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Photo by Sara Hardin Shopping areas in North County like this one on South Florissant Road in Ferguson, will be participating in Shop North County Day on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Shop North County Day encourages shoppers to keep their dollars in the community By Sara Hardin On Saturday, Nov. 28 North County able to find at a department store or big Incorporated is hosting a Shop North box retailer. There is a sense of intimacy County Day to encourage shoppers to to know that when you walk through the visit local businesses in the Ferguson, doors of a small boutique, restaurant, Dellwood and Jennings communities. bakery or other business, you’re receiv“When people choose ing a level of personal serto spend dollars at local vice that creates future relaestablishments, that doltionships and for the shop lar stays in the community owner, a stable customer and it helps everyone that base,” said Johnny Little, lives in that community befounder of eLittle Commucause it reinforces jobs and nications. it helps the area they live in The consumer base for through taxes that are paid small businesses in Fergufrom the products that they son, Dellwood and Jennings purchase, so the dollar achas recently taken a signifiRebecca Zoll, President of North tually stays and generates County Inc. cant cut due to the anxieties more money within that loaround the communities’ cal community,” explained Rebecca Zoll, unrest following the events in Ferguson President of North County Inc. last year. Zoll says because of this, now The day will begin with a kickoff event is a better time than any for shoppers to Saturday morning at the Plaza at 501 in find the time to support local businesses Ferguson, where shoppers can enjoy cof- in these communities. fee and a bite to eat for breakfast. Free “Throughout the past year and a half, shopping bags and other giveaways will at no fault of their own, our local busibe available, including a Shop North nesses have really struggled because County coupon book with special dis- their customer base declined dramaticounts and offers from local shops in the cally during the Ferguson crisis,” said targeted communities. Shoppers even Zoll. “As a result, we really need the comhave the possibility to win one of several munity to come back now and support great prizes just by shopping that day. those local businesses. It’s important to Contest entry forms will also be available remember that behind our small busiat the kickoff event. nesses are people from our own commu“Many small businesses provide unique nity trying to make a living and provide products and services you may not be for their families, along with providing

jobs for other people living in our local community.” There is also an effort to increase awareness of stores and businesses that the general public may not know about. “Many people simply are not aware that there are a number of unique small businesses that have chosen to locate within the Dellwood, Ferguson and Jennings communities,” Little said. “Shop North County Day will celebrate these establishments while encouraging consumers to See LOCAL BUSINESSES page 8

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Vol. 94 No. 46

In This Issue...

Around Town Retired city of Florissant executive assistant celebrates 100th birthday and more.

School FFSD awards 2015-16 educational technology grants and more.

Learn & Play Cindy Moore’s take on life; also, check out the Local Author Spotlight.

Movie Fall movie preview.

Shop North County Day Coupons and special offers.

Sports Local sports with Gary B.

Recipe A complete Thanksgiving dinner made easy.

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What’s Happening Classifieds Over the Fence Joe Morice brings his unique views to the Community News.

Get your event or good news published in Community News: email your information in calendar and article formats to editor@mycnews.com.

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New police building breaks ground in Berkeley

Florissant lending Santa a hand For a personal reply from Santa, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Santa c/o JFK Community Center 315 Howdershell Road Florissant MO 63031 Please include some personal information about the child. Santa will respond with personal letters throughout the holiday season.

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City of Berkeley officials and friends broke ground on their new state of the art police building on Frost Avenue. The ceremony was attended by mayors, council members and police department command staff of neighboring cities as well as representatives of Congressman Lacy Clay and U.S. Senators McCaskill and Blunt.

Hazelwood teacher plays to a different beat with Stevie Wonder Christine Banks, Hazelwood School District orchestra teacher and freelance musician, performed with Stevie Wonder on Oct. 25 at the Sc About 12,000 fans came out to see Wonder perform. It was his first St. Louis concert since 1986. When asked about the performance and how she felt about playing with Wonder, Banks responded, “It was amazing! I forgot just how great of a musician he is. He had a 20 piece band that he brought with him which is unheard of! He took a picture with us at intermission and thanked each of the hired string players and held our hands. Nelly was backstage as well. He came up to us and said we sounded great.” Banks got her start in music by play-

ing the violin in fourth grade. She then switched to the viola in seventh grade. During high school, she started taking private lessons which led to her becoming a freelance musician during her college years. “I started freelancing when I was in college. I joined the union and have been a union musician since. I have never stopped freelancing, she said.” Through her freelance connecPhoto courtesy Chris Erbs tions Banks has been able to play with Christine Banks teaching students at the Hazelwood School District. other famous musicians such as, Rod Stewart, Moody Blues, Smokey Robinson, has played with orchestras in the U.S. and Chad Akins, Chicago, and Johnny Matthis Europe that accompanied Josh Bell, Issac among others. She has also toured with the Stern, Yo-Yo Ma, and many other wellNational Production of Miss Saigon, and known classical soloists.

COMMUNITY VOICES The price of our freedom By Brenda Mahr How many times have you walked by a homeless person, not knowing the price they have paid for our freedom — not knowing they are a United States veteran? So many served our county admirably, but that very service often leaves our veteran’s with not just physical, but also behavioral health barriers which make it impossible for them to reenter society without assistance. On a single night in January 2014, 652 total homeless veterans were identified across Missouri, and many more likely went uncounted. Employment Connection is a nonprofit St. Louis community asset that helps veterans break down these barriers and work toward self-sufficiency. Since 1979, the agency has served veterans, primarily those whose circumstances left them homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Offering more than just basic housing or a job, Employment Connection provides valuable resources, training, and support to inspire and empower our veterans to take charge of their lives and become the spouse/parent their families deserve. It takes a network of local agencies and groups providing a con-

tinuum of care to stabilize veterans and their families. It also takes a community of businesses willing to help us get them back to work as productive citizens. If you are an employer or volunteer willing to give a veteran a ‘second chance,’ please contact me at 314-580-5155 or brendamahr@employmentstl.org. If you are a veteran in need of services, please call 314-333-JOBS (5627) for assistance. Brenda Mahr, MWDP is Chief Executive Officer of Employment Connection, a proud member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis. Member: St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR); Community Advisory Board-St. Louis Regional Health Commission; National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice; Vashon Alumni Hall of Fame; 2015 Archdiocese St. Charles Lwanga Torchbearer Awardee. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Retired city of Florissant executive assistant celebrates 100th birthday Mayor Thomas Schneider was pleased to present a certificate from himself and current Mayor’s Executive Assistant Cheryl Entwistle to honor longtime Florissant resident and retired city employee Rosemary Maddock who turned 100 years young on Oct. 21. Mayor Schneider joined family and friends at Pirrones Banquet Hall to help celebrate Rosemary’s birthday. Rosemary Maddock was the Executive Assistant to the late Mayor James Eagan during his administration from 1965 to 1977 before retiring.

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Donors contributed 1,147 home health items to St. Louis HELP equipment drive St. Louis HELP, the not-for-profit Health Equipment Lending Program that freely loans home medical equipment to any person who needs it, collected a total of 1,147 home health equipment items from 320 donors during its equipment donation drive on Oct. 10. “We collected more than 13 tons of used home medical equipment that we will clean and revitalize for free loans to any person or caregiver for as long as they need the equipment,” said Executive Director Laura Cannon Singer, who founded the nonprofit organization in 2008. “This means we are diverting almost 14 tons from the solid waste stream by cleaning, reconditioning, recycling and loaning all of this donated equipment,” she said. “We express our deepest gratitude and thanks to all donors and our amazing volunteers for making this event such a big success – 43 volunteers, eight of our board members and nine staff members participated in this semi-annual day-long event. Now we are busy cleaning and

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reconditioning the equipment at our warehouse in Olivette. “We estimate that the cumulative value of the items we collected on Oct. 10 to be $292,203. We turn that used equipment into an asset for the needy people that we serve by revitalizing it and loaning it to them unconditionally. “Nothing goes to waste. Good parts of broken equipment that we collect are used to repair other equipment. Any broken wooden crutches are recycled via a tree chipping company.” Donors dropped off used home health equipment to St. Louis HELP at 14 Walgreen’s parking lots in four metro area counties in St. Louis, including in Bridgeton and Florissant, and southwestern Illinois. Items donated to St. Louis HELP included manual and power wheelchairs, electric hospital beds, shower chairs, canes, crutches, walkers, grab bars, elevated toilet seats, portable commodes, lift chairs, seating cushions, back supports, folding ramps and other devices, Singer said.

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Florissant resident receives an award from the Hispanic Leaders Group of Greater St. Louis During the 12th Annual Hispanic Leaders Group of Greater St. Louis ceremony longtime Florissant resident, businessman and community volunteer Antonio “Tony” Maldonado was honored. Maldonado was presented at the Missouri Athletic Club on Oct. 30 the Anthony B. Ramirez Premio Esperanza (Hope Award). Maldonado was being honored for his continuous passion, dedication and the hundreds of selfless hours he has volunteered for the betterment of the Hispanic community in the metropolitan area. He was instrumental in the founding of the Puerto Rican Society and is its current president. He is a true believer of the impact and has committed his time to raise more funds for that program and he is succeeding. Maldonado is a well-known

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t certainly has been an interesting last couple months for Social Security. We’ve received numerous calls following the government’s Oct. 15th announcement that Social Security recipients will not receive a normal COLA increase in

benefits next year to help cover inflation costs and the Medicare Part B premium increase. Because of a special rule favoring current Social Security recipients, people not currently on but eligible to receive Social Security now have to face a very important decision. So, what should you do? According to the Medicare Trustees, the program will need to collect more premium for 2016 than it did in 2015. Because of a special law known as the hold-harmless provision that says those who have Medicare premiums automatically taken from their Social Security checks can’t have their premiums rise more than the amount of their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Therefore, this premium increase will not be shared by all Medicare recipients and only a small portion of Medicare’s participants will have to pay the increase, meaning a much higher increase than if all Medicare recipients were sharing the cost. Thus, many people are wondering whether they should go ahead and sign up for Social Security now in order to be protected from this substantial increase for 2016. So, should you? The answer to this question is generally no but there are many factors you need to consider. If you need help on this or your other financial and retirement areas, give me a call at our 360 IRA office in St. Charles at 844-436-0472 or by email at jnorth@360ira.com. Investment Advisory Services oﬀered through Brookstone Capital Management LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Investments and/or investment strategies involve risk including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives. This information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation. Content is provided by third parties for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any products men-tioned. Jeremy North and 360IRA are not endorsed by or affiliated with the Social Security Administration or any government agency. Paid Advertisement

Florissant businessman and is involved with various Florissant Arts organizations. He volunteers his time to numerous community events and currently serves on the Florissant Environmental Quality Commission Board. The Anthony B. Ramirez Premio Esperanza (Hope Award) was established by the Hispanic Leaders Group of Greater St. Louis (HLG) in 2003 under the initiative of Anthony B. Ramirez. Initially named Premio Esperanza, its Photo courtesy city of Florissant name was changed in 2010 in honor of Anthony B. Ramirez, founder of HLG Pictured from left Antonio Maldonado, Rachel Schneider, Mayor Thomas Schneider and keynote and creator of the award. The purpose speaker Lambert Airport Director Rhonda Hamm- Niebruegge. of the award is to acknowledge those that have contributed significantly to the Hispanic vice (health, social welfare and housing), culture and community in such field as business, community ser- the arts, education, human rights and public office.

The National Blues Museum to celebrate grand opening in April 2016 The National Blues Museum announced that it will officially open its doors to the public on April 2, 2016, in Downtown St. Louis. “The National Blues Museum will celebrate this great, national treasure of the Blues, attract visitors to St. Louis from all across the country, as well as provide quality educational programs for students and guests of all ages,” said Dion Brown, the museum’s Executive Director. “We are thrilled to bring this project to completion after many years of planning and fundraising. We could not have completed this without the amazing support of private and public supporters in the St. Louis region and beyond,” said Rob Endicott, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and partner at the international law firm, Bryan Cave LLP. Strategically centered at 6th and Washington Avenue in the Mercantile Exchange (MX) District in Downtown St. Louis, the National Blues Museum will be in the hub of St. Louis’s conven-

tion and tourism district, in walking distance of the iconic Gateway Arch, each of the city’s major league sports stadiums, the Convention Center, and Citygarden. Details regarding National Blues Museum’s opening events leading up to the public opening of the facility will be announced in the coming months. Blues icons and Grammy Award winners including Buddy Guy, Robert Cray and Derek Trucks have also supported the 23,000-square-foot National Blues Museum, which will include more than 16,000 square feet of highly interactive technology and artifact-driven exhibits, an exclusive 150-seat performance area, special event space and classrooms. The museum will explore and preserve the historic significance of the blues as the foundation of American music and celebrate the musicians who both created and advance the art form. Beyond the galleries and exhibits, the National Blues Museum will host public programs, educational events and other community-based activities.

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FFSD awards 2015-16 educational technology grants The Ferguson-Florissant School District has awarded educational technology grants to McCluer North High School, McCluer High School and the Little Creek Nature Area. The district’s Technology Services department sponsors the competitive grants. The three receiving schools were among 10 buildings that submitted proposals for funding. McCluer North High School received $8,817. Funds will be used to create, Hotspots for Equity. The aim of the program is to address the digital divide between students that have convenient Internet access at home and those that do not. “We hope to empower and enable students that want to connect and learn online, but are currently limited by the availability of Wi-Fi or devices,” said Chuck Baker, a McCluer North staff member. Students chosen to participate in the pilot program will receive a Dell Chromebook and Kajeet Smartspot mobile hotspot for their use throughout the remainder of the school year. The students are free to use the technology to complete schoolwork and other creative pursuits. At McCluer High School, math teacher Stephanie Beacham, will use the school’s $8,824 grant to create a central zone for mathematics called, The Matrix. “The Matrix will be a place (room) where all students know they can go to learn something new or get help with their work in a positive environment,” said Beacham. The Matrix will house computers with intervention and

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recovery math software, as well as games that students can compete against each other and with students across the country. Graphic calculators will be provided that students can learn to use with activities and mathematical games. The Matrix will also be a place where students can receive tutoring during the day and after school, and will be the home of the school’s Mathematics Club. The Little Creek Nature Area will use its $450 grant to purchase a trail camera to videotape animal activity during the hours that humans aren’t around. Little Creek has over 2,000 different species of animals, many of which are nocturnal or don’t like human activity. Students, who visit during the day, don’t get to see these animals. “This can pose a problem when trying to help students understand animals, their habitat, and their usefulness in our world,” said Eric Hadley, coordinator of Little Creek. “Having the trail camera will provide pictures of the animals, bring to life their natural world and allow students to see how

native animals act and look, as well as how they feed.” Richard Miller, the district’s Director of Technology Services, along with other staff members, recently visited each site to announce their selection as grant recipients. Technology Services provides educational technology grants each year to support programs within the district.

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MSB educator receives awards for outstanding service Jay Boleach, career and technical education coordinator at McCluer SouthBerkeley High School, has been named the recipient of two awards for outstanding service. Boleach, who is also McCluer South-Berkeley’s A+ Coordinator, received the Construction Forum STL Building Tomorrow Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions in four of the major areas that Construction Forum STL was formed to address. Boleach received the award in the catPhoto courtesy Ferguson-Florissant egory of Workforce Development for his School District efforts of promoting trades at the high school level, during the Building Tomorrow Awards program on Oct. 14. He was praised for helping students understand that there are careers in advanced manufacturing, health care logistics and many other industries. His efforts in workforce development have led to programs with the Pattonville and Normandy School Districts. On Nov. 1, Boleach also received honors as the 2015-16 Outstanding Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Administrator during the Missouri PLTW VIP Awards Banquet. The awards banquet was in conjunction with the Missouri PLTW State Conference held Nov. 1-2 in Wentzville. PLTW provides students who are interested in engineering, biomechanics, aeronautics, biomedical sciences and other applied math and science arenas, with real-world learning and hands-on experience.

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John Hanna is a part time, amateur cartoonist taking his first step into the world of print and online comic media. When he isn’t drawing or working at his second job, he can be seen in and around the St Charles area. If you like his work, that is good. If you don’t like it, that is good too.

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Scaredy cats The creepy season full of demons and monsters is over. No, not the elections; the candidates are still coming at us like a stream of unfed zombies in need of fresh brains – our brains! Instead, I mean Halloween. This year it took its toll on us. We moved from a place where seven or eight trick-or-treaters came out. Afterwards, we’d have to eat the rest of the leftover candy corn and regret it until spring. Our new area highly encourages begging and the kids here are born in litters. Ten of them could be on a

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doorstep and all share the same last name. The parents gladly boot their little goblins out the door to hunt and gather for themselves. My husband and I took this into consideration and tried our best to figure out how much candy we’d need. I purchased four bags totaling 100 pieces. We felt well prepared for the release of the beasts! Precisely at twilight, the night of the living dead began their sugar march. After a half hour of non-stop doorbell ringing, our offerings to the creatures had disappeared. I quickly added another sack and then another. We were down to our last bag and still they came like a hideous graveyard disgorging its contents onto the neighborhood streets. Their need for treats could not be contained. The bottom of the bowl suddenly appeared. Now what? I ran to the cupboards and pulled out emergency back-ups. A few sticks of old gum, a handful of throat lozenges and a half empty container of Tic Tacs. These vanished after one door-

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bell ring. “I need stuff. STAT!” I screeched to my husband. He rushed over with an armload of handouts: four cans of soup, three tins of tuna, two ketchup packets, and an overly ripe pear. We handed out some of the offerings and were just about to close the door when the pear landed squarely on my husband’s left temple with a pulpy smack. I glanced through the crack in the door to see a gang of monstrous fiends crawling up our stairs. I tossed out the tuna hoping fresh meat would hold them off until we escaped. We turned off the lights then stumbled downstairs in the dark to hide out in the basement until first light when all the vampires and undead would disintegrate. Now if only that had the same effect on politicians. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

Local Author Spotlight: Barbara McCane Daniels Barbara McCane Daniels graduated from Maryville University -St. Louis with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. After years of understanding children and adults, Daniels decided to write her first children’s book that she hopes will reach millions. By addressing issues of selfesteem, Daniels wants children to be confident in the person they are. As a mother and grandma, Daniels values family time and hobbies such as art and interior design. The author currently resides in Missouri. There are staggering statistics all over the Internet about children and their self-esteem. Many children fear they are fat, think they are ugly or feel ashamed of the culture they come from. As a proud mother and grandmother, Daniels has personally witnessed this problem through her family and others she has come in contact with. Daniels wanted to address these issues and because of that, she wrote her new book “Timmy Teacup Transforms.” In “Timmy Teacup Transforms,” children will learn of Timmy Teacup, a small teacup with green spots. In the beginning of the book, Timmy wishes to be a hot chocolate mug, thinking that he will be happier. After he magically transforms into a mug, he begins to realize it’s not what he wanted after all. “I decided to write this book because I noticed throughout the years that kids and adults don’t possess self-confidence. They don’t like a lot things about themselves and some of them tend to feel invisible,” Daniels said. The positive messaging in “Timmy Teacup Transforms” will encourage children to understand that they are perfect the way they are and that they don’t have to be different to be happy. Timmy’s exciting adventures will help children appreciate their family, their home, and most of all – themselves.

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Giving thanks at the movies Although “Star Wars” fans are ready to celebrate Christmas with Luke, Leia and Han, there’s still plenty to be thankful for in November. With so many people enjoying a long Thanksgiving weekend away from school and work, Hollywood always serves up crowd-pleasing and potentially award-winning films. This year definitely is no exception with a buffet line of choices. Forty years ago, Sylvester Stallone became a star thanks to “Rocky,” the raw, compelling story of a boxer given one last shot at glory. This Thanksgiving, Stallone reprises his famous role in “Creed,” a drama focusing on Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordon), the son of his rival/best friend Apollo Creed. The aging Rocky agrees to train the young fighter for an upcoming bout. Do your kids want an Apatosaurus for Christmas? They just might after seeing “The Good Dinosaur,” the latest offering from Disney/Pixar. Scientists believe that an asteroid led to the extinction of the dinosaurs, but this film wonders what would have hap-

pened if the dinosaurs survived. Young Raymond Ochoa lends his voice to Arlo, the Apatosaurus who befriends a human child. Katniss Everdeen returns for one last fight in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2,” the film which closes out the film franchise. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson reprise their roles as Katniss and Peeta, the two Hunger Games winners caught up in a battle for freedom. The “Mockingjay” book was fairly violent and explosive, which means the series should close out with a bang. Comedies tend to do well over the Thanksgiving break, which explains the arrival of “The Night Before.” Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt team up with Anthony Mackie for the story of three friends who find the wildest ways to celebrate Christmas Eve. This year may mark the end of their holiday tradition, though. Julia Roberts could position herself for another Oscar nod with “Secret in Their Eyes.” Roberts plays Jess, a member of a team of FBI investigators who is

emotionally shattered after the murder of her daughter. Her teammate Ray (Chiwetel Ejiofor) spends years looking for answers, but the truth may be too hard to take. In “Victor Frankenstein,” Daniel Radcliffe trades Harry Potter’s magical powers for science in a reimagining of the classic story. Radcliffe plays Igor, assistant to Victor Frankenstein (James McAvoy) and the one who witnessed the creation of the monster. Told from Igor’s perspective, this film gives Radcliffe another chance to shine. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Shop North County Day | November 28, 2015 Shop Small and Support Your Local Businesses LOCAL BUSINESSES from cover shop first within their local communities.” It is important for these businesses and their communities that consumers travel from all over to ensure the continued revitalization and growth of these areas. It doesn’t take much from each shopper to make a difference for a local business. “We need not only the North St. Louis County community to support these businesses and help them re-

turn to where they were prior to the crisis; we need people from all over St. Louis County to recognize that, with very little effort and without spending a lot of money, by going and having lunch at one of the local restaurants, stopping by one of the local boutiques and purchasing some earrings or a dress, frequenting one of the salons and spas to get their nails done or their hair done, they will make a difference,” said Zoll. “Every dollar helps strengthen those small businesses so that they become more and more secure so we have a very vibrant, stable, sustainable commercial corridor for decades to come.”

Little also feels that shopping local can have a profound effect. “Shopping local not only supports small businesses, but it also helps support a community’s economic stability. Consumers like to shop and dine where they feel most comfortable. Many times small businesses may not utilize traditional advertising channels and rely upon word of mouth references. If I’m searching for a specific item that I know is carried by a store in Ferguson, but I live in Dellwood, I will shop at the Ferguson store instead of travelling miles outside of my community to make a purchase elsewhere,” Little said.

Zoll encourages shoppers to motivate family and friends to shop local by spreading the word about their favorite small businesses on social media outlets. The efforts put forth by North County Inc. for Shop North County Day is made possible through funds raised by the people and companies that so generously donated to the Reinvest North County Fund, established to help the small businesses in Ferguson, Dellwood and Jennings. For more information, on Shop North County Day, you can visit www.ShopNorthCounty.com.

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twitter.com/mycnews Next Wednesday annual Guns ‘N Hoses Benefit The boxing event benefits The BackStoppers, a nonprofit organization that assists families of first responders who have died in the line of duty, will take place Wednesday, Nov. 25, (Thanksgiving Eve) at 6:30 p.m. at the Scottrade Center. There will be 15 three-round bouts of boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) matches between police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel from Missouri and Illinois. Both male and female fighters are scheduled. “The investment our fans continue to make in Budweiser Gun ‘N Hoses is amazing, and their enthusiasm is remarkable,” said David Stokes, president of the St. Louis Guns ‘N Hoses Boxing Association. Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets. * Thank the first responders for their help and safe keeping

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Five members elected to STL Tennis Hall Of Fame Four instructors who collectively have taught the game to thousands of people, plus a former tennis writer who chronicled the game over a period of 25 years, will be inducted into the Hall on Friday April 15, 2016 at Frontenac Racquet Club. The group includes Pat Purcell, Terry Ward, Doug Smith, Craig Sandvig and Ron Cobb. • Purcell became a nationally ranked junior player and the No. 1 St. Louis women’s tennis player in the 1980s. • Ward has been at Frontenac Racquet Club since 1982, serving as a teaching pro, tennis director and manager. • Smith came to St. Louis almost 40 years ago and built a strong junior development program at Sunset Tennis Center, where he later became a part-owner. • Sandvig, who has been in St. Louis tennis for 45 years, created a productive tennis learning center at Sunset Tennis Center. • Cobb covered tennis in the 70s, 80s and 90s.

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Pumpkin Pie Squares with Cinnamon Sugar Yogurt Topping Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes | Servings: 16 Ingredients: Crust: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons low-fat milk cooking spray Filling: 2 cups canned pumpkin 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup low-fat milk 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup pecans, chopped Topping: 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, oats, brown sugar, butter and milk. Press into thin layer in a

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3 minutes, or until well blended and smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sorghum syrup, vanilla and eggs (one egg at a time) and continue beating 3 minutes longer from low speed increasing to medium speed, or until mixture is well blended and creamy. Pour filling evenly over crust in pan. Place pan in center of large baking pan (e.g., roasting pan) and pour 1-inch of hot water in large baking pan, around filled prepared pan. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center is almost set but slightly jiggles. Remove from oven, remove cheesecake from baking pan and gently remove wrapped foil from cheesecake. Place cheesecake onto wire rack to cool 15 minutes. Run thin, sharp knife around edge of pan to loosen edges; cool in pan 2-3 hours in refrigerator. Meanwhile, prepare pecans. Increase oven temperature to 350 F. Line baking sheet with large sheet of parchment paper. In bowl, sprinkle brown sugar and drizzle 1 tablespoon sorghum syrup over pecans. Using large

spoon, toss to evenly coat and spread pecans flat over parchment paper-lined pan. Bake pecans 8 minutes or until lightly browned and glazed. Place pan over wire cooling rack, use large spoon to separate and evenly coat pecans; let cool 10 minutes. In heavy duty 1-quart non-stick saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and 3 tablespoons sorghum syrup into melted butter and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until blended and heated through, stirring constantly. Stir heavy cream, vanilla and salt into mixture; continue stirring constantly until praline mixture comes to a boil. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool. To serve, remove rim of pan from cheesecake. Place cheesecake on large round serving plate. Place glazed pecans flat on top of cheesecake, starting at outer edges and ending in center. Spoon or pour praline topping evenly over top of cheesecake.

ed potatoes, scalloped potatoes or sweet potatoes, can add variety to a favorite traditional dish. • Fruits and vegetables: From green bean casserole and cranberry sauce to roasted vegetables, corn pudding, candied yams and butternut squash, no table is full without a variety of fruits and veggies to choose from. • Noodles: Outside of a traditional potato side, many turkey day tables offer pasta-based sides, such as homemade turkey noodles, macaroni and cheese or pasta salad. • Bread: No Thanksgiving meal can be complete without cornbread, rolls or biscuits – which can also be used to make miniature turkey sandwiches after the meal is over – and a holiday classic, stuffing.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events Nov. 18: Karaoke Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Nov. 19: Recruitment drive The Air Force recruiter will be at the VFW. We are also having a recruitment drive starting at 4:30 p.m. We need members and community help at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Nov. 20: Pork steak dinner Pork steak dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Nov. 21: Greek step exhibition Hazelwood Southeast Middle School will host its Third Annual Greek Step Exhibition beginning at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the school’s gymnasium, located at 918 Prigge Road. The cost is $2 for students and $5 for adults. Staff at Southeast Middle organized the event to encourage student achievement, by exposing students to Historically Black Greek Organizations and the history of step-

ping. This event also serves as a platform to showcase the talent of youth in the community. The “Step Show” will feature performances by members of the National Pan Hellenic Council, Hazelwood Central Hawkettes Dance Team, and the Platinum and Elite Steppers. Nov. 21: Charity dinner The Rotary Club of Florissant, a notfor-profit civic organization, is hosting its Annual Charity Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser at 6 p.m., at the Paul Detrick Building on the campus of Christian Hospital at 1113 Dunn Road. This event is open to the community. Tickets are $85 which includes: dinner, open premium bar, and dessert. To purchase tickets, donate auction items or for sponsorship or advertising opportunities, please email florissantrotary@yahoo.com. Proceeds from this event will help support the Rotary Club’s philanthropic programs, student scholarships, and funding for other North County not-for-profit organizations. Nov. 21: Concert Pakinson Twins will perform at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois at 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Nov 21-22: Unique boutique Celebrating 20 years of exceptional

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www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • November 18, 2015 City Hall with seasonal music. The tree lighting at the end of the activities concludes the day. Santa Claus will arrive at City Hall at 2:15 p.m. and welcomes all children to visit him. (There is a charge to have your picture with Santa). You can also make a craft (sponsored by the St. Louis County Library), decorate a cookie donated by Helfer’s, have your face painted by the Valley of Flowers Queen and her maids, let Cookie the Clown make your very own balloon sculpture, listen to a Christmas story, listen to wonderful seasonal music and of course have cookies and cocoa. There may even be a surprise! Shops will be open along rue St. Francois. Dec. 5: Project Liftoff Project Liftoff is a drug free, alcohol free, tobacco free holiday D.A.R.E party sponsored by the city of Florissant and Florissant Youth Advisory Commission from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center for 5th – 8th grade. There will be DJ music, a game room, ice skating, swimming, contests and door prizes. Refreshments include free pizza and Pepsi products. Admission is $6 in advance, $8 day of event. A Florissant resident card is required to purchase ticket. Tickets required upon entry. Tickets are on sale now at the JFK Center or JJE Center. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information call the James J. Eagan Center at 921-4466 or JFK Center at 921-4250. Dec. 6: Christmas tree lighting ceremony Join the city of Overland to celebrate the Sixth Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. at Erickson Plaza (located on the corner of Woodson Road and Midland Blvd). There will be hot cocoa, Christmas cookies, and Christmas carols available following the lighting. This is no admission cost for this event and is open to the public. Dec. 10-12: Christmas Light Trolley It’s that time again for you to be the judge on the “Christmas Light Trolley” ride, scouting for the best Christmas Light display in Overland. Tour dates are set for Dec. 10, 11, and 12 with trolleys leaving at various times each night. Space is limited and tickets will go on sale starting Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Overland Community Center. Tickets are $4.50 per person. (Note: Children 5 years and younger may

ride free as long as they sit on a parent’s lap during the entire ride) Please call the Overland Community Center for ticket availability. Tour Times are as follows: Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 11 at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 9 p.m. and Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 17: Christmas house decorating contest Applications for the Christmas House Decorating Contest are free to Florissant residents and will be available beginning Nov. 23 at the James J. Eagan Center, JFK Community Center and Florissant City Hall. Parks and Recreation prizes are awarded to the best decorated homes. Temporary yard signs acknowledging 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be posted. The city will remove the signs within one week. Deadline to apply is Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. Judging will begin at 6 p.m. on Dec 17. Dec. 19: Visit with Santa Visit with Santa at Sunset Park Nature Lodge from 9 - 10:30 a.m. You may obtain tickets by showing your resident card and paying $1 or donating one canned food item per ticket. Only Florissant Residents may purchase tickets. A limited number of tickets will be available. Tickets will be available at the JFK or JJE centers. Light refreshments will be provided. Bring a camera for a photo with Santa at the beautiful Sunset Park Nature Lodge. For more information call 921-4250 or 921-4466. Dec. 19: Blood drive The city of Bellefontaine Neighbors with the American Red Cross will be conducting a Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hazelwood Central High School at15875 New Halls Ferry Rd. This event is sponsored by the city of Bellefontaine Neighbors and Sickle Cell Association. The purpose of this drive is to promote registration of minorities with the National Registry for Bone Marrow. Jan. 23: STEM Extravaganza The Hazelwood School District STEM

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Over the Fence

Are TV ads a barometer? I’ve never been a radical sports fan and I almost never read sports pages or go to games. My sports-fan friends often tease me about it and I usually quip, “If they won’t let me play, I won’t watch.” Actually, what I really enjoy is the advertising. It seems that beer commercials are more entertaining than network TV ever was in my opinion. While chuckling at some of the ads they jam in during minor lulls in sports play, it occurred to me this might be a barometer for which companies are still making big profits during our recession. Obviously, beer brewers are still doing well. One wonders why gambling boats, beer brewers and suppliers thereof still do OK during hard times while so many others fail. When you watch network TV, should your nausea limits allow it, you get plenty of examples of this by who can afford expensive ad campaigns. One of the primetime ad champions of network money-mongering are pharmaceutical companies. Almost every commercial break has ads by these companies for everything from pain-killers to aphrodisiacs. However, they aren’t funny like beer ads. Many of us find pharmaceutical companies about as funny an eviction notice. Predominant ads also include cell phone companies. Everybody seems to have the latest phone that allows

everything from GPS viewing of the scenic route to Podunkerest, Bulgaria to texting a college thesis while side-swiping traffic in a stolen SUV. Fortunately for consumers, the competition is intense. In a nutshell, they probably spend enough ad money to make TV executives swoon like pigs in a pastry shop. Car ads are another source of avaricious TV revenue. American car ads, no matter how much they’ve suffered from the recession, are still dominant…or seem to be. Pickup trucks are shown carrying or pulling giant loads or each other or splashing through puddles without getting dirty. In this case, it makes my theory about who is making tons of money slide backwards a tad, but lately American auto manufacturers are gaining on it. Perhaps one should salute positive outlooks during negative times. As for pickup trucks, in spite of higher gasoline costs, their popularity remains large, albeit baffling. One finds these aforementioned ad campaigns on primetime and even more so during sports playoff events enjoying large percentages of TV viewers. It appears they are the ones that can afford it or can’t afford not to, as the auto industry. We still see the usual local ads from car dealers, fast foods and such on late night or daytime TV programs although I’m sure some of the fast food chains can afford occasional ads during sporting events.

It seems likely they could collectively afford to buy the FDA if they wanted to and considering my last fast food mystery-meat burger, perhaps they did. I should include insurance companies in this short list. The newer online-based companies like Progressive, and Geico are seen often with a humorous cutie and a green Australian lizard. Another company uses a large duck quacking the company’s name. Besides a grin or two from viewers, they might bring a buck or two from insurance customers, not to mention tears from local agents waylaid by internet shopping. In view of this barometer, I strongly recommend our younger generation stay in school and get advanced college degrees. Then get executive positions in enterprises of pharmaceuticals, beer, online insurance or gambling boats. I didn’t include highly competitive automotive manufacturers. Their executives may be stressed into heart attacks or early retirement, whichever comes first. However, their company car perks are probably nice. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

Editor’s note: Joe Morice is currently recovering from illness and has taken some time off. Until his return we will run some of Joe’s favorite columns.