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July 19, 2017

Bridging the hunger gap Partnership between nonprofits and Hazelwood School District provides lunches to students in the summer

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By Sara Hardin Summer school students at McNair and Grannemann elementary schools got to look forward to a healthy meal each day they attended classes this June, thanks to a partnership between Empower North County, the Hazelwood School District and the St. Louis Area Food Bank. The efforts of volunteers and school faculty ensured that a free, wellbalanced lunch was made available to every student that was involved in summer classes at each of the schools.

Empower North County is a nonprofit organization that was founded in early 2015

by Melissa Fitzgerald and Kyle Rainbolt of Trinity Church. They decided they wanted to extend their reach further into the community, and have since been hosting an affordable Christmas store and offered free lunches to kids last summer out of the church itself.

After considering their options for how to increase the number of kids they could provide lunches to this summer, they decided to connect with the Hazelwood School District.

“We know that, in general, there is a decent percentage of Hazelwood students who receive free and reduced lunch,” explained Fitzgerald. “Kyle connected the food bank and Hazelwood schools. We said that if the schools can host it, we can provide the volunteers. We knew that kids would be fed if we did that, and we were likely to hit students that might not be receiving lunches elsewhere.”

Volunteers were present at the schools Monday through Friday throughout June to distribute lunches to the students. Regina Dixon, a Lead Volunteer for the lunch program, explained how her own experience growing up without much money enriched her experience while feeding the kids this summer.

“The experience was just wonderful, just to see the kids so excited about getting some food,” said Dixon. “Growing up, I was really poor. They didn’t have this sort of thing available. During the summer, you really just didn’t eat much. My mom would make dinner and that would be about it. I think this is a great program, especially for kids who might not have food at home. You don’t want to just assume that there is or there isn’t, but it’s important to be able to have something available to them. We should try to always make sure that our kids have healthy foods so that their brains are growing. That’s just a very important part of growing up. My mom worked three jobs, and she was rarely home.

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Music, moms drive plots of ‘Baby Driver’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’. P.16 Submitted photos Volunteers with Empower North County prepare to serve lunch to students in the Hazelwood School District. Volunteers were present at the schools Monday through Friday throughout June to distribute lunches to the students.

Even working three jobs, she didn’t have the resources to buy food just to be sitting around and pay the bills at the same time.”

The importance of making sure kids are getting fed over the summer extends beyond avoiding momentary hunger. The efforts of organizations like Empower North County and the St. Louis Area Food Bank in feeding growing students help to promote healthy development and, in turn, adequate learning and retention.

“As a parent, I definitely see a difference in

my food bill during the summer because my kids are all home and not eating breakfast and lunch at school,” said Fitzgerald. “It can be very difficult if you’re financially struggling, and during the school year providing those meals to your kids is a burden that has been taken from you because they’re getting them from school. Kids need to be fed and have full bellies for proper brain development and to be ready to learn. If we neglect that over the See ‘HUNGER GAP’ page 2

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COMMUNITY VOICES Students will rise to meet expectations

By Dr. Joseph S. Davis Kids these days! If you travel almost anywhere across the nation, you’ll hear that phrase followed by complaints about young people’s behavior. When I came to serve as Superintendent of the FergusonFlorissant School District one of the concerns that rose to the top was discipline and behavior in the schools. In the two years since I arrived, I’ve listened to students, staff, parents and community members as they’ve shared their concerns and frustration about student behavior. I know that if kids don’t feel safe they won’t learn. As a father I want to know my child is safe at school. As superintendent I don’t want students disrupting our schools.

Last summer a team of district leaders examined the underlying causes of student misbehavior and began to focus on the relationships between students and teachers. We have begun putting supports in place to help students make good choices regarding their behavior. We have been working to empower teachers with classroom management tools to help students have success with their behavior and academics. I’m confident these are key factors to improving behavior in our schools.

Several months ago a team of teachers and administrators from across the district began overhauling our Code of Conduct. They identified a wide range

of student behaviors that interrupt their learning or the learning of others. These behaviors ranged from minor distractions such as chewing gum to severe behaviors such as bringing weapons to school. Each of those behaviors were grouped by severity into one of three levels with level one behaviors being more minor and level three behaviors being most serious. These behaviors and the corresponding consequences for students who make poor behavior choices are found in our new Student Expectation Code.

Our hope is that all students will make good choices in their behavior and meet expectations.

Our teachers will use tools such as Positive Behavior Interventions and Support to address behavior in class. I’m confident most student behavior can be addressed at the classroom level. Students whose behavior merits a referral will face consistent consequences across our schools. Elementary students will have ten opportunities to choose appropriate behavior before facing an extended suspension, and secondary students will have eight opportunities to choose appropriate behavior before facing an extended suspension.

I am confident that focusing on students meeting clear expectations and making good choices, as well

as building good relationships between teachers and students, and applying consistent consequences across all our schools will result in better behavior, fewer referrals, and less instructional time lost to disruptions and time out of class. I also am confident that if our students are good citizens in school they’ll be good citizens in our community.

Dr. Joseph S. Davis began serving the Ferguson-Florissant School District as Superintendent on July 1, 2015. Prior to that he served as Superintendent of Washington County schools in North Carolina and Deputy Chief of Schools for Chicago Public Schools. Dr. Davis has over 24 years of experience in education starting as a bus driver before teaching middle and high school mathematics and serving as Assistant Principal and Principal at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Dr. Davis and his family live in Ferguson and also serves as an adjunct professor at Washington University in St. Louis.

The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

‘HUNGER GAP’ from cover summer, you have kids that come back who have struggled to get their meals during those months. We want the kids fed and happy and healthy over the summer so that they can come back ready to meet their full potential in the fall.”

To learn more about Empower North County and their mission, visit empowernoco.org.

Submitted photo Volunteers with Empower North County were present at the schools Monday through Friday throughout June to distribute lunches to the students.

Hawthorne Players bring the dead back to life History and dead folks come alive when Hawthorne Players and Valhalla Cemetery present “Voices of Valhalla: A Hayride through History” on Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14, 2017. The performances mark the eighth season for Hawthorne’s popular “theatre in a cemetery” event, presented at Valhalla Cemetery and Funeral Chapel, 7600 St. Charles Rock Road.

Tickets go on sale on Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $25 for the hayrides or $400 for an entire wagon (limited to 16 persons) and $15 for the indoor performances and may be purchased by calling 314-863-3011. In case of inclement weather, the performances will be held indoors. No refunds. These historical hayrides are not recommended for young children.

The hayrides leave every fifteen minutes, beginning at 6:30 p.m. each evening, taking visitors to locations in the lovely grounds where actors from Hawthorne Players will bring to life the stories and times of some of the cemetery’s permanent residents.

Besides the hayrides, two special indoor performances, featuring all of the characters, will be held in the chapel of the Valhalla Mausoleum on Oct. 7 and 14 at 4 p.m.

This year's characters will include the very first person entombed in the lovely Valhalla Mausoleum which opened exactly 100 years ago, a World War I hero and his ammunition-making brother, a de-

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tective who helped solve the "Crime of the (19th) Century," a corsetsalesman and his intellectual lover, a woman who spent her days among file cabinets and her nights in Gaslight Square and, finally, a man who planned to speak at his own funeral.

Director/writer Larry Marsh says that this year’s stories are sure to both entertain and inform.

“Some are funny, some disturbing, some inspiring, but all of them are based on the lives of real people. And during the evening, you’ll also learn a lot about St. Louis history,” he said.

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Florissant mayor attends Missouri Municipal Mayors Meeting in Hermann Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider along with other state of Missouri mayors welcomed newly elected St. Louis City Mayor Lyda Krewson at a meeting on June 30 in Hermann, Missouri that was organized by the Kansas City Mayor Sly James and hosted by Hermann Mayor Robert Koerber.

The gathering was a continuation of the pledge by Missouri mayors to meet every other month throughout the year in an effort to advocate on behalf of Missouri cities with the state legislature and the governor’s office. One of the goals of the mayors is to amplify the voice and positions of the State Municipal League.

Our Lady of the Way shrine a labor of love for St. Peters mayor

By Mark McFarland Mayor Len Pagano has always had one project on his mind since he took office in 1983, to make sure the Our Lady of the Way shrine just off Interstate 70 was maintained and in good condition.

The shrine no longer sits in its original position, but was moved by Pagano and a team of volunteers to its new location on Suemandy Dr. beginning in 1988. The land was donated by the May Company for the sole purpose of the shrine and it took Pagano and his team three years to move the shrine.

Pagano said this project was one of the first projects he ever worked on as mayor. He wanted to make sure he did everything he could for the project of moving the shrine.

When the group was moving the shrine, they had to stop for a little bit because they hit solid ground. Pagano said they had no idea what they could’ve hit, but made sure they were allowed to keep digging.

“What I though was cool when we were moving the shrine we struck something solid,” Pagano said. “Later we found out it was the old Gatty Road which was before Interstate 70 came through.”

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Pagano said in order to figure out what road it was, they had to bust out the old record books for the city.

The shrine was kept maintained by the local members of the All Saints church until about three or four years ago. Pagano said a lot of the original helpers are either too old to help or have since passed away.

Since then the Knights of Columbus and other local clubs and groups have helped make sure the shrine stays in great condition.

Pagano said the original shrine was built in 1959 to honor the death of a young boy.

The shrine has become a landmark for the city of St. Peters and has been since after it was moved to its current location.

Pagano said it is interesting because not a lot of people know it is here.

“There aren’t a lot of roadside shrines in Missouri and I think it is interesting we have one and not a lot of people know it is even here.”

Pagano encourages anyone who is interested to go visit the shrine.

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USDA designates 24 counties in Missouri as primary natural disaster areas In response to a request from Kimberly Viers, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in Missouri, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 24 counties in Missouri as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by excessive rainfall and flooding that occurred from April 24 through May 11. Those counties are: Bollinger, Jasper, Pemiscot, Butler, Jefferson, Phelps, Cape Girardeau, Laclede Pulaski, Crawford, Madison, Ripley, Dunklin, Maries, Ste. Genevieve, Franklin, Miller, St. Louis, Gasconade, Montgomery, Stoddard, Iron, Osage, and Wayne.

Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Missouri also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those counties are: Audrain, Dallas, Newton, Scott, Barton, Dent, Oregon, Texas, Callaway, Lawrence, Perry, Warren, Camden, Lincoln, Pike, Washington, Carter, Moniteau, Reynolds, Webster, Cole, Morgan, St. Charles, Wright, Dade, New Madrid, St. Francois, and St. Louis City.

All counties listed above were designated natural disaster areas on July 6, making all qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for FSA’s emergency (EM) loans, provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to the EM loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity.

Other FSA programs that can provide assistance, but do not require a disaster declaration, include Operating and Farm Ownership Loans; the Emergency Conservation Program; Livestock Forage Disaster Program; Livestock Indemnity Program; Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program; and the Tree Assistance Program. Interested farmers may contact their local USDA service centers for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available online at http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov.

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Blues at the Arch concert series announced for August The CityArchRiver Foundation and National Blues Museum are teaming up again to bring a free concert series to a newly renovated section of the Gateway Arch park grounds. Blues at the Arch is a four week series that takes place Fridays in August. It kicks-off Aug. 4, in the North Gateway (the north end of the park, near Laclede’s Landing) with the Arch and Eads Bridge as backdrops. Concerts will also take place on Aug. 11, 18 and 25. All events will take place from 6 – 8:30 p.m.

This is the first concert series to take place in this section of the newly renovated Arch Grounds, part of the $380 million CityArchRiver project to renovate the national park and surrounding area in downtown St. Louis as a connected, inviting and exciting urban destination.

“Last year’s inaugural Blues at the Arch was a huge success,” said Dion Brown, executive director of the National Blues Museum.

“We are excited to work with CityArchRiver Foundation again to bring this concert series back which joins two things that St. Louis is known for: blues music and the Gateway Arch.”

The exciting lineup for Blues at the Arch includes well-known, established local and national acts: • Aug. 4 – Big George Brock and Lil’ Ray Neal • Aug. 11 – Carolyn Mason, Mickey Rodgers, and David Dee • Aug. 18 – Green McDonough Band, Joe Metzka, and Mark “Muleman” Massey • Aug. 25 – Marquise Knox and Dexter Allen “We are incredibly thankful for the success of last year’s Blues at the Arch and excited to bring it back with the National Blues Museum,” said Ryan McClure, director of communications for CityArchRiver Foundation. “This year, the concert series will be in the North Gateway, which is a perfect setting for this type of event with its natural amphitheater. We believe people are going to fall in love with watching concerts in this venue just like they have in other parts of the Arch park area.”

For more information about Blues at the Arch, visit www.bluesatthearch.com.

Two children from the St. Louis region to represent Missouri at JDRF 2017 Children’s Congress Two children from the St. Louis region were chosen by JDRF, the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, to join a delegation of children and celebrity advocates in Washington, D.C. this summer at JDRF 2017 Children’s Congress from July 2426. Ashley Whipple, age 16 and Demi King, age 16 will join nearly 160 other children with type 1 diabetes from around the U.S. to lobby their Members of Congress and remind them of the vital need to support T1D research that could reduce the burden of this disease and ultimately find a cure.

These children—ages four to 17, and representing all 50 states— will participate in a number of activities on the Hill, including a Congressional Committee hearing to share personal testimonies that highlight the daily struggles of living with T1D and the need for continued funding for research projects such as the Special Diabetes Program (SDP).

Joining the U.S. Delegates will be six international Delegates traveling from Australia, Canada, Denmark, Israel, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Together, the Delegates will convey a clear message to the Federal Government that T1D is a global problem that requires a global effort.

“These children and their parents face the burden of type one diabetes every day, and by

sharing their stories, they become the most powerful advocates we have in fighting type one diabetes. They represent millions of other families like mine who need the support of the government to help us end this disease,” says Derek Rapp, JDRF President and CEO. “Children’s Congress gives the T1D community a unified voice in front of Congress and a way to urge our government leaders to continue supporting research.”

Ashley Whipple is particularly passionate about helping others with T1D gain access to the tools she uses to live a healthier life. “Imagine if everyone who had diabetes could receive a continuous glucose monitor—that would substantially cut down on the cost of medical expenses for a large portion of our nation.” Demi King stated that, “Children are the future of this country. Our health and well-being should be a priority.”

Serving as Chair for JDRF 2017 Children’s Congress will be Angie Platt of Encino, Calif., whose 13-year old son, Jonathan, was diagnosed with T1D at age six. Angie is a member of JDRF’s International Board of Directors and previously chaired the 2013 Children’s Congress. As Chair of the event, she will help engage, support and energize all these Delegates and their families during the advocacy efforts up on Capitol Hill.

NBF and TGIF hosting CFA Cat Show at Purina Farms

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Calling all cat lovers within driving distance of the St. Louis Metro area. The National Birman Fanciers and TGIF Cat Clubs are hosting a twoday, 12-ring CFA Cat Show at Purina Farms in Gray’s Summit, Missouri.

This event is in conjunction with Purina Farms popular “Back to School Fun Fair” on Aug. 5‐6.

Show hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

Whether you love cuddly domestic short/ long haired cats or have a favorite purebred cat you’d like to meet, the “Cat Show Extravaganza” will be the place to be for cat lovers. Over two days, 12 judges will judge multiple classes and pick their Top 10 finalists in four different divisions; including the popular Household Pet division. There could be up to 40 different breeds of purebred cats including: Abyssinians, Birmans, Burmese, Exotics, Maine Coons, Persians, Orientals, Siamese, Siberians, Tonkinese and possibly many more.

In addition to the featured purebreds, private individuals as well as Franklin County Humane Society, Open Door Animal Sanctuary, Sangamon County Animal Control and Stray Haven

Rescue will have adoptable kittens/cats on site for you to meet – and plan to have cats competing in the Household Pet (HHP) division.

The Household Pet division is open to kittens/ cats over four months of age who are spayed/ neutered (if over eight months of age) and have all their claws. HHP’s are judged on Their cleanliness and personality, whereas the purebreds are judged against a breed standard particular to their individual breed.

This cat show will feature cats from all over the United States and have vendors of cat-oriented gifts, toys, clothing and furniture for spectators to purchase. Distinguished feline researcher Dr. Leslie Lyons of the University of Missouri plans to be on site as part of a genetic screening offered to exhibitors.

Additionally, there should be a few “pet me” cats on site for spectators to meet and pet as well as a six-foot cardboard cutout of a Birman cat named “Hermoine” with whom spectators can get their photos taken. Admission may be charged.

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A plaque dedication for the late Gretchen Crank is set in Florissant

Playing for all Disabled Athlete Sports Association marks 20th year of getting everyone into the game

Photo by Ray Rockwell Pictured (from left) are Lauren Krebs, Meghan Morgan, Kelly Behlmann and Jenny Parker at DASA headquarters in St. Peters.

By Brett Auten Back in 1997, Kelly Behlmann was just trying to make it through that first week.

Fast forward to today and her creation, DASA (Disabled Athlete Sports Association), is celebrating its 20th year in existence. Behlmann’s official title is Executive Director but she is more like the heart, brain and soul of DASA. “I never envisioned it getting this big,” Behlmann said. “It has been a wonderful adventure.”

Back when she launched DASA, Behlmann dreamed of providing an affordable service to her “kiddos” that emphasized the abilities each child had rather than focusing on their disabilities.

Located in St. Peters, DASA’s mission and vision is that all of those who live with a physical, visual disability, or deaf or hard of hearing, will be given the opportunity to participate in sports and fitness activities designed to improve selfesteem, growth and well-being while instilling family values.

While DASA maintains its original goals and core values, the organization has since expanded into a successful sports club, grooming national champions, international record-breakers and Paralympic gold-medalists. Along the way, DASA has also started community education programs, personal care training and social outlets for youth with disabilities – as well as their families.

DASA is a nonprofit organization and its athletes are encouraged to seek their highest level of independence and become involved to the fullest extent with their non-disabled peers and their community as a whole. Its programs introduce both children and adults to activities that promote physical fitness, self-confidence, family values and a positive, team-building environment designed to encourage personal growth throughout all aspects of life.

The slow and steady growth came via word of mouth from its athletes which eventually trickled to physicians and therapists. It has grown to the point to where DASA has a staff of six full-time coaches/exercise therapists, year-round programs and hundreds of volunteers.

Alana Treppler, a St. Peters resident, is one of DASA’s cheerleaders. Treppler has had her daughter Lauretta involved in DASA for seven years.

“At first I was very skeptical,” Treppler said. “I was very protective of Lauretta.”

Lauretta, who is 15, has tried pretty much every program available from archery and tennis to functional fitness and swimming. She was born with an underdeveloped cerebellum which affects her gross and fine motor skills. Three years ago Lauretta delved into the Functional Fitness program and her confidence has grown exponentially along the way.

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“They never cut (Lauretta) any slack, which I love,” Treppler said. “It’s how you have to be.

You can’t baby these babies. She gets treated like a typically developed child. They make her bust her butt while she has fun. DASA has exceeded my expectations. Kelly, the coaches, the volunteers genuinely love the DASA kids. It’s like having a family of 300.”

Jim Landlie, of Troy, has watched his daughter, Katie, evolve from just trying out swimming to track and field to now a member of the U.S. Women’s National Sled Hockey team. Katie, 19, has been involved with DASA since soon after her amputation.

“DASA has given her a sense of accomplishment and avenue to be an athlete,” he said. “They have taken her off the sidelines and put her in the race.”

The Landlies’ involvement with DASA is overreaching as Katie’s sister, Kelsey, has become a DASA counselor.

But DASA isn’t just all about children.

“DASA started as just children and then the children became adults and we kept and developed programs for them,” Behlmann said.

“DASA also welcomes all disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces to participate in our adult programming. In addition to our normal programming, DASA provides veteran specific clinics in a variety of sport and fitness opportunities,” Behlmann said. “For example, DASA’s Warrior Workout offers a personalized fitness training program that provides an opportunity to continue physical activity after therapy, to become active and physically fit, and to enhance strength and performance specific to a sport. The one-on-one personal training sessions are individualized to each client’s needs and fitness goals. We incorporate every aspect of physical fitness (cardiovascular, muscular strength, muscular endurance, balance, and flexibility), and our workouts contain a large variety of activities and exercises.”

Looking forward for another 20 years, Behlmann would like to see DASA expand to downtown St. Louis and to the west toward Columbia.

“We would like to expand our services to places that might not get pediatric physical therapy or has adaptive sports,” she said.

Behlmann’s infectious, can-do attitude is at the center of the DASA principals.

“I have high expectations therefore the people around our kiddos and adults do as well,” she said. “If you give them the opportunity to do their best they’ll jump at it. It’s very satisfying and it keeps me driven.”

For more information, including a complete list of programs and volunteer opportunities, visit dasasports.org.

The city of Florissant along with Old Town Partners will be hosting a dedication to unveil a plaque in honor of the late Gretchen Crank. This will be the 30th Walk through History plaque in honor of someone who has made a valuable contribution to the city of Florissant.

The ceremony will be held on July 26 at 5:45 p.m. on rue St. Francois just west of St. Charles Street on the south side before the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine. The plaque dedication will take place before the start of the third Wednesday Night Out festivities “Family Fun & Movie Night” which is sponsored by the City of Florissant and Old Town Partners and is being hosted by Old St. Ferdinand Shrine & Duchesne Knights of Columbus located at 50 rue St. Francois (please enter from Washington Street for parking).

The festivities will start at 6 p.m. and the movie will start at dusk.

This year’s movie will be “Finding Dory.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie night under the stars with family, friends and neighbors.

Florissant history was Crank’s passion. She helped save the Myers House from demolition when Highway 170 was built and later became President of Historic Florissant Inc. Crank was extremely dedicated to preserving the Gettemeier House. She served on the Old Town Commission, Friends of Old St. Ferdinand, Florissant Landmark Commission and St. Louis County Historic Building Commission. She wrote and published “Reflections of the Florissant Valley.” She loved her family, traveling and life in Florissant.

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Celebrities will raise donations at West County Center to save children’s lives Have a light breakfast, opt-out of a pound-packing lunch, and join Saint Louis Crisis Nursery for a delightful dinner during the 27th Annual Celebrity Waiters Night on Aug. 24 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at West County Center.

The night’s specials include dinner at four West County Center restaurants – BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, California Pizza Kitchen, J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood, and McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks. More than 100 national and local celebrities will engage supporters for donations to benefit Crisis Nursery’s child abuse prevention programs.

Bravo! will be donating 10 percent of their sales that evening back to the Crisis Nursery, does not include alcoholic beverages. California Pizza Kitchen will also be having a give-back event that evening, with 20 percent of their sales being donated back to the Crisis Nursery. The event also includes live entertainment, a balloon artist, a Happy Hour, sample drinks from 4204

Main Street Brewing Company, raffle items including enjoying a Cardinal game in the Hardee’s Suite, dinner for eight at Bravo!, Kate Spade and Coach bags and more.

Wells Fargo Advisors reigning celebrity champ, Chip Walker, will be hosting at an already sold-out restaurant, Parigi in Clayton that same evening. Walker, Managing Director at Wells Fargo Advisors, has raised over $50,000 each year during Celebrity Waiters Night.

Last year, diners contributed over $130,000 in donations to celebrity waiters to benefit the kids and families served by Crisis Nursery.

Since 1986, Crisis Nursery has provided 24/7 emergency intervention, respite care and support for families with children ages birth through 12 years. A community staple, Crisis Nursery is credited with preventing the abuse or neglect of 99 percent of children while their families are benefitting from the organization’s programs.

Co-chairs for the event are city of St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson, St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, East Saint Louis Mayor Emeka Jackson-Hicks, and the city of Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione.

“I encourage everyone to take part in Crisis Nursery’s Celebrity Waiters Night,” said Stenger. “It means the world to the children and families who will benefit from intervention and support services that the Crisis Nursery provides. I thank each and every person who works to make this event a huge success.”

“Caring for the entire family unit, the Crisis Nursery plays a critical role in our community,” states JacksonHicks, “ The Crisis Nursery’s Celebrity Waiters Night is a way for the community to lift up the great work they do and make sure it is able to continue.”

Supporters that are unable to attend the event can still support in other ways by donating at www.crisisnurserykids.org

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LIGHTNING!

An electrifying and dangerous show in the sky

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Lightning is one of the most impressive shows Mother Nature provides during thunderstorms – and also one of the most deadly elements of a thunderstorm. While severe storms produce large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes – all thunderstorms produce lightning that increases the dangers to life and property.

Lightning occurs within a thunderstorm during a sudden electrostatic discharge. This discharge can occur between a cloud, which is called cloud-to-cloud lightning, between electrically charged regions of the cloud, and is referred to as intra-cloud lightning. Another type of lightning is cloud to ground.

When charged regions of the atmosphere temporarily equalize themselves we will witness a strike to an object on the ground and a flash if it occurs within the clouds. This creates plasma, and the sound of thunder. It is possible to see lightning, but not hear thunder due to the distance from the storm.

Lightning is hotter than the surface of the sun reaching a temperature around 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit and in the United States we have about 25 million lightning strikes a year. Lightning related deaths kill around 46 people each year and injuring hundreds more. Between 2007 and 2016 13 people died in Missouri making the state in the top 10 for lightning-related deaths.

The odds of being struck by lightning are about 1:13,500 in your lifetime, with 1: 1,083,000 odds of being struck in a given year.

It is important to understand that when you see lightning and hear thunder – you are putting yourself at risk.

There are five ways lightning strikes people.

The first is a direct strike when the person struck becomes the main lightning discharge channel. This type of strike often happens in open areas. While not the most common, they are the most deadly of the type of lightning strikes.

Side flash or side splash strikes occur when lightning strikes a taller object near the victim and a portion of the current jumps from the taller object to the victim. In essence, the person becomes the “short-circuit” for some of the energy that is discharged by the lightning. Side flash lightning strikes generally occur within a foot of a person and occur when a person seeks shelter under a tree.

A third type of lightning strike is the ground current strike. This occurs when lightning

strikes a tree or other object and much of the energy travels outward from the strike in and along the ground current. Anyone who is outside near a lightning strike is potentially a victim to the strike. This type often kills livestock and other animals because of the charge and the way the energy/charge travels it is often fatal. This type of strike is also deadly for humans.

Conduction is another type of strike that can occur. Because lightning can travel long distances in wires and other metal surfaces it can create a path for lightning to travel.

While metal doesn’t attract lightning – it provides the necessary path for the lightning to travel and electrocute people. Anything that is connected to wires or metal can serve as a conductor for lightning charge – this includes any electrical items, pipes, water faucets and wires. Most of the causalities that occur with conduction happen indoors.

One of the uncommon lightning strikes is referred to as a streamer. A streamer develops as the downward moving leader approaches the ground. Typically, only one of the streamers will make contact with the leader as it approaches the ground and provides the path for the bright return stroke where the main channel discharges. People who are caught in these streamers are at risk to injury or death.

Lightning can provide an awesome light show in the sky, but the risk to human life and property is great. When you hear thunder – you should seek shelter. No one is immune from a lightning strike and if you start to feel a tingle on your skin and your hair stands up – you are a target to be struck by lightning.

Head indoors and avoid using electrical items, avoid taking showers/baths and stay away from windows. If outdoors, you want to head into a safe place and get out water. Don’t seek shelter under trees because they serve as a target for lightning strikes.

Nick Palisch is a meteorologist and Missouri native who understands the weather here in our area. He currently resides in Lake Saint Louis and can be reached at nick-wx@sbcglobal.net and you can always get the most up-to-date forecast from the FirstWarn Weather page at www.facebook.com/nickswx The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Christian Hospital EMS receives American Heart COUNTRY Financial and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Association award for heart attack treatment Christian Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.

Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication.

Unfortunately, a significant number of STEMI patients don’t receive this prompt reperfusion therapy, which is critical in restoring blood flow.

Mission: Lifeline seeks to save lives by closing the gaps that separate these patients from timely access to appropriate treatments. Mission: Lifeline’s EMS recognition program recognizes emergency medical services for their efforts in improving systems of care and improving the quality of life for these patients.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers are vital to the success of Mission: Lifeline. EMS agencies perform 12-lead ECGs which measure the electrical activity of the heart and can help determine if a heart attack has occurred. They also follow protocols derived from American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidelines. These correct tools, training, and

practices allow EMS providers to rapidly identify suspected heart attack patients, promptly notify the medical center, and trigger an early response from the awaiting hospital personnel.

Agencies that receive the Mission: Lifeline Gold award have demonstrated at least 75 percent compliance for each required achievement measure for two years.

“EMTs and paramedics play a vital part in the system of care for those who have heart attacks,” said James Jollis, M.D., Chair of the Mission: Lifeline Advisory Working Group. “Since they often are the first medical point of contact, they can shave precious minutes of life-saving treatment time by activating the emergency response system that alerts hospitals. We applaud Christian Hospital for achieving this award that shows it meets evidence-based guidelines in the treatment of people who have severe heart attacks.”

“Christian Hospital is dedicated to making our service among the best in the country, and the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program is helping us accomplish that by implementing processes for improving systems of care with the goal of improving the quality of care for all acute coronary syndrome patients,” said Brian Hokamp, Christian Hospital EMS chief. “We are pleased to be recognized for our dedication and achievements in emergency medical care for all cardiac patients.”

Adam Wainwright team up to feed hungry kids COUNTRY Financial is teaming up with St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright’s Big League Impact to assist Operation Food Search and feed children in the St. Louis area.

The organizations are teaming up to collect “kid-friendly,” shelf-stable food items at COUNTRY Financial office locations in O’Fallon and Kirkwood. Donations will be distributed in backpacks in ten school districts to children who are living at or below the poverty line.

“One in four kids in the St. Louis area don’t know where their next meal is coming from. That’s enough hungry kids — right here in our community — to fill Busch Stadium up four times,” said Wainwright. “If kids are hungry at school they aren’t in the best position to learn and grow. This is a simple way we can make an impact on these kids’ lives.”

Each person donating food items at the COUNTRY Financial offices until July 28, will be entered to win an opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch and four tickets to an upcoming Cardinals game at Busch Stadium.

Wainwright will make an appearance at both locations on July 28 (times TBA) to thank fans for donating and draw the winning names in the first pitch contest.

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Summer getaway is close to home with Pallottine’s Staycation When planning summer getaways, vacationers often expect to explore the tourist attractions and maybe take in some of the hidden secrets of their destinations. Why then, do we rarely think about seeking and exploring the hidden treasures in our own hometowns?

Pallottine Renewal Center, a retreat and conference center in North County located at 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road in Florissant, has an opportunity to help locals do just that this summer. Pallottine, along with numerous business in North County, presents a Staycation weekend July 21-23 that includes guided tours of some local landmarks rich in history as well as restaurants that make North County unique.

Howard Nimmons was the first to sign up for the weekend after he heard Pallottine Executive Director Marillyn Webb give a presentation of the Staycation’s offerings at a Rotary Club of Florissant meeting. Nimmons, who has attended other events at Pallottine in the past, also is bringing his wife and mother to the weekend retreat.

“It seemed like a good way to see the area from a different perspective,” Nimmons said. “We get to spend the weekend exploring places that I’m aware of but haven’t really paid attention to. This is a more organized event with guided tours. It’s a chance to see what we have in our own backyard. I’m always interested in finding new tidbits and I’m interested in history. This also includes going to some nice restaurants and museums.”

Nimmons said that just like tourists commit a few days to exploring other cities around the country, he said the Pallottine Staycation is a unique way to spend a weekend close to home.

“Many times, we all commit weekends to exploring other cities around the country. Why not commit to exploring our own city? We tend to ignore the things we have in our area. The Staycation also is one more opportunity for us to be educated and then go back to other people and talk intelligently about the treasures we have to offer in our community, to entice people to visit.”

This year’s Staycation is scheduled for the weekend of July 21-23. The all-inclusive package

is $235 per person and features overnight accommodations and hospitality, meals, transportation, tours, museum and entertainment.

The full schedule is as follows: Friday, July 21 • Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at Pallottine Renewal Center with coffee and light refreshments.

• Introduction and history of Pallottine presented by Sister Gail Borgmeyer, Provincial of the Pallottine Sisters.

• Tour of Cold Water Cemetery conveniently located on the Pallottine property, with historical presentation by Daughters of the American Revolution.

• Lunch at Pallottine • Chartered bus tour to Daniel Bissell House Tour and Ft. Bellefontaine.

• Dinner trip to Ferguson Brewery and Cork Wine Bar or Vincenzo’s Italian Restaurant.

• Open evening at Pallottine Renewal Center for relaxation, exploring the 80-plus acres or hanging by the indoor pool or outdoor patio.

• Historical video of Pallottine Missionary Sisters will be presented as an optional activity.

Saturday, July 22 • Chartered Bus Tour to Taille De Noyer House and St. Ferdinand Shrine.

• “A Taste of North County” luncheon featuring Catering to You, Krause Katering and Kakes, Pirrone’s Pizzeria, Cannoli’s Restaurant, and Hendel’s Restaurant.

• Chartered bus to Sacred Heart Museum and Columbia Bottom Conservation Area as well as the Earth Dance Farm.

• Dinner at Pallottine Renewal Center • Evening concert at Pallottine featuring local band the MO Bottom Project, which will perform songs written about the local landmarks. This includes a reception beginning at 7 p.m.

Sunday, July 23 • Breakfast and Mass in the Pallottine Chapel.

Please visit www.pallottinerenewal.org/staycation-summer-2017 for all the details.

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Hazelwood School District to hold back-to-school fair The Hazelwood School District will hold its annual Backto-School Community Fair on July 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For the first time, the Back- toSchool Fair will take place in each of the districts corridors, Hazelwood Central, East, and West High Schools.

The following schools will hold their Back to School Fair at their respective feeder high schools in each corridor: Hazelwood Central High School at 15875 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant • Central Middle • North Middle • Barrington • Brown • Cold Water • Jamestown • Jana • Jury • Townsend • Central Early Childhood Hazelwood East High School at 11300 Dunn Road in St. Louis County • East Middle • Southeast Middle • Arrowpoint • Grannemann • Keeven • Larimore • Twillman • East Early Childhood

Hazelwood West High School at 1 Wildcat Lane in Hazelwood • Northwest Middle • North Middle • Armstrong • Garrett • Lawson • Lusher • McCurdy • McNair • Russell • Walker • West Early Childhood The HSD Back-to-School Fair features information booths for all school sites.

Schools will provide details about uniform policies, school supplies, clubs, activities and more.

District departments such as transportation, child nutrition services, communications and marketing, and residency will have information booths and free giveaways. Parents may also sign-up and update their Hero/Volunteer status if they wish to help in schools or go on field trips for the upcoming school year.

In addition, the fair will showcase music and dance entertainment from student groups, prize drawings, and free school supplies (while supplies last).

The fair is free and open to Hazelwood School District residents.

Ritenour School District administrator receives Patriot Award Kenneth Roumpos, Ritenour’s assistant superintendent for human resources and leadership development, received the prestigious Patriot Award from the U.S. Department of Defense Employer Support Guard and Reserve (ESGR) on July 6 at the Ritenour Administrative Center.

David Kemp, Ritenour Middle School band teacher and musician with the 135th Army Band for the Missouri Army National Guard, nominated Roumpos for his support as a member of the National Guard.

“Mr. Roumpos, and other district leaders, have

always been very flexible and accommodating so that I could meet my service obligations,” said Kemp. “Mr. Roumpos also encouraged me to use my military experience in the classroom to help better provide more engaging lessons and programs for my students. It is nice to work for an organization that has leaders who understand and utilize the special talents that veterans have to offer.”

Kemp joined Bob Sheer with the ESGR in the presentation of the award to Roumpos.

1,000 students receive new shoes, socks, books and encouragement Approximately 1,000 students in the FergusonFlorissant School District received a brand new pair of sneakers and socks on July 16 at McCluer High School. Along with the sneakers and socks, the students also received a brand new book to read and words of motivation and encouragement from volunteers who individually washed the feet of students prior to fitting each one with their new sneakers.

All of this is courtesy of Samaritan’s Feet “Shoes of Hope” program and CrownCares, an outreach ministry of the Carolina Crown drum and bugle corps.

Samaritan’s Feet, in collaboration with various partners, has provided more than 6.5 million children across the world with new shoes and socks.

Carolina Crown is a renowned drum and bugle corps that travels throughout the country performing and participating in community service opportunities.

Drum corps members, along with members of Samaritan Feet, and individuals from the community volunteered to serve students as they acquired their new sneakers. Carolina Crown performed as part of entertainment for the event. Members of the corps’ drum line also provided drum lessons to students as they waited to receive their new sneakers.

“We are so excited about this opportunity,” said Michelle Smith, director of Family and Community Engagement in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. “We see this event as outfitting our students from head (books) to toe (sneakers) in preparation of the upcoming school year. Also, the city of Ferguson has provided a proclamation proclaiming July 16 as “We Love the FergusonFlorissant School District Day.” Other supporters of “Shoes of Hope” include First Bank, WalMart, Molina Health Care and Lowes.

“Our mission is about ‘hope.’ We bring individuals of all backgrounds together to serve people,” said Terry Tolbert, executive director, Marketing and Development for Samaritan’s Feet. “Volunteers will not just be sitting with children giving them a pair of shoes, but speaking with them about their dreams and aspirations, and providing them encouragement to reach their full potential.

Volunteers don’t know who that child is or will become that they’re sitting across from.”

Affinia Healthcare Medical Mobile Unit now serving Normandy students

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Normandy Schools Collaborative students up to 18 years old are eligible to receive services through Affinia Healthcare’s Medical Mobile Unit at Normandy High School.

The first day of operation for the mobile unit was July 10 at the high school, which is located at 6701 St. Charles Rock Road. The van’s hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays now through Aug. 9. Appointments Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative are not required, but may be The Affinia Healthcare Medical Mobile Unit, located at Normandy High School, will provide necessary during busy periods. services Monday and Thursdays through Aug. 9.

The state-of-the-art mobile Louis region. The Normandy school-based unit is staffed by two registered nurses, a driver/ health center is a community initiative made registration specialist, and on Thursdays, there will also be a pediatric nurse practitioner avail- possible by the support of Affinia, Wyman Center, Washington University For the Sake of All able.

It features two private exam rooms, wheel- project, and BJC Healthcare.

Currently, there are more than 2,300 schoolchair lift and a registration area for up to three children. The mobile unit offers immunizations, based health centers in the United States.

In addition to the services offered by the mohearing and vision screenings, well-child visits and sports physicals. However, it is available as bile unit, the health center will offer comprehensive reproductive and behavioral health services. an interim service only.

The Normandy Schools Collaborative and Af- Initially, the health center will serve all Normanfinia will open a permanent school-based health dy Schools Collaborative students with plans to center on Aug. 10 at Normandy High School. It expand services to others in the community later in the 2017-2018 school year. will be only the third of its kind in the St.

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Chicken Cutlet Broccoli Rabe Sandwich Recipe courtesy of Chef Mary Ann Esposito Prep time: 17 minutes | Cook time: 13 minutes | Servings: 4 Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 small onion, diced 1 pound broccoli rabe, stems removed and leaves cut into 2-inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided freshly ground black pepper, to taste 6 oil-cured black olives, pitted and diced (optional) 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 chicken cutlets (about 1 pound total) 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup bread crumbs, toasted 8 slices bread, toasted 4 slices provolone cheese (optional) Directions: In 10-inch saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat; saute onion 3 minutes, or until translucent. Stir in broccoli rabe and red pepper flakes; cover and cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes, or until broccoli rabe is wilted. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste; stir in olives, if desired. Transfer mixture to bowl; cover and keep warm.

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In small paper or plastic bag, combine flour and remaining salt. One at a time, add chicken cutlets; shake to coat each cutlet in flour then transfer to plate. Dip cutlets in egg then bread crumbs and return to plate. Set aside.

In skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining olive oil. Working in batches, brown chicken, cook-

ing 2-3 minutes, or until golden on each side and no longer pink inside.

To serve: Top each bread slice with one chicken cutlet; spread with broccoli rabe mixture. Top with slices of provolone, if desired. Top with remaining bread.

Cast-Iron Skillet Pizza Recipe courtesy of Chef Mary Ann Esposito Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Makes: Two 9-to-10-inch pizzas Ingredients: 1 pound store-bought pizza dough, at room temperature 1 ripe tomato, thinly sliced 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, diced coarse sea salt 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil Directions: Heat well-oiled cast-iron or nonstick 10- or 12inch frying pan over medium heat 5 minutes.

Divide dough in half; roll one half into round 1 inch smaller than diameter of pan. Cook dough in hot pan until dough begins to rise and bottom starts to brown. Using metal spatula, turn carefully. Layer half the tomato slices over dough; scatter half the mozzarella over top. Lower heat to medium-low; cook until mozzarella melts.

Using metal spatula, transfer pizza to cutting board. Sprinkle with salt; drizzle with half the olive oil. Cut into wedges; sprinkle half the basil

over top.

Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Caprese Zucchini Noodle Bowl Prep time: 15 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4 Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini, spiralized (instructions at right) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil 1 ball (8 ounces) burrata cheese, torn Directions: Toss together zucchini, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; let stand 10 minutes, or until zucchini starts to soften.

Gently stir in tomatoes and basil. Divide salad among four bowls. Top with cheese.

How to Spiralize Zucchini • Use zucchini at least 2 inches in diameter for best results. Trim ends of zucchini.

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• Place desired blade into spiralizer. Turn zucchini into long strands, trimming with clean kitchen shears as needed.

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Learn & Play

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Crossword Puzzle Theme: Sports

Yeggs

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‘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

ACROSS 1. Clichéd 6. *UK broadcaster of rugby, cricket, etc.

9. Popular one-pot meal 13. First cradles 14. Note that follows soh 15. Alluring maiden 16. White, in Paris 17. *”Miracle on Ice” winner 18. Butcher’s refuse 19. *A top baseball performer 21. *1st F in FFL 23. 252-gallon cask 24. ____ ex machina 25. *Cassius Clay, ____ Muhammad Ali 28. Twiggy’s skirt 30. Undesirable city district 35. Cheap trinket 37. Lion’s share 39. Church greeter 40. ____ Pound, poet 41. Comes before “we all fall down” 43. “Partridge in a ____ tree” 44. Kind of word, pl.

46. “All for one, one for all” sword 47. Not final 48. Bloody Mary juice 50. Wet nurse 52. Hi-____ 53. Baker’s baker 55. ____ shot taken by police 57. *Type of arts 61. Firefighter’s tap 65. Kind of committee 66. Form of “to be” 68. Helicopter parent, e.g.

69. Fare reductions 70. Toni Morrison’s “____ Baby” 71. Kind of change 72. JFK or ORD postings 73. *Rob Gronkowski is an NFL tight ____ 74. Devoid of matter

DOWN 1. Big brass 2. It shall, for short 3. *____ Madrid football club 4. German surrealist Max 5. Authoritative declaration 6. Hangover memory?

7. Like low relief 8. Caused by friction 9. Like baby’s bottom 10. Porous rock 11. Paleozoic and Victorian ones 12. Skilled in deception 15. Japan’s main island 20. Carl Jung’s inner self 22. *Month for NFL pre-season games 24. China-washing tub 25. *Free one is not under contract 26. Popular toy wind instrument 27. Gold, to a chemist 29. *Win “by a ____” 31. *Worldwide leader in sports?

32. Not our 33. Pick on 34. Florentine iris 36. *Oregon Ducks’ coach Altman 38. Team homophone 42. Morally degraded 45. Unemotional ones 49. Female reproductive cells 51. *Get-together 54. Fill with spirits 56. Get one ready for National Dog Show 57. Like a full-fledged Mafia man 58. Miners’ passage 59. Actress Perlman 60. Marines’ toy recipients 61. Deer social group 62. Summit location 63. Hitler’s Eagle’s ____ 64. *3-point field goal 67. *What Usain Bolt did See answers on page 13

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Poor, poor pitiful me For many people, camping is either something you really, really love or really, really hate. Much like the situation poor Mr. President finds himself in nowadays.

Back in the day when my husband and I were first married, we were young and poor with a couple of kids and camping was the cheapest form of entertainment we could afford.

The young’uns thought it was the best thing since Xbox. They got to romp through the forest; play in the mud; roast meat on sticks over an open fire; sleep on the ground and best of all, not bathe for days at a time. It was just like playing “caveman” and they caught on in no time and thoroughly enjoyed it. Some of our more affluent friends considered it slightly barbaric and instead, believed we were playing “homeless.”

Years later, after we were able to get on our feet and could afford the finer things in life (like real butter, instead of that greasy, carcinogen-in-atub stuff our budget allowed), I also discovered a thing called Marriot.

“What? You mean someone comes in and makes my bed and scrubs my toilet bowl PLUS leaves me tiny bottles of free shampoo and conditioner?!”

Goodbye ticks embedded in my nether regions; hello room service!

Along with this discovery came our youngest child who got to experience luxury camping.

One day the waffle batter at the breakfast bar ran out and she had to settle for a toasted bagel with cream cheese instead. That was a great teaching

moment. She learned survival skills and just what extreme limits of roughing it one’s body could endure. She came through with only a mediumsized tantrum.

Later, when the kids were grown, they discussed their formative years. The older two insisted that they were severely deprived when it came to vacations. They exclaimed to the younger one, “You got a heated swimming pool and a pillow with a mint on it! We had to sleep on rocks!”

At the same time, the younger one claimed punishing abuse, “Well you didn’t have to change your underwear for a week and got to play in bear scat! You don’t know suffering. Once, we had to check out at 11 a.m. sharp right in the middle of my favorite SpongeBob episode!”

They looked at me accusingly. I suggested they take it up with the President. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind one more item to debate.

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation?

Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Head coach at Lindenwood gets hardware Lindenwood women’s lacrosse head coach Jack Cribbin was selected as the IWLCA South Region Coach of the Year recently. Cribbin was tabbed as the RMAC Co-Coach of the Year in May, receiving that award for the fourth time in six seasons.

He guided the Lady Lions to their fourth consecutive NCAA National Semifinal appearance, while also setting a new program record with 21 victories. Lindenwood opened the season with 20 consecutive wins, the longest unbeaten stretch in program history.

Under the direction of Cribbin, the Lady Lions boasted the seventh-best scoring offense and scoring defense in NCAA Division II. Lindenwood had 11 players earn all-RMAC recognition, eight players achieve IWLCA all-region selections, and four players claim All-American honors.

Cribbin reached the 100-win plateau on April 29 during Lindenwood’s 13-2 victory at Rockhurst. Cribbin has posted a .872 winning percentage since Lindenwood joined the Division II level prior to the start of the 2012 season. * Great leader of the pack Championship game Friday for the SLAM The SLAM is the areas women’s tackle football team that plays in the Women’s Football Alliance.

The team is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to defend their Division II title they gain last year. It is very difficult to go back-to-back years as the champion.

The SLAM will face the Tampa Bay club on Friday, July 21.

The St. Louis team knocked the Tampa Bay team out of the playoffs last year. * Show time Rascals on a roll after All-Star Break The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League with home games at Car Shield Field in O’Fallon.

The team has won the first three games after the break sweeping the Southern Illinois Miners 5-1, 6-5 and 6-4 in Marion, Illinois.

The sweep was the third of the season as the

squad is still six-and-a-half games out of first, but the bats and strong pitching has been rejuvenated.

The final game of the series saw two players paving the way to create the success in the names of Johnny Morales and Brandon Thomas, who combined for four hits and a pair of RBIs. On the mound for the Rascals was Tim Koons and in his tenth start of the year as he lasted 6.1 innings allowing four runs, three earned, on seven hits and two strikeouts.

Closer Cody Mincey earned his team leading sixth save of the year in the bottom of the ninth and it helped put the Rascals over the .500 mark for the first time since June 21.

“We played really good baseball overall this weekend and it always feels good to get a series sweep, especially here in Southern Illinois. It’s coming down to the end of the season and it will be here sooner than we know it,” Morales said.

“Getting over .500 is huge and it’s the first step as we try to catch up in the standings and get into the playoffs.”

NEXT HOME GAMES • Wednesday/Thursday, July19/20 against the Lake Erie Crushers • Friday/Saturday/Sunday, July 21/22/23 against the Traverse City Beach Bums All games at 6:35 p.m., 4:05 p.m. on Sundays Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. * Heat it up

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Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, has hosted many radio shows from Health to Sports to Baby Boomer news. He was the EMCEE of the River City Rascals and St. Louis Swarm basketball team inaugural seasons and broadcasting for the indoor football teams over a decade. Has been writing sports since 1999 for the paper.

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EVENTS July 19: Karaoke

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

July 18: Speaker

Gary Jackson presents: “The Real James Bond” at 2 p.m. at Villa at Riverwood at #1 Pratt Pl. in Florissant. Was he really just the imagination of author, Ian Fleming himself… or did this fellow actually exist? This is a free event open to the public, but space is limited. Please RSVP at 314-839-5000.

July 20: Bingo

Bingo from 2 – 3 p.m. at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant. Call 314-831-3752 for more information.

July 20: Blood pressure check

Free blood pressure check at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr.(off Parker Rd.) Call 314-831-3752 for more information.

July 21: Pork steak dinner

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

July 22: Florissant Valley Historical Society’s 59th birthday

The Florissant Valley Historical Society will celebrate the 59th birthday of its founding at historic Taille de Noyer, located on the McCluer High School Campus (enter from Florissant Road). The festivities will begin at noon with a picnic lunch and continue with a visit from Betsy Ross and a tour of Taille, currently highlighting a display from the costume collection “Everything Old Is New Again” featuring fashions from the 1950s and 60s. Reservations are necessary and may be made by calling Mary Kay at 314-409-9478, Pat at 314-440-2344 or Vicky at 314-4962319. The cost is $10 per person.

July 26: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW

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

July 27: Summer social

A summer social will take place at 6:30 p.m. and be hosted By DeSmet Retirement Community at 1425 N. New Florissant Rd. in Florissant.

There will be live music, raffle and free refreshments. RSVP at 314-8383811.

July 28: Chicken dinner

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

Sept. 14: Art fundraiser

The Eighth Annual Art from the Heart is a special fundraiser benefiting the local nonprofit, Friends of Kids with Cancer takes place at Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis at 13700 Manchester Rd. in Ballwin) from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.. The event, sponsored

by Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis, features a silent auction of over 60 pieces of art created by kids with cancer in St. Louis. Friends’ Art Therapist, Tasha, works with these kids throughout the year on their artwork for this fundraiser. 100 percent of proceeds support Friends’ Art Therapy program. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information visit https://www. friendsofkids.com/art.html.

Sept. 16: Prostate cancer awareness walk

The End of Prostate Cancer joins forces with St. Louis Urological Surgeons and Arch Cancer Care to host the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk this September. The goal is to create Generation ZERO – the first generation of men free of prostate cancer.

Participants will run and walk together on Sept.r 16 to fight a disease that takes the life of an American man every 20 minutes. Run/walk participants will receive tech shirts, refreshments, and the opportunity to connect with others who are impacted by prostate cancer. Funds raised for this year’s run/walk event will go toward national efforts to provide research for new treatments, to enhance patient support resources, and to educate men and families about

prostate cancer. The race will take place at Creve Coeur Park - Sailboat Cove. For more information, visit w w w.zeroprostatecancerrun.org/ stlouis.

Sept. 30: Charity golf tournament

The Hazelwood School District Foundation will host its Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Old Florissant Golf Course at 50 Country Club Lane in Florissant. This event will take place with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost of the tournament is $100 per golfer. This cost includes entry into all events, 18-holes of golf, cart, breakfast, snacks, lunch and a chance to win several prizes. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the following programs: Hazelwood Bright Futures, HSD Food 4 Thought, and Care to Learn-Hazelwood, which share the same mission – to help provide basic necessities for students in areas of health, hunger and hygiene.

To register your team or for sponsorship information, contact Alecia White at 314-953-5016 or by email at info@hazelwoodschools.org.

Oct. 7: Arts and crafts festival

St. Ann Catholic Church at 7530 Natural Bridge Rd. in Normandy is hosting an arts and crafts festival from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The proceeds from the festival support the efforts of the St. Vincent DePaul conference in helping neighbors in need. At the festival there will be presentations on praying with art and insights into the artwork of the St. John’s Bible. Artists are invited to sell their artwork and sacred art at the festival. Table rental for artwork displays is $30 per table.

Table rental payments are collected at the church office. For more information call 314-385-5090.

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

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

Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment ).

We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-9936134.

Tuesdays: mous

Alcoholics

Anony-

Alcoholics Anonymous Informational Meeting takes place every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at 7222 N. Lindbergh Blvd. (behind the Holiday Inn Express off the Taylor Rd. exit) in Hazelwood.

This free meeting is for anyone who is interested in learning more about Alcoholics Anonymous, how it started, what it’s all about and how it works.

This is an hour-long meeting with a short presentation, followed by a question and answer session with current members. For more information call 314-731-4854.

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: Lung cancer support group

The Lung Cancer Networking Group is open to anyone affected by lung cancer and meets at Christian Hospital at 11133 Dunn Rd. every second Tuesday of the month from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in Room 2100. No RSVP required. Christian Hospital has partnered with the Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis to provide this group meeting. Drop-in to the monthly meetings to discuss, ask questions and learn how others manager side effects, symptoms and the day-to-day of cancer. Connect with other care partners who are learning about cancer and how it impacts their friends and family members. Share and hear stories from others who “get it.” Discover the power of group support when you meet with a licensed facilitator, other people (family, friends, patients) affected by a cancer diagnosis.

Tuesdays: TOPS pounds sensibly)

(Take

off

From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-8315476.

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.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

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

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant.

Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

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

Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.

Thursdays: checks

Blood

pressure

Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

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

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • July 19, 2017 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: Clothing sale

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m.

For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.

Saturdays: Grief support group

A Way with Words Grief Support Ministry meets the fourth Saturday each month at Community Christ Fellowship (in the rear) at121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. For more information contact Pat Ryan at 314-605-3949.

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.

Sundays: Meat shoot

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday in February and March in the spring and every Sunday in October through the second-to-last week in November in the fall - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.

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

Sundays: meeting

Jennings

Do-Dads

The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.

tian Hospital, 10am, Road.

11133 Dunn

314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.

Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866.

SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.

Crisis Nursery:

SSM DePaul Wellness Center:

Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737

HEALTH

Center for Senior Renewal:

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group

Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation

Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center.

Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954.

Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed

4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.

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

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.

Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting

Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public.

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.

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

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

11th floor conference room at Chris-

sneakers.com or call 314.738.2599.

Smoking Cessation Classes:

Diabetes Basics:

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

CHURCH

What’s Happening

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.

Christian Center:

Hospital

Recovery

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 314-822-2066 or visit WWW. Nicotine-Anonymous.org.

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.

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.silver-

www.ElderCareLaw.com

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, 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

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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

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

Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group

6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421.

H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034

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Music, moms drive plots of ‘Baby Driver’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

M O V I E

By Steve Bryan

The musical score is an essential part of any motion picture. The “Star Wars” franchise, for instance, wouldn’t be the same without the legendary themes created by John Williams. The composer also wrote the score for “Close Encounters,” the story of aliens reaching out to earthlings. Williams created that iconic, five-note tonal phrase that bridged the alien/human communication gap.

In two 2017 summer releases, music also became an essential character.

As “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” opens, director James Gunn has Baby Groot (voice of Vin Diesel) dancing to the Electric Light Orchestra classic “Mr. Blue Sky” as chaos and mayhem rain down around him. It’s a beautifully choreographed sequence showing how the other characters keep the cute little guy from harm.

In this Marvel franchise, music also reminds Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill/Star Lord character of his deceased mother, Meredith, who died from brain cancer when he was a boy. Quill brought his “Awesome Mix Vol. 1” tape with him when he was captured by Yondu and his Ravagers, whose mission was to bring the boy to his space-faring father.

At the end of the first movie, Peter unwraps “Awesome Mix Vol. 2,” a final present from his mom. He left the gift untouched for more than two decades before opening it with his new teammates. It is a token of love from Meredith and helps close out the first film.

Peter also has a paternal connection to music. “GOTG Vol. 2” contains the first meeting between Peter and Ego (Kurt Russell), his estranged father. Ego uses the classic Looking Glass song “Brandy” to explain why he left Meredith on Earth so long ago. The lyrics describe a sailor who cares for Brandy, but his love for the sea forces him to leave her. Ego identifies with that sailor, afraid to give up outer space for Pe-

ter’s mom.

The title character in Sony’s “Baby Driver” has a lot in common with Star Lord. This brilliant piece, written and directed by Edgar Wright, focuses on a young getaway driver who is never without earbuds. Baby’s mother was a beautiful singer who died tragically in a car wreck when he was younger.

The same accident left Baby with tinnitus or a “hum in the drum” as his boss Doc (Kevin Spacey) likes to say.

The music drowns out that constant humming.

Like Quill, music defines and focuses Baby’s life. With tunes in his ears, he drives with the same level of intensity as the characters in “The Fast and the Furious” franchise. Music connects him with his roommate Joseph (CJ Jones) and a lovely waitress named Debora (Lily James). He loves music, the memory of his mother and Debora; but his occupation may be the death of him.

Films like “Close Encounters,” “Baby Driver” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” show how music becomes a part of the tapestry of life. Songs connect us to one another, bringing to mind memories, both good and bad, of important times and people in our lives.

“Baby Driver" photo courtesy Sony Pictures Entertainmnet; "Guardians of the Galaxy" photo courtesy Marvel Studios 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 wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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