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February 15, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 7

Heart disease is the number one cause of death.

Love Your Heart Information from the Centers for Disease Control

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack. In 2010, an estimated 785,000 Americans had a new coronary attack, and about 470,000 had a recurrent attack. About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about one every minute will die from one.

The chance of developing coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control factors that put people at greater risk. Additionally, knowing the signs and symptoms of heart attack are crucial to the most positive outcomes after having a heart attack. People who have survived a heart attack can also work to reduce their risk of another heart attack or a stroke in the future. For more information on heart disease and stroke, visit CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention.

Diseases and Conditions That Put Your Heart at Risk Other conditions that affect your heart or increase your risk of death or disability include arrhythmia, heart failure, and peripheral artery disease (PAD). High cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and secondhand smoke are also risk factors associated with heart disease. For a full list of diseases and conditions along with risk factors and other health information associated with heart disease, visit the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.

Know Your Signs and Symptoms Some heart attacks are sudden and intense; however, most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort.

Often people affected aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening: • Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back.

It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.

• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

• Shortness of breath. May occur with or without chest discomfort.

• Other signs. These may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness.

The American Heart Association, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the American Red Cross, and the National Council on Aging have launched a new “Act in Time” campaign to increase people’s awareness of heart attack and the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately at the onset of heart attack symptoms.

Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Cardiovascular Effects A report by The Institute of Medicine finds even brief exposure to secondhand smoke can trigger a heart attack. ToLearn & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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‘The Honky Tonk Angels’ is a Country Music Valentine Hit It happens every day of every year. Somewhere in America, a girl quits her job, kisses her loved ones goodbye and climbs aboard a Nashville-bound Greyhound. And every day of every year, those girls arrive in the Music City with little more than a dream to sustain them.

This raucous and touching musical by the author of the hit Broadway show “Always, Patsy Cline” spotlights three women who gamble everything for a chance to become country music stars. The performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. on February 19 at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre.

“The Honky Tonk Angels” is Ted Swindley’s funny and tender Valentine to the female singers in the country music pantheon - many of whom rode that same bus from Anywhere, USA. The show tells the story of three aspiring young sing-

ers who walk away from their work-a-day lives and head for Nashville. “The Honky Tonk Angels” features powerhouse singer-actresses performing 20 country classics including “Stand by Your Man,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Harper Valley PTA,” “Nine-to-Five,” “Ode to Billie Joe” and “Harper Valley PTA.” “The Honky Tonk Angels” is a unique musical theatre entertainment,” said Producer and Director Paul R. Pierce. “It explores the unbridled desire that drives a poor young farm girl, a weary housewife or a stressedout secretary to drop everything and roll the dice in the world’s most competitive and brutal industry - all for the love of music. Of course, the song list for this show reads like a Nashville greatest hits record, so “The Honky Tonk Angels” is also a thrilling nostalgic journey for the audience.”

The show is produced by Springer Theatricals, the national touring unit of the Springer Opera House, the State Theatre of Georgia. The Springer is a 140-year-old National Historic Landmark with a year-round schedule of plays, musicals and a top ranked theatre

academy. The theatre also has one of the nation’s busiest touring schedules, performing in sixty American cities each year.

Tickets for the show are $27 for adults and $25 for seniors and students.

The Florissant Fine Arts Council presents the Applause/Applause 2011-12 Series with financial support from the Regional Arts Commission, Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, and the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis.

African American Heritage Celebration 2012 at Florissant Valley The public is invited to attend the remaining events during the 2012 African American Heritage Celebration at STLCC-Florissant Valley, 3400 Pershall Road in Ferguson. For more information contact Campus Life at 314.513.4294.

• Thursday, February 16: 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Drums and Music of Africa – Bobby Norfolk In the Student Center, Multipurpose Room Emmy award-winning storyteller Norfolk takes you on a journey to Africa through folktales and music.

• Wednesday, February 22: 1-3:30 p.m.

Winter Open Mic In the Student Center, Multipurpose Room The Poetry Club's Annual Winter Open Mic

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event offers students, staff and the community a chance to share original poetry (spoken word or traditional) as well as brief political or social issue speech in honor of African American History Month. Brief original song and music also welcomed as musical interludes.

• Tuesday, February 28: 11 a.m. -2 p.m.

Slavery in America: An Interdisciplinary Journey In the Student Center, Multipurpose Room Various “stations” will be available where students can receive information about specific aspects of The Peculiar Institution, including, but not limited to, Business (the economics of slavery), History (facts and key players), English (literature), Law (key legislature), Library Services (texts available through our system/ artifacts) and Reading (the importance of literacy).

• Wednesday, February: 29 Noon-2 p.m.

Step Show by Static Noise In the Physical Education Building, Gym Members perform creative, synchronized steps.

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Many people make it harder than it is. It is important to remember that it is the overall pattern of the choices you make that counts. As you make daily food choices, read nutrition labels and base your eating pattern on these recommendations: • Choose lean meats and poultry without skin and prepare them without added saturated and trans fat.

• Select fat-free, 1% fat, and low-fat dairy products.

• Cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenat-

ed vegetable oils to reduce trans fat in your diet.

• Cut back on foods high in dietary cholesterol. Aim to eat less than 300 mg of cholesterol each day.

• Cut back on beverages and foods with added sugars.

• Select and purchase foods lower in salt/sodium.

• If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation. That means no more than one drink per day if you’re a woman and two drinks per day if you’re a man.

• Keep an eye on your portion sizes.

Physical activity in your daily life is an important step to preventing heart disease. You can take a few simple steps at home, at work, and at play to increase the amount of physical activity in your life.

For more information on how you can prevent heart disease, please visit www.cdc.gov.

St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer Raises more than $400,000 More than $400,000 was raised for a number of local charities by the St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer at its annual benefit dinner. The event was held at the Ritz-Carlton and featured legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight as keynote speaker.

Several sports personalities, including St. Louis Cardinals outfielder and World Series champion Matt Holliday, incoming Cardinals manager Mike Matheny and St. Louis Rams defensive star Chris Long attended the event, which was held in late November and hosted by Men’s Group committee member and KY98 radio personality Guy Phillips.

The highlight of the evening was a video presentation illustrating the charities and those who benefit from the event’s proceeds, which were raised in ‘live’ and ‘silent’ auctions. Items auctioned ranged from rental for a week of a private luxury home Cabo San Lucas in the Caribbean to golf at one of the finest courses in Kohler, Wis. including airfare on a private jet.

In the past, the event’s proceeds have been donated to 21 local cancer-related charities dedicated to the research, prevention and care of cancer patients and their families in the St. Louis area. Organizations that received grants from the Men’s Group Against Cancer in 2011 included: • Camp Rainbow; • Ronald McDonald House; • Cancer Support Community (formerly the Wellness Community); • Children’s Miracle Network (through which donations were made to oncology programs at the Bob Costas Cancer Center at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and to St. Louis Children’s Hospital); • American Cancer Society’s

Hope Lodge; • Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet; • SSM St. Joseph’s Health Center; • David C. Pratt Cancer Center at Mercy St. Louis; • BJC Breast Health Center; • Heartland Cancer Treatment Research Program; • Missouri Baptist, Cancer Palliative Care Service; • Fern & Russell F. deGreeff Hospice House and Cancer Center; • Friends of Kids with Cancer; • Saint Louis University Cancer Center: Oncology Nutrition Program; Hereditary Cancer Program; Prostate Cancer Screenings; • Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center: Developmental

Therapeutics Program; Prostate Risk Stratification; MBE Prostate Screening; Young Women’s Breast Cancer Program.

The St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer is a nonprofit, charitable organization that raises money for research, prevention and care for cancer patients and their families. Cancer-related organizations in the St. Louis area receive the net proceeds from the group’s fund-raising efforts. To date, the organization has raised more than $3.5 million since its inception in 1960. For more information, please contact Alan Epstein at 314.514.4000.

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Stewart Receives Lifetime Achievement Award Robert Stewart, acting district chief of police and director of emergency preparedness for St. Louis Community College, recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North County Municipal Police Chiefs Association.

The award is given out every one to two years in recognition of lifelong achievements and contributions to law enforcement throughout north St. Louis County and the State of Missouri.

“Chief Stewart has been in law enforcement for 36 years and we are so very proud of his work,” said Dr. Marcia Pfeiffer, president at St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley.

Stewart is the fourth recipient of this prestigious award.

“Chief Stewart has an incredible reputation and is immensely liked by his peers,” said Captain Chuck Thal, executive director of the North County Municipal Police Chiefs Association. “Once every one to two years, we like to recognize somebody who has made a difference, and he has done just that.”

Stewart graduated from STLCC-Florissant Valley in 1981 with an associate degree

in criminal justice. He received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State) in 1992.

Stewart was appointed to his present position at the Jan. 26 STLCC Board of Trustees meeting. He has served as chief of the STLCC-Florissant Valley Police Department since 1996. Before joining STLCC, he served the City of Berkeley, Mo., for 21 years and spent the last 10 years on the force as chief of police.

Before law enforcement, Stewart honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967 to 1970, completing a 13-month tour of duty in Vietnam in 1968.

“It was a calling to be in law enforcement,” Stewart said. “I saw TV programs, police officers and all sorts of signs that told me that I needed to be a part of it.”

Stewart is an active member and past president of the North St. Louis County Police Chiefs Association as well as the St. Louis Area Police Chiefs Association (formerly the Board of Governors for Law Enforcement Official of St. Louis County).

He has also served on the board of directors for the Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad. In addition, he is a life member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, a member of the Missouri Police Chiefs Association, and a member of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.

His accolades include a proclamation from the State of Missouri for service to the citizens of Berkeley and a 2009 Professional Employee of the Year Award from STLCC-Florissant Valley.

In his spare time, this grandfather of two is an avid baseball and football fan. He also is actively involved with his church.

Charter Customers and Employees Help Food Pantries in Charter’s “Movies for Food” Campaign More than 5,000 pounds of non-perishable food items were collected locally in Charter’s annual “Movies for Food” campaign. The contributions were made by customers and employees, and provided more than 4,500 meals to those in need in Missouri and Illinois.

“Once again, our customers and employees proved that supporting our neighbors in need is the most important thing we can do,” said Sean O’Donnell, Charter vice president and general manager in Missouri and Illinois. “Food pantries provide such a valuable service in our communities, not only during the holidays, but year-round as well.”

Designed to help keep the shelves stocked for local families in need during the winter season, Charter’s “Movies for Food” campaign gave customers and employees donating four non-perishable food items a Charter On Demand movie coupon that enabled them to watch an On Demand movie for one cent. Charter then donated the food to food pantries in the communities where the donation was received. Food pantries in Missouri and Illinois that received donations included the St. Louis Area Foodbank, Southeast Missouri Foodbank, Foodbank for Central and Northeast Missouri, Loving Hearts Outreach, Angels on Assignment, Catholic Charities Food Center, and Feed My People.

Nationally, Charter’s “Movies for Food” campaign garnered more than 74,000 food items, a new all-time record.

Black Jack FPD Battery Blitz The Black Jack Fire Protection District’s Annual Battery Blitz and Smoke Alarm campaigns save lives. Missouri American Water is assisting the campaign this year with a grant.

Bradley Brown, manager of Government Affairs for Missouri American Water, presented the grant check to Black Jack Fire Chief Michael Gantner. Brown stated, “This grant was awarded to the Black Jack Fire Protection District from Missouri American Water as our way of supporting and honoring their strong commitment to public safety and service.”

The grant will be used to help fund the District’s Bi-Annual Smoke Alarm and Battery Blitz Program. Black Jack Firefighters select a District neighborhood, go door-to-door and remind residents to change the batteries in and test their smoke alarms.

Black Jack Fire Protection District appreciates the grant received from Missouri American Water to save lives.

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Home Builders Association Donates $10,000 to Community Living, Inc. 2012 HBA President Gene Stumpf III of Stumpf Homes (left) and Home Builders Charitable Foundation President Rick Sullivan of Strategic Advisors LLC (right) presented a $10,000 donation to Farrah Fust, resident coordinator of Community Living, Inc., (second from left) and Christine Rutherford, director of development for Community Living, Inc., on behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation.

The funds will be used to help install an elevator in one of Community Living’s residential homes that serve four individuals with developmental disabilities. The elevator will make the home fully accessible to the individuals living in

the home.

Community Living’s Residential Services program provides individualized support to people with disabilities, age 18 and older, so that each person may realize maximum self-sufficiency and self-direction in his or her own home and in the community.

The HBA is a local trade association of nearly 700 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.

Recent Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting

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Schaefer Autobody Center in Hazelwood held its ribbon cutting ceremony at the Hazelwood location on Thursday, February 2. Pictured in the photo cutting the ribbon is Kevin Haller, general manager; Katie Halloran, marketing representative; and Kevin Chadwick, director of operations; all wearing their red logo shirts.

Joining in on the ceremony were Carolyn Marty, Greater North County Chamber of Commerce president; Tim Davidson from the city of Hazelwood; and several other members of the Chamber. The facility is located at 9091 Dunn Road in Hazelwood. The telephone number is 314.305.8288.

Missouri Family Physician of the Year Do you have an outstanding, caring, family physician in your community that deserves the title “Missouri Family Physician of the Year”? The Missouri Academy of Family Physicians is now seeking nominations for this prestigious award.

Nominations may be made by the public, as well as by physicians. Nominees should be board certified in family medicine with at least five years experience in family medicine. Additional criteria for the award and a nomination form are available at www. mo-afp.org or may be requested by calling 573.635.0830 or by emailinglbernskoetter@mo-afp.org.

The deadline for nominations is March 15. Nominations may be mailed to MAFP, 722 West High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101 or faxed to 573.635.0148. The winner will be honored on Saturday, June 23, during MAFP’s annual Awards & Installation luncheon.

Founded in1947, the Missouri Academy of Family Physicians is a non-profit professional medical association of more than 1,700 physicians, residents and medical students across the state and is headquartered in Jefferson City. MAFP is dedicated to optimizing the health of patients, families, and communities of Missouri through patient care, advocacy, education, and research.

MAFP is a constituent chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the largest medical specialty society in the United States, representing over100,000 family physicians nationwide. The AAFP is headquartered in Leawood, Kan.

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Ritenour Hosts Kindergarten Kickoff March 6 The Ritneour School District hosts its annual “Kindergarten Kickoff " on Tuesday, March 6. The event takes place from 5 – 7 p.m. at Ritenour Middle School, 2500 Marshall Ave. Families can register students for kindergarten in the fall of 2012 at the event.

Kindergarten teachers and elementary school administrators will be on hand to answer questions and discuss expectations. In addition, information will be available about transportation, special education, before and after school care, and much more.

Children in the Ritenour School District must be 5 years of age on or before July 31, 2012, to enter kindergarten in August.

For more information about the event, please call 314.493.6006.

2012 Marks Fourth Year of Writers Week at Hazelwood West High School Hazelwood West High School will celebrate the art of writing during its fourth annual Writers Week. Professional writers share their experiences through readings and discussions, and students and faculty get an opportunity to share original works.

Writers Week 2012 begins February 27 and ends March 2. Each day, guest writers, students and faculty will be involved in sessions at various times.

Noted guests are Patricia Smith, poet; Tony D’Souza, author, “Mule”; Ridley Pearson, author, “The Kingdom Keepers”; Joe Stickley and Sean Canan, singer/songwriters; Nato Caliph, hip-hop emcee; Chris DiGiuseppi and Mike Force, authors, “The Light Bringer”; Jody Feldman, author, “The Gollywhopper Games”; Harlan Hodge, videographer and author, “Character Chess: 10 Character Lessons from the Game of Chess”; Claire

Applewhite, author, “Crazy for You”; Anis Mojgani, performance poet; Jeanine Cummins, author, “A Rip in Heaven”; and Kenny DeShields, singer/songwriter.

For more details about Writers Week 2012, including the schedule, go to www.hazelwoodwestwritersweek. com

Pattonville to Award Honorary Diplomas to Veterans For the 10th year in a row, the Pattonville School District will set aside time during graduation ceremonies to award honorary high school diplomas to veterans who left high school before graduation to serve in the United States military during foreign conflicts. The ceremony will take place during Pattonville High School commencement ceremonies, slated for 7 p.m., Thursday, May 31 at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

Since 2002, Pattonville has awarded more than 100 honorary diplomas to veterans of World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. Pattonville participates in “Operation Recognition,” a program sponsored by the Missouri Veterans Commission and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. House Bill 441 provides official state high school diplomas to veterans who served in foreign wars. Local boards of education award the diplomas, which are issued by the state.

The program is open to any resident or former resident of Missouri. Veterans can qualify regardless of whether they attended public or private schools and regardless of whether the school still exists or not. Family members may apply on behalf of a deceased veteran. Applications to receive a diploma may be obtained by calling 314.213.8025 or by downloading the forms at www.psdr3.org/NewsInfo/pdf/VetDipAp2012.pdf. The deadline to return applications to the Pattonville School District in order to participate in this year’s graduation ceremony is Friday, March 9. Diplomas may also be sent directly to the veteran if the person chooses not to participate in the graduation ceremonies.

A copy of the veteran’s honorable discharge papers or DD-214 is required to be submitted along with the application. The Missouri Veterans Commission will verify that an applicant is eligible to receive the diploma.

The Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education Recognizes Excellence The Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education honored the accomplishments of students and staff at it’s monthly board meeting on February 8.

Wonder Twins take top slots in American Open, hope for Olympics. Darrel and Darren Barnes, affectionately known as the "Wonder Twins" at McCluer North High School, proved they deserve the moniker at the 2011 American Open Championship held in Mobile, Ala. The seniors took the top slots in their weight classes, even though their valor was tested by athletes in their 20s. Darrel finished second and his twin brother, Darren, finished first. Their success is being noticed.

This April, Nickelodeon will feature them and other teen Olypmic hopefuls on the "Nick News with Linda Ellerbee" show. Meanwhile, the pair practice two and a half hours a day, six days a week in preparation for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Weightlifting planned for spring or summer.

Five Stars shine on All-Metro roster. Five McCluer North High School athletes were recognized for their superior skill in their respective sports. In softball, Ra-

chel Franck, a senior, was selected for the third team.

For the second year in a row, Rachel is the Suburban North Conference Softball Player of the Year. Nicholas Stewart, a junior, was chosen for second team in cross country. Nicholas won the Suburban North and other district meets. In football, Myles McIntyre, a junior, and Demecho Crawford, a senior, made second team for contributing to the Suburban North Conference win; and last but not least, Keith Jones, a senior, made first team. Keith made 50 tackles and is the reigning Suburban North 2011 all-conference Lineman of the Year.

FFSD athletes tapped for All-State football teams.

McCluer High School's Jeff Shumpert, McCluer North High School's Demecho Crawford and McCluer SouthBerkeley High School's Christian Winston, all seniors, were tapped for the Missouri Football Coaches’ Association All-State football second team. MN's Myles McIntyre, a junior; Keith Jones, a senior; and MSB's Trevion McGhaw, a senior; were selected for the AllState football first team. Student athletes from all over the state compete to be named to the famous football roster, but only the best are chosen for the accolade.

FFSD athletes, MN coach earn football honors. Two Ferguson-Florissant School District students and one coach were selected to receive the Suburban North 2011

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all-conference football team's highest honors. McCluer High School's Jeff Shumpert, a senior, was named the Offensive Player of the Year. McCluer North High School's Keith Jones, a senior, was tapped as the Lineman of the Year. Last but not least, Jim Schottmueller, MN's varsity football coach, was named Suburban North Coach of the Year. During his more than 25 years as head coach, the team has advanced to nine final fours, five state championships and secured 17 district titles. In October, Schottmueller was chosen as the Charter Communications and St. Louis Rams Coach of the Week, an honor that included $2,000. Schottmueller used the funds to invest in "The Huddle." This technology helped MN send more than 400-student highlight films to colleges.

FFSD students, staff sweep NCCU's MLK contest. For the first time, four of the five North County Churches Uniting for Racial Justice and Harmony’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Contest winners were part of the Ferguson-Florissant School District. The contest’s theme was "Dr. King's Unfinished Business: Promoting Economic Empowerment." Wynter March, a sixth-grader at Combs Elementary School; David Kirkman, a junior at McCluer High School; and Kourtney Harvey, a senior at McCluer North High School, were invited to read their essays at the January High Achievement for All District-Wide Task Force meeting. The students and adult winner, RaShawn Johnson, a reading teacher at Berkeley Middle School, also presented their speeches last month as part of St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Winners received a $100-savings bond or gift certificate.

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STLCC to Impose Fines for Violations of Tobacco-Free Ban The STLCC Board of Trustees recently approved revisions to its Board Policy banning the use of tobacco products on all college property and in all college vehicles.

Beginning Feb. 15, students who violate this tobacco-free policy now may receive disciplinary action, including a fine of $15 and holds placed on registration and transcripts. Students’ transcripts will not be released, and registration for subsequent semesters will not be permitted until all violations and related fees have been cleared.

Faculty and staff who violate the policy also will be fined and face disciplinary action up to termination of employment.

To reinforce its commitment to providing an environment that is safe and healthy for students, employees and the public, STLCC became tobacco-free in January 2011. There are no designated smoking areas within the property boundary.

“Property boundary” is defined as inside the geographical perimeter of any STLCC jurisdiction, including all vehicles parked within the perimeter of any land owned by the college.

Tobacco products affected by this policy include, but are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco. Tobacco-free statement signage is posted at all entrances to college facilities and other prominent places.

Four PHS Seniors Sign Athletic Scholarships Four Pattonville High School seniors signed letters of intent to play college-level athletics after they graduate this spring. Kacie Hulse and Kimberly Hulse signed letters of intent to play soccer for Missouri Southern University next fall. Kailey Utley signed on to play soccer at West Virginia University. Jeremiah Wilkins signed a letter of intent to play football at Division I TennesseeMartin University.

All three girls were on the Pirate varsity soccer team that won the Suburban North Conference Championship last year and earned its third district championship title in a row. The team ended its season after competing at state. The previous year, all three were on the soccer team that took second place in the Class 3 state championship game.

Utley was named the Suburban North Conference Soccer Player of the Year last spring and set

a Pattonville record with 30 goals. This fall, she was named one of St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame’s Future Soccer Star award winners and was chosen as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCA) All Region player. Utley is only one of three Pattonville students to have received this prestigious honor. Also last spring, Kimberly Hulse was named a First Team All Conference player, and Kacie Hulse was named Second Team All Conference.

This past fall, Wilkins was named First Team All Conference linebacker and Suburban North Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Pattonville’s varsity football team finished second in district and qualified for the playoffs. The previous fall, the team qualified for the first round of the state championship playoffs, and Wilkins earned First Team All Conference honors.

Ritenour Volleyball Players Named Academic All-State Six student-athletes from the Ritenour High School (RHS) girls’ volleyball team were named Academic AllState by the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association. To qualify, athletes must play in 75 percent of the teams matches at the varsity level and earn at least a cumulative 3.6 grade point average. The studentathletes include senior Tenley Rasch; junior Alexis Haynes; sophomores Emma Chiodini, Christina Elem and Stephanie Sontag; and freshman Jessica Poelker.

Last season, the Huskies finished second in the Suburban North Conference (SNC) with a record of 15-13.

“This was one of the youngest teams I’ve ever coached,” said RHS girl’s volleyball coach and RHS math teacher Ellen Kim. “It was a huge accomplishment to be above .500 for the fourth year in a row, especially with such a young team. I am very proud of their accomplishments.”

The Huskies received many other postseason accolades for their play on the court. Chiodini was named first team all-SNC; Sontag and Poelker earned second-team all-SNC

honors; and freshman Hanna Baker, Haynes and sophomore Polina Shevchenko were named allconference honorable mention.

“I’m very proud of this team and all of their accomplishments,” Kim said. “These girls do their very best to represent Ritenour well not only on the court but also in the classroom, and are leaders in their school. The girls and their families should be very proud.”

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HSD PTA Council Hosting Taste of North County in April, Run/Walk in May The Hazelwood School District PTA Council is hosting a Taste of North County food festival to raise money to support scholarships for graduating seniors.

Taste of North County will be held from 12 to 3 p.m. on April 28 at Hazelwood Central High School. The event will feature food samples from nearly 70 restaurants throughout North St. Louis County, live entertainment from HSD student groups and prizes.

The cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child 13 years and younger. All proceeds will go to the HSD PTA Scholarship Foundation.

The 31st Annual HSD PTA Council Scholarship Run/Walk is May 12 at Hazelwood Central High School. Race distances include one-mile, 5K and 10K, as well as children’s events. Events start at 8:15 a.m. Registration is available online at www.hazelwoodptacouncil.com. Printable forms are also available from the site.

Dedication of New Ritenour Auditorium Scheduled 2/18 The Ritenour School District will officially celebrate the dedication and grand opening of its new Auditorium and Classroom Addition at Ritenour High School on Sat., Feb. 18. The official dedication ceremony and celebration takes place from 1:30 – 4 p.m.

A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in the lobby. Immediately following, all are invited inside the theater for the community dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. An open house will follow from 3-4 p.m.

The new addition is located on the west side of Ritenour High School, 9100 St. Charles Rock Road. The 81,000 square foot addition features a 791-seat auditorium; classrooms for band, choir, drama and orchestra use; a student art exhibit area; and much more.

Construction of the new Auditorium and Classroom Addition at Ritenour High School is funded by Proposition K, a $50 million bond issue Ritenour voters approved in November of 2008.

MSHSAA Reports Greater Awareness Of Youth Sports Head Injuries

In concordance with an August 2011 law, the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), the state organization that governs athletics in public education, recently released the first annual Interscholastic Youth Sports Brain Injury Report.

The report discloses information regarding the impact of student athlete concussions and head injuries and the efforts that have been made to minimize damages from school sports injuries.

To educate school officials, coaches and students, MSHSAA published an online course about head injuries and made available a number of informative fliers. MSHSAA reports that there has been a significant increase in the number of people taking the online course. 153 courses were taken during the 2010-11 school year.

This year that number jumped to 5,537 with five months remaining during the 2011-12 school year. At the time of this report, only one-third of the MSHSAA activities have taken place and, therefore, the numbers are only a snapshot of the fall sports. To read the complete Interscholastic Youth Sports Brain Injury Report, visit mshsaa.org.

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Oldest Pick: “Second Fiddle”

Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.”

This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

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There’s trouble for a musical trio in “Second Fiddle,” by Rosanne Parry, an author who spent time in Germany and so felt right at home creating a book based on that country in 1990, just after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Middle-schoolers Jody, Vivian and Giselle become enmeshed in a web of international espionage when they save the life of a young Estonian soldier they’ve fished from the river in East Germany, a locale they’re not even supposed to visit.

But these girls are independent and worldly – the daughters of American servicemen stationed in Germany during a time of unrest when the Soviet Union was exerting its force and trying to prevent Estonia, Latvia and other Baltic States from breaking away from the mother land.

Jody relates the story of the girls’ last chance to compete together – a madcap trip to Paris to compete in a string contest, and the problems they encounter when they decide they must help the young soldier by taking him along. Of course this is done on the sly, without any of their parents knowing.

So begins a whirlwind series of encounters in Paris that prove unforgettable for the friends, a trip fraught with danger that will keep readers glued to the page.

2012 Family Read Night with Cal Ripken, Jr. St. Louis County Library Foundation, Delta Dental, and the St. Louis Cardinals are pleased to welcome baseball legend Cal Ripken, Jr. for the eighth annual Family Read Night. Ripken will discuss his new young adult novel “Cal Ripken, Jr.’s All-Stars: Super-Sized Slugger.”

The event will take place at Library Headquarters (1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.) on Friday, March 9 at 6 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Doors will open and pre-show entertainment will begin at 5 p.m.

Left Bank Books will provide copies of the author’s books for purchase and signing. The signing will be for books only – no memorabilia.

Event co-sponsor the St. Louis Cardinals will provide several sets of baseball tickets and other items as door prize raffles at the event.

The second installment in the best-selling Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All-Star series is sure to be a grand slam for all readers. Cody Parker is the new kid in school. He’s overweight, scared and hates his new life in Dullsville, Maryland, aka Baltimore, where he’s a target for brutal teasing. But he loves baseball. And despite his size, he plays third base like a dream. Too bad he’s competing for the starting job on the Orioles of the Dulaney Babe Ruth League against budding hoodlum Dante Rizzo,

who vows to squeeze Cody’s head like a grape if he beats him out. Life gets even more complicated when Cody’s school is beset by a rash of mysterious thefts, a crime wave that threatens to sideline Cody – and ruin a golden season for the Orioles. Will Cody ever succeed in getting people to see him for who he really is?

Cal Ripken, Jr. was a shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles for his entire twenty-one-season career (1981-2001). Nicknamed "The Iron Man" for his work ethic and reliability on the field, Cal Ripken, Jr. is most remembered for playing a record 2,632 straight games over 17 seasons, shattering the record previously held by the legendary Lou Gehrig. Cal was a 19-time allstar and is one of eight players in history to amass over 400 home runs and 3,000 hits. In 2007 he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, after earning the most votes in history. Mr. Ripken is CEO of Ripken Baseball, Inc., a company dedicated to growing the game of baseball at the grassroots level.

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 email www. slcl.org.

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By Steve Bryan Rated: PG-13

“The Vow”

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Inspired by true events, “The Vow” is the story of a young married couple facing a truly unusual situation. Director Michael Sucsy is behind the camera for this tale of a husband and wife who struggle to honor their wedding vows under some unexpected circumstances.

Channing Tatum plays Leo, the devoted husband of Paige (Rachel McAdams). These two young people have been together for four years and now are talking about having a baby.

Unfortunately, a car accident on a snowy Chicago night puts all their plans on hold. Leo suffers only minor wounds, but Paige loses her memories of the previous four years, including the fact that they are married.

Leo wants his wife to come home from the hospital to help stimulate her memories of their life together, but her parents

want Paige to move back in with them. Leo is willing to fight for his wife, though, and takes his marriage vows seriously.

He may, however, be fighting a losing battle against her family’s money and Paige’s missing memories.

Beautifully acted and executed, “The Vow” is one of the most unconventional love stories to arrive in theaters in a long time.

No strangers to serious romantic dramas, Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams work well together as Paige and Leo, a husband and wife struggling to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives.

McAdams is especially impressive here, showing the different sides of Paige. When the character is introduced to audiences, Paige is an artist who has her own studio

in Chicago. The accident reveals, however, that she had an entirely different career path before she met and married Leo. Paige now seems willing to leave her current life behind and use the memory loss as a kind of “do-over.”

Channing Tatum’s battles with Paige’s parents, played by Sam Neill and Jessica Lange, also are quite intriguing. Leo knew some details of Paige’s relationship with her parents, but after losing her memory, she’s ready to abandon her husband and return to a life that she abandoned four years earlier. No matter what happens, Leo loves his wife fiercely and is willing to do anything to get her back.

Highly satisfying, “The Vow” is a nice Valentine’s Day gift for movie lovers. It’s a film that balances the sweetness with a serious dose of reality.

“The Vow,” rated PG-13 for an accident scene, sexual content, partial nudity and some language, currently is playing in theaters.

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WINTER COMMUNITY EVENTS If you would like more information or want to attend an event, call 636.344.CARE (2273) www.progresswesthealthcare.org or visit www.progresswesthealthcare.org.

Registration is required for all events and is FREE unless otherwise noted.

Heart Healthy and Blood Pressure Screening Tuesday, February 21, 6-8 p.m.

Middendorf-Kredell Library 2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63368

More than one in three adults have some form of cardiovascular disease. Are you one of them or could you be at risk?

Cindy Fortado-Clark, MD, Family Medicine, will discuss common causes, warning signs and plans of action to help prevent cardiovascular disease. At the end of the lesson you will have the opportunity to participate in a blood pressure screening.

Pharmacological Safety & Drug Interactions Wednesday, February 29, 6:30-8 p.m.

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Prescription drugs are meant to have a positive impact on our health.Unfortunately, medications can also harm us if we are unaware of how they react with one another. Join Bradley McNew, PharmD, as he addresses the potential lifethreatening interactions of common medications. He will also discuss the appropriate questions to ask of your doctor and pharmacist to help you get the most out of your medication.

For the full Calendar of Events, visit www.progresswesthealthcare.org and select “Calendar of Events.”

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Sports You See... With Gary B. Lindenwood Basketball Player Sets Milestone Becomes Eighth Player to Achieve the Feat On a night when KRAMER SODERBERG surpassed 1,000 career points in a Lindenwood uniform, the Lions cruised to an 85-59 win over the Culver-Stockton Wildcats in St. Charles, Mo. Soderberg was just eight points away from the career milestone, and early in the second half the senior become the eighth Lion to score 1,000 on a patented drive and scoop bucket.

Soderberg led the way with 18 points and compiled three steals.

The win improves Lindenwood to 22-2 and the Lions have now won six in a row.

(Information from Lindenwood) ~~~One for the record books Holt High School Player Picked as One of the Top 33 Backs Also a Standout in the Super Combine Held at Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio TRAY MITCHELL, a running back from Holt high school in Wentzville, was recently in the mix of the top backs in the area as picked by former St. Louis Ram running back Arlen Harris of RunItPerformance.

Mitchell confirmed that he claimed his place as one of the top performers on June 11, 2011 at the Blue-Grey National Super Football Combine.

The senior stands 5 foot 11 inches, 170 pounds. He is a rising star who has yet to field an offer but has received high interest from some colleges and universities across the nation.

Mitchell was selected for Saturday’s Blue-Grey National Super Football Combine based on his stellar performance at a Regional Blue-Grey Heartland Combine at Missouri Western University at the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp where he ran a 4.66 in the 40-yard dash, a 4.50 in the shuttle run, at 32.7" vertical jump, 3 reps of 185 pounds and broad jumped 9 feet 3 inches.

At the Super Combine, he ran a 4.43 in the 40-yard dash, a 4.29 in the shuttle run, a 34.9” vertical jump, 4 reps of 185 pounds and broad jumped 9 feet 4 inches.

Mitchell had the second fastest 40 time only beat by 2 seconds for 1st place in that event. This event housed the top 300 regional prospects from across the country.

“It felt great to compete against athletes from all over the country,” Mitchell said. “I improved in all areas based on my scores from the Kansas City Combine at the Missouri Western University versus the Super Combine in Canton, Ohio.

A couple coaches were very interested in my speed, attitude and overall athletics throughout the combine. Every combine is important to me in that is gives me a ruler to measure where I am and what I need to work on. The visibility is an

added perk. My family is very supportive; they provide me the opportunities to attend these combines and camps. Therefore, I am always grateful to my parents, a shout goes out to Mitch –aka Pops, and Karen – aka Beautiful.”

The top performers from the Canton, Ohio Combine were invited back for a nationally-televised allstar game on January 14, 2012. Tray qualified and was invited but could not attend because he was a junior and by attending that event would jeopardize his eligibility for his senior year in high school per Missouri State High School Activities (MSHAA) rules.

Pictured is Tray Mitchell, Arlen Harris and Gary B on www.SportsRadioSTL. com radio show at Westport Pizza. Photo by Gary B. ~~~Future star Football Combine Signs Four to Contracts Indoor Football Teams Add Players In a recent football combine held at Dellwood Recreational Center in Dellwood, MO, many players strutted their talents in front of several scouts and coaches.

Coaches and scouts with ties to the NFL, CFL, UFL, AFL, indoor football leagues and international leagues combined under the directions of Coach Jeff Hunt and Jarrod Rogol putting players through many drills.

The 2012 St. Louis Missouri Regional Football Combine evaluated the skills of these players and the following will be heading to camp soon: • Kelvin Rodgers (defensive back) 6’1”/180 lbs. signed with the San Jose SaberCats (AFL) • Chris Mayabb (quarter back) 6’3”/226 lbs. signed with Alabama Hammers (PIFL) • Trent Marlow (offensive/defensive lineman) 6’4” 360 lbs. signed with Evansville Rage (CIFL) • Louie Qaoud (offensive/defensive lineman) 6’7” 348 lbs. signed with Bloomington Edge (IFL) • Aaron Grimes (defensive back) 5’10” 190 lbs. signed with the Exclusive Football League of California To watch highlights of the combine go to www.SportsRadioSTL.com and click on WATCH IT next to ‘2012 St. Louis Missouri Regional Football Combine’. ~~~Never know who is watching

Editorial

“Over the Fence”

Addiction Isn’t Funny…Is It? Being a true cynic at times, I often have to hide a grin when someone brags about a big win at the track or on a gambling boat. One of my late father’s vices was betting on the horses at Fairmont Park. He often took me along and I found it fascinating to some degree. One of the most fascinating parts was when he spoke of winning after he got home and talked to my mother. Before that, on the way home, he said he was happy if he broke even, which was probably seldom. He never spoke of how much he lost but, being a $2 better, it probably wasn’t all that much.

A friend of mine was an inveterate gambler. He would bet on anything from the next football play on

TV to how many bugs hit his windshield in one mile of highway such-and-such. He once won $20,000 on a gambling boat. He was ecstatic. However, me being me, I had to ask him how much he lost. He said he wasn’t sure but he explained that if he combined his big win with his next two paychecks, he could pay off all his credit cards.

For my own part when it comes to gambling, if I’m down $5, I’m already nervous. If it hits $20, I’m out of there…wherever ‘there’ is. I’m limited to an occasional lottery ticket of which the odds are too astronomical to comprehend. Betting on when an asteroid will destroy Washington DC has better odds…and perhaps a more positive effect.

There’s a question asked by many of why anyone believes the huge, extravagant, gambling boats that aren’t boats can afford to build and maintain them if so many people keep winning their money. But then, people believe what they want to believe.

Bobby Riggs thought he could beat Billie Jean King if he gobbled enough vitamin pills.

Being a confessed cynic, I have to watch myself when I hear excuses for various addictions. Laughing might not

be appreciated. I knew a man that was well known for his gambling addiction and was blocked from the local gambling boat. His credit cards were maxed and his attempts to sneak in were halted by the guards.

He said, “I tried to tell them I work undercover for the owners to watch for cheaters.”

“Is that so?” I asked while trying to hide a grin.

He said, “Now look at ya’. You’re gonna’ laugh at me too. Nobody believes me and I lost my job because of it. The owners didn’t want anybody to know they hired me so they fired me when I told the guards.”

“Wow,” I said. “Maybe you should sue them.” I scratched my nose to hide my grin.

He gave me a suspicious look and said, “Maybe I should but these are casino owners. They might have me knocked off.”

I said, “Gee. I never thought of that.”

He raved on, “But the trouble is, I need a job but new employers won’t believe me when I tell them I worked undercover in a casino. Even you don’t really believe me. I can see you laughing under your breath.

You’re just like everybody else.” He looked down and shook his head and sniffled. He finally said, “I don’t know what to do.”

I said, “I have a suggestion.” He looked up hopefully and said, “What?”

I said. “Don’t tell anybody.”

He looked confused.

Then he coughed and looked around. He said, “But….er…um…I’m not sure….um…er…can I borrow 20 bucks?

“No.”

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Nobody told me...

I believe we have the ethical and moral duty to share with people. (Here is where general statements tend to get me in trouble, so do me a favor and keep reading, even if the kids are bugging you or the phone is ringing.) I’m not talkin’ share as in gossip. And I don’t mean share as in walk up to a pregnant lady and share each of your five pregnancy horror stories with her (when she never even asked for advice, thank you very much). I mean share as in a few little pieces of information that would be more than helpful as you navigate your way through life.

There’s a book, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” It’s a great read for adults on life’s more common sense lessons (things like sharing, for instance…only here I think the author means things like crayons, a cup of sugar, etc.).

Then there’s the book, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” It was a great book to have when I was pregnant with my first child and had no clue what to expect.

There are books out there that deal with raising teenagers, seven steps to a great marriage, etc. So, I wouldn’t be shocked that there is a book in my local library that deals with aging. I’m sure there are hundreds of books that touch on this topic.

But you know what? I don’t have time to read books right now, so here’s my thought. There needs to be some method of notifying human beings of the vital information we need, exactly when we need it. (Like a warning bell, or a giant billboard in your head.) My mother would be a great resource, except she forgets exactly what happened to her around the age of 40 (which, coincidently, is one of the things that DOES happen around 40…forgetfulness).

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I made a list. If you happen to be 40ish, then this is for you right now. If you’re mid-30ish, read it anyway, because you likely haven’t reached the forgetfulness stage and you might remember the list when these things start happening to you. If you’re 50ish, 60ish, 90ish…then just sit back and giggle as I take you on a trip back in time. We’ll call it (drum roll, please) “Shelly’s list of things that started to happen the day she turned 40.”

• You have to hold the bottle of Excedrin at arm’s length to be able to read it.

• You go to a discount store the very next day and buy a cheap pair of reading glasses because your arm hurts from holding it out and trying to read print that is just way too small for human eyes.

• You go to the discount store again the following day, because you forgot where you put the pair of reading glasses you purchased the day before.

• You continue to consume as many glasses of water/juice/soda as you did the day before you turned 40.

• You wake up at 1 a.m. and again at 5 a.m. to use the bathroom. This starts the day you turn 40, too, just like the reading glasses thing.

• You cut off all liquids after 7 p.m. the next day in an effort to sleep through the night.

• You wake up at 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. to use the bathroom and decide to cut off liquids after 5 p.m. It doesn’t work and you simply resign yourself to the fact that you will never again sleep through the night.

• Your kids actually plan ahead and ask early in the week for permission to sleep over at a friend’s house.

You say “Thank you for not waiting until the last minute! Now remind me on Friday or write it on the cal-

endar because 10 minutes from now I’ll forget you even asked.”

• You walk into the kitchen on Friday to look at the calendar, but get sidetracked by a dust bunny in the dining room. Consequently, you forget to look at the calendar, and become perturbed when your child asks for a ride to his friend’s house on Friday night.

• Hairs begin to appear in places they’ve never appeared before (I pluck mine, thank you very much, and to this day cannot understand why my grandmother chose to leave that chin hair in place like it was some sort of aging trophy).

• The hair on your head decides to advertise your age to the world. (I think I went from five gray hairs to 5,000 in less than three months.)

• Your legs begin to resemble the road atlas you used on your last vacation (thank goodness you can’t see them unless you put on those reading glasses!).

So, there you have it…my brief list. I’m writing from a woman’s point of view, you understand, but I’m guessing men experience much of the same.

Now…print this off (make the font size at least a 14 so you won’t have to hunt for the reading glasses), put it on your refrigerator (somehow I never forget to eat…so the refrigerator is the best place for really important papers!), and feel add to it from time to time. Your duty? Share the list with friends and family when they’re 40ish, too. I could have saved myself a lot of worry had someone done the same for me six, no seven, no six years ago (I can’t even remember how old I am!).

Bring Mardi Gras to Your Table, Celebrate Food and Family (Family Features) Bring the fun and flavor of Carnival season to your table by creating a “Big Easy” celebration at home. Revel in the true meaning of Mardi Gras with good music, good friends and a tasty menu of festive favorites like classic dirty rice, jambalaya with a twist and traditional King Cake.

Tips to Jazz Up Your Celebration Mardi Gras is a tradition steeped in celebrating with family members gathered around a meal. Bring the party home by spending time together and enjoying flavorful dishes that are easy to prepare. Tap into the authentic way of celebrating with these festive ideas: • Lead the Potluck Parade: Create a potluck-style party and ask everyone to bring their favorite Mardi Gras dishes like Jambalaya Maque Choux, Red Beans & Rice Tortilla Casserole and Mardi Gras Dirty Rice.

Make sure to have guests bring copies of their recipes so they can swap secrets with friends and find new favorites.

• Don’t Forget the Kids: Welcome young Mardi Gras revelers to the celebration by inviting them to create their own bead necklaces or use shoe boxes to craft

parade floats by adding construction paper, feathers and glitter.

• Get Your Dancin’ Shoes On: New Orleans jazz isn’t just for listening – it’s also for dancing. Keep lively music playing throughout the gathering from the Zatarain’s free online Pandora station.

• Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: Put a tiny twist on the traditional King Cake dessert by making King Cake Cupcakes. Kids can join in on the decorating fun by adding traditional Mardi Gras colored frosting, sprinkles and candy in purple, green and gold.

For more information on how to jazz up your Mardi Gras celebrations, wherever

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3. Stir in water, tomatoes and rice mix. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes.

4. Stir in corn; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

Directions: 1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.

2. Add sausage; cook and stir 2 minutes.

Add celery, bell pepper and onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until sausage is browned and vegetables begin to softened.

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Church Feb. 17: Knights of Columbus Fish Fry/Chicken Dinner 3:30 to 7 p.m. at 50 rue St. Francois next to the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine. Dine in or take out.

Feb. 17, Mar. 2 & 16: Fish Fry 4-6 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Rd., St. Louis, MO 63137.

Entrees, Catfish, Fried and Baked Cod and Chicken Nuggets. Dinner includes any two side dishes.

Single entree $7, double entree, $8.50, children under 6 years old free, phone 314.867.0800.

Feb. 22: 7 p.m. Ash wednesday Service At Bethany United Church of Christ, 11952 Bellefontaine Rd., St. Louis, MO 63138. For info call 314.741.9062. Rev. E. Paul Emily, Pastor.

Every Friday through March 24: Lenten Fish Fry 3:30 to 7 p.m. at 50 rue St. Francois next to the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine. Dine in or take out.

Mar. 3 and every 1st Sat. of the month all year long: Basement/ Breakfast/Tailgate Sale At Northside Christian Church, 9635 Hwy. 367 (Lewis & Clark Blvd.), St. Louis, MO. Pancakes & sausage or 2 biscuits & gravy, juice & coffee. Times: Basement/ Tailgate is 8 a.m. - Noon; Breakfast is 8-10:30 a.m. Breakfast is $4. A double parking spot for tailgaters is $10. Info 314.868.5722.

Events Feb. 18: Mardi Gras at the Mouse Races Presented by the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce at the JFK Civic Center in Florissant. $20 per person for tables of 8. *Beer, setups and light snack pro-

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vided (* must be 21 or over). Reserve and pay online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com or by phone at 314.831.3500.

dents. Tour our beautiful 14 acre campus. If you would like to speak to someone, or set up a personal tour, call Jeri at 314.972.6227.

Feb. 21: Legal & Financial Issues 6-8 p.m. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, this informational program addresses legal and financail issues, as well as behavior and communication challenges.

Topics covered include advance directives, powers of attorney and estate planning. In Christian Hospitals Detrick Building Atrium, 11133 Dunn Rd. Event is Free. Call 314.747.WELL to register.

Mar. 18: Our Lady’s Inn Angel Gala 5:30 p.m. at Kemoll’s 42nd Floor “Top of the Met.” Cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner. $125 per person. Proceeds benefit Our Lady’s Inn maternity homes. Info: Jessica Faltus at 314.351.4590.

Feb. 25: Benefit for Wally’s Walkers 3 – 7 p.m. at Ballard’s Bar, Florissant Valley Shopping Center in Florissant, MO. 50/50, bake sale.

Pot luck. Wally’s Walkers are raising money for the 2012 MS Challenge Walk in June. Info: www. gatewaymschallenge.org.

Feb. 25: Trivia Night to benefit the Twillman House renovations At Trinity High School. Hosted by the Spanish Lake Community Association. Doors open at 6pm questions start at 7 p.m. Includes beer and soda. Raffles, 50/50. Proceeds benefit the Twillman House renovations. Cost is $160 per table of 8. Mail check made out SLCA to Roy Moyers, 769 Coal Bank Rd., St. Louis, MO 63138.

Feb. 26: The St. Louis Jazz Club presents The St. Louis Rivermen 2-5 p.m Doors open at 1:15. Tickets available at the door. Free parking.

Food and beverages available for purchase. Public invited. Members: $12, Non-Memebers: $17. Students with valid school ID: Free. More info: 314.972.8298 or 618.234.5117 or stlouisjazzclub.org.

Mar. 1: North County Christian School to Host Open House 7 p.m. Join us at our next Open House (Preschool/Elementary building). Testimonials from students & parents. Meet our administrators, teachers, parents, and stu-

Mar. 24: Tacky Ball Fundraiser 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront, 315 Chestnut Street in St. Louis. Dinner, live auction, raffle and dancing. Proceeds benefit Support Dogs. Info: 314.997.2325 Mar. 24: Accessible Play Trivia Night 6:30 p.m. at JFK Community Center, 315 Howdershell Road, Florissant 63031. Cost is $120 per table of 8. Info: Gary Behlmann 314.831.3264, email accessibleplayinc@swbell.net or visit www. accessibleplayinc.org Sept. 22: Jennings High School Class of 1972 Reunion To be held in St. Charles, Mo. We need your current contact information. Please call 636.583.9778 or email jhs1972@gmail.com.

Inviting All Florissant Senior Citizens To Join One Of The Bingo Clubs With The City Of Florissant!!

Please contact the Florissant Senior Office for more information at 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.

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• Wednesday Club: Meets every Wednesday for Bingo from 11:302:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwichcoffee and tea available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also available.

1962 Hazelwood High School Reunion Graduates from the class of 1962 are invited to attend the 50th Reunion in June 2012. Please contact Shirley at 314.799.1147 (cell phone) for more info.

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1967 Hazelwood High School Reunion: We are looking for classmates of Class of 1967 Hazelwood High School. We are having a 45th reunion in 2012. Please contact Kay at 1967hhshi@gmail.com or 636 745-2601 for more information.

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.

Every Saturday: 8-10 a.m. Chess Chess is played every Satuurday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. or later, at MidRivers Mall in the food court.

Come join us for some interesting games!

3rd Thursday of each month: 12:15 NARFE Chapter 1229 - Meeting for all Active and Retired Federal Employees At Golden Corral, 1850 Zumbehl Road, St. Charles, MO. For more info, call Sandy Luber at 636-4624297.

Every Thursday Evenings: 7:30 p.m. St. Charles Municipal Band Frontier Park, .stc-muny-band. com Every 3rd Monday of the Month: 6:30 p.m. Neighborhood Watch Visit our wesite for location, http:// ca.g roups.ya ho o.com/g roup. neighborhoodwatch_FlorissantMO or call 314.830.6042.

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1st and 3rd Wed.: 7 p.m. St. Charles Area Wood Carvers Diverse group of people has a wide variety of carving skills ranging from novice to professional. Meetings include brief business mtg. followed by carving session. At Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors always welcome!

Feb. 16 & 23: Tai Chi for Seniors FREE classes 10:30 a.m. Reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance and coordination.

Every Weekend: Orchard Farm Radio Controlled Flying Club Public invited & welcome every weekend to watch our flying model airplanes. Bring the family. Directions to the field at www.orchard-

Feb. 21: Mardi Gras Happy Hour!

10:45 a.m. Come for the party!

Stay for the show!! Entertainment by the Bill Row Band. Happy Hour 11:30 a.m. Followed by Complimentary Lunch.

Feb. 16: Blood Pressure Clinic 10 a.m. Refreshments served

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Every Monday* and Friday: FIT TO GO Exercise - FREE classes 1 p.m. Classes are led by a personal trainer with the use of weights and resistance bands that will be provided! Be prepared to GET FIT! SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Feb. 15: I Can Cope 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. May Room A at SSM DePaul Health Center. This free seminar provides education and support to those facing cancer.

It is held the third Wednesday of every other month. Breakfast and lunch is provided. Please call 314344-6090 to register or for more information.

Feb. 15: Weight-Loss Surgery Support Group 5:30 – 7 p.m. May Center at SSM DePaul Health Center. This group is open to patients and candidates for surgical weight-loss procedures.

Call 1-877-477-6954 for more info. Please check the website at ssmweightloss.com for updates or cancellations of meetings.

Feb. 21: Grief and Loss – Support Group 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bridgeton Trails Library. Call 314-344-7080 for more info.

Feb. 21: Hip Replacement Class 6 p.m. SSM DePaul Health Center Call 314-291-3399 to register.

Feb. 20: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1 – 2:30 p.m. At the SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. For families and friends who want to help understanding and coping with the death of a loved one. Sharing Losses provides a supportive group setting in which to discuss the process of grief, to identify and to cope with emotions, such as emptiness, loneliness, anger and guilt. The group is open to anyone in the community who has experience the loss of a loved one.

Regularly held the first and third Mondays of the month. To register, please call 314-SSM-DOCS (7763627).

Mar. 1: Alzheimer’s Association Support Group 6 p.m. Bridgeton Community Center. To RSVP or to get more information, call 314-291-0855.

Ongoing 8-week sessions: Smoking Cessation Classes SSM DePaul Health Center SSM DePaul, partnering with St. Louis County’s tobacco-free initiative called “Let’s Face It,” is offering free smoking cessation classes to the public. The 8-week course assists participants in determining their readiness to quit smoking and provide the tools necessary to increase their success rate in becoming smoke free. Space is limited for these on-going classes. Call 1-866-SSM-DOCS to register or for more information.

Every Monday and Tuesday in February HMR Program Orientation Mondays: 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays: noon – 1 p.m. SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available, and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877-477-6954.

Wednesday Weigh-In (Breastfeeding Support Group) Every Wednesday in February 10 a.m. Meets every Wednesday morning in the Well Baby Nursery. There will be a topic of discussion each week. Mothers will have a chance to weigh in their babies during this time. Healthy snacks provided. This event is free. Call 1-866-SSM-DOCS (776-3627) to register or for more information.

SSM DePaul Wellness Center Tired of getting locked into longterm memberships that you never use? Join the DePaul Wellness Center and receive a personalized program for your specific needs. Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation.

Call 314-344-6177 for more details.

SSM St. Joseph Hospital West Healthy Happenings Mar. 5: “Let’s Talk About Intimacy!” with Kassi Corley Monthly Support Group for Cancer Survivors and their caregivers. The Monthly Support Group is teaming up with the Life After Breast Cancer Support Group for this discussion.

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vided. In the H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. Register: Call 636-755-3034.

Mar. 27: “Smoking Cessation” with Don Young, Smoking Cessation Expert 6:30-7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group. Hear from experts to learn how to better manage diabetes and enjoy a healthier life. Cost: Free.

In H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West.

Register: Call 636-625-5447.

Mar. 27: Gentle Flutters Share 7-8:30 p.m. Families grieving the loss of a pregnancy or infant in the western portion of our community now have a Share support group option that is closer to home. Gentle Flutters Share of St. Joseph Hospital West is a new group that meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Turning Pages on Main Bookstore in Troy.

Cost: Free. In the Turning Pages Bookstore, 450 Main St., Troy, MO 63379. Register: Call 636-625-5442 Mar. 29: Lecture - Pain Talk 6-7:3- p.m. Join SSM Pain Care’s Dr. Ramis Gheith for a discussion on how to manage pain. Cost: Free. At SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, H.W. Koenig Medical Building. Register: Online at ssmhealth.com or call 1-866-SSM-DOCS. Ongoing Support Groups Every Wednesday: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group 3-4:30 p.m. Join other survivors to discuss dealing emotionally with treatments; managing anxiety and depression; sexuality; finding strength and hope; family and financial pressures; and more. Cost: Free. In the H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. Register: Call 636-755-3034.

Every Monday: Tobacco Free for Life Support Group 7–8 p.m. Designed for those who want to quit smoking, as well as those who have successfully quit.

Discover more information about how to quit, or find reassurance and

support. Cost: Free. At St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., 63376. Register: Call 636947-5304.

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Can email for further information: metrostlouissia@ gmail.com.

• Every Sunday: 6:30-8 p.m.

7401 Delmar Ave. in University City; lower level of Holy Communion Episcopal Church; contact 314-993-5421.

• 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m.

500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636-561-1407.

• 1st and 3rd Tuesday: 12:30-2 p.m.

320 N. Forsyth Blvd in Clayton; lower level in Samuel United Church of Christ; contact 314-9683477.

• 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m.

2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636-561-1407.

Every Wednesday: 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Naranon 7:30 – 9 p.m. New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church, 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, Mo 63043.

Info: email MoreInformation@att. net or visit www.Nar-Anon.org.

Thursdays: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Grief Share Support Group At Ferguson Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson, Mo. 63135. Support group for those who have lost a loved one. Info: Lee Cedra at leecedra@sbcglobal.net.

Mon. & Thurs, ongoing: 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Breathe Designed for people with pulmonary disease – participants focus on deep breathing, exercises and relaxation. Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104. $30.

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Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group This nationally recognized program provides education and support for those with schizophrenia. Group is facilitated by an experienced STEPS nurse. For info, call 314-839-3171.

Diabetes Basics Proper diabetes treatment and education can help you learn to live well with diabetes. Call 314.344.7024 for info or 314.3447220 to enroll.

Diabetes Self Management Training A series of four classes over a sixmonth period of time. Call Central Scheduling to make an appointment at 314.344.7220. The classes are covered by most insurance plans.

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

Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits. This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314.344.6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment.

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Daffodils Provide Hope through American Cancer Society Program For more than 35 years, the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days® program has been making a difference in the fight against cancer and providing hope for those facing the disease. Although Daffodil Days involves offering daffodils to donors every spring in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just giving beautiful flowers; it is an opportunity to share hope for a world with less cancer and more birthdays, where cancer never steals another year from anyone’s life.

St. Louis metropolitan residents have until Tuesday, February 21 to place requests for daffodils. For a donation of $10, supporters will receive a bouquet of fresh-cut daffodils and, more importantly, the knowledge that they are helping fight cancer.

Other products are also available, including an exclusive Boyds Bear and a special Daffodil Days vase.

The American Cancer Society is also looking for volunteers– anyone from school children to corporate CEOs – to assist in taking requests, packing and delivering daffodils during February and March at work, in neighborhoods, in schools, and

around town.

“The daffodil is the first flower we see in the spring; it gives us hope of the bright, warm weather ahead. Our Daffodil Days program provides that same hope for people facing cancer in our region,” said Fran Miley, American Cancer Society staff for the program.

Dollars raised through Daffodil Days provide the Society with much-needed funds to save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight.

For more information about Daffodil Days, to place an order or to get involved with the program, contact the St. Louis office at 314.286.8148 or visit cancer.org/ daffodils.

State Seeking Organizations to Serve Meals Entries for Earth Day to Children during Summer Months Slogan, Video Contests The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is looking for organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children who would otherwise go without meals during the summer months when school is not in session.

The Summer Food Service Program reimburses organizations for meals they serve to children who are at risk of not having enough to eat. The program is one way Missouri is working to fight childhood hunger.

“This program is so important for Missouri children. For some of them it’s the only nutritious meal they receive daily during the school year. We want to make sure that doesn’t end for these children just because school is out for the summer,” said Margaret Donnelly, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

The summer food program provides nutritious meals to children under age 18 during the summer months when school breakfast and lunch programs are not operating.

Organizations eligible to participate in the program include schools, faith-based organizations, camps, private nonprofit agencies and local governments. The sites are required to be located in areas where at least half of the children are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals.

The federally funded program is administered by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The department will accept applications March 1 through May 15 to participate in the program. Organizations interested in becoming sponsors are required to attend training.

More information about the Summer Food Service Program is available online at www. health.mo.gov/sfsp , by telephone at 888.435.1464 (toll-free) or through RELAY MISSOURI for the Hearing and Speech Impaired at 1.800.735.2966.

Potential sponsors may also write to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Summer Food Service Program, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

Missouri fifth-grade teachers are urged to submit student entries in the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ 2012 Earth Day slogan and video contests. Students should base their entries on the theme “Get Out and Play in Your Missouri State Parks.”

The students submitting the winning slogan and video will be honored at the 18th Annual Department of Natural Resources' Earth Day celebration, which will be held Apr. 20 at the Capitol in Jefferson City.

A slogan contest entry form, rules and details are available on the Department of Natural Resources' website: dnr.mo.gov/ earthday/slogancontest.htm.

Video contest information is also available online: dnr.mo.gov/ earthday/videocontest.htm.

Deadline for both contests is Feb. 29. 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.

Video entries will be featured on the department’s website and displayed at the Earth Day event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The prize for the video contest winner will be announced prior to the event.

Students, teachers and the public are invited to attend the event, which will include displays and activities from the Department of Natural Resources as well as a number of other state and federal agencies. The day’s events will also include a number of stage shows and contests.

For more info about participating in the Contest, contact the Department of Natural Resources at 800.361.4827.

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