CN: Dec. 26. 2012

December 26, 2012 Vol. 91 No. 52

Westbound Blanchette bridge construction to continue until fall of 2013, MoDOT urging drivers to seek alternative routes and commuting options.

Blanchette Bridge Under Construction Until Fall 2013

By DeAnna Massie

IN this Issue

Anyone relying on I-70 as the primary route to and from St. Charles County is already aware of the major construction taking place on the Blanchette bridge. The $63 million project, which began in November, is expected to take a full year to complete. MoDOT plans on reopening the westbound span in the fall of 2013. In the meantime, traffic will be detoured to the eastbound I-70 bridge. All ramps at Fifth Street will be open except for the ramp from northbound Fifth Street to eastbound I-70.

Northbound Fifth Street traffic will have a signed detour on Veterans Memorial to Route 94 to access eastbound I-70.

Options For Avoiding Traffic Especially during the busy holiday season, the eastbound lane, which now carries three lanes in each direction with 10 foot lanes and no shoulders, is expected to be congested. Normally, the bridges carry five lanes in each direction. The reduction in lanes will also mean traffic backups during the morning and evening rush drive times. Because of the high volume of drivers on fewer lanes, MoDOT suggests adjusting your drive time to avoid peak rush and to run errands during midday or weekend hours.

Of course, commuters heading to work or school do not have the option of avoiding rush drive times, but there are some options. MoDOT suggests that motorists consider Route 370 and Route 364 as the major alternate routes Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

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to cross the Missouri River.

Commuters can also connect with other riders at RideFinders, the St. Louis Regional Rideshare Program. At no cost to users, RideFinders matches commuters online or over the phone.

Drivers and riders can elect to be part of a carpool or vanpool. Carpool riders share the cost of gas with the driver.

Vanpool drivers have the entire cost of gas covered by passengers. There are 8,300 carpoolers in almost 4,000 carpools in St. Louis. 900 vanpoolers take advantage of 88 RideFinders vanpools in the region.

For employers, colleges and school districts looking to make the commute manageable for employees and students, please note there is no cost or liability to participate in RideFinders.

Currently more than 900 employers/ colleges and 50 K-12 schools promote ridesharing.

To find a ride or learn more, visit www. ridefinders.org, or call 800.847.7433 (800.VIP.RIDE).

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City of Black Jack Plays Host to Open World Program and Delegates from the Republic of Georgia in Central Asia Mayor Norman C. McCourt and Black Jack City Council opened the doors to City Hall to welcome six university leaders from the Republic of Georgia in Central Asia as part of the open world Program. The group was in the United States examining “Empowerment of women in Academia”. At City Mayor Norm McCourt, City of Black Jack, Senator Gina Walsh, and Delegates of Georgia Republic.

Hall, the group was meet with the group from the Republic of Geortreated to a presentation by Mayor Norm Mc- gia and learn about them and their country. In Court, as well as a tour of city Hall and the GTN meeting with the various groups over the years it Studios. The Friendship Force of Missouri – St. never fails to amaze me, that even though we live Louis Club hosted the delegation that is part of worlds apart we have very similar interests and the Open World program which is designed to outlooks on life and the world ” enhance understanding and capabilities for coThe City of Black Jack has participated with operation between the United States and the the St. Louis Friendship Force group for the past countries of Eurasia by developing a network of 10 years and has welcomed groups from Rusleaders in the region who have gained significant, sia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. Since first hand exposure to America’s democratic, ac- 1999, the Open World Program has enabled over countable government and free market system.

18,000 Eurasian leaders to experience American Mayor McCourt stated “It was a pleasure to democracy, society, and community life.

Santa Flies in to Jamestown New Horizons Santa flew in by helicopter to visit the Jamestown New Horizons young riders with disabilities. What fun!

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A Tina Turner Tribute to the Queen of Rock Inspired by Luisa Marshall’s Simply the Best

Luisa Marshall’s Simply The Best, tribute to Tina Turner is a world class tribute show that makes her audience experience the legendary diva in her. Her monstrous personality is larger than life.

To see her impersonator show is to believe it. Audiences from all walks of life simply adored her powerful sound alike rendition of Tina Turner’s greatest hit songs like Proud Mary, The Best, Better Be Good To Me, Private Dancer, What’s Love Got To Do With It, Help, and We Don’t Need Another Hero, just to name a few.

Luisa Marshall’s uncanny resemblance has heads turning everywhere she goes. People think this celebrity look alike and sound alike personality is the real Tina Turner. Luisa Marshall performed on the Oprah Winfrey Show where Tina was a guest and Tina was amazed and honored. Luisa Marshall captures Tina’s life in this Tribute Show, developed over 16 years and now toured around the world.

The production takes you on a musical and visual voyage through the four decades of the reign of the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.

From Tina’s days with Ike Turner to her break through Grammy winning album Private Dancer to her latest greatest hits collection, Luisa Marshall promises her own inimitable, explosive style and only “The Best” in this ground breaking show.

“Luisa Marshall was simply superb. Luisa’s energy level, enthusiasm, and portrayal of this great performer was well beyond our expectations” - Robert E. Dirks, Senior Vice President Hilton Hotels Corporation World Headquarters. . .

Luisa Marshall’s Simply The Best: A Tina Turner Tribute is superb! Playing on January 6 at 7 p.m. at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre located at Parker Road and Waterford Drive. Tickets are $27 for adults and $25 for seniors and students. Call the box office 314.921.5678 for tickets and information or go online at www. florissantfinearts.com.

The FFAC presents the Applause/Applause series with financial support from the Regional Arts Commission, Missouri Arts Council (a state agency) and the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis.

“Courage - Survival - Triumph, these are...themes of her precisely choregraphed Vegas style show.” Vancouver Review

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BLANCHETTE BRIDGE

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To ensure the bridge will be safe for years to come, MoDOT plans to: remove and replace the existing truss spans with new trusses, replace the complete driving surface, edge barrier walls and all expansion joints, eliminate the three spans nearest to the St. Louis County end and their conversion to roadway on embankment, repair all remaining concrete substructure units and replace necessary parts, completely replace the structural steel in the first nine spans of the bridge

on the St. Charles County side, repair the structural steel components of the long girder spans and truss spans and repaint all of the existing structural steel.

On December 5, about a thousand spectators gathered to watch the dramatic demolition of the westbound span. At mid-morning, 65 lbs. of explosives sent the bridge tumbling into the river below. As work continues, residents are still interested in seeing the transformation, but don’t have to battle traffic to see the project. MoDOT has installed a camera on the top

of the Ameristar hotel that takes a photograph of the bridge approximately every 15 minutes. Pictures and more information can be found at www.modot.org/ blanchettebridge.

For more information, contact I-70 Blanchette Bridge Project Manager Tom Evers, or Community Relations Coordinator Linda Wilson Horn at 888.ASK. MODOT (275.6636)

The span dropped into the river was 350 feet long. There were 25 pounds of explosives using linear shaped charges specifically designed to cut the steel used.The detonation velocity is 28,000 ft per second and the whole shot took about .17 thousands of a second. There was 1.5 million pounds of steel dropped into the river. The contractor had 48 hours to remove all of the steel from the river. The main contractor of the $63 million rehab of the westbound bridge is Walsh Construction Co. The blasting subcontractor is Demtech, Inc. from Wyoming. The other two spans of the bridge with overhead steel truss will be taken down in one blast tentatively scheduled for the first week of December.

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Just Lose It Weight-Loss Challenge Kick Off • Saturday, January 12, 2013 – 9 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

You want to Just Lose It! Weight that is – then attend the kick off, pay the $10 entry fee and be 18 we got the challenge for you! Make that New years of age or older to be officially registered for Year’s Resolution stick by joining the Just Lose It the Just Lose it Challenge.

Challenge. Join your neighbors in this friendly Here is your chance to make those changes and competition to get active, eat healthier and make improve your health with some help from your the lifestyle changes that you have been putting North County friends and weigh in locations at off. The incentive? If having more energy and Christian Hospital, City of Bellefontaine, City looking and feeling healthier are not enough, of Florissant, St. Louis City Parks, Community there are prizes for the top 10 “Loser”!

News, Eagle Fitness, Christian Hospital’s OccupaWhat have we arranged to get you started? tional Health at Graham Medical Center, the EmHow about a great guest speaker? And free ex- erson Family YMCA and Curves in Maryville, IL. ercise classes and workshops.

Weekly challenges and incentives for reaching key milestones will help keep you motivated and weekly weigh ins will keep you accountable. www.cityofbn.com Want to join? Here is what you need to do: • Call 314.747.9355 or 1.877.747.9355 to get registered for the kick off on January 12.

You must be registered and attend the kick off to be in the competition. The challenge is limited to the first 400 people, so make sure to call early.

• Come to the kick off any time between 9 and 11:30 a.m. to officially register for the challenge. Remember you must be registered by calling 747.9355to attend. No walk-ins will be accepted. Registration will take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour.

• Attend the kick-off on Saturday, January 12 at Christian Hospitals Atrium. Bring $10 for your registration fee in cash or a check made out to the Christian Hospital Foundation.

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Give the Gift of Lifesaving This Holiday Season With the American Red Cross

Happy Holidays to the Children of North County

Special Holiday Offers on Courses and Products Each year, nearly 4 million people learn how to save a life in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED training classes.

People in the St. Louis area can take advantage of special offers now through January 31.

“Emergencies occur every day, but with travel, extra stress and large gatherings, people are even more susceptible to accidents and illnesses during the holidays,” said Cindy Erickson, Regional CEO of the Red Cross. “Make sure your family and household members have the skills and confidence to act in an emergency until help arrives.”

First Aid and CPR/AED Training: People can save 20 percent on the price of a First Aid and CPR/AED course. Participants learn how to perform CPR and use an AED, what to do if someone is choking, and how to prevent and respond to other emergencies.

How to control bleeding as well as how to care for seizures and other sudden illnesses are also covered.

Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED training helps meet OSHA standards and professional licensure requirements. Courses are offered in traditional classroom and blended learning formats.

Blending learning is a combination of online learning and a shorter in-person skills session. The course fee includes a 2-year certification with online skill refreshers and digital materials.

People can call 1.800.REDCROSS or go to redcross.org/takeaclass for course schedules and to register. Use HOLIDAY0113 as the coupon code to receive the 20 percent discount.

Lifesaving training courses can make a great gift for new parents, caregivers and those who need to refresh their skills. People can register loved ones by calling 1.800.REDCROSS and selecting Health and Safety training from the menu options.

Health and Safety Products: The Red Cross is also offering 20 percent off the price of First Aid Kits and other emergency preparedness items available at redcrossstore.org. Use the HOLIDAY0113 coupon code to receive the 20 percent discount. These special offers on training and products cannot be combined with other discounts.

The American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Region is a proud member agency of the United Way, which makes significant investments every year in Red Cross services.

For more information, please call 1.800.RED.CROSS (733.2767) or visit redcross.org.

The City of Black Jack teamed up with Jamestown Mall and the St. Louis County Police Department to bring Happy Holidays to the Children of North County, as children visited the Holiday Celebration in Center Court at Jamestown Mall. Children enjoyed visiting with Santa and getting pictures taken.

The highlight of the event was the drawing for 5 bicycles, 4 scooters, 2 tricycles, sporting equipment and much more, all personally donated by Mayor Norm McCourt of the City of Black Jack and members of the Black Jack City Council. The event, which is held annually, continues to grow every year and is open to children of all residents of North County. Mayor Norm McCourt said” It is very gratifying to see the smiles on the children’s faces as they receive a gift, this is what the season is all about and why we do this event.”

The next event for the City of Black Jack will be the Children’s Eggstravaganza, visit www.cityofblackjack.com to learn more.

MDC Seeks Recycled Christmas Trees to Benefit Fish and Anglers Christmas trees can have a second life after the holidays by providing home for fish – and an advantage for anglers.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is accepting used natural Christmas trees to create fish habitat in Lake 35 on the August A. Busch Conservation Area in St. Charles, and in Creve Coeur Lake in St. Louis County.

So how does recycling a used Christmas tree give fish something to celebrate? Turns out, a bunch of them can create the aquatic equivalent of an underwater condominium.

“A lot of lakes we work with are manmade and there’s not much fish cover in them, so

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we have to figure out how to put fish habitat in those lakes,” said Kevin Meneau, MDC Fisheries Management Biologist.

“Christmas trees are one of the best ways to do that in winter.”

According to Meneau, the trees provide woody cover that makes excellent habitat for invertebrates. These are an ideal food source for smaller fish, which draws them in like a magnet. This in turn brings in bigger fish and creates a situation that gives a boost to the lake’s entire food chain.

“They also help young fish,” Meneau added, “because when the adults spawn their young can hide in those trees.”

The trees benefit some of the most popular fish that anglers like to pursue, including largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and crappie.

Since these fish typically spawn in shallow water, the trees are tied to cement blocks and submerged at depths of four- to- seven feet to give emerging fish easy access to their cover.

The underwater brush piles concentrate fish, so the submerged trees can be a boon for anglers as well. By noting the location of the trees, astute anglers can focus their efforts

in these areas to improve their odds. Meneau said the tree tops are usually visible for five to six weeks after being put into the lake, before they become water logged and sink completely.

This gives anglers until about mid-March to locate these potential fishing jackpots. Resourceful anglers often mark the sites for future reference on maps they make themselves or by using a GPS. Meneau said it’s best to drop off the entire tree, without cutting it up or removing any branches. Tree donors are asked to remove all decorations, including lights, garland and ornaments before drop off.

Recycled Christmas trees are requested at Lake 35 on the August A. Busch Conservation Area in St. Charles. The entrance to the conservation area is on Route D, two miles west of Highway 94. Signs on the area will guide visitors to the drop off point.

St. Louis County residents can bring their trees to Creve Coeur Park Lake, 13725 Marine Drive, where signs will lead them to the drop off point near the Sailboat Cove Boat Ramp.

Christmas trees can be donated at these lakes between now and January 13, 2013.

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2 Ladies & a Mop

By Shelly Schneider

“They may not have their baseboards cleaned Shawna McCowan and Shari Williams started every time, and they don’t want to pay for that their business, 2 Ladies & a Mop, in June 2009.

“I worked at a casino for 15 years and Shari was each time,” she said. working at a different casino.” McCowan said.

What else do customers want? Consistency.

“We met through a mutual friend. I started the They want the same people in their house each business and she came on with me. Then she be- time. Communication is essential, too.

“A lot of our customers came a partner.” come through our ad in The flexibility was appealing to Williams, Community News,” McCowan said. “And those whose son had leukemia customers refer us to new at the time. She needed customers. Every time you a job that would work refer us, you get 10 percent around his chemotherapy schedule. Perhaps it was off.”

The services offered by that experience that led 2 Ladies & a Mop include McCowan and Williams basic and premium “We to share the wealth.

Shawna McCowan and Shari Williams don’t work on an hourly “We’ve always focused on sharing the wealth,” McCowan said. “We give basis,” McCown said. “It’s a certain amount for back to causes that focus on autism, Relay for when we come out. If it takes more than two hours to clean it because the shower needs extra Life, BackStoppers, and things like that.”

The business owners realize that not everyone attention, then we stay until it’s done.” has the same needs when it comes to having their For more information about 2 Ladies & a house cleaned, so McCowan said they tailor their Mop, call 314.541.2092 or email Smsw2ladiesandamop@yahoo.com business to each customer’s needs.

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Recent Ribbon Cutting: easyhome Lease to Own

The Greater North County Chamber welcomed new member easyhome Lease to Own located at 8033 W. Florissant in Jennings with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, November 30.

Shown in photo holding membership plaque and cutting the ribbon are owners Duane & Angela Perkins. Joining in the festivities were David Ingram, President & CEO of easyhome Ltd; Steve Green, Vice President Franchising; Ladd Welch, Director of Franchise Sales & Operations; Jennings Councilwoman Yolanda Austin; Chamber staff and Ambassadors; family and employees. Photo by Debbie Wright.

Residents of The Villa at Riverwood Give Donation to Hazelwood Police Explorers Residents of The Villa at Riverwood were in the spirit of giving recently when they presented the Hazelwood Police Explorers Post #9217 with a donation of $740.

Proceeds from a holiday craft bazaar, silent auction, and recycling efforts with aluminum cans were combined for this final total.

“The Villa at Riverwood has a very active group of independent seniors that cares about the community. We looked at all the different organizations we could raise money for and decided to support the Hazelwood Police Department because of how good they’ve been to us,” Fran Jackson, RN, BA, LNAJ, The Villa at Riverwood executive director, said. “Hazelwood police officers come whenever and wherever we need them. We really respect and appreciate them.”

Residents at The Villa also see the value of supporting the department’s efforts to interest youth in law enforcement as a future career, which explains why they made the donation to Hazelwood’s Police Explorers Post #9217. The Villa’s activity director, Pam Bockhorst, and the Resident Council worked on organizing the craft bazaar. Many of the residents showed off their creativity by making crafts for the holidays. They also auctioned off different things from the community such as furniture, paintings, and other knick-knacks.

In addition, The Villa at Riverwood has joined the City of Hazelwood’s recycling efforts by collecting aluminum cans. One of the residents takes these cans to a recycling center and then brings back the cash. The management staff decided to include this recycling money in the donation to the Police Explorers as well.

“We want to thank the residents of The Villa at Riverwood for their generous donation to our Police Explorers Post. This money will help us purchase uniforms for our members and to cover the cost of registering them for special conferences such as the St. Louis Area Law Enforcement Explorer Academy being held July 2013 at Maryville University,” Sgt. Andy Eagan, HPD’s N.A.T. Supervisor, said.

Police Officer Mike Monticelli and his K-9 partner, Onyxx, are popular visitors when they come to see residents at The Villa of Riverwood. Since dogs have been proven to be therapeutic in making people happier and healthier, Officer Monticelli often brings Onyxx around to meet the residents and have them pet his furry friend. K-9 Onyxx was recently presented with two medals and certificates by the German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater St. Louis at its 2012 Canine Awards Ceremony. One was Suspect Apprehension and the other for Tracking.

HAZELWOOD POLICE EXPLORERS POST #9217 In partnership with the Boy Scouts of America Greater St. Louis Council through its Exploring for Life’s career education program, the Hazelwood Police Department established its Police Explorer Post #9217 in the summer of 2003. This program gives youth, ages 14 to 21, an opportunity to “try out” a career in law enforcement

Several Police Explorers and their leaders participated in a check presentation made by Ms. Florence Feys, president of the Residents Council. From left to right: Keith McLin; Nick Valenti; Jacob Klaus; Florence Feys; Sgt. Andy Eagan; and PO Mike Monticelli.

without actually having to go through the educational and hiring process. Several explorers have retired from the post and gone on to become police officers, dispatchers, and correction officers. Program organizers strongly believe that if a youth is accepted into the post, completes the program and gives 100-percent effort and dedication, he/she will have a high success rate when entering into the law enforcement career field. For more information on HPD’s Police Explorers Post #9217, go to http://www.hazelwoodpoliceexplorers.weebly.com.

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Hazelwood School District High School Robotics Teams Advance to St. Louis FIRST Technical Challenge Missouri Championship Competition Robotics teams from Hazelwood Central and Hazelwood West high schools competed at the St. Louis FIRST Technical Challenge, FTC, at St. Louis Community College on Saturday, Dec. 8 and advanced to the FTC Missouri Championship competition in February.

FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, is a national program founded in 1992 in New Hampshire. FTC is designed for head-to-head competition using a sports model. Teams of students are responsible for designing, building and programming robots to compete in an alliance against other teams. Teams, including coaches, mentors and volunteers, are required to develop a strategy and build robots based on sound engineering principles.

Through FTC, students get to “apply real-world math and science concepts” and “develop problem-solving, organizational and team-building skills.” Students can also qualify for college scholarships.

This year’s FTC theme is “Ring It Up!” According to St. Louis FIRST, the game challenges teams to build and program robots to navigate a 12-by-12 foot field while manipulating plastic rings into scoring positions on racks while avoiding their competitors.

Approximately 30 students from HCHS competed on three teams. The RoboHawks are Teams 290, 289 and 291. The team sponsor is mathematics teacher Katie Allen.

Approximately 13 students from HWHS attended the event with 10 students competing on the Shrapnel Sergeants team. The team sponsor is physics teacher Cory Cook.

The RoboHawks and Shrapnel Sergeants competed among the 36 teams at the event. The teams finishing in the top four spots at the end of the seeding matches are allowed to select teams with which to form an alliance for the final rounds. Two of the RoboHawks teams, 290 and 289, finished in the top four.

After the alliance selection, RoboHawk teams 290 and 291 were allied with the Shrapnel Sergeants, and RoboHawk Team 289 allied with two other schools.

RoboHawk Team 289 and their alliance won the overall qualifying event, and earned a spot to compete at the championship competition.

The Shrapnel Sergeants also earned a spot to compete at the championship competition by winning the Think Award.

The Think Award is a judged award given to the team that best reflects the “journey” the team took as they experienced the engineering design process during the

RoboHawks and Shrapnel Sergeants working together to compete

build season.

Cook said the students were very excited to win the prestigious award.

“The great thing about this award is that it is one the students totally earned on their own,” said Cook. “The judges come down during the competition and talk to the students about the build process and their engineering notebook. They can see how much work they did. The judges saw that the students build the robot on their own.”

The teams have been working on the game challenge since September. Both the Team RoboHawk RoboHawks and the Shrapnel Sergeants have been competing since 2007.

Allen said while the students enjoy the work it can be challenging.

“Having three teams working simultaneously on their robots had its challenges, but the students’ work ethic and commitment persevered,” said Allen.

“When students are able to start the brainstorming process together, refine their ideas, build using limited time and materials and program their robot they are winners. The first time the robot moves on the field another victory is achieved. Sat- Team Shrapnel Sergeants urday’s tremendous outcome was like an added bonus and the team could not be more excited!” competes in a different bracket and will begin competThe Hazelwood East High School robotics team ing in January.

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Pattonville’s boys and girls cross country teams now have more of a home-field advantage thanks to a collaboration between Pattonville and the city of Bridgeton. The two entities worked together to revitalize some trails in O’Connor Park, a 37-acre park located at Bondurante and Helmet in Bridgeton, northwest of I-270 off Woodford Way Drive. The park is on the edge of the airport buyout area in a hilly location, providing a challenging venue for runners. Aside from the new trails, the park includes a pavilion, ball field, playground, tennis courts, multipurpose field and a multipurpose court.

Pattonville’s teams use the park for practices and plan to host Pattonville-sponsored meets there. Recently, the members of the boys and girls cross country teams at PHS hosted middle school students from the after-school cross country programs at Pattonville’s middle schools (Holman, Pattonville Heights and Remington) for a Pattonville middle school cross country meet at O’Connor Park. Previously, the high school teams practiced their runs through neighborhoods near the high school, the high school track or Creve Coeur Lake. While they will still use some of these venues, O’Connor Park provides them a more challenging arena for practice and competition in a setting close to school. To see a photo gallery of the recent middle school cross country event, go to events.psdr3.org.

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HSD Meets with Florissant Police Department, Florissant Fire Protection District Officials to Review Safety Procedures In light of the recent tragedy in Newtown, Conn., Hazelwood School District administrators met this morning with leaders from the Florissant Police Department and Florissant Valley Fire Protection District. The purpose of the meeting was to improve communication and re-examine and review safety procedures to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

“This is a great opportunity to move forward by bringing the police, fire and school district officials together in an effort to provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff and community members. Safety is our highest priority, and we want to cooperate,” said Superintendent Dr. Grayling Tobias.

During the meeting, police and fire officials reviewed site plans of schools and talked about improving the ability for fire and police officials to identify specific classrooms from the outside of the building. They will also review all the HSD emergency operations procedures to provide feedback and ways to improve. Florissant Police Chief Bill Karabas stated that the safety and security of our children should remain our highest priority.

Police and fire officials are invited to share an update on our partnership at the HSD Board of Education meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on January 15 at 15955 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant.

HSD will also be meeting with representatives of the Hazelwood Police Department, St. Louis County Police Department and other fire protection districts serving HSD.

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Pattonville Senior Named Alternate to All State Choir Jordan Paine, a Pattonville High School senior, was named the sixth best bass singer in the St. Louis Suburban District, making him the second alternate for the AllState Choir.

Holman Students Chosen for All Suburban Band

Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education Recognizes Excellence The Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education took time to honor the achievements of students and staff at its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 12.

“The Ferguson-Florissant School District is proud of the achievements of its many talented students and staff,” said Dr. Art McCoy, superintendent. “We are pleased to acknowledge their efforts and share their successes with the community.”

The following students and staff where honored on Dec. 12: Two McCluer North Seniors Named to St. Louis All-Suburban Orchestra. Two McCluer North High School seniors -- Darby Dachroeden and Nicholas Stewart -- were selected from among more than 200 St. Louis-area high school students to be a part of the St. Louis All-Suburban Orchestra. Mr. Dachroeden plays bass and Mr. Stewart plays viola. Both students auditioned on Nov. 5.

Ten Ferguson-Florissant Students Named to Sixth Grade All-Suburban Honors Orchestra. Ten sixth grade students from the Ferguson-Florissant School District have been selected for the 20122013 St. Louis Suburban Music Educators Association Sixth Grade All-Suburban Honors Orchestra.

The students are: Evonna Harris and Daniel Hull of Combs Elementary School; Angela Phipps of Parker Road Elementary School; Ta'mya Cummings and Quinten Ford of Vogt Elementary School; Bethany Glore of Lee Hamilton Elementary School; Diamon Wilson of Central Elementary School; Joshua Geisler and Cyrus Riddle of Commons Lane Elementary School and Lanisha Stevens of Duchesne Elementary School. The students were selected by their orchestra teachers for exhibiting a high level of proficiency. Each student will rehearse with the full All-Suburban Orchestra in November and December and perform a concert on Jan. 5, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Pattonville Senior High School.

McCluer North Senior Willnard Anderson Selected for Missouri All-State Choir. McCluer North High School senior Willnard Anderson has been selected to be a member of the Missouri AllState Choir. He was one of 100 bass vocalists from the St. Louis Suburban Conference to audition for one of the four available spots. He will receive recognition as a member of the All-State Choir at the Missouri Music Educators Association conference Jan. 23-26 at Tan-Tar-A Resort at the Lake of the Ozarks. This is the second time Anderson has been named to the All-State Choir -- he also earned the honor as a junior last year.

Combs Elementary School Music Teacher Mrs. Alice Brod Publishes Song in National Magazine. Combs Elementary School music teacher Mrs. Alice Brod wrote original lyrics for the song, "We Will Jingle," based on music from the popular tune "We Will Rock You." The lyrics will be published in the January/February 2013 issue of Music K-8 magazine, a national publication for music educators.

McCluer Coach Joe Henke Named 2012 Suburban North Conference Co-Coach of the Year.

The McCluer High School football coach Joe Henke was named 2012 Suburban North Conference Co-Coach of the Year by the Suburban North Conference Football Coaches' Association. Coach Henke led the Comets to the District semifinals this year with an 8-3 overall record and second place finish in the Conference. This was Coach Henke's 10th season as head coach of the McCluer High School team. The Comets received additional accolades recently when two players, Aaron Willis and Champ Holloman, received 3rd team All-State honors as well.

FFSD Students Win in 2012 Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Alpha Zeta Chapter National Essay Contest. Three FFSD students earned awards in this year's Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Inc. Alpha Zeta Chapter National Essay Contest: Ferguson Middle School students Eonie Johnson (first place in the middle school category) and Jayla Haynes (third place in the middle school category), and McCluer North High School student Camaren Belton (second place in the high school category). The students received their honors at the annual "Apple for the Teacher" awards luncheon on Nov. 17. www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com

Three students from Holman Middle School were selected for the St. Louis All Suburban Concert Band. Seventh-grader Sarah Hasekamp and eighth-graders Mariah Reinecke and Jordan Stevens auditioned among 520 students and were selected to participate in the band. They will prepare advanced-level music and give a concert at Ladue High School in January. They were taught by band directors Adam Hall and Steve White.

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Statepoint Crossword Theme: 2012 in Review

ACROSS 1. Come from an egg 6. Bad-mouth 9. Cargo 13. Gem state 14. Make a choice 15. Move sideways 16. Chocolate substitute 17. Wade’s opponent 18. *”The _____” moved to Chicago from NYC 19. *GOP’s 2012 choice 21. *Deceased singing legend 23. Pock mark disease 24. Boris Godunov, e.g.

25. Chicken order 28. Vegetative prickle 30. Speed of play, pl.

35. Like decorated cake 37. Luau souvenirs 39. Third rock from the sun

40. Laughing on the inside, in a chatroom 41. Small drum 43. Memorization method 44. Full of pep 46. Russian parliament 47. Farmer’s purchase 48. Auteur’s art 50. Peacock’s pride 52. *Ann to Mitt 53. “Anything ___?”

55. Excessively 57. *PSY’s style 61. Bronx Bomber 64. Whippet or Basset, e.g.

65. Bard’s before 67. Lifeboat support 69. Elephant trainer’s goad 70. Summer mo.

71. “Lohengrin,” e.g.

72. In a golfer’s pocket 73. Registration, for short

What Kids Learn From Chores or More Proof That Suffering Builds Character

By: Dr. James G. Wellborn

Like so many parental expectations and requirements, getting your kid in the habit of doing chores will help prepare them for the real world (if you can ever get them to move out).

Here are some of the benefits kids derive from assigned chores.

• Responsibility (or “I’m not your maid.”) When you make a mess YOU are obligated to clean it up. The most straightforward reason your kid needs to do chores is to drive the point home that he is responsible for his actions in the world (and the messes he makes).

• Personal Obligation (or “You helped create this mess now get up and help clean it up!”)

When you live with other people, you’re obliged to contribute to the general upkeep of common living areas. Chores help your kid learn to pull her own weight when it comes to keeping shared spaces clean (so she doesn’t end up moving back home because even her friends consider her a slob).

• Organization and Prioritizing (or “You had plenty of time to get that room clean. You can just forget about going anywhere till it’s done!”) Chores are unpleasant for most kids. Unfortunately, life is filled with unpleasant but necessary tasks. Chores provide the chance for your kid to practice making time for necessary evils like routine maintenance in their schedule of otherwise fun or meaningful activities. This helps them learn how to plan, organize, prioritize and suffer.

• Sensitivity for others (or “Just because it doesn’t bother you to wallow in filth doesn’t mean I’m going to live in a pig sty!”) It isn’t crucial that things be straightened or cleaned. Exposure to germs and disease can help build the immune system (if it doesn’t kill you first). But, there are some things you do because it is important to someone else (like, say, a spouse or the health department). Chores provide your kids with a clear message that the world doesn’t revolve around them and they need to take others’ feelings and sensibilities into consideration.

• Pride in a job well done (or “You call that done? Get back in there and finish cleaning that room.”) It is important to take pride in even the most insignificant tasks. Chores help your kids learn that every task, however base, is an opportunity to work their hardest and do their best.

(The expression on their face when you feed them this line is priceless.)

• Self-sufficiency (or “Why do I have to tell you every single time to replace the trash bag after you take out the trash?”) OK, this reason really isn’t that important. If your kid needs a lot of practice before he can skillfully take out the trash or sweep the floor, you have much bigger challenges than getting chores done.

Like so many time-honored parental expectations, household chores have a value more significant than the practical issue of household maintenance. That said, what is the most important reason kids should do chores?

Because you said so, of course.

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2. Month of Purim 3. Tropical tuber 4. Bite 5. Rub elbows 6. Nemo’s forgetful friend 7. *Facebook’s big move 8. Seethes 9. Dryer fire hazard 10. Scandinavian war god 11. Burn soother 12. Refuse to accept 15. Evening party

20. Jump for joy 22. Pillbox or tricorne, e.g.

24. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, e.g.

25. Whitman’s dooryard bloomer 26. A threat to food safety 27. “___ __ on the ground floor” 29. Part of ROM 31. *”Curiosity” landing site 32. Preface 33. Weasel’s aquatic cousin 34. Outbuildings 36. *Felix Baumgartner’s space ____ 38. “Brave New World” drug 42. Indian side dish of yogurt and cucumbers 45. Corrects or edits

49. Chicken _ __ king 51. *Where many struck gold 54. _____ campaign 56. Giraffe-like African animal 57. Steps to the river 58. First rate 59. Heat in a microwave 60. African migrators 61. Safecracker 62. December 24 and 31, e.g.

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By Steve Bryan

More often than not, Hollywood saves some of its hottest properties for a Christmas Day opening. This year, three diverse films open on Tuesday, December 25, and at least one of these has serious Oscar buzz surrounding it.

No stranger to controversy, director Quentin Tarantino returns to theaters with “Django Unchained,” a violent period piece set during the 19th Century. Oscar winner Jamie Foxx take the title role, a slave who is freed by a bounty hunter named Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz).

Django helps the bounty hunter locate the murderous siblings known as the Brittle Brothers. In return, Schultz aids the former slave in finding his wife. Unfortunately, she is held by Monsieur Calvin Candie (Leonardo The Weinstein Company's "Django Unchained" - 2012 Universal Pictures “Les Miserables” - 2012 20th Century Fox “Parental Guidance” - 2012 DiCaprio), a slave holder who plantation has a notorious reputation.

Tom Hooper, the director of “The King’s Speech” their grandkids.

Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway was behind the camera for “Les Miserables.” Instead With musicals, violent drama, and at least one whimare almost guaranteed Oscar nominations for their performances in “Les Miserables,” an ambitious musi- of recording audio tracks, Hooper had his stars per- sical comedy, there are plenty of movie choices this cal adaptation of the classic Victor Hugo novel. During form their musical numbers live before the camera. year after the gifts are unwrapped. his turn as Oscar host, Jackman pulled Hathaway out Anne Hathaway has been singled out for the audience to help with his spirited tribute to that her especially fragile rendition of Fantine’s “I Dreamed a Dream,” the song that catayear’s Best Picture nominees.

Two years later, Hathaway tried to return the favor pulted Susan Boyle to stardom.

Long-time Oscar host Billy Crystal rewhen she co-hosted the telecast. Saying that Jackman weaseled out of his responsibilities, the actress sat turns to the big screen in “Parental Guidalone on the stage and sang “On My Own,” a signature ance,” a lighthearted film that’s heavy on the song from the musical score of “Les Miserables.” It was physical comedy. Crystal and Bette Midler a clever bit and a very early sneak preview of the up- play Artie and Diane Decker, a married couple who agree to babysit their grandchilcoming movie.

Jackman plays the key role of Jean Valjean, a former dren. Though their kids favor modern parprisoner hunted by a tireless police officer. After a con- enting techniques, Artie and Diane bring troversial weight loss plan, Hathaway became Fantine, an old the working class woman who becomes pregnant by s c h o o l a rich student. Making a new life for himself, Valjean s e n s i bility to agrees to raise Fantine’s daughter Cosette.

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Sports

Gary Baute Rams On Short End But SJ39 Sets Record ***Rams 22-Vikings 36 The St. Louis Rams came into the game with a three game winning streak and started strong. Unfortunately a few mistakes allowed the game to get out of hand quick. A strong finish did keep the 55,000 plus in their seats near the end of the game.

One bright spot turned dim was when wide receiver Danny Amendola caught a touch down pass, spiked it and it promptly hit a security guard in the side of the head at close range.

Steven Jackson (SJ39) needed 71-rushing yards to reach 10,000 in his career that he did accomplish. He is just the 15th player to reach that feat in NFL history playing on ONE team.

A few other highlights: • Quarterback Sam Bradford threw for 377 yards, completing 35-of-55 attempts and three touchdowns. Bradford’s 55 attempts ties his career-high, set in his NFL debut • Cornerback Janoris Jenkins led the team with eight solo tackles • Safety Quintin Mikell registered a sack on Vikings QB Christian Ponder and caused him to fumble. The play marks Mikell’s second sack of the season, seventh career, and his third forced fumble of the season, 15th career. Mikell has three of the Rams’ six forced fumbles. ~~~End of season near Lindenwood Women’s Hockey Hosts Four Games In Five Days ***Lady Lions Player Gets Honored The Lindenwood women’s hockey team will host four games in five days after the start of the New Year. On January 1st and 2nd, the Lady Lions host Minnesota State-Mankato and on January 4th and 5th, they will host nationally-ranked North Dakota. All of those contests will be at the Lindenwood Ice Arena located in Wentzville, Mo.

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The Lady Lions recently competed against CHA conference opponent RIT. Lindenwood fell in the first game 5-1 but tied with RIT, 1-1 in the series finale.

Freshman goalie Nicole Hensley was named CHA Rookie of the Week after the play against RIT. Hensley was the second Lindenwood player to earn a CHA honor and first to earn the Rookie of the Week award. She currently has a 3.86 goals against average and a .917 save percentage. She is second in the CHA with 498 saves.

The Lady Lions are 1-14-1 in their second season as a member of the NCAA. ~~~Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood ‘Big Game’ And Ram’s Director In The Spotlight ***Torry Holt And Linda Gates Holt, former wide receiver of the St. Louis Rams ranks 10th in league history in yards receiving and 13th in receptions.

He is pictured here with members of his foundation that supports educational, emotional, and community services for youth overcoming the adversity of parents with cancer.

Gates, coordinates the auxiliary press box at the Edward Jones Dome during the Ram’s home games and does a super job.

Pictures by Dan Sutter. ~~~Two classy people in their own arena

“Over the Fence”

Editorial

Enemies Made of Steel?

Lately I’ve read long, laboriously created news items blaming railroads for children killed by trains.

We walked on train tracks in my youth. Sometimes we used them for a shortcut or we simply enjoyed the adventure. We watched for trains and stood out of the way if one approached.

Not once did we ignore them. Now railroads are being blamed if someone does ignore them. Stopping a train takes many times longer than stopping a car. Blaming it for deaths after nearly two centuries of railroading seems like blaming a bull for running over a matador.

The bloody massacre in Connecticut, perhaps the most horrible we’ve seen yet because it included a number of small children, is now being blamed on assault weapons. I’ve never been a fan of assault weapons in the hands of some people I’ve met but even when they were illegal, those same people obtained them anyway.

In a democracy, making things illegal to stop them from use requires law-abiding citizens. Not everyone is law abiding. This has been proven many times with the ongoing use of hard drugs. We once tried making alcoholic beverages illegal and it made bootleggers filthy rich because the public still drank.

I don’t know what’s become of society when we hear of all these horrible events that seem to have increased in numbers. Of course, our population

has more than doubled since I was a boy right along with expectations. We now seek large dream homes to house our families and expensive cars to drive them around.

We need two sizable incomes to do it. Mom and Dad both work. For kids growing up in families with one dysfunction or another, it might adversely affect some of them.

Each person is different in numerous respects. What difficulties one might shrug off may trouble another. We may never know why that young man murdered all those people. The fact remains that he did but there’s a good chance his assault rifle wasn’t legally obtained. We may also never know why a child would walk in the way of an oncoming train. They are extremely noisy and use air horns that can be heard for miles. However, the fact remains a few ignored them. To police the hundreds of thousands of miles of track is impossible. To fence them in effectively is ridiculously impractical. To effectively ban assault weapons would require searching every structure in the country…also ridiculously impractical not to mention unconstitutional.

The worst enemies of humankind aren’t all from foreign countries. Many of them may live nearby or even next door. These are the most dangerous because we often won’t know they’re enemies until they suddenly attack as that young man did in Connecticut. Our only defense is total vigilance. It requires remembering that humankind is violent as proven from many centuries of wars.

We have computer games with hours of violent war games involving assault weapons, among others. Our children play them at every opportunity. Even in my youth, we played Cowboys and Indians with toy pistols. Had there been those computer war games and hundreds of movies involving bloody violence, we would have enjoyed them just as today’s children.

Our democracy is a great experiment. It could fail at any time.

To make it the best, we have to prepare for the worst. We must be forever vigilant. There have been heartbreaking casualties. Curtailing more requires dealing with the reasons. Inanimate objects aren‘t one of them.

Some monsters in Germany once murdered 6,000,000 men, women and children simply because they didn’t like them. Similar monsters are forever with us.

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Shelly Schneider

Christmas Overload Gift-giving seems to get a little easier as our children age. True, the gifts they desire are more expensive, so they receive one present from Santa instead of four or five. Still, it sure was fun bundling everyone up and piling into the van for a trip to the mall to see the jolly old elf. It was never a dull moment, that’s for sure.

Twelve years ago I encouraged my daughter to whisper in Santa’s ear everything her little heart desired. Sam took the suggestion to heart, and literally whispered, so I couldn’t hear her list. Over the course of the next month she managed to tell me just about everything she really wanted, including a tea set and a new Barbie.

Trouble was, my little 5 year-old didn’t specify what kind of Barbie she wanted.

Fast forward to Christmas morning. Sam– thanks to Santa, grandparents and aunts and uncles – received FIVE Barbies! She squealed with delight each time a new Barbie appeared.

“Bobbie (that’s Barbie in 5 year-old language) wif a baby sistuh!” she exclaimed.

“Sweeping Booty (Beauty) Bobbie!” Sam was in heaven. And I was laughing hysterically, wondering if there really was a sweeping booty Barbie.

After it was all over (at approximately 7:15 a.m.), Sam sat in the middle of the floor, surrounded by Barbies, dress-up clothes, and computer games. Oddly enough, however, there wasn’t a smile to be found. Instead, fake whimpers were emanating from her face. (I’m predicting an Oscar nomination for my overly dramatic daughter in the next 20 years or so.)

“Sam, what’s wrong?” I asked, bewildered.

“Santa forgot,” she sighed heavily.

“Forgot what?” again, still bewildered.

“Fwippin’ Bobbie!” she exclaimed in a ‘Gee, Mom, don’t you know anything?’ tone of voice.

Here’s where my imagination kicked into overdrive, and the mommy part leaves my body, replaced by a super hero known as Sarcastic Woman.

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Who on earth was Flippin’ Barbie? Was she a biker babe or a driver consumed with road rage who extended her middle finger to anyone at the drop of a hat? Could she be some foulmouthed creation of a disgruntled Mattel employee that uttered things like, “That flippin’ Ken! He’s never on time.”

At times, Sarcastic Woman gets the best of me, and I giggled out loud. Not the best decision at this point in time.

“Stop waffing!” my daughter said, completely disgusted with me.

Evidently, flippin’ Barbie was some sort of gymnast with a remote control. She retailed for about $24.95 - $29.95, if you could find her. So this was the secret present Sam had wished for.

Trying to explain to a 5 year-old that she’s behaving like a spoiled brat, and that she should be extremely thrilled with her Christmas haul is like trying to morph myself into Barbie’s body. I even threatened to take away her new Barbies and give them to children who had no dolls.

Eventually, everyone calmed down, and all in all, it was a joyous day for the entire family. My greatest gift? The words of our priest, Father Joe, who suggested (around Thanksgiving time) that families focus more on presence and less on presents. I remembered it too late for Christmas 2000, but I vowed to put that plan into action for future birthdays and Christmases.

One month after Christmas 2000, Sam and her brothers spent a week with their grandparents while Jim and I took a vacation (giving each other the present of our presence). I bundled up and climbed into the van.

“It’s snowing outside, honey,” Jim said. “Where are you going?”

“I thought the kids might like something small to help ease the separation anxiety,” I said.

You guessed it. I was off to find another flippin’ Barbie.

Game-Worthy Party Fare

(Family Features) When the big game rolls around, you want to make sure you have everything ready to go so you can focus on the action.

Mediterranean Nachos Makes: 4 servings • Time: 25 min Ingredients: - 4 cups pita chips - 2 tablespoons Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus - 2 tablespoons Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus - 8 to 10 grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise - 1/4 cup chopped zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch chunks - 2 tablespoons chopped Greek olives - 2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Place pita chips in a 9- to 10-inch skillet or other oven-proof pan or baking dish. Top with small spoonfuls of hummus.

3. Sprinkle tomatoes, zucchini, olive and pepperoncini over the chips. Top with shredded mozzarella.

4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese has melted and edges are beginning to brown.

5. Serve warm.

Prepping in advance for watch parties and tailgating means you don’t have to worry about last-minute details. And while standard watch party fare may be enticing, game day snacking guilt can set in once the day is over. Avoid snacking guilt by serving up flavorful, better-for-you dishes that will still please the party palates of your fellow fans.

For example – instead of nachos topped with cheese, sour cream and more cheese, opt for a flavorful spin on nachos-as-usual. This recipe for Mediterranean Nachos incorporates the savory and fresh flavors of Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, as well as tomatoes, Greek olives, fresh mozzarella, zucchini and pepperoncini. Likewise, the Hummus Deviled Eggs are sure to score big points with your watch party crowd, and can be made in advance, or while your nachos are in the oven.

Try these flavorful, better-for-you dishes at your game day watch party; whether your team wins or loses, you’re sure to get an M.V.P. mention. For more game day recipes, visit www.Facebook.com/Sabra.

Hummus Deviled Eggs Makes: 12 servings • Prep Time: 25 min • Assembly: 15 min Ingredients: - 6 eggs - 1/3 cup, plus 1 tablespoon Sabra hummus - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 3 teaspoons relish - Paprika for garnish Directions: 1. Place eggs in pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Turn off the heat and let sit for 14 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and run cold water over the eggs. Cool eggs 10 minutes.

2. Remove shells when cool. Cut in half and scoop out the yolk and reserve in bowl of a food processor. Repeat with the remaining 5 eggs.

3. Add hummus, olive oil, pepper, and salt to the yolks; puree in the food processor. Add the relish and pulse 3 to 5 times to incorporate.

5. Put the yolk mixture in a piping bag. (Use a tall glass and fold the edges of the piping bag over the glass to make it easier to transfer the mixture.) Pipe about a teaspoon of the

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Church Jan. 4 & 18, Feb. 1 & 15, Mar. 1 & 15: Fish Fry 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Rd. St. Louis, Mo 63137. Entrees: catfish, fried & baked cod and chicken nuggets.

Dinner includes any two side dishes-cole slaw, french fries, spaghetti, green beans or okra. Single entree, $7, double entree: $8.50 Children under 6 years old free.

314.867.0800.

Jan. 5: Basement & Tailgate Sale At Northside Christian Church, 9635 Hwy. 367 (Lewis & Clark Blvd.), St. Louis, MO. Church basement sale, Tailgate sale to sell your own treasures. LOTS of New items have arrived. Basement/ Tailgate is 8 a.m. - Noon. $10 for a double parking spot to sell your own treasures. Call: 314.868.5722, to reserve your tailgate spot.

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 $9. 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.

Events Dec. 28: Wednesdays Time for

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Two’s Classes. Pre-Registration for Winter Warm up Classes They start January 23. What to Do with Your Two and You On Wednesdays Time for Two’s Cooking with Kids in the Kitchen.

Kid friendly snacks and a story music and movement, parachute play, tapping sticks, scarves, instruments and bells, creative learning stations, gluing, lots of painting, trash to treasure projects, make ooblick, goop, and play dough from scratch. Find out what to do with all that stuff in your kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Ferguson-Florissant School District Administration Center, 1005 Waterford Drive Florissant, Missouri 63033. Parent/Grandparent participate with his or her child Wednesdays 9:30-11 a.m.

Call Today! 314.506.9889, voice mail #7179 Request registration form Jwilliams2@fergflor.org.

Emphasis is placed on activities involving the senses: tasting, feeling, smelling and hearing.

Jan. 13: Old St. Ferndinad Shrine “Preserving A Heritage of Faith and Education” 2013 Benefit Dinner Kemoll’s Restaurant (One Metropolitan Square, St. Louis). $125 per person with proceeds going to Friends of Old St. Ferdinand for Shrine structural and restoration needs. Call 314.402.1687 for reservations.

Mar. 2: Valley Industries 6th Annual Mayors Shamrock Ball 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. At Garden Villas North (4505 Parker Rd. -

63033.

Tickets and Sponsorships are now available! For more info call 314.731.1771.

Calling All St. Augustine’s Classmates Planning is underway for an All School Reunion. If you attended St. Augustine’s School located at Herbert & Lismore streets in the city of St. Louis we want to hear from you. Please contact a member of the planning committee: Sandy Tricamo (‘66) 314.791.7714; Leo Neuner (‘65) 972.951.4853; Don Becker (‘68) 636.399.0088; Tom Hartnett (‘66) 314.623.9950. You can also register on Facebook as you reminisce viewing the old parish pictures which have been posted. Search for: St. Augustine Catholic School - St. Louis Mo. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, MO 63044. Info: 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1(Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

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 11:302:30 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

11:30-2:30 on the lower level of the James J. Eagan Center. Bring a sandwich-coffee and tea available.

Interesting day trips to St. Louis Area locations are also available.

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 Jan.19-20: St. Louis Lose to Win Challenge The St. Louis Lose to Win Challenge provides the inspiration you need to get in shape, shed pounds and find the real, healthier you inside. Why compete? To break badhabits, to adopt healthy living...to possibly win some prizes! Each week you will weigh in at the location of your choice. At the end of the 12 weeks the top five men and women with the highest percentage of weight lost will be awarded prizes at our celebration event.

Competitors must be 18 years or older, pre-register, and attend a mandatory kick-off the weekend of January 19-20. Pre-register for the kick-off online at www.losetowinstl.com, or call 314.776.3627, or toll free at 1.866.776.3627. $10 registration fee is due at the kickoffs. Pre-registration opens at 8 a.m. on Jan. 7. Kick-off events will be held Sat., Jan. 19 from 8 – 11 a.m. in the May Center at SSM DePaul Health Center, and Sun., Jan. 20 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. in the Father Krings Conference Center at SSM St. Clare Health Center.

Hands-Only CPR Could you save someone’s life if their heart suddenly stopped?

SSM St. Joseph Health Center is now offering FREE non-certificate training in hands-only CPR for individuals and their families.

The training takes 15 minutes and is appropriate for anyone ages 10 and older. Eighty percent of sudden cardiac arrests happen in private or residential settings.

Hands-only CPR, also known as

compression-only CPR, has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for sudden cardiac arrest at home, at work or in other public settings. It can double or triple a victim’s chance for survival, according to the American Heart Association. Contact Rachel Sparks 636.947.5663 or Maureen Bell 636.947.5083 to schedule a training session.

Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Jan. 16: Exercise and Your Physical Health 9-10 a.m. Join us this morning and you will have an opportunity to discuss with Nahrayshwar Misir, MD the impact your physical health has on your brain’s ability to produce substances that affect your well being. Moderate exercise can improve your mood and energy level. Brief bouts of mild exercise can increase perceived energy and decrease tension.

Event is Free. In the Jamestown Mall Food Court.

Jan. 17 : “Getting Involved Through Volunteering” OASIS Peer Led Discussion Groups 1-2 p.m. Laugh, reminisce and learn with OASIS during this discussion group program. Enjoy fellowship and discussion on a variety of topics while making new friends or reconnecting with old ones. Attend one, or attend every month. Light refreshments provided. Dates and topics listed below. To register, call 314.747.9355 or 1.877.747.9355. At Village North Retirement Community, 11160 Village North Dr. Center for Senior Renewal The Center for Mental Health’s Center for Senior Renewal, conveniently located on the first floor of the Detrick Building, provides day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia. The Center for Senior Renewal provides a comfortable, home-like atmosphere staffed with compassionate and experienced mental health professionals. For more information, call 314.653.5123.

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Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401 (I270/Hwy 367 interchange). For more info call 314.839.3171 or 1.800.447.4301.

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m. Group 109 meets in the 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital. This is an open meeting for alcoholics, drug addicts and their family and friends.

At Christian Hospital, 11133 Dunn Road at the I-270/Hwy. 367 interchange.

Christian Hospital Recovery Center The Christian Hospital Recovery Center provides intensive outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults. There is also a specialized program for patients with chronic mental illness.

The center is conveniently located on the Christian Hospital campus.

Call confidentially to 314.953.8100.

STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group This nationally recognized program provides education and support for those with schizophrenia.

Group is facilitated by an experienced STEPS nurse.

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

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

You’ll meet a variety of interesting people while making a difference in our community. Applications are available at www.chrisitianhospital.org in the Volunteer Office, located off the hospital’s main lobby. For more information, call the Christian Hospital volunteer office at 314.653.5032.

SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Dec. 27: Tours of Maternity Suites 6:30 p.m. SSM DePaul Health Center. This is a 1-hour tour held every 4th Thursday of every month and every 2nd Saturday of the month (except on holidays). Please register no later than the Tuesday before the 4th Thursday of the month, or no later than the Thursday before the 2nd Saturday of the month. Registration is required at 314.776.3627.

Every Mon. & Tues. in Dec.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation Mondays: 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays: Noon – 1 p.m. SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954.

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

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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Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation. Call 314.344.6177 for more details.

SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings 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.

Ongoing Support Groups Every Sunday: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood

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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.

Every Wednesday: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group 3-4:30 p.m. Join other survivors to discuss dealing emotionally with treatments; managing anxiety and depression; sexuality; finding strength and hope; family and financial pressures; and more. Cost: Free. In the H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. Register: Call 636.755.3034.

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

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Discover more information about how to quit, or find reassurance and support. Cost: Free. At St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., 63376. Register: Call 636-947-5304.

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

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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.

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Twenty years, five tons, three babies, but only one Raja! The Saint Louis Zoo’s bull elephant will receive special presents at 11 a.m. on his birthday, Thursday, December 27, in River’s Edge at the Zoo, weather permitting. Visitors are invited to sing “Happy Birthday” and cheer for Raja who turns 20 this year.

Raja was the first Asian elephant born at the Zoo and has now sired three females calves – Maliha, Jade and Kenzi – with a fourth on the way!

Zookeepers and volunteers have constructed a giant birthday cake and presents for the party, filled with some of the elephant’s favorite things, including cereal, melons, bananas, popcorn and more. Other elephants from the herd may be present to join in the celebration.

From 10:30-11 a.m., there will be keeper chats and animal training demonstrations at the elephant habitats, weather permitting.

After the celebration, visitors can sign a super-sized birthday card and learn more about the elephants with keeper chats, activities and biofacts at Lakeside Cafe until 1 p.m. Birthday cupcakes and hot chocolate will be available for purchase.

Plus, at 10:40 a.m., help the Zoo celebrate the naming of Medline Elephant Oasis, a key elephant habitat in River’s Edge. Medline Industries’ gift supports this spacious outdoor habitat, which features a babbling stream with trees, downed logs and a small pond. It is landscaped to portray a dry river bed and shallow watering hole, the kind of water hole used by wild elephants and other animals during the arid season. Medline is also providing special treats for Raja's big day!

The Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with free admission. U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Zoo continues Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through December 23, and nightly, December 26-30, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission to Wild Lights is $5 per person; $4 for Zoo Friends members.

Muny President and CEO, Dennis Reagan, announced today that The Muny is working on a twopart project that will substantially enhance audience comfort by improving airflow during performances. Plans, which call for a significant upgrade to an existing blower system and the installation of new state-of-the-art fans, will directly address the top audience request, to keep them comfortable.

The Muny’s goal is to have the complete system in place for the 2013 season.

“After three consecutive summers of record-breaking temperatures, we are excited to be taking steps to improve the comfort of our audience,” said Reagan. “This may be one of the most exciting developments in The Muny’s 95-year history, continuing our tradition of giving our audiences exceptional theater and an extraordinary experience.”

This historic project was made possible by a generous gift of $200,000 from Harry & Sally Johnston and the Henry O. Johnston Family Fund. The total project is expected to cost $600,000. Additional members of the “Muny Fan Club” include generous support from Ameren Corporation and Interco Charitable Trust, along with other major gifts scheduled for announcement in 2013.

Girl Scouts Donate Christmas Gift Baskets to Kingdom House Christmas came early to the residents and staff members at Kingdom House in St. Louis. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, GSEM, donated at least 12 Christmas baskets to the facility, located just south of downtown. Each basket had a theme, such Mexican or camping.

“It helps us bring hope to clients who live at an everyday stress level most of us don’t understand,” said Scott Walker, Kingdom House’s executive director, of the brightly decorated baskets.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri CEO Donna K. Martin, center, poses with two KingStaff members brought the baskets dom House clients. GSEM staff members brought at least 12 gift baskets to Kingdom into the facility’s gymnasium and ar- House, located in downtown St. Louis. ranged them on tables. Staff members mas,” said Raquel Reed, as she looked over the put the baskets to immediate use as clients arvariety of baskets. “Merry Christmas to everyone rived. Community service is an integral part of at the Girl Scouts.”

Girl Scouting. Annually, GSEM provides one mil“It means a lot to me that organizations such lion hours of service, valued at $19 million. as the Girl Scouts take an interest to reach out to “This is another wonderful example of how the communities and families,” said Sahra Abdi.

Girl Scout family always provides community “It means a lot because you’re helping out my service, this time with food baskets for Kingdom family. I just love being at Kingdom House,” said House day care moms who were delighted to reBeverly Moments. ceive them and couldn’t wait to take them home Kingdom House believes in transformation... and start cooking!” said Donna K. Martin, chief from the inside out. Through a variety of services, executive officer of GSEM. childcare, food & clothing assistance, job train“I’m the mother of five children and I need all ing, youth and teen programs and Senior Comof this,” said Donyale Young. “I’m having Christpanions, Kingdom House helps thousands yearly mas Eve breakfast and I’m seeing a lot of breakto achieve self-sufficiency and gain economic fast food here. It’s everything I need, thank God.” independence. Since 1902, Kingdom House has “It means a lot that someone we don’t even been transforming the lives of individuals in St. know provided us with this. I truly do appreciate Louis. this and it will help us to have a Merry Christ-

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