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Basketball players compete in the National Dwarf Games which were held all over the St. Louis area. This event took place July 8 at Westminster Christian Academy in Town & Country.

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By Sara Hardin This month, St. Louis played host to the 29th annual National Dwarf Games, an event that brings together dwarf athletes from across the United States and even the world to compete in various team and individual sports. The games were held in conjunction with the Little People of America (LPA) Conference, which was held at the Hyatt St. Louis at the Arch. The National Dwarf Games are hosted by the Dwarf Athletic Association of America (DAAA), a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization that was founded in 1985 with the purpose to provide quality athletic opportunities for people with dwarfism. “Our mission is to provide an opportunity for athletes with dwarfism to compete with other athletes of short stature one time a year during the national games that we organize and hold with the Little People of America Conference,” explained Greg Love, DAAA Board President. “The purpose of the competition is to give athletes of short stature a level playing field to truly compete with one another.” The athletes compete within four age divisions, and can choose from nine sports to participate in: badminton, basketball, boccia, football, indoor soccer,

curling, swimming, track and field, and volleyball. Love, whose son participated in the games for his seventh year this summer, explained that the event provides athletes with invaluable opportunities that often aren’t available to them at school or outside the annual games. “My son is 14 and has been a part of the games since he was seven. He plays point guard for his high school team and he loves to play basketball. But, there’s a higher level of competition, believe it or not, when he plays against his peers with the DAAA. He’s able to really display his hard work, effort and skills with other athletes with his physical capability,” said Love. “It’s very inspiring to watch.” Jared Green is a 15-year-old athlete who has participated in the National Dwarf Games since the Dallas convention in 2012. Aside from the spirit of competition, he explained that being able to interact with like-minded athletes who can identify with his physical condition makes the games an important experience for himself and others. “I hope to participate in the games every year,” said Green. “I like competing with people who are my height and who know what it feels like to sometimes

be left out of things. Mainly what I look forward to is being with my friends and meeting new people. You aren’t afraid to be yourself there and people don’t really judge you because they all know about your condition and what disability you have.” Green participates in his high school’s See LITTLE PEOPLE page 2

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Around Town Americans with Disabilities Act celebrates 25 years in July and more

Business NCI launches small business workshops with help from U.S. Bank.

School Girls’ soccer teams raise more than $1,000 for children’s cancer center and more.

Learn and Play Take a peek at the local author spotlight and check in with Cindy Moore.

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basketball and track-and-field teams, and currently holds the world record for discus in the Dwarf Games. His father, Pat Green, serves on the DAAA board. Athletes who participate in the National Dwarf Games can use their experiences to work toward more advanced competitions, such as the World Dwarf Games and the U.S. Paralympic Games, a division of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). “There is a mind-body connection between these athletes. Dwarf athletes are limited in terms of their physical capability to function in the world around them,” said Love. “The games provide them an opportunity to really display their athletic skills and work hard throughout the year and train to compete. We are a stepping stone as far as qualification for the World Dwarf Games, and also the USOC Paralympic Games. Our organization not only provides a way for average children to really inspire themselves and work toward goals, but we also provide a way for truly capable athletes to train and work their way up to compete in the Paralympics.”

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Next year, the DAAA will be hosting the 30th annual National Dwarf Games in Boston. The next World Dwarf Games will be held in 2017. For more information, visit www.daaa.org.

COMMUNITY VOICES Working together to make North County a great place to live By Dr. Rance Thomas Having moved to North County 41 years ago, I quickly began to love it. Having come from Southern California by way of being transferred by the U.S. Air Force, I came to Scott AFB, Illinois kicking and screaming. This was the case because I wanted to stay in California, but the Air Force had other ideas. After having retired from the Air Force and attending SIUE for 18 months and earning a Master Degree in Sociology, I was appointed as an instructor at Lewis & Clark Community College. Then I settled in North County. After a few years, I did not want to live anywhere else. Although I traveled to other states and had lived in other parts of the country, it seemed as this was my destiny. I do not want to give the impression that is paradise, because it is not. We have had a number of challenges to overcome, but individuals and groups have come together to deal with these challenges. For example, in the 1990’s there was a massive influx of African-Americans into far North County, and as a result, many longtime residents fled west to St. Charles and beyond out of fear and anxiety about the future and what would happen to North County. Therefore, in 1998 we founded North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice to work to promote racial understanding and social justice within the area. It began when 17 churches of various denominations came together and signed a covenant to work together to achieve these goals. It eventually grew to 26 churches and currently has 22. The goal was to bring the races together around some positive activities to help them to get to know one another. We did this often working with vari-

ous school districts, the community college, police departments, local, county and state officials as well as other organizations. This coming together and supporting one another had the effect of reducing some fear among residents and slowed white flight. A second challenge was the influx of African-American students within the school districts. Within a very short period of time, they became the majority group within the schools. Once again, the community organizations and leaders within the area came together and worked with the schools to ensure a smooth transition. As a result, there were few problems. Another concern by some individuals was that our neighborhoods would deteriorate and crime and violence would become major problems. None of these have happened, and North County is still a wonderful place to live, work and raise families. This can be attributed to the fact that leaders, organizations, and individuals come together and work diligently to deal with problems within the community. Dr. Rance Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Criminal Justice and co-founder and President of North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice. He serves on numerous boards in North County and Illinois was a columnist for The Alton Telegraph Newspaper for over 20 years and for local newspapers in North County for five years.

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Saint Louis Crisis Nursery raised $90,000 through its 21st Annual Golf Classic

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Saint Louis Crisis Nursery raised $90,000 at its 21st Annual Charity Golf Classic held at Norwood Hills Country Club in June. Steve Savard, KMOV News 4 anchor, was honorary chairperson and conducted the live auction. The event chairs were Kara and Mike Gatto. The event co-chairs were Millie Cain, Don Fitzgerald, Stephanie Hall, Jodi Lang and Jim Wagner. The event committee included Dawn Allen, Bill Couch, Eric Munson, Angela Owen, Shy Patel and Jason Schlueter. Winning the golf tournament in 1st place for “Flight A” were Michael Krumrey, Brenden Normile, Patrick Robert and Jason Schlueter. The 1st place “Flight B” winners were John Kitson, Don Killian, Lindsay Hohman and Mike Lee. The “Longest Drive” winners were Michelle Ellis, James Heffner, Lyndsey Hohman and Nick Profancik. The “Closest to the Pin” winners were Megan Danahey and Mark Zoia. “Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is happy to be here for families in need,” said Mueller. “All contributions received at the tournament helps us to provide quality care for vulnerable children, including food, diapers, medical care, clothing and therapeutic services when their parents are unable to.”

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Student government leaders from McCluer, McCluer North and McCluer South-Berkeley High Schools recently had the opportunity to learn about the democratic system during a two-day program entitled, “Let Me Read You Your Rights”. The workshop engaged students in studying and discussing historical human and civil rights issues to elements of justice today. “Knowledge is power. As a human, just because you are born, you have certain rights,” said Rev. Jesse C. Turner, co-moderator of the workshop and PEN OR PENCIL site coordinator in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Turner, along with PEN OR PENCIL alumni and recent high school graduate William Fells, III lead the students in lively discussions regarding their human and civil rights. “We have the right to an education, but sometimes we as young people don’t take advantage of it,” said FFSD student Hollie Woods. Other students chimed in, noting obstacles such as funding (to pursue higher education), prevent young people from fully pursuing educational opportunities. “Let Me Read You Your Rights” is sponsored through a partnership between the National Park

Service and the National Alliance of Faith and Justice (NAFJ) in cooperation with the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. The program was provided to FFSD students through collaboration with the district and NAFJ. After discussing various human rights, conversations quickly changed to civil rights. With the unrest the community has experienced over the past year, students have witnessed the struggle for democracy when it comes to administering civil rights in today’s society. “Young people need to be educated on the right manner to have their voices heard,” said Woods. Taylor Strode, also an FFSD student added, “Young people react before thinking about their actions. If you have a plan of action and purpose when approaching civil rights matters, you are more likely to get further.” The program concluded with the students visiting the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis were Lynne Jackson, a great-great-granddaughter of Harriet and Dred Scott spoke to the students about the historic case which was a major catalyst for the civil war and the abolishment of slavery.

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Riverview Gardens School District resource officer receives SRO of the Year award David Owens was recently recognized as Missouri’s School Resource Officer of the Year by the School Resource Officer’s Association in a ceremony held inside of Bellefontaine Neighbors City Hall on July 2. Mr. Owens was nominated for the award by Bellefontaine Neighbors’ Mayor Robert Doerr, and the Riverview Gardens School District. As a third year SRO at Riverview Gardens School District, Mr. Owens said, “The challenges are to reach the youth, and develop a rapport, especially in the urban environment and with the community issues that we’re dealing with now, Submitted photo and previously, with the racial problems.” As a white officer working in a majority Afri- David Owens was recently recognized as Missouri’s School Resource Officer of the Year by the School Resource Officer’s Association. can-American school district, Owens said, “At times there are concerns that can become an isin North County and serves approximately 5,200 sue, but to tell you the truth, I’ve really not had students in the district’s 12 schools. Currently over any problems at all. We’re working on positive 75 percent of the students are African American. programs like conflict resolution and improving At present David Owens is the district’s only SRO, mediation skills as we move towards reclaiming however there are plans to add an additional ofaccreditation for the district”. ficer in the future. Riverview Gardens School District is located

Americans with Disabilities Act celebrates 25 years in July July 26 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Celebrations of the signing of the ADA by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990 will take place in Washington D.C., St. Louis, and cities across the nation this year. Today, approximately 57.8 million Americans have a disability, including 5.5 million disabled American veterans. Unlike a generation ago, all people who are disabled now benefit from wheelchair- accessible public restrooms and curb ramps, parking spaces for the disabled, wide checkout areas at stores, Braille signage for people who are visually impaired, specialized arts and entertainment accessibility and more made possible by the ADA. Despite this landmark legislation, many disability rights issues, especially employment, still need to be addressed. David Newburger, J.D., is Commissioner on the Disabled for the City of St. Louis and Co-Director of Starkloff Disability Institute. Newburger had polio as an infant and has mobility disabilities. “Unemployment levels among people with disabilities are much the same as 1990 when the ADA was enacted,” Newburger says. “About 80 percent of working age people with disabilities do not have jobs,” he says. “That compares to about 40 percent of the entire working age population.” To begin securing employment for more people with disabilities, the Department of Labor promulgated a new rule under section 503 of the

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Rehabilitation Act. The new rule requires federal contractors to have a goal of seven percent of their workforce be people with disabilities and, if they cannot meet that goal, to document their serious effort to achieve it. The new rule affects about 171,000 companies doing business with the federal government. Newburger believes many companies are trying to figure out how to effectively employ and retain qualified people with disabilities. To address the problem the Starkloff Disability Institute (SDI) developed “The Next Big Step” program, so named because getting a job is the next big step for many people with disabilities. St. Louis-based companies including Ansira, Centene, Enterprise Holdings, Express Scripts and Nestle Purina, participate in this initiative. SDI offers training so human resources staff and hiring managers can become more familiar with people with disabilities and overcome preconceived notions, including costs of accommodating employees who are disabled. Steve Degnan, Chief Human Resources Officer of Nestle Purina and SDI’s board chairman, calls the cost of accommodations trivial, especially given the usually high retention rates of employees with disabilities. “Unemployment of people with disabilities is a national problem,” says Newburger. “Leading job candidates who are disabled to successful employment will help fulfill the vision of the ADA.” For more information, contact the Starkloff Disability Institute at 314 588 7090.

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‘Painting for Peace in Ferguson’ book proceeds given to local organizations Two North County St. Louis organizations recently each received a $1,000 grant from “Painting for Peace in Ferguson”. One of the original goals Author Carol Swartout Klein had when creating “Painting for Peace in Ferguson” was to give all profits the children’s book made to organizations and small businesses in Ferguson and the surrounding communities. “Although we just reinvested in the book for a second printing, we still wanted to give what we could to the community,” said Klein, who has not and will not personally receive any proceeds from the book. The book has sparked an outpouring of generosity in other forms, which has allowed some early donations to move forward. “We of course, hope this is just the start and we’ll be able to make many more donations in the future through the book’s fund.” The two organizations that each received

$1,000 in funding on June 23 were Pakt and Ferguson Youth Initiative through the nonprofit fund that was set up when the book was created. The Painting for Peace in Ferguson Fund is run through the St. Louis Community Foundation. “These are two organizations that are essential to the Ferguson area,” said Klein. “They were doing good work long before the tragedy on Aug. 9 and have been in the trenches ever since.” “Thank you is not enough for this gift,” said J. Toni Burrow, executive director of Pakt. “You’re helping people you don’t even know, people who don’t have anything.” “This gift,” said Dana Sebastian-Duncan of Ferguson Youth Initiative, “will help support FYI’s monthly Open Arts programming which offers teens a local and accessible safe place for creative self-expression and recreation in Ferguson.”

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National Churchill Museum displays unprecedented Churchill painting exhibit in St. Louis The most significant collection of Churchill paintings ever exhibited in North America will be on public display in St. Louis this fall thanks to the efforts of the National Churchill Museum at Westminster College. “The Paintings of Winston Churchill” will be exhibited Nov. 13 through Feb. 14, 2016, at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis. The National Churchill Submitted photo Museum collaborated The oil painting “Boats at Cannes Harbor” by Sir Winston Churchill, which usually hangs in the National with the Kemper Art Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri will be on loan as a part of Museum on this project the Churchill painting exhibition at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum in St. Louis Nov. 13 through as a part of ”Churchill Feb. 14, 2016. 2015,” a worldwide comrepresents five decades of Churchill landscapes, memoration of the life and legacy of Sir Winston seascapes, still lifes and portraits. Churchill on the 50th anniversary of his death. The National Churchill Museum displays three “The National Churchill Museum is dedicated of Churchill’s paintings. Two of them are on to educating Americans about the life and legacy temporary loan for this special exhibition. of Winston Churchill,” says Dr. Jim Williams, ExA self-proclaimed pastime painter, Churchill ecutive Director of the Museum. “This exhibi- did not begin painting until the age of 40. Altion is a major leap forward for our efforts. We though he received no formal training as an artare delighted to be working with the Kemper Art ist, he pursued the hobby with the characteristic Museum to bring this international exhibition to passion he displayed in all his endeavors and it St. Louis.” became a lifelong interest. The exhibition will include Churchill paintings “Art is to beauty what honor is to honesty,” in public and private collections loaned from Churchill said. He fondly referred to his landmore than a dozen different sources, including scapes as “bottled sunshine.” Churchill’s historic family estate, Chartwell, and

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North County Incorporated launches small business workshops with help from U.S. Bank Earlier this year, North County Incorporated (NCI), with assistance from the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and the St. Louis Regional Chamber hosted “Building Blocks for Growing Your Business,” a month-long series of free workshops for business owners in Ferguson, Dellwood and Jennings to learn, apply and grow their company. U.S. Bank has donated $75,000 to scale-up the program and help additional businesses throughout the North St. Louis County community. The workshops, which began last month, cover a wide range of topics for small businesses including business planning, accounting, marketing, financial

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literacy, legal, human resources and insurance. “U.S. Bank has been a long-time partner and supporter of economic development and small business community. We want to thank the bank for their continued support of our initiatives to increase business sustainability and job creation,” said Rebecca Zoll, president/CEO of NCI. “We’re proud to support North County Inc. We have a long history of partnership and the utmost respect for Rebecca and the management team,” said Frankie Eichenberger, metropolitan regional manager for U.S. Bank in St. Louis. “The Building Blocks workshops are comprehensive and will go a long way in helping Fer-

guson area businesses continue to recover and plan for the years ahead.” North County Incorporated is a regional development organization, which acts as a catalyst to define and advocate economic and community development for North St. Louis County. NCI was established in 1977. The Board is composed of community leaders and business owners. Dan Boyle, Esq. of The Boyle Law Firm, is the current chairman. U.S. Bank presented the donation at NCI’s 38th Annual Leadership Awards Breakfast.

School Cross Keys Technology Student Association performs exceptionally at state competition Students in the newlyformed Technology Student Association (TSA) at Cross Keys Middle School performed exceptionally at the 2015 TSA Spring Distinctions Conference in Rolla, Missouri. The students participated in several competitions at the conference, with seven students each receiving multiple awards. Student members of the CKMS TSA are: Passion Barriere, JoPhoto courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District siah Gooden, Marvin Quarells, Grace Ruyle, Emily Thompson, Students from Cross Keys Middle School’s newly-formed Technology Student Association received several medals in the 2015 TSA Spring Distinctions Conference. This is the first time the students participated in the event. Zachary Tincher with president Josh Geisler and vice president Josh Geisler-Flight, 2nd Place; Tech finalist; Tech Bowl Written, medal finalist Moses Woods. The club’s advisor is Eric Bowl Written, medal finalist; Tech Bowl Brown. Cross Keys PROBE teacher Susan Oral, medal finalist; Leadership Strategies, Josiah Gooden- Tech Bowl Written, medal Cloud also accompanied the students on medal finalist finalist; Problem Solving, medal finalist the trip. Below is a listing of students, the area of which they competed, and how Passion Barriere- Go Green Manufactur- Marvin Quarells- Flight, 2nd place they finished. ing, 2nd place, Prepared Speech, medal Grace Ruyle- Go Green Manufacturing, 2nd place; Leadership Strategies, medal finalist; Essays on Technology, medal finalist Emily Thompson- Go Green Manufacturing, 2nd place; Technical Design, 2nd place; Problem Solving, medal finalist Zachary Tincher- Essays on Technology, medal finalist; Video Game Design, 2nd place

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Three Ferguson-Florissant schools are recognized for sustainability efforts Three schools have been recognized by the Ferguson-Florissant School District’s Green Ribbon Schools program for their efforts in demonstrating sustainable and fiscally responsible practices in five key areas. The award is given annually by the district’s Green Committee for sustainability in energy usage, gardening, recycling/waste reduction, reducing water run-off/ erosion and promotion of sustainability practices. Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District This year, Griffith Elementary School received its first Green Griffith Elementary School is the district’s newest Green Ribbon School. A certificate and ecology flag was presented to members of the Griffith family for their sustainability efforts. Ribbon Award and Parker Road Elementary School and Cross more than 70 out of a possible 100 points. All Keys Middle School were returning honorees as three Green Ribbon schools received a certificate they continued efforts to improve sustainability. and an ecology flag at Little Creek’s Earth Day Each school receiving an award must score celebration in April.

Hazelwood Board of Education receives the MSBA Governance Team Award The Hazelwood School District (HSD) Board of Education (BOE) has received the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s 2015 Governance Team Award. This prestigious award is based on those school boards’ outstanding commitment to ongoing professional development in areas such as student achievement, school law and finance, board operations and contemporary issues in education. The award also recognizes their commitment to regional and statewide leadership and to active participation in legislative advocacy for public schools and the students they serve. The HSD Board of Education is one of 23 boards recognized by the state group. Pictured here is Dr. Carter Ward, MSBA executive director;

FFSD central registration for 2015-16 school year begins July 20 The Ferguson-Florissant School District will hold central registration for the 2015-16 school year Monday – Thursday, July 2031 and Monday – Friday, August 3-20. Parents or guardians may register their child between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the registration center located at 1005 Waterford Dr., Building B. In order to register a child in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, parents or guardians must have the following in addition to the completed registration forms which are available on the district’s website at www.fergflor.org: • Updated occupancy permit dated within the last 90 days, plus a current lease or • Mortgage payment book or mortgage bill • If living in someone else’s home the parent and student need to be on the occupancy permit, have the lease or mortgage bill of the person they are residing with plus mail addressed to the parent at the address they are registering the student from. • Proof of birth date • Immunization record • Proof of guardianship (if applicable) • Parent or guardian’s photo identification • Student’s original social security card The following items are also required to complete enrollment: • Last report card or unofficial high school transcript • Withdrawal form from previous school • Discipline report in sealed envelope • IEP and evaluation if applicable For additional information on student registration, call the district’s Admissions Office at 314-506-9962.

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Dr. Ingrid Clark-Jackson, HSD interim superintendent; Dr. Brenda Youngblood, HSD vice president; Chuck Woods, director; and Cheryl Latham, director. Not pictured are Desiree Whitlock, president; Karlton Thornton, secretary; Ann Gibbons, director; and Dr. Rick Roberts, director.

Girls’ soccer teams raise more than $1,000 for children’s cancer center The Pattonville High School girls’ varsity and junior varsity soccer teams recently presented a donation check for $1,058 to a representative from the Cardinals Kids Cancer Center at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. The students raised the funds through their sixth annual Kicks-4-Cancer charity soccer game, held this year on March 27 during the teams’ contests against Parkway Central. In order to raise the money, the teams sold T-shirts and concessions and held raffles. The students and Coach Tom Iffrig presented their donations to Jill Turec, education specialist at the Cardinals Kids Cancer Center. During their visit, Turec also gave the students a

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tour of the center so they could see up close how their donations benefit young cancer patients.

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John Hanna is a part time, amateur cartoonist taking his first step into the world of print and online comic media. When he isn’t drawing or working at his second job, he can be seen in and around the St Charles area. If you like his work, that is good. If you don’t like it, that is good too.

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Sweet summertime There are plenty of things I love about summer: brain freeze from eating too much Ben & Jerry’s, belly-flopping into the community swimming pool to escape after spotting a neighbor approaching me while clad in my saggy-bottomed swimsuit and running through sprinklers with the grandkids and throwing out a kneecap on the slick grass. While those things are all a hoot, these top my list: Hammocks: This contraption was invented by a certain man too lazy to help with housework. One day after being nagged one too many times to make the bed, he took the blankets off of the mattress, tied them to a couple of nearby trees and hid out. Although he temporarily solved the problem, he did not think this through completely; not being allowed back in the house to live did not seem to be much of an issue at the time. But his invention has allowed me to swing in the shade and also contemplate the futility of housework and bed-making and realize his genius. Golf: This sport gets me out into the fresh air and can really limber up the body and be a great source of exercise. Although it requires a lot of walking and sharp math skills, it is quite rewarding. Especially when I set off the alarm after shooting the ball into the giant clown’s mouth at the end…that means one free game. Summer reading: This is a time to catch up on all those popular

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books that people are raving about. One which caused much chatter is entitled, “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Judging by the title, it is about a group of old ladies in a rest home having major problems with the hairdresser who has sabotaged their hair color. I have no interest in that kind of fluffy beach-read. I need complex plots and intrigue. I have opted for something deeper called, “Fifty Shades of Pink.” This dark novel is about a crazy cat lady who gets her jollies in a most bizarre way. She practices cruelty on her felines by dressing them up in pink sparkly outfits. It’s a little depraved, but a fun read. (The fact that it is loosely based on my life is only coincidental.) Gotta love summer! 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.

Local Author Spotlight: Bob Hardcastle Bob Hardcastle – better known as “Hardy” – is a former SIUC Saluki baseball player and coach, and a member of the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. His book, “College Baseball and Other Shenanigans,” chronicles his storied college baseball experiences during his freshman year in 1959 at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Hardcastle is the host of “Money Talk” radio on KTRS 550AM in St. Louis, airing Sundays 8-9 a.m. Besides his baseball novel, Hardcastle is the author of three insightful books on investment and finances and is the President of Delta Investment Services in St. Louisi. In “College Baseball and Other Shenanigans” Hardy has always been a guy on the move. He went from playing corkball in North St. Louis alleys, to being a shortstop at age 10 and running for senior class president in high school. But that wouldn’t hold a candle to the thrills that he’d have his first year of college, where, between classes, he played thrilling baseball, while revving up to hit the majors. On off nights, Hardy found himself in shenanigan after shenanigan: wrestling with the troublemakers, a drunken night in the woods, orchestrating a brathrowing party, gulping fried chicken at mom and pop spots on the road, and chasing girls – one, a mysterious green-eyed Strawberry Queen, and the other, a high school beauty, who would become a keeper. The story gets tense during the tight, final Conference Game; and oh yes, you’ll meet Hardy’s hapless friends dubbed “The Animals,” and many best friends, including, Big Judy, Doc and the “Itch.” Yes, it was shenanigan, after shenanigan, but oh my, it was a very good year.

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“A LEGO Brickumentary”

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Documentary focuses on the joy of playing with LEGOs With “A LEGO Brickumentary,” directors Daniel Junge and Kief Davidson created an inspiring movie about inspiring people doing inspiring things with what many consider a child’s toy. The film, which had a special advance screening as part of the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con, examines the history of the LEGO Group and those who view these plastic toy bricks in a different way. Narrated by Jason Bateman, the documentary has a lighthearted and slightly irreverent tone. When telling the story of Ole Kirk Christiansen, a carpenter in Billund, Denmark, who specialized in wooden toys, Junge and Davidson point out that his early factories burned to the ground more than once. These misfortunes and other chapters in LEGO history are recreated with plastic bricks. After Christiansen bought a plastic injection-molding machine, the company truly made their mark in the toy industry. Though it’s a safe bet that most people have built something with LEGO bricks, the company’s master builders make a career out of playing with them. As the film shows, these men and women spend their days creating new and exciting shapes and struc-

tures. For them, it’s easily the best job in the world. Though “The LEGO Movie” used computer animation, Junge and Davidson look at the filmmakers who make “Brickfilms” using stop-motion animation. Jonathan Vaughan, for instance, launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund his “Melting Point” movie. Stop-motion is time-consuming and expensive, but his mom still thinks he’s just playing with toys in the garage. As “A LEGO Brickumentary” shows, Dr. Daniel LeGoff uses the plastic bricks in play-based therapy with children diagnosed with autism and other social development issues. As LeGoff expresses in the film, quiet and withdrawn kids are drawn to a box of LEGO bricks. LeGoff ’s play therapy shows his patients that working together on a group project can be fun. Arguably, the most entertaining segment of the documentary features Nathan Sawaya, a former corporate lawyer who found his true passion working with LEGO bricks. The cameras focus on Sawaya’s efforts to create 100 new pieces for an important gallery show. In his hands, these plastic bricks can become a rose, Han Solo encased in carbonite or Patience and Forti-

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tude, the lions sitting outside the New York Public Library. Sawaya also was on hand at the Comic-Con screening, presenting Junge and Davidson with replica Oscars made from LEGO bricks. When asked what piece was his favorite to make, the artist simply said the next one he makes would be his favorite. “A LEGO Brickumentary,” rated G, is intended for anyone who ever picked up some LEGO bricks. After watching the documentary, you might just want to run out and buy a set or two. The film will be released in theaters, on iTunes and On Demand on July 31. “A LEGO Brickumentary” photos courtesy of Global Emerging Markets (GEM) 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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twitter.com/mycnews Scholar-Athlete of the Year in lacrosse named at Lindenwood The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) recently named a Lindenwood University the recipient of its 2015 NCAA Division II Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Melissa Menchella has played for the past four years in the Lady Lions transitioning from the club level to one of the top programs at the NCAA Division II level. Over the course of that time the team accomplished a 64-10 record and won four conference championships advancing to the NCAA Division II National Tournament Semifinals in both seasons it was eligible. Off the field, Menchella’s resume is just as impressive, including having a 3.94 GPA while studying for her degree in physical education. In 2015, she was named the Lindenwood Female Student-Athlete of the Year. * Looks great on the resume

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St. Charles Community College-education and sports The athletic are a very important part of student life at St. Charles Community College (SCCC). The college fields four intercollegiate sports teams for both men and women. Soccer and baseball have been an impressive part of the play for the men over the years. The women have intercollegiate options of soccer or softball. All four teams compete for championships in the Midwest Community College Athletic Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association. * There are options when you think about college River City ties team high scoring game The River City Rascals play their professional baseball at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon. Last Friday during Pete Rose Night, Rascal’s 3rd baseman Taylor Ard cracked three homeruns to impress ‘Charlie Hustle.’ Along with that feat, the team scored nine runs in one inning to set a season high and went on to defeat the ‘cross town’ Gateway Grizzlies in a slugfest 16-2. Ard will be participating in the Home Run

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Derby contest at this year’s All-Star game as he leads the league with 17 round trippers. He places fourth in runs-batted-in with 39, but his teammate catcher Danny Canela is tied for first with 42. Speaking of first place, pitcher Tim Koons has nine starts and has converted those into seven wins tied for the top at the halfway point. Another note at the mid-point in the season, as a team, the Rascals lead the entire division with a team batting average of .279 and on-base-percentage of .774. The club needs to work a bit on pitching as they are in the middle of the pack allowing just over four runs a game. For more information, go to the Rascal’s website www.RiverCityRascals.com HOME SCHEDULE: (Start time 6:35 p.m., Sunday’s 4:05 p.m.) • July 15, Wed Frontier All-Star Game at Schaumburg, IL-NW of Chicago • July 21, 22, 23, Tues, Wed, Thurs against Schamburg Boomers • July 24, 25, 26, Fri, Sat, Sun against Frontier Greys * Half way point University Of Missouri-St. Louis invites you to see the Cardinals UMSL students and graduates are invited to get together at Busch Stadium on Sept. the 4 to watch the St. Louis club take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. An all-you-can eat buffet will be provided before the contest along with an UMSL/Cardinal baseball cap. Go to www.UMSLAlumni.org and click on the Sept. 4 icon. * Always a great time

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Recipe:

Peanut butter perfection: New mash-ups and recipes your family will love

From classic recipes passed down through generations to new creations you wouldn’t expect to find on grandma’s table, there’s no shortage of ways to pack peanut butter into deliciously diverse dishes. Celebrate your enduring love for this sticky staple with these winning entries from Southern Peanut Growers’ annual “PB My Way” recipe contest showcasing PB lovers’ all-time favorite peanut butter dishes. Find more inspiration for cooking with peanut butter at www.peanutbutterlovers.com.

Grand Prize Winner

Peanut Butter Noodle Nests with Spicy Orange Shrimp

Dreamy Desserts Winner

Orange-Kissed Peanut Butter Bundt JSally Sibthrope, Shelby Township, Michigan Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon orange zest 2 cups brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk Frosting: 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons orange juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup whipped cream Chopped peanuts, for garnish

In large bowl mix together butter, peanut butter, orange juice and orange zest until well combined and creamy. Beat in sugar, eggs and vanilla.

Directions: Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease and flour Bundt pan. Set aside.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt, then stir half into peanut butter mixture. Stir in half of buttermilk. Add remaining flour and buttermilk, mixing until just blended. (Don’t overmix or cake will be tough.) Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake 45–50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for about 5–10 minutes, then remove cake from pan and let cool completely. For frosting, beat all ingredients together to pourable consistency. Pour over cake, and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Festive Holidays Winner

Peanut Butter Saltine Brittle Helen Fields, Paradise, Texas Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 sleeve (4 ounces) regular saltine crackers 2 cups milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter chips 1/2 cup roughly chopped, dry-roasted, salted peanuts

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce 1/4 cup orange marmalade 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon grated ginger 8 ounces shrimp, peeled, de-veined 1/4 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup red pepper, diced 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2 cloves minced garlic 1/4 cup coconut milk, plus extra 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup island teriyaki sauce 2 teaspoons crystalized ginger 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (or to taste) 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 (12-ounce) packages ramen noodles, cooked according to package directions 1 cup coleslaw mix Peanuts and scallions, for garnish

Directions: In medium bowl, combine Sriracha, marmalade, soy sauce, vinegar and grated ginger. Stir to combine and add shrimp. Refrigerate 20 minutes. In large skillet over medium heat, saute onion and pepper in peanut oil until tender. Add garlic and cook an additional minute. Reduce heat and add coconut milk, peanut butter, teriyaki sauce, crystalized ginger, hot pepper flakes and brown sugar. Simmer sauce 2 to 3 minutes, adding additional coconut milk as needed. Pour off 1/4 cup of sauce and add ramen noodles to remaining sauce. In large skillet over medium heat, cook shrimp 2 to 3 minutes on each side until tender. Move shrimp to outer edge of pan and cook coleslaw mix in center just until it starts to wilt. Add wilted slaw mix to ramen sauce mixture. Divide ramen among four plates and top with 4 or 5 shrimp. Garnish with reserved sauce, peanuts and scallions, if desired.

Family Favorite Winner

Spicy Peanut Butter Glazed Salmon Skewers with Warm Rice Slaw

Directions: Heat oven to 400°F. Line 10-by-15-by-1-inch pan with aluminum foil. Spray foil with butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Put butter, peanut butter and sugar in heavy-duty, 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until butter and sugar are melted; bring ingredients just to a boil. Boil mixture 3 minutes, stirring frequently. While mixture cooks, lay saltines in single layer on prepared pan.

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Pour cooked mixture evenly over saltines. Place in oven and cook 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Let cool for 3 minutes, then spread chocolate completely over top of saltines. Sprinkle peanut butter chips evenly over top of

chocolate. Return pan to oven for 1 minute to soften chips. Pulling tines of a fork through softened chips, partially cover chocolate. Sprinkle peanuts over top and gently press peanuts down. Let cool on rack for about 15 minutes, then place in freezer for 3 minutes. Remove from freezer and break into pieces. Store in airtight container.

Breakfast or Brunch? Winner

Nutty Monkey Granola Christine Yang, Garnerville, New York

Ingredients: 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, divided 1 1/2 pound salmon fillet, skin removed 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 cups packaged broccoli slaw mix 2 cups hot cooked rice Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce (such as Sriracha) Juice and grated zest of 1 fresh lime 1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts Fresh lime slices, cilantro leaves and chopped peanuts, for garnish

Ingredients: 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup coconut flakes 1/3 cup chopped peanuts 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 3 tablespoons ground flax 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 banana 1 egg white 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chocolate chips Directions: Heat oven to 375°F and line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine first 8 ingredients in large mixing bowl. Use blender to combine banana, egg white and peanut butter until smooth. Pour peanut butter

Directions: Drain pineapple chunks, reserving juice. mixture over oat mixture and stir until incorporated. Pour mixture in even layer on baking pan. Bake until crisp (about 20–30 minutes), removing from oven and stirring every 10 minutes to allow granola to brown evenly and break up into smaller

pieces. When granola is golden and crisp, remove from oven and stir in cranberries and chocolate chips (chocolate chips should melt a little). Allow to cool completely before storing in air-tight container.

Gently stir 1/4 cup pineapple juice and broccoli slaw into hot rice, blending well. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, then cover and keep warm. Whisk peanut butter with remaining pineapple juice, chili sauce and lime juice, and zest, blending well. Set aside. Heat oven broiler; place oven rack 6 inches from broiler element. Line broiler pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Thread salmon cubes and pineapple chunks onto 8 metal (or soaked bamboo) skewers, dividing equally. Place on broiler pan. Cook 2 minutes, then brush with peanut butter mixture. Repeat brushing and broiling until salmon is flaky, turning as needed to brown evenly, about 8 minutes total.

Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes. Place 1/4 cup pineapple juice into bowl with soy sauce; add salmon, tossing to coat. Let stand about 15 minutes.

Divide warm rice mixture evenly among four serving plates; top with skewers. Sprinkle skewers lightly with chopped peanuts and serve while warm. May be garnished with additional lime slices and cilantro leaves, if desired.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events July 25: Convoy of Hope community celebration Convoy of Hope will partner with local businesses, churches, government agencies and nonprofits during a community celebration in Ferguson at Forestwood Park. During the celebration, Convoy of Hope and the Ferguson community will provide more than $1 million worth of goods and services including free: food, health services, haircuts, family portraits, job services, a carnival and more. Identification is not required to attend and participate in the event. In 2014, more than 400 cities were served by Convoy of Hope across the United States. Learn more about the event by visiting www. convoyofhope.org/ferguson or contact Priscilla Visintine at 314-422-5646. Convoy of Hope partners the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and Plum Organics will also be at the event. The NBCF provides education, support and early detection services to underserved women in the community. Plum Organics will distribute organic food specifically created for babies, toddlers and school-aged children. July 25: Flea and Farmers Market Florissant Old Town Partners is hosting their annual July Flea and Farmers Market. You can become a part of the day by registering for a booth at the Flea Market open from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Spaces for the Flea Market are 10x10 and the cost is $10. The sale will be held at the Knights of Columbus Grounds and Pavilion. You will need to supply your own tables. Call the Florissant Old Town Partners office at 314-837-0033 and request an application. You may also go on line at www.florissantoldtown.com to obtain a form. Shops on rue St. Francois will be open for their usual Saturday hours. July 25: Boeing Science Zone The Boeing Company has partnered with the Ferguson-Florissant School District and United Way to offer the Boeing Science Zone. The Boeing Science Zone is a free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) event focused education event for children ages 8 through 18 who reside throughout the North St. Louis County area. The event will be held from 10 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m. at McCluer South-Berkeley High School at 201 Brotherton Ln. Student drop-off time is 10 a.m. and activities will start at 10:30 a.m. Through the Boeing Science Zone, students will participate in a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities including hands-on science experiments, basics of aerospace, applications of mathematics and other interactive STEM activities. Lunch will be served to all participants. To register for the Boeing Science Zone, visit the Ferguson-Florissant School District website at www.fergflor.org and click on the Science Zone Sign-Up button. Registration is open to the first 200 North St. Louis County students who sign-up. The first 150 students registering will receive gift bags. July 25: “Christmas in July” party The St. Louis Area Team of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is hosting a “Christmas in July” party from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at Parkway Baptist Church, 12465 Olive Blvd in Creve Coeur. OCC is a project of Samaritan’s Purse that since 1993 has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 113 million needy children in 150 countries. At the “Christmas in July” party, guests will enjoy holiday refreshments and the chance to pack shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and stuffed animals. They can learn more about Operation Christmas Child and how the simple gift of a shoebox is changing children’s lives all over the world. Individuals, families and organizations are welcome to participate in this festive afternoon. If you have any questions or if you would like more information, contact Rachel Wisdom at wisdomrr@gmail.com or 636-3871929. For more information on OCC, visit www.samaritanspurse.org/occ July 26: Barbecue lunch Calvary United Church of Christ, “Loving God By Serving Neighbor,” is hosting an BBQ from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults in advance until July 19, $11 at the door. $5 for children 4-12, $5.50 at the door and children 3-and-under eat free. We will be severing pork steak- chicken dinner includes: entree/German potato salad or mustard potato salad/ baked beans/ bread / dessert/ coffee, iced tea or lemonade. Carry out will be available and there will also be a quilt raffle. Calvary

UCC is located at 2501 Hartland Avenue. For reservations or questions call 429-7464. July 27-31: Vacation bible school An icy expedition awaits your kids at our Vacation Bible School, July 27-31, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Gateway Church of the Nazarene at 11703 Old St. Charles Road in Bridgeton. Our VBS is for children who have completed 6th grade through age 4. Each night is filled with high-powered music, crafts, games, snacks and much more. For more information or to register, call the church office at 314-291-1763 on Tuesday through Thursdays. Our regularly scheduled events include Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday Worship at 10:45 a.m. “The Underdogs” is our free summer children’s program on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

sponsored by Westport Plaza and Grey Eagle Distribution at 3 p.m. The pub crawl will begin at Trainwreck and continue to Fuzzy’s Tacos, Patricks, Paul Mineos, and Jive & Wail. This event is open to both members and non- members and is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. The proceeds will benefit the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce. The event will begin at Trainwreck located at 314 Westport Plaza. Registration starts at 2 p.m., with crawl starting at 3 p.m. The first 50 people registered and paid will receive a complimentary “Cowboy Cocktail” at each stop and commemorative Tshirt .All participants will receive a complimentary cowboy hat. The event will sell out fast so secure your spot today! Call the Chamber office for more information or to reserve your space at 314-576-6603 or www.mhcc.com.

Aug. 2: “Schnauzer Day” Gateway Miniature Schnauzer Club is sponsoring “Schnauzer Day” at the AKC Museum of the Dog at 1721 South Mason Rd. in Queeny Park from 1:30 till 3 p.m. Meet miniature, standard and giant schnauzers. There will be grooming tips and performance demonstrations. The cost is the usual nominal museum entrance fee.

Recurring Events

Aug. 5: Scholarship Bowl The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 2015 Scholarship Bowl from 6 to 9 p.m., at Crest Bowl at 650 N. Florissant Road in Florissant. The proceeds from the Scholarship Bowl fund the chamber’s scholarship program which annually awards scholarships to area high school seniors. The cost for individual bowlers is $25 per person, which includes three games, shoes, slice of pizza and unlimited refills on soft drinks. A team of six bowlers is $150. Sponsorships are available: Strike Sponsor, $300, which includes team of six bowlers; Drink Sponsor, $150; Lane Sponsor, $100; Pizza Sponsor, $75; and Frame Sponsor, $75. To register to bowl or for more information on sponsorships, call the chamber office at 314-831-3500 or visit www.greaternorthcountychamber.com.

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.

Aug 8: Pub Crawl The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce will host their 1st Annual Wrangle Around Westport Pub Crawl

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight? Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings

Mondays: A cappella singers Men of Harmony a cappella singers meet at Salem Evangelical Free Church at New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road at 7 p.m. Not church affiliated. Group is always looking for new members. Call Al at 314-993-6134 for more information.

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. 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.

are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am at Bethel Providence Christian Church located at 14700 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 Lisa Erlinger at 314.653.5331. 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. Every Friday: The Bridge at Florissant Hot Diggity Dog Build your own hot dog. 11:30am, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. To RSVP, call 314.831.0988. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 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 - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded. Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com 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 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.

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Look Good…Feel Better 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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • July 15, 2015 Every Monday, Health Tips With Mary Swip 11am,. The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant. Sales Director Mary Swip will have a guest speaker come talk about health and wellness tips All Bridge events are free, but require reservations. Please RSVP by calling 314.831.0988. Now: 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. 2nd 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, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873. Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll. Crisis Nursery: Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org Nutrition Education: SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157 Group at Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public. Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road. Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171. Center for Senior Renewal: Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123. Christian Hospital Recovery Center: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100.

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. Diabetes Self-Management Training: Call 314.344.7220 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 SSM St. Joseph Hospital Healthy Happenings 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, 636.947.5617 Speaker’s Bureau: SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159 Ongoing Support Groups Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421. 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 Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765 Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389 Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com. Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9pm, www.Nar-Anon. org

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032

Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 6:30 - 8pm, leecedra@sbcglobal.net

SSM DePaul Healthy Happenings

Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/for people with pulmonary disease

Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am - 12pm, $30, 314-953-6090

Delmar, U. City. 314.993.5421 or 636.561.1407. Mondays in Wentzville, call 636.561.1407.

Wednesdays: STEPS Schizo-phrenia Support Group 6:30-7:30pm, 314.839.3171.

1st Thur.: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Conquer: A Support Group for Adults with Cancer Siteman Cancer Center at BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp, 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.916.9920.

Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits. This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314.344.6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment. SSM St. Joseph Health Center & Hospital West Auxiliary Non profit organization assisting the hosp. by holding fund raisering activities, being of service to patients, families, employees & physicians and acting as good will ambassadors to community. We welcome new member. Call Barb Hutchinson 636.947.5466. The Barnes St. Peters Hospital Auxiliary is looking for New Members If you would like to become a member please call 636.916.9664. Gateway to Hope Program The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured and reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed w/breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or www. gthstl.org. Every Wednesday Take Off Pounds Sensibly Group Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 414 S. Church St., St. Peters. Weigh-ins at 8:30 a.m. Business mtg at 10 a.m. Call 636.397.1727 or 636.272.4995 for more info. Every Tues. 6:30–8 p.m. Chemical Dependency Mtg. Christian Hospital. 314.839.3171. Every Tues.: 9–10:30 a.m. TOPS Meetings Take Off Pounds Sensibly. John F. Kennedy Community Center, 315 Howdershell Rd., Florissant. 314.921.7582. Every Tues.: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free Pilates Class for Cancer Patients & Families Bring own mat. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.921.9920. 4th Tuesday of each month: 6:307:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group Hear from experts on how to better manage diabetes & enjoy a healthier life. Located at the H.W. Koenig Medical Bldg., St. Joseph Hospital West. Call 636.625.5447 for more info. First Thurs. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Caregiver Class from BJC Home Care Services, free to public, Topics: care, stress relief, legal issues, Siteman Cancer Cntr., Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital conference rm. Info. 314-575-3983. Every Sun.: 6:30 p.m. Every Mon.: 9:30 a.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Meetings Women only. Sundays at Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 7601

1st Thur.: 7 p.m. Parents W/O Partners, North County Chapter General Mtg, 2435 Creve Coeur Mill Rd. 314.739.0880. 2nd Wed. 6–7:30 p.m. Talking Man to Man about Prostate Cancer Support group for men diagnosed w/ prostate cancer at any stage. Barnes St. Peters. 636.916.9947. 3rd Tues.: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Grief & Loss Support Group—DePaul Hospital Share experiences of grief & loss w/ those who share similar feelings. Led by trained coordinators & Pastor

David Boyle. Bridgeton Trails Library, Rm 2. 314.344.7356. Nurses & company. Flu shots avail. for small cost. 115 Piper Hill Dr., St. Peters. Every Tues.: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free Pilates Class for Cancer Patients & Families Bring own mat. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.921.9920. SUDOKU answers from page 8

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By Joe Morice

The great critter challenge Some news stories provoke curiosity. A man mocked alligators in a bayou one night in East Texas. Bayou’s are like swamps only deeper. The mocker jumped in for a swim in spite of warning signs and verbal warnings by onlookers. A big alligator grabbed the mocker. His girlfriend also jumped in but the gator apparently only dined on one fool at a time. There were smaller alligators but they apparently didn’t care for filet of mocker. Perhaps they preferred ice cream sundaes. Mocking alligators? Swimming with them? At night? In a swamp? Was this another National Enquirer yarn like, “Sibling Rivalry Causes Fierce Conflict In Two-headed Monkey” or “Pterodactyl Egg Discovered in Schnucks Dairy Case?” Surely not. The gator-mocker’s body was found a few hours later. How much of it they found wasn’t mentioned nor where the alligator was while they searched. I had visions of it lounging nearby while rubbing its tummy after it burped up a sandal. I also wondered if this couple had lived sheltered lives. Extremely sheltered lives…as locked in an asylum watching old Tarzan movies. Why would anyone challenge dangerous animals? Maybe the alligator mocker watched that Australian on TV who teased crocodiles and managed to avoid getting dragged under, drowned and served up with swamp greens. It finally ended when he tangled with a stingray. The stingray canceled the Aussie. The net-

work canceled the show. The crocs were put on waivers. Yet another news event of similar nature caught my eye but these victims weren’t mocking dangerous animals. Four people were injured by charging bison in Yellowstone Park. It appears they were camping and hiking and the bison objected. Did the victims think the bison were tame? Did the Bison think the humans were beach balls? All four victims lived to hike and

camp another day…probably someplace else. Someone once told me that a bison’s brain was the size of a walnut. Maybe so but so what? Human brains are relatively large yet some people only use a tiny… never mind. A friend and I once toured a park in Colorado on motorcycles and found the park road blocked by several bison. We stopped well back. The bison stared at us. We stared at the bison. They looked mean. We looked scared. Bison weighed up to a ton. We didn’t. Riding through them seemed ill-advised. That‘s a kind word for “stupid.” Someone drove up behind us in a Honda Civic. He stopped and stared. I asked him if he would pass us and chase off the bison. He said, “No way. My insur-

ance rates are already too high!” We needed someone with an armored Hummer and instead we get a Honda driver worried about insurance. I remembered reading that the most dangerous critter on the North American continent responsible for more deaths than all the other animals combined was the American dairy bull. They are probably a smaller relative of bison…but with better aim. We decided to turn around and go the other way, which wasn’t easy on the narrow road. But then the bison moved out of the way. Did they hate motorcycles? The Honda raced on through. It had a bumper sticker that said, “I (Heart) MY POODLE.“ We turned around again and started through. One of them turned and snorted. It lowered its head and pawed the ground. We gunned the motorcycles and smoked on past. My heart rate returned to normal by morning. I think I’ll rent a Hummer for the next vacation. Maybe one with a bumper sticker that says; “I (Heart) BISON…Medium Rare” or “DON’T FEED TEXAS ALLIGATORS.” Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.