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August 5, 2015

Growing and learning with ‘Love’

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From left, Collin Matlock, Joe McCarthy and Bella McCarthy play together at a LoveU2Pieces playgroup. LoveU2Pieces Social Connections groups often group children on the autism spectrum with typically developing peers.

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LoveU2Pieces provides support for children and families living with autism

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By Sara Hardin LoveU2Pieces is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which aims to provide enriching educational and social experiences for children and families living with autism. “LoveU2Pieces is committed to giving families living with autism spectrum disorders the time, support and opportunities they need to raise healthy, successful children in a strong, supportive environment,” said Leigh Rolnicki, Executive Director of LoveU2Pieces. “We’re really trying to allow the families to be the best that they can be.” After moving into its own space in Brentwood earlier this year, LoveU2Pieces is equipped to provide children with a community-like environment where kids can practice social skills and social learning opportunities to carry with them into day-to-day life and, eventually, the workplace. “Under the LoveU2Pieces Social Connections Program, we work with kids in building their social skills so that they can get to a place where they’re not just living with autism, but they’re thriving with autism,” explained Rolnicki. Colleen Matlock, LoveU2Pieces Lead Therapist, explained why she makes social interaction amongst the kids a prior-

ity when she designs the program’s content. “Kids with autism have a tendency to interact more with adults than with peers, so one of my main goals is having them learn from each other,” said Matlock. “My goal was to make it different from the everyday school environment for these kids, where they have a therapist with them all the time, and they’re having to listen to the teacher and having to listen to their helper who’s following them around. The exact same setting can be exhausting, so it’s a different format here. We’re playing games and they’re learning things without really realizing it. I’m always kind of in the background; instead of looking to me for guidance, I’ll prompt them to look towards each other.” To keep parents up-to-date on their child’s experiences working in his or her LoveU2Pieces group, Matlock provides handwritten feedback sheets with a brief overview of each child’s struggles and accomplishments. Along with helping children develop their skills, LoveU2Pieces aims to keep parents involved and informed to further ensure the success of each child. “We support families on a number of levels just in terms of providing educa-

tional opportunities for their children to learn and grow, but we also work with the parents and try to make communication as effective as possible,” said Rolnicki. “We also try to do this at a reasonable rate that people can afford.” While working in their LoveU2Pieces group, children make friends with their See GROWING AND LEARNING page 2

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GROWING AND LEARNING

Vol. 94 No. 31

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Around Town Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis announced and more. Feature Section The Golden Years Business Five Acres Animal Shelter finds new homes for furry friends and more.

School 10 Hazelwood schools receive statewide recognition.

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

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Movie ‘Vacation’ remake should have stayed at home. Sports Local sports with Gary B. Recipes Farm-to-table finds. What’s Happening Classifieds Over the Fence Joe Morice brings his unique views to the Community News.

Submmited photo Joe McCarthy works with LoveU2Pieces’ lead therapist Colleen Matlock. Imaginative play is one area of focus in young clients because it does not come naturally to a child on the autism spectrum.

peers and are provided a chance to connect with each other in a way that isn’t often made available to them in a traditional classroom setting. Matlock explained that the social development seen in the children involved in the program and the advancement of the organization itself makes her hopeful for the future. “Watching the organization grow and knowing what these kids are gaining from their experience here makes me very excited to be involved in the process,” said Matlock. “I can’t wait to see what the future holds.” LoveU2Pieces has several upcoming

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events, including the 6th Annual LoveU2Pieces Golf Scramble at Tapawingo National Golf Course on Sept. 14, and a Trivia Night at Maryland Heights Community Center on Jan. 9. There will also be a free LoveU2Pieces Play and Learning Center Open House on Nov. 6. The next screening day is Aug. 29. For more information about LoveU2Pieces, or to register for an upcoming event, visit loveu2pieces.org. If you are interested in having your child screened as a possible fit for a group at LoveU2Pieces, contact Leigh Rolnicki at 314-952-5072.

COMMUNITY VOICES Parental engagement helps students be successful By Dr. Charles Pearson A father sits at the kitchen table with his two children, a third grade boy and a fourth grade girl. He has just finished reading to them. As he reads, he makes silly sounds and pauses to ask them questions while he reads. “What do you think is going to happen next? Why do you think that happened? Does the old man remind you of anyone?” After he finishes, he has each of them to read to him, and the conversation continues as they read. One would think this is a school night, when it actually is a hot evening in July. School is out, but the learning goes on. The reading still happens every day. What does this parent know? He understands that even though teachers work hard during the regular school year; even though they have studied their subject and learned effective teaching strategies, his impact as a parent is greater. While principals and administrators work to create great environments for teachers to teach and children to learn, they still do not have the impact of the engaged parent. There are some very specific actions that parents can take to improve their child’s academic success. In fact, only the parent can truly plant these seeds. Teachers can reinforce these ideas, but parents have the power to plant and nurture these seeds. In addition to all of the love and personal support, parents need to communicate the following — talk to children a lot. This interaction builds vocabulary. Talk to children about their future. Rather than saying, “If you go to college, say “When you go to college.” This plants the idea of future aspirations. Tell children that you have high aspirations for them. Tell children that you expect high

grades, but be sure they get support when needed. These actions support the idea that children are smart, capable and have help in tackling difficult work. Finally, follow this father’s lead — be sure that children read every day of the year. Consistent reading builds strong vocabulary and supports children becoming great writers. This support is called “parental engagement.” These efforts by parents, other caring adults in the family, or members of the community working with parents, provide a strong foundation for children in school. Dr. Charles J. Pearson is currently the Superintendent of the Normandy Schools Collaborative. He has been committed to serving in the public education arena for over 35 years. He has been a Visual Arts teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, Middle School Principal, and Assistant Superintendent. Educational Equity and the African American academic achievement gap have been driving passions for him throughout his career. Since retiring in 2008, he continues to work with various student groups to improve achievement and facilitates professional development on issues of educational equity. Dr. Pearson was previously CEO of Innovative Education Solutions, LLC where he provided professional development in Cultural Responsiveness, effective Parental Engagement and provided support for principals of Focus and Priority Schools in the metro St. Louis region. In addition, he served as a lead facilitator for the National Institute of School Leadership, now MoLEAD. Charles received his doctorate in Educational Leadership from St. Louis University in 2007. He is married to Betty and they have three adult children and live in Normandy.

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Hazelwood middle school teacher goes to Washington for C-SPAN Conference Like many teachers in the Hazelwood School District, summer time is not just vacationing on the beach or lounging by the pool. Many of the district’s teachers seek out opportunities to improve their techniques or learn more about resources to help their students in the classroom for the next school year. Jessica Vishy’s search for more resources took her to Washington, D.C., for the C-SPAN Educators Conference. An annual initiative sponsored by the cable-created network, the C-SPAN conference provides teachers with information about the network’s free resources available for social studies and government Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District curricula. Vishy is a social studies teacher at Northwest Middle social studies teacher Jessica Vishy sits in the C-SPAN Hazelwood Northwest Middle School in the broadcast studio in Washington, D.C. Hazelwood School District. She said the conference was very well put toVishy was one of 30 teachers selected nagether and complementary to the district’s eighth tionwide — and the only Missouri teacher. She grade U.S. history curriculum. was selected for the program based on an essay “My biggest goal was to find a more effective and application. way to incorporate current events into my classOnce there, Vishy says the teachers were allowed room to increase student interest and engageto create news clips and work with colleagues on ment, especially with the upcoming presidential other projects. “We also provided feedback and suggestions on election,” Vishy said. “I hope to have a chance to how to make the C-SPAN resources more appli- share what I learned with other middle and high cable to our specific curriculum,” Vishy explained. school social studies teachers in the district.”

Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis announced Next May, the city of St. Louis will pay homage to the city’s favorite playwright – Tennessee Williams – with an annual festival. This first annual celebration kicks off May 11 and runs through May 15 on a variety of both conventional and unexpected stages in the Grand Center and Forest Park areas. With a partial focus on St. Louis, the first festival will both produce and present theatrical offerings as well as a visual art exhibition, readings, music, and dance. There will be a strong educational component, with Williams scholars offering public panels and theatre artists visiting local schools. Aspiring playwrights will also have the opportunity to submit one-act plays to a competition for a chance at a future production with the TWFestSTL. Following her successful production of Williams’ “Stairs to the Roof,” Executive Artistic Director, Carrie Houk was urged by many to

honor her favorite playwright by organizing an annual St. Louis festival. “TWFestSTL brings together three of the greatest loves of my life—theater, Tennessee Williams, and St. Louis! I’m not the only one who recognizes that it is time for St. Louis to recognize and celebrate America’s greatest playwright and poet — community leaders have eagerly joined the board, and donors are beginning to take notice. It is a thrill to build on the success of ‘Stairs to the Roof ’ as we look forward to offering theatrical, artistic and educational offerings to the community and to becoming a major destination event,” she said. The full 5-day schedule of programming will be announced this fall. Until then, fans of Williams eager to learn more are encouraged to check the TWFestSTL Facebook page for updates and announcements along the way.

Earning Gold with their heads and hearts Combining their talents, interests and willingness to serve others, four local Girl Scouts— including two from Pattonville High School— have made a difference in their community, earning them the Girl Scout Gold Award. The Gold Award is the highest national award a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador, girls in grade 9-12, can earn. Attaining the Girl Scout Gold Award requires a significant amount of time planning and implementing a challenging, large-scale project that is innovative, engages others and has a lasting impact on its targeted community with an emphasis on sustainability. Victoria Kleitz, a recent graduate of Duchesne High School, knew that a solid understanding of math leads to success in many aspects of life. To help younger students in her community, she created and ran a week-long math enrichment camp at Holy Spirit School in Maryland Heights for kids going into third through fifth grades. Recent Pattonville High School graduate Catherine Breakfield worked with the youth minister at her church, Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Charles, to create and run a retreat for students entering high school. The retreat, Get Connected, was dedicated to helping students stay connected with their family, friends and faith as they transferred from Catholic elementary schools to public high schools. Calandria Riley, a student at Lutheran High School North, wanted to promote diversity

within her community. She organized a Global Diversity Day for children at a local summer camp, giving them the opportunity to experience different cultures through food, music, dance, sports and crafts. The event gave the students a taste of cultures from across the globe, promoting understanding and respect. The children also learned about how other countries influence the world around us and the importance of working together. Emily Tobar, a junior at Pattonville High School, completed her Girl Scout Gold Award by giving current and future students at Bridgeway Elementary School in the Pattonville School District an extra tool for learning math. She painted a sprawling, 100-grid game board, with boxes numbered one to 100, on the playground. She also researched and created age-appropriate lesson plans and games so that teachers could use the game board in their curriculums to help teach math in a fun and interactive way. These Gold Award recipients were among 33 Girl Scouts recently recognized by Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri at a ceremony held at Maritz in Fenton. Less than one percent of all Girl Scouts earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award puts girls among an exceptional group of women who have used their knowledge and leadership skills to make a difference in the world.

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Florissant Fish swim team wins its sixth-straight conference championship

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The Florissant Swim Team which consisted of 176 swimmers from 3-18 years old finished its 2015 season taking home a sixthstraight conference title and completing their fifth-straight undefeated season. The Fish earned 29 individual and relay gold medals at the Conference finals and three swimmers: Jaden Yarbrough (8), Gavin Baldes (10) and Amanda Hei (14) went four-for-four, earning a gold medal in each event they were entered in. As a team the Fish had 155 swimmers achieve personal best times at the preliminary meet. Jenoa Olson, co-head coach stated, “We’ve always had a long tradition of great swimming in the Florissant area. There’s very good swimming talent here and our coaches set a pretty high standard for our swimmers to meet.”

Great Rivers Greenway and Trailnet announce schedule for “Try the Greenways” ride series Great Rivers Greenway, the St. Louis area’s regional parks and trails district, has once again teamed up with Trailnet to offer a free, guided group bike ride every week in August to both new and experienced cyclists. The two organizations began offering their “Try the Greenways” series of rides in May and will continue to do so every week through Sept. 28 to give residents a chance to explore a different greenway every month in St. Louis City, St. Louis County or St. Charles County. The weekly ride in August will take place every Thursday evening in North St. Louis County along the St. Vincent Greenway, which lies within Great Rivers Greenway’s River Ring network. Trailnet will lead the August ride, which will take cyclists on a 7.2-mile trip from the entrance of St. Vincent County Park on St. Charles Rock Road, along the greenway through the park, across the UMSL campus, to the North Hanley Metrolink Station and back again. All are welcome to ride this same route every Thursday throughout the month of August (Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20 and Aug. 27). Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. at the entrance to St. Vincent County

Park, located at 7335 St. Charles Rock Rd. in St. Louis County. Rides depart at 6 p.m. There will be a brief “fix-a-flat” lesson offered between 5:30 and 6 p.m. to show people how to fix a flat bike tire and discuss what spare equipment is necessary to carry for spurof-the-moment bike repairs. The weekly rides held in May, June and July gave cyclists the opportunity to explore the Centennial Greenway in Clayton, the Dardenne Greenway in Cottleville and the River des Peres Greenway in South St. Louis City. The remaining planned rides in September will give residents the opportunity to try the Gravois Greenway in South St. Louis County. “Our goal is to welcome everyone, whether they have years of experience or are new to bicycle riding on the greenways,” said Elizabeth Simons, Great Rivers Greenway Community Programs Manager. “Each ride will start with a bike safety and trail etiquette briefing and include fun facts about the greenway.” For more information about the “Try the Greenways” rides, visit GreatRiversGreenway.org or call Trailnet at 314-436-1324.

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After children with the Strength and Honor Mentoring Program had their final visit at EarthDance Farms in Ferguson, participating in the OASIS CATCH Healthy Habits program, volunteer Mary McFerson says she enjoyed the program, too—every second of it. “I’ll never forget the first day at EarthDance,” says Mary “We were doing one of our activities and this boy had a surprised look on his face. He looked at me and said, ‘Wow! You can still move?’” Mary has been volunteering for CATCH Healthy Habits for a year, and has never felt better. She is more active and appreciates the opportunity to share her healthy eating lifestyle with children. “My favorite part of the program is simply the one-to-one interaction with kids. What a phenomenal experience it is to get a glimpse of their world with their fascination and curiosity,” she says. CATCH Healthy Habits is the nation’s largest evidence-based, intergenerational health program. Teams of volunteers age 50-plus work with children in afterschool and summer programs. CATCH Photo courtesy JBeauvais Photography Healthy Habits has impacted more than 23,500 children and 8,600 adults nationMary McFerson (left), joined Lynn Burkhardt and several other CATCH Healthy wide. Sessions include at least 30 minHabits volunteers this summer at EarthDance Farms in Ferguson, working with children to learn about healthy eating and being active. The OASIS CATCH utes of fun, active games, hands-on nuHealthy Habits program in St. Louis is made possible with support from An- trition lessons and a healthy snack. them Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation. This summer, OASIS partnered with EarthDance Farms and the Strength and Honor Mentoring Program (SHM) to offer children an experience that included elements of CATCH Healthy Habits, as well as opportunities to read with volunteers. A former researcher in community nutrition, Mary understands what being active and filling your body with healthy foods is all about. She says volunteering has given her an opportunity to remain active in her community. “Growing older with OASIS is a real blessing. Having an organization to plug into has been very beneficial,” Mary adds. To learn more about OASIS and how to volunteer for CATCH Healthy Habits in St. Louis, call Shelby Schroeder at 314-779-9860 or visit www.oasisnet.org.

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Signs a senior loved one’s needs are changing Dad sometimes leaves the garage door up all night with his keys in the car. Mom stays in the same outfit for days and limits her bathing. At first, these behaviors seemed a bit out of the ordinary, but now you are beginning to wonder if something is shifting in your senior loved ones’ health and daily care needs. The warning signs of when aging affects a family member may be gradual at first, but can quickly cause larger challenges. Recognizing true limitations of aging is not always clear-cut, but it may be time to seek outside help if you notice these differences in older adults: • Atypical behavior, such as increased agitation, speaking loudly or little talking at all. • Communication and relationship changes with family and friends. • Disengagement from social interactions. • Neglect of personal care. • Poor nutrition, or weight loss or gain. • Forgetfulness evidenced by unwashed laundry, scorched or dirty cookware, or piles of unopened mail. • Missing important appointments and events. • Financial mismanagement, such as unusual purchases or unpaid bills.

• Spoiled food that accumulates in the home and is not tossed out. • Noticeable smell of urine or feces in the home. • A growing collection of nicks and dents in the car. • Confusion and uncertainty with accomplishing regular tasks. • Difficulties with balance, walking or mobility. As you detect changes in your senior’s overall well-being, document the changes and then involve siblings and other care decision-makers in a discussion before talking with your aging loved one. To help you navigate the questions and concerns, Right at Home’s “RightConversations” offers a practical guide of tips and ideas for effective communication in the family caregiving process. “RightConversations” supplemental tools include the Information Journal, Communication Planner and Family Action Planner. Visit www.rightathome.net/right-conversations. What changes are you noticing in your senior loved one and what care steps are you considering?

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A lack of symptoms may be giving you a false sense of security about your health. In reality, there are several serious health conditions that can be asymptomatic, meaning your body doesn’t give you signals that something is wrong. When it comes to peripheral arterial disease, for example, some patients feel pain or numbness in their legs. Other possible symptoms include dark or blue-tinged skin on the legs, and, for men, erectile dysfunction. Other patients notice none of these symptoms at all. A real health risk According to researcher Jeffrey S. Berger, M.D., of New York University School of Medicine, patients who have peripheral arterial disease are more than three times as likely to have issues in their carotid artery, which can lead to stroke and ultimately brain damage. Berger’s study, published in Atherosclerosis, a leading journal on arterial and vascular disease, was based on an anonymous review of 3.6 million Life Line Screening cases. While some patients were aware of a peripheral arterial disease diagnosis, others were not. Regardless, the majority was shown to have carotid artery stenosis, or more simply, constricted blood vessels leading to the brain. “We’re pleased that we were able to contribute to such important work while maintaining patient confidentiality,” said Andrew Manganaro, chief medical officer of Life Line Screening. “It is the kind of research that heightens awareness of a critical medical issue.” Screening for awareness In fact, awareness was a major theme of the study. Berger concluded that patients who have received treatment and believe they are cured, or patients with no symptoms, may be at higher risk because they are not be adhering to appropriate

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lifestyle and medication therapies. If you are exhibiting common symptoms of peripheral arterial disease, a simple, non-invasive screening can help gauge your arterial health. Symptoms include pain during exercise that is relieved during rest, cold legs, poor wound healing and constant leg pain, tingling, burning or loss of sensation. Patients who have no symptoms but are at high risk for the disease should also consider an evaluation. Risk factors include family history, increasing age, smoking, high cholesterol, heavy alcohol consumption, poor diet, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and physical inactivity. The peripheral arterial disease screening procedure, available through Life Line Screening, is done using the ankle-brachial index. After removing your socks and shoes, you will have pressure cuffs placed around your upper arms and ankles. A small ultrasound device will then measure the systolic blood pressure in your limbs. In addition, a simple finger-stick measures three different kinds of lipids in the blood (HDL, LDL and triglycerides) as well as total cholesterol, which help determine arterial disease risk, and ultimately the risk of trouble with the carotid artery. To learn more about screenings that can help identify your health risk for potentially asymptomatic diseases, visit www.lifelinescreening.com.

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By Sara Hardin Looking to give a new furry friend a loving home? Five Acres Animal Shelter in St. Charles found homes for 657 cats and dogs in 2014, and odds are your new best friend can be found there, too. “Five Acres Animal Shelter has been around since 1973. We care for more than 120 cats and dogs every day while they wait for their forever home,” said Brittany Broombaugh, Director of Development at Five Acres. “We have about 450 active volunteers who help out with cleaning and socializing, and generally keeping the shelter as nice as it can be. They work alongside our staff to create an environment that is both enriching and exciting for the animals while they wait to be adopted. Our staff and volunteers have been working hard again this year and over 100 cats and dogs went home in the month of May, so we expect to find homes for more than 700 pets in 2015.” Five Acres Animal Shelter is the only no-kill shelter in St. Charles City. A new Kitty Cottage is in the works and set to open later this year, and will double the number of felines in the shelter’s care in The Financial order to help out with the need that is being seen in the community.

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perhaps not as easy because not as many people have done it. This is done in hopes of finding a better way through an issue or something else of tremendous value. The same very well could be said of ‘the financial road less traveled’. When it comes to retirement planning most people do things the way they understand or are most familiar with. For example, many people use a traditional IRA or company sponsored 401(k) or 403(b) plan to save money for retirement. According to the Investment Company Institute these plans have trillions of dollars in them. However, just because these plans are so popular does not mean that they are the best option for you. There are other retirement savings plan options available that are not as well known or used that could be a better place for you to save money for retirement. Today’s financial world is constantly and ever changing. Sometimes, this means you may benefit more by utilizing planning tools and strategies that are not as well known or used as frequently. By taking the unconventional route, i.e. ‘the financial road less traveled’, you very well could make your retirement plan much more valuable. Join me on my syndicated radio podcast show this Friday at 1:00pm as we introduce and discuss many of the valuable financial strategies and tools that are on ‘The Financial Road Less Traveled’. You can access the podcast and our recorded radio segments through our webradio.360ira.com You can site at www.360ira.com. also obtain this information and independent advice by contacting our 360 IRA office in St. Charles at 844-436-0472 or by email at info@360ira.com. Investment Advisory Services offered through Brookstone Capital Management LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Investments and/ or investment strategies involve risk including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives. This information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation. Content is provided by third parties for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any products mentioned. Paid Advertisement

Photo by Ray Rockwell Five Acres Animal Shelter in St. Charles found homes for 657 cats and dogs in 2014.

On Sept. 13, the shelter is hosting its Trails for Tails event in Frontier Park. The event features 10k, 5k, and 1 mile dog walks along with other fun activities. “We’re expecting 500-600 participants for a really fun morning in Frontier Park, where we’ll have vendors and games and activities and pet contests, as well as the races,” said Broombaugh. “The event is sponsored by Ragan’s Jewelry; we’re excited for them to be a new partner of ours this year.” Those interested in participating in Trails for Tails can register right up until the day of the event at trailsfortailsrace.com. Pricing is $25 for the 1 mile and 5k races, and $30 for the 10k. Pricing increases on Aug. 15. Participants receive a unique t-shirt featuring the Five Acres mascot. For more information about Five Acres Animal Shelter, or to learn how to become a volunteer, visit fiveacresanimalshelter.org

Back in the 1940’s Walter Byerly, a cabinetmaker, decided to build house trailers. In 1954 the Warren family purchased a 16’ Byerly trailer. Every summer Carter Carburator would close down for three weeks and the Warren family went on vacation. So began a 25-year odyssey covering 47 states. Hardly a national park or road side monument was missed. Their adventures were documented with hundreds of slides and detailed records of their expenses, like $6.06 for groceries, $3.69 for 10 gallons of gas and overnight camping for $1.50. Years later, Russ Patton, owner of Byerly RV, married Adrienne Warren and they set out across the country with the trailer pulled by a 1954 Studebaker. But that’s another story. RVs have changed and costs have risen, but all of those beautiful places are still there. And RVing is still the most economical, enjoyable and memorable way to visit them. You are not limited to two “carry-ons.” Instead of peanuts and pop, your refrigerator is filled with food! Legroom, bathroom, bedroom and the chances of being stripped search are minimal, unless you want to be. But the best part is traveling at your own pace with family and friends with all the comforts of home. It’s the journey, not just the destination that is most rewarding. Byerly RV, in Eureka, has an RV for you…to rent or purchase. Visit Byerly and see the original 1954 Byerly RV on display. Check us out on Facebook and at www. byerlyrv.com. Just 15 minutes west of I-270 on I-44 in St. Louis.

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Hazelwood Central High graduate Register now for FFSD’s Adventure Club Program leads applied physics team at Johns Parents wishing to enroll their child(ren) in the Parker Road and Vogt Elementary Schools. The Ferguson-Florissant School District’s 2015-16 Ad- program will also serve Airport, Bermuda, CenHopkins University venture Club before and after school program may tral, Cool Valley, Duchesne, Griffith, Holman,

Lisa Blodgett has been appointed to lead the Applied Physics Laboratory force projection sector at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. Blodgett is a graduate of Hazelwood Central High School. Blodgett was formerly mission area executive for sea control at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Science Laboratory. In her new role, Photo courtesy Hazelwood School she will be responsible for the precision strike, sea control and strategic deterrence mission areas. “I attended Hazelwood schools from elementary through high school, and the lessons I learned in those classrooms are part of what shaped me and helped me achieve my new role,” said Blodgett, a Florissant native. “Thanks to social networking, I was thrilled to receive congratulatory notes from some of my teachers — the very same folks who influenced and encouraged my educational path into engineering. It’s been rewarding to reconnect with these teachers, and be able to show what one can achieve with a solid education and great teachers.” She is also a member of a Defense Science Board Task Force on unmanned undersea systems, an advisory council for the National Defense Industrial Association undersea warfare division and the Submarine Superiority Technical Advisory Group.

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do so through Wednesday, Aug. 5 in the district’s Community Education Office, 1005 Waterford Dr., room B-10. Registration is being held daily from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The hours of registration will be extended on Aug. 5 to 6 p.m. Adventure Club will be held at Commons Lane,

Johnson-Wabash, Lee-Hamilton and Robinwood Elementary Schools. There is a monthly charge to participate in the program, and a $35 non-refundable registration fee is required. Services must be requested in advance and prepaid. For further information, call 314-506-9979.

10 Hazelwood schools receive statewide PBS recognition Ten Hazelwood School District (HSD) schools were selected by state education officials for successful adoption and implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS), a comprehensive approach for improving student behavior and academic performance. Two HSD schools earned SW-PBS gold-level awards: Jana Elementary, and all three Hazelwood Early Childhood Education Centers — Central, East and West. SW-PBS silver-level recognition was awarded to five schools: Barrington Elementary, Brown Elementary, Keeven Elementary, and Lawson Elementary schools, and East Middle School. Three HSD schools earned SWPBS bronze-level awards: Garrett Elementary, Townsend Elementary, and Walker Elementary. “Congratulations to our 10 schools which were honored as a Missouri SW-PBS school of excellence,” said Dr. Ingrid Clark-Jackson, HSD interim superintendent. “Maintaining a safe and respect-

ful environment is critical to the learning process and we are proud of the students, staff and parents for helping our schools earn this honor. Receiving this annual state-level recognition demonstrates that HSD has put practices into place and developed key programs which continuously support student success.” SW-PBS is a process for creating safer and more effective schools by structuring the learning environment to support the academic and social success of all students. The process supports the adoption and long-term implementation of efficient and effective discipline throughout the school environment. SW-PBS methods are research-based, proven to significantly reduce the occurrence of problem behaviors in schools and supported by a three-tiered model. Each tier corresponds to three award levels – gold, silver and bronze. More information about SW-PBS can be found at www.pbismissouri.org.

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Hazelwood School District students Trinity Jones and Darianna Macon work on a project at the Mathematicians in Residence Summer Academy. The summer program provided professional development and enrichment opportunities for students and teachers.

Students who live in or attend schools in the Hazelwood, Parkway and Valley Park school districts were invited to spend part of their summer break doing something they really love – mathematics. The Mathematicians in Residence Summer Academy is the result of a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education grant to provide additional professional development in math to area teachers. The teachers spend two weeks in training, learning strategies to better engage students in math. The teachers then are able to take what they have learned and implement it in lessons with students. “The teachers are learning ways to help the students think critically about a variety of math concepts,” said Lynette Jackson, director of Federal Programs for the Hazelwood School District. “The teachers spent the afternoons in professional development workshops, and took what they learned to the classroom the next day.” After working with the students, the teachers are able to get together with their colleagues to discuss what worked well and what could have worked better. Students for the program were selected by the participating teachers. There are 69 teachers and support staff. Of the 222 students attending, 90 are from HSD. The Parkway School District hosted the program at Ross Elementary in Creve Coeur. This is the second year of the three-year program and the first year for the student component. Kennedy Talton and Rakem Davis are Hazelwood students who enjoy math and their experience at the MIR academy. Talton, an incoming 3rd grader at Cold Water Elementary, wants to be a doctor when she grows up. “We’ve made posters using math,” she explained and says the work she’s doing this summer will help her in the upcoming school year. Davis, who wants to be an engineer, says the best part of the camp is using math to solve the real-world scenarios introduced in class. Davis attends Twillman Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District.

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Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

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Local Author Spotlight: T.W. Fendley T.W. Fendley is an award-winning author of historical fantasy and science fiction for adults and young adults. “I fell in love with ancient American cultures while researching story ideas at the 1997 Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers’ Workshop,” T.W. said. Since then, she’s trekked to archeological sites in the Yucatan, Peru and American Southwest. Midwest Book Reviews describes T.W.’s latest novel as “tailored for teens, but holding the ability to reach through time, space and age groups…“The Labyrinth of Time” keeps its eye firmly on the bigger pictures of life— and that’s what makes it a stand out.” Rated among the top 10 finalists for Best Young Adult Novel in the 2014 Preditors & Editors Readers’ Poll, it’s available in print, ebook, and audiobook. When 16-year-old Jade Davis discovers only she and the son of a Peruvian museum director can telepathically access messages left on engraved stones by an ancient race, she embarks on a quest to save humanity from fiery destruction. Can Jade restore the Firestone’s powers before the First Men return to judge humanity? Learn more about her books and stories at www. twfendley.com. When she’s not writing, T.W. explores the boundaries of consciousness through remote viewing and shamanism. She currently lives near St. Louis with her artist husband and his pet fish. Meet T.W. and three other local authors who write about young men and women with the power to change the world for good at The Power and the Paranormal book signing 1-3 p.m., Sept. 5, Main Street Books, 307 S. Main St., St. Charles.

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life

End of the letter We have a brick structure in our front yard. It’s kind of a quaint-looking relic. It used to be quite useful and hold all manner of interesting goodies; the newspaper (speaking of relics), magazines, catalogs, the occasional brown paper-wrapped gift along with a regular stream of something called… letters. These letters used to take the place of emails and texts. They were created with an instrument known as a pen and handwritten on stationary in a strange script called, cursive. I understand this is no longer going to be taught in school. Instead, the English language is going to switch over to acronyms and emoticons. LOL :) ! I received one of these old-timey letters just the other day as I went to my mailbox. At first it confused me. I thought it must be one of those sneaky letters printed in handwriting font to make me open it and then get sucked into some kind of contest. I have won any number of luxury items because of this trickery. But while the scratch-off portion of the contest always matches the lucky numbers or the picture of a Cadillac, when I go to claim my prize, I somehow always end up with an oven mitt instead. Yes, letters have sadly gone the way of encyclopedias and road maps. And because of this, we have become lazy. Case in point: A while back we took a road trip with a group of friends. Three couples sandwiched into a mini-van. I and my husband were stuffed into the back benches – an entire seat away from

my friend up front whom I needed to converse with at that very moment. The couple in front of us were busily chatting to each other at full volume, so I texted my friend a message about getting a hamburger. After a full 20 seconds of waiting, I became antsy. “Hey, Deb!” I yelled. She turned. I pointed to my phone, “Did you get my text?” She eyed her phone and shrugged her shoulders. Bummer, must be out of range. I thought. “Here, read mine,” I said as I handed my phone to the couple in front of me who then handed it to Deb. She glanced at my message and said, “Ya, I’m ready to eat.” But instead I heard, “I’m reading my feet.” “What?” I yelled. I motioned to my ears that I couldn’t hear over the yammering around me. She twiddled her fingers above my phone indicating she would text me back on it. I’m convinced this was the day we all stopped learning to print and write letters in America. 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.

Crossword Puzzle Theme: Social Media ACROSS 1. Cockatoo’s cousin 6. Where you can be wrapped in seaweed 9. African migrants 13. Bakery smell, e.g. 14. Type of English course 15. Distinct time period 16. Smaller than an SUV 17. It marches one by one? 18. Memory break 19. *Makes it easy to find thematic messages 21. *Online self 23. Pine juice 24. Freight horse cart 25. *It hunts on social media for terrorists 28. Famous French couturier 30. Forty-niner’s reward 35. Tolkien creatures 37. Neuter 39. Fruit-peeling device 40. Common “pro” follower 41. Father of dialectical idealism 43. Edible root of Pacific islands 44. Soft palate hanger 46. RC, e.g. 47. Good’s counterpart 48. More often than not 50. Franz Schubert’s creation, e.g. 52. Snakelike fish 53. Type of stalk Jack climbed 55. Come into possession 57. *Noun now a verb on Facebook 60. *Content exchange 64. An excuse, especially in eyes of law 65. Bugling ungulate 67. Australian horse 68. MC Hammer’s “2 _____ 2 Quit” 69. Hawaiian dish 70. Dispatch boat 71. Bonny ____ 72. *Throwback Thursday 73. Used for raising DOWN 1. *____able 2. Acreage 3. Puts one over 4. Wet nurses 5. Found in classifieds 6. Smelting waste 7. *Pinterest action 8. Rose oil

9. Stairway to river in India 10. Wine valley 11. CCCP 12. “Monkey ____, monkey do” 15. Highlight 20. Imitative 22. Dread of some parent drivers 24. European soldier 25. *Discussion site 26. “Good job!” to performers 27. Sudden occurrence of disease 29. Crude group? 31. Flight destination 32. Final resting place 33. Bone-chilling 34. *Online troublemaker 36. Table mineral 38. *Crowd-sourced helper

42. *An L in LOL 45. Even though 49. Japanese capital 51. Saint Lawrence ____ 54. Highly skilled 56. Crossbeam 57. Dog parasite 58. Semis 59. Avian wader 60. SNL bit 61. Pelvic bones 62. Famed loch 63. Small cave 64. Tide alternative 66. Tennis shot

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Movie

“Vacation’”

By Steve Bryan - Rated: R

‘Vacation’ remake should have stayed at home When moviegoers first took a “Vacation” with the Griswolds back in 1983, that cross-country journey was fresh and funny. More than 30 years later, the latest installment in the franchise represents a wasted opportunity. Directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan M. Goldstein take the expressway to crude jokes and sophomoric humor, bypassing any hope of being original or relevant. Ed Helms plays Rusty Griswold, the grown-up son of Clark and Ellen Griswold (Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo). Now a commercial airline pilot, Rusty keeps things familiar and comfortable, especially with wife Debbie (Christina Applegate). After years of the same old vacations, Rusty decides to take his family cross-country to Walley World without; hopefully, all the disasters caused by circumstances and Clark. The original “Vacation” took a humorous look at 1980’s-style family vacations. Chevy Chase gave one of his best performances as the earnest Clark Griswold, a chipper food additive designer. He wanted to experience America with the wife and kids, but every stop along the way was a disaster. The story also was a fair representation of motels, tourist traps and travel dangers back in the day. That relevance is nowhere to be found in the new “Vacation.” Directors Daley and Goldstein could have focused on the difficulties of traveling in a time of staycations and high gas prices. Instead, the focus is on crude sight gags and gross-out humor. A look at the current state of the travel industry could have been just as funny as the original.

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Ed Helms plays a Rusty that’s highly conservative and cautious. He flies for an economy airline and doesn’t relate well to sons James (Skyler Gisondo) and Kevin (Steele Stebbins). When trying to discipline Kevin for abusing his older brother, Rusty actually makes the situation even worse. While giving fatherly advice to James about girls, he comes across as a creep. Christina Applegate gives it a valiant try as Debbie Griswold, but she can’t rise above the material. A visit to her college campus turns into several minutes of vomiting and drinking. Applegate takes it in stride even when Debbie and family take a swim in raw sewage, a scene that played as part of the main “Vacation” trailer. In all honesty, the “Vacation” franchise should have stopped with the classic “Christmas Vacation” back in 1989. The next time the Griswolds come calling, people may not welcome them to town. “Vacation,” rated R for crude and sexual content throughout and brief graphic nudity, currently is playing in theaters. “Vacation” photos courtesy Warner Bros Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Sports

twitter.com/mycnews St. Louis Ambush looking for a few soccer players The St. Louis Ambush professional indoor soccer club will have their final open tryouts prior to the 2015-16 season in a month. Open tryouts offer prospective players the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in front of Head Coach Daryl Doran and staff. The final open tryouts are slated for Sept. 12 and 13 at Vetta Sports located at 1425 St PetersCottleville Road in St Peters. Male soccer players ages 18-years and older are eligible to participate; it is important to note that college players with remaining eligibility could lose their eligibility by trying out. The team plays their home games at the Family Arena and the schedule will be announced soon. For more details, go to www.stlouisambush.com * Kickin’ good time

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Football Rams offer free admission to training camp The approximately two hour sessions from the St. Louis Rams’ Park are being offered just north of I-70 on highway 141 at 1 Rams Way in Earth City at the facility behind McDonalds. The first exhibition game is in Oakland, California against the Raiders on Aug. 14. After that game, the team will stay on the West Coast and continue their training camp at a near by facility. They travel to Tennessee against the Titans on Aug. 23. The times below are the only times you can get ‘up close and personal’ with the club: Thursday, Aug. 6 | 5:30 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 7 | 5 p.m. Scrimmage at Lindenwood U ; Sunday, Aug. 9 | 3:30 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 10 | 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 11 | Practice 5:30 p.m. Make sure you look for me, Gary B at the practices, as I will be part of ‘Ram’s Watch’ again this year. For more information on what you can and cannot bring to camp, go to www.StLouisRams.com *Only a few practice sessions before the team goes to the West Coast…to continue the exhibition season

Rascals playing in the ‘dog days’ of summer The River City Rascals play their professional baseball at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon in the West Division of the Frontier League. The last week of July was not the best for the River City Team as it kept them three and one-half games out of first place. Recently they won only four games out of 10 playing against average opponents. One loss was by the largest margin of the year as the Thunderbolts clobbered the hometown team 17-5. Top players on the team on offense continue to be outfielder Brian Hansen with a .396 average that also is at the top of the Frontier League. Infielder Taylor Ard popped a few more home runs last week keeping him top of the league in that category and tied for the runs-batted-in lead as well. The Rascals’ team batting average is at the top of the 14 teams at .283. For more information, go to the Rascals’ website www.RiverCityRascals.com HOME SCHEDULE: (Start time 6:35 p.m., Sunday’s 4:05 p.m.) • Aug 5, 6, Wed, Thurs against Joliet Slammers • Aug 7, 8, 9, Fri, Sat, Sun against Windy City Thunderbolts * Status Quo

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Recipe:

Farm-to-table finds: Bring the freshness home

Tasty Bites: Perfect for gatherings or just a delicious weeknight nosh, this crostini recipe features potatoes, a nutritional powerhouse for any meal.

Roasted Potato Crostini with Pesto Cheese Servings: 8 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Total time: 35 minutes

Wonderful food, worthy to be shared with family, begins with only the finest, most wholesome ingredients. Bring the farm fresh flavor to any meal, any time of day. From delightful snacks to appetizing bites and satisfying entrees, these recipes capture the flavors only nature can create.

Ingredients: Non-stick cooking spray 1/3 pound (4 medium) Wisconsin Red or Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 3/4 cup (6 ounces) soft cream cheese 1/4 cup prepared pesto 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce (optional) 1/4 cup finely chopped prepared roasted red peppers Snipped fresh chives or minced green onion (optional) Directions: Heat oven to 400°F. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. On baking sheet, arrange potatoes in single layer; spray lightly with additional cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt. Roast 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender and browned, turning potatoes over

halfway and sprinkling with remaining garlic salt.

pesto mixture onto each potato; top with red pepper. Sprinkle with chives, if desired.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix together cream cheese, pesto and red pepper sauce, if desired. Pipe or spoon about 2 teaspoons

Nutritional information per serving: 157 calories; 10 g fat; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 10 g cholesterol; 285 mg sodium.

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Create Your Own Popcorn Snack: Popcorn is a true farm-to-table snack because it’s a seed taken from the husk, dried, then popped. Delicious hot from the popper, popcorn is also easy to flavor with just about any seasonings you have on hand. Whether you want a pinch of sugar and cinnamon, garlic powder and oregano, or parmesan cheese and rosemary - the options are limitless. For recipes and more, visit www.popcorn.org.

Glazed Lemon and Poppy Seed Popcorn Yield: 4 quarts

Ingredients: 4 quarts unbuttered and unsalted popcorn (air popped) 1 egg white 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon poppy seeds Directions: Heat oven to 300°F. Line large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper (or foil sprayed with cooking spray). Spread popcorn onto prepared baking sheet. In small bowl, whisk together egg white, sugar, salt and lemon extract until foamy. Mix in lemon zest and poppy seeds. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat evenly.

Bake 20 minutes, stirring once midway through baking time. Cool completely before storing in airtight container.

Note: The use of egg white helps flavors adhere to popcorn, without adding fat through more traditional use of oils.

Quite the Catch: Whether you catch it, grow it or buy it at the store, there are more ways than ever to eat Alaska. For more recipes, visit www.wildalaskaseafood.com/eatalaska.

Bear Tooth Alaska Cod Tacos Servings: 4 | Prep time: 25 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Recipe provided by Chef Natalie Janicka, Bear Tooth Grill, Anchorage, Alaska

Ingredients: 4 ounces hefeweizen beer 12 ounces Colorado sauce (store-bought red chile sauce or red enchilada sauce) 4 wild Alaska cod fillets (4 ounces each) 8 flour or corn tortillas (6-inch) 1 1/2-2 cups cooked mixed beans (pinto and black), seasoned to taste Chopped romaine lettuce Sliced radishes Sour cream Guacamole Salsa Tortilla chips, for serving Directions: Combine beer and sauce in large pan. Add cod and coat fish all over with marinade. Marinate 10-15 minutes.

Heat boiler to high. Remove fish from marinade, drain thoroughly and place fish on foillined baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil on high about 4 inches from heat for 5 minutes,

or until just cooked through. To serve, spoon beans onto tortillas, top with cod and garnish as desired. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events Aug. 5: Scholarship Bowl The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 2015 Scholarship Bowl from 6 to 9 p.m., at Crest Bowl at 650 N. Florissant Road in Florissant. The proceeds from the Scholarship Bowl fund the chamber’s scholarship program which annually awards scholarships to area high school seniors. The cost for individual bowlers is $25 per person, which includes three games, shoes, slice of pizza and unlimited refills on soft drinks. A team of six bowlers is $150. Sponsorships are available: Strike Sponsor, $300, which includes team of six bowlers; Drink Sponsor, $150; Lane Sponsor, $100; Pizza Sponsor, $75; and Frame Sponsor, $75. To register to bowl or for more information on sponsorships, call the chamber office at 314-831-3500 or visit www.greaternorthcountychamber.com. Aug. 5: Karaoke Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Aug. 6: Celebrity Waiters Night “Celebrity Waiters Night” will take place from 4 - 10 p.m. at West County Center Bravo Cucina, J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Pizza and McCormick & Schmicks Seafood & Steaks to benefit St. Louis Crisis Nursery. Aug. 7: Steak fry Steak fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Aug. 8: Flea market Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Richard for more information at 314-8377057. Aug. 8: Breakfast Breakfast will be served at the 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 314831-6121. Aug 8: Pub Crawl The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce will host their 1st Annual Wrangle Around Westport Pub

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Crawl sponsored by Westport Plaza and Grey Eagle Distribution at 3 p.m. The pub crawl will begin at Trainwreck and continue to Fuzzy’s Tacos, Patricks, Paul Mineos, and Jive & Wail. This event is open to both members and non- members and is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. The proceeds will benefit the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce. The event will begin at Trainwreck located at 314 Westport Plaza. Registration starts at 2 p.m., with crawl starting at 3 p.m. The first 50 people registered and paid will receive a complimentary “Cowboy Cocktail” at each stop and commemorative T-shirt .All participants will receive a complimentary cowboy hat. The event will sell out fast so secure your spot today! Call the Chamber office for more information or to reserve your space at 314576-6603 or www.mhcc.com. Aug. 12: Karaoke. Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Aug. 14: Pork steak dinner Pork steak dinner will be served at the Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314831-6121. Aug 14: North County Gala Tickets are on sale now for the North County Gala. The cities of Florissant, Ferguson, St. Ann, Hazelwood, Bridgeton and Maryland Heights plan this wonderful dress-up event-of-the year for senior citizens. Dance to, or sit and listen to, the beautiful sounds of the 18-piece, Sentimental Journey Dance Band. Fantastic attendance prizes will be given away, delicious hors d’oeuvres will be served and senior citizens from all over North County will be having a great time. Tickets will be sold to any resident or non-resident for $15 each and can be purchased in the Senior Office in Florissant City Hall. This year’s event will be from 7 – 10 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center at #1 James Eagan Drive in Florissant. There are a limited number of tickets sold, so get

your tickets now. For more information call the Florissant Senior Office at 314-839-7605. Aug. 15: Thousand Woman March and community fair “The Thousand Women March & Community Fair”, this event will take place in North St Louis City. March participants will begin assembling in Fairground Park at 7 a.m. at the corner of Natural Bridge and Grand Boulevard. Registration will be available for those interested in being place on the registry for this Historical Event. Our peaceful march will begin moving at 9 a.m. South on Grand Blvd down to St. Louis Avenue, East over to 19th St. in Rauschenbach Park where the Community Fair will begin. We have invited over 100 human and social service providers, companies and organizations to be a part of this community event, to empower men, women and children with information that will lead to a brighter future through job training and placement. There are still opportunities available for sponsorship, donors, volunteers, retail and food vendors contact 314680-5800 for information. Aug. 15: Concert The Parkerson Twins LaVeada and LaVina will perform and food is available for purchase all at the Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Aug. 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. Aug 20-23: Overland Lions Community Fair Don’t miss the 76th Annual Lions Fair this August. This year volunteers will once again transform Norman Myers Park at 8700 Midland Blvd. in Overland, into a fun filled carnival extravaganza that will run from Aug. 20 through Aug. 23. The Overland Lions Fair has been a tradition for generations. It’s known for a wide array of carnival rides and games for all ages and this year will be no exception.

This year’s fair will again have arm bands for unlimited rides available on Thursday evening (5 – 9 p.m.), Saturday (12 – 5 p.m.) and Sunday (12 – 5 p.m.). Aug. 21: Pork steak dinner Dinner will be served at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Aug. 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. Aug. 28: Chicken dinner All you can eat chicken (dine in only) will be served at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Aug 29: Road rally TEAM Food Pantry is seeking road rally participants, volunteers and sponsors to support their first Road Rally and Fill the Truck fundraiser. Participants in the road rally will leave Florissant Presbyterian Church at 660 Charbonier Road in Florissant beginning at 10 a.m. and embark on a journey following clues taking them on twists and turns through Florissant and Hazelwood. The Road Rally will end at a park where the fun will continue with lunch, live music provided by “The Retro Band” and activities for the children including the City of Hazelwood Smoke House. The entry fee is $25 per vehicle before Aug. 22 and $35 after Aug. 22. Each team must have a least two people: a driver and navigator. This is a family friendly event, no pets or alcohol allowed during the road rally. Prizes will be given to the top three teams. Bonuses toward final score can be earned in various ways including contributions to the “Fill the Truck.” More information is available by emailing Pamela Lee at P_J_Lee@swbell.net or visiting TEAM’s website at www.teamfoodpantry.com.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • August 5, 2015 Sept. 1: Lumiere Casino Day Trip A full, fabulous day of slots, roulette and cards is scheduled for Overland residents. Join us for a trip to the Lumiere Casino in Downtown St. Louis and take advantage of round trip transportation, five hours of fun, a $5 Food Voucher for your restaurant of choice in the casino, and a $5 Free Play Coupon. The bus will depart from the Overland Community Center, 9225 Lackland Road, at 9 a.m. and return around 3 p.m. This trip is limited to the first 36 people who sign up at the Overland Community Center and cost is set at $15 per person, must be at least 21 years of age to participate. Your name, address, date of birth, and payment will be needed at the time of registration. Plan to tell your friends and join us for a wonderful day at the casino. For more information, contact the Overland Community Center at 314-428-0490. Sept 12: Sock hop A sock hop, featuring the “Hot Flashes,” will take place 7 – 10 p.m. at St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church at 2900 St. Catherine Street in Florissant. Donation cost is $20 in advance; $25 at the door (includes 3 drink tickets). Call 314-837-7113 for tickets or more information. Sept. 15: Free blood pressure screenings Free blood pressure screenings will be held beginning Sept. 15 at Life Care Center of Florissant. The screening will be held the third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant. For more information please call 314-8313752. Sept. 22: Square dancing Free Modern Western Square Dance introduction sponsored by West County Spinners Square Dance Club on Tuesdays, Sept. 15 and 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church at 14088 Clayton Rd. in Chesterfield at the southeast corner of Clayton Rd and Hwy 141. Our square dance program continues on subsequent Tuesdays at $5 per person with free snacks. Children ages 8-18 are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Couples and singles of all ages are welcome. No experience is necessary. Wear casual clothes and be prepared to have fun square dancing! Register or just show up. Go to www.westcountyspinners. com. Recurring Events Mondays: A cappella singers Men of Harmony a cappella singers meet at Salem Evangelical Free Church at New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road at 7 p.m. Not church affiliated. Group is always looking for new members. Call Al at 314-993-6134 for more information. Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476. Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am at Bethel Providence Christian Church located at 14700 New Halls Ferry Rd in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information. Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316. Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1. Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Lisa Erlinger at 314.653.5331. Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330 Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752. Every Friday: The Bridge at Florissant Hot Diggity Dog Build your own hot dog. 11:30am, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. To RSVP, call 314.831.0988. Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 314.388.2400 Sundays: Meat shoot Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded. Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com Church Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737 Health Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.

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.

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.

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

Every Monday, Health Tips With Mary Swip 11am,. The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant. Sales

Director Mary Swip will have a guest speaker come talk about health and wellness tips All Bridge events are free, but require reservations. Please RSVP by calling 314.831.0988. Now: SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599.

Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954. Diabetes Self-Management Training: Call 314.344.7220

Smoking Cessation Classes: Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information. SSM DePaul Wellness Center: Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177

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2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net. Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873. Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll. Crisis Nursery: Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org Nutrition Education: SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157 Group at Christian Hospital To register call 314.747.9355 Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public. Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn FREE FAMILY EVENT Road.

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