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Initiative works to reintroduce scouting to underserved communities By Sara Hardin The Great St. Louis Area Council is reintroducing the Boy Scouts of America to communities in North St. Louis County with the support of Ferguson community leaders and organizations. Christine Dieckmann, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Boy Scouts of America Greater St. Louis Area Council, explained how new scout troops and Exploring Posts in Ferguson and the surrounding community benefit the community’s youth. “We are working with community leaders to create more units so that we can serve more youth,” explained Dieckmann. “Right now we are looking to start seven units. That will be a combination of Boy Scout Troops and Exploring Posts, our co-ed high school program. Exploring Posts are a good way to expose high school youth to different careers. Right now we’ve got an Exploring Post that just started at the Ferguson Fire Department, and kids who join that post are able to essentially train with the fire professionals there. They get to put on the equipment, go through some of the training, and learn how to do proper fire safety. We are also going to have an Exploring Post at the Ferguson Police Department.” Starting new Boy Scout Troops starts with finding proper leadership. In order to educate adults and youth about scouting, the Greater St. Louis Area Council hosted a screening of a film titled “Troop
491: The Adventures of the Muddy Lions” for students from several school districts in North St. Louis County at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. “‘Troop 491’ served as a vehicle to expose a large number of people to the program,” said Dieckmann. “We can go in and talk about scouting as much as we want to, but to actually show them the program on the screen – that was pretty instrumental. It talked about a lot of things related to today’s youth. The movie talks about this young boy’s life and how he’s being pulled in all of these different directions, and then his mom puts him in a Boy Scout troop and it helps keep him out of trouble and also gives him a lot of good life lessons along the way. The movie is a great way to introduce community leaders and adults to what scouting can do.” The director of the film, a scout from Richmond, Virginia named Praheme, flew to St. Louis to be at the showing and speak to the kids about the film, his experiences, and the benefit of having a youth program such as Boy Scouts in a community. The council’s efforts to create more scout units and get community youth involved in its personal growth programs are all part of its “Restoring the Village” initiative, whose supporters believe the character education and scouting programs are vital to youth. “We at Boy Scouts believe the scouting
program is very important, and I think some of the recent events that have happened in North County have highlighted that need for youth programs,” said Dieckmann. “The adults of North County have been so supportive and so willing to help out and do whatever it takes to help bring youth programs such as Boy Scouts into the community, and I think that’s huge. Without the community’s support and without the adults’ support we couldn’t have any type of program for the youth, and the youth really benefit from that.” For more information, visit stlbsa.org.
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Photo courtesy the city of Florissant Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider received a certificate of appreciation from Tony Laprocina Commander of VFW Post 4105.
On Feb. the 9 before the Florissant City Council meeting was to begin Mayor Thomas Schneider was presented with a certificate of appreciation by Tony Laprocina who is the Commander of VFW Post 4105. The certificate of appreciation was given to Mayor Schneider in recognition of his constant hard work and dedication in promoting Americanism and the patriotic principles of the Veterans of Foreign War.
Kander stops St. Louis mobile home purchasing scheme Secretary of State Jason Kander issued a cease and desist order against Michael Hathman of Maryland Heights and Steven Scharf of St. Charles and their company Storm Crow Investments, LLC (SCI). The order alleges Hathman and Scharf solicited potential investors with an investment opportunity they claimed would guarantee significant returns. The order alleges Hathman and Scharf were not registered to sell securities in Missouri when they solicited investors with an opportunity to purchase real estate properties and mobile homes through a website called “Great Real Estate Investments.” The website made numerous claims to potential investors regarding the safety of investing through SCI and claimed to offer returns as high as 200 percent or more. “Promises of extremely high returns and low risk should serve as red flags to investors,” Kander said. “Call my office before turning over your hard-earned money to make sure the investment and the person offering it are registered.” The order seeks restitution, fines and the cost of the investigation. Before making an investment decision, Missourians are encouraged to call Kander’s office at 1-800-721-7996 or visit www.MissouriSafeSavings.com.
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Natural gas rates to drop for Laclede Gas Company customers To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas for the remaining winter season, Laclede Gas Company (Laclede) customers will see natural gas rates drop under a filing that took effect on March 1. Laclede residential customers currently pay approximately $0.57 per therm (per hundred cubic feet) of natural gas. Under this filing, the rate will drop to approximately $0.52 per therm, a decrease of approximately $0.05 per therm. Approximately 55 percent to 60 percent of a customer’s current natural gas bill reflects the cost of natural gas from wholesale suppliers. The wholesale cost of natural gas (the cost your local natural gas company must pay to its suppliers for natural gas) is not regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission. The wellhead cost of natural gas is unregulated and is primarily driven by supply, demand and the weather. The Missouri Public Service Commission does conduct an annual regulatory review to ensure that regulated natural gas companies make prudent decisions in securing natural gas supplies for their customers. Laclede Gas Company provides natural gas service to approximately 643,200 customers in the city of St. Louis as well as the Missouri counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Butler, Iron, Franklin, Jefferson, Madison, Crawford, St. Francois and Ste. Genevieve.
Reinvest North County Fund issues fourth round of funding The St. Louis Regional Business Council (RBC) organized the Reinvest North County Fund as an immediate business response when civil unrest began in Ferguson. In partnership with North County Inc., the fund was created and to date has raised more than $540,000 to help numerous small businesses and four school districts. Donations continue to be processed, and allocation of funds continues. Today the RBC is announcing a fourth round of funding to 22 businesses that have been impacted by the civic unrest. A total of 55 businesses have received funding to date. The community is encouraged to frequent these businesses, as many have been hurt by a decline in customers. The businesses receiving funding in the fourth round are: African Depot; Aim to Tees Custom T-Shirts; Andy’s Auto Care; Best Beauty Corporation; Complete Auto Body and Repair; Creative Designs Gift Shop; Elite Supermarket & Grill; Exotic Trenz Salon; Hana Communication; Hand and Physical Therapy of Ferguson-Florissant; Hidden Treasures; Knodel’s Bakery; London’s Wing House; Mimi’s Beauty Supply; My Events Coordinator LLC; N The Mood Fashions; Nephew’s On the Run; Savoy Banquet Center; Top of the Line Hair Designs; Vive la Shear Salon; VP Nails; and Zisser Tire. “The Reinvest North County Fund has truly become an important community vehicle for so many caring and generous businesses, organizations and individuals to demonstrate how much we all care about their communities,” said Kathy Osborn, Executive Director of the RBC. “The RBC and North County Inc. share a commitment to address the challenges that both businesses and schools have faced during this difficult time.” Through the generosity of the Monsanto Company Fund and other donors, help and support for school children and their families is being provided for the Parents as Teachers program in the Normandy Schools Collaborative; transportation and security in the Ferguson-Florissant School District; transportation and security in the Riverview Gardens School District; and parenting classes, family engagement activities outside of school hours, staff and community wellness room creation in the Jennings School District. Additionally, funding is provided for tutoring requested by all four districts. Further donations are encouraged. Checks can be made payable to the Reinvest North County Fund at the 501(c)3 non-profit North County Regional Development Association (NCI), 350B Village Square Drive, Hazelwood, MO 63042. Visit the website www. NorthStLouisCounty.com for additional ways to give.
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Nadal Headlines Women’s History Month Activities at STLCC-Florissant Valley In celebration of Women’s History Month, St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley with host a variety of events throughout March on campus, 3400 Pershall Road in Ferguson. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives.” On March 4, Cecilia Nadal will give the keynote address, “Weaving the Stories of Our Lives.” The event takes place from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Terry M. Fischer Theatre. Nadal is the founder and executive director of Gitana Productions Inc., an arts and education organization that uses music, dance, drama and education as vehiPhoto courtesy STLCC cles for bringing diverse groups together in acceptance and mutual Cecilia Nadal will give the keynote address understanding. at the STLCC-Florissant Valley celebration of For a complete schedule of events, which are free and open to the Women’s History Month. public, visit www.stlcc.edu. For more information about Florissant Valley’s events, contact Janice Nesser-Chu at jnesser@stlcc.edu.
Black Jack fiscal year audit shows city is in solid financial shape At the Jan. 20 city council meeting, the city council approved the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. The audit, which was performed by Hochschild, Bloom & Company LLC, showed that the city of Black Jack was again in excellent financial shape. Some Audit Highlights: Total revenue for the fiscal year was $2,910,119 Total expenditures for the fiscal year was 2,302,159 The city’s fund balance as of July 1 was $4,380,478 General fund revenues were $72,432 above the budget General fund expenditures were $111,684 or 5% below budgeted expenditures. The city of Black Jack has not imposed a real
or personal property tax on residents or businesses that is used to fund general revenues. The city property tax rate for street bonds 2014 was $0,490 per $100 of assessed valuation. The city of Black Jack has a low voter approved three percent utility tax on electric, gas and water service. A new section on the audit this year is a summary of the fines and court costs that are collected in municipal court for traffic violations. The amount collected this year was 5.79 percent which is well below the 30 percent allowed. Mayor Norman McCourt said “I am pleased to report to the residents I serve, that the audit shows in a positive way that due to our continuing efforts, we are in excellent financial shape.”
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Poetry Out Loud contest names winners On Feb. 2, Florissant Civic Center Theatre celebrated the oral tradition of reciting poetry by hosting the St. Louis County Missouri Regional Championships of Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation contest supported in all 50 states by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. Mayor Thomas Schneider welcomed the student participants, faculty members, family and friends from the schools they represented. The Mayor read the poem he wrote reflecting on the Scottish ballad ”Auld Ang Syne” and complimented everyone in attendance for their devotion to the expression of human thought and emotion through the words of the poet. Winners from individual school Poetry Out Loud competitions from Affton High School, John Burroughs School, Lutheran High School North, McCluer North Senior High School, Nerinx Hall, Parkway North High School, Parkway South High School, Parkway West High School and Villa Duchesne were represented. After each of the three rounds in which the students recited poems they selected from the vast Poetry Out Loud data base, scores from three judges were totaled to determine the top three competitors. The 2015 St. Louis County Regional Champion is senior Sam Pointer from Affton High School, Troy Kozak-school coordinator. Kaitlyn Reynolds, a sophomore from Nerinx High School, Jean Fry-school coordinator, claimed second place; and Miranda Tze, a freshman from Parkway South High School, Steve Wissinger –school Coordinator, placed third. Sam will have all expenses paid to participate in the Missouri State Poetry Out Loud competition in Jefferson City on March 12. The Missouri State Champion will compete at the National Poetry Out Loud Finals in Washington, D. C., April 27-29, with the national winner receiving a $20,000 scholarship. The Poetry Out Loud St. Louis County Regional Finals is a collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Works, the Poetry Foundation, the Missouri Arts Council, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Missouri association for Community Arts Agencies and the City of Florissant.
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Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider wanted congratulate Peggy Hogan Senior Coordinator and her assistant Carol Henke and the Florissant Senior Commission for hosting another great senior event the Valentine’s Big Band Dance that was held on Feb. 13 at the James J. Eagan Center. The Valentine’s dance was well attended and everyone was able to dance and hear music from Open 7 Days a Week!
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Are you looking for an escape from the chaos of the modern world? Does a nostalgic trip to yesteryear where honesty pays off and sweet love conquers all sound good? Well, the Alpha Players’ second show of its 56th season - E.P. Dowdall’s “Parfumerie” – might be just the ticket for you! Take a dash of dreams, a pinch of deceit, a cup of old fashioned romance and a dollop of laughter. Stir it together and pack it into a small perfume shop in 1937 and you have this new 2009 adaptaSubmitted photo tion of Miklos Laszlo’s “ParfumDanny Brown (who plays George Horvath) and Diane Kenley (who plays Amalia Balash) in The erie.” Alpha Players production of “Parfumerie.” “Parfumerie” will be present$12 per ticket is available for groups of 10 or more ed on March 20, 21, 27, and 28 at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m. at for the same performance. Tickets may be obtained online at https://floristhe Florissant Civic Center Theatre at #1 James J Eagan Drive in Florissant. Ticket prices are $18 santmo.thundertix.com/ or by calling the box of(adults) and $16 (students and seniors). A rate of fice at 314-921-5678.
New children’s book tells story of Ferguson community coming together through art “They drew pictures of Peace, Of Hope and of Light, That show Love’s even stronger, Than the darkest of nights” are two of the child-friendly verses in the 48-page children’s book “Painting for Peace in Ferguson.” Written by author Carol Swartout Klein, the vivid images and artwork in the book tell the true story of hundreds of artists and residents of all ages who came together to create colorful images of hope and healing using the simplest of all tools — a paintbrush — with the plywood on windows on block after block of boarded up businesses as their canvases. The dozens of damaged businesses were located across several miles in Ferguson, Dellwood and South Grand in St. Louis City. The book, written in verse shows 140 images of art and mentions more than 300 artists and volunteers who participated in the Paint for Peace St. Louis effort. Designed and published using all local suppliers in St. Louis by Layla Dog Press, all proceeds after printing costs will benefit St. Louis, Missouri north county-area youth and art programs as well as small businesses and employees affected by damage or loss of business. The book will be available at local St. Louis book retailers and will also
be available nationally to order online at: www. paintingforpeacebook.com. The hardback edition will be available in early March. The book will retail for $15.95 for paperback editions and $25.95 for hardback editions. Klein, who grew up in Ferguson and still resides in St. Louis went back to her childhood neighborhood just days after destructive fires and riots to see how she could help. “It occurred to me,” said Klein of watching the news of the destruction, “that if adults were having a hard time processing and talking about the events in Ferguson, then how are children coping?” “The real essence of the book is empowerment,” noted Klein, “and that if we all do what we can to make our community a better place, amazing things, like hundreds of pieces of art springing up in a matter of days — which changed the outlook and spirit of an entire town — can be the result.” Funds from the sale of the book will be deposited with the Greater St. Louis Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations made to that fund above and beyond the price of the book are tax-deductible.
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First Bank coat drive delivers warmth to children in need Ironworkers begin work at Brite As a result of First Bank’s “Coats for Kids” drive, nearly 1,200 new or gently worn coats were collected and delivered to area non-profit organizations and agencies during the holiday season. First Bank Missouri and Illinois locations participated in the campaign with approximately 700 coats delivered to the Salvation Army. Nearly 140 coats were donated to the St. Vincent DePaul Society - an organization that serves Ferguson, Dellwood and surrounding
North County communities as well as approximately 50 blankets, scarves, hats and gloves. In addition, nearly 360 coats were delivered to the following non-profits: Salvation Army (other regions); Youth in Need; churches; Women’s Shelter; Community Center; Goodwill; BCMH Community Services; Angel Tree Jersey County; Manna Mission; Community Outreach Center; and local schools. The campaign was in partnership with KIHT 96.3 and KSHE 95.
WGU Announces Partnership with SSM Health About 30,000 employees of SSM Health are now eligible for a five-percent discount on tuition under a new partnership between WGU Missouri and the St. Louis-based health system. The agreement provides greater access to highquality, affordable bachelor’s and master’s degrees in health care, business, education, and IT. The tuition discount reduces WGU Missouri’s tuition of about $6,000 per year for most programs. Employees are also eligible to apply for exclusive scholarships, valued at up to $2,000. “SSM Health is excited to partner with Western Governors University to provide an additional educational option for our employees to assist them in achieving their professional goals
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Steel construction work has begun at a construction project in Florissant on an innovative Brite Worx Car Wash. Members of Ironworkers Local 396 are part of the construction team at the project, which is scheduled to open later this year in Florissant on Lindbergh Blvd. near the intersection of Lindbergh and Charbonier Street. “We are excited about this development in Florissant, which has been carefully planned since 2013,” said Mayor Thomas P. Schneider. “We wish to thank Wallis Oil, Ironworkers Local 396, all the other trades that will work on construction, the primary development firm and everyone else involved in this ambitious, $4 million project that will be the first of its kind in Missouri.”
at SSM,” said Elizabeth Noonan, SSM System Vice President for Innovation and Learning. “WGU’s format is an innovative alternative for many of our employees whose busy lives don’t pair well with traditional educational programs.” “We’re delighted to be partnering with SSM Health, helping to make quality, competencybased higher education more accessible to its employees,” said Angie Besendorfer, Chancellor of WGU Missouri. “We believe that WGU Missouri’s flexible, self-paced model can benefit SSM employees at all levels and continue a tradition of excellence common to both of our institutions.”
Advertiser Profile: Show’s over, back to school By Russ Patton, owner of Byerly RV The 2015 Midwest Gateway RV Show at Cervantes Center was another great success. On display were hundreds of RVs and dozens of booths representing products and service of interest to RV owners and prospects. The following Thursday evening, Byerly RV in Eureka hosted our monthly RV School for owners and prospects. This month’s theme was the “Motorhome School.” Tech and parts people were present to discuss the operation and maintenance of motorized RVs. The schools are held the first Thursday of the month and more information can be found on our website: www.byerlyrv.com. The non-selling seminars are informative for owners and prospects who want to learn about RVs without the sales pitch. Meanwhile, our RV techs have been participat-
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Webster University has several Living Word Christian School focuses on locations offering education for a biblical worldview At Living Word Christian School it is our mis- Schools in America” list (based on academic exadult learners sion to partner with Christian families to equip cellence, extracurricular richness, geographic Webster University, founded in 1915 with its home campus based in St. Louis, is celebrating its Centennial date on Nov. 1, 2015. Webster University is the only Tier 1, private, nonprofit university with campus locations around the world including metropolitan, military, online and corporate, as well as traditional campuses in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In addition to our home campus in St. Louis, Webster has three extended campuses in the St. Louis area: Downtown, Westport, and WingHaven. At these four easily accessible locations, we excel at education for adult learners. Students receive personalized attention from expert faculty who combine academic expertise with real-world experience. We offer accelerated evening courses with five eight or nine-week terms per year starting January, March, May, August, and October. To highlight the campuses in the Community News area, Webster’s WingHaven campus is located at the intersection of Interstate 64 and WingHaven Boulevard in O’Fallon, Missouri. The Webster University Westport campus is located near Interstate 270 and Page Avenue in Maryland Heights. Webster’s extended locations offer graduate and undergraduate programs in mostly business-related areas. New programs being offered at these locations include: BA in Criminology, BA in Management with and emphasis in Health Care, and a One-year MBA. Look for announcements regarding further expansion of degree offerings soon. Webster also offers a wide variety of online degree programs. Webster University has preferred tuition rates and scholarships for new Community College transfers, first responders, active military, and many area corporate partner employees. Join an extensive alumni network of 157,000 worldwide. Classes are forming now to begin March 16. Check out our website at www.webster. edu/westport or www.webster.edu/winghaven. Be a part of what’s next. Mention you saw this Community News article and receive a code to waive your application fee. Call 314-246-3414 for more information.
students with a Christ-centered education empowering them to impact the world for the glory of God. For the past 35 years, LWCS has strived to reach and teach this next generation by educating tomorrow’s leaders today – all within a biblical worldview. As we continually honor God in and out of the classroom, our students excel academically, flourish athletically, thrive artistically, and grow spiritually. We offer an award-winning, dual-accredited, college-preparatory, PreK-12th grade program within a nurturing environment. Here are just some of the exciting events that have taken place recently at LWCS! • Announcement of our new St. Peters campus at Willott Road as the new home for Christian Elementary School and Christian Preschool. • LWCS named to the “50 Best Christian
and demographic diversity, and Christian faith taken seriously). • Christian High School Baseball achieving second place at the 2014 Class 3 State Championship. • The John Smith miracle! To learn more, go to KSDK.com and search “John Smith Miracle.” You will be amazed. • Local and national mission projects including Spring Fling for our local special needs community and our Annual Spring Break Mission Trip, just to name a few! Call us today at 636-978-1680 to attend one of our upcoming open houses, to come for a tour, or to have your student shadow at our CMS/CHS campus. Come find out why it’s a great day to be an Eagle!
Three Pattonville seniors named National Merit Finalists Pattonville High School seniors Grant Matthews, Arael Rauls and Delaney Rybarczyk were recently named National Merit Scholarship Finalists. They are among approximately 15,000 students nationwide to be named finalists from an initial pool of 1.4 million students Grant Matthews who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in their junior years. In addition to be named a National Merit Fi-
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nalist, Rauls was named a finalist in the National Merit Achievement Scholarship Competition, an academic competition that recognizes outstanding black American high school students.
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Global aviation giant, The Boeing Company, recently invited students in the Hazelwood School District to join other local students to attend an engineering conference on Feb. 24. The students from HSD were thirdgraders. Stephanie Knight’s third grade class was one of a select few elementary classes in the St. Louis area invited to attend the conference. Knight is a teacher at Cold Water Elementary in the Hazelwood School District. Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District “Our third graders are the first Cold Water Elementary third-graders work with robotic devices during the recent engineering ever elementary class to be in- conference held at The Boeing Company. vited to this conference as a result study, use what they learn at the conference in their of the district’s implementation of Project Lead the Way at the elementary level,” classes, and maybe even consider a STEM field for Knight explained. “We have some of the first stu- their careers.” Boeing engineers showcased different types of dents in the state to launch the PLTW at the elecareers including robotics, fighter jet pilot and life mentary level.” “This conference was another way for our stu- support crew flight simulators, rockets and Boedents interested in learning about the STEM disci- ing’s Immersive Development Center. Additionally, plines to get hands-on experience,” said Dr. Grayling Randell Gelzer, director, State and Local, Boeing Tobias, Hazelwood School District superintendent. Defense, Space and Security, presented an official “I want to thank Boeing for providing our students Engineering Week Proclamation signed by Misthe opportunity to learn more about these fields of souri Gov. Jay Nixon to the HSD students and staff.
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McCluer High School physics and Project Lead the Way teacher Spencer Templeton was named as one of Missouri’s Outstanding Beginning Teachers by the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE). Every two years, MACTE and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education honor excellent new teachers across the state for their work with Missouri’s Submitted Photo youth. McCluer High School physics and Project Lead the Way Templeton received the award on March 4. teacher Spencer Templeton
2015-16 Kindergarten Registration in the Ferguson-Florissant School District began March 2 The Ferguson-Florissant School District began kindergarten registration for the 2015-16 school year on March 2 at the district’s Administration Center, 1005 Waterford Dr. Registration will be held daily from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Admissions Office, Room B-11. To enroll, parents or guardians must bring the following items: • Updated occupancy permit dated within the past 90 days. • Current lease, mortgage payment book or mortgage bill. • Proof of birth date (can be a birth certificate, hospital certificate, documents from previous school with birth date or immunization records with birth date). • Complete immunization record from infancy
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including proof of Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis B, Polio and DTP immunizations. • Proof of guardianship, if applicable (can be court-appointed documents, divorce decree, DFS placement papers, foster care, military power of attorney or power of attorney). • Photo identification (driver’s license, state or military identification) of parent or guardian enrolling student. Parents may also provide the student’s original social security card, although this is not required for enrollment. Enrollment forms are available on the district’s website at fergflor.org. Go to “Parents,” “Enrollment & Registration” and then to “Registration Forms.” For further information, contact the Admissions Office at 314-506-9960.
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Teaching isn’t a job – it’s a calling. Teachers help shape future generations of leaders, innovators and problem solvers. So, when you are ready to take the next step and pursue a teaching certificate, Columbia College-St. Louis is here for you. As you begin your journey, we have a talented, knowledgeable staff ready to help you get started. Robert Steffes, director of Columbia College-St. Louis, specializes in field experience and student teaching, while Susan Leahy, academic advisor, deals with all other aspects of the education program. At Columbia College, classes are taught by dedicated instructors, all with advanced degrees and who are practicing professionals in their fields. Classes are small and are never taught by graduate students or teaching assistants. Our courses are offered in five eight-week sessions beginning in August, October, January, March and during the summer. If work or family obligations get to be a bit overwhelming, students can rely on start-and-stop degree flexibility, whatever the pace. And when you’re ready to find your dream job, Columbia College is here for you. The college provides resources such as resumé writing and interview prep. Our students have access to a highly trained and knowledgeable career services staff, who can enhance your professional acumen. These services are available to all current students and alumni for life, free of charge. Columbia College’s St. Louis campus is part of Columbia College’s network of more than 30 Nationwide Campuses. Columbia College is a private, four-year liberal arts and sciences institution founded in 1851 in Columbia, Mo., that has continually been named among the best colleges in America by U.S.News & World Report for schools in its category in the Midwest region, and by The Princeton Review as a best Midwestern College and by GetEducated.com for its quality online programs.
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Going to extremes The other day I made plans to go extreme shopping. This event takes special preparation because I intend to be out all day. I had my coupons and sales ads in hand, my plastic card locked and loaded and my map of stores plotted out in matrix form. Check, check and check. I stepped outside to determine the weather conditions; a slight breeze blew in from the south with no clouds in sight – perfect. I checked my coupons and ads. One day until expiration. So far, so good. Among other things, I meant to get an early start on birthday gifts for the family plus stock up on some clearance sweaters, which would make nifty Christmas presents for the kids next year. I arrived at the store and found a front-row parking place, a.k.a, a pretty girl parking spot. Game on. My shopping cart was soon approaching critical mass when I needed to make a crucial decision about a half-price handbag versus a closeout-sale shoe option. Suddenly, an alarm went off. What could it be: a tornado warning, someone’s annoying cell ringtone or perhaps an in-store alert announcing a BOGO special? No to all three. Instead, the alarm was inside my head triggered by the funky feathers in the hat of a lady who walked by. Ha! That looks like a dead pigeon, I told myself. Somehow that poultry message transmitted to the frontal lobe of my brain. It then entered the storage center of frozen memories hoarded there and thawed out a critical one. Along with the warning bells, farm birds started clucking as the language part of my mind made this announcement, “Hey idiot, you left a chicken
cooking in the oven!” I laid an egg right there in the middle of women’s accessories. Holy freak! How did I forget? I put a chicken in the oven that morning just to save time so it would be done early for dinner that night. My supercharged brain then flashed the image of my house engulfed in flames equal to the Hindenburg disaster--one big gas ball going up in smoke! I stared mournfully at my cartful of handpicked, money-saving items. Abort! Abort! Yelled my brain. I dropped the handbag along with the shoes right on the floor next to the egg. The janitor would be left scratching his head over that one. I sprinted to my car and sped back to my house just in time before the entire block blew up in chicken drippings. Thankfully, the bird was salvageable; dinner would be on time, for once. But I gave up my specials; my coupons; my front row parking…all for dinner? It did not equate. Next time the house would have to go down in a blaze of glory. 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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Rooting around in his deceased father’s things, David and his friends find a prototype time machine. Through explosive trial-and-error, the teens get the device working, refining their technique as the go along. At first, the gadget is a novelty, but they start exploiting the device for personal gain. (They are disappointed at only winning a few million in the lottery). Promises not to make solo trips back in time are quickly broken. Though both films deal with the dangers of time travel, “Project Almanac” takes the material seriously. “Back to the Future” explored how a single action could create an entirely new timeline. David, for instance, goes back for a second shot at wooing a young lady, but he drastically changes world events in the process. If there was real justice in the world, the kids from “Project Almanac” would go back in time and prevent the “Hot Tub Time Machine” sequel from ever being made. But that could conceivably free up money in the budget for something even worse.
Within the last 30 days, Hollywood churned out two very different films that explore the nature of time travel. The crude and rude “Hot Tub Time Machine 2” revisits the story of four men using science to give themselves second chances. Like Marty McFly in “Back to the Future,” though, they risk wiping themselves out of existence. Rob Corddry returns as Lou, the opportunist who uses future knowledge to rip off Google; “Lougle” has made him stinking rich. His buddy Nick (Craig Robinson) steals songs that haven’t been written yet, claiming they are original compositions. (A face-toface chat with singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb in the new timeline is priceless.) “Hot Tube Time Machine 2” photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures Lou’s son Jacob (Clark Duke) is reduced to being his dad’s butler. Watching “Hot Tube Time Machine 2” makes one wish that Paul Giamatti’s character from “Paycheck” would show up to wipe out any memories of this cinematic disaster. The first film showed some originality, and John Cusack was on hand to give the project some credibility. (Cusack’s character is only referenced in photos and discussions in the sequel.) “Project Almanac,” on the other hand, uses the “found footage” technique to tell a decent story. David Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Raskin (Jonny Weston), a young techBryan is now based in Anaheim, California, nical wizard, earns a scholarship to and has been allowed access to movie and MIT, but he needs more money to television sets to see actors and directors at cover collegiate expenses. David finds work. Though his writing has taken him far “Project Almanac” photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same video footage of his 7th birthday party wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theand, strangely enough, sees his current self in the background. aters.
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SJ39 looking for a job Former running back for the St. Louis Rams #39 Steven Jackson has been cut by the Atlanta Falcons where he played for three years. He led the team in rushing but coaches needed more ‘yards per carry.’ * Good luck my man Men’s And Women’s basketball championship at Family Arena this weekend The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) will bring the nation’s top NCAA Division II basketball teams to St. Charles starting this Thursday for the 2015 GLVC Basketball Championship Tournament. This season eight men’s teams will compete in four quarterfinal games at the arena on Thursday, March 5. The eight advancing women’s teams will then play all four quarterfinal contests on Friday, March 6. Semifinal action commences on Saturday, March 7 with the men competing in the first two games at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. with the women’s semifinalists taking to the court at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The GLVC Champions will be crowned on Sunday, March 8 with the men’s final tipping at 1 p.m., followed by the women’s championship contest at 3:30 p.m. Both winners will earn the conference’s automatic berth to the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional. The Truman State women’s team earned the school’s first-ever GLVC Championship in any sport last year, while Southern Indiana’s men raised the trophy just a few miles away from campus at the Ford Center in Evansville. The GLVC is comprised of 16 member insti-
tutions across five Midwest states, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin. GLVC schools within close proximity to Family Arena include the University of Missouri-St. Louis (St. Louis), Maryville University (St. Louis), McKendree University (Lebanon) and Missouri S&T (Rolla). For more info, log on to www.GLVCsports.com. * A lot of hoops coming this weekend Lindenwood University to host Hoops ‘N’ Heels fashion show March 26 Members of the Lindenwood University women’s basketball team will trade jerseys for designer fashions as part of the upcoming Hoops ‘N’ Heels fashion show. The inaugural fundraising event benefiting the team will take place at 7 p.m. on March 26, in the auditorium of the Lindenwood University Cultural Center. Sherry Farmer, local broadcast personality and Lindenwood alumna will emcee the event. On the runway, female basketball players will showcase designs created by current students and alumni of the university’s Fashion Design Department. “We thought this would be a fun venture through which two extremely different disciplines could collaborate and support each other,” said Tony Francis, head women’s basketball coach. General admission and VIP seating will be available to guests and students can purchase a ticket for a discount at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals who are unable to attend the event but who wish to make a donation may do so through the registration website. For more information, go to www.hoopsnheels. eventbrite.com. * Thanks to Lindenwood’s Tyler Scheller-Sports Information Graduate Assistant Tune into Your Health Plus Radio Show, Every Saturday at 8 a.m. on KSLQ 104.5 FM For more information go to www.YourHealthPlus.info. One-hundred percent natural products to help focus, reduce stress, more energy, curb your appetite, healthiest coffee, anti-aging serum and more… Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.
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Say hello to sorghum
An ancient grain with roots that trace back as far as 8000 B.C., sorghum is seeing a resurgence as demand for non-GMO and gluten-free food grows. Sorghum is an excellent substitute for those with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance, and can be used to make both leavened and unleavened breads, various fermented and unfermented beverages and can be steamed, popped, flaked or consumed as a whole grain or syrup. “Sorghum is light in color, has a pleasing texture and tastes similar to wheat, which makes it perfect for use in gluten-free baking,” said gluten-free expert and cookbook author Carol Fenster. Sorghum also provides iron, calcium, potassium, as well as polycosinol, which research has shown to lower serum cholesterol and may improve heart health.
Contrary to the perception that some grains lead to a spike in blood sugar, research has indicated that sorghum offers slow digestibility and a lower glycemic index. Foods with a lower glycemic index are believed to increase satiety, which means people feel fuller longer, aiding with weight management. White, food grade sorghum can be milled directly into whole grain flour to produce foods such as cookies, cakes, breads, pizza dough, pastas, cereals and more. Whole grain sorghum is also a healthy addition to salads. Sorghum’s natural attributes make it possible to enjoy deliciously healthful and gluten-free versions of some of America’s favorite foods, thanks to these recipes. For more recipes and tips for cooking with sorghum, visit www.HealthySorghum.com.
Thin & Crispy Sorghum Pizza Crust Contributed by Nu Life Market Ingredients: 1 cup white whole grain sorghum flour 2/3 cup potato starch 4 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons xanthan gum 1/2 cup shortening 2/3 cup rice milk
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Directions: Whisk dry ingredients together. Cut shortening into flour mix until crumbly. Add rice milk and mix until dough forms sticky ball. Knead on floured surface and continue to work dough, adding flour if necessary. Dough is ready when it no lon-
Roll into ball and flatten onto ungreased pizza pan. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Gently roll edges over to form ridge.
Pearled Sorghum Tangy Pear Salad Contributed by Nu Life Market
Bake for 12 minutes at 450°F. Top with your favorite toppings and bake for additional 10–15 minutes.
Mushroom and Garlic Pearled Sorghum Contributed by Nu Life Market
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of Nu Life Market Pearled Sorghum Grain 2 cups vegetable stock 1/4 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup mushrooms, quartered
3–4 asparagus shoots 1/4 cup thyme, chopped Directions: Bring sorghum and veggie stock to a boil and simmer for approximately 50 minutes.
In small skillet, over medium heat saute onion, garlic and mushrooms until tender. Add to cooked sorghum. Garnish with steamed asparagus shoots and fresh thyme. Serve.
Ingredients: Salad: 1/2 cup cooked Nu Life Market Pearled Sorghum Grain 8 cups prepared mixed baby greens 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1/3 cup dried cranberries Toppings: 2 red Anjou pears, halved vertically and thinly sliced Dressing: Favorite dressing or balsamic vinaigrette
and heat until boiling. Add sorghum and allow to simmer on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for approximately 45 minutes or until desired tenderness.
Directions: To cook sorghum, a ratio of one part sorghum to four parts water should be used. In appropriate size saucepan, add water
To serve, place desired amount of tossed lettuce mixture onto salad plate, adorn with 5 pear slices and drizzle with desired amount of dressing.
Once cooked, drain water from pan and rinse cooked grain. Allow cooked sorghum to cool completely before adding to salad, to avoid wilted lettuce. Toss together cooked sorghum, baby mixed greens, onion and dried cranberries in large bowl.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events March 6: Party On the Ice Annual Party On the Ice youth event at the James J. Eagan Center ice rink at #1 James J. Eagan Dr. in Florissant for fifth – eighth grade from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Cost is $5 for residents, $7 for non-residents. There will be DJ music, ice skating, pizza, soda, contests and door prizes! Tickets required upon entry. Tickets are available now at the JJE and JFK Centers. Call 9214466 or 921-4250 for more information. March 6: Fish fry Fish fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support Veterans. Call 314-831-6121 for more information.
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March 6 and 15: Parenting workshop The Ferguson-Florissant School District will host a free workshop for parents on Therapeutic Limit Setting at 9:30 a.m. on two consecutive Saturdays, March 6 and 13. The two-hour, two-part workshops will be held in the Staff Development Room at the Administration Building, 1005 Waterford Dr. Parents will learn to enhance the relationship between them and their child; help their child develop self-control; effectively discipline and limit inappropriate behavior; understand a child’s emotional needs; communicate more effectively with their child; and increase confidence as a parent. To register for the workshop, call 314-506-9069 or email tcosentino@ fergflor.org. There is limited seating to this event. Light snacks and beverages will be served. This is an adult only activity and childcare will not be provided. March 6: Trivia night The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce will host their 3rd Annual Trivia Night. A portion of the proceeds go toward the Shriners Hospital for Children. The event will take place at the Moolah Temple at 12545 Fee Fee Road in St. Louis County, doors open at 6 p.m., with games starting at 7 p.m. The cost for a table of 8 is only $160 and seating is limited. Call the chamber office for more information or to reserve your space at 314-576-6603 or www. mhcc.com.
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March 7: ‘Purses for Pantries’ Designer handbags, vintage pocketbooks, evening clutches and other accessories will be up for ‘grabs’ when Operation Food Search’s third annual ‘Purses for Pantries’ event is held at River City Casino & Hotel Event Center. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for the silent auction, followed by a noon luncheon and a live auction that begins at 1 p.m. Prices start at $35 for a single ticket. Reserved tables and other opportunities with sponsorship recognition are also available. To learn more about sponsorships or to inquire about tickets, please contact 314-726-5355, extension 24 or Derek.May@OperationFoodSearch.org March 7: Book signing Thistle and Clover invites you to come meet Frank Muhm, author of “Passage to 2838.” Frank will read from his book and sign copies from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thistle and Clover is located at 407 South Main Street, in Saint Charles. March 7: Snack with Spiderman Join the Florissant Parks & Rec-
reation Department at the John F. Kennedy Community Center from 2 – 3 p.m. for a snack with your favorite neighborhood superhero, Spiderman! Kids will enjoy a snack with Spiderman and he will be here to teach kids the Superhero Oath, play games, and take pictures. Cost for residents is $10 and for non-residents $15. Registration begins for Florissant residents Feb. 2 and for non-residents Feb. 9 at both community centers. Preregistration is required. The event will be cancelled if minimum participation is not met so please register early. Only children need to register and pay. This event is for children ages 10 and under and their parents or adult guests. For additional information contact the JFK center 314-921-4250 or JJE center 314-921-4466. March 7: Wurstmarkt/sausage dinner Dinner goes from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Please note time change from past years) at St. Peters Evangelical UCC at 1425 Stein Road (corner of Stein and West Florissant). Dine in or carry out, walk-ins welcome. Cost for adults is $10 and for children (ages 5-12) $5. All you can eat. Proceeds from the dinner will be going to support the Ferguson Youth Initiative Organization. For ticket information call 521-5694 or 831-3822. March 7: Kick-off party Trailnet’s annual kick-off party, Beans, Bikes & Brews, will be held from 6 - 9 p.m. at a new downtown venue, T-REX on Washington Avenue. Attendees may join or renew a Trailnet membership, explore programs that build community and advocate for safer streets, and check out volunteer opportunities. Trailnet will provide all of the chili, both meat and vegetarian, at this year’s party. Attendees can choose to bring sides, salads, or desserts. Tickets are $5 per person if you bring a dish and $10 per person if you do not bring a dish. The event is free to children and all 2014 Trailnet volunteers. Beer, wine, and soda will be available for a donation (no outside drinks allowed). To register, volunteer, and for more information visit http://trailnet.org/ calendar/beans-bikes-brews-2/. March 8: Pancake breakfast Old Town Partners Annual Pancake Breakfast is from 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m, on the lower level of the Wedding Chapel at 646 rue St. Francois. Adult tickets are $6 – children $3. Price includes pancakes, sausage, and beverages along with a chance to win one of four $25 attendance prizes. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, sponsorships are $25, $50, $100, and $200. March 8: Movie screening “Wings,” winner of the first Academy Award for Best Picture, will be screened at 2 p.m. at The Scottish Rite Auditorium at 3633 Lindell Blvd. in St. Louis. The silent movie will be accompanied Dr. Marvin Faulwell on the recently restored 1924, 56 rank Kimball Pipe Organ. Donations accepted for the benefit of St. Louis Theatre Organ Society (501c3) and the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic for Children (501c3). (http://www.srclinic.org/) This is an exclusive one time only showing. Parking garage located at the rear of the building off Olive Street (available for $10/car). Please contact the Saint Louis Theatre Organ Society (http://sltos.org) for additional information. March 8: BB gun meat shoot
BB gun meat shoot at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois starts at 1 p.m. All profits go to support Veterans. Call 314-8316121 for more information. March 11: 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. Call 314-8316121 for more information. March 14: Flea market Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Richard at 314-837-7057 for more information. March 14: Breakfast Breakfast at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 – 10 a.m. All profits go to support Veterans. Call 314-831-6121 for more information. March 14: Texas hold ‘em Texas hold ‘em with $10 buy in and great prizes at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois starts at 5 p.m. All profits go to support Veterans. Call 314-831-6121 for more information. March 16: Film screening for Women’s History Month In celebration of March as Women’s History Month, the Ferguson-Florissant Branch (North County) of American Association of University Women will show the film “Feminist: Stories from Women’s Liberation.” This film by Jennifer Lee documents personal stories by a diverse group of feminists from the 1960s and 1970s. Pam Ross, a national officer of the Veteran Feminists of America, will introduce the film and moderate a discussion following the showing. The film will be shown at Florissant Public Library at 195 South New Florissant Road in Florissant in the lower level Community Room. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For information, call 314-831-5359 or 314-831-6884. March 17: Ladies chorus guest night The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, is hosting a St. Pat’s Guest Night from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Our location is Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at12397 Natural Bridge Road, just west of the Bridgeton City Hall. We look forward to meeting you and sharing the joy of singing as we rehearse our music in beautiful four-part harmony. For more information please check-out our website at www.stlouischordinals.org or call Linda Wehmeyer at 314-839-3495. March 18: “A Night with the Girls” SSM DePaul Health Center is bringing the interactive format of popular health TV shows like Dr. OZ to the women of St. Louis. Women of all ages are invited to a fun night out where they can ask personal health questions and gain insight about women’s health while being pampered in a relaxed environment. Featured guests include specialists in family medicine and obstetrics & gynecology, cardiology and breast care. Event includes a spa-like experience complete with chair massages, hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting and runs from 6:30-8 p.m. at SSM DePaul Health Center May Center at 12303 DePaul Drive in St. Louis. To register or for more information, please call toll free 866-SSM-DOCS (866-7763627).
www.mycnews.com • Community News • March 4, 2015 March 19: VA town hall meeting Veterans served by the VA St. Louis Health Care System and St. Louis VA Regional Office are invited to participate in a town hall meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. The town hall will serve as an open forum for veterans and a listening session for VA leadership, with the goal of ensuring veterans, their families, and beneficiaries have the opportunity to be heard, and have their concerns addressed by senior VA officials. The town hall is open to the public. The meeting will be held at the Enright Building at 3710 Enright Ave. in St. Louis – adjacent to the John Cochran VA. No registration is required and the event is free to attend. March 20: Trivia night Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) Midwest Chapter and the St. Louis Support Group are hosting the Second Annual St. Louis Trivia Night in support of pulmonary hypertension (PH) from 6 – 11:30 p.m. at Orlando’s Banquet Center at 2050 Dorsett Village in Maryland Heights. Individual registration cost is $25 while teams of eight players are $200; Registration includes trivia, beer, wine, well-drinks, and soda. www. events.org/PHATrivia15 March 21: Charity dart tournament Jennings Do-Dads Charity Dart Tournament sign-up begins at 1 p.m., tournament starts at 2 p.m. at Lehmann’s Landing at 12314 Natural Bridge Road in Bridgeton. Doubles play, blind draw, double elimination with $10 pay-in per person. Cash prize to the winner. For additional information, please contact Mike Spahn at 314-378-4964 or Derek Middlekauff at 314-429-8842. The proceeds of this event will help the Jennings High School Scholarship Program. March 21: Easter egg hunt Join us for a light snack and drink with the Easter Bunny and his friends from 10 – 11 a.m. at the James J Eagan Center. Children 12 and under can enjoy a few fun activities and visit with the Easter Bunny before heading outside for an Easter egg hunt! Tickets will be required upon entry for all children. Tickets for residents are only $1 per ticket or one canned food Item and are available at the James J. Eagan and John F. Kennedy Community Centers. Tickets must be obtained by a Florissant resident showing a valid and current resident card. Only children need a ticket. For additional information call the James J. Eagan Center at 921-4466 or the JFK Center at 921-4250. March 21: Walking event The St. Louis - Stuttgart Volksmarch Club, a local St. Louis Walking Club, will host a walking event at the Ferguson Community Center, at 1050 Smith Avenue, in Ferguson. All persons are invited to start walking anytime between 8 a.m. and noon. The event will be held rain or shine. The event is free, donations will be appreciated. There is a $ 3 fee for IVV Credit. Walks are of about three miles and six miles and offer low impact, noncompetitive, low stress, selfpaced walking along a pre-marked route. For more information about the club and walks, activities and upcoming events please contact President Donna Dasho at 314-831-0726, email-DONAWBR@AOL>COM or visit the web site AVA.org March 21: Book signing Local author Deborah Reinhardt will be signing copies of her book “From Greif to GLORY” from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 6 North Café at 14438 Clayton Road in Ballwin. For more information call 636-527-0400 or visit
www.6northcafe.com. March 21: Taste of North County The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Florissant will co-sponsor the 27th Anniversary of the Chamber’s Business Showcase, featuring a “Taste of North County.” from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the James J. Eagan Community Center in Florissant. The public is invited to attend the event to learn more about local businesses and organizations and the products and services they offer to the community. Special attractions will include health screenings and activities for children. There is no charge to attend the Business Showcase. The event will also feature a “Taste of North County,” showcasing local restaurants. An area of the community center will be roped off for this event. For a nominal fee of $5 for adults, $2 Children 4-10 yrs, Children 3 and under are free. The chamber is seeking vendors for both the Business Showcase and the “Taste of North County.” The event is open to both chamber members and nonmembers. For more information on exhibitor fees, call the chamber office at 314-831-3500 or visit www.greaternorthcountychamber.com. March 21: Arts and crafts fair Sponsored by the Overland Community Center, this event will be held at the Overland Community Center located at 9225 Lackland Road in St Louis from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This spring craft fair will feature hand-made items or items of a craft nature. A food concession will be available to customers and all vendors between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The registration deadline for all vendor applicants is March 19 and the cost for the first table, whether it is one eight-foot rectangular table or one 60” round table with twochairs, is $25. Any additional table after the purchase of the first table is $5 at table. For more information or to request an application, contact the Overland Community Center at 314428-0490. March 22: Sausage dinner Calvary UCC on the corners of Graceland and Hartland in Sycamore Hills will host their annual sausage dinner from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The menu is pork sausage, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, sauerkraut, applesauce, bread and dessert. The cost is $10.50 for adults / $5.00 for children ages 4-10 in advance and $11.00 for adults / $5.50 for children at the door. Children 3-and-under are free. To order advance tickets contact the church office at 314-429-7464 leave your name and phone number and someone will contact you.
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March 28: Book signing Local author Chris Reimer will be signing copies of his book “Happywork” from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 6 North Café at 14438 Clayton Road in Ballwin. For more information call 636-527-0400 or visit www.6northcafe.com. March 28: Fight for Air Climb The 2015 Fight for Air Climb is a unique fundraising event for the American Lung Association in Missouri. It’s a stair climb of the tallest building in St. Louis at Metropolitan Square; 211 North Broadway at 8 a.m. Almost ninety cents of every dollar raised goes directly to education, research and advocacy. There are four ways to participate; by starting a team, joining a team, joining as an individual or volunteering. Registration is open online at www. FightForAirClimb.org or by calling 314-645-5505. March 28: Razzle Dazzle Ball “Fire & Ice” Razzle Dazzle Ball, presented by Saint Louis Crisis Nursery will take place from 6 - 11 p.m. at the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet located at191 Westport Plaza in St. Louis County.Admission is $150 per person; Call (314)292.5770 for more information or visit www.crisisnurserykids.org. Enjoy mouth-watering food and desserts, live entertainment and the presentation of the Nursery’s highest honor, the coveted H.U.G.S. & K.I.S.S.E.S. Awards. Festivities include the ultimate Champagne and Diamond Extravaganza and an exciting silent and live auction. The Razzle Dazzle Ball helps Crisis Nursery fund programs to protect children from abuse and neglect.
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April 18: Support Dogs Tacky Ball 2015 Event runs from 6 - 11 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront (at the Arch) located at 315 Chestnut Street. Evening includes dinner, open bar, and entertainment, live and silent auction. Cost is $150 per person. Special Hyatt reservation rates available. For more information or to make a reservation, call 314997-2325.
March 26: Senior Easter luncheon Are you over the age of 55 and live in Overland? Celebrate the holidays with not just the family, but your fellow Overland residents in one of our famous holiday luncheons at 12:30 p.m. at the city of Overland Frank Munsch Community Center at 9225 Lackland Road in Overland. Pre-registration is required, so please contact the Overland Community Center at 314-428-0490 for more information on how to sign up for this event.
April 18: Legacy Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction North County Christian School (NCCS) will host their annual Legacy Dinner and Silent Auction at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The fundraising dinner will celebrate the ongoing legacy of excellence in Christian education established by the school in its 50+ year history. Dr. Glen Schultz, founder of Kingdom Education Ministries, will be the featured speaker for the event. Current families, alumni, and friends of Christian schools are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $25 per person, or $200 for a table of eight and must be purchased by April 10. Call 314972-6227 for more information or to purchase tickets. NCCS is located at 845 Dunn Rd in Florissant.
March 27-28: 2015 Catholic Homeschool Conference Conference will be held at Cardinal Rigali Pastoral Center at 20 Archbishop May Dr. in St. Louis. Registration for Friday only is $15 per person, and $5 per high school student. Full conference registration, for both Friday and Saturday, is $25 per person, $35 per married couple, and $10 per high school student. After March 20th, or at the door, cost is $30 per person, or
April 18: Spring Trivia night Trinity Catholic High School Spring Trivia Night sponsored by the Trinity Parent Organization doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Tables of eight - $120, beer and soda provided - players are welcome to bring in anything they wish to eat or drink. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. For reservations e-mail Mary Pat Grumich at marypatgrumich@att.net or call 314-740-2356.
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To our male senior citizens... These are my experiences, gentlemen. I gave in to being called a senior citizen when: • The hair on my head got thinner but the hair in my ears got thicker. • I forgot what I was doing while I was doing it. • The lissome female joggers who once crossed the street to avoid me now bound past on my side and smile. • Vacation luggage consisted of one bag for clothes and another for medications. • The yard I took two hours to mow is now done in 10 minutes by illegal aliens. • I thought my arms became shorter while tying my shoes. • My significant other that goes out with the girls really does go out with the girls. • My motorcycle was comfortable and didn’t go 180 mph. • I drove my gas-hog at the posted speed limits... mostly.
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• The hidden space between my teeth came out of hiding. • TV shows brought on slumber in ten minutes or less. • My channel surfing often ends by the inability to find the remote. • The conviction that things I dropped on the floor deserved to stay there. • Driving in foul weather that was once an adventure became total insanity. • I understood reality TV shows are the leading cause of idiocy. • My sore aching joints could use grease fittings. • Getting on my hands and knees to look for my bifocals may require a paramedic when trying to stand up again. • I considered women’s small canine ankle-biters one of Satan’s evil jokes on men. • I believed if God wanted pets to live indoors, He wouldn’t have created dog houses. • I believed birds and inclement weather only befoul newly washed vehicles. • I drove on vacations because I realized that if passenger jets broke down, pilots couldn’t park them on the shoulder and call AAA. • I found out the seniors dating service I paid for didn’t really have any of the shapely beauties pictured in their advertisement. • The various tests required by my doctor were directly proportional to how much my medical insurance would pay for. • I realized funeral costs increased body donations to medical science. • The diet prescribed by my doctor made me appreciate Jack Kevorkian. • “A penny saved is a penny earned” had little meaning unless I saved a wheelbarrow load.
• The biblical quote, “The meek shall inherit the Earth” didn’t figure on 21st century billionaires. • My laugh lines had turned into desert valleys. • I wished toe-nail trimmers had long handles. • I found part of the twenty years of junk I accumulated in the garage was needed one day after I finally threw it out. • The shapely stranger that struck up a conversation with me was probably an undercover vice cop. • The stairs I once climbed three at a time now requires several rest periods. • I unloaded groceries from my car and passersby offered to help. • The neighbor kid I once paid to shovel the snow off my driveway grew up and stole my snow-blower. • I understood the only difference between my bank’s CEO and bank robbers was the method. • I went out on weeknights to avoid weekend crowds and DUI checkpoints. • I found today’s critically acclaimed movies were definitely in the eyes of the beholder. • I had to get a teenager to show me how to make a call on my new cell phone. • I didn’t notice the scuff mark on my dress shoe because my waist line was in the way. • I started wearing black shirts because they didn’t highlight where many years of donuts ended up. • Getting smiles from shapely young bartenders now required larger tips. I would add more but I missing my nap. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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