CN: Oct. 3. 2012

October 3, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 40

The Ferguson Youth Initiative (FYI) is dedicated to supporting the young people in the community.

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IN this Issue

It has been two years since a diverse group of Ferguson residents, city officials, and representatives from community organizations first met to discuss ways to better serve young people. That first meeting covered a wide spectrum of discussions from existing activities to current plans to future dreams.

Twenty year olds shared their past experiences while parents shared their obstacles and community activists shared their hopes.

This meeting plus many others along with a follow-up youth survey and teen summit birthed the Ferguson Youth Initiative (FYI) and Ferguson Youth Advisory Board (FYAB). FYI is an ad hoc committee of the City of Ferguson formed to serve the youth of Ferguson by encouraging them and engaging them as active members of the community. FYI also supports FYAB. The Ferguson Youth Advisory Board was established by Ordinance #3469 in July 2011 to provide the City Council a youth perspective on issues that affect the City of Ferguson and to provide youth with a forum to be active and make a difference in their community.

FYI and FYAB have already helped to enrich the lives of youth in community through small success in various forms: • Ferguson Middle School Bowling League. This league gave students an after-school activity at a relatively low cost.

• FYI Informer. Their monthly newsletter communicates the youth programs and activities in the area.

• Summer Leadership Institute. Five students were enlightened students on the many Ferguson assets and developed displays to convey the information to friends, family and residents.

• Winter Coat Drive. FYI hosted a coat drive receiving a lot of coats that warmed many youth.

• Remnant Candle Fundraiser. FYI volunteers melted old candle wax to mold new candles for sale.

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colorful activity for youth of all ages at the Live Well Ferguson Sunday Parkways.

• Ferguson Youth Advisory Board.

The board had a successful inaugural year and has provided a youth perspective on several community initiatives being planned.

Even with these successes, FYI is far from done. They are continuing to form partnerships with youth organizations, supporting the Regional Initiative on Youth, formulating ideas on how to partner with municipal neighbors, and continuing to develop programs that will improve the quality of lives for youth, such as Spot 394. Spot 394 is a free event for teens 13-18 years old that will transform a facility into a mock youth center for one night. Happening three times this year, Spot 394 will include Wii and Playstation zones, a Wi-Fi hotspot, music area, basketball courts and other fun activities.

But Your Help is Needed! Will you contribute to the I Support Young People campaign? Volunteer support is essential in the sustainability of FYI so sharing your time and talent is our Learn & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pet Apdoption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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first request. Visit our “What’s Next” webpage to see how you can add value to one of our upcoming programs. Additionally, you can visit our “I Support Young People” page if you choose to support FYI through a monetary donation.

For more information on FYI and

their activities, visit their website (FYIFergYouth.org) or email them (fyi@ fergusoncity.com). The Ferguson Youth Initiative (FYI) is an ad hoc committee of the city and registered non-profit organization with the State of Missouri.

FYI is currently pursuing our 501(c)3 non-profit status.

Officer Mike Vernon Fundraiser The Bridge at Florissant, an assisted living community, will host a Family Fun Weekend from noon to 5 p.m. on October 6 and 7. The special community event will feature music, live entertainment, food, carnival games, bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, craft and vendor booths, a silent auction, a raffle and a 50/50 drawing.

The Family Fun Weekend is a fundraiser for Florissant Police Officer Mike Vernon, and vendors and volunteers are still needed.

How you can help: • Secure a table to sell your products for a $40 per day donation • Goods or services for the silent auction • Equipment donations to be used for the entire event, including: tents, tables, chairs and portable restrooms • Entertainers willing to donate their time and performance • Monetary donations • Volunteers The Bridge at Florissant is located at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant, three blocks east of New Florissant on Parker Road. For more information on how you can help, please call Georgia Rehme, Betty Vick or Jamie McCord at 314.831.0988.

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AARP River Roads Chapter Donates to Operation Food Search

Police Officers Honored with Star of Life Award

AARP Chapter 1096 members recently donated 180 pounds of food (valued at $280) to Operation Food Search, located at 6282 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO. Pictured, left to right, are: Charles Meador, treasurer; Dorothy Visor, member; Clara Shoals, board member; and Margie Jones, president.

St. Louis County Library and Magic House Sponsor LEGO Creation Contest St. Louis County Library and The Magic House are jointly sponsoring a LEGO creation contest for kids ages 5-12. Participants may submit one original LEGO creation for judging. The creation must be comprised of LEGO bricks only, and be no larger than 17” x 11” x 17”. Winners will be chosen in two categories: ages 5-8 years old, and ages 9-12 years old. The top three entries in each category will be displayed at The Magic House from October 25-January 27 as part of The Art of

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the Brick exhibit. Winners will also receive a free pass to the Magic House.

Creations can be dropped off at St. Louis County Library Headquarters, 1640 South Lindbergh, Ladue, Mo. from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 19, or from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 20. There is no entry fee, but all participants must have a valid St. Louis County Library card. Judging and notification of the winners will take place on Saturday, October 20; all decisions by the judges are final.

A complete set of the contest rules can be obtained by visiting http://www.slcl.org/kids/ lego-creations-contest or stopping by your local St. Louis County Library branch.

Maryland Heights Police Officers Jim Vinyard and Tom Venegoni were recently honored with the Bronze Star of Life award from the Maryland Heights Fire Protection District for their roles in saving two citizens’ lives earlier this year.

On May 2, Officer Vinyard responded to a 911 call for a cardiac/ respiratory arrest at a Maryland Heights residence. When he arrived on the scene, he found Catherine Adams unconscious and unresponsive. She was not breathing and had no pulse. Her family told Vinyard she had collapsed after being struck by a large piece of hail. He treated her with the portable Automated External Defibrillator (AED) stored in all Maryland Heights police cars and then began administering CPR. When firefighters and paramedics arrived, they continued Vinyard’s lifesaving actions and began intravenous access, cardiac medications and advanced airway management. While en route to the hospital, paramedics were able to restore Adams’ pulse, breathing and blood pressure. She later made a full recovery at DePaul Hospital.

On June 2, emergency dispatchers took a 911 report of a cardiac/ respiratory arrest in a vehicle on I-270. Officer Venegoni was the first responder to arrive at the scene, where he found Roy Oakes slumped over the steering wheel, not breathing and with no pulse.

Venegoni used the AED to administer shocks to Oakes and then began CPR. Paramedics and firefighters that arrived on the scene moments later continued these efforts and began advanced cardiac life support. Adams regained normal breathing, blood pressure and pulse while en route to DePaul Hospital, where he later made a full recovery.

A statement by the Maryland Heights Fire Protection District Board of Directors praised the officers for their “quick and confident actions” that “significantly impacted the chances of Adams’ and Oakes’ survival and ultimately their overall recovery. According to the American Heart Association, the officers began the first vital links in the ‘chain of survival,’ which starts with early defibrillation and CPR.”

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Secrets and Stories of the Old Courthouse On Saturday, Oct. 13, step back in time and experience St. Louis history like never before at the Old Courthouse in Downtown St. Louis. Through a special event, “Secrets and Stories of the Old Courthouse,” which runs from 6 – 8:30 p.m., guests will enjoy an interactive evening of history, music and fun in which they will be able to revisit stories from the past brought to life by costumed interpreters representing people who worked in the courthouse or participated in legal affairs of the day. The event is being presented by the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Jefferson National Parks Association, the Core of Discovery and Metro. The registration deadline is Oct. 5.

Participants are encouraged to explore the secrets of the grand old building, which was built in several phases of construction from 1839 to 1862 and was used until 1930. Hear stories from many important historical characters, including Virginia Minor, who sued for a woman’s right to vote in 1872; and Taylor Blow, who after Dred Scott’s unsuccessful attempt to sue for his and his family’s freedom, purchased the Scotts in 1857, granted them emancipation and paid their freedom bonds in the Old Courthouse. James Quigley, “Keeper of the Courthouse,” will also be present. He was responsible for the facility’s up-keep for many years and will share its many secrets.

Guests will also hear from Lillian Lemp, nick-

named the “Lavender Lady,” and be invited to assume roles in the abridged re-enactment of the 1909 “Lemp Divorce” between Lillian and William Lemp, Jr. The trial, which lasted 10 days, packed the Old Courthouse with gawkers seeking tabloid entertainment and provided the public with a rare glimpse into the private life of a family plagued by repeated tragedy and front page headlines.

“For many, the last visit to the Old Courthouse was probably a long-ago school field trip or a quick stop with guests from out-of-town,” said Julie Northrip, director of education for Jefferson Expansion Memorial. “This unique event provides a wonderful opportunity to experience this grand old building, and some of its storied history, in an entirely new and interactive way. We look forward to a great turn out.”

Period music will set the mood as guests gather in the rotunda for hors d’oeuvres and drinks that include beer and wine. The cost of the program is $15 and includes all activities, music, food, and two beverage tickets. The event is not recommended for children 12 and under.

The Old Courthouse is located at 11 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO. It is one of the many attractions in the Core of Discovery - downtown St. Louis’ attractions district. For more information and reservations visit: http://old-courthouse-secrets. jnpa.com/Content/638.htm or call 314.655.614.

Best of Missouri Market The Missouri Botanical Garden announces the 21st anniversary of the Best of Missouri Market®.

The event will take place at the Missouri Botanical Garden from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7. Guests can also enjoy “First Look Friday,” an early chance to shop the Market from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 5.

The event will feature over 30 new vendors, more than 120 outstanding Missouri food producers and artisans, and entertainment for the entire family.

Every year, visitors enjoy browsing under large tents and discovering the best of Missouri’s hidden treasures, including country stands filled with fresh produce, flowers, plants, herbs, nuts, candies, meats, mushrooms, seasonings, salsas, and baked goods from Missouri’s finest farmers and producers. Artisans offer handcrafted items such as willow furniture, carved wooden birds, dried flowers and wreaths, decorative ironwork, soaps, handmade pottery, baskets, decorated gourds, custom jewelry, wooden toys and garden ornaments.

Entertainment will include live music, a food court and a special Kids Corner with popular activities for children, including pumpkin decorating,

cow milking and craft projects.

Admission to the Best of Missouri Market is $12 for adults, $10 for visitors 65 and older, and $5 for Garden members and children 3-12 years.

Children under 3 are free. Admission prices cover both general Garden and Market admission and a copy of the Best of Missouri Souvenir Directory.

The Missouri Botanical Garden, located at 4344 Shaw Blvd., will present the Market under tents outdoors October 6 and 7, 2012, rain or shine.

Abundant free parking is available on Garden grounds or on the lots one block east of the Garden at Vandeventer and Shaw, with continuous free shuttles to the Garden. For more convenient parking, arrange a carpool or use MetroLink and Metro Bus transportation. For directions or more details about this event, call 314.577.5100 or 1.800.642.8842 toll free or visit www.mobot.org.

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Hawthorne Players Present “Voices of Vahalla” “Voices of Valhalla” will be heard again this year when Hawthorne Players and Valhalla Cemetery and Chapel present a “Hayride Through Time” at Valhalla Cemetery on St. Charles Rock Road.

Performances will be on Friday and Saturday evenings, October 5, 6, 12, 13 beginning at 7 p.m. Wagons will leave every fifteen minutes taking pasPhoto by Gerry Love sengers on a non-scary hayride, stopping along the way for Hawthorne actors to portray a number of interesting characters who are interred on the grounds.

Audiences will first gather in the beautiful Mausoleum and will be greeted by Helen Zell, one of the founders of Valhalla 100 years ago. They will then board hay wagons for a one-hour journey through the cemetery, where they will meet the last of P.T. Barnum’s “Swiss Bell Ringers,” feuding business partners, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, the creator of the “Old St. Louis” exhibit at the 1904 World’s Fair, an African-American businesswoman, a victim of the Chicago Iroquois Theatre fire, and more.

Author/Director Larry Marsh has assembled some of the best actors in town to portray these fascinating characters and serve as guides.

Marsh, who taught history at McCluer North for many years notes that, “These stories are a wonderful way to learn about local and national history and serve as a reminder of how much we have in common with our past.”

Tickets are $15 and should be reserved in advance by calling 314 863-3011 during regular business hours. Last year’s production was a sell-out and tickets are going fast this year. More information can be found at www.hawthorneplayers.com.

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Ruby Award Nominations Sought Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis is seeking nominations for the Ruby Award-Women Helping Women for 2012-2013. This award is designed to honor women who are making extraordinary differences in the lives of other women and girls in need by improving conditions for them through their personal or volunteer efforts or through professional avenues.

This award will be presented at the Soroptimist annual Fall Luncheon/Fashion Show on

November 3, 2012 at Garden Villas North, 4505 Parker Road, Florissant, MO 63033. For more information, please call Carolyn Nimmons at 314.837.8973.

Tickets are available now for the annual Fall Luncheon/Fashion Show. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Tables of four are available, or participants may purchase individual tickets at $25 each. For tickets, please call Cathy Bono at 314.355.1516.

Veterans Designation Now Available on Missouri Driver License and State ID As part of Senate Bill 470, signed by Governor Nixon and effective on August 28, 2012, Veterans may now obtain a Veteran designation on their Missouri Driver License or State ID Card.

To get the Veterans designation, a Veteran needs to present at any Missouri license office a copy of the DD-214 showing a discharge status of “Honorable,” “General,” “Under Honorable Conditions,” or “General under Honorable Conditions” and pay the applicable fees for the license or card. The Veterans designation, a ribbon with the word “Veteran” inside, will be printed on the back of the card. Additional information can be found online at http://dor.mo.gov/faq/drivers/ veterans.php.

If the driver license is not due to expire within the next six months, the transaction would be processed as a duplicate with the same expiration date as the current license. If the driver license is due to expire within the next six months, the transaction would be processed as an early renewal, and the Veteran would be required to present acceptable documents to verify name, date of birth, place of birth, social security number, and Missouri residential address.

“Veterans in Missouri have wanted a Veterans designation for a long time, instead of always having to carry their DD-214,” said Missouri Veterans Commission Executive Director Larry D. Kay, “by listening to the needs of its Veterans, Missouri has once again shown its support for those who have served.”

If a Veteran needs assistance in obtaining a copy of their DD-214, they are encouraged to either contact an MVC Veterans Service Officer by calling 1.866.VET.INFO, or online at http://www. mvc.dps.mo.gov/service/serviceofficer/.

They can also check with their local Veterans Service Organizations as many posts have Service Officers available as well.

The Missouri Veterans Commission, a state agency, operates seven State Veterans Homes, five State Veterans Cemeteries, and the Veterans Services Program. The Commission is committed to honoring and serving Missouri’s Veterans whose dedication and sacrifices have preserved our nation and its freedoms. For more information about the Missouri Veterans Commission programs, call 573.751.3779, online at www.mvc. dps.mo.gov, or facebook.com/MissouriVeteransCommission.

SLCL Celebrates It Came from the Library® for Teen Read Month St. Louis County Library will celebrate Teen Read Month in October with special events and programs aimed at encouraging area teens to read. Thousands of libraries, schools and bookstore across the country will hold similar events centered on this year’s theme, It Came from the Library, which dares teens to read for the fun of it!

Teen Read Month is a time to celebrate reading for fun and encourage teens to take advantage of reading in all its forms – books and magazines, eBooks, audiobooks and more – and become regular library users. It is the national adolescent literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association.

“Teens have more activities to fill their free time than ever – web videos, social networking sites, video games, afterschool activities, athletics – and increasingly high expectations in the classroom,” said Sara Wood, Assistant Youth Services Manager. “It’s important that we show them that reading is something that’s fun and relaxing that they can do for free. And that reading for fun can translate into better performance at school.”

SLCL has a variety of fun programs scheduled for Teen Read Month. Activities include Steampunk Creations, Zombie Survival 101, Frankenstein Your Food, as well as author events and a Read 3 Get 1 Free promotion (details at www.slcl.org/teens).

“Many families have learned to make do with less as a result of the economy and have flocked to the library,” Wood said. “Teen Read Month is a great time to make sure teens and their families know about all the free services the library can offer them and to reach out to teens who aren’t regular users and encourage them to come see what they can find here.”

Parents of teens are encouraged to celebrate Teen Read Month at home, as well. Wood offers these ideas: • Visit the public or school library with your teen to attend a program or to check out books.

• Set aside time each night for the family to read.

• Give books or magazine subscriptions to your teen as a gift or reward.

• Share your favorite book with your teen.

• Go online with your teen to learn about new books or authors.

A good place to start is YALSA’s Booklists and Book Awards page, www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists.

• Join a book discussion group at the school or public library.

To learn more about Teen Read Month activities at St. Louis County Library please call 314.994.3300 or visit www.slcl.org/ teen-read-month.

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Christian Hospital Foundation to Honor Leaders The Christian Hospital Foundation will host the fourth-annual Legacy Leaders Dinner on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in the Detrick Building Atrium at Christian Hospital. The evening will include a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner and awards celebration. Sponsorships and reservations can be obtained by contacting Michele Hoeft at 314.653.5162 or michele.hoeft@ bjc.org. Individual reservations are $100 each. A portion of each sponsorship/reservation is a tax-deductible gift to the Christian Hospital Foundation.

Each year at the Legacy Leaders Dinner, the Christian Hospital Foundation formally recognizes those who devote their professional and/or personal work to bettering the lives of residents in North County.

The Paul F. Detrick Legacy Leadership Award will be presented to Jack and Jan Yacovelli for strengthening the fabric of North County. As small business owners of Yacovelli’s restaurant, Jack and Jan have provided jobs, great food and support

for individuals and organizations throughout our community.

Their compassion for those in need is quietly demonstrated through personal contributions to individuals and families.

The Community Vision Award will be presented to Johnny Londoff, Jr. Londoff is committed to serving North County, where he was born and raised. As a third-generation Chevrolet dealer, he has chosen to invest in our community by keeping his business in North County. Through his tireless philanthropic and volunteer work, he has greatly benefitted the St. Louis area, especially our children.

The inaugural Physician of the Year Award will be presented to Jay Jensen II, MD. Throughout his 35-year career Dr. Jensen has cared for the physical and emotional needs of Christian Hospital patients. His compassion impacts all who come in contact with him, including his Christian Hospital staff and physician colleagues who enthusiastically nominated him for this award.

Yacovelli’s Joins Saint Louis Originals Sapore Italian Café in Manchester and Yacovelli’s, a fixture in the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1919, have become the newest members of the Saint Louis Originals. A collaborative of independently owned and operated local restaurants, the Saint Louis Originals organization is committed to celebrating the food and friendship indigenous to area neighborhoods.

Sapore (www.saporeitaliancafe.com) is owned and operated

by Paul Buzzetta, who also serves as executive chef of the restaurant he opened in 2009. Located at 403 Lafayette Center in Manchester, Sapore specializes in fresh Italian dishes made from local and seasonal ingredients. Buzzetta inherited his love of food preparation and fine Italian recipes from his parents, who have operated Benedetto’s Ristorante in Des Peres and Frontenac for more than 30 years.

Yacovelli’s, which has been at its present location at 407 Dunn Road since 1977 and in Florissant since 1966, has a rich history dating back nearly a century. From 1919 to 1932 it operated in St. Louis, then moved for two years to South County.

In 1934 Yacovelli’s returned to the city of St. Louis for another decade before relocating to St. Louis County in two separate locations. In 1966 it settled into Florissant, serving North County diners for 46 years.

According to its website (www.yacovellis.com), Dewey Yacovelli, son of founder John Yacovelli, “originated the idea of the salad bar, which would revolutionize the restaurant industry. It began a trend that is now across the country.”

Owners Jack and Jan Yacovelli, along with the fourth generation of the Yacovelli family, now offer favorites such as

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Michele Hoeft is the New Christian Hospital Foundation Executive Director Michele Hoeft was recently welcomed as the new Christian Hospital Foundation executive director. Prior to joining forces with Christian Hospital, Michele was with Washington University in St. Louis as director of alumni and constituent relations for the School of Medicine. She has more than 15 years of experience in corporate marketing and nonprofit fund raising and marketing management.

prime rib, steaks, pastas and chicken to patrons in the restaurant’s 110-seat main dining room.

“We are excited to add such illustrious names as Yacovelli’s and Sapore to our growing roster of fine local restaurants,” said Bethany Budde, owner of SqWires and president of the Saint Louis Originals. “Sapore offers a fine option in West County for our thousands of card-holders, while Yacovelli’s is a welcome establishment for our card-holders to sample excellent cuisine in Florissant.”

The Saint Louis Originals includes three dozen of the area’s top independent restaurants. Its members are culinary innovators committed to uniting the energies of local restaurants and celebrating the food and friendship indigenous to St. Louis neighborhoods. The organization has more than 30,000 Reward Card members, who enjoy exquisite food at all participating restaurants and earn points for discount purchases in the process. For more information about the organization or its Reward Card, which is good at all member establishments, please visit www.saintlouisoriginals.com.

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Hazelwood Brown Elementary School Welcomes 300 Plus Individuals Near and Dear to Students Brown Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District opened its doors to “In an effort to further encourage community involvement, we’ve recently those near and dear to students. More than 300 parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, launched a volunteer reading program, Men on Mission,” he added. “This is an atand neighbors were among those who participated in the fourth annual “Near and tempt to provide additional positive male role models for our students. If you are Dear Day.” interested in participating, please call the school office at 314.953.4100.”

During Brown’s near and dear event, students are encouraged to invite family and friends to school for a unique opportunity to tour the facility and spend time in the classroom with students.

Upon arrival, special guests gathered in the gym room for continental breakfast and a brief welcome by Matthew Phillips, principal. Immediately following school announcements, all guests were escorted by fifth grade ambassadors to their child’s classroom to participate in special activities with their student.

“Overall, this year’s Near and Dear Day was a tremendous success,” Phillips said. “It’s always a pleasure to welcome our parents and community to Brown Elementary. We are proud to showcase our building, staff and to share the wonderful ways that our students are achieving academically.

Brown Elementary School student, Perry and his special guest Grandfather & granddaughter pose during near and dear day activity

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Brown Elementary School fourth-grade class welcomes near and dear guests.

Community Colleges Receive Funds to Educate Missourians for Careers in Advanced Manufacturing and Public Safety Gov. Jay Nixon recently announced that Missouri community colleges will receive nearly $18 million in competitive funds to prepare adult students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing and public safety.

“Our top priority is to create good job and career opportunities for Missourians and our community colleges are vital partners in this effort,” Gov. Nixon said.

“By expanding educational and training opportunities in high-demand fields like advanced manufacturing and public

safety, we are preparing Missourians for career opportunities that exist today. We will continue to expand training opportunities, invest in our workers and keep this economy moving forward.”

Two Missouri applications received this competitive funding from the U.S. Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training program.

A consortium of Missouri community colleges, led by St. Louis Community College, received nearly $15 million to launch MoManufacturingWINs. Through MoManufactur-

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ingWINs, students will earn skill certificates that are recognized and endorsed by the National Association of Manufacturers. These certificates show employers that workers have demonstrated skills in specific areas of manufacturing, such as production, industrial maintenance, welding, machining and transportation and logistics.

Colleges participating in the MoManufacturingWINs consortium include East Central College; Linn State Technical College; Metropolitan Community College; Mineral Area College; North Central Missouri College; Ozarks Technical Community College; St. Charles Community College; and St. Louis Community College.

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Initiative. Under this program, Crowder will develop new programs and courses and expand existing programs to educate students for careers in law enforcement, firefighting and emergency medical services. Students will work toward industry credentials, as well associate’s degrees in law enforcement, applied science and fire science.

In addition, Crowder College will launch a new associate’s degree in public management, designed to encourage students to complete a bachelor’s degree in public administration at Missouri Southern State University.

“Having the right education and the right skills is critical for competing for the careers of today and tomorrow,” Gov. Nixon said. “Advanced manufacturing and public safety are fields poised for continued growth in Missouri. These programs will help more Missourians compete for jobs in these dynamic industries.”

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Hazelwood West High School Inducts New York Yankees Pitcher into Hall of Fame The Hazelwood West High School athletics department inducted three new members into the Hall of Fame on Sept. 22. The new class includes Daniel Callahan, class of 1991; Linda (Ferder) Howard, class of 1979 and New York Yankees pitcher, David Phelps, class of 2005.

This marks the second annual Hall of Fame induction for Hazelwood West High. Individuals are honored for the contributions and recognition the inductees bring to Hazelwood West High and its community. According to the Hall of Fame committee, Hall of Fame members have laid the foundation and set the standards for current students to aspire to.

Phelps played baseball for Hazelwood West High from 2002 – 2005. He was also a member of the school’s basketball team for two years. He then went on to attend Notre Dame University, where he was selected as a member of the 2007 First Team All Big East, Academic All District baseball team, and the 2008 Third Team All Big East baseball team.

He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 14th

round of the 2008 draft. Phelps was a three-time All-Star while in the Yankees minor league system.

In 2011, he received the Ken Lawn Award as the Yankees minor league pitcher of the year. In 2012, he received the James D. Dawson Award as the Yankees top rookie in spring training. He made his major league debut on April 8, 2012, against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Callahan was a standout wrestler during his four years on the wrestling team. During his Hazelwood West High career, he was the state champion his sophomore, junior and senior years. His overall record at the school was 126-5, and he had a 99-0 Pictured from l-r: Dennis Newell, principal, Hazelwood West High School; Linda (Ferder) Howard; Daniel Callahan; Sandy Phelps, David Phelps’ mother; Dr. Grayling winning streak. During his collegiate career, he fin- Tobias, interim superintendent ished eighth at the NAIA National Tournament as years. As a member of the track team, Howard had a a sophomore.

Howard was a Scholar Athlete and varsity member seventh place finish in the 440 yard relay at the 1977 of the volleyball and track teams while at Hazelwood state track meet, and an eighth place finish in the long West. She was the most improved volleyball player her jump at the 1979 state track meet. She was also a memsophomore and junior years, and was also a member ber of the All Conference track team her junior year of the 1st All Conference teams her junior and senior and the 1st All Conference track team her senior year.

Iveland Elementary’s New Media Center Nearly 300 people from the Ritenour School District community dedicated the new media center and building renovations at Iveland Elementary School on Sept. 26 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Thanks to Proposition K, a $50 million bond issue approved by Ritenour voters in November 2008, Iveland received a $4.44 million addition that houses a new media center, kindergarten classrooms, staff lounge and main entry with offices. The cafeteria also received new flooring and tables; a new elevator connects all floors of the building.

Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Iveland students and staff were on hand to guide visitors through the media center and classrooms located in the 4,834-foot building addition. The two-story media center boasts expanded space for students and library materials, a reading circle area called a kiva with stepped circular seating, a guided reading room for teacher research and collaboration, a video production room for students and a designated computer learning area.

Ritenour used sustainable construction practices that include natural lighting and sustainable building materials for the addition, which was designed by Kouba + Knoop Associates Inc. The general contractor was Wachter Inc.; engineers were Tennill & Associates Inc.

Trinity Senior DeSoto Dickson Named Top Leader Trinity Catholic High School senior DeSoto Dickson, Jr. was one of 57 high school students honored September 18 by the St. Louis County Government Department of Human Services Office of Family and Community Services as 2012 Outstanding Student Leaders.

Dickson, who ranks 13th in his senior class, is a member of the Trinity National Honor Society and he also participates in football, basketball and track and field. Dickson is also a Trinity Ambassador and a member of Student Council. Harvard and Yale are recruiting Dickson for his combination of his academic, athletic and leadership abilities. He plans to study Pharmacy

in college.

In addition to Dickson, students from 56 other high schools throughout the St. Louis area were honored at the event at Washington University. The Outstanding Student Leaders program supports the efforts of youth and their families to achieve healthy, productive and satisfying lives.

A Florissant resident, Dickson is the son of Renee Taylor and DeSoto Dickson, Sr.

Lawson Elementary School Anniversary Celebration Lawson Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District will celebrate 50 Years of Education at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012. Lawson staff and PTA have planned a fun event to commemorate their 50th anniversary. They will present television shows from the 1960s on an outdoor screen located on the school field in the rear of the building.

All former and current students and staff, parents and the community are invited to join this evening celebration. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or something comfortable to sit on. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. Lawson Elementary School is located at 1830 Charbonier Road, Florissant, MO 63031.

Zoo to Host Annual Resource Fair Educators, scout and other youth-group leaders are invited to learn about programs, resources and free materials from St. Louis area museums, cultural institutions and organizations at the Resource Center Network’s annual Resource Fair from 4 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17 in the Living World at the St. Louis Zoo. Some of the more than 20 exhibitors include Challenger Learning Center, City Museum, Humane Society of Missouri, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, The Magic House, Missouri Botanical Garden, Missouri Department of Conservation, National Great Rivers Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Thomas F. Eagleton Federal Courthouse and Judicial Learning Center, Ulysses S. Grant Historic Site, and the World Chess Hall of Fame.

Admission is free. Free parking is provided on the North Lot on Government Drive. For more information, visit www.stlzoo.org/ education or call 314.781.0900, ext. 4554.

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Statepoint Crossword Theme: Middle Names

Youngest Pick:

“The Obstinate Pen”

Pens like Parkers and Papermates know what’s expected of them, straight lines and curlicues, and printing to be proud of.

But beware the writing instrument in “The Obstinate Pen,” by Frank W. Dormer. It has escapades hilarious, detailed in cartoon drawings by the former, Dormer.

Uncle Flood is delighted to get a new pen and unwraps it as his nephew Horace looks on. The pen stands respectfully at attention. Imagine Flood’s shock when he puts pen to paper and instead of writing “The following story is all true,” the pen writes, “You have a big nose.” Uncle Flood tosses the pen out the window, where it bounces off the ear of a policeman.

So begins a madcap caper with the pen passing from hand to hand, each owner receiving insults from an indiscriminate roller-ball with a mind of its own. In the end, we realize the pen isn’t really such a bad apple. It just has a different goal in mind for its ink – doesn’t mean to raise a stink.

Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2012.

ACROSS 1. Jelly based on fish or meat stock 6. Turkish military leader 9. Genghis ____ 13. Russian crepes 14. Spanish for “sun” 15. Elizabeth II’s headdress, e.g.

16. Provide what is needed 17. Knot-tying vow

18. Short for Henrietta 19. *Gabriel ______ Marquez 21. *Jack Ruby’s victim 23. Technical University of Munich 24. Jesus’ first guests 25. Pine juice 28. “Twilight” novels, e.g.

30. Butcher’s discards 35. Horsefly

37. HBO’s Hannah, Marnie, Jessa or Shoshanna 39. Gin and ____ 40. October stone 41. Popeye’s sweetie 43. A in A.D. 44. Monotonous sound 46. A-bomb particle 47. *Presidential candidate 48. Jordin Sparks’ hit single 50. Declare as true 52. “Is” in France 53. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” author 55. Summer color 57. Archimedes’ exclamation 60. Crooks 63. Defier 64. Hawaiian wreath 66. Bear Down Under 68. _____ donor 69. Political commentator ___ Coulter 70. Literary composition 71. Snow ride 72. *Star of “A Fish Called Wanda”

73. Plunder DOWN 1. Owned by Disney 2. Ore smelting by-product 3. Greek sandwich bread 4. Slow and apathetic 5. “Water for Elephants” setting 6. Location of Nepal 7. Zeus to ancient Greeks 8. Jeff Spicolli: “_____, Mr. Hand” 9. Capital of Ukraine 10. Type of crime 11. Pretentiously artistic 12. Negative vote 15. America’s Cheapest Family’s claim to fame 20. Idealized image 22. Gone by 24. Relating to husband and wife 25. *Author of “The Star Spangled Banner” 26. Top dog 27. Brisk 29. Colorado River tributary

31. No-____ latte 32. Broadway’s orphan 33. Same as “lint is” 34. *”The Great Gatsby” writer 36. Overeat 38. City in West Ukraine 42. Portray emotion 45. “______ Family” 49. Acorn tree 51. *He preceded Obama 54. Shariah-approved meat 56. Gallows’ rope 57. ____ Grey 58. Strong desire 59. The blind do this using Braille 60. ____ print 61. Rover launcher 62. Member of eastern European people 63. As opposed to don’ts 65. Between NE and E 67. “___ aye Captain!”

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A Joke!...

A three year old walked over to a pregnant lady while waiting with his mother in the doctors office.

He inquisitively ask the lady, "Why is your stomach so big?"

She replied, "I'm having a baby."

With big eyes, he asked, "Is the baby in your stomach?"

She said, "He sure is."

Then the little boy, with a puzzled look, asked, "Is it a good baby?"

She said, "Oh, yes. It's a real good baby."

With an even more surprised and shocked look, he asked...

"Then why did you eat him?"

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Movie

Beijing Actress Summer Qing Talks About Bruce Willis, “Looper”

Actress Summer Qing is wellknown in her homeland of Beijing, China, but she’s about to make her mark on the United States, as well. Qing plays the wife of Bruce Willis’ character in the new time travel thriller “Looper.” During an exclusive Skype interview, Qing said it was “very, very, very, very good” to work with Willis.

“I really felt we are like a couple taking a romantic adventure together,” she explained. “From all the work I saw in other Bruce Willis films, I thought he was this big, tough guy, but from the first day I arrived on set, he was such a gentleman.

There are many sides to him: he’s sexy, Photos courtesy of TriStar Pictures charming, extremely charismatic. He has many sides that are waiting to be developed. I’m looking forward to working with him again.”

In “Looper,” time travel has been invented, but the government prohibits its use. Mobsters ignore this edict and use this technology to dispose of certain “undesirable” people. Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) works as a “looper,” an assassin who dispatches targets that are sent into the past. When the mob wants to exterminate Joe, they send his future self, played by Willis, back through time.

Qing, who starred in the Chinese historical epic “The Emperor’s Shadow,” said that after reading the script for “Looper,” she has become interested in the science fiction genre. “I have gone back to watch more sci-fi films,” she said.

A graduate of the Beijing Film Academy, the actress definitely prefers working on films. She has, however, starred in the acclaimed televisions series “Close to Forbidden City” and wouldn’t mind doing another show. “If a TV show is as great as ‘Homeland,’ I wouldn’t have any problems with [doing a series].

We love great American TV shows,” Qing explained.

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Sports

Gary Baute Frontier League has New Champion ***First Title for Southern Illinois Miners History was made for the Miners franchise as they took the trophy for the top team in the league.

In the championship series the Marion, Ill. team won three and lost one of the scheduled five-game set with the Florence Freedom club.

The final and championship game of the 2012 season went 12 exciting innings. It ended on the home field of the Miners with Jake Kaase walking with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 12th inning to score Chad Maddox to win the game 4-3 over the Freedom.

Congratulations to Cannon Lester of the Miners who took hardware home as series Most Valuable Player. ~~~The long season was worth it Willie Nelson Wins in Ring ***Promoter Steve Smith Elated Rumble Time Promotions, located in St. Louis promoting boxing and MMA events, have provided many fights over the year but Nelson’s win is right up there with the best. Pictured is Steve Smith to the left of the winner after the decision. (Picture from Rumble Time Promotion’s Facebook) The next event for boxing will be at the Ameristar in St. Charles on Friday, October 12. Former Champion Jermain Taylor (30-4) in the WBC, WBO, IBF & WBA. is on the card with STL favorite Dannie Williams (21-2). Kevin Engle (19-6) and Chris Rapa (6-0) will also be in the ring.

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The next Mixed Martial Arts event will be at the Ameristar in St. Charles on Friday, October 26 with six pro and amateur fights.

Matches include veteran Dustin Jacoby against Jake Collier, along with local favorite Zack Freeman against Thomas Gifford, Jr. Visit www.RumbleTimePromotions.com for all the details. ~~~Congrats Willie Rams’ Offense Falters ***Rams 6 – Chicago Bears 23 The St. Louis Rams take to the 2012 football season as the youngest team out of the 32 in the National Football League (NFL).

Few highlights were founding the Rams’ loss to the Bears, but the defense and special teams were busy.

- Corner Back Cortland Finnegan intercepted Bears QB Jay Cutler in the first quarter and returned it 32 yards.

The play marks Finnegan’s third consecutive game with an interception and pushes his season total to three, career to 17.

- The last time a Ram posted interceptions in three consecutive games was S Oshiomogho Atogwe in 2007.

- Defensive End Chris Long collected his first two sacks of the season. Marks his fifth career game with at least one sack. Long now has 32.5 career sacks.

- Kicker Greg Zuerlein converted his first 50-plus yard field goal of his career, when he cleared a 56-yard field goal, good for second longest in franchise history.

Former Rams’ K Jeff Wilkins hit a 57-yard field goal vs. Arizona (9/27/98).

- Punter Johnny Hekker punted six times for 279 yards, a 46.5-yard average and 36.7-yard net. Hekker tallied a long of 56 yards and placed one inside the 20.

Information from Ram’s postgame notes.

NEXT HOME GAMES: October 4 - Thursday: against Arizona Cardinals at 7:20 p.m.

October 21- Sunday: against Green Bay Packers at Noon Check the website www.StLouisRams.com for all the information. ~~~Get that offense pumped up

“Over the Fence”

Editorial

Hypnotism vs Truth In the famous cartoon, “Herman,” a small boy asked Herman if he believed in UFOs. Herman described our planet as a single grain of sand in an endless desert.

There’s bound to be other intelligence.

When the boy asked why they haven’t made contact, Herman said, “They’re waiting for us to become civilized.”

Considering the planet’s murder rate, ongoing wars and xenophobic hate groups condemning other races, creeds, colors and so on, calling ourselves civilized might be a lengthy reach.

With that in mind, along with my experience with some members of one of the largest UFO clubs in the nation, I sometimes believe that if I were an alien from another galaxy far, far away arriving here to study Earthlings, I wouldn’t let anyone know about it.

I have little doubt there are other civilizations in the vast regions of outer space that are far more advanced. I do believe people sometimes see UFOs and even that some may actually have been abducted. I’ve always looked at this phenomenon as a viable subject for scientific study. Unfortunately, after my experience with this particular www.jeffowens-insurance.com UFO club, I became extremely doubtful any unbiased scientists were members. It seemed more like a cult.

New members were almost automatically being hypnotized to see if they had been abducted by space aliens. Two professional psychologists informed me that hypnosis used as a tool for truth is extremely limited. When someone being hypnotized already knows the information being sought, it’s almost a foregone conclusion they’ll try to satisfy the hypnotist by relating that information no matter the veracity. This isn’t saying they weren’t abducted; its merely pointing out that hypnosis isn’t the best way

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to prove it.

In this branch the amateur hypnotists also asked new members under hypnosis personal questions. The most popular questions for female recruits were if they were abused by their husbands. It seems every one of them I spoke with was physically abused.

The cases of this dubious information obtained through hypnosis by self-declared experts are supposedly numerous and are often condemned by professionals. The need for laws against amateurs pretending to be real psychoanalysts hasn’t been answered by legislators.

If someone decides to hang out a shingle that says he or she is some sort of psyche doctor, a relevant formal degree isn’t required.

I would advise anyone who believes they have been abducted to be extremely cautious of joining any clubs or groups offering hypnosis as a means of finding the truth. Chances are they’ll have been abducted even if they weren’t.

Many believe it’s possible there are other civilizations somewhere in the endless reaches of space that could be cruising by for a look-see. It should be studied by unprejudiced professionals from the scientific community.

UFO clubs are usually fun but sometimes, as in other clubs, a cause that sometimes manifests itself becomes more important than the people it serves and results in cults. I often refer to the late Reverend Jim Jones and the famous Guyana massacre he orchestrated as an example of cultism to the extreme.

Members of this cult-like UFO group that I had experience with often complained of the mysterious Area 51 in the Nevada desert actually being a government hiding place for crashed UFOs but won‘t let them in to observe.

After what I saw, if I were a government employee in charge of Area 51, I wouldn’t let them in either.

“Science is organized common sense where many a beautiful theory was killed by an ugly fact.” -Thomas Huxley Maybe Gort and Klaatu will www.sportszonestl.com stop by to straighten us out.

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This is my punishment…

On a recent Friday afternoon, driving home from dropping Sam off at work, I noticed a young man dressed in a gray and white striped prison uniform, standing on the corner of a busy intersection during rush-hour traffic. He held a sign that read, “This is my punishment for stealing.”

“That poor young man,” was the first thought in my head. Why? Because I know first and second-hand how cruel young people can be. I know how technology happy young people and adults are, and I wondered how long it would be before his picture was Tweeted, or a video posted on You Tube. I thought ahead to Monday morning at his school, and wondered if he would be bullied. I thought even further ahead and hoped this young man was strong mentally and emotionally. Children have taken their lives over less humiliation.

My curiosity got the better of me, and I turned the car around and parked it in a lot near the intersection. Two adults stood probably 25 feet away, and I approached them, showed them my driver’s license and gave them my business card. I didn’t want to write a hard news story on the event…I just wanted to know their thoughts, and why they chose public humiliation as a disciplinary tool.

As it turns out, the couple was the 13 year-old’s aunt and uncle. He attends a local middle school, and stole four packets of fruit snacks from the school’s cafeteria.

The young man did it on a dare. An accomplice asked out loud, “What’s in your pocket?” As he raised his hand to pat his shirt down, a pack of the fruit snacks fell out.

“I blame myself for letting them talk me into it,” he said. “I thought I probably wouldn’t get caught.”

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“And now?” I asked him.

“I won’t ever steal again,” he immediately replied.

“Probably a good idea,” I said. “If this was your first foray into a life of crime, it should be pretty clear that you need to choose a different career path. You’re not a good thief.”

His uncle laughed, and I turned my attention to the adults who prescribed the hour-long punishment.

Why this? Why not just take away the video games for a month or more? Why not ground him for the remainder of the semester? And where on earth did they find the prison uniform? I touched it. It was not Halloween costume.

“It was mine,” the uncle volunteered.

“I spent some time in jail. His dad, my brother, is in prison now.”

“We just don’t want him to go down that same path,” his aunt added.

“Sometimes I think it’s in my genes, though,” the 13 year-old said.

I’ll add here that I was impressed with this young man. Not many teens would have agreed to speak with me, and this young man spoke quite eloquently. I don’t know what kind of student he is. I don’t know if he’s popular or unpopular or falls somewhere in the middle. I don’t know if he’s kind or a bully. I do know he’s given a lot of thought concerning his lot in life, and might figure his future is predestined.

“You have blood relatives who have made some poor choices in life, so you’re just going to throw your hands up and start young, is that it?” I asked him.

This is my punishment

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Asian Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry Ingredients: - 1 1/4 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-inch thick, divided - 4 cups assorted fresh vegetables, such as sugar snap peas, broccoli florets, bell pepper strips and shredded carrot - 1 clove garlic, minced, divided - 1/2 cup prepared stir-fry sauce, preferably sesame-ginger flavor - 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

“You’re not a bad person,” I told him. “Do you know that?

You simply made a bad choice.

You have the power to make choices. And your friends didn’t ‘talk’ you into anything. You talked yourself into it, and you made the decision to steal.”

“I know,” he said. “I won’t do it again.”

He said the hour carrying the sign on the corner was long, and initially he was angry and embarrassed.

“It gave me time to think about what I did,” he said.

“Were you mad and embarrassed because you know what you did was wrong, or because you got caught?”

I asked.

“Honestly, because I got caught,” he said. “It was so stupid.”

While we talked, another lady walked up to the aunt and uncle, and praised them for their choice. I told the young man I hoped he would look back on this day fondly, and realize that it very well may be a blessing in disguise.

“Your aunt and uncle are the greatest blessing God has given you,” I said. “Two people, who could have said ‘No,’ chose to love you, teach you, and care about your future. I hope you’ll recognize that one day.”

The sign and prison uniform were his punishments for stealing. I hope and pray that this 13-year old boy will look back on the Friday afternoon as the 60 minutes that changed his life for the better.

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- 3 cups hot cooked rice - 2 tablespoons unsalted dry-roasted peanuts (optional) Directions: 1. Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.

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3. Heat same pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add half of beef and half of garlic; stirfry 1 to 2 minutes, or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Remove. Repeat with remaining beef and garlic.

4. Return all beef and vegetables to pan. Add stir-fry sauce and red pepper; heat through.

Spoon over rice. Sprinkle with peanuts, if desired.

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Events

Oct. 5: Fish Fry 4 – 7 p.m. at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne School, 3500 St. Catherine St., Florissant, MO 63033.

Info: 314.837.3410.

Oct. 6 and 7: “Hope for Heroes” The Bridge at Florissant is looking for food and craft vendors for the fundraiser for Florissant Police Officer Mike Vernon. Info: Georgia at 314.831.0988.

Oct. 7: Blessing of the Animals 1 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2900 St. Catherine in Florissant. Info: 314.837.7113.

Oct. 20: Grace Chapel Re-Sell-It Sale 8:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Chapel, 10015 Lance Dr. in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Pre-sale on Friday, Oct. 19 from 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Proceeds benefit Youth Ministry.

Info: churchoffice@gracechapelstl. org Oct. 20: Spaghetti Supper 4 – 7 p.m. at Northside Christian Church, 9635 Lewis & Clark Blvd., St. Louis (Rt. 367). $8 per person includes spaghetti, bread, salad, beverage and dessert. No reservations. Take-outs available. Info: 314.868.5722.

First and Third Fridays: Fish Fry 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63137. Single entrée $7, double entre $8.50. Kids under 6 are free.

Info: 314.867.0800.

Saturdays: ESL Classes 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Chapel, 11100 Old Halls Ferry Road, St. Louis. Free. All are welcome. Info: 314.849.6949.

Oct. 6 & 7: Fundraiser for Officer Mike Vernon 12 – 5 p.m. at The Bridge at Florissant Assisted Living Community. Family fun with music, live entertainment, food, carnival games, craft and vendor booths, silent auction and more. Goods, services, equipment donations needed and vendors. Info: Georgia Rehme at 314.831.0988.

Oct. 7: Deleo’s Deli First Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 2782 N. Hwy. 67 in Florissant. Info: Gary at 314.357.7509 or Jake at 314.839.3880.

Oct. 7 – Dec. 16: Meat Shoot Noon – dusk every Sunday (closed Dec. 2) at Florissant Elks, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd., Florissant, Mo. 63031. Food and drinks available. Info: 314.921.2316.

Oct. 13: Trivia Night 5:30 p.m. at James J. Eagan Center in Florissant. Proceeds benefit C.H.A.M.P. Assistance Dogs. $20 per person (tables of 10).

Info: www.champdogs.org or call 314.653.9466.

October 14: Fall Festival 12 – 5 p.m. on rue St. Francois in

Old Town Florissant Craft Fair, Entertainment, Chili Cook-off, Fido Follies, Flea Market and more.

Info: 314.837.0033.

Oct. 15: Politics of Elections 7 p.m. at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 221 Church Street (Education Building), in Ferguson. Rep. Margo McNeil (District 69) is featured speaker at the American Association of University Women, Ferguson-Florissant Branch (North County). All are welcome. Info: 314.867.4755 or 314.831.5359.

Oct. 20: Trinity Catholic High School Treasures Dinner Auction $50 per person. Info: Dan Grumich at 314.741.1333 ext. 223.

Oct. 26: Halloween Family Fun Night Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Movie begins at 7 p.m. Bring all the little (and not so small) ghosts & witches to our Family Fun Night. Everyone will receive popcorn and a drink to enjoy while watching Halloween shorts in the Bellefontaine Recreation Center gymnasium, 9669 Bellefontaine Rd, St. Louis, MO 63137. Watch out for other fun and surprises. Costumes are optional and prizes will be awarded. This event is co-sponsored by the Bellefontaine Neighbors Youth Commission. Admission: Non-perishable food items for the benefit of area’s food pantries. Call 314-867-0700 for more info.

Oct. 27: Rotary Club of Florissant 36th Annual Charity Auction 6 p.m. at Yacovelli’s Restaurant, 407 Dunn Rd., Florissant, MO 63031.

Tickets $75 p/p include full sitdown dinner and open bar. Advertising in auction book available.

Reservations or info: Wayne Williams at 314.921.2917.

Oct. 27: Hermann London Halloween 5k Run/Walk 10 a.m. Race-Day Check-In: 9 a.m. at the Marietta parking lot, 7359 Marietta Ave, Maplewood, MO

63143 Awards Ceremony: 11:30 a.m. Marietta Parking Lot Proceeds Go To: The Women’s Safe House and The Woman’s Place Race Information: Starting and Ending Points at Marietta Parking Lot, 7359 Marietta Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143 Awards: Best Overall Costume, Best Group Costume, Best Pet Costume, Highest Fundraiser, Fastest Times Timing: Timing and Race Management will be provided by Big River Running For more details www.hermannlondon.com/5k 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. 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.

Every Sunday Now-Oct.: Free

Tours at Old Ferdinand Shrine 1-4 p.m. Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, #1 Rue St. Francois, Florissant, is offering free tours every Sunday during the months of August, September and October. For info. contact: Vicki Wittman, email vicray01@aol.com or phone: 314.921.7582 Last Saturday of Each Month: Writers Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Looking for new Authors and Songwriters.

Come join us and let us help you with your dream. We have Authors, Songwriters, Playwrites, Teachers and more. Meet at the Baden Liberary 8448 Church Rd. For more info call 314.388.2400.

Health Oct. 9: Alzheimer’s Association Free Legal & Financial Program 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Ferguson, 401 Darst Road. Preregistration required at 800.272.3900.

Every Sunday: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 – 8 p.m. at 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City. Info: 314.993.5421.

3rd Saturday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 9 a.m. at Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, MO 63033. Contact Kathy Gallyoun at 314.355.1516 or call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for info.

Last Saturday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 10:30 a.m. at Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, MO 63121. Contact Doris Schmitt at 314.383.4765 or call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for info.

Last Tuesday: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m. Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, MO 63136. Contact Buffy Huffman at 314.340.6389 or call the Helpline at 800.272.3900 for info.

Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Oct. 6: Women’s Cancer Aware-

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Come to this informative event to discover what are myths and what are the facts about breast cancer, presented by Christopher Menendez, MD, breast specialist, and colon cancer presented by Rehan Rafiq, MD, gastroenterologist.

Julie Wich, dietitian, will discuss what foods to avoid and ones that can actually help prevent cancer.

So wear your animal print and make plans to go wild by making your reservation today!

Oct. 18: What’s Up, Doc? 1 – 2 p.m. at Village North Retirement Community, 11160 Village North Drive, St. Louis, MO 63136.

Discussion for seniors on getting the most out of your time with your doctor. Free. Register by calling 314.747.WELL (9355).

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.

ultrasound (non-invasive test of blood flow in the neck arteries), cholesterol (fasting preferred), blood sugar and consultation with a nurse specialist. Charles Callison, MD, neurologist and neuro-interventionist, will also discuss how diet and lifestyle can help lower your risk for stroke. Space is limited. Please call 1-866-776-3627 to register and schedule a screening.

Every Mon. and Tues. in Oct.: HMR Program Orientation Mondays: 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays: Noon – 1 p.m. At 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.

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.

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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.

ability at the Walk from Obesity.

Registration is $25 online or $35 on site, and includes an official Walk from Obesity T-shirt and an optional free one year membership into the OAC. Registration, check-in and T-shirt pickup begins at 7:30 a.m., walk begins at 9 a.m. There will be a 1-mile run/walk or a 3.1 mile (5K) route. To register or for more info, visit www.ssmweightloss.com.

Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters, and SSM St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.947.5617.

Speaker’s Bureau Our SSM speakers are available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups. Our health professionals will speak up to one hour free of charge. A variety of health care topics can be presented to your group or organization. Call 636.949.7159 for more information.

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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.

Oct. 20: Stroke Screening and Seminar 8 – 10 a.m. (screenings by appointment) 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (screenings by appointment) 10 a.m. (seminar). At May Center at SSM DePaul Health Center Stroke is the No. 1 cause of serious long-term disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Discover your risk for stroke and learn how strokes occur and are treated at this free screening and seminar. Screening includes blood pressure, carotid

Oct. 6: Walk from Obesity Frontier Park, St. Charles, Mo. Join us in helping the ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery) Foundation and Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) fight one of the nation’s leading causes of death and dis-

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.

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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 314.968.3477.

• 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

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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.

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2012 is not likely to be remembered for outstanding fall color, but recent rains could save Missouri’s “season of splendor” from fizzling altogether.

Foresters with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) report that many trees already have shed some or all of their leaves in response to this year’s historic drought. However, they say it isn’t too late for trees that still have live leaves to develop the vivid hues that make Show-Me State forests a visual feast in autumn.

Leaves turn colors when two things happen. First, sugars produced by photosynthesis are trapped inside leaves by chilly – but not freezing – autumn nights. Those sugars are the building blocks for red, yellow, orange, and purple pigments. Cool nights simultaneously cause the breakdown of green pigments, allowing other colors to show through.

The water trees need for photosynthesis was missing until recently, but this week’s rainfall came just in time for one last gasp of sugarmaking. Given a few sunny days and cool nights, trees can still put on their autumn finery.

Fall color typically develops first in northern Missouri in early Oct. and spreads south during the following weeks. The peak of fall color statewide usually occurs around mid-Oct.. Foresters say the best colors likely will be seen earlier this year, due to drought stress on trees.

MDC collects fall-color reports from foresters around the state and assembles them into a weekly report at mdc.mo.gov/node/4548.

Bring the kids to the Booterflies Halloween Party, held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21 at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield, Mo. Children can wear their Halloween costumes, play insectinspired games and make spooktacular crafts during the annual Booterflies Halloween party at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. This family friendly events features non-spooky fun designed for children ages 2 to 12 and is included with Butterfly House admission.

Attendees can play Halloween themed party games including Mummy Wrap, Which Witch is Which?, Goblin in the Goblet toss, Pumpkin Golf and more. Face painting, crafts and goody bags are

also available for participants.

Booterflies activities will be held inside the Lopata Learning Lab and under the Emerson Lakeside Terrace pavilion at the Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd. at Faust Park in Chesterfield, Mo., accessible from Interstate 64 at exit #19B. Admission is $6 for adults, $4.50 for seniors (ages 65 and older), and $4 for children (ages 3 to 12). Children ages 2 and younger and Missouri Botanical Garden members are free.

For more information, visit www.butterflyhouse. org or call 636.530.0076.

The Butterfly House is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Teen Halloween Party with Bestselling Author Heather Brewer The St. Louis County Library Foundation and Pudd’nHead Books are pleased to present the biggest Halloween party of the year featuring special guest bestselling vampire fiction author Heather Brewer. Brewer will discuss and sign the second installment in her Slayer Chronicles series, “Second Chance.”

The event will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30 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 Pudd’nHead Books.

The Halloween party will feature a live DJ, food, and games. Fans of Heather Brewer’s books are encouraged to come in costume as their favorite character. The best costumes will win fabulous prizes.

St. Louis author Heather Brewer attracted millions of fans around the world with her bestselling Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series about a vampire leading a double-life as an American teenager. In the spin-off series, the Slayer Chronicles the story is told from the perspective of Vlad’s arch-

enemy vampire slayer Joss McMillan.

In the first installment in the series, Joss witnessed his sister's murder at the hands of a vampire and his whole life changed. He learned that not only is his family part of the Slayer Society, a group whose mission is to rid the world of vampires, but he was their new recruit. As Joss trained he discovered powers that could make him the youngest, strongest Slayer in history.

In “Second Chance,” the stakes are life or death.

The summer after Joss failed to kill the vampire Vladimir Tod, he gets a second chance to prove himself as a Slayer. He is sent to New York City to hunt down a serial killer that the Slayer Society believes is a vampire. It is up to Joss to lead his Slayer team, and through their detective work, they discover that there are actually four vampire brothers who are on the killing rampage. Joss must use all his skill to save the innocent people of New York City from the murderers. Joss's status as a Slayer depends on it.

St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Reading Garden Event Series hosts free family events with authors and musicians. Sponsors include Commerce Bank, Companion, and the Sara Guth Costigan Memorial Fund.

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 slcl.org.

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