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Students participating in the the St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley and Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department diversity program are (Front row, from left) Stephanie Lloyd, Nia Chatman, Charvonne Wishom-Johnson, Shyniqua King, instructor Dr. Wesley Bell, Clyde Bayard, (Second row, from left) Scott Brooks, Andrew Clark, Jeremy Jones, Maxwell Otten, Kieth Jones along with Chief Jeremy Ihler.
Partnership between SLCC and Bellefontaine Neighbors PD looks to recruit officers from all backgrounds By Sara Hardin “Diversity is America’s superpower,” says Dr. Wesley Bell, Criminal Justice professor at the St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley. “When you bring different perspectives into your organization it is only going to prosper.” The organization Bell is talking about is law enforcement, an industry that is historically imbalanced in its diversity. A major challenge for law enforcement has been fostering police forces that are representative of the diverse communities that they serve, a challenge that Bell has been tackling along with Colonel Jeremy Ihler, Chief of Police of the Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department. “My conversations with Dr. Bell really rolled into the realization of the advantages of an actual partnership to reform the manner in which future police officers candidates were recruited and hired,” said Ihler. “It was an opportunity for the college to become a part of the actual police process. They want to maintain alignment with their education and what is happening in law enforcement.” A partnership was officially formed between the St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley and Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department, and both Bell and Ihler took the mission into their classrooms. Ihler, who teaches police supervision at the college, uses his 20 years of experience in the law enforcement industry to raise the expectations for students who aspire to enter the field. In addition to assessing students’ skills in areas such as interviewing and writing cover letters and resumes, Ihler uses his executive perspective to assure that
the prospective police officers are well prepared to enter the field with the right expectations. Setting the bar “The outcome of the project is not selfserving for me, this police department, this city, or even the college,” said Ihler. “We’re trying to set the new bar on how we attract individuals to law enforcement through higher education and involving them in the law enforcement process well before they become eligible to become police officers. For people who are looking to get in this industry, the perception is usually not even close to what the realities are in this environment. This is a long term initiative. Short term results won’t be seen just yet, but we’re trying to reform it to where we can get other cities, colleges and police departments onboard with this style of recruitment and hiring and possibly lead it to become the norm in at least the St. Louis area.” Law enforcement and the training and recruiting process has been the spark of a lot of debate, particularly recently as police encounters with citizens are viewed with growing controversy. Mentioning Ferguson, Bell explains that now is the time to recognize the need for a change. “If we’ve learned anything it’s that there needs to be more cooperation and there needs to be more sharing of resources and working together. This was born out of that idea,” said Bell. “This initiative is a recognition that there are some things we can do to improve our policing and the way police interact with communities and vice versa. This is a comprehen-
sive approach to try and start changing the culture – the way to do that is to do is not only from the top-down but also from the bottom-up. We need to get our young people acclimated into what policing is or what it should be, and I’m so excited to see Chief Ihler open and excited about this partnership.” Many flavors of diversity When speaking of the diversity within the police force that is hoped to be achieved through the efforts of this partnership, both Ihler and Bell agreed that diversity in the areas of ideas and perspectives reflected through officers is just as important as diversity in the more obvious areas of race and gender. “Diversity comes in a variety of different flavors,” said Ihler. “We’re talking about diversity in education, diversity in background, diversity in value that comes into law enforcement. Involving women and minorities and a mix of people who represent the St. Louis metro area is important to changing the value that we bring to the community. It’s not only what we’re looking for, it’s what should be done. As it pertains to higher education, we believe that it enhances critical cognitive skills like decision making, oral and written communication, and the understanding of one’s environment. These are skills that form a foundation of successful police officers. Higher education in law enforcement also raises the level of professionalism in the police industry. Law enforcement has always been behind the curve, and raising that bar is important.” See BUILDING DIVERSITY page 2
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COMMUNITY VOICES Moving up and making a difference By Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack As I travel around the country and throughout the state, I am proud to share my vision for the new Harris-Stowe State University. We are committed to promoting excellence in academics, recruitment/retention, funding and strategic partnerships and community engagement. My vision is to ensure that Harris-Stowe is recognized as one of the region’s premier higher education institutions. And we are well on our way. In the past year, Harris-Stowe has increased its academic offering by 132 percent. Students may choose from 31 majors and minors and certificate programs and can now major in Finance, Urban Ecology and Sustainability, Sociology with a minor in Urban Sociology, Political Science and Harris-Stowe’s first certificate program in Urban Agriculture. Harris-Stowe offers two new fully-online undergraduate degree programs in Criminal Justice and Healthcare Management and we plan to add more online programs in the near future. With the Governor’s signature on Senate Bill 334, Harris-Stowe will be able to offer graduate degrees and we eagerly await the day when we can announce our first graduate programs. As we expand academic offerings, we pledge to keep our tuition and programs competitive. Harris-Stowe is ranked in the Top 40 by “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education” magazine in conferring Education degrees to African-Americans, the only Missouri school on the list. Of the 13 public higher education institutions in the state, nearly 40 percent of all African-American males who major in math attend Harris-Stowe. And Harris-Stowe ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 47 in the nation (out of 3,000 institutions) in granting degrees in mathematics and statistics to African Americans.* We are aggressive in our fundraising efforts and during my short tenure we have obtained more than $2.7 million in research, scholarships and program funding. This includes $1.7 million dollars from the National Science Foundation and scholarship
BUILDING DIVERSITY “The fact that we are a country that has historically embraced diversity I think is only to our benefit,” said Bell. “When you bring different perspectives into an organization, that organization is only going to prosper. When you look at things that have happened in the St. Louis region, one of the things that would have definitely helped
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from cover is if there was more diversity. You need to bring different ideas, different ways of solving problems and different levels of understanding. We need to embrace all types of diversity.” Going into the field Students under both Ihler and Bell’s instruction have been incredibly receptive
to the goals that have been laid out by the initiative. The higher expectations mean a higher level of preparation going into their desired profession, and the mission to increase diversity in the field could hopefully lead to a friendlier reception of the law enforcement industry by their respective communities. “We are exposing our young people to law enforcement and letting them think about what law enforcement is now before they get into the industry,” said Bell. “Police officers have one of the toughest jobs in the world, and we need good people to go into law enforcement. If the profession is under siege people will be dissuaded from going into the field, and that will only negatively affect all of us. We’re approaching it comprehensively because we want to not only change the culture and improve community and police relations, but we want to encourage young people to go into the field and we want to encourage the right people to go into the field.” Bellefontaine Neighbors and the St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley, along with Ihler and Bell, look forward with the hopes that their efforts will gain the interest of other cities and police departments in order to increase the standards and decrease bias in the police recruiting process, not only in St. Louis, but across the country.
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The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis is accepting student applications
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis will start accepting applications for its interest-free, fee-free student loan program beginning Jan. 1 through April 15. Qualified postsecondary students of any age can be issued a renewable, interest-free loan of up to $11,000 annually. Those interested must meet the following requirements: • Be pursuing a first degree at an accredited, nonprofit college, university, or technical/trade school • Demonstrate financial need • Have a cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher or have earned a GED • Be a permanent resident of the St. Louis metropolitan area, for at least two years prior to application Applicants are selected on the basis of academic potential, personal character, and financial need. Students can apply for funding by completing an online general application on the St. Louis Graduates’ Scholarship Central website (www.stlouisgraduates.org). Upon completion of the general application, applicants can then apply for the interest-free, fee-free loan program. St. Louis Graduates’ Scholarship Central website has over 60 scholarships for the 2016 academic year with various application deadlines accessible through the general application. Students from the following areas are eligible to apply: St. Louis City and St. Louis County; the Missouri counties of Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, Warren, and Washington; and the Illinois counties of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Madison, Macoupin, Monroe, and St. Clair. For more information, or for application assistance, please contact The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis at 314-725-7990, info@sfstl.org, or visit www.sfstl.org.
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MHPD warns of phone scam targeting seniors The Maryland Heights Police Department has been notified of a new telephone scam targeting senior citizens. Allegedly the caller is claiming to be conducting a survey for the city of Maryland Heights, but is actually trying to obtain personal information. Please understand that Maryland Heights is not conducting a survey at this time. If you receive such a call, please immediately hang
up and do not share any information with them. Allegedly, the caller ID display shows: “314-2540099 city of mylnd hgts”. This scam is not limited to the Maryland Heights community; please share this warning/ alert with friends and family living in and outside of Maryland Heights. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Officer Fedak at 314-738-2383.
Reinvest North County Fund issues first round of 2016 funding The St. Louis Regional Business Council (RBC) initially organized the Reinvest North County Fund as an immediate business response when civil unrest began in Ferguson in 2014. The first round of 2016 funding – which is the seventh round of total allocations – is announced with the allocation of nearly $100,000. To date, $900,000 has been raised and $678,000 has been allocated to the North County business community and four school districts. In partnership with North County Incorporated (NCI), the fund was created and has continued to raise funds to help numerous area small businesses and four school districts. The RBC and NCI are also partnered with the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation, which provides administrative support for the fund. With this allocation of funds, $87,222 will support programs and services in the Riverview Gardens, Jennings, Ferguson-Florissant, and Normandy Schools Collaborative districts: • Riverview Gardens ($25,000) - to purchase bus passes for alternative-education students, winter clothing, attendance incentives, and science supplies. • Jennings ($24,047) - to purchase robotics equipment.
• Normandy Schools Collaborative ($22,175.79) -to purchase science equipment for both middle school and high school students. • Ferguson-Florissant ($16,000) - to purchase science literacy books. An additional $10,000 will also support students in Washington University’s Olin School of Business as they develop and implement business plans for selected North County business owners. This funding will cover additional incidental costs as students work in the community. “The Reinvest North County Fund has proven to be an effective resource in addressing critical needs for school districts and businesses,” said Kathy Osborn, Executive Director of the RBC. “We are grateful to the many corporations, organizations and individuals who recognize the importance of ongoing support.” Further donations are needed. Checks may be made payable to the St. Louis Community Foundation with a notation for the Reinvest North County Fund or made payable directly to the Reinvest North County Fund. Donations should be mailed to the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation, 319 North 4th Street, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO, 63102. Please visit to www.stlgives. org to make an online donation.
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Florissant to participate in the state’s debris removal program On Jan. 6 it was announced that the federal government approved Governor Jay Nixon’s request for assistance in the removal of debris associated with the recent heavy rains and flooding from the heavy late December rains. The state will begin scheduling curbside pickup of flood damaged debris (including items damaged by sewer backups) in participating communities. This pickup will be free to residents and participating communities. Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider is pleased to announce this assistance will be available to Florissant residents. City personnel are coordinating the debris pickup efforts with the National Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is asked that those with debris pickup needs please contact the city’s Public Works De-
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partment at 314-839-7648 and provide their address, contact information and an estimate of the quantity of debris (in cubic yards) for pickup. This information will be passed to the National Guard for pickup scheduling. Pickup dates have not been scheduled yet but updates will be provided as they become available. Residents that have flood or sewer backuprelated debris are asked to bring the debris to the curb and to separate the materials by type. Guidance for separating debris is available on the front of the city’s website and may also be found at http://www.mo.gov/flood-recovery. Please use safe lifting practices while moving items and remember to thoroughly wash up after handling the debris.
2016 Valley of Flowers Queen Candidate applications now available Applications for the 2016 Valley of Flowers Queen Candidates are now available. They may be picked up at the Valley of Flowers office at 601 rue St. Charles in Florissant. Applications are also available by request to 314-837-0033, via fax 314837-5504 or email valley-of-flowers@sbcglobal. net or download from the website at florissantvalleyofflowers.com. Candidates must be 16 years of age by April 30, 2016, a junior in high school, and a resident of the city of Florissant. Candidates must be sponsored by a business. However, the business does not have to be located in Florissant. The number of candidates is limited to 25. Candidates will be selected in the order in which the completed appli-
cation is received by the Valley of Flowers office. Rules and regulations for queen candidates are included with the application. Completed applications will be accepted until Feb. 26. The parade theme this year is “Valley of Flowers Celebrates The World of Entertainment”. Judging will take place at the James J. Eagan Center on April 3. A dinner to recognize the candidates, sponsors and families will follow. Candidates are judged on poise and personality. The winner will be announced after the Valley of Flowers Parade on May 8. A scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to the queen upon completion of her reign along with many other gifts and prizes.
2016 VOF activities applications now available Since its start in 1963, the Valley of Flowers festival has grown to include dozens of events. This year Florissant, Missouri celebrates the first Festival of spring on May 6, 7, and 8. The 2015 theme is “Valley of Flowers Celebrates the World of Entertainment”. Applications for the 2016 Valley of Flowers parade, craft fair, flea market, pretty baby, car show, food and game booths are now available. Applications may be picked up from the Valley of Flowers office, downloaded from www.florissantvalleyofflowers.com or via email or fax by request to 314-837-0033/Fax 314-837-5504. The Valley of Flowers office is located at 601 rue St. Charles in Florissant. Craft Fair, Pretty Baby, Flea Market and Food Booths at the James J. Eagan Center are for May 6 and May 7, and cost $75 for craft, $100 for
food and informational booths per space. The Craft Fair is on the covered Ice Rink Pavilion and the Flea Market is inside the building. All food booths are grouped together in the Food Tent on the grounds. The Car Show will be on St. Francois Street on May 7. The parade will be held on May 8. Parade applicants do not have to be a Florissant resident or business to participate in the parade and there is no entry fee. Parade units are strongly encouraged to decorate honoring those who serve thinking about first responders, military/veterans, educators, doctors/nurses, volunteers, etc. Food and game booth at the Knights of Columbus grounds are for May 6 through May 8 and cost $125 per space. Sponsorships are also available. Please contact the Valley of Flowers office for more information.
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Homework and ADHD Hearing the moans and groans of homework can be a common occurrence for children when they get home from school. And for most children, the National Education Association recommends that homework actually increases by 10 minutes per year in school. For example, a third grader might have 30 minutes of homework per night while a seventh grader would have 70 minutes. Some children might get right down to work after
school without needing much encouragement. While others may need a transition from school to play and then back to a homework ‘frame of mind’. When you add in the difficulties associated with ADHD, successful and productive homework may seem to be almost impossible. There are solutions to help your child be productive when it comes to completing homework assignments outside the classroom. • Make sure that the homework actually comes home. If your child has trouble remembering or copying down homework assignments, contact the teacher for ideas on how to help them remember. The teacher also may be willing to email you the assignments at home. Communication is key and most teachers appreciate your willingness to partner with them when it comes to helping your child in school. • Posting a weekly calendar that lists homework start and end times each day may help with your child’s time management. This calendar should also help your child not procrastinate and help with planning and organization.
• Creating a homework spot without distractions will be beneficial so your child can work comfortably. If there are other children in the house, play some background music to help with their focus and minimize the other distractions around them. It has also been recommended that a child with ADHD may need a five minute break every 20 minutes or so to help them recharge. • Once the homework is complete, make sure you have a system in place for them to remember to turn in their homework the next day. It might be a separate folder that holds just the completed homework. Before they leave school for the day, they should make sure that the homework folder is empty. If they find any assignments, they should be able to take it back to the teacher or the office. Most teachers should accept a late assignment from a child, when they know they are coping with ADHD. If you are interested in learning more about the brain of an ADHD child and how neurofeedback can actually retrain the brain in a natural way without the use of medications, come to one of our free parent information nights on either Feb. 4 or Feb. 18. Seating does fill up fast so call 1-855-STL-ADHD or visit www.stladhd.com.
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It is that time of year that we dust off the exercise bike break into the diet routine once again and promise ourselves that this year we will lose the weight for good. However, for many Americans this struggle repeats itself year after year. You begin an exercise program and a diet only to see little or no results. If you have tried to lose weight only to be frustrated with your results then fat may in fact not be your fault. It may not be your diet, or exercise program or your ability to be compliant with those programs. It may have more to do with your physiology, or more specifically speaking it may be your hormones.
For a long time it was believed that weight loss was a matter of calories-in verses caloriesexpended. If that was the case, then how do you explain the skinny person who eats the refrigerator opposed to the overweight person who exercises two hours a day, starves themselves and only loses a pound? You see, what determines weight gain or your ability to lose weight is your metabolism, and what controls your metabolism is your hormones. Fluctuations in your hormones can have a severe impact on your weight loss goals. There are hundreds of hormones in the body that perform various functions but six hormones are directly linked to fat burning and three are linked to fat storing. What you do on a daily basis activates either fat storing or fat burning hormones, including the types of foods you eat, the type of exercise you perform, and even the way you deal with stress. The key is to activate your fatburning hormones to work for you and to decrease the amount of times you activate your fat storing hormones. What we have also found is there are four main culprits that suppress fat burning hormones; adrenal fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, liver toxicity and blood sugar imbalances. These can be evaluated on blood or saliva tests and supported by supplementation to get your body working for you instead of against you during this weight loss season. For more information, contact 314-9839355 and schedule yourself for a free information night on Feb. 11 at 7pm. Make 2016 your best one ever!
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Home Builders Association donates $15,000 to Marygrove On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2016 HBA President Kim Hibbs of Hibbs Homes (left) presented a $15,000 donation to Kathryn Feldt, chief development officer of Marygrove. The donation will be used to replace tiles in each of the showers of the six cottages that make up Marygrove’s Residential Treatment Program. Marygrove is dedicated to providing a safe living environment to children and youth while addressing their mental health needs. Marygrove serves approximately 190 children and young adults each day (approximately 1,300 each year) who are struggling with behavioral, emotional or other mental health issues. These issues are often the result of abuse, neglect or other early childhood traumas. The desired outcome for each child is to learn how to manage their mental health condition and
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Neiman Marcus presents More Than A Fashion Show benefitting young burn survivors The Midwest Children’s Burn Camp and Neiman Marcus will present More Than A Fashion Show from 5:30 until 7:30 pm, March 9. The third annual event raises funds for children surviving serious burn injuries, helping them find hope and build confidence to cope with their bodies. Neiman Marcus will host the elegant evening of cocktails, light bites, fashion and special presentations from young burn survivors who will share their stories of triumph over burns. “Most of these kids have been through months or years of medical treatment. Many are left with severe scarring,” says Sherman. “Three years ago I visited camp and learned what these kids have endured and how camp changes their lives for the better. I was hooked,” says co-chair Sheri Sherman. In June, the camp will celebrate its 20th year of creating fun and friendships for burninjured kids. “Burn Camp is t’s hard to believe that 2015 is already over. It certainly a week of conquering fears, was an interesting year in learning determination, and the fi nancial, economic, tax and building self-esteem, - but investment arenas. Let’s close the mostly it’s just fun” adds Sherbooks on 2015 with a quick yearman. At MCBC, kids enjoy in-review and prepare you for “Just being kids” without hav2016. ing people stare at them or ask uncomfortable questions about their scars. Camp is held for one week at Camp Sabra in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. “Burn Camp gives children the chance to learn that they One thing our country must can live as survivors and not eventually deal with is the navictims!” says co-chair Faith tional debt. In December, the fed once again kicked the can down Berger. the road by increasing the debt Burns Recovered sponceiling to avoid a government sors Midwest Children’s Burn shutdown. As we all know, this Camp and provides support will have major consequences at throughout the year so the some point in the future. kids can maintain friendships 2015 saw many tax increasthey develop at the weeklong es. With the nations continued camp. spending and debt issues, it is hard to imagine 2016 and the Midwest Children’s Burn future not having more tax inCamp is the only camp in Miscreases, no matter what all the souri addressing issues specifpoliticians preach. ic to burn injuries. The US economy continued its For information or tickets slow improvement, to the point to attend the event as well as that the fed finally decided to sponsorship information constart raising interest rates in Detact Burns Recovered at www. cember. It will be interesting to BRSG.org or 314-997-2757. see what effect this and more po-
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The Boeing Company provides grant to Operation Food Search The Boeing Company has provided a charitable grant to local hunger relief nonprofit Operation Food Search to teach healthy eating and provide nutritious food for economically struggling military members, veterans and children in our bi-state region. The funding will support Operation Food Search’s signature nutrition education programs Cooking Matters and Cooking Matters at the Store to teach military kids, teens and adults the skills to shop for and cook healthy, delicious, affordable meals. The grant will also enable Operation Food Search to directly partner with the Mascoutah Community School District and the Scott Air Force Base’s Scott Spouses’ Club to provide food to children at-risk for hunger over the weekend during the school year through the non-profit’s Operation Backpack program.
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“Active military members, veterans and their families face many stresses and challenges,” said Operation Food Search Executive Director Sunny Schaefer. “From long deployments away from loved ones to dealing with combat-related health issues, making the transition to civilian life and managing ever-shrinking household budgets, the sacrifices they make go beyond the battlefield. The Boeing Company’s investment in Operation Food Search enables us to provide important nutrition services that address problems related to dietary health which undermine the quality of life for our active and retired service members. Operation Food Search is honored to work hand–in-hand with our military families and our community partners to promote a stronger, healthier St. Louis region.”
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Hazelwood East students use their voices and their votes Students in the Hazelwood School District (HSD) recently traveled to Jefferson City, Missouri to take part in a “Youth in Government” Conference. The program was sponsored by the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA). HSD students, along with students from various districts throughout Missouri, took part in the judicial process by arguing actual court cases, researching, authoring and presenting bills. When selecting students to participate in the conference, organizers first looked for those who exhibited the YMCA’s core values of: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. After that, students who had strong communication skills, and are able to present ideas with confidence were chosen for the program. The program allows students the opportunity to travel, which gives them valuable exposure to real life experiences outside
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of their classroom. During the conference, students participated in three aspects of the program: judicial, legislative and media. Students had the opportunity to role play with various occupations including attorneys, elected officials and journalists to name a few. Daven Turner, a sophomore at Hazelwood East High School, had the opportunity to run for an office this year. He chose to campaign to become a judge, and he was elected by his peers. Turner ruled on cases presented by other participating students. “It’s an honor to have been selected as a judge from among my peers,” said Turner. “Most students don’t hold an office position in the program until their junior year. It’s an honor and privilege to serve in this role. Who knows, one day I might have an opportunity to become a judge in real life.” Students in the HSD have participated in this program for several years. Christina Sneed, English teacher at Hazelwood East, shared how students need these types of supplemental programs to compete in the global society. “Over the three-day conference, the students are immersed in debating, argumentation, presentation and they are exposed to real-life experiences in the life of a politician. It is my hope that by exposing them to Jefferson City and this program, my students will learn about the political process and realize the power they have to change the world by using their voices and their votes,” said Sneed.
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Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Catie Mertz, student at Hazelwood East High school has been selected as winner of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory contest sponsored by the North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice.
Three students in the Hazelwood School District were selected as finalists in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory contest, sponsored by the North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice (NCCU). NCCU is a faith based, multi-racial initiative addressing moral, ethical and theological issues arising from racism. The goal of the NCCU is to promote community wide activities that affirm racial and ethnic diversity. David Duncan and Catie Mertz of Hazelwood East High School, and Maurice Taylor of Hazelwood Northwest Middle, were among twelve finalists chosen from surrounding school districts. A panel of judges chose five winners in Dec. at John Knox Presbyterian Church. Each of the winners received a $100 prize. Catie Mertz, of Hazelwood East High school, is among the winners of the oratory contest. Mertz, along with four other winners, presented their oratories at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, held in the Terry M. Fischer Theatre at St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley on Jan. 17.
Greater North County Chamber accepting scholarship applications The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2016 scholarship program. The chamber will award the scholarships to high school seniors who reside in the Greater North County service area, which includes the cities of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Black Jack, Cool Valley, Dellwood, Ferguson, Florissant, Hazelwood, Jennings, Spanish Lake and surrounding unincorporated North St. Louis County. In 2016, the chamber will award five $1,000 Merit Scholarships and one $1,000 Perseverance Scholarship to a student who has persevered in his or her studies despite facing some tough challenges. Also new this year, chamber member Jacob’s Ladder Ministries will award one $500 scholarship to a student who has persevered in his or her studies despite facing some tough challenges.
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The scholarships will be awarded at the Chamber’s Membership Luncheon on April 20. The scholarship can be used for post high school continuing education expenses including college tuition, room and board, books, fees, or for expenses associated with a trade or technical school program. The fund was established with donations from chamber members and a bowling tournament held in August. The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce has awarded over $55,000 in scholarships to date. Applications are available at local high schools; at the chamber office, 420 W. Washington St.; or online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com. Applications must be submitted to the Chamber office by Feb. 19. For more information, call the Chamber office at 314-831-3500.
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Moore On Life
By Cindy Moore
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Unresolved I’ve decided I’m not going to make any resolutions this year. Quick review: “resolution” is a noun; a made-up promise never intended to be kept; a lie. Used in a sentence: Politicians love to make resolutions to the American people all year long! Instead, I’ll reverse it. Rather than promising to do something and breaking it, I will resolve to “not” do things and hope there’s a better outcome. This year I resolve to: #1. Not see Miley Cyrus’ tongue again. I vow to never lay eyes on that dangling, bacteria-laden, pink sausage poking out from her face once more unless it can be removed and used strictly for humanitarian purposes. I propose using it as fishing chum to snag a giant sea bass, which can then be used to feed starving buzzards in Ethiopia—her tongue not the bass, the fish would be catch and release only. #2. Not diet. This way there will be no misunderstandings like last year. On day two of my diet, my husband heard muffled noises at 2 a.m. and suspected a burglar. He dropped his loaded weapon when he came face-to-rear with me burrowed in the refrigerator with half a ham between my jaws. However, I would like to try that new paleo diet. It’s based on the types of food presumed to be eaten by early humans, i.e., cavemen. The food list includes primordial delicacies such as lean
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dino patties, pterodactyl egg whites and fat-free TRex sausage links. Oh, and rocks. But not just any rocks, only certain ones from a special low-cal quarry in Tanzania. The problem is that we fatties who sign up cannot get the mandatory nutritional requirements to succeed. They no longer exist. So bag that idea. #3. Not spend any more of the kids’ inheritance on lotto tickets. I can’t go through the trauma of another 1.8 billion dollar Powerball loss again. I just knew I had won. I had big dreams of retiring to the Galapagos Islands; a place without TVs where I wouldn’t be subjected to politicians or Miley’s taste buds. It’s a beautiful place full of prehistoric lizards and reptiles—a paleo dieter’s paradise with cavepeople delights where I could actually get a great start on that diet…or not. 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.
Ice Cube and Kevin Hart bring proven chemistry to ‘Ride Along 2’
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By Mathew DeKinder If you were dreaming up comedy pairings, Ice Cube and Kevin Hart might not be the first duo that would pop to mind. But after their buddycop movie “Ride Along” became a surprise hit in 2014, these two actors have a bankable chemistry that can’t be denied. Back again with “Ride Along 2” Cube and Hart aren’t taking anything for granted. The two were in St. Louis last month promoting the movie, and even at the end of a long day of touring the city, the two still seemed to enjoy each other’s company laughing and roughhousing in the hallway before sitting down for an interview. “We’re trying to stop black-on-black crime, but you can’t help it with Kevin in the room,” Cube quipped with a smile. Hart and Cube have an easy rapport with each other that appears very genuine. “Our chemistry is amazing on and off screen,” Hart said, gushing about his costar. “We’re now friends. He just continues to work. You’re looking at a guy who’s not content with any level of success. We want the best for one another, which ultimately spills over into our projects. That’s why ‘Ride Along’ came out great and that’s why it made so much sense to come back and do ‘Ride Along 2.’” With “Ride Along 2” several new actors joined the cast including Benjamin Bratt, Olivia Munn and the occasionally-outrageous Ken Jeong. But is it possible to maintain quality when adding quantity? “We told Ken Jeong, we got a great thing going, don’t mess this up,” Cube said with a chuckle. “Nah, nah, it’s cool. You throw anybody between this mix and it’s going to be hard for it to miss. We’re all so professional in how seriously we take what we’re doing. All the actors coming in with that intensity, we won’t stop until it works.” “It’s contagious, it spills over,” Hart added. “When you have that attitude it spills over to everyone on set. That admiration and love shows up and everybody’s excited about coming to work the next day. That’s the type of environment you want to work in.” Director Tim Story is also back, giving “Ride
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Photo by Mathew DeKinder Ice Cube, Kevin Hart and Mathew DeKinder in St. Louis while Cube and Hart were in town promoting their new movie “Ride Along 2.”
Along 2” even more continuity. But it is Story’s ability to balance the action and comedy that makes him such a vital asset. “Man, this dude is so laid back,” Cube said. “To be honest, I don’t know how he gets anything done. I’ve never worked with a director that can keep that cool, laid back flavor throughout the movie. He’s the same way every time I see him which is cool, calm and collected; and he does some of the biggest and best movies, and does it without raising his voice.” Ice Cube is a man of many talents and on the day of the interview it was still less than 24 hours after the announcement that his seminal hip-hop group NWA was going to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “I’m still trying to process everything, I’ve never felt this way before. I’ve done a lot of things in entertainment, but this has to be one of the top things that has ever happened. Just to be set in stone like that after all the fight to be legitimate. (NWA member Eazy-E’s) fight to be legitimate going from doing street stuff to doing music, and the group’s fight to be legitimate was an ongoing struggle,” Cube said. From music to movies, Ice Cube is something of an entertainment icon and from the look of things he and Hart might be building a lasting “Ride Along” franchise, especially if things continue to go so smoothly behind the scenes. “We had a slew of people come in and they all said the same thing, ‘This is the most fun I’ve had, we’re having such a good time,’” Hart said. “It didn’t even feel like work.”
Wendy R. H. Rose is the author of “God’s Word For Your Life, ShortCut Series.” She has a business degree from UMSt. Louis and is a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church Brussels, Illinois, Missouri Synod. She is the mother of two teenage girls. Wendy has been writing since 2012 and has completed thirteen books. Her desire is to introduce people to God’s word in a way they can relate to and understand. Wendy tailors each book to one particular subject for the reader’s specific need or interest. She explains the overlooked details of the Bible and shows that it really isn’t a complicated book. She points to the verses and explains how they are relevant to today’s society, times, and events. She has books available at bookstores, online retailers, libraries and academic institutions. How do I please God? What is involved? What needs to be done? These are all questions you may have when you feel you are not “good enough” for God. We try to please Him with our actions but it doesn’t seem to work. Our best efforts fail - why? What are we doing wrong? We ask in frustration: “Lord, What Do I Need To Do To Please You?” So how do we please God? By loving Him with our whole hearts and with our whole minds and with our whole bodies. It’s that simple. Wendy will show you how to please God, it’s as simple as Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone! It’s simple because He has already done it for you!
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Sports you see with Gary B... Woman’s hockey player ties record at Lindenwood For just the third time during her tenure as a Lady Lion, Nicole Hensley picked up a shutout victory via a 1-0 contest against the Lakers of Mercyhurst on Saturday afternoon. In the process, Hensley tied the all-time NCAA career record with a mark of 3,809 saves. Despite a loss one day earlier against Mercyhurst, Hensley only allowed one goal. She will have the chance to break the record next weekend in a two-game series at Robert Morris. Go to www.LindenwoodLions.com for more information. * Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information Training for high school women’s soccer at SCC St. Charles Community College (SCC) Women’s Soccer group will host the team’s annual Winter Warm Up from Feb. 2 through the 25, every Tuesday and Thursday evening at the SCC College Center gym. The SCC Winter Warm Up is a clinic designed to prepare women’s high school soccer players for the upcoming season. This four-week clinic is a combination of conditioning, speed and agility, and foot skills work. Participants will train like players from SCC Women’s Soccer, the 2015 NJCAA Region XVI Champions. “Players can expect to do a ton of touches on the ball every session, as well as get in shape,” said Josh Tyler, SCC Women’s Soccer head coach. “The objective is for each player to come into the high school season a step ahead of everyone else.” Two sessions will be held each night so players can choose which session works best with their schedule. The sessions will be held 6-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. For more information contact Josh Tyler at 636734-6514 or jtyler@stchas.edu. * Learn from the best Indoor soccer at Family Arena The professional soccer team the St. Louis Ambush will play back-to-back games at the Family Arena this weekend. Friday, Jan. 29 the team will take on the first place Chicago Mustangs at 7:35 p.m. There will be free autographs with the alumni players prior to the contest. On Saturday, the Ambush will host the Baltimore Blast with the game starting at 7:05 p.m. Go to www.StLouisAmbush.com for all the details. * Get on the winning way
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Ambush Professional Indoor Soccer Group invite youth to clinic The St. Louis club will host a two-hour Youth Clinic at the Family Arena on Saturday, Jan. 30, open to players from ages 5 to 14. The time of the clinic is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ambush players will be instructing the clinic. Each participant should bring his or her own soccer ball, shin guards, and water bottle. No walk-in registrations will be accepted; you must pre-register since space is limited. To register, call the Ambush office at 636-4776363. * Great opportunity to learn from the best Upcoming indoor football season at Family Arena gets boost The River City Raiders, the professional team that plays in the American Indoor Football league with home games at the Family Arena, are trying to assist the ‘football hungry’ fan. Kenny Nowling CEO and president of the River City Raiders, is reaching out to the football fans and estimated that his team received 40 phone calls from Ram’s fans last week. “I felt it was important to let people know we’re out there,” added Nowling, who is also offering discounted River City team merchandise in exchange for Rams gear that will be donated. “We’re looking to build our fan base…” Go to www.IndoorRaiders.com to get more details. * First game a month away
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Tune into STL HEALTH AND WELLNESS LIVE radio show every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on KFNS 590 The Fan hosted by me, Gary B For more information go to www.STLHealthAndWellness.com Guests include Health Care Professionals explaining the newest Products, Techniques and Services available. Subject matter will cover areas including but not limited to holistic dentistry, massage therapy, colonies, plastic surgery, non-invasive plastic surgery, cancer treatment, diagnostics, chiropractic, and home health care options. The show will educate different ways to become physically, mentally and spiritually healthy while living a well-balanced lifestyle. Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, has hosted many radio shows from Health to Sports to Baby Boomer news. He was the EMCEE of the River City Rascals and St. Louis Swarm basketball team inaugural seasons and broadcasting for the indoor football teams over a decade. Has been writing sports since 1999 for the paper.
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Winning back weeknight cooking Moms pride themselves on serving their families wholesome, Pasta with Spinach Pesto homemade meals. But here’s the reality: 60 percent of moms think Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4 that coming up with dinner ideas is more difficult than getting their children to go to bed on time. Moreover, 61 percent of moms fre- Ingredients: quently order takeout or go out to eat because they don’t have the 1 can (13.5 ounces) spinach, well drained 1 cup fresh parsley leaves ingredients on-hand to make dinner. It’s time for a new strategy. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese When it comes to mealtime, a well-stocked pantry can be the dif- 1/2 cup walnuts or almonds ference between culinary success and a dinner failure. With a pantry 1 large garlic clove full of canned foods, a delicious and nutritious homemade meal is 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon salt just minutes away. 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper It’s no secret that canned foods are convenient, but did you know 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil that cans are also one of the best ways to get food from the farm 1 box (16 ounces) fettuccine noodles to your family’s table? Canned fruits and vegetables are picked and packed when they’re at their peak of ripeness and nutrition, sealing Directions: in their freshness and flavor. Just like home canning, the canning In food processor, combine spinach, parsley, cheese, nuts, garlic, basil, salt and pepper; blend process locks in foods’ natural goodness so it’s at arm’s reach when- well. In slow, steady stream, add olive oil until mixever you’re ready to get cooking. ture is blended and smooth. A pantry stocked with canned ingredients is also a source of rec- Cook fettuccine as package directs. Drain. Toss ipe inspiration. Staples such as canned chicken, corn, green chilies, spinach pesto with fettuccine. olives, beans and tomatoes atop lettuce combine to create a wholesome Chicken Burrito Salad the whole family will enjoy. And in less Easy Weeknight Seafood Paella than 30 minutes, a box of fettuccine and a can of spinach transform Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Serves: 4 into a hearty Pasta with Spinach Pesto. For more information, recipe inspiration and the benefits of Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil canned foods, visit CansGetYouCooking.com.
Chicken Burrito Salad Prep time: 15 minutes | Serves: 6
1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 small green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 box (8 ounces) yellow rice 1 can (14 ounces) vegetable broth 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 can (10 ounces) whole baby clams, drained 1 cam (8.5 ounces) peas, drained 1 can (6 ounces) medium shrimp, drained 1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Directions: In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat oil; add onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Add rice and vegetable broth. Over high heat, bring to boil. Reduce heat to low;
Stir in tomatoes, clams, peas, shrimp and olives; cook 5 minutes.
Southern Style Succotash with Sweet Corn Sauce Ingredients: 1 small head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces 1 cup cooked brown rice 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 can (10 ounces) chicken breast chunks, drained and flaked 1 can (10 ounces) corn kernels, drained 1 can (4.25 ounces) diced green chilies, drained 1 can (2.2 ounces) sliced ripe black olives, drained Dressing: 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salt and ground black pepper, to taste Directions: Salad: In large platter or individual bowls, place lettuce leaves. Top with brown rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken, corn, green chilies and black olives. Dressing: In small bowl, combine lime juice and cilantro; whisk in olive oil. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle dressing over salad.
Curried Pumpkin Soup Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 ounces olive oil 1 can (14.5 ounces) sweet corn kernels, drained 1 can (15.5 ounces) butter beans 1 can (15 ounces) sweet peas 1/2 cup sliced canned carrots, drained and diced 1/4 cup canned diced tomatoes 8 sprigs fresh thyme 1 fresh bay leaf salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Add olive oil to large skillet and quickly saute all ingredients with salt and pepper until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve on top of Sweet Corn Sauce. Sweet Corn Sauce: 6 ounces canned corn, excess liquid strained off 3 ounces champagne or dry white wine
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1 can (14 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth 2 cans (15 ounces) 100% pumpkin 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk 1 teaspoon salt pumpkin seeds
Add onion, carrot, garlic, ginger and curry powder. Cook until carrots are almost soft, 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Directions: In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Garnish with pumpkin seeds, if desired, and serve.
Add broth and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until carrots are very soft, 10 minutes. Transfer to blender or food processor and puree until very smooth. Return to pan and stir in pumpkin, coconut milk and salt. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
4 tablespoons butter salt, pepper, thyme sprigs Directions: In blender, puree corn and champagne until very
smooth. Strain through fine strainer and place strained corn juice in small saucepan. Heat until simmering and slowly add cold butter, salt, pepper and fresh thyme.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events Jan. 27: Karaoke
Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Jan. 29: Chicken dinner
All you can eat chicken. Dine in only at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-8316121.
Jan. 31: BB gun shoot
Florissant Eagles at 15245 New Halls Ferry Rd. will host a BB gun shoot from 1 -5 p.m. Cost is $2 per shot with a 50 -50 pay out. Everyone is welcome. House gun only, bring snacks.
Feb. 3: Karaoke
Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Feb. 5: Steak Dinner
Steak dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois
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from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Feb. 5-7: Film festival The 9th annual Africa World Documentary Film Festival, sponsored by the E. Desmond Lee Professorship in African/African American Studies at the International Studies and Programs Office, University of MissouriSt. Louis, will run from Feb. 5, to Feb. 7 at the Missouri History Museum at 5700 Lindell Blvd. This international festival is committed to promoting knowledge of the life and culture of the people of Africa worldwide, in a cinematic Pan-African context. During its St. Louis run, the festival will feature 14 films from nine countries, including South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, China and the United States. This event is free and open to the public. For a complete list of the films that will be showing, please check the festival website at www.africaworldfilmfestival.com or visit the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AfricaWorldDocumentaryFilmFestival. For additional information please contact the festival director, Dr. Niyi Coker, or the festival Coordinator, Mr. Ephrem Andemariam, at contact@africaworldfilmfestival.com or call 314-516-6977.
Feb. 10: Karaoke
Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Feb. 12: Fish fry
Fish fries all through Lent at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Feb. 12: Meet-and-greet
Meet Dan McLaughlin of Cardinal baseball at noon at Villa at Riverwood at #1 Pratt Place in Florissant. For more information call 314-839-5000.
Feb. 12-13: Dinner theater
Gateway Church of the Nazarene at 11703 Old St. Charles Road is presenting two nights of Mystery Dinner Theatre. Show times are Feb. 12 and Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person or $35 per couple. Besides the show,
there will be great food, prizes and fun. Tickets are available through the church office at 314-291-1763 or at the door.
Feb. 13: Flea market
Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Richard at 314-837-7057.
Feb. 13: Breakfast
Breakfast at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 to 10 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Feb. 13: Texas hold ‘em
Texas hold ‘em at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day luncheon
The Friends of Old St. Ferdinand will be hosting their annual Valentine’s Day Luncheon at the Shrine at 1:30 p.m. The cost of the luncheon is $15 per person. Your meal will be served by their experienced waiters. In addition to your meal, there will be tours of the shrine where you will learn of the connection between the shrine and St. Valentine. Also, the book store will be open and there will be several raffles and a 50/50 drawing. If you are planning to attend, contact Mary Ann Daub at 314-479-1749. Get your reservations in as soon as possible as space is limited! Visit the website at www.oldstferdinandshrine.com.
Feb. 17: Karaoke
Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Feb. 19: Fish fry
Fish fries all through Lent at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Feb. 20: Ferguson Farmers Market It may be cold outside, but that doesn’t stop the Ferguson Farmers Market
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from continuing year-round. The venue has changed for the winter months, but you can still find plenty of the same vendors and great items. The next Ferguson Indoor Farmers Market is from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church at 33 N Clay Ave. in Ferguson. The market is located in the back of the church with access from the parking lot. The following markets will take place the third Saturday of the month on March 19 and April 16. A variety of local farmers, crafters, and businesses make up the vendors at Ferguson Indoor Farmers Market. If you’re interested in having your own vendor booth, please contact: Maria at maria@earthdancefarms.org. A onetime application fee is $25 (waived for non-profits) and booth fee is $25 for each market.
Feb. 21: BB gun meat shoot
BB gun meat shoot at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 1 to 4 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Feb. 24: Karaoke
Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Feb. 26: Fish fry
Fish fries all through Lent at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
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
www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • January 27, 2016 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. Application deadline is March 1. Award recipients will receive notification in May 2016 and be asked to attend an awards ceremony in June 2016. March 5: Trivia night Boy Scout Troop #884 Trivia Party will be held at Trinity Church of the Nazarene at 3515 Shackleford Rd. in Florissant. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts promptly at 7 p.m. Cost is $120 for a table of eight or $15 per person. Snacks and drinks provided and no alcohol permitted. Additional food and decorations for your table/team are allowed. Contact Julie Sontag, 314504-2630 or Tina Thomas, 314-7407607 to sign up or for any questions. All proceeds will fund future scouting activities for Troop #884 March 6: Concert Derek Anthony, country music star, “Home-Coming Concert” takes place at 2:30 p.m. at James J. Eagan Ctr. in Florissant. Tickets are available at 314-921-5678 or www.showclix.com/ event/derekanthony.
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, 314-831-5476.
Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting
days, 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.
Recovery
Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100.
11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.
Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032
Diabetes Basics:
Nicotine Anonymous
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
Center for Senior Renewal:
Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.
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 314822-2066 or visit WWW.NicoteneAnonymous.org
Smoking Cessation Classes:
Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information. SUDOKU answers from page 9
Look Good…Feel Better
SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090.
Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737
Health Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation
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.
4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.
Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?
2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting
3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednes-
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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.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group
Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed
Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:
Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109
Christian Center:
SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre
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Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening 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.
6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171.
SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157.
#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com
6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.
Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316
Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group
Nutrition Education:
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Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine
Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm 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.
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.
11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.
What’s Happening
Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, 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.
Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public.
Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital
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“The Lady in the Van” is a touching, delightful comedy The most memorable movies are those built on a foundation of good storytelling and compelling characters. Such is the case with “The Lady in the Van,” a whimsical piece based on some real-life events. Wellconstructed and executed, this delightful film definitely offers food for thought. Narrated by Alan Bennett (Alex Jennings), a playwright and author, the story focuses on Miss Mary Shepherd (Maggie Smith), an eccentric woman living out of an old van in Camden Town in London. She routinely parks in front of various homes, shifting spots only when something annoys or bothers her about the neighbors. Bennett buys a home in the neighborhood and learns about the lady living in a van. In 1974, Bennett reluctantly allows Miss Shepherd to park in his driveway. Intended as a temporary solution to her housing problems, she ends up staying 15 years. Without intending to, Bennett becomes a guardian and friend to the elderly woman. Based on his stage and radio play of the same name, Alan Bennett puts a lot of himself into “The Lady in the Van.” Director Nicholas Hytner has actor Alex Jennings play Bennett as two distinct characters: a fussy writer who stays in the house and the more compassionate man who interacts with Miss Shepherd. Bennett’s writing is very honest, especially his feelings about having this woman invade his personal space and, oftentimes, his bathroom. Jennings plays the author as somewhat stuffy and reserved,
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“The Lady in the Van” photos courtesy of TriStar Productions Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
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