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November 16, 2011 Vol. 90 No. 46

A Happy Thanksgiving starts with a properly cooked meal!

Thanksgiving Food Safety Information from the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment and the Partnership for Food Safety Education

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It just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a table full of food and the delicious aromas of turkey, mashed potatoes and pie. However, this treasured meal can become a lasting memory for another reason, if food safety isn’t one of the key ingredients. Food borne disease infections continue to be a serious health issue in the United States, causing an estimated 76 million people to become sick each year. Food borne diseases can be associated with meat, poultry and fish (Salmonella, Campylobacter, and E. coli), as well as with produce (E. coli, norovirus, and Hepatitis A). Most people become sick by eating contaminated foods or beverages or by coming in contact with someone who has a food borne illness. Being “food safe” during the holidays involves four basic steps: Clean. Be sure to wash all food and surfaces regularly. Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with warm, soapy water before and after handling all foods and utensils. Rinse and scrub produce thoroughly. When finished, wash all utensils and counter tops with hot, soapy water. Separate. Be sure to keep raw and cooked food apart, so as not to allow bacteria to spread from one food to another. Use separate cutting boards for raw meats, produce, and carving stations. Cook. Meats must be brought to a proper internal temperature, while casseroles and stuffings must be kept warm after desired doneness. Use a food thermometer to check that poultry reaches 165°F, beef and lamb to 145°F, and “precooked” ham to 140°F. It’s also necessary to bring sauces and gravies (especially when reheating) to a boil to eliminate all bacteria. Chill. Keep cold things cold and refrigerate promptly. Certain perishable Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Christmas Traditions . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

fresh fruits and vegetables should be stored in a clean refrigerator at a temperature of 40ºF or below. If you aren’t sure whether an item should be refrigerated, ask your grocer. Meal leftovers should be put into the refrigerator within two hours of serving. Also, when thawing the turkey, keep in a refrigerator and do not thaw at room temperature. Purchasing the Turkey The turkey, of course, is the highlight of the Thanksgiving meal. Here are some tips to make sure your turkey is delicious and cooked properly. Be prepared! Before purchasing your turkey, make ample space in your refrigerator, moving shelves if necessary. Fresh or frozen? There is no quality difference between a fresh or frozen turkey although fresh turkeys have shorter shelf lives. By purchasing a frozen turkey, you can get the turkey in advance and take advantage of special sales. Fresh turkeys provide convenience because they do not require thawing. What size turkey do I need to buy? When purchasing a whole turkey, purSports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Shelly Schnieder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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St. Ferdinand de Fleurissant 225 Area residents are invited to the city of Florissant’s 225th birthday celebration at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 18 at the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, #1 rue St. Francois in Florissant. This is also the Feast Day for St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider will dedicate two plaques at the celebration. The first at 6 p.m. to Father Pierre-Jean DeSmet, and the second at 6:15 p.m. to St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. Mayor Schneider will then give a history of Florissant, to be followed by the Feast Day Mass honoring St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. The Knights of Columbus Hall will have a fish fry and they will serve clam chowder. Hendel’s Market and Old St. Ferdinand Shrine will co-host a French Wine Service. There will be complimentary coffee and birthday cake celebrating Florissant’s 225 years in the Old School House. All activities will take place at the illuminated Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, Convent, Rectory, Museum, parking lot (plaza) and Knights of Columbus Hall. Regardless of the weather this event will go on. Please come prepared for any inclement weather and bring an umbrella if necessary. In tribute to the French first founders, this event has a Catholic theme but people of all faiths are invited to join in celebrating 225 years of working together for the progress of the beautiful city in the Valley of Flowers. The city of Florissant, Knights of Columbus and St. Ferdinand Shrine are working together to host the event. All photos by Sandra Delcoure

1. Florissant’s first city hall dates back to 1876.

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2. Florissant’s second city hall was dedicated in 1955.

4. The Henry Albers building (1885) is now Stems on rue St. Francois St. in Old Town Florissant.

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The house was constructed in typical French style around 1860. 8. Goeke Produce 9. The Archambault House, a Florissant landmark, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This house is located at the intersection of Jefferson St. and rue St. Denis. The house is on one corner, Sacred Heart Church and

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School on another and Hendel's Market Cafe is on another. This is a must see for any visitor or tourist to Florissant as it is wonderful example of historic buildings in one location representing the best of what a historic city has to offer of a scene from the past. 10. The plaque dedicated to St. Rose Philippine Duchesne.

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‘Scouting For Food’ Campaign Children will help feed a growing number of hungry children throughout our region as more than 30,000 Scouts participate in the 27th annual “Scouting for Food” canned goods drive in November. Scouts from throughout the Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, distributed more than one million bags on Saturday, November 12. The Boy Scouts will collect the filled bags on Saturday, November 19. More than 500 food pantries throughout the region rely on Scouting for Food and the generosity of the community to help stock their shelves before the holiday season and cold winter months. Scouting for Food donations provide up to a four-month supply for some pantries. As unemployment rates remain high and challenging economic conditions persist, many pantries report an unprecedented amount of requests for food. The demand for food isn’t isolated in urban areas. A recent report from the Brookings Institution found that 80 percent of suburban nonprofits are seeing families

with food needs more often than one year prior. The St. Louis Area Foodbank and Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger relief organization, recently released a study, “Map the Meal Gap: Child Food Insecurity 2011,” that revealed 172,000 children in our region are struggling with hunger. Nearly one in four children in our area experience food insecurity – they do not have enough nutritionally adequate food for an active, healthy life. “The strain on the St. Louis Area Foodbank’s network of pantries is reaching an all-time high,” said Frank Finnegan, president and CEO of the St. Louis Area Foodbank. “The group most affected by the need for food assistance is children. Nearly one-fourth of the children in our service territory struggle with hunger. This community has continually stepped up to make the Scouting for Food drive not only the largest in the nation, but one that hundreds of local food pantries depend on to stock the shelves during the holidays and the onset of winter. Given the number of people coming to their doors, I know the food pantries are counting on this year being the most

successful drive yet.” When Scouts in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County collect the donated food, they take it to one of 46 fire stations where it is sorted and boxed. (Food collected outside of the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County is taken directly to food pantries in those communities.) “Thousands of Scouts, parents and leaders are ready to work together for an important purpose—feeding the less fortunate in our community,” said Ron Green, Scout Executive of the Greater St. Louis Area Council. “We are providing assistance to those in need, but this drive also teaches young people the value of helping others.” For the eighth consecutive year, Sunset Transportation, Inc., will transport the food from the fire stations to the St. Louis Area Foodbank. Sunset Transportation will move 55 truckloads of food in cooperation with dozens of truck drivers who donate their time, use their own trucks, and pay for their own fuel. Wells Fargo Advisors is this year’s campaign sponsor.

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It’s the most important gift you can give this holiday season: the gift of life. In just a few minutes, you can help save the lives of as many as three people at Maryland Heights’ November 30 blood drive, scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. at the Maryland Heights Government Center, 11911 Dorsett Road. The drive will be held in partnership with Mississippi Val-

ley Regional Blood Center, which provides blood to all local SSM hospitals, including Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center and DePaul Health Center. Although walk-ins are welcome, prospective donors may schedule their own appointments by visiting www.bloodcenterimpact.org and entering location code 9407. Donors may also schedule appointments by calling 314.738.2204 or emailing sberry@marylandheights.com. Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that only takes about an hour. Donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 years old with parental permission, be in good health and weigh 110 pounds. A blood donor card or other photo I.D. is required to donate.

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frozen bird will take 3 to 4 full days to thaw in the refrigerator.) Ideally, purchase your frozen turkey as far in advance as necessary to safely thaw it in the refrigerator. If buying a fresh turkey, purchase it only 1 to 2 days before the meal and keep it refrigerated. Thawing and handling Always wash hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds before and after handling the turkey. Never defrost turkey on the counter! Turkey can be thawed in the refrigerator or in cold water. The refrigerator method is the safest and will result in the best finished product. Leave the bird in the original packaging and place in a shallow pan and allow refrigerator thawing time at a rate of 4 to 5 pounds per 24 hours. To thaw in cold water, keep turkey in the original packaging, place in a clean and sanitized sink or pan and submerge in cold water. Change the cold water every 30 minutes. The turkey will take about 30 minutes per pound to thaw. Cook the turkey immediately after it is thawed. Do not refreeze. Now what? Once thawed, remove neck and giblets from the body cavities and keep bird and parts (if using) refrigerated at 40 °F or below until it is ready to be cooked. Cooking time and temperature Time to cook. There are several methods for cooking your turkey (see recipes) . The single most important thing to know, no matter the cooking method, is that the turkey must be cooked to the proper internal temperature as measured with a food thermometer. A stuffed turkey will take additional time to cook. Stuff safely. Stuffing should be prepared and stuffed into the turkey immediately before it’s placed in the oven. Mix the wet and dry ingredients for the stuffing separately and combine just before using. Stuff the turkey loosely, about 3/4 cup stuffing per pound of turkey. Bake any extra stuffing in a greased casserole dish. Cooked inside or outside the bird, all stuffing and dressing recipes must be cooked to a minimum temperature of 165 °F. (For optimum safety and more even cooking, it’s recommended to cook your stuffing in a casserole dish.) Take the temperature! Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, not touching bone. Cook to a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F as measured with a food thermometer. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast. For reasons of personal preference, cook turkey to higher temperatures but not to exceed 170 °F in the breast and 180 °F in the thigh. (If the turkey is done and the stuffing is not yet 165 °F, remove the stuffing from the turkey and place it in a greased casserole dish to continue cooking to temperature.) Use the timetable below to estimate approximate cooking time. Thermal/Conventional Oven Open Pan Method Timetable for Roasting a Turkey at 325 °F. Unstuffed Turkey 8 to 12 lbs.: 2-3/4 to 3 hours 12 to 14 lbs.: 3 to 3-3/4 hours 14 to 18 lbs. 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 hours

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18 to 20 lbs. 4-1/4 to 4-1/2 hours 20 to 24 lbs. 4-1/2 to 5 hours Stuffed Turkey The city of Florissant Parks 8 to 12 lbs.: 3 to 3-1/2 hours and Recreation Department is 12 to 14 lbs.: 3-1/2 to 4 hours hosting Project Liftoff XXIII, a 14 to 18 lbs.: 4 to 4-1/4 hours drug, alcohol and tobacco-free 18 to 20 lbs.: 4-1/4 to 4-3/4 hours holiday party. The event will 20 to 24 lbs.: 4-3/4 to 5-1/4 hours Convection Oven Open Pan Method Roasting Guidelines for a be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 3 at the Fresh/Thawed Turkey at 300 °F. James J. Eagan Center. The parUnstuffed Turkey ty includes: DJ music, a game 14 to 18 lbs.: 2-1/2 to 3-1/4 hours room, ice skating, swimming, 18 to 22 lbs.: 3-1/4 to 3-1/2 hours contests and door prizes, along Stuffed Turkey with free pizza and Pepsi prod14 to 18 lbs.: 3 to 3-1/4 hours ucts. The cost is $6 per person in 18 to 22 lbs.: 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 hours Safe carving and serving. It’s best to let the turkey rest for 20 advance, or $8 on the day of the minutes before carving to allow the juices to set, so the turkey will event. The Florissant resident carve more easily. Use a clean cutting board that has a well to catch card is required to purchase a juices. Remove all stuffing from the turkey cavity. Make sure your ticket. Each resident may purchase one additional non-resknife is sharp before you start carving. Storing leftovers safely. Remove the stuffing and carve the extra ident ticket. Tickets are availturkey meat from the bones. Within two hours, store leftover tur- able now at the James J. Eagan key in shallow containers and put in the refrigerator or the freezer. Center or the JFK Center. For Use cooked leftover turkey, stuffing and gravy within 3-4 days. more information, please call 314.921.4466 or 314.921.4250. Cooked turkey keeps for 3-4 months in the freezer For more information on food safety, call the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at 1.888.SAFE.FOOD: For questions about safe handling of foods, including eggs, dairy, Personalized short-term and fresh produce and seafood. You outpatient rehabilitation programs may also call the U.S. Depart314.831.3752 designed to speed recovery, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. ment of Agriculture Meat and increase strength and mobility, Florissant, MO 63033 Poultry Hotline, 1.888.MPHOwww.LCCA.com LCCA.COM and help you regain an active life. TLINE (1.888.674.6854). M-F, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. EST. The hotline is open Thanksgiving Day, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. EST.

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31 Pattonville Students Named AP Scholars Thirty-one Pattonville High School students have been recognized for their outstanding performance on the college-level Advanced Placement (AP) exams taken last spring. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school and to receive college credit, advanced placement or both for successful performance on the AP exams. Only about 18 percent of the more than 1.8 million high school students worldwide who took AP Exams performed at a level to merit the recognition of AP Scholar. Pattonville students took the AP exams last May after completing college-level courses at Pattonville High School. Pattonville currently offers 12 Advanced Placement courses: AP Studio Art, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Government and Politics, AP Phys-

ics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, and AP United States History. Last year, a fourth of Pattonville High School students enrolled in AP courses. Pattonville students were recognized for achieving four different levels of AP Scholar. Hannah Johnson, who graduate last May, was named a National Scholar, an an honor granted to students who receive an average of at least 4 on all of their AP exams and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. She was also earned the Scholar with Distinction by scoring an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Six other graduates in the Class of 2011 earned Scholar with Distinction Awards. They are: Hope Benefield, Madison Emerick, Khalil Griffin, Allison Jennings, Madeline Perel and Elizabeth Voris. Graduates Geri Farrell, Nikolas Fischer, Lora Hakanson and Elise Moser earned the Scholar with Honor

Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and grades of three or higher on four or more of these exams. Twenty Pattonville students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams, with grades of 3 or higher. Current Pattonville seniors who earned the AP Scholar Awards are: Nathan Bassman, Michael Brown, Michelle Dougan, Joel Fine, Mario Khalil, Alyssa Mars, Rachel McCormick, Marc Prather and Zane Stringer. Those who graduated last May and earned the recognition are: Andrea Albin, Cristina Carver, Brian Gibson, Kaylen Iberg, Megan Jones, Courtney McNeese, Jordan Menard, Erica Ream, Genevieve Schmoeker, Andrew Simpkins and Derrick Tubbs. More than 90 percent of the nation’s colleges and universities award credit and/or placement for qualifying exams.

Pierce Named to National Forensic Two PHS Seniors Named National League Societe de 300 Merit Commended Students Randy Pierce, speech and debate coach at Pattonville High School, was recognized by the National Forensic League for placing in the top 1 percent of league chapters. Pattonville achieved more than 300 degrees last year and was thus granted membership into the National Forensic League’s prestigious Societe de 300.

Senior Honored in Student Leadership Program Erik Schrader, a Pattonville High School senior, was awarded a Certificate of Accomplishment by St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley after his participation in the Outstanding Student Leadership Program. In cooperation with Washington University, the program provides training and recognition for youth in St. Louis County to assist with the development of the skills needed to be effective leaders and citizens. As part of the program, one senior from each county high school is nominated annually by his or her principal for participation in a leadership conference and recognition ceremony.

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Michael Brown and Brittni Cambron, seniors at Pattonville High School, were recognized as Commended Students for their performance in the National Merit Scholarship Program. They were among the more than two-thirds (about 34,000) of the approximately 50,000 high scorers on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) to receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. Pattonville has one student who was named a National Merit Semifinalist - Alyssa Mars. Mars now has the opportunity to continue in the competition to earn a National Merit Scholarship. Approximately 1.5 million juniors nationwide took the 2010 PSAT/NMSQT, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. Those named semifinalists represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors and are among the highest-scoring entrants in each state.

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SAINT CHARLES Christmas Traditions Welcome to St. Charles Christmas Traditions! Christmas sparkles each year in historic St. Charles,

Missouri during our one-of-a-kind Christmas Traditions festival. While you’re making holiday plans, escape to an old-fashioned Christmas with storybook characters, Victorian carolers, and Santas from around the world. There’s no better place than Main Street during a Christmas festival for a holiday stroll with your loved ones. Underneath a canopy of twinkling lights, stroll a while. Duck into a shop or two for a little holiday shopping. Then, take a break at one of the many restaurants, dessert cafes or coffee houses. For a complete schedule, please visit www.stcharleschristmas.com. And when Santa has to leave on Christmas Eve, join us for the Santa Send-Off at 1:30 p.m. We’ll bid Santa goodbye during this last parade of the season and wish him the best as he heads back to the North Pole.

Opening Day Join us at the Gazebo at 400 S. Main Street (Kister Park) at 11 a.m. for the Opening Ceremony. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive via horse-drawn carriage, escorted by the Lewis & Clark Fife & Drum Corps and the rest of the Legends of Christmas.

The traditional “hanging of the greens” takes place to symbolize the beginning of the Christmas Traditions Festival. Festivities continue all day with caroling, vendors, the Legends of Christmas, and Santas from around the world, as well as old-fashioned evening shopping until 9 p.m. The lighting of the Saint Charles’ official Christmas tree will take place at 5 p.m. in Berthold Square (200 block of S. Main). As a special treat, one of the AnheuserBusch Clydesdales will join the festivities from 2 to 4 p.m. (weather permitting) on Saturday, November 26 in the 200 block of N. Main. Bring the family for a special photo opportunity.

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The Complete Works of Christmas! November 27, December 4, 11 and 18, 2011 Someone has killed the Grinch and now Santa’s on Trial! Who can imagine the jolly old elf with a belly that shakes like a bowl full of jelly could ever be a murderer? Come help us discover the real killer. Tickets are $62.50 and reservations are required. But hurry! Only a limited number of tickets are available. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner is served at 6 p.m. Parking is free on the street and nearby lots. To order tickets, contact the Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau at 636.255.6155 or via email at KGodfrey@historicstcharles.com.

Breakfast with Santa November 26, December 3, 10 and 17 Come enjoy breakfast at the beautiful Mother-In-Law House Restaurant for an up-close-and-personal visit with Santa. Bring your holiday wish list. Plus, don’t forget the camera to capture all the holiday fun. Doors open at 9 a.m., and breakfast is served at 9:30 a.m. Parking is free on the street and nearby lots. Tickets are $15 and reservations are required. But hurry! Only a limited number of tickets are available. To order tickets, contact the Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau at 636.255.6155 or via email at KGodfrey@historicstcharles.com.

The Santa Parade The highlight of any visit to Historic Main Street has to be the Santa Parade. On Opening Day, as well as every Saturday and Sunday, the Santa Parade starts at the corner of Boone’s Lick and South Main at 1:30 p.m. and features more than 40 costumed Victorian Carolers and Legends of Christmas who all come together for this magical event. The Santa Parade is led by the Lewis and Clark Fife and Drum Corp and culminates at the corner of South Main Street and First Capitol in Berthold Square where you will be treated to a short show featuring the talented Lewis and Clark Fife and Drum Corp as well as all the rest of our International Christmas Characters. After the show don’t miss out on the opportunity to interact with all the Santas as well as collect their Character Cards.

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Saint Charles is one of America’s great Historic Districts. There is no other place quite like South Main Street, which features 10 blocks of historic buildings, some dating as far back as the late 1700s. For Christmas Traditions, we pull out all the stops to create a festive setting the whole family can enjoy. With more than 10,000 feet of fresh greenery, 150 wreaths, 1,200 hand-tied red velvet bows, and thousands of white lights in the trees and on the buildings, you just can’t help but get caught up in the holiday spirit. In the daytime, the crisp reds and greens provide a colorful

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backdrop as you walk the brick streets enjoying all that Christmas Traditions has to offer. And in the evening, the white lights make a nighttime stroll or drive down Main Street one of St. Louis’ best free light displays. The holiday decor on Main Street is just one more way that Christmas Past Comes To Life in Saint Charles during Christmas Traditions.

Photos with Santa Capture memories of your family’s visit to Saint Charles in a special photo with Santa. Set against a classic holiday backdrop in lower level of the Tourism Center at the corner of Main Street and First Capitol Drive, our Victorian Santa will bring a touch of class to this treasured memento, all at a greater value than mall photos. Photos are $12 for the first and $8 for the second. They are 5 x 7 and come in a lovely gold foil-trimmed frame. You may also purchase more photos with Santa in varying sizes online or by visiting The Tintypery at 510 S. Main Street. Photos with Santa will be open the Friday after Thanksgiving and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

Carriage Rides Take a break from the hustle and bustle of shopping and enjoy a relaxing, complimentary carriage ride down Main Street! Our complimentary carriage shuttle will be available (weather permitting) during Christmas Traditions on Wednesday and Friday Nights, as well as Saturdays and Sundays. The carriage rides are courtesy of the SBD and the Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau. To reserve a carriage for a special event or evening during the holiday season, please call 636.398.4123.

Trains on Main Be sure to visit Trains on Main located at the “North Main Train Station” at 222 N. Main Street. This year’s display will include a Victorian winter scene, a circus scene, Katy coal train, Union Pacific Big Boy, Polar Express, and so much more. Features HO, O, N and G gauge trains. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children ages 3-12. Children under 3 are free. Proceeds benefit the Frenchtown Heritage Museum.

Trains on Main is open during regular festival hours. For more information, call 636.724.2106.

Las Posadas 2011: Saturday, December 3 During the day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the normal Saturday Festival takes place. At 6 p.m. a beautiful re-enactment of the Spanish tradition of Las Posadas finds Mary and Joseph looking for shelter as they process down South Main Street with thousands of visitors carrying luminaries and singing carols. The procession begins at the corner of S. Main Street and Boone’s Lick Road. Las Posadas culminates along the riverfront in Frontier Park with a re-telling of the Christmas Story in narrative and song, a live nativity scene, and carols sung around the Yule Log bonfire.

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Sports You See... With Gary B. Smash to EMCEE the 25th Guns ‘N Hoses Wednesday November 23 At Scottrade Center Asher Benrubi, affectionately known as Sir Smashington, local radio personality and bandleader, will be the announcer sitting ringside again. His job is to excite the crowd – usually more than 18,000 – in order to help the boxers in the ring to give all they got. He is excellent

in that role. Of the 17 bouts slated between police and firefighters, there are three that will feature females. The only local contestant is Laurie Taylor of Pattonville Fire Protection District. Go to www.STLGunsandHoses.com for all the details. ~~~Great cause aiding families of our heroes that have perished

Cardinals Name Matheny as Skipper The Next Era For 16 years Tony LaRussa was at the helm for all the players wearing the birds on the bat. When he started he wanted number 10 on his jersey since that would be the next numbered World Series that STL strived to attain. LaRussa led the Cards two times to that title. 2012 will see Mike Matheny as the manager of the 2011 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals. Critics say he has no managerial experience, but he has been in the Cardinal organization for many years around the organization’s minor league system. He played catcher for the club and earned four Gold Gloves for his excellence behind the plate. ~~~Promoted within High School Softball Player Signs Sarah Williams Heading to Joplin Timberland pitcher and infielder Sarah Williams has committed to play college softball for the Missouri Southern State University Lions in Joplin, Mo. With her

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mother, Betty, and her father, Tom, by her side, the right hander signed her National Letter of Intent at Timberland High School. “I felt really comfortable there, it felt like home, and the softball program is pretty good too,” said Williams. This year she was selected 1st Team All-Conference and 1st Team All-District. On the mound she led the team in wins with a 12-8 record and a 1.61 ERA with 138 strikeouts, and at the plate she hit .351 and led the lady Wolves with 4 HR and 30 RBI. While at MSSU she plans on pursuing a degree in nursing or elementary education. ~~~Study and play hare Rams Notch Second Victory Rams 13-Cleveland Browns 12 The victory gave the St. Louis club its first win on the road this season. The game again saw several players go down and some may be out for the season. Too early to know who will be out for next week’s home game. Highlights from the WIN…nice to hear that: - Running back Steven Jackson’s rushing for 126-yards is his 30th time over 100 yards and the fourth time in his career that he has put together three consecutive 100-yard rushing games. - Quarterback Sam Bradford threw for 155 yards, completing 15-of-26 passes, and one touchdown. He was sacked one time. - The special teams unit notched a turnover when Donnie Jones punted to Browns WR Joshua Cribbs in the fourth quarter, LB David Nixon stripped the ball from Cribbs and LB Ben Leber recovered at the Cleveland 27-yard line. The turnover resulted in a 34-yard field by Josh Brown to gain the lead, 13-12. - Defensive end Chris Long sacked the Browns QB marking Long’s fifth fourthquarter sack this season. Going into the game, he was tied for first in the NFL for fourth quarter sacks. NEXT RAMS HOME GAMES: November 20: 3:05 p.m. - against the Seattle Seahawks November 27: Noon - against the Arizona Cardinals Check the latest news at www.stlouisrams.com ~~~Bradford playing pretty good injured

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Karaoke R Us A 42 year-old man in New York drew a 2½ year prison sentence for punching a 72 year-old man that was singing in a Karaoke bar. I’m told it’s highly illegal to punch anyone over 65 no matter how badly they sing. Does this mean it’s legal to punch singers under 65? Perish the thought. I’ve been around bands all my life and even played in a few so perhaps I’m too critical. However, after hearing some elderly gents wearing red slacks, golf shirts and white shoes trying to sing Frank Sinatra hits, I can better understand the hostility. But then, most Karaoke bars eventually draw these wrinkled “Rat Pack” groupies that drive Cadillacs and try

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to sing. They usually embarrass everyone but their wives who discovered the numbing effects of multiple martinis. One of my favorite pubs with weekend entertainment was owned by a friend. His weeknight business was bad so he was thinking of having Karaoke on Wednesday nights. I threatened to stay home if he did. He was a great musician and singer himself and I accused him of ‘selling out’. He had Karaoke despite my threats and sure enough, a geezer in red slacks and white shoes showed up in a Cadillac to sing Frank Sinatra songs while his wife slugged martinis. I remembered seeing him several years before in a Karaoke bar over 50 miles away. Perhaps he moved around to keep Sinatra’s bodyguards from finding him. I never thought Karaoke would get off the ground but apparently many folks long to be singing stars and it gives them a way to make believe they are. It remains a mystery why listeners applaud drunks singing loudly in the key of screech but hey, tolerance is a fine quality. Earplugs help too. Sometimes it’s pleasantly surprising when someone stands at the mike who

can actually sing. I once heard a huge, obese, shabbily dressed man sing a Righteous Brothers song better than the Righteous Brothers. He received standing ovations and amazed looks from the crowd, including me. Obviously, handsome doesn’t always accompany talent. Usually, when Karaoke starts, I’m inclined to leave and probably miss some good singers but all too often, the bad singers overload forbearance levels. Combine this with Karaoke providers who turn the volume up to earsplitting and the nearest exit beckons. One such incident was at a bar/restaurant where a woman who apparently thought she was Tammy Wynette howled Country & Western songs badly out of tune with the sound turned up enough to dissolve moon craters. She reminded me of a Beagle I once had that got hung up in a fence. Before I could leave, a beer bottle sailed across the room and crashed on the wall behind her head. It was a perfect spiral. The applause was overwhelming. An acquaintance said he once offered to buy a woman drinks for the rest of the evening if she stopped trying to sing. I would think this is better than punching somebody although it didn’t work. She returned to screech into the mike out of spite and cleared the place. Vaudeville is said to have used a long hook to drag performers off the stage that didn’t measure up. Karaoke providers aren’t allowed this luxury. Too bad. On the other hand, perhaps they should be ejected with their amplifiers if the Karaoke volume liquefies brain cells. Who do they think we are, teenagers? I forgave my friend and continued patronizing his pub. After all, friends are precious and earplugs are cheap. www.IAFF2665.org

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November 16, 2011

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Save those receipts!

I purchased a brand new pair of cross-training shoes a few months back, but kept them in the closet until my old pair really gave out (kind of like men do with underwear and socks), but a little voice called out one afternoon from my over-stuffed closet. “Take me to the gym!” the shoes beckoned from beyond the wooden doors. “Take me!” “What the heck,” I thought to myself as I threw the shoes into the gym bag. I arrived at the gym 20 minutes earlier than my normal 1 p.m. aerobics class. It must’ve been my pride. But life always seems to know when to knock you down a notch or two when you’re feeling particularly proud. I sat myself on the floor (I really have to stop doing that. It gets harder and harder to get up off the floor by myself!), and with a song in my heart unzipped my gym bag and pulled out my new shoes with more than a little flair. It took a couple of seconds for me to realize exactly what had happened. I was dumbfounded! How could this be? I’ve always known that I have two left feet, but two right shoes? My bubble was burst, and in front of my step aerobics class. Oh, the shame! The humiliation! The laughing! I promptly returned to the place of purchase with my shoes in a garbage bag (don’t laugh, it was clean).

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But I had not only thrown out the receipt, I’d watched happily as the recycling truck took the new shoebox out as well. The sales people were very gracious, and helped me scour the clearance table for another pair. I was beginning to think they weren’t going to believe my painful story, when one sales lady found a box with two left shoes. I was in luck! So, at 3:30 this afternoon, I drove back to the gym. The shoes went back on and triumphantly I stepped onto the treadmill. I started walking faster than I had in a long time. It was the new shoes, I just knew it. They put an extra spring in my step and sent my spirit soaring. They gave me a really bad pinching feeling in my toes! Augbbbh! I had to get off the treadmill after just three-quarters of a mile. Pride is a foolish thing. Imagine, me thinking I could get away with a shoe a half-size smaller than I usually wear. My spirit broken, my self-esteem now totally shot, and my feet in real pain, I sat down (on the floor again! Will I ever learn?), and gingerly removed the shoes and placed them back in my bag. As I zipped the bag up those shoes called to me again, but with a much different tone than they had

called with this morning. They were mocking me. “You thought you could reverse your shoe size, hmm?” my shoes sneered. “Just because you drop a couple of pounds and an inch or two, doesn’t mean your feet will shrink, too.” Humiliated, but not defeated, I slipped on my sandals (flat, kind of like flip-flops with brown leather, and of course, less than 20 bucks) and finished my workout. I don’t want the fitness experts going berserk here, all I did was grab a mat and worked on toning the outer and inner thighs, no weight lifting in sandals or anything. Before dinner, I took my shoes back to the store for a second time. I put my hair in a ponytail and a frown on my face. With my head hung low, I asked to exchange the shoes for a size 10. Thank goodness for sweet, accommodating sales people. The clerk cheerfully exchanged the shoes, and I promptly checked them out to make sure my two left feet would have a right and a left shoe that fit. Whew! After a day like that, I pretty much talked myself into a dessert that was completely void of nutrition. It’s days like these I thank heaven for Twinkies.

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Statepoint Crossword Theme: On The Go

Oldest Pick: “Wonder Struck”

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!

ACROSS 1. Joanne Woodward's character Eve had three 6. Bag in French 9. SAT, e.g. 13. Positive electrode 14. Taxing job 15. *_____-cross bicycling 16. *Take one up or down 17. Mentally quick 18. Tapestry 19. *Usually illegal while driving 21. *Drive-_______ 23. One of Sinbad's seven 24. Bluish green 25. London's Big ___ 28. Musician's time to shine 30. Large, colorful parrot

Threads of two stories, about two very different characters, converge in New York City with miraculous results. You won’t want to miss “Wonderstuck” by Brian Selznick and neither will the adults in your life. Selznick, who won a Caldecott award for “The Invention of Hugo Cabret,” which debuts in movie theaters this month, as “Hugo,” has done it again – created a picture book novel sure to wow readers 9 to 90. The book opens in Minnesota in the 1970s with young Ben Wilson grieving the loss of his mother who has just died, leaving him orphaned. Ben doesn’t know who his father is, and his life is further complicated because Ben is deaf. The only hint he has regarding his dad is a box of items left behind by his mother – inside there’s a note with a New York City address. Finding that note sends Ben on a quest to the city to find his dad. As Ben’s story is told in words, another tale is revealed in drawings, one that’s quite mysterious. Rose, a deaf girl in New York City in the 1920s, also is suffering familial loss. Her parents are divorced and her mother, an actress, wants little to do with her. Rose has one island of comfort, a loving brother who works at the American Museum of Natural History. At that museum, the missing puzzle pieces of Rose and Ben’s lives fall into place. Both end up finding what they have longed for in a multithemed novel that will leave you starry-eyed with wonder.

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Movie “J. Edgar” Clint Eastwood tackles challenging and controversial subjects in his films, such as the real life inspiration for “J. Edgar.” Eastwood takes some artistic license while filling in the blanks and he leaves the viewer with more questions than answers. Leonardo DiCaprio plays J. Edgar Hoover at various stages of his life, beginning with Hoover as a fledgling government agent in his early 20’s. Stubborn and brash, Hoover pushes for a centralized library of fingerprints at the Bureau of Investigation, which was a new and unproven technology at the time. After being named the first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Hoover molds the agency to his own specifications, pushing for more funding for forensic laboratories. Hoover also eliminates agents who aren’t physically fit and those who are not willing to devote their lives to the FBI. While telling this story, Eastwood has Hoover dictating his memoirs to a series of agents, which leads into a long sequence of flashbacks. These moments explain the nature of Hoover’s relationships, especially with longtime secretary Helen Gandy (Naomi Watts). Although Gandy refused his marriage proposal, she stayed in his service until his death in 1972. Hoover’s relationship with his mother Anna (Judi Dench) also is shown as the one that shapes his career and his outlook on life. Eastwood even sheds some light on Hoover’s sexual preferences, especially when it came to Clyde Tolson (Armie Hammer), the man who

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served as Hoover’s companion for decades. In light of today’s economic woes, it’s also interesting to take a look back at the Great Depression of 1930’s, complete with colorful gangsters. After FBI Agent Melvin Purvis brought down John Dillinger, Hoover became jealous and wanted to get his name and face in the paper capturing other notorious criminals. In the title role, Leonardo DiCaprio turns in an effective performance that, while not his best, is entertaining to watch. Thanks to some creative makeup, DiCaprio plays Hoover from age 24 through his death. DiCaprio’s performance honors Hoover, but it does not gloss over some of the more offensive things that he allegedly did while in government service. Armie Hammer is especially impressive as Hoover’s longtime companion Clyde Tolson. Historical accounts differ on the amount of intimacy present between Hoover and Tolson, but Eastwood shows them bickering at times like an old married couple. Naomi Watts also adds some interesting dimensions to Helen Gandy, a woman with a reputation for being stern and cold in real life. “J. Edgar” is an interesting piece of filmmaking but, as a historical piece, it is not as informative as it could have been. “J. Edgar,” rated R for some language, curPhotos courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures rently is playing in theaters.

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Church Mondays in Advent: Waiting with Mary Advent Prayer Series 7 to 8 p.m. at the Pallottine Renewal Center Chapel November 28 and December 5, 12, and 19. Info: Angela at 314.387.7100. Every Thursday (through December 1. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Grief Share Support Group At Ferguson Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave. Ferguson, Mo. Info 314.522.3388 or leecedra@sbcglobal.net. Dec. 3 and every 1st Sat. of the month all year long: Basement/ Breakfast/Tailgate Sale At Northside Christian Church, 9635 Hwy. 367 (Lewis & Clark Blvd.), St. Louis, MO. Pancakes & sausage or 2 biscuits & gravy, juice & coffee. Extra sausage is 50 cents more. Church basement sale with lots of new items and tailgate sale to sell your own treasures. Times: Basement/Tailgate is 8 a.m. - Noon; Breakfast is 8-10:30 a.m. Breakfast is $4. A double parking spot for tailgaters is $10. Call 314.868.5722, to reserve your tailgate spot. Events 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 8397604. • Monday Club: Meets every Monday for Bingo from 11:30-2:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwich - coffee and tea are available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also scheduled. • Florissant Older Adult Club: Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11-1:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring your lunch! Bingo, Trips, Speakers and special events are planned. • Wednesday Club: Meets every Wednesday for Bingo from 11:302:30 on the lower level of the James

J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwichcoffee and tea available. Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also available. 1962 Hazelwood High School Reunion Graduates from the class of 1962 are invited to attend the 50th Reunion in June 2012. Please contact Shirley at 314.799.1147 (cell phone) for more info. 1967 Hazelwood High School Reunion: We are looking for classmates of Class of 1967 Hazelwood High School. We are having a 45th reunion in 2012. Please contact Kay at 1967hhshi@gmail.com or 636 7452601 for more information. Every Saturday: 8-10 a.m. Chess Chess is played every Satuurday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. or later, at MidRivers Mall in the food court. Come join us for some interesting games! 3rd Thursday of each month: 12:15 NARFE Chapter 1229 - Meeting for all Active and Retired Federal Employees At Golden Corral, 1850 Zumbehl Road, St. Charles, MO. For more info, call Sandy Luber at 636-4624297. 1st and 3rd Wed.: 7 p.m. St. Charles Area Wood Carvers Diverse group of people has a wide variety of carving skills ranging from novice to professional. Meetings include brief business mtg. followed by carving session. At Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors always welcome!

Every 3rd Monday of the Month: 6:30 p.m. Neighborhood Watch Visit our wesite for location, http:// ca.groups.yahoo.com/group.neighborhoodwatch_FlorissantMO or call 314.830.6042. Health and Meetings St. Chatherine Retirement Community Events 3350 St. Catherine St., Florissant. To RSVP to events call 314.838.3877 Each Monday: Line Dancing with Minnie 5:45 p.m. Beginners welcome. Every Monday and Friday: Fit to Go Exercise 1 p.m. Free. Classes led by personal trainer with the use of weights and resistance bands (provided). Nov. 17: Tai Chi for Seniors 10:30 a.m. Reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance and coordination. Free. Nov. 17: Blood Pressure Clinic 10 a.m. Refreshments served. Nov. 18: Project Hands 2 p.m. Volunteers needed to knit, crochet and quilt for various children’s organizations. Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Day Happy Hour 10:30 a.m. Entertainment by

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Gateway Arch Offers Extended Hours to Accommodate Holiday Visitors

The Gateway Arch will offer extended hours on Friday and Saturday, November 25 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. To help avoid long lines and possible ticket sellouts, visitors are encouraged to order tickets in advance at 877.982.1410 or www.coreofdiscovery.com for: “Journey to the Top” tram ride; “Monument to the Dream” and “Lewis and Clark – Great Journey West” movies. Gateway Arch Riverboat sightseeing cruises and helicopter rides are also available at the riverfront. The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is located at 11 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, MO 63102 In addition, the Old Courthouse will unveil Victorian holiday decorations and kick off the holiday season with the following appearances by local performers. At 12 p.m. on November 25, the St. Louis Brass Band Quintet will perform, followed by the Caroling Party in concert at 1 p.m. At 12 p.m. on November 26, the Clayton Silwww.troyflooringcenter.com ver Strings will perform.