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The Taste In Ferguson provides attendees a chance to taste all great food, try fantastic wines and even watch food demos. The Taste In Ferguson will be from 3 to 6pm June 29 at the Savoy Banquet Center, 119 South Florissant Road. Tickets can be purchased at Corner Coffee House, Robinwood Automotive or through the website at thetasteinferguson.com.

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By Shawn Clubb The McGartland and Lipka families launched The Taste In Ferguson last year with hopes of putting on a family-friendly event and raising funds for scholarships. The event included 18 food vendors, wine and beer samplings, 12 children’s activities, five artists creating their artwork live, music and various other activities. They had hoped that as many as 350 people might turn out. Attendance was closer to 600. “It was well above our expectations, having that kind of turnout,” said Bob McGartland, who, along with Linda Lipka, founded the event. The event is back for a second year and it continues to grow. “We’re already up to 21 vendors and a couple of more that I’m waiting to hear back from,” McGartland said. “Last year, we sold it out. We want to try to do the same this year.” The Taste In Ferguson will be from 3 to 6pm June 29 at the Savoy Banquet Center, 119 South Florissant Road. Tickets cost $20 each or $250 for VIP tickets. They can be purchased at Corner Coffee House, Robinwood Automotive or through the website at thetasteinferguson.com. The vendors who have committed thus far for this year’s event are Breakaway Café, Christie’s Jamaican Food, Corner Coffee House, Cornerstone

Bakery, Cork Wine Bar, Cose Dolci Bakery, De.lish Cheesecake Bakery & Café, Drake’s Place, El Palenque Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Faraci Pizza, Ferguson Brewing Company Restaurant & Pub, Goody Goody Dinner, Marley’s Bar & Grill, Mayuri India Restaurant, Mimi’s Subway Bar & Grill, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Paul’s Market, Piecraft, Schnucks Markets, Vincenzo’s Italian Ristorante, Whistle Stop, and Wilsing Design and Desserts. Lipka noted that the event is called “The Taste In Ferguson,” and not the Taste “of ” Ferguson, because they want to keep it welcoming to any restaurants that want to participant, not just those located in Ferguson. Food vendors will not be the only taste at the event, McGartland said. “We’ve added a few new things,” he said. “One of them is we’re adding Eddie Schmidt from Le Cordon Bleu culinary schools. He and his students are going to do food demonstrations during the event.” The event will also feature a performance by children’s entertainer Babaloo. Paul Cerame Auto Group is the premier sponsor for the event. The Taste In Ferguson raises money for The Robbie McGartland Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Samantha Lipka Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Robbie McGartland fund was set

up at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School. McGartland was shot to death at age 20 in 2012. The scholarship money helps offset tuition expenses for families who have children enrolled at the school. The Samantha Lipka scholarship was started in 2007 for seniors in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. She was killed in a traffic crash at age 17. “In our children’s honor, we are able to help other children move on in their See THE TASTE IN FERGUSON page 2

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THE TASTE IN FERGUSON lives,” Lipka said. Funding the scholarships is just part of the reason the families organized the event. McGartland said there had never been a taste event in Ferguson, so they wanted to do it. “It’s another great thing to bring people to the community and spotlight the community in that regard,” he said. Lipka said they would like to see it become one of the key events in the Ferguson area.

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“We’re hoping to grow it,” McGartland said. “Actually, if we get to the 700 or 800 level this year, we’re shooting that we would outgrow the venue at the Savoy and become a totally out there on the street event. That’s what we have envisioned if it goes that well.” “We’re excited about the growth, but I also want to make sure we have plenty of room for everybody,” Lipka said. “We want to affect all of their senses in a really exciting manner.”

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Around Town City of Overland Kids Fishing Derby “Reel it in!” The fish are hungry and they are ready to play, so the City of Overland is bringing back its annual Kid’s Fishing Derby. The Fishing Derby will take place on June 14 at Wild Acres Park from 9am-11am and is open to all kids between the ages of 3-16 years old. There will be goody bags for the first 200 preregistered kids and three grand prizes for each child that is the top of the three age group categories. The registration fee for Overland residents

is only $1, while non-resident registration fee is just $2. Registration is open and can be done at any of the following locations: The Overland Community Center, Overland Hardware, or North Central Hobbies. This event is sponsored by the City of Overland and North Central Hobbies. For more information, visit www.overlandmo. org/Calendar.aspx, or call 314.428.0490.

Adult Volunteers Needed to Help Young Riders Jamestown New Horizons invites adults interested in learning how to serve as horse leaders and side-walkers for children with disabilities, to attend a volunteer training session on from 6-8pm on Friday, May 30. Jamestown New Horizons, is a nonprofit therapeutic horseback riding center is located at 15250 Old Jamestown Road in Florissant. For more information, or to download a volunteer registration JNH rider Brittany feeds Saxon a few treats at the end a recent lesson at New Horizions. form, visit www.jnh-goneriding.org. Photo courtesy Jamestown New Horizons

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NCI to Host Anniversary Fundraiser Celebration July 27

Endangered Wolf Center to Reopen Early with a Wine and Cheese Wolf Howl The Endangered Wolf Center will officially reopen its public events with a Grand Reopening Wine & Cheese Wolf Howl at 7pm Saturday, May 31. Daytime PredaTours resume the following day, June 1. After that, the Center will resume its regular schedule for daytime tours. The Center hasn’t had tours since April 13 because of puppy season. However, this season, no pups were born. The Endangered Wolf Center houses five endangered species, including two of the most endangered wolves in the world:

The Mexican wolf and the red wolf. The Center also has maned wolves, native to South America; African painted dogs, native to sub-Sahara Africa; and swift foxes, which are no longer endangered in the United States but are in Canada. For the Center’s daytime tours and evening events, visit www. endangeredwolfcenter.org. The Grand Reopening Wine & Cheese Wolf Howl for adults only on May 31 will again feature a variety of wines from Mount Pleasant Winery in Augusta, Mo. Guests also will enjoy cheese, dessert and Chauvin Coffee. Af-

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ter sampling the food and drink, guests will walk to near the wolf enclosures for the howl part of the evening. The host will howl over to the wolves, and the animals usually answer back. Guests also will get a chance to show off their own very best howls. The cost is $22 per person, ages 21 and up. Space is limited and available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Reservations are required and easily made by calling 636.938.5900. PredaTours offer visitors an opportunity to see all five species of canids that live at the Center. The 1 ½-hour walking tour is offered at 9:30am on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 1pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The cost for a PredaTour is $14 for adults and $12 for children ages 4 to 14. Reservations are required and easily made by calling 636.938.5900. No daytime tours or evening events will be offered on June 1315 because of the Center’s charity Polo benefit, which will be from 3-4pm Saturday, June 14 at the Blue Heron Farms Polo Club in Defiance. Details about the Polo event are available at www. endangeredwolfcenter.org/takea-tour/events/polo-event.

North County Incorporated (NCI) will host an Anniversary Fundraiser Celebration at 6pm on Sunday, July 27 at Hendel’s Market Café and Piano Bar, 599 St. Denis Street in Florissant. The first course of an elegant, five-course dinner will be served at 6:30pm sharp. A wine pairing led by expert Chef Nathan Bennett will provide guests an opportunity to experience his culinary creations and expertise. A silent auction will begin when the doors open at 6pm. Tickets for this elegant NCI Anniversary Fundraiser Celebration are on sale for $85 through NCI. For more information or ticket sales, please call 314.895.6241.

Ferguson-Florissant Schools Recognized for Positive Behavior Eleven schools in the Ferguson-Florissant School District have been recognized for excellence in implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS). Eight elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school received awards. Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) is a prevention-oriented approach for encouraging positive student behavior and school climate used by educators nationwide. The program assists schools and districts in establishing and maintaining school environments in which the social culture and behavioral support needed to be an effective learning environment is in place for all students. The following Ferguson-Florissant schools received awards: • Combs Elementary School, Gold Award • Halls Ferry Elementary School, Gold Award • Holman Elementary School, Silver Award • McCluer High School, Silver Award • Wedgwood Elementary School, Silver Award • Central Elementary School, Bronze Award • Commons Lane Elementary School, Bronze Award • Cross Keys Middle School, Bronze Award • Ferguson Middle School, Bronze Award • Johnson-Wabash Elementary School, Bronze Award • Vogt Elementary School, Bronze Award “We know that students succeed when a positive school culture is promoted through helpful feedback, emphasis on academic success and acknowledgment of positive behavior,” said Lawrence Larrew, acting superintendent of the Ferguson-Florissant School District. “Our schools are committed to these practices, and we are proud to have more schools than ever before recognized for their efforts.”

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City of Hazelwood’s 4th Annual Recycle Day Gives Residents a Chance to Get Rid of Clutter Local residents can clean their homes of unwanted electronic items and appliances by bringing them to the City of Hazelwood’s 4th Annual Recycle Day on Saturday, June 7. The event will be held in the St. Louis Outlet Mall parking lot (near the iceZone) from 9am-3pm. This recycling event is free; there are no drop-off charges. Each of the vendor stations will be set up so motorists can pull up in front, have their recyclable items unloaded and then drive away. Those with personal documents to shred can park their cars and watch them get destroyed on-site. “Recycling is an educational process for our residents. We want them to know that if we work together to reduce our consumption, recycle personal items we no longer need, and conserve our natural resources by reusing products, we can lessen the percentage of waste that ends up in our landfills,” Ron Darling, chairman of Hazelwood’s Green Committee, said. The City of Hazelwood is partnering with two new vendors, Midwest Recycling Center (MRC) and Mers/ Goodwill, for this year’s event. They will be joining Allied Waste Services, Shred-It and the St. Louis Outlet Mall as participants. MRC Recycling accepts anything that plugs into a

wall or takes batteries. MRC will be collecting various electronics, including: computers; servers; printers; modems; routers; cables; software; speakers; VHS/DVD/ DVR players; cable/satellite receivers; stereos; copiers; scanners; fax machines; shredders; video game systems/ cartridges; cell phones and batteries; medical equipment; power tools; small kitchen appliances; major appliances; microwaves; dehumidifiers; and lawn/garden equipment. As for televisions, MRC Recycling will only be accepting 1 glass TV per vehicle. Additional tube TVs 27-inches or smaller can be recycled for a fee. Console, rear projection, and TVs larger than 27-inches can be recycled for a fee. There are no fees for CRT or flat panel computer monitors. Mers/Goodwill will be accepting these items on June 7: furniture; case goods; books and games; CDs; athletic equipment; collectibles; antiques and giftware; household items; glassware and dishes; cookware; domestics; small electrical items; and tools. They are particularly interested in children’s and baby items such as clothing, accessories and toys. Both Shred-It and Allied Waste Services will be onsite as well. Shred-It will have two mobile

shredding trucks available to help residents destroy their personal documents. Allied Waste Services will have two dumpsters for people to drop off their single-stream recycling items. Recycling has numerous environmental benefits. It conserves our natural resources, saves energy, and reduces air and water population. With the world population exploding exponentially and a finite amount of land mass where people can live, efforts are being made to reduce the need to add more landfills. Not only is recycling good for the environment, but it can be a vital economic development tool as well. Recycling creates jobs. The process of turning collected recyclables into new products creates a chain of economic activity that can result in business expansion, increased profits and tax revenue, as well as growth in the economy. In 2011, the City of Hazelwood created a Green Committee composed of resident volunteers, business leaders and elected officials. ”The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Civic Center East, starting a 5pm. Anyone interested in sharing green ideas is welcome to attend and become a member,” Hazelwood’s Green Committee chairman Ron Darling noted.

St. Louis Bridge Center to Raise Alzheimer’s Awareness for In order to play bridge, it is important to be able to focus, calculate and be strategic in every move. For someone with Alzheimer’s disease, this would be a difficult task. For the second year, the American Contract Bridge League is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association’s event, The Longest Day® on Saturday, June 21. As part of the partnership, the St. Louis Bridge Center (SLBC) has formed a team. The Longest Day is a sunrise-to-sunset event to honor the strength, passion and endurance of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Teams will complete a day filled with activity to raise funds and awareness for the efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Held annually on the summer solstice, The Longest Day symbolizes the seemingly endless journey so many facing Alzheimer’s disease are asked to endure. Participants will complete approximately 16 hours of activity ranging from running, cooking, knitting to playing bridge, to help advance Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The St. Louis Bridge Center team will raise the money through member donations and charity games leading up to The Longest Day with an extra dollar added to the playing fee. The team will also host three games on The Longest Day at 9am, 1pm, and 6pm. Community bridge players are welcome to join any or all of the games. “Bridge is a game that takes a lot of brain power. Those of us who play bridge are fortunate that dementia has not stolen our ability to play the game we love,” said Ann Lemp, board member of SLBC. “The St. Louis Bridge Center team wants to honor those who are touched by this disease, and try to help stop it.” SLBC team member, Linda Helm of St. Louis said she participates in honor of her mother. “My mother has Alzheimer’s disease. I was able to find a good home for her and receive support because of the Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter,” said Helm. “If I can support this organization through a game I love, I’m happy and proud to do it.”

“The St. Louis Bridge Center team is doing a fantastic job in their efforts. Currently, they are ranked as the fourth leading team in the nation for The Longest Day,” said Stacy Tew-Lovasz, president/CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter. “Bridge is a challenging game. It requires you to focus and acts as exercise for the brain, and brain health is essential to lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s,” added Tew-Lovasz. Linda Powers, board member of SLBC and team captain, took the initiative to form the team. Powers is currently ranked second in the country as an individual team captain. To support the SLBC team or join a game, visit stlouisbridge.org. To start a team or learn more about The Longest Day, visit alz.org/thelongestday or facebook.com/fightalz. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, visit the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org/stl.

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Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce’s 21st Annual Golf Classic The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce’s 21st annual Golf Classic will be returning to the Whitmoor Country Club on Tuesday, June 24 at 12:30pm. Play at one of St. Louis’ premiere golf course without the cost of a country club membership. Edward Jones will be the Platinum Sponsor for the event. If you’re interested in promoting your business at the event, please contact the chamber at 314.576.6603 or email tessa@ mhcc.com for sponsorships and opportunities to play. The Whitmoor Country Club is located at 1100 Whitmoor Drive in St. Charles.

Mayor Norm McCourt Revives Public Service Award from NCI As part of the organization’s 37th annual breakfast celebration, North County Incorporated (NCI) recognized several area leaders for making a significant positive impact in North County. At a sold out event on Friday, May 16 more than 600 business, civic, and community leaders gathered to honor this year’s award recipients. Mayor Norman C. McCourt was nominated and received the Public Service Award honoring an outstanding individual which is elected, appointed, or employed by a public body whose long-time service has had a positive impact on the community and/or public body they serve. Mayor Norman C. McCourt has served the citizens of the City of Black Jack and North County for more than thirty years. He has been The City of Black Jack’s Mayor for the last 15 years and before that was a City Councilman for 16 years. McCourt has also served the City as Director of Emergency Management and sat on Black Jack’s Planning and Zoning Board, along with several other city commissions and committees. His dedication to North County extends far

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Ferguson-Florissant School District to Host Free Meals this Summer

Gary Spiller Named New Principal at Ritenour High School

Eight sites in the Ferguson-Florissant School District will offer free breakfast and lunch to children and teens this summer. The free summer meals are sponsored by the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) which provides free, nutritious meals to help children get the nutrition they need throughout the summer months when they are out of school. Children 18 and younger may receive free meals through SFSP. Meals are also available to persons with disabilities, over age 18, who participate in school programs for people who are mentally or physically disabled. The following locations in the Ferguson-Florissant School District will offer free summer meals on the dates indicated: • The Administration Center, 1005 Waterford Drive in Florissant, will provide breakfast from 8:10-8:30am and lunch from 10:45-11:15am June 2-June 30. • McCluer South-Berkeley High School, 201 Brotherton Lane in Ferguson, will provide breakfast from 8:10am-8:30am and lunch from 11:30-

The Ritenour School District recently appointed Gary Spiller II as principal of Ritenour High School (RHS), effective July 1, 2014. Spiller is currently the principal of McCluer High School in the FergusonFlorissant School District. The Ritenour Board of Education approved his hiring in a special meeting on May 14, 2014. Ritenour Superintendent Dr. Chris Kilbride said he is excited that Spiller will bring Ritenour High School to a new level Gary Spiller II will begin his appointment as of of excellence. The district held Ritenour High School July 1, 2014. Photo courseveral focus groups that con- tesy of Ritenour School District sisted of high school students, staff members, parents and community leaders to help identify the attributes of a strong leader for the high school. This information was shared with the search committee. “Mr. Spiller’s mantra is to ‘dream bigger, work harder and achieve more,’ ” said Kilbride. “Throughout his 13-year career, Mr. Spiller’s integrity and belief in a collective voice have built strong school communities where students and staff continually strive for a higher level of excellence. I am confident that Ritenour High School will soar to new heights under his leadership.” Spiller is only the ninth full-time principal at RHS since 1927. He brings a strong and successful career in educational leadership not only in the St. Louis area, but also in California. Spiller has been principal of McCluer since 2011 after serving as assistant principal for five years at McCluer North High School (2006-2011). Prior to his positions in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, Spiller developed and led innovative programs that served at-risk youth in Los Angeles County from 2002 to 2006. He started his career in education at Lutheran High School North in St. Louis as a history teacher and basketball coach (2000-2002). Spiller will replace Dr. Anthony Robinson, who resigned from the position earlier this year.

11:45 May 29-June 26 • McCluer High School, 1896 S. New Florissant Road in Florissant, will provide breakfast from 7:10am-7:30am and lunch from 10:50-noon June 2-July 1. • Ferguson Middle School, 701 January Avenue in Ferguson, will provide breakfast from 7:107:30am and lunch from 10:50-noon June 2-July 1. • Airport Elementary School, 8249 Airport Road in Berkeley, will provide breakfast from 8:10-8:30am and lunch from noon-12:15pm May 29-June 27. • Commons Lane Elementary School, 2700 Derhake Road in Florissant, will provide lunch from 11:30am-12:15pm and snacks from 3:303:45pm June 9-July 18. • Griffith Elementary School, 200 Day Drive in Ferguson will provide breakfast from 8:10-8:30am and lunch from 11-11:15am May 29-June 26. • Johnson-Wabash Elementary School, 685 January Avenue in Ferguson will provide breakfast from 8:10-8:30am and lunch from 10:50amnoon June 2-July 1.

Hazelwood PTA Scholarship Run/Walk Raises Money for Deserving Seniors More than 1,000 participants, runners and walkers came to the campus of Hazelwood Central High on Saturday morning, May 10 to take part in a fundraising effort for the seniors of the Hazelwood School District. “The number of participants taking part in the run or walk really speaks volumes about the Hazelwood School District’s support for the PTA and the scholarship fund,” said Dr. Grayling Tobias, superintendent of Hazelwood School District. (l to r) Madison Hunter, Ryan Forrest, and Jonathan Ruiz after the PTA Council Color Blast race on May 10. Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District “I’m glad to know so many of our stuThe family-friendly event also included carnidents, teachers, community members and staff val games for kids 12 and under, and a health fair. came out in support but also had a fun time.” The Hazelwood PTA Council raised $11,468 The goal of the 33rd annual Hazelwood School towards reaching next year’s goal. District PTA Scholarship Run/Walk was to raise “We could not have asked for better weather $50,000 to award 100- $500 scholarships to eli- for such a great cause,” said Angie Carey, Misgible seniors from Hazelwood East, West, and souri PTA Scholarship Outreach chairperson. Central High Schools. “It was nice to see students, parents, community, The events included a 5K, 1 mile, ¼ mile and ½ teachers, staff and administration enjoying the mile races. A new event at the run walk this year event. Free dental services from Grace Hill was included a Color Blast Run. phenomenal.”

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Don’t start reading The Accident, the newest thriller by Chris Pavone, unless you have many hours of uninterrupted time available—you won’t want to stop reading! Mystery cloaks this story from the start. It opens with an unidentified character, “the author,” awakening in the middle of the night in fear. He reaches for a gun, but realizes it’s not an intruder that woke him. It was a realization that he overlooked something in the manuscript he’s just had secretly delivered to literary agent, Isabel Reed. More than a typo, this mistake could expose a secret he didn’t intend. And more than just a manuscript, this unauthorized biography on world-famous media figure Charlie Wolfe, who has connections in the CIA, includes several bombshell revelations that will undo Wolfe’s career and others—if it ever makes it into print. Already someone is going to great lengths to stop it from being published, even from being read. Unfortunately, the manuscript was received by Isabel’s assistant, who dutifully preread the story before making a copy and passing it on to her boss. She also talks up the impending best seller at a book party and on Twitter. Isabel knows how dangerous the manuscript is, still she pitches it to her longtime friend, Jeff Fielder, a book editor at a historic, but struggling publishing house. Others in the business are eager to get their hands on the manuscript too, believing it will bring a windfall after years of financial struggle in an evolving industry. Just knowing about the manuscript puts people’s lives in danger and keeps them on the run. Pavone keeps you guessing as he parcels out the clues one by one. In the end, he brings the story full circle with details you may never see coming. Reprinted with permission. Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2014.

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This month, thousands of soon-to-be graduates sat in auditoriums listening to their teachers, peers and community leaders praising them for their accomplishments, thanking them for their friendship and challenging them to “go out and change the world.” While that makes for a good speech, is that even possible? Two years ago, Maddie Smith, then Maddie’s light will continue to shine through the “KEEN Sings it Up” kids. Photo by Andrew Tessmer a sophomore at St. Dominic High Blake, is on the autism spectrum and speaks School in O’Fallon, decided she would light her little, if at all. After attending the first three sesown candle in an attempt to help kids with dis- sions, the mom told Maddie that she saw a breakabilities shine bright. through in her 10-year-old son. On the way A talented athlete, singer and natural leader, home, Blake started singing “E-I-E-I-O”, a verse Maddie began volunteering for KEEN which, at from the song that Maddie and the other volunthe time, just started a sport program for special teers sang at each session. The light has been lit needs kids at her school. She has quickly im- in Blake. He continues to sing and is starting to mersed herself into the program. say more words. But that wasn’t enough for this driven young Since then, there have been countless other lady. After getting to know the kids better, Mad- sparks in other kids. Maddie will be leaving die decided to combine her love for music with soon to begin her career as a college student in her love for her new special friends and dream- Tennessee. But, the flame will not go out. She is ing up a program she called KEEN “Sings it passing the torch on to others to continue what Up,” designed to help kids express themselves she started until she can return. through music and movement. Thanks to that one candle that Maddie lit, the How bright does Maddie’s light shine? Two darkness doesn’t seem as bad, especially for kids years later, it is one of KEEN’s best attended pro- like Blake. Go out and change the world. grams and the organization is looking to dupliDave Welborn is the Executive Director of KEEN cate it throughout the area. St. Louis, a local non-profit which provides free recBut it gets even brighter. Several weeks into the reational programs for kids with physical and mental program, a mother pulled Maddie aside – and disabilities age 5-17. For more information visit www. with tears in her eyes – thanked her. Her son, keenstlouis.org

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Coach Tom House. When Million Dollar Arm Dinesh and Rinku need to reis the kind of familyfine their pitching, J.B. takes friendly film that Walt his would-be players to House Disney produced like for some coaching. Unlike clockwork back in the J.B., though, House wants day. Like The World’s to let the players develop at a Greatest Athlete or normal pace instead of pushing The Strongest Man in them too hard. the World, this sportsArguably, the best parts of Milrelated movie is sweet, lion Dollar Arm are the photos and film footage of the funny, and inspiring. real people who inspired this film. That, along with It’s also based on realsolid performances from the cast, make this film a life events. real winner. Jon Hamm stars as Million Dollar Arm, rated PG, curJ.B. Bernstein, a sports rently is playing in theaters. agent who, along with Born and raised in South St. his buddy Aash (Aasif Louis, Steve Bryan is now based Mandvi), runs a small in Anaheim, California, and has sports management been allowed access to movie company. As owners and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though of a start-up, however, J.B. and Aash can’t his writing has taken him far from compete with the larger firms when it comes St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still to landing the big-money athletes. The partthe same wide-eyed kid who spent ners are dangerously close to closing their countless hours watching classic doors and working for someone else. movies at neighborhood theaters. While watching a cricket match on TV, J.B. wonders how fast a cricket “bowler” can throw. He then convinces the owner of a Major League franchise to underwrite a talent search called “Million Dollar Arm” in order to find the next great baseball player. Charming but a bit slow, Million Dollar Arm actually is a real crowd-pleaser. A somewhat sleepy Jon Hamm leads the cast as J.B., the cynical agent who finds redemption when he takes young Indian athletes under his wing. Hamm’s interactions with Brenda (Lake Bell), the woman who rents a bungalow from him, also are some of the high points of the film. Madhur Mittal brings a nice intensity to Dinesh, the Indian recruit who desperately wants to do well. Dinesh has to leave his father and their business behind to come to America for his shot. Mittal’s face shows incredible concentration one moment, but switches to a look of wonder as he rides his first elevator. Suraj Sharma, the star of Life of Pi, shifts gears here as Rinku, the other Indian hopeful. Rinku uses a very unorthodox method of pitching, one that might remind viewers of the very first Karate Kid movie. Sharma gives Rinku an intensity and a burning desire to succeed, but he’s not immune to the vices that America can offer. It’s always nice to see Bill Paxton in a movie, and he shows up here as USC Million Dollar Arm photos courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures

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Gary Baute River City Rascals Have Great Promotions Besides playing top-notch baseball, the Rascals organization has several promotions this home stand to keep all ages interested: May 28: 34-ounce mug giveaway May 29: Go Green information May 30: Schedule/poster giveaway May 31: Helmet fitting and renew your wedding vows June 1: Cancer survivor night Rascals Home Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 27, 28, 29 vs. the Frontier Greys Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 30, 31, June 1 vs. the Schaumburg Boomers For more information visit www.RiverCityRascals.com *A lot of activities, then a game breaks out Men’s Basketball at Lindenwood Scores Big Lions Head Coach Brad Soderberg is proud to announce Lindenwood’s 2014 recruiting class. The class includes an impressive group of athletes. Six-foot-5-inch Cory Arentsen is a transfer from Austin Peay; 6-foot-7-inch Nick Carlos is a transfer from Central Michigan, and 6-foot-4-inch Mark Nelson is a high school senior from Monona Grove, Wis. All three will be eligible to play next season for the Lions. “I’m very pleased with the plan our staff executed to secure this recruiting class,” Soderberg said. “On the heels of a frustrating season I wanted to clearly establish our needs for the 2014-15 roster, thoroughly vet our options and then, and only then, offer scholarships. I’m very excited about the three young men who have accepted our scholarship offers and firmly believe they will help us immediately

get back to the winning ways we expect from this program. Cory, Nick and Mark are the perfect combination of players to fit our program’s current needs and provide a great foundation for our future.” Arentsen played his high school basketball at Mater Dei in Breese, Ill. where he averaged 16.3 points and 5.6 Photo courtesy of Lindenwood University rebounds in three seasons. In his senior season, he averaged 20.6 points and 5.9 rebounds. Carlos from Ashland, Mo. and was a MBCA All-State first team selection after his senior season at Southern Boone County. Nelson is a high school senior and earned first-team all-league honors in the Southern Division of the Badger Conference for the second year in a row. *Planning for the future Indoor Football Attack to Play X-Bowl Championship The St. Louis Attack play their home games at the Family Arena and compete in the X-League Indoor Football. The team will play in the inaugural X-Bowl at the Family Arena on Saturday, June 14. More details to follow on the bowl game. Visit www.stlouisattack.com for more information. * Super accomplishment for first year team St. Charles Community College Men’s Baseball End Tourney Quietly SCC recently played in a double elimination Regional XVI Tournament and was a quick start and finish as the season came to an end as well. Before postseason play began Head Coach Chris Gober knew the key for extending their season, “Pitching well and playing defense are important, but our biggest concern is hitting.” He nailed that comment as the Cougars fell to top seed Jefferson College in their first game 4-2. In the loser’s bracket of the tourney, fourth-seeded Three Rivers with a 2-0 defeat eliminated SCC. * Planning for next year starts now 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. Currently he broadcasts a radio show on 590 ‘The Man’ and 1380 ‘The Woman.’

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Chicken Tacos with Peach Salsa Ingredients: Salsa: 1 (15.25-ounce) can Del Monte Lite sliced peaches, drained and chopped 1 (4.25-ounce) can Old El Paso green chilies chopped, drained 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce

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Tacos: 8 corn, flour or whole wheat tortillas, slightly warmed 1 (5-ounce) can Hormel Premium chicken breast, drained and flaked Finely shredded green cabbage, optional Shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese, optional Lime wedges, optional

chopped peaches, green chilies, red onion, parsley, lime juice and Tabasco sauce. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Directions: To prepare salsa, in medium bowl combine

Note: Canned tuna can be substituted for chicken.

To prepare tacos, fill tortillas with flaked chicken; top with peach salsa. Serve with shredded cabbage and cheese if desired. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events May 30: Tai Chi for Seniors 10:30am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine Street. Reduce stress, strengthen joints, develop balance and coordination. To RSVP, call 314.838.3877 May 30: Fried Chicken Dinner 4-7pm, Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois. All profits go to support Veterans. For more information, call

314.831.6121. June 5: 1950s Trivia 9:30am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. Complimentary breakfast at 9am. To RSVP by May 30, call 314.838.3877. June 5 & 19: Blood Pressure Clinic 10am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. Refreshments served. To RSVP, call 314.838.3877.

June 6: Steak Night 4-7pm, Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois. All profits go to support Veterans. For more information, call 314.831.6121. June 7: Indoor Flea Market 7:30am-1:30pm, St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, 2900 St. Catherine Street in Florissant Vendors welcome ($20 per table). To reserve a spot, or for more information call 314.837.7113 June 13: Chicken Fried Steak Dinner. 4-7pm, Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois in Florissant. All profits go to support Veterans. For more information, call 314.831.6121 June 14: Flea Market 8am-1pm, Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois in Florissant. For more information, or to make a reservation, contact Nick at 314.503.1303. June 14: VFW Post 4105 Breakfast 8am-1pm, Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois in Florissant. All profits go to support Veterans. For more information, call 314.831.6121. June 14, 21 & 28: Summer Fun Day 11am-12:30pm, Florissant Presbyterian Church, 660 Charbonier in Florissant. Free lunch for families with school age children, crafts, games, fun & fellowship. For more information, or to make reservations, call 314.837.8555. Recurring Events Mondays: Karaoke at DeLeo’s Cafe & Deli 2782 North Hwy 67, Florissant, 8 - 10:30pm, 314.839.3880. Mondays: Free Line Dancing 6:30pm, beginners welcome, RSVP 314.838.3877, St. Cath-

erine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Mondays and Wednesdays: Seniors: Exercise with Melanie FREE. Classes are led by a licensed Physical Therapist. 1 pm. 3350 St. Catherine St. (near the Eagan Center) RSVP 314.838.3877 Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1. Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Every Sundays: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com Church June 6: Bellefontaine United Methodist Church Fish Fry 4-6pm, Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Road. Children under 6, free; single $7.50; double, $8.50. For more information, call 314.867.0800.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737 Health June 4: Red Cross Blood Drive 2:30-6:30pm, Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, 2615 Shackelford Road in Florissant. Call the church at 314.831.1300 or sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code BlessedSavior. Look Good…Feel Better SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090. Every Monday, Health Tips With Mary Swip 11am,. The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant. Sales Director Mary Swip will have a guest speaker come talk about health and wellness tips All Bridge events are free, but require reservations. Please RSVP by calling 314.831.0988. Now: SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • May 28, 2014 2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal. net. Third Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association At Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake, 10 – 11am, 11728 Hidden Lake Dr., St. Louis, 314.292.7504 Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info 314.344.7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery: Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org Nutrition Education: SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157 Group at Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public. Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road. Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171. Center for Senior Renewal: Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123. Christian Hospital Recovery Center: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100. Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon–1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954. Diabetes Self-Management Training: Call 314.344.7220 Smoking Cessation Classes: Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information. SSM DePaul Wellness Center: Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177 SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings: SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who

have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617 Speaker’s Bureau: SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159

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Survivor’s Support Group H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

Ongoing Support Groups Wednesdays: TOPS #361 Florissant Meetings 10 –11am, Bethel United Church of Christ, 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd., 314.831.5808. Group support to lose weight. Everyone welcome. Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421. First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477. Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900 Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765

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Mother Nature is a Tough Lady, Redux In view of recent unnaturally natural disasters, I’ll repeat experts’ propitious tips to survive them. For instance, surviving tornados requires one to have a basement. One must grab the babies, scramble down the basement steps and hide under a heavy table or workbench while a tornado blows the house into the Land of Oz. I remain unclear on the rules for being stuck under heavy debris while the broken plumbing turns said basement into a swimming pool. Shelter is seldom available from tornados when you’re out and about, so I assume it means you buy a house with a basement and stay home a lot. If a tor-

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nado approaches while you’re driving, I’m told you should abandon the vehicle and dive into a ditch or, if one isn’t available, its the old standard gag of bending over, putting your head between your legs and.... Moving right along, I hesitate to believe mobile homes cause tornados but if you‘re living in one, I’d advise moving it to another country. The list of safety measures for potential disasters varies with the disasters. Many people caught out in a storm seek shelter under a handy tree to stay dry, which seldom works, but if lightening strikes the tree, it won’t matter. Experts advise staying out in the open. It appears to this skeptic that lightening would have a better chance of using you for a ground rod. But what do I know. The truth is, one is seldom safe if Mother Nature decides to show us mortals what “catastrophe” means. The disaster I fear the most is the earthquake of earthquakes that experts have been predicting ever since someone started paying them to do it. I’m referring to the Midwestern version that would make California quakes seem like good vibrations. The New Madrid fault is surrounded by bedrock in all directions, meaning that the vibrations set off by 8+ on the Richter scale won’t have much in the way of soft places to soak it up. This means the Midwest will be history. Hiding in a basement or diving into a handy ditch won’t help. If we’re

at home, the experts tell us to stand in a doorway. I assume they mean this is the sturdier part of a house that’s shaking itself to smithereens. If you’re out in the open, avoid overhead power lines lest they snap and turn you into a pile of soot. If you’re in a car, get out quick before the ground opens up and swallows it. What you do while the earth ripples under your feet is a bit vague. I’d recommend break-dancing lessons to give you an edge if Mother Earth uses your body for a tennis ball. Stay away from tall buildings to avoid pieces of them falling on you. It isn’t mentioned what to do if you’re on the thirtieth floor. I’d advise avoiding the elevators and praying a lot. The quake I fear the most is the big one that happens at night when it’s ten below zero. Movie earthquakes never happen in bad weather. When all is said and done, there are really not many choices to offset bodily harm when Mother Nature goes ballistic. Floods, lightening, wind, heat, cold, snow, ice, tornadoes and hurricanes are bad enough. But in the case of major earthquakes we may discover what ants feel like when an aardvark digs up their anthill. The only sure way to avoid being a victim is move someplace else. I have no idea where. 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 big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years 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.