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February 22, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 8

The public is invited to attend and support the 5th Annual Mayors’ Shamrock Ball for Valley Industries

Celebrating for a Cause Mayor Thomas Patrick O’Schneider is pleased to announce that North St. Louis County’s biggest Irish bash of the year is the 5th Annual Mayors’ Shamrock Ball, scheduled for Saturday, March 3, at Garden Villas North, 4505 Parker Road, in Black Jack, Mo. The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds from ticket sales and event sponsorships will benefit Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop, which is based in Hazelwood and provides dignified, meaningful employment for nearly 200 adults with development disabilities.

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Tickets and Event Sponsorships The public can purchase tickets online or by mail for this premier green tie affair, but the amount sold is limited to 500. Individual ticket prices are $100 each per person. This includes a whole evening of Irish fare, great food, an open bar, and “live” music performed by some of the best musicians in town, the Bob Kuban Band. Tickets are limited to 500, so order them early before they are gone. Tickets may be ordered online at www.ValleyInd.net with either Visa or MasterCard. Also, they are available by mail: 143 B McDonnell Boulevard, Hazelwood, MO, 63042. Please make the checks payable to Valley Industries. For more information, please call 314.731.1771.

Local businesses or charitable entrepreneurs interested in showing support for this worthy cause and gaining prominent recognition before and during the event can choose between several sponsorship levels posted online at www. valleyind.net/shamrockballspons.shtml.

Here are the available sponsorship levels: Pot of Gold Sponsor - $1,000 • Champagne Reception, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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February 22, 2012

Rett Syndrome Foundation Hosts Fifth Strollathon The International Rett Syndrome Foundation will host its fifth annual St. Louis Strollathon on Sat., May 5 with registration starting at 9 a.m. and the walk beginning at 10 a.m. The one-mile family-friendly stroll, which will be held at Tilles Park’s Gloria Rodgers Shelter located at 9551 Litzsinger Rd. in Ladue, includes a visit from Fredbird, entertainment and food. All proceeds will benefit Rett Syndrome research.

Each year’s event has had 500+ participants, and more than $250,000 total has been raised for the past four walks. Last year a record 20 Strollathons took place throughout the country and raised $1 million for the foundation, making the fundraising effort’s grand total of nearly $7 million nationwide for research.

Rett Syndrome (RTT), a genetic neurological disorder that occurs mainly in girls, affects more than

200,000 females worldwide. RTT strikes in early childhood and results in a regression leading to lifelong impairments including speech loss, hand use and mobility. RTT is often misdiagnosed as autism or cerebral palsy and has no cure.

The gene that causes RTT was discovered in 1999 and, in 2007, research proved the theory of reversibility in mice. Human clinical trials began in Boston in 2010 to improve and possibly reverse the disorder’s progression.

A $5 million “Research to Reality” campaign is being

chaired by country singer Clint Black, who lost his niece to RTT. This campaign is designed to accelerate research progress. The Pioneer Fund of Colorado has offered a lead campaign gift of $1 million in a matching gift challenge.

The World Rett Syndrome Congress will be hosted in the U.S. for the first time ever this summer in New Orleans.

This prestigious global meeting will be attended by the world’s leading researchers, clinicians and educators.

Donations are appreciated. For more information, call Strollathon chair Joyce Opinsky at 314.878.0868, e-mail stlstrollathon@gmail.com, or visit www.rettsyndrome.org.

Hazelwood Police Joins Effort Enforcing Primary Seat Belt Ordinance among Young Motorists The Hazelwood Police Department recently announced it will join other law enforcement agencies throughout the state for an aggressive youth seat belt mobilization campaign, scheduled to be enforced between March 15–31. The department plans to have extra traffic management officers on patrol during this period to crack down on Hazelwood’s seat belt viola-

teens killed in traffic accidents are found with their seat tors and to help reduce roadway fatalities.

The city of Hazelwood is one of 22 jurisdictions state- belts unbuckled.

Under the Graduated Drivers’ Liwide with a primary seat cense Law, teens are required to wear belt ordinance as of October their seat belt and it’s a primary of25, 2011. Hazelwood police fense, meaning they can be pulled over officers will be stepping up solely for not wearing their seat belt. their enforcement of this “Local motorists should be prepared ordinance durfor stepped up seat belt enforcement,” ing the month said Hazelwood Police Chief Carl of March with Wolf. “We’ll be out there to remind emphasis on you that seat belts can – and do – save increasing comlives.” pliance among Seat belt use is the single most efyoung drivers. fective way to protect people and reAccording to duce fatalities caused by motor vehicle recent statistics crashes. issued by MoBuckle Up and Arrive Alive. For DOT’s Traffic information on Missouri seatbelt usand Highway age, visit www.saveMOlives.com. For Safety Division, only 67 percent questions regarding the Hazelwood Police Department’s enforcement of of Missouri the City’s primary seat belt ordinance, teens wear their Jacob Klaus, a local North County teenager, remembers to contact Sgt. Timothy Burger, Special seat belts when buckle his seat belt before starting the car. driving or ridOperations Group and Traffic Maning in a motor vehicle. Eight out of ten agement Team Supervisor, at 314.513.5228.

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Birth of an Idea Chief Wolf pointed out that he and his wife, Colleen, have attended several of the mayors’ Mardi Gras Balls.

“We were impressed with how everything was set up and the number of people who bought tickets and showed up for these events,” he said. “We thought it would be a great idea to do a similar event with an Irish St. Patrick’s Day theme as a fundraiser for Valley Industries. The rest of the board liked the concept and we were able to recruit mayors of three North County cities to help us host the event.”

Although program hosts for the Mayors’ Shamrock Ball include Black Jack Mayor Norman C. McCourt, Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider, and Hazelwood Mayor Matthew G. Robinson, this is not a political event for an exclusive crowd. Event organizers invite everyone to attend.

“It’s a great way for people to meet their elected officials in person and to network with local business leaders who play an important role in making our North County area a great place to live, work and play,” Wolf said. “Just dress up, step out on the town, and enjoy a fun evening of eating and dancing while supporting a worthy cause.”

Formal green tie attire is encouraged, but not required.

Business suits and ties for the men and evening dresses for the women are appropriate as well.

There will be complimentary valet parking at the entrance.

Food and Entertainment Those who have enjoyed midnight buffets on a cruise ship will appreciate the abundance of food choices attractively displayed on food tables decorated with colorful skirting and beautiful ice sculptures. At this event, guests may walk around and sample a variety of delectable hors d’oeuvres, pastries, and desserts provided from the following participating restaurants: Catering to You, Choices Catering, Helfer’s Pastries and Bakery, Longhorn Steakhouse,

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Mattingly’s Sports Bar and Grill, and O’Charley’s. In addition, Yacovelli’s Restaurant and Crest Bowl are co-sponsors of the open bar. The beer sponsor is Anheuser-Busch/InBev. Music is provided by the Bob Kuban Band.

Crowning of King and Queen At Valley Industries’ annual Christmas Party held at Yacovelli’s Restaurant, Bill Becker and Ivory Harris were announced as the Workers of the Year for 2011. They were chosen from a pool of candidates who were selected as Workers of the Month for the entire year. Becker has been a Valley Industries employee for eight years. He gets along well with others and has the reputation of being helpful to supervisors and a stellar employee. Harris has been with Valley Industries for four years. In addition to a good attendance record, she has experienced a lot of personal growth including the promotion to final inspector.

Both Becker and Harris will be crowned as King and Queen of the Ball at the 5th Annual Mayors’ Shamrock Ball on March 3. Throughout the year, they will represent Valley Industries at various events including the Valley Flowers Parade in Florissant, the Hazelwood Harvestfest Parade, and the Florissant Old Town Partners Christmas Parade.

Tour the Hill on Tuesday, April 17. Joe DeGreorio will take you on a wonderful tour of St. Louis’s legendary Italian Neighborhood. The $32 fee covers transportation, the tour and lunch.

The Florissant Bus leaves the Eagan Center at 8:45 a.m. and returns around 2:45 p.m. Lunch will be served at Lorusso’s Restaurant. Tickets will be available from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 1 at the Florissant Senior Dining Center (for residents only with a current resident card).

The second registration will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 8 for senior residents and nonresidents. The nonresident fee is $34.

Bissell Mansion Restaurant and Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre on Sunday, June 3.

St. Louis’s Oldest “Hysterical Landmark!” See the production “Phantom of the Grand Ole Opry.” Cost is $40 for residents and $42 for nonresidents, which covers transportation, dinner and the show. The Florissant Bus will leave the Eagan Center at 1 p.m. and return at 4:45 p.m.

Tickets will be on sale from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24 at the Florissant Senior Dining Center for senior residents with a current resident card. The second registration will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1.

Dance! The City of Florissant sponsors Senior Citizen Dances for residents and nonresidents.

Dances are held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Eagan Center. Light snacks are provided. Beer, wine and soda are available for purchase. Admission is just $6 if purchased in the Senior Office in City Hall and $8 if purchased at the door. The upcoming dances are: • Saturday, March 10 The Music Men • Saturday, May 12 The Michael Lacey Band • Friday, June 29 The RhythmAires Choosing a Long-term Care Facility on Thursday, March

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29. Amy Daniels from the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program of St. Louis will offer information on how to choose and pay for a longterm care facility. Get answers to your questions about Medicare/Medicaid and veteran’s Benefits.

There’s no need to register. This is a free event that begins at 1 p.m. in the A/B Room in the James J. Eagan Center. Call the Senior Office at 314.839.7604 for more information.

Florissant Document Shredding Day on Saturday, May 19. Help prevent Identity Theft. Bring all documents with private information on them and watch them be shredded right before your eyes. The Bridge at Florissant, the new senior living community on Parker Road in Florissant, is sponsoring this event. CINTAS, a document management company, will provide the shred trucks and security representatives to securely destroy all material. Clean out your files and bring all your old documents to this event, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 19 in St. Ferdinand park by St. Ferdinand Lake. You must have a Florissant Resident Card. There will be a 5-box or 5-bag limit for each car. Types of boxes include: copy paper boxes, banker boxes & shoe boxes. Types of bags include: shopping bags, grocery bags and trash bags. There is no need to remove paper clips or staples however you may not bring 3-ring binders, hanging file folders, CDs, DVDs or hard bound books. Thanks to our Florissant Trash Hauler, Meridian Waste Services, for the donation of a recycle dumpster for the event. For more information call the Florissant Senior Office at 314.839.7604.

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Free Legal Services for St. Louis County Senior Citizens

St. Louis County Department of Human Services’ County Older Resident Programs (CORP) offers free non-litigation services for county residents, 60 and older with income of $30,000 or less.

Assistance is provided one day each month at various St. Louis County locations: Saint Louis County Government Center-North in Hazelwood; Maryland Heights Community Center; Centennial Commons in University City; Saint Louis County Government Center- South in Mehlville; and Kirkwood House Senior Apartments.

CORP Volunteer attorneys offer consultations regarding wills, Powers of Attorney, deeds and other matters not involving litigation. To schedule an appointment, or learn more about other CORP services for older adults, please call 314.615.0931, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Persons with hearing impairments may call 314.615.4425.

Know the 10 Signs: Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Know the 10 Signs reviews the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and discusses the importance of early detection as well as treatment options. This FREE program features an interactive lecture. Through this program, you will also learn how to tap into the Alzheimer's Association for information and support and learn ways to reduce the risk factors for Alzheimer’s.

The next Know the 10 Signs program will be held from 11 a.m.1 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, at the Carpenter Branch Library, located at 3309 S. Grand Ave., St. Louis, MO 63118.

Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Basics- is the core education program of the Alzheimer's Association St. Louis Chapter. This FREE program provides a thorough overview of memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's disease while including information about research, treatments and how to get a diagnosis. This program forms the foundation for all other education programs, and everyone is encouraged to attend before participating in other programs.

The next Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Basics will be held from 10-11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 7, at the Mid-East Area Agency on Aging, located at 385 S. Taylor Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122.

Preregistration for both classes is required. Register online at www.alz.org/stl, or call 800.272.3900.

The Alzheimer's Association hosts a variety of additional educational programs community support groups. Please contact the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 for more information on these and other activities in your area.

State Legislators for North St. Louis County Meet With Civic, Community and Business Leaders Community, civic, and business leaders attended the Legislative Reception for North County, Thursday, February 9, 2012 at SSM DePaul Health Center. This collaborative event, hosted by the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce, North County Incorporated Regional Development Association, and the Northwest Chamber of Commerce allowed area leaders to hear from our State legislators about matters affecting North County and the State of Missouri. Program moderator, Ann Brand, Gov- 2012 North County Legislative Reception Sen. Timothy Green, Rep. Tommie Pierson, Rep. Bert Aternment Relations Liaison kins, Rep. Clem Smith, Rep. Margo McNeil, Rep. Rochelle Walton Gray, (front row), Rep. Sharon from St. Louis Community Pace, NCI President Rebecca Zoll, Sen. Jane Cunningham (Rep. Sylvester Taylor and Rep. Churie College, presented the 2012 Spreng are not pictured but did attend) North County legislative Chamber of Commerce, and the Northwest priorities on economic development, education, Chamber of Commerce collaboratively represent healthcare, transportation, and general issues. more than 1,000 area businesses, civic, and comNorth County Incorporated, Regional Devel- munity organizations. SSM DePaul Health Cenopment Association, the Greater North County ter generously hosted this event for area leaders.

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Free Diabetes Screenings on March 27 One in five Americans are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Left untreated, diabetes can be deadly. In the early stages, symptoms are subtle and often go unnoticed until the damage has been done.

Christian Hospital is offering free Diabetes screenings on Diabetes Alert Day, Tuesday, March 27. There are extended hours especially

for this event, held at two locations: CH Diabetes Institute, 11155 Dunn Road, Suite 101N (Christian Hospital Campus, Professional Building 1) from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Northwest HealthCare, 1225 Graham Road in Florissant from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Call 314.747.WELL (9355) to register.

Chamber to host “Sample North County” The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor “Sample North County” 2012 Business Showcase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Jamestown Mall.

The public is invited to attend the event to learn more about local businesses and organizations and the products and services they offer to the community.

Sponsors to date are Presenting Sponsors: Christian Hospital, Garden Villas North & Delmar Gardens North and Schnucks Markets; Booth Sponsors: Handyman True Value Hardware and Crystal

Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center.

The event is open to both Chamber members and non-members. Exhibitor prices are double booth: $175 for members, $250 for non-members; single booth: $95 for members, $150 for non-members; half booth, $75 members, $100 non-members. The price includes skirting, signage and a listing in the program.

To reserve a booth or to become a sponsor, call the Chamber office at 314.831.3500 or visit the Chamber’s website at www.greaternorthcountychamber. com.

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Keeping St. Louis on the Move!

There’s no point in having electric vehicles (EVs) if there isn’t a reliable infrastructure to charge them. To that end, the IBEW/NECA Electrical Industry Training Center in St. Louis has become the only training center locally, and the first in Missouri, to offer an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP).

The training center, located at 2300 Hampton Avenue, is operated by the Electrical Connection – a partnership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local One and the St. Louis Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).

Leaders from the IBEW/NECA Electrical Industry Training Center helped develop a national curriculum for EVITP. It is currently the only training center in St. Louis that offers EVITP certification for installers of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), such as fixed EV charging stations. For more than 70 years, the training center has supplied St. Louis and Eastern Missouri with the vast majority of its licensed electricians and communication technicians – approximately 10,000 to date.

“We were the birthplace of electrical apprenticeship training when newly mandated national apprenticeship standards were established in 1941 and have adapted to serve evolving energy and communication needs ever since,” said Dennis Gralike, director of the training center. “So it’s not surprising that we’ve taken on the task of delivering a reliable infrastructure to support powering our future mobility.”

In April 2011, Jeff Holmes, an instructor at the IBEW/NECA Electrical Industry Training Center became one of 56 instructors nationally to complete a “Master Train the Trainer” course for EVITP, which the Electrical Connection co-sponsored.

Holmes and another training center instructor, Dr. Linda Little, were instrumental in developing the national EVITP curriculum. It was the culmination of a national effort to meet the growing demand for infrastructure to support the nation’s goal of producing one million EVs by 2015.

“For the EV market to be successful there must be quality, licensed contractors and electricians installing the equipment supporting the vehicles,” said Jim Curran, executive vice president of the Electrical Connection. “It is critical for the EV consumer experience if the market is to expand.”

To date, 18 IBEW/NECA electrical contractors have completed EVITP training.

Seventy-five IBEW members have also completed EVITP training and 22 more will be trained in March 2012.

“We’re very pleased with the capacity we are building among our membership to do this work,” said Douglas R. Martin, executive vice president of the St. Louis Chapter NECA (see list of contractors below).

The training includes instruction in: code officials and inspection, electric charging installation, first responders, field installation practicum (lab), electrical codes (electrical safety and other regulations and standards), renewable energy and EVs, customer relations and EV certification lab and written exams.

It’s anticipated that 65 percent of EV infrastructure installations will be driven by vehicle owners needing fixed charging stations at their home. But since most battery EVs have a range of only 50 to 100 miles, destination points such as commercial buildings, municipalities, retail malls, big box stores, restaurant and movie theaters will need charging infrastructure as well.

“Some commercial installations can be more challenging depending on the facility and the distance to the power supply,” said Greg Booth, business manager, IBEW Local One. “For example, parking decks will require the contractor to deal with load and power supply issues. Existing parking facilities were never constructed with a power capacity to support an increasing number of EV chargers. Many new construction projects are including the necessary infrastructure to support the chargers as the market expands.”

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Booth added that retail, commercial and public locations will need to consider the flow of parking in their existing lots, signage for the EV parking spaces, ADA compliance and how the overall configuration looks and appeals to their existing customers.

“The good news is that most residences with 200-amp service will have sufficient power for a fixed ‘Level 2’ 240-volt charger hardwired into the home,” Booth said. “Level 2 chargers take four to six hours to fully charge an EV, which is far more practical than the portable chargers that come with the vehicles and take 16 to 20 hours to charge.”

To support consumer confidence and the overall customer experience, EV automakers work with program manager networks that include licensed electrical contractors who often employ electricians certified through EVITP to ensure proper and safe installations of EV chargers. The various program management companies coordinate the process for the homeowner/customer which typically includes a survey of the home’s electrical system, engaging a licensed, qualified electrical contractor to bid the work, getting the permits, and performing the installation to the satisfaction of the local inspectors. Installations must conform to Article 625 of the National Electrical Code, which covers EV charging systems.

In November 2011, the Chevy Volt, the first mass-produced, extended-range plugin EV available in all 50 states, was introduced in St. Louis. Other EV auto brands on the market include: Tesla Roadster, Fisker Karma, BMW Active E, Smith Newton, Ford Transit Connect, Ford Focus Electric, Honda Fit, Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Toyota Prius, Dodge Circuit and Nissan Leaf.

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Ritenour Director of Professional Development Receives International Award Rena Rockwell, director of Professional Development for the Ritenour School District, was honored with the coveted Making IT Happen jacket for her contributions to the successful integration of technology in education in K−12 schools. The Making IT Happen award is provided by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), in affiliation with Cooperating School District’s Virtual Learning Community (CSDVLC).

Rockwell, who joined Ritenour in 2007, was honored on February 14 at the Midwest Education Technology Conference in St. Charles, Mo. for her dedication to education and successful integration of technology in the classroom. The Making IT Happen program works with state and national organizations to identify individuals who are truly Making IT Happen within their respective state or region.

During the award ceremony, Rockwell was described as a talented facilitator and a skilled designer of effective learning experiences for both teaching and non-teaching staff. She has been a champion of "best practice" with technology to ensure that results are increased learning and achievement for all students. Rockwell implemented processes to increase understanding of the NET Standards and the related Levels of Technology Integration (LOTI) that are necessary for effective integration of technology in the classroom.

Rockwell continues to focus her efforts on integrating technology into education, not only through her position in Ritenour, but also as an adjunct professor at Webster University, teaching online advanced educational technology, special education and literacy courses. She joins a prestigious group of Making It Happen honorees, including classroom teachers, school principals, district superintendents, legislators, governors and even former Secretary of Education, Richard Riley.

Founded in 1995, the Making IT Happen program highlights the dramatic role educators are having on the learning process by using technology and rewards those individuals for their commitment and innovation.

Steve Templeton, Chief Meteorologist at KMOV, Visits with Twillman First Graders KMOV-TV Chief Meteorologist Steve Templeton visited Twillman Elementary in the Hazelwood School District, where he talked to first grade students about weather.

As the students gathered in the library and sat on the carpet in front of the Promethean Board, Templeton showed different weather photos, which generated a lot of reaction from the students. The students have studied meteorology in science.

Templeton asked if the students know what he does for a living and what to call him. Some called him a weatherman, which he said is right but he introduced the students to the term meteorologist, which translates to someone who studies anything that falls from the sky. He told the boys and girls he studied weather at Purdue University in Indiana. He asked how many of them want to go to college and every student raised a hand. He encouraged them to attend college after high school and to make sure they study something they love.

“When I go to work, I’m doing something I love,” he told the students. He asked them how old they are and they replied with a chorus of “sixes” “sevens” and a few “eights.” He said he fell in love with meteorology when he was 13 years old. After he graduated from college, he did not want a desk job. He wanted to create his own weather forecast and then explain it to people, so he entered on-camera meteorology in television news.

“Can you make it snow?” a student in the front row asked. Templeton replied that he could not.

He went on to explain the concept of “cloud seeding”, when an airplane or a rocket drops silver iodide pellets into a cloud to get it to release its moisture, either as rain or snow.

“Many people in the world need water,” Tem-

pleton told the students.

“When is it going to snow again?” another student wanted to know. “How do you know when bad weather is coming?” These questions led Templeton to talk about the computer models he uses to make predictions about temperature and moisture.

His photos included images from the April 2011 tornado that struck parts of North St. Louis County and the largest hailstone to fall in the United States. Templeton talked about the process that forms hail and how this stone was actually several smaller stones that formed a conglomerate, making it look lumpy.

He talked about how lightning heats the surrounding air, which excites molecules and forces them to move violently, creating thunder. He told them lightning seeks an easy “path” from the clouds to the ground sometimes that path includes a person who is outside during a storm.

He asked the students if they have tornado drills at school and he reminded them about taking cover in a basement or an interior room with no windows like a bathroom during tornado warnings. He also reminded the students that metal and water conduct lightning and to stay away from windows and out of the bathroom during storms.

Amy Heidotten, the school nurse and co-coordinator for Twillman’s schools and community committee, invited Templeton to visit.

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Hazelwood West High School Basketball Game Raises More than $5,500 for AHA In support of the American Heart Association, the Hazelwood West High School varsity girls’ basketball game against Pattonville High School raised $5,528.

The Red Out-theme game raised money through entry fees, Tshirt sales, penny wars and more. HWHS health occupation students offered blood pressure checks and health information during the game. Students in child development classes hosted activities for small children, and other classes got involved by offering nutrition and wellness information as well as CPR training.

Tim Williams, HWHS activities director, said that between HWHS and Pattonville, they anticipate raising approximately $10,000 for AHA. Since January, basketball teams in the Hazelwood School District have participated in Red Out games to promote heart health and awareness in partnership with AHA. Hazelwood East High School honored a former basketball coach who passed away from a heart attack at its Red Out game. Hazelwood Central High School’s Shoot Out, a series of four games between public and private high schools, raised $2,500 for AHA.

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, hiphop 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 Coordinated by communications skills teachers Jodi Douglas and Douglas Jameson, the idea to establish a writing event at Hazelwood West was inspired from attending a presentation at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) annual convention in 2008. www.Aarons1.com

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Students Drop! Cover! And Hold On! During Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Earthquake Preparedness Drill Earthquake Expert and Emergency Professionals Present Facts and Tips to Fifth Grade Students at St. Ferdinand Catholic School

In recognition of the 200th anniversary of the 1812 earthquake on Missouri’s New Madrid Fault, students in Mrs. McFail’s fifth grade class at St. Ferdinand Catholic School in Florissant learned about the history of earthquakes in Missouri and how to be prepared and safe should one occur.

Geophysicist Dr. Gregory Hempen and State Emergency Management Agent Steve Besemer presented facts and tips on earthquake preparedness to the students on Tuesday morning, February 7.

“The key message for students is that disasters will oc- Florissant Police Chief William Karabas is pictured with cur, but do not be afraid, be prepared,” Dr. Hempen said. fifth grade Students Ashley P. and Braydi T. who are displaying the Proclamation from Missouri Governor Jay At 10:15 a.m. all St. Ferdinand student and faculty par- Nixon, naming February 2012 as Earthquake Awareness ticipated in an Earthquake preparedness drill, dropping Month. Photo by Cara Koen, Federation of Catholic Schools to the ground, getting under the cover of their desks, and holding on. Schools throughout Missouri and other central U.S. states participated in this safety drill as part of the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut .

High School Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Artistic Merit Scholarship The Greater St. Louis Art Association (GSLAA) invites St. Louis area high school seniors to apply for its annual Artistic Merit Scholarship. The organization has increased its scholarships to $1,500, up from $1,000 in years past, which are awarded to two or more students who are planning to pursue a post high school arts education.

“This is a great opportunity for students to not only raise money for college, but also start building their resumes,” said Vic Barr, GSLAA vice president. “There is a lot of talent in the area and we are always amazed at the art work submitted each year. But, they can’t win the scholarship money if they don’t apply.”

Students interested in the Artistic Merit Scholarship can submit an application and six images of recent work by the March 15 deadline. Applications and additional information may be found at www.GSLAA.org.

Finalists are selected by the GSLAA’s board of directors, and will have the opportunity to exhibit pieces of their art at the 2012 Spring Art Fair at Queeny Park at the Greensfelder Recreation Center in Queeny Park, 550 Weidman Rd, Ballwin, Mo., March 30 through April 1. Scholarship winners will be announced at the Art Fair.

“Providing scholarships to the emerging artists in our community is one of the cornerstones on which GSLAA was founded,” Barr said. “Our

goal is to promote higher education and encourage the next generation of artists to pursue their dreams.”

More than 80 high school seniors in the St. Louis community have benefited from the GSLAA scholarships over the past 25 years – exceeding $50,000 in awards. The number of recipients and the scholarship value varies from year to year.

Funding for the Artistic Merit Scholarship Fund comes from the $5 admission and the artists’ booth fees at the Art Fair at Queeny Park.

Additional donations for the scholarship fund are welcomed at the admission gate and accepted throughout the year.

GSLAA has been hosting art fairs at Queeny Park for more than 35 years. The fall and spring art fairs are two of the most reputable, longestrunning juried art fairs in the bi-state region and present a rare opportunity for the public to see and purchase original works of fine art and fine craft directly from the artists who create them.

Visit www.gslaa.org or call 314.889.0433 for more information about the scholarship and the GSLAA. Visit www.ArtFairAtQueenyPark.com or contact co-chairs Vic Barr, 314.997.1181, or Lee Richards, 636.584.5414, for more information about the Art Fair at Queeny Park. The Art Fair at Queeny Park can also be found on Facebook.

Hazelwood West High School Writers Week Fundraiser is March 31 Organizers of Writers Week at Hazelwood West High School are hosting a trivia night to support the annual celebration of the written word.

All-Music Trivia Night is March 31 at the Hazelwood Community Center, located at 1186 Teson Road.

Doors open at 6 p.m.; trivia begins at 7 p.m. Tables of eight are $120. Soda and light snacks will be provided, but participants may bring snacks and beverages. Winners will receive cash prizes.

To reserve a table, contact Kevin Kuschel at 314.953.7220

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Ritenour High School Presents “The Music Man” Ritenour High School presents the Broadway musical “The Music Man” from Feb. 22-25. All shows begin at 7 p.m. at Ritenour High School in the new 791-seat Ritenour Auditorium. Tickets cost $6 in advance and $7 at the door the night of show.

Don’t miss your chance to attend the first musical production in this beautiful, state of the art new facility! For more information or to purchase tickets, call 314.493.6167.

Ritenour Graduate Bill Chott Earns Best Actor Award Ritenour graduate and hall of fame member Bill Chott won the 2011 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Award for best actor in a musical for his role as Fred Mertz in I Love Lucy – Live on Stage. The prestigious award is given to the top performers in live plays and musicals both local and touring in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, London.

This is the first award he had been nominated for a live stage musical.

Chott (class of 1987) made his theatrical debut in Ritenour’s musicals and drama program. He was also a disc jockey for the student radio station, involved in the school choir and a member of the National Honor Society. He starred as the bronze medal winning Thomas in the movie The Ringer. Currently he is known for his regular role on the Emmy-winning TV show Wizards of Waverly Place and his recent appearance with Johnny Depp in The Rum Diary.

Chott has worked to build a vibrant improvisational scene not only for professional actors, but for novices from all walks of life.

Founding the Improv Trick on St. Louis’ Cherokee Street in 2004, he revamped the form of comedy in the Gateway City. Always an advocate for children, Chott has created special classes and just for children and families. He has organized fundraisers for the St. Louis Area Foodbank and continues to be one of Ritenour and St. Louis’s greatest ambassadors.

A 2010 Ritenour Hall of Fame inductee, Chott lives part time in St. Louis and Los Angeles.

or kkuschel@hazelwoodschools.org For details about Writers Week, set for February 27 through March 2, go to www.hazelwoodwestwritersweek.com

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Statepoint Crossword Theme: U.S. Presidents

ACROSS 1. Three square ones a day 6. Feline sound 9. Slope or hillside 13. Muslim God 14. Spermatozoa counterpart 15. "Little Deuce _____," song 16. _____ Boothe Luce 17. "Lake" in Provence 18. Taken by server 19. *Where most Presidents went to college 21. *He was famously Catholic 23. "He ___ and drank the precious words..."

24. Fool 25. Toy maker 28. "The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" 30. Interstellar cloud 35. Like sinister side in "Star Wars" 37. Mountain goat terrain 39. Ranked or graded 40. Used in fencing

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43. Actress ____ Sofer 44. "Your Body Is a Wonderland" performer 46. ____ Lee 47. Hat part 48. Popular flowering shrub 50. Do over 52. Feared by illegal immigrants 53. "Far and ____" the best 55. It fought British rule 57. Like a snake 61. *Tallest President 65. Hoppity-like board game 66. *35 is the minimum ___ 68. Embryo sacs 69. Type of flu 70. Chewbacca's sidekick 71. Like yellow polka dot bikini 72. Not nice 73. R&R spot 74. Plural of suffix denoting female

Fast-Paced Financial Thriller Author Robert Harris prefaces “The Fear Index” with a quote from Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” Shelley’s cautionary words warn that man’s knowledge not outpace and overwhelm his “nature.” But that’s exactly what happens in “The Fear Index,” a fast-paced novel that keeps you on the edge of your seat and provides food for thought regarding technology that “takes on a life of its own.”

One can’t help but sympathize with Dr. Alexander Hoffmann, a brilliant physicist, quirky and bordering on genius.

Someone is trying to drive him to the brink of insanity as he endeavors to run Hoffmann Investment Technologies, a highly successful hedge fund he founded, based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Hoffmann lives there in a mansion with his English artist wife, and both benefit from the billions he makes, but question the wisdom of doing so. Amassing a fortune wasn’t always important to Hoffmann, but it’s the lifeblood of business partner and friend Hugo Quarry.

The key to Hoffmann’s success is computer-generated artificial intelligence he creates that’s highly accurate in predicting the buying and selling of stock for an array of high-class investors.

Though Hoffmann is driven and bright, he’s haunted by a nervous breakdown he suffered in the past, a past that haunts him when a rare, first edition book by Charles Darwin is delivered to his home.

Though Hoffmann knows he didn’t order the book, an email later shows that he authorized a significant transfer of funds to purchase the volume.

The evening the book arrives, an intruder breaks into Hoffmann’s home, knocking him unconscious, but robbery isn’t a motive. An MRI shows suspect areas in Hoffmann’s brain, possibly early dementia.

This symptom coupled with the previous breakdown, plants seeds of fear in Hoffmann’s mind about his mental health as the crazy cards stack up against him.

Hoffmann attempts to discover who’s behind the evil stalking him, and finds himself embroiled in a scheme that could ruin his hedge fund and spell disaster for countless others.

Thinking caps are required for this thriller, but even if some details are too difficult to absorb, the action and mystery will pull you into this smart, sophisticated read.

Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2012.

DOWN 1. One of these is approximately equal to speed of sound 2. Famous female scat singer 3. Having or resembling wings 4. Caterpillar precursor 5. Holder for #40 Across 6. Result of dampness 7. Actress Longoria 8. Mad or crazy 9. *Pres. Coolidge was "____ on the Fourth of July" 10. Ill-mannered 11. Imitated 12. Suggestive of supernatural 15. Talk it over

20. Respond 22. Longest division of geological time 24. Grain storage 25. Organ swelling 26. Largest city in Bolivia 27. Goddess of love, Norse mythology 29. Wraths 31. Aggressive remark 32. Wombs 33. Most famous Bolshevik?

34. *First White House inhabitant 36. ____ over 38. *He won popular but lost electoral vote 42. Exact halves of diameters 45. *Oldest elected President 49. Hole punching tool

51. Like baroque 54. Indian nursemaids 56. Highest points 57. It featured George Michael 58. Enthusiastic review 59. Hipbones 60. FBI agent 61. River in Siberia 62. Singles 63. Drawn in the sand?

64. They oppose the yeahs 67. Generation ___ See answers page 13

Responsible Owners Control Their Pets Spaying/Neutering Decrease Pet Overpopulation, Improve Pet Health Nearly 70,000 puppies and kittens are born every day in the United States, which is a great deal more than can ever be placed in loving homes. By spaying and neutering their pets, responsible owners do their part to control overpopulation and to limit the number of unwanted animals. In recognition of the benefits of this process, Humane Society International has declared the last Tuesday in February (Feb. 28, 2012 this year) to be World Spay Day. The mating cycle is different for male and female animals and lasts different lengths for dogs and cats. Male dogs and cats are capable of breeding at approximately six months of age and often display aggressive behaviors when seeking a mate after reaching maturity, unless they are neutered. Female dogs experience a “heat” cycle every six months (depending upon the dog) that can last up to three weeks. Female cats come into heat every two to three weeks during the breeding season (typically March through September in our area).

While spaying and neutering are major surgeries, these commonly performed procedures to remove reproductive organs have a low incidence of complications. Using general anesthesia and medications to minimize pain, the surgery usually heals within a few days. Typically, the only complication is that the owner will need to keep their pet

calm for a few days until the incision heals.

Studies show that surgical sterilization enhances a pet’s health and quality of life. Dogs and cats are shown to be better behaved, do not “mark” their territory and are less likely to roam the neighborhood. In addition, spayed and neutered pets live longer and have fewer incidences of cancers.

All dogs and cats adopted through the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center are spayed or neutered, but this process can also be performed on other unaltered pets through a local veterinarian. For information on adopting a pet or questions on the spaying/neutering process, please call the Pet Adoption Center at (636) 949-PETS (7387).

In addition to adopted pets, the Division of Humane Services offers low-cost spay and neuter services for feral and barn cats. Run by volunteers one day each month, the Sterile Feral program at the Pet Adoption Center (4850 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters) altered more than 300 cats last year. Open to St. Charles County residents only, the cats are vaccinated for rabies, treated for parasites and altered so that they can no longer breed. To learn the date of the next Sterile Feral event or to make an appointment to participate, please call the Pet Adoption Center at (636) 949-PETS (7387).

February 22, 2012

“This Means War”

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Love triangles are nothing new in the movies, but the romantic comedy “This Means War” pits two government agents against each other in a battle for the same woman. These two men also happen to be co-workers, best friends and trained to kill.

Tuck (Tom Hardy) is a divorced dad who is trying to get back into the dating pool. After he joins an online dating service, Tuck connects with Lauren (Reese Witherspoon), a consumer products tester who has not been able to find the right guy. Tuck and Lauren soon have a great coffee date and make plans to see each other again.

FDR (Chris Pine), Tuck’s buddy, accidentally meets Lauren the same night and the chemistry between them is hard to ignore. When FDR and Tuck discover that they are pursuing the same woman, they make a gentleman’s agreement to play fair.

The two spies soon make use of government resources to get the upper hand in their relationships with Lauren.

Featuring some amusing moments, “This Means War” is less a romantic comedy and more of a film in which slapstick takes precedence over love. Throughout the story, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy keep upping the macho ante, trying to see who can knock the other out of the running. Their tactics include tranquilizer darts, surveillance teams and some electronic sabotage.

The funniest moments occur, though, between Reese Witherspoon and her best friend Trish, played by the outspoken Chelsea Handler. Trish is married, but she still lives vicariously through her single friend.

Rumor has it that Handler improvised much of her dialogue, which required director McG to censor the more racy material to keep the film’s rating at the “PG13” level.

After a while, however, the story becomes a bit tedious,

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reminding the viewer of those classic Bugs Bunny cartoons. The film would have been better served if the Tuck and FDR characters had been fleshed out a little more instead of making them two-dimensional. Given their bad behavior, it also is hard to understand why Lauren would pick either man.

Though not the best comedy on the marker, “This Means War” is a fun, goofy comedy that appeals to both men and women. Chelsea Handler’s one-liners combined with the action and double-crosses make for a lightweight action comedy that could even be suitable for a date night.

“This Means War,” rated PG-13 for sexual content including references, some violence, action and language, currently is playing in theaters.

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Sports You See... With Gary B. Lindenwood’s Illinois Campus Starts Football A Few Local Players get Football Scholarships Lindenwood University is well known in the St. Charles area. With the recent addition of an Illinois campus, you knew it would not take long to add sports. After all, the St. Charles location has more than 50 different sporting activities.

Two players that have played football together for nine years on the youth, middle and now recently finishing up their high school careers, will now showcase their talents on the collegiate level.

Pictured are Francis Howell North football seniors Alex Walker (LB) and Malik Shipley (DB, KR) respectively, as both accepted football scholarships from the new football program at Lindenwood-Belleville University, in Belleville, IL (snapped by Ashley Haywood-FHN Senior).

Although Howell North, (2-8) did not fare well in the win/loss column this season, they did have some bright spots on the field and off. Both players received GAC South 2nd team all conference honors and GAC All Academic honors.

Jeff Fisher (former offensive coordinator at McKendree College) will lead the charge for the Lynx inaugural season with more than 40 players currently signed.

To learn more about the Lynx Football program go to: http://belleville.lindenwood.edu/athletics/football/index.html ~~~Only the beginning Another River City Rascal Player Heading to the Bigs Diamondbacks Pick up Outfielder The Rascals have announced that outfielder JASON PATTON will make a return to affiliated baseball this spring as part of the Arizona Diamondbacks organization after spending the last two in the Frontier League with the River City Rascals (2011) and Gateway Grizzlies (2010 - 2011).

Patton originally was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 47th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft. The 6' 3" lefty hit .278 in one season of rookie ball for the Princeton Rays (Appalachian League) before being

signed by the Grizzlies. Patton immediately made his presence felt at the plate for the Grizzlies in 2010 hitting .304 with 10 HR and 57 RBI and making a midseason all-star appearance for the Grizzlies.

After returning to the Grizzlies in 2011, Patton was traded to the other side of the river and competed for a championship with the Rascals. Patton fit right in the middle of the Rascals’ potent lineup, catching fire in the second half of the season to finish hitting .317 with 9 HR and 54 RBI. Manager Steve Brook was more than happy to have Patton in his lineup.

"I'm thrilled that Jason is going to get another shot in affiliated ball. The Diamondbacks are getting both a tremendous player and individual for their organization. Obviously his on and off the field presence will be missed in River City in 2012. I believe he has the make-up, drive and determination to go all the way to the top in affiliated ball. The entire River City Rascals organization and community wish him the best in his future career." (Information from the Rascal’s website) ~~~Good luck St. Louis Rams Putting the Pieces Together Add General Manager Les Snead, who was with the Falcons for 13 years where he started in the scouting department, has accepted the position of General Manager for the Rams.

For the last three years he has been the Director of Player Personnel and the right hand man for GM Thomas Dimitroff. In his current role, he oversees both the pro and college scouting operations for the Falcons. He also participates in the evaluation of the current roster.

Snead now will work close to new head coach Jeff Fisher to help turn the organation back to the winning ways. ~~~One person at a time Cottleville St. Patrick Parade Marshall a Long Time NFL Legend Event has a St. Louis Rams Flair Former Head Coach of the St. Louis Football Cardinals (1980-85) and Atlanta Falcons (1987-89) Jim Hanifan has committed to the 4th Annual Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17. Along with many other duties in the National Football League, Hanny, as he is affectionately called, also spent some time in the broadcast booth for the Rams (2004-08).

Assisting the coach during the parade festivities will be Channel 5 meteorologist Scott Connell.

To get more information go to www.StPatParade.org ~~~A lot of green that day

Editorial

“Over the Fence”

I Hate Winter!

“I hate winter!” I grouched. We finally got a real blast of cold air from Canada and I hated it. A friend said, “Hey, winter is great. It snows and everything is beautiful and the cold air kills germs.”

“Humph.” I looked out at the wind howling across my frozen lawn. The chill factor was down to Antarctic. “If it kills germs, why does everybody get the flu in winter?”

“We get flu in the summer, too,” he countered.

“Humph, again,” I griped. “I wish Canada would keep their stupid weather.”

I loved snow when I was a kid. It often meant no school and I really loved no school. I also loved sleigh riding and snowball fights despite frostbite and bruis-

es. My mother probably didn’t like it because she had to put up with our wet clothing and slush tracks on her clean floors. This is besides all the noise and disruption in her daily routine. Mothers stayed home in those days…probably not willingly.

Then I grew up and was introduced to rush hour traffic and dirty looks from the boss if I was late because the icy commute was fraught with accidents.

Drivers often succumbed to a bad case of cell phone disease and the foolish belief that four-wheel drive vehicles stop on ice.

Food and shelter became the duty of adults who worked for a living…or at least most of us. A few had parents with enough money to support their children until they inherited. In any event, our upwardly mobile society uses automobiles to commute in suburbia. Public transportation is reduced to buses too far from home, a light rail train that occasionally gets stuck in bad weather or none of the above.

Winter isn’t fun anymore. Sometimes I have to don a heavy coat, stocking hat, earmuffs, boots, muffler, long underwear, thermal socks and gloves with animal fur inside. By the time I’m decked out, I’m too tired to go out. If I go out

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anyway, I can barely move. Worse yet, if I get an itch, I can’t scratch it. Even rubbing on a tree like a fleabitten moose won’t help.

I really hate winter.

Most retired folks long for warmer climates. Those who can afford it move to Florida or southern Texas or the Mohave Desert. Some retire to Las Vegas and end up getting jobs after they gamble away their 401k money.

I went to Florida to check it out. Somebody plowed it under and built condominiums, resorts and funeral homes. It’s full of elderly folks and Cuban refugees.

What fun are they? It also has hurricanes. So does the entire South. If I move there, Mother Nature might turn my humble abode into a vacant lot.

The Southwest is nice but it has dust storms, triple digit heat and thousands of senior citizens who crash Cadillacs into other Cadillacs or clunkers driven by Mexican drug smugglers. It’s dangerous.

I think I’ll stay here and hibernate like a bear. Bears don’t have condominiums in Florida, either. Missouri does have tornados, however. I can take a picture of one from the ground. For hurricanes and dust storms, I’d need a high-flying jet.

I’ll buy some books to read while the snow buries my driveway and tears my gutters off. They’ll be about warm places. The private detectives in “Who Done Its” will be wearing Hawaiian shirts and sandals. The sinister evildoers will wear tropical suits over concealed gats. Their black Cadillacs will have turbocharged air-conditioners.

Come spring, I’ll fix my gutters and patch my roof.

I really hate winter.

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Weight questions... don’t even go there Author’s Note: Happy Birthday, Ma! I love you!

I learned a long time ago that there are some questions you simply do not want answered. Questions like, “Honey, do these pants make my butt look bigger?” Remember, ladies, that men started out as little boys. Little boys are rarely concerned with their physical appearance, especially when it comes to clothing and how it hangs on their bodies. So why would a gentleman (emphasis on the “gentle”) answer a question like that dishonestly? He wasn’t trained to do so, unless, of course, he grew up with five or more sisters. I’ve come to realize which pants make my rear look like the broad side of a barn, and I don’t wear them. I’ve learned, for example, that those broom skirts that were so popular a while back look really, really, really bad on me. I’m what you’d call pear-shaped.

Well, I learned my lesson a long time ago. My mother, however, did not. She’s a beautiful woman, in every sense of the word. She made a colossal mistake last week, though, when discussing her recent efforts to be healthier. You see, she’s been religiously hitting the pool every day, swimming for at least 30 minutes. She even incorporated weights into her routine, and ate nutritiously. The scale, however, was stuck. It was frustrating, and rightly so. So last week when she dressed, my mom noticed that the pants were a little looser. The scale wasn’t moving, but evidently her routine was starting to pay off. She discussed the progress with her husband over lunch.

“I think it’s working,” she told him. “I haven’t lost any weight, but I think these pants are a little looser today. What do you think, Stewart?”

There! Did you catch the mistake? There are so many reasons NOT to ask that type of question. First, who cares what Stewart thinks? I mean, I know he’s her hubby and all, but if she feels better and knows the pants are looser, that’s all that really counts. Second, Stewart is a man. All of us who need to lose at least 20 pounds will have to do just that before a man would notice. And I’m not knocking men…it’s just the way they are. If your man tells you every day that you look as if

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I prefer the once-a-week compliment myself. You know, the compliment that comes when you run down the stairs, late for church on a Sunday morning.

“Wow,” my darling Jim will say. “You look really nice.”

If he said that every day I’d have nothing to look forward to.

Back to the question at hand. “What do you think, Stewart?” Let’s go over some of the appropriate answers.

Stewart could have said any one of the following statements and my mom would have walked away beaming.

Example 1: “You know, honey, I think you have lost a few pounds.”

Example 2: “You’ve been working so hard…I’m very proud of you.”

Example 3: “Keep up the good work, sweetie.”

Example 4: “Pretty soon you’ll need to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe.”

But I wouldn’t be writing a column if Stewart had used one of the above examples. Why, Stewart, why? I’m guessing it was just something that slipped. As soon as he said it he knew it was wrong. Beyond wrong, just plain horrible. What did Stewart say?

“Well, you don’t look any fatter.”

“Oh! Oh! Oh! He did not!” was my response when my mom called, laughing.

Well, at least she was laughing. My mom didn’t throw anything at him…she didn’t need to. He immediately realized the evil of his ways and followed up with this little gem, “I didn’t mean it that way!”

His punishment? This column. Honestly, though, it’s not so much a punishment for Stewart as it is a lesson to all those women out there trying to live a healthier life. Call your best friend and ask her that forbidden question. At least she’ll sugar coat it a little bit. Mmmmm, sugar.

Tart Cherries – Today’s Hottest Super Fruit (Family Features) Now more than ever, Americans are aware of health and nutrition and look to their diets as a means to get nutrients naturally.

According to top trend forecasters, antioxidants remain a major indicator of health-promoting foods, with nine out of ten of adults aware of antioxidants, and one-third making a strong effort to consume more, according to the study “Mintel 2009; Multi-Sponsor Surveys, 2010.”

Known for their powerhouse of antioxidants, tart cherries have emerged as one of today’s hottest super fruits. Today there are more than 50 scientific studies specifically on tart cherries, and with the help of leading health expert Dr. Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD, the cherry industry recently launched “The Red Report,” a new scientific look at the power of tart cherries.

“The power of this Super Fruit is undeniable,” said Dr. Bazilian, author of “The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients.” Dr. Bazilian explains that what is really amazing is how far tart cherries have come over the last few years. “For example, the fruit has long been anecdotally associated with pain relief benefits. Today, there’s a strong and significant body of evidence backing that up.”

Beyond their health benefits, tart cherries are shaping key nutrition trends. “A growing body of research suggests that the powerful antioxidants in tart cherries are linked to a broad range of benefits – anti-inflammation, heart health, pain relief, exercise recovery and more. Some of the latest reports call out the tart cherry as ‘the’ Super Fruit to watch,” says Dr. Bazilian.

Good Reasons to Eat Red Available every day of the year in dried, frozen and juice forms, tart cherries can be a powerful way to boost fruit intake and meet current dietary recommendations of two daily fruit servings. Experts suggest consuming 1 to 2 servings of cherries daily can help provide some of the health benefits identified in the research.

Try this flavorful recipe for Honey-Tart Cherry Glazed Salmon with Rustic Tart Cherry Salsa for dinner this week.

Download “The Red Report,” find more recipes and tips, or learn more about the health benefits of cherries at www.choosecherries.com.

Honey-Tart Cherry Glazed Salmon with Rustic Tart Cherry Salsa Makes 4 servings Recipe courtesy of the Cherry Marketing Institute in partnership with www.SarahsCucinaBella.com Ingredients: 3. In small bowl, whisk together cherry juice and honey. Spread Salsa: half of mixture over salmon fillets, reserving second half.

- 1 cup chopped tart cherries (thawed from frozen) 4. Slide baking sheet into oven; bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until - 1 small red onion, diced (about 1/2 cup) just about cooked through. Drizzle second half of tart cherry- 1 jalapeño, chopped - 1 tablespoon honey honey mixture over fillets; bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, - 1 clove garlic, minced until slightly golden at edges.

- 1 teaspoon grated ginger - Salt and pepper, to taste 5. Serve salmon fillets on bed of greens with tart cherry salsa on top.

Salmon: - 1 pound salmon fillet, cut into four pieces - 1/4 cup tart cherry juice (juice from frozen cherries will work) - 1/4 cup honey Directions: 1. In medium bowl, stir together ingredients for salsa until well combined. Cover; chill until ready to serve.

2. Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil or parchment (foil preferred). Rinse salmon fillets under cool water; pat dry with paper towel. Arrange on baking sheet.

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Church 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.

February 22, 2012

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

Feb. 24 and all Fridays of Lent: Fish Fry 4-7 p.m. At St. Rose Philippine Duchesne School, 3500 St. Chatherine St., Florissant. Dine in or take home. Call 314.837.3410 for info.

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.

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. 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.

Every Friday through Mar. 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. 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 students. 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.

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. 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.

Mar. 9: Hazelwood Central High School RoboHawks Trivia Night 6:30 p.m. at Hazelwood Central High School Professional Learning Center. $80 per table of 8. Complimentary popcorn and soda. Info: Renee Benjamin at 314.308.7974.

Mar. 10: The 2012 Titan Trivia 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Catholic High School, 1720 Redman Rd., St. Louis, MO 63138. $120 for a table of 8, beer and soda provided. Must be 21 years old. Proceeds benefit Trinity Parent Organization. Info: Lisa Moehlenkamp at 314.550.7300.

Mar. 13: Overland Historical Society Meeting 6:30 p.m. at the Frank Munsch Community Center, 9225 Lackland Road, Overland, Mo. Ellen Alwood and Luella Eckert from Questers will give the presentation.

Info: http://www.overlandhistoricalsociety.com/

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.

Mar. 23, 24, 30, 31: Our Savior Lutheran Proudly Presents: Melodrama 2012 Bulldog Saves the Day 6:30 p.m. on Mar. 23 - Dessert Night $10. 7 p.m. on Mar. 24, 30, 31 - Dinner & Show, Adults $21, Children 2-12 $10. Dinner Menu: Roast Beef, Fried Chicken, Potato Casserole, Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, Salad, Rolls. Tickets are now on sale at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2800 West Elm, St. Charles, in the gymnasium from 9-11 a.m. and after late service.

Call Sandy Tremmel for tickets 636.447.0733 or San4776@aol. com.

Mar. 24: “Soup”er Scrapbook Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Held by the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary #2012 at 50 rue St. Fancois, Florissant, Mo. Price is $25. For more info contact Chris Herbert at 314.837.5526.

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 Mar 31: Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic Trivia Night Teams compete to win great prizes benefiting the WRC, There will be Prizes, 50/50, Mulligans, Door Prizes,Raffle Baskets,Gift Shop.

Cost: $20 per person and includes beer and soda. At St Martin of Tours, 610 West Ripa, St Louis MO, 63125. Doors open at 6 p.m. Game starts at 7 p.m. Contact: Emily at 636-677-3670 to reserve a table

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All proceeds benefit the Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic-a non profit organization dedicated to helping injured and orphaned wildlife return to the wild.

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.

Bring your lunch! Bingo, Trips, Speakers and special events are planned.

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

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.

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.

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.

1st and 3rd Wed.: 7 p.m. St. Charles Area Wood Carvers Diverse group of people has a wide variety of carving skills ranging

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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!

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.orchardfarmrc.com or call 636.300.1480.

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.

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

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

You’ll meet a variety of interesting people while making a difference in our community. Applications are available at www.chrisitianhospital.org in the Volunteer Office, located off the hospital’s main lobby. For more information, call the Christian Hospital volunteer office at 314-653-5032.

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3350 St. Catherine St., Florissant. To RSVP to events call 314.838.3877 Feb. 23: Tai Chi for Seniors FREE classes 10:30 a.m. Reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance and coordination.

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 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.

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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. Join other cancer survivors and caregivers to explore the journey of your diagnosis, and hear from local experts on a variety of related topics. Cost: Free; Light dinner provided. 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 636-947-5304.

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 314968-3477.

• 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m.

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

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

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

Info: email MoreInformation@att. net or visit www.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. Call 314-953-6090 to register or for more information.

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.

SSM St. Joseph Health Center & Hospital West Auxiliary Non profit organization assisting the hosp. by holding fund raisering activities, being of service to patients, families, employees & physicians and acting as good will ambassadors to community. We welcome new member. Call Barb Hutchinson 636.947.5466.

Members If you would like to become a member please call 636.916.9664.

Gateway to Hope Program The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured and reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed w/breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314-569-1113 or www.gthstl.org.

Every Wednesday Take Off Pounds Sensibly Group Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 414 S. Church St., St. Peters. Weighins at 8:30 a.m. Business mtg at 10 a.m. Call 636-397-1727 or 636272-4995 for more info.

Every Tues. 6:30–8 p.m. Chemical Dependency Mtg. Christian Hospital. 314.839.3171.

Every Tues.: 9–10:30 a.m. TOPS Meetings Take Off Pounds Sensibly. John F. Kennedy Community Center, 315 Howdershell Rd., Florissant.

314.921.7582.

Every Tues.: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free Pilates Class for Cancer Patients & Families Bring own mat. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters.

636.921.9920.

4th Tuesday of each month: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group Hear from experts on how to better manage diabetes & enjoy a healthier life. Located at the H.W. Koenig Medical Bldg., St. Joseph Hospital West. Call 636.625.5447 for more info.

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9:30 a.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Meetings Women only. Sundays at Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 7601 Delmar, U. City. 314.993.5421 or 636.561.1407. Mondays in Wentzville, call 636.561.1407.

1st Thur.: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Conquer: A Support Group for Adults with Cancer Siteman Cancer Center at BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp, 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.916.9920.

1st Thur.: 7 p.m. Parents W/O Partners, North County Chapter General Mtg, 2435 Creve Coeur Mill Rd. 314.739.0880.

2nd Wed. 6–7:30 p.m. Talking Man to Man about Prostate Cancer Support group for men diagnosed w/prostate cancer at any stage.

Barnes St. Peters. 636.916.9947.

3rd Tues.: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Grief & Loss Support Group— DePaul Hospital Share experiences of grief & loss w/those who share similar feelings. Led by trained coordinators & Pastor David Boyle. Bridgeton Trails Library, Rm 2. 314.344.7356.

Nurses & company. Flu shots avail. for small cost. 115 Piper Hill Dr., St. Peters.

Every Tues.: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free Pilates Class for Cancer Patients & Families Bring own mat. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters.

636.921.9920.

Weekly 6:30 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Mtg. 12 Step Program for Women sexually abused in childhood. At Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 7601 Delmar, University City. Lower Level. Call 314.993.5421.

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February 22, 2012

The Saint Louis Zoo is Looking for a Few Good FrogWatchers Make it your Leap Year resolution to jump in and become a FrogWatch USA volunteer with the Saint Louis Zoo! St. Louis-area “citizen scientists” are needed to monitor frogs and toads from their backyards, parks, fields, creeks or just about anywhere. The information gathered can ultimately lead to practical and workable ways to stop amphibian decline.

You do not have to be a frog or toad expert to join FrogWatch. You won’t even need to see or touch these amazing amphibians to participate.

All you need is an interest in frogs and toads and to attend a training session at the Zoo. You’ll be asked to make a commitment to monitor a site of your choosing for at least three minutes twice a week throughout the breeding season, which ranges from about February to August.

“In just a couple of hours, we will train you to distinguish the croaks, peeps and various calls of the 10 most common frog and toad species around the St. Louis area,” says Michael Dawson, an education naturalist at the Saint Louis Zoo and coordinator of the new St. Louis chapter of

FrogWatch USA. “Breeding calls vary greatly and are often mistaken for birds or insects. Their volume ranges from a soft musical trill to a deafening chorus.”

If you’re ready to take that leap, the Saint Louis Zoo will host trainings from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, February 26 and Saturday, March 24 at the Zoo. Registration is requested. Register online at www.stlzoo.org/frogwatch, or call 314.646.4551. The sessions are offered for students entering grade nine and up to adults.

FrogWatch USA is the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ flagship citizen science program that allows individuals and families to learn about the wetlands in their communities and help conserve amphibians by reporting the calls of local frogs and toads. For over ten years, FrogWatch USA volunteers have been trained to enter their information. Ongoing analyses of this data have been used to help develop practical strategies for the conservation of these important species.

For more information and to hear some frog calls, visit www.stlzoo.org/frogwatch or www. aza.org/frogwatch.

Happy Anniversary!

25th Wedding Anniversary Glenn and Theda Oliver of Northwoods, Mo. will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on February 22, 2012. They met at Scullin Elementary and graduated from Northwest High in 1975. Glenn is currently the President of ToGo Home Decor, LLC, and Theda, a six-year breast cancer survivor, is the CEO and Founder of Beacon Light Network, Inc. The Olivers have three daughters: Andreae, Brianna and Carissa; and three grandchildren, Ebony, Elijah and Kaci.

Congratulations!

Department of Revenue Provides Tax Filing Tips Tax Filing Deadline is April 17 With tax return filing season under way, the Missouri Department of Revenue has several suggestions to improve the processing, speed and accuracy of submitted tax returns. The Department is also reminding Missourians that this year’s tax filing deadline is April 17, which is two days later than the traditional deadline.

File electronically. Electronic filing is a secure way to avoid errors and ensure a faster refund. E-filing is a service provided by almost all tax preparers, or individual citizens can purchase tax preparation software. More than 70 percent of Missourians now file electronically.

Use electronic forms. Even Missourians choosing not to Efile can still save time and reduce errors by using electronic forms, which can then be printed out and mailed in. Missouri tax forms for Tax Year 2011 and other years are available on the Department’s website at http://dor.mo.gov/forms/.

These forms, which can be completed in one or more sittings, include a 2-D barcode that helps speed up the processing of the forms after they are mailed to the Department. Direct deposit of a refund is also an option by those choosing to use the 2-D barcode forms. Saving drafts of confidential tax returns would not be recommended for people using public computers, such as in a library, where computer access is open to anyone.

Ask questions over the phone or online. The Missouri Department of Revenue answers many frequently asked questions about filing tax returns on the Department’s website at www.dor.mo.gov.

Missourians can also call 573.751.3505 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, or by e-mailing the Department at income@dor.mo.gov with questions about filing tax returns.

Ask questions in person. The Department also has tax assistance centers located in seven Missouri cities. The centers are in Cape Girardeau; Jefferson City; Joplin; Kansas City; St. Joseph; St. Louis; and Springfield. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contact information and office addresses are available at http://dor.mo.gov/contact/assistance.php.

MO 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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