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Harvestfest in Hazelwood Sept. 13

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New Florissant Golf Club Champ The Bubble Bus will be sharing its bubbles again at the 2014 Harvestfest from 1 to 5 pm on Sept. 13.

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Hazelwood’s Harvestfest offers full day of family fun Autumn has come rolling in and people will now take time to celebrate the bounty. In Hazelwood, Harvestfest celebrates the great bounty of community. The city will present the annual fall festival from 9:30 am to 6 pm Saturday, Sept. 13, at Howdershell Park, 6810 Howdershell Rd. “It’s been going on for a few years. It’s basically a way for the city to express its appreciation to residents for making Hazelwood a great community and it offers a full day of fun activities for the whole family,” said Tim Davidson, communications manager for the city of Hazelwood. “This is our opportunity to showcase our community to outsiders and show them all that Hazelwood has to offer.” New activities for this year’s event will include video game play through the Game-Time Mobile Entertainment System and the Miss Hazelwood Dance Party. From 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, gamers can play Call to Duty: Black Ops, Halo 4, NCAA Football 13, MLB 2K 13, NBA 2K 14, Mario Kart 8 and many other games at the Game-Time Mobile Entertainment System. The vehicle boasts hi-performance sound, mood lighting and climate control. The Miss Hazelwood Dance Party will be hosted from 12:30 to 2 pm by Miss Hazelwood 2013 Paige Frye, who will celebrate her reign as queen and introduce everyone to the new Miss Hazelwood. A DJ will play dance music and there will be games for the kids. Davidson said the Teen Beach Party that Radio Disney hosted at last year’s Harvestfest was a success, but the city

wanted to make Miss Hazelwood a part of it for this year. “We thought we could probably do our own twist with the program and give young kids the opportunity to meet Miss Hazelwood, and possibly interest young girls to be in the Miss Hazelwood competition when they reach the 15- to 18-yearold age range, and just create a fun time for kids to dance around and do different games,” he said. Just one of the fun games scheduled during the dance party is Freeze Frame. Kids will dance and, when the music stops, they will have to freeze in a pose. Prizes will be given to the kids who make the funniest pose. “We found that there are certain traditional activities that people like to do year after year,” Davidson said. “We try to bring those back, but we also try to find some new activities that enhance the quality for residents and people outside of Hazelwood.” Activities returning to Harvestfest include a petting zoo from 10 am to noon, the Gypsy Rose III Landship from 10 am to 6 pm, horseshoe tournaments from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, bingo from noon to 2 pm, pony rides from 1 to 5 pm, and The Bubble Bus from 1 to 5 pm. Also for kids, Harvestfest will feature a Home Run Derby, starting at 11 am, and an NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition from 1 to 5 pm. The Home Run Derby is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 12, while NFL Punt, Pass & Kick is open to children ages 7 to 17. The city has so far organized two seasons of NFL Flagball and it is hoped that the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick event at Harvestfest will interest children in the 7- to 15-year-old range to sign up

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for the third season, which will begin on Sept. 20. Young, single Hazelwood women, age 15 to 18, will be competing for a chance to be crowned Miss Hazelwood 2014. Frye will host the event at 10:30 am at the St. Louis County bandwagon. Contestants will answer questions to display their poise, personality, communication skills, willingness to represent Hazelwood, school activities and community volunteerism. The new queen will receive a $500 scholarship and other prizes. That ’80s Band will perform starting at 2 pm, playing four hours of cover songs from the 1980s. All-day activities at Harvestfest will include a used book sale, an arts and crafts show with information booths, the Police Explorers’ Post No. 9217 Food Drive, a See HARVESTFEST page 4

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Florissant Valley Historical Society to Host Charlie Brennan The Florissant Valley Historical Society will host a free open membership meeting, featuring Charlie Brennan, on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 pm at Taille de Noyer, 1896 S. New Florissant Rd. in Florissant. Charlie Brennan, author and KMOX radio per-

sonality will talk about his book Amazing St. Louis, 250 years of great tales and curiosities featuring stories about Mark Twain, the Exorcist, Darth Vader and Jack the Ripper. For more information, call 314.496.2319.

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VFW Post 4105 will host a Patriot Day ceremony at 7 pm on Thursday, September 11, 2014 on the parking lot at 410 Rue St. Francois to reflect on the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. VFW Ladies Auxiliary President Brenda Roberson, VFW Men’s Auxiliary Randy Schroeder and Post 4105 Commander Tony Laprocina have invited Mayor Schneider to be the featured speaker at this solemn occasion.

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All of the veteran and service organizations that service the Florissant area are invited to attend this event, which is open to all citizens who wish to gather in remembrance of those who perished on that infamous day. The Florissant Police Department, surrounding police departments and the Florissant Valley and Black Jack Fire Departments were sent special invitations to attend to acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice their New York comrades made that day.

Florissant Golf Club Amateur Match Play Championship Crowns New Titlist The Florissant Golf Club once again hosted their outstanding Amateur Match Play Tournament. 2013 Champion David Estes, a former Metropolitan Amateur champion and State Amateur Stoke play champion with one of the best amateur golf resumes in the Metro area, issued a challenge to all golfers to try and take the title from him. To claim his victory, Rich Billings of Dardenne Prairie Golf Course had to beat out many skilled amateurs, including a 2014 U.S. Senior Amateur qualifier, Craig Hardcastle. Following his low qualifier score of par 72, Billings persisted through four rounds of match play, spanning two weekends to triumph over Dave Estes, former (left to right) Mayor Schneider; 2014 Match Play Champion Rich Billings; runner-up, and last year’s champion, Dave Estes; and Florissant’s Director of Golf, Eric Ogles. Photo courtesy city of Norwood Hills Champion, on Florissant the 18th hole. 2014 Florissant Golf Club Amateur Match Play Billings held a two-hole lead at the turn, and increased his lead to four, but Estes Champion. Billings told the Schneider that he enjoyed rewon 15, 16 and 17 to cut the lead to one going into the last hole. From the tee Estes became a victim turning to the course of his younger years to disof the unforgiving native grass, requiring two ad- cover that the Florissant Golf Club is now one of ditional shots to the green. After Estes’ tee shot the best courses he has played recently. Billings found the fairway Billings’ approach landed just plans plans to make frequent use of his new parking space as he plans to issue his own weekly challeft of the green, leaving an easy chip for victory. Mayor Schneider was on hand to watch the lenge for a Saturday scratch game at the course. drama of the last few holes and to congratulate Billings also plans to defend his title against all runner up Dave Estes, and to name Billings the comers in 2015.

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Team Up for Weekly Shopping Trips Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Needs More Volunteers to Grow, Develop Tomorrow’s Leaders It's not an Olympic sport, but team shopping is an excellent By Bonnie Barczykowski Research shows that each year, there are approximately 5,000 girls in eastern Missouri who want to participate in a Girl Scout troop but need a leader. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri currently has more than 17,000 volunteers and while that may sound like plenty of people, it is not enough. We currently serve about 46,000 girls but we want to reach more. To do that, we need more volunteers. We offer volunteer opportunities to fit anyone’s schedule – an hour, a day, a week or more, and we make it easy for you to donate your time. With your help and partnership, we can continue to grow and develop tomorrow’s leaders so that when the time comes, these young ladies will be ready to lead in their home, business or community in whatever role they choose. Around the world, girls are our greatest untapped resource. Girl Scouts is a pipeline, a force for developing girls of the future and as a volunteer, you can play a role. Below are a few examples of volunteers who have contributed their time to make a difference in the lives of girls. In Potosi, Mo., a volunteer unexpectedly became a troop leader a few years ago. Through our financial education program, she led her troop to set goals, manage money and they sold the most cookies in our Council this year, more than 11,000 boxes. A Ladue, Mo., volunteer skilled in math and computer science became involved in our robotics program. Teaching our young girls important STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills, she and her team competed in their first international robotics open this summer, where she won a coach/mentor award. A Troop Leader in Kirkwood, Mo. never says “no” to Girl Scouts. She is always available to vol-

unteer wherever and whenever we need her. For 10 years, she and her troop have demonstrated the importance of giving back to the community and have donated Girl Scout Cookies and other items to Operation Homefront Missouri and the Missouri USO. We have outstanding volunteers and we are grateful for what they do. With your volunteer assistance, Girl Scouts will continue to meet changing needs in our urban, suburban and rural areas. Whether girls and volunteers participate in a traditional or seasonal troop or through our community outreach programs, our commitment is to deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through original and relevant programs. To learn more about these programs, please visit our website, www.girlscoutsem.org, or our volunteer webpage to begin your volunteer adventure today. With more people investing their time, talents and treasure, we can reach the girls waiting to join Girl Scouts and beyond. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri will know we are accomplishing our mission when girls choose Girl Scouts because we offer the best leadership development experience, when adults choose to volunteer for Girl Scouts because we provide the best training and support and when our communities choose to personally and financially invest in Girl Scouts because of the difference we make in the lives of our girls and the communities we serve.

way for retirees to cut their grocery bills. The Association of Mature American Citizens recommends getting together with a good neighbor or friend to make a list of items that can be purchased in bulk on weekly grocery outings and then shared. Another way to save money is to prepare meals in advance, on paper, before going to the supermarket, listing the ingredients and the quantities you'll need. This way you'll avoid the costly mistakes of over stocking and impulse buying. Two-in-one meals will also reduce your grocery bill. For example, the leftovers from Monday night's roast chicken dinner can provide the makings for a tasty chicken salad lunch on Wednesday.

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Tiny Print Blues Has this ever happened to you? After pouring on your favorite bottle of dressing and taking a big bite of salad, your taste buds revolt and your gag reflex initiates. A lengthy check of the label makes you realize you have once again been bamboozled by the “read the small print” curse. There, in tiny 8-point font, printed in Japanese, are the words LIGHT…as in diet, as in bitter-aftertaste-give-me-my-fatty-food-back-now! I can place a low-fat container next to a normal container of anything and it’s almost like playing, Where’s Waldo. The size is the same; the caps do not differ and the printing is identical, including the coloring. Only after a full five-minute survey does the wording appear in the far left corner in invisible ink which can only be seen by holding it slantwise under a black light. Then the words, diet or light or low-fat, suddenly appear. Just the other night I happened to need a bag of cat food. I grabbed the usual color, size and brand only to get home and find that it had an extra goodie included – Hairball Control. Of course, you do not pull anything over on Mr. Scoots and Ticker. They took one look at the bag and determined their hairballs had no need of control then proceeded to wretch up one of their own in protest. From there, they promptly went

on a hunger strike until I brought back their own specialty minus any tinyprint surprises. Now for those who love nothing more than to spend their literary time reading label non-fiction I say, “Shop at the library!” The rest of us are on time restraints because we have important things to do such as checking up on the Kardashians. We need instantaneous information—just the facts. I want my labeling clearly and in ginormous red letters to say, “THIS”! I also want the low-fat, no calorie, no sugar, lowsalt, tasteless containers in that same lettering to say, “NOT THIS”. Is that too much to ask? All other information can be typed on the back in teensy-weensy font, for those who want to spend the majority of their social hours in store aisles baking under florescent lights. 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.

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2014 Hazelwood Harvestfest Saturday, September 13 ~ 9:30 am - 6 pm H o wdershell Pa rk a t 6810 Ho wd e r s h e l l Roa d i n Hazelwoo d, next to the Fir e S ta ti on HARVESTFEST from cover children’s activity area, and a city services tent. The Community Enrichment Commission will host its annual used book sale to raise funds for its Reading is Elementary program and to support the arts in Hazelwood. The sale will feature hundreds of donated books. Crafters will show and sell their homemade works at an arts and crafts show on the north side of the park. There also will be nonprofit groups running carnival games and selling food items. Other organizations and businesses will be manning information booths in the park. Fairgoers also will be able to drop off items for a food drive at the Hazelwood Police

Explorers’ booth. The Hazelwood Parks and Recreation staff will give out money banks for kids, grocery totes, pedometers and chocolatecovered peanuts. The children’s activity area will feature inflatables like slides and obstacle courses, while a children’s crafts area inside the tennis courts will let kids decorate their own can koozies or personalized foam license plates. Admission to Harvestfest is free and the event is open to the public. There will be parking at Howdershell Park, and at White Birch Park at 1186 Teson Rd. Shuttle buses will regularly run between the two parks.

RETURNING HARVESTFEST EVENTS For the Love of Sports: For young athletes in the family, this year’s Harvestfest features a Home Run Derby, starting at 11 am, and an NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition from 1 pm – 5 pm. Both events are open to boys and girls in the following age groups: Home Run Derby (ages 7-12); and NFL Punt, Pass & Kick (ages 7-17). After launching two successful NFL Flag Football seasons, the City of Hazelwood is using the Punt, Pass & Kick event to interest kids, ages 7-15, to sign-up for Season III which starts on Sept. 20. For more information, contact Jake Junghanel at 314.731.0980. Miss Hazelwood Coronation: Young women between the ages of 15 and 18, who are Hazelwood residents, will be competing for a chance to be crowned the new Miss Hazelwood 2014. The outgoing Miss Hazelwood Paige Frye will be hosting this event, scheduled for 10:30 am at the St. Louis County bandwagon in Howdershell Park. A special master of ceremonies will be asking each of the candidates questions during the final qualifying round, and doing brief interviews with Mayor Robinson and Paige Frye. The competition is based

on the following factors: poise; personality; communication skills; willingness to represent Hazelwood; school activities; and community volunteerism. A $500 scholarship and other nice prizes will be awarded to the new queen. Live Entertainment – “That ‘80’s Band”: Fairgoers will enjoy the ultimate ‘80’s experience when “That ‘80s Band” begins to rock the house at 2 pm with high-energy music that brings back the memories of a fun decade noted for Rubik’s Cubes, Pac-Man, the Moonwalk, fingerless gloves, parachute pants, and jackets with lots of zippers. They will be playing four solid hours of everyone’s favorite 80s tunes ranging from Joan Jett and The Blackhearts’ I Love Rock ‘n Roll to Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Want to Have Fun, and the B-52s’ Love Shack to Taylor Dayne’s Prove Your Love. Comprised of Valerie Girl (lead vocals/guitar), Mick Fly (bass/vocals), Jon Dohnson (keyboards/vocals), Izzy Furreel (lead guitar/vocals), and Rod Springfield (drums), this team of polished musicians takes you on a journey back in time without the use of a Flux Capacitor and plutonium. They’re like, totally tubular!

NEW ACTIVITIES ADDED Game-Time Mobile Entertainment System: Video gamers who love to play Call to Duty: Black Ops, Halo 4, NCAA Football 13, MLB 2K 13, NBA 2K 14, and Mario Kart 8 will be able to sharpen their skills inside the Game-Time Mobile Entertainment System, parked at Harvestfest from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. This state-of-the-art mobile unit allows up to 28 gamers to play at once. However, everyone who wants to participate must sign a release waiver first. Youth, ages 16 and under, must have a parent sign the form and have their parents remain at the park while they play. The vehicle’s plush limousine interior features hi-performance sound, mood lighting and climate control. Four 55-inch HD screens will be on the inside and another three 55-inch HD screens will be on the outside. A

total of 7 Wii, 7 XBOX 360 and 2 Playstation 3 consoles will be hooked up to them with the use of wireless game controllers. The library of games to choose from includes 66 XBOX, 44 Wii and 12 Playstation 3. A game coach will be on-site to help participants navigate games that are unfamiliar to them. Miss Hazelwood’s Dance Party: Last year, Radio Disney hosted a dance party at Harvestfest. This year is going to be lots of fun because Miss Hazelwood 2013 Paige Frye will be hosting a dance party to celebrate the successful completion of her reign as queen and to introduce the new Miss Hazelwood to everyone. This activity is scheduled from 12:30 pm – 2 pm. Paige will be bringing her own DJ to play popular dance music, and organizing fun games for all the kids.

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Parking will be available at Howdershell Park, as well as at White Birch Park, 1186 Teson Road, with shuttle buses running back and forth on a regular basis.

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Game-Time Mobile System Gypsy Rose III Landship Petting Zoo Horseshoe Tournaments Miss Hazelwood Coronation Home Run Derby, Ages 7-12 Free Bingo (hosted by Hazelnuts) Miss Hazelwood Dance Party Free Pony Rides The Bubble Bus Punt, Pass & Kick, Ages 7-17

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES Used Book Sale: At Harvestfest, the Community Enrichment Commission plans to host its annual Used Book Sale under a big tent. Fairgoers can browse through hundreds of donated books in good condition and purchase them at a bargain price. All proceeds will be used to support the Commission’s Reading is Elementary Program as well as the arts in Hazelwood. Arts & Crafts Show/Information Booths: Crafters who purchase booth space for $30 can showcase their home-made creations at an Arts & Crafts Show on the north side of the park. Nonprofit groups will be running carnival games and selling food items as fund-raising projects for their cause at the event. Plus, organizations and businesses will be handing out literature at information booths set up in the park. Police Explorers’ Post #9217 Food Drive: The Hazelwood Police Explorers’ booth will be a collection point for a Food Drive to help local families in need. Fairgoers are encouraged to bring their donations of non-perishable food items to the tent for this worthy cause. Children’s Activity Area: This section of the park will feature large inflatables for kids of all sizes to play on. A Children’s Crafts Area will be set up inside the tennis courts where kids can decorate their own Can Koozies or personalized foam license plates. City Services Tent: The Hazelwood Parks and Recreation staff plans to give away money banks for kids, grocery totes, pedometers and chocolate-covered peanuts to those who stop by the tent.

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Community Services Opportunity: The Hazelwood Harvestfest is an excellent opportunity for area high school students to earn some of the Community Service time required for graduation. Interested students should contact their high school community service coordinator or the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Office at 314.731.0980.

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Public Hearing at City Hall for Florissant Walk Through History Plaque Honors Florissant’s Community Development Late PBA Founding Member, Dick Weber Block Grant Program 2015 Family and friends gathered in front of 801 lar figures. Dick promoted bowling around the The City of Florissant will conduct a public hearing at 7pm Thursday, Sept.11 at Florissant City Hall Council Chambers, 955 rue St. Francois in Florissant, concerning the Fiscal Year 20152019 Consolidated Plan, and Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Action Plan for the Florissant Community Development Block Grant Program. Those who need assistance or auxiliary aids for the meeting should contact the Community Development Office in the Government Building at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 314.839.7680. For more information, call 314.921.5700.

Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce to Host Ribbon Cutting for U.S. Bank The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new U.S. Bank–Maryland Heights in conjunction with their Grand Opening on Thursday, Sept. 18. The ceremony will take place at 10 am, with the Grand Opening from 11 am – 2 pm at their new location, 11532 Page Service Dr. There will be many activities, including the opportunity to meet Rams cheerleaders, visit the U.S. Bank hot air balloon, enter to win Cardinal and Rams memorabilia, win prizes, and enjoy refreshments. The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce is currently serving over 400 businesses representing 22,500 employees. For more information on benefits and services, call 314. 576.6603, or visit www.mhcc.com.

rue St. Francois on Tuesday, Sept. 2 to unveil the 19th Walk Through History plaque in honor of the late Dick Weber. Weber moved to Florissant in 1955 and opened Dick Weber Lanes in 1971. He was the founding member and longtime star of the professional bowlers association (PBA) from the 1950s to the 1990s. His legendary halfcentury career included 26 regular and six senior PBA tour titles and was one of sport’s most popu-

world and was a frequent competitor on the ABC broadcasts of Professional Bowlers Association events. Along with his son Pete Weber, Dick is a member of the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame and PBA Hall of Fame. He is in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and is on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Weber’s wife Juanita still resides in Florissant. Children Pete, John, Richard, and Paula still reside locally.

Celebrities Raise $87,000 for Crisis Nursery Children Even a downpour of rain could not discourage 104 mission-driven national and local celebrities as well as 1,200 well-heeled diners, spectators, and foodies from helping Saint Louis Crisis Nursery raise more than $87,000 at its 24th Annual Celebrity Waiters Night on Aug. 7. Presented once again by Carney’s Kids Foundation, Celebrity Waiters Night is the Nursery’s largest summer fundraiser. It featured Happy Hour and dinner at three upscale restaurants—BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood and McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks—located at its new home, West County Center. “The success of the 24th Annual Celebrity Waiters Night proves that as a community, we understand the importance of saving babies’ lives and keeping kids safe,” noted Saint Louis Crisis Nursery CEO DiAnne Mueller. “Rain or shine, we come together to do what’s necessary to protect children from abuse and neglect and to build stronger families.” Although the celebrities were assigned to select restaurants for the evening, it was apparent that they came with their best playbooks for soliciting donations to protect vulnerable children. In addition to raising funds to support Crisis Nursery, their ultimate goal was to dethrone Reigning Celebrity of the Year, Chip Walker of Wells

Fargo Advisors. KMOV’s Sharon Reed (BRAVO!), KSDK’s Heidi Glaus (McCormick & Schmick’s) and KTVI’s Angie Mock (J.Gilbert’s) were seen throughout the evening, crossing restaurant territories, sharing time with guests and picking up numerous RED ENVELOPES with donations. Bill Siedhoff, City of St. Louis; Rozmond Dorsey, Clear Channel Media & Entertainment; and Tracy Ellis and Tom Terbrock, FM NewsTalk 97.1 entertained guests with stories and kept social media abuzz with pictures and play-by-plays of the event happenings. “Having had first-hand experience working with the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, I know personally of the outstanding services they provide keeping kids safe and assisting families through times of overwhelming stress,” explained Celebrity Waiter Bill Siedhoff, director of Health and Human Services, City of St. Louis. “Serving and volunteering at this annual fundraiser is one of those ‘feel good’ things that we can do for children in need,” shared Berkshire Hathaway Select Properties Sales Executive Edye Todd. Nick Jr.’s Team Umizoomi, Bushwacker (St. Louis Ambush), Elvis Reincarnated, and 106.5 The Arch captivated the crowd with their antics and giveaways. This was an added bonus to compliment the Mastermind Vodka bar, extravagant silent auction and raffle.

Thirty Outstanding Young Professionals to be Celebrated for Making a Difference

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North County Incorporated, Regional Development Association (NCI) has named this year’s NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties Leadership Award recipients. This remarkable group of up-and-coming professionals and volunteers, all of whom are making a significant difference in the North County area, will be recognized at the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties reception at 11:30 am Friday, Sept. 26 at Norwood Hills Country Club. The 2014 NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their Thirties Leadership Award honorees, which will be recognized for their remarkable contributions to their profession and community, are: • Alicia Acklin, North County Resident • Tim Barrett, P.E., City of Florissant • Jessica Bitting, Ferguson-Florissant School District • Kelly Bracht, Ed.D., Ferguson-Florissant School District • Anise Braggs, North County Resident • Doug Bray, Ritenour School District • Susan Bushnell, March of Dimes • Charles Callison, M.D., SSM DePaul Health Center • Kiyoko Clark, SSM DePaul Health Center • Derek Craig, Regions Bank • Annamarie Davis, St. Ferdinand School • Rachel Giffhorn, The Bridge at Florissant • Addie Govero, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta School • Chauncey Granger, Hazelwood School District • Michele Hoeft, Christian Hospital Foundation • Darius Kirk, Riverview Gardens School District • Scott Kratzer, Hazelwood School District • Carla Leggett, Riverview Gardens School

District • Kori Logan, Hazelwood School District • Michael Lorenz, Lutheran High School North • DeAndria Player, Special School District • Andrea Purnell, Missouri Institute of Mental Health at UMSL • Melissa Rakers, Neighbors Credit Union • William Ray, Jr., St. Louis County • Miriam Roccia, University of Missouri-St. Louis • Nathan Sykes, US Bank • Stephanie Szoko, Hidden Lake • Keetra Thompson, Life is a Party • Terry Wilson, Jennings School District • Jessica Young, Northwest Chamber of Commerce “This community’s up and coming in business, civic and community leaders are truly making a difference in our community through both their jobs and volunteerism. We are excited to celebrate their contributions to North County,” said Rebecca Zoll, President/CEO of NCI. The public is invited to attend the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their Thirties reception and luncheon on Sept. 26. Reservations are required; the cost is $45 per person. Sponsorship packages are available and there is still room in the event program book for an individual or company to place an advertisement. More than 300 business, civic and community leaders attend this event each year. To make reservations, sponsor this event and/or purchase ad space in the event program book, contact the NCI office at 314.895.6231, or visit www.NorthStLouisCounty.com for more information.

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Hazelwood Central High School to Host FIRST Robotics Competition Sept. 13

Jennings School District on Track to Become a 90/90/90 School

Hazelwood Central High School will host the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition for high school students from 8 am – 8 pm on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Hazelwood Central High School Field House, 15875 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. The FIRST Robotics Completion will high school robotics teams from throughout the United States including Mo., Ill., Ark., Okla. & Kan. are competing.

Final 2014 LEA Annual Performance Report released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on Aug. 26, 2014 shows substantial improvement. The Annual Performance Report (APR) shows that in 2014, Jennings earned a total of 109.5 points compared to 92 points in 2013, an increase of 17.5 points. Seventy percent is needed for full accreditation and Jennings far exceeded that goal this year. Jennings lost full accreditation in 2008 and is one of 11 districts throughout Missouri that is provisionally accredited. Since Anderson became superintendent in 2012, regaining full accreditation has been a major goal and each year the district has improved significantly resulting in exceeding full accreditation goals. Dr. Anderson shared, “The improvements reflect the dedication of many in our school community as we as we ensure we interrupt the generational cycles of poverty through high quality education.” Additionally, Jennings maintained 100 percent of their graduation points and increased in subgroup academic achievement. Dr. Anderson added, “This is just the beginning of what we can expect from the schools here in Jennings. By putting students first, we are giving them the tools for a successful future. We have made progress, but our work is not done, we will continue to strive for excellence.”

In addition to the competition, colleges and universities will be a part of Scholarship Row. The Scholarship Row provides high school students an opportunity to talk to colleges interested in recruiting students who excel in STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics) courses. The daylong event is free and the public is invited to watch the various events. For more information on FIRST Robotics, visit www.usfirst.org.

Three Hazelwood School District Educators Among North County Inc.’s Distinguished ‘30 Leaders in their Thirties’

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North County Incorporated (NCI) has selected three Hazelwood School District educators to be recognized among other community leaders during its 30 Leaders in their Thirties awards ceremony. Chauncey Granger, principal of Hazelwood Southeast Middle School, Scott Kratzer, fifth grade teacher at Garrett Elementary School and Kori Logan, mathematics and aerospace engineering teacher at Hazelwood East High School, will be honored during NCI’s awards reception on Sept. 26 at 11:30 am, at the Norwood Hills Country Club. “I am extremely proud of Chauncey, Scott and Kori on their award recognition,” said Dr. Grayling Tobias, superintendent for Hazelwood School District and NCI board member. “The positive impact these individuals have made on North County students, building our future leaders one child at a time is immeasurable. Their

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contributions will be realized in our community for many years to come.” Every year, NCI recognizes 30 up-and-coming professionals between the ages of 30 and 39, all of whom are making a considerable difference in North County communities. “We are proud of this year’s impressive group of community, civic, and business leaders who as young adults are excelling in their professions and making a difference in North St. Louis County. NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties lets us show our appreciation for their contributions to our community,” said Rebecca Zoll, NCI president and chief executive officer. To see the full list of this year’s “30 Leaders in their Thirties” honorees or for additional information about NCI, visit www.NorthStLouisCounty.com, and pick up next week’s issue of Community News for a special section featuring all 30 leaders.

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Middle Pick: Little Elliott, Big City Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

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Little Alan is a stutterer. If he tries to “push words out” his “head and body shake uncontrollably.” So begins a stellar read that will knock your spots off, A Boy and a Jaguar, by Alan Rabinowitz. Though Alan has issues verbalizing his wants and needs to his friends and family, he can sing without stuttering and talk to his pets without a hitch. His parents and teachers don’t really know what to do to help him, and Alan quickly learns to just be quiet. There is one place, though, that Alan is a different boy, the Bronx Zoo. His father takes him there and Alan whispers to a lone Jaguar in a cage, with nary a hint of a stutter. Those trips to visit the wildcats, plant a seed that later germinates in a miraculous way in the jungles of Belize where Alan finds a way to make his voice heard. Emotion reigns supreme on pages lavishly painted by Cátia Chien.

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ACROSS 1. Newton or Stern 6. *”Here’s looking at ___” 9. Face-to-face exam 13. Bake, as in eggs 14. Even, to a poet 15. “Madama Butterfly,” e.g. 16. *”Show me the _____!” 17. Sculptor Hans/Jean ___ 18. “Nobody _____!” 19. Penalize 21. For peeping 23. It can be red or black 24. Lab culture 25. In the past 28. Emeralds and rubies 30. *”Elementary, my dear ______” 35. Ringo Starr’s instrument 37. ___ Verde National Park 39. “Dancing with the Stars” number 40. Supposed giant Himalayan 41. Subculture language 43. *”You sit on a throne of ____” 44. Peer-conscious group 46. Apartheid opponent Desmond ____ 47. Formerly 48. *”Yo, ______!” 50. To represent in drawing or painting 52. *”Are you the ___master? ...I am the gatekeeper” 53. “About ____ Night” 55. *”Sheep be true! ___-ram-ewe!” 57. *”___ ____ handle the truth!” 61. Toy weapon 64. Unwelcome computer message 65. Reef dweller 67. Match play? 69. Spent 70. E in BCE 71. Plural of lepton 72. Cobbler’s concern 73. Wine quality 74. Piglike DOWN 1. Any doctrine 2. “____ till you drop” 3. Hokkaido native 4. Gladiators’ battlefield

5. *”There’s no ______ in baseball” 6. Uh-huh 7. “___ the land of the free ...” 8. Remove pegs 9. Moonfish 10. First female Attorney General 11. Seed coat 12. Add booze 15. #15 Across, pl. 20. Flower holders 22. Swerve 24. Battery’s partner? 25. Temples’ innermost sanctuaries 26. *”_____, for lack of a better word, is good” 27. Kind of space 29. Patty ____ 31. Tall one is a lie 32. To be wiped off a face? 33. Corpulent

34. Foul 36. Small British car 38. Opposed to 42. Louisiana dish 45. As opposed to hourly pay 49. Grandmother in Great Britain 51. *”I love the smell of ______ in the morning” 54. Knight’s mount 56. Acquiesce 57. Evergreens 58. Three-ply snack 59. Eurasian mountain range 60. Apple leftover 61. *”____ it, Sam” 62. Mail agency 63. Haves and have-____ 66. Make #64 Across 68. Aye’s opposite See answers on page 13

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Movie

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By Steve Bryan - Rated: R

Bill Smitrovich deserves high praise, though, for his portrayal Adapted from Bill Granger’s well-received series of novels, The November Man has of a CIA handler. His John Hanley is arguably the least politiquite a pedigree, especially with Pierce Brosnan in the title role. Something must have cally correct man on the planet. During his interrogation by happened on the way from the CIA, Hanley even printed page to the big screen, turns the tables on the however, because this film is a young agent (Caterina hot mess. Scorsone) who is asking Brosnan plays Peter Dethe questions. vereaux, a retired CIA operaDespite these perfortive known by the code name mances, November Man suf“November.” Devereaux has fers from bad direction courtesy of Roger Donput his old life behind him, aldson (The Bank Job). Though he knows his but John Hanley (Bill Smitroway around a spy thriller (The Recruit), Donaldvich) tracks his former colson gets lost in multiple plot threads and charleague down and reactivates acters. For most of the film, it’s hard to tell the him in secret. heroes from the villains. Hanley needs Peter to exAdapted from Bill Granger’s There Are No tract Natalia Ulanova (MeSpies, this film actually has too many undercovdiha Musliovic) from Russia. er agents, special operatives, and high-ranking She has been working deep government officials. The Noundercover for Arkady Federov (Lazar Ristovsvember Man also derives too ki), the man who could become the next Rusmuch from other spy thrillers sian president. Natalia has acquired evidence and brings nothing new to the that could bring his political career to a halt. table. There might be a good Things don’t go quite as planned, though, and movie here, but it is deep unDevereaux soon finds himself at odds with his dercover. former colleagues. The November Man, rated No stranger to playing cinematic spies, Pierce R for strong violence includBrosnan turns in a nicely nuanced performance ing a sexual assault, language, as “The November Man.” Brosnan plays Desexuality/nudity, and brief vereaux as somewhat passive and burned out, drug use, currently is playing but the former spy can turn lethal in an inin theaters. stant. Unlike his James Bond character, this spy Born and raised in South St. doesn’t use a lot of fancy gadgets. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based Luke Bracey adds some spice to the mix as in Anaheim, California, and has David Mason, Devereaux’s former protégé. Dabeen allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors vid has never quite escaped his mentor’s rather The November Man photos courtesy of Envision Entertainment and directors at work. Though his long shadow, so he’s eager to show the old man writing has taken him far from St. up. Their interactions in person and over the phone are some of the best moments in Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching clasan overlong movie. sic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Rascals Are Champions Of The West Division For Third Time In History The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the Western Division of the Frontier League at T.R. Hughes in O’Fallon. River City won their last game of the season in Florence KY last Thursday against the Freedom 9-2. That was a BIG win as it awarded them the divisional title and the top seed in the 2014 playoffs. The team’s opponent will be the Washington Wild Things who are seeded five out of the six teams in the post-season play. The Wild Things survived a one game playoff battle last Saturday against Evansville winning 4-2. The schedule saw the Rascals travel to Washington Monday, Sept. 8 with the second game at TR Hughes on Wednesday, Sept. 10. If a third game is necessary, it will be in the friendly confines of TR Hughes. The winner of this series starts play for the Championship on Saturday, Sept. 13. FINAL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS: WIN LOSS GB RASCALS 54 34 … Boomers 55 34 … Grizzlies 48 41 7.0 CornBelters 47 41 7.5 Aviators 36 53 19.0 Slammers 34 55 21.0 ThunderBolts 31 58 24.0 RASCALS HOME SCHEDULE: For updated results go to www.RiverCityRascals.com *The second season starts Several Lindenwood Sports Start Their Season The University has its athletic program going into full speed for the 2014/2015 year. The Football Lions will open at Washburn in Topeka, Kan. facing the Ichabods to kick off the campaign. Other teams include the men’s golf team playing at the Missouri Intercollegiate and the women’s soccer team hosting Maryville. * Thanks to Lindenwood’s Tyler Scheller-Sports Information Graduate Assistant Rams Start off on Wrong Foot It was a great day Sunday for the tailgaters near the Edward Jones Dome, and across the street the music on the stage with Kim Massie and the Solid Senders electrified the crowd. I had the honor of being the EMCEE for the event. That was about the only fun and exciting thing

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that happened for the first part of Sunday afternoon. The Minnesota Vikings nipped away at the Rams and at the end of the first half found themselves trailing 13-0. If that was not bad enough, the Rams’ quarterback, Shaun Hill, taking the place of injured Sam Bradford, suffered a leg injury and was gone the rest of the game.

Third string quarterback Austin Davis tried to fill in but had a difficult time producing, thus a 34-6 loss. Visit www.stlouisrams.com for more information. * Need fixing quick Come See Gary B Broadcasting on 590 AM at the AmeriSports Bar From 6 – 7 pm this Thursday come visit my broadcast partner Randy Gardner and me as we interviewer top athletes around the Lou inside the Ameristar Cassino’s stage in St. Charles. The show will have participants from the world of Combat sports and a former NFL player. Several of the Combat fighters will be performing Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Ameristar at the boxing and MMA event sponsored by Rumble Time Promotions. Visit www.SportsRadioSTL.com to get all the details. * Great time to be had by all 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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Sept. 11: Remembrance Ceremony 7pm, VFW Post 4105, 410 Rue St. Francois in Florissant. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 314.831.6121.

Sept. 12: Florissant Follies Concert 7:30pm, Florissant Civic Center Theatre, 1 James J. Eagan Dr in Florissant. Tickets are $12 or $8 for groups of 10 or more and are available at the Civic Center Theatre Box Office, by mail (contact Bill Heine at 314-837-0064) or from any of the choruses.

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call 314.996.5433. Sept. 23: St. Catherine Retirement Community Fall Celebration Happy Hour 10:30am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. Entertainment by Bryan Foggs. Happy Hour begins at 11:30am, followed by complimentary lunch. RSVP by Sept. 19 by calling 314.838.3877. Sept. 24: Red Cross Blood Drive 2:30-6:30pm, Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, 2615 Shackelford Rd. in Florissant. For more information, or to sign up, call 314.831.1300 or visit www.redcrossblod.org and enter sponsor code BlessedSavior. Sept. 25: St. Catherine Retirement Community Trivia Breakfast served at 9am, Trivia begins at 9:30am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. RSVP by Sept. 19 by calling 314-8383877. Sept. 27: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Registration at 8am, Walk at 9am, St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in

Cottleville.1 mile or 3 mile route. For more information, visit www. alz.org/stl/walk, or call the 24/7 information line at 800.272.3900. Sept. 27: Light the Night Fundraising Walk Registration at 5pm, walk starts at 7:30pm, Forest Park’s Central Fields. For more information call 314.590.2230 or visit www.lightthenight.org/gat. Sept. 27: Dance/Sock Hop 7-10pm, St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, 2900 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. Dance and listen to the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Live band, featuring the “Hot Flashes.” Cost $20 per person in advance; $25 at the door. For tickets, or for more information, call 314.837.7113. Sept. 27 & 28: Autumn in the Park Festival 2014 8am-5pm, Noon-5p, Norman Myers Park, 8700 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Admission is free. Activities, food, and beverages are available onsite for purchase. For more information, call Beth at 314.427.1221. Oct. 3: Gary’s Party 7-10pm, Catering to You, 12775 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Celebrate the life of a man who helped so many and founded Accessible Play, Inc with an evening of dinner and dancing. Open bar and buffet dinner. Cost $50. For more information, or to buy tickets, visit www.accessibleplayinc. org, or RSVP to 314.650.934. October 4: Indoor Rummage Sale 7-11 am, Florissant Presbyterian Church, 660 Charbonier Rd. in Florissant. Housewares, tools, toys, books, seasonal decorations, shoes, clothing and more. Parking at the back of the church.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • September 10, 2014 Oct. 4: GNCC Family Picnic Noon-4pm, St. Ferdinand Park, Pavilion #6, 25 St. Ferdinand Dr. in Florissant. The Picnic, for members and family will feature food and soft drinks and activities including sack races, washers tournament, and sno-cones. Reservations are required by September 15. To make reservations, or for more information, call 341.831.3500. Oct. 7: Overland Community Center Casino Queen Trip 9am-3:30pm, Bus will pick up at the Community Center, 9225 Lackland Rd. in Overland. $15 per person, includes transportation and $5 free play coupon if registered by Oct. 1. For more information, contact the Overland Community Center at 314.428.0490. Oct. 11: Crystal Creek Fall Festival Noon-4pm, 250 South New Florissant Rd. in Florissant. Free activities for the kids, BBQ, raffles, a cake walk, petting zoo, and entertainment. For more information, call Stephanie Ferguson at 314.838.2211. Oct. 12: Sprig and Twig Garden Club Fall Flower Show Noon-5pm: The Florissant Senior Center, 621 St. Francois St. in Florissant. Look for our plant sale at the Florissant Fall Festival and join us inside the Senior Center for a look at numerous flower designs and horticulture displays. Oct. 18: City of Overland Fall Clean Up 8am-noon, Legion Park, 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Items that will be accepted are the following: scrap iron or steel, brush and tree limbs, appliances, and small junk items. One car per family, no box trucks, please. For more information, visit www.overlandmo.org “Calendar” page.

Recurring Events Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752. Every Friday: The Bridge at Florissant Hot Diggity Dog Build your own hot dog. 11:30am, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. To RSVP, call 314.831.0988. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Every Sunday beginning Sept. 28: Meat Shoots Noon until Dusk. Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316 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 Sept 27: Landmark Family Church Community Fall Celebration 10am-3pm, Landmark Family Church, 2240 Bennington Pl. in Maryland Heights. Fun for the family featuring games, arts and SUDOKU answers from page 8

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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.

Health Sept. 19: Men’s Healthy Happy Hour and Health Screenings 4:30-7pm, Christian Hospital Atrium – Ground Floor of Detrick Building, 11155 Dunn Rd. in St. Louis. Space is limited; call 314-747-WELL to make reservation. Sept. 25: Medicare Update 2015 10-11am, Christian Hospital Hospital Diabetes Institute,11155 Dunn Rd. Learn how to make affordable and delicious meals with a registered dietitian. The presentation will include taste-testing, handouts and recipe cards Space is limited to first 25. Cost is $10 per person. To register, call 413.747.9355.

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Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032. Look Good…Feel Better SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul CROSSWORD answers from page 8

This Month’s Shelter: Heartland Humane Society of Missouri PO Box 113, O’Fallon, MO 63366 • 636-922-0569 • info@hhsrescue.org If you’ve adopted a new family member that you saw in Community News, send us a picture of you and your new pal. Also include a brief story about your pet’s background and how they’re doing now. We’d love to share your happy story with other readers! Community News, 2139 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 or editor@ mycnews.com.

The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year, and 3 to 4 million are euthanized. Please do your part to control overpopulation and to limit the number of unwanted animals. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS!

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My Plastic Container Meltdown A cleaning person noticed the various plastic containers from whipped butter to cottage cheese crammed in my kitchen cabinets. She asked, “What in the world are all those containers for?” I said, “I need them for leftovers.” She looked back at the stacks and then back at me and said, “40 of them?” Well it’s true, I hate throwing them away. When they’re empty, I run them through the dishwasher and then store them in case I need one for something. Usually, it’s leftovers I store in the refrigerator. Also, ‘usually’, they get pushed to the back and remain forgotten until I happen to use up the food items in front and they become visible. That may take until the following year, or until the contents turn green and go bump in the night. Since my friend teased me about my container fetish, I began gathering them up for the trash barrel. After searching through cabinets, closets, and various dark places, I filled up a trash bag. I started to chuck it into the trashcan and stopped. I couldn’t do it. Was I having container withdrawal? Then I remembered that plastic things end up in landfills and probably won’t decompose until future generations invent disintegrators that turn landfills into subdivisions. Since that seemed unlikely, I pictured some space aliens dropping by in a few thousand years to dig around and discover what happened when we destroyed the planet and ourselves. I’m sure it wont be like today’s archeologists who dig up bones, artifacts and weapons cavemen used to kill animals for meat or other cavemen to steal their meat.

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What the aliens will find are my plastic containers, and they’ll probably scratch their hairless green heads in confusion. Did they expect to find earthen bowls or dinosaur bones like our archeologists found, or mysterious Incan death rays? No way. If they dig further and find tons of other trash they’ll surely comprehend what happened to the occupants of this tiny planet. We trashed ourselves to death. How could I possibly throw these plastic containers in the trash and feel good about it? “Perhaps I’ll sell them on the Internet,” I thought. Thinking is doing. I spread them out on a large table and took pictures to accompany the ad. $10 takes all. Some needy person could use these to store veggies, meat, fruit, leftovers…or, considering this is Missouri, meth lab chemicals or ammunition for firefights with DEA agents, loan sharks or noisy neighbors. Two weeks passed with no calls. I renewed the ad. This time I offered them free. Still no calls. Two more weeks passed and I renewed the ad once more and included a free 12 pack of Budweiser. After fifty phone calls within ten minutes, a man in a pickup truck screeched to a stop. After I gave him the beer and the trash bag full of plastic containers, he thanked me and left. Later I found the bag full of containers a block away laying in a ditch. Someone suggested taking them to a recycling center. “Great idea!’’ I grumbled. Duh. I took them there and asked what they did with plastic things. The counterman rolled his eyes and said, “Would you believe we send them to a place that melts them down to make car bumpers?” “That’s great!,” I chortled. Wait…was he being sarcastic? Surely not. A few months later, someone crunched my car’s plastic rear bumper on a parking lot. The body shop replaced it and threw the damaged bumper in a trash dumpster. Life is weird. 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.

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