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Community News and MHCC Honor Businesses as By Shawn Clubb Best of Maryland Heights Lots of great businesses call Maryland Heights home. Many of these businesses are even competitors in the same fields. Yet, some of them stand out as representatives of the community. To honor these outstanding businesses, the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce and Community News recently teamed up and asked community members to tell us which are the best of the best. Winners in each category would be named the Best of Maryland Heights. “We wanted to honor some of the local businesses that go above and beyond to help and serve their community,” said Sherry Huibonhoa, executive director of the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce. “What better way to do that than to have the actual residents of Maryland Heights nominate their favorite businesses. “By recognizing these organizations for their outstanding practices we believe they can serve as a great example to other business owners to help them continue to improve and grow their businesses—the overall goal being to further promote and enhance the Maryland Heights community making it a great place to live, play and work. This will hopefully attract even more great businesses to our community.” Huibonhoa noted that Maryland Heights is one of the fastest growing cities in Missouri, which in 2013, was awarded Digital Capital of Missouri by Google.

“After receiving such a prestigious award, the growth hasn’t stopped,” she said. “To name a few, we have Edward Jones and Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company expanding, O’Fallon Brewery and SunEdison moving in, and Total Hockey, Nature’s Variety and Worldwide Technology recently announced as one of the 25 fastest growing companies in the St. Louis area. As executive director, knowing your community has a strong economic force brings an extra sense of comfort and stability. Meanwhile, attracting new businesses means increased revenue through taxes, added goods and services available locally, and extended opportunity for employment.” For several weeks leading up to July 18, people were asked to nominate as many as three businesses for the inaugural Best of Maryland Heights awards. Information on nominating was made available at chamber luncheons, through ads in the weekly editions of Community News, through email blasts, and on social media platforms. People were asked to nominate businesses in several categories in zip codes 63043, 63146 and 63045. They could fill out a nomination form and mail it to the chamber or Community News or send an email to Christy Parks at Community News. Huibonhoa said the award honors businesses for characteristics including great customer service, service to the community, being a good neighbor, and contributing to progress.

“We know that our business community practices all of the above daily. However, hearing it first hand from their targeted audience is key; and knowing your business is thought of as the best has to be an honor,” she said. “Being identified as the Best of Maryland Heights is one of the best compliments a business can receive. The Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce is honored to have partnered with Community News on the Best of Maryland Heights.” The awards are being presented by the mayor of Maryland Heights at a chamber ceremony today, Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Hollywood Casino. See BEST OF MARYLAND HEIGHTS page 7

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Vol. 93 No. 33

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Around Town Local news and events like Hazelwood’s involvement in the Amnesty Project and another column by Cindy Moore.

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Business Life Care Center of Florissant hosts ribbon cutting for new Homelike Quarters.

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Prepare for the School Year with Required Immunizations The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reminds parents to prepare for the upcoming school year now by getting their children’s annual physical and required immunizations. “Immunizations are proven to be one of the most successful and cost-effective ways to prevent serious diseases,” said Gail Vasterling, Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. “Even though we’re still on summer vacation, we encourage parents to make their children’s immunization appointments now instead of waiting until the busy days right before school begins.” Missouri law requires children in Kindergarten through 12th grade to receive immunizations to protect against certain vaccine-preventable diseases. This helps protect everyone including students, teachers, staff and other community members. Children attending Kindergarten through 12th grade are required to have the following immunizations or booster shots: • DTaP - Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis or DT - diphtheria and tetanus • Tdap - Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (required for 8th – 12th grade) • IPV – Polio

• Hepatitis B • MMR- Measles, mumps, rubella; and • Varicella – Chickenpox Getting your child immunized can be easy and inexpensive. For families with health insurance, all vaccines are usually covered. Children age 18 and younger may be eligible to get vaccines free through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program if they are Medicaid eligible, do not have health insurance, underinsured or are an American Indian or Alaskan Native. Doctors can charge a fee to give each vaccine. However, VFC program funded vaccines cannot be denied to an eligible child if the family cannot afford the fee. Contact your health care provider to ensure your child is up to date on immunizations. For more information visit www.health.mo.gov/immunizations or contact your local public health agency.

Hazelwood Joins in Participation of 2014 St. Louis Metropolitan Area Amnesty Project The City of Hazelwood’s Municipal Court is participating in the 2014 St. Louis Metropolitan Area Amnesty Project, sponsored by Better Life, Inc., in cooperation with St. Louis Community College. This program gives local citizens with misdemeanor warrants an opportunity to move past these issues by having them expunged. The Amnesty Project was established in 2002 as a one-day event to help citizens clear their records of outstanding traffic-related warrants. Since then, the program has expanded to include all misdemeanor warrants as well as outstanding child support cases. “The City of Hazelwood has been a strong supporter of this program for many years. It gives an individual charged with a misdemeanor and/or traffic warrant an opportunity to correct a mistake or bad decision they made in their life,” said Hazelwood Police Chief Gregg Hall. “An arrest caused by an issued warrant can be embarrassing and often creates hardships for the person involved and the person’s family. This program will encourage many people to do the right thing by resolving these problems before they have a negative effect on themselves and their loved ones.” The Amnesty Project provides participants with a chance to resolve issues that may be pre-

venting them from getting or keeping a job or moving ahead in their lives so they can build more productive futures for themselves and their families. Participants will be assessed a $10 processing fee to cover all warrant vouchers. The voucher redemption period for the City of Hazelwood began Aug. 11 and runs until Sept. 5. Hours of redemption are from 8 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Those who obtained a voucher at one of the three Amnesty Project events—which took place Aug. 2, 6 and 9—must bring it with them, along with $100, which will be used as a cash bond to lift the warrant. They will be required to return for another court date when the Judge will dispose of the matter. Only the defendant named on the voucher from Better Family Life and on the misdemeanor or traffic citation can participate in this program. Last year, more than 5,000 citizens participated in the event at the St. Louis Community College (STLCC) campuses, and more than 2,500 individuals completed prospective STCC student cards. For more information about the St. Louis Metropolitan Area Amnesty Project, call Better Family Life at 314.381.8200 or visit www.betterfamilylife.org.

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Upcoming Blood Drives Near Home American Red Cross encourages blood donations leading into Labor Day weekend The American Red Cross continues to have an urgent need for blood donors of all blood types to give before the Labor Day holiday, even after many more donors stepped up to give following an urgent call issued in late July. Donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially needed. Blood donations often decline during the summer months, particularly around summer holidays. With school starting back up and summer activities coming to an end, there is still time for eligible donors to make a difference in the lives of patients this summer. To encourage donations over the Labor Day holiday weekend, all donors who come out to donate blood Aug. 30 through Sept.1, will receive a Red Cross mason jar tumbler, while supplies last. To learn more and make an appointment to

donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1.800.733.2767. Upcoming blood donation opportunities in your area: • Aug. 21 from 2 - 6 pm at Hollywood Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive in Maryland Heights. • Aug. 29 from 1 - 4 pm at Bridgeton Community Center, 4201 Fee Fee Road in Bridgeton. To donate, simply call 1.800.733.2767, or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Hazelwood Police Explorers Win Two Award Plaques at 2014 National Law Enforcement Conference Five members of the Hazelwood Police Depart- the fifth-place winners with a final score of 98 perment’s Explorers Post #9217 brought home some cent, and received a beautiful plaque to add to the awards from their participation at this year’s Na- Post’s collection of trophies and awards. tional Law Enforcement Explorers Conference, “We are very proud of our department’s Poproving their unit is among the nation’s best. lice Explorers and how well they did at this year’s Their Explorers Post is the only one from the St. National Conference,” Hazelwood Police Chief Louis area that won two sepGregg Hall said. “The hard arate award plaques. work and the personal time During the week of July 13they sacrificed to train for 19, they participated in this this event paid off with not National Conference, which one but two impressive is held every other year, at award plaques. They did an Indiana University in Bloomexemplary job representington, Ind. Members who ing the City of Hazelwood.” went on the trip included the Hazelwood Police Exfollowing: Explorer Capt. plorers Post #9217 is lookMakil Walker; Explorer Sgt. ing for a few good young Nicholas Mettes; Explorer men and women, between Tanner Kistner; Explorer the ages of 14 and 21, to Craig Seaward; and Explorer recruit as new members. Katelynn Eagan. Police de- HPD Police Explorers’ “Burglary in Progress” team of They will be hosting an Nicholas Mettes and Craig Seaward received the fifthpartment advisors who es- place award plaque with a final score of 98 percent. Open House on Thursday, corted the group were P.O. Sept. 25, at the Hazelwood William Russ and Disp. James Ervin. They were Police Station inside City Hall, 415 Elm Grove among an estimated 2,500 explorers from more Lane, from 7 pm – 8:30 pm. To qualify as a memthan 500 explorer programs in the United States, ber, individuals must be at least 14 years old (8th Canada and Puerto Rico who attended the event. grade graduate), maintain a 2.0 GPA in school, For the volleyball tournament, all five and have no felonies or major misdemeanor Hazelwood Police Explorers (Post #9217) teamed convictions. Another key requirement is the deup with three St. Louis County Police Explorers sire to learn and work hard. Some of the many (Post #9774). They competed against 32 other activities Explorers do include ride-alongs with teams and won first-place with the final score of uniformed officers, going through police training 18-25 during the championship match. drills, learning court procedures, assisting with The “Burglary in Progress” team of Explorer City events, and attending bi-annual academies Sgt. Nicholas Mettes and Explorer Craig Seaward and conferences. For more information, contact competed against approximately 120 other teams P.O. William Russ at 314.953.5864 or by e-mail at in this competition category. They ended up as wdruss@hazelwoodmo.org.

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Chamber to Host Music Trivia Night

Trivia The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will host a Music Trivia Night on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the JFK Community Center, 315 Howdershell Rd. in Florissant. Doors open at 6 pm, with trivia starting at 7 pm. Cash prizes for top two teams: $200 for first-place team and $100 for second-place team. A prize also will be awarded for the Best Decorated Music Themed Table. Cost is $160 for a table of eight, which includes beer and soft drinks. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drinks. Reservations can be made online at www.greaternorthcountychamber.com or by phone at 314.831.3500.

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NCCU to Co-sponsor Computer Training Session Sept. 10 North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice (NCCU) and John Knox Presbyterian Church are cosponsoring a computer training session, titled How to use my Computer Without Fear, from 10 am to noon on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 13200 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. The cost to attend this two hour workshop is only $10 and includes a computer to use during the workshop, a professional instructor from Computer Village who will instruct attendees on basic computer skills including controls, email, internet and many other computer skills. Enrollment is limited. For more information, or to enroll, please call Rance Thomas at 314.238.6828, or Kim Chandler at 314.921.5833. Participants will be accepted based upon first come basis.

By Cindy Moore

Look Who’s Back It’s hard to believe that school will soon start again…no…I take that back. It’s NOT hard to believe that school will soon start again because those antsy marketers already began hawking back-to-school items at the end of June! It appears they’re incorporating the same game plan from the Christmas playbook by starting extra early and bulldozing every holiday in between. Typically, it’s boo to you Halloween and not even so much as a giblet’s worth of attention for Thanksgiving, and all because the stores need to gin up the spending frenzy. So in keeping with that trend, it now looks as though the back-to-school promoters have jumped on the band wagon and trampled over the 4th of July and completely bypassed that special holiday in August...which is…ummm…oh my…did August get gypped out of a holiday? Wait a minute…there it is on the 18th. And a very important one I might add; it’s officially the “Sneak some zucchini on your neighbor’s porch day.” Really! A special day reserved for all those gardeners who accidentally left the hose running overnight which produced freakish squash that then needed to be pawned off on some unsuspecting citizen. This is certainly a critical occasion not to be ignored because we all know how easily zucchini can pile up and become a dangerous tripping hazard.

Now, it’s been many years since I’ve had to worry about back-to-school (think Big Bang theory then go back six years before the Big actually Banged…okay seven years!) But, it was a simpler time, a time for respect and good manners when an unspoken rule allowed ads to only come out a few weeks before the actual holiday. So advertisers, shame on you. Is it really fair to steamroll over the nation’s birthday and DumpYour-Frankenstein-Vegetable-Day just so you can get a leap on publicity? Seriously, can’t we slow down and let the kids have a nice long summer without being reminded that school is looming. Let them go out and swim and ride their bikes in peace because you know once school actually begins—it will be time to go Christmas shopping. 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.

School of Rock U-19 Bash to Rock the Chesterfield Amphitheater

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St. Louis’ premiere rock school presents the U-19 Bash, a day-long musical event showcasing many of the area’s under 19 musical talent while raising funds for the national organization, The Rock School Scholarship Fund. The U-19 Bash will be held Saturday, Aug. 16 from noon to 10:30 pm at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 20 at 10 am. Ticket prices are $50 reserved pit, $25 reserved seats and $10 general admission. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations and online at www.ticketmaster.com. To charge by phone, call 1.800.745.3000. Tickets may also be purchased with no handling fee at either School of Rock location (Ballwin or Kirkwood) as well as Steve’s Hot Dogs on The Hill.

The U-19 Bash will feature performances by Clockwork, The Public, Lighthouse Diver, The Moment, Simple Machine, Doppler FX and School of Rock special tributes to Jimmy Hendrix, The Clash & Nirvana. Steve Ewing, lead singer of The Urge, will perform a special selection of Police songs backed by the School of Rock house band. The highlight of the evening will be a powerhouse performance by Jon Anderson, the iconic voice of YES, one of 70s most influential bands in rock-and-roll. For more information about the U-19 Bash, visit www.ticketmaster.com. For more information about School of Rock, visit www.schoolofrock.com.

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Named your Car? Then Treat it Like a Good Friend with These Tips Thirty-five percent of Americans have named their car in the past, proving that our cars can have a deeper emotional hold on us than just a way to get from point A to point B. Gender influences choices. Investigation has proven that women are more likely to consider the car they drive a female, and men are more likely to consider their car male. On the other hand, approximately half of those surveyed stay gender-neutral when it comes to cars, considering their vehicle neither male nor female. Some of the most popular names were “Betsy,” “Bessie,” and “Baby.” On the other end were the more unconventional, exotic titles including “The Accordion,” “Petunia” and “NellyBelly.” Whether or not you name your car, treat it like a friend and it will take better care of you. This season, treating your car right includes: • Anticipating slick surfaces - Stopping on a wet road can take up to four times the normal distance on a dry road. During wet weather conditions, drive slowly and keep in mind that stopping distances will be longer. • Learning to change a tire - Whether it’s from a class, a friend, or dear ol’ dad, take a few pointers on changing a tire. And always make sure you pack a spare tire in your trunk. You never know when you’ll find yourself in an unfortunate situation on the road. • Rotating your tires - Tire rotation extends the life of your tires and ensures optimal performance. Many don’t do this routinely, but when done correctly, tire rotation promotes even wear and improved tread life giving you the maximum life out of your tires. A professional tire dealer can get the job done for you in a quick visit.

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Keep Calm and Drive On If the summer heat drives you to distraction, the last thing you need is a malfunctioning air conditioning (A/C) system when you’re on the road. Checking your vehicle’s A/C annually will help you keep your cool when temperatures soar, says the Car Care Council. “Getting stuck in traffic is stressful enough, but getting stuck in traffic during the heat of summer without a functioning A/C is the pits,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “It is important to always have the A/C system properly maintained to keep it in tip-top shape and avoid costly repairs down the road.” A vehicle’s heating, ventilating and air conditioning system (HVAC) keeps the interior cabin comfortable in any season by providing the right temperature and humidity level. A thorough inspection should be performed annually and a typical A/C service consists of the following steps: • A service technician checks pressures to test operation, refrigerant charge and outlet temperatures. • If the system is found to be low on refriger-

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Monsanto Fund Donates $25,000 Toward Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s Robotics Programs Monsanto Fund donated $25,000 to support Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST®) Programs in 2014-15. Girl Scouts’ FIRST programs are designed to serve a diverse group of girls throughout eastern Missouri while helping carry out our mission–to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Females continue to be grossly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. To counter this pattern, Girl Scouts remains committed to offering specialized programs such as FIRST. FIRST is a mentor-based program designed to cultivate girls’ interest in STEM fields. Girls will learn valuable life and employment skills by learning how to become leaders, creating ideas, solving problems and overcoming obstacles. “We are so thrilled that Monsanto Fund continues to support our STEM programs,” CEO Bonnie Barczykowski said. “STEM is one of our primary focus areas and it is through these programs that our girls will gain

the experiences to prepare them to become tomorrow’s workforce leaders.” This grant is part of a broad commitment by the Monsanto Fund focused on strengthening the Greater St. Louis community, where Monsanto Fund and Monsanto Company are headquartered. In the 2014-15 season, Girl Scouts will organize at least 30 all-girl FIRST teams, serving at least 200 girls and 60 adult volunteers. The FIRST program offers age-appropriate STEM activities for four tiers of teams; all During the 2013-14 season, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri worked with 30 teams comprised of of which will be represented through Girl 227 girls. This year, Team 321, the Neon Electrons, won the highest award possible at the 2013 Scouts: Eastern Missouri FIRST LEGO League Championship. Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri • FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC): New this year, Girl Scouts of Eastern Mis• Junior FIRST LEGO League (JrFLL): Focused on souri will offer girls in grades 9-12 the opportunity to cultivating an interest in science and engineering in participate in FRC. young people in grades K-3, JrFLL is a hands-on pro• FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC): FTC serves young gram designed to capture children’s inherent curiosity people in grades 7-12 with a greater emphasis on engi- and direct it toward discovering the possibilities of imneering. proving the world around them. • FIRST LEGO® League (FLL): FLL imWhile activities will vary according to the level of each merses young people, in grades 4-8, in real- team, the overarching goal remains the same: to inspire Social Security can provide a word science and technology challenges girls to become STEM leaders. foundation for your retirement income needs and does so with surprising flexibility. Contact me to discuss your Social Security filing options and how to maximize this important resource in your retirement financial plan.

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2014 Best of Maryland Heights BEST OF MARYLAND HEIGHTS from cover The winners of the 2014 Best of Maryland Heights are: Chiropractor, Dr. Michael Glickert, 2108 Schuetz Road; Fitness, Pursuit Fitness and Performance, 5 Worthington Access Drive; Bank, Commercial Bank, 2330 West Port Plaza Drive; Bar and Grill, Nuts Bar and Grill, 5 Midland Ave.; Restaurant, Firehouse Subs, 12316 Dorsett Road; Hotel, Wingate by Wyndham, 13615 Riverport Drive; Gymnastics, Team Central, 2675 Metro Blvd.; Web/Graphic Design and Promotions, A Skeetz Production, 41 Graeler Drive; Automotive, Bob’s Transmissions, 330 Zodiac Industrial

Court; Consulting/Healthcare, First Class Solutions, 11426 Dorsett Road, Salon, Angels on the Balcony, 11705 Dorsett Road, Suite 206; Nursery, Thies Farm & Greenhouses, 3120 Maryland Heights Expressway; Gas Station/Convenience Store, Petro Mart, 767 N. New Ballas Road; Construction/Home Remodeling, One Way Construction, 4348 Rider Trail N, Earth City; Retail, Baskets By Stephanie, P.O. Box 1131; Delivery/Transportation Service, Zipp Express, 13652 Lakefront Drive, Earth City; Printing, Westport Quick Print, 11781 Lackland Road; Accounting, Dave Goldfarb, 111 Westport Plaza,

Suite 600; Service/Snow Removal, BSR Services, 2340 Verna Ave.; Not for Profit, Loaves and Fishes, 2750 McKelvey Road.

2014 Best of Maryland Heights Award Winners Congratulations to the 2014 Best of Maryland Heights award winners! The winners will be recognized as the “best of ” in their particular field this afternoon, Aug. 13, at the Maryland Heights Chamber Luncheon.

Chiropractor – Dr. Michael Glickert

Salon – Angels on the Balcony

Fitness – Pursuit Fitness and Peformance

Nursery – Thies Farms and Greenhouse

Bank – Commercial Bank

Gas Station/Convenience Store – Petro Mart

Bar and Grill – Nuts Bar and Grill

Construction/Home Remodeling – ONEWAY Construction

Restaurant – Firehouse Subs Hotel – Wingate by Wyndham Gymnastics – Team Central Web/Graphic Design and Promotions – A Skeetz Production

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Automotive – Bob’s Transmissions

Service/Snow Removal – BSR Services

Consulting/Healthcare – First Class Solutions

Not for Profit – Loaves and Fishes

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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.

Middle Pick: Moo Who?” Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

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Hilda Mae Heifer is a songbird with a voice as melodic as an opera singer. All that changes when she’s bopped on the head in Moo Who? by the prolific, and very funny Margie Palantini. Hilda’s on key grazing in the field until “Whiz. Wham. Klunk.” A cow pie hits her with the velocity of a line drive knocking the music right out of her mind, leaving Hilda Mae “a bit dazed, a tad dizzy.” Instead of her melodic moos, she honks like a goose, peeps like a chicken and issues oinks to rival any sour-smelling sow. Repeatedly her animal friends try to reason with Hilda Mae, asking her if she lays eggs, or if she has a curly tail, but the divine bovine remains in “lala,” not “do-re-mi,” land. She’s as off-key as she can be. It’s kitty to the rescue. With a bevy of questions, tiger cat helps Hilda Mae realize her true identity and “get her moo back.” With exaggerated, colorful illustrations, artist Keith Graves gives Hilda Mae and her friends plenty of personality and facial expressions plus.

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4. Smart _____, pl. 5. Drive-in employee 6. Sometimes used for timing 7. U.N. labor agency 8. Parlor piece 9. Shoe option 10. Sensational promotion 11. Moray ___ 12. Kind of humor 15. With two axes 20. Poet T.S. 22. To swindle or cheat 24. Kitchen herb 25. Wing it 26. WWI French soldier 27. Abnormally distended, especially by fluids 29. *Funny and a Dr. 31. Dietary mineral 32. “For better or worse”? 33. Camouflaged equine

34. Take back what one said 36. Decode letters 38. Network of nerves 42. Old but in 45. *No ordinary doll 49. Aardvark’s meal morsel 51. Ali Khamenei’s capital 54. Bush thicket 56. Lawn ornament 57. Bona fide 58. *Voice of Darth Vader, James ____ Jones 59. Be compatible 60. Cheadle and Rickles 61. Bypass 62. Unfledged or nestling hawk 63. Fraternity letter 64. Process of decay 66. It destroys helper T cells See answers on page 13

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“Guardians of the Galaxy”

Unlike previous movies based on Marvel Comics characters, Guardians of the Galaxy focuses on a lesserknown group of heroes and villains. This galactic adventure never takes itself too seriously, though, making it an unexpected treat as the summer movie season comes to a close. The story opens on Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), an Earthling kidnapped by aliens in the late 1980s. After 26 years in space, Quill, who calls himself Starlord, now survives as a thief. His latest caper involves an orb that contains a force that can shatter planets. But Peter only is concerned with getting paid. Quill finds the orb, but an assassin called Gamora (Zoe Saldana) quickly finds him. While she tries to grab the orb, bounty hunters Rocket (voice of Bradley Cooper) and Groot (voice of Vin Diesel) go after Quill and the reward offered for his capture. This ragtag group will have to work together if the universe is to survive, however. With Guardians of the Galaxy, director James Gunn and co-writer Nicole Perlman turned a somewhat obscure comic book title into an enjoyable adventure film. Lacking the patriotic aspects of Captain America and the high-octane heroes from The Avengers, this film still has a lot to offer moviegoers. Chris Pratt brings the right amount of arrogance to Peter Quill/Starlord. Abducted in the pre-iPod days, Quill carries his vintage cassette player across the galaxy. Seeing himself as a well-known adventurer, Quill also is visibly disappointed when no one recognizes him. Zoe Saldana trades her Avatar blue for galactic green to play Gamora, an assassin with a solid moral code. She has ties to galactic heavies Ronan and Thanos, but remains an independent thinker. Dave Bautista’s Drax shares many of Gamora’s traits, but he also

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seeks revenge against Ronan for killing his family. For comic relief, Bradley Cooper turns in a great vocal performance as Rocket, the wisecracking, gun-toting raccoon. He’s also the only one who can really understand what his leafy pal Groot is trying to say. Vin Diesel has precious few lines as Groot, but he makes each one of them count. With its wry sense of humor, the Guardians of the Galaxy is a worthy addition to Marvel’s film universe. This also won’t be the last time movie audiences see Quill and company, especially with Avengers: Age of Ultron coming to theaters in 2015. Guardians of the Galaxy, rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and for some language, currently is playing in theaters.

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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Coach Jeff Fisher was happy playing most of his 90-man roster of offensive and defensive players. “We ended up with balance. When the game was all said and done, we had 34 pass attempts and 32 rushes, the rushing yards are a little skewed because of the punt fake but still, none the less, it was a good run. The bottom line is this: I think we had 18 guys that did not play in the game for whatever reason, nine of whom were starters and this week it looks as if we’ll probably get 15 to 16 of them back”, Coach commented. Three more times to see the 2014 Rams at Rams park in Earth City for free. Visit www.stlouisrams.com to confirm dates and practice times as they may change: • Thursday, Aug.14 - Practice 3:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Aug. 19 - Practice 3:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Aug. 20 - Practice 3:30 p.m. * Green Bay Packers coming to the Dome on Saturday

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With 93 percent of Americans consuming it at least once a month, and an average annual consumption of 46 pieces per person — it’s easy to see that pizza is a national obsession. These numbers from the National Association of Pizzeria Operators paint a powerful picture of the nation’s love affair with pizza. Just because it’s the heart of grilling season and the food focus is on steaks, burgers and hot dogs, it doesn’t mean we have to push aside this favorite Italian import. Now is the time to bring the pizza party to the patio and bake pizzas outdoors — and there are several ways to get it done. Directly on grill: Cook pizza right on the grill grate. Preheat the grill to 500°F and place the dough—without toppings—on the grate, directly over the fire. After a few minutes, flip the crust using tongs. Then

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add toppings on the grilled side. Pre-cook raw meat and fish toppings before placing them on the dough. Close the grill hood and continue cooking for several minutes. Don’t overload the pizza, as the crust may get soggy and some toppings won’t be consistently heated. Cooked on stone: A pizza stone is another way to bake pizzas outdoors. It distributes heat more evenly and extracts moisture so crusts come out crispier. Preheat the stone at 500°F in the indirect grilling zone for about an hour. Cook any raw meat or fish toppings during this time. After the stone is heated, assemble the pizza with the cooked toppings and place it directly on the stone. Cook the pizza with the grill hood closed at 500°F for about 10-12 minutes, or until it’s done and the crust is browned. At the five-minute mark, rotate the pizza

180 degrees to cook evenly. Pizza oven: For those who want a pie like the one they get in artisan pizzerias, a pizza oven is the way to go. With some ovens reaching temperatures of 800°F or higher, pizzas can be cooked in just a few minutes. While large wood-fired brick ovens are popular, there are countertop ovens powered by natural gas or liquid propane, such as the Artisan Fire Pizza Oven by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet. Both styles give backyard pizza maestros the ability to cook at extreme temperatures, giving crusts the perfect amount of char and chewiness. The gas-fired models offer the ability to tailor heat to particular pizza styles while the wood-fired ovens require a little more attention and expertise. For more pizza recipes and cooking tips, visit kalamazoogourmet.com.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events Aug. 7 & 21: Blood Pressure Clinic 10am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. Refreshments served. RSVP by calling 314.838.3877. Aug. 7: Music From 1959 Presented by Nostalgia John 9:30am, complimentary Breakfast at 9am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. RSVP by August 1 by calling 314.838.3877. Aug. 9: Music Under the Stars 2014 Summer Concert Series: Billy Peek Band 7:30pm, St. Ferdinand Park, 25 St Ferdinand Park Dr. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.4466. Aug. 14: Hot Summer Night Wheel of Fortune 6pm, The Bridge at Florissant,

1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. Enjoy a Root Beer float and win some great prizes. RSVP by calling 314.831.0988. This free event is for adults 55 years and older. Aug. 15: Fish Fry Bellefontaine Methodist Church, 10600 Bellefontaine Rd. Children under 6, free. Single plate, $7.50, double plate, $8.50. For more information, call 314.867.0800. Aug 15-16: Doggie Pool Party Fri., Aug. 15, 6:30-8:30pm, Sat., Aug. 16 10am-noon, Koch Park Family Aquatic Center, 315 Howdershell Rd. in Florissant. The cost will be $10 for dog and owner and $3 for each additional guest. For more information call the James J. Eagan Center at 314.921.4466, or call the JFK Center at 314.921.4250., or visit us at www.florissantmo.com. Aug. 16: Music Under the Stars: SmashBand Superhits 7pm, St. Ferdinand Park, 25 St

Ferdinand Park Dr. in Florissant. 10 piece band plays the hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s! Aug 21: Healthy Living Series Complimentary Breakfast at 9, series begins at 9:30am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. RSVP by Aug. 15 by calling 314.838.3877. Aug. 21-24: 2014 Lions Community Fair Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5pmmidnight; Saturday, 1pm-midnight in Norman Myers Park, 8700 Midland Blvd. in Overland. For more information, call 314.749.1885 or visit www.overlandlions.com. Aug. 22: Food Truck Knight Friday 5-8pm, Knights of Columbus Grounds, 50 St. Francois St. in Florissant. Featuring over 20 food trucks, sponsored by the Duchesne Knights of Columbus and co-sponsored by the City of Florissant. Aug. 24: Understanding Veterans Benefits 6-7pm, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. RSVP by calling 314.831.0988. The seminar will explore Veterans benefits in relationship to the Veterans Aid and Attendance. Aug. 26: Labor Day Happy Hour 11:30am, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Entertainment by The Joy Notes. RSVP by Aug. 22 by calling 314.838.3877. Every Friday in Aug: Fiesta Friday Taco Salads 11:30am, Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. This free event is for adults 55 years and older. RSVP on Tuesdays to the receptionist or

call 314.831.0988. Sept. 5: American Red Cross Blood Drive 10am-3pm, Christian Hospital Atrium – Ground Floor of Detrick Building, 11155 Dunn Rd. in St. Louis. Walk-ins are welcome; appointments have priority. For more information, or to register, visit www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: christianhospital, or contact Sandy Roy at slm9123@bjc.org. Sept. 6: Table & Tailgate Sale 8am- 1pm, Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, 2615 Shackelford Rd. in Florissant. Indoors, $15 per table; parking lot space, $15 for three adjacent parking spots (must provide own tables). For more information, or to reserve a space, call 314.831.1300. Sept. 11: Remembrance Ceremony 7pm, VFW Post 4105, 410 Rue St. Francois in Florissant. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 314.831.6121. Sept. 11: Modern Square Dancing Class 7:15pm, Old Ferdinand Shrine School, 1 Rue St. Francois St. in Florissant. Registration Sept. 1118, $5 per person per night, casual attire. For more information or to register, call 314.839.2134 or 314.837.4729 Sept. 18: OASIS Peer Led Discussion Groups–Freedom from Growing Old 1:30-2:30, Village North Retirement Community, 11160 Village North Dr. For more information, or to register, call 314.747.9355. Sept. 24: Red Cross Blood Drive 2:30-6:30pm, Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, 2615 Shackel-

ford Rd. in Florissant. For more information, or to sign up, call 314.831.1300 or visit www.redcrossblod.org and enter sponsor code BlessedSavior. Sept. 27: Light the Night Fundraising Walk Registration at 5pm, walk starts at 7:30pm, Forest Park’s Central Fields. For more information call 314.590.2230 or visit www.lightthenight.org/gat. Recurring Events Mondays: Karaoke at DeLeo’s Cafe & Deli 2782 North Hwy 67, Florissant, 8 - 10:30pm, 314.839.3880. Mondays: Free Line Dancing 6:30pm, beginners welcome, RSVP 314.838.3877, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. Mondays and Wednesdays: Exercise with Melanie/Ann Classes 1pm, St. Catherine Retirement Community, 3350 St. Catherine St. in Florissant. Classes led by a licensed Physical Therapist with the use of weights and resistance bands (provided). RSVP by calling 314.838.3877. Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • August 13, 2014 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 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 Every Sundays: 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 Sept. 19: Men’s Healthy Happy Hour and Health Screenings 4:30-7pm, Christian Hospital Atrium – Ground Floor of Detrick Building, 11155 Dunn Rd. in St. Louis. Space is limited; call 314-747-WELL to make reservation. Sept. 25: Medicare Update 2015 10-11am, Christian Hospital Hospital Diabetes Institute,11155 Dunn Rd. Learn how to make affordable and delicious meals with a registered dietitian. The presentation will include tastetesting, handouts and recipe cards Space is limited to first 25. Cost is $10 per person. To register, call 413.747.9355. 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. 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.

A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599. 2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net. Third Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association At Lutheran Senior Services at Hidden Lake, 10 – 11am, 11728 Hidden Lake Dr., St. Louis, 314.292.7504 Diabetes Basics: 314.344.7024 for info 314.344.7220 to enroll.

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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.

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

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An Old Business Concept Renewed Once in a while I run across a small business person who is trying to bring back the days of small town chivalry. The days when the shop owner was there everyday, stocking the shelves, selling the goods and services, performing his or her art, and sweeping out the place. In other words, the days when small shops and businesses had owners that made a living and didn’t agonize about becoming rich and powerful. Does anyone remember those folks? Cheryl Abrams does. Cheryl is a highly skilled professional beautician that recently opened her own boutique in an older part of St. Charles. I have known her for years but wasn’t aware she had the nerve to risk it all and start her own shop. These days, that takes some real pluck. However, there’s something both new and old with her program. There’s an up and coming local organization of deserving people who remember those chivalrous days of friendly businesses and neighborhoods where people looked out for one another. The days when folks sat on front porches and chatted with a passerby instead of retreating to their backyards—out of sight and mind—or inside staring at TVs. Cheryl is a driving force behind this endeavor that reminds me of the movie Pay It Forward. A film about helping other people without being asked and hop-

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ing they will do the same for someone else. It’s their own semi-exclusive club of people trying to bring others into that lost time when gallantry, courtesy and generosity existed among the citizens who didn’t let animosity, hate, greed and prejudice be their judge. Doing a favor for someone else and trying to help those less fortunate came from the heart, not with the expectation of reward other than the good feelings of doing something nice for someone else. Our country has become divided by hate, income levels and politics, and somehow we seem to have lost the ability to see the good in someone instead of what we were programmed to see by parents, friends, media, religious radicals, peer groups, politicians and so on. To meet someone and make a friend is to withhold judgment and be a friend. Miss Abrams works hard at being open-minded as well as friendly and helpful toward others. Because I’m somewhat the cynic, I’m grateful to know there are still people around who believe in this sort of thing. I’m often required to research different facts and people, and sometimes I’m disappointed—even outraged—about what I find, and wish I hadn’t; thus the cynicism. Having this amazing woman turn out to be a non-judgmental credit to the human race was refreshing. She isn’t looking to get rich. She’s looking to make a living and help others, and she believes it will come back to her in some form of reward, be it business, a favor, or just plain friendly hellos. This surely doesn’t sound like today’s millionaire CEO’s or the increasing number of businesses that exploit the citizens like storefront payday loan enterprises; where charity exists only as tax deductions and help with problems is performed by exasperating telephone representatives in foreign countries. Cheryl Abrams Style is on Facebook. Stop in and chat with a phenomenal human being or get a haircut, a new do, advice or help with a problem. “Most small business owners are not particularly sophisticated business people. That’s not a criticism; they’re passionate about cutting hair or cooking food, and that’s why they got in the business, not because they have an MBA.” –Andrew Mason; Former CEO and founder of Groupon Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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