January 15, 2020
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Around Town The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis provides funding and workshops for students heading to college. Pg. 3 Hazelwood School District celebrates its 70th anniversary. Pg. 4
Business Lighthouse for the Blind-St. Louis has best financial results since 2012. P.5 Home Builders Association donates to two programs P.5
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St. Louis Aquarium staff assemble for a group picture of the aquarium’s opening day.
Over 61,000 people visited the St. Louis Aquarium in its first seven days as the new Union Station attraction launches with few hiccups By Charlotte Beard Developers and staff for the new attractions at St. Louis Union Station not only delivered on their word at the July 2019 media event to have the observation wheel open before the end of 2019, but they also held firm to their word by opening the St. Louis Aquarium on Christmas Day. Many people took to social media sharing their experiences and first impressions of the 120,000 square feet, two-story attraction. One Christmas Day attendee gave high
praises to the staff for opening day, “We bought a season pass for four and one extra ticket for our oldest daughter since she was coming in for Christmas with our two-yearold granddaughter with plans of going on Christmas Day. We had a wonderful surprise. My son-in-law, a sergeant in the United States Army, returned home unexpectedly from deployment to celebrate Christmas with us. We went anyway hoping to be able to get one extra ticket. Of course, they were sold out.
Someone in a suit came up to us and asked if we had any questions. We explained that we had tickets but (my son-in-law) did not because he just returned from deployment; we understood they were sold out and it was no problem. We knew there was a chance we wouldn’t get a ticket today. (The man in the suit) asked us to hold on for just a minute. After a few minutes he returned and said, See ‘SWIMMINGLY’ page 2
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‘SWIMMINGLY’ from cover “Follow me.” He walked straight up to the front of the line and told the ticket takers/scanners to let us in. We were amazed and so very grateful. Awesome customer service.” Tami Brown, Executive Director of the St. Louis Aquarium shared in an interview, “We love to do that when we can. It’s all dependent on our guest count at that moment. But we are happy to have been able to help them out.” Another opening day attendee shared, “I was absolutely blown away yesterday by just how well organized things were! Everything ran so smoothly!” Brown stated that following the opening day they were sold out primarily everyday up until Jan. 6 (the official day for many students returning to school from winter break). The aquarium had 61,000 visitors in the first seven days according to Brown. On a sold-out day the St. Louis Aquarium is staffed by an average of 60 members, which includes those who dive and care for the animals, presenters, ticketers and retail workers. When asked about the aquarium’s revenue to-date, Brown stated in reference to the animal-life, “We are focused on feeding 13,000 mouths three times a day and we measure our success with happy guests. That is a more important measurement for us.” While the attraction’s Facebook social media site reflected almost countless “happy guests,” there were visitors who noted their disappointments in the aquarium’s size, the number of exhibits, or the admission cost based on the size and/or exhibit offerings. In response to some of the visitors’ concerns, Michaela Elizabeth Shelby, Guest Experience Associate replied, “It’s a smaller aquarium and I think that helps us give the animals the best care possible. I love talking to the guests about the animals and maybe teaching them a thing or two.” When asked about the admission cost, Brown shared, “We spent a lot of time benchmarking the size of the aquarium, the number of exhibits, and what you would be seeing (here) versus other aquariums across the nation. There are huge aquariums like the Georgia Aquarium, the Shedd (in Chicago), or National Aquarium in Baltimore that are just gigantic. And then there are the rest of us like Newport, Kentucky or Tennessee – we’re in that same size. Our ticket pricing is at the same level. We do have an annual pass. If you are a resident here and think you’ll visit two times at least during the year, an annual pass is a great value. By purchasing that pass you can visit for 365 days as many times as you want.” Brown advises people to get the one-day admission tickets online in advance of their visit. The individual annual pass is $55 versus the one-day $25 admission. For other tier pricing, visit https://www. stlouisaquarium.com/tickets. Brown also addressed some visitor concerns of being “rushed” through the exhibits and some misunderstandings about the 15-minute ticketing time slots. The 15 minute time slots are for entry time only and are in reference to the limited tickets sold for every 15 minute time slot. Brown explained that this arrangement is for the flow of visitor traffic. “You can spend (time) as long as you like once you get into the aquarium,” stated Brown. “I’m sorry if anybody felt rushed. It certainly would not be our intent to rush anyone through.” The aquarium has six galleries: Confluence which focuses on animal life found in the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, Global Rivers representing life in the riverways of South America, Africa and southeast Asia, Changing Rivers highlighting other animals that live in and around freshwater rivers, Ocean Shore exploring life that lives in the shallow waters, Shark Canyon which is the largest exhibit, and The Deep which explores life in the depths of the ocean. Visitors are advised to look for the touch screens for information on the animal life when they tour the aquarium as opposed to traditional display signs on the tanks. “We’ve got giant screens next to the exhibits that are touch screen,” states Brown, “for the fish that you would like to know more about. (The screens) bring up all kinds of information about them. We have heard guests saying that they didn’t see them. We want to work
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to make those screens more visible or easier to access because they have a ton of information about the fish you will see in each exhibit.” The St. Louis Aquarium reports housing 257 species for 44 exhibits. “There are lots of hands-on exhibits that (allow) you to get your hands wet – touch stingrays or have doctor fish come and nibble on your fingers – so many ways to interact with the team and with the animals. Over time our animals will grow, and we’ll be bringing new species in. So, there’s just so much that will keep changing and growing at the aquarium. We look forward to welcoming people.” For more information about the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, hours and ticketing visit https://www.stlouisaquarium.com.
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Summons of Joy program allows police officers to give gifts instead of tickets For the fifth consecutive year North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice and the Florissant P:olice Department worked together and had a very successful Summons of Joy program in the city of Florissant during this Christmas season. North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice organized a “Discussion and Solution Committee” following the shooting of Michael Brown and the riots in the city of Ferguson five years ago to explore ways to improve the relations between the police and the community in North County. This committee consists of five police departments, three ministers, the Superintendent of Hazelwood School District, a representative of Ferguson-Florissant School District, an Assistant
County Prosecutor, and several other leaders. The police departments include Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Louis County, Clayton, and Alton, Illinois. The Summons of Joy program was organized after much discussion among participants of this Committee. The Summons of Joy Program consists of when the Florissant Police officers stop individuals for minor violations during the Christmas season; instead of giving those who appear to have a need for tickets, they give them a warning and a $100 gift card. This has been a highly successful program. Pictures and videos have been taken of the contact between the officers and those whom they give the gift cards. They receive many thanks and hugs. The officers like it also because they
have never received as much gratitude from those they have had contact in the past. NCCU President Rance Thomas said, “(I) rode along with an officer for a few hours just to witness the response first hand, and one woman the officer stopped appeared to have a need. She was driving an older car and had her young daughter in the back seat and was returning home from the Siteman Cancer Center with her daughter who had cancer. The officer allowed me to give her the gift card and when I did she hugged me very tightly and she did the same to the two officers present also. Her daughter in the back seat could not get out of the car on her own asked us to hug her also. Of course we did and this was a very emotional moment.”
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis provides funding and workshops for students heading to college The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis began accepting applications for its interest-free student loan program on Jan. 1 through April 15. Qualified postsecondary students of any age can be awarded a renewable, interest-free loan of up to $11,000 annually. Students must meet the following criteria: • Be pursuing a first certificate or degree at an accredited, nonprofit college, university, or technical/trade school. • Demonstrate financial need. • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher or have earned a GED. • Be a permanent resident of the St. Louis metropolitan area, for at least two years prior to application. To fill the financial aid gap of students with significant need, The Scholarship Foundation often supplements interest-free loans with renewable grant aid funded by community organizations, foundations, and corporations. Students awarded grants must meet the eligibility requirements listed above as well as criteria specified by the donor. The Scholarship Foundation currently administers nearly 20 scholarship/ grant programs, providing funds that do not have to
be repaid. To apply for either an interest-free loan and/ or grant from The Scholarship Foundation, students should complete the online application on the St. Louis Graduates’ Scholarship Central website (myscholarshipcentral.org) by April 15. To be considered for funding, students must complete and submit the general application, the Foundation’s interest-free loan application, and/or grant application. The Scholarship Foundation also provides free workshops to aid students and families in successfully navigating the financial aid process and understanding college affordability. Currently scheduled workshops are listed below. “Decision-Making: Using Award Letters to Assess Affordability” will help students assess and compare financial aid packages and determine next steps. • Feb. 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • March 18, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • April 29, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All workshops are held at The Scholar-
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ship Foundation at 6825 Clayton Ave in St. Louis. For more information, or for application assistance please call 314-725-7990 or email info@sfstl.org.
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Hazelwood School District celebrates its 70th anniversary
The Hazelwood School District (HSD) celebrated a milestone on Dec. 14 at the HSD 70th Anniversary Hall of Fame Awards Gala and Dance at the Renaissance Hotel. More than 300 people attended the event which recognized the nine individuals and organizations that were inducted into the Hazelwood School District Hall of Fame. “In our 70 year history, there are so many who have given their time and talents to the Hazelwood School District in an effort to provide quality education for our children,” HSD Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart said. “We are grateful for the contributions our Hall of Fame inductees have made to our schools, and are honored they will forever represent the Hazelwood School District and our mission of providing high expectations, excellence, and equity for all.” 5 on Your Side Meteorologist and 2003 Hazelwood East High School alumnus Anthony Slaughter served as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. All proceeds from the event will go toward HSD student scholarships. The evening was made possible by numerous sponsors, including title sponsors Lifetouch, Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O’Keefe, 5 on Your Side, Stifel, Brown & Brown Attorneys at Law, Alive & Well Communities, Marco, Christian Hospital, Florissant Rotary Club, Hazelwood NEA Teachers’ Union, and Friends of Florissant. The Hall of Fame honorees include: Individual Alumni Athletic Award
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• Charles “Ed” Brown and Dan Brown, Hazelwood East High School Class of 1977 and 1980, respectively, Brown & Brown Attorneys at Law Distinguished Retired Educator Award • Dr. Chris (Wright) Nicastro, former HSD Superintendent and retired Missouri DESE Commissioner of Education Lifetime Humanitarian Award • Ann Gibbons, former HSD Board of Education Director and 40-year District volunteer
• Carey Davis, Hazelwood Central High School Class of 1999, member of Super Bowl XLIII winning Pittsburgh Steelers, current head football coach at Central High School
Community Partnership Award
Team Alumni Award • 1995 Hazelwood East High School Football Team, Missouri Class 5A State Champions
• Ameren, for a long history of community partnership, scholarships, and offering utility assistance to District families in need
Individual Alumni Award
Superintendent’s Hall of Fame Award
• Missouri State Senator Brian Williams, Hazelwood Central High School Class of 2001, Missouri State Senate District 14
• Hazelwood PTA Council, for raising almost $3.5 million in student scholarships, impacting more than 3,500 students
• Lottie Wade, serves on the Board of Directors for Spanish Lake Community Association and a longtime volunteer and advocate for HSD.
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Home Builders Association donates more than $14,000 to Caring Solutions
Lighthouse for the Blind-St. Louis has best financial results since 2012
On behalf of the Submitted photo Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2019 HBA President John Suelthaus of Kingbridge Homes (left) presented a $14,468 donation to Madi Hawn, founder and chief executive officer of Caring Solutions (center), and Sally Boyd, development director for Caring Solutions. The donation will go toward the construction of a safety/privacy fence and installation of interior and exterior security cameras at two Caring Solutions’ homes in Ferguson where vulnerable individuals with autism and developmental disabilities reside. Since 2001, Caring Solutions has provided community-based residential services and support for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.
Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis (LHB), a nonprofit manufacturing and packaging organization with a dedicated social service mission (http://www.lhbindustries. com), achieved its best financial results in 2019 since 2012. The charitable business, also known as LHB Industries, Inc., ended 2019 with total revenue of approximately $27 million, an increase of 8.7 percent percent over 2018 year-end results. LHB also secured 20 new products for its liquid filling business and hired four new employees in 2019. LHB currently employs 53 people who are legally blind and expects to hire additional blind and legally blind personnel to help support the new business. LHB acquired SKILCRAFT Pine Oil Disinfectant products and co-branded SKILCRAFT Diversey floor care products through
an award process with National Industries for the Blind, a government agency that employs people who are blind or have significant disabilities. The disinfectant and floor products are “sister products” that are produced on a brand new fill line located at the Lighthouse’s Berkeley facility in St. Louis County. All 16 of LHB’s ‘See the Future’ programs are financed by revenues that the Lighthouse generates by manufacturing, packaging, selling and distributing its products to businesses, consumers and government agencies. The LHB programs provide assistance in technology adaptations; skills development for activities of daily living; career development for professionals working in vision specialties; scholarships to attend educational and recreational camps; adult assistance with low vision aids; and a mobile low vision clinic.
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On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), HBA Immediate Past President John Suelthaus (Kingbridge Homes) (left) and HBA Executive Vice President Celeste Rueter (right) presented a $6,156 donation to Shawna Hodge, senior director of respite care at United Cerebral Palsy Heartland (UCP Heartland), and Kevin Litt, director of development and corporate relations at UCP Heartland, to replace the fire alarm system at their facility in Webster Groves. The mission of UCP Heartland is to provide the highest quality programs, services and supports while advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people living with disabilities. The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Jan. 15: Karaoke
Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Jan. 17: Pork steak dinner
Pork steak dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Jan. 17: Art exhibition
Good Shepherd Arts Center in Ferguson will present “400 Years and Beyond” to commemorate the observance of 2019 as the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first Africans to be sold into slavery. The exhibit will run through Jan. 17. This artwork by local African-American artists will invite viewers into reflection, conversation and visioning about creating a world where all are valued, all are welcome, all belong. Good Shepherd Arts Center is located in downtown Ferguson at 252 S. Florissant Road, next to Cathy’s Kitchen. Hours are: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays 12 – 5 p.m. For more information call 314522-1155.
Jan 18 - Toastmasters open house
Plus Factor Toastmasters is devoted to helping its members overcome fear of public speaking and improving their communication skills in a friendly,
positive, and supportive environment. To see how it works, visit their open house from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more information visit us at https://1229.toastmastersclubs.org or call 314-402-7025.
March 15: Snowman building contest
Pre MLK Funk Party Featuring: Funk Session Band w/ Kalonda, Dee Bee, Brian May, Justin B Funk Goolsby, Carl Bains and Sidney the Prison Warden; Special Guest Sax Man Michael Turner of the Ohio Players will take place from 8 – 11 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 W. Florissant Ave. in Florissant. Cost is $10 per person.
Looking for best snowman in Florissant. Build the biggest, have a theme and make it cute then enter the contest. Build your most creative and unique snowman and send in a photo. Until March 15, anytime it snows build a snowman. Take a picture of yourself and the snowman, and send it to the James J. Eagan Community Center at #1 James J. Eagan Drive Florissant, MO 63033 along with an application. Prizes will be awarded. The Youth Advisory Commission will be the judges of this contest. You must be a Florissant resident to enter and 15 years of age or younger. For further information, call 314-921-4466 or 314921-4250.
Jan. 22: Karaoke
April 10: Fish fries
Jan. 19: Funk party
Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Jan. 29: Karaoke
Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Jan. 31: Chicken dinner
Chicken dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
A fish fry will be held on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. through April 10 at American Legion Post 444 at 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. in Florissant.
May 31: 5K walk/run for mental health
Christian Hospital Recovery Center is hosting the first-ever 5K Walk/ Run “Eliminate the Stigma” for Mental Health at 9 a.m. on the Paul F. Detrick Building parking lot at Christian Hospital at 11133 Dunn Rd. in St. Louis. To register, visit https:// register.chronotrack.com/r/55990. All proceeds go toward the Christian Hospital Foundation’s Mental Health Scholarship Fund to provide services to those most in need. Health vendors will be onsite providing information on their services.
RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed
The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.
Weekdays: Tax filing program volunteers
Seeking greeters, appointment schedulers, and tax preparers to assist older adults in the St. Louis County Tax Filing Program. Training and mileage reimbursement is provided. For more information and to start the volunteer application process, contact the County Older Resident Programs and ask for Mike Nickel at 314-615-4021.
Weekdays: Volunteer drivers
The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 314-615-4516.
Mondays: TOPS meeting
Come, join and take off those extra pounds. T.O.P.S.=Take Off Pounds Sensibly has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) 9135 Shelley Avenue, Overland, MO 63114. (Entrance is in the back on East Milton). TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose weight. You may visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314540-5223.
Mondays: Choral Art Singers
Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.
Mondays: City council meetings
City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
Mondays: Workshop meetings
City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
Mondays: A cappella singers
All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.
Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting
If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.
Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.
Tuesdays: A cappella singers
The Gentlemen of Sound are looking for men who like to sing or want to learn. They practice Tuesdays at Lady of the Pillar school at 401 S. Lindbergh from 7 – 9 p.m. They try to do public events monthly. Always looking for new members. Come by or call Charlie at 314-954-1121.
Tuesdays: Chair Zumba
Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.
Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery Tuesday meetings take place at 6 p.m. with a Saturday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at LifePoint Church at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information visit w w w.lifepointministries.church/ celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636-634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.
Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals
The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.
Tuesdays: Food pantry
Every second Tuesday of the month, food pantry takes place from 9 - 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. – noon at St. Andrew United Methodist Church at 3975 N. US Highway 67 in Florissant. Other times by appointment, call 314-837-4233.
Tuesdays: Vietnam Veterans Association meeting
Chapter 794 Vietnam Veterans Association meets on the third Tuesday of each month at VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant. Meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.
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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 McConnell, 314-831-5476.
4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.
Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Doors at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314921-2316.
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Bingo takes place every Wednesday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.
Wednesdays: Bingo
Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. Please RVSP at 314-298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.
Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.
Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?
Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.
Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316
Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314-921-2316.
Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:
3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314994-3300. 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.
Thursdays: Bingo
Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.
Thursdays: Quilting guild
Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.
cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.
Fridays: Fish fry
A fish fry takes place every Friday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.
Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314-731-9330.
Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314-831-3752.
Saturdays: Yoga
Come check out the benefits of yoga at Calvary UCC, at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call Angela at 314801-8594 for more information.
Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting
Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314402-7025.
Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic
Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org
Saturdays: Clothing sale
On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m. For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.
Saturdays: Grief support
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On the fourth Saturday of each month, grief support meeting “A Way With Words Ministry” meets at 12:30 p.m. at Community Christ Fellowship, rear, at 121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood, 1/4 mile south of Hwy 270 off Florissant Rd. There are a variety of topics monthly. You are not alone. Come help your heart heal with others. For more information call 314-605-3949.
Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a
Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop
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Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.
Sundays: Meat shoot
Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 4445 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. between Sinks Rd. and Lindbergh starting noon Sept. 15 thru Nov. 17; and in the spring, Feb. 2 thru March 8 rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.
Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot
Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.
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Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877-477-6954.
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.
1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting
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The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.
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 Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center.
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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, Maryland Hgts. Comm. Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314-344-6873.
Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314-839-3171.
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Sports you see with Gary B... Soccer Ambush loose key player for season The St. Louis Ambush play in the South Central division of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena. The Ambush defender Magui will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), the team announced. Magui was
injured in the Dec. 27 match against the Tacoma Stars at the Family Arena. Following the injury, he underwent tests to determine the extent of the damage. After an MRI was inconclusive, Dr. Kevin Quigley orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine physician and former St. Louis Steamers player, recommended a scope be performed and those results showed a significant tear in the ACL, requiring full replacement of the ligament. Magui underwent successful surgery, performed by Dr. Quigley on Wednesday. He will begin the rehabilitation process Jan. 10. The prognosis is for a full recovery and a return to action for the 2020-21 season. He joined the Ambush last season, appearing in 23 of the team’s 24 games. He posted 10 goals, 12 assists and 22 blocks. In five games this season, he has two assists and three blocked shots. * Ouch Ambush halftime to be entertaining The St. Louis team’s annual Mascot Mania returns this Sunday, Jan. 19 when the team hosts the Utica City FC at 3:05 p.m. Come join Bushwhacker, Louie - St. Louis Blues Mascot and all of their friends for a sure-to-be-hilarious halftime game! * Party time on the field Lions play well on the court Lindenwood University’s men’s volleyball played well as a team to defeat Lincoln Memorial in four sets. Additionally, the Lions held the Railsplitters to a .233 attack percentage. The match was tied at a game apiece heading into the break, but Lindenwood regrouped to win a tight third set 25-23. In the fourth, Lindenwood hit .364 while holding the Railsplitters to a .059 attack per-
centage and won the final set 25-20. The Lions rise to 1-1 overall this season. Highlights: • AJ Lewis was the top point scorer for the Lions in the match as a true freshman having 16 kills, three blocks and one ace. • Diego Negron had 13 kills with one error on 28 attempts for a team-leading .429 attack percentage and added six digs, four blocks and an ace. • Jeremy Kirch tallied 12 kills with a .417 attack percentage while leading the team with eight digs. • Setter Elijah Tabuarua recorded 48 assists in his first collegiate start. • Kyle Deutschman started at libero for Lindenwood, posting seven digs. • As a team, the Lions out-blocked Lincoln Memorial 11-5, led by Sam Schindler who had eight total blocks. * Great teamwork New O’Fallon baseball team needs your help The O’Fallon Hoots play in the Prospect League, a collegiate, wood bat summer baseball league comprising teams of college players from North America and beyond. They are looking to name the Owl themed mascot. The team is looking for submissions that will be screened by the staff and finalists will be chosen in January. The person who suggests the name will get four tickets to the home opener and will throw out a first pitch. Go to www.OFallonHoots.com * Good names are out there 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, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www. PrimeTimeSTL.com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.
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hether you’re looking for a family meal or a dish to feed a different type of crowd, taking advantage of kitchen tools like your slow cooker can help take the effort out of preparation. Flavored using cranberries and oranges, this Cranberry-Orange Pork Loin is a classic dish that’s perfect for entertaining any type of group. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 1 pork loin (4 pounds), tied at 1-inch intervals 14 ounces cranberry sauce 1 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup orange juice 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 3 strips orange zest salt, to taste pepper, to taste
Directions: In skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Sear pork loin on all sides. In slow cooker, stir cranberry sauce, dried cranberries, orange juice, cinnamon and orange zest until combined. Set pork loin in middle of sauce mixture and drizzle sauce over meat. Cover and cook on low 4 hours, or until meat reaches 140-145 F. Transfer pork to cutting board. Remove twine. Strain cranberries from slow cooker; set aside. Pour strained liquid into skillet. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer 7-8 minutes. Spoon cranberries and sauce over pork loin.
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Cinema 2020: ‘Fantasy Island,’ ‘Snake Eyes’ and ‘Doolittle’ coming to theaters
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Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
he Walt Disney Company had a fantastic 2019, especially when “Avengers: Endgame” became the highest grossing film of all time. Highly anticipated releases like “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and “Frozen II” are still playing in theaters and will eventually make their way to Disney+, the company’s popular new streaming service. In “Star Wars” terms, the Force was strong with Disney last year, but what about in 2020? Looking at the release schedule, superheroes are not as prevalent but a few intriguing reboots and reimagined stories are due out in theaters. Arriving on Valentine’s Day, “Fantasy Island” is based on a popular TV series from the 1970s and 80s. Paired with “The Love Boat” on Saturday Nights, this show focused on Mr. Roarke (Ricardo Montalban), the genial host of an island resort where fantasies would come true. Many episodes involved the supernatural and there were hints that Mr. Roarke was a powerful immortal being. In the film, the talented Michael Pena plays Mr. Roarke, the host who tells everyone that they must see their fantasies through to the
Harrison’s beloved 1967 musical version. Downey and “Doolittle” arrive in theaters on Jan. 17. Due out in October, “Snake Eyes” could kickstart the “G.I. Joe” franchise back into action. Years ago, the military-themed action figures became part of the popular culture (Eddie Murphy’s reference to “G.I. Joe with the kung-fu grip” in “Trading Places” is still classic.) In the early 1980s, Marvel Comics collaborated with Hasbro to create a new comic book series. With characters like Photo courtesy Columbia Pictures Hawk, Scarlett and Rock ‘n Roll, end. In this adaptation, though, director Jeff “G.I. Joe” enjoyed a long run at Marvel as Wadlow shifts the focus from the magical to well as theatrical success. the horrific. The current movie trailer feaThe “Snake Eyes” spinoff features one of tures a guest whose fantasy is revenge on a the most popular “Joes.” Wearing a mask childhood bully. She expects her time on the and black body armor, the character doesn’t island will give her closure, but she’s shocked say much but his fighting abilities speak to see her bully about to be tortured for real. volumes. The story should cover the charRobert Downey Jr. has stepped away from acter’s origins, something that was explored the Marvel Cinematic Universe and into an- here-and-there in the comic books. In many other fantastic world. The actor plays the ti- ways, though, Snake Eyes is still a mystery. tle role in “Doolittle,” the story of a physician Films like “Fantasy Island,” “Snake Eyes” who can communicate with animals. Eddie and “Doolittle” will set the tone for the comMurphy played the character in a few mov- ing cinematic year as superhero’s make room ies that were set in modern times, but this for other fantastic stories. There’s definitely adaptation has more in common with Rex more to come.
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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
By Cindy Moore
Moore On Life New Year. New me. Time for a drastic change and by that, of course, I mean to my wardrobe – a larger pant size. Yes, the holidays have wreaked havoc on my waistline. It began with Halloween. Unfortunately, we got fewer candy beggars at the door this year due to a drastic temperature plunge. The little goblins were too chilled to plead for treats. If they held out their tiny hands they’d be left frostbitten. So, parents kept them home. Thus we were left with a huge bowlful of delicious, chocolatey gooey, high caloric, waist-expanding candy bars that needed to be disposed of quickly. I made sure they disappeared over the following hour. Burp! Before I could atone and complete the first deep knee bend, Thanksgiving handed me a heaping pile of temptations. Oh, the mountains of potatoes and turkey-lurkey covered in rich, smooth gravy; the sweet potatoes whipped with brown sugar and covered in toasted marshmallows; the fat puffy buttered rolls; the creamy pies; the quivering, globby cranberry mold still intact and indented with the grooves of the can…tossed in the garbage. Eww! Afterwards, I regrouped and had just begun a serious exercise routine. It was the day after Thanksgiving that I started the first of my excruciating toe touches, but I couldn’t get right side up again until the Christmas season began. By then I was accosted with cookies and cakes and candies along with parties and feasts laden
with nogs and nuts and sugar plums and puddings and burgers and fries. What?!? You’ve never heard of Christmas burgers? The green pickles and lettuce with the red tomatoes and ketchup bring on such a blissful feeling of festivity. So, absolutely, diet! Right after I’m done eating all the goodies that came in my Christmas stocking, which should put me at around, Feb. 14. Oopsie! Well, positively right after I finish up my box of Valentine’s chocolates and candy conversation hearts and truffles, which should end around Easter. Hmm? And, unquestionably, after I finish my chocolate rabbits and jelly beans and marshmallow Peeps and Robin Eggs. It looks clear after that. So-o looking forward to my new spring wardrobe. A mumu--XXL.
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Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
ACROSS 1. Fresh talk 5. Jet follower 8. Sherlock Holmes’ assignment 12. U in I.C.U. 13. Tiny river 14. Fires 15. Weather ____ 16. *”How to Make an American Quilt” author 17. Distinguishing feature 18. *Master of legal thriller 20. “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” singer 21. Keyboard key 22. G, in solfa 23. *Master of Western fiction 26. Flavorful rice dish, pl. 30. Former name of Tokyo 31. Broadcasting devices 34. Whiskey without water 35. Dried fruit and spices, in a pie 37. Member of Shoshonean people 38. Discombobulate 39. Drawn to light 40. Young traveler’s inn 42. “____ it or lose it!” 43. Hindu spiritual retreat, pl. 45. Chase away
47. Philosophical system 48. Single-cell protozoan 50. Home on a limb 52. *James Bond creator 54. Cafe option 55. Site of Taj Mahal 56. First queen of Carthage 59. Goes up or down 60. Jiffs 61. What accomplices do 62. 2 aspirin, e.g. 63. Old college one 64. Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday DOWN 1. Blazer or Explorer 2. Baptist leader? 3. *”I ____ The Body Electric” by Whitman or Bradbury 4. Sound setup 5. Like a ballerina 6. “I do” spot 7. Thieve 8. *Master of romance and particularly prolific 9. Palm tree berry 10. Sleigh runners 11. Is, in Paris 13. Podium 14. Counter seat 19. Habituate 22. Female sib 23. Helping theorem
24. Bye, in Castile 25. Calendar unit of time 26. *William Shakespeare or Dr. Seuss 27. Sick and tired 28. Wrong answer adjective 29. *Her every novel was a best-seller 32. Abbott and Costello, Rocky and Bullwinkle, etc. 33. “____ all fun and games...” 36. *Master of detective novel 38. “My wife can vouch for me,” e.g. 40. Expression of doubt 41. Swellings 44. Daisy-like bloom 46. Summer shoe 48. *Master of the dime novel 49. Bryan Stevenson’s “Just ____” 50. Brussels’ org. 51. JFK or ORD postings 52. Like Usain Bolt 53. Hurtful remark 54. Dropped drug 57. Bear’s hibernation place 58. Pro baseball’s “Master Melvin” SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9