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Around Town Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission hosts ‘Community Art Fair’ to support local artists. Pg. 2 Hazelwood offers free admission for movies under the stars at city parks. Pg. 4 Come down to the Baby Kid Expo this Weekend! Check out the ad for more info. Pg. 6

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Features (FLIP) Submitted photo Attendees of CAASTLC, Inc.’s North County Open House in Northwoods celebrate the agency’s expansion with a ribbon cutting. Those attendees included (pictured from left) Angela McCall, CAASTLC Administrative Assistant; Georgie Donahue, CAASTLC Program Administration Director; Rose Eichelberger, CAASTLC Community Advisory Council Member; Mark Kurtz, CAASTLC Chief Financial Officer; Maggie Strong, Northwoods Alderman; Everett Thomas, Mayor of Northwoods; Cenia D. Bosman, CAASTLC President and CEO; Shenisia Watson, CAASTLC Community Advisory Council Member; Ethel Byndom, St. Louis County Executive Office; Terrie Hart, CAASTLC Board Member; Sharon Pace, CAASTLC Community Advisory Council Member; Ella M. Jones, Ferguson Councilwoman; Debra Harper-LaBlanc, CAASTLC Community Advisory Council Member and George Robnett, CAASTLC Director of Housing & Support Services.

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County has opened its doors in North County for service of low-income people in need By Charlotte Beard Many people may be unaware of some of the community resources that have served St. Louis for more than 50 years in providing programs and services for low-income people in need. Those services include, but are not limited to: home weatherization, youth education services, health and nutrition education, housing counseling, financial education and energy assistance. One such resource opened its doors for service March 11 and had its official open house May 14 in North County. Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc. (CAASTLC) located at 26B North Oaks Plaza in Northwoods, is now one of 19 CAASTLC locations in the state. The new CAASTLC location welcomed visitors from the community as they celebrated with a small ceremony and ribbon cutting. In addition, a Barnes-Jewish Hospital mammogram van was present to offer exams on-site. Cenia D. Bosman, President

and CEO of the agency, gave the welcoming speech, and words were shared by Sheila Pearson, Board Chair. Northwoods Mayor, Everett Thomas was also in attendance and shared remarks in support of the agency’s presence in the community. “The organization itself, Community Action Agencies (CAAs), is about 55 years old and CAASTLC is 50 years old,” states Bosman. “We do have a Community Action in the city as well as Jefferson-Franklin and in St. Charles, but our jurisdiction is St. Louis County.” CAASTLC is part of the national network of more than 1,000 federally funded CAAs that fulfill the goals of the Community Action Program (CAP). CAP was established as a result of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. People who seek assistance through CAASTLC must be found eligible according to the federal poverty guidelines as it re-

lates to the assistance being sought. Details can be found on the agency’s website: http:// www.caastlc.org/information-and-guidelines/federal-poverty-guidelines. “People can come to our offices and apply,” shared Bosman. “We have a case management approach that allows people to come in and get the information.” To help further CAASTLC’s mission to open “Doors of Opportunity,” the agency is planning a fundraising event for Oct. 10 at Orlando’s Restaurant in Maryland Heights. More details are available by contacting Cheryl Finerson at 314-446-4474. “Our mission is to change people’s lives, embody the spirit of hope and improve communities,” states Bosman. “We take pride in serving residents of St. Louis County and remain dedicated to providing our customers with the tools they need to empower themselves and others.”

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Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission hosts ‘Community Art Fair’ to support local artists

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To promote the creative talents of artists in the St. Louis area, the Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission will be hosting its 16th Annual Community Art Fair on Saturday, June 1. The event will be held at the Hazelwood Community Center, located at 1186 Teson Road in White Birch Park, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local artists, age 16 and over, are urged to enter paintings and drawings they’ve done in oil, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, pastels, pencil or mixed media. No sculptures, photos or computer generated items accepted. Participants can enter up to six pieces of art. Each art piece must be displayed on an easel and be appropriate for public viewing. Artists are asked to bring any easels they can along to the show, especially if they are showing a piece that requires a larger easel. They may sell their art pieces if the opportunity arises. All entries will be professionally judged in four categories: Landscape/Still Life; Real Life; Fantasy/Science Fiction and Abstract/ Non-Objective. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each category. Free admission offered to the public to view artwork

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on June 1. Entry applications are currently available at Civic Center East, 8969 Dunn Road, and the Hazelwood Community Center, 1186 Teson Road. Advanced registration is preferred but entries will be accepted on the morning of the fair. For further information about the event, contact the Hazelwood Parks & Recreation Office at 314-731-0980 or call TDD 1-711.

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By Scott Shy

Zac Brown Band rocks the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater Just when you think you’ve seen it all. The Zac Brown Band show took place April 26 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater. The show drew me in by the opening act, a personal favorite, Lukas Nelson - and they delivered, though this audience still hadn’t discovered them for the most part. Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real is fronted by Lukas Nelson a triple threat singer song-writer guitar slinger, whose first experience was playing with his legendary father, Willie Nelson. The fact that he grew up with so many great musical influences is very apparent in his work. This band, whose name was inspired by a line from a Neil Young song, were thrilled to be selected to be Neil Young’s touring band over the last couple years, while also recording a few albums together. I always say, that when you add a cover

to your set, you create a link for those unfamiliar with your music - Lukas covered Paul Simon’s - Diamonds in the Souls of Her Shoes, while The Zac Brown (Extravangza) covered Charlie Daniels, Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, Def Leppard and my feet left the ground when together they performed the Allman Brother’s “Whipping Post,” while also delivering a full show of their original material. I sort of knew that Zac Brown was kind of a big deal, (Billboard named, “Uncaged” as the Best Country Album of 2012, also winning CMT Music Awards, ACM Awards, and a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2010) but I still didn’t know why. Now I know. This is what it looks like when you decide it is about the fans. Anyone, with any music preference would have enjoyed this Photo by Scott Shy show! Plus, experiencing it with my family Zac Brown performs at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater on was the icing on the cake. April 26.

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Florissant Police Department announces promotions

Photo courtesy city of Florissant Pictured above (from left) are Captain Vince Godfrey, Mayor Tim Lowery, Det. Sgt. Joseph Monahan, Chief Tim Fagan, Major Randy Boden, Capt. Dennis Dehart and Lt. Mark Pounders.

There were three recent promotions within the Florissant Police Department. These promotions were necessary after the recent appointment of Tim Fagan to Chief of Police. Lieutenant Dennis Dehart was promoted to the rank of Captain, Detective Sergeant Mark Pounders was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and Detective Joseph Monahan was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Dehart will remain Commander of the Bureau of Investigations. Dehart joined the Florissant Police Department on Dec. 4, 2000. Pounders was assigned as one of the supervisors in the Bureau of Investigations as a Detective Sergeant and will now be assigned to the Bureau of Field

Operations. Pounders joined the Florissant Police Department on Dec. 13, 2005. Monahan was assigned to the Bureau of Investigations as a Detective and will remain in the Bureau of Investigations as one of the supervisors having the role as Detective Sergeant. Monahan joined the Florissant Police Department on May 31, 2010. “I would just like to express my sincere congratulations to these three men. These men have outstanding leadership qualities and professional skills that will contribute to the continued success of our award winning police department in keeping our citizens and their property safe,” adds Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery.

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State ‘Click It Or Ticket’ campaign continues through June 2 As an integral part of this year’s national ‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt campaign, which takes place through June 2, the Hazelwood Police Department will be teaming up with law enforcement nationwide. According to NHTSA, there were 10,076 unbuckPhoto courtesy Hazelwood Police Department led passenger vehicle occupants killed in U.S. crashes in 2017. In that same year, 55 percent of passenger vehicle occupants killed at night (6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m.) were not wearing their seat belts. That’s why one focus of the Click It or Ticket campaign is night-time enforcement. Hazelwood Police Chief Gregg Hall said, “With an increased number of cars flooding the streets due to the Memorial Day holiday, it’s imperative we get the word out about the importance of seat belt safety.” “If the enforcement crackdown wakes up people to the dangers of unrestrained driving, we’ll consider our mission a success,” said Hall. “If you know a friend or a family member who doesn’t buckle up when they drive, please ask them to consider changing their habits. Help us spread this lifesaving message before someone you know is killed because of not wearing a seat belt. Seat belts save lives, and everyone – front seat and back, child and adult – needs to remember to buckle up – every trip, every time.” For more information on the Click It or Ticket mobilization, please visit www.nhtsa.gov/ciot.

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Florissant Document Shredding Day deemed a success Photo courtesy city of Florissant

The Eighth Annual Florissant Resident Document Shredding Day was held on April 27 in front of the Health Department. All information was destroyed upon delivery in a manner to which it cannot be recognized or recreated. All paper will then be recycled. It was estimated that over 25,700 pounds of paper was shredded and Meridian Waste Services collected and recycled 200 pounds of cardboard. Cintas Document Management Company shredded the information and Meridian Waste Services donated the cardboard recycles dumpsters.

Hazelwood offers free admission for movies under the stars at city parks Gather the family or bring a date to the “Friday Night Flicks” offered by the Hazelwood Parks & Recreation Division. Watch a favorite movie under the stars in a city park or at a sports venue. Admission is free and open to the public. But donations to help offset the costs will be appreciated. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and refreshments. Glass containers, however, are prohibited. Concessions will be available at the Sports Complex on July 26. The movies will start at dusk when its dark enough to see the screen. In the event of bad weather, the movies will be shown at either Civic Center East (CCE) or the Hazelwood Community Center (HCC). Here’s a list of the movies and locations for this year’s “Friday Night Flicks” program: Date

Park

Film Rain Site

Friday, May 31

Howdershell Park

“Mary Poppins Returns”

CCE

Friday, June 28

Queen Ann Park

“Jurassic World-Fallen Kingdom”

HCC

Friday, July 26

Sports Complex

“Angels in the Outfield”

HCC

An additional two dive-in movies will be shown at Hazelwood’s White Birch Bay Aquatic Center. There will be a $4 admission fee for these events. No outside food/drinks allowed. Food trucks will be on site at the Aquatic Center for the showing of “Moana” on July 12. Plus, concessions will be available at the Aquatic Center on Aug. 2. Date Location Film

Rain Site

Friday, July 12

Aquatic Center

“Moana”

HCC

Friday, Aug. 2

Aquatic Center

“Aquaman”

HCC

Community Spotlights Woody’s Tree Service grows tall

Hepatitis C to hepatitis free The experts at SSM Health DePaul Hospital say most people can be cured, but screening and early detection is key

Submitted photo Three generations make Woody’s Tree Service a family affair thanks to (from left) Joe Wood, Bryan Wood and Brendan Wood.

Much like the little engine that could, Woody’s Tree Service has steadily grown into one of the premier tree service companies in the region. Bryan Wood was determined when he dove headfirst into a crowded tree service market well over a decade ago. “It was just me and another guy and a truck and a trailer,” Wood said. “We went around passing out fliers, hoping the phone rings. It took several years to get where we’re at.” Woody’s Tree Service is a local, family business with 15-plus years of experience servicing St. Louis and St. Charles Counties. Among the many services Woody’s Tree Service provides are: tree trimming and dead limb removal, storm damage removal, dangerous limb removal, roof clearance, tree

and bush pruning, tree removal, tree maintenance, storm damage prevention and stump grinding. Now armed with a multitude of trucks and equipment and a staff nearing double digits, Woody’s has never forgotten that family business feeling. Along with Bryan, his father Joe and son Brendan are also integral parts of the company. “We never really had a slogan or anything,” Bryan Wood said. “It’s just a family business that sort of blew up. We scraped and saved and I’ll never forget the feeling of being hungry. We genuinely appreciate the person who says ‘yes,’ and allows you to do work for them.” For more information, including free estimates, call 636-970-9023 or email treesbywoody@gmail.com.

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that attacks the liver causing inflammation. Left untreated, it can lead to liver disease, liver cancer and death. Until recently, hepatitis C treatment required expensive weekly injections and oral medication that caused serious side effects. Fortunately, that is changing. With new, improved medications, most patients can be cured within two-to-six months. The treatment does not cause significant side effects and is less expensive, too. A new Hepatitis C Clinic at SSM Health DePaul Hospital has treated more than 100 patients in its first year of operation and boasts a 97 percent cure rate. The team is committed to ensuring all patients have access to the care they need, regardless of their ability to pay. “The treatment of hepatitis C is a true medical success story. Just 20-25 years, it did not have a name and we could not diagnose it. Now, we have the ability to treat hepatitis C and provide a cure for most patients,” said Patrick Mc Donough, MD, medical director of the hepatitis C clinic at DePaul Hospital. “If we continue to increase detection and treatment rates, I believe we can eradicate the disease.” Hepatitis C is a silent disease. Up to 80 per-

cent of people have no symptoms until liver damaged has occurred – making screening very important. Those who are at risk include baby boomers and anyone who has received a blood or organ transplant prior to 1992, used illicit drugs, been in prison or received a piercing or tattoo in an unclean environment. Talk with your primary care provider about whether or not screening is appropriate for you. If you have been diagnosed with hepatitis C, the experts at SSM Health DePaul Hospital will develop an individualized treatment plan for you. Call (314) 344-7979 or go to ssmhealth.com.

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Northwest News

Life Outside Festival set for June 8 Great Rivers Greenway invites people from across the region to the 4th Annual Life Outside Free Festival of the Outdoors. The event will be held June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park in Maryland Heights. Unique from other regional festivals, Life Outside is exclusively about engaging event-goers with new outdoor experiences. Partner organizations from across the region will be at the event, offering attendees the opportunity to see, try and learn about a variety of outdoor activities in a free, fun and supportive environment. Activities will include outdoor experiences related to active living, camping, climbing, cycling, mind and body, nature and conservation, paddling and running. “Life Outside is a chance for people of all ages, abilities and interests to discover how they can live more of their lives outside. People can come try activities like kayaking, mountain biking or yoga and learn firsthand if this is something they want to make part of their lives,” said Elizabeth Simons, community program manager for Great Rivers Greenway. “Whether people already have something they have been thinking about trying, or just want to see what’s new in the outdoor scene, Life Outside will have something for everyone.” Launched in 2016, the Life Outside Festival has grown each year, drawing new and repeat attendees from throughout the St. Louis region. Attendees can participate in a variety of free activities, including: classes, product demos, hands-on experiences and competitions. Based on partner interest and community feedback, Great Rivers Greenway expects the 2019 festival

to be the largest one yet, attracting close to 75 partner organizations and an estimated 5,000 people from across the region. “I loved being able to try out new things that I’ve always wanted to try, but never knew how to get started or who to talk to,” said a 2018 festival attendee. “I also liked learning about organizations and activities that I didn’t even know existed.” A wide selection of popular area food trucks will be at the festival with food and beverages available for purchase and 18 musical acts will be performing at multiple stages throughout the festival grounds. Drinking water in reusable bottles and sunscreen will also be available for free. To ensure greater access to the event, the Life Outside Festival will offer free roundtrip shuttles from the North Hanley, Civic Center and Shrewsbury MetroLink Stations. Attendees can also park and ride free shuttles from the Zumbehl Commuter Lot in St. Charles County (adjacent to the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Zumbehl Road) and Pattonville High School at 2497 Creve Coeur Mill Rd. in Maryland Heights.

Northwest Views: Local man uses exercise to combat MS symptoms and inspire others

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Festival attendees can skip the day-of registration line by pre-registering online at LiveLifeOutside.org and picking up their festival packet including Life Outside wristband at the Great Rivers Greenway Visitor Center at 6178 Delmar Blvd. in St. Louis on June 6 and 7.

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By Christie Derbin Exercise seems to help just about everything, and multiple sclerosis (MS) is no exception. Studies have confirmed the many benefits of exercise for those living with MS, including better cardiovascular fitness, improved strength, better bladder and bowel function, less fatigue and depression, a more positive attitude and increased participation in social activities. One local man living with MS, Rick Evans, has the seen the benefits first-hand. Rick is an avid runner and walker. He’s also been living with MS since 1997. This June, he’ll participate in Challenge Walk MS: St. Louis for his 17th time. Challenge Walk is a two-day, 50k walking event that brings together some of the most dedicated family members, friends and strangers to walk 50k closer to a cure for MS. This special Challenge Walk “family” vows to put one foot in front of the other on behalf of those who can’t . . . until they can. Rick and his twin brother, Kenny, formed a team for Challenge Walk – the “E Team” and have participated in the event every year since 2003. Rick even ran the entire length of the event, plus some, to reach a total of 78 miles in 2016 – extra steps he was determined to take in recognition of having lived with MS for 20 years. “Challenge Walk MS has been an extremely important part of my life since being diagnosed with the disease,” Evans said. “The training I do for this walk has enabled me to live with the symptoms I

have from this disease and has saved me from having the fatigue that many people with MS experience. The wonderful connections I’ve made from doing the walk over the past 17 years have been uplifting, inspiring and educational. As a competitive individual, this walk has allowed me to keep doing what I love, and I can proudly say I have completed 17 half-marathons since my diagnosis.” Challenge Walk MS: St. Louis will take place June 1-2, covering more than 31 miles in the city of St. Louis. Options are available to walk one or both days, as well as participate virtually or as a volunteer. If you would also like to participate in Challenge Walk or learn more, please visit challengewalkstl.org. To learn more about the benefits of exercise while living with MS please visit nationalmssociety.org/living-well-with-ms. Christie Derbin is the Executive Director for the National MS Society, Gateway. She has extensive experience in nonprofit management and finds true meaning in mission-inspired work. She is a native St. Louisan and graduate of St. Louis University. 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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Arushus Coleman (center, in air) makes a dramatic leap during the Normandy High School spring production of “Oklahoma!” The high school’s Thespian Society Troupe 837 performed the musical May 3 and May 4 as the culminating production of the school year. The production

was made possible due in part to a Maritz Arts & Education Teachers Grant awarded to Duane Foster, Normandy Fine Arts Coordinator. Coleman is a 2017 Normandy graduate who stepped into the role of Will as a last minute replacement.

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When second-graders in public school districts served by BJC HealthCare pack up their desks at the end of the school year, they will have a brand-new book to take home to encourage their summer reading. In its fourth year, the BJC Book Brigade provides more than 26,000 books to rising third-graders in over 300 public and charSubmitted photo ter schools in 63 dis- Rick Stevens, Christian Hospital president, visited Jury Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District tricts throughout the on May 6 to read to area second graders and distribute books. communities served by BJC hospitals including St. Louis City, St. Lou- the BJC Book Brigade program was very impresis County, St. Charles County, Columbia, Sul- sive.” livan and Farmington in Missouri; and Alton, Book titles are selected by curriculum speBelleville and Shiloh, Illinois. The program is a cialists based on age-appropriate content and BJC community outreach effort in recognition storyline messages. Employees have the opporof the correlation between education and higher tunity to donate books online through Scholastic income, better health and longer life expectancy. Books, and BJC supplies the remainder. Books As part of the program, Rick Stevens, Chris- are packaged and delivered in partnership with tian Hospital president, visited Jury Elementary Valley Industries sheltered workshop in St. Louis. School in the Hazelwood School District on May “While it may seem like a modest effort to us, 6 to read to area second graders and distribute many of the children who received a book last books. The opportunity to spend time with the year wrote touching notes to express thanks for young students is a bright spot in his day. a brand-new book of their own,” added Stevens. “It’s very rewarding to spend time with these “In the journey toward higher education and students and give them an educational boost better health, the BJC Book Brigade is one small during a pivotal point in their reading educa- step that will take a very long time. But, we betion,” said Stevens. “We know the importance lieve it’s well worth the long-term effort toward reading plays in helping secure a child’s future, improved reading, high school graduation rates and to experience firsthand their enthusiasm for and, ultimately, better health for the future.”

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Circus Harmony to receive $14,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts National Endowment for the Arts Acting Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $80 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2019. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $14,000 to Circus Harmony for Circus Harmony in the Parks. Art Works is the Arts Endowment’s principal grantmaking program. The agency received 1,592 Art Works applications for this round of grantmaking and will award 977 grants in this category. “These awards, reaching every corner of the United States, are a testament to the artistic richness and diversity in our country,” said Mary Anne Carter, acting chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. “Organizations such as Circus Harmony are giving people in their community the opportunity to learn, create, and be inspired.” This generous NEA grant leverages the $5,000 in support of this program that was awarded from the Saigh Foundation so even more children can learn to defy gravity, soar with confidence and leap over social barriers, all at the same time. Circus Harmony in the Parks shows are being scheduled for this coming summer and fall.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS May 29: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

May 31: Chicken dinner

Chicken dinner 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.

June 5: 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.

June 7: Steak dinner

Steak dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to sup-

port veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

June 7-8: Beer can show

Gateway Chapter BCCA Swap-A-Rama, Breweriana and Beer Can Show takes place on the Knights of Columbus Grounds at 50 Rue St. Francois in Florissant from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days.

June 8: Health and wellness festival

The Second Taste of Vegan Health and Wellness Fair will be held at Ferguson Community Center at 1050 Smith Ave. in Ferguson from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This free family-friendly event intends to give neighbors and families the necessary tools and information to take back the responsibility of our communities’ wellness and life. A variety of vendors will provide tasty nutritious options, along with other healthy and health sustaining products. There will also be a kid’s corner, a variety of performances, food demonstrations, yoga and more.

June 8: Flag retirement ceremony

The American Legion Post 444 and the city of Florissant will host a flag retirement ceremony that will be held in the front of Florissant City Hall starting at 11 a.m. The event is open to the community to attend. The purpose of The American Legion in adopting this ceremony was to encourage proper respect for the flag of the United States and to provide for disposal of unserviceable flags in a dignified manner. If anyone has a flag that needs recycling, there is a flag retirement box that was donated by the American Legion Post 444 that is inside city hall in the vestibule area by the rear entrance.

June 8: 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.

June 8: 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.

June 12: 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.

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June 14: Meatloaf or country fried steak dinner

Meatloaf or country fired steak dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

June 19: Karaoke

Monthly: Free legal services

June 21: Pork steak dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

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.

June 26: 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.

June 28: 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.

July 13: Genealogy presentation

St Louis Genealogical Society presents master storyteller John Phillip Colletta, PhD, who will teach genealogical skills from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Heights Community Center at 2300 McKelvey Road in Maryland Heights. Includes lunch and free parking. Register at: https:// www.stlgs.org

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.

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.

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.

Mondays: TOPS meeting

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) at 9124 St. Charles Rock Rd. You can visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314-540-5223.

Mondays: Choral Art Singers

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: City council meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Mondays: Workshop meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

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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.

Tuesdays: Vietnam Association meeting

Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs.

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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, 314-8315476.

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

Thursdays: Bingo

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.

Thursdays: Quilting guild

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.

The Commission will also conduct evidentiary hearings July 25-26, 2019 and July 29-August 2, 2019, in Room 310 of the Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Jefferson City, Missouri. The hearings and local public hearings will be held in buildings that meet accessibility standards required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If a customer needs additional accommodations to participate in these hearings, please call the Public Service Commission's hotline at 1-800-392-4211 (voice) or Relay Missouri at 711 prior to the hearing.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Rolla City Hall Council Chambers 901 N. Elm Street Rolla, MO 65401 Q&A: 12 p.m. Hearing: 12:30 p.m.

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Wentzville City Hall Board Meeting Room 1001 Schroeder Creek Blvd. Wentzville, MO 63385 Q&A: 12 p.m. Hearing: 12:30 p.m.

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.

& Boone County Commission Commission Chambers 801 E. Walnut Columbia, MO 65201 Q&A: 6 p.m. Hearing: 6:30 p.m.

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: Bingo

Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. Please RVSP at 314-298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. at St.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

Ameren Missouri has filed tariff sheets with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) that would increase the company's gas service revenues by approximately $4.3 million. In its filing before the PSC, Ameren Missouri has stated that the main drivers of the rate request include costs associated with infrastructure upgrades and enacting the federal tax legislation of 2018. The overall request would raise a typical residential customer's bill by approximately 3.8%, translating to just more than approximately $2.05 monthly increase. The permanent rate increase request, which is subject to regulatory approval, would take effect no later than November 2019. Ameren Missouri's rate filing also includes a request to standardize the Purchase Gas Adjustment charge among all Ameren Missouri gas customers.

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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 contact Walter Kaiser at 314-9212132.

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Sports you see with Gary B... River City Rascals have many contributing to success The defending West Division champion River City Rascals play in the Frontier League with home games at the friendly confines of the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. So far this young season the club has jelled together for manager Steve Brook and bench coaches Alex Ferguson, Roy Freeman and Josh Ludy. Last week I mentioned the contributions of left fielder Kameron Esthay and pitcher Dalton Roach and the team batting average tops in the league.

Several other standouts include: • Nolan Meadows-outfielder-batting .289-18th in the league. • Artemis Kadkhodaian-infielder-batting .278-22nd in the league. • Travis McQueen-pitcher-with one win allowing one run in 12 innings-10 strikeouts-ERA .075. • Jackson Sigman-pitcher-with one win allowing no runs in six innings-10 strikeouts-ERA .000. • Team pitching in 10 games has only allowed 35 runs in 88 innings. • Team fielding tied for tops in the league-260 put outs- four errors. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * Just beginning UMSL tennis player receives Academic All-District award University of Missouri-St. Louis junior Marina Prediger of the women’s tennis team has been named to the 2019 Google Cloud Academic All-District Four Division II AtLarge Team, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Prediger, a three-time All-GLVC performer, posted a singles record of 22-6 and was ranked as high as No. 36 during the spring season. She was also 18-7 in doubles with a ranking as high as No. 17 with sophomore Leticia Lunge at No. 1. Prediger is an international business major. To be eligible for nomination to the Google Cloud CoSIDA Academic All-District Team, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore in academic standing with at least a 3.30 cumulative GPA, and must be a starter or an important reserve. Pre-

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diger is now eligible to be selected to the Academic All-America Team, announced later this month. The At-Large Team includes athletes from the sports of beach volleyball, bowling, crew/rowing, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swimming, tennis and water polo. * Smarts on and off the court Soccer Ambush ink deal with player The St. Louis Ambush have signed local product Mike Scharf to a two-year contract, Ambush co-owner and CEO Shelly Clark announced recently. Scharf ’s MASL career began with the Cedar Rapids Rampage, where he earned a roster spot late in the 2017-18 season. He started the 2018-19 season with the Tacoma Stars, appearing in two games before he was traded to the Ambush on Feb. 21. In five appearances with the Ambush, the defender posted two points and blocked four opposing shots. Clark said, “Acquiring Mike in February was a great opportunity for the Ambush to bring home this St. Louis native. He knows this community, he grew up here and he’s already ingraining himself in the community as an Ambush player. We are looking forward to watching Mike continue to sharpen his skills as part of the Ambush family for the next two years.” Scharf is happy to play for the home team. He said, “It’s great to have the opportunity to represent my hometown again. I am looking forward to building on what we did last season. We have a great organization and great fans, and we are ready to push for a championship.” * Deal done Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities.

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Trout with Grape and Lentil Salad Servings: 4 Nutrition Facts: 402 calories, 5g fat, 24g protein, 20% calcium

Ingredients: 3/4 cup green lentils, uncooked 2 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1 1/2 cups halved red California grapes 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

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Heat oven to broil. Move rack to highest position.

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Sprinkle trout fillets with lemon zest, remaining salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; brush with remaining olive oil. Broil trout 4-5 minutes. Serve with lentil salad.

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‘The Phantom Menace’ turns 20

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.

n 1983, as I was heading into my last year of college, “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” arrived in theaters. At the time, George Lucas was releasing one new episode every three years. Wrapping up what was planned to be the middle trilogy in a series of nine films was a big deal in that pre-social media era. Episode 6 clarified Luke’s heritage and finally gave Darth Vader/ Anakin Skywalker some redemption and peace. Lucas’ original timetable didn’t quite work out as planned because “The Phantom Menace,” officially the “first film” in the “Star Wars” saga, didn’t arrive until 1999. Prior to that, Lucas had released “Special Editions” of Episodes 4, 5, 6 that took advantage of recent technological advances. These remastered editions got fans into theaters and made them hungrier for the new stuff. In the eyes of many fans, “The Phantom Menace” was somewhat disappointing. Jake Lloyd played Anakin Skywalker as a young boy on Tatooine. Anakin and his mother were slaves and Anakin, a mechanical wizard, was also a skilled pod racer. The Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) recognized Anakin’s connection to the Force and wanted him to train as a Jedi. Episode 1 offered insights into the Star Wars Universe and set the foundation for the third trilogy, which is set to conclude this year. Yet, there are moments when die-hard fans had to be thinking “What the heck?” especially when it came to Jar-Jar Binks, a new character that reportedly was inspired by Disney’s Goofy. Computer-generated and intended as comic relief, Jar-Jar rubbed fans the wrong way, especially when he spoke. The character redeemed himself by the end of the film and even became a galactic politician, but his role was greatly reduced in the next two films. Fans created “The Phantom Edit,” a new cut of the film that removed almost all of Jar-Jar. Some of my colleagues thought this version made much more sense than the theatrical release.

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“The Phantom Menace” also introduced the concept of midichlorians, microscopic organisms within all living creatures. Qui-Jon tested Anakin’s midichlorian level and it showed his high Force sensitivity. There is a biological aspect to becoming a Jedi, but someone with that much connection to the Force could become a great hero…or an even greater threat. It’s appropriate that “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” will arrive in theaters 20 years after Episode 1. “The Phantom Menace” gave us the backstory of Luke and his family while Episode 9 closes out a storyline that began a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.

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Crossword: U.S.Trivia

‘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

Airing my dirty laundry Hygiene has changed quite a bit from olden times. Back in the dirty days, the French would wear wigs to cover up their sickly balding heads. To freshen them up in between, they’d dust the hair pieces with a goodly dose of powder. I’m guessing it was flea powder. Also, the ladyfolk would pin bouquets of flowers to their collars to bring about a fresh smell. After which someone would remark, “Oh indeed how pleasant. That small bouquet of decaying daisies pinned to your lapel hides all trace of you not having scrubbed your body parts in a dozen fortnights. Truly refreshing!” The more well-to-do would douse their pungent regions with a splash of eau de toilet water to rejuvenate those areas. The thoughts of splashing on something named after a toilet to improve one’s scent gives us a tragic glimpse into how truly odorous they must have smelled. The French weren’t the only ones to confront the consequences of bad hygiene. Our early settlers faced their own battles with body odor. When laundry day approached pioneers were forced to use a cake of soap made from lye and

By Cindy Moore pig lard; hardly Bath & Body Works approved. They would then take their grungy clothes down to the riverside and beat them against a rock only to see them float downstream after being chased away by a ravenous grizzly. They then had to dress in their only remaining smelly outfit for weeks on end, without the luxury of deodorant. More disturbing, men would have to wear their underpants for weeks then give them a vigorous shake in the wind and turn them inside out for the remainder of the month. If desperation hit, they would have to twist them sideways to get a few more days use until laundry day hit. When finally faced with the grim task of scrubbing these underthings, the lady of the house would hoist them up on the end of a long tree branch and pretend to head down to the river’s edge. Midpoint, she would stop and bury them beneath a log next to the fire pit to be used later as a handy ignitable flame starter. I’m so glad I live in the modern world. Unfortunately, my laundry always sits in four stages: Dirty in the hamper; spun and wet still in the drum; wrinkled in a ball in the dryer. Thankfully I have stage four to rely on to make sure I have something to wear – Kohl’s. 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. First notation on musical staff 5. Took a load off 8. Wharton degree 11. *Skylab ____ to Earth in 1979 12. Delhi wrap 13. Same as vial 15. FBI assignment 16. Campus hangout 17. More than one iamb 18. *Location of longest cave system in the world 20. *First Nation nation 21. What a spooked horse does, with away 22. *.____ domain 23. Post-graduate “journey” 26. *Military College of South Carolina, with The 30. *Beehive State native 31. Expect to be true 34. *RBG’s garb 35. Tax of one tenth 37. *Rockefeller’s industry 38. Type of digital storage 39. Pelvic bones 40. Caribbean rattle 42. *Anna Jarvis’ honoree 43. Reusable pattern painting device 45. *State with longest coastline 47. Popular white fish 48. Winchester 30-30, e.g.

50. Country alliance 52. *World’s largest office building 55. The Commodores’ “____ House” 56. Indian music 57. Enthusiasm 59. “____ Business,” movie 60. In Tiger’s bag 61. Aquarium organism 62. Electric guitar hookup 63. Greenwich time 64. Tandoori bread DOWN 1. Olden-day aerosol can propellant 2. Julian Assange’s announcement? 3. Other than what’s implied 4. Strip fat like a whaler 5. Impertinence 6. Middle Eastern vodka, pl. 7. Not a slob, adj. 8. Play charades 9. *George Herman Ruth’s nickname 10. *Boxer and conscientious objector 12. Knight in training 13. Lace loop 14. *First university in the U.S. 19. “And Then ____ Were None”

22. What Tom Collins and Gibson have in common 23. Skin, anatomically speaking 24. Like Tower of Pisa 25. Change shoelace knot, e.g. 26. Soda jerk’s offering 27. Boarding school dwellings 28. Book on a NOOK 29. Helping theorem 32. *U.S. has the world’s largest reserves of this 33. ____ Royale 36. *First to sign Declaration of Independence 38. Type of lily 40. Prefix for central 41. Type of tunic 44. Overly self-confident 46. Thessaloniki sea 48. Give new guns 49. Gold bar 50. Panama part 51. Pronounce s sound like th 52. Arrogant snob 53. Paella pot 54. Half human, half cobra in Hinduism 55. Lingerie staple 58. A Bobbsey twin SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9