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February 10, 2016

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A patron checks out books at St. Louis County Library’s Lewis & Clark branch following renovations in October of 2015. The branch has seen a 200 percent increase in program attendance in the past year.

Several St. Louis County Library branches are in different phases of renovation

By Sara Hardin Several St. Louis County Library (SLCL) branches are in the middle of an extreme facelift thanks to SLCL’s capital improvement campaign, Your Library Renewed. The projects are a result of a 2012 voter-approved $0.06 tax increase to raise money for updated facilities.

Six branches have already been opened to the public since being upgraded, an experience that SLCL Director Kristen Sorth describes as being emotionally moving for library lovers.

“We had people waiting at the doors when we opened,” said Sorth. “Some people were crying when they came in and saw their new branches.”

The new and renovated spaces feature new carpet, paint and furniture, vibrant areas for kids and teens, private study rooms and vending and commons areas with laptop bars. The Natural Bridge branch, which is currently closed for its renovations, will be the new home of SLCL’s first after-hours computer lab.

“Natural Bridge has a special element to it,” explained Sorth. “The branch will

close at 9 p.m. and the lab will be open in the evening until 11 p.m. We’ve never had a lab that stayed open that late and we are highlighting it for that area.

We think it will really benefit the area around Natural Bridge to have a computer lab open later.”

Along with the new eye-pleasing aesthetics, programs offered by the libraries are also getting a boost.

“We have lots of adult programs that are new to many of the branches, such as Zumba and dancing classes. We have Lego Club and other programs for children. We also have adult coloring book programs that we’re adding to our branches. We have a new systemwide kindergarten prep program for parents. It helps them learn about what their kids need to know before entering kindergarten. We’ve seen a lot of great results with these new programs,” said Sorth. “Lewis & Clark, for example, has a 200 percent increase in program attendance since this time last year.”

All Your Library Renewed projects are predicted to be completed around

2019, with the next phase of renovations beginning at the end of 2016. Sorth explains that the gratification of introducing the new-and-improved branches See RENEWAL AT THE LIBRARY page 2

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Around Town Hazelwood Fire Department launches S.T.A.R.S program and more.

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Business Home Builders Association donates $12,000 to St. Vincent Home for Children and more.

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comes largely from the excitement seen from their surrounding communities.

“We’re really excited to be delivering all of the promises that were made to our patrons and we hope that they love the branches as much as we do,” said Sorth.

“We think they’re really great spaces and anchors of the community.”

To find a list of project dates and to find out more about Your Library Renewed, visit slcl.org/ your-library-renewed.

A little girl looks through books at the renovated Lewis & Clark branch of the St. Louis County Library.

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COMMUNITY VOICES Success in Ferguson requires a change in the culture of policing

By Dr. Rance Thomas The agreement between the city of Ferguson and the U. S. Justice Department concerning the future of the Ferguson Police Department is encouraging. However, there is a great deal of work to do within the city of Ferguson.

The work will require some serious changes and financial expenditures. These financial expenditures will be difficult, because the city will not be able to operate on significant fines from tickets and court proceedings as it has in the past. Therefore, the implementation of the agreed changes will be a major issue for the city. One of the most important changes involves community policing that will require retraining of the whole department, and this can result in some serious opposition overtly and covertly.

Having taught criminology, introduction to criminal justice, human relations (community policing) and serving as the coordinator of the sociology program at Lewis & Clark Community College for 30 years, I had a difficult time for a couple of years in reorienting officers on community policing. As many know, change is not easy and many individuals resist it because of the uncertainty and anxiety it tends to create. However, in order to learn more about police work, I did my work for my doctorate degree on policing by working as a senior intern in doing actual police work within the Madison County Illinois Sheriff Department by working regular shifts. This really made a difference with my students.

Community policing involves more than just attending a few meetings or classes, it also involves in helping community with its problems. It also involves having contact with many individuals within a community at times other than in times of trouble and getting to know members of the community. One problem with having contact only in times of trouble is that officers tend to develop the belief that all are not to be trusted.

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eryone within the police department from the chief on down.

Some community relations programs failed because they have selected a few officers as community relations officers without involving the whole department. Because of this, many other officers tend to view them as social workers and largely ignore them.

Therefore, in order for the Ferguson Police Department to be successful in its program, it will require a change in the culture of policing. Community relations also requires officers to not only focus on deescalating situations, it also requires them to prevent contact with individuals from escalating in the first place. This may take place based upon how officers approach individuals and the first words they speak to them upon initial contact. If officers learn to not escalate, and deescalate incidents without the use of force, it would not be necessary to get permission from a supervisor to make arrests in failure-tocomply and peace-disturbance situations.

Of course this is not easy for officers in a police culture where everyone is viewed as a trouble maker. Of course, officers deal with many dangerous situations and have to be very careful in order to protect themselves. They should not jeopardize their safety, but most contacts with the public should not be only in dangerous situations.

These are some of the elements necessary to build trust with the public.

Dr. Rance Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Criminal Justice and Co-founder and President of North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice.

The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Hazelwood Fire Department launches S.T.A.R.S. program

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Centers Opening help Missouri flood survivors FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers opened Feb. 4, in St. Louis and St. Charles counties. The centers offer in-person support to individuals and businesses in any of the 33 Missouri counties included in the Jan. 21 Missouri federal disaster declaration.

Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and other agencies will be at the centers to discuss aid and assist anyone who needs help with an application. The two new centers are at these locations:

The St. Louis County center is at Jefferson Barracks Visitor Center, 345 North Road, St. Louis, MO 63125.

The St. Charles County center is at Immaculate Conception Community Center, 14060 N. State Route 94, West Alton, MO 63386.

Center hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The centers are closed on Sundays.

Disaster survivors may visit any of the centers for assistance.

SSM Health sees rise in lung cancer screenings with new government coverage guidelines

Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood To enable Hazelwood firefighter/paramedics to be better prepared to take care of special needs children during an emergency situation, the department has launched a S.T.A.R.S. program.

Hazelwood firefighter/paramedics are implementing a new program that will enable them to be better prepared to take care of special-needs children, ages newborn to 21 years old, should an emergency arise. The program is called S.T.A.R.S. (Special needs Tracking and Awareness Response System).

Parents with a special-needs child can meet with Hazelwood firefighter/paramedics and share medical information that EMS crews will have access to before an emergency. They can contact the Hazelwood Fire Department (HFD) at 314-513-5165 to enroll their child and to set up an appointment. For questions, send emails to stars@hazelwoodmo.org.

Please keep in mind that the S.T.A.R.S. program is only available to residents living in the HFD’s jurisdiction for the time being.

Children who benefit from the S.T.A.R.S. program are those with significant development delays, seizure disorders, cardiac history, cerebral shunts, tracheostomies and any atypical diseases or syndromes.

With a 2016 move by government payors to cover low-dose CT scans as a lung cancer screening tool, SSM Health hospitals in the St. Louis region are seeing an increase in patients screened for the disease.

Starting Jan. 4, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began accepting claims for low-dose CT scans for those ages 55 to 77 with a significant history of cigarette smoking. The decision came on the heels of a 2013 recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to screen this population.

“Not only have we seen an increase in the number of patients screened, we also have seen more who have talked with their physician about it and requested the screening,” says Jerald Rumph, vice president of operations for SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis and SSM Health imaging coordinator for the St. Louis region.

To help streamline these questions, SSM Health has created an online risk assessment for those with concerns or questions at www.ssmhealth.com/lung or by phone at 877-947-LUNG (5864). Current smokers, pack-a-day smokers (20 cigarettes per day) for over 30 years or those who have quit in

the last 15 years are encouraged to check their risk.

“We encourage those who receive a high-risk result from their online assessment to make an appointment with their primary care doctor to talk about a lung cancer screening,” said Rajiv Patel, MD, vice president of medical affairs at SSM Health DePaul Hospital.

The low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging procedure that creates detailed images of inside the body. The landmark “National Lung Screening Trial” led to the USPSTF recommendation, as results found low-dose CT scans “had a 15 to 20 percent lower risk of dying from lung cancer than participants who received standard chest X-rays.”

Even with scans available to catch lung cancer at its earliest stages, experts still say quitting smoking is the most important step they can take to not only reduce their risk of lung cancer, but heart disease as well.

“Tobacco use is responsible for one in five deaths in the United States, and stopping smoking or finding a smoking cessation course is the most important thing smokers can do to immediately improve their health,” says Dr. Patel.

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Rotary Club of Florissant to provide scholarships The Rotary Club of Florissant announced that they will fund a scholarship program for six senior students in the Florissant Rotary area which includes the boundaries of the Hazelwood and Ferguson-Florissant School Districts. The applicant must reside or attend school within these district boundaries. Each of the six scholarships will be for $2,000 and will be paid for one year to the accredited college, university or vocational school the student chooses to attend.

Students in private, parochial, vocational or public schools are invited to apply.

The scholarship has a minimum GPA require-

ment for eligibility. It is not primarily an academic scholarship nor do the criteria for selection include financial need. The scholarships are targeted at students who have demonstrated excellence in service to their school and their community.

For additional information, visit the Rotary web site - www.florissantrotary.org or call the Rotary Office, 921-2917. Applications may be downloaded from the web site but musy be mailed and are due in the Rotary Office, 620 N. Hwy. 67, Florissant, MO 63031 by March 18.

Postmark must be no later than March 18.

Farmers eligible for emergency loans following disastrous storms and flooding

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President Obama designated 33 Missouri counties as primary agricultural disaster areas making certain farmers and other agricultural producers in primary and contiguous counties eligible for low-interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).

The following counties were designated as primary disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding which occurred Dec.23, 2015, through Jan. 9. Those counties are: Barry, Barton, Camden, Cape Girardeau, Cole, Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Jefferson, Laclede, Lawrence, Lincoln, McDonald, Maries, Morgan, Newton, Osage, Phelps, Polk, Pulaski, St. Charles, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, St. Louis, Scott, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright The contiguous counties are: Benton, Bollinger, Boone, Callaway, Cedar, Christian, Cooper, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, Howell, Iron, Madison, Miller, Mississippi, Moniteau, Montgomery, New Madrid, Ozark, Perry, Pettis, Pike, St. Clair, Shannon, Stoddard, Vernon, Warren, Washington and the city of St. Louis.

All counties listed above were designated disaster areas on Jan. 21 making all qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for low interest emergency (EM) loans from FSA, provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date

of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability.

Loans for physical losses must be used to replace or repair damage to buildings, fences or to compensate the farmer for losses of basic livestock, stored crops, or supplies on hand, equipment, etc., that was lost due to the disaster. Loans for production losses may also be used to buy feed, seed, fertilizer, livestock or to make payments on real estate or chattel debts. Generally, loans for production losses cannot be approved until crops have completed their production cycle or have been harvested.

In order to qualify, a farmer must have suffered a 30 percent loss in production or an actual physical loss that was essential to the successful operation of the farm.

USDA also has made a variety of other programs available to assist farmers in recovering from the disaster, including the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP); Federal Crop Insurance; and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.

Interested farmers may contact the Monroe County FSA office at 660-327-4137 for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs or visit www.fsa.usda.gov.

National Flood Insurance Program — who’s eligible?

Missouri homeowners, renters and business owners are eligible and encouraged to purchase National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies even if their home or business isn’t located in a flood plain or high-risk zone.

The NFIP aims to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures. It does so by providing affordable flood insurance and encouraging communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations.

NFIP insurance is available to homeowners, renters, condo owners/renters, and commercial owners/renters. But in order to purchase a policy the residence or business must in a community that participates in the NFIP. Missouri communities in the program are listed here — http://www. fema.gov/cis/MO.html. Other communities can request to be added if they meet certain criteria.

More than 70 private insurance agents or agencies in Missouri are certified to sell and service NFIP policies, including all of those listed on this site — http://www.fema.gov/wyo_company.

Residents can also contact their own insurance agent or company to find out more about federal flood insurance or find an agent serving their area by filling out the One-Step Flood Risk Profile on the FloodSmart.gov home page (www. floodsmart.gov).

Costs vary depending on how much insurance is purchased, what is covered and the property’s level of flood risk. Those in moderate- to low-risk

areas can purchase a special Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) that provides building and contents coverage for one low-price. Typically, there’s a 30-day waiting period from date of purchase before your policy goes into effect.

Why is an NFIP policy necessary if federal aid is available after a flood? Federal disaster assistance typically comes in the form of small grants or low-interest loans to help cover flood damage, not to fully compensate for losses. Even then, those grants and loans are only available if the president formally declares a disaster. NFIP policies are not dependent on a federal disaster declaration.

Flooding occurs in moderate- to low-risk areas as well as in high-risk areas due to factors like poor drainage systems, rapid accumulation of rainfall, snowmelt, and broken water mains. In addition to floods, NFIP policies also cover damage from mudflows. In fact, over 20-percent of all flood insurance claims come from areas outside of mapped high-risk flood zones.

NFIP policyholders who have questions about their flood insurance policy or the claims process, as well as disaster survivors who have general questions about the program, can contact the support hotline by calling toll-free 800-621-3362.

For individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability using 711 or VRS, please call 866-337-4262. For individuals using a TTY, please call 800-462-7585.

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Kids In The Middle selects 2016 Champion of Kids award winner

State auditor finds inappropriate use of funds in St. Louis Recorder of Deeds office

Kids In The Middle (KITM) recently announced Ed Alizadeh, President of Geotechnology, Inc., as its 2016 Champion of Kids honoree.

The Champion of Kids nominating committee selected Alizadeh for this prestigious award because of his considerable dedication to children in the community and his commitment to Kids In The Middle.

Alizadeh served on the KITM Board of Directors 2000-2008 and was PresiSubmitted photo dent from 2005-2007. He currently Ed Alizadeh, President of Geotechnolserves on the KITM Advisory Counogy, Inc.. cil. Because of his leadership and efforts, Ed has raised over $235,000, enough to provide group counseling to over 3,200 children.

“We are absolutely thrilled with the nominating committee’s choice for our agency’s most distinguished award,” said CEO Meredith Friedman. “Ed has had a true impact by helping children ‘in the middle’ of their parents’ divorce.”

KITM helps children and families transition to a new way of life before, during and after separation and divorce, for the sake of creating healthier futures for all involved. Founded in 1977, KITM is a nationally accredited non-profit agency that provides comprehensive and confidential counseling, education and support services focused on the entire family.

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has released an audit of the Office of the St. Louis Recorder of Deeds, which earned an overall performance rating of “poor.” The audit independently confirms a number of previously reported allegations made against Recorder of Deeds Sharon Carpenter, including potential inappropriate use of funds and improper bidding practices, along with a number of additional areas of concern.

“Public officials must expect independent review and should be held accountable for making improvements that better serve citizens,” Auditor Galloway said. “I’m frustrated Recorder Carpenter continues to defend past actions, despite repeated findings of mismanagement.

It’s a disservice to the citizens of St. Louis when these opportunities for necessary change are dismissed.”

Through a series of selected accounting record reviews, auditors identified approximately $10,000 that was either inappropriately spent, or potentially inappropriately spent from the Records Preservation Account. The law allows fees from the account to only be spent on records preservation and related technology; however, auditors found the recorder’s office ignored laws related to purchases made from the account, including $2,378 on rugs for the recorder and deputy recorder’s private offices. In a written response included in the audit, the recorder stated

the rugs were part of necessary renovations for technology upgrades.

Overall, Recorder Carpenter spent thousands of dollars from the Records Preservation Account on expenses that did not meet spending requirements, including food, entertainment, furniture, and decorations. The recorder also used the account to pay travel and conference expenses that were not properly documented.

Auditors also confirmed the recorder did not ensure required bidding processes were followed for $313,000 in construction contracts, several of which were awarded to the son of then-Deputy Recorder Peggy Meeker, and noted in previous reports issued by the city counselor and comptroller. The audit also includes information and confirmation of allegations of nepotism that lead to Recorder Carpenter’s resignation in July 2014, prior to being re-elected in November 2014.

The audit also found that escrow accounts managed by the recorder’s office are not balanced against the city’s records. This allows errors to go undetected, and has led to $38,000 identified with no record of where these funds belong, or who they belong to.

This audit of the Office of the St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds was initiated by request of the governor, in accordance with state law. A complete copy of the report is available at auditor.mo.gov.

An Eagle Scout and his ‘spiders’ improve local fishing environment

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Florissant Eagle Scout candidate Nicholas Matteoni, has partnered with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the city of Wentzville Parks Department to provide fish habitats in the newly created lake at Heartland Park.

In early November, Nicholas, along with Denise Otto, a Fisheries Management Biologist Submitted photo from MDC, and others from Eagle Scout candidate Nicholas Matteoni works to deploy 22 spider block fish habitats into the his Boy Scout Troop, deployed newly created lake at Heartland Park in Wentzville.

22 spider block fish habitats into the lake. These strange-looking struc- concrete, keeping the pipes in place. Nicholas tures were placed in clusters around the dock and several scouts made the structures in adand are meant for small fish to use as a refuge vance in his backyard. The units were transfrom predators by providing a place to hide and ported to the lake in the troop trailer where by giving anglers a ‘fishy spot’ to increase their Otto met them with a motorized boat. After a brief safety moment, they began deploying the success.

Heartland Park is the city of Wentzville’s structures and quickly discovered a design flaw. newest park which recently opened last May. Nicholas used light-weight concrete blocks The area was farmland without any natural and the air in the piping made the structures trees or bushes to be submerged when the lake too buoyant to sink. He solved the problem by was formed. With MDC’s plan to stock the new ‘snipping’ a small hole in the pipes, allowing air seven-acre lake with various species of fish, to escape as the habitat sank.

Nicholas built and deployed these spider these ‘spider blocks’ will serve as a habitat for them. The habitats should promote fish growth block fish habitats as part of his Eagle Scout and development and eventually improve rec- project. The Eagle Scout Project is the opporreational fishing in the lake. They provide a tunity for a Boy Scout to demonstrate leaderpurpose similar to placing discarded Christmas ship of others while performing a project that trees in a lake, except these scout-made struc- he plans, organizes, leads and manages for the tures will not decompose like natural materials. benefit of his community. This is the culminaIn time, algae will grow on the surface of the tion of the candidate’s leadership training and spider blocks, providing a source of nutrients requires a significant effort on his part. A Scout for some fish by attracting insects and convert- has until the age of 18 to earn the rank of Eagle. ing fish waste into oxygen through photosyn- Only five percent of eligible Scouts achieve this thesis. The PVC spider block habitats are dura- rank.

Nicholas is a Scout with Troop 713 charble and anglers will like that the flexible piping tered through St. Rose Philippine Duchesne won’t snag their hooks.

The habitats are concrete blocks stuffed with of Florissant. Currently, the lake at Heartland fourteen seven-foot-long PVC pipes, making Park is closed to fishing while the fish commuthem look like spiders. The block is filled with nity develops.

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Home Builders Association donates $12,000 to St. Vincent Home for Children On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2016 HBA President Kim Hibbs of Hibbs Homes (left) presented a $12,000 donation to Carla Monroe-Posey, executive director for St. Vincent Home for Children, and Mike Garavalia, director of development for St. Vincent.

The donation will be used to replace two entry doors to the gymnasium ensuring St. Vincent’s has a handicapped accessible entrance. St. Vincent Home for Children’s mission is to provide love, security and professional treatment for troubled children and their families through a full integrated program of services including individual and group counseling, anger management, coping skill development, after care counseling services and development of respect for one’s self and for others. All programs are provided at no cost to the families they serve.

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Operation Food Search receives in-kind donation from the Boeing Company

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The HBA is a local trade association of more than 500 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

Aperion Care at Hidden Lake patient celebrates successful recovery Denis Boykins came to Aperion Care at Hidden Lake from Christian Hospital not knowing if returning back to her everyday life was a realistic goal. After a few weeks of working with the nursing staff and therapy department, Boykins recently met her goal. She returned home and is thriving.

Her perseverance, strong will, and determination matched with Hidden Lake was a true inspiration to everyone. Aperion Care at Hidden Lake is a fivestar care community located in North St. Louis County specializing in short term rehabilitation care for a transition back to home.

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The Boeing Company has provided charitable in-kind gifts of an electric stock picker lift truck, including a 24-volt battery charger and metal cage cart with forklift pockets and an electric shrink wrap machine to local hunger relief nonprofit Operation Food Search for use in its food distribution center.

“An incredible amount of food moves in and out of Operation Food Search’s distribution center on a daily basis,” said Operation Food Search Executive Director Sunny L. Schaefer. “Last year, Operation Food Search collected and distributed more than 34 million pounds of food and household necessities to support our neighbors in need. A generous donation of this nature from Boeing will increase our capacity to receive large-scale donations of healthy food that would otherwise go to waste and get it onto the plates of hungry families.”

“The warehouse equipment donated by the Boeing Company is significant in saving our organization money and is he stock market closed out 2015 near all-time an asset to our ability to safely highs, and it would and efficiently receive, store have closed out the year higher and swiftly move food and for the seventh year in a row if household necessities,” said it were not for a small decline on Operation Food Search Director of Operations Craig Goldford. “The lift and pallet wrapping machine will also help to reduce waste and increase our sustainability.”

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Hazelwood Central students lend a hand to make a difference Students in several clubs at Hazelwood Central High spent their winter break volunteering around the St. Louis area. Members of The National Honor Society for Musicians (Tri-M) volunteered at a local food bank. Tri-M members along with members of Hazelwood Central’s National Honor Society and members of Hazelwood Central Symphonic Orchestra also volunteered at the Hot Chocolate Run in downtown helping out runners.

On a very early December morning, the members of TriM, National Honor Society and Symphonic Orchestra also volunteered at the Hot Chocolate Run in St. Louis. The students, along with a couple of teachers volunteered their time to make and hand out the finisher mugs to over 7,500 runners in attendance. The proceeds of this run are donated to the Ronald McPhoto courtesy Hazelwood School District Donald Houses of St. Louis.

On Jan. 6, members of Tri-M volunteered at a local food bank to help repackage over 200 cases of On Jan. 6, members of Tri-M Cheerios. volunteered at a local food bank to help repackage over 200 cases of Cheerios. meals of Cheerios for the hungry.

General Mills donated all the Cheerios to the “I am so proud of these students for what they food bank. Volunteers had to take the bags out of are doing in our community,” said Hazelwood the box, relabel, repackage, and break down the Central Principal Dr. Audrey Lee. “Not only cereal boxes. In all, the volunteers relabeled and are they excelling in the classroom, but they are repackaged 216 cases of Cheerios. The local food taking time from their busy schedules to help bank will distribute cereal to local food pantries others.” around the community. This will provide 1,190

Garrett Elementary receives recognition for performance in professional learning The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recognized Garrett Elementary in the Hazelwood School District as one of their Professional Learning Communities Exemplary Schools (PLC). Garrett was one of 16 schools in the state of Missouri to be selected. These 16 schools were recognized for their outstanding performance in implementing professional learning on Jan. 25 during the Powerful Learning Conference, at the Lake of the Ozarks.

“I am happy to see the Garrett staff recognized for their hard work toward building a strong professional learning community,” said Dr. Eric Arbetter, assistant superintendent for curriculum and elementary education. “Dr. Melton and the Garrett teachers work hard every day to ensure that all students succeed. They use their data seamlessly to drive their instructional decisions.”

During the conference, Commissioner of Education, Dr. Margie Vandeven presented school leaders with their awards.

According to the DESE website, “These educators are focused on creating schools that foster growth and enhance learning opportunities for their children,” said Dr. Vandeven.

“To be one of 16 schools in the state of Missouri recognized as a PLC, is fantastic,” said Dr. Erik Melton, principal of Garrett.

“Garrett has been functioning as a true PLC for the past six school years. Since 2009, teams have had a 55 minute daily common plan time and each team meets once a week with the principal and instructional specialist. This has helped Garrett to own our strengths and weaknesses and stay focused on our schools’ goals on a weekly basis.”

The Missouri PLC Project began during the 2003-04 school year. Supporting, preparing and developing effective educators is one of the primary goals of Missouri’s Top 10 by 20 initiative, which calls for Missouri to rank among the top 10 states for education by 2020.

Hazelwood Central students making a difference one meal at a time

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Members of the Hazelwood Central High School National Honor Society for Musicians volunteered Jan. 30 at the Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.

Members of the Hazelwood Central High School National Honor Society for Musicians (Tri-M) volunteered Jan. 30 at the Ronald McDonald House at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Tri-M members cooked and served dinner for 50 parents and family members of sick children. The menu included, spaghetti with meatballs, chicken alfredo, garlic bread, salad, brownies and cookies.

Ronald McDonald House is a temporary home away from home where the families of children being treated for serious illnesses or trauma reside.

This event was the last of Tri-M’s three service projects. TriM’s other two events included, volunteering at the Hot Chocolate Run in downtown St. Louis and sorting food at a local food bank.

“I am so proud of these students for what they are doing in our community,” said Hazelwood Central Principal Dr. Audrey Lee. “Not only are they excelling in the classroom, but they are taking time from their schedules to help others which demonstrates true leadership.”

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‘Hail, Caesar!’ a fun, goofy lark from the Coen Brothers

By Mathew DeKinder What I love the most about the Coen Brothers is their ability to gleefully hop and skip from one genre to the next all while delivering a certain off-kilter sensibility that permeates every one of their films. From hard-boiled dramas, to Westerns, to outright comedies; the Coens have uncompromisingly done it all.

Dependably, every few years the Coen Brothers deliver a lark; a movie that is silly, fun and exists for really no other reason other than because it can. Sometimes their larks have been masterpieces like “The Hudsucker Proxy” and (the greatest lark of them all) “The Big Lebowski.”

Most of the time though, these larks are light and disposable; exercises in the Coens stretching their limits to see what snaps (see movies like “The Man Who Wasn’t There,” “Intolerable Cruelty,” “The Ladykillers” and “Burn After Reading”). What makes these movies fun isn’t that they are all that great, it’s that because the Coens have built such a solid reputation, they can get a whole stable of their famous friends to come play along.

Their latest “Hail, Caesar!” is yet another lark that serves as an unabashed love letter to Hollywood’s Golden Age when studios reigned supreme.

The story centers on Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin), a hard-nosed, executive production manager at the fictional Capitol Pictures Studios. We spend a little over a day with Eddie as he buzzes around the back lots expertly putting out fires of varying degrees.

The biggest fire involves the kidnapping of one of their most celebrated stars, Baird Whitlock (George Clooney) just as he is about to finish the sword-and-sandals religious epic “Hail, Caesar!”

While the story is amusing, this whole movie exists so the Coens can uncork some old-school studio grandeur and do some things that movies stopped doing well-over half a century ago. As Eddie hops from set to set we stay and linger to see an eye-popping water ballet featuring Scarlett Johansson and a rousing song-and-dance scene (compete with taps and sailor suits!) featuring Channing Tatum.

Even though this is a movie built mainly for Coen fans and devotees of the TCM channel, “Hail, Caesar!” does feature some standout, hilarious scenes.

Brolin does an excellent job of holding all the strands of this movie together. He plays his part like a film noir tough guy and his personal conflict of staying at the studio or taking a cushy job at Lockheed Martin turns out to be the heart of the film.

“Hail, Caesar!” is little more than a goof and a laugh, but who better to take you on such a low-stakes venture than the Coen Brothers? Hail, hail indeed.

“Hail, Caesar!” is rated PG-13 for some suggestive content and smoking.

Moore On Life

Learn & Play

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By Cindy Moore

Body shaming “Well it’s about sweet time,” I heard the voice in my head say as the news flashed. Mattel has finally come out with new Barbie body shapes after years of criticism over her unrealistic proportions. They now offer dolls in original, curvy, tall and petite.

While little girls today own several suitcases of the dolly dearest, I remember having only one and I played with her constantly. But as happens, I grew older. Mom gently persuaded me that it was time to leave the nest and get out on my own. But changing the locks and posting a “no trespassing” sign on the front door still seemed a little harsh.

Years later, I came back to retrieve my childhood belongings, including that Barbie. I was told that it had been given to my niece who promptly stripped it raw, covered it in red lipstick then let the dog use its head as a chew toy.

And now we know why antidepressants are so popular.

It’s just as well. I could never compete with Barbie’s measurements. Just looking at her reminded me of my own imperfections. Now scientists tell us that her body is a complete sham. It’s good to finally expose Barbie for who she is – a cyborg mutant.

Comparing her measurements to a real human being reveals she has a head larger than average and a neck twice as long and six inches thinner. She should not even be able to lift that King Kong-sized skull. Further, her tiny waist is only

19 inches on a torso that could only support half a liver and a few inches of intestines, let alone prop up that bodacious 39-inch bust!

Also, she would be six feet tall and weigh 100 pounds with 6-inch ankles that would not allow heavy lifting – especially that massive cranium. This would force her to walk on all fours dragging along her ginormous head.

Realizing that not all of us have these unattainable measurements is great progress.

Sadly, for me, even the new Barbies don’t fit my unique body type. However, I did find one that is a mirror image. It’s a Cabbage Patch doll.

This double-chinned cherub has all my unique qualities: generous thigh portions, a bulky belly, roly-poly arms and chunky cankles. Now I have a prototype which is a true reflection of my outer self. Never mind that it has no teeth and wears a diaper–those days are ahead soon enough.

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

Crossword Puzzle Theme: Valentines Day ACROSS 1. Often follows “taken” 6. Common inquiries 9. Tibetan monk 13. Shakira’s soccer-playing partner Gerard 14. Down Under bird 15. Female fox 16. Greyish brown 17. *Romantic destination 18. Unable to move 19. *Valentine and the like 21. *a.k.a ____ Awareness Day to some 23. Found on grass some mornings 24. *Lover of Aeneas 25. *Special celebratory drink 28. Preakness, e.g.

30. Release of gas 35. Baker’s baker 37. “In the ____” by Village People 39. Sound of battle 40. “Nana” novelist 41. West African storyteller 43. ____-do-well 44. *Keep nuptials a secret 46. Alternative to truth 47. German mister 48. Nine voices, pl.

50. Seaside bird 52. Chester White’s home 53. Lack of clarity 55. Workout unit 57. *Woo 61. *Popular Valentine shapes 64. Defendant’s excuse 65. Cook’s leaf 67. Torn down 69. Imitate 70. Grave acronym 71. Treeless plain 72. *Chaucer or Poe 73. Sierra Nevada, e.g.

74. An end zone is 10 of these DOWN 1. Address abbreviation 2. Objectivity preventer 3. Greenish blue 4. *Expert archer?

5. More keen 6. Come clean, with “up” 7. Unit of electric current 8. To some degree

9. End of “traveling” 10. Figure skating jump 11. Mother in Provence 12. “Hardworking” insects 15. Relating to wine 20. Nasality in speech 22. *Words of commitment 24. Stray from the accepted 25. *Rose amount 26. Convex molding 27. Cantaloupe, e.g.

29. *Form of greeting 31. Hyperbolic tangent in math 32. Songs sung by three or more voices 33. Deflect 34. *”Love means never having to say you’re ____” 36. Back of neck

38. Bygone era 42. To the point 45. Like Thai cuisine, e.g.

49. Cul de ____ 51. Just about 54. Monochromatic equid 56. ___-____-la 57. Freeway exit 58. Hodgepodge 59. Play charades 60. Slightly 61. Hoopla 62. Russian autocrat 63. *Seal with a kiss and do this 66. Be ill or unwell 68. “____ and don’ts”

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Big ‘O’ in the NFL Hall Of Fame Congratulations to 6’8”, 325-pound offensive lineman Orlando Pace for being selected to the National Football League’s top honor.

Ironically, Big ‘O’ was picked first in the 1997 draft when Super Bowl hero this past weekend, Peyton Manning stayed in school rather than being drafted by the league. Pace was the first round pick by the Rams where he played for 10 years before ending his career with the Bears for three years.

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Submitted Photo Gary Batue and Orlando Pace at a clinic that former Ram’s player Arlen Harris conducted.

The picture of myself with the graduate from ‘THE’ Ohio State University, was taken at a clinic that former Ram’s player Arlen Harris conducted. * Well deserved by the Big Guy Women’s tennis at UMSL seeded high The University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s tennis team has been tabbed to finish second in the Great Lakes Valley Conference West Division Preseason Poll.

The Tritons returned five players from last year’s team that finished 5-1 in the GLVC. UMSL won its second straight GLVC Tournament quarterfinal round match and finished in fourth place in the eight-team field.

Current seniors Natalia Carvalhais and Renee Verboven are both returning All-GLVC players.

Ranked number 10 in the ITA Midwest Regional rankings, UMSL had several strong performers during the fall season, including freshman Jennifer Hauer, who was 8-2. Fellow freshman Salome Bleuler was 7-2, while Carvalhais was 6-2. * Into the swing of things Basketball Lions run into tough competition The Lindenwood men’s basketball team traveled to Northwest Missouri in Maryville, Mis-

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souri for a highly anticipated matchup between the top two teams in the Mid America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA).

The Lions’ leading scorer, forward Cory Arentsen, scored 28 points in the first half as the Lions trailed 43-40. He scored 18 more points in the second half that passed Brandon Braswell’s from 1992 and Earl Austin Jr.’s from 1986 records of 44 points in a single game. Arentsen finished with 46 and nearly added an extra three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Lions a crucial win, but it was waved off. Northwest Missouri won by a final score of 75-73.

Arentsen shot 16-for-26 from the field with eight-of-12 came from beyond the arc. He also went a perfect six-for-six from the charity stripe. * Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information Football lives on – indoor football season starts Feb. 27 The River City Raiders, the professional team that plays in the American Indoor Football league, will be on the turf with home games at the Family Arena.

Kenny Nowling CEO and president of the River City Raiders, will lead his team as they play their first contest on the last Saturday of the month against the Northern Kentucky Nightmare at 7:05 p.m.

Lin Hart Jr. is very busy presently as the vice president/general manager coordinating all the details.

Corey Bethany who played indoor during the River City Rage era, is the Head Coach with his Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator Pat Pimmel.

You can listen to the game on 590 The Fan or www.590TheFan.com Check website for FREE tickets…www.IndoorRaiders.com * Fast, hard hitting action

I will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com.

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, has hosted many radio shows from Health to Sports to Baby Boomer news. He was the EMCEE of the River City Rascals and St. Louis Swarm basketball team inaugural seasons and broadcasting for the indoor football teams over a decade. Has been writing sports since 1999 for the paper.

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Hearty heart-healthy dishes It may sound contrary to your healthy eating plan, but the human body actually needs some types of fat for heart and brain health. One common source is cooking oil, such as olive oil.

Of the cooking oils most commonly used in North America, such as olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil and various vegetable oils, olive oil contains the most monounsaturated fat, which is widely recognized for its potential role in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. In fact, beginning in 2016, olive oils will display the American Heart Association’s Heart Check-Mark* to alert consumers about olive oil’s heart-healthy benefits.

Experience the distinctive tastes of different varieties of olive oil in these delicious dishes and find more heart-healthy recipes at AboutOliveOil.org. *Heart-Check Certification does not apply to recipes.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sweet Peppers Serves: 6-8 Ingredients: 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, bottoms trimmed, cut in half and outside leaves removed 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 medium garlic cloves, chopped 3 tablespoons basil, chopped 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped salt and pepper, to taste 2 red sweet peppers, large diced 2 yellow sweet peppers, large diced 1 cup balsamic vinegar, reduced to light syrup Directions: Heat oven to 375 F. Combine Brussels sprouts with all ingredients except peppers and balsamic syrup. Toss Brussels sprout mixture and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Transfer mixture to sheet pan and roast in oven for 15 minutes. Stir sweet peppers into mixture and roast 5-10 minutes more.

Remove from oven and place on serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic syrup and serve immediately.

Vegetable Frittata with Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes

Day Boat Cod with Melted Tomatoes and Shaved Fennel and Orange Salad

Serves: 6

Serves: 4

Ingredients: 6 large eggs 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons Parmesan Reggiano, grated, plus additional for garnish 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 2 teaspoons shallots, small diced 1 cup russet potatoes, peeled, small diced, boiled until tender, drained and chilled 1 roasted red pepper, peeled, deseeded and diced 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon basil, chopped 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup fontina cheese Lemon, Basil and Garlic Roasted Asparagus (recipe below) Roasted Tomatoes (recipe below) Directions:

Beat eggs with water, then beat Parmesan into egg mixture and reserve.

Combine garlic, shallots, potato, pepper, parsley and basil, and set aside. Heat extra-virgin olive oil in 12-inch non-stick saute pan over high heat. Add mushrooms and saute until they start to brown. Reduce heat to medium and add reserved vegetable mixture. Saute for about 1 1/2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add additional olive oil, if needed, then add reserved egg mixture to hot saute pan.

Cook 2-3 minutes until egg cooks and sets on bottom. Transfer saute pan to broiler and broil until light and fluffy, and almost totally set, about 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle fontina cheese on top of frittata and place back under broiler until melted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove to cutting board and cut into six triangle servings. Place one serving in center of plate. Garnish each portion with four stalks of Lemon, Basil and Garlic Roasted Asparagus and two wedges of Roasted Tomato. Sprinkle each portion with Parmesan.

Ingredients: olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 4 cod filets (6 ounces each) Olive Oil Melted Tomatoes (recipe below) Orange, Fennel and Olive Oil Salad (recipe below) 4 lemons, cut into eighths Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. Heat medium sized saute pan on high. Add olive oil and heat.

Salt and pepper cod. Add cod to hot oil and sear very hard on

one side, until fish is golden brown and crisp.

Transfer cod to baking sheet that has been brushed with olive oil. Place cod in oven until it starts to flake, about 12 minutes.

Remove cod from oven and keep warm.

Using spoon, portion Olive Oil Melted Tomatoes onto four large dinner plates. Allow some flavored oil to puddle on plate. Carefully transfer cod on top of warm tomatoes.

Then top cod with Orange, Fennel and Olive Oil Salad. Squeeze lemon wedge over entire plate.

Olive Oil Melted Tomatoes Lemon, Basil and Garlic Roasted Asparagus Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves, finely sliced 1 lemon, zested 1 large garlic clove, minced 24 large asparagus stalks (snap bottoms of individual stalks) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper, to taste

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 large Roma tomatoes, quartered 3 fresh thyme leaves 1/2 garlic clove, minced sugar, to taste salt and pepper, to taste

Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. Combine parsley, lemon zest and garlic. Set aside.

Place asparagus on sheet pan in one layer and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley mixture and place back in oven for 3-5 minutes.

Roasted Tomatoes Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. Combine all ingredients in bowl and transfer to sheet pan lined with baking paper. Roast for about 20 minutes, or until done.

Ingredients: 8 large Roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut in half salt and pepper, to taste 6 basil leaves, shredded 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped 1 lemon, zested 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and sliced thin extra-virgin olive oil Directions: Heat oven to 325 F.

Place tomatoes in 9-inch cake pan and season to taste with salt and pepper. Scatter herbs, lemon zest and garlic on top of tomatoes.

Drizzle tomatoes with extra-virgin olive oil, which should come up about three-quarters of the way on tomatoes.

Cover with foil and bake until tomatoes are tender, approximately 40 minutes.

Orange, Shaved Fennel and Olive Oil Salad Ingredients: 1/2 large fennel bulb, sliced thin on mandolin 2 medium oranges, rind and seeds removed, cut into slices 1/2 medium lemon, juice only 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Combine all ingredients and gently toss just before garnishing cod.

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Events Feb. 10: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Feb. 11: Eat. Shop. Love.

Saint Louis Crisis Nursery invites you to Eat. Shop. Love. Settle your shopping crave with ultra-exclusive offers from select Plaza Frontenac specialty stores from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and benefits Crisis Nursery mothers. Guests are invited to donate new or gently used handbags, we ask you to fill them with lotions, sanitizers, toiletries, gas cards and other items our mothers may not be able to afford.

The event kicks off at Canyon Café at 5 p.m. with free appetizers and happy hour prices on drinks. You can drop off purses at several locations including Canyon Café, Talbots, Banana Republic and Stonewater during the evening. As a bonus, each purse donated enters you to win a new COACH tote bag (valued at over $200)! There will be discounts at several stores that evening and raffle drawings every 30 minutes. You must be present to win raffle items. For more information and to RSVP, please visit www.crisisnurserykids.org

Feb. 11: Transit Crush

Love will be in the air along the MetroLink alignment as Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), transit aficionados and first time riders team up to host the 2016 Transit Crush event, designed to give transit enthusiasts the chance to unite in support of their love for the region’s transit system. That evening from 4-6 p.m., transit riders are invited to meet at various spots along the MetroLink alignment to create a flash mob-style “crush” onboard the trains during the evening commute. Participants will be included in a ‘transit love’ scavenger hunt style competition as a part of the event. Those completing the challenge will be entered into a drawing to win a $500 gift certificate to Distinctive Diamonds and more great prizes. Prior to the ride, volunteers will be stationed at the various MetroLink stations distributing information on CMT’s Guaranteed Ride Home program. The event will

wrap-up with a happy hour party at Eclipse located in the Moonrise Hotel on Delmar. Throughout the evening, Crush participants will be encouraged to help “blow-up” social media with transit love by posting their Transit Crush selfies and tagging their Twitter, Facebook and Instagram posts using #CrushingOnTransit. Participants will receive a special Transit Crush t-shirt.

To register to volunteer, or for more information on the Transit Crush event, visit www.cmt-stl.org, call 314231-7272, find the organization on Facebook or follow CMT on Twitter @ CMT_STL.

Feb. 11: Happy hour fundraiser

Looking for something special to do around Valentine’s Day? The Friends of Operation Food Search are hosting a Valentine-themed RAP ‘n PACK Happy Hour from 5:30. to 7:30 p.m. at the non-profit’s headquarters at 6282 Olive in University City. Valentines RAP ‘n PACK is open to singles, couples and groups to join OFS and show their love for our neighbors in need.

RAP ‘n PACK Happy Hour events involve a service project completed in a fun, social way to help the area’s hungry. For Valentines RAP ‘n PACK, attendees are encouraged to wear red or festive, casual attire to pack weekend meals for children while mingling and enjoying flirty love songs. Adult beverages, including a specialty drink called “Share the Love,” sponsored

by Purus Organic Wheat Vodka, and snacks will be served. Must be over 21 to attend. Advance reservations are $10 or $12 at the door. Visit www.

OperationFoodSearch.org, or call 314726-5355 ext. 21.

Feb. 12: Fish fry

Fish fries all through Lent at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Feb. 12: Meet-and-greet

Meet Dan McLaughlin of Cardinal baseball at noon at Villa at Riverwood at #1 Pratt Place in Florissant. For more information call 314-839-5000.

Feb. 12-13: Dinner theater

Gateway Church of the Nazarene at 11703 Old St. Charles Road is presenting two nights of Mystery Dinner The-

atre. Show times are Feb. 12 and Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person or $35 per couple. Besides the show, there will be great food, prizes and fun. Tickets are available through the church office at 314-291-1763 or at the door.

Feb. 17: Karaoke

Feb. 13: Trivia night

Fish fries all through Lent at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

The Northwest Chamber and St. Louis masonic Lodge #1 are sponsoring the third annual trivia night to benefit the St. Louis Fisher House at 6:30 p.m. at the Moolah Shrine Temple at 12545 Fee Fee Road in St. Louis County.

Tickets are $30 per person and $240 table beginning Feb. 2. For Gold star sponsorships, table sponsorships and round sponsorships, please contact the Northwest Chamber, http://www. northwestchamber.com or call 314291-2131.

Feb. 13: Flea market

Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Richard at 314-837-7057.

Feb. 13: Breakfast

Breakfast at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 to 10 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Feb. 13: Texas hold ‘em

Texas hold ‘em at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day luncheon

The Friends of Old St. Ferdinand will be hosting their annual Valentine’s Day Luncheon at the Shrine at 1:30 p.m. The cost of the luncheon is $15 per person. Your meal will be served by their experienced waiters. In addition to your meal, there will be tours of the shrine where you will learn of the connection between the shrine and St. Valentine. Also, the book store will be open and there will be several raffles and a 50/50 drawing. If you are planning to attend, contact Mary Ann Daub at 314-479-1749. Get your reservations in as soon as possible as space is limited! Visit the website at www.oldstferdinandshrine.com.

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Feb. 19: Fish fry

Feb. 20: Ferguson Farmers Market

It may be cold outside, but that doesn’t stop the Ferguson Farmers Market from continuing year-round. The venue has changed for the winter months, but you can still find plenty of the same vendors and great items. The next Ferguson Indoor Farmers Market is from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church at 33 N Clay Ave. in Ferguson. The market is located in the back of the church with access from the parking lot. The following markets will take place the third Saturday of the month on March 19 and April 16. A variety of local farmers, crafters, and businesses make up the vendors at Ferguson Indoor Farmers Market. If you’re interested in having your own vendor booth, please contact: Maria at maria@earthdancefarms.org. A onetime application fee is $25 (waived for non-profits) and booth fee is $25 for each market.

Feb. 20: Trivia night

C.P.A.A.A. Trivia Night begins at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Catholic High at 1720 Redman Rd. in St. Louis. This fundraising event is in support of the St. Louis County Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. The cost is $120 per table of eight. Checks must be received no later than Feb. 18. Send your check payable to CPAAA P.O. box 2136 Florissant, MO 63032. Contact information: cpaaa@gmail.com for questions or reservations. Beer, soda, snacks and pizza included.

Feb. 21: Historical fashion show

A very generous donation of hats collected and worn throughout the twentieth century by Mrs. Parrot to the Florissant Valley Historical Society will be featured at a tea and fashion show at 2 p.m. at Taille de Noyer at 1896 S. New Florissant Rd. (On Mc-

Cluer High School Campus). This very eclectic collection as well as various vintage hats that belong to the society will be modeled by The Valley of Flowers Queen and Court at the Tea. Hats and various headgear have been donated throughout the past fifty plus years to the FVHS from very generous residents of the Florissant Valley.

The FVHS collection contains more than 100 hats dating from the 1860’s to the 1950’s and 60’s. The oldest hats are on permanent display in the costume gallery on the third floor of Taille de Noyer. Tickets are $15 each and reservations can be made by calling 314-496-2319 or 314-838-4536 or by check mailed to FVHS, P.O. Box 298, Florissant, MO 63033.

Feb. 21: BB gun meat shoot

BB gun meat shoot at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 1 to 4 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Feb. 21: Chili cook-off

The Episcopal Church Women of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church are sponsoring their annual chili cook-off.

Please join us and pick a winner at St. Barnabas Church at 2900 St. Catherine in Florissant (across from McCluer North High School) at noon. Cost is $5.

Feb. 23: Pageant auditions

If you, are or someone you know, will be at least 60 years old by July 10, 2016, come participate in the Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant. In the pageant, contestants will: Recite a personal philosophy of life, be interviewed by a panel of professional judges, model an age-appropriate evening gown, and perform a two-and-a-half minute talent presentation. Initial screening interviews will be held in early February, followed by talent auditions on Feb. 23.

A queen will be crowned, as well as a first and second runner-up selected.

After the pageant, all participants are invited to become members of the Missouri Pageant Alumnae Club which is dedicated to enriching the lives of all seniors by performing showcases at senior and veteran facilities throughout the St. Louis metro area. For more information, please contact Susan Pellegrino at msmosenior16@gmail.com or 314-640-5789.

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Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Feb. 26: Fish fry

Fish fries all through Lent at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Feb. 27: Heart fair

2016 Christian Hospital Heart Fair featuring NBC’s Biggest Loser chef and nutritionist Cheryl Forberg, RD will take place at Christian Hospital Detrick Building Atrium at 11133 Dunn Road at I-270 and Hwy. 367. Registration opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 11 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. lectures, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. screenings and informational booths. Space is limited and registration is requested, so call 314747-WELL (9355) and register today.

Feb. 27: ProductCamp

ProductCamp is a unique opportunity for anyone who designs, builds, markets or manages a product or service. This camp helps you learn and build some opportunities that will take you and your company far. You chose which sessions you would like to participate in. In past years at ProductCamp, there have been more than 30 sessions for you to choose from to suit your preferences. The event is free to attend, and the 5th annual ProductCamp St Louis will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the East Academic Building of Webster University at 545 Garden Avenue in Webster Groves.

In years past, ProductCamp St. Louis has had over 400 participates, this year they are anticipating selling out. If you would like to attend, please reserve you spot at http://www.stlpm.org/productcamp/register Spots are limited, so reserve your spot before they sell out.

You can also submit a session topic to speak at the event, volunteer or just participate in this event.

March 1: Awards application deadline

Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis (SIGSL) is accepting applications for its annual Humanities Awards.

SIGSL is part of an international federation of women who are community leaders, business owners, managers, and volunteers. Since 1974, SIGSL has awarded grants to support local efforts to improve the lives of women and children. Awards ranging from $500 to $3,000 will be presented to selected organizations that serve women, girls, families, and/or teens in the Greater St. Louis area. Organizations applying for this award should reflect the following objective of the Soroptimist International of the America’s strategic plan: Improve the lives of women and girls by working to end poverty and violence against women and addressing other issues affecting their economic, social and political process. Application deadline is March 1. Award recipients will receive notification in May 2016 and be asked to attend an awards ceremony in June 2016.

March 4: Party on the Ice

This annual youth event at the James J Eagan Center ice rink for fifththrough-eighth grade will take place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Cost for residents is $5, non-residents is $7. There will be DJ music, ice skating, pizza, soda, contests and door prizes. Tickets required upon entry. Tickets are available now at the JJE and JFK Centers. Call 9214466 or 921-4250 for more information.

March 5: Shamrock Ball

The Ninth Annual Mayor’s Shamrock Ball takes place from 6:30 – 11 p.m. at Garden Villas North at 4505 Parker Road in Black Jack. Individual tickets are $125, generous sponsorship packages available. All proceeds benefit

Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop.

This is the premier green tie event of North County with great food, open bar and dancing with entertainment provided by The Bob Kuban Band. Call 314-731-1771 for more information and visit www.valleyind.net for a list of our generous sponsors and more photos of previous years’ events.

Men of Harmony a cappella singers meet at Salem Evangelical Free Church at New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road at 7 p.m. Not church affiliated. Group is always looking for new members. Call Al at 314-993-6134 for more information.

March 5: Sausage dinner

From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.

Wurstmarkt/sausage dinner from 2 to 6 p.m. (Please note time change from past years) at St. Peters United Church Of Christ at 1425 Stein Road (corner of Stein and West Florissant), across from the Dellwood Soccer Arena/ Pool, down from Wal-Mart on West Florissant Ave. Dine in or carry out, walk-ins welcome. Cost for adults is $10; children (ages 6-12) are $5. Menu: bratwurst, kraut with pork chunks, peas with German Spalese Noodles, real mashed potatoes, homemade peeled apples with cinnamon, Helfers pastries and drink – all served family style. All you can eat. For ticket information call 521-5694 or 831-3822.

March 5: Trivia night

Boy Scout Troop #884 Trivia Party will be held at Trinity Church of the Nazarene at 3515 Shackleford Rd. in Florissant. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts promptly at 7 p.m. Cost is $120 for a table of eight or $15 per person.

Snacks and drinks provided and no alcohol permitted. Additional food and decorations for your table/team are allowed. Contact Julie Sontag, 314-5042630 or Tina Thomas, 314-740-7607 to sign up or for any questions. All proceeds will fund future scouting activities for Troop #884

March 6: Concert

Derek Anthony, country music star, “Home-Coming Concert” takes place at 2:30 p.m. at James J. Eagan Ctr. in Florissant. Tickets are available at www.showclix.com/event/derekanthony. Tickets available online only.

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting

6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am at Bethel Providence Christian Church located at 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

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9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 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.

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Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400

Sundays: Meat shoot

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604.

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo

Sundays: meeting

3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.

6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more infor-

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#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com

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The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www. jenningsdodads.org.

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Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant.

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March 6: Derek Anthony Concert

Derek Anthony Concert will be held at James Eagan Center in Florissant at 2:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10 on sale on at https://www.showclix.com/ event/derekanthony or at 1 James J. Eagan Dr. in Florissant (off Parker Rd.) For more information call 314921-5700.

March 14: Choir auditions

All men who like to sing are invited to audition for the Men of Harmony, an a cappella group. The group sings four-part harmony and meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Salem Evangelical Free Church, New Halls Ferry Road at Pohlman Road. Auditions will be held Mondays at 7 p.m. at Salem Church Feb. 29, March 7 and March 14. Persons interested can just show up and enter at the lower level at the rear of the church. For more information call Al at 314-993-6134. If no answer, please leave your name and number on answering machine.

April 16: Women’s empowerment gala

Imagery International will be hosting its 10th Annual Women’s Empowerment Gala. This year the host, gospel recording artist Lady Eneazer Layne and The Ladies of Imagery, will be celebrating with a theatrical production “Dear God” inspired by Alice walker’s novel “The Color Purple.” “Dear God”, explores some of Imagery’s members’ journey to empowerment with an allstar cast. Join Imagery International for a night of food, laughter, music, dancing and empowerment at Norwood Hills Country Club at 6:30 p.m.

The cost is $75. For more information or tickets visit Imagery International online at www.imageryintl.org.

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The 88th Academy Awards

By Steve Bryan

Oscars So White? Not Exactly After the Oscar nominees were announced a few weeks ago, a firestorm of controversy erupted around the selections. Critics of the annual event say that despite 20 available slots, there are no black actors or actresses in the race.

Such notable names as Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith are boycotting the Oscars; Best Supporting Actor nominee Mark Ruffalo even briefly considered sitting out this year’s event.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have shown in the past; however, that they will honor performances and films by persons of color. At the 84th Academy Awards, for instance, Octavia Spencer took home well-deserved gold for her performance in “The Help.” That period film had a strong presence at all the awards shows that year.

The critics must have short memories because just two years ago, “12 Years a Slave” divvied up the major Oscar awards with “Dallas Buyers Club.” Lupita Nyong’o easily defeated Jennifer Lawrence and Julia Roberts, both Oscar favorites, in the Best Supporting Actress category. “12 Years a Slave” also took home the Best Picture honors, though Steve McQueen lost to Alfonso Cuaron, director of “Gravity.”

The Academy definitely singles out great performances in mediocre films.

The inimitable Morgan Freeman earned an Oscar nod for a compelling turn in 1987’s “Street Smart,” a movie that was critically panned. Freeman was nominated along with the always great Denzel Washington, who starred in “Cry Freedom.” Washington later broke the socalled Oscar color barrier with his Best Actor win for “Training Day.” Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg each received Oscar nominations for “The Color Purple,” a compelling period piece about black women growing up in the South during the 1930’s. Goldberg herself won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in 1990’s “Ghost.” Many people also consider her

to be one of the best Oscar hosts to take the stage.

I never think of an actor or actress in terms of color. The aforementioned Denzel Washington is, in my opinion, one of the finest actors working in the business. He stands tall along with such greats as Sidney Poitier, Robert De Niro and Daniel Day Lewis. To add a racial qualifier to an actor or actress diminishes their work.

Diversity must come from within the creative community. This year, “Straight Outta Compton” was one of the best movies of the year. It told the story of N.W.A., the rappers who helped change the music industry. Surprisingly, the Academy overlooked that film, making it a legitimate snub. O’Shea Jackson, Jr. deserved at least some notice for portraying his father, Ice Cube, in the picture.

Hollywood needs more films like “Straight Outta Compton,” the ones with great performances and outstanding writing. The multi-talented Tyler Perry has clout in Hollywood. Why isn’t he producing quality, mainstream films instead of broad comedies that they Academy always overlooks? As history shows, quality films and performances will get noticed and honored.

The 88th Academy Awards will be handed out on Sunday, February 28.

“The Help” photos courtesy of Dreamworks “12 Years a Slave” photos courtesy of Regency Enterprises “Straight Outta Compton” photos courtesy of Circle of Confusion Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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