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Hazelwood Police Officer Robert McIntosh holds teddy bears the officers carry with them to help comfort traumatized children while standing outside the Hazelwood Police Station on Dec. 4.
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The Hazelwood Police Department participate in the competitive program has a unique solution for kids who are that helps develop young girls’ self-eson the scene during a stressful or trau- teem and self-improvement. matic situation: teddy bears. Jenna Waldhoff, head coach for the The teddy bears are kept in the trunks McNair Elementary Girls on the Run of the Hazelwood squad cars, ready to team, spoke about her experience with be placed into the arms of a child who this year’s team and the process the is on the scene for a traffic accident, girls went through to raise money for house fire, crime or any incident that the bears. would be difficult for a “Part of the Girls on the child to cope with. Run Program is completOfficer Doug McGarry, “It helps put ing a community service Supervisor of the Neighproject, and we thought ease to the borhood Action Team for that the teddy bears were children’s Hazelwood Police Departan excellent idea. I thought minds,” ment, said that the teddy we would have enough for said Officer about 20 bears, and the bears have been around in the department for a long girls just blew us away; they McGarry. time as an effort to make raised over $600, so we difficult situations easier to bought 75 bears!” handle when a child is present. The McNair team was awarded the “It helps put ease to the children’s Bill & Amy Koman Award for Excelminds,” said Officer McGarry. “Even if lence in Community Service as a result no one is hurt it could be traumatic for of their success with the fundraiser. a child.” Waldhoff said that the team was This fall, a group of girls from Mc- happy to help the police department, Nair Elementary worked as a team to especially because of its involvement in raise money to provide more bears for helping the Girls on the Run team prethe Hazelwood Police Department. pare for the 5K races that are a part of The team was part of the Girls on the the program each season. Run program, a physical activity-based “The Hazelwood Police Department positive youth development program has been an integral part of our pracfor girls between the third and eighth tice 5K. This is the second year they’ve grade. 131 schools in the St. Louis area helped us. They really went above and
beyond to help us. They blocked intersections and followed us to make sure we were safe.” Overall, Waldhoff said the fundraiser was a huge success and that the teddy bears are a great and unique way to handle situations where there are children present. “I really like how the officers already have the bears in their trunks, so that if they come across any accident scenes they can have them available for kids to feel more comfortable.”
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Around Town Northwinds celebrates 20 years of holiday concerts and more.
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STLCC-Flo Valley hosts annual MLK Jr. celebration St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley will host its annual celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, in the Terry M. Fischer Theatre on campus, 3400 Pershall Road. The theme is “Mobilizing Community Action: All Hands In.” Art McCoy, Ph.D., will serve as keynote speaker. McCoy is an inspiring champion for children and an example of excellence. At age 19, he became the youngest certified teacher in Missouri, teaching mathematics in the Rockwood School District. At 26, he began teaching at the university level. In December 2010, he was named the first African-American superintendent of schools of Ferguson-Florissant School District, and its youngest at age 33. He received many awards while at Ferguson-Florissant. He is now chief academic officer and superintendent-in-residence of the
MIND Research Institute. McCoy has served on numerous executive boards and councils, including the boards of the Urban League, Midwest Health Initiative, and Boy Scouts of America, and the Missouri Association of School Administrators, Missouri School Board Association, Federal Reserve Bank Advisory Committee, St. Louis Magic House. He also was appointed by Gov. Jay Nixon to serve on the Harris Stowe-State University Board of Regents. The celebration at Florissant Valley will feature the winners of the annual North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice (NCCU) Oratorical Contest, and musical performances. The event is sponsored by the college and NCCU. Admission is free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Special accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities by calling 314-513-4551.
Northwinds celebrates 20 years of holiday concerts in the Florissant Civic Center Theatre
Submitted photo Northwinds Concert Band, under the direction of Larry Marsh, will present its traditional “Hometown Holiday Concert” on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. in the Florissant Civic Center Theatre.
Northwinds Concert Band, under the direction of Larry Marsh, will present its traditional “Hometown Holiday Concert” on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. in the Florissant Civic Center Theatre, One James J. Eagan Drive 63033. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for older adults and students. Bring the entire immediate family for only $12. You can reserve seats by calling the box office at 314 921-5678. This concert will mark the 20th anniversary of the band’s holiday performances in the Florissant Civic Center Theatre. Before 1994, the band presented its winter programs at Jamestown Mall to the delight of crowds of holiday shoppers.
The Dec. 14 concert will reprise several works that were played in that very first Civic Center holiday program, including Leroy Anderson’s “Christmas Festival” and “Sleigh Ride.” Other seasonal favorites include “Winter Wonderland,” “Skaters’ Waltz,” and “Three Moods of Hanukkah.” Of course, the audience will be invited to join in for a Christmas sing-a-long. Special guests will be the Jameson Quartet who will sing “Little Drummer Boy” and then join the band for a medley of Irving Berlin’s music from the film “White Christmas.” More information can be found at: www.northwindsband.org.
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CMT commissions study to examine public transit in the St. Louis region Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) announced it has commissioned a study of potential funding strategies designed to support public transit in the St. Louis region. The organization will partner with Transportation for America to conduct the six-month study which will aim to assess current fiscal capacity for transit expansion and operation, analyze the best practices of transit strategies nationwide, examine potential changes to state constitutional language or statutes that would create additional funding sources for public transportation, develop a revenue model to project receipts from different sources and develop a menu of possible funding strategies based on the analysis and findings for local consideration. Currently in the St. Louis area, there are several potential transit expansion corridors and service innovations which have received extensive review by the region’s transportation planning organization, including the Northside/Southside and Daniel Boone light rail projects and the St. Louis Streetcar project, but an overall lack in funding has prevented any large-scale capital public transit project from moving forward. By commissioning this funding study, CMT is hoping to begin the process of building the case for, and developing, longterm, sustainable public transit financing. “Public transit is the key to bringing our community together, and CMT is committed to working with various partners in the St. Louis region to support the community’s existing bus, light rail and Call-A-Ride services,” said Kimberly Cella, Executive Director of CMT. “We firmly believe expanded, improved transit and increased ridership, along with affordable housing, good community design and bicycle/pedestrian access are key to improving the vitality of our community and creating a critical connection to each other. This study represents the first step in exploring innovative and critical financing options that could provide potential funding sources to sustain, improve and expand public transit options for riders, communities and businesses across the St. Louis region.” Despite being under-funded, the transit system currently in place in the region is a robust one in the ju-
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risdictions it serves. MetroLink provides more than 17 million rides a year, making it the eighth-largest light rail system in the U.S. In addition, MetroBus has 75 routes and 100,000 daily boardings, positioning it as the 30th-largest bus system in the nation. “In the jurisdictions where Metro is funded to operate, we have a proven record of success,” notes Bi-State Development Agency/Metro President and CEO John Nations. “In fact, 95 percent of St. Louis City and St. Louis County residents can reach 95 percent of the jobs in those areas, and that is a major factor in spurring economic growth.” Cella notes however, that the opportunity to spur even greater economic growth lies in expanding the system so that access to jobs is even more convenient. “According to Transportation for America and the Brookings Institute, only 24 percent of the jobs in the entire metropolitan area can be accessed within 90 minutes via the current transit system,” said Cella. “What we want to see is a transit system in the St. Louis area that serves even more of our region, provides quicker access to jobs and the opportunity for all walks of life to ride together by connecting individuals to jobs, communities and each other.” “Unfortunately, significant investment and expansion of transit does not happen overnight,” said Rose Windmiller, chair the CMT Board of Directors. “We are at a crossroads in the region with regards to transit. We know there is a need for more services in this region, however, now we must find a funding source to meet those needs to connect our communities to jobs and each other, and that’s where this study comes in.” To help provide context for the need to address the funding as a “job one” priority, one just needs to consider the costs associated with the proposed Northside/Southside light rail project. The region has listed this as an ‘illustrative’ project, meaning it is
a regional priority but has no funding attached to move it forward. The project would require an environmental impact study that would take almost two years and $4 million to complete, followed by $2 billion and another four to five years of work to build it out, according to the metropolitan planning organization. “It’s critical to have an understanding of what funding options may exist as we explore this and other options for expanding our transit system for the future, while at the same time continuing the transit project priority discussion,” noted Cella. The funding study will kick off in this month and conclude in June 2015. For more information on the study or CMT’s efforts to expand and enhance our region’s transit system, visit www.cmt-stl.org, find the organization on Facebook or follow CMT on Twitter @CMT_STL.
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Select metro area post offices open Sunday for retail services
Hazelwood School District students, staff member named finalists for NCCU Oratory Contest
Select Metropolitan St. Louis post offices are offering the convenience of Sunday retail hours on Dec. 14, one of the busiest shipping and mailing days of the holiday season. Acting USPS Marketing Manager Kim Caldwell-Harvey says the Postal Service is making holiday shipping easier. “This is our season,” she said. “Customers are busier than ever this time of year so select post offices will open Sunday to make their holiday shipping a bit less stressful.” Chesterfield, South County Mall, North County, Ballwin and St. Peters Post Offices will open noon - 4:30 p.m. for customers needing shipping supplies, holiday postage stamps, greeting cards or to mail a package. Caldwell-Harvey reminds customers that the post office is just a click away. “Customers don’t need to leave their home or office to do their holiday shipping,” she said. “The Post Office is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at www.usps.com.”
Three Hazelwood School District (HSD) students and a staff member are four of 13 finalists selected in the 2014 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory Contest sponsored by North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice (NCCU). The three HSD students are: Makaila Davis of Lawson Elementary School, Emma Lewis of Hazelwood North Middle School and Jordon M. Ryan of Hazelwood North Middle School. Tracy Hinds, instructional specialist at Twillman Elementary, was selected as a finalist in the adult category.
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The finalists will present their oratories before a panel of judges beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13 at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Florissant. Five winners will be chosen from among the 13 finalists by a panel of judges. Each of the winners will receive a $100 prize. The five winners will present their oratories at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration at 3 p.m. in the Terry M. Fischer Theatre at St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley on Jan. 18, 2015. The public is invited to attend.
Ameren Missouri, STLCC launch free job training program Ameren Missouri is partnering with St. Louis essary equipment. This includes 30-foot poles, Community College again to offer a five-week climbing equipment, fall protection harnesses, lineman pre-apprenticeship training program at and other personal protection equipment so that the college’s Florissant Valley campus. students can safely train on the Florissant Valley Ameren Missouri is making the training program campus. Students also will review math, physics available at no cost to participants. Upon success- and mechanical concepts to prepare them for a fully completing this acpotential future position celerated pre-apprentice in Ameren Missouri’s aptraining program, graduprentice lineman program. ates will have an opporIn 2009, Ameren Missouri tunity to go through the offered this specialized application and selection pre-apprentice training process for an apprentice program in partnership lineman position with with STLCC and was able Ameren Missouri. to hire 13 former student STLCC currently is acparticipants into the comcepting applications for pany’s apprentice lineman the program that begins program. in March at Florissant “This initiative serves Valley, 3400 Pershall as another example of St. Road. Up to 30 pre-apLouis Community Colprentice students will be lege’s commitment to conselected for the training nect curriculum, programs program. and instructional delivery “We are committed to modes to meet the needs creating opportunities of employers in the region,” and investments in the said Steve Long, STLCC ascommunities we serve,” sociate vice chancellor for Photo Courtesy St. Louis Community College workforce solutions. “We said Dave Wakeman, Ameren Missouri, senior Ameren Missouri is partnering with St. Louis Community Col- are pleased to once again lege again to offer a five-week lineman pre-apprenticeship vice president of opera- training program at the college’s Florissant Valley campus. partner with Ameren Mistions and technical sersouri to provide training vices. “This pre-apprenthat will give participants tice training program opens the door for people an opportunity at meaningful employment.” in our community to learn more about the work Nationwide, as many as 18,300 new electrical being performed at Ameren Missouri and then line workers will be needed by 2022, according to apply for quality positions within our company. the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The utility inWe are seeking individuals who are dedicated to dustry employed 249,400 line workers in 2012. In providing our customers with safe, reliable power May 2012, the median annual wage for electrical in the St. Louis metro area.” power-line installers and repairers was $63,250. Ameren Missouri’s commitment to STLCC and For more information about the pre-apprenticethe community includes funding for curriculum ship training program or to apply, email wsglinedevelopment, instructional delivery and all nec- worker@stlcc.edu or call 314-539-5988.
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See a real difference at Ragan’s Jewelry We work hard to maintain our reputation for creating captivating original jewelry pieces. You might not find exactly what you are looking for within our exclusive jewelry collections on display, but you are sure to be inspired. If you prefer to redesign out-dated or worn-out jewelry into something new and exciting, our team is comprised of professionals who are able to help you create a special, one-of-a-kind piece. Don’t be scared into thinking that custom costs more. When you shop at a chain store you will get what you pay for and you may soon regret that “clearance sale’ indulgence. You might be surprised to learn that we can usually provide better stones and a great design for a fair market price that is comparable - if not lower - than what you could pay a large-scale retailer. Longevity: Will the piece last for years to come or was it made as cheaply as possible? A
quick peek on the inside of a ring’s band will tell you if it was hollowed out to save metal cost or cast solid to withstand daily wear and tear. We take pride in creating sturdy jewelry and we will never cut corners in the quality we provide. Shopping experience vs. pressured sale: Are you going being talked into something bigger just to pad a salesperson’s wallet? Are there multiple salespeople fighting for your business within the store? We work as a team at Ragan’s Jewelry and we work to make you happy, not to see how much we can make you spend. Ragan’s Jewelry is located at 34 Crossroads Plaza, O’Fallon. The phone is 636-294-5558. Stop in and be inspired this holiday season. We are offering free diamond earrings with any purchase over $250.
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Top technology gifts for the holiday season Tech gifts are hot this holiday season, and with all the latest gadgets and upgraded electronic devices, it shouldn’t be a surprise that many wish lists include the best in smart devices. • For your viewing pleasure - When it comes to switching from broadcast television to streaming services or having a big screen for the big game, new “smart TV” platforms like webOS from LG take the cake. With their intuitive interface, these smart TVs can quickly transition from menu to menu and between TV and streaming content from Netflix and hundreds of apps via their wireless Internet connection. • A smart home - There are hundreds of different services and devices that allow a homeowner to digitally control their home while they’re away. For example, you could gift your loved one with the ability to lock the doors, turn off the lights, check the thermometer or even visually see who’s ringing his doorbell - all while he’s sitting at the office, on vacation or running errands. • Endless entertainment - From watching videos to streaming services, affordable new Blu-ray Disc players are a great gift to provide your loved ones with the ability to watch all their favorite movies and TV shows. When your loved ones discover these technology goodies under the tree, you know your gift will be a hit - and used for a long time to come. So get your shopping done early and sit back and enjoy the rest of the season.
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Entrepreneur purchases building for new business
Chuck & Laura Antiques now open in Old Town Florissant
Photo courtesy Hilliker Corporation This building at 9640 Aerospace Drive in Woodson Terrace was recently sold to RG Rents.
Dan Tumminello left the industrial equipment industry three years ago when he sold his company, Midwest Aerials. Now he’s back and, along with the help of business partners Joe Alonzo and Luiz Tavares, they purchased a building for $950,000 that will serve as a multitenant property with their new company, RG Rents, as its main tenant. RG Rents, a rental company for aerial lifts, will be headquartered in its new 34,000-squarefoot building located at 9460 Aerospace Drive in Woodson Terrace that sits on 2.76 acres. RG
Rents, which will move in mid-Dec., 2014, has already hired five employees and has 300 pieces of equipment. Hilliker Corporation agent Patrick McKay represented the buyer, JHD Investments, LLC and Robert Biggs Realtors’ agent Robert Biggs represented the seller, NDMF Investments, Inc. The 30-year-old building was previously owned by a trucking and warehousing company. RG Rents will occupy 17,000-square-feet. Hilliker recently closed a five-year lease on 7,000-square-feet of the building to Fastenal, an industrial supply company headquartered in Minnesota. With more than 2,600 branches and 13 distribution centers throughout the world, Fastenal resells industrial, safety and construction supplies, as well as provides additional services including inventory management, manufacturing, and tool repair.
Chuck & Laura Antiques owner Arthur “Chuck” Guilani.
Chuck Guilani grew up in his grandfather’s carnival supply business, Guilani Carnival Supply. His dad eventually took over and expanded the business to four retail locations around the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Together, father and son ran a successful business until the advent of the less-expensive, larger-retail, big-box stores that forced them to close in 1995. Chuck and his wife Laura enjoy “antiquing” and eventually acquired a considerable collection. When the location in Old Town Florissant, next to Sandie’s Interiors/Blind Corner, became available this summer, they took the plunge to open their antiques store appropriately named “Chuck & Laura’s Antiques”. They offer an eclectic assortment of items including: oil lanterns, furniture, advertising collectibles, St. Louis memorabilia and European country style accessories. The store is located at 550 rue St. Pierre in Florissant and is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. For more information call 314-813-3657 or email lcgantiques@gmail.com
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Emerson honors 99 St. Louis-area educators On Nov. 16, 99 local educators were honored at the 2014 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards. Recipients were selected by their schools’ administration to celebrate their achievements and dedication to the teaching profession. A ceremony and reception, where recipients received Tiffany & Co. crystal apples, were held at the Ritz-Carlton. “Emerson is proud to recognize and celebrate the St. Louis area’s most dedicated educators for their endless commitment to educating and helping our students achieve the highest level of success,” said Patrick J. Sly, Emerson executive vice president. “These outstanding individuals have laid the foundation for our students to become future leaders who enable our communities to grow and prosper.” Award recipients will have opportunity to apply for a Gold Star Grant from Emerson, to be presented in spring 2015. Honorees from this year and the past five years are eligible to apply for the competitive grants, which are designed to fund educational projects that reflect the pillars of the Emerson brand – technology, innovation and leadership. Since 2006, Emerson has awarded $405,000 to area teachers and schools through the Gold Star Grant program. The Excellence in Teaching Awards program began in 1989 and is sponsored annually by Emerson, a diversified global manufacturer and technology leader headquartered in St. Louis. The Emerson Charitable Trust gave $9.6 million to more than 540 educational organizations and institutions globally for the year ending September 2014. HONOREES, GRADES K-12 BY DISTRICT Ferguson-Florissant School District Ferguson-Florissant School District/Little Creek Nature Area Christine Ries Science Instructional Coach Hazelwood School District Hazelwood West Middle Rhonda Spotanski – 6th ELA Barrington Elementary Paris Bouchard – 5th Science, Social Studies, Grammar
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Florissant mayor helps school serve the hungry
Mayor Thomas P. Schneider and students from NCCS participate in the Crusaders Serve Day event.
Local educators were honored at the 2014 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards on Nov. 16 at the Ritz-Carlton.
Pattonville School District Pattonville Early Childhood Program Sarah Collins Early Childhood (Pre-Kindergarten) Special Education Ritenour School District Wyland Elementary Stacey Wilson – 3rd Riverview Gardens School District Riverview Gardens High School Tracey Williams – 9th English HONOREES, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley Scott Gevaert Intro Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics & Botany University of Missouri – St. Louis University of Missouri – St. Louis Wilma Calvert Undergraduate & Graduate Nursing
Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider joined students, staff and parents at North County Christian School to help serve the hungry on the school’s annual Crusaders Serve Day on Nov. 7. Crusaders Serve Day has become an annual event at North County Christian School, whose mission is “to serve the hungry.” School staff as well as students and their parents worked together to pack, seal and ship more than 10,000 meals to starving families in Haiti. “The fervor of the students, faculty, staff and parents at North County Christian School is evident in their dedication to realizing the school’s mission to serve those in need of food and the essentials of daily life,” said Mayor Schneider. “North County Christian School is an important and vital member of our Florissant community. We are proud of the work done by the faculty and staff at the school in shaping the altruistic ideals of tomorrow’s leaders throughout the year.” Crusaders Serve Day is part of the school’s support of Kids Against Hunger, a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to providing food for starving and malnourished children and their families, both locally and internationally. Kids Against Hunger meals are prepared by cooking bag contents in boiling water. One cup of the Kids Against Hunger rice casserole each day provides all the essential requirements for development and growth. Each package of six servings can feed an average family for one day. All North County Christian School staff and students, along with many parents and Mayor Schneider, worked in shifts throughout the morning to pack as many meals as possible. Cost for providing food and shipping for the meals is $3,000, or $10 per student. For information on how to make donations for Kids Against Hunger, please contact Wayne Moss, Director of Admissions and Advancement by mail at North County Christian School, 845 Dunn Road, Florissant, MO 63031 or call 314-927-6227, ext. 105.
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St. Louis author/illustrator John Hendrix pays homage to a miraculous event, a sign of the season, a reason to hope. “Shooting at the Stars, The Christmas Truce of 1914,” details an incident during World War I when soldiers of opposing forces put aside their guns and embraced goodwill. Peace reigned supreme on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in France in 1914 when soldiers burrowed into their trenches for months, lit yuletide trees that glowed on the quiet battlefield, exchanged food and shook hands. The story is relayed by a young British soldier writing letters home to his mother. He offers input about life in the trenches, mud, rats, and the horror of only being 30 paces away from the enemy. On Christmas Eve, those 30 paces made it possible to hear strains of “Silent Night” coming from the German trenches. So began a truce that lasted through the night and into the following day — an account brilliantly told by the talented Hendrix, whose illustrations are simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming. His use of text as art is brilliant, as always.
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ACROSS 1. Good for biceps 6. “__’_ alive!” 9. *Many Kurds did this from Syria in 2014 13. Unctuous Heep, of “David Copperfield” 14. Not pre-owned 15. It made Harry Potter’s invisible 16. Common Thanksgiving Day action 17. ATM extra 18. Reduce, _____, recycle 19. *Captured drug lord 21. Zoo section 23. Go wrong 24. Hat part 25. Old age, archaic 28. Musical compositions for one 30. African equines 35. *Suspect in PA police ambush was denied this 37. Kosher establishment 39. Davy Crockett’s last stand 40. Popular Creole vegetable 41. _____ Miss hot chocolate 43. Auditory 44. MC Hammer’s “2 _____ 2 Quit” 46. Last two words of certain shoe company’s famous slogan 47. “Rambling Wreck From Georgia ____” 48. *Beyonce and Jay Z performed in them together in ‘14 50. Antonym of #14 Across 52. “Big Island” flower necklace 53. Leave them behind for riches? 55. Grazing area 57. *Animated Oscar-winner 60. *Billboard Music Awards hologram guest 64. Indian restaurant condiment 65. Schiller’s “___ to Joy” 67. Got up 68. Remove, as in a Pinterest post 69. A cool ___, as in money 70. Takes it easy 71. They’re famous for being busy 72. Snake-like reef dweller 73. Arrogant one DOWN 1. 27 is the ____ of 3 2. Russia’s ____ Mountains 3. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 4. Wood-shaping device
5. Barn scissors 6. Facts and figures 7. Tiger’s peg 8. Take an oath 9. Bloodsucking hopper 10. Displeasure on one’s face 11. “Piece of cake!” 12. Obtain or create, barely 15. *Russia/Ukraine “apple of discord” 20. Cattle control, pl. 22. “That is to say” 24. Suffering from gastric distress 25. *It caused a scare globally in 2014 26. Kobe, e.g. 27. Sad song 29. Off-color 31. The Phantom ____, Mickey Mouse’s nemesis 32. a.k.a. honey badger
33. White liturgical neckwear 34. *2014 Olympic site 36. Been in bed 38. *Infamous terrorist group 42. Type of monument 45. Jane’s mate 49. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 51. Type of sticker, pl. 54. *Washington Nationals gave away a Jayson Werth garden _____ 56. Ohio rubber hub 57. Olden-day temple 58. ____ for the picking 59. Elevator inventor 60. Come together 61. *Hope ____ set U.S. soccer record for career shutouts 62. Norse capital 63. Egg holder
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says make perfect sense, though. No matter how talented, A talented actor and commercial pitchman, Jonathan Kimble “J.K.” Simmons Fletcher won’t coddle anyone and thinks the words “good might have to put those Farmers Insurance commercials on hold after “Whiplash.” job” are the most dangerous in the English language. He Simmons is large and very much in charge here as a tyrannical musical teacher would love to find the next Charlie “Bird” Parker in his driving his students to the brink of insanity. band, but he’s not holding his breath or his sharp tongue. Miles Teller (“Divergent”) plays Andrew Neiman, a 19-year-old jazz drummer In addition to two award-worthy performances, “Whipstudying at one of the best music conservatories in the country. While practic- lash” boasts an infectious soundtrack. It’s almost imposing in private, he encounters Terrence Fletcher (Simmons), a teacher and conduc- sible to sit still in the theater with so much hot jazz coming tor whose reputation precedes the speakers. And him. Though their first meetwhen the friction being does not go well, Fletcher tween Teller and Simmons reaches its has Andrew transferred into his boiling point, the musical result cannot prestigious school band. be described with mere words. The conductor teaches Almost guaranteed at least a handful of through intimidation, using Oscar nods, “Whiplash” is one of the best the pretext that it brings out the reasons to go to the movies. best in the band members. An“Whiplash,” rated R for strong landrew pushes himself for Fletchguage, including some sexual references, er, playing the drums until his currently is playing in theaters. fingers bleed. Yet, nothing Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve seems to please his demandBryan is now based in Anaheim, California, ing instructor. He even ends and has been allowed access to movie and a promising relationship with television sets to see actors and directors Nicole (Melissa Benoist) to deat work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the vote himself fully to his music. same wide-eyed kid who spent countless Writer/director Damien hours watching classic movies at neighborChazelle created a truly intense hood theaters. drama in “Whiplash.” The po“Whiplash” photo courtesy of Bold Films lar opposite of “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” Chazelle focuses on an unforgettable teacher who pushes his students towards greatness or insanity. Maybe both. The story raises questions about unreasonable expectations and how many students are under intense pressure to succeed. Cast as Reed Richards in the upcoming reboot of Marvel’s “Fantastic Four,” Miles Teller is an in-demand actor these days. He will be hard-pressed, though, to top his performance in “Whiplash.” As Andrew Neiman, he embodies the hopes and dreams of students as they struggle to achieve their dreams. J.K. Simmons upstages the young actor, however, as the tyrannical Terrence Fletcher. Initially, the character seems to be a more aggressive version of Professor Charles Kingsfield from “The Paper Chase.” Fletcher pushes his students to the breaking point before giving them one final push. Arguably, he’s more dangerous than inspiring. Some things the conductor
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Rams do not allow any points in two gameshad not happened for 70 years The St. Louis Rams traveled to Washington to take on the Redskins and had a great flight back with a 24-0 win. It was just a week before they beat the Oakland Raiders 52-0 in the friendly confines of the Edward Jones Dome. With a slow start in Washington the first half, the team added 18 points in the third quarter to take a commanding lead and a victory. Several highlights from the game include: • The last time the Rams held their opponents scoreless in back-to-back games was in 1945. • The last time any team in the NFL had backto-back shutouts was Dallas in 2009 • Quarterback Shaun Hill tossed two touchdowns and no interceptions for a passer rating of 133.3 • Tight end Jared Cook tallied two touchdown receptions from Hill. • Sacks to the Redskins quarterback by the Rams defense included safety Mark Barron for a loss of seven yards; linebacker James Laurinaitis for a loss of six yards, he also split a sack with defense end Robert Quinn who picked up a solo sack as well; defensive end Eugene Sims had a sack for a loss of four yards and defensive end William Hayes had a sack for a 12-yard loss • Safety T.J. McDonald had an interception at the St. Louis two-yard-line and returned it 20 yards • The Rams defense limited the Redskins’ rushing attack to 27 yards, the Rams’ lowest total of the season. • The Redskins’ running backs were limited to nine attempts for 14 yards • Wide receiver/punt returner Tavon Austin notched a 78-yard punt return for a touchdown • Running back Tre Mason rushed 20 times for 66 yards. He has racked up 16 explosive runs this season with explosive defined as at least 10-plus-yards per rush.
• Kicker Greg Zuerlein converted a 34-yard field goal. * Bring on the best team in the NFL Thursday Former Lindenwood football player makes NFL debut Pierre Desir the 24-year-old, 6’2” 206-pound cornerback used to be on the defensive side of the ball for the Lions. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2014 National Football League draft by the Cleveland Browns. After missing most of the preseason due to an injury, he has been inactive in the team’s first 11 games this season until last Sunday. Desir was activated to the roster and saw action during the Browns’ game at the Buffalo Bills. He did not record any statistics during the contest but did see playing time in the game won by Buffalo by a 26-10 score. He is the third Lindenwood player to play in a NFL contest. Prior to Desir there was running back DeDe Dorsey who signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2006 and defensive lineman Brian Schaefering who signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2008. Desir was the 2013 Cliff Harris Award winner as the best defensive player among the NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA levels. * Thanks to Lindenwood’s Tyler Scheller-Sports Information Graduate Assistant Women Tackle Football Tryouts Saturday Dec. 13th at noon the St. Louis Slam women’s football team are expanding. The tryouts will be held at Tandy Community Center, 4206 Kennerly Ave, St. Louis from noon - 2 p.m. You will be judged on sprints, agility, strength, conditioning, and football assessments. No football experience is necessary. Email slamfootball@hotmail.com or go to their website www.stlslam.com for more information. * Relieve your frustrations Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities. Currently he broadcasts a radio show on 590 ‘The Man’ and 1380 ‘The Woman.’
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Directions: Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease four 8-ounce ramekins with nonstick cooking spray. Brown sausage over medium heat in nonstick skillet, stirring and breaking up sausage, about 5 minutes. Stir in peppers and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Evenly divide vegetable mixture among prepared
ramekins. Gently break one egg into each ramekin and season with salt and pepper. Evenly top each egg with milk and cheese. Place ramekins on baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until egg white is opaque but yolk is still soft. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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Trolley” ride tour. For more information, visit www.overlandmo Dec. 12 Pork steak dinner Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 – 8 p.m. Please join us; all profits go to support veterans. (314)8316121.
Dec. 13 Flea market Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Contact Richard at (314)837-7057. Dec 13 Breakfast Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 – 10 a.m. Please join us; all profits go to support veterans. (314)8316121. Dec. 13 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Hoop Shoot Event will be held at the James Eagan Civic Center. Registration and warm up from 9–10 a.m. Age groups are: boys ages 8-9, boys
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www.mycnews.com • Community News • December 10, 2014 the Ethical Society, will host a free lecture “The End of the Ottoman Empire, Creation of the Modern Middle East” by Dr. Tahmineh Entessar, at 10:45 a.m. at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, located at 9001 Clayton Rd. Feb. 3 and 10: Introduction to Square Dancing Free introduction to Modern Western Square Dancing for couples and singles of all ages begins Feb 3 and 10, 2015, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Rd., southeast corner of Clayton Rd and Hwy 141. Following the free introduction, the program continues on Tuesdays for $5 per person. Children ages 8-18 are free with paying adult. No experience necessary. Wear casual clothes. Good fellowship and great fun. Contact Jack and Mary Ann Marincel at 314-894-2567, momarincel@gmail.com or visit www. westcountyspinners.com. Recurring Events Mondays: Karaoke at DeLeo’s Cafe & Deli
2782 North Hwy 67, Florissant, 8 10:30pm, 314.839.3880. 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.
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.
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3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Lisa Erlinger 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 Every Sunday beginning Sept. 28: Meat Shoots Noon until Dusk. Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316 Every Sundays: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com
day from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737 Health 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-theart fitness equipment and circuit
2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal. net. 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. Third Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association At Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake, 10 – 11am, 11728 Hidden Lake Dr., St. Louis, 314.292.7504 Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info 314.344.7220 to enroll.
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By Joe Morice
Over the Fence
Ten Pre-Nuptial Forewarnings 1. Love: To paraphrase “The Love Formula” described in a movie with Peter O’Toole, “If the time you spend thinking about your lover exceeds the time you spend thinking about yourself, you’re in love”. He neglected mentioning this had better include both parties. Love is also described by some as a compendium of needs. I’m unsure this includes “tough love” that usually means one party is being a jerk and the other party puts up with it. 2. Needs: One should remember the needs of one are usually different from those of another. For instance: the needs for designer clothing or sports cars resulting in maxed-out credit cards or repossessions risk bedroom-banishment and divorce lawyers.
3. Commitment: Today’s lovers sometimes claim they don’t need marriage to commit. Perhaps they observed too many divorced parents. Although civil laws may not require it, the church or health insurance providers usually will, and don’t forget the parents who’ll shriek, “You’re gonna live with who?” 4. Sex: Marriage is the hardest work there is. Staying desirable is part of it. It means jog, work out, diet or get used to cold showers. 5. Two can live as cheaply as one: Don’t believe this for a second unless you’re writing a diet book. 6. Jealousy: If you’re getting married only because you’re afraid your lover might stray, the air valve in your head is malfunctioning or your lover is already cheating, or both. No matter which, jealousy may be the leading cause of connubial murders besides in-laws. 7. In-laws: Some marital partners long for a law that no parent be allowed to see, talk with or write to either of the newlyweds DRIVEWAYS for five years and vice versa. If your spouse is constantly trying to please Mommy or PATIOS Daddy, it’s a sign of lifelong puberty comPOOL DECKS bined with a brand of crippling dependency comparable to that of a three-legged steer ROOM ADDITIONS chasing a stampede. Granted, most parents will give advice only if asked. Unfortunately FOUNDATIONS Call Now to take advantage of there aren’t enough of them. STAMPED our “earLY bIrD” specials 8. Money: These materialistic times reEXPOSED AGGREGATE quire two incomes if you’re like most middle-income couples. Be warned, if one parRETAINING WALLS ty wants to quit after the “I do’s”, think “Ollie Overall’s Discount Fireworks and Sheep ACID STAINS Meadow Trailer Park.” 9. Marrying for money: This may be the most contentious of reasons to get married Call for a Free estimate! and is sometimes paid for with a drop of 636-795-2865 or 636-345-3554 blood for every dollar in the portfolio. Some Residential/Commercial • Licensed, Bonded & Insured compare it to buying alluring arm candy to Locally owned and operated since 1956!
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impress peers until the wealthy owners trade them in. 10. Expectations: Perhaps the biggest destroyer of all. It’s often one party thinking they can change the other after the rice-throwing. Another is finding out after the marriage that your spouse who behaved so well to impress you before the marriage was actually perpetrating a hoax. Some believe today’s trend of unmarried togetherness might offset this but that’s debatable. As an example, some think marriage will change things to allow ownership of the other party, force monogamy or tolerance of channel surfing, panty hose on the shower curtain rod or 50 inch waistlines. Forget it. Frequently, whatever the couple was before they met is what they will revert back to after marriage except for when they’re worse. “Wedded bliss” probably best describes how the human race continues to procreate. After children and wrinkles, there better be a whole trainload of love and understanding or happiness will disappear like a campaign promise. However, I admit winning the lottery might help; not that money buys happiness but some couples believe ‘tis far better to have loved and lost than have the car repossessed. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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