois. CCM does not discriminate with regard to gender, religion or ethnic background.
Hazelwood Teams with River City Flyersfor Charity Benefit Ice Bowl Tournament The Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division and River City Flyers Disc Golf Club are teaming up to host the 23rd Annual Ice Bowl Tournament on Saturday, February 4. All St. Louis metro disc golf players are invited to compete in this winter classic held at Hazelwood’s White Birch Park Disc Golf Course, located at 1186 Teson Road and behind the Community Center. Starting time is 10 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring donated canned goods and take part in the charity auction for the St. Louis Area Food Bank. Admission is open to the public. The fees are $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents. A portion of the registration fee will be donated to the St. Louis Area Food Bank. Last year, the River City Flyers collected over 800 pounds of canned goods and raised $3,000 through their charity
auction for the food bank. In 2010, they raised $3,602 for this charitable cause and ranked #11 among the top club donors. “Our River City Flyers usually ends up in the ‘Top 20’ for the amount of canned goods we collect and the money we generate through our charity auction. The goal this year is for all disc golf clubs across the country to raise $300,000 for local food banks,” said Bob Waidmann, Hazelwood’s White Birch Park Disc Golf Course Captain. The tournament format is going to be set up with six divisions for two rounds of golf. Awards will be given to the top finishers. Lunch and an Ice Bowl Mini will be provided to all participants. For more information, contact Darryl Miller with the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division at 314.839.5575.
Participants of last year’s Ice Bowl Tournament wait their turn to tee off for this winter classic at Hazelwood’s White Birch Park Disc Golf Course. The River City Flyers have hosted this competition for the past 23 years as a charity benefit for the St. Louis Area Food Bank.
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Hazelwood Offers Be My Valentine Daddy Daughter Dance on February 4 Fathers can put their best foot forward in 2012 by making plans to escort their daughters to Hazelwood’s Be My Valentine Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 4. The event will be held at the Hazelwood Community Center, 1186 Teson Road in White Birch Park, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is open to both residents and non-residents for a nominal fee of $20 per couple. Girls under age 5 with their dads are welcome. If fathers bring more than one daughter, there will be an additional $5 fee for each one. Dress up and step out on the town with your little princess and make this night one of her fondest childhood memories. “There always seems to be a special bond between a daddy and his little girl,” said Pam Reynolds, Hazelwood Community Center
facility manager. “This time of year, with Valentine’s Day around the corner, makes it a perfect opportunity for fathers to show some affection to their daughters by asking them to “Be My Valentine’ at a dance.” Miss Hazelwood 2011-2012 Samantha Rieke will be on hand to greet all the couples who attend the event. Participants will also enjoy an evening of dancing, refreshments, and fun. In addition to a contest where someone could take home the “best dancer” prize, photographs of all the couples will be taken and given to them as a memorable keepsake. Tickets are available and should be purchased in advance at the Office of Parks and Recreation at the Hazelwood Community Center. For more information, call 314.731.0980.
Hazelwood’s Daddy Daughter Dance on Feb. 4 gives fathers a chance to spend some quality time with their little princess.
Free Tax Preparation for Low Income Households GECC will help families with incomes of less than $50,000 in 2011 Need help with your tax preparation? If you live in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles or metro-east Illinois and your household income was less than $50,000 in 2011 you may qualify for free tax help – and you might get more money back. Starting Saturday, January 21, the Gateway EITC Community Coalition will offer free tax help to those who qualify. For information on if you qualify, locations, dates, and documents needed see below or contact United Way at 2-1-1 or 800-427-4626. The average EITC return for St. Louisans was almost $1,700 last year, according to GECC. The assistance focuses on individuals or families who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, which is a federal tax credit designed to help people increase their financial stability numerous ways. Locations/dates/times for Saturday sites are listed below for the GECC Free Tax Preparation for those with a 2011 household income of less than $50,000. Weekday locations are also available and can be found online at www. gecc.us or by calling 2-1-1 or 800-427-4626. Super Saturdays – no appointment necessary at these locations North County: Ferguson Municipal Library – with UM-St. Louis 35 North Florissant Rd., Ferguson, MO 63135 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays: February 11, February 18, February 25, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31, April 7 and April 14
GECC prepares: form 1040; schedule B, C ($10,000 limit), EIC & R; form 1040-V; form 1040-ES; form 2441; form 8863; and form 8812. Please bring the
income individuals and families in the St. Louis region and is made up of 22 member organizations. United Way of Greater St. Louis is a key partner in the coalition providing administration, office space and volunteer training. Financial support for GECC is provided by: Bank of America, Bland Family Foundation, Graybar Foundation, Incarnate Word Foundation, Pershing Charitable Trust, PNC Bank, Regions Bank, St. Louis Community Credit Union, State Farm Insurance, United Way of Greater St. Louis, US Bank and Walmart.
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following documents with you to the preparation: • All W-2’s and 1099’s • Social Security Card(s) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number(s) - ITIN - for all family members • Valid picture ID for taxpayer and spouse (driver’s license or state ID or passport) • Copy of your 2010 tax return • 1098 or real estate tax receipt • Proof of unemployment compensation • Copy of a voided check or bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit • Proof of child care expenses • If married and filing jointly then both spouses must be present to sign paperwork • Parcel number (Illinois homeowners only) “Up to $34 million EITC refunds may go unclaimed in the St. Louis region this year,” said Russ Signorino, GECC executive director. “This figure represents a substantial loss of revenue for our community and lost income for low-wage workers.” In 2011, EITC partners filed 13,267 tax returns totaling more than $16.9 million and EITC returns of $5.5 million. GECC estimates that 58 percent of low-tomoderate income families or working poor in this community pay an average of $267 for tax preparation. This results in an additional combined financial drain of more than $11 million for these local families. GECC is a public/private partnership working to bring unclaimed EITC refunds to low-
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U.S. Bank’s Sandy Weber Named North County Inc.’s Chairwoman of the Board of Directors for 2012 The Board of Directors for North County Incorporated (NCI), a regional development association, has elected Sandy Weber as Chairwoman for 2012. This is a one-year term, beginning January 1, 2012. Weber succeeds Patty Gould, School/Business Partnership Director for the Pattonville School District, who served as North County Incorporated’s Board of Directors Chairwomen in 2011. “Sandy Weber has been an active member of the NCI Board of Directors and the community. Her background knowledge and life experiences in North County will be an asset as the incoming Board Chair for North County Inc. I look forward to her leading the charge for the organization,” Gould said. Sandy Weber is Vice President/District Director with US Bank. She has worked in the banking industry for 36 years and currently focuses on expanding the growth of U.S. Bank in the St. Louis region. She and her husband have been lifelong residents of North County. She has served on North County Incorporated’s Board of Directors since 1998 and has served in the Executive Board as Secretary and Vice Chair. “U.S. Bank has been involved with NCI since its inception because it serves as the voice for North County,” Weber said. “I am totally committed to advancing their scope of work which includes providing a connection
to a network of the key leaders needed to build collaborative partnerships necessary to sustain and improve our residential and business environment.” The NCI Board of Directors also named several new board members for 2012. NCI’s incoming board members for 2012 are Mayor James Knowles III, City of Ferguson; Dr. Art McCoy, Ferguson-Florissant School District; Justin Naber, Fred Weber Inc. Mayor James Knowles III was elected as Mayor of the City of Ferguson in April 2011. Prior to his role as Mayor, he had been on the City Council for the City of Ferguson since 2005. He is a former employee of the Ferguson Police Department, serving nearly 4 years in the communications division. Mayor Knowles received a Masters Degree in Public Policy Administration from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. He is currently serving as the Eastern Missouri Council Director for the Associated Builders and Contractors. He was a NCI 30 Leader in their Thirties Award recipient in 2009. Dr. Art McCoy, Ed.D. serves as Ferguson-Florissant School District’s Superintendent. He was chosen by the FergusonFlorissant School District Board of Education in the end of 2010. He began his career in 1997 when he reported for teaching duties as Missouri’s youngest certified teacher (age 19). Dr. McCoy has received many hon-
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ors, including most recently the 2011 Salute to Excellence Award and 2011 NAACP Inspiring St. Louis Award of St. Louis City and County. He was a NCI 30 Leader in their Thirties Award recipient in 2008. Justin Naber serves as the Director of Business of Development for Fred Weber, Inc. Naber is responsible for building and strengthening valued relationships for stone, asphalt, and specialty construction products. He has established a successful track record in quality control, operations management, sales representation, and business development strategies. He is involved with the Marygrove Child Center of St. Louis and the Stray Rescue Animal Foundation. 2012 North County Incorporated Officers Chair – Sandy Weber, US Bank Vice Chair – Ron McMullen, Christian Hospital Treasurer – Fletcher Wells II, St. John’s Bank & Trust Company Secretary – Dr. Marcia Pfeiffer, St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley Complete 2012 North County Incorporated Board of Directors Jack Agnew, Resident Kim Bakker, SSM Health Care – St. Louis Everet Ballard, St. Louis County-Fire Standard Commission Fire Academy Milton Bischof, Trinity Catholic High School Brenda Bobo-Fisher, Resident Marsha Bonds, Coldwell
Banker Gundakker Daniel Boyle, The Boyle Law Firm, LLC Kim Braddy, Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce T.R. Carr, Ph.D., Resident John Cary, Ed.D., Special School District Cheryl Compton, Ed.D., Ritenour School District Rita Heard Days, St. Louis Sandy Weber. Photo courtesy of Kent Miller PhoCounty tography. Lillie Dumas, Commerce Pipefitters Local 562 Bank Shirley Paro, City of BellefonChief Michael Gantner, Black taine Neighbors Jack Fire Protection District Marcia Pfeiffer, Ph.D., St. Anna Gettemeier, Resident Dora Gianoulakis, Spanish Louis Community College at Florissant Valley Lake Community Association Karen Pierre, University of Patty Gould, Pattonville Missouri-St. Louis School District Steve Price, Ed.D., Hazelwood Mayor Patrick Green, City of School District Normandy Terry Proffitt, Resident Kevin Hall, Bommarito of Carolyn Pryor, M.D., Serenity Hazelwood, Nissan, Honda, Women’s Healthcare, Inc. Volkswagen and Ford David Reed, St. Louis Mills Jim Hessel, Resident Mayor Matthew Robinson, Mayor James W. Knowles III, City of Hazelwood City of Ferguson Mayor Thomas Schneider, Pat Komoroski, Ph.D., SSM City of Florissant DePaul Health Center Rance Thomas, Ph.D., John Stanton Lawrence, Ed.D., Knox Presbyterian Church Normandy School District Mark Tranel, Ph.D., Public Chief Terry Loehrer, PattonPolicy Research Center ville Fire Protection District Gina Walsh, Former Missouri Mayor Norm McCourt, City State Representative of Black Jack Mayor Kyra Watson, City of Carolyn Marty, Greater North Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce Sandy Weber, U.S. Bank Art McCoy II, Ed.D. FerguFletcher E. Wells II, St. Johns son-Florissant School District Bank & Trust Co. Karen McKay, City of Florissant North County Incorporated is Ronald McMullen, Christian a regional development organiHospital Justin Naber, Fred Weber, Inc. zation, which acts as a catalyst to Howard Nimmons, CPA/PPS, define and advocate economic CFP, Nimmons Wealth Manage- and community development for North St. Louis County. NCI ment John O’Mara, Plumbers & was established in 1977.
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North County Catholic Elementary Schools Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with Community Open House The eight Catholic elementary schools located in the Northeast Deanery of the Archdiocese of St. Louis will together host a Community Open House on Sunday, January 29. Each school location will be open during the hours of 1 and3 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the schools, meet teachers and staff, and learn about the curriculum and programs that each school offers. “We invite parishioners, families of all faiths, community leaders and all members of the North County community to celebrate Catholic Schools Week with us by visiting one or more of the schools located in our neighborhoods,” said Cara Koen, director of Advancement for the Federation of Catholic Schools in the Northeast Deanery. “Come and see our facilities, meet families and students who attend our schools, and learn about the positive ways Catholic schools impact North County.” The Federation of Catholic Schools in the Northeast Deanery includes the following parish-sponsored elementary schools: • Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, 314-522-3888, 150 N. Elizabeth Avenue, Ferguson • Christ, Light of the Nations, 314-741-0400, 1650 Redman Road, Spanish Lake Sponsored by Holy Name of Jesus and Our Lady of the Rosary Parishes • Our Lady of Guadalupe, 314-524-1948, 1115 South Florissant Road, Cool Valley • Sacred Heart, 314-831-3372, 501 St. Louis Street, Florissant • St. Angela Merici, 314-831-8012, 3860 N. Highway 67, Florissant • St. Ferdinand, 314-921-2201, 1735 Charbonier, Florissant Serves parishioners of St. Ferdinand and St. Martin de Porres • St. Norbert, 314-839-0948, 16475 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant; and St. Norbert Early Childhood Center, 314-420-9773, 1625 Swallow Lane, Florissant Serves parishioners of St. Norbert and St. Sabina Parishes • St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, 3500 St. Catherine Street, Florissant The Federation of Catholic Schools is a formal agreement between the pastors of the eleven parishes in the Northeast Deanery of the Archdiocese of St. Louis to work more closely together in support of the mission of Catholic education in the North County community. To learn more about the programs and goals of the Federation, please visit www.FederationofCatholicSchools.org.
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Trinity Cheer Event Girls ages 4-15 are invited to cheer with the Titan Cheerleaders at the Trinity Catholic High School boys basketball game against St. Mary’s on Friday, February 10. The participants will practice with the Trinity cheerleaders from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on February 7 and 8 at Trinity and perform during the second quarter and at halftime of the game February 10. The girls will learn chants, jumps and some builds and receive a Trinity Cheerleading T-shirt that will be worn during the game. After January 24 the cost is $30 per person. For more information, or to reserve a spot, call Dana Anderson at 314.489.2491 or email at dan33d@yahoo.com.
Ritenour Board Approves Sale, Refinancing of Bonds Ritenour School District Board of Education gave approval to the sale and refinancing of $13.9 million in bonds during its regular meeting on Jan. 12. The board authorized Stifel Nicolaus & Company to sell the $10.8 million in remaining new bonds Ritenour voters approved as part of the Proposition K bond issue in Nov. 2008 and to refinance $3.1 million in bonds sold in 2005. Ritenour taxpayers will save about $192,000 as a result of refinancing the remaining 2005 bonds at today’s lower interest rates. Interest rates on the new and refinanced bonds range from one percent to 3.28 percent beginning in 2012 through 2031. According to Ritenour Chief Financial Officer Doug Baum, Ritenour continues to seek ways to be financially responsible to its community. “We monitor the market and look for opportunities to eliminate debt and save money whenever possible,” Baum said. “This continues to be a very good time for Ritenour to sell bonds. Today’s rates are still some of the lowest rates in recent history.”
Hazelwood West Middle School Art, Technology Teachers Escort Students to Chicago Dwarfed by the Chicago skyline, 22 students from Hazelwood West Middle School spent a weekend in early December there as part of a cross-curricular activity to add rigor to the curriculum. Art teacher Elaine Eversgerd and Gateway to Technology teacher Chris Weil accompanied the students on the trip.
Ritenour Senior Makes All-State Orchestra Congratulations to Ritenour High School senior Chad Pleasant for making 2012 All State Orchestra. He will perform in Violin 1 section at concert played in Osage Beach, MO. This is a very busy year for Pleasant. He was recently recognized by the University of Missouri - St. Louis with the Dean's Award for Creative Achievement in the Arts. He has been named Concertmaster for the E. Desmond Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative 2012 High School Festival Orchestra to be played in February at UMSL. He is Co-Concertmaster for the Young People's Concert Orchestra for 2012. YPCO is from the Community Music School, Webster University. Pleasant is also Concertmaster of the Ritenour High School Chamber Orchestra. He was introduced to violin in the third grade through the music program offered in the Ritenour School District.
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Statepoint Crossword Theme: Rock and Roll
An Unsung Artist Ahead of Her Time Tiffany – say the name and twinkling diamonds come to mind – or stained-glass Tiffany lamps. The lamps were the genius of Louis Comfort Tiffany, who along with dedicated workmen, and -women, created colored glass windows, lamps and other beautiful objects prized for the way light played through their intricate designs. Louis Tiffany, who wanted to make a name for himself, outside of his father’s world of gems and silver, did so – but credit for the invention of his “lamp shades in leaded glass” goes to Clara Driscoll, the central character in “Clara and Mr. Tiffany,” by Susan Vreeland, who many will know from her previous novel, “The Girl in Hyacinth Blue.” There is much to like in this story of a fiercely independent woman of talent who hitched her wagon to Tiffany’s dream. Driscoll worked with strong-minded men in an era when women weren’t appreciated in the work force, and often held down menial jobs. Set in New York City from 1892-1908, “Clara and Mr. Tiffany” offers a vivid picture of a time in our nation’s history when artists wanted to showcase their best at the World Columbian Exposition, dubbed “White City.” The novel begins with Clara returning to Tiffany and Company, where she was previously in charge of women in the glass workshop. Tiffany had a policy about married women working for him, so Clara had to quit her job when she married. She returns as a young widow, the victim of a passionless marriage. Tiffany places her in a position of some authority, and Clara continues to long for his approval and relish any crumbs of approval the eccentric man tosses her way. This pleasant and informative novel is based on actual letters from Clara Driscoll, and is historical fiction at its best. Readers will warm to Driscoll and experience life, love and artistry through the eyes of a talented, yet humble woman, who was light years ahead of her time.
ACROSS 1. *”We Are the _____” 6. *Madonna’s cone-shaped garment 9. Clarified butter 13. Farewell in France 14. *”Barbara ___,” sung by The Beach Boys 15. Private university in Des Moines, IA 16. Times New _____ 17. *Papa’s got a brand new one 18. Oil tanker 19. *A rockabilly original 21. Ran away to marry 23. Open box attached to long pole handle 24. Scratch or scrape 25. Programmer’s bane 28. Pocket bread 30. Chew the fat or chat 35. It will 37. Literary “through” 39. Peter in Russian
40. “In ____ of” 41. *Behind Wilson sisters, this group rose to prominence in 1970s 43. Japanese soup 44. Treeless plain 46. Affirm 47. A bunch, often followed by “of” 48. Inhabitant of republic on southwestern shores of Arabian Peninsula 50. *”Heat of the Moment” band 52. ___ Luis Obispo 53. Similar in quality 55. Some pop-up online 57. *Founding member of legendary British band 60. *”___ ____ Rock and Roll” 64. *Rock and Roll, e.g. 65. Not divisible by two 67. *New _____, formerly Joy Division 68. Sometimes precedes “nonsense” 69. Motion of assent
Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2011. 70. Period from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6, pl. 71. Cook slowly 72. *”Owner of a Lonely Heart” band 73. Farley’s side-kick in “Tommy Boy” DOWN 1. *”Let’s do the time ____ again” 2. Detected by olfactory organ 3. Ice crystals or frost 4. Some keep others on a short one of these 5. Tire brand 6. *The Beach Boys’“Don’t Worry ____” 7. DNA transmitter 8. *Aerosmith song with one-word title 9. “Get a ____!” 10. Exhibiting vigorous good health 11. Added to, commonly followed by “out” 12. Poetic “ever”
15. *Popular R&B style of 1950s and 1960s 20. Archie Bunker’s wife 22. French lake 24. Single-file procession 25. *”It’s still Rock and Roll” to him 26. Being of service 27. Flash of light 29. Titaness who was mother of Helios, Selene, and Eos in Greek mythology 31. Jodie Foster’s “____ Island” 32. Laertes and Fortinbras to Hamlet, e.g. 33. Like ship away from harbor 34. *Mr. Dynamite 36. Anything half-moon shaped 38. Mine deposits 42. *Chuck Berry went to prison after one 45. Medieval siege weapon 49. *___ & Tina Turner
51. Software plug-ins 54. Literary technique 56. Razor sharpener 57. *”I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” singer 58. Initial stake 59. What Jack’s beanstalk did 60. Made in Vegas 61. It turns on a light bulb? 62. Mix together 63. Gaelic 64. *”Hop on the bus, ___” 66. John or Jane___ See answers page 13
Movie “Red Tails”
By Steve Bryan
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Executive producer George Lucas delivers a history lesson all wrapped up in explosive action during “Red Tails,” a somewhat fictionalized account of the Tuskegee Airmen. Based on this film, Lucas hasn’t lost his love for exciting combat sequences or his talent for telling a really good story. The film opens in Italy as the members of the 332nd Fighter Group are chomping at the bit to get into the action. Unfortunately, thanks to some outdated and stereotyped military evaluations, the Air Force doesn’t believe that black pilots can handle themselves effectively in combat situations. To keep busy, the aviators fly missions in areas far away from the real action. As time goes on, however, the 332nd gets their chance to show their stuff by protecting a group of bombers. The military finally acknowledges their abilities, giving the squadron top-of-the-line P51 Mustangs. To make them distinctive, the ground crew paints the tails Photo courtesy of Lucasfilm bright red. best fighter pilot in the group. Little has a habit of disobeying orders and flying off Skillfully directed by Anthony Hemingway, “Red Tails” is a thrill ride featuring on solo missions, which, more often than not, are wildly successful. Little also gets a major subplot involving a beautiful Italian girl that he sees while some of the most dynamic aerial combat scenes since 2001’s “Pearl Harbor.” It is easy to see the hand of George Lucas, though, making those gorgeous flying shots flying a reconnaissance mission one day. Their romance is quiet and gentle and come to life. doesn’t detract from the main storyline. “Red Tails” also has a likeable cast, including Cuba Gooding, Jr. as Major EmOverall, though, the flying sequences are the real stars of the show. Even when flymanuel Stance, who serves as second-in-command of the 332nd Fighter Group. ing a routine reconnaissance mission, the Tuskegee Airman execute beautiful maGooding, a veteran of such war epics as “Men of Honor” and “Pearl Harbor,” has neuvers over the Italian landscape. Those shots alone are worth the price of admisgraduated to more fatherly roles. Here, he spends most of his time guiding the men sion. “Red Tails” isn’t a perfect movie, but it is a quality picture with some history and smoking a pipe much like a wise elder would. lessons thrown in for good measure. The rest of the cast plays characters which could be composites of some real-life “Red Tails,” rated PG-13 for some sequences of war violence, currently is playing Tuskegee Airmen. David Oyelowo, for instance, plays Joe “Lightning” Little, the in theaters.
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The Historic Downtown Association presents…
Fête de Glacé – Festival of Ice Saturday, January 28 from 9:30am-3:30pm Fun for every age and the event is free!
More than a dozen ice carvers will fill two blocks of North Main Street in St. Charles on Saturday, January 28. The Fete de Glace – Festival of Ice – runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the event is free! Visitors may watch carvers bring the ephemeral art of ice carving to life with chainsaws, chisels, grinders and knives, as well as hot irons and cold spray. Each carver starts with a single block of ice weighing 260 lbs. and dissects it and reassembles it into wondrous sparkling creations. There are two events. The morning event is a team competition. Two carvers have two and a half hours to make huge sculptures using five blocks of ice. This event starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends at noon. At 12:30 p.m. the carvers separate and carve a single block. They have until 3 p.m. to create their sculptures. People Choice Awards are given out at 3:30 p.m. There are outdoor fire pits, restaurants serving breakfast or lunch and shops to wander in to help you stay warm.
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Main Street News: • I-Care 2012 Main Street Clean-Up Fundraiser: February 12 from 6-9pm at the Grand Opera House, 311 North Main Street. Ticket Price $20 person / $35 couple. I-Care 2012 is a volunteer collective to raise necessary funds for supplies and materials needed for a cleanup effort, focused on removing garbage and graffiti along North Main Street and Riverside Drive, as well as parking lots and alley ways. The goal is to work together as a community to help maintain and uphold Main Street’s historical charm. Evening includes hors d’ oeuvres, entertainment, music, cash bar, silent auction, 50/50 Raffle & More. For more information, please contact iCAREmainstreet@gmail.com. This fundraiser is sponsored in part by Anatime Entertainment STL, The Grand Opera House, Remington’s & the Historic Downtown Association. • Framations, 218 North Main, presents: “Beyond the Lens VI: A Photography Exhibition” through February 16. This year’s exhibit features work by over 40 area artists. For more information, please visit www.framations. com. • The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to present the “Dirty Fingernails Say A Lot III: A Celebration of Pure Printmaking” exhibition in Gallery I & II. The exhibition will run through February 17, and features hand-pulled prints and celebrates the traditional methods and hard work that create handmade prints in an age of high-speed solutions. For more information, 636.255.0270.
Teacher Enrichment Workshops at the Foundry Art Centre
Designed specifically for art teachers, these fun workshops are full of hands-on activities to take back to your art classrooms. With more than 30 years of elementary art instruction experience, instructor Fran Null will present fresh ideas loaded with lots of twists and possibilities. Participants will leave with completed projects and a packet of hand-outs. Each workshop is $10/FAC member or $12/non-member. The workshops will be held from 5:45 to 7 p.m. on February 7, March 6, and April 3 at the Foundry Art Centre.
Each workshop has a specific theme. More information on the workshops can be found at foundryartcentre.org. Visit the website or call us at 636.255.0270 to sign up or inquire about the teacher enrichment workshops.
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Sports You See... With Gary B. Rams’ Coach Hires Close Friend Fisher Building His Team Stan Kroneke, primary owner of the St. Louis Rams football team, has most likely told his new head coach Jeff Fisher to ‘surround yourself with the best.’ Gregg Williams, formerly the New Orleans defensive coordinator for the past three years, is Fisher’s first hire to help the dismal Rams. They are close friends in coaching as they worked together for seven seasons from 1994-2000, with the Houston and Tennessee franchise. Williams recently lost in the playoffs and made him immediately available to search other teams. He didn’t search long. The new defensive coordinator grew up in Excelsior Springs, MO and attended Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State) and has a tough job ahead of him. The Rams’ defense in 2011 was promising at times but by the end of games they seamed gassed and were defenseless. NEXT RAMS HOME GAMES: Sometime in August ~~~More to be hired shortly Guns ‘N Hoses Loses Executive Jerry Clinton was there from the Beginning Clinton’s fight for cancer came to an end January 19. However, for his final ‘win,’ he was able to be on hand to help out the BackStoppers one last time. This picture from the Guns ‘N Hoses website shows a 2011 Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses check to The BackStoppers were, from left: David Stokes, president of title sponsor Grey Eagle Distributors; Jerry Clinton, exec-
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utive director of the St. Louis Guns ‘N Hoses Boxing Association; Ron Battelle, executive director of The BackStoppers; and Dan Raniere, president of The BackStopper Board of Directors. The check brings the 25-year total raised to more than $3.6 million. Clinton, the former owner of Grey Eagle, created Guns ‘N Hoses and it was co-founded by him and the late Myrl Taylor, the undisputed "Father" of amateur boxing in St. Louis. Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses is organized and presented by the St. Louis Guns ‘N Hoses Boxing Association, a 501(c)(3) IRS designated non-profit charity. The organization’s sole purpose is to raise funds for The BackStoppers. ~~~He fought to the end Rascals Add Three to Roster Manager Steve Brook is Busy Vlad Frias, Nick Kennedy, and Brennen Glass have all recently signed contracts with the Rascals and will compete for a spot on the upcoming roster. Frias is a switch-hitting infielder from Los Alcarrizos in the Dominican Republic. He comes to the Rascals in 2012 for his fifth season in professional baseball and first with River City. Kennedy is a 6'2" 170-lb. right handed pitcher from Pasadena, CA. Kennedy comes to the Rascals in 2012 after a brief stint with the Lake County Fielders of the North American League last season. Glass is a 6'4" 220-lb. right-handed pitcher from Springfield, OH. He comes to the Rascals in 2012 for his first season with the club and first overall in professional baseball. Glass posted a combined 8-1 record with a 4.74 ERA during the 2010 and 2011 seasons with Kent State. Brook is pretty excited about the signings. "All three of these new players have come via current and past player recommendations. I'm very thankful that we have outstanding current and former players out there who are looking to help our club in every way possible,” he commented. To get more information on the Rascals’ club visit the website www.RiverCityRascals.com. ~~~Not for the weak-of-heart
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Wishing I Was an Oil Company CEO Experts project gasoline prices will once again reach $4.00 per gallon this summer. It started when Iran was trying to close the Gulf of Hormuz to keep oil tankers from passing through with millions of gallons of Middle East crude. At least that was the excuse at the time for a spike in gasoline prices. Of course, our Navy is also in the Gulf of Hormuz aiming its missiles at Iran’s navy that’s aiming missiles at our Navy. The crude was still passing through but
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this didn’t deter higher gasoline prices. I should add that it also didn’t deter oil speculators from speculating and causing higher gasoline prices. It appears anything from small skirmishes among desert goat herders to fleabites on Arab sheiks will provide excuses for raising gasoline prices. Some believe most price increases occur during peak consumption times like summer vacations, holiday weekends and such. It also seems that whenever projections appear in the news, they end up being right. Do oil company executives see them and laugh while they raise gas prices to the projected levels? Surely not. I wish I were an oil company CEO. They deal in a commodity that’s in demand by the entire world. No wonder it’s referred to as “Black Gold”. If I were the usual multinational corporate CEO type, I could demand a raise or a bonus for profiteering and probably get it. I could buy a new exotic sports car for my teenager to wreck or perhaps another Villa in a faraway tropical paradise with a landing strip for company jets. Being an oil company CEO must be a great life. One doesn’t even have to be a patriotic American. One is only required to pretend to be one while buying crude
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from Arab terrorists. They know we’ll buy gasoline because we have to drive to work. Speculators are also in this patriot category but then, maybe we help both because we go on buying gasoline until we don’t have any money left. I wouldn’t even have to worry about price setting regulations. Gas stations are immune. They go up at the same time and come down at the same time; all within a penny or two. I knew I should’ve gone to Biggity Business School to become a Captain of Industry. Running an oil conglomerate may not require knowing about oil drilling or tanker engines as much as presenting various bean-counter graphs at boardroom meetings loud enough to be heard over the snoring. I could’ve read newspapers to see how much my gas stations could raise prices to expected levels. Then off to the country club for a round of golf or a company jet to check on the domestic help in my Villa in a faraway tropical paradise. Perhaps I’m being wishful. I’m sure oil CEO’s have great responsibilities and sometimes work long hours instructing lobbyists and finding loopholes in IRS and campaign finance laws. It might even be dangerous. They may have to duck snipers and angry lynch mobs reacting to four-dollar gas. They may be forced to ride in bulletproof limousines instead of driving exotic sports cars. I’m sure their protection must be tiresome. Besides bulletproof limos, there are bodyguards, security experts, guard dogs and no end of high-tech electronic gadgets for such purposes. Perhaps they even wear bulletproof vests under their silk shirts. Maybe I don’t want to be an oil company executive after all. It would be nice to be rich and famous but it wouldn’t be nice to be rich and dead. I’d hate it.
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God’s BOGO, Part 2 First, a brief recap of last week’s column. Bought two bike locks to give the kids a little more responsibility and freedom. Said a prayer that God would grant me the grace to be the mother our children needed, and maybe even throw in some inspiration for a new column. Mayhem ensued and lessons were learned. God gave me a BOGO (buy one get one free). There…that should suffice. It was a very interesting Tuesday, as Tuesdays go, and I was impressed that the morning’s drama was completely resolved by 8:50 a.m. I was even more impressed with the column I wrote before 10 a.m. detailing the morning’s drama. (If you’re completely intrigued because you missed last week’s column, please go to www.mycnews.com, and check it out!) When will I ever learn? Never, never write a column at 10 a.m., because nine times out of ten, the day’s drama has just begun. Sam wanted to go to the public library after school. Christopher wanted to ride his bike to the middle school and visit his seventh grade social studies teacher, Mr. Haskins. I only use his name because he deserves to see it in print…Mr. Haskins is an amazing teacher. Chris and I made a deal. I would remove his bicycle from the garage (the kids’ bikes are sandwiched between classic cars so I like to get the bikes out), and Chris would get a good jump start on an extra credit assignment before heading to the school. I fully admit here and now that I completely failed to live up to my end of the bargain. I forgot to get his bike out of the garage.
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Imagine my surprise when I returned home and found a bike missing. Chris took the bike out of the garage...something that is a big no-no at our house. He didn’t call me, he didn’t wait. He didn’t take a helmet. He didn’t bring one of the brand new bike locks. (Later in the evening we discussed the many ways in which the Holy Spirit speaks to us. I told Chris that as he matures he’ll learn to listen to that little voice in his head. The bike was still in the garage, so maybe he should have called, or waited until I returned home. He searched for the keys to the bike lock, but couldn’t find them. Hmmm…maybe he should have called, or waited until I returned home.) Within 30 minutes I received a phone call from South Middle School’s Principal, Dr. Massey. I thought perhaps Chris was in trouble for entering the school without a parent. Wrong. Someone stole his bike. I laughed out loud. I’m sure poor Dr. Massey thought I was a lunatic. The stars aligned at just the right moment, I suppose. What could be more perfect? Christopher learned an expensive lesson, and I didn’t even have to open my mouth. For once I wasn’t the bad guy. He walked home and climbed the stairs to find me. Poor thing. His feet looked as if they weighed 200 lbs. each, and his shoulders carried an even heavier burden. “Hey, buddy,” I greeted him as he sat down beside me. “How was Mr. Haskins?” “Fine,” he said. “Hey…will you do me a favor?” I asked. I really
should stop messing with my kids this way, but it’s just so much fun. “What?” he said, eyes cast down, just waiting for the “I told you so” lecture to begin. “Ask your English teacher if you’ll have to write a paper on delicious irony anytime this year,” I said, barely able to contain myself. “Why?” he asked. Chris knows the definition of irony…he just wasn’t listening to my words at that particular moment in time. “Because you’ll have one heck of a story to tell,” I answered, with just the slightest hint of a smile. “Mommmmmmmmm,” he said. Dr. Massey thought there was a very good chance he would be able to retrieve Christopher’s bike. It wouldn’t break my heart, however, if the bike doesn’t find its way home. I do feel bad for our son, but I bet he’ll never leave a bike anywhere again unless it’s locked up. Of course if he wants another bike he’ll have to buy it himself. By the end of the day two of our children learned multiple lessons. As Michael walked in the door at 6 p.m. I grabbed him and hugged him tight. “Thank you for being my even-keeled kid today,” I said. My daily morning prayers and petitions will continue, but from now on I might not ask for the whole good mother/writing inspiration thing in the same breath.
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Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken Makes 4 servings • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Ingredients: Chicken: - Crisco® Olive Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray - 1 tablespoon Crisco® Pure Olive Oil or Crisco® Light Tasting Olive Oil - 1/2 teaspoon oregano - 1 teaspoon minced garlic - 1 (4 to 5 pound) whole chicken, rinsed with neck and giblets removed - Salt and pepper Gravy: - 1/2 cup cold water - 1/4 cup milk
- 1 (0.87 to 1.2 ounces) package chicken gravy mix - 1/2 teaspoon oregano - 1 teaspoon minced garlic - 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Directions: 1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray a shallow roasting pan with rack with no-stick cooking spray. 2. Mix oil, oregano and garlic. Brush mixture over entire chicken. Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Place in prepared pan, breast side down; let stand 30 minutes. Turn chicken breast side up. 3. Roast 65 to 70 minutes, basting occasionally.
Chicken is done when meat thermometer registers 170°F or when juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pricked. Transfer chicken to carving board; tent with aluminum foil. Allow to rest 10 minutes. 4. Skim grease from the pan drippings. Place 1/4 cup skimmed pan drippings into small saucepan. Add water, milk, gravy mix, oregano, garlic and lemon juice to pan. Cook, stirring constantly until gravy thickens. 5. Carve chicken. Place on serving platter. Serve with warm lemon-garlic gravy.
Mediterranean Linguine with Basil and Tomatoes Makes 8 servings • Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: - 1, 1-pound box linguine pasta - 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste - 1/2 cup Crisco® 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 2 pints grape tomatoes (4 cups), cut in half - 1 tablespoon minced garlic - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes - Salt and pepper to taste - 18 to 20 basil leaves, cut in thin strips - 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish Directions: 1. Heat 6 quarts water to boiling. Add pasta and salt. Cook for
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Church 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. Feb. 11: Free concert 7 p.m. at St. Peters United Church of Christ, 1425 Stein at West Florissant Ave. in Ferguson, MO. Award-winning cabaret singer Angela Shultz. Info: 314.521.5694. Feb. 19: Daughter, Your Faith has Saved You 2-6 p.m. at Pallottine Renewal Center, 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO. Presentation on women of the Gospels. Cost: $25 (dinner included). Info: 314.837.7100 or www.pallottinerenewal.org.
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Every Thursday (through December 1. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Grief Share Support Group 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. 4 & 25: Baseball, Softball and Pee Wee Sign-ups 1-4 p.m. each day. Florissant Area Athletic Association. Recreational league. Info: www.faaasports.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 7 p.m. 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
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Christian Hospital volunteer office at 314-653-5032. SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings 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). 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. Christian Hospital Community Programs Call 314.747.WELL to register. Feb. 13: Look Good, Feel Better 10 a.m. - noon. At CH Cancer Resource Center. Cost Free. 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. Feb. 15: Cholesterol and the Heart Healthy Diet 9-10 a.m. In the Jamestown Mall Food Court. Now is the time to invest in your health by taking control of you diet choices. Learn how
the food choices you make today can affect your health and wellbeing for life. You will have an opportunity to talk with Erica Uppstrom, MD, from The Heart Care Group who specializes in cardiovascular disease. A registered dietitian will also be there. Free cholesterol and glucose screenings will be provided. Feb. 28: Caregiver Solutions for Dementia Care 6-8 p.m. In the CH Detrick Building Atrium. Cost: Free. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, this information program features how-to approaches and demonstrations of care techniques for activities, eating/dining, bathing, grooming, dressing, continence and safety. The goal is to help caregivers to gain new skills and techniques that can help them to provide care for a loved one in the home. Each participant will receive written information and resource packets. 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. 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.NarAnon.org.
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hour massage or $35/half-hour massage. Call 314.344.7879 for more information or to schedule an appointment. 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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The Barnes St. Peters Hospital Auxiliary is looking for New Members If you would like to become a member please call 636.916.9664. Gateway to Hope Program The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured and reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed w/breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314-5691113 or www.gthstl.org. Every Wednesday Take Off Pounds Sensibly Group Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 414 S. Church St., St. Peters. Weighins at 8:30 a.m. Business mtg at 10 a.m. Call 636-397-1727 or 636272-4995 for more info. Every Tues. 6:30–8 p.m. Chemical Dependency Mtg. Christian Hospital. 314.839.3171. Answers from page 8
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Updated American Cancer Society Nutrition Guidelines Stress Need for Supportive Environment Proposals for Community Action Accompany Each Major Recommendation
Updated guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of creating social and physical environments that support healthy behaviors. The report includes updated recommendations for individual choices regarding diet and physical activity patterns, but emphasizes that those choices occur within a community context that can either help or hinder healthy behaviors. The updated guidelines include recommendations for community action to accompany the four major recommendations for individual choices to reduce cancer risk, saying a supportive social and physical environment is indispensable if all Americans are to have genuine opportunities to choose and maintain healthy behaviors.
The American Cancer Society publishes its Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention to serve as a foundation for its communication, policy, and community strategies and, ultimately, to affect dietary and physical activity patterns among Americans. The guidelines, published about every five years, are developed by a national panel of experts in cancer research, prevention, epidemiology, public health, and policy, and reflect the most current scientific evidence related to dietary and activity patterns and cancer risk. They were last updated in 2006. The guidelines include four major recommendations, each of which includes several supporting recommendations. Achieve and maintain a healthy weight throughout life. • Be as lean as possible
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Consume a healthy diet, with an emphasis on plant foods. • Choose foods and beverages in amounts that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight. • Limit consumption of processed meat and red meat. • Eat at least 2.5 cups of vegetables and fruits each day. • Choose whole grains instead of refined grain products. If you drink alcoholic beverages, limit consumption. • Drink no more than 1 drink per day for women or 2 per day for men. The authors of the report say the tobacco control experience showed that policy and environmental changes at national, state and local levels are critical to achieving changes in individual behavior. They say similar purposeful changes in public policy and in the community environment are required to help individuals maintain a healthy body weight and remain physically active throughout life. In that vein, the Guidelines also include recommendations for community action: Public, private, and community organizations should work collaboratively at national, state, and local levels to implement policy and environmental changes that: • Increase access to affordable, healthy foods in communities, worksites, and schools, and decrease access to and marketing of foods and beverages of low nutritional value, particularly to youth. • Provide safe, enjoyable, and accessible environments for physical activity in schools and
worksites, and for transportation and recreation in communities. “Our guidelines have always stressed what people can do themselves to lower their risk of cancer, and that’s important,” said Colleen Doyle, MS, RD, director of nutrition and physical activity, and co-author of the report. “But we must also take public action to make those behaviors easier for all Americans. We can’t just tell people to eat more fruits and vegetables and get more exercise when there are so many forces working against them being able to do that easily, and on a regular basis. “We’ve got to work together to ensure that worksites and schools have healthy food options; that our neighborhoods are designed so that our children can safely ride their bikes or walk to school; that people have the information they need to help them make healthier food choices, whether at the grocery store or when eating out. “The environments in which we live, work, learn and play have a tremendous impact on our ability to make and sustain healthy lifestyle choices. So if we’re not working to change those environments so that the healthier choice is the easier choice, we’re missing the boat.” The report also reviews the evidence on diet and physical activity factors that affect risks for select cancers, as well as a section on common questions about diet, physical activity and cancer; from coffee and dietary supplements to garlic, fiber, and irradiated foods.
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