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There are affordable options for your family to get out and play ball this spring. Spring is in the air and organizations around the county are gearing up for their spring sports session. Local parks and recreation departments and local YMCA’s offer affordable options for the whole family to have fun getting fit. Here’s a peek at a few of those options in your neighborhood: Hazelwood Parks and Recreation 314.731.0980 www.hazelwoodmo.org Hazelwood’s Parks and Rec department has something for everyone in your family. Kids as young as 3 can play soccer and for 4-year-olds and older there is spring basketball, hockey, tennis and T-ball. Teens and their parents can participate in kettlebell, zumba, boot camp, and other fitness classes.
Florissant 1 James Eagan Dr. 314.839.7670 florissantparks.com The City of Florissant’s departments offers aerobics and martial arts for adults and some great leagues for kids. This spring try the the Franciscan Soccer Club’s ROOTS SOCCER program, a proven success story. Over 3000 children in St. Louis and surrounding areas have participated since its inception in 2006. Children learn to play soccer the right way from our caring, professional trainers. This unique “climb the ladder” process prepares children for our CLUB TEAM program which begins at age 5. See SPRING SPORTS page 2
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Read a review of the novel Schroder and play a round of Sudoku. Steve Bryan gives two thumbs up to Beautiful Creatures. local sports authority Gary B gives you the low-down on the weekend’s sports Looking for Shelly Schneider’s column? Pick up a copy of CrossRoads Magazine for the latest from your favorite funny girl columnist.
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SPRING SPORTS from cover Ferguson 501 N. Florissant Road 314.521.4661 fergusoncity.com Adult kickball is nothing but pure fun, Ferguson has kickball games every Friday all spring for ages 18 and up at the Sports Complex at Forestwood Park. Additional information and rosters can be obtained at the Parks and Recreation Office. A $40 discount is given to resident teams. For field conditions call 314.286.9102. Families with older kids can try joining the Ferguson Running Club together. The club trains year round on Saturday mornings in JanuaryWabash Park. The Club meets at 9 a.m. during the winter and 8 am during the summer. Club membership is free and geared toward intermediate/advanced runners. Training sessions usually include runs from 2 to 6 miles or interval and hill training. For more information, contact Blue Tapp Scheffer at blue@bluesarthouse.com. For beginning runners or those who want to work their way back into shape, the Couch to 5K training course is offered in the spring to prepare for the Ferguson Twilight 5K. This nineweek training program is offered free of charge. Training starts on Monday, March 18 and runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6 pm. Each session lasts less than an hour including warm up, cool down and stretching. For more information, contact Pat Shelton at 314.712.7633 or patshelton60@yahoo.com.
Volksmarch A Volksmarch is an individually paced, noncompetitive 3.1 (5K) or 6.2 mile (10K) walk on a designated course. There will be a Volksmarch Family Walk Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in January-Wabash Memorial Park. For more information, contact Elizabeth Simons at 314.521.7721 x2250. Don’t forget about the YMCAs’ wonderful spring sports programs for the whole family. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to take advantage of these programs. Emerson YMCA 3390 Pershall Rd, Saint Louis 314.521.1822 • emerson@ymcastlouis.org Edward Jones Family YMCA 12521 Marine Ave, Maryland Heights 314.439.9622 • edjones@ymcastlouis.org
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The Missouri State Fair The Missouri State Fair has announced four country acts: Chris Cagle (Aug. 8), Gary Allan (Aug. 10), The Oak Ridge Boys’ 40th Anniversary Tour (Aug. 14) and Toby Keith (Aug. 16)! Tickets to all four concerts will be available to the public starting at 9 am on March 5 through Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800.796.6776 or 800.745.3000.. For more information, visit our 2013 website, www. mostatefair.com. The Fair is offering free gate admission for women of all ages on Thursday, Aug. 15 to Celebrate Women in Agriculture. Also, this year you can join the Fair and the International Association of Fairs and Expositions to collect 20,000,000 pounds of canned food in 2013. Food donations are being accepted now at the Fairgrounds. Donate and be entered for your chance to win free concert tickets! This year there will be a Missouri Woman in Agriculture Contest. Apply now or nominate a candidate for a chance to win $1,000! Entries are being accepted now through March 29. COMPETITION UPATES are available for livestock and competitive exhibit participants at www. mostatefair.com/2013-competition-updates Fair dates are Aug. 8-18, in Sedalia, and the Fair’s 2013 website is an excellent resource for information. More details will be added to the website, and printed publications will be available early this summer. The Fair can also be contacted at 1.800.422.FAIR.
Local Cookie Booths Accept Plastic via Smartphone No cash as you pass the cookie booth? It’s ok, we take credit cards. That’s right: the Girl Scouts now accept plastic. “Girls today are tech-savvy,” says Bonnie Barczykowski, Chief Operating Officer. “Our organization must firmly enter the digital age and encourage the girls to let their interests in science and technology grow.” For the first time, the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri will ring up cookie sales by accepting credit cards on their mobile phones with Square. The secure credit card reader attaches to a smartphone allowing troops to accept debit and credit cards, email receipts and even refund money to customers on-the-spot. AT&T equipped the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri with devices for the pilot program. It includes the Square payment app, free Square credit card readers and smartphones to be used in 20 different cookie booth locations across St. Louis. Square offers an easy and affordable way to process credit card payments on mobile devices while protecting sensitive credit card information with industry-leading data encryption. But it’s not just the booths that are going hitech. All Girl Scouts can now reach out to customers on the Internet to make a sale. Using online technology, girls get to choose a designed eCard, create their own message and send requests to customers via email for sales. Order forms are returned to the girls in the same online portal for processing. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) hi-tech Cookie Booths and Cookie Cupboards kick-off on March 2. Visit the
Cookie page on our website at http://bit.ly/cookiesSTL to view all of our cookie locations. All cookies are sold at $3.50 per package. Proceeds from the Cookie Program stay within the community to benefit local girls. Troops use the money for everything from field trips to community service projects. With these funds, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri can also deliver programs for girls, provide training for adult volunteers and maintain three local Girl Scout camps. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the world and generates immeasurable benefits for girls and their communities. Girl Scouts have been selling cookies for more than 80 years.
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Teen Talent Competition Semi-Final Round The 3rd Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition moves on to its Semi-final round Saturday, March 2nd when 37 high school acts take the stage to select finalists who will compete at The Fabulous Fox on Friday, April 12. This year, 155 acts—30% more than last year—registered to compete. In early February the competition process began with a twoday preliminary round held at three locations. 37 semi-finalists were selected to compete on March 2nd. Judges for the 2013 semi-final round include professionals from St. Louis performing arts organizations. Competitors are eligible to win scholarships, special awards and prizes as well as the opportunity to perform at area venues and events throughout the upcoming year. Last year finalists showcased their talents at The Muny, the Shakespeare Festival, Webster’s Art & Air Festival, Dancing in the Street and the National Dance Week Celebration at Union Station. The Teen Talent Showcase was created and produced by Mary Strauss at the Fox Theatre in 1985 and 1986. The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FPACF) reintroduced the competition in 2011 to spotlight the St. Louis region’s most talented teens in the performing arts; singers, dancers, actors, musicians, comedians and circus arts performers. FREE tickets will be available March 1st through Metrotix and at The Fox box office. This year’s competition process will be filmed by Miano.tv, and will be available on our own SchoolTube channel graciously donated by SchoolTube.com beginning in mid-March. Highlights of last year’s event and the winning performances from the 2011 and 2012 Showcase can be seen on our SchoolTube and YouTube pages. We are pleased to announce that The Nine Network will once again broadcast an hour-long program on the 2013 competition with support from St. Louis Community College. Over the past two years more than 120,000 viewers tuned in to The Nine Network’s hour-long program. The official guidelines and information, including a complete list of scholarships and prizes for the 3rd Annual 2013 St. Louis Teen Talent Competition can be found on the Foundation’s website foxpacf.org as well as on the FPACF Facebook page.
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Acclaimed Fiction Writer Nathan Englander The St. Louis County Library Foundation is pleased to present award-winning author Nathan Englander for a discussion and signing of his short fiction collection “What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank” on Wednesday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase at the event from Left Bank Books. These eight new stories from the celebrated novelist and short– story writer Nathan Englander display a gifted young author grappling with the great questions of modern life, with a command of language and the imagination that place Englander at the very forefront of contemporary American fiction. Beautiful and courageous, funny and achingly sad, Englander’s work is a revelation. “What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank” was selected as a New York Times Notable Book and an NPR Best Book of 2012. Nathan Englander’s short fiction has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and numerous anthologies, including The Best American Short Stories and The O. Henry Prize Stories. Englander is the author of the novel The Ministry of Special Cases and the story collection For the Relief of Unbearable Urges, which earned him a PEN/Malamud Award and the Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Program sites are accessible. Upon two weeks notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Contact St. Louis County Library by phone 314.994.3300 or visit www.slcl.org.
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“Crowning Glory” Exhibit A bold and colorful showcase of traditional and contemporary AfricanAmerican culture is now on display at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport with the debut of the “Crowning Glory” exhibit. The display by the Griot Museum of Black History of St. Louis features the evolution and trends of African-American headcoverings. The exhibit explores four main themes with more than 50 hats and head-coverings and other artifacts from The Griot’s collections and private citizens. One case focuses on traditional African head coverings, including ceremonial masks to traditional Zulu headwear worn by married women, called Isicholos. A major focus of the exhibit, “Evolution of the Church Hat,” shows a wonderful display of women’s hats typically worn just for Sunday services. The hats range in styles from a subdued black straw hat from the 1920s to larger, more elaborate and attention-getting headwear, like a bright green feather hat. The exhibit also details the amazing Millinery history in St. Louis in a showcase called “Hats in the Lou.” The Levine Hat Company, which manufactured and sold popular men’s hats like the Knox and the “Zoot Suite” hat, is also prominently featured. The company had deep connections to the St. Louis African-American community since it opened for business in 1903. The Griot Museum of Black history opened in 1997 with a mission to create a community of lifelong learners who explore, discover, experience and embrace the region’s rich and enduring AfricanAmerican heritage. “Crowning Glory” is curated by Lois D. Conley, Founding Executive Director and James A. Vincent, historian. The “Crowning Glory” exhibit is accessible to all Airport visitors. The exhibit is sponsored by Lambert-St. Louis International Airport with support from the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission. The exhibit runs through May, 2013.
Earth Day Action Grants: A New Micro-funding Program for Environmental Action Say goodbye to online voting, social media campaigns and other time-consuming hoops many grant programs ask applicants to jump through; and, say hello to a new funding program from St. Louis Earth Day with a simple application process. Earth Day Action Grants will fund multiple smallscale projects throughout the St. Louis region beginning in April 2013. Applications are now being accepted, and must be received by March 1. Earth Day Action Grant projects should focus on encouraging environmental action and everyday sustainability, and must be implemented in the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, or East St. Louis. Currently $10,000, donated by Boeing, will be distributed as grants to successful applicants. Individual grant amounts will be determined by project need and the distribution of funds among successful applications. The application process involves filling out an online form available from the St. Louis Earth Day website. The deadline for applications is March 1. After the application period has closed, a committee of St. Louis Earth Day staff, board members and volunteers will review applications and make award decisions. Awardees will be recognized at the 24th annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival on April 21. Non-profit organizations, schools, governmental entities www.byerlyrv.com and community groups are all encouraged to apply. Examples of eligible projects are available on the St. Louis Earth Day website, and include funding proposals to cover speaker fees, supplies for a trash pick-up, rain barrel installation, or native plants for a public garden. St. Louis Earth Day is a non-profit 501c3 organization whose mission is to make every day earth day by cultivating environmental stewardship and engaging individuals, governments, businesses, schools and the non-profit sector in celebration, education and action to support a healthy and sustainable future. For full details on the Earth Day Action Grants, and to apply, www.Welsch-heatcool.com visit www.stlouisearthday.org.
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Spring at the Overland Historical Society Our next general meeting will be on March 4 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Frank Munsch Community Center, 9225 Lackland Rd. Melissa and Ruth Loughry from Red Raven Designs will share how their business began and information about their wood reproductions of historic buildings. Please visit the OHS Porch Sale on Saturday, April 20 starting at 8am at 2404 Gass Ave. We are not accepting donations of items to sell. The log house and barn will be open for tours. OHS is collecting canning jars to be used for September’s apple butter fundraiser. Jars may be dropped off at the museum’s porch at 2404 Gass Ave. or you may call Linda at 314.429.4862 to arrange for the jars to be picked up. For more information on the society contact Marcia Jackson at 314.831.7439 or mrsmljackson@charter.net.
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Free Folk Festival Coming to Pere Marquette Lodge
Patterson Rd. and N. Highway 67 Construction kicked off last week on Saint Louis County’s Patterson Road Right Turn Lane project. This St. Louis County Department of Highways & Traffic project, funded by Federal and County funds, will add a right turn lane to the west side of Patterson Road from Sally Drive to the existing McDonald’s entrance north of N. Highway 67 (Lindbergh Blvd). The new turn lane should help ease congestion at this busy intersection. The improvements will also include the installation of storm sewers, concrete sidewalk and ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps. Traffic signal work is also planned which includes installation of conduit and fiber optic cable along Patterson Road from N. Highway 67 to New Halls Ferry Road and along N. Highway 67 from St. Ferdinand Street to Patterson Road. The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of June 2013. The construction work has been awarded to Gershenson Construction Co. and will generally take place on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Lane restrictions will be in place at various times and locations. Questions and concerns may be directed to Saint Louis County’s Resident Engineer for the project, Mr. Gerry Schulz, who may be reached at 314.703.1454.
St. Charles Symphony Orchestra Concert
Mayor’s Charity Ball
On March 9, Spend the evening with The Fabulous Motown Revue with Kelley Lamm as the Honorary Emcee. Proceeds to benefit the Adam Morgan Foundation, O'Fallon Senior Center, Preferred Family Health Care, St. Charles Junior League Service, and Volunteers in Medicine. For more details or to become a sponsor, please contact Michele Mooney at 636.949.3269 or michele. mooney@stcharlescitymo.gov.
Boone’s Colonial Inn
north of St. Charles, a French town with several B&Bs on its cobbled lanes. In a 1820s townhouse, Boone’s Colonial Inn has a few cozy rooms with fireplaces and Valentine’s Day packages from $450. For your quick reference, here’s the link: www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/ travel-tips-and-articles/77632. They’ve also been featured in Examiner.com. For information on Boone’s Colonial Inn visit: www.boonescolonialinn. com or call for a reservation 636.493.1077.
Historical Society
The Saint Charles County Historical Society, 101 South
Main, has a new exhibit: “The Life and Work of Rudolph Goebel.” For more than half a century, this photographer documented the lives, the events, the fashions, and the festival of Saint Charles. For more info: 636.946.9828.
New Guest House
There is a new guest house in Frenchtown: L’auberge St. Charles Guest House at 1411 North Second Street is a beautifully restored 1868 French Second Empire house with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, complete with kitchen, large living room with game table, claw foot soaking tub, outdoor gas grill, wel-
The Lonely Planet featured Boone’s Colonial Inn at 322 South Main – Here’s what it said: The area’s ultimate romantic place to stay is 20 miles
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On March 16 at the Foundry Art Centre at 7:30 p.m. the orchestra will perform its spring concert. Founded in 1997, the St. Charles Symphony Society is a multi-faceted ensemble performing classical and modern repertoire, chamber concerts and a seasonal Pops series. Thriving under the leadership of co-artistic directors Kenneth Beckham and David Peek, the Orchestra enjoys performing in a variety of community locations and serving the St. Charles area through its musical concerts. Consisting of professional musicians, teachers, talented adults and serious students from our community, the Symphony brings a rich combination of musical talents to St. Charles County. Admission is
free; for more information, call 636.255.0270.
Dust off the fiddle and bring your dancing shoes as the Folk Festival kicks off at Pere Marquette Lodge on Sunday, March 3 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The festival will be a celebration of American Culture and will take place in one of the most historically significant areas in the region. Festival goers will enjoy live performances by authentic dance groups such as the Thunder and Lightning Cloggers. As one of the original American folk dances, clogging originated deep in the Appalachian Mountains and is also known as flatfooting, foot-stomping, buck dancing, or jigging. Dance Discovery will also be performing historically faithful social dances from the Louis and Clark Era in full dress. The folk festival will also feature live demonstrations by artisans, music, children’s activities, craft and art vendors, restaurant favorites, and wine tasting. The festival is free and open to all who want to experience authentic American culture in a historically significant atmosphere. Pere Marquette Lodge was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930’s. It is considered to be a treasure-trove of nature and history set in the rolling bluffs just outside Grafton, Illinois. As the centerpiece of the largest state park in Illinois, the Lodge overlooks the scenic Illinois River. With the distinctive look of stone quarried from Grafton, IL and rustic timbers, the Lodge boasts a 700-ton stone fireplace which dominates the lobby and dining room. Today the old has been skillfully blended with the new providing excellent accommodations, dining, a wine tasting room, amenities as well as private and public events in a beautiful and historic setting. For more information about Pere Marquette Lodge and its events visit www.pmlodge.net or call 618.786.2331.
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come snack basket, and more. For more info: 636.288.3363 or www.stcharlesvacation.com.
Heritage Museum
Make your way to the Frenchtown Heritage Museum, 1121 N. 2nd St., for their latest exhibit entitled “German Families in Frenchtown.” Then starting March 20: “Historic Churches in St. Charles County.” For more info: 636.724.2106.
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Vendors Needed for Business Showcase and Taste of North County The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Florissant will co-sponsor the 25th Anniversary of the Chamber’s Business Showcase on Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the James J. Eagan Community Center in Florissant. This year’s event will include a Taste of North County. The Chamber is seeking vendors for the event. Single and double booths are available for both Chamber members and non-members. For information on exhibitor fees, call the Chamber office at 314.831.3500.
Future Investment in Missouri
Officials from Vinita Park recently attended AT&T’s Missouri Black Legislative Caucus Dinner in Jefferson City, where they discussed the company’s plans for future investment in Missouri, as well as AT&T’s dedication to education and diversity in the workplace. Pictured (left to right): Craig Felzien (AT&T Regional Director), Jeanette Carridine (Vinita Park Tax Collector), Mayor James W. McGee, Celeste McGee (President of the Board of Alderman) and John Sondag (President of AT&T Missouri).
Meet the New MHCC Staff The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce announces a new Executive Director, Sherry Huibonhoa. Sherry has worked at the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce for over five years as the Sales Director, where she was responsible for new member sales and retention. She was additionally involved with the various fundraisers for the Chamber. Sherry has 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and management. In addition to serving Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce, she is a wife and a mother of a wonderful 12 year son. Originally from the heart of Chicago, she and her husband Marc made the move to St. Louis 10 years ago. Executive Director Sherry Huibonhoa
The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce announces new Event Manager, Vallory Leaders. Vallory interned with the Chamber during the summer of 2012 and assisted with all large fundraisers. Vallory attended Eureka High School and currently attends the University of Missouri- Columbia, where she will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in May. Vallory is very excited to start her career with the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce. The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce announces new OpEvent Manager Vallory Leaders erations Manager, Val Pierson. Val brings with her over 15 years of experience in Operations Management, where she will oversee operations for the Maryland Heights Chamber. In addition to her work, Val is very active with her church and has been a lifetime resident of Maryland Heights. She is married with a daughter.
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Llywelyn’s Pub Opens in Wildwood Llywelyn’s Pub is pleased to announce the grand opening of their newest location, in Wildwood. Their sixth pub is located at 2490 Taylor Rd in the Dierberg’s shopping plaza on Manchester/Highway 100, just east of Highway 109. The 6,400-square-foot building will feature a 3,200-square-foot patio with outside bar, a gameroom for kids of all ages, and banquet space for your next event. Llywelyn’s Pub features some of the best Celtic/ American fare in the St. Louis area. They feature fresh daily chef specials so there is always something new to try. For the craft beer lover, Llywelyn’s Pub Wildwood, boasts over 45 beers on draught and over 30 more in bottle. Their newest location features an expansive patio seating over 150 people and three distinct separate areas for dining or to use for your private event needs. The Game Room is great for family dining. Bring the family to play the arcade games and enjoy a more casual experience. The Pub Room features soft light mahogany walls and seating up to 75 people, a perfect space for even larger parties and corporate events.
Llywelyn’s Pub is a great place to listen to music, meet family or friends for lunch, dinner or just enjoy a pint of your favorite brew. There are 13 big screen televisions to watch the next big game, numerous tables fitting 10 or more people, and an expansive antique bar. History of the Pub: Llywelyn’s Pub was opened in St. Louis in 1975 at 4747 McPherson by Jack Brangle. In 1997, the present ownership of Llywelyn’s owners Chris Marshall, Scott Kemper, and Brett Bennett acquired the Pub. The theme was expanded to include both Irish and Scottish selections and Llywelyn’s became a “Celtic” Pub. In 2003, Llywelyn’s opened in an old converted machine shop in historic Webster Groves. Opened in the Winter of 2006, the Soulard area was the next target for expansion with the opening of a Llywelyn’s Pub featuring two full-service bars and is a great place to pre-party before any downtown events. In 2010, Llywelyn’s Pub opened it’s doors on Main Street in Historic St. Charles. Placed in the old National Bank Building, the pub features seating in the old vault and an expansive patio overlooking the Missouri River. Another pub was opened in the village of WingHaven in O’Fallon, Missouri in the spring of 2011.
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Anjali Fernandes, a senior at Pattonville High School, was named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist after scoring in the top half of one percent in the country on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), test her junior year. The test serves as the screening of program entrants. Only 15,000 students nationwide achieve this status. The winners will be selected based on academic record, test scores, a written recommendation from an administrator and the student’s personal essay.
Missouri Division of Tourism Internships The Missouri Division of Tourism (MDT) has a new internship program designed to help launch the careers of college students and recent college graduates interested in travel, hospitality and film. Applications for internships at MDT, along with program descriptions and FAQs, are available online at VisitMO.com/mdtinternship. MDT may award up to two internships per semester, pending available funding and application by qualified candidates. These opportunities will be open for summer and fall semesters in 2013 and for the spring semester in 2014. Although a formal program hasn’t been in place previously, MDT always has welcomed the opportunity to work with college students and recent college graduates. “Staffers at the Missouri Division of Tourism and our industry partners statewide have an incredible amount of knowledge and a variety of resources to help guide the next generation of tourism leaders,” says Katie Steele Danner, MDT’s director. This is the first formal internship program ever offered by MDT, which strives to promote economic development in Missouri by marketing the state as a top-of-mind tourism destination. As part of its economic-development mission, MDT currently manages the Missouri Film Office, which works to grow the film industry statewide and to bring film, TV and video productions to the Show-Me State. MDT’s internship program is open to juniors, seniors and recent graduates of any four-year college or university in Missouri. It’s also open to juniors, seniors and recent graduates of any four-year college or university, regardless of its location, as long as the student’s permanent address is in Missouri. Areas of focus include: • Marketing • Photography and Videography • Public Relations and Social Media • The Missouri Film Office MDT plans to award its first internship in May 2013; applications for that position are due by April 16, 2013. Anyone with questions about the program should contact Lorinda Cruikshank, MDT’s internship coordinator, at 573.751.1032 or via email at Lorinda.Cruikshank@ded. mo.gov.
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A group of 32 McCluer North High School orchestra students performed in the state capitol on February 6 at “Citizens for the Arts Day at the Legislature.” The McCluer North students were invited to perform by the Scottish Partnership for Arts Education (SPAE) to demonstrate how arts funding benefits students. The students performed Scot-
tish fiddle music in the Capitol rotunda that they learned through workshops with Scottish folk instrumentalist and songwriter Brian McNeill. “Citizens for the Arts Day at the Legislature” is an annual event at the Missouri State Capitol, hosted by Missouri Citizens for the Arts (MCA) to advocate for continued public funding for the arts in the state.
Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) Academic Challenge This year St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley will host the WYSE Academic Challenge on Friday, March 8 from 9 am to 2 pm in the Student Center Multipurpose Room. Approximately 10 schools are expected to participate. The WYSE Academic Challenge is a competitive series of tests created and administered by Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering and offered to high school students in Illinois and Missouri. The tests are now offered by more than 50 community colleges and universities and are designed to present a challenge to the brightest students. Test material is drawn from senior high school and freshman level college curricula. Written by teams of college and university faculty, subjects include
biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering graphics, English, mathematics, and physics. Each WYSE test production team produces three tests of increasing levels of difficulty, regional, sectional and state finals. Students compete as individuals and as part of a team (when their school fields a team); they have 40 minutes to complete multiple-choice tests that range in length from 30 questions (computer science) to 100 questions (English). The Engineering & Technology department at St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley has been hosting the WYSE Competition sectional since 2002. www.stlcc.edu.
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Special Days in March 2013 Month Long Observances • American Red Cross Month • Irish-American Heritage Month • Music in our Schools Month • National Craft Month • National Frozen Food Month • National Noodle Month
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Taking a vow of silence, a loving, but offbeat father writes an account of a reckless getaway with the daughter he kidnaps during a custody battle. Now home and awaiting trial, his lawyer urges him to document the “disappearance,” hoping it will help a jury understand the father’s irresponsible actions and lay bare the sham of his pretended identity. Prepare to be captivated by Schroder, a riveting novel by Amity Gaige with a unique and incredibly creative voice. Narrated by a man on the run, you’ll grow to care deeply about Erik Schroder because of his devotion to his 6-year-old daughter, Meadow. But alarms sound when Schroder and Meadow’s road trip spirals from sun-kissed days by a lake to a terrifying dash along city streets. As Schroder documents his road trip, he flashes back to his youth and the early days of his marriage to Laura, a woman who grows increasingly disillusioned with his unreliability. One understands how she feels knowing the very foundation of their marriage is based on lies. Laura knows her husband as Erik Kennedy, a fictitious identity Schroder adopts as a boy of 14. Pining to escape his East German accent and past, after he arrives in Boston with his father, the teen applies to a summer boys’ camp, filling out the application with a fabricated name. The ruse continues as he enters college, falls in love and marries. Questions abound reading this novel and questions remain when finishing it. Rarely will a reader have more compassion for a narrator, more impatience or befuddlement. Schroder is a book to be digested slowly, reread and discussed. It’s quite a wild ride, but the miles fly by with Amity Gaige at the wheel. Reprinted with permission. Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2012.
March 1: • National Pig Day • Peanut Butter Lover's Day •Share a Smile Day March 2: • Dr. Seuss's Birthday, Born in 1904. • Read Across America Day March 3: • National Anthem Day, the Star Spangled Banner was adopted by Congress as the national anthem in 1931. March 4: • National Poundcake Day March 5: • Multiple Personalities Day • Parachute was invented, By Da Vinci March 6: • Dentist Day •Michelangelo Buonarroti's Birthday, born on this day in 1475. •Oreo Cookies for Sale, on Sale for the first time in 1912. March 7: • Telephone Patent Granted, in 1876 to Alexander Graham Bell.
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March 8: • Working Women's Day March 9: • Barbie's Birthday, Barbie Doll was introduced on this day in 1959. • No Smoking Day • Panic Day March 10: • Buzzard Day, the second Sun. in Mar., however it is celebrated on different days on different places! • Daylight Saving Time Begins, clocks move forward one hour on the second Sun. in Mar. • First Paper Money Issued, this day in 1862. • Genealogy Day March 11: • First Basketball Game, the first public game was on March 11, 1892. March 12: • Girl Scout Day, Girl Scouts founded in 1912. March 13: • Good Samaritan Day • Uranus Discovered, by William Herschel in 1781. March 14: • Albert Einstein's Birthday, born in 1879. • Pi Day • Potato Chip Day March 15: • Ides of March March 16: • Everything You Do Is Right Day • Freedom of Information Day • National Quilting Day, celebrated the Third Sat. of Mar. March 17: • Rubber Band Invented, in 1845. • St. Patrick's Day March 18: • Birthday of Sparky the Fire Dog, official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). • First Walk in Space, in 1965.
• Johnny Appleseed Day, the anniversary of the death of John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) March 19: • Swallow's Return Day, the traditional return of swallows to San Juan Capistrano. March 20: • Big Bird's Birthday, Sesame Street Character. • First Day of Spring March 21: • Children's Poetry Day • Single Parents' Day March 22: • National Goof Off Day • National Sing-Out Day March 23: • Toast Day, Nellie Melba revealed her Melba Toast recipe. March 24: • Chocolate Covered Raisin Day • Harry Houdini's Birthday, born in 1874. March 25: • International Waffle Day • Pancakes First Made, first made in NYC in 1882. • Passover Begins at Sundown March 26: • Make Up Your Own Holiday Day March 27: • National "Joe" Day, everyone who hates their name can be called Joe this day. March 28: • Something On a Stick Day March 29: • Coca-Cola was Invented, in 1886. • Pickle Day March 30: • Alaska Purchased, purchased from Russia in 1867. • Doctor's Day • Pencil w/Eraser Patented, patented in 1858. March 31: • Easter • First Map of the US Published • Tater (Potato)Day
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Movie
“Beautiful Creatures”
In a cinematic landscape filled with sparkly vampires, teenage wizards, and hunky werewolves, it seems unlikely that anyone could make a truly original magical movie these days. Yet, director Richard LaGravenese (Freedom Writers) accomplished this difficult task with Beautiful Creatures, a smart and funny love story set against a mystical background. Based on the popular novel by Kami Garcia, the story is told from the pointof-view of Ethan Wate (Alden Ehrenreich), a young resident of Gatlin, South Carolina. Ethan has dreams that he hopes will take him far away from his small town life. When asked if he’s applying to any colleges, for instance, he always replies, “Yes—all of them!” During his senior year, though, Ethan notices Lena (Alice Englert), a reclusive classmate. Lena’s family has a reputation for being unusual, but Lena does nothing to change that image. Still, Ethan is mysteriously drawn to Lena even after she reveals her secret: she’s a Caster and can wield magical forces. Ethan and Lena also have a bond that dates back to Civil War days. Ethan can’t help but love the girl because she has populated his dreams for months. With two appealing romantic leads, director Richard LaGravenese struck gold with Beautiful Creatures. Though not as overtly romantic as the Twilight movies, this story of a love that defies time is oddly compelling and a lot of fun. Alden Ehrenreich turns in a commanding performance here as young Ethan. Though he appears to be a bit thickheaded, Ethan actually is fairly well-read. His sarcastic, biting commentaries about life in
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Gatlin and the resi- lence, scary images, and some sexdents are some of ual material, currently is playing the high points of in theaters. this mystical roBorn and raised in South St. mance. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based Alice Englert in Anaheim, California, and has matches her male been allowed access to movie and co-star perfectly television sets to see actors and as Lena, the young directors at work. Though his writing woman torn be- has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless tween love and her in- hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters. evitable fate. As a teenage Caster, Lena will soon be “claimed” by the forces of dark or light on her 16th birthday. Thought her fate seems preordained, her uncle Macon (Jeremy Irons) tells her that she ultimately can choose her own path. Emma Thompson has way too much fun here as Serafine, Lena’s absentee mother who pushes her little girl towards the dark forces. Serafine possesses the body of stuffy town leader Mrs. Lincoln, which gives the actress plenty of opportunity to show off Beautiful Creatures photos courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures her acting abilities. With great leads and a powerful supporting cast, Beautiful Creatures is an outstanding piece of work with appeal for audiences of all ages and genders. Beautiful Creatures, rated PG-13 for vio-
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Gary Baute River City Rascals Add To Roster The River City Rascals have added infielder Steve Carrillo and three more after a trade with the Southern Illinois Miners: Will Block, Gabriel Shaw, and Steven Grife. Carrillo was with the Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association and their top utility infielder last season. “I have heard nothing but positive feedback about his character, effort, and impact in the clubhouse. We will most likely look at him at both 3B and 1B this season,” said manager Steve Brook. “Block is exactly the kind of player who I have been trying to acquire for some time. He is an emotional leader on the field and plays hard every night. From both an offensive and defensive perspective, Block fits perfectly into my system, and we couldn’t be happier to have him with us this season” said manager Steve Brook. “Shaw is one of the most under-rated pitchers in the Frontier League. He has been successful everywhere he has been and is most notable for limiting walks out and attacking the zone out of the bullpen. He is an outstanding clubhouse guy and will fit really well with this group,” said Brook. Grife posted a 1-2 record with 43 Ks in 37.1 innings pitched last season combined. “Grife is still undecided as to whether he will play in 2013 but I am hopeful. He is a huge back-end bullpen arm and would strengthen our staff immensely. I’m hopeful that he will decide to play here with us this season shortly,” said Brook. *Bring it on* Another Rascal Heading To Majors The team has sold the contract of left-handed pitcher Steven Evans to the Chicago White Sox. In the draft of 201l, the Minnesota Twins in 13th round drafted him. In their minor league system, Evans had a 2.98 ERA and a 3-1 record over 42.1 innings pitched. “I wish Steven Evans the best this season and
Sports beyond with the White Sox organization. He deserves this opportunity, and I truly believe he will move up the affiliated ladder in upcoming seasons” said manager Steve Brook. Besides Evans, over the past nine months the Chicago White Sox have signed David Haselden and Dustin Umberger right-handed pitchers as well. *A sign of good managing and coaching* Indoor Football and Women’s Basketball The Missouri Monsters (www.UILFmonsters.com), the professional indoor football team, will take the turf at the Family Arena in St. Charles for their first home game on Friday March 8. The fast past, hard-hitting action will feature many athletes from the immediate area all playing with the aspirations of making moves to the next level in football. The 2013 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Women’s Basketball Championship will feature a four-day tournament with all 10-league schools playing at The Family Arena. Now in its 18th year of existence, the MVC Championship has truly become an extended weekend event. In its sixth year in St. Charles, the event begins with opening-round action on March 14 starting at 5:05 pm. The quarterfinals begin at noon on March 15, with the semifinals starting at 1:35 pm on March 16. The tourney concludes with a 2:05 pm championship game on March 17. Go to www. familyarena.com to get all the details. *Astro turf and hardwood* Lindenwood Volleyball’s Seven-Game Winning Streak The Lindenwood men’s volleyball team has improved to 8-6 overall and 2-5 in the MIVA conference as it is riding a seven-game winning streak dating back to February 13 against Quincy. The Lions went to Wisconsin and picked up the weekend sweep against Milwaukee School of Engineering, St. Xavier, and Carthage. Carthage at the time was the No. 4 team in Division III, and the Lions defeated the Red Men in five sets. After the trip to Wisconsin, Lindenwood continued its schedule away from home by traveling to the Carolinas for three non-conference matches against Belmont Abbey, Limestone, and Pfeiffer. While on the trip, the Lions did not drop a single set. Colin Hackworth leads the Lindenwood attack, averaging 3.17 kills per set at a clip of .189. Michael Adams is averaging 2.60 kills per set and is third on the team with nine service aces. Tim Huizinga earned Lindenwood’s first MIVA Offensive Player of the Week honor after his play during the trip to Wisconsin. He leads the team with 23 service aces. Lindenwood will host the annual Lindenwood Classic on March 1 and 2 at Hyland Arena. *Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood* Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.
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Recipes:
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Cooking nutritious — and delicious — meatless meals for Lent has never been easier. These recipes start with Alaska Seafood, which is additive-free, lean, and full of healthful vitamins, minerals, nutrients and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. To find more easy, delicious, and healthy Lenten recipes, visit www.wildalaskaflavor.com.
Healthy, Delicious Dining All Year Long Eating seafood at least twice a week can help protect against heart disease, according to USDA 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. To keep hearts healthy, the USDA recommends eating eight ounces of seafood per week, which is equivalent to two four-ounce servings. Here are ways you can add delicious, heart-healthy sea-
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food to your diet: • Choose seafood such as Alaska pollock, cod, halibut, sole, King and Snow crab, black cod and salmon, which offer nutritional benefits such as heart-healthy omega-3s. • Prepare seafood so it’s lean and flavorful by using healthy cooking methods such as grilling, roasting or
baking, and skipping calorie- and fat-laden methods such as frying, breading, or by adding rich sauces. • Add flavor using spices and fresh or dried herbs as seasonings. • Serve seafood with healthful sides, such as whole grains, roasted vegetables and crisp greens.
Warm Halibut Potato Salad
Salmon Penne with Green Beans Vinaigrette
Cod Moroccan-Style with Mango-Carrot Slaw
Salmon Penne with Green Beans Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 minutes • Cook time: 20 minutes • Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes • Cook time: 15 minutes • Servings: 5 (2 cups each)
Ingredients: - 4 Alaska Cod fillets (4 to 6 oz. each), fresh, thawed or frozen - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided - 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (2 to 3 shallots) - 1/4 cup chopped cilantro - 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger - 1 can (14.5 oz.) vegetable broth, divided - 1 teaspoon sugar - 4 cloves garlic, chopped - Large pinch of saffron - 1 teaspoon cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon allspice - 2 cups dry couscous - 1/4 cup toasted almond slices Mango Slaw: - 1 mango, peeled and sliced (about 2 cups) - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely sliced - 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice - 1 teaspoon grated lime peel - 2 teaspoons orange juice - 1 tablespoon honey - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: 1. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen fillets under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. 2. Heat heavy nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat. Brush both sides of cod with 1 tablespoon oil. 3. Place in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Shake pan occasionally to keep from sticking. 4. Turn cod over, cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium. Cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes for frozen cod or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque
Warm Halibut Potato Salad Ingredients: - 1 lb. small white or red new potatoes - 4 Alaska halibut fillets (4 to 6 oz. each), fresh, thawed or frozen - 1 tablespoon olive oil - Pepper, to taste - 1 teaspoon dried dill - 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped - 1 cup celery, chopped - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped - 1 cup fresh (or canned) mandarin orange segments - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped - 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt - 1 package (5 ounces) arugula Dressing: - 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
throughout. Remove from pan; keep warm. 5. In the same pan, sauté shallots in 1 tablespoon oil just until soft, about 2 minutes. Add cilantro, ginger, 1 cup vegetable broth, sugar, garlic, saffron, cinnamon and allspice; cook until thickened. Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions, using remaining vegetable broth as part of the liquid. Slaw: In large bowl, combine mango, bell pepper, carrot and cilantro. 6. In separate small bowl, blend lime juice and peel, orange juice, honey and cinnamon. Pour dressing over slaw; toss. 7. For each serving: Place about 3/4 cup couscous on a plate; top with 1/2 cup mango slaw. Top with a cod fillet. Pour 1/4 cup shallot sauce over fish; garnish with 1 tablespoon toasted almonds.
Ingredients: - 12 oz. whole wheat penne (or other pasta) - 1/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed and halved - Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves - 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided - 1 oz. Alaska salmon, fresh, thawed or frozen - Salt and freshly ground black pepper - Lemon wedges and sprigs of thyme, for garnish Directions: 1. Cook pasta in boiling water for about 8 minutes, or according to package instructions, until al dente. Add green beans during the last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking time. 2. Drain pasta and beans, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid, then return pasta, beans and reserved liquid to pan. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme leaves, garlic salt and 2
Prep time: 15 minutes • Cook time: 15 minutes • Servings: 6
- 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1/2 cup orange juice - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Directions: 1. Boil potatoes in salted water just until tender; drain and cool slightly. Slice potatoes in 1/4-inch-thick rounds. 2. Meanwhile, rinse any ice glaze from frozen halibut under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. 3. Heat heavy nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat. 4. Brush both sides of halibut with olive oil. Place in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Shake pan occasionally to keep from sticking. 5. Turn halibut over; season with pepper and
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dried dill. Cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium. Cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes for frozen halibut, or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh/ thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout. Break into large chunks (removing skin, if any). 6. Mix parsley, celery, red pepper, orange segments, fresh dill, and seasoning salt together in large bowl. Add potatoes to celery mixture; stir. 7. For dressing, sauté green onions in olive oil. Add orange juice and Dijon; whisk. While warm, pour dressing over salad. Add halibut chunks and mix gently. 8. To serve, portion a handful of arugula onto plates; top with halibut potato salad. Cook’s Tip: If using canned mandarins, omit orange juice and use the juice in the can.
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tablespoons olive oil. 3. While pasta cooks, rinse any ice glaze from frozen salmon under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. 4. Heat heavy nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat. 5. Brush both sides of salmon with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Shake pan occasionally to keep from sticking. 6. Turn salmon over; cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium. Cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes for frozen salmon or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout. 7. Break into large chunks (removing skin, if any); add to pasta. Cook and stir gently over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon wedges and thyme sprigs.
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Church Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22: St. Rose Lenten Fish Fries 4-7 p.m. Fish Dinners (Dine in or Take Home) At St Rose Philippine Duchesne School, 3500 St. Catherine St., Florissant, MO 63033. For info: 314.837.3410. Mar. 1 & 15: Fish Fry 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Rd. St. Louis, Mo 63137. Entrees: catfish, fried & baked cod and chicken nuggets. Dinner includes any two side dishes-cole slaw, french fries, spaghetti, green beans or okra. Single entree, $7, double entree: $8.50 Children under 6 years old free. 314.867.0800. Mar. 2: Basement & Tailgate Sale At Northside Christian Church, 9635 Hwy. 367 (Lewis & Clark Blvd.), St. Louis from 8 am - noon. $10 for a double parking spot to sell your own treasures. Call 314.868.5722, to reserve your tailgate spot. Mar. 3: Victory Baptist Church 50th Anniversary At 2625 Shackelford Road, Florissant. A special service will begin at 10am to commemorate this milestone. Activities will include recognition of special guests, video testimonies, a brief presentation of the church’s history, messages from visiting preachers, and live Gospel music. For further information on Victory Baptist’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, please call the church office at 314.831.3833. Mar. 16: Spaghetti Supper At Northside Christian Church, 9635 Lewis & Clark Blvd., St. Louis from 4 to 7 pm. The cost is $8 for spaghetti, bread, salad, beverage and dessert with all-you-can-eat spaghetti costing another $1.50. Call 314.868.5722. Mar. 19: “A Call to Holiness: The
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Evolvement of the Roles of the Laity Since Vatican II” 7- 8:30pm. Presentation sponsored by St. Ferdinand and Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Speaker: Fr. Jose Santiago, O.P. Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1115 S. Florissant Rd. Fee: Donation. For information call 314.522.9264. Saturdays: ESL Classes 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Chapel, 11100 Old Halls Ferry Road, St. Louis. Free. All are welcome. Info: 314.849.6949. Events Fridays through Apr. 12: Fish Fry 4 – 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 444, 17090 Old Jamestown Rd., Florissant. Call 314.741.7786 for more information. Feb. 28: SLCL Foundation Presents Debut Suspense Novelist Charles Dubow The St. Louis County Library Foundation is pleased to present novelist Charles Dubow for a discussion and signing of his acclaimed debut thriller “Indiscretion” at 7 p.m. at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase at the event from Left Bank Books. Fridays in Mar.: Tai Chi for Seniors At St. Catherine Retirement Community at 3350 St. Catherine St. Florissant. These FREE classes begin at 10:30 a.m. Reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance and coordination. RSVP by calling 314.838.3877. Mar. 1: Trivia Night The Hazelwood Central High School Robotics Team (the RoboHawks) will be hosting a Trivia night; Tickets are $80 per table. Doors open at 6 p.m.The event starts at 6:30 p.m at Hazelwood Central High School, 15875 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant. For
more info call 344.921.5293 or 314.308.7974. Mar. 2: Valley Industries 6th Annual Mayors Shamrock Ball 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. At Garden Villas North (4505 Parker Rd. - 63033. Tickets and Sponsorships are now available! For more info call 314.731.1771. Mar. 9: Trinity Catholic High School Spring Trivia Night The Trinity Catholic High School Parent Organization (TPO) will hold its Spring Trivia Night in the gym. The cost is $120 for a table of eight and all trivia players must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Bottled beer, water, soda and light snacks will be provided with the price of admission and players may also bring in anything else they wish to eat or drink. All proceeds benefit the TPO. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the questions will begin at 7 p.m. The author of the questions and emcee for the evening will be 1972 Aquinas graduate Dan Dillon. For more info, or to reserve a table, call Lisa Moehlenkamp at 314.550.7300. Mar. 7: North County Christian School Open House For prospective students and their families, preschool ages 3 through 12th grade at 7 p.m. at 845 Dunn Road, Florissant. For more information, please call 314.972.2667 or visit our website www.nccsedu.org. Mar. 7: Blood Pressure Clinic At St. Catherine Retirement Community at 3350 St. Catherine St. Florissant at 10:00 am. Refreshments served. RSVP by calling 314.838.3877. Mar. 16: Soup er Scrapbook with Bishop John Wurm Ladies Auxiliary #2012 At Knights of Columbus from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Duchesne K of C Hall at 50 Rue St. Francois, Florissant. The price is $25 per person. For more information contact: Chris Herbert at 314.837.5526.
March 18: St. Louis Theater Circle Awards Which will honor accomplishments in local professional theater. Box office opens at 6 p.m., pre-show buffet begins at 5:30 p.m. and the ceremony starts at 7 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre. Contact 314.838.9371 for more info. Mar. 18: Ferguson-Florissant School District McCluer North Stars “Fitness and Funds” Event to supplement the athletics & activity budget. Sponsorships available (1 hours sponsorship $200 & 1/2 Hour sponsorship $125) For more info call 314.506.9233 and speak with Bruce Smith. Apr. 20: Join the St. Louis Businesswomen’s Golf Association Are you a woman who enjoys playing golf? Join the St. Louis Businesswomen’s Golf Association (SLBGA). The purpose of the SLBGA is to meet the needs of working women and golf skills improvement, networking, playing opportunities, making friends and having fun. Membership allows you to participate at the golf events throughout the STL area often with discounts and other amenities. You need only sign up for those events you wish to participate approximately 7 days in advance. You can sign up with a group or by yourself and you will be paired with other members. Find out more about the SLBGA at our annual Tee Off Meeting on April 20. For more info www.slbga.org.
Clarksville Regional. Riverfront Park, Clarksville, Mo. Total prize money is $1500. Calling All St. Augustine’s Classmates Planning is underway for an All School Reunion. If you attended St. Augustine’s School located at Herbert & Lismore streets in the city of St. Louis we want to hear from you. Please contact a member of the planning committee: Sandy Tricamo (‘66) 314.791.7714; Leo Neuner (‘65) 972.951.4853; Don Becker (‘68) 636.399.0088; Tom Hartnett (‘66) 314.623.9950. You can also register on Facebook as you reminisce viewing the old parish pictures which have been posted. Search for: St. Augustine Catholic School - St. Louis Mo. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, MO 63044. Info: 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1(Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.
Apr. 27: UCC Habitat For Humanity Fundraising Dinner At Zion United Church of Christ (5710 North Highway 67, 1/4 mile west of Jamestown Mall) Outreach Ministry will host a Fundraising Dinner to benefit Habitat For Humanity from 5-7 p.m. The menu includes: Pulled pork, bread, side dishes, iced tea, coffee, punch and dessert. Tickets are: $10.00 (adults), $5 (children under 10). Call 314.741.1590 for tickets or reservations. www.zionucc1.org.
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.
June 1: Chili Cookoff The Clarksville Missouri State Chili Cookoff will replace the
Last Saturday of Each Month: Writers Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Looking for
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www.mycnews.com • Community News • February 27, 2013 new Authors and Songwriters. Come join us and let us help you with your dream. We have Authors, Songwriters, Playwrites, Teachers and more. Meet at the Baden Liberary 8448 Church Rd. For more info call 314.388.2400. GNCC Member Happenings Old Jamestown Association Join for only $10 per individual or $15 per family. Become a part of this network of residents who are informed about events and issues in the Old Jamestown Area. Questions? Email prautes@aol.com. Health Mar. 13: Stroke Survivor’s Network 2:30 – 4 p.m. in the SSM Rehab Hospital Dining Room. A presentation and educational session for stroke survivors and their family members or caregivers. Call Chris Gonzalez at 314.447.9644 for more info. Mar. 16: Health Screening 2 p.m. Free, Greater Grace Church, 2900 Pershall Rd. Ferguson. Enjoy food, door prizes, 50/50 Raffle. Call 314.731.5700. March 19: Grief and Loss – Support Group 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Bridgeton Trails Library. Call 314.344.7080 for more info. Hands-Only CPR Could you save someone’s life if their heart suddenly stopped? SSM St. Joseph Health Center is now offering FREE non-certificate training in hands-only CPR for individuals and their families. The training takes 15 minutes and is appropriate for anyone ages 10 and older. Eighty percent of sudden cardiac arrests happen in private or residential settings. Hands-only CPR, also known as compression-only CPR, has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for sudden cardiac arrest at home, at work or in other public settings. It can double or triple a victim’s chance for survival, according to the American Heart Association. Contact Rachel Sparks 636.947.5663 or Maureen Bell 636.947.5083 to schedule a training session. Crisis Nursery The Crisis Nursery is committed to preventing child abuse and
neglect by offering real help and real hope to families in crisis. The Crisis Nursery provides shortterm, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at five sites, serving families throughout the greater St. Louis, St. Charles, Wentzville, Southern Illinois and surrounding regions. For the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery 24-hour helpline, call 314. 768.3201. In St. Charles County, call 636.947.0600. Visit www.crisisnurserykids.org for program, volunteer and event info. Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Mar. 12: The Elder Care Journey With Mr. Rudy D. Beck, Elder Law Attorney from 1:30-3 p.m. . Come listen as he explains how to protect yourself, your family, and your finances. Call 314.747.9355 or 1-877.747.9355 to register. At Northwest HealthCare, 1225 Graham Road, Community Rooms 1 & 2. Free. Mar. 21: Good Night’s Sleep OASIS Peer Led Discussion Group 1:30-2:30 p.m at Village North Retirement Community, 11160 Village North Dr.. Laugh, reminisce and learn with OASIS during this discussion group program. Enjoy fellowship and discussion on a variety of topics while making new friends or reconnecting with old ones. Attend one, or attend every month. Light refreshments provided. Dates and topics listed below. Call 314.747.9355 or 1.877.747.9355 to register. Mar. 26: Diabetes Alert Day To celebrate, get a free diabetes screening anytime. Call 314.747.9355 or 1.877.747. 9355 for more information or to register. Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. A certified substance abuse counselor talks about the addiction of alcohol and drugs, warning signs and symptoms, treatment and recovery, how families are affected by addiction and common problems families experience during the recovery process. Meetings are free and open to the public. Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401 (I-270/Hwy 367 interchange) For more information, call 314.839.3171 or 1.800.447.4301.
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Center for Senior Renewal The Center for Mental Health’s Center for Senior Renewal, conveniently located on the first floor of the Detrick Building, provides day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia. The Center for Senior Renewal provides a comfortable, home-like atmosphere staffed with compassionate and experienced mental health professionals. For more information, call 314.653.5123. Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m. Group 109 meets in the 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital. This is an open meeting for alcoholics, drug addicts and their family and friends. At Christian Hospital, 11133 Dunn Road at the I-270/Hwy. 367 interchange. Christian Hospital Recovery Center The Christian Hospital Recovery Center provides intensive outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults. There is also a specialized program for patients with chronic mental illness. The center is conveniently located on the Christian Hospital campus. Call confidentially to 314.953.8100. STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group This nationally recognized program provides education and support for those with schizophrenia. Group is facilitated by an experienced STEPS nurse.
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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. SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings March 6: Infant Care Class 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the SSM DePaul Health Center. This class helps parents with the care of an infant. Topics include: bathing, feeding, nutrition, taking temperatures, immunizations, growth and development. $20 per couple or individual registrant. Call 314.776.3627) to register. March 13: Cancer Support Group 5 – 6:30 p.m. at the SSM DePaul Radiation Oncology, Ste. 101. Call 314.344.6090 to register or for more info. March 14: Mighty Hearts and Lungs – Support Group Noon – 1 p.m. at the SSM DePaul
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Modern Problems Need Modern Solutions I was run off the road several times back in my salad days by drunks on New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately, some people believe they can drive okay in spite of blurred vision. This is an ongoing problem and while I’m a critic of road blocks cleverly renamed Sobriety Checkpoints, I realize the dangers. As I’ve written before, there are better ways to control drunk driving. After hearing about more roadblocks on New Year’s Eve and at other times, I’m going to list them once again. I’m forever hopeful. Alcohol limits: When the state lowered the blood alcohol limit from 0.010 to 0.08, many were convinced it happened because politicians could increase DUI arrests to increase revenue. Some claim the difference is too little to be significant but the arrests and subsequent revenue increases were highly significant. Roadblocks (Sobriety Checkpoints?): These are a mockery of policing inasmuch as other countries with far more stringent drunk driving laws don’t use them. Instead, police set up an S-shaped course with rubber pylons on a boulevard. Some are big enough for a semi to traverse. If drivers knock down a pylon, they’re stopped for a sobriety check. This way they get the dangerous drunks instead of someone who had two glasses of wine with dinner and shows no signs of impairment. Punishment: Our jails are already overcrowded with-
out adding DUI offenders. Imprisoning them when we have modern high-tech gizmos to enforce their sobriety is ridiculous. An ankle bracelet (http://alcoholism.about. com/od/dui/a/scram.htmis) capable of sending location information and blood-alcohol content can be monitored by law enforcement computers. If someone on probation is caught driving while intoxicated by information sent from this gizmo, it will raise a flag on a computer at headquarters and local patrol cops can be alerted. Only then is it time to send them to prison. We also have very effective ignition breathalyzers that prohibit drunks from starting their cars. With these gizmos, they can still drive to work and back sans alcohol to earn a living for their families and pay taxes instead of using taxpayer dollars for incarceration. I’ve never had a DUI and my family has never been victims of a drunk driver. I only write about this because it’s a problem that needs to be dealt with impartially and intelligently but I’ve seen very little of either coming from local governments and even less from the state level. It smells too much of revenue mongering and very
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