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June 5, 2019

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North County Incorporated announced the launch of its “True North” campaign at their annual leadership breakfast on May 10.

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North County Incorporated has launched its grassroots ‘True North’ campaign to utilize various platforms to feature authentic stories of the communities and people in North County By Charlotte Beard North County Incorporated (NCI), a regional development association, has announced the launch of its grassroots campaign to collaborate with the community in changing the narrative of living and working in the northern part of the St. Louis metro region. At their annual leadership breakfast on May 10, attendees were informed that the “True North” campaign will utilize various platforms to feature authentic stories of the communities and people in North County. “This is a multi-channel campaign,” stated NCI President and CEO Rebecca Zoll. “We’re asking people to follow us at #truenorth on Facebook and Twitter. As we advance the campaign, we’re hoping to also be able to produce some PSAs broadcasting platforms.” NCI has partnered with St. Louis-based marketing agency, Magnetize to develop the campaign. Rebecca Kappel, Partner and Strategy Director for Magnetize shared that in the beginning links to relevant news stories and other business, resident or community highlights will be promoted on True North’s social media accounts. The campaign’s website is truenorthcounty.org. “Our hope is that once the campaign starts to pick up momentum, we’ll be able to expand into other media channels to broaden the campaign’s reach,” stated Kappel. At the leadership breakfast, Zoll also addressed attendees with the purpose of NCI’s new initiative. See ‘TRUE NORTH’ page 2

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‘TRUE NORTH’ from cover “This initiative is an outcome of a great deal of research and stakeholder engagement meetings over the past couple years. You, our stakeholder, asked us to develop tools to help rebrand and market the great people, places and progress occurring in North County. True North is designed specifically as the answer to that directive. We now hope that each of you will find a way to adopt and advance this community campaign. True North is the authentic story of the many diverse communities and people that make up the northern part of St. Louis metro region. Being authentic means that we acknowledge our struggles, embrace our diversity, celebrate our successes and invest in the future.” Kappel adds, “The aim of the campaign is to foster growth and prosperity in North County, encouraging individuals and businesses to ‘find their true north’ within the area’s vibrant landscape of neighborhoods, commerce and tourism.” Zoll shares that mediums outside the community have not always been the best impact on the perception of North County. “With the stakeholder groups and engagement meetings, one of the things that we constantly were told and heard was that people felt the community was being shaped by misperception that was being propagated through media that just didn’t have the best understanding of our community, or that the good news and the progress being made in our community and people doing amazing work in our community – those stories weren’t being heard or shared enough through mainstream media. Because that was a message we continued to hear from our stakeholder engagement meetings, it helped the development of the True North campaign. This is an on-going campaign.” Magnetize’s Kappel shared the ease at which members of the community can be involved in the furtherance of the initiative. Magnetize has built a mechanism into the website for residents and business owners to submit their stories. Zoll stated, “We’re trying to do it in a way that will allow (the involvement) of others. If a resident

Submitted photo North County Incorporated announced the launch of its “True North” campaign at their annual leadership breakfast on May 10.

wants to try promoting the area, or one of our faith-based groups, or any of our small businesses right up to our large corporations, they will be able to adapt the True North in the messaging that they put out in regards to advancing the message. We’re trying to include anyone that wants to participate in True North to be able to do so.” “We also encouraged local businesses and stakeholders to use True North window clings, spread the word about the campaign to friends via social media and by word of mouth,” shared Kappel. NCI is accepting donations via the website to help further the initiative. Kappel states, “With additional funding, we’ll be able to expand the campaign into additional channels like broadcast TV commercials, digital, transit and outdoor advertising, and invest in a robust PR strategy to share these success stories with a broader audience.” “The success of the campaign now is in the hands of the community,” stated Zoll. “It’s going to take everyone in the area to share these authentic stories about the people, places, and progress of the community with people that they know.” For more information visit https://truenorthcounty.org.

COMMUNITY VOICES

By Rick L. Stevens

Stay focused on your health in the coming summer months It’s hard to believe that 2019 is about half over, so don’t let the summer months ahead go by without taking advantage of free health screenings and education opportunities in the community to become informed and take charge of your health. Getting screened at a community wellness event is an easy first step toward knowing your basic health status and early detection for conditions that require follow up like high blood pressure, glucose or cholesterol, as well a variety of cancers. With that in mind, here are some opportunities I would like to share with you. Washington University physicians will discuss the latest advances in head and neck cancer causes, prevention, screening and treatment at the Siteman Signature Event on June 20 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Christian Hospital in the Detrick Building Atrium. Dinner will be served and there will be an opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with the physicians. More information and registration can be found at siteman.wuslt.edu/events or call 800-6003606. Another event focusing on cancer awareness and prevention is the Free Community Health Education Day featuring Washington University physicians discussing eight important ways to prevent cancer,

with a focus on cancers of the breast, colon and prostate. This event is June 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Christian Hospital in the Detrick Building Atrium. Space is limited and reservations can be at 314-747-1109 or wilsonmarilyn@wustl.edu, or find this program on Eventbrite.com. Pathway to Health is celebrating one year of serving the community with Health Fair 2019 at the Ferguson Empowerment Center at 9420 W. Florissant Ave., on July 20 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. There will be multiple educational booths, a kids’ fun area and free healthy snacks. The Siteman mammography van will also be there offering mammography by appointment only by calling 314-7477222. Pathway to Health is the partnership between Christian Hospital and The Salvation Army to bring better health to north St. Louis County, under a $1 million grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health. This initiative addresses the lack of access to affordable care, the need for increased health knowledge, and chronic condition management for African Americans and others, while also working to eliminate socio-economic barriers. Perhaps one of the most popular pro-

grams in our community – the Just Lose It Weight Loss Challenge – will start up again on Aug. 17 at the fall session kickoff, with an anticipated 400 area residents joining the friendly competition to get healthy and eat right with lifestyle changes, along with winning some great incentive prizes. The 12-week program costs $20 and space is limited, as this one fills up fast. Registration opens June 3 by calling 314-747-9355. In closing, I also think it’s a good idea around the Fourth of July to leave the fireworks to the experts to eliminate any trips to the emergency room and to ensure everyone keeps all their fingers and avoids eye injuries and burns. There are numerous public fireworks displays throughout the region that are truly spectacular – and a lot safer! Until next time, enjoy your summer – and stay healthy! Rick L. Stevens is President of Christian Hospital. 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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Clean Air Partnership urges area residents to take action for cleaner air Just in time for daily air quality forecasting’s return for the 2019 season, the American Lung Association’s 2019 “State of the Air” report was released, revealing that the St. Louis region has once again escaped being ranked among the top 25 most-polluted cities in the U.S. However, ozone pollution levels still indicate there are concerns for air pollution in the St. Louis area and nationwide, and The Clean Air Partnership is reminding area residents of the importance of staying informed about the quality of air we breathe, whether it is in a healthy “green” range, unhealthy “red” range, or somewhere in between. The number of people exposed to unhealthy air increased to nearly 141.1 million, rising from the 133.9 million in the years covered by the 2018 report (20142016). Since many counties in the St. Louis metro area still had multiple days when the air quality was unhealthy, that means there is still much work to be done to protect our local communities from the growing risks to public health resulting from increased levels of ozone and particle pollution. Far too many cities across the nation saw an increased number of days when ground-level ozone reached unhealthy levels and particle pollution soared to often record-breaking levels in some areas. Altogether, 43.3 percent of the population is exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, and while we may not be among the most polluted cities in this year’s ‘State of the Air’ ranking, poor air quality remains a problem that affects everyone in the St. Louis area. The report also reveals that as climate change continues, cleaning up these pollutants will become ever more

challenging, ultimately making it harder to protect human health. Increased heat in 2017, the third warmest year on record in the U.S., likely drove this increase in ozone as warmer temperatures stimulate the reactions in the atmosphere that cause ozone to form. “As we prepare to settle into summer when we’re at greater risk for higher levels of ozone pollution in our region, it’s important to keep in mind children, older adults and those who suffer from lung diseases that make them especially vulnerable to poor air quality,” said Susannah Fuchs, Director, Clean Air for the American Lung Association in Missouri. “While the fight to clean up the air we breathe continues, we encourage area residents to remain steadfast in their efforts to take voluntary steps to reduce emissions because those actions play a critical role in improving air quality conditions and lung health of our region.” As the daily air quality forecasts resume, so does the Clean Air Partnership’s seasonal outreach to educate St. Louis residents on the health effects of air pollution and the steps they can take to keep air quality in healthy ranges. With transportation-related emissions being one of the biggest contributors to air pollution, actions like taking transit, carpooling, vanpooling, telecommuting, avoiding idling our vehicles and combining errands into a single trip can help reduce emissions when poor air quality is forecast-

New Florissant mayor and judge sworn in at Florissant City Hall Newly-elected Mayor Timothy J. Lowery, former chief of police, and Judge Mary E. Dorsey former city prosecutor were sworn in to a full house of family, friends and employees at a ceremony held April 22 in the Florissant City Council Chambers before the start of the city council meeting at Florissant City Hall. Lowery was elected on April 2 to a four-year term as full-time mayor of Florissant, the largest municipality in St. Louis County. Dorsey was elected as the city’s municipal judge. Photo courtesy city of Florissant Retiring Mayor Thomas Newly elected Florissant Mayor Timothy Lowery stands as his mother Carole, wife Laurie look Schneider, who served two terms on as retiring mayor Thomas Schneider swears him in. as the mayor, did the honors of swearing in Lowery and Judge John Newsham can remember. He is committed to increase ecoAssociate Circuit from St. Louis County Circuit nomic development, improved schools and making public safety a top priority. Lowery has served Court did the honors in swearing in Dorsey. Lowery comes from a proud family that has the city of Florissant for over 29 years and was the been involved with public service for as long as he chief of police since 2013.

ed. The importance of keeping the region’s air clean is at an all-time high, especially during the peak of summer when air quality conditions can be at their worst. Area residents are encouraged to visit the Clean Air Partnership’s website at www.cleanair-stlouis.com, where they can find a wealth of information on the health effects of poor air quality, tips for doing their share for cleaner air and contact the Clean Air Partnership with interest in receiving their monthly newsletter. To access the American Lung Association’s 2019 “State of the Air” report, visit www.lung.org.

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Great weather, great events and great family-fun for this year’s 57th Annual Valley of Flowers Festival Outstanding weather helped attract large crowds who enjoyed the food, entertainment and festivities as Florissant celebrated its 57th Annual Valley of Flowers Festival May 3 through May 5. This year’s theme, The 100th Anniversary of the FVFPD” (Florissant Valley Fire Protection District) “A Centennial of Caring… Then, Now and Tomorrow” which was evident in the many floats that were prominently displayed in the annual Valley of Flowers parade on May 5, which was followed by the coronation of the 2019 Valley of Flowers Queen and Her Court. “The Valley of Flowers Festival in Florissant traditionally offers three days of fun-filled activities for families and children of all ages,” said Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery. “ With the perfect weather, the free events at our Children’s Celebration of Performing Arts were packed with families who enjoyed the entertainment provided by Nino the Clown and his Old World-style circus as well as several others delightful acts.” Lowery thanked “the team effort of all city employ-

ees, the hard work of our employees behind the scenes that makes Florissant a better place to live.” The 2019 Parade Marshals were the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District’s current fire chief and six retired fire chiefs. Jason M. Hoevelmann – the current chief – was Photo courtesy city of Florissant hired on March 1, 2000 and promoted to chief in Pictured above is the 2018 Valley of Flowers Queen and her court as they wave at the crowed of spectaculars that watched February; Scott A. Sep- the Valley of Flowers parade. pelt was hired on May 26, 1988, promoted to chief in March, 2014, and served kept the fighting spirit and still manages to be himself. until he retired in February; Robert S. Corey was hired Cooper, recently honored as an honorary firefighter, on February 1, 1979, promoted to chief and served un- wore his own fire fighter’s gear in the parade. The parade, which traditionally starts at the James til he in retired March 2014; John M. Wheadon was hired on April 15, 1978, promoted to chief in July 1994, J. Eagan Civic Center and concludes at the Knights and served until he retired in May 2006; Grounds , culminated in the crowning of the 2019 William S. Bogue was hired on June 29, Valley of Flowers Queen- Grace Gettemeier who was 1989 as chief and served until he retired in sponsored by Handyman True Value Hardware, Inc. July 1994; Wayne D. Patterson was hired on and her court first runner up Alayna Snelling, Maids March 1, 1966, promoted to chief in 1988 Alaina Cribbett and Hannah Crowder and Alise Sexand served until he retired in July 1989; tro. The city of Florissant presents its annual festival with Raymond E. Laramie was hired on January 1, 1957 and served as chief from 1977 until financial support from the Regional Arts Commission and the Missouri Arts Council as well as the city of Flohe retired in May 1978. The Valley of Flowers Committee also rissant, the Florissant Fine Arts Council, the Valley of selected Cooper as the Junior Parade Mar- Flowers Festival Committee and donations from many shal, who has battled Neuroblastoma since area businesses. For information on the Valley of FlowOctober of 2017. Cooper who is a fun-lov- ers Festival, call 314-837-0033 or visit www.florissanting son, brother, nephew and grandson has valleyofflowers.com.

Citizens for Modern Transit commissioning study to determine economic impact of public transit services

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Citizens for Modern Transit, in partnership with the Missouri Public Transit Association and AARP St. Louis, is commissioning a study to help quantify the impact public transportation has on urban, suburban and rural communities statewide. The organizations hope the findings of this six-month Economic Impact of Public Transit Services in the State of Missouri study will reinforce the significance of public transit access and the role it plays in Missouri’s economic viability. The first-of its-kind study will be conducted by Robert M. Lewis, FAICP, CEcD, who is an independent consultant and assistant professor of Urban Planning & Development at Saint Louis University. It will analyze the effect of public transit on the economies of Missouri and the St. Louis metropolitan region. Because little quantitative public transit data in Missouri exists, this study will seek to define the current public transportation landscape, rider demographics and spending by transit agencies across the state. It will also measure economic impacts triggered and reinforced by public transit. “Public transportation goes far beyond sim-

ply getting people where they need to go,” commented Kimberly Cella, executive director of both Citizens for Modern Transit and the Missouri Public Transportation Association. “We hope this study will help riders, non-riders, elected officials and stakeholders better grasp the impact of transit and understand how important it is as a Missouri investment.” Once the study is complete, Citizens for Modern Transit will use the findings to continue to build the case for more state and federal funding for transit. “Transit systems across the nation receive approximately 40 percent of their annual operating budgets from their respective states, but this is not the case in Missouri,” Cella added. “Many local transit providers get less than one percent of their annual operating budgets from the state. A safe, reliable public transit system plays an important role in ensuring our state remains economically viable. Whether people chose to ride it or not – it matters for Missourians. And, this study will hopefully allow us to better showcase why.”

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Creve Coeur Economic Development Committee announces 2019 Business Awards Winners The city of Creve Coeur Economic Development Committee recognized the winners of the fourth annual Creve Coeur Business Awards during a ceremony on May 16, at the Creve Coeur–Olivette Chamber Membership Luncheon. The winner for each category was announced, including: Heart of the Community Award 2019 - Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital has been a member of the Creve Coeur community since 1969, providing highly specialized care to the St. Louis region – but this organization stands out for the many ways they give back to the community. During the past year, these health care professionals have offered hundreds of free flu shots and health screenings, donated more than 400 gifts to the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery and have partnered with the Parkway School District to offer shadowing opportunities to students interested in the health care field. Favorite Restaurant Award 2019 and Green Business Award 2019 - Poké Munch Selected by popular vote, this year’s winner is new to

Creve Coeur, opening just last fall. Within that short amount of time, Poké Munch has quickly become a fan favorite in the community. They are known for their fresh, flavorful dishes that are both healthy and delicious – made with high quality ingredients, and with high quality service to match. Poké Munch was also awarded the Green Business Award for its proactive steps to make sustainability a part of its business practices. This business has incorporated numerous environmentally friendly features into its building, including a power-saving tankless water heater, high-efficiency water faucets and recyclable and compostable dinnerware. Most Innovative Business Award 2019 - The Yield Lab The Yield Lab is a part of the growing 39 North AgTech district, and is working to connect entrepreneurs with agriculture technology companies. This company reviews hundreds of applications per year, but only selects about a half-a-dozen companies to invest in as part of their accelerator program. Beyond the initial investment, this accelerator program also provides the selected companies with dedicated staff members to help shape their market strategy and introduce them to the

Photo courtesy city of Creve Coeur Trish Lollo (right), President of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, accepts the award for Heart of the Community from Creve Coeur Mayor Barry Glantz.

market. For their efforts to revolutionize the agriculture industry, The Yield Lab was awarded the Most Innovative Business Award. The annual Creve Coeur Business Awards program recognizes local businesses for their outstanding innovation and contributions to the Creve Coeur community. All Creve Coeur businesses were eligible to be nominated.

Center invites donors to support Northwest Views: Blood blood supply all summer long By Patricia Dillon Most look forward to the end of the school year and summer vacation, but it does mean a challenge for the local blood supply. That’s because Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center’s schedule of high school and college blood drives comes to an end, leading to a decrease in the overall rate of blood donation, by as much as 20 percent. In response, MVRBC will thank donors who support the blood supply during the summer months with a voucher to redeem for a $10 gift card. The Blood Center’s summer promotion began on Memorial Day and continues through Sept. 8, with multiple drawings for $500 Visa gift cards scheduled during the most challenging weeks of summer. Amanda Hess, Director, Donor and Public Relations, says it will be critical to schedule additional donations after Memorial Day Weekend and all summer long. “We may see fewer donors during the summer, but the hospitals we serve never take a day off,” said Hess. “It’s our job to provide a steady blood supply even during holidays, and that’s why we’re asking donors of all blood types to schedule appointments right away and asking sponsor groups to host additional blood drives this summer.” Local schools, businesses, churches, and civic groups that would like more information can contact me, Patricia Dillon, Recruitment Development Coordinator, at pdillon@mvrbc.org or 314-291-4741. Donors may schedule an appointment to give blood at an MVRBC Donor Center or mobile blood drive, by contacting 800-747-5401, scheduling online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org, or via the IMPACT mobile app (www.bloodcenter. org/app).

The voucher for the $10 gift card is redeemable online or by phone for the donor’s choice of Amazon, Casey’s General Store, Dairy Queen, or Domino’s. While donations are needed every day, the weeks surrounding summer holidays are especially hard. In response, MVRBC has planned a series of drawings for a $500 Visa gift card during the most challenging weeks of summer. (See www.bloodcenter.org for details.) Blood donations are often used to help treat patients with cancer, patients needing surgery, and victims of trauma. Kelsey Gaby, a local nursing student, received multiple blood transfusions after suffering serious injuries in a car accident at age 16. “Blood donors helped save my life,” says Gaby. “You never know when someone might need a lifesaving blood transfusion. That’s why I encourage everyone who can give blood to please consider donating.” Having recovered from her injuries after multiple surgeries and a lengthy process of rehabilitation, Gaby is now a college student pursuing a career in nursing. Patricia Dillon is a Resource Development Coordinator with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. She works with a variety of organizations that host blood drives to support the local blood supply. For information on hosting a blood drive, connect with Patricia at 314-291-4741 or pdillon@ mvrbc.org. 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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Hazelwood West High School teacher wins 2019 Loeb Prize for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics Hazelwood West High School algebra teacher Tim Levine is the recipient of the 2019 Saint Louis Science Center and Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Prize for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics. Levine and four other finalists received their awards May 14 at a ceremony at the Saint Louis Science Center. Levine’s prize includes $3,500 and paid fees to any educational conference of his choosing; he was joined by 60 of his students at the awards ceremony. “I put my energy toward writing lessons that require problem solving, critical thinking, and the desire to learn,” said Levine, who has taught at West High School for five years. “My lesson planning process is to find out what the students are curious about and connect to those interests to the curriculum. Every year and every lesson is a new opportunity to connect student curiosity with the math curriculum.” The Loeb Prize, established in 1995, recognizes math and science teachers who significantly en-

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Hazelwood West High School algebra teacher Tim Levine (left) is the recipient of the 2019 Saint Louis Science Center and Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Prize for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics. He is standing with the award’s namesake Carol Loeb.

hance student performance, and honors effective teaching as a central component of quality education.

Brown Elementary School recognized for going green

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Students and staff at Brown Elementary School recently were recognized by the Missouri Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council for their efforts in sustainability.

Students and staff at Brown Elementary School recently were recognized by the Missouri Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council for their efforts in sustainability. The school was one of 60 that took part in the organization’s Green Schools Quest competition, which challenges schools in Missouri and Southern Illinois to devise and implement creative, effective, and low-cost sustainable practices. Brown Elementary received the Judges’ Choice Award for creating a Green Team at the school that promoted recycling and teamwork throughout the school year. Representatives from the Green Building Council visited the school May 10 to present the school with its award, along with a $100 check that can be used toward a sustainability project next school

year. The Green Team was created in response to a group of teachers noticing a need for recycling at the school and wanting to find a way to get students involved. It is comprised of about 40 students in grades three-to-five who led the recycling efforts at the school. The team created recycling bins for classrooms by wrapping about 30 paper boxes in green paper and made signs in a variety of languages that encouraged recycling; they then developed a schedule for collecting recyclable items and taking them outside for pick-up. The Green Team’s efforts led to collecting about 72 bags of recyclable items throughout the year.

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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.” Circus Harmony’s Artistic/Executive Director, Jessica Hentoff, said, “The NEA Art Works grant fit this program perfectly! Circus Harmony in the Parks brings our unique circus arts shows and workshops featuring children from throughout the St. Louis area into St. Louis City and North County recreation centers. Our students create and present an entertaining and exciting circus show followed by giving a circus workshop for the whole family. We then teach 15 weeks of free classes in various circus arts for children in the neighborhoods! So many people nowadays experience performing arts on their screens instead of in person. Bringing live entertainment into neighborhoods used to be exactly what

the circus did. In this era of electronic entertainment, we are returning to this personal connection between artist and audience. Seeing children from different neighborhoods working together and creating amazing entertainment and then having them teach children in the audience how to do some of these skills, is very inspiring! We also expect that some of the children in the audience may well be among our future performers!” 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.

Missouri Chamber, Boeing, MDHE launch STEM scholarship program Submitted photo

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A new scholarship program launched by the Missouri Chamber Foundation in partnership with The Boeing Company and the Missouri Department of Higher Education has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 10 Missouri high school seniors who are dedicated to pursuing a STEM career pathway in college and beyond. Four of those students attend St. Louis-area high schools. Kayla Kline, Gracemary Nganga and Jennifer Tenholder all attend Hazelwood West High School and Corey Valleroy attends Francis Howell North High School. Similar to signing days for athletes, the first annual Missouri STEM Signing Day recognized these students as they make their commitments to pursue STEM postsecondary education. At a May 8 event, the recipients were awarded their scholarships and signed their letters of intent to attend a two-year, four-year or technical college in Missouri. Missouri STEM Signing Day is made possible by The Boeing Company, the primary sponsor of this year’s scholarships. “At Boeing, we see firsthand the endless opportunities available to those with a STEM-focused skill set,” said John Frederick, Director of State and Local Government Relations at The Boeing Company. “It is our honor to recognize Missouri students committed to pursuing a career in STEM. The opportunity that follows them through their career will surely benefit Boeing

and all Missourians alike.” The Missouri Department of Higher Education serves as a key collaborator on the new program. “STEM careers continue to be a driving force of Missouri’s economy. We are proud to partner with The Boeing Company and the Missouri Chamber to recognize students devoted to pursuing these important programs of study,” said Zora Mulligan, commissioner of MDHE. “Choosing STEM will give these students the skills and knowledge to fill a needed gap here at home, and prepare them to compete in a global marketplace.” Preparing the workforce is a driving goal of Missouri 2030, the Missouri Chamber’s 15-year strategic initiative to make the state an economic leader by the year 2030. Gallup research conducted for Missouri 2030 revealed that only 44 percent of Missouri business owners are satisfied with the state’s availability of skilled workers, and only 30 percent think Missouri is able to retain top talent. “Missouri STEM Signing Day is a new effort to help encourage and support the STEM workforce of tomorrow,” said Daniel P. Mehan, Missouri Chamber president and CEO. “We are excited to be partnering with The Boeing Company and the Missouri Department of Higher Education to bring this scholarship opportunity to outstanding Missouri students who are passionate about pursuing postsecondary education and careers in STEM.”

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS 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 support 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

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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.

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

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 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 314831-6121.

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.

Monthly: Free legal services

Every month CORP Legal Services provides: legal document preparations such as wills, deeds and power of attorneys at no cost to St. Louis County seniors 60 years and older. There is an income limit. Contact the coordinator at 314-615-0931 for more information.

Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-5131674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org. www.LifeCareCenterofBridgeton.com

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

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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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • June 5, 2019 Mondays: Choral Art Singers

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

Mondays: City council meetings

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

Mondays: Workshop meetings

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

Mondays: A cappella singers

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

Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton GoverSUDOKU answers from page F-1

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nment Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.

Tuesdays: Vietnam Association meeting

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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 314-921-2132.

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

4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Doors at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 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.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information. CROSSWORD answers from page F-4

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Sports you see with Gary B... Wentzville School District athletes excel in track and field

• Liberty High School senior Nolan Bone won first place in the Class 4 State Championship held at Washington High School in the Pole Vault, with a personal record of 15’9”. • Holt High School freshman Allen Bublitz won first place in the Class 5 State Championship held at Battle High School in the Para Shot Put with a throw of 6’.

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Liberty High School state champions in Class 4 in the 4x800 Meter Relay.

Wentzville School District had six students win first place medals at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Track and Field Championships held last week.

• Liberty freshmen Allison Kruger, Adrienne Rockette, Karlie Wooten and Megan Venturella won first place in Class 4 in the 4x800 Meter Relay with a time of 9:32.60, earning the first state championship in track and field. *Nolan won his event later in the day and he made history as the first male state track and field champion for his school. The district also had the following students receive All-State recognition for their top 10 finishes in their respective events: Holt High School, Class 5 • Freshman Allen Bublitz – second place in 200 M (Para) and second place in 100 M (Para) • Junior Gracyn Pietrusinski – fourth place in 3200 M Liberty High School, Class 4 • Senior Bruce Jordan – fifth place in 300 Hurdles and seventh place in 110 Hurdles • Freshman Karlie Wooten – eighth place in the 400 M • Freshman Ally Kruger – second place in 3200 M and fifth place in 1600 M Timberland High School, Class 5 •

Bryce Eaton - fourth place in Discus

• Bailey Broemmer - fifth place in Javelin with a throw of 125’9” (new school record) * Thanks to Mary K. LaPak-Chief Communications Officer Rascals at the top of their league The defending West Division champi-

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on River City Rascals play in the Frontier League with home games at the friendly confines of the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. Just about a month into the 2019 campaign and the River City club is firing on all cylinders. At this point they are tied for the top position with the Freedom from Florence, Kentucky. This past weekend, they took the series against the Windy City Thunderbolts who are near the top in the east division. On Friday, pitcher Dalton Roach (3-0) threw eight solid innings, allowing two runs on five hits with no walks and twelve strikeouts, at one point retiring 14 consecutive hitters winning 4-2. Saturday the team dropped a tough one as the home team Thunderbolts was victorious 4-3. In the finale of the series, Alex Winkelman (2-2) allowed just three hits over his seven innings of work, walking three and striking out seven. Yeison Medina pitched a scoreless eighth, and Jackson Sigman picked up his seventh save after a 1-2-3 ninth to close out the game with a 3-0 win. For more info go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * Just beginning River City’s manager captures 500th victory Steve Brook enters his 17th season with the River City Rascals in 2018 and his 11th as Field Manager and Director of Baseball Operations. Brook led the Rascals to its first Frontier League Championship in 2010 and on Friday May 31st, he captured his 500th win for the club. As a Rascals player, he finished his career in 2007 with 33 career victories, which ranks first in franchise history and third in Frontier League history. * Not a bad guy to lead your team 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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For many people, warmer weather means more time outdoors and food cooked on the grill. To help make your meals more nutritious, consider these ideas to choose, store and enjoy warm-weather fruits and veggies: Corn: Straight from the cob, sweet corn is packed with fiber and antioxidants and can be grilled, boiled or even microwaved. Try tossing it with a small amount of light mayonnaise, lime juice, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper for a simple version of Mexican Street Corn. Cucumbers: Prep is a breeze with cucumbers, which can be eaten raw with or without the peel. For a no-fuss salad, toss together cucumbers, onion and fresh dill then add a dash of sugar, salt and pepper plus a splash of cider vinegar. Tomatoes: Full of nutrients, including vitamins A and C and the antioxidant lycopene, tomatoes are a popular option for seasonal dishes. Store them stem-up on the counter, rather than in the fridge, to prevent bruising and enhance the flavor. For more ways to introduce fruits and veggies to fresh, seasonal meals, visit Aramark’s wellness blog at fyp365.com.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon honey 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro leaves, washed and chopped 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups kale leaves, washed, shredded and stems removed 1/2 cup carrot, trimmed and shredded

1/2 cup red cabbage leaves, washed and shredded 1/4 cup green onion, trimmed and thinly sliced Directions: In bowl, combine vinegar, mayonnaise, honey, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Whisk until well blended. Add kale, red cabbage, carrot and onion. Toss to coat. Cover and keep chilled prior to serving. Nutritional information per serving: 40 calories; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber.

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‘Strikeforce: Morituri’ could be Marvel’s next superhero team

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.

have collected comic books all my life, though storage “Morituri Process,” a way to give men and women superhuman abiland moving issues forced me to trim down my collec- ities. (Morituri is a Latin phrase that means “about to die.”) After tion. Marvel is my brand of choice, but DC Comics do have some some mishaps, however, Dr. Tuolema discovered his process worked great characters, artists and writers. For a time, best on those between 18 and 21 years of age. I felt like Stuart on “The Big Bang Theory” when Additionally, the process was almost always I worked in my friend’s comic book shop on Satfatal, killing the recipient within one year. urday afternoon making sales and talking about There also was no way to control what powers heroes and villains. each hero would receive. Comic-book collecting exploded in the 1980’s “Strikeforce: Morituri” had an underlying with independent publishers and the use of the theme about trading decades of life for powhigher-quality Baxter paper. That decade saw the er. In the first issue, shy Aline Pagrovna said rise of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and she’d rather be fighting than spending her life other, more mature titles. “The Dark Knight Reworking as a clerk somewhere. Aspiring writturns,” a 1986 DC mini-series written by Frank er Harold Everson had a poetic and romantic Miller, was a game-changer, though. Miller soul, but Dr. Tuolema made sure he was wellalong with Klaus Janson also illustrated the tale aware of the explosive deaths suffered by preof an aging Batman coming out of retirement to vious Morituri candidates. fight crime. It redefined the four-color boundThe upcoming Disney+ streaming service aries of the printed page. would be the perfect place for a “Strikeforce: The one comic book I loved the best at that Morituri” series. The comic book version was time was “Strikeforce: Morituri,” a title that exengaging because no one was quite sure which isted outside the mainstream Marvel Universe. character would die next. That specter of death Set almost 100 years in the future, it showed had an impact on Robert Greenbaum, who our planet fighting off alien invaders called turned himself into a “death commando” and “The Horde.” Like locusts, they moved from used an industrial laser on his almost invulnerPhoto court esy Marv el Comic s planet to planet, stealing resources and torable skin to give himself a large tattoo across his turing the population. In one sequence, they face. took human captives to the edge of space and threw them overboard. There is real potential for an ongoing series here and a rotating cast People below could see the flaming streaks as they burned to death of characters would keep the audience emotionally involved. Loki upon re-entry. already has an original series scheduled for Disney+ and “Strikeforce: In response to the invaders, Dr. Kimmo Tuolema created the Morituri” would be a welcome addition to the lineup.

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Crossword: Famous Cats

‘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 It’s so irritating! What is? I go out on Facebook and Instagram and realize my life is nothing but a big pile of suck. Why? Because everyone’s having a great time out there. How do you know? (Man, you guys ask a lot of dopey personal questions!) Because all my friends are posting images of Caribbean cruises, trips to Europe, surfing in Hawaii or hiking Mt. Everest and getting tons of likes for them. Me, I mainly post pictures of the latest dead thing my cat dropped on my porch and get unfriended. Although, I did have one exciting event the other day; I posted a photo of me in the parking lot at Walmart. I found a front row spot. It was a red letter day. Beat that Mt. Everest summiters! I realize that my life has no zest, no sparkle and absolutely nothing to make my friends green-eyed with envy. Instead of getting likes, I’m racking up sad, crying emoji faces. Just as I was about to withdraw myself from social media and crawl into a hole for the remainder of my dull, uninteresting life I was rescued. A bright beam shone. It was my husband. He turned on the bedroom light and said, “Get out of bed and do something, like Mrs. Pilkinson. She’s in the Bahamas windsurfing. It’s 10:30 a.m. and you haven’t even broke wind yet.” “Bahamas? Mrs. Pilkinson?” I thought. “Hmph! She’s always trying to one up me.” I reached for my phone and checked her FB. Sure enough there she was grinning like a fool on a tooth-whitening ad while jumping an eight-foot wave and receiving 85 likes! “Hmmm?” I thought as I glanced out the

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window and saw her next door in her robe and fuzzy slippers filling her birdfeeder. That’s when it hit me? Fraud! She’s using that new Fake-cation app. The one where you can paste your face on the Eiffel Tower all from the comfort of your living room while lounging in your underpants watching The Bachelor hand out a rose. I posted a picture of me rowing myself on a gondola in Venice. I immediately got 45 likes. Things were looking up. Tomorrow I’ll take a selfie of me holding my cat and stick it on the edge of Everest. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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22. “Maggie May” singer 24. Strangulating device 25. *Siegfried & Roy feline 26. Comment to the audience 27. Three-Eyed ____ in “Game of Thrones” 29. An equal exchange 31. Kwik-E-____ on “The Simpsons” 32. Accidental laughter accompaniment 33. Cowboy movie 34. *Little ____, famous cat clone 36. Boss’ communique 38. New Haven University 42. *____ Kitty 45. Pneumatic weapon 49. Beluga yield 51. Tutor’s offering 54. Soup component 56. Binary digits code 57. Meal in a shell 58. Painting in Orthodox Church 59. Pont du ____, ancient Roman aqueduct 60. Flirtatious move 61. Coffee dispensers 62. Manufacture 63. Picture in atlas 65. Contend 67. Tire measurement

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