January 7, 2015 Best of North County Recipes Classics Reinvented Around Town 11 2 Eagle Watch Returns Photo by Doug Garbs Readers at Old Town Donuts in Florissant look over the voting ballots for The Best of North County. Community News and Greater North County Chamber of Commerce want you to help honor the top businesses in the area School 7 Learn About Life in U.S. By Sara Hardin To kick off the New Year, Community News has partnered with the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce to launch “The Best of North County,” an eight-week-long contest that acknowledges successful businesses in the chamber service area. “We are partnering with the local chamber,” explained Bob Huneke, Publisher of Community News. “We’re limiting the candidates to that chamber’s members and also any non-members in that chamber’s service area.” The contest will run as a voting ballot in the Community News for eight consecutive weeks through Feb. 25. Readers will be able to cut out the ballot and mail it in, and can also vote through the Community News website: www.mycnews.com. The ballot is also available as a loose flyer distributed in local businesses and in the chamber office. There are 30 categories to vote on, and each category will have two winners. Voters have until March 1 to submit their entries. Various competing businesses will also be featured in the “Vote For Me” ads in the ballot section of the Community News during the duration of the contest. “All kinds of businesses are eligible. Everything from chiropractors to plumbers to restaurants,” said Huneke. First- and second-place-winning businesses will be awarded with a certificate at the monthly chamber membership meeting on March 18th. John Vogt, chairman of Greater North County Chamber of Commerce and collaborator with the Best of North County contest, expressed his enthusiasm about the contest and his high expectations for its success. “This contest has been very successful in the past.” said Vogt. “We wanted to bring this back when we saw what a great job Community News has done with other chambers in other locations.” Vogt explained that the contest provides an efficient way to expose North County businesses and offers long-term support for participants in the area. “We feel that this competition really helps showcase all of the great businesses that we have not just in our chamber of commerce, but in all of the areas and zip codes that we support. We feel it will be a fun competition and should be looked at as a way celebrate and advertise all of North County, no matter who wins.” The past success of similar programs run by Community News and its partners leaves its contributors with high hopes about the continued triumph of the contest and the benefits that it will provide to its participants. “I have no doubt in my mind that it’s going to be successful,” said Vogt. “Our board feels that it is very much worth the time and energy that’s been put into this, and we hope to continue this throughout the years.” “[The contest] promotes a positive attitude about our North County business community,” said Huneke. “It’s good for the chamber, good for the contestants, and good for North County.” Over the Fence 16 Robodog Dreams “Selma” photos courtesy of Cloud Eight Films Movie FREE Online Subscription at mycnews.com 9 Around Town 2 Vol. 17 No. 1 In This Issue... 2 Around Town “I Love Ferguson” donations skyrocket and more. 4 Special Section Best of North County. 7 School Jennings students meet with U.S. Secretary of Education and more. 8 Learn and Play Discover a new book with this week’s Book Buzz, take the crossword challenge and play this weeks sudoku. 9 Movie “Selma” takes an eye-opening look at the Civil Rights Movement. 10 Sports Local sports with Gary B. 11 Recipes Classics Reinvented. 12 14 16 What’s Happening Classifieds Over the Fence Joe Morice brings his unique views to the Community News. Follow us on www.pinterest.com/mycnews January 7, 2015 • Community News • www.mycnews.com Eagle Watch returns to Fort Belle Fontaine Park It is time to get off the couch and take a hike. Shake off the winter blues, dress warm and join us for a free event that is open to the public at Fort Belle Fontaine Park. The Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine Park and the St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department will host an “Eagle Watch and Guided Trail Walk” on Jan. 24 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. A live eagle, several birds of prey, and a naturalist from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on site for a close-up view. Experienced, well known “birder,” Kraig Paradise, and members of the Audubon Society will be available to help visitors view the majestic wild birds through scopes and binoculars that will be provided. Hot chocolate, s’mores and a warm fire will be located at the top of the Grand Staircase. Be sure to bring your binoculars. Parking is located on site. Visitors are encouraged individually to walk or bike along the three mile trail that takes you through the newly restored upland prairie and wetlands, past Cold Water Creek and the Missouri River. Join one of our guided walks along the trail to enjoy Fort Belle Fontaine Park in its winter glory or just visit on the top of the bluff at the Grand Staircase that offers a panoramic view of the Missouri River and overlooks the sites where Lewis and Clark camped in 1804 when Submitted photos Above: People participate in last year’s Eagle Watch at Fort Belle Fontaine Park. Left: A bald eagle perched at last year’s Eagle Watch at Fort Belle Fontaine Park. they left on their Voyage of Discovery, and made their last campsite on their return in 1806. The Grand Staircase was built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930’s. Information will also be available for anyone wanting to become a member of the Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine Park. Fort Belle Fontaine Park is located at 13300 Bellefontaine Road, 3 miles north of Highway 270. Scouts and organizations are welcome and the event is totally free, including refreshments. Fort Belle Fontaine Park patches are free to anyone completing the guided trail walk with the group or individually. Park maps will be available. For more information, Call Magurany at 314-544-5714 or contact Shirley Paro at 314-869-8251, e-mail [email protected]. MU, Danforth Plant Science Center to hire four joint researchers Officials from the University of Missouri and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis announced a new collaborative agreement that will lead to the hiring of four new researchers who enhance plant sciences research that will benefit the state, nation and world. “True to its mission, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has made a positive impact around the globe, and we have been proud to be counted as one of their partners since their founding,” MU Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin said. “This new collaboration will directly link the strengths of our two institutions and move us forward toward our mutual goals of feeding the hungry of the world and educating the next generation about plant science.” “This is a major milestone for the Center,” Danforth Center president James C. Carrington said. “Partnering with the University of Missouri will accelerate research and education at both institutions, and provide new capabilities to translate great scientific discoveries into meaningful impact that improves people’s lives.” The agreement specifically calls for the hiring of four accomplished research scientists with specialties in the plant and crop sciences. Two of the researchers will be housed at the Danforth Center and two will be housed at MU. All four faculty will have joint appointments at both institutions and will have tenure at MU. Costs for salaries, benefits and other expenses associated with the hiring of the faculty will be shared equally by MU and the Danforth Center. “We believe this unique collaboration will be very enticing to accomplished scientists in the plant sciences arena,” said John Walker, chair of the Department of Biological Sciences at MU and member of the Danforth Center Scientific Advisory Board. “Having access to the resources of these two research institutions that have stellar reputations in this area, while having an opportunity to mentor undergraduate and graduate students, will be very appealing to many faculty.” “The Danforth Center and the University already work together closely on several major projects,” said Todd Mockler, the Gerry and Bob Virgil Distinguished Investigator at the Danforth Center. “But partnering to bring four new lead scientists to the region will provide a huge boost to collaborative scientific and technology development efforts.” The agreement builds on a previous partnership involving MU, the Danforth Center and seven other research centers that were awarded a $20 million, five-year grant from the National Science Foundation earlier this year; the funds support research to explore climate variability and the potential agricultural, ecological and social impacts on Missouri. “This is a very exciting opportunity that demonstrates the academic strengths of both institutions,” said Hank Foley, executive vice president for academic affairs, research and economic development with the UM System and senior vice chancellor for research and graduate studies at MU. “This collaboration also will help us achieve some of the goals set forth in MU’s Strategic Operating Plan, which is designed to enhance MU’s leadership in higher education by attracting highly accomplished faculty.” www.medicallysupervisedweightloss.com www.communicarehealth.com www.mycnews.com • Community News • January 7, 2015 Hazelwood Green Committee makes effort to beautify community The city of Hazelwood’s ad-hoc volunteer Green Committee has been busy educating residents about the importance of recycling and keeping the community beautiful with its litter pick-up events. One of its members even won a sturdy park bench, made of recycled #2 plastic milk jugs, through a Missouri Recycling Association auction and donated it on behalf of the committee to Truman Park. It blends in with other park structures near the pond, giving residents a place to Photo courtesy the city of Hazelwood rest and enjoy the scenic view. In 2014, the Hazelwood Green In 2014, Green Committee members removed nearly 400 lbs. of trash of which about 100 lbs. Committee adopted the Lynn consisted of recyclable materials at the Lynn Haven/Taylor/North Lindbergh intersection. Haven/Taylor/North Lindbergh (From left) Steve Rahmberg; Ward 3 Councilman Don Ryan and Ron Darling, chairman. intersection for regular litter gles, wood, and vehicle parts (i.e. hub caps, plastic pick-ups. “We feel this section of Hazelwood is bumper parts, gas caps, etc.) one of the main entry points into our community, “The litter pick-up events give our Green Comand we want this area to look clean and beauti- mittee members a sense of accomplishment knowful in order to give visitors a good impression ing they’re doing their part to make Hazelwood a of our city,” said Ron Darling, chairman of the cleaner and more beautiful place to live. They feel Hazelwood Green Committee. “We pick up trash like they’re making a difference to improve our that is often wind blown from surrounding prop- environment by diverting recyclable items away erties or thrown from vehicles, and then we sepa- from our landfills,” Darling noted. rate the items which are recyclable.” Those with ideas on how to help Hazelwood beLast year, Hazelwood Green Committee mem- come a more environmental-friendly community bers volunteered one hour for litter pick-up are invited to attend meetings of the Hazelwood events, held on Saturday mornings every six Green Committee, which are held on the fourth weeks. They rotated their schedule between the Tuesday of every month at the Hazelwood ComTaylor and Lynn Haven sides of the intersection. munity Center located at 1186 Teson Road in Through their efforts, approximately 400 pounds White Birch Park. Starting time is 5 p.m. The of trash have been removed. About 100 pounds next meeting date is Jan. 27. of it consisted of recyclable materials. Some of the For more information about the Hazelwood trash items included plastic film/bags, Mylar bags, Green Committee, contact Kate Crimmins at 314fast food waste items, polystyrene (foam), shin- 13-5016 or [email protected]. Around Town 3 “I Love Ferguson” donations skyrocket; $50,000 presented to Reinvest North County The outpouring of support from around the world has multiplied the amount that the I Love Ferguson committee had hoped to give back to the community during the holiday season. Committee chairman Brian Fletcher will be presenting a check for $50,000 to Rebecca Zoll, President and CEO of North County, Inc. Regional Development Association. The money will go to the Reinvest North County Fund for businesses and schools impacted by the unrest in the greater Ferguson community. “After the grand jury decision, the destruction in Ferguson and our neighboring towns was unbelievable,” says Fletcher, a former mayor of Ferguson. “But thanks to the generosity of people in our town, across the country and even in foreign countries, we can give back to the locally-owned businesses that have been struggling so much.” Fletcher says sales of I Love Ferguson merchandise, coupled with fundraiser auctions and new projects in the works (including a calendar and children’s book) have boosted the committee’s profile and helped to raise awareness of the need of small businesses in the Ferguson region. www.hollywoodcasinostlouis.com www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/stlouiscentral 4 Around Town January 7, 2015 • Community News • www.mycnews.com Best of North County www.rhf.org www.DeaversRestaurant.com www.villaatriverwood.com www.CompleteAB.com h t C r o o . Ballot N f o t s e B Vote for your favorite Greater North County Chamber member or any other business in 63031, 63033, 63042, 63135, 63136, 63137, 63138, 63032 or 63034 in the categories listed below. All entries due no later than March 1, 2015. Vote as often as you wish. There will be two winners in each category. Accounting Catering Fitness Center Hotels/Lodging Bakery/Donuts Apartment Complex Chiropractor Florist Insurance Agent Printing Attorney Computer Services Medical Doctor Jeweler Real Estate Co./Agent Auto Repair Childcare Hair Salon Landscaping/Lawncare Restaurant/Dining Bank/Credit Union Dentist Heating & Cooling Mortgage Company Roofing Bar/Grill Financial/Investments Home Remodeling Optometrist/Eye Care Senior Living You can vote online at www.mycnews.com as often as you want to... or you can email your vote to [email protected]... or you can clip this and mail to: Community News 2139 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366 www.mycnews.com • Community News • January 7, 2015 Around Town 5 Best of North County www.villagenorthretirement.org Girl Scout rebuilds trailhead, adds learning opportunities as Gold Award project For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Elizabeth Schneider repaired damaged trailheads, providing the community with a way to enjoy nature for years to come. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest national award that a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador, girls in grades 9-12, can earn. A graduate of Hazelwood West High School, Schneider is currently a freshman at Lindenwood University, majoring in mathematics and secondary education. Vehicles had badly damaged a trail in the St. Stanislaus Conservation Area in Hazelwood. Schneider cleaned the trail, built new trailheads from old blueprints, added wooden posts to protect the trailheads and worked with a forester to identify and mark trees on the trail. Thanks to her efforts, hikers can now also see maps, signs and other information that previously wasn’t visible. Schneider updated maps to include historical, as well as the tree life, information. All girls spend a significant amount of time completing their Gold Award projects. Schneider spent 93 hours over nine months finishing her project. Attaining the Girl Scout Gold Award requires a suggested 80 hours of planning and implementing a challenging, large-scale project that is innovative, engages others and has a lasting impact on its targeted community with an emphasis on sustainability. Schneider enlisted the help of local Boy Scout Troop 939 to adopt and care for the trail. The Missouri Department of Conservation will also continue to observe the trail and trailheads, and keep the information on the materials updated. Schneider conveyed what her project taught her. “I developed greater leadership skills, healthy relationships and a strong sense of self,” she said. “I also grew stronger mentally, physically and spiritually.” She also discovered the power to educate, encourage and inspire others to act through her project, as well as a connection to her community and cooperation with others. Help Room at the Inn clients dress to impress Clearing out your closet this winter? Our clients can help give your old clothes a new life! As part of Room at the Inn’s expanding Employment Readiness Program, we are clearing space and developing a clothing closet as a resource for our clients when they are preparing for a job interview. We want to help clients develop a professional appearance that can help them feel comfortable and confident when going on employment interviews. We have clients from 18 years to retirement age (and beyond) and all sizes are needed, from junior to plus sizes. Nice blouses, sweaters, jackets, skirts, slacks, shoes and any accessories would be sincerely appreciated by our clients as they dress for their job interviews. Although our target demographic is primarily women, we would also like to have a section for men. To donate, or for more information, please contact Mary Kaminski at [email protected] or 314-209-9181. www.searshometownstore.com 6 Around Town January 7, 2015 • Community News • www.mycnews.com WellCare donates $5,000 to the Keeping the Faith Food Pantry in St. Louis WellCare Health Plans, Inc. announced that the WellCare Community Foundation donated $5,000 to support the Keeping the Faith Food Pantry in St. Louis. The Keeping the Faith Food Pantry is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to supply food and other resources required to sustain and maintain a decent quality of life to families in need within the metropolitan St. Louis area. According to Feeding America, one out of every six people and one out of every five children in the United States struggles with hunger. Childhood hunger is particularly serious because proper nutrition is necessary for growth and development. In Missouri, more than 17 percent of people are “food insecure” meaning they have limited or uncertain access to adequate food. Nearly 10 years ago, LaJuana Michelle, a St. Louis area pastor, started feeding the hungry by taking $100 a week from her paycheck to purchase food and distribute it throughout the community from the trunk of her car. Every week, she would feed at least five families. This effort grew into the Keeping the Faith Food Pantry and became one of her church’s community outreach projects. Today, the Keeping the Faith Food Pantry is open every Tuesday from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and has fed more than 47,000 families. “When I think about how many people we have helped, I know that all of the sacrifices my family has made have been worth it,” said Michelle, now pastor of the Keeping the Faith Empowerment Center. “With the recent unrest in Ferguson, including the burning of a local convenience store, the Keeping the Faith Pantry has become even more of a lifeline for many people. This gift from WellCare will go a long way to help so many families.” “Hunger is a significant social problem that must be addressed in order to enable families to move from survival to taking preventive actions that help them to get and stay healthy,” said Barbara Witte, state president, Missouri Care. “Missouri Care is focused on helping those who live in the St. Louis community and the more than 39,000 members we serve in this area get access to the care and services they need to have the best quality of life possible.” Pastor Michelle and the Keeping the Faith Food Pantry are working to do more to help the homeless and those who do not have a place to cook food by purchasing a food truck to cook hot meals and deliver them throughout the community. To learn more about the Keeping the Faith Food Pantry and ways to support their mission, go to www.ktfec.org or call 314-736-1378. W E W I S H YOU A Joyous Holiday Season Florissant adds six full-time public works employees Following one of its busiest summers in real estate development on record, Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider and the Florissant City Council have approved a 2015 fiscal year budget that adds six full-time employees to the city’s public works department. The addition of extra employees is necessary in order for Florissant to maintain its standards of code enforcement for residential and commercial properties. Additional inspectors, along with technical, clerical and field support staff, have been or will be hired. “Since the low point for the housing market in 2008, we’ve seen a steady growth in both commercial and residential real estate development that was topped with one of the busiest summers we’ve ever experienced,” said Lou Jearls, Director of Florissant’s Public Works Department. “In order for us to vigilantly maintain Florissant’s high code enforcement standards, we are adding six more employees to our public works staff for 2015.” Challenges in 2014 included multiple, large commercial building projects, a spike in residential building and renovation, continued investment in residential rental property, a monitoring and inspection program for vacant properties, added programs such as Florissant’s Priority Need Home Repair Program and a growing data management system requiring increased data input. Declared construction costs more than doubled from $27.3 million in 2012 to $58.8 million in 2014, with a rise in generated permit fees from $318,000 in 2012 to $402, 000 in 2014. Large building projects started or finished included Walmart ($17 million), CVS ($1 million), Culvers ($1.5 million), Brite Worx Car Wash ($750,000), Dollar Tree ($700,000) and Florissant Center-Club Fitness ($575,000). Projects already slated for 2015 are another CVS pharmacy, a stand-alone Imo’s Pizza, a Jimmy John’s and several others still in the property assembly stage. “The protection and safety of our residents and businesses by our vigilant police department remains the top priority for the city of Florissant,” said Mayor Schneider. “However, in order to maintain Florissant’s reputation as an excellent place for people of all ages to live and work, we require the dedication of our public works department to continue to excel in providing the many infrastructure and health services we need, with an increased emphasis on code enforcement inspections of both residential and commercial properties. “With the continuing improvement of the area’s real estate market,” added Mayor Schneider, “we believe it is necessary to give our public works department the personnel it needs to address code enforcement challenges by restoring positions that were eliminated during previous economic decline.” Residential occupancy inspections rose from 4,116 in 2012 to 4,965 in 2014 to date, with an increase in violations that require follow-up. Exterior inspections resulting from service requests also increased, which resulted in even more violations that required time and follow-up. The city also increased efforts to monitor vacant property. The increase in real estate activity has led to a heavier work load for public works employees, such as providing inspections on weekends and evenings and an increased number of on-call inspections of residential real estate properties. Goals for the new fiscal year include increased, pro-active inspections of commercial building exteriors, doubling inspection of exterior property maintenance, increased tracking and enforcement of vacant home codes, closing of outstanding court cases and continuation of Florissant’s highly successful Priority Need Home Repair program. www.Windowworld.com FUNERALS • CREMATIONS • MEMORIALS 5987 Rivers Center Mall Drive • St. Charles, 63304-7196 Chapel & Mid Crematory FuneralMO Home & Crematory (636) 936-13005987 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. 13980 New Halls Ferry Road. (314) 830-1500 stygar.com (636) 936-1300 www.stygar.com www.Stygar.com ©adfinity Stygar Mid Rivers Funeral Home Crematory Stygar Florissant Stygar& Mid Rivers www.mycnews.com • Community News • January 7, 2015 International students in St. Louis learn about life in United States If you’re eating with friends and reach with your fork to grab a choice bite from a serving dish, your friends may be a bit startled. If you hold your plate two inches from your mouth while you eat, they’ll wonder about your table manners even more. In China, table manners are quite different. It’s perfectly acceptable to take a bite of chicken from a communal platter with your chopsticks. And how can you eat rice with chopsticks without bringing the bowl very close to your mouth? These are among the cultural challenges that face Chinese high school students enrolling in January at Lutheran High School North and Lutheran High School South. As a result, they’ll start a weeklong, intensive “High School Prep Camp” to teach them American table manners, expressions and study habits. Take idioms, for example, explains Derek Russell, managing director of Kitebridge, Inc., which provides dormitories and cultural and academic counseling for approximately 50 international students at the two high schools. “If you know colloquial English and someone tells you to go fly a kite, you know they mean to go away,” he said. “If you’ve only learned English in a classroom, you’ll start looking for a store that sells kites.” Classroom activities and study habits in American schools also are quite different, he explained. “Most Chinese schools have large halls with one person lecturing to 50 or more students. Here a class may form into study groups and play a game like Jeopardy to learn. International students initially may think this is just a waste of time. They discover that it’s okay to learn in a fun way.” Many of the students, he said, have never eaten with a knife and fork. Knowing that it’s possible to cut many foods with the side of a fork is a useful tip. The winter prep camp is only a week, while the summer prep camp for students entering the fall semester lasts a month. The longer, summer program includes everything from American movies to trips to the home of Samuel Clemens to the latest teenage dance fads. Winter prep camp focuses on what Russell calls “survival” schools. Kitebridge differs from most boarding schools for international students in its prep camps and other cultural activities. “Very few, if any, other programs spend as much time in helping students adjust to life in America as we do,” Russell said. School Florissant mayor spends the morning with third graders at Lawson Elementary Photo courtesy the city of Florissant Pictured are Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider and some of the third graders at Lawson Elementary School. On Dec. 18, Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider spent the morning with about 60 third graders from the Lawson Elementary School. The third graders came prepared with about 30 questions ranging from how the city plans for the Valley of Flowers event each year to what is it like being the mayor. “I would like to thank Principal Dr. Betty Scheller, the third-grade teachers and all the students for inviting me to come spend some time with them. I enjoy speaking with students and being able to answer their questions,” said Schneider. Jennings students meet with U.S. Secretary of Education Jennings School District students met with Arne Duncan, United States Secretary of Education. Along with students from Ferguson-Florissant and Riverview Gardens, they discussed their experiences with police, both before and after the Ferguson unrest. They shared how they are working to improve their communities and building trust with police department officials Over the past several weeks, the students in Jennings have made a positive difference in their community by helping to clean up the streets of Ferguson and have adopted a business that was destroyed during the protests. In addition, they met with Jennings police de- partment officials to discuss ways to build trust and make their community safer. “Empowering students to improve their communities, and to give them the tools to make a positive difference is the one of the best ways to educate our students,” shared Dr. Tiffany Anderson, superintendent of Jennings School District. 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Youngest Pick: “Sam and Dave Dig a Hole” Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy! See solution on page 13 Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2014. You won’t have to dig deep to delight in “Sam and Dave Dig a Hole,” written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen. They’ve got the corner on creativity in a book that nearly defies description. It begins on a Monday with two fellas named Sam and Dave ready to dig a hole to “find something spectacular.” Their trusty hound accompanies them. They dig and keep going deeper and deeper, the “spectacular” eluding them — but not their pooch. He does everything but point the way to gems that lurk in the dirt, but to no avail. Tired and dirty, Sam and Dave take a break, and discuss changing their strategy — perhaps “we should dig in another direction,” Dave suggests. They try that, as well as other ploys, but nothing is effective until their dog takes charge and the bottom drops out. This book will upend you, and provide massive mirth, that’s for sure. Crossword Puzzle Theme: Broadway Songs www.squaredancestcharles.com ACROSS 1. A minority people of New Zealand 6. Dr. Frankenstein’s workplace 9. *”____ Enchanted Evening” 13. Straight _____, e.g. 14. _ __ king 15. *Exclamatory song from the Buddy Holly Musical 16. Narcotics agent 17. Under the weather 18. Hal-9000’s chess opponent 19. *Fantine: “I _______ a dream in time gone by...” 21. Type of canned tomato 23. ___ talk of encouragement 24. *”Who’s Got The ____?” from “Damned Yankees” 25. Pick up, as in a criminal 28. Hit song by Katy Perry 30. *Desirée: “Quick, send in the ____” 35. Footnote word 37. Horsefly 39. Search helper 40. Mongolian desert 41. Greek ruler of the underworld 43. Ripped 44. Edward Teller’s creation 46. Iranian coin 47. *Song title from “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Wiz” 48. Conical dwellings 50. Gunk 52. Pavlova’s step 53. Dirty money 55. Singer-songwriter Stewart 57. *Peggy Sawyer: “...I am taking you to forty-____ street.” 60. Like a light and confident step 64. Hammerin’ Hank 65. “____ la la!” 67. Food safety threat 68. Summer romance, e.g. 69. Genetic info carrier 70. Clean a spill 71. Change for a twenty 72. Make a seam 73. Agenda entries DOWN 1. Fix, especially by sewing 2. Month of Purim 3. Fictional giant 4. Summary 5. Chemical compound 6. “Best ____ plans” 7. *”____ That Jazz” from “Chicago” 8. Model-building wood 9. *”There’s no business like ____ business...” 10. Symphony member 11. Dehumidifier’s foe 12. Needle hole 15. In an open way 20. Historical period 22. Clinical twitching 24. What meteorologists do 25. *Phantom: “Help me make the music of the ____” 26. PDF reader 27. Jazz style 29. Winglike 31. Often taken with help of a bible 32. Celebrate or “_____ it up!” 33. Marilyn Monroe’s original name 34. Sound units 36. Play charades 38. Toothy wheel 42. Impolite dinner sound 45. Be in the right place 49. Duke of Cambridge to Prince of Wales, e.g. 51. *Solfège-sounding “Sound of Music” song 54. Emitted from frankincense or myrrh, pl. 56. Monocot’s alternative 57. *Cole Porter’s “Love for ____” 58. Julia Roberts’ character Brockovich 59. Flipside of pros 60. Playwright George Bernard 61. Uh-uh 62. Dour 63. Puppy sounds 64. Away from the bow 66. *”___ singular sensation...” See answers on page 13 www.mycnews.com • Community News • January 7, 2015 Movie “Selma” 9 By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13 ration through song. Thanks to David Oyelowo’s uncanny portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Carmen Ejogo adds perspective and balance to the story in “Selma,” all bets are officially off in this year’s Oscar race. Oyelowo domi- as Coretta Scott King. Though she didn’t always travel nates this film, which is not meant to be with her husband, a biopic about the legendary civil rights Mrs. King acted leader. Director Ava DuVernay focuses as an emotional on Dr. King’s historic march from Selma anchor even when to Montgomery, Alabama to secure voting the family received rights for all people. death threats. There Though he won the 1964 Nobel Peace are moments in the film, Prize and had the ear of President Johnson though, that indicate the marriage was at (Tom Wilkinson), King was still viewed as the breaking point. a troublemaker and interloper in the Deep Tom Wilkinson deserves special menSouth. Voting legislation was already in tion for portrayal of Lyndon B. Johnson. place, but white officials in Alabama made Liev Schreiber parodied the late President it nearly impossible for eligible black votin “The Butler,” but Wilkinson plays it ers to register. straight in “Selma.” Johnson is shown jugKing and his supporters staged sit-in’s gling civil unrest at home and the Vietnam and marches in Selma, but these typically War overseas. Wilkinson’s performance is ended with severe injuries and the occagood enough for a supporting actor nomisional death of a supporter. Dr. King then nation. focused his efforts on a five-day march to Working from Paul Webb’s screenplay, Montgomery to guarantee once-and-forAva DuVernay could easily take home Osall the right for blacks to vote. car gold for her first feature film. “Selma” A companion piece of sorts to Lee Danis an amazing piece, highlighted by Oyiels’ “The Butler,” “Selma” examines one elowo’s nuanced performance as Dr. King. chapter of the civil rights movement. It also helps put the current civil unrest in Making her feature film directorial debut, Ferguson into perspective as well. Ava DuVernay pulls no punches in telling “Selma,” rated PG-13 for disturbing thethis story. The events leading up to the matic material including violence, a sugmarch were exceptionally violent and brugestive moment, and brief strong language, tal, but DuVernay puts them all into sharp will open wide on Friday, January 9. focus. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve In character as King, David Oyelowo is Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and fascinating to watch. The actor recreates has been allowed access to movie and televimany of King’s speeches and shows how sion sets to see actors and directors at work. the Nobel Prize Winner was a family man Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wideat heart. When faced with an exceptioneyed kid who spent countless hours watching ally difficult task, King calls gospel singer “Selma” photos courtesy of Cloud Eight Films classic movies at neighborhood theaters. Mahalia Jackson (Ledisi Young) for inspi- You can cross shoveling off your “to-do” list! And be making great new friends instead. Moving to an apartment home at Hidden Lake means you can give up the “have to-do’s” and replace them with the “want to-do’s”! Best of all, along with this active lifestyle comes assurance and peace of mind, knowing that additional levels of care are available on-site should your needs change. Ask about our winter move-in special and complimentary move-in services. 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Redal says he “was aware of the Rascals” from the time his roommate signed and that the opportunity to join the team has “led to good things.” Redal’s favorite moment of being a Rascal came last year. “…One of the three champagne showers that we had.” He also says, “Its hard to beat that feeling of last season and all that the team accomplished including some of his other favorite moments such as finishing with the top record, winning the division, advancing through each round of playoffs and playing in the championship.” * Leader of the pack Lindenwood may have another player heading to the NFL Lindenwood football player Connor Harris earned All-American honors and was named a second-team member on the Daktronics NCAA Division II AllAmerican list. The sophomore linebacker was one of just three freshmen or sophomores on the AllAmerican lists and one of seven MIAA members included. He is the second Lion to earn Daktronics AllAmerican honors joining Pierre Desir who was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League in 2014. Harris was the top player on last year’s Lindenwood squad. He finished the season with 152 tackles, including 83 solo stops. He also recorded 4.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions, and one fumble recovery. He recorded double-figure tackles in every game but two last season. There were three games with 20 or more tackles including a career-high 23 at Emporia State. Contributions were also made offensively and on special teams including rushing for 188 yards and four touchdowns in one game against Northeastern State. Harris will enter his junior season with 311 career tackles, and is on pace to break the MIAA record for career tackles. * The gridiron is producing some talent www.gibsonprinting.com Rodeo this Friday and Saturday Lone Star Rodeo Company presents a spectacle not normally seen in this area. This Friday and Saturday January 9 & 10 at the Family Arena you have an opportunity to see cowboys and cowgirls strut their stuff on fast horses and big bucking bulls. Local and participants from the Midwest will compete in: bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, cowgirl’s breakaway roping, team roping, cowgirl’s barrel racing and bull riding! Go to www.FamilyArena.com to get all the details. * Ride ‘em cow person Guns ‘N Hoses set Jan. 30 The annual fundraiser for fallen police, fire and emergency medical personnel in and around the St. Louis area will be held Jan. 30 at the Scottrade Center. There will be 15 three-round bouts of boxing and included are mixed martial arts matches pitting male and female contestants from the group. Attend the event by going to www.TicketMaster.com * See you there Indoor soccer and football teams at Family Arena add staff As the soccer season nears the halfway point and indoor football season around the corner, the St. Louis Ambush and Attack have added to the front office. The latest hires are Kevin Fowler (Director of Digital Media), Dylan Anderson (sales) and Ian Fruend (Director of Merchandise, Camps and Clinics). Fowler earned a degree in Business Administration (BA) in Media Communications and minored in Audio Production. Anderson attended Holt High School is currently attending St. Charles Community College, where he is pursuing a degree in BA with a focus on Marketing. Anderson was an intern with the Ambush from July to November 2014, before becoming a full-time Sales Executive. Fruend is a recent graduate from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO, with a degree in recreation, sport, and park administration. * Movers and shakers 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. www.mycnews.com • Community News • January 7, 2015 Recipes: twitter.com/mycnews Classics Reinvented When you are looking to serve up a taste of yesteryear, look no further than your pantry for a staple you can incorporate into meals, including snacks, breakfast, dinners and even desserts. Instant white or brown rice and multi-grain blends provide easy ways to put a fresh twist on traditional recipes your family knows and loves. Using a quick and wholesome ingredient like fluffy Minute Rice saves cooking time so you can trans form your favorite recipes while spending less time in the kitchen and more time with loved ones. These recipes demonstrate how to update recipes from a frittata and casserole to dressing and stuffing for new ways to enjoy the classics. Explore more recipes and preparation tips at www.minuterice.com. www.PayneFamilyHomes.com Brown Rice Frittata with Bacon and Edamame Servings: 6–8 Ingredients: 1 cup Minute Brown Rice 4 thick cut bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and greens divided) 1 cup frozen shelled edamame 6 eggs 3/4 cup sour cream, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Prepare rice according to package directions. 3. While rice cooks, sauté bacon pieces in 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat until starting to crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat, then add scallion whites and edamame (or if desired, use 1 cup frozen green peas) to the bacon in the pan and sauté 1 minute. 4. Add cooked rice, and sauté 1 minute. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream and salt. Add egg mixture to pan, swirling gently to distrib- ute mixture evenly throughout other ingredients. Cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes, until edges look set. Then place pan in preheated oven until set in center, about 10 minutes. 5. Mix together scallion greens with remaining 1/4 cup sour cream. Serve frittata in wedges topped with a dollop of scallion cream. enough water to make 1 cup. Prepare rice according to package directions using juice-water mixture. 3. In large bowl combine pineapple, rice, egg, milk, sweet potatoes and cinnamon. Mix well. Spread in 2-quart casserole dish. Top with marshmallows. 4. Bake 20 minutes, or until marshmallows begin to brown. Directions: 1. Prepare rice according to package directions. 2. Melt butter or margarine in large skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts; cook and stir until lightly toasted. Add onions and celery; cook and stir until crisp-tender. 3. Stir in rice and remaining ingredients. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Directions: 1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery, and cook 2 minutes. 2. Add poultry seasoning, cranberries and broth. Bring to boil, and stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. 3. Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in pecans and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Sweet Potato Rice Casserole Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in natural juice, drained (reserve juice) 1 cup Minute White Rice or Minute Brown Rice, uncooked 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated skim milk 1 can (15 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups miniature marshmallows Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Measure reserved pineapple juice and add Honey Nut Dressing Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 cup Minute Brown Rice, uncooked 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 3/4 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup raisins 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional) 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Cranberry Pecan Multi-Grain Stuffing Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh celery 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chicken broth 1 bag Minute Multi-Grain Medley, uncooked 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Salt and ground black pepper, optional 11 www.VillaAtRiverwood.com 12 What’s Happening January 7, 2015 • Community News • www.mycnews.com Send your event to [email protected] and we'll print it! Events Jan. 8: Free lecture American Association of University Women (AAUW) BallwinChesterfield presents “Boost Your Brain Power” by speaker Diane Ray, Vice President of St. Luke’s Hospital at Trinity Lutheran Church at 14088 Clayton Road (at Clayton & 141) in Chesterfield. Coffee and socializing begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by a business meeting, 9:30 a.m. and then the program from 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Jan. 9: Holiday Weight Loss “Healthy Living for Seniors” series offered by Mid-East Area Agency on Aging and the St. Louis County Library at the Florissant Valley Branch from 10 - 11a.m. Jan. 9: Chicken fried steak dinner Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. 314-831-6121. Jan. 10: Flea Market Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Richard at 314-837-7057. Jan. 10: Breakfast Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 – 10 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. 314-831-6121. Jan. 11: BB gun meat shoot Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois starts at 1 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. 314-831-6121. Jan. 12: Activities for Healthy Living “Healthy Living for Seniors” series offered by Mid-East Area Agency on Aging and the St. Louis County Library at the Florissant Valley Branch from 10 - 11a.m. Jan. 13: Free lecture The American Association of University Women, together with the Tuesday Women’s Association of 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. Jan. 14: Karaoke Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. 314-831-6121. Jan. 16: Pork Steak Dinner Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. 314-831-6121. Jan. 16: Heart Healthy Cooking “Healthy Living for Seniors” series offered by Mid-East Area Agency on Aging and the St. Louis County Library at the Florissant Valley Branch from 10 - 11a.m. Jan. 17: Texas hold ‘em $10.00 buy in with great prizes. Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, www.sttlrv.net www.GoForGreater.org located at 410 St. Francois starts at 5 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. 314-831-6121. Jan. 23: Hamburger and fries Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. 314-831-6121. Jan. 23: Healthy Substitutions for Cooking and Baking “Healthy Living for Seniors” series offered by Mid-East Area Agency on Aging and the St. Louis County Library at the Florissant Valley Branch from 10 - 11a.m. Jan. 26: Exercise at Any Age “Healthy Living for Seniors” series offered by Mid-East Area Agency on Aging and the St. Louis County Library at the Florissant Valley Branch from 10 - 11a.m. Jan. 28: Karaoke Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. 314-831-6121. 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 314894-2567, 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. Jan. 30: All you can eat chicken dinner Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. 314-831-6121. 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. Jan. 30: Medication Safety, Storage and Management “Healthy Living for Seniors” series offered by Mid-East Area Agency on Aging and the St. Louis County Library at the Florissant Valley Branch from 10 - 11a.m. 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. 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. 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. www.windowworld.com www.mycnews.com • Community News • January 7, 2015 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 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, [email protected] 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 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-ofthe-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. Library, 3455 McKelvey For more information, 314.344.6873. What’s Happening Rd. call 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road. Third Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association At Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake, 10 – 11am, 11728 Hidden Lake Dr., St. Louis, 314.292.7504 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. Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info 314.344.7220 to enroll. or 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 ables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954. Diabetes Self-Management Training: Call 314.344.7220 Smoking Cessation Classes: Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866.SSM.DOCS to register or for more information. Christian Hospital Recovery Center: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100. SSM DePaul Wellness Center: Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177 Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings SSM DePaul 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 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 VariSUDOKU answers from page 8 CROSSWORD answers from page 8 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 mous Group 109 Anony- CONNECT BY PRINT Community News 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: [email protected] ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net. 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Now go lay down someplace and behave.” He said, “My name’s not Fido, it’s Robo…now do I lay on your bed or the couch?” I sat back and stared at this mechanical canine. It sounded human! I mumbled, “I don’t want hair on either one. You can lie on the floor.” He said, “You want me to lie on the floor while you sleep on a nice comfortable mattress? That’s animal abuse. Just for that I’ll find your slippers myself.” He trotted out of the room and I heard doors opening. While I sat in shock, he came back with my slippers in his teeth. He dropped them on the floor and said, “I’m a robot, remember? My hair doesn’t fall out like www.thistleandclover.com www.GoForGreater.org/STLTCP yours does. Now which is it, bed, couch or mangled slippers?” Oh my. I pointed at the couch. He jumped on it and turned upside down with his feet in the air and writhed about. I said, “Stop that. You’re tearing it up!” He said, “I have an itch on my back, dummy.” I growled, “Dummy is it? How could you have an itch if you’re a robot?” He said, “Actually, I’m an android and I have living skin tissue like Arnold Schwarzenegger in ‘The Terminator‘”. “An android? Then why did my friends call you a robot?” He sat up and said, “They probably don’t like mixed breeds. Now, quit yammering and get the leash. My solar batteries need recharging.” “Don’t you have living tissue that needs nurturing since you’re an android?” “Of course. I have a bio-device inside that sustains it and discards the waste.” I said, “That means you’re gonna dirty the carpet?” “Only if you mistreat me. Otherwise, I’m programmed to use your neighbor’s flowerbed once a week.” “You what?” I shouted. “Don’t worry, what I dig up, I replant. “Well golly gee, aren’t you a great friend to mankind. Next thing you’ll want your own mattress and some slippers to chew on.” “Don’t be silly. I’ll chew on yours just like any other dog.” This isn’t going well. I’ve been presented with a transistorized canine, slipperchewing smart-aleck. He said, “Come on. It’s time for a walk. Pretend you’re a normal dog owner instead of a lazy bum with a mechanical dog.” I said, “You got some mouth. Who programmed you, Don Rickles or my ex-wife?” “A prison hacker named Vladimir in exchange for cigarettes. Now let’s go.” Why me, God? As we walked around the neighborhood, Robo stopped to sniff at fireplugs as if he were a real dog. A woman walking a small pug stopped to let us pass. Robo stared at him and chortled, “Brother are you ugly! You see a vet about this?” The woman slapped my face and stomped off dragging the pug. Rubbing my cheek, I growled, “That was really lousy, Robo.” “Maybe so but it sure was funny.” He rolled on the ground laughing. I dreamed that my friends didn’t keep the receipt. Then I woke up in the neighbor’s flower bed holding peony roots. 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.
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