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February 6, 2013

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Make reservations for you and your sweetheart at one of these North St. Louis County romantic hot spots. Our staff asked several North St. Louis County residents which restaurants were the best for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal, and these four were mentioned the most. If you have another North St. Louis County favorite for Valentine’s Day dates, let us know! Email editor@ mycnews.com. Hendel’s 599 St. Denis Street, Florissant 314.837.2304 www.hendelsrestaurant.com Hendel’s began as a grocery and butcher shop in 1915 and stayed that way until Henry and Marge Hendel retired in August 1993. In November 1994, Ed Bennett bought the historic building and transformed it into a restaurant. Throughout the years, Hendel’s has remained a landmark in Old Town Florissant. Must-Try Menu Item*: Raspberry Pork, sautéed, tenderloin medallions in

Melba sauce $19 V-Day Specials: February 12-17, Hendel’s is serving complimentary champagne toast with your meal. On February 14, they will feature a 5-course meal for $55 per person, reservations required, from 5-9 p.m. Yacovelli’s 407 Dunn Rd, Florissant 314.839.1000 The Yacovelli family has been operating restaurants in St. Louis for almost 100 years and still pride themselves on running a restaurant with European style and delicious food. With the family business now in its third generation, the family’s goals set so long ago are still being carried on today. Must-Try Menu Item*: Prime Rib of Beef—slow roasted and served with homemade horseradish sauce $16.95 for the 1-pound serving V-Day Specials: Steak Diane which

we flame tableside for two. This comes with dessert for $39.95. See BEST VALENTINE’S RESTAURANTS page 2

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Vol. 92 No. 5

In This Issue... 3-5 Around Town your guide to good news and events like the Missouri Photo Contest and the latest Girl Scout Cookie 6 Business North St. Louis County’s businesses are thriving, and we’ve got all the details in this section. Read about the chambers’ latest successes. 7 School Turn to page 8 to find out the county’s school systems’ latest news and information. This week read about free field trips for students with disabilities and more. 8 Learn & Play As always, we’ve got a new Sudoku puzzle. Oh, and look Mom! A review of the children’s book King Arthur’s Very Great Grandson and a story on beating boredom. 9 Movie Steve Bryan reviews the latest films--Read this and decide whether or not to spend the ticket money. This week he tackles Oscar contender Django Unchained. 10 Sports local sport authority Gary B fills you in on all the game stats and athlete gossip from the weekend

BEST VALENTINE’S RESTAURANTS from cover Rizzo’s 1839 Dunn Rd, Florissant 314.921.6886 Rizzo’s was established in 1978 and had been responsible for providing outstanding Italian cuisine ever since. After a 2001 fire, the restaurant was razed to the ground. Then Florissant Mayor Robert G. Lowery encouraged owner Newell Leimkuehler and his sons to rebuild the landmark restaurant. Rizzo’s has continued to provide quality cuisine at affordable prices ever since. Must-Try Menu Item*: Chicken Speidini—Cubes of chicken marinated, lightly breaded and charbroiled served with a butter sauce and lemon wedges $13.99 V-Day Specials: The normal menu will be available at normal prices and there will be three or four additional specials. Cannoli’s 462 N Hwy. 67, Florissant 314.839.5988 cannolisflorissant.com

Looking for Shelly Schneider’s column? Pick up a copy of CrossRoads Magazine for the latest from your favorite funny girl columnist. 11 Recipes Sweets from the Heart: Is there a better way to show you care than by showering your loved one with pink sugary goodness? 12 & 13 What’s Happening the only events calendar you need to stay entertained all week long 14 & 15 Classifieds 16 Over the Fence: Joe For Congress Joe Morice is to Community News readers what Wilson was to Tim Taylor: enjoy a fresh perspective from our inhouse blue-collar philosopher. This week’s column tackles the minefield that is being politically correct.

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Cannoli’s is named after an Italian dessert and has been opened since 1994. The restaurant is family-run, and they are proud of the service they provide and the food they serve. Most of your food will be cooked by a member of the family. Cannoli’s atmosphere hearkens to a street in Italy where you might stop at the café for lunch. Must-try Menu Item*: Seafood Cannelloni—Tubular pasta filled with crab meat, shrimp, and cheeses. Covered with coral sauce. $11.99 V-day Specials: Cannoli’s will feature its full normal menu and three specials, a special fish, chicken, and beef. Each lady will receive a flower and all patrons will enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or champagne. No items will cost more than they normally do. Reservations are recommended.

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Around Town

Karate: Ages 5 Through Adult

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On Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ma’at Karate’s Head Instructor Sensei Harub Taalib is partnering with the Bellefontaine Recreation Department to bring the disciplined art of karate to the community. The goals of the program include building selfconfidence, 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. (Monthly fee: Bellefontaine Resident $25 Nonresident: $30).

Enjoy hunting, fishing or just being outdoors? Own land and manage it for wildlife? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) needs your help to improve its website, mdc.mo.gov. The Conservation Department is redesigning its website to better meet user needs and interests, and needs volunteers to help test the new site and provide suggestions. To participate, complete the registration form at http://mdc.mo.gov/node/20485. Throughout the next year, volunteers may be contacted by MDC to participate in an online survey, help group similar topics by subject, or test portions of the new site.

Can You Answer These Girl Scout Cookie Trivia Questions? How good is your Girl Scout Cookie trivia knowledge? See if you can answer the Girl Scout Cookie trivia questions below. 1. How many packages of Girl Scout Cookies does the average household purchase? 2. What was the first type of cookie baked and sold by Girl Scouts in the US? 3. How many languages are on Thanks-A-Lot cookies? Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s (GSEM) cookie program began January 12. In addition to our new cookie, Mango Crèmes, GSEM offers Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Shortbreads, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Lemonades and ThanksA-Lots. Girls sold cookies door-to-door until Feb. 3, so now you may make orders to your neighborhood Girl Scout until March 17. Cookie booths and cookie cupboards will open Feb. 27 and continue until March 17. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led enterprise in the country, engaging girls with five skills they will use throughout their lives: Goal setting Decision making Money management People skills Business ethics Many successful women leaders tell us that their first entrepreneurial experience came from selling Girl Scout Cookies. Girl Scouts have been selling cookies for more than 80 years. All cookies are sold at $3.50 per package. Proceeds from the Cookie Program stay within the community to benefit local girls. Troops use the money for everything from field trips to community service projects. With these funds, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri can also deliver programs for girls, provide training for adult volunteers and maintain three local Girl Scout camps. Answers: five; sugar cookies; and five (English, Spanish, French, Chinese and Swahili).

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Missouri Photo Contest If you like taking pictures of Missouri’s beautiful natural scenes, tourism assets and special events, or enjoy an artistic approach to photography, your photos could help market the state’s travel industry.http://custapp.marketvolt.com/link/tUa 3h43kmb?CM=360459203&X=8975408. PictureMO is an online photo contest sponsored by the Missouri Division of Tourism (MDT). The contest is open to both amateur and professional photographers. It takes place quarterly, and winners will be recognized after each contest period. MDT narrows submitted photos to select a group of finalists each quarter; a winner is selected from among that group. http://custapp.marketvolt.com/link/UBAiFfl8yt?CM=360459203& X=8975408The winning photo will be featured on MDT’s official travel and tourism website, VisitMO.com and on MDT’s official Facebook page, Facebook.com/VisitMO. Photographs from two runners-up also will be shown on VisitMO.com; while photos from three runners-up will appear on MDT’s Facebook page. Winning photos may be published in the 2014 Official Missouri Travel Guide and may appear on other MDT marketing materials. Although photographers who enter PictureMO are the potential winners, MDT benefits from the contest, too. By submitting images, all entrants give MDT the rights to use their photographs in a variety of print and online mediums. In short, the contest offhttp:// custapp.marketvolt.com/link/ bMmbkDCmdp?CM=3604592 03&X=8975408ers a cost-effec-

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101 ESPN Host Chris Duncan Returns

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As of Monday, January 28th, 101 ESPN’s “The Fast Lane” PM Drive show CoHost Chris Duncan returned to full-time duty on the sports radio show. Duncan, the former St. Louis Cardinals baseball star, has been dealing with intensive surgeries, treatments and physical/occupational therapy for a brain tumor, which was diagnosed in 2012. He has been absent from his full-time co-host seat since October 8, 2012 but recently has been appearing on “The Fast Lane” for brief interviews during his treatment. Chris Duncan expressed his gratitude for all of the listener and fan support during his ordeal. “I’m really excited and grateful to be back on ‘The Fast Lane’ with Randy and D’Marco. I’m blessed to work at a great place like 101 ESPN with such outstanding people, and the timing couldn’t have been better with spring training a couple of weeks away,” he says. The former professional baseball star and member of the 2006 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals has been a part of 101 ESPN on-air team, first as a baseball analyst, and then as a show co-host, since the Spring of 2011. During Chris Duncan’s time away from the microphone, former St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Brad Thompson has been filling in with Karraker and former St. Louis Ram Farr. For more information about Chris Duncan’s return to fulltime duties on “The Fast Lane”, please contact 101 ESPN Program Director Kent Sterling at 314.983.6230 or via email at ksterling@101sports.com. And for more information about 101 ESPN and the top-rated “The Fast Lane” show, visit the station’s website at www.101sports.com.

Now through February 8, the United Way is accepting nominations for the United Way Volunteer Center Honors: Volunteer Awards. Individuals, groups, businesses, schools or churches that volunteer in United Way’s service region that demonstrated outstanding service in 2012 are eligible to be nominated for one of the awards. Whether it’s serving as a mentor, bringing meals to the homes of seniors, or helping out a neighbor, United Way of Greater St. Louis wants to

honor stories of service from across the region. The Awards event will be held on April 3, 2013. Ranking 10th in the nation for volunteering, St. Louis has thousands of outstanding volunteers throughout the region. United Way believes those volunteers deserve to be honored in the community. Nomination forms are available on United Way’s website: www.stl.unitedway.org/VolunteerCenterHonors.aspx.

Salvation Army Equips for Disaster with Three New Canteens In an ideal world they wouldn’t be needed, but with tornado season on the horizon, The Salvation Army’s new mobile canteens are a necessity. Along with the generous support of The United Way and Beacon Roofing in Joplin, Mo., The Salvation Army Midland Division has purchased three new mobile canteens in order to better serve those in need. The canteens will replace older models in St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, and Joplin. To celebrate the addition of the canteens, The Salvation Army hosted a dedication service earlier this month in the Midland Division Headquarters parking lot. Representatives from Joplin, The Salvation Army, United Way, and Beacon Roofing gave remarks, as well as St. Louis Fire Department Chief Dennis Jenkerson. Divisional Commander Major Lonneal Richardson gave the dedication. The Salvation Army’s canteens help serve more than 200,000 meals, drinks, and snacks each year to those who are hungry. In addition to responding to disasters such as severe storms and tornados, the canteens are regularly used to provide meals, water, and clothing to St. Louis’ homeless

community. The purchase of the canteens was made possible by a $100,000 donation from Beacon Roofing, $50,000 donation from United Way, and the community’s generous support of The Salvation Army. The Army’s Tree of Lights campaign, its largest fundraising period of the year, will end Jan. 31. This campaign funds the majority of Army programs throughout the year. The Army hopes to raise $500,000 by the end of the campaign in order to reach our goal and continue our mission of “Doing the Most Good” for those in need. If you would like to make a donation to the Tree of Lights Campaign and help bolster the Army’s service in the community, please visit www.STLSalvationArmy.org. The Salvation Army is an international organization that has been doing the most good in the St. Louis region for 128 years. The Salvation Army serves community members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through dozens of different programs and services that are designed to help people attain, or regain, self-sufficiency.

Celebrate Leonardo Davinci St. Louis County Library will offer programs in February celebrating the life and legacy of Leonardo DaVinci. Known mostly for his enigmatic paintings of “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper,” DaVinci’s accomplishments and visionary skills will be explored through programs at all 20 SLCL branches. The programming is in conjunction with the DaVinci Machines Exhibit currently on display in downtown St. Louis. A full schedule of events can be found at www.slcl. org/content/discover-da-vinci.

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Program Highlights: Discover Leonardo DaVinci Paul Doneff, curator of the DaVinci Machines Exhibit, will offer an introduction to Leonardo DaVinci’s life and legacy at four branches of St. Louis County Library. The programs are free and open to the public. Design like DaVinci Leonardo DaVinci was a man ahead of his time, creating some ingenious and futuristic inventions. Join us as we recreate some of his structures with hands-on activities. Ages 8-12. Registration required. Multiple branches. The DaVinci Machines Exhibition is on display at 800 Market Street in St. Louis. Visit http://discoverdavinci.com/ to learn more. For more information about the library programs or to register please call 314.994.3300 or visit www.slcl.org/events. Program sites are accessible. Upon two weeks’ notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Contact St. Louis County Library by phone 314.994.3300, or visit www.slcl.org.

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Get Outta Town: See Chuck Berry at Blueberry Hill The Duck Room is a basement nightclub at Blueberry Hill restaurant in the Delmar Loop area of St. Louis. But one night each month, it becomes a living history museum with a performance by rock music pioneer Chuck Berry. “He’s by far our most famous citizen,” says Joe Edwards, owner of the restaurant and music club that anchors the six-block entertainment and shopping district. “He was the first poet laureate of rock ‘n’ roll. Not only did he write his own songs, but he was a heckuva guitar player. Still is.” At age 86, Berry still performs his signature hits, and does the impromptu duck walk across the stage. His daughter, Ingrid, and son, Charles Berry Jr., perform in the band and help out when Dad sometimes misses a lick. The adoring audience doesn’t mind, greeting those senior moments with shouts of “We love you, Chuck!” While music critics disagree on the first rock ‘n’ roll record, Berry gets unanimous credit for being the entertainer who took the music worldwide, starting with “Maybellene,” his first single released in 1955. Berry was the first inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of

Fame and Museum in Cleveland, and recently received its American Music Masters Award at a tribute concert. “He not only changed music, he helped change culture,” said Edwards, Berry’s longtime friend and part-time manager. “His music reached across the dividing line between blacks and whites. It also helped bring down the Iron Curtain. The Hungarian ambassador visited Blueberry Hill and said eastern and western Europeans listened to Chuck on their transistor radios. It did more to bring them together than any military threat.” Scientist Carl Sagan paid homage to Berry in the late 1970s, when he chose the recorded sounds that would be aboard the Voyager space probes headed outside the solar system. “He included samplings of some of the best of what was on Earth,” Edwards said. “There were sounds of Brazilian jungles, some classical music and, for the 20th century, it was ‘Johnny B. Goode’ by Chuck Berry.” Admission to the Berry concerts at Blueberry Hill is $35. Visit BlueberryHill.com for a schedule.

African American Heritage Celebration Discover more on African American heritage at St. Louis Community College, Florissant Valley during a month-long celebration in February. The kick-off celebration will take place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the Multipurpose Room at the Florissant Valley campus, 3400 Pershall Road, Ferguson, MO. The event will feature the Angela-Kumasi Nankama Aswad Kambeng African Dance and Drumming team; a story of Elijah Lovejoy presented by Barnes Bradshaw from the Missouri History Museum; musical performances as well as free soul food and giveaways. Genesis Steele, African American Male Initiative interim director, will give the keynote address. Throughout the month there will be numerous discussions, lectures, exhibits and presentations. For a complete schedule of events, visit: http://users.stlcc.edu/departments/fv/AfricanAmericanHeritageCelebration-2013-calendar.pdf African American History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as African American History Month. The grand finale will feature A Tribute to Whitney Houston by Cheryl Brown and Friends. The performance will take place from noon-2:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 in the Terry M. Fischer Theatre. Cheryl Brown is one of St. Louis most sought-after vocalists. She began her performance career at the age of four and by 15, she made her first recording. She has performed here and internationally with such well-known names as Anthony

Share the Love: February Food Drive Vantage Credit Union will be collecting food and toiletries during the month of February at each of its 14 locations. Everything collected during the drive will go to a charity located in the community where each branch is located. Local charities that will benefit include: Bridgeton-St Louis Area Food Bank; Cave Springs-Oasis Food Pantry; East St. Louis-Gethsemane Food Pantry; Greenway Chase-Operations Food Search; North County-Operation Food Search; O’Fallon-Oasis Food Pantry; Olivette-Operation Food Search; South County-Feed My People; Sunset Hills-Feed My People; Twin Cities-Ozark Food Pantry; Warrenton-Agape Ministries; West County-Circle of Concern-Valley Park; Wentzville Parkway-Hope Closet Ministries; and in Wood River-Hope Community Center. Vantage and its employees demonstrate their commitment to the credit union philosophy of People Helping People by contributing money, time and knowledge to people who need it most. Each year, in addition to scholarships, Vantage gives back to the communities in which it operates by donating to worthwhile charities, as well as by providing free financial education presentations to area schools and community groups. Vantage Credit Union is a progressive, full-service financial institution with over $700 million in assets, and more than 100,000 member-owners. The credit union’s 14 locations serve the City of St. Louis and 19 counties in eastern Missouri, and Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois.

Hamilton, Theo Peoples, Walter Hawkins and the Clark Sisters. Cheryl also appeared in the Patti LaBelle show at the St. Louis History Museum. For more information, call 314.513.4291. All events are FREE and open to the public. Special accommodations are available for persons with disabilities by calling 314.513.4551. Established in 1962, St. Louis Community College is the largest community college district in Missouri and one of the largest in the United States.STLCC has four campuses – Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec and Wildwood – and annually serves nearly 80,000 students through credit courses, continuing education and workforce development programs. For more information about STLCC, visit www.stlcc.edu.

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Greater North County Chamber’s January Business After Hours

Recent North County Chamber Ribbon Cutting: FirstLight HomeCare

Greater North County Chamber of Commerce member FirstLight HomeCare held a reception and ribbon cutting ceremony at Catering To You Banquet Center on Thursday, January 17. Pictured in the photo cutting the ribbon is Jacqueline O’Quinn, owner along with representatives from the Chamber and guests. FirstLight HomeCare office is located at 320 Brookes Dr., Suite 227A in Hazelwood, Mo.

NWCC Membership Luncheon Meeting On Thursday, February 14th at the Embassy Suites St. Louis Airport Hotel at 11237 Lone Eagle Dr.in Bridgeton, the NWCC will hold a membership luncheon meeting. The Economic Profile of the North County Community will be presented by Dr. Mark Tranel, Executive Director of the PPRC at University of St. Louis Missouri. Meeting Registration opens at 11:15 a.m., and lunch is from 12 to 1 p.m. Registration is required; please RSVP. The Attendance Fee is $20/per person. If you have any questions, please contact the Northwest Chamber of Commerce office at 314.291.2131 or send an email to info@northwestchamber.com.

The Nine Network Receives Grant From Newman’s Own Foundation The Nine Network of Public Media has been awarded a $200,000 challenge grant over two years from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman. The award to the Nine Network reflects the ongoing commitment of Newman’s Own Foundation to support open dialogue and promote civic engagement. The grant will be used as a contribution to the Venture Fund, which is part of the Nine Network’s Igniting the Spirit of Possibility capacity campaign. The Venture Fund will expand program and production opportunities that showcase our region and help advance the impact of public service media, both locally and nationally. The Venture Fund is critical in that it is funding the Nine Network’s community engagement initiatives and community-focused programming. Paul Newman established the Foundation in 2005, as a means of continuing his pledge to donate to charity all net profits and royalties from the sale of products from Newman’s Own, Inc. Since the food company’s founding in 1982, Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have donated more than $370 million to thousands of charities worldwide. About the Nine Network of Public Media The Nine Network of Public Media is a multifaceted public media organization creating a network of individuals and organizations empowered by public media to strengthen civic life. One of the nation’s most watched public television stations, Nine offers the people of the St. Louis region multiple ways to explore the world, including the Nine Center for Public Engagement, Nine Academy, nineNet. org, explorehomeland.org, beyondnovember.org and four distinct broadcast channels (Nine PBS, Nine World, Nine Create and Nine Kids). The Nine Network’s rich legacy of serving the community was launched in 1954 and continues through our mission of bringing St. Louis together as we connect our region to the world and the world to St. Louis.

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Fifth-graders Invited to Enter Earth Day 2013 Slogan Contest

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Free Field Trips for Students with Disabilities Jamestown New Horizons, a not-forprofit therapeutic horseback riding center located in North St. Louis County, is offering free field trips to groups of students with disabilities, 3 - 19 years of age. Advance registration is required. To schedule field trips, classroom teachers may call 314.741.5816 or send email to jnhgoneriding@charter.net. Jamestown New Horizons, whose priorities are safety, fun, learning, has been providing field trips for students with disabilities since 1985. Under close supervision by the JNH riding instructors and volunteers, students learn about the nature of horses, Photo courtesy of www.jnh-goneriding.org how to move safely around them, and how to feed, groom and lead them. For safety reasons, ponies are used for instruction. “Some of the students who attend the field trips have never been close to a horse, but soon any fear subsides and there is a barrage of giggles and a wall of smiles as they go about learning proper behavior around horses,” said Bonnie Grueninger, the JNH program director. Jamestown New Horizons also offers 12-week riding sessions during the spring, summer, and fall to children with disabilities. Training classes for adult volunteers are scheduled for Saturday afternoons on February 9, 16 & 23. To learn more, please visit the Jamestown New Horizons website at: www.jnhgoneriding.org.

The Department of Natural Resources is once again sponsoring a slogan contest for Missouri fifthgrade students. Students are asked to create their slogan ideas based on the theme “Energy Efficiency.” The student submitting the winning entry will be honored at the Earth Day 2013 celebration, April 19 at the Capitol in Jefferson City. A slogan contest entry form, rules and details are available on the Department of Natural Resources’ website: http://www.dnr. mo.gov/earthday/docs/eday2013slogancontest.pdf. Deadline for the slogan contest is Feb. 28. The winners will be announced in March. The slogan contest winner will receive a $50 gift card donated by Central Bank in Jefferson City. In case of a duplicate slogan contest entry, the winner will be determined by the date the entry was received. Earth Day 2013 represents the Department of Natural Resources’ Ritenour Hosts Kindergarten Kickoff & Registration 19th year sponsoring the event, which will include educational disThe Ritenour School District invites families who reside in the district and have children entering plays and activities from the department as well as a number of kindergarten this fall to attend a Kindergarten Kickoff & Registration Night on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. other state and federal agencies. The day’s events will also include a The registration event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ritenour Middle School, 2500 Marshall Ave. number of stage shows and contests. Although geared toward upper elementary school age students, the event is free and open to the public. For more information about participating in the Earth Day 2013 Slogan Contest, contact the Missouri Department of Natural Resources at 800.361.4827. Ritenour High School students will present the Broadway musical, “Meet Me in St. Louis,” at 7 p.m. Feb. 20-23, 2013, in the new Ritenour Auditorium, 9100 St. Charles Rock Road. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in the auditorium lobby prior to the show. Challenger Learning Center 27th

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Anniversary of the Challenger

Fifty-two fifth-grade students from Gardner Elementary School in Waterloo, Ill., helped the Challenger Learning Center in Ferguson mark the 27th anniversary of the Challenger space shuttle accident. The students launched seven solid fuel-powered Estes rockets to represent each of the astronauts that were lost during the tragic events of January 28, 1986. They also participated in a two-hour simulated space mission and a rocket workshop at the Center and a reading of John Gillespie Magee, Jr.’s poem “High Flight,” inscribed on the Challenger Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Gardner Elementary School teachers Tina Diener and Stacey LaCroix are recipients of the Boeing Educator Scholarship program, which provides professional development, curriculum materials and student programs such as the Jan. 28 Challenger Learning Center field trip. About the Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis The award-winning Challenger Learning Center, located at 205 Brotherton Lane in Ferguson, Missouri, provides simulated space missions and other science education programs for schools, scouts and corporate groups as well as for the general public. It features a replica Mission Control center and an orbiting space station. The Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis is a partnership of the Ferguson-Florissant School District, the Saint Louis Science Center and the Cooperating School Districts and is part of the Challenger Center for Space Science Education, an international not-forprofit education organization founded in April 1986 by the families of the astronauts tragically lost during the Challenger space shuttle mission. For more information, visit www.clcstlouis.org.

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Ritenour Award Nominations Due March 1 Nominations for the Ritenour Hall of Fame and the Lifetime Achievement Award are due March 1. The Ritenour Hall of Fame is a tribute to our graduates who have shown exceptional personal, community or professional achievements. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognize someone who, during one’s lifetime, has gained distinction through significant and long-standing contributions to the Ritenour School District. Nominees for this award are not required to be a graduate of Ritenour High School. For more information, please call 314. 493.6080.

Learn & Play

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Youngest Pick:

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“King Arthur’s Very Great Grandson”

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Gotta love Henry Alfred Grummorson — the boy-knight turns 6 and launches a quest that would best any knight of the round table. You’ll meet the hero in “King Arthur’s Very Great Grandson,” written and illustrated by Kenneth Kraegel, who’s making his fairy tale come true with this princely pick. Clad in armor and wielding a mighty sword, Henry swings by the resident dragon’s liar astride Knuckles, his dutiful donkey. When he arrives at the monster’s hideaway, Henry’s in for a shock. The dragon is as gentle as a kitty cat. Instead of breathing fire, he blows perfectly executed smoke rings. Bummer. It’s adventure Henry wants, not tricks from a docile dragon. The boy states his desire, and the dragon urges him to “try the Cyclops . . . ” Henry ventures on but too soon learns that ol’ one-eye doesn’t set his sights on knocking knee-high knights into kingdom come either. Neither do the other monsters Henry meets. In the end, the boy fails to rack up any battle wins but he does win the friendship of some unique buddies. Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy! Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2012.

Boredom-Busting Tips for Kids As a mother of four, there’s never a dull moment for celebrity mom Tori Spelling. But even as a mom on the go, Spelling still hears those dreaded words – “Mom! I’m bored!” – from her kids. So, to beat the boredom blues, she has developed a few tips and activities to keep kids entertained all year long: Monogram Art Kids love things that are personalized, so why not make a crafty monogram? Help your children trace their first initial in block letters on a piece of poster board. Then, use glue to fill in the letter with colorful buttons, crayons or even shells. Create a Time Capsule Preserve some of your favorite family memories with a time capsule. Start with a sealable plastic box and have each child contribute a few items with a note about why those items are special to them. Don’t forget to include several family photos. Bury the capsule in the backyard (or a far corner of the basement) and set a date to “uncover” the capsule. Painted Glass Jar/ Pencil Holder Clean and dry an old glass jar. Add white glue to acrylic or liquid tempera paints so the color sticks to the glass. Help kids paint a design on the jar using brush-

es or cotton swabs. To erase a mistake, just use a paper towel to wipe off the paint before it hardens. After the paint dries, seal the masterpiece with a coat of clear glaze. Cardboard Cuckoo Clock Encourage kids to draw a house on a piece of paper and color it in with markers. Next, glue the paper house on a piece of cardboard and cut it to fit the shape. Using a clock kit (available at many local craft stores), cut a hole in the middle of the house and fit the clock-face according to its instructions. Before you know it, you’ll have a working clock that kids created. Recycled Sprinkler Start with an empty, clean 2-liter soda bottle Photo courtesy of Getty Images and use scissors (or a drill if you have one) to poke small holes in the bottoms and sides of the bottle. Next, connect a hose to the bottle using duct tape or pick up a converter at your local hardware store. Turn on the hose and have fun in the yard.

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Scenic Snow Globes Start with a small, empty jar; such as a clean baby food jar. Remove the lid and glue a small figurine to the underside of lid and allow to dry. Fill the jar with water and add some glitter and a little glycerin. Add a drop of food coloring to the water for a more unique globe. Encourage kids to think of fun themes, like under the sea. Screw on the jar lid tightly and turn over the jar to complete the snow globe. When crafting with children, take care to supervise them with sharp objects, and use non-toxic ingredients. Never Be Bored Again The Lunchables team wants to make sure all kids can amp up the fun and bust boredom. Now through February 2013, kids can enter the “Never Be Bored Again” Instant Win Game at www.Lunchables.com/fun for a chance to win one of over one million boredom-busting prizes. No purchase is necessary to play the Lunchables Never Be Bored Again Instant Win Game. Open to residents of the 50 U.S. and D.C., 6 - 13 years as of 7/9/12. To enter online and see Official Rules, visit www.Lunchables.com/fun. Ends: 2/27/13. Void where prohibited.

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Movie

Oscar Watch 2013: “Django Unchained”

Former video store clerk Quentin Tarantino built his reputation on movies that pay homage to the great films of yesteryear. Django Unchained, his Oscar-nominated tribute to 1960’s westerns, is a long, violent, but thoroughly engrossing adventure. Under Tarantino’s direction, Christoph Waltz is on the fast track for another Academy Award for his portrayal of Dr. King Schultz. A dentist-turned-bounty hunter, Schultz tracks fugitives all across the West. Enlisting the help of a slave named Django (Jamie Foxx), the bounty hunter becomes more productive than ever before. Django agrees to a partnership with the good doctor if he, in turn, will help the freed slave find his missing wife, Broomhilda (Kerry Washington). Notorious plantation owner Monsieur Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio) covets the young woman for her looks and ability to converse in German, however. From the opening credits through the closing song, Quentin Tarantino skillfully recreates the look and feel of westerns from a half-century ago. Tarantino’s legendary encyclopedic knowledge of film serves him well in this story of revenge and redemption. As he did three years ago in Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds, Christoph Waltz turns in a carefully nuanced performance as Dr. King Schultz. The retired dentist speaks slowly and deliberately, making his enemies think he isn’t a threat until the

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moment he puts a bullet—or twen- this year, but if anyone can top Affleck it will be Django. ty—in them. Django Unchained, rated R Though passed over for an Oscar this time, Jamie Foxx is the perfect for strong graphic violence complement to Waltz. Django— throughout, a vicious fight, pronounced “Jango”—is a compli- language, and some nudity, curcated man with a single-minded rently is playing in theaters. purpose. The role calls for Foxx to Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve wear a variety of costumes, includBryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been ing an outrageous ensemble with allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors cuffs and ruffles. and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far Leonardo DiCaprio also deserves from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed mention for playing Calvin Can- kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters. die. With his goatee and cigarette holder, Candie becomes the stereotypical plantation owner. Candie enjoys a battle of wits as much as King Schultz, which makes their conversations and confrontations fun to watch. Like Tarantino’s earlier films, Django Unchained contains more than a fair amount of blood and violence. In the director’s vision of the Old West, heads explode like overripe melons during a gunfight. In many ways, this can be considered Tarantino’s most violent film to date. In the running for a Best Picture Oscar, Django Unchained must slip Django Unchained Photos courtesy of The Weinstein Company past the highly patriotic Argo. Ben Affleck and his tale of the Iranian Hostage Crisis have been taking home the big prizes

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Sports

Gary Baute Lindenwood Lions Basketball Pulls Upset Over Central Missouri ***Men Hit the Hardwood The Lindenwood men’s basketball team pulled an upset over the conference leaders on Saturday, February 2 as it beat the Central Missouri Mules 83-82 on the ‘Sellout for Sterling’ afternoon at Hyland Arena. Over 3,000 people showed up for the event. With just under four seconds remaining in the game and down by one, senior Richie Thompson got fouled after trying to go coast to coast to keep Lindenwood in the contest. Thompson knocked down both free throws and Lindenwood held on after a last-second three-pointer by Central Missouri failed to find the basket. Cody Sorenson and Brett Thompson led the Lions with 14 points while Aaron Ramirez scored a career-

high 12 points. Lindenwood improves to 14-5 overall and 7-4 in conference play. The Lions will travel to Northeastern Oklahoma State on Feb. 7. ~~~Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood Super Bowl Exciting But Powerless ***Goes to the Last Two Minutes in Suspense The San Francisco 49ers came into the game as the favorite over the Baltimore Ravens to decide the winner of the top team of the 32 that are part of the National Football League to decide Super Bowl XLVII. The Ravens however showed their dominance as they led the first half with a commanding 21-6 lead. Then something strange happened. Right after half time when the Ravens ran back the opening kickoff 108-yards for a touchdown, half the lights at the New Orleans facility went out. After 34-minute delay, the 49ers seemed to be revived and went on a scoring spree to make the game very interesting. All said and done, the Ravens defense proved to be to dominate as they stopped a late surge by their opponent to hold on to a 34-31 win. Ravens quarter back Joe Flacco took the honors as the MVP tossing three touchdown passes. ~~~1999 Super Bowl still the most exciting with the Rams hoisting the Lambardi trophy Rams Award Rookie and Adversity Honors ***Defensive and Offensive Players Stand Out Rams’ players voted cornerback Janoris Jenkins the winner of the Carroll Rosenbloom Memorial Award, which goes to the team’s top rookie performer. Wide receiver Danny Amendola is this year’s winner of the Ed Block Courage

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Award, an honor given to a player who had to overcome some form of adversity. ~~~More hardware to come Tryouts for the Frontier Baseball League ***April 29 & 30 in Sauget The 21st annual Frontier League tryout camp and draft will be held on Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30 at GCS Ballpark in Sauget, Illinois, home of the Gateway Grizzlies. All 14 Frontier League teams will be represented at the workouts, and Major League Baseball scouts have been in attendance each of the past eight years. An average of 35 players each season have been drafted and signed to spring training contracts over the past eight years “The Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft is the best way for a player to showcase himself so he can begin or continue his career in professional baseball,” commented Frontier League commissioner Bill Lee. “Our clubs take the workouts very seriously, and each year multiple attendees wind up making key contributions to playoff teams.” Pictured is Rascal’s manager Steve Brook (from Rascal’s website). To get more information, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com ~~~See if you have what it takes Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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Share Sweets from the Heart this Valentine’s Day

What better way to show love and affection on Valentine’s Day than by sharing a delicious gift made from the heart? A sweet treat is the perfect way to say “I love you” to the important people in your life.

A national survey by Wilton found that a quarter of women under age 55 bake as part of their Valentine’s Day celebration. And although women typically spend less than men on Valentine’s Day gifts, they give to more people in their lives – including a spouse or boyfriend, children, extended family, friends and co-workers. Among the most popular treats to prepare and share are cookies, cakes and cupcakes. Try these tips from Wilton and get ready to bake to your heart’s content. • Let your love take shape with the Valentine Cookie Pan; heart shapes and thoughtful sayings like “Be Mine” will surely make that special someone know how much you care. • Go for a dip and jazz up everyday cookies by

Sweetheart Surprise Cupcakes Ingredients: - Gingham Baking Cups - 2 packages (16.5-18.25 oz. ea.) white cake mix - Eggs, oil and water to prepare mixes - Red-Red and Rose Icing Colors - 1 can (16 oz.) White Ready-To-Use Decorator Icing - Micro Hearts, Fill Your Heart Mix, Chocolate Hearts Mix or Valentine Nonpareils Sprinkles or Red or Pink Sugars

giving them a chocolate dunk and sprinkle toppings. • Show your true colors and surprise your sweetie by filling the center of a yellow cupcake with pink or red batter. It’s easy to do with the new Two Tone Cupcake Pan. • Dress up with baking cups and picks, which are the ideal accessories for your cupcakes; red gingham or pink polka dot baking cups adds festive flair. • Sweep ‘em off their feet with a stylish presentation – pretty patterned window boxes and heart shaped bags are the perfect way to present your Valentine treats. For more Valentine’s Day recipes, baking tips and gift inspiration, visit www.wilton.com. Makes about 24 cupcakes

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place baking cups into standard muffin pan from the Two-Tone Cupcake Pan kit. 2. Prepare white cake mix following package instructions. Remove about 1-1/2 cups batter from bowl; divide into 2 smaller bowls. Tint one smaller bowl of batter red, the other rose. 3. Place cupcake insert into first row of baking cups; fill center 2/3 full with red or rose batter. Fill remaining cup 2/3 full with white batter. Remove insert; wash

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2. Trim 14-inch Featherweight Decorating Bag to fit No. 1A Tip. Fill bag half-full with cookie mixture. Pipe 1-inch circle of dough on ungreased Baking Sheet spacing 1-inch apart. Using bottom of a glass, gently press to flatten each circle into a disc shape. Sprinkle tops with grated hazelnuts.

Cookies: - 1 cup (2 sticks) butter , softened - 3/4 cup granulated sugar - 3 egg yolks - 2 cups bread flour - 1 1/2 cups hazelnut flour - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1/4 cup hazelnuts , grated

and dry. Repeat with remaining baking cups. 4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cake tester or toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pan on cooling grid 5 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter. 5. Tint portions of icing red and rose; reserve some white. Pipe tip 1M or tip 12 icing swirl onto cooled cupcakes. Add sprinkles or sugars.

Makes about 24 sandwich cookies disc. Place cookie top over filling pressing down gently. Repeat with remaining filling and cookies.

3. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Allow cookies to cool 3 minutes on baking sheet. Transfer cookies to Cooling Grid. Cool completely.

Filling: - 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream - 6 squares bittersweet chocolate (1 ounce each) - 1 tablespoon butter - 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur - 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar using electric mixer. Add egg yolks; mix and add in flours and extract.

4. To make filling, place cream, chocolate and butter in 1-quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until chocolate is melted. Stir in orange liqueur and orange zest. Refrigerate 30-35 minutes until thickened. 5. Using Decorating Bag fitted with No. 2A Tip, pipe filling on bottom cookie

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Church 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. Mar. 1: Fish Fry on First Fridays 4-7 p.m. Fish Dinners (Dine in or Take Home) At St Rose Philippine Duchesne School, 3500 St. Catherine St., Florissant, MO 63033. For info: 314.837.3410. Feb. 15, Mar. 1 & 15: Fish Fry 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Rd. St. Louis, Mo 63137. Entrees: catfish, fried & baked cod and chicken nuggets. Dinner includes any two side dishes-cole slaw, french fries, spaghetti, green beans or okra. Single entree, $7, double entree: $8.50 Children under 6 years old free. 314.867.0800. First and Third Fridays: Fish Fry 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63137. Single entrée $7, double entre $9. Kids under 6 are free. Info: 314.867.0800. Saturdays: ESL Classes 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Chapel, 11100 Old Halls Ferry Road, St. Louis. Free. All are welcome. Info: 314.849.6949. Events Through Feb.: 4th Annual Ferguson Twilight Run Free Training Sessions For the 5k and 10k distances. For those running the 10k training is on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at January Wabash Park . A Couch to 5k program starts March

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18. For more information call 816.678.9071 and speak with Nez Savala. Feb. 6: Be My Valentine Daughter (ages 4 through 10) & Dad Dinner 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls, make this a special Valentine’s Day for your dad, grandpa, uncle, or anyone else who fills a father’s shoes. Bring him to our dinner at the Bellefontaine Recreation Center and enjoy a delicious buffet. There will be surprises and lots of fun! Fees: Bellefontaine Resident Couple $15, additional daughters $5 ea. Nonresident Couple $17, additional daughters $7 ea. Feb. 12: Breakthrough Pain Relief Clinic Lunch & Learn 12-1 p.m. at the Ferguson YMCA, 3390 Pershall Rd, St. Louis MO 63135. Topic: Diabetic Neuropathy Education and Screening. Call to reserve a seat: 314.731.5700. Feb. 14: Italian-themed Luncheon The Friends of Old St. Ferdinand will host an Italian-themed luncheon on Valentine’s Day at noon at the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine. Reservations are currently being accepted. Meal price of $15 includes drinks, lunch and dessert and will be served in the 125 yearold schoolhouse. Attendees will be eligible to win a special drawing. Please contact Mrs. Mary Ann Daub at 314.479.1749 for questions or to make a reservation. Feb. 15: Pretty N Posh Spa*Parties*Accessories 6-9 p.m. Girls ages 5 and up ($20 per girl includes polish, makeup, tattoo & fun). Space is limited so call 314.921.7674 to make your reservation. Feb. 18: American Association of University Women Meeting Harassment has long been an unfortunate part of the climate of schools in the United States. The The AAUW 2011 report “Crossing

the Line” presents the results of a national student survey indicating that harassment is part of the school life of nearly half of the students. Karen Francis, former school principal will discuss the report and suggest solutions for community action at the AAUW meeting in Ferguson. Everyone is invited to attend. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in the educational building at Immanual Church of Christ, 221 Church Street, Ferguson. For info, call 314.831.5359 or 314.867.4755. Feb.23: Studio 411 Photography by Rick Niblett Photo Classes over half off. Basic Camera Class from Noon - 2 p.m. and Advanced Photo Safari and Portrait Lighting from 3-5 p.m. for only $89 per class. Call 314.839.9200 (Advanced reservations required). Feb. 28: SLCL Foundation Presents Debut Suspense Novelist Charles Dubow The St. Louis County Library Foundation is pleased to present novelist Charles Dubow for a discussion and signing of his acclaimed debut thriller “Indiscretion” at 7 p.m. at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase at the event from Left Bank Books. Mar. 1: Trivia Night The Hazelwood Central High School Robotics Team (the RoboHawks) will be hosting a Trivia night; Tickets are $80 per table. Doors open at 6 p.m.The event starts at 6:30 p.m at Hazelwood Central High School, 15875 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant. For more info call 344.921.5293 or 314.308.7974. 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.

Mar. 9: Trinity Catholic High School Spring Trivia Night The Trinity Catholic High School Parent Organization (TPO) will hold its Spring Trivia Night in the gym. The cost is $120 for a table of eight and all trivia players must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Bottled beer, water, soda and light snacks will be provided with the price of admission and players may also bring in anything else they wish to eat or drink. All proceeds benefit the TPO. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the questions will begin at 7 p.m. The author of the questions and emcee for the evening will be 1972 Aquinas graduate Dan Dillon. For more info, or to reserve a table, call Lisa Moehlenkamp at 314.550.7300. Mar. 18: Ferguson-Florissant School District McCluer North Stars “Fitness and Funds” Event to supplement the athletics & activity budget. Sponsorships available (1 hours sponsorship $200 & 1/2 Hour sponsorship $125) For more info call 314.506.9233 and speak with Bruce Smith. Fridays through Apr. 12: Fish Fry 4 – 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 444, 17090 Old Jamestown Rd., Florissant. Call 314.741.7786 for more information. Apr. 20: Join the St. Louis Businesswomen’s Golf Association Are you a woman who enjoys playing golf? Join the St. Louis Businesswomen’s Golf Association (SLBGA). The purpose of the SLBGA is to meet the needs of working women and golf skills improvement, networking, playing opportunities, making friends and having fun. Membership allows you to participate at the golf events throughout the STL area often with discounts and other amenities. You need only sign up for those events you wish to participate approximately 7 days in advance. You can sign up with a group or by yourself and you will be paired with other members. Find out more about the SLBGA at our annual Tee Off Meeting on April 20. For more info www.slbga.org. June 1: Chili Cookoff

The Clarksville Missouri State Chili Cookoff will replace the Clarksville Regional. Riverfront Park, Clarksville, Mo. Total prize money is $1500. Calling All St. Augustine’s Classmates Planning is underway for an All School Reunion. If you attended St. Augustine’s School located at Herbert & Lismore streets in the city of St. Louis we want to hear from you. Please contact a member of the planning committee: Sandy Tricamo (‘66) 314.791.7714; Leo Neuner (‘65) 972.951.4853; Don Becker (‘68) 636.399.0088; Tom Hartnett (‘66) 314.623.9950. You can also register on Facebook as you reminisce viewing the old parish pictures which have been posted. Search for: St. Augustine Catholic School - St. Louis Mo. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, MO 63044. Info: 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1(Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1. Inviting All Florissant Senior Citizens To Join One Of The Bingo Clubs With The City Of Florissant!! Please contact the Florissant Senior Office for more information at 839-7604. • Monday Club: Meets every Monday for Bingo from 11:30-2:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwich coffee and tea are available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also scheduled. • Florissant Older Adult Club: Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11-1:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring your lunch! Bingo, Trips, Speakers and special events are planned. • Wednesday Club: Meets every Wednesday for Bingo from 11:302:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwichcoffee and tea available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also available.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • February 6, 2013 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. GNCC Member Happenings 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!!! 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. 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 compression-only CPR, has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for sudden cardiac arrest at home, at work or in other public settings. It can double or triple a victim’s chance for survival, according to the American Heart Association. Contact Rachel Sparks 636.947.5663 or Maureen Bell 636.947.5083 to schedule a training session.

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Crisis Nursery The Crisis Nursery is committed to preventing child abuse and neglect by offering real help and real hope to families in crisis. The Crisis Nursery provides shortterm, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at five sites, serving families throughout the greater St. Louis, St. Charles, Wentzville, Southern Illinois and surrounding regions. For the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery 24-hour helpline, call 314. 768.3201. In St. Charles County, call 636.947.0600. Visit www.crisisnurserykids.org for program, volunteer and event info. Christian Hospital 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.

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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 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. STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group This nationally recognized program provides education and support for those with schizophrenia. Group is facilitated by an experienced STEPS nurse. Volunteers needed at Christian Hospital Christian Hospital is calling out for volunteers that can do a significant amount of walking to run errands within the hospital. Discover the rewards of volunteering! If you’re looking for a rewarding way to spend your time, volunteering at Christian Hospital is an ideal match. Volunteer positions are available in many different areas. You’ll meet a variety of interesting people while making a difference in our community. Applications are available at www.chrisitianhospital.org in the Volunteer Office, located off the hospital’s main lobby. For more information, call the Christian Hospital volunteer office at 314.653.5032.

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Politically Correct: a.k.a Illusions Joe grieves for the good old days; do you? I sometimes long for the days before Political Correctness spoiled all my illusions. I suppose mine might be a bit male chauvinistic but can I help it if I’m from the Father Knows Best era? Those were the days when student troublemakers were sent to reform school and athletes didn’t use steroids. Stan Musial was my boyhood hero. (R.I.P. Stan. You’re missed). I remember a class trip to “Lambert Field” a.k.a. “Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.” We could stand outside on an overlook attached to the terminal and watch DC-6’s take off and land. There was an arcade with all the latest games and gizmos and shoeshine boys that could raise a mirror shine on my scuffed wing tips. “Shoeshine Boys” is now a politically incorrect term if I understand correctly. “Shoe Polishing Engineers?” We boys leered at the stewardesses on their way to various flights. They were gorgeous. “Stewardess” later became politically incorrect. They’re now called “Flight Attendants.” They include male versions as well, not to mention one older woman I saw on a flight who reminded me of Sergeant Snorkel. The High and the Mighty, one of my favorite John Wayne films, had stewardesses. They were young, gorgeous, compassionate, and heroic. On my last commuter flight, the flight attendants were overworked, middle-aged and grouchy. I wondered if this happened after “Personnel Departments” became “Human Resources,” a term that sounds like it was invented by slave traders. The air terminal of that era was modern, clean and exciting. The last time I was there, security had set in like a disease. It was about as charming as a prison. Nobody smiled or made eye contact. Employees looked as if someone put ground glass

in their espresso. Secretaries are now called “Executive Assistants.” I once held the illusion they were always beautiful, efficient females before they refused to get coffee for the bosses. Oh well. Neither would my exwife a.k.a. “Significant Other.” I’m unsure if this is political correctness, but at least the bosses get more exercise. Me too. Hospitals now have “Male Nurses” (and they‘re often referred to as such) yet female nurses are called “Nurses.” What part of politically correct is that? Perhaps my boyhood family doctor was politically incorrect. He stopped by our house on his way home to check on me when I had pneumonia and administer the latest drug called Penicillin a.k.a. “Mold Fungus.” There is little chance my current doctor would stop by to see me unless I was a clubhouse bartender at Bogey Hills. Political correctness is a deep mystery begun by even more mysterious mountaintop gurus. We mere mortals are doomed to obey these strange laws without question. I’m unsure if enforcement is by a large truncheon-wielding cop or an attorney in a three-piece suit with a writ. Perhaps I’ll yell, “Swine Flu” in a hospital and find out. It’s now called “Influenza” so as not to annoy the pork industry wallahs...not to be confused with the “Pork Barrel Industry” (as in Congress). When I rode motorcycles, a lady called me a “Biker.” “Whoa,” I teased. “I’m not a biker. I don’t have tattoos, and I don’t belong to a gang. I’m a motorcycle rider.” She said, “That’s ridiculous. If you ride motorcycles, you’re a biker.” I said, “Okay. If you say so.” I pointed at her Chevy Tahoe and asked, “Are you an SUV’er?” If I‘m correct, her reply was politically incorrect, but sometimes I’m merely wrong. There’s never a guru around when you really need one. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts.