February 20, 2019
A helping hand at tax time
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Features Photo by Kate Edmonson Volunteers work with clients on their tax returns as a part of the United Way of Greater St. Louis Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta church in Ferguson on Feb. 16.
United Way of Greater St. Louis Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program has been working to provide those in need with free tax preparation services By Charlotte Beard For over 15 years, United Way of Greater St. Louis has been working with community partners to provide local families and individuals free tax preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The program helps those who qualify and earn an annual income under the $55,000 threshold. United Way’s tax coalition partners include Metropolitan St. Louis Community Tax Coalition, Gateway EITC Community Coalition, National Association of Black Accountants, and St. Louis Tax Assistance Program. In 2018, 877 volunteers worked through the coalitions to provide services which is estimated to have helped households save $5 million in tax preparation services. This effort also resulted in more than 18,600 tax return filings which helped low and middle-income families receive close to $18 million combined in refunds. Debbie Irwin, Community Economic De-
velopment Director for United Way of Greater St. Louis said, “United Way first got involved with the tax preparation program in 2003. At that time, we worked with volunteers to help create the Gateway EITC Community Coalition and help them get off the ground. We began reaching out to other coalitions that were doing tax preparation in the area and began providing additional funding.” Eric Schneider, Executive Director for Gateway EITC Community Coalition shared, “We (prepared) 87,000 federal returns over that time period bringing back $98 million to the community. We’ve seen significant growth; the need is always there. We can grow more if we get more volunteers.” Irwin added that grants help offset the free tax preparation costs. The services highly rely on volunteers to help prepare taxes. As partners can recruit volunteers, they are able to grow and increase the number of services offered.
Schneider shared, “We can always use more volunteers whether it’s a greeter, preparer, or reviewer. We’d love to get more people involved in this community service.” People who are interested in volunteering their time to this initiative are encouraged to visit www.stlvolunteer.org. For the duration of this tax preparation period, free assistance is provided on Saturdays and the times may vary by location. Families and individuals who desire assistance from the VITA program are welcome to call United Way’s 2-1-1 help line to verify their eligibility or request other information. They can also visit: http://www.211helps.org/free-tax-prep or http://gatewayeitc.org. On these sites there is a list of all needed documentation and a comprehensive list of all free tax preparation locations is accessible via a link at the bottom of the site referenced for United Way’s 2-1-1 See ‘TAX’ page 2
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‘TAX’ from cover helps page. The preparation sites accept both appointments and Saturday walk-ins. United Way and the coalitions have a very systematic approach to determining where the free services are offered. Schneider shared that zip code data is analyzed to ensure services are provided in an area that will benefit from the earned income tax credit. “We also want to help them get the financial literacy to improve their status in life,” stated Schneider. “(In addition), we help them avoid predatory practices that are occurring in neighborhoods like with H&R Block, Jackson-Hewitt or an independent tax preparer who is not only going to charge them for the tax preparation services but also offer them a rapid refund loan with interest rates much higher than normal interest rates.” Some of the sites will provide these additional free services: 1) ability to open a checking and/or savings account, 2) ability to meet with a credit counselor and get a free credit report, and 3) opportunity to purchase savings bonds. Irwin shared that various logistics determine the location for preparation sites after determination is made for the regional area with the greatest demand for assistance. The initiative looks for host locations that can accommodate the volunteers and individuals who will be receiving services as well as adequate space. In addition, the facility must be equipped Photos by Kate Edmonson with internet access to allow for onVolunteers worked with clients on their tax returns as a part of the United Way of Greater St. Louis Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program line filing services. An on-site man- at the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta church in Ferguson on Feb. 16. ager who is willing to volunteer their time is equally important. be true. But they might be missing out on a tax refund if they don’t file. Also, by utiIrwin hopes that this initiative will provide lizing free tax preparation services they save money. When people are struggling to people the maximum amount of the earned in- make ends meet, $200 extra dollars can really help with paying bills or buying things come tax credit and child tax credit for which for the children. In addition, we want to promote saving at tax time; save part of your they qualify. refund for an emergency. Setting aside (funds) just in case of an emergency can help “Some people think that they don’t make reduce financial stress throughout the year.” enough money to file,” stated Irwin, “which may To volunteer time to this service at one of the sites visit www.stlvolunteer.org.
COMMUNITY VOICES Choosing to be well By Dr. Robyn Lawrence “You don’t have to be sick, choose to be well.” I said this quote as I was ranting about a drug commercial. Americans are flooded with negative thoughts in regards to health everyday! We hear them in the car, on TV, from friends, at work, on billboards, on business signs, etc. Every corner you turn there are advertisements lying to you that your body can’t and that it needs some outside force. Frankly, that’s not true but rather a bold face lie. The truth is that you can be well and that you can heal yourself, you just have to choose it! Over the years we have been lead to believe that we are breaking down and that we eventually just fall apart. This is true and not true. It’s true ONLY if you stop taking care of yourself, if you stop making time for yourself, and stop eating right and thinking right, and stop moving. Stopping all this will cause you to breaking down. Just as you can do none of this and be sick you can do all of this and be well. Let’s take this out of the perspective of the human body and talk about your car. People always take care of their cars. Cars today have a main computer system in the
engine that is the master system and many adjunctive systems that all work together to allow a car to drive. In order to maintain your car, you take your car for routine checkups and have all the systems checked. Do you get routine checkups? Let’s use your oil light as a “symptom.” If the oil light in your car comes on, it’s letting you know that your oil level is low. It’s imperative that you change the oil so that you don’t throw a rod and damage the engine. If you don’t do it you won’t like the outcome. What if you put duct tape over the oil light? You have just masked the symptom and the problem will get worse and your car will break down. The choice is yours: maintain your car and it runs forever or neglect your car and it breaks down. The only difference in a car and a human body is that you can’t get a new body. Just like a car, you have a master system, the nervous system, and a bunch of adjunctive systems that allow you to function. As humans we get warning signs (headache, indigestion, anxiety, bladder problems, etc). Those symptoms are not telling us that we are lacking a drug or need a vaccine but rather letting us know we have one
or more stressors affecting us that is causing our master system to be running low, i.e. nervous system interference. Nervous system interference is similar to “running low on oil or gas”. Interference to our nervous system falls into three different categories: chemical, physical and emotional. In order to function optimally the stressors must be addressed or slowly (and sometimes quickly) we will break down. Seems a little different when you put it into perspective, huh? Believe me I know. Dr. Robyn Lawrence is a native of North County and grew up in Florissant. For 21 years she has dedicated herself to improving the lives of families in the community. She is committed to helping patients reduce their risk of developing chronic, preventable conditions caused by certain lifestyle choices. She is the mother and only parent to five amazing children, ages 20 to 11. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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The 12th Annual Mayors’ Shamrock Charity Ball offers a festive evening of music, food and prizes The premier green tie event of North St. Louis County known as the Mayors’ Shamrock Charity Ball is scheduled for March 9, at Garden Villas North at 4505 Parker Road in Black Jack, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. All proceeds from ticket sales, event sponsorships and raffle drawings directly benefit Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop which provides dignified and meaningful employment for over 200 adults with developmental disabilities. A new word “charity” has been added to the event’s name to draw attention to the fact that this is a major fund-raiser for a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and not a St. Patrick’s Day celebration for politicians. Much of the money collected is used to make Valley Industries the best place it can be for its workforce. In addition to being committed to customer satisfaction, Valley Industries is equally committed to all 200 employees. Their goal is to offer a high-quality employment program which builds morale, and rewards hard work and productivity. “We try to take advantage of as many employee team building opportunities as we can to help build a sense of family or comradery among our workforce,” Valley Industries Executive Director Jim Guyre said. “The Shamrock Charity Ball monies enable us to expand our resources in order to keep our workers motivated, happy and productive.” Valley Industries first opened its doors for business on March 13, 1967, under the name of Florissant Valley Sheltered Workshop with only 15 employees. Today, the Workshop employs more than 200 workers with developmental disabilities in a 60,000 square-foot facility in Hazelwood. “In Missouri, we refer to places like Valley Industries as extended employment sheltered workshops. This
is where, by statute, only adults with developmental disabilities are employed to work, except for the staff. The tasks assigned to them match their ability to work. Some require a onestep process while others require a higher degree of difficulty. The overall goal is to ensure that everyone who comes to work gains a sense of pride and feels Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood like they’re making a dif- Pictured (from left) are Mayor Norman McCourt of Black Jack, Mayor Tom Schneider of Florissant, Mayor Matthew ference,” Guyre added. Robinson of Hazelwood, Mayor James Knowles III of Ferguson and Mayor Robert Doerr of Bellefontaine Neighbors. Over the past 12 years, the Mayors’ Shamrock Charity Ball has evolved into Sponsor - $1,000; Leprechaun Sponsor - $600; and one of St. Louis region’s must-see social affairs! With Shamrock Sponsor - $300. Those interested in one of its Irish fare of fun, great food and lively dance music, these sponsorships can pay by check or by credit card it has become the place to be and be seen with influen- (MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover). tial business leaders and elected officials. It also gives If using a check, please make it payable to Valley Indusresidents who live in Black Jack, Ferguson, Florissant, tries’ Mayors’ Shamrock Charity Ball. Mail the check Hazelwood and Bellefontaine Neighbors a great oppor- to this address: Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop; tunity to meet their elected officials during the event. 143 B McDonnell Boulevard; Hazelwood, MO 63042. Individual tickets for $125 each usually sell out fast Those who purchase event sponsorships also receive because no one wants to be left out of going to North individual tickets. Contact Jim Guyre, Valley IndusCounty’s biggest social soireé. Guests come dressed up tries’ Executive Director, at (314) 731-1771 for more to dance the night away, enjoy delicious food and win information on sponsorship perks. fabulous super raffle prizes – all for a great cause. The Mayors’ Shamrock Ball offers generous sponsorship packages to local businesses, organizations and individuals. Different sponsorships are available at the following donation levels: Event Sponsor - $5,000; Emerald Sponsor - $2,500; Pot of Gold
Celebrating Art for Senior Engagement returns to St. Louis April 18-28 Get ready for an abundance of art in venues across the St. Louis region April 18-28 with the Celebrating Art for Senior Engagement festival now in its fourth year. CASEfest has become an anticipated event with arts venues and organizations around the region. Approximately 60 venues have participated each of the past three years with at least 80 art programs each year spread throughout the region. The goal of Celebrating Art for Senior Engagement is twofold: • To harness the power of the arts to energize and transform the quality of life for the region’s older adults and • To attract and help build audiences for the venues involved. If you’re an artist or a venue and want to be involved, contact Lynn at lynn@maturityanditsmuse.org. “We’re seeking all types of venues to host events and all art forms to be involved,” said Maturity and Its Muse Founder and Creator of
CASEfest Lynn Friedman Hamilton. “Events can be a short program of dancers or a weeklong exhibit of paintings. In the past, we’ve partnered with venues as big as St. Louis Art Museum to senior centers and the neighborhood library. Artists have spanned the forms of dance, sculptors, poets and musicians. Programs have been interactive or strictly entertainment. CASEfest runs the gamut of arts in St. Louis. We want to show that you’re never too old to be involved in the arts. Art is one of the best ways to keep a healthy, vibrant lifestyle as we age.” Presented by Maturity and its Muse, the local nonprofit that’s dedicated to improving the lives of seniors through the arts, Celebrating Art for Senior Engagement, or CASEfest, will take place in dozens of venues across the St. Louis region with events and shows, highlighting the power and importance that art has in improving the aging experience. Find out more about CASEfest at http://maturityanditsmuse.org/calendar/.
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Home Builders Association donates $15,000 to Rainbow Village Properties
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On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2018 HBA President Dale Black of CMS Homes (right) presented a $15,000 donation to Abby Kim, donor relations manager for Rainbow Village Properties. The donation will be used to help fund an outdoor pavilion at Rainbow Village’s Wolff Community Center campus, which includes 13 accessible homes and 68 residents. The pavilion will create a safe, accessible, outdoor space for residents, their families and visitors. All residents receive 24/7 support and live in the organization’s homes long-term increasing their quality of life and providing them with housing stability. Rainbow Village strives to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by providing safe, affordable and well-maintained neighborhood homes. 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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When it comes to providing quality health care services and taking exceptional care of people, BJC HealthCare’s mission has remained steadfast since the St. Louis-based health system’s founding in 1993: “To improve the health of the people and communities we serve.” In commemoration of the organization’s 25th anniversary in 2018, BJC invited employees to nominate a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that had personal meaning to them to receive part of $25,000 set aside to support grassroots, local organizations with a shared mission of improving health, education, child/youth development, senior/disabled support or community-building. BJC employees responded with more than 100 nominations, which were subsequently evaluated by the St. Louis Community Foundation. The foundation made recommendations on how to allocate the $25,000 total funding opportunity among these deserving nominations. Thirteen organizations were chosen to receive donations ranging from $1,500 to $4,000. Selected charities span the St. Louis region, out-
state Missouri and the Metro East, and support health, wellness, basic needs, youth and child development, education and behavioral health. All selected organizations and the employees who nominated them will be recognized at a reception in March. The charitable organizations receiving donations are: Burns Recovered, Maggie Welby Foundation, Christian Activity Center East St. Louis, Shared Blessings, Inc., CJ’s Journey, The Hayner Public Library District, Every Child’s Hope, The Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation, Gateway to Hope, Voluntary Action Center, Inn from the Storm, Whole Kids Outreach and Jefferson County CASA. “As a nonprofit organization and one of the region’s largest employers, BJC works to be a good neighbor and community member, including support of charitable organizations that share a similar mission,” said Rich Liekweg, BJC president and CEO. “We hope these donations to some unsung heroes among charities can help support our collective missions in the communities we serve together.”
St. Louis Attorneys Against Hunger donates $75,000 to local organizations St. Louis Attorneys Against Hunger, an initiative of The Bar Association of St. Louis (BAMSL), distributed $75,000 in January to three organizations that help feed the hungry in the metropolitan region. Last fall, BAMSL President John Simon and Executive Director Zoe Linza met with managing partners of law firms throughout the region. One of the many outcomes of those meetings Submitted photo was the managing parton Wheels President Jane Nix (second from left), receives $25,000 from BAMSL Secretary Hon. ners’ generous donations Meals Carol Jackson (left), BAMSL Immediate Past President Edward L. Dowd, Jr. (second from right), and to the St. Louis Attorneys BAMSL Executive Director Zoe Linza (right). Judge Jackson is chair of the St. Louis Attorneys Against Against Hunger fund. The Hunger Committee. STLAAH program supOperation Food Search ports Meals on Wheels of Greater St. Louis, Operation Food Search and St. Patrick Center. • Mary Kitley, chief development officer, St. PatThe BAMSL Board of Governors during its rick Center Jan. 16 meeting surprised representatives from All three organizations provide food to the Operation Food Search and St. Patrick Center hundreds of thousands of people who go hungry with individual checks, each for $25,000. Meals each day in our community. on Wheels was presented with a check, also for BAMSL and the Saint Louis Bar Foundation $25,000, on Jan. 24 at the BAMSL offices. The fol- in 2017 initiated the St. Louis Attorneys Against lowing accepted the donations on behalf of their Hunger (STLAAH) program, which unites lawrespective organizations: yers with the St. Louis community to help in the • Jane Nix, president, Meals on Wheels of Greater St. Louis • Lucinda Perry, director of strategic initiatives,
fight against hunger in the area. BAMSL Secretary Hon. Carol Jackson chairs the St. Louis Attorneys Against Hunger Committee.
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Northwest Views: Creating a safe haven for children and families By DiAnne L. Mueller Seven-year-old Katie was excited to sleep in a real bed instead of on the floor. Ten-year-old Wesley had been living in a car with his mom and was thrilled to have his first shower in two weeks. Five-year-old Jimmy kept stuffing food into his pockets to save for later until he was told he could have as much food as he wanted. The children who come to the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery are amazing—strong and resilient. They often arrive scared, upset or angry; usually nervous and uncertain, and they are frequently hungry. Their parents bring them to one of our locations voluntarily when the family is experiencing homelessness, illness, domestic violence, overwhelming parental stress, or other crisis. But by the time a parent returns to pick the kids up 24 to 72 hours later, the children are giggling and having fun, relaxed and laughing. They are well fed and well rested, and their stress is reduced. Each child has a new
outfit and new books to take with them. When these children, age birth to 12, stay at the Crisis Nursery they receive three meals and three snacks every day, a physical examination, Art and Play Therapy, and trauma-informed care by trained professionals – all free of charge. The parent returns rejuvenated, having worked to resolve the crisis through referrals and recommendations from Crisis Nursery social workers and counselors. The family is encouraged to join the Crisis Nursery’s Family Empowerment Program to receive ongoing counseling help, parenting and budgeting classes and any other support that is needed at no cost to the family. Preventing child abuse and neglect is a job for the entire community, and it is with the help and support of donors and volunteers from Northwest St. Louis County that the Crisis Nursery is able to keep almost 6,500
Third Delmar Loop Trolley Car delivered to trolley headquarters
The third Delmar Loop Trolley Car was delivered to the Delmar Loop Trolley Headquarters on Jan. 29.
The third Delmar Loop Trolley Car was delivered to the Delmar Loop Trolley Headquarters on Jan. 29. The third car will be available for service after required safety testing and operator training is completed. Delmar Loop visitors will soon notice an orange car marked “testing” now passing by. “This is an exciting milestone for St. Louis and the Delmar Loop Trolley system,” Delmar Loop businessman Joe Edwards said. “And what’s good for St. Louis is good for the entire region. Three functioning trolley cars will allow the trolley system to be in service seven days a week providing a non-stop connection between the Loop and Forest Parks and 13 million annual visitors.” The Delmar Loop trolley system is a 2.2-mile fixed-track that runs from the University City Library near Kingsland Avenue east on Delmar Boulevard to DeBaliviere Avenue and then south on DeBaliviere to the Missouri History Museum
children safe every year. For more information, please visit CrisisNurseryKids.org or call 314-292-5770. DiAnne L. Mueller, M.S., LPC, has been Chief Executive Officer of the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery for 24 years and is a nationally known thought-leader in the area of child abuse prevention. Mueller is an inspiring presenter and an extraordinary champion for children. She has lent her expertise to many organizations nationwide that plan to start their own ‘crisis nursery’ program and has consulted with children’s advocates across the country. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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in Forest Park and back. “Following post-delivery inspection and operator training, the Loop Trolley Company will begin testing the third trolley car,” Loop Trolley Company Executive Kevin Barbeau said. “Due to the stop-and-go nature of this testing, most test activities will occur in the early morning hours. Once the third car is ready for service, the three cars will rotate so there is always one car on standby.” The third car was built in the 1920s in Melbourne, Australia. Its capacity is 100 passengers with 50 seated and 50 standing. Currently, the Loop Trolley Company operates Thursday through Sunday with two cars in service. The Gomaco Trolley Company (Gomaco) refurbished and delivered the third trolley car. Gomaco is a manufacturer of vintage-style streetcars located in Ida Grove, Iowa.
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Jennings School District receives 90.2 percent on 2018 Annual Performance Report For the first time in the MSIP 4 and 5 process, the Jennings School District has earned above 90 percent on the Missouri Annual Performance Report (APR), scoring in the accredited with distinction range. On Feb. 1, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released statewide results for district Annual Performance Reports (APR) for the 2017-18 school year. More than 413,000 third- through eighth-grade students and an additional 175,000 high school students participated in the state’s testing program, leading to more than 1.05 million total assessments being administered to Missouri public and charter school students. Due to changes in learning standards, completely new assessments in English language arts and math were administered in 2017-18; therefore, it is important to note that the 2017-18 results are not comparable with results from previous tests in those subjects. Ten Jennings educators were included among the 2,500 Missouri teachers and other stakeholders who
crafted the Missouri Learning Standards adopted in spring 2016. The creation and grading of the new standards reflected in a more challenging, high standard, teacher-developed set of state assessments. This 2018-19 school year, the Jennings School District was selected as one of three national recipients of the National School Board Association’s (NSBA) 2018 CUBE Annual Award for Urban School Board Excellence by the NSBA’s Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) due to their hard work and commitment to students. Jennings is the first school district in the state of Missouri to receive this award in the 14 year history of this NSBA award. Schools are chosen based on demonstration of excellence in four key areas; the school board performance, academic improvement, educational equity, and community engagement. With the help of many partners, Jennings School District is accomplishing each of these goals and is a regional leader that shows other districts in the state
and country that it is possible and exactly how to execute such plans. Within the past several months, Jennings has expanded the corporate partnerships to include World Wide Technology, Emerson, Centene, Regional Business Council, Express Scripts, Enterprise, Regions Bank, CVS, Schnucks, Niehaus, Clayton, and more. We have partnerships with UMSL, Lindenwood, Washington University, St. Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis University, St. Louis Community College, Lincoln University, Harris- Stowe State University, Ranken College, Georgia Institute of Technology, and more. Lastly, Jennings School District has exceeded the state accreditation standards by 10 or more percentage points since 2015. Jennings maintains a multiyear graduation rate of over 97 percent. Despite Jennings 100 percent free lunch rate, recently, Jennings has achieved 100 percent graduation, career and college placement rates in 2017 and 2018.
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unique program in the country which matches seniors who want to help with seniors who are looking for help. We provide seniors with the ability to choose an independent lifestyle in their own homes, for as long as possible, with dignity and respect they deserve. The
strength and compassion that is born out of these relationships shows us that it doesn’t really matter who is the helper and who is being helped. The respect, understanding and assistance in these relationships are two-way. Because, quite simply, those who give and those who receive learn from each other. Our providers have a wide variety of skills. From former nurses, executives, teachers and homemakers who have cared for their spouses or parents giving them “life experience.” We employ many CNA’s who have many years’ experience working in in-home care. Our providers understand what being a senior means. They understand a little more about the w w w. s e n i o r s h e l p i n g s e n i o r s . c o m / s t l o u i s c e n t r a l unexpected twists and turns in life. To schedule a free assessment please call 636-2943012.
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WWII veteran honored by the members of VFW Post 4105 and the city of Florissant On Feb. 10, VFW Post 4105 member First Lt. Eugene Ulrich was being honored for his acts of heroism and the contributions he made to our great nation during World War II and after. Ulrich was also celebrating his 100th birthday which fell on Feb. 7. He was presented a resolution from Missouri State Representative Gretchen Bangert’s office, a proclamation from Florissant Mayor Tom Schneider and awards from VFW Post 4105 and from the Veterans Coalition. He flew over fifty air combat operations and received many prestigious medals which included the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart, African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Distinguished Citation Medal. Photo courtesy city of Florissant Pictured above (from left) are Tony Laprocina, member of VFW Post 4105, Randy Schroeder, President of Friends of Veterans of Florissant, First Lt. Eugene Ulrich (seated), Mayor Thomas P. Schneider, Chief Tim Lowery, Council President Jeff Caputa and Tom Pero, Commander of the VFW Post 4105.
A Walk Through History plaque dedication to honor Philip “Phil” A. Foeller will be The city of Florissant along with Old Town Partners will be hosting a dedication to unveil a plaque in honor of the late Philip “Phil” A. Foeller. This will be the 37th Walk Through History plaque in honor of an individual who has made valuable contributions to the city of Florissant. The ceremony will be held on March 5 at 6:30 p.m. on the sidewalk located at 699 rue St. Francois. www.TheVillaAtRiverwood.com Foeller’s grandparents were one of the original German families who established the Sacred Heart Church. Foeller grew up on Jefferson Street directly across from the church and attended school there. Foeller was a lifelong community-oriented resident and businessman of Florissant. He and his wife Rose Marie raised five children in Old Town and founded Florissant Auto Radiator still at 865 N. Lafayette. Foeller was a United States Army Veteran, he was the 1979 Chamber President, the 1980 Sacred Heart Man of the Year and was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council #2951. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to his Florissant friends. Foeller was proud to say he lived, raised a family and owned a business in Florissant. www.LifeCareCenterOfFlorissant.com
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Feb. 20: 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.
Feb. 21: Community forum
The Hazelwood School District will host a community forum with its superintendent and board of education on from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hazelwood West High School at 1 Wildcat Lane in Hazelwood. A panel consisting of Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart and three board members will host a discussion centered on district updates, the Strategic Plan, and answering questions from attendees. Parents, students, district staff, and community members are invited to attend. This is the second of three community forums in the district this school year; the final forum will be held April 4 at Central High School.
Feb. 21: Black History Celebration
Hazelwood Central High School at 15875 New Halls Ferry Road, will host a Black History Celebration from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Guest speakers include KSDK Meteorologist Anthony Slaughter, St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, and St. Louis Surge Team Owner Khalia Collier.
Feb. 22: 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.
Feb. 22-23: Theater performance
Hazelwood East High School will present two showings of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” The first performance is Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m.; the second performance is Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. Admission is three canned food items per person; the performances will be
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held at the school, located at 11300 Dunn Road in St. Louis.
Feb. 23: Art exhibition
“History in Technicolor: North County Students Reflect on Black History Month” is now open at Good Shepherd Arts Center at 252 S. Florissant Road in Ferguson. The exhibit, sponsored by North County Churches United for Racial Harmony and Justice, will run through Feb. 23. This art exhibit was made possible by a generous grant from the FSC Foundation.
Feb. 27: 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.
March 1: Ice skating party
Party On the Ice, the annual youth event at the James J Eagan Center Ice Rink for fifth through eighth grade takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Cost for residents is $5 and for non-residents is $7. There will be DJ music, ice skating, pizza, soda, contests and door prizes. Tickets required upon entry. Tickets are available at the JJE & JFK Centers. Call 314-921-4466 or 314-921-4250 for more information.
March 2: Game night fundraiser
Game night fund raiser from 4 – 8 p.m. to benefit the Dewight E. Patton Jr. Foundation. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information call 314-736-5458 or visit www. deplfoundation.org.
March 9: Summer camp fair
Join Ferguson-Florissant School District and Blueprint4Summer St. Louis for the 2019 Summer Camp Fair. Parents can explore a variety of summer opportunities for school-age children at the Summer Camp Fair. Representatives from local and regional providers will be available to talk about summer camps, programs, internships, and volunteer activities. During the fair, parents can meet program staff,
pick up information and registration forms. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at McCluer North High School Gymnasium at 705 Waterford Dr. in Florissant. The fair is free and open to all families within any school in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
March 12: Card party
The Altar Society sponsors a card party on the second Tuesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at 8860 Tudor in Overland. They have attendance prizes, quilt and other raffles. You get free coffee or tea and cake. Hot dogs are 50 cents and soda is 75 cents. All this and admission is only $5. Come and enjoy an afternoon with friends playing cards, dominoes or whatever. There are tables of four or six or if it is just you we can put you at a table. Everyone is invited. Handicap accessible. For more information call 314-427-0486 x201.
March 30-31: Holistic fair
Internal Spirit Holistic Fair takes place March 30 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Machinist’s District 9 Hall at 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd. in Bridgeton. A $5 admission provides access to a variety of alternative healers, inspirational and educational lectures, vendors, jewelry, crystals, shamans, bio-mat, aura photo, astrologer, psychic/mediums and more. Free gift bag to the first 50 participants each day. For more information visit www.internalspiritholisticfair.com.
April 27: Florissant Garage Sale
Florissant residents can haul down the clutter from their attics and treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their barns for the Ninth Annual Florissant Garage Sale. The Garage Sale will be held at the James J Eagan Ice Rink area from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each applicant will only receive one space. This is open to Florissant residents and non-residents to receive a space to sell. Applications will be available at the JJE and JFK Center and on
www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • February 20, 2019 our website www.florissantmo.com. Space is limited. The fee is $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents per table. Registration has already begun for residents and for non-residents it begins on March 15. The Florissant Garage Sale is free to attend. For additional information call 314-921-4250 or 314-921-4466.
RECURRING EVENTS Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment
#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314-921-7582, Vicki Wittman Email: vicray01@aol.com.
Monthly: Free legal services
Every month CORP Legal Services provides: legal document preparations such as wills, deeds and power of attorneys at no cost to St. Louis County seniors 60 years and older. There is an income limit. Contact the coordinator at 314-615-0931 for more information.
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: 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.
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-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: 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: 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.
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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
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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 or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.
Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting
6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 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 314.921.2316.
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.
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
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Banana Pecan Cherry Oatmeal Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned oats 2 cups water 1/2 cup pecan milk
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Directions: In large, microwave-safe bowl, combine oats and water. Microwave on high 3-4 minutes, or until oats are cooked through. Watch carefully to avoid boiling over. Remove from microwave, stir and divide between two bowls. Pour 1/4 cup pecan milk over each bowl. Divide sliced banana, pecan halves and dried tart cherries between each
bowl and drizzle with 2 tablespoons honey. Serve immediately.
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1/4 cup old-fashioned oats 1 tablespoon cacao powder, plus additional, for coating (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions: In bowl of food processor, combine toasted pecans, dried cherries, dates, oats, cacao powder and vanilla extract. Pulse until ingredients begin to bind and form loose, dough-like ball. Roll into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in additional cacao powder, if desired, and transfer to airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to seven days.
Note: To make gluten-free, substitute 1/4 cup of certified gluten-free old-fashioned oats. *Heart-Check certification does not apply to recipes. SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9
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Brie Larson uses her ‘Captain Marvel’ powers for diversity
Movie: By Steve Bryan
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.
to see the latest adaptation of her book (there have been previous movie versions as well as a stage play). I would think my familiarity with the source material would count more than my gender in rendering an honest, informed critical opinion. As a comic book reader for 50 years, I am extremely familiar with Larson’s character, Carol Danvers. I picked up the first issue of “Ms. Marvel” back in the 1970’s and followed Danvers’ adventures all the way to her days with the X-Men. Carol Danvers is a fascinating character, one who has lost and gained so much in her life. That’s why I feel I am qualified to review the film and, if offered the chance, to interview the cast. Brie Laron’s requirements have opened doors, though, for experienced writers who haven’t gotten the opportunity to do interviews for high-profile films. That doesn’t mean white male reviewers need to get kicked to the curb. There is enough room for everyone at the interview table. “Capatin Marvel” photo courtesy Marvel Studos
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ne notable superhero already is trying to save the world in the weeks leading up to her first solo film. Brie Larson, who plays the title role in the upcoming “Captain Marvel” movie, is taking a hands-on approach regarding her press interviews. As Yahoo Finance pointed out, she insisted that the selected journalists not be “predominantly male and white.” For her recent interview with Marie Claire, for instance, she handpicked writer Keah Brown. As a freelance writer, I have worked the press junket circuit and sat in on countless “roundtable interviews” with celebrities. Between 1998 and 2007, I covered films ranging from “The Rugrats Movie” to the cinematic adaptation of “Rent.” As a fan of the “Men in Black” franchise, I was extremely happy talking with Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones about the second film. A very honest roundtable interview with Ang Lee about “Brokeback Mountain” remains a fond memory. Print/online critics like myself are often segregated into makeshift conference rooms
away from the radio and TV journalists. In most cases, men and women of all races are equally represented at the interview tables. Depending on the film, younger, non-professional writers at the high school and college level also are invited to interview the available talent. That’s especially true at events like the San Diego Comic-Con, where diversity is quite visible. In my experience, it has never been a case of me sitting at a table exclusively with other white guys. I also took exception with Larson’s observation last year that “A Wrinkle in Time” was not made for white men of a certain age. As a boy, I fell in love with the novel by the wonderful Madeleine L’Engle and was eager
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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.
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Moore On Life Props for Valentine’s Day. Thank goodness you came along and created a legitimate excuse to get me out of the kitchen. Truth is I don’t need a reason to get out and eat. My excuses begin on Friday. Friday: It’s the celebration of the end of the week. Everyone knows you eat out. It’s written right there in the Good Book: And the Lord created the earth and saw it was going well, but by week’s end He was famished from making all those dandelions and mosquitoes. So on the fifth day He created Friday and lo, fast food establishments came into existence. But lo again, they were not fast enough. So He took a rib from the BBQ Shack and created the drive-through window. As for Saturday; it’s basically the same as Friday just spelled differently. Everyone eats out on Saturday, don’t argue, it’s just the way it is. Sunday is a day of rest. No one cooks on Sunday; it’s sinful. We eat our leftovers from Friday and Saturday. Monday: The beginning of the workweek saps us of energy. There is scant enough left to stagger to the Golden Arches and mumble, “One McMeal…gasp…hold onions…wheeze…supersized.” Collapse. Tuesday’s the slowest day of the business week. That’s when all the specials are offered by food chains to boost business. They entice thrifty people like us with: 10 percent off Tuesday, Two-ForOne Tuesday, Kids Eat Free Tuesday (we have been kicked out of many an establishment trying to cash in on that one) and of course, Taco Tues-
day. We have to take advantage of the savings or we might as well take a wad of bills and flush them down the ol’ honey pot, which coincidentally is where you’ll find us after Taco Tuesday. Wednesday is hump day! We celebrate by eating out to keep the economy buzzing. I like to think of it as my civic duty. Thursday: There’s gotta be a holiday of some sort. Bingo! Google said it was, Rare Disease Day. We’ll celebrate by going into an unknown restaurant; ordering food cooked by strangers with uncertain hygiene habits and possibly contract a rare case of salmonella. Fortunately, this year Valentine’s Day fell on Thursday, but of course my husband made no reservations. All the nice places were booked; the others had lines around the block to their drivethrough windows. Instead he took me to a romantic little place. We loaded up. Props for Costco’s free sample day!
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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.
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