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Around Town

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Business Normandy announces new administrative staff, reassignments. P.7

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Videographer Jon Alexander is working as part of Humans of St. Louis for their Kickstarter campaign.

Humans of St. Louis is a nonprofit that collects the stories of everyday people across the area and shares them with the world By Charlotte Beard What really makes any city what it is? Is it the buildings that people see around town or the food for which it has become known? Some people may believe that a city is representative of what is stated in the media. Five years ago, two women made it part of their mission to show that the genuine experiences of everyday people in St. Louis make St. Louis what it is. Caroline Fish and Lindy Drew, co-

founders, began Humans of St. Louis (HOSTL) when they were both in school studying social work and public health at The Brown School – Washington University in St. Louis. The concept, modeled after Brandon Stanton’s Humans of New York, began in St. Louis due to Fish’s experience with open one-on-one conversations when she lived in New York. While in school at Washington University, Fish

continued her love of capturing the stories of others and decided that she needed a photographer. A friend connected her to Drew, who was photographer. Drew stated, “She told me about the project in New York. I’d never heard of it. She told me to ‘check it out online and if you like it let’s go out on the street and See ‘HUMANS’ page 2

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we’ll just start talking to people and see what kind of stories we get.’ So, we did.” Drew shared that after three months they had an array of stories that represented a spectrum of people with their backgrounds and some emotional stories. With those stories they launched their online platform for HOSTL. “We include very genuine stories from conversations that are organically happening from us randomly approaching strangers,” stated Drew. “(We thought) ‘maybe there is a need here in St. Louis to have a platform where people can see each other a little bit more and talk to each other.’ That’s how (this) happened. And now we’ve just (become) totally addicted. It’s so fun. I’ve been telling people if I don’t have any stories lined-up for this next week I know I can always grab my camera and walk outside my door, or go to a new neighborhood, or walk down a street I’ve never been down before and walk up to a stranger in St. Louis and introduce myself. I am very transparent about what it is I’m doing and start a conversation with someone.” Drew went on to state that HOSTL respects that not everyone wants to share their life story so openly. However, she stated that there are instances where through the start of random conversations with random St. Louisans, captivating stories have evolved. “Part of it is just the curiosity of meeting someone,” said Drew. “Where they are (in life) and starting to find out ‘who are you?’ It’s not about surface talk. I don’t want to know necessarily where you’re from or what your favorite color is or what you think about the weather. What I want to know is when was the last time someone made you cry and why? When (was) the last time someone told you they loved you and it made your heart skip a beat? When was a time you saw someone cross the racial divide? To launch right into questions like that, sometimes people don’t have an answer but (other) times it sparks their memory or a thought.” Drew also shared that some interviews have ended with people feeling as though they have had a much-needed therapy session. In addition to Drew as Lead Storyteller and Fish as Story Editor and Board President, the nonprofit is made up of three other primary members: Dessa Somerside, Story Editor; Chris Ferrara, Treasurer; and Justin Smith, Finance Manager. Drew also stated that they have two other volunteers that assist HOSTL in their efforts. For the storytelling initiatives the group has undertaken they have sustained themselves with the help of volunteers,

Lindy Drew, co-founder and lead storyteller of Humans of St. Louis looks at photo proofs.

donations, grants, print purchases, and paid storytelling collaborations. The city of Ferguson and Missouri Foundation for Health have been among some of those collaborations. HOSTL has teamed up with St. Louisans of diverse backgrounds to help create and publish the upcoming “Humans of St. Louis: The Book.” HOSTL has approximately 2,000 stories which have been featured online. The 300-plus page book will capture more than 250 picture stories. Drew shared that there will be a combination of old and new content not previously seen online. “For this next step we wanted to take some of the stories off my hard drive (computer) and off the social media site because they just stay there, and they only get one day of (viewing) time. They’re so relevant and beautiful to St. Louis and need to be seen. We want to memorialize these stories a little bit longer and give people the gift of holding a book. We want to take the reader on a journey.” By self-publishing the book, Drew shared that HOSTL will maintain creative control for how the book will be put together. HOSTL also realized that because they are a nonprofit they would need some community support and decided to conduct a fundraiser. They began a Kickstarter campaign for $30,000 that will help with pre-sale of 2,000 books to the community. Their greatest desire is to reach $120,000 to cover their overall budget for the project. For campaign pledges of $105 or more,

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HOSTL is giving acknowledgements in the book and on their website. “We need help with the printing, distribution, and paying the team of creatives that we hired to build the book.” HOSTL hopes to complete all phases of the project to make the book available by the end of this year. Visit https://www. humansofstl.org/donate and follow the Kickstarter link for more details. Drew, an Arizona native, also expressed that HOSTL’s hope is that people will give the book as a gift to people with whom they work, to people who are leaving St. Louis and need a reminder of what it is like to live here, or to people who have visited St. Louis and desire a modern, contemporary piece of St. Louis to take with them. “People ask me, ‘Why do you stay? What’s the number one thing that keeps you here?’ It’s the people. It’s the people. You can take down a building and build something else. We can have incredibly raw moments where this city has been like cut and it’s wide open as we’ve seen. People (have) marched in the streets fighting for their rights. When people come together…when we see them driven to tell how they feel and why they feel that way, it’s so moving. It gives you another sense of closeness with this city. I’ve never felt that way interviewing anywhere else and I’ve done a lot of interviews.” HOSTL can be found online at www. humansofstl.org in addition to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Sound Cloud.

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Hazelwood Police Explorers bring home firt-place trophy from nationals Ten members of the Hazelwood Police Explorers Post 9217 traveled with three police officer advisors to West Lafayette, Indiana for the National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference (NLEEC) at Purdue University, July 15-21. They brought home with them the first-place trophy for the Non-Emergency Vehicle Operations team competition, beating out 500 other explorer posts from across the country and Puerto Rico, and 1,500 other explorers. The conference is hosted bi-annually on even numbered years. A week-long of law enforcement activities are planned for all the participants. The explorers compete in team events, as well as individual competitions. Hazelwood’s ten explorers were divided into three teams. Each of them were given credit for two team events in addition to their individual competitions. The team events consisted of the following 12 categories: Arrest & Search; Bomb Threat response; Burgulary in Progress; Crime Scene Search; Crime Prevention; Crisis Negotiation; Domestic Crisis Intervention; Officer Down Emergency First-Aid; Shoot/ Don’t Shoot; Traffic Accident Investigations; Traffic Stops and White Collar Crime. Individual competitions consisted of Written Exam, Bike Policing, Physical Agility and Firearms. In between the competitions, they were given the opportunity to attend seminars and classroom presentations instructed by federal, national and local law enforcement professionals. This year, the conference made Non-Emergency Vehicle Operations a team competition. The explorers were scored on a scale of 0 to 100 per driver, and the top four drivers from each post had their scores and times combined and ranked. The city of Hazelwood’s team of explorers received a perfect score of 400 points, 100 points per driver. The team members consisted of Aidan Gansner, Destin Morrow, Deandre Scott and Samantha Tiemann. “This is a huge accomplishment not only for the explorers themselves, but also for the Hazelwood Police Department since they were sent as representatives of our department. It’s also a reflection of the hard-work our advisors and other agency police officers have put into training them,” Hazelwood P.O. Will Russ, D.S.N. 422, said. “These young people put a lot of time and effort into training for the conference competitions and learning about our law enforcement profession. They are extraordinary individuals who dedicated a lot of time to this city and our police department.” P.O. Will Russ, along with P.O. Makil Walker and P.O. Alex Jenkins, were the advisors who escorted Hazelwood’s explorers to the NEELC. Russ credits Walker and Jenkins for their hard work with training the explorers and preparing them for such an event.

Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood Ten members of the Hazelwood Police Explorers Post 9217, along with their advisors, travelled to West Lafayette, Indiana for the National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference at Purdue University, July 15-21. The top four drivers of the Hazelwood team scored a perfect 100 points each for a total of 400, earning them the first-place title and trophy. Members are (front row, from left) Andrew Walters, Kellie Maddox, Aidan Gansner, Deandre Scott, Destin Morrow, Thomas Grelle, (back row, from left) Michael Schallert, Joseph Hellwig, Chase Branch and Samantha Tiemann.

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Hazelwood High School students headed to Kenya for a mission trip

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By Olivia Holler Eight Hazelwood High School students have the opportunity of a lifetime; they are traveling to Kenya on mission trip through Aug. 17. Students are participating through a nonprofit organization called Vitendo4Africa (V4A) that works with immigrants and refugees in St. Louis. “The students going on the mission trip are part of a mentorship program under Vitendo4Africa and we also volunteer in various Vitendo4Africa programs, such as the F4KIDS program, Women’s Health program and the Youth program. We are remarkably eager to make a change in our homeland,” said Sally Gacheru, one of the students attending the mission trip. The goal of this mission includes donating shoes, medical supplies and sanitary pads. The trip is being funded through donations and by those going on the mission trip. “During their time in Kenya, the students will give a donation of school supplies and also will be building a classroom,” President and CEO of V4A Geoffrey Soyiantet said. This past December, they donated to two orphanages in Kenya: Wambui Children’s Homes and Cura Rotary Homes. Now they are revisiting and volunteering directly. “We would like to expand our reach by going to more orphanages and hospitals. So far for the hospitals, we have attained 25 wheelchairs, three boxes of beds, three boxes of clothes, 10 crutches and walkers and three sewing machines. Our project will vary with each orphanage: one orphanage we might help maintain a garden and another we might provide more school supplies

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depending on their needs,” Gracemary Nganga, another one of the students attending said. “We are also partnering with a group of students from the Netherlands to build a classroom in Kilgrois. Ultimately, our goal is to leave an impact on each place that we volunteer at,” she added. Students had selected Kenya when they learned that students at a local elementary school do not have enough classrooms. Many students go on these mission trips because they want to make a difference in these people’s lives. “Simply, I want to make the biggest impact I can on these communities through a combination of providing resources and inspiration. I know that I will not send their life on a completely different trajectory by going on this mission trip which is why I am avoiding a ‘savior’ mentality. But I will be happy with creating change no matter how small it is,” Nganga explains. “Small changes often have a domino effect so maybe by building classrooms, a group of kids will now be able to fairly compete with other kids across the country leading to higher education and a boost in community pride.” Both Nganga and Gacheru have the motivation and the fundraising to help out in Kenya. With all the donations and support they have had, the students are eager to travel across the world to make a difference and impact on the lives in Kenya. To get more information about how you can get involved visit https://vitendo4africa. networkforgood.com/projects/52736-2018kenya-mission-trip.

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United States Kids Golf Foundation hosts youth golf tournament at Florissant Golf Club On July 15, U.S. Kids Golf, LLC held its golf tournament for the first time at the Florissant Golf Club. Young golfers from Missouri and some from other states participated in the event. St. Albans Golf Professional Rob Sedorcek is in charge of the St. Louis chapter and had gave Florissant Golf Club great reviews on the condition of the course and the customer service and said, “Our youth organization is looking forward to returning to Florissant Golf Club on Sept. 30 to hold another tournament.” U.S. Kids Golf was started with the mission and purpose of introducing kids to the game of golf by providing the right equipment and attractive programs, coaching and opportunity for competition similar to the opportunities in other organized sports. For more information about Photo courtesy city of Florissant U.S. Kids Golf visit their website A great follow through in the U.S. Kids Foundation Golf tournament at Florissant Golf Club. at www.uskidsgolf.com.

Legally Blonde musical comes to Florissant stage Hawthorne Players of Florissant will present “Legally Blonde: The Musical” at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre, located at Parker Rd. and Waterford Dr., directed by Trish Nelke. Perky sorority sister Elle Woods follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School to prove to him she has more than just fashion sense. Through her determination and special skill set, she finds she might be really good at law stuff. This hilarious and heart-warming musical is ridiculously enjoyable from start to finish. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4, with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5. Tickets are $20 for regular tickets, $18 for older adults and students, and $15 each for groups of six or more. Call the box office at 314-921-5678 or go to www. HawthornePlayers.com. Submitted photo “Legally Blonde: The Musical” is presented by special Elle Woods (Devon Elizabeth Sofia) struggles with her law studies while her sorority sisters, Piarrangement with Musical lar (Sophie Kluba), Margot (Kaitlyn Nelke) and Serena (Elizabeth Kelley), show their support. Theatre International. Music and lyrics are by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell on the novel by Amanda Brown and the MetroBenjamin; book by Heather Hach; and based Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture.

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Normandy announces new administrative staff, reassignments The Normandy Schools Collaborative has selected the following staff to serve in the roles listed below for the 2018-2019 school year: Isaiah Melendez Assistant Principal, Normandy High School Isaiah Melendez comes to Normandy from the Fergus on-Flor iss ant School District where he served as the assistant principal at Cross Keys and Berkeley Middle schools. Prior to serving as the assistant principal at Cross Keys and Berkeley Middle, he was sevent/eighth-grade writing teacher at KIPP Inspire Academy. A native of Chicago, Melendez holds three degrees from Missouri Baptist University: a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with a specialization in the social sciences; a master’s degree in education administration; and an education specialist in school and district leadership. Crystal Hunter Director, Normandy Early Childhood Education Crystal Hunter will serve as the Director of Early Childhood Education for the Collaborative, managing the Normandy Early Childhood and Kindergarten Centers. She comes to Normandy from Riverview Gardens, where she served as the Director of Parents as Teachers and Early Childhood. She is a veteran educator with more than 15 years of experience working with a variety of students including autism and behavioral issues. She also worked in Normandy as a self-contained classroom teacher with Special School District of St. Louis County. Hunter earned her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with an emphasis in adaptive education/special education from Concordia University in Mequon, Wisc. She earned her master’s degree in elementary administration from Lindenwood University.

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Steven Harmon Coordinator for School Safety A law enforcement veteran with a background in human resources and education, Steven Harmon will lead the collaborative’s School Safety department. Harmon most recently

served as in-house legal counsel for the St. Louis Public Schools where he was responsible for employment-related administrative law issues in the district. He is a retired St. Louis Police officer, and a practicing attorney. Harmon earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. He went on to earn two master’s degrees from Webster University. He also has a law degree from St. Louis University. Harmon has attended the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy and has a Level 1 Certification in Kingian Nonviolence from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolence. Andrew Miller Science Curriculum Coordinator Andrew Miller most recently served as building principal for the Normandy 7th-8th Grade Center. Prior to that position, he was the assistant principal and instructional coach in math and science for N78C and Normandy High School. Miller has a master’s degree in education leadership and a master’s in business administration from St. Louis University. Miller also has a master’s degree in teaching from Webster University; and a bachelor’s degree in biology and minors in psychology and human kinetics from Trinity Western University. Dr. Christopher Young-El Principal, Normandy 7th-8th Grade Center Dr. Christopher Young-El has worked in the Normandy schools since 2010, most recently serving as the assistant principal at Barack Obama Elementary School. He started his career in Normandy as a classroom teacher in the old Garfield Elementary School. Prior to joining Normandy, Dr. YoungEl worked as a teacher in Jennings, Confluence Academy, and St. Louis Public Schools. He earned his doctorate degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) Education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He also has education specialist and master’s degrees in administration, also from UMSL. Young-El earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Harris-Stowe State University. He is also a franchise owner for the E2 Young Engineers program. Photos courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative

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MERS Goodwill hosts ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony

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Photo courtesy city of Florissant Pictured above is Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider (center). To the left of the mayor is Michael Iskiwitch, MERS Goodwill Board Member, and David Kutchback, MERS Goodwill President/CEO, on the right. Also pictured is Venus Martz, President of GNCC. Chamber members and other MERS Goodwill executives and staff are also pictured.

Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider said “I am pleased that MERS Goodwill has invested in renovating an unused ‘big box store’ into a large state-of-art facility in Florissant.” MERS Goodwill is now located at 445 N. Highway 67. The ribbon cutting and grand opening were held on July 19. The new store replaced the 472 North Lindbergh location and will include a Goodwill Career Center, located at 455 N. Highway 67, which will be finished by Aug. 1. The new location is 18,250 square feet of total space and includes a drive-thru overhang for donations, providing smooth traffic flow and protection to donors and their donations from the elements. Revenue from MERS Goodwill’s retail stores helps fund its employment and rehabilitation programs. These programs help individuals who face economic, physical, mental or other disadvantages look for and find employment. Services offered include those that teach basic software skills and skills training as well as job development and placement activities. For more information visit their website at www.mersgoodwill.org.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Aug. 1: 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.

Aug. 3: Steak dinner

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

Aug. 3: VegFest

From 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., START - St. Louis Animal Rights Team will present the first annual St. Louis VegFest. This first-of-its-kind festival is a oneday event that champions the ethical, health, and environmental benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. During this day¬long celebration, more than 60 vendors will showcase a wide range of products and resources to help attendees discover the delightful benefits of plant-¬based living. With the help of over 120 volunteers and our generous sponsors, including LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Carol House Furniture, Bombay Food Junkies and St. Louis Juice Press, VegFest will be a highly organized and successful festival. The St. Louis Vegfest will take place at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park at 1904 Concourse Dr.

Aug. 4: Rummage sale

Big rummage sale takes place from 7 – 11 a.m. at Florissant Presbyterian Church at 660 Charbonier Rd. in Florissant.

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Aug. 5: Schnauzer Day

Schnauzer Day takes place from1:30 – 3 p.m. at the AKC Museum of the Dog at 172155 Mason Rd. in Queeny Park. Watch as schnauzers demonstrate agility and obedience activities. Learn grooming tips and ask questions of owners. Feel free to bring your schnauzer and try these skills. Minimum museum entrance fee. Sponsored by the Gateway Miniature Schnauzer Club.

Aug. 6: School supply drive

School supply drive for Duchesne Elementary takes place through Aug. 6. Drop supplies at Crystal Creek Health & Rehab Center at 250 S New Florissant Dr. in Florissant. For more information call 314-838-2211.

Aug. 8: 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.

Aug. 10: Country fried steak or meatloaf dinner Country fried steak or meatloaf 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.

Aug. 11: Breakfast

Breakfast at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 to 10 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Aug. 11: Flea market

Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Aug 15: 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.

Aug. 17: 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.

Aug. 17: Food Truck Knight

The Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council #2951 and the city of Florissant will be co-sponsoring a Food Truck Knight from 5 to 9 p.m. on the lot near the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine located at 50 rue St. Francois. The trucks will serve until 8 p.m. and performing at the August event will be 40 miles to Vegas who will perform until 9 p.m. (Some trucks may serve later) The truck line up for the evening is: Destination Desserts, Sarah’s Cake Shop, Andrew’s Bayou Ribs, Angie Burger, The Southerner, Steak Louie, My Big Fat Greek Truck, Slice of the Hill, Seoul Taco, 2 Girls 4 Wheels, Kona Ice, Zia’s Food Truck, Mann Meats and Wing Nut. Proceeds will benefit local nonprofit charities including the TEAM Food Pantry. Patrons are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for collection barrels that will be on site.

Aug. 17: Trivia night

Marygrove’s Young Professionals Board will be hosting a trivia night at SSM Depaul Hospital- May Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Funds from the trivia night will help to provide treatment and support to over 1,300 young people every year who have faced abuse, neglect or other trauma. Cost is $200 for a table of eight. Beer is provided. To reserve your table, please contact Courtney Noto cnoto@mgstl.org or visit https://marygrovechildren.org/ events/trivia-night/.

Aug. 17: Senior citizen gala

each through Aug. 14. The 18-piece Sentimental Journey Band will perform, attendance prizes will be given away, hors d’oeuvres will be served and dance angels will be available. Call the Florissant Senior Office at 314-839-7605 for more information.

Aug. 22: 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.

Aug. 25: Art exhibit

On Aug. 4, the #ThisIsMyFerguson Art Exhibit opens with a reception at four venues: Ferguson Municipal Public Library, Good Shepherd Arts Center, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and Urban League’s Ferguson Community Empowerment Center. #ThisIsMyFerguson will run through Aug. 25. The exhibit is an exploration of the themes “What do I treasure from (Ferguson’s) past, value in the present or passionately desire to see in the future of our community?” Local artists and writers have been invited to submit work. Also, there are collaborative projects being offered to local citizens to engage them in the creation of art. In the weeks following the opening reception, art will be available for viewing during the regular business hours of the various locations. The addresses and business hours of the four venues are: Ferguson Municipal Public Library at 35 N. Florissant Rd., Mondays – Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fridays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 – 4 p.m.; Good Shepherd Arts Center at 252 S. Florissant Rd. open Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Fridays, 2 – 8 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Tuesdays by appointment; St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road, office hours are Mondays – Fridays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Their worship times are: 9 a.m. worship, 10:15 a.m. coffee and fellowship and 10:30 a.m. bible study for all ages and Urban League Ferguson Community Empowerment Center at 9420 W. Florissant Avenue, open Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Aug. 28: Caregivers conference

A complimentary caregivers conference is being held from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Christian Hospital Atrium at 11133 Dunn Rd., to provide support and resources to those who assist with transportation, shopping, personal needs, meal preparation, housekeeping, paperwork, medication, companionship or safety supervision. The conference is presented by AARP Missouri Real Possibilities, Christian Hospital Auxiliary and Christian Hospital Foundation. Registration is required as seating is limited. Register online at https://aarp. cvent.com/StLouisCares2018 or call 1-877-926-8300. A complimentary lunch will be served to all attendees and complimentary valet parking will be available. The conference features keynote speaker Martin J. Schreiber, former Wisconsin governor, who is

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Aug. 17: Senior citizen gala

The cities of Florissant, St. Ann, Hazelwood, Bridgeton and Maryland Heights plan this wonderful dress-up event for North County senior citizens – The 18th Annual Senior Citizen North County Gala. This year the event will be held at the city of St. Ann Community Center at #1 Community Center Drive in St. Ann from 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in the Senior Office at Florissant City Hall as well as all the sponsoring cities for $15 each through Aug. 14. The 18-piece Sentimental Journey Band will perform, attendance prizes will be given away, hors d’oeuvres will be served and dance angels will be available. Call the Florissant Senior Office at 314-8397605 for more information.

Aug. 22: 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.

Aug. 25: Art exhibit

Aug. 28: Caregivers conference

souri Real Possibilities, Christian Hospital Auxiliary and Christian Hospital Foundation. Registration is required as seating is limited. Register online at https://aarp.cvent.com/StLouisCares2018 or call 1-877-926-8300. A complimentary lunch will be served to all attendees and complimentary valet parking will be available. The conference features keynote speaker Martin J. Schreiber, former Wisconsin governor, who is a caregiver and author, along with other resource and information presentations and booths. Resource table sponsorships are available at http://christianhospital.org/caregivers or call 314-653-5162.

Aug. 29: Karaoke

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

Aug. 31: 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. 6: Modern square dance lessons

Modern square dance lessons registration starting Sept. 6, ending Sept. 13 for 10 weeks at Church of the Master at 1325 Paddock Dr. in Florissant. Cost is $5 per person, time is 7 - 9 p.m. Call 314-837-4729 or 314-839-2134 for more information. Wear casual clothes. Bring friends for more fun.

Oct. 20: Fundraising event

Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host Handbags to End Hunger (formerly known as Purses for Pantries) for the fifth consecutive year. The fundraiser will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Clayton Plaza Hotel located at 7750 Carondelet Ave. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for the silent auction followed by a luncheon at noon and a live auction at 1 p.m. Both the silent and live auction will feature a variety of designer and designer-inspired handbags, evening clutches, vintage pocketbooks, totes, carryalls and more. Auction items also include restaurant and spa gift certificates, as well as jewelry. Tickets are $50 per person, and reserved tables for 10 are available. For more information, call 314-726-5355 or register at http://www.handbags. operationfoodsearch.org.

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 314615-4516.

Mondays: Choral Art Singers

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

Mondays: City council meetings

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

What’s Happening

Mondays: A cappella singers

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

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

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

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) SUDOKU answers from page F-1

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

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

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

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Doors at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731. CROSSWORD answers from page F-4

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.

RECURRING EVENTS Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment

#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314-921-7582, Vicki Wittman Email: vicray01@aol.com.

Monthly: Free legal services

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

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Sports you see with Gary B... UMSL golfer picks up hardware

age under 78.0 in Division II, and maintain a minimum cumulative career grade-point average of 3.2. A recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good standing at his college or university. In all 108 from Division II were named to the list. During his career, he was a two-time All-American and a three-time All-GLVC selection, including the Player of the Year in 2017. * Very nice honor

Submitted photo The University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Markus Lindberg has been named a Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-American Scholar for the second straight year.

The University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Markus Lindberg has been named a Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-American Scholar for the second straight year. To be eligible for Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar status an individual must be a junior or senior academically, compete in at least three full years at the collegiate level, participate in 50-percent of his team’s competitive rounds, have a stroke-aver-

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Remembering players of the Rascals that went to the major leagues The River City Rascals professional baseball team play in the West Division of the Frontier League with their home games at CarShield Field in O’Fallon. There have been several players on the roster for the Rascals that were with the team in O’Fallon prior to getting drafted to the big leagues. Two players that I will talk about in this article are pitchers Josh Kinney and Joe Thatcher. Kinney, was born in Coudersport, Pennsylvania on March 31, 1979 and attended Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois. While playing for the Rascals, he signed as an undrafted, amateur free agent in 2001 with the St. Louis Cardinals and stayed in the Cards minor league system until July 3, 2006 when he left the AAA Memphis Redbirds and made his major league debut. It just so happened that Kinney was a part of the Cardinals when they won the World Series in 2006. He pitched in the major leagues with the Cardinals for about three years going back and forth to the minors. After that he went to the Chicago White Sox for a year in the majors, again going back and forth to the minors. He was traded to the Seattle Mariners where he pitched for one

year in the majors. 2014 he went to the Pittsburgh Pirates and pitched in their minor league system and at this point he became a free agent. Thatcher, was born in Kokomo, Indiana on April 19, 1981 and attended Indiana State University in Indianapolis. While playing for the Rascals, he signed as an undrafted, amateur free agent in 2005 with the Milwaukee Brewers. He came back to the Rascals for a short time and rejoined the A+ Brewers organization and stated until 2007 when he joined the San Diego Padres. That year he went back and forth with the Brewers and Padres but eventually stayed with San Diego and made his major league debut on July 26, 2007. After about six years he joined the Arizona Diamondbacks and stayed with them about two years. The Los Angeles Angels was his next team for a short stint and his last major league club was the Houston Astros in 2015. NEXT HOME GAMES: • Aug 14, 15, 16 against the Southern Illinois Miners • Aug 17, 18, 19 against the Normal CornBelters Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more details. * Great memories

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Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL. com, among many other activities.

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Recipe: MAKE SUMMER SWEETER WITH FRESH CHERRIES Cherry Lavender Spritzer

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Servings: 6 Ingredients: 4 cups pitted and halved Northwest sweet cherries 2 cups water 3 tablespoons lavender

2 tablespoons sugar 6 Northwest sweet cherries with stems 6 sprigs lavender blossoms

Directions: In small saucepan, combine cherries, water, lavender and sugar. Heat mixture until it begins to boil. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool completely. Strain and reserve liquid.

tall 12-ounce cocktail glass; top each with club soda. Garnish each drink

For each drink, combine 4 ounces cherrylavender mixture and 4 ounces crushed ice in

with one cherry with stem and one sprig lavender blossoms. Variation: To make alcoholic version, shake or stir strained cherry-lavender mixture and ice with 9 ounces vodka. Strain into 8-ounce

martini glasses, top each with club soda and garnish each with one cherry with stem and one sprig lavender blossoms.

Roasted Cherry Sauce Makes: 1 cup Ingredients: 2 cups pitted Northwest sweet cherries 2/3 cup sugar

2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. On foil-lined baking sheet, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, salt and black pepper; toss to mix. Place in oven and roast until cherries start to release juices and become

soft, about 10 minutes. Cool before serving.

Talking ‘bout baseball movies

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During a pivotal moment in “Field of Dreams,” Terrence Mann, played by the venerable James Earl Jones, says that the one constant through all the years has been baseball. When the weather gets warmer, our thoughts turn to baseball games, league standings, hot dogs and, of course, a game of catch between parents and their children. Summer also is a wonderful time for baseball movies, many of which have huge fan bases. The shooting location for “Field of Dreams” in Dyersville, Iowa, for instance, has become a popular tourist spot. In the film, Ray Kinsella, played by Kevin Costner, turns his farmland into a baseball diamond at the urging of a disembodied voice. In short order, legendary players from the past show up to play on Ray’s field. That baseball diamond also was a way for Ray to resolve differences with his deceased father. Scotty Smalls (Tom Guiry), the narrator of “The Sandlot,” also used baseball to build a relationship with his new step-father. Awkward and shy, Scotty joins a group of boys playing an ongoing game of sandlot baseball. Their interactions help bring this young man out of his shell, but they also create a genuine problem the boys must resolve. Penny Marshall’s “A League of Their Own” revisited an intriguing chapter of baseball history. During World War II, millions of men, including baseball players, joined the military. To keep baseball alive in the United States,

Philip K. Wrigley, known for his chewing gum, came up with the idea for the “All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.” The league played in the Midwestern United States and remained operational until 1954. Marshall’s film is a funny, touching love letter to both the female players and the sport. Geena Davis led the ensemble cast as Dottie Hinson, a natural athlete whose husband was serving overseas. Lori Petty played her sister Kit, who tried to get out of Dottie’s shadow. Madonna and Rosie O’Donnell were standouts as two league members and Tom Hanks got a career boost as drunken manager Jimmy Dugan (this was almost two years before Hanks won backto-back Oscars). Robert Redford took the lead in Barry Levinson’s classic “The Natural.” Redford played Roy

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By Steve Bryan Hobbs, a young baseball prodigy whose career was derailed by injury and scandal. Approaching middle-age, Roy finally gets back into the game on a team struggling to stay afloat. His reappearance raises questions, but also reunites him with the girl he left behind years ago. “The Natural” is beautifully shot and features a soundtrack from Randy Newman. No baseball movie list is complete without 1992’s “The Babe.” Not well-loved by critics, the film is notable for John Goodman’s performance as the legendary Babe Ruth. Goodman embodies the rise and fall of the great player and his frustrations later in life. The actor’s talent elevated the story and it is fascinating to see what he does with the character. No matter if you head to Busch Stadium for a game or stream a sports movie on your computer, summer is a wonderful time for baseball and baseball movies. The Sandlot photo courtesy Twentieth Century Fox 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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Yeggs

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Crossword: At the Supermarket

‘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 It’s obvious the exercise world is running out of workout ideas. We are a society that gets bored easily and are always looking for the shiny and the new. We’ve been through everything from water aerobics and spinning to boot camp and boxing. They are old news. The exercise gurus tried to throw in some weird ones. That worked for a while. Exotic words and numbers, such as Tae Bo, Zumba, Katami 4x4 and P90X brought us couch potatoes off of our cushions temporarily to check out the latest fads. But we soon tired of exercise classes that couldn’t be pronounced or spelled, so back we went to blobbing out on the sofa while watching hours and hours of house flipping shows. “Aha!” said the marketing geniuses. “We will add an object into the workouts.” Fun! New! Trendy! First they brought out the giant rubber balls. Pilates were born and it caught on quickly. But then…yawn. Soon every yard sale had a Pilate ball for sell right next to a stationary bike, which had become a rack to hang clothes on. The gurus added mini trampolines, hula hoops, jump ropes and even stripper poles. Again, after a matter of time the crowds decided they enjoyed exercising with their own favorite object: a spoon for use in a strenuous workout with a tub of Ben & Jerry’s. Head scratch. It was time for something revolutionary. Something bold, something brave yea even something a tad dangerous. Yes, it was time to incorporate….livestock! Thus began goat yoga; yoga practiced in part-

nership with live goats. The critters are baby dwarf goats, which add to the cuteness factor and supposedly intensify the workout. The point isn’t to sweat. It’s to have a baby goat climb on your shoulders during your plank pose and have 15 pounds of adorableness balance on tiny hooves atop your back. Well, I don’t have a goat, but I do have a few cats. And we’re way overdue for cat cardio. Here’s how it works. While gripping the sharpclawed creature walk to the bathroom and show it the tub filled with water. Whisper the words, “Bath time.” For the next 30 minutes, expect the workout of a lifetime as you wrestle with the writhing animal who will twist your body in unnatural ways guaranteed to make the goat yoga-ers downward-facing dog pose seem like a couch potato reaching for a can of Cheese Whiz. Expect to lose 10 pounds as well as all future use of your spinal column.

Getting your goat

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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52. Santa’s helper 53. Miniature whirlpool 55. Miner’s bounty 57. *Salad bar ____ guard 60. *Perimeter aisle at the market 64. Make dim 65. Make a pigeon sound 67. Corruptible 68. Rotary files 69. *Supermarket circulars 70. Same as #45 Down 71. Ke$ha’s 2012 hit 72. Thus far 73. #28 Across purchase DOWN 1. Depletes 2. Colossal 3. “Pro” follower 4. Desktop pictures 5. Tiny fox with large ears 6. Wild swine 7. American cuckoo 8. Barrel racing meet 9. Campus military org. 10. Turkish honorific 11. What hoarders do 12. Make a mistake 15. Cow’s favorite grass? 20. Dead-on 22. Peanut isn’t this

24. Scare stiff 25. *Weights and Measures inspector’s concern 26. Make or break bet 27. Persian Gulf port 29. *Sales per square ____ 31. Puerto ____ 32. Range in the kitchen 33. Based on number 8 34. *____ life 36. *”More ____ for your buck!” 38. Tallest volcano in Europe 42. Mister in Madrid 45. Arabian chieftains 49. Wood-shaping tool 51. Show submission 54. Tooth trouble 56. Organ swelling 57. Undesirable location 58. Infamous Roman 59. Garner wages 60. Well-mannered Emily 61. *U in SKU 62. *Grocery carrier 63. Additional 64. British public service broadcaster 66. Keats’ poem SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9

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