June 27, 2018
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Florissant’s Independence Day celebration features a lot of work behind the scenes in order to make the event pop By Charlotte Beard On Independence Day the city of Florissant will host its annual celebration starting at 7:30 p.m. on the grounds of the James J. Eagan Civic Center at Florissant Valley Park, which is located at the intersection of Parker Road and Waterford Drive. The celebration’s main attraction is its fireworks display. It has been stated that this year the presentation will combine brilliant shells, color sequencing, dimensional frontage, and low and high level aerial combinations. Cheryl Thompson, Director of Recreation for Florissant, shared some of the logistics for planning and hosting the show each
year. Thompson stated that because Florissant is a municipality they must bid for something of this cost. This year’s show costs $28,000. The city has contracted with the same company for its fireworks display the last four or five years. “When we go out for bid,” stated Thompson, “we tell them how long of a show we want and what types of things we want to see.” In the fall of the year Florissant gets billed for services which initiates the planning of the fireworks display for the following year. The city pays for the cost of half of the services upfront and the
remaining costs the day of the show. The city must also provide the company the needed verification letter to present to St. Louis County for obtaining of its fireworks permit to provide the display. “The rangers come into [the area] in the morning [the day of the event] to block off certain areas of the parking lot for accessible parking and VIPs,” stated Thompson. Thompson also shared that certain areas of the ground are blocked off to attendees due to fireworks regulations and for safety. The rangers also help in the evening with See ‘ROCKETS’ page 5
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Record number of local artists participate in Hazelwood’s Community Art Fair Landscape; Fantasy/Science Fiction and Abstract/Non-Objective. Amelia Galbreath and Dave Reeb accepted the invitations. Galbreath has been an art teacher at the Hazelwood West High School for over 14 years. Reeb is an art teacher for a middle school in the Fort Zumwalt School District in St. Charles County. The top finishers and honorable mentions are listed below:
Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood Local artist Don Dellerman discusses his art pieces with two ladies who were impressed with his work. Dellerman and his wife, Dee, received Honorable Mentions in the Fantasy/ Science Fiction category.
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The city of Hazelwood’s Community Enrichment Commission (CEC) broke a record by having 43 artists participate in the 15th Annual Community Art Fair held June 2 at the Hazelwood Community Center. The previous record of 35 participants was achieved at last year’s event. Despite a brief rain shower, a steady flow of people came to view the artists’ talent during the entire time. For this year’s event, the CEC asked two professional art teachers to be the judges to review all the entries and select the top finishers for the following four art categories: Portraits/Real Life; Still Life/
Local Author Spotlight: Deborah Woods Deborah Woods, NCC is the passion behind Magnetic Moms. Woods is fiercely committed to helping moms and kids enjoy life together. She has spent more than 15,000 hours playing with kids. With 30plus years of experience, she’s worked with hundreds of kids and their moms, dads and grandparents. Wood’s expertise has been honored with significant distinctions, including a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s of arts degree in psychological counseling, a National Counselor Certification, and a state of Missouri License in Professional Counseling. Her most treasured awards are those handmade by kids in her playroom and given from the heart. With her book “Courageous Gratitude: Celebrate Your Journey Through Motherhood” she has written an interactive book for moms. Woods gets to the challenges that so many mothers face and helps explore areas where many moms struggle. Wood’s book provides the right questions for the reader to explore and uncover powerful insights. Every mom could benefit from reading “Courageous Gratitude.”
PORTRAITS/REAL LIFE 1st Place – Stacy Priest 2nd Place – Dennis Garcia 3rd Place – Diane Carder Honorable Mentions: Lewis Heiser Chris Fischer
3rd Place – Joyce Latham Honorable Mentions: Joyce Latham Marcia Ricks
ABSTRACT/NON-OBJECTIVE 1st Place – Cari Mulvihill 2nd Place – Steven Curtright 3rd Place – Maggie Bauman Honorable Mentions: Judith Repke Chris Fischer
ARTISTS’ CHOICE Etsuko Griffin
STILL LIFE/LANDSCAPE 1st Place – Melanie Priest 2nd Place – Etsuko Griffin
BEST OF SHOW Melanie Priest
FANTASY/SCIENCE FICTION 1st Place – Chris Fischer 2nd Place – Gabriel Peppers 3rd Place – Rachel Bennett Honorable Mentions: Don Dellerman Dee Dellerman
Christian Hospital Foundation to honor Normandy JEGB President for leadership, community service Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board (JEGB) President Rev. Cedric Portis Sr. is the recipient of the Christian Hospital Foundation’s 2018 Carpe Diem Award. Rev. Portis will be recognized at the 10th Annual Legacy Leaders Dinner Awards at the Norwood Hills Country Club Oct. 25. The Carpe Diem Award recognizes an individual or organization who identifies a need in the community Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative and takes initiative to address that need. The Foundation’s Annual Legacy Leaders Dinner honors local business leaders, health care providers and others who have gone above and beyond in their work to advance the health and wellness of our community. Portis currently serves as JEGB president and is a graduate of Normandy High School. He has served as senior pastor of Third Presbyterian Church in St. Louis since 2003. He is also an adjunct professor of ethics, critical thinking and organizational leadership for the University of West Los Angeles. In addition to his work with Normandy, Portis also volunteers with the Hazelwood and Riverview Gardens school districts.
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Kiwanis Club awards college scholarship to Normandy graduate
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The Kiwanis Club of Normandy 24:1 has awarded a $500 scholarship to Tatis Shelton, 2018 graduate of Normandy High School. Shelton, who was the class salutatorian, will attend the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the fall where she will major in nursing. Pictured
here with Shelton (holding check) are Kiwanis board members (front row, from left): Valerie Isreal, Monica Huddleston, John Ditto, (back row, from left) Sheila Williams, John Riebold, Charlin Hughes, Julie Monken, Douglas Anders and Karen Pierre.
Jennings School District and the Magic House partners with St. Louis Chess Club for a free chess exhibit For the first time, the Jennings School District and the Magic House have partnered for a Magic House Exhibit in Jennings along with the St. Louis Chess Club. This exhibit is a free summer experience for Jennings students and families where young people can learn and play the game of chess. This will take place through July 27 from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Gary Gore Community Education Center at 2545 Dorwood Drive in Jennings. This innovative children’s chess exhibit was cocreated by The Magic House and the World Chess Hall of Fame and brings the game of chess to life while providing an engaging introduction to individual chess pieces and game strategy. Families can enjoy free play in the exhibit as they walk across a drawbridge into a medieval castle complete with turret slides and learn how to prepare for a game by arranging a giant chess board with large-scale pieces, don a royal cape and sit on a majestic throne to become a king or queen,
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use their creativity to make a fanciful crown and shield and enjoy a game of chess. While learning and playing chess, students will be learning the 21st century skills of critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity while having fun. This event is free to all Jennings students, staff and parents and is open to the public at large. Visit, www.magichouse.org/satellite for more details.
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‘Build a Better Block’ presented in Florissant
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Over 250 people came to the James J. Eagan Center Theater on May 31 to listen to Jason Roberts, who gave a presentation on “Build a Better Block.” The purpose of the presentation is to discover a vision for Florissant’s future that continues civic progress and promotes safe, healthy, vibrant and sustainable neighborhoods. Roberts is an artist, civic activist and urban designer whose life’s work has been dedicated to the creation of healthy, vibrant and sustainable neighborhoods. In 2006, Roberts formed the nonprofit organization, Oak Cliff Transit Authority, to revive the Dallas streetcar system, and later spearheaded the city’s effort to help reintroduce a modern streetcar system to Dallas. In 2010, Roberts organized a series of “Better Block” projects, taking blighted blocks with vacant properties in Dallas and converting them into temporary walkable districts with pop-up businesses, bike lanes, cafe seating and landscaping. The project has become an opensourced international movement occurring everywhere from Melbourne, Australia to Tehran, Iran, and has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post and Dwell Magazine. Roberts has received a Champions of Change award from the White House, showcased in the 2012 Venice Biennale and was listed in Planetizen’s Top 100 Most Influential Urbanists. Roberts discussed how to drive change in
Photo courtesy city of Florissant Pictured above is Jason Roberts as he makes his presentation to the crowd that attended the event.
the communities and move past unproductive committees, how to become the “bike part of town” and revitalize in other ways. In his funny, smart, energetic and interesting presentation Roberts encouraged every citizen to get involved and share ideas to promote a more enjoyable and livable city to enjoy.
Mayors from around the state invited to meet with new governor in Jefferson City
Photo courtesy city of Florissant Pictured above is Mayor Sly James from Kansas City, Mayor Thomas Schneider from Florissant, Mayor Carrie Tergin from Jefferson City, the governor’s wife Theresa, Missouri Governor Mike Parson, Karen Best from Branson, Mayor Brian Treece from Columbia, Mayor Kathy Rose from Riverside and Mayor Len Pagano from St. Peters.
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Mayors from around the state were invited to meet with the newly appointed Governor Mike Parson to discuss a partnership to promote progress for the many residents of Missouri municipalities including infrastructure and code enforcement. Mayor Thomas Schneider of Florissant added, “I was impressed with the hospitality and wholesome demeanor of the governor and his
wife Theresa. He shares the pragmatic attitude of the mayors of the state to get the job done serving the people and putting politics in the background. He is willing to share the stage and he pledged support to invest in the infrastructure including supporting the needed increase in fuel tax for Missouri highway investment. All the mayors present appreciated the governor’s invitation to meet.”
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Hazelwood chooses new fireworks provider giving audience more bang for the bucks The 2018 Fourth of July fireworks show presented by the city of Hazelwood should be the biggest and best one yet. Hazelwood is going with another company, ARC Pyrotechnics, that promises to put 33 percent more total product in the sky. This year’s pyromusical show in Hazelwood is scheduled for July 4 in White Birch Park at 1186 Teson Road, starting around 9 p.m. “The decision to choose our fireworks provider this year was a difficult one. It came down to choosing either ARC Pyrotechnics or J&M Displays, Inc., which has done a fantastic job providing our fireworks shows for the past seven years. We selected ARC because we’re getting more bang for the bucks we’re spending,” Hazelwood Parks & Recreation Superintendent Doug Littlefield said. ARC plans to use 6,010 rocket shells in its pyromusical show. It will nearly double the amount of 3” and 4” shells which usually generate the most ohhhhs and ahhhhs from the audience. ARC has provided shows for both Ballwin and Manchester. Both municipalities have given ARC rave reviews and plan to continue using the company as their fireworks provider.
As in the past, there is no public parking at White Birch Park, with the exception of a limited number of handicapped accessible spots. Other parking areas include the following: Armstrong Elementary School, Hazelwood West High School, Howdershell Park and the Knights of Columbus. Shuttle bus service will be provided for Armstrong Elementary School and Hazelwood West, starting at 7 p.m. Those who park their vehicles at Howdershell Park and Knights of Columbus can walk to the park. To ensure the walking safety of all citizens, the city of Hazelwood will be restricting parking on streets which surround White Birch Park. This will allow for safe arrival and departure of pedestrians from the park. The following streets will have signs posted saying, “No parking from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.,” on July 4: Altavia Dr., Chula Dr., Monte Dr., Christina Marie Lane, Christina Marie Court, Woodcrest Lane, Nathaniel Court, Amanda Lynn Dr., Freeland Dr. and Teson Road. In the event rain postpones the fireworks display on July 4, plans are to reschedule for July 5. For more information, call the Parks & Recreation Office at 314-731-0980.
Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood ARC plans to use 6,010 rocket shells in its pyromusical show. This is 2,000 more than what was quoted by the closest bidder.
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traffic control at arrival and departure times in collaboration with the police department. “One or two full-time [Florissant] staff members are working that evening to make sure everything goes [well],” shared Thompson. “We have a concert prior to [the fireworks event], so we bring in a show mobile. We help bring instruments over from the high school to use at the concert.” The festivities for the evening begins at 7:30 p.m. with the free outdoor concert performance by the Northwinds Concert Band and is estimated to run until 9:10 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to come hungry to enjoy the addition of the food trucks this year. Food will be available for purchase from New York Tom’s, Juice Masters, Mann Meats and Midwest Kettlecorn. New York Tom’s serves various foods such as: hot links, meatballs, chicken, steak, pasta, salad and chips. It is stated that they also include options for customers who require a gluten-free, contaminant-free option. Florissant is inviting families to bring their blankets and lawn chairs to the event on July 4. Glass bottles are not allowed on the premises. If there is inclement weather the fireworks display will be rescheduled for July 5 at 9:15 p.m. For additional information, please call the James J. Eagan Center at 314-921-4466.
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Ferguson Middle student wins regional art contest Nyla Molder, an eighth-grader at Ferguson Middle School, is the winning artist in the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Midwest Fine Arts Contest and will compete in the BGCA National Arts Contest. Molder’s original rendering of a wolf was selected the winning piece from among submissions by students Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District in 13 states. The BGCA art Nyla Molder’s original drawing of a wolf placed first in the Boys contests recog- and Girls Club of America Midwest Fine Arts Contest. nize club members for their accomplishments in visual, digital and performing arts. Professional artists judge submitted artwork with selected pieces recognized at local, regional and national levels. As the regional winner, Nyla will receive a certificate of merit and her artwork will be professionally mounted and framed by BCGA and displayed at the national headquarters’ art gallery in Atlanta, Georgia for one year.
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Sacred Heart Prekindergarten plants native Missouri plants Children in Sacred Heart Prekindergarten care for the Missouri Native plants and other flowers in their garden. The children enjoy watching their plants grow as they drive by the garden during the summer months. Photo courtesy Sacred Heart Catholic School
Recent Hazelwood Central High graduates take trip down memory lane at elementary school Recent Hazelwood Central High graduates, Jayla Sherrad, Dema Musleh, Deja McGhee, Rebekah Austin, Joria Davis, and Damon Cobb took a trip down memory lane to thank their former teachers at Barrington Elementary School. They also spent time encouraging current students, sharing their experiences while in Hazelwood schools and their future plans for college. Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District
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Imo’s Pizza steps up and pays adoption fees at Stray Rescue of St. Louis Stray Rescue of St. Louis and Animal Care and Control are both at full capacity, and adoption fees are being sponsored at both locations for the month of June. Imo’s Pizza has stepped up and offered to pay adoption fees for adopters. This is valid for dogs and cats over six months old. Every adoption includes spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip, and a year of free training. You’ll even get a $15 gift card to Imo’s Pizza. Currently, Stray Rescue of St. Louis has more than 400 adoptable ani-
mals in the shelter and in foster homes. All are looking for loving forever homes. “We are so thrilled to have Imo’s Pizza supporting our dogs and cats. When we’re this full, we aren’t able to rescue the animals who need us most. We’re hoping this will help families decide now is the time to adopt. With the summer heat coming, we need as much space as possible to rescue the injured, abused and neglected,” says Stray Rescue Executive Director, Cassady
Caldwell. “At Imo’s, we’re all about giving back to our St. Louis community. We couldn’t think of a better way to do this than by combining two of our favorite things puppies and pizza! We’re so excited for this opportunity to partner with such a great St. Louis organization to help you bring home the pup beyond compare,” says Imo’s Pizza President, Carl Imo.
Boy Scout Pack and Troop 551 receive grant from Cabela’s
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Boy Scout Pack and Troop 551, who are sponsored by Grace Lutheran Chapel in Bellefontaine Neighbors, recently received a $1,000 grant from Cabela’s. The grant was presented as five, six-person tents, a propane cook stove and a 30-gallon cooler. Scoutmaster Mike Yarbrough and Cubmaster Retha Taylor say that the gift will benefit the 43 boys and 20 adult volunteers in their pack and troop. Prior to the gift from Cabela’s, Pack and Troop 551 for years utilized equipment which
had been donated from other units which had folded. Materials included in Cabela’s gift mark the first new equipment for Boy Scout Pack and Troop 551 in many years. Boy Scout Pack and Troop 551 are part of the North Star District. Located in North St. Louis County, the North Star District serves youth and families in the Ferguson-Florissant, Hazelwood, Jennings and Riverview Gardens School Districts, including private and parochial schools in North County.
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June 27: Karaoke
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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 29: Chicken dinner
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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 31: Troop support drive
Support Our Troops Drive will take place during the month of July at West Community Credit Union. Donation bins will be set-up in the lobbies of all locations to collect items for deployed troops and for military families here at home. All donations will be distributed through H.E.R.O.E.S. Care, a local charity that supports troops and their families nationwide. Visit your local West Community branch or our web site at www.westcommunitycu. org for a complete list of requested items. Monetary donations will also be accepted at the branches.
Aug. 4: Rummage sale
Big rummage sale takes place from 7 – 11 a.m. at Florissant Presbyterian Church at 660 Charbonier Rd. in Florissant.
RECURRING EVENTS Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment
#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314-921-7582, Vicki Wittman Email: vicray01@aol.com.
Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed
The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.
Weekdays: Volunteer drivers
The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 314-615-4516.
Mondays: Choral Art Singers
Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.
City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
Mondays: Workshop meetings
City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
Mondays: A cappella singers
All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment ). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.
Tuesdays: 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: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)
From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.
Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting
6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.
Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316
Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.
Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?
Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings begin-
ning at 9:15 am at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.
Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316
Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316.
Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:
3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.
Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group
3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.
Thursdays: Bingo
Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month from 2:30 - 3:30 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.
Thursdays: Blood pressure checks
Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.
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Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.
Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330
Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo
2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.
www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • June 27, 2018 Fridays: Celebrate Recovery
For 25 years Celebrate Recovery has been helping everyday folks find freedom from whatever difficulty you are experiencing in your life. This Christ-centered, 12-step program is based on the Beatitudes. We meet every Friday at 6:15 p.m. for dinner ($5); 7 p.m. large group meeting; 8 p.m. Small groups sharing; 9 p.m. dessert at First Christian Church of Florissant at 2890 Patterson Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-837-2269 or visit http://www.fccf.org/ or Facebook page Celebrate Recovery-FCCF.
Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic
Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org
Saturdays: Clothing sale
On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m. For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.
Saturdays: Grief support
On the fourth Saturday of each month, grief support meeting “A Way With Words Ministry” meets at 12:30 p.m. at Community Christ Fellowship, rear, at 121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood, 1/4 mile south of Hwy 270 off Florissant Rd. There are a variety of topics monthly. You are not alone. Come help your heart heal with others. For more information call 314-605-3949.
Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.
Sundays: Meat shoot
Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday in February and March in the spring and every Sunday in October through the second-to-last week in November in the fall - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded. Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.
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The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.
CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group
Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737
HEALTH Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation
Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954.
Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.
1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting
Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@ sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal. net.
Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm. Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.
Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171.
Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.
Diabetes Basics:
314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.
Crisis Nursery:
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dren, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org
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Center for Senior Renewal:
ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS
Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.
Nutrition Education:
SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157.
6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421.
Speaker’s Bureau:
SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159
Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse SUDOKU answers from page F-1
Christian Hospital Recovery Center: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100.
Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 Nicotine Anonymous
Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-8222066 or visit WWW.Nicotine-Anonymous.org.
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SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090.
SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre
A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599.
Smoking Cessation Classes:
Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.
SSM DePaul Wellness Center:
Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177
Free Mammogram Screenings:
SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis,
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First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477.
Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900
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The Rascal’s tied for first as the end of June nears The River City Rascals professional baseball team play in the West Division of the Frontier League with their home games at CarShield Field in O’Fallon. As the club leaves for their longest road trip of the year, the clubhouse is filled with excitement on their recent play. There is no one man on the roster that is dominating in hitting; however, many of the members of the team are contributing. At a glance, infielder J.D. Hearn is leading the team hitting at a .304 clip with fellow infielder Paul Kronenfeld close behind at .295 adding six home runs. Rounding out the top five hitters include catcher Mike Jurgella at .268, Kevin Suarez .248 covering the outfield and at .247 Stephen Kerr covering the infield. The team as a total is near the bottom of the league in the average department, hitting at a .240 clip. On the mound, lefty Hector Hernandez leads the team and the league with six wins to go with no losses in his seven starts. He also holds the lowest earned run average statistic in the league with an impressive 1.60 pace. Playing in 18 games, Joe Iorio has three victories to go with one loss with 22 strikeouts in 19 innings. Righty Cody Mincey has been in 17 games and in second place in the league with 10 saves to go with 21 strikeouts in 16 innings. Right-handed pitcher Josh Kimborowicz finds himself fifth in the league throwing 50 strikeouts in 47 innings during his eight game appearances. The team as a total is at the top of the league in the pitching department with a 3.23 earned run average. They are very stingy, as they have only allowed 150 runs, with only 120 earned, in the 38 games. NEXT HOME GAMES: • Jul 6, 7, 8 against the Juliet Slammers Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more
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details. * Good numbers near the mid way through the season Rascal’s host the mid-season classic Frontier League All-Star Game The River City Rascals, CarShield Field and the city of O’Fallon will be hosting the 2018 Frontier League All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. This will be the first time since 2004 the Rascals have hosted the league’s premier summer event. The All-Star Game festivities will take place over two days at CarShield Field, July 10-11. July 10 will feature a home run derby contest with four former St. Louis Cardinal sluggers Jim Edmonds, Rick Ankiel, Mark Whiten and Ray Lankford participating in the 2018 Frontier League Home Run Derby. The next day, July 11, the all-star game will be played. * Tickets going fast Golfer at Lindenwood gets honors from PING Junior golfer Yente Van Doren has been named a PING NCAA Division II third-team All-American, the Golf Coaches Association of America announced. It is the second consecutive season in which the Lions were represented on the All-America teams (Ryan Dyck and Juan Torrente earned honors last year). Van Doren played in all 12 tournaments for the Lions this season, posting an average round of 71.78 strokes. * Congrats Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.
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Caprese Omelet 1 serving Recipe courtesy of MilkPEP
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Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 large egg 2 large egg whites 3 tablespoons fat free milk 1/2 beefsteak tomato, sliced
1/4 cup lowfat shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped 18 ounce glass of milk
Directions: Heat olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Beat eggs and 3 tablespoons milk together in a small bowl until well mixed. Pour egg mixture into heated pan, swirling the pan until eggs cover the bottom. Allow the eggs to set and no visible liquid remains, about 2 -3 minutes. After the eggs have set, arrange the tomatoes, cheese and basil on one side of the eggs. Using a spatula, carefully fold omelet in half, bringing the egg portion over the filling. Remove omelet from pan and serve with remaining 8-ounce glass of milk and enjoy. Nutritional information per serving: 360 calories; 18 g fat; 5 g saturated fat; 210 mg cholesterol; 32 g protein; 19 g carbohydrates; 1 g fiber; 510 mg sodium; 800 mg calcium (80% of daily value). Nutrition figures based on using fat free milk, and include an 8-ounce glass of milk.
The Walt Disney Company has become a superpower
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fter the disappointing box office numbers for “Solo,” the Walt Disney Company came roaring back with “Incredibles 2.” Arriving 14 years after the original, the long-awaited sequel took in $180 million during its opening weekend. Most of the original voice cast came back for a second outing in a story that picks off exactly where the first movie left off. This one was worth the wait. As excited as everyone is about little Jack-Jack’s 17 unique superpowers, it’s obvious that the studio has evolved into a superpower itself. The news surrounding John Lasseter’s dismissal as head of animation due to inappropriate behavior didn’t faze moviegoers at all. All the chatter about “superhero fatigue” also faded away as moviegoers showed their overwhelming love for Jack-Jack and his family. This superpower became even more powerful with a successful $71.3 billion offer for 21st Century Fox. Rival suitor Comcast had offered $65 million in cash and stock for Fox, but Disney upped the ante. As of this writing, it looks like a done deal, but Comcast can offer a counterbid if they so choose. This, of course, is not the first big acquisition for the company. Disney’s 2006 purchase of Pixar cemented the relationship that the two studios had for over a decade. The deal also brought in talents such as Lasseter to oversee the animation divisions and helped make films like “Coco” and “Frozen” possible. Disney/Pixar will keep thing going with a fourth “Toy Story” that’s due out in 2019. Disney has acquired other assets that increased its bottom line and creative abilities. The acquisition of Marvel Entertainment gave the corporation access to powerful characters that became the basis of suc-
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cessful movies. Even less-known heroes such as Black Panther and the Guardians of the Galaxy ignited the imaginations of moviegoers. The upcoming “Captain Marvel” movie also puts a strong female character front-and-center. The aforementioned “Solo” notwithstanding, Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012 was a good move for the company as well. The “Star Wars” universe has a powerful fan base and, though there has been disagreement and controversy amongst fans, the new movies have been quite popular. To be honest, “Solo” was a well-written, engaging movie about a beloved scoundrel that didn’t get its due. The scheduled acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets is another game-changer. It conceivably means that the Fantastic Four and the X-Men could become part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe just as Spider-Man did in recent years. With a library of Fox assets at its command, Disney’s proposed streaming service could also pose a serious threat to Netflix and other streaming services. The Walt Disney Corporation has done quite well with superheroes, but with the Fox acquisition, the company may have the power to take on intergalactic bad-guy Thanos by itself. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
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Yeggs
John Hanna
Crossword: The 4th of July
‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
By Cindy Moore
Moore On Life Tech neck: the soreness in one’s neck from using a smartphone or cell phone for an extended period of time, or sitting in front of a laptop or computer all day. Yes, it’s a real thing of epidemic proportions. And it’s apparently creating more hunches than Sherlock Holmes could produce during a particularly nasty triple homicide. Welcome to the 21st century and first world problems. So it’s come to this. Our little handheld devices are finally turning on us. It was only a matter of time – they don’t call them smartphones for nothing. We’re not innocent in this takeover. We’ve glued ourselves to the couches playing Minecraft or imprisoned ourselves in the computer room in front of the glowing screen mesmerized by cat videos. They have us right where they wanted us. All along our devices were chuckling to themselves and rubbing their evil little emoji hands together saying to one another across the internet, “Ha! They are in our power. The human’s tender spinal columns are turning to mush. Soon they will be powerless and immobilized. Then we make our move to take over the world. Muwahahahaha!” But not quite yet, first a few more symptoms will have to crop up for world domination to occur. These include: Numb thumb: death of one’s thumbs resulting from non-stop gaming. Numb bum: the demise of one’s sitting regions resulting from compressing the buttocks pads too long during “Angry Birds” marathons.
Dingle dangle finger: the loss of feeling one has in the pointer finger from continually swiping at Pinterest posts during all hours of the day and night. Knuckle carbuncle: a nubby callous occurring on the digits from constant Facebook postings of selfies; Instagram pictures of meals eaten; random YouTube posts of pet antics or new and exciting recipes involving Tide Pods. Brain drain: the point where the cerebellum temporarily pinches itself off from the spinal column so its operator can no longer engage in mindless “Candy Crush” tournaments. By the looks of this list I think we’re just about there. The only thing that can save us is an extreme move which may be the only hope for mankind. Phone Throne: the action of taking one’s mobile device and dropping it purposely into the toilet bowl and flushing.
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Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
ACROSS 1. Battle ____, pl. 6. Baseball Giant and hall-of-famer 9. Strikebreaker 13. Give out 14. What’s old is new again, prefix 15. Money carrier 16. Floridian predator 17. Sin’s and cos’ partner 18. Don’t just stand there 19. *Salad ingredient at a barbecue 21. *One of thirteen in 1776 23. Knighthood designation 24. “____ your keep” 25. Aladdin, for short 28. “The Nutcracker” outfit 30. Soft-boiled egg holder 35. Mark for omission 37. Torso 39. Salpae, sing. 40. Like a devoted fan 41. Bear Down Under 43. Mongolian desert 44. Honey wine, pl. 46. Russian monarch 47. Shakespeare’s “at another time” 48. *____ Continental Congress 50. Research facil. 52. One of Bo Peep’s flock 53. Smidgen 55. Three strikes
57. *Celebratory events on the 4th 61. *”The Star-Spangled Banner” 64. *How you might find most drinks on the 4th 65. Have a cold, e.g. 67. Opposite of ecbatic 69. Step 70. ____ de Janeiro 71. Burnt ____ 72. ____ in captivity 73. Canine command 74. Like yellow polka dot bikini DOWN 1. Go low, as in jeans 2. Show appreciation 3. Choir voice 4. “____: The Saga of an American Family” 5. Gibraltar, e.g. 6. On top of 7. *Out-of-favor beverage? 8. Polynesian kingdom 9. Court petitioner 10. Rugged rock 11. Fungal spore sacs 12. Between Phi and Kappa 15. Fork tips 20. Lorry in America 22. Old-fashioned “before” 24. Europe/Asia portmanteau 25. *One of 3 Presidents to
die on July 4th 26. “Drove my chevy to the ____” 27. Hipbone-related 29. Thomas the Engine’s warning 31. Lady née Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta 32. Star Wars attacker 33. Violinist’s stroke 34. *”Common Sense” author 36. Edible root of taro plant 38. Dashing style 42. Result of match play? 45. More than snide 49. Bambi’s mom 51. Interjection for disapproval 54. Plural of #46 Across 56. Recurring melody 57. Fancy-schmancy 58. Initial stake 59. Iranian money 60. Opposite of base 61. A bunch 62. River in Bohemia 63. Demeanor 66. *Mad King George’s number 68. “____, the Beloved Country”
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