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Homes and businesses remain surrounded by flood waters in West Alton on Jan. 8. Cleanup has been slow to progress as flooding has cut accessibility to the town.

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By Sara Hardin “It’s like trying to drain a bathtub through a straw,” says West Alton mayor Willie Richter of the flooding that has lingered in the small town, an aftermath of the heavy rains that resulted in record flooding in parts of Missouri and Illinois. West Alton’s position near the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers means that it is no stranger to flooding, but the unpredictability of this particular bout of heavy rains left the town little time for preparations. “Normally we know seven-10 days in advance that something like this is going to happen, but this time we only had about three,” explained Richter. “It happened very quickly.” Richter ordered the evacuation of the town’s residents into safety once the drastic nature of the flooding became apparent, but the flood water has left West Alton almost completely cut off from surrounding areas. The draining process has been slow and seems to be at a sort of standstill as residents work with volunteers to pump water out of their homes. One of the only areas accessible to the town is on Highway 67 where the Red Cross offers two meals a day and cleaning supplies to residents. “While distributing cleanup supplies to an evacuated community in West Alton, a volunteer discovered more than 80 people who were stranded by high

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waters and in need of food,” said Cindy Erickson, CEO of American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri. “They were literally boating to Parsons Pit Stop for supplies. When we discovered this, Red Cross volunteers immediately began meal and water delivery. We have been supplying lunch and dinner to those families since January 5. We will continue delivering meals until the communities have the resources they need. “ Pit Stop manager Kim Kenoyer reflects on West Alton residents tying up their boats after trekking across the wide span of water that now covers a field of farmland neighboring the gas station and

convenience store. She explains that with colder weather approaching, the community is working hard to raise morale and keep hopes high for recovery. “We’re doing the best we can. There’s a lot of disbelief, there’s a lot of sorrow, a lot of sadness, but they seem to be keeping everything positive,” said Kenoyer. “This small community just tries to get together and pull each other out of the disaster that they’re in. It’s nice to see people helping each other.” As soon as access is given to the town, Richter explained that the town’s fire department will serve as a command center See A SLOW RECOVERY page 2

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Around Town EPA announces West Lake Landfill isolation barrier decision and more. Feature Section Healthy Living Digest

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where the Red Cross can be stationed with cleaning supplies, water, and what is necessary to begin the clean-up and recovery process. A request from Governor Jay Nixon for additional assistance removing debris associated with the flooding was approved by the federal government on Wednesday, January 6. Curbside pickup of debris that was damaged as a result of the flooding will be scheduled throughout the state in participating communities. The service will be free to residents and businesses. To see about donating supplies to the West Alton residents as they begin the flood recovery, call West Alton City Hall at 636899-1734. A guide for separating debris for curbside pickup can be found at www.mo.gov/flood-recovery.

Letter to the editor To the editor: Time is something we all seem to think we have an abundance of. My dad, Joe Morice, was not an exception to this. I am his youngest daughter and I have watched him battle cancer off and on for 16 years, always ending in a splendid victory with some battle wounds along the way. This last bout took him faster than any of us could have imagined. I spoke to him coherently on Monday, received test results on Tuesday, Wednesday was given a month to live, and his life ended by Saturday. My sister was flying in Sunday to say good bye. My daughter and I flew in and we were able to spend 48 hours with him, only the last hour being lucid. Going through his house I realized that he left for a doctor appointment thinking he would be home later that day. There was a halfeaten pie, a partial article written for The Community News on his opened computer, unpacked boxes, a half read book on his Kindle, and a brand new mortgage for the house he just bought. Basically, there was a life that was not quite done being lived. He clearly thought he would continue his victories, and in the short amount of words I have to write this I believe he would want me to remind everyone how short and precious life truly is. He left the world with me in his eyes, and his granddaughter speaking loving words in his ears. He had the most incredible friends anyone could ask for, many of them there with him on the harder days. Loved by many and fiercely missed, Joe left the world without enough time. However, he did leave us many cherished memories and a history of entertaining and educational articles.

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Volunteers needed for winter homeless count Room at the Inn is seeking volunteers to participate in St. Louis County’s Point-in-Time Count, commonly known as the “Homeless Count.” Volunteers count individuals who are in shelters and using various shelter providers. The county also relies on a team of volunteers who stop by places throughout the area where homeless people tend to congregate (Metrolink stations, libraries, etc.). The count will take place from 6 to 9:30 a.m. Jan. 27. “Our hope is to recruit 35-40 volunteers to help with this effort,” said Chris Hotard, Room at the Inn’s Night Site Coordinator. “Volunteers will be in groups with staff from various agencies and/or experienced volunteers. These counts are very important for gauging community need and helping us to develop adequate service.” Two volunteer training sessions will be provided on Jan. 20, at the St Louis County Department of Human Services office at 9666 Olive Blvd, Suite 510. There will be a session from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m, and another one from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers can participate in either session. Volunteers interested in participating in this winter’s homeless count should contact Chris Hotard at chotard@roomstl.org, or Angie Hamilton at ahamilton@roomstl.org, or via phone at 314209-9198.

Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce announces officers and new directors for 2016 The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced its officers for 2016. They are as follows: Chairman of the Board – Andy Cook, Fred Weber, Inc; Chair-Elect – Kyle Dunavant, Hollywood Casino & Hotel; Past Chairwoman – Lindsay Gallahue, Commercial Bank; Treasurer – Andy Arrick, Westport Plaza; Secretary- Daryl Bianco, SERVPRO; Vice Chair – Mike Sides, Edward Jones; Vice Chair- Nick Mossotti, BSR Services; Vice Chair – Fletcher Wells, St. Johns Bank & Trust; Board of DirectorsSherry Smith, Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital and Board of Directors- Sabrina Wicker, Kelly Services. For a full listing of Board of Directors, please visit www.mhcc.com Cook began his term on Jan. 1 to serve a one year term. Cook has been employed by Fred Weber for nearly 14 years. The chamber is excited to welcome Cook as they believe it will allow them to even better advance the welfare of the Maryland Heights community and local businesses. President/CEO, Sherry Huibonhoa says “With his leadership as chairman, we will work to accomplish our goals and increase the value of our membership through programs and events. We look forward to another successful year.”

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Stray Rescue offers reward for information about dog left to die next to dumpster Stray Rescue of St. Louis, a no-kill dog shelter, is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the person(s) responsible for the abuse of a dog named “Tasha.” The small, white dog had been tossed next to a dumpster in the alley of the 5600 block of Vernon, near Goodfellow on Jan 3. Stray Rescue received a call from a concerned citizen who discovered the dog while taking out his trash. He picked her up and brought her into his kitchen before calling Stray Rescue for help. When the organization’s

Founder, Randy Grim, arrived at the man’s home, he knew it was serious. “She was not just thin but emaciated,” Grim said. “Her bone frail body ached whenever she was touched.” Tasha received a life-saving blood transfusion and is now able to eat small portions of food. She is still too weak to stand and will remain hospitalized as she is slowly nursed back to health. Grim says this is not the first time Stray Rescue has saved dogs that have been thrown away and left to die

EPA announces West Lake Landfill isolation barrier decision EPA Region 7 has announced its decision to proceed with the installation of a physical isolation barrier for the West Lake Landfill Superfund Site in Bridgeton. The decision also calls for the installation of additional engineering controls, such as cooling loops, to prevent potential impacts that could result if a subsurface smoldering event were to come into contact with the radioactive materials contained in the West Lake Landfill. “Finding a solution to mitigate the potential impacts of a subsurface smoldering event is a top priority for the community, and a top priority for EPA,” said EPA Region 7 Regional Administrator Mark Hague. “(This) announcement is the first step in moving forward with the installation of a physical barrier and other engineering controls to address this issue. We are now working through the highly complex details of implementing our decision and the associated legal steps. Once the plan is finalized, we are committed to providing this information to the public,” Hague said. The agency will continue to work closely with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other stakeholders as final plans are developed. Construction activities will be carried out under the direction and oversight of EPA, and with expert support from the Army Corps of Engineers. EPA will release additional information, such as location of the barrier, once plans are finalized. The installation of a physical isolation barrier, and other engineering controls, will proceed as EPA continues to evaluate the remedy decision for the West Lake Landfill Site.

in the garbage. Followers of Stray Rescue may remember dogs like OP, Our Little Boy, Reliable, Clovis and Bo Rocket to name a few. “Tasha’s life matters. She isn’t garbage. She is a sweet, kind, innocent soul who was starved almost to death and left to be picked up with trash. Tasha will never suffer again and is part of our Stray Rescue Family,” said Grim. “Time, love and care will heal her.” To help with Tasha’s medical care, please visit http:// strayrescue.org/tasha. Every dollar helps.

Florissant holds senior noon countdown to 2016 The annual Senior Citizen New Year’s Eve Party at the James J. Eagan Center was once again the best party of the year. Senior citizens, with their hats and tiaras, raised their glasses of champagne and said goodbye to 2015 and welcomed another fantastic year in the city of Florissant. Over 350 Florissant senior citizens and Mayor Thomas P. Schneider shared a poetic reflection on Auld Lang Syne (Scottish for Old Long Since). Florissant Council Representatives Tim Lee, Gerard Henke, Jackie Pagano, Joe Eagan, Tim Jones and Jeff Caputa tended bar to help everyone enjoy a wonderful celebration at the James J. Eagan Center on New Year’s Eve. Outstanding attendance prizes were donated by Florissant businesses and city council members, a delicious dinner was prepared by Tornatore’s Ca-

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By: Drs. Jen and Jason Rhodes Fewer things are more frustrating than a motivated person who wants to, but can’t seem to lose weight. Motivation, and the desire to work at losing weight, quickly dries up when the scale refuses to budge. But the problem might not be in the number of calories eaten or the amount of energy expended in exercising. Instead, the culprit could be a sluggish metabolism caused by hormone imbalance. Human beings are a complex system of biological checks and balances. We are literally a chemical stew designed to work harmoniously with our environment. As we evolved into the Homo sapiens we are today, our bodies adapted to what was going into our mouths and responded in the appropriate chemical way. Our diets then were made of fresh, healthy ingredients that nourished and fueled us. That has all changed. Today, we slurp sodas, wolf down foods that have little nutritional value while we drive from one place to the next, overdose on sugar and mindlessly snack while spending hours in front of a television, computer or video game. It’s no wonder there is an epidemic of obesity in our country today. But it doesn’t end there. We’re also assaulted with environmental toxins, genetically modified foods and xenostrogens, chemicals that mimic estrogen in both women and men. Add to this the stresses we live with every day, and it would appear that our bodies don’t stand a chance of being able to lose excess weight. Often, people will blame their “metabolism” for the inability to shed pounds – and they are usually right. Our metabolism is affected by what we put into and around our bodies. It’s also affected by our quality of sleep, the type of exercise (if any) we do

and our general attitude about life. Underlying our metabolism are the chemical processes that keep our bodies running, which includes hormone production. If you’ve tried unsuccessfully to lose weight, it could be that your hormones are keeping you fat. Hormone imbalance in men and women can make substantial, lasting fat loss nearly impossible because it sets the stage for a cascade of issues that affect the entire body, not just the ability to lose weight. Below are several hormones that could be causing your body to stumble in your weight loss quest. Thyroid – The thyroid is known as the “master gland” because it affects every part of our bodies. Estrogen – A high estrogen level that outpaces its counterbalance hormone progesterone can significantly increase the potential for obesity. Cortisol – Not all stress is bad, but when it’s chronic and keeps you in a heightened state of fight-or-flight, your body is affected at the cellular level. Insulin Resistance – When your diet is composed of high amounts of processed carbohydrates, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners and high-sugar foods, your pancreas goes to work releasing insulin to manage all the ingested sugars. The good news is there are solutions to hormone imbalance. Join us for a free informational night on Weight Loss Resistance –Jan. 14 or Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in Creve Coeur. In this informational night, you’ll learn how hormone imbalances affect every aspect of your life and how you can achieve permanent weight loss in a healthful and safe way. Space is limited, so call today at 314-983-9355 to reserve your spot or call for more information!

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Karen’s weight loss journey – a positive change fitness In July of 2012, Karen came to Dan, owner of APCfit (A Positive Change Fitness) after struggling for years with her weight. She was at a crossroads with not only just her weight but also her health. She was taking cholesterol medicine and her doctor had just prescribed her a new blood pressure medicine. She knew she had to do something soon or her health would continue to decline. APCfit met with Karen and helped her personalize her goals of health and weight loss. She was able to set up a fitness and nutrition plan that catered to these goals. Within three months, Karen was able to stop taking her blood pressure medicine. And after 10 months, Karen lost 75 pounds and was able to come off her cholesterol medicine as well. Karen has now improved her self-esteem and improved her confidence. She has more energy to do the things in life that she loves. Her employer was so impressed with her health improvement they featured her in their employer’s newsletter to help motivate other employees on taking care of their health.

Karen states “There is never an end goal. It is a journey through life” APCfit will help you on this same journey to help you not only develop your own personalized goals, but to also develop a realistic plan to attain these goals. There is such an overwhelming amount of fitness, nutrition and health information available, it is almost impossible for the average person to weed through it all to find out what information is the most accurate and up to date. APCfit stays on top of these health trends with continued education to provide you with the safest and most accurate information in the industry. We hope you will join us at the beginning Left: Karen before. Right: Karen after. Submitted photos of your health journey by coming to our open house on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come January special for you and a friend. Call 636-299-2162 and meet APCfit’s personal trainer, look at the ‘state or email dan@apcfit.com of the art’ fitness equipment and have an opportunity Make 2016 ‘A Positive Change’ for your health! to ask questions. Make sure you take advantage of our

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School Hazelwood West robotics team receives more than $11,000 in grants The Hazelwood West High School robotics team, the Shrapnel Sergeants, received $11,500 in grants and donations. The money received will help with purchasing supplies and parts for the robots, along with paying for registration fees for future competitions. Karl Herman, Hazelwood West physics teacher and robotics club sponsor, said the team was thrilled about the grants and donations that they received. “We are grateful to have received this financial support from multiple sources,” Herman said. “A lot of what we want to do during the

second semester depends on the funding we obtain during the first semester. This money will be put to good use in helping our students achieve success in our robotics program.” The grants and donations received by the Shrapnel Sergeants include: 1. $3,500 from Boeing 2. $2,000 from Power Engineers 3. $4,000 from Monsanto 4. $1,500 from Schaeffer Auto Body 5. $500 from American Association for Blacks in Energy

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Question of the Month “Hi Jeremy. Why do people need a financial advisor these days?” Thanks, Maggie Hello Maggie. Thank you for your question. Actually, there are a lot of answers for this question. Basically, what it comes down to

is the financial, economic, tax and investment world has changed a lot over the last several years. Technology continues to advance, markets are global and financial products continue to evolve requiring much more education and better strategies. I recently read that we are now officially in a YOYO economy which stands for “You’re On Your Own!” Gone are the days of being able to rely on the government and an employer to take care of you. Very few companies still offer traditional pension plans and have switched to self-directed accounts (like 401k’s). This along with increasing longevity puts much more pressure on your assets and incomes in retirement. In addition to all of this, we are dealing with an unpredictable stock market that is at all-time highs, historic low interest rates and changes in Social Security and tax laws. Thus, people need help dealing with all of this and managing their wealth, protecting their assets, reducing their taxes and setting up an income plan that will not run out of money. I don’t feel there has ever been a more important time to have a professional who specializes in retirement help create and guide a plan to maximize, protect and save your retirement. Hope this helps Maggie. Feel free to reach out to me for help on this and other financial concerns by contacting our 360 IRA office in St. Charles at 636-896-4052 or by email at jnorth@360ira.com.

Regional Business Council announces 2015 grants for It’s Our Region Fund The St. Louis Regional Business Council (RBC) is pleased to announce $100,000 in grants to 24 worthy organizations throughout our region. These “Small Change Big Impact” grants reflect the RBC’s overall mission to make St. Louis a better place to live and work. “We believe in supporting capital improvement projects that will help to better serve those most in need,” states Kathy Osborn, executive director of the St. Louis RBC. “These small grants have enormous impact because the projects are in places used and appreciated by many people every day.” The It’s Our Region one-time grants in the $1,000 to $10,000 range are given to a

wide range of non-profits and community agencies. Typically, these kinds of critically needed projects are difficult for smaller agencies to accomplish because there are no other sources of funding. The total amount allocated by the selection committee is $100,000. This year’s grant award recipients from throughout the region are: • 22nd Judicial Family Court of St. Louis • Affton Christian Food Pantry • Angels Arms • Arch House • Carver Elementary School • Community Women Against Hardship • Cornerstone Corporation • Covenant House

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Tribute Can I put the humor aside just for today and share a few personal thoughts. I opened the news this morning to sadly find a colleague had passed; contributor Joe Morice. Although I never knew Joe personally, I knew a part of his personality very well through his expressive and easy-to-read pieces. We also shared a common interest – the love of that crazy passion which involves something we purists like to refer to as “the pen.” Today, the modern world calls it the computer keyboard. Either way, it’s a figurative sort of bug that wiggles its way into one’s bloodstream and can only be released through the act of writing. Much like me, I picture Joe sitting down at his writing desk and staring with giddiness at that blank screen or piece of paper. He probably could not wait until somewhere in the folds of the right side of his brain, the writing magic took over. When that kicked in, he began jotting, scribbling and scratching until that paper filled with prose to become a work of art…or more fittingly, a word of art. I also know something about the health challenges he faced because my own husband is battling this hellacious disease known as cancer. It sneaks up on the unsuspecting and camps out in a body like a malevolent tick sucking away life and energy. I have a few more adjectives for this spineless, spiteful bully but they usually

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get young children and newspapers in trouble for repeating, so I’ll spare the censors. It is a heartless thing that chooses its victims randomly with a Russian roulette-like manner. It matters not what sadness, broken hearts or devastation it leaves behind. Anyone who battles this blank-faced coward is a soldier in every sense of the word and Joe was a true warrior…in every sense. I will miss Joe’s friendly, be-whiskered face, his firm grip of opinion and blue-collar logic and sharing his style with wit and humor. But like a genuine act of kindness, through his words, the goodness will be passed forward. Good night friend, and please…leave the light at his writing table on. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Sports you see with Gary B... Football players from Lindenwood make history Two Lindenwood football players, linebacker Connor Harris and punter Matt Klingler, were named NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association (CCA) First-Team All-Americans recently. They are the first Lion players to earn firstteam All-American honors in the CCA voting. Harris was named an All-American for the second time in his career after earning secondteam CCA All-American honors last season. He was one of just three junior defenders to earn first-team honors this year. The linebacker led the Lions with 184 total tackles, 86 solo tackles and 98 assisted tackles. His tackles total set a new NCAA Division II record, and he also set the MIAA career tackles record during the season. Klingler has now been named an All-American at both the NAIA and NCAA Division II levels. In his only season as a Lion, he led NCAA Division II with 44.4 yards per punt, and that mark also set a new Lindenwood single-season record. He punted 60 times with 16 punts of 50 yards or longer. Lindenwood football continues its streak of having an All-American in every season since it moved to the NCAA Division II level. Go to www.LindenwoodLions.com for more information. * Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information Pro football in St. Louis to be determined this week With the owners of the National Football league meeting this week in Houston, Texas to decide which team or teams may go to Los Angeles next season, we all have heard some harsh words thrown by all sides. No clear-cut decision has been leaked but this week makes a clear statement of where certain teams will land. I’m sure certain facts will come out this week that may not have been discussed over the past year of negotiations. * Interesting week

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Great game day grub When game day arrives and friends and family are gathered around the big screen to cheer your team to victory, the only thing missing is some great grub to make the celebration complete. Putting together an all-star spread is actually easier than you may think. Simple recipes featuring highquality ingredients make it possible to serve up big flavor without a lot of fuss. Follow these tips to score a game day menu that will let your guests enjoy themselves to the fullest. Create a DIY pizza station. Prepare dough ahead of time or purchase individual serving size crusts and invite guests to make their

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events Jan. 14: Networking series To help women stand their ground, overcome obstacles and achieve resolutions in workplace and personal conflicts, Brown Smith Wallace will host “Conflict Resolution Strategies for Women” at The Bridge from 7:30 – 9 a.m. at Hilton Frontenac. The Bridge is a networking series for professional women of all career stages. Brown Smith Wallace launched the series in 2014 to create a forum for women to congregate and learn about key business and life issues while having fun. The Jan.14 event will be the fifth in the series. To learn more about The Bridge, visit bswllc. com/thebridge. Jan. 21: Resume writing workshop Free resume writing workshop open to anyone age 18 and over. Resume experts will help you write your new resume or fine-tune your old one. Classes run Jan. 11 – 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Ferguson Public Library at 35 N. Florissant Rd. in Ferguson. For more details call Job and More StL at 314-283-2215 or visit http//jobsandmorestl.org/.

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Louis Community College, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Sullivan University, Truman University, the University of Missouri-Kansas and others. Manufacturing and construction unions will be present to speak with attendees about STEAMrelated trades, and recruiters from the armed forces will be on hand to discuss STEAM-related jobs.

Jan. 20: Brunch Join us for brunch at Life Care Center of Florissant from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. RSVP please 314-831-3752.

Jan. 23: STEM Extravaganza The Hazelwood School District STEM Extravaganza is a showcase of educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The event will take place on from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Hazelwood Central High School at 15875 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. At the STEM Extravaganza, attendees will participate in demonstrations and hands-on activities for all grade levels, exhibits, speakers, college representatives and more. Participants scheduled to attend include: Boeing, Ameren Missouri, and Washington University in St. Louis, BJC Healthcare, U.S. Navy, Danforth Plant Science, St. Louis Community College, FIRST Robotics, Project Lead the Way, and Hazelwood School District math and science departments. This event is free and open to the public.

Jan. 21: STEAM Expo The Ferguson-Florissant School District will hold its fourth annual STEAM Expo from 5-7 p.m. to showcase the district’s programs and community resources related to science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). The STEAM Expo will be held at McCluer SouthBerkeley High School at 201 Brotherton Lane and will feature special presentations and interactive displays related to STEAM. Among the attractions, attendees will be able to see robots in action, observe the stars in a Planetarium and make fruit smoothies using electricity generated by a stationary bicycle. The expo will also feature information on college and career paths in STEAM. Representatives from colleges and universities, technical schools and community colleges will offer information on STEAM-related courses of study. Schools to be represented include St.

March 1: Awards application deadline Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis (SIGSL) is accepting applications for its annual Humanities Awards. SIGSL is part of an international federation of women who are community leaders, business owners, managers, and volunteers. Since 1974, SIGSL has awarded grants to support local efforts to improve the lives of women and children. Awards ranging from $500 to $3,000 will be presented to selected organizations that serve women, girls, families, and/or teens in the Greater St. Louis area. Organizations applying for this award should reflect the following objective of the Soroptimist International of the America’s strategic plan: Improve the lives of women and girls by working to end poverty and violence against women and addressing other issues affecting their economic, social and political process. Appli-

cation deadline is March 1. Award recipients will receive notification in May 2016 and be asked to attend an awards ceremony in June 2016. March 6: Derek Anthony Concert Derek Anthony Concert will be held at James Eagan Center in Florissant at 2:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10 on sale on at https://www.showclix.com/ event/derekanthony or at 1 James J. Eagan Dr. in Florissant (off Parker Rd.) For more information call 314921-5700. Recurring Events Mondays: A cappella singers Men of Harmony a cappella singers meet at Salem Evangelical Free Church at New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road at 7 p.m. Not church affiliated. Group is always looking for new members. Call Al at 314-993-6134 for more information. Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-8315476. Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316. Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight? Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am at Bethel Providence Christian Church located at 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • January 13, 2016 Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 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. Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331. Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330 Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Sundays: Meat shoot Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com Church Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737 Health Nicotine Anonymous Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit WWW. Nicotene-Anonymous.org Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.

Now: SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers. com or call 314.738.2599. 2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net.

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11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873. Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll. Crisis Nursery: Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org

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Tarantino delivers a bloody, bawdy, old-school Western with ‘The Hateful Eight’ Quentin Tarantino makes the kind of grand, sweeping epics that used to be standard in Hollywood. “The Hateful Eight,” his eighth film, once again brings to mind those glorious westerns from the 1960’s. With an opening overture, colorful characters and an intermission long enough for a casual bathroom break, it’s a delightful throwback to old-style moviemaking. The film opens on John Ruth (Kurt Russell), a bounty hunter escorting the wanted criminal Daisy Domergue to the town of Red Rock. Though he paid good money for a private stagecoach, Ruth reluctantly agrees to let Major Marquis Warren (Samuel L. Jackson) share the ride. Warren also has a few prisoners to transport, but his charges are both dead and need to be strapped to the roof. Staying just ahead of a blizzard, these travelers find food and shelter, but they have to share their accommodations with a few other guests. Unfortunately, most of these people may not be exactly who they claim to be. Cramped quarters and people keeping secrets make for a very explosive situation. Tarantino is one heck of a storyteller, turning “The Hateful Eight” into a rough

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