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Photo courtesy Michaela Kornblum Participants dress in period clothing for a previous Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States, and the Mary Meachum Committee will celebrate with The Great Jubilation event on May 9.

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By Sara Hardin This year marks the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States, and the Mary Meachum Committee invites you to celebrate with them at The Great Jubilation event on May 9. The event will be held at the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and will feature historical reenactments and place participants in Civil War era St. Louis. “Interviewers would ask ex-slaves if they remembered when they were told that they were free, and it comes up several times: it was a day of jubilation. That’s really where the name comes from,” explained Event Director Angela da Silva. Aside from exciting reenactments, the free event will offer music, games, historical showcases, and the chance to meet historical figures such as Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. “It’s a short day, but it’s an actionpacked day,” said Silva. “There are so many surprises for the public that you are just not going to believe. The reenactment community is planning to turn out and we will be creating the typical scenes that you would have seen in St. Louis in 1865. There will be cavalry units, soldiers in uniform and much more for attendees to look forward to.” The Mary Meachum Freedom Cross-

ing commemorates an Underground Railroad event in which African American slaves in Missouri attempted a daring escape across the Mississippi River to freedom in Illinois. Mary Meachum, a free woman of color and widow of a prominent black clergyman, accompanied the group. A $500 scholarship will also be awarded during the event to celebrate the making of history. Students pursuing a degree in history were able to submit an essay and apply for the scholarship. “The story of Mary Meachum has always been mesmerizing to me, and I look forward to celebrating both the 150th anniversary, as well as a bright young student,” said Alderman Flowers, who will be awarding the scholarship during the event program at 3:30 p.m. Lincoln University, the historically black university located in Jefferson City, will also be honored at the event. The school was founded by contributions made by the Black 62nd and 65th regiments organized at Benton Barracks, located on what is now known as Fairgrounds Park. The event will also host a church choir contest, where local church choirs can compete for a $500 prize for first place, $400 for second, or $300 for third. Church choirs that can show up

the day of the event, sing at least three traditional spirituals and have at least 20 members on site are eligible. For more information, interested choirs should notify Silva as soon as possible by calling her at 314-865-0708. It is clear that this is an event that should not be missed, as it provides a rare opportunity to be immersed within the environment surrounding the abolishment of slavery at the end of the Civil See FREEDOM page 2

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Around Town Rotary Club of Florissant to award scholarships and more.

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School Ferguson-Florissant School District to host “STEM Expo” and more.

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FREEDOM from cover War while also celebrating the pivotal event in our nation’s history. “You’ll never see anything like this again, it’s just bottom line. It’s authentic. If you’ve never been in any type of Civil War atmosphere, it becomes your reality and you forget that it’s the 21st Century. It’s exactly what you would have seen in 1865 in St. Louis,” said Silva. “150 years ago was the end of 267 years of enslavement in this country and it should not go without celebrating, because most people have no idea how long slavery lasted here, how many generations it affected, when it ended, or how it ended.”

Photos courtesy Michaela Kornblum Participants dress in period clothing for a previous Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States, and the Mary Meachum Committee will celebrate with The Great Jubilation event on May 9.

Boy Scouts raising awareness in North County

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Sometimes it takes a village to raise a child. That is the concept behind the Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America’s initiative “Restoring the Village.” With the support of community leaders and organizations, the Greater St. Louis Area Council is working to strengthen its presence in communities in North St. Louis County. The Restoring the Village program will officially kickoff on April 20 during the North County Community For Scouting Dinner. The dinner, chaired by Robert Cox and R.J. “Dick” Schul, will also recognize Robert Parish for his contributions to scouting and the community. The event will take place at the Ferguson Brewing Company. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and program begins at 6 p.m. To reserve a spot at the dinner and learn more about Restoring the Village, contact McFarlane Duncan at 314-256-3090 or mcfarlane. duncan@scouting.org. Restoring the Village is a community-focused scouting program where the educational, physical, psychological and social needs of families are met in a holistic approach through the support of community partnerships. These partnerships with scouting will encourage positive behavior habits, improve classroom performance, create an appreciation and understanding of the importance of community service, and support youth leadership development.

The Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter is taking applications for the Respite Assistance Program which helps Missouri residents who provide care in their home to a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. The Respite Assistance Program is available statewide offered by St. Louis, Greater Missouri and Heart of America Alzheimer’s Association Chapters. The program provides up to $1,000 a year for respite support or care-related products to families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s at home. More than 60 percent of Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers rate the emotional stress of caregiving as high or very high and one-third report symptoms of depression. “The Respite Assistance Program is vital for those facing this disease every day. Caregiving is a rewarding, but tiring responsibility,” said Stacy Tew-Lovasz, president/CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter. “By providing respite, caregivers are given the opportunity to refresh and rejuvenate themselves in order to continue giving quality care to their loved ones.” The Alzheimer’s Association is currently accepting applications for the Respite Assistance Program. For information on how to apply or additional resources available in your community, visit www.alz.org/stl or call 800-272-3900.

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“Suited for Success” program is STLCC-Florissant Valley’s Innovation of the Year

Rotary Club of Florissant to award scholarships

A program created to help students develop a professional image was named the Florissant Valley campus’ Innovation of the Year. “Suited for Success” includes employment-related workshops that are conducted by college faculty and staff, as well as professionals in the community to enhance students’ knowledge of employer expectations. The program was created by Victoria Harris, Antoinette Boyd, Michela Walsh, Dobbie Herrion, Duane McFall, Pauline McFall and Bob Deppen. Another component of the program, the Clothing Closet, Photo courtesy STLCC was established so that students would have the opportunity to (From left) Pauline McFall, Antoinette Boyd, Victoria Harris, Michela Walsh and Dobbie Herrion. obtain professional clothing on Other nominees at Florissant Valley included campus and be prepared for career fairs as well as Project Lead the Way: Forging Dual Credit Pathinterviews. The Clothing Closet has received more ways to Employment by Angela Taylor, Beth than 250 items, and donations continue as clothElam-Michaud, Jennifer Hill, Julie Fickas, Kelly ing drives are planned each semester prior to the Watson-Collins, Richard Norris, Betsy Boedeker, Career and Networking Fair. The donations from Scott Gevaert and Brett Richardson; as well as the staff, faculty and community members have alStudent Government Association Nook - Grab ‘n’ lowed 85 students to obtain professional attire. Go by Gwen Nixon and the Campus Life staff. Every year, STLCC participates in the InnovaThe League for Innovation in the Community tion of the Year award process. Initially, an InnoCollege established the Innovation of the Year vation of the Year is selected at each campus, at Award to recognize individual staff members or the Cosand Center, and, if there are innovations teams who have designed and implemented a sigthat cross the district in application and usage, a nificant innovation. Only one award is presented districtwide award. The award winners from each to each of the league member districts. The league category will then compete for STLCC’s overall also provides certificates for college innovations Innovation of the Year, and the resulting league that are runners-up in multi-campus district plaque and recognition. competitions.

The Rotary Club of Florissant announced that they will fund a scholarship program for five senior students in the rotary area which includes the boundaries of the Riverview Gardens, Hazelwood and Ferguson-Florissant School Districts. Each of the five scholarships will be for $2,000 and will be paid for one year to the accredited college, university or vocational school the student chooses to attend. Students in private, parochial, vocational or public schools are invited to apply. The scholarship has a minimum GPA requirement for eligibility. It is not primarily an academic scholarship nor does the criteria for selection include financial need. The scholarships are targeted at students who have demonstrated excellence in service to their school and their community. For additional information, visit the Rotary web site - www.florissantrotary.org or call the Rotary Office at 921-2917. Applications are due in the Rotary Office and must be postmarked by April 27.

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Local author donates to Ferguson Library healing kits In late March, Carol Swartout Klein, author of the newly released children’s book “Painting for Peace in Ferguson,” donated 10 of the books to the Ferguson Library in Ferguson to use in its healing kits. The library’s healing kits are available for checkout and include books about dealing with traumatic events

and a stuffed animal that they can keep. Klein, who grew up in Ferguson and still has a deep affection for her childhood hometown, created the book to show the basic idea that anyone at any age has a talent that they can contribute to help others, even when things seem to be at their worst. “Painting for Peace in Ferguson” is Klein’s first book and all proceeds from the book, after printing costs, will go toward Submitted photo youth programs in North Coun- Author Carol Swartout Klein (left) with Library Director Scott Bonner. ty as well as helping small busifor Peace effort. nesses in the community. The book is available at the Corner Frame Shop, I The book does not go into what caused the unrest in Ferguson, rather focuses on Love Ferguson store and independent book stores how people came together to begin the throughout the St. Louis region. For more information healing process through the art of the Paint you can visit online at: paintingforpeacebook.com

Donate your used home medical equipment on May 2 for a tax deduction St. Louis HELP, the not-for-profit Health Equipment Lending Program that freely loans home medical equipment to any person who needs it, is hosting a Medical Equipment Donation Drive on May 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 12 designated Walgreen parking lots. “St. Louis HELP is looking for donations of used home medical equipment in good condition to build our inventory of the home medical equipment that we freely lend to people and families,” says Executive Director Laura Cannon Singer, who founded the nonprofit organization in 2008. Equipment donation drop-off sites for May 2 are shown at the website http://www.stlhelp.org. “We accept tax-deductible donations of manual and power wheelchairs, electric hospital beds, shower chairs, canes, crutches, walkers, grab bars, elevated toilet seats, portable commodes, lift chairs, seating cushions, back supports, folding ramps and other devices,” Singer said. “We provide free use of virtually all types of

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Republic Services rewards Hazelwood’s green team for recycling education efforts Republic Services (formerly known as Allied Waste Services) recently presented a $1,000 check to the city of Hazelwood’s ad-hoc volunteer Green Committee for its past and future efforts to increase recycling. Hazelwood is currently outperforming other North County communities on the number of recycling tons collected from residents on a per household monthly basis. Much of this success can be attributed to the innovative Photo courtesy the city of Hazelwood ideas the Green Committee has come up with to educate local Republic Services Marketing Recycling Coordinator Stephen Herring (left) recently presented residents about the importance a $1,000 check to Hazelwood Green Committee Chairman Ron Darling for efforts to increase of recycling and rewarding recycling in the city of Hazelwood. them for using their recycling winners randomly selected from different parts bins. of the city were offered a $25 gift card for their Last year, Hazelwood’s Green Committee recycling efforts. Funding for these gift cards partnered with Republic Services in launching a came from Republic Services. “Put Out Your Bin to Win” contest for local citiIn 2015, Hazelwood’s Green Committee zens. Residents were educated on what items to plans to roll out something new to encourput in their recycling bin with refrigerator mag- age more residents to recycle. They’re looking nets given out a community events, and infor- at doing a door-to-door campaign in certain mation printed in the city newsletter and posted neighborhoods to explain Hazelwood’s recyon the city’s website and Facebook page. They cling program. One-on-one individual contact were then encouraged to fill up their recycling has proven to be an effective way of reinforcbins and wheel them out to the curb on their ing why it makes sense to recycle. Other projdesignated pick-up days. ects being considered include a resident pledge Each week for a six-month period, one local card program and an outreach effort with the household that brought out its recycling bin to Hazelwood West High School, involving 2014 the curb was chosen as a winner. A total of 25 Miss Hazelwood Briana Barr.

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Payne Family Homes partners with Kohler April Showers Promotion Kohler. The name is synonymous with quality. When it comes to function, standards, and design, homeowners have come to rely on Kohler faucets and bath fixtures to be the very best, which is why Payne Family Homes has chosen to align itself with this brand. Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Cyndie Roche, explains “It is important for us to select our partners wisely and align with companies that share our passion for innovation, quality and commitment to customer care.” Payne Family Homes, a local home builder offering communities in St. Charles, West St. Louis, and Jefferson Counties, has fast become known for its quality of construction and exceptional customer care. Payne is continually looking to its homeowners for feedback on what matters to them and seeking ways to improve the building experience. It

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Gateway Buick GMC supports charities with community campaign As part of its #GatewayGivesBack campaign, Gateway Buick GMC in Hazelwood selected the TEAM Food Pantry as its featured charity for the month of February. A portion of the proceeds from every vehicle sold during the month of February was donated to TEAM to help the organization fulfill its mission of serving the poor and hungry in the areas of Hazelwood and Florissant. Gateway recently presented a check for $5,600 to two of the TEAM Food Pantry board members, Ward 2 Councilman Bob Aubuchon and Pat Piotrowicz. Don Davis, president of Gateway Buick GMC, likes supporting local charities that have a direct, positive impact on his customers and the community where he does business. On average, TEAM Food Pantry serves about 45 families everyday, Monday through Friday, and another 25 on Saturdays for a two-hour period. It provides food for about 1,000 to 3,500 people on a monthly basis. TEAM relies on contributions from Photo courtesy the city of Hazelwood organizations, businesses, churches, Gateway Buick GMC presents a check for $5,600 to the TEAM Food Pantry. (From left) Ward 2 Councilman Bob Aubuchon, Gateway schools and individuals. Its base of opAdministrative Assistant Barb Otzenberger and TEAM Food Pantry board director Pat Piotrowicz. erations is located at 265 St. Catherine t’s tax season time and people in Florissant. Phone number is 314Food Pantry collection containers located at Fire Stations #1 and #2, as well as at all across America are in the 831-0879. process of getting their tax Civic Center East and the Hazelwood Community Center. In the City of Hazelwood, there are TEAM returns done for the year. Many

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Hazelwood City Council approves Silgan Plastics’ new production facility The Hazelwood City Council approved the second reading of a forgivable loan agreement between the city of Hazelwood and Silgan Plastics. Silgan plans to use 335,000 square feet of space in a 535,500 square foot spec building under construction by Panattoni Development at Aviator Business Park, the former Ford plant site. Silgan has signed a 12-year lease with Panattoni and the forgivable loan is for a 12-year period. This is the seconed industrial tenant going in at Aviator Business Park. Silgan’s new production facility in Hazelwood should be operational by late 2015. A total of 120 new manufacturing jobs will be created with a payroll of $4.3 million dollars. Plus, it is estimated that Silgan will contribute around $300,000 in revenue to Hazelwood’s General Fund on a yearly basis. Sarah Macdonald, President of Silgan Plastics explained, “The primary focus of the facility is to support the growth of existing long-term strategic customers, lower the overall operating costs of our manufacturing network and to provide a platform for growth in target markets.”

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Ferguson-Florissant School District to host “STEM Expo” The Ferguson-Florissant School District will hold its third annual STEM Expo from 5-7 p.m. on April 15 to showcase the district’s programs and community resources related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The STEM Expo will be held at McCluer-South Berkeley High School at 201 Brotherton Lane and will feature the top science fair projects of district students, special presentations and interactive displays related to STEM. Among the attractions, attendees will be able to see robots in action, observe the stars in a planetarium and make fruit smoothies using electricity generated by a stationary bicycle. The expo will also feature information on college

and career paths in STEM. Representatives from local colleges and universities, technical schools and community colleges will offer information on STEM-related courses of study. Manufacturing and construction unions will be present to speak with attendees about STEM-related trades, and recruiters from the armed forces will be on hand to discuss STEM-related jobs. “We are preparing our students for today’s information-based and highly technological society with a focus on developing their capabilities in science, technology, engineering and math,” said Eric Hadley, science curriculum coor-

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Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee presents scholarship at Lindenwood University Lindenwood University administrators, U.S. Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee, and representatives from the R. Whittington Foundation presented local high school student Jessica Wright with a full four-year scholarship on April 7 at the Lindenwood House on the St. Charles campus. The collaboration is part of Lindenwood’s ongoing effort to make a four-year college education accessible and affordable for St. Louis area students. Applications were distributed to all high schools in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area. The opportunity was open to all inPhoto courtesy Lindenwood University coming first-year students who met Lindenwood admission re- (from left) Lindenwood University President James D. Evans, Phd, U.S. Olympian Jackie quirements and demonstrated Joyner-Kersee, Scholarship Recipient Jessica Wright, and R. Whittington of the R. Whittington Foundation academic success, leadership, University-Belleville scholarship recipient and and financial need. Each applicant also submitted was presented with the award on April 2. Harris an essay describing his or her personal goals and plans to major in human resource management. aspirations for college and plans for applying his The St. Charles campus recipient, Jessica or her education and talents in the future. One Wright, of Riverview Gardens Senior High recipient each was selected for Lindenwood’s St. School in St. Louis, received her award on April 7. Charles, Mo., and Belleville, Ill., campuses. She plans to major in business administration at Taylor Harris of O’Fallon Township High School Lindenwood’s St. Charles campus. in O’Fallon, Ill., was selected as the Lindenwood

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The Nicholas Sparks formula works its charms in ‘The Longest Ride’ In each cinematic adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, there’s a moment where tears are mandatory. No one in the audience is immune, and the concession stand could make a fortune selling Kleenex. That’s especially true with the “The Longest Ride,” a film that weaves two different love stories together without dropping a stitch. Britt Robertson plays Sophia Danko, a college student intensely focused on her future art career. After a chance meeting at a bull-riding competition, Sophia and cowboy Luke Collins (Scott Eastwood) become an item. She’s honest about her plans to move to New York City, and Luke is too much of a Southern gentleman to ask her to stay. Fate intervenes in the form of Ira Levinson (Alan Alda), a cranky older gentleman. Luke and Sophia pull the injured Ira from his burning car and take him to the hospital. Ira takes a liking to Sophia, sharing his letters and stories about the love of his life, Ruth (Oona Chaplin). In the process, the art student gains new insights into her own complicated love life. Nicholas Sparks evidently has a direct pipeline from his computer’s hard drive to Hollywood. “The Longest Ride” is the latest of his works to be adapted for the big screen. Though it’s easy to see his triedand-true formula in the screenplay, Sparks still creates engaging characters and situations each and every time. Coming into her own, actress Britt Robertson is quite the charmer as Sophia. Her friends practically force her to go see cowboys ride bulls and she ends up meeting

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between feelings for Luke and her plans for a brilliant art career. Clint Eastwood’s son Scott plays a character that’s almost too good to be real. Eastwood imbues Luke with the right amount of Southern charm and grace. After watching the cowboy in action, it’s a safe bet that more guys will start bringing flowers on dates. It’s easy to see why Luke and Sophia are drawn to each other and why they might walk away from a good thing. As the crotchety Ira, Alan Alda shows he is in top acting form. Ira lost everything that’s important to him, but Sophia reminds him of what it’s like to be young and deeply in love. Just hearing Alda’s voice recounting his character’s relationship with Ruth adds so much depth and credibility to the story. The actor definitely needs a starring vehicle of his own. “The Longest Ride” is the perfect showcase for the Nicholas Sparks formula. Yes, it’s sappy. Yes, it’s overly sentimental, but doggone it, it’s impossible not to like it. “The Longest Ride,” rated PG-13 for some sexuality, partial nudity, war and sports action, currently is playing in local theaters. 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 wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Sports Indoor football team kicks field goal to win with one second on the clock The St. Louis Attack plays in the indoor football X-League at their home site of the Family Arena. After broadcasting for the River City Rage indoor football team over the past decade or so, yours truly had the opportunity of broadcasting this exciting indoor football game with David Solomon and Todd Blackstock, pictured with Boom Boom as our producer.

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It was a very slow scoring game against the visiting Bloomington Edge, who was undefeated in the league playing against the Attack who had won and lost one game in the young season. Both teams’ defense was very aggressive and it all came down to the final second of the game. At that point, with the Edge ahead by two points, the Attack’s defensive lineman, linebacker and field goal kicker Jason Null attempted a 44yard field goal. The large crowd and announcers erupted with a gigantic roar as the kick barely cleared the cross bar to reward the St. Louis Attack a victory which hand the Edge their first loss. Next home game is Friday April 24 against the Marion Blue Racers at 7:30 p.m. Go to www.TalkSTL.com to hear all the action. * Exciting action down to the last second Rascals’ player headed to majors The River City Rascals play their professional baseball at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon. Former Rascal pitcher Brandon Cunniff has been added to the Atlanta Braves roster and will fill the void left on the roster after Craig Kimbrel and Melvin Upton, Jr. were traded to the San Diego Padres. In 72 appearances for the Rascals over a season and a half, the right handed pitcher went 6-0 with a 1.67 ERA and 13 saves. He was traded to Southern Illinois Miners amid the 2012 season and won the league championship. In his three seasons in the Frontier League, Cunniff was 7-0 with a 1.57 ERA and 25 saves in 93 games. “Words cannot adequately express how happy I am for ‘Niff,” Manager Steve Brook said of his former player. “He is a quiet, hard-working, humble

leader who deserves this opportunity. We wish him continued success in the Atlanta Braves system and believe he has a long and successful major league career ahead of him.” Cunniff joins SS Justin Christian (Yankees), LHP Joe Thatcher (Brewers, Astros), and RHP Josh Kinney (Cardinals, White Sox, Mariners) as the only former Rascal players to reach the majors recently. Pick the date the St. Louis Cardinals’ mascot Fred Bird will be at T. R. Hughes? A) May 9th; B) May 10th; C) May 12th; D) May 15th; E) May 16th Answer at end of article. * 29 more days before baseball in O’Fallon Lindenwood’ softball players get first sweep of the season The Lindenwood softball team earned its first doubleheader sweep of the season after beating the Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars. The Lady Lions won the first game of the night 5-4 in 10 innings and then won game two 3-1. The first game of the day would stay tied through the seventh inning and it headed into extra innings. Illinois-Springfield struck first in extras with a run in the top of the eighth, but the Lions answered right back to tie the game. Neither team scored in the ninth inning and the game headed into the 10th. The visitors scored a single tally in the top half of the inning and then it was Lindenwood’s turn. Maddison Huot would come up with the first of two big hits in the inning, driving in the tying run. Sydney Seaubaugh would then beat out a groundball to short and the winning run came across. Kendall Ryndak started and pitched 10 innings, striking out 11 and earning her sixth win of the season. Huot led the offense with three hits while Seabaugh chipped in with two. The second game only lasted five innings after rain shortened the contest. Lindenwood struck first in the bottom of the first with a single tally and would hold the lead until the game was called. The sweep for Lindenwood runs the team’s record to 10-32 overall. * Thanks to Lindenwood’s Tyler Scheller-Sports Information Graduate Assistant ANSWER TO Rascal’s TRIVIA: E) May 16th 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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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events April 16-18: Book sale Friends of Ferguson Library (FLIERS) Spring Book Sale will take place on April 16 from 5 - 7:30 p.m., April 17 from 9 a.m. - 5:30 a.m. and April 18 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the library auditorium at 35 No. Florissant Road.

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the gala, guests will enjoy dinner and dancing as well as a silent and live auction. April 25: Salad/bingo luncheon The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 444 is holding a salad/bingo luncheon at the Post at 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. in Florissant at noon. Cost is $12 and event consists of lunch, bingo, silent auction, raffle, 50/50 drawing and attendance prizes. Profits help support veteran projects and activities. RSVP by calling 314-868-3612. April 25: Florissant garage sale Florissant residents can haul down the clutter from their attics and treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their barns for the 6th Annual Florissant Garage Sale which will be held at the James J Eagan Ice Rink area from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Only Florissant residents receive a space to sell. The selling of craft items will not be approved. Fill out an application and return it by April 17. Applications will be are available at the JJE and JFK Center and at www.florissantmo.com. Space is limited. The fee is $15 residents only. The Florissant Garage Sale is free to attend! For additional information call 314-921-4250 or 314-9214466. April 25: Trivia night Kiwanis trivia night will be held at the Hazelwood Community Center White Birch Park located at 1186 Teson Road in Hazelwood. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., trivia begins at 7:00 p.m. Cost is$20 per person, eight per table (maximum). Net proceeds to support children and children’s charities. Popcorn, soda and beer included, you may bring your own food and beverages. To make reservations or for more information please contact Myra at 314-921-5120 or Tom at 314740-1072. April 25: Trivia night The annual trivia night fundraiser for TEAM (The Emergency Assistance Ministry) will be held in the parish hall of Sacred Heart Catholic Church located at 751 N. Jefferson St. The trivia night is being sponsored by the Florissant License Office – Florissant Rotary Club. Entry fee is $200 per table with a maximum of eight people per team. Entry fee includes drinks, popcorn and attendance prizes. Cash prizes for first, second, and third places and best theme decorated ta-

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Do we deserve our plight? In 1942, Glenn Martin was called before the Senate Special Committee to Investigate the National Defense Program, which was investigating defense contracting abuses. Senator Harry Truman, chair of the committee asked Martin why the B-26 had troubles. Martin responded that the wings were too short. Truman asked why the wings weren’t changed. When Martin said the plans were too far along and besides, his company already had the contract, Truman’s response was quick and to the point: In that case, the contract will be canceled. By February 1943, the newest model, the B-26B-10, had an additional 6 feet of wingspan, up-rated engines, more

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This quote sums up what’s happened to Congress in the last few decades. It has made itself invulnerable to criticism and scrutiny by allowing favorable corporate media takeovers and self-serving legal maneuvering to become independent of our laws. They awarded themselves luxurious retirement benefits, the finest health care and perks befitting kings. They easily overcome public disapproval with media propaganda, spindoctoring, clever campaign tactics and outright lies. They look to their local party bases that cater to those who vote for the party no matter how badly they perform. They know that telling their constituency what they want to hear regardless of facts is how corrupt and self-serving legislators stay in power long after they become a public liability. Harry Truman took walks alone around the nation’s capitol while he was in office. When he finally left the White House, he drove home to Missouri unescorted in his personal car with his wife. Imagine what would happen today if a president or past president tried that! What is obvious is that we’ve become a divided nation; consumed by hatred, overwhelmed with propaganda to belie the truth and have al-

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