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St. Louis Crisis Nursery, which cares for 46 children daily and over 7,000 children per year, provides a holistic approach to its mission of child abuse and neglect prevention by providing therapy and 24/7 crisis care.
The nursery focuses on caring for children and families in need throughout the St. Louis area
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By Sara Hardin Next year, the St. Louis Crisis Nursery will be celebrating 30 years of service to children and families in need within the St. Louis and St. Charles regions. The nursery, which cares for 46 children daily and over 7,000 children per year, provides a holistic approach to its mission of child abuse and neglect prevention by providing therapy and 24/7 crisis care. “We care for children from birth to age 12 whose families are in crisis and have nowhere to turn,” explained Crisis Nursery Chief Executive Officer, DiAnne Mueller. “We provide a 24-hour safe haven free of charge that includes physical, art and play therapy. When the children leave the nursery the parents are invited to join our Family Empowerment Program that offers free in-home
counseling and case management.” By extending its reach throughout the community, Crisis Nursery has searched for common risk factors that are known to often place children in danger. Families that experience financial stress or contain parents with little knowledge of child development are among the many signs that a child could benefit from the respite programs that the nursery offers. In order to make its services as widely accessible as possible, the nursery offers a 24-hour helpline which offers immediate care to children at risk. By participating in Crisis Nursery’s Family Empowerment Program, parents are able to apply knowledge gained through See 30 YEARS page 2
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Vol. 94 No. 49
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Around Town Florissant begins Sharing and Caring Food Drive and more.
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Business BSR Services’ owner presented with public service award and more.
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School Holman NJHS hosts birthday-themed donation drive and more.
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Learn & Play Cindy Moore’s take on life.
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parents counseling and coaching in order to reduce stress and provide better, more nurturing care for their child into the future. In an effort to foster the healing of families within the Ferguson community, Crisis Nursery has provided therapeutic activities for the area’s children to help cope with the difficulties surrounding raciallycharged events. The nursery also hosted holiday celebrations in Ferguson, which 250 families attended. Crisis Nursery’s impact also touches those without homes through its partner-
ing with local shelters. 400 adults and children have been provided with counseling and safe care through the nursery according to its 2015 annual report. The nursery will be hosting special events each month of 2016 in celebration of their 30th Anniversary, the largest of which, said Mueller, will be the Razzle Dazzle Ball on April 2.
“We are extremely grateful to the St. Louis Community for their very generous support of our children and our mission of child abuse prevention for the past 30 years,” said Mueller. For more information about the nursery’s upcoming events or to learn how to become a Crisis Nursery volunteer, visit crisisnurserykids.org.
COMMUNITY VOICES Taking a look at the pace of change in North County By Dr. Rance Thomas In spite of the absence of the national news media and the presence of small, peaceful demonstrations only on special occasions, changes are being made in Ferguson and North County. Some have been highly publicized; for example, the changes in the operation of some municipal courts, the legislature passing a law restricting the percentage of traffic-related fines to no more than 15 percent of the municipality’s budget in North County, and some changes of the relationship between the police and the community, especially in Ferguson. However, less-publicized changes have been, or are being made that affect North County as well. For example, there is a noticeable absence of speed traps along Highway 70 and North Florissant Rd. Further, the Ferguson Commission Report has made numerous recommendations. Although, few have been implemented as of this date, they can provide some guidance on what changes are needed. In addition, there are other organizations that are involved in attempting to make changes, but do not receive the publicity of the others. Some of these include North County Incorporated (NCI), which is working to improve the financial conditions in North County and it has had some success working with businesses, corporations and municipalities. Then there is Metropolitan Congregations United (MCU) which has held a number of meetings in an attempt to improve conditions. Further, Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery has held a number of discussion sessions on the “Sacred Conversations on Race” in various Presbyterian Churches in North County, especially in the First Presbyterian Church in Ferguson. In addition, North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice (NCCU) has held a number of meetings of mayors, police officials, clergy and others in an effect to improve the relationship between the police and the community. Through its “Discussion and Solution Committee,” it has made progress.
It has been successful in bringing some police departments and churches together so they can get to know one another. In fact, the St. Louis County Police Department has organized a softball team and joined Shalom’s Church softball league. John Knox Presbyterian Church invited the Florissant Police to attend a service and participate in its coffee hour. Several other churches have agreed to invite the police to attend one of their services as well. Further, this committee has organized a “Summons of Joy” program, where churches in Florissant have been asked to take up offerings that will be given to the Florissant Police Department to pass out gift certificates to those who appear to have financial needs. They will stop these individuals who will probably be expecting to receive tickets but will be given the gift certificates instead. Seven churches have agreed to participate. The certificates will be passed out in December. Also, out of this Committee, NCCU has agreed to partner with other organizations and the Hazelwood and Ferguson-Florissant School Districts to form a “Public Safety Academy” to work with students in several middle schools, some of whom are on suspension, to provide training on the criminal justice system by police officials, lawyers, judges, etc. It will also provide them with mentors to provide them with help in dealing with their personal issues. This program will be coordinated by Bill Wilkerson, former longtime KMOX morning talk show host. Therefore, there is hope for a better future for North County, but it will not happen overnight. Dr. Rance Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Criminal Justice and Co-founder and President of North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice. 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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Florissant begins Sharing and Caring Food Drive
State House Committee visits Drummond Elementary
Until Dec. 17 a barrel for the Sharing and Caring Food Drive will be placed at the Florissant City Hall, the James J. Eagan Center (Parker and Waterford Roads) and the JFK Community Center (Howdershell and Charbonier). All residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable and canned food donations. These donations will be given to organizations and food pantries within the city limits of Florissant. Please help bring holiday cheer to those families who may not be as fortunate as most. For further information, please call 921-4466 or 921-4250.
Members of the Missouri Legislature’s House Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education recently toured Drummond Elementary School to learn more about the school’s work with proficiency-based learning. Rep. Kathryn Swan, house committee chairwoman, along with several other legislators and officials from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, viewed a prePhoto courtesy Pattonville School District sentation on proficiencybased learning at Drum- Rep. Kathryn Swann visits a classroom at Drummond Elementary School in the Pattonville School Dismond and then toured trict. are assigned to a homeroom teacher based on classrooms. As defined by Missouri’s Proficiency Based their grade level. During the ELA and math inLearning Task Force, proficiency-based learning structional time, however, students are grouped establishes the level of student learning through based on their learning level. This means studemonstration of knowledge and/or skill with- dents in third grade who are performing at a lowout regard for the time taken in the learning pro- er level might be grouped with other third-grade cess or the structure of the delivery. Drummond students who are at the same stage and need help has been using proficiency-based learning since getting to grade level. It could also mean a student 2013 as a way to help all students meet or exceed who is above grade level is grouped with other students who need extra enrichment. Teachers grade-level proficiency. With this program, educators implement a and administrators meet often in data teams to “learning level” structure that creates customized review individual students’ progress and adjust learning to help students move from where they their learning levels as needed based on their are in their learning to where they need to be in progress and upcoming units of study. Students order to reach proficiency or higher in English progress through the levels at an individual pace, language arts (ELA) and math. In the learning with the goal being for students to be ready for level structure, students in Grades 1 through 5 middle school once they leave Drummond.
Northwinds Concert Band continues holiday tradition Northwinds Concert Band, under the direction of Larry Marsh, will continue a thirty-year tradition of holiday concerts at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre, when the acclaimed wind ensemble presents a “Hometown Holiday Concert” on Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. Reserved tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors with special “immediate family tickets” for only $12. Call the box office at 314-921-5678. The sixty-piece ensemble will present a wide-variety of holiday and seasonal favorites, including a lovely setting of medieval carols, “O Hanukkah,” Leroy Anderson’s “Christmas Festival,” and “Sleigh Ride,” a bright-spirited medley of holiday music from Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” plus jazzy new arrangements of “O Christmas Tree” and “Jingle Bells.” A highlight of this year’s program will be the showing of a classic short animated film “The Snowman,” based on Raymond Briggs’s delightful children’s book. Northwinds will provide live accompaniment for the film, playing Howard Blake’s beautiful score featuring the talented boy soprano, Luke Lancaster. Children of all ages are sure to enjoy this family classic, a perennial favorite in Britain and Canada, but seldom seen on American television. Other special guests for the holiday program include the Jameson Quartet. Northwinds is a program of Ferguson-Florissant’s Community Education Department.
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Around Town Candidate filing begins for Hazelwood’s next election for ward seats on city council An election will be held in the city of Hazelwood on April 5, 2016, for the city council seats in Wards 1, 3, 5 and 7, for three-year terms. The seat in Ward 4 is for a one-year term to fill an unexpired term. Candidates interested in one of these seats must file a declaration of candidacy with the City Clerk at Hazelwood City Hall at 415 Elm Grove Lane. Petitions for each of these Ward seat vacancies can be picked up at the Hazelwood City Clerk’s Office during regular business hours.
Candidate filing begins at 8 a.m. on Dec. 15 and ends at 5 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2016. In order to qualify, candidates must be 21 years of age and a registered voter of the city. They also must meet the requirement of living in the city of Hazelwood for two years immediately prior to the election and currently reside in the ward they wish to represent. Residents with questions are welcome to contact Hazelwood City Clerk Colleen Wolf at 314-5135020 or by e-mail at cmwolf@hazelwoodmo.org.
Florissant residents come together to build wheelchair ramp When Patricia Korte posted on Facebook asking for advice on getting a wheelchair ramp built for her brother-in-law Mike Korte, she had no idea the caring, giving people of Florissant would repay all the kindnesses Mike had done for others over the years. Less than three weeks after her Facebook post the ramp is ready and waiting for Mike to come home. Community leader Mark Behlmann drew the plans for the ramp. The materials, costing almost $1,000, were discounted by Handyman Hardware and purchased by the Florissant Rotary Club. Led by Behlmann, thirty or so volunteers came out on a cold, damp Saturday morning and contributed approximately 100 hours of labor to build the ramp. According to his sister-in-law Patricia, Mike was overwhelmed
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by the generosity displayed to build the ramp. After the ramp was completed, Kate Korte, Mike’s wife posted on Facebook, “There aren’t words to describe how grateful and thankful we are to have such wonderful people in our lives to help us through this difficult time.”
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St. Louis teen wins Youth of the Year honor for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is pleased to announce the winner of the 2016 Youth of the Year competition, Shaila Jones. She was selected among six other member contestants who shared their story of perseverance and dedication to their family, Club and community at the Great Futures Gala held Nov. 14. As the new Youth of the Year and ambassador for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, 14-yearold Shaila is a true example of an extraordinary young woman and is Submitted photo being recognized for her sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community. Now that she’s won the Youth of the Year title, Shaila says, “I want to change the way youth view life. I want to make sure they know their lives matter and that we can change the world.” She is a sophomore at Metro High School and plans to attend college and major in psychology. Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. A premier youth recognition program, Youth of the Year recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as overcoming personal challenges and obstacles. Youth of the Year encourages Club members to reach their full potential by achieving academic success, leading healthy lifestyles and contributing to their communities. Youth of the Year honorees are shining examples and living proof that great futures start at Boys & Girls Clubs. “The Youth of the Year award represents the culmination of the personal, academic, social and civic development realized by Shaila Jones. We are so proud of all of our Youth of the Year participants who took the time to complete this challenging and worthwhile process. All possess the ability and ambition to be successful leaders,” said Dr. Flint Fowler, President, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis.
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Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department selected for local government achievement award The East-West Gateway Council of Governments recently selected the Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department as the 2015 recipient of the Outstanding Local Government Achievement Award for Exemplary Accomplishment by a Local Government Jurisdiction in recognition of the department’s Youth Enrichment Skills/ Recreation Camp. The award also recognized the city’s continuing commitment to engaging its youth while supporting strong relationships between the police department, and the residents of Bellefon-
taine Neighbors. On hand to receive the award were Mayor Robert Doerr, Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Chief Jeremy Ihler, and several members of the city’s Board of Aldermen. The award was dedicated to the memory of Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Officer Peggy Vassallo, who was fatally injured in a traffic accident, while in the line of duty, on Aug. 24. Sergeant Vassallo was responsible for developing positive relationships with youth of the city, which led to the recognition and the award.
PHS junior chosen for INROADS Summer Agriculture Institute Syrus Duffy, a junior at Pattonville High School, was one of 11 St. Louis area high school students selected to participate in the INROADS Summer Agriculture Institute. Sponsored by Monsanto, the program is designed to develop awareness of the careers available in agriculture. During the six-week program, students participate in classroom instruction, on-site visits, science experiments, management challenges, professional development and career shadowing. Students receive a paid stipend, a laptop or tablet to perform work, an opportunity to compete for a four-year college scholarship and the opportunity to compete for a paid INROADS internship at Monsanto as a college student.
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DESE awards full accreditation to the Jennings School District At the Dec. 1 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary State Board of Education Meeting, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded full accreditation to the Jennings School District after the district met full accreditation standards for the two consecutive years. Jennings superintendent, Dr. Tiffany Anderson, has shared that they are on a mission to improve schools by serving the whole child and providing high quality schools for students in high poverty school districts. Board President, Harold Austin shared he was very proud of the leadership, students and staff. They have consistently shown growth since 2012, when Dr. Anderson joined the district. The success is attributed to high-quality staff serving the whole child. Jennings educators have shared that high expectations with support are key to improving schools and they have consistently shared the results can be replicated, which has been recently viewed in the academic growth in neighboring districts who are integrating many of the strategies that have worked for Jennings; which includes implementing Saturday School, providing food beyond the school
day, expanding tutoring, dual credit courses and incorporating washers and dryers in schools. Jennings has focused on removing barriers that high-poverty students face. Jennings has celebrated each year the district has shown growth or exceeded accreditation standards. However, having the formal recognition from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a result of three years of growth and two years of exceeding standards is a wonderful recognition to have and it marks one of the first times that a 100 percent high-poverty district that was nearing being unaccredited in 2012 has exceeded meeting state accreditation standards for consecutive years. All of this occurred after a full, whole child transformational effort was implemented led by a school superintendent and a team of committed teachers and principals. Dr. Anderson has shared that Jennings represents what’s possible for all high-poverty communities and she credits their team of teachers, students and strong leaders with making this achievement possible.
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McClure North students are finalist in elevator pitch competition Kenise Hoard and Jouwell Westbrooks-Stevenson, sophomores at McCluer North High School, are finalists in the St. Louis University Cook Business School’s “Real” Elevator Pitch Competition. The two are among 24 area finalists who submitted 30 second pitch videos of their business ideas. Kenise’s business idea is called, My Lunch. My Lunch is a customizable lunchable that can be ordered online, making the lunch planning process easier on parents by saving time, money and waste. Jouwell wants to develop an app that combines social media and the professional environment. Targeting young entrepreneurs, the app will allow users to build networking opportunities. “It isn’t about what you know, but who you know,” said Jouwell in her pitch video. Kenise and Jouwell will pitch their ideas to 16 different judges while going up and down an escalator at the Edward Jones Dome. The competition’s grand prize is $500.
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BSR Services’ owner presented with public service award BSR Services’ owner Carl Bolm was recently named a Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce “2015 Business Leader of the Year” and received a Public Service award for his generosity and commitment to the St. Louis community. Bolm founded BSR Services, St. Louis’ largest locally owned and operated snow and ice management provider, in 1984. The Chamber’s award recognizes his Submitted photo work with a variety of charities and organizations including En- BSR Services’ owner Carl Bolm was recently named a Maryland Heights Chamber of Comtrepreneurs’ Organization, Old merce “2015 Business Leader of the Year.” Newsboys Day, TREE House of Greater St. Louis, Young Leader Board – USO, and Youth With A Mission. In addition to the individual award, BSR Services was selected as the “2015 Best of Maryland Heights” winner for snow and ice management “I am truly humbled by both the personal and professional awards,” said BSR Services owner Carl Bolm. “To be recognized for doing what I love best is a privilege, and I appreciate these very noteworthy honors.”
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FFSD receives $91,500 Farm to School grant from USDA The Ferguson-Florissant School District is the recipient of a $91,500 Farm to School grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The grant, which is to cover the next two years, is a portion of $4.8 million awarded by the USDA to 74 school districts in 39 states. The Ferguson-Florissant School District is one of only two districts in the state of Missouri to receive funding. According to Kelly Bristow, the district’s dietitian who submitted the grant proposal, the grant will provide the opportunity for culinary students to continue their after-school work program at McCluer South-Berkeley High School. Since last
school year, students have been processing locally grown tomatoes and sweet potatoes into delicious marinara sauce and sweet potato coins. The marinara sauce and sweet potato coins are purchased by the district and used in school lunches. “The grant will also allow for field trips to local farms so that students can experience and see firsthand where our food comes from,” said Bristow. Additionally, the Farm to School grant will provide funding for the Little Creek Nature Area and five schools to start raised garden beds that could potentially grow herbs and produce to be used in the district’s food program.
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Maritz Arts and Education Council awards Jana Elementary School with a $2,000 grant Jana Elementary School, in the Hazelwood School District, was awarded a $2,000 grant from Maritz Arts and Education Fund for Teachers Foundation. This grant will be used to fund their “Drumming through poetry” project. Students in fourth and fifth grade will present a concert in April 2016. The Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District concert will be comprised An example of tubano drums which students will of drum pieces written by use to recite, play and dance to their original drum the students and inspired by compositions thanks to a $2,000 grant from Maritz poetry written during their Arts and Education Fund for Teachers Foundation. English Language Arts classes. The students will use nine tubanos to recite, play and dance to their original drum compositions. “I was so excited when I read the letter telling me that I had received the grant,” said Kathryn Hernandez, Jana Elementary vocal music teacher and grant writer. After I read the news, I ran out of the teachers’ lounge looking for people to tell. The art teacher thought something was chasing me!” Jana students will perform their compositions during the spring school’s concert on Apr. 28, 2016. “On behalf of Jana Elementary staff and students, we thank the Maritz Arts and Education Fund for Teachers, for their generosity,” said Sheilah Fitzgerald, principal at Jana Elementary. “These funds will further help expose our students to education through the arts.”
Photo courtesy Pattonville School District Student members of National Junior Honor Society chapter at Holman Middle School show off how generous the staff and students were during the birthday party supply drive.
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Holman Middle School recently held a birthday party donation drive to benefit two local charities. Students and staff collected more 290 birthday party supplies and nearly $120 to benefit Sweet Celebrations and Butterfly Haven. The items will ensure local homeless children receive a personalized birthday celebration. The drive began at parent-teacher conferences on Oct. 7 and 8 when participants received a “sweet treat” to thank them for donating birthday supply items. Various collection boxes were
set up around Holman, so students knew where to donate items. The drive ended Oct. 19. NJHS members met on Oct. 20 to inventory, organize and prep the items for delivery. “Eighth-grader Rachel Huddleston came to me with this idea,” said Julia Gibson, NJHS advisor at Holman. “She and the other Honor Society members really inspired fellow students and staff to be generous. This was our first time holding a birthday party supply drive. We not only accomplished our goal, but donations exceeded our expectations.”
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Pattonville ranks among top districts on annual state report Pattonville continues to rank among the top performing public school districts in the St. Louis region when comparing results on the state’s annual performance report (APR). Pattonville earned a score of 96.8 percent out of 100 on the 2015 APR recently released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This year’s score matches the district’s 2014 score. The APRs are part of Missouri’s school accreditation system, which is known as the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP). MSIP is the system used by DESE to review, accredit and recognize districts for academic performance. Based on a school district’s performance on a set of five standards established by DESE, a district will be designated as accredited, accredited with distinction, provisionally accredited or unaccredited. The standards measured are: • Academic achievement - overall district performance on state standardized tests; • Subgroup achievement - the achievement of
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a super subgroup which includes black students, Hispanic students, students eligible for free/reduced lunch, students with limited English proficiency and students with special education needs; • College and career readiness; • Attendance rate; and • Graduation rate. Each standard is assigned a specific point value, with a total of 140 points possible. Districts earn accreditation status based on how many points they earn (see graphic).
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By Cindy Moore
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Heck no to techno Last week something occurred called Cyber Monday. It gave me little concern until I found out it involved shopping and mega sales. I had to join in. I got online and accessed my favorite store. Wow, 30 percent off plus free shipping! I filled my cyber shopping cart and proceeded to the imaginary checkout line, but was immediately stopped by an imaginary clerk insisting I create an account. It began with a series of questions. First, a blurry and twisted security word came on the screen asking me to type in what I saw. I typed in: “A blurry and twisted word.” It was immediately rejected. Another image popped up even more blurry than the last. I keyed in: “An even more blurry image than the last.” Another rejection. Finally something popped up that looked like a squiggly word. I entered: “Squiggly word.” The entire screen went blank with this instruction: Please go back to using a pencil and paper. Fine, I thought, I’ll take my business elsewhere. I logged onto another shopping site and refilled my cart only to be asked again to create an account. This one wanted me to generate a password. Simple, I’d use the one I use for everything that way I’d have one less to disremember. I put in my name followed by my age, cindy29. A message popped up: “Password unavailable,” followed by this rudeness; “Plus, you’re nowhere near 29!” Drats, the cyber cops were on to me. I plunked in the old standard, 12345. A muffled laugh came from within the bowels of my computer’s motherboard. It then
flashed this bit of sarcasm. “Really?” I took that to mean rejection. A new message appeared. “Must contain a capital.” Fine! “Topeka—the capital of Kansas.” Another cheeky response: “Password unsecure and totally lame.” My computer was definitely getting snarky. “Don’t push me, nasty box of wires,” I snarled. “One more crack like that I’ll give you a swift kick to the hard drive after which, my soda will mysteriously spill all over your little keyboard!” It responded: “Sorry. Need special characters.” What the fluff?! I entered, “Mickey Mouse and Pluto.” Those were a few characters and pretty darn special too. “Password in use,” it answered. Before I could type in Donald Duck, the time had expired and I was booted out into computer Loserville. So I got in the car and drove to the mall where the only password they ask for is cash or credit. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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A guided tour of six Louisiana Churches decorated for the holidays. Listen to beautiful music performed at each location Begins at 3 p.m. at the Bethel AME Church located at 6th and Tennessee.
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“Creed”
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By Steve Bryan: Rated - PG-13
‘Creed’ packs quite a punch When “Rocky 5” arrived in theaters in 1990, most moviegoers thought it marked the end of the franchise. Sixteen years later, though, Sylvester Stallone resurrected his famous character in “Rocky Balboa,” a surprisingly fresh and enjoyable film. At the time, it seemed that Stallone—and the audience—were saying a final goodbye to the good-hearted Rocky. The Italian Stallion returns, however, in “Creed,” a film that definitely leaves the door open for more sequels. “Fruitvale Station” star Michael B. Jordan plays Adonis Johnson, the illegitimate son of the late Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). Saved from the foster system by Creed’s wife Mary Anne (Phylicia Rashad), Adonis is on the fast track in the business world. Yet, this young man cannot deny his heritage. In his spare time he participates in unsanctioned fights across the border. He inherited enough raw talent from his father to try his hand at professional boxing. He even seeks out Rocky Balboa, his father’s best friend, and asks him to become his trainer. The aging boxer lost his best friend in the ring, though, and he doesn’t want his son to suffer the same fate. A talented young actor, Michael B. Jordon provides the strength and muscle that propel “Creed.” As Adonis, he plays a character that lives quite well thanks to his step-mom and his own drive and intelligence. Like Apollo Creed himself said in “Rocky III,” he has the “eye of the tiger” plus
a burning desire to get into the ring. Returning as Rocky, Sylvester Stallone delivers an understated performance in this, the seventh film in the series. Owner and operator of Adrian’s Restaurant, which was named in honor of his beloved late wife, Rocky spends his days serving good Italian food and talking to fans. When Adonis shows up, Rocky doesn’t want to encourage his plans to fight. Tessa Thompson works well opposite both Stallone and Vance as Bianca, a singer who lives in the same
apartment building as Adonis. It’s not quite fair to call her the new Adrian because this young lady doesn’t start out as a shrinking violet. Even if Stallone doesn’t continue with the series, Thompson and Vance have enough chemistry to fuel at least one more film. Phylicia Rashad also does a nice job as Mary Anne Creed, Apollo’s wife and the woman who raises Adonis as her own son. Playing the character for the first time, Rashad brings passion to the role, especially when talking about the downside of boxing. If “Creed” spawns a sequel or spin-off, it would be great to see Rashad and Mary Anne come back. Intelligent and thoughtful, “Creed” honors the “Rocky” legacy as it looks towards the future. With its riveting boxing scenes, it also is highly satisfying for sports fans as well. “Creed,” rated PG-13 for violence, language and some sensuality, currently is playing in theaters. “Creed” photos courtesy of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures 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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Sports you see with Gary B... Lindenwood basketball on a roll The Lindenwood women’s basketball team defeated its last two opponents, McKendree and Lincoln by a total margin of 55 points. Playing in their last non-conference game on Nov. 24, the Lady Lions took down the Bearcats 70-46 behind Kassidy Gengenbacher’s 16 points and four field goals from past the arc. Lincoln traveled to St. Charles to open up MIAA play on Saturday, but Jenny Rocha stuffed the stat sheet that led to an 89-58 victory for the Lady Lions. Rocha recorded 23 points on 10 for 11 shooting, grabbed six rebounds, and dished seven assists. The Lady Lions continue MIAA play with two home games on Dec. 12 and 14 against Northeastern State and Central Oklahoma respectively. * Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information
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University Of Missouri-St. Louis soccer standout Senior midfielder Jon Huelsman of the UMSL men’s soccer team has been selected to two different all-region teams. Huelsman was named to the Conference Commissioners’ Association (CCA) Division II Men’s Soccer All-Midwest Region First Team and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) AllMidwest Second Team. The CCA all-region teams are nominated and selected by the region’s sports information directors, while the NSCAA all-region teams are done by coaches. A First Team All-GLVC honoree this season, he led the Tritons with eight goals, including four game-winners, and added two assists. In GLVC-only games, he recorded 14 points (six goals, two assists), which tied for 13th. His six goals in league play tied the fifth most. During his three-year career at UMSL, Huelsman totaled 57 career points (24 goals, nine assists), which ninth on the career charts. His 24 goals are seventh best. With his first team selection to the CCA AllRegion Team, Huelsman is now eligible for the
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CCA DII Men’s Soccer All-American team. * Super star soccer guy Rams drop first game in conference Last week the St. Louis Rams dropped their game against the first place Cincinnati Bengals and this week had to face another club leading their Western Division, the Arizona Cardinals. The results were no different at the Edward Jones Dome as they dropped the contest 27-3. The Rams have lost their last five games. First-string quarterback Nick Foles was back at the helm and was not able to put much offense together. Highlights included: • Wide receiver/punt receiver Tavon Austin returned a long punt for 37 yards; he also had two rushes for 14 yards and one catch for 24 yards. • Running back Todd Gurley notched a 34yard rush which was his fifth longest rush of the season-he has 18 rushes over 10-plus yards this year and five rushes for 20-plus yards against Arizona. • Defensive tackle Aaron Donald sacked Arizona QB Carson Palmer, marked his eighth sack of the season and 17th of his career. • New kicker Zach Hocker converted his first field goal as a Ram for 35 yards. • Punter Johnny Hekker punted eight times for 436 yards, a 54.5-yard average and 48.3-yard net average; he placed five punts inside the 20yard line and had a long of 68 yards; his long punt of 68 yards tied his career long, also against Arizona. Also he handled two kickoff duties in addition to punting. * Just a few games left in the season OR history Tune into Your Health Plus Radio Show, Every Saturday at 8 a.m. on KSLQ 104.5 FM
For more information go to www.YourHealthPlus.info. One-hundred percent natural products to help focus, reduce stress, more energy, curb your appetite, healthiest coffee, anti-aging serum and more… Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.
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Festive, flavorful gifts Food is a gift from the heart. It’s one-size-fits-all, and you don’t need to fight the crowds at the mall or worry about blowing your budget. Whether for holiday presents or hostess gifts, receiving something homemade is truly what the season is about: sharing comfort and good cheer. For a festive twist to your delectable goodies, look no further than your freezer. Aside from their bright, joyful color, frozen red raspberries’ sweet and tart flavors make them versatile from a culinary standpoint, complementing and enhancing a wide range of ingredients. These jubilant rubies are also nutritional powerhouses,
boasting the most fiber and the lowest natural sugar content compared to other berries. These recipes are sure to warm your friends’ and family members’ hearts with the taste of the holidays. Find more recipes worth sharing this holiday season at redrazz.org. Fun, Festive, Frozen Raspberries Not only do raspberries lend the perfect seasonal hue to homemade gifts from the kitchen, these bright red berries offer numerous nutritional and other benefits, according to Lisa Samuel, RDN, MBA of NourishRDs. com. Frozen raspberries, which are available year-
Raspberry Greek Yogurt Bark
round, offer: • 80 calories per cup, with no added sugar or preservatives • More fiber than any other berry at 9 grams per cup • One of the lowest in natural sugar content compared to other berries • High in vitamin C, providing 60 percent of the Recommended Daily Value per cup • Convenience and consistent quality right out of the freezer, with no waste or spoilage • Frozen at peak ripeness
Raspberry Salsa
Ingredients: 2 cups plain, reduced-fat (2%) Greek yogurt 1 lemon, zest only 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup frozen raspberries 1/2 cup shelled pistachios 1/4 cup slivered almonds Directions: Line small baking pan with aluminum foil. In medium bowl, combine first 3 ingredients. Stir until well incorporated. Add berries, pistachios and almonds to mixture. Fold in until well incorporated. Spread mixture in baking pan and place in freezer for about 2-3 hours, or until hardened.
minutes before eating.
Once hardened, remove bark from pan and either cut or break up into pieces. Allow to thaw about 5
Notes: Store remaining bark in freezer. You can experiment with any ingredients you have on hand,
such as frozen cherries with dark chocolate chunks, frozen blueberries with unsweetened flaked coconut or dried cranberries with pecans.
Red Raspberry Fruit Leather Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) frozen red raspberries, thawed 1/3 cup sugar or honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Ingredients: 1 Pink Lady or other tart-sweet apple, cored and diced 2 cups peeled jicama, diced 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 3 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen raspberries Directions: In large bowl, toss apple and jicama with vinegar. Add all remaining ingredients and toss to blend. Serve at once or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Directions: Heat oven to 170 F. Line two baking pans with parchment paper or silicone mats. Combine all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Pour raspberry mixture on both pans and smooth into thin layer, less than 1/8-inch thick. Bake 3 hours or until mixture is no longer wet, but still slightly tacky, rotating every hour and alternating levels. Cool pans on wire rack to room temperature. Re-
move parchment paper (if using), place on cutting board and cut (or tear) into chip-size pieces. Store
with fresh pieces of parchment paper between fruit leather layers in airtight container.
Anytime Pumpkin-Raspberry Muffins Ingredients: 1 cup frozen unsweetened red raspberries 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup canned pumpkin 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 egg whites 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ounces chopped pecans, toasted Muffin Topping: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions: Heat oven to 350 F.
In another medium bowl, stir together remaining muffin ingredients, except raspberries.
Coat 12 nonstick muffin tins with cooking spray and set aside.
Stir pumpkin mixture into flour mixture until blended. Do not over mix. Spoon equal amounts of batter in each muffin tin. Place equal amounts of raspberries on top of each muffin.
Place frozen raspberries on counter to thaw slightly while preparing muffins.
Bake 20-22 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted comes out almost clean.
In medium bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
Meanwhile in small bowl, combine topping ingredients and set aside.
Remove muffins from oven, place on wire rack and immediately sprinkle with topping. Let stand 15 minutes to continue to cook and absorb flavors. Remove muffins from pan and cool completely on wire rack before storing. Store cooled leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 48 hours or freeze up to 1 month. Note: May make as mini muffins: bake 15 minutes in 12 muffin tins.
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Events Dec. 9: Health seminar Whether you have arthritis pain in your fingers, nerve pain from carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow or a sore shoulder, Dr. Aaron Weber can suggest a solution. The seminar will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at DePaul Hospital’s May Conference Center at 12303 DePaul Drive. Register to attend Dr. Weber’s seminar and enjoy dinner as he discusses the latest surgical and nonsurgical treatments for bone or joint pain from your fingertips to your shoulder. Bring your questions with you! The program is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Please call 1-866-SSM-DOCS (1-866-7763627) to register by phone or register online at ssmhealth.com/orthopedics. 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. 11-13: Christmas Celebrations at St. Ferdinand Shrine On Dec. 11 begin in the Schoolhouse at 6 p.m., view the decorations, enjoy food and drink, purchase Christmas Items, raffles will be held for some Christmas decorations. Take your nighttime tour of the Shrine, (first time ever offered) given by people representing the 1880’s. Reservations are required for the Friday events. Only 200 ticket packages will be sold. The package cost is $10 per person. Note: It is recommended children under the age of 12 do not take the nighttime tour. Call the office at 314-837-2110 to make your reservations for the tour or
email at oldstferdinandshrine@gmail. com. Include your phone number in the email. Tours last 25 minutes. Carriage rides will run from 6:30- 9:30 p.m. On Dec. 12 the Schoolhouse will be open from 1 - 4:30 p.m. Tours of the Shrine are available for everyone with people from the 1880’s telling you the story. The Schoolhouse will be beautifully decorated and all activities listed for Friday will be available on Saturday except the Carriage Rides. The cost of the tour and all other “happenings” is $5 per person. Advance reservations are not needed. On Dec. 13 the weekend ends with the annual Christmas Concert beginning at 3 p.m. in the Church. The concert features the choirs of St. Ferdinand Parish, plus The Christian Community Choir with voices from both Catholic and Protestant Churches. After the Concert there will be a reception for everyone in the schoolhouse hall. Concert is free but there is a free will collection. Dec. 17: Blood Drive Maryland Heights to host blood drive on from 2 - 6 p.m. at Maryland Heights Centre at 2344 McKelvey Road in Maryland Heights. Dec. 17: Christmas concert At 7 p.m., students from Christ Light of the Nations School will showcase their musical talents at a Christmas concert in the gym at Trinity Catholic High School at 1720 Redman Road, in Spanish Lake. The Christ Light of the Nations music education department, led by music teachers Dea Hudson and Michael Carosello, produces an elaborate and enthusiastic Christmas Program each year. Paired with the advanced instrumentalists playing songs arranged by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Christmas favorites on the solo or duet instrument(s), and two contrasting choir pieces, this Christmas Program will be a night worth hearing. For more information contact Christ Light of the Nations school office at 314-741-0400. 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 Cen-
ter 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 Extravaganza is a showcase of educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The event will take place on from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Hazelwood Central High School at 15875 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. At the STEM Extravaganza, attendees will participate in demonstrations and hands-on activities for all grade levels, exhibits, speakers, college representatives and more. Participants scheduled to attend include: Boeing, Ameren Missouri, and Washington University in St. Louis, BJC Healthcare, U.S. Navy, Danforth Plant Science, St. Louis Community College, FIRST Robotics, Project Lead the Way, and Hazelwood School District math and science departments. This event is free and open to the public.
www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • December 9, 2015 Recurring Events Mondays: A cappella singers Men of Harmony a cappella singers meet at Salem Evangelical Free Church at New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road at 7 p.m. Not church affiliated. Group is always looking for new members. Call Al at 314-993-6134 for more information. Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476. Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316. Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight? Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am at Bethel Providence Christian Church located at 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information. Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1. Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331. Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330 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 Sundays: Meat shoot Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded. Every Sunday: 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 Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737 Health Nicotine Anonymous Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit WWW.Nicotene-Anonymous.org 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 Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090. Every Monday, Health Tips With Mary Swip 11am,. The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant. Sales Director Mary Swip will have a guest speaker come talk about health and wellness tips All Bridge events are free, but require reservations. Please RSVP by calling 314.831.0988. Now: SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599. 2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net. Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873. Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll. Crisis Nursery: Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.
crisisnurserykids.org Nutrition Education: SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157 Group at Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public. Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road. Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171. Center for Senior Renewal: Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.
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Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765 Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389
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Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouis-
Christian Hospital Recovery Center: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100. Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954.
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Diabetes Self-Management Training: Call 314.344.7220 Smoking Cessation Classes: Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information. SSM DePaul Wellness Center: Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177 SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings Free Mammogram Screenings: SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617 Speaker’s Bureau: SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159 Ongoing Support Groups Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421. First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477. Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900
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By Joe Morice
Over the Fence
Are older adult movies really returning? Rumor has it movie producers are turning back to making in the sunlight more interesting. However, the younger generations seemed to like movies for older adults instead of teeny-boppers. I wonder. The them…the movies I mean. Perhaps they may have liked “Gone With The Wind” if it producers may be older but their staff writers probably aren’t had automatic weapons or flesh-eating troglodytes. old enough to remember their grandparent’s two-ton Buick. Incidentally, despite my distaste of recent movies, the worst movie I ever saw was Someone asked me what my favorite movie of all time was. My Jules Feiffer’s “Little Murders” in 1971 which sent half the audience and I packing after answer was almost instant; “The Shawshank Re15 minutes. Even though I’m somewhat of a gearhead, car chases also bedemption” taken from a Stephen King short story. The story was one of his best but contained little of what Stephen King’s usuI always believed came tiresome after watching dozens. I enjoyed the car chase in “Bullit” between Steve McQueen’s Mustang and some bad guys al work was famous for. A book store owner once told me that King was better in a Dodge Charger. After that, the movie “mongrels” figured out King’s “Creepshow” segments were plagiarized from early comic at writing stories that America loved car chases and they progressed from barely books. Who knows, but movie-makers will have a hard time possible to ludicrous. Only in the movies do we see cars careenequaling “The Shawshank Redemption” no matter who wrote it. about kids than ing through traffic unhindered by lane hogs and stop lights. Only I always believed King was better at writing stories about kids horror tales... than horror tales as proved by “Stand By Me” from his short stoafter those movies let out do we see hotrod movie-goers careening down streets as if they too were chasing or being chased only ry, “The Body.” “The Shawshank Redemption” starred two of the greatest actors from old times and to find lane hogs and traffic cops. Chances of running from cops on I-70 without being blocked by traffic are about new. Morgan Freeman was unbeatable in any role he played in movies (103 +?) and Tim Robbins, the comparative newcomer, had talents reminiscent of Paul Newman, the same as parallel parking a twenty-foot car in a nineteen-foot space. I admit enjoying a few car chases that were satirical like in “The Blues Brothers.” Robert Redford and many other great actors. Together with talented direction and sticking with the story instead of adding formulaic garbage-for-ratings, they made This time it was the Bruce Willis movies, “RED” and spin-off, “RED 2” that turned out to be real sleepers with comic book characterizations, action and dialogue. There “The Shawshank Redemption” a great movie. The movies I find tiresome range from shoot-em-ups with semi-automatic pistols were fantastic shoot-em-ups and chase scenes, but they more or less lampooned the held sideways by stars with unshaven faces and the charisma of brain-damaged street ridiculous and somewhat tedious shoot-em-up action movies Willis is famous for. bums, to computer graphic flicks with flesh-eating zombies, alien vampires, genetical- They were tongue-in-cheek, action-hero satires that made grownups laugh but may ly-altered animal monsters and robots with star wars weapons; few of which rate the have bored the tattoos off younger generations. Perhaps at that age I would’ve been bored too, but then I shocked my peers and price of a small bag of greasy popcorn. For me, they made watching gnats swarming parents when I said “I Love Lucy” was boring. I even applauded the series end when Ricky bought the network and divorced Lucy, but I admit he played great conga drum. 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.
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