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February 28, 2018

Finding ‘Renewal’ in Florissant

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Pallottine Renewal Center offers retreat space for the mind, the body and the spirit By Charlotte Beard St. Louis is rich in history as is its towns. However, a lot of the city’s treasures are tucked away in areas where many of its residents are unaware. One such treasure is found in Florissant close to Old Jamestown – Pallottine Renewal Center. This retreat space sits on an 85-acre tract of land at 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road. “Here, you’re in the country, but there’s Walmart and Walgreen’s right down the street,” spoke Marillyn Webb, Executive Director, of the center’s location. The property which when seen from sky view resembles an angel with the chapel forming its head, has hosted various events not limited to retreats. Not to be confused with a hotel or conference center, Pallottine houses a self-serve business center, main conference room that can hold up to 100 people, a variety of smaller conference rooms, 15 break-out rooms for private

discussions and a board room. The center is equipped with audio/visual equipment for meeting needs. Additionally, this elevatorequipped center has 55 single occupancy bedrooms, 48 double occupancy bedrooms, a fireplace equipped solarium, an in-door heated swimming pool, gymnasium, small fitness room, staffed kitchen and large dining area, and a host of other amenities that can be discovered on a scheduled tour. “We tell people that you can pray in a chapel, play in a gym, meet in the meeting rooms,” stated Webb. “We’re Catholic in identity but we’re open to all faiths…our tag line is, ‘Hospitality is our mission.’ We’re open to corporate retreats, strategic planning.” The center is run by seven full-time and four part-time staff consisting of housekeeping, cooks, and administration. It is important to note that though Pallottine has Wi-Fi, it does not have televisions in any of its rooms. This

standard follows one of the renewal center’s original purposes to – refresh your spirit, reflect with God and renew your faith. The balance of mind, body, and spirit in a person’s life is a very important component to the functioning of the renewal center. The ‘body’ component is manifested in the center’s offering of aquacise and group Zumba and fitness classes. Currently the center makes the heated pool available during specific hours to people who want to come on site for aquacise, but the hope is to further the benefits of the pool. “I’ve met with the president of Christian Hospital,” shared Webb, “to take the pool to the next level, by really incorporating aquacise for Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia…all of those joint mobility [issues] that the heated pool would benefit. Some women, or men, See ‘RENEWAL page 2

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‘RENEWAL’ from cover start exercising on land and it’s too hard on them. We don’t [want to] compete with the YMCA…this is heated, so it’s more [about] the kinds of literature [we could offer] about the benefits of heated pools.” Webb went on to explain that the hope is to connect with Christian Hospital or another viable source that would partner in developing a program and take ownership of that program. Pallottine would serve as the resource since they have the heated pool that could be more beneficial to those with physical needs. The idea of having Zumba classes at the retreat center began 2.5 years ago when April Isaac, a cook at the center, introduced an instructor to Webb. After finding that the instructor’s mission for physical activity aligned with Pallottine’s mission, Zumba and boot camp became an additional offering of the renewal center. “On Thursday, she would do introduction to boot camp, because boot camp scares people,” stated Webb. “So, [we encourage people to] come, experience a little bit to see if you [can] do it. That’s how we got it started.” A bonus for retreaters, is that that participation in a fitness class is at no additional cost. “Some of them will miss their breakfast,” stated Isaac. “I had a group that was staying here… [a woman] asked, ‘Can you save my breakfast?’ [I told her] it [wouldn’t] be as fresh, but it’ll be fine. So, I saved breakfast because this lady wanted to do Zumba. It’s fun, it’s all in fun.” Zumba and Kettlebell classes are currently taking place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Thursdays consist of cardio, toning, and flexibility. Participants can enjoy a whole month of classes for $30, $5 per session during the week or $1 per Saturday session. The history of how Pallottine Renewal Center started began in 1912 when the Pallottine Missionary Sisters voyaged to the United States from Rome. Fortunately for these sisters, they were not permitted to board the Titanic on which they were scheduled

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to travel due to incorrect information on their travel documents. Subsequently, they were forced to travel on the next available ocean liner – the Von Bremen. It is stated that their ocean liner travelled the same route as the Titanic and they witnessed the bodies and wreckage of the sinking ship. The order of Pallottine sisters, which was originally created by and named after Saint Vincent Pallotti, continued and moved from Huntington, West Virginia to St. Louis in 1966. Here they purchased the land on which the renewal center currently sits and broke ground for the property in 1968. The center was originally constructed for new incoming sisters to the order as well as a residence for the retired sisters. Today under lay staff, the renewal center carries on the mission of body, mind and spirit renewal for all who visit. The staff welcomes and continues to share the more in-depth history with those who desire to visit for a tour. “Hopefully, when you walk through these doors,” Webb stated, “you feel embraced, you feel the sacredness. We are hospitality. We don’t put on retreats…our whole focus is, you come in, we allow you to refresh your spirit, renew your faith. And [we] allow what God does, through us. That’s our primary focus.” For more information about Pallottine Renewal Center visit www. pallottinerenewal.org or call 314-837-7100.

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Was your New Year’s resolution to start eating healthier? Has it been more difficult than you anticipated? Don’t give up just yet! Another opportunity to focus on improving your health is right around the corner. During the month of March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month. Try implementing this year’s theme, “Go Further with Food” by reducing waste and eating healthier all in one step, by practicing meal prepping, which has been all the rage. Research shows that spending time meal prepping leads to better nutrition habits, which leads to a healthier you. How do you start meal prepping? The first step is to choose a day to prepare your meals. Next, decide which meals to make. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner, it helps to select recipes that share some of the same ingredients. This keeps your grocery list smaller and helps save money. Once you know what you’re preparing, make sure you have good contain-

ers to store all of your meals. When in doubt, ask the experts. A group of meal preppers were asked to share their favorite tips and these were their responses. Start with a clean kitchen to provide plenty of space to prep. Wash and chop all the fruits and vegetables first, since this is the most time consuming. Having these items already prepared makes them a quick option for a snack, which is a healthier alternative than a convenient candy bar. You could buy pre-cut produce, but it will cost more. Keep it simple. Select a protein, starch and a variety of vegetables. Cook the protein in the skillet, roast vegetables in the oven and cook the starch in a rice cooker. This saves time by allowing all foods to be prepared simultaneously. Using a crock pot or pressure cooker are also good time saving options. Cook in small portions. Make traditional meals, such as meatloaf or chick-

en pot pie in a muffin pan. Smaller portions freeze faster and allow you to heat individual portions, rather than an entire casserole, making it easier for on-the-go meals. Label and date all foods. Most foods last in the freezer for up to three months. No matter how or what you decide to meal prep, stick with a plan that works best for you. Now what are you waiting for? Go start prepping! Kaylan Goldstein, MS, RD, LD is the Clinical Nutrition Manager at Christian Hospital. She has been a Registered Dietitian for over five years and is currently pursuing her passion of becoming a Certified Diabetes Educator. 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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City of Hazelwood issues proclamation for ‘National Black History Month’

Applications are now being accepted for the BJC Scholars Fund, a scholarship opportunity for college-bound high school seniors who plan to pursue a two- or four-year degree. BJC created the scholarship in response to regional community needs identified by the Ferguson Commission. In its second year, the BJC Scholars Fund is funded by BJC and administered by The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis. Scholarships are awarded annually to up to 14 students in communities served by BJC hospitals: St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Boone County, St. Francois County and Crawford County in Missouri; and St. Clair County and Madison County in Illinois. Scholarships will be renewable through graduation or a maximum of 10 semesters, resulting in 50-60 BJC Scholars being funded each year when the program reaches full implementation. Each scholarship will be a need-based award of $10,000 per academic year at a public Missouri or Illinois state college or university in the state where the student resides, or at a public university in another state offering in-state tuition reciprocity. The annually renewable scholarship will be applicable toward tuition, fees, room and board, transportation and incidental costs. The Scholarship Foundation will support students and parents in taking full advantage of other state, federal and institutional funds to which students are entitled, to ensure that the BJC scholarship award enables the complete funding required for full year attendance. Interested students can access more information about the scholarship criteria and the application on the Scholarship Foundation website: https://sfstl.org/financial-aid/student-loansgrants. “BJC is at heart a health care organization. We are also the St. Louis area’s largest employer and are actively engaged with our community,” says Rich Liekweg, BJC president and CEO. “We know statistics and studies show there is a very strong connection between higher education levels and better health outcomes. By creating this scholarship fund, BJC hopes to make an impact in helping young people attain their educational goals and create new opportunities for a brighter and healthier future.” The BJC Scholars Fund submission deadline is April 16. Recipients will be announced in July 2018 for the 2018-2019 academic year.

At a recent council meeting, Hazelwood Mayor Matthew Robinson presented a city proclamation to Community Enrichment Commission Chairperson Helena Smith declaring February 2018 as “Black History Month” in the city of Hazelwood. The framed plaque “urged citizens to celebrate our diverse heritage and culture and continue efforts to promote a just, peaceful and prosperous world for all.” The Community Enrichment Commission (CEC) is one of 11 Boards and Commissions comprised of residents appointed by city council members and the mayor to volunteer their time and serve on these committees to help make Hazelwood a better place to live and work. The directive of CEC’s Human Relations component is to eliminate prejudice and promote culture diversity through education and understand. For 16 consecutive years, the CEC has fulfilled this directive by hosting the Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the weekend right before his birthday. This year’s event was held on Jan. 14, at Civic Center East in Hazelwood. Nearly 200 people attended and heard brief speeches by Hazelwood Mayor Matthew Robinson and The Honorable Steve Stenger, St. Louis County Executive. Hazelwood’s City Manager Matthew Zimmerman was the Master of Ceremonies for the program who introduced the following guest speakers: Miss Gwen Moore, Missouri History Museum Curator; Miss Trinity Lynn Cross, 2018 North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice (NCCU)

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Oratory Contest Winner; and keynote speaker Reverend Freddy Clark, Pastor and Founder of Shalom Church City of Peace. Entertainment consisted of praise dances performed by the Coleman-Wright C.M.E. Church Angels of Praise. The program ended with a special candlelighting ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King as everyone sang and lighted each other’s candle around the room.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR You might notice some changes this week in your Community News. First of all, we’ve changed our size. We have adopted a sleek, modern, reader-friendly newsprint size that will increase our visibility on newsstands and eliminate the fold. This move allows us to not only conserve newsprint, but it improves the presentation of our award-winning news coverage. The other big change is something we hope you’ll “flip” for. The Community News publishes two weekly editions, one in St. Louis County and the other in St. Charles County. While these areas have a distinct and separate geography; most of us live, work and play regionally. You may live in St. Peters, but work in Florissant. You may send your kids to school in Hazelwood, but drive them to baseball practice in Wentzville. You may go to church in St. Ann and then go have lunch at your favorite restaurant in St. Charles. To that end, our readers can now enjoy our coverage of both sides of the Missouri River. You’ll get the same great local coverage, content and advertisers you’ve come to expect from the Community News, and if you want to find out what’s happening just a little further away, simply flip over the paper and you’ll find our other edition printed upside down on the other side. We’re excited about these changes and the opportunity to give you even more good, local news. As always, we want to know what you think. Shoot us an email at info@mycnews.com and let us know your take on the changes. Thank you for reading the Community News! Mathew DeKinder Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of the Community News

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St. Louis Symphony Orchestra to receive $45,000 grant from The National Endowment for the Arts The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra a $45,000 Art Works grant. The grant supports performances of new music during the SLSO’s 2017/2018 season, which celebrates the orchestra’s 50th anniversary at Powell Hall. Recognized world-wide for its artistic excellence, the SLSO has a great tradition of showcasing new music throughout its 138-year history. The SLSO’s current season features six works new to the Orchestra’s repertoire, including Thomas Adès “Powder Her Face “Suite (St. Louis Premiere with additional movements co-commissioned by the SLSO), Peter Ruzicka’s “Elegie: Remembrance for Orchestra” (U.S. Premiere), Guillaume Connesson’s “Flammenschrift“ (St. Louis Premiere), and Jörg Widmann’s Violin Concerto (St. Louis Premiere). The other new work is Erkki-Sven Tüür’s “Soslastalgia” for piccolo and orchestra (U.S. Premeire), a co-commission by the SLSO with the London Philharmonic and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchstra. “Solastalgia” had its world premiere in Amsterdam on Dec. 6, 2017 with the SLSO’s next Music Director Stéphane Denève on the podium. Additionally, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will bring “Swing Symphony” to Powell Hall for the season finale. The NEA has approved more than $25 million

in grants as part of its first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018. The Art Works category is the NEA’s largest funding category and supports projects that focus on the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence, public engagement, diversity and inclusion, and lifelong learning in the arts. “It is energizing to see the impact that the arts are making throughout the United States. These NEA-supported projects, such as the new music at the SLSO, are good examples of how the arts build stronger and more vibrant communities, improve well-being, prepare our children to succeed, and increase the quality of our lives,” said NEA Chairman Jane Chu. “The National Endowment for the Arts’ support is a wonderful testament to the SLSO’s continuing commitment to the music of our time, and is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the orchestra’s beloved home, Powell Hall. From last month’s U.S. premiere of Peter Ruzicka’s ‘Eligie: Remembrance for Orchestra’ to our classical season finale featuring Wynton Marsalis’ ‘Swing Symphony,’ artistic visionaries, like Music Director David Robertson and the musicians of the SLSO, have helped Powell Hall has become for musicians and audiences alike a monument to musical exploration and innovation,” said SLSO President & CEO Marie-Hélène Bernard.

Local Author Spotlight: Bo Sanders St. Charles resident Bo Sanders is hoping to get a foot inside Hollywood. Sanders has authored a provocative and compelling screenplay which is now available on Amazon.com. His work, “Savior,” is a story about a Muslim-to-Christian convert and prominent Biblical scholar who, questioning his faith, travels back in time to find Jesus. It is a high-concept and entertaining Sci-Fi / drama that features time travel, humor, an abundance of well-developed characters and a fantastic twist at its end. Religion plays a part in this story, but it’s not a predominant theme. Savior’s characters and unpredictability are what truly make it shine. Sanders says the project has been 30 years in the making. “Savior” began as short story he penned as student for his creative writing class at Pattonville Senior High School, but he says he had to clear it with his mother first. “My mom, who was a big fan of classic science fiction, absolutely loved the story and told me it would make for a pretty powerful movie,” Sanders explains, “but I was afraid I was subconsciously stealing its premise from The Twilight Zone or some other show.” His mother helped him with the research. “Together we discovered it truly was an original story so I’ve been polishing it ever since,” he said Sanders continued to hone his writing skills as an award-wining broadcast journalist and on-air radio personality in Springfield, Missouri. His passion is writing character-driven stories that place real, everyday people in fantastical situations. Early drafts of “Savior” have garnered high praise. In 2015, the title was named a quarter-finalist in the prestigious national Screencraft Sci-Fi Screenplay Contest. The finished incarnation is currently being considered by a number of production companies and film festivals around the country. “Savior” is now available through Amazon as an eBook and in paperback form.

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Florissant Civic Center judo students attend tournament in Japan

Photo courtesy city of Florissant Pictured above are Sensei Eiko Shepherd, judo students Arianna Gaines, Cornel Childs and Lucas Tatar.

The Florissant Civic Center is home base for the KiTo Kan Judo Club led by Sensei (teacher) Eiko Saito Shepherd, 8th Dan from Japan. Judo is an Olympic sport that originated in Japan in 1882. It was started by an educator, Dr. Jigoro Kano, as a way to become strong both mentally and physically. At the Florissant Civic Center classes are taught for both juniors and adults from beginners to advanced players. Students frequently compete nationally and internationally. One student is currently training with the goal of qualifying for the 2020 USA Olympic Judo team. Shepherd also has a special program to encourage junior students to do well in their school classrooms. In December four junior judo players were invited by a Japanese Judo Organization, Sanix and the United States Judo Federation to compete in the 2017 Junior High School World Championship held in Fukuoka, Japan. On Dec.21 judo students, Cornel Childs Jr., Arianna Gaines, Sereniti Steward and Lucas Tatar flew to Japan accompanied by their coach, Eiko Saito Shepherd and parent Dr. Lonetta Oliver. The St. Louis delegation received a warm welcome upon their arrival in Japan. Several hundred students arrived from all over the world. For two days students participated in a training seminar conducted by former Judo Olympians from Japan. Students met and practiced with students from 11 different countries and participated in the team competition. They represented the United States with talent, courage, and good sportsmanship. Another wonderful part of the trip was a visit to a middle school in Nagoya. The faculty and students had prepared various cultural activities for our students to enjoy. They learned how to make Japanese rice cakes, participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, brush writing, and origami. The Japanese students were eager to practice their ability to speak English with our students. Shepherd commented, “Since returning from Japan our students’ judo skills are greatly improved and their maturity has grown as well. I am glad we went over there. This trip was priceless. Our students learned so much about judo Japanese culture and themselves. I would like to thank the Florissant Civic Center for providing us practice space where children can develop positive values and have such incredible experiences.”

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City of Florissant presents ‘Clementine,’ final show of the St. Louis Family Theatre Series Season The city of Florissant and the St. Louis Family Theatre Series will bring to life on stage TheatreworksUSA/ Barter Theatre Company’s “Clementine.” Clementine is having a terrible week, but this spunky eight-year-old doesn’t let her daily visits to the principal’s office get her down! Come join America’s favorite curlyhaired carrot-top as she navigates the hilarious waters of friendship, family, school and mischief on an epic third grade adventure you’ll never forget. Presented by the city of Florissant in the Florissant Civic Center Theatre at the corner Parker Road and Waterford Drive, performances of “Clementine” will be March 9 at 7:30 p.m., March

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4 and March 10 at 2 p.m. Admission is $8 to all. Group rates are available. Call 314-921-5678 or go online at www.florissantmo.com to make reservations or for more information. Performance lasts about 60 minutes.

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Congressman Clay visits Keeven Elementary for Black History Month Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District

In recognition of Black History Month, U.S. Congressman William Lacy Clay met with students from Keeven Elementary School, in the Hazelwood School District. During his visit, Clay shared facts on how African Americans have made significant impacts on both American history and world history. He then spent 45-minutes addressing students’ questions. More than 100 fourth and fifth-grade students packed the gymnasium to share in the discussion with the congressman. One student asked, “Why did you become a congressman?” “I ran for Congress because I wanted to serve and help others. I like to help people,” Clay said. “My father was the first African American elected to congress, and he is the person who inspired me to become a public servant.” Other questions ranged from, “What is a Democrat?” to “What do you do in Congress?” to “Do you have two houses?” The answer that surprised the students and faculty the most came after one student posed the question, “What would you be if you hadn’t become a congressman?” “I would have become a chef and opened my

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own restaurant. I love to cook. It’s one of my favorite hobbies,” said Clay. At the conclusion of the program, he encouraged the students to find their hidden talents. “Everyone in this room is good at something,” he said. “One of you may run for Congress. You could be a firefighter, police officer, or teacher. Find that one thing that you enjoy and do it. In fact, Dr. King once said, ‘anyone can be great because anyone can serve,’” said Clay. Also in attendance during Clay’s visit included: Hazelwood School District Board of Education President, Desiree Whitlock; Board of Education Secretary Margo McNeil; Hazelwood Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Nettie CollinsHart; Alan Gray, State Representative; Ella Jones, Councilwoman; and Rochelle Walton Gray, County Councilwoman for the 4th District. William Lacy Clay is the U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, serving since 2000. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The 1st Congressional District is based in the city of St. Louis and includes most of northern St. Louis County, including cities such as Maryland Heights, University City and Florissant.

It’s time to enroll in free preschool in the Ferguson-Florissant School District The Ferguson-Florissant School District’s Early Education begins preschool enrollment on March 5. A free quality preschool experience with degreed, certified teachers is available to district children who are three-years-old before Aug. 1. Registration will be held at the Early Childhood Center office located, on the McCluer High School campus, at 1896 S. New Florissant Road from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Three-year-olds attend class two mornings per week; four-yearolds attend three or four half-days. A limited number of fullday openings are available. Classes are held in several different Elementary Schools. Families with children enrolled in preschool receive free Parents as Teachers personal visits. The following documents are required for registration: updated occupancy permit within 30 days including the child’s and parent’s name; lease or mortgage payment bill; student’s original stateissued birth certificate; student’s social security number; up-to-date immunization record and photo ID of parent. If living in someone else’s home the parent must provide a lease or mortgage bill of homeowner, current business mail in the name of the person registering the student, and updated occupancy permit with the name of the parent or guardian registering the student on the occupancy permit. If parents are divorced or are not together, existing court order showing parenting plan must be provided. Enrollment forms will be available at www.fergflor.org. For additional information call 314-506-9066

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Bria Hathorn was honored at the Northwest Chamber of Commerce membership meeting on Feb. 8. Bria is a senior and has attended North County Christian School since sixth grade. Her high school curriculum includes advanced history, British and European literature, yearbook and anatomy and physiology. She maintains a 4.0 grade point average while attending NCCS. Bria is the President of the NCCS Student Council, the captain of the varsity women’s basketball team and a member of the National Honor’s Society. She enjoys sports and plays year-round participating in volleyball, basketball and soccer. Bria loves writing for English class and going on Advanced History outings. Bria is very involved in the community. She is an active member of Jamison Memorial C.M.E. Church Missionary Society, part of Congressman William Lacy Clay’s Congressional Youth Cabinet and a consistent volunteer councilor for NCCS’s Summer Camp Program. Bria plans to attend St. Louis Community College to study nursing.

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The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce is helping the homeless The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce is currently taking donations of toiletries and hygiene items for the homeless in the community. The chamber will be giving these items to charities, local school districts and first responders that have the highest direct contact with those in need. The chamber office is located in Florissant at 420 W Washington Street. The chamber will be accepting donations

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until March 23. Donations can be dropped off anytime, day or night, if the chamber office is closed, please leave donation items on the back porch by the garage. The top items of need are: socks, underwear, disposable razors, deodorant and wet wipes. You can get the full list of items by visiting www.greaternorthcountychamber.com

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Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Hazelwood Southeast Middle School held a parent engagement and resource night for parents. The event included guest speakers and representatives from Ameren UE to consult parents on energy usage and budgeting.

Hazelwood Southeast Middle School held a parent engagement and resource night for parents. The event included guest speakers and representatives from Ameren UE to consult parents on energy usage and budgeting. “At Southeast Middle School we are very committed to servicing our parents as well as our students,” said Dr. Chauncey Granger, principal at Southeast Middle. “Many of our students are dealing with external factors that prevent them from excelling in school. Our staff

works to build relationships with parents which we have found contributes to the academic success of students.” Representatives from the Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc., were also present to assist parents. “Through community partnerships, we can instill the idea in students and parents that academic achievement is a community effort, said Granger.”

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Feb. 28: Wine tasting event

Wine tasting event for $20 per person takes place at 6:30 p.m. at1970 Trotterway in Florissant.Please RSVP to thevinoexperience@att.net or 314550-1641.

Feb. 28: 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. 28: Snowman building contest

If you think you build the best snowman in your neighbourhood, then we have a contest for you. Until Feb. 28, anytime it snows build a snowman. Take a picture of yourself and the snowman, and send it to the JFK Center Office 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. For ages 15 and younger. Pick up an application, or visit our website, email a digital photo to jsteib@florissantmo.com, or send your picture with your child’s name, address, phone number and age to: Attn: Snowman Contest, JFK Community Center, 315 Howdershell Rd., Florissant, Missouri 63031. For further information, call 314-921-4250.

March 2: Party On the Ice

Annual Party On the Ice youth event takes place at the James J Eagan Center Ice Rink in Florissant for fifth - eighth graders from 6:30 – 9 p.m. There will be DJ music, ice skating, pizza, soda, contests and door prizes. Cost for residents is $5 and for non-residents is $7. Tickets required upon entry. Tickets available at the JJE and JFK Centers. Call 314-921-4466 or 314-921-4250 for more information

March 2: Fish fry

Fish fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 7: 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 9: Fish fry

Fish fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 10: Breakfast

Breakfast at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 to 10 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 10: Flea market

Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW

Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 14: 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 16: Fish fry

Fish fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 17: Monthly writing workshop

Writing workshop at Jamestown Bluff branch of St. Louis County Library at 4153 N. Highway 67 in Florissant from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring work to read and share with group. Free event sponsored by Write Sistahs Literary Group. Email writesistahs@yahoo.com or call 314-210-4774 for more info.

March 21: 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 21: Career fair

Special School District of St. Louis County will hold a career fair for prospective school bus drivers from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at SSD’s Central Office at 12110 Clayton Road in Town & Country. A seminar beginning at 9 a.m. will provide the opportunity for attendees to learn about SSD, the operation of the district’s transportation department, employee benefits and what it is like to be a bus driver for SSD. SSD staff will be available to answer questions. Demonstrations will also be conducted on wheelchair hookups, safety equipment and overall bus safety. Qualified individuals who complete an online application prior to the career fair will be interviewed at the event. Interviews will begin at 10:30 a.m. Apply online at http://www.ssdmo.org/careers.html. For additional information, call 314.989.8152.

March 23: Fish fry

Fish fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 24: Easter egg hunt

The Easter Bunny will be hopping in to Florissant at 2:30 p.m. and an egg hunt will begin promptly at 3:15 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center. Children can enjoy a few fun activities and visit with the Easter Bunny before heading outside for the Easter egg hunt. The egg hunt will be split into the following age groups (two-and-under, twoto-five, six-to-eight and nine-to-12). Tickets are required and must be purchased in advance. Cost for residents is $2 and for non-residents is $5. Call 314-921-4466 or 314-921-4250 for

more information.

March 28: 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 30: Fish fry

Fish fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 3 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 30: Fish fries

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fry takes place every Friday through March 30 at 50 Rue St Francois in Florissant, next to the Old St Ferdinand Shrine. Doors open from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., dine in or take out. There will also be meat shoots same location on the following Sundays, Feb. 25 and March 4, 11, 18 beginning at noon and ending at dusk. All our proceeds go to charities.

March 31: Suits for soldiers

500 Suits For 500 Soldiers will take place at Greg Mans Farmers Agency at 9335 Gravois Road, Suite C in St. Louis. Since over one million military personnel will be making the transition to the civilian workforce in the next couple of years, Sons of American Legion Post 397 and H.E.R.O.E.S Care have 500 suits, shirts and ties to donate to St Louis veterans and active military to help their transition easier. All veterans and active military can pick up a complimentary suit between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. They will also have free haircuts onsite, donated by Clipper- Mobile Salon and Farmers Insurance. First come, first serve between 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Veterans Affairs representatives will be onsite to answer questions. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact 314-638-8890.

April 28: Poetry and open mic

Poets, storytellers, dancers, singers invited for “Northern Lights,” a community arts program celebrating National Poetry Month and all arts in North St. Louis County. This event will be On Facebook live. Hosted by Write Sistahs Literary Group at Jamestown Bluff branch of St. Louis County Library at 4153 N. Highway 67 in Florissant from 1-3 p.m. Email, call or text to sign up at writesistahs@yahoo.com or 314-210-4774.

April 28: Trivia night

The annual trivia night fundraiser for TEAM will be held in the parish hall of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The parish hall is located at 751 N. Jefferson St. The trivia night is being sponsored by the Florissant Rotary Club. Entry fee is $200 per table with a maximum of eight people per team. Entry fee includes beer, soda, water, popcorn and attendance prizes. Extras include heads/tails game, 50/50, silent auctions, and raffles. Mulligans will be available for $10. Cash prizes for first, second, and third places and best decorated table will be given out. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., trivia starts

promptly at 7 p.m. Checks should be made payable to TEAM Food Pantry and mailed to Pat Piotrowicz, TEAM Trivia Night, 130 Katiemist Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376. To register, sponsor, or make a donation, please contact Pat Piotrowicz at patpiotbh@ gmail.com or 314-629-7103. All proceeds benefit TEAM – The Emergency Assistance Ministry, a 501c3 organization. The mission of TEAM is to serve the Florissant and Hazelwood residents in need.

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.

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 314615-4516.

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.

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: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 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 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight? Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am at 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 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • February 28, 2018 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.

Thursdays: Blood pressure checks

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.

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a 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.

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.

Fridays: Celebrate Recovery

For 25 years Celebrate Recovery has been helping everyday folks find freedom from whatever difficulty you are experiencing in your life. This Christ-centered, 12-step program is based on the Beatitudes. We meet every Friday at 6:15 p.m. for dinner ($5); 7 p.m. large group meeting; 8 p.m. Small groups sharing; 9 p.m. dessert at First Christian Church of Florissant at 2890 Patterson Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-837-2269 or visit http://www.fccf.org/ or Facebook page Celebrate Recovery-FCCF.

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 group

A Way with Words Grief Support Ministry meets the fourth Saturday each month at Community Christ Fel-

lowship (in the rear) at121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. For more information contact Pat Ryan at 314-605-3949.

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop 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 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday in February and March in the spring and every Sunday in October through the second-to-last week in November in the fall - 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.

Sundays: meeting

Jennings

Do-Dads

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.

Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net.

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital

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Center for Senior Renewal:

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.

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Nutrition Education:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157.

Christian Center:

Hospital

Recovery

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100. CROSSWORD answers from page F-4

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.

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

Diabetes Basics:

314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available yearround and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or

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. 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.

2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting

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Two tryouts scheduled to become a professional baseball player The River City club play in the Frontier League and will be holding a tryout on April 21 at Carshield Field in O’Fallon, the home of the Rascals. Also, the 26th annual Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft will be held on April 23/24 at UC Health Stadium in Florence, Kentucky, home of the Florence Freedom. An average of 35 players each season have been drafted and signed to spring training contracts over the past eight years. Each year, at least one tryout camp participant has appeared in the Frontier League’s All-Star Game. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * The clock is ticking Ambush finish the season The St. Louis Ambush is your professional soccer team playing in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The final game of the season was Sunday at the Family Arena against the Monterrey Flash who came to St. Charles winning 19 out of 20 games. The Ambush was unable to slow down the Flash as they won a close contest 6-5 handing the home team their 19th loss against three wins for the 2017/2018 campaign. The St. Louis club scored their first goal in a very unique way. Right before the end of the first quarter, goalkeeper Paulo took a long high shot from between the yellow and halfway line. The ball sailed over the head of Monterrey goalkeeper and hit the back of the net. At that point the Flash were ahead 3-1. Starting the second half, the Ambush played hard as their next two goals came within 14 seconds of each other. Nestor Hernandez went on a breakaway to score and Corey Adamson beat the Flash goalie who was out of the net. Then, less than four minutes Lucas Almeida scored when he took a pass from Hewerton and got off an upper ninety shot to tie

the game 4-4. The visiting team scored two unanswered goals and the Ambush were only able to put one more goal in the net when Jerjer Gibson took a pass from Hewerton and slammed it into the goal. * Exciting game for the fans Good luck to the high school students on their tryouts “There will be many high school student-athletes trying out for spring sports this week. Enjoy the process don’t let a cut or bad day make you lose hope. If you love the game, then never quit playing. I only played varsity baseball as a senior and it worked out ok,” stated Mike McMullen. McMullen ended up getting drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 14th round of the baseball draft in 1993. He played with them until 2000 and than signed with the Minnesota Twins in 2001. That was his last year of baseball because McMullen wanted to play football. One of his football teams was the indoor St. Louis Attack were he played quarterback. * Great words to live by

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Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among

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Recipe:

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Campanelle with Prosciutto and Peas Cook time: 10 minutes | Prep time: 10 minutes | Servings: 6

Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked campanelle pasta 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup frozen peas 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto 1 jar (15 ounces) creamy Alfredo sauce 4 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded 6 eggs 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: In pot of salted water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than directed on package. Drain pasta. In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and shallots. Cook 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Add wine; cook 3-4 minutes, or until most liquid has evaporated. Stir in peas, prosciutto, Alfredo sauce and cheese. Add pasta; toss gently. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes to coat pasta with sauce. In saucepan, bring water to boil and add eggs. Cook 6 minutes.

Transfer eggs to ice water and cool before peeling. Top each serving with soft-set egg and black pepper. Notes: Gouda or Gruyere can be substituted for Fontina. Unpeeled, cooked eggs can be stored in refrigerator up to one week.

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By Steve Bryan

Oscar Watch 2018: Greta Gerwig’s superb ‘Lady Bird’

M O V I E

This year’s Oscar nominees for Best Picture reflect the work of master storytellers who created beautiful films with strong characters. Writer/ director Greta Gerwig stands out in that distinguished group. Many moviegoers first saw her playing opposite Russell Brand in the 2011 reboot of “Arthur” and films such as “Frances Ha” and “To Rome With Love.” She even popped up on “The Mindy Project” for a couple of episodes. In 2017, Gerwig made her creative voice heard loud-and-clear as the writer/director of “Lady Bird.” With the help of a talented cast, she tells a highly relatable story of youth and rebellion. For those of us who experienced the joys and frustrations of Catholic School education, this film will put a smile on their faces. The extraordinary Saoirse Ronan shines here as Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson, a free-spirited young lady growing up in Sacramento, California, in 2002. Lady Bird dreams of leaving her hometown behind to attend college on the East Coast, but the realities of her academic achievements and economic status may keep that from happening. Lady Bird’s last year at a Catholic high school is an emotional rollercoaster as she falls in love with Danny (Lucas Hedges), a very talented high school performer. As she tries time-and-again to spread her wings, her mother works to bring her back to Earth. A final opportunity to realize her dreams drives a wedge between the teenager and her mom. Under Gerwig’s direction, “Lady Bird” takes flight. In the aftermath of 9/11 and the technology bubble bursting on Wall Street, a recession began in 2002. Saoirse Ronan’s character seems blissfully unaware of that, even after her middle-aged father Larry (Tracy Letts) loses his job and must find a new one. Lady Bird also thinks she is an outstanding actress, but not everyone shares that opinion. Her mother Marion, played beautifully by Laurie Metcalf, loves and supports her daughter, but she wants her to be practical and more

considerate of her family. At times, though, it’s hard to understand Marion’s motivations and outbursts, especially over seemingly tiny issues. Marion works double-shifts at a psychiatric hospital, but she doesn’t devote enough time to her own mental well-being. The mother/daughter dynamic is at the heart of “Lady Bird.” Writer/ director Greta Gerwig breathed life into Marion and her rebellious child. Laurie Metcalf earned a Best Supporting Actress nod and Saoirse Ronan has a Best Actress nomination. Both honors are well deserved, as is Gerwig’s nomination in the Best Director category. “Lady Bird” is one of those rare films that hits the right notes. Make some time to see it before the Oscars. “Lady Bird” is rated R for language, sexual content, brief graphic nudity and teen partying. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword Puzzle Theme: St. Patrick’s Day

‘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.

Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

TGIF TGIF! “Thank goodness it’s Friday?” Nope! Thank Goodness it’s February! Cue the happy dance! “Why? Because the groundhog saw its shadow and there are six more miserable weeks of winter?” Seriously? NO! “Because Rachel Ray came up with a new cookbook, ‘20 Ways to Grill a Groundhog?’” Nope! (But since that was so fiendishly good, I’ll give you one standing ovation, two snaps of my fingers and three cheers!) So why then is February, which is the dreariest time of the season, something to happy dance about? Don’t answer. I’ll take it from here. Your answers are starting to annoy me. Because it’s, Break Your Resolution Month! Eighty percent of the resolutions fail by the second week of February; the rest are hanging on by the stubs of their fingernails, which they have chewed off while trying to keep their resolutions. The reason? Because it can take weeks to months to start to see any benefit from those resolutions leaving people discouraged and unmotivated and without fingernails. In this fast-food, instant-gratification nation we want results and we want them now. For instance, I set my goal at losing weight and I wanted to see results after an extensive workout of opening and closing the refrigerator door. I was sorely disappointed. The scale did not budge. The problem, experts say, is that if we set an objective to diet we need to provide exceptions for special occasions. Ah-ha, that was my problem. So I looked at the calendar only to find that each day is a special oc-

casion beginning with Jan. 2, which is officially, Buffet Day up until the end of December, which is, Make Up Your Mind Day. So next year on that December day, I will make up my mind. Instead of going on that crash diet of cucumber and kale kabobs; I will pass on the rabbit food and wait until Jan. 2 for Buffet Day! Decision made! Now I have to face reality; the dieting resolution is never going to work. Instead, I’ve chosen a super simple goal – to learn a new skill. I’ve decided to become a weatherperson. It doesn’t take a degree or book learning or genius or much of anything—apparently, only a fur coat and an aversion to shadows. Hey, if a groundhog can do it so can I. 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. Salmon deposit 6. Old age, archaic 9. Bagpiper’s garb 13. Hawaiian veranda 14. Big Island flower necklace 15. Helper 16. V.C. Andrews’“Flowers in the ____” 17. Uno ___ or one more 18. 4 x 4 race 19. *”Water of life” 21. *Shamrock 23. ____ Aviv 24. Rumpelstiltskin’s weaver 25. Wildebeest 28. Mega Bloks competitor 30. *Outdoor St. Patrick’s Day event 35. Starting point on way to riches 37. Clump 39. Dionysus’ pipe-playing companion 40. *Ireland, once 41. Ox connector, pl. 43. Quartet minus one 44. Put out on a curb 46. *William Butler Yeats, e.g. 47. Cardinal vices 48. Bee’s favorite drink

50. Russian mountain chain 52. Go gray 53. Period of illness 55. Workout unit 57. *These never lived in Ireland 60. *Hibernia 64. Musician’s exercise 65. Flying saucer acronym 67. Cleveland’s controversial chief 68. Villain 69. Decompose 70. Do penitence 71. Parting words 72. Pro vote 73. “Walk the Dog” toy, pl. DOWN 1. Deli side 2. Beaten by walkers 3. Nay sayer 4. Middle measurement 5. Jefferson coin 6. Lined with elm trees 7. “Back To The Future” actress 8. ABBA’s genre 9. Capital of Ukraine 10. Like some rumors 11. Shakespeare’s tragic monarch 12. “Don’t give up!”

15. Olfactory property, pl. 20. Funereal lament 22. Chop off 24. ____ tower 25. *”The wearing of the ____” 26. Evian, backwards 27. Finno-____ language 29. Lump of stuff 31. Refuse visitors 32. Skylit lobbies 33. Faulkner’s “As I Lay ____” 34. Irregular or jagged 36. Religious offshoot 38. *Stout, e.g. 42. Liverpool star 45. Cursor-moving button 49. Wade’s opponent 51. Wiggle room 54. Shylock’s line of work 56. Socrates’ famous pupil 57. Dog command 58. Classic art subject 59. Puts two and two together 60. Itty-bitty bit 61. Call to a mate 62. Unacceptable 63. “Nobody ____ It Better” 64. Flow alternative 66. *British to the IRA SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9