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MoDOT is currently conducting a study on improvements to the North Corridor

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By Sara Hardin Since spring of 2013, MoDOT’s I-270 North Environmental Assessment has been addressing concerns related to safety and mobility issues along the I-270 corridor stretching from I-70 on the west to the Chain of Rocks Bridge on the east. The assessment follows the I-270 Corridor Study that identified areas of the interstate in need of improvement, and is on track to be completed by the end of 2016. The assessment is required by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) before construction begins in order to ensure that the plans for improvement to the corridor will meet goals without significantly impacting the surrounding environment. MoDOT will be able to continue on to the design phase as long as FHWA issues a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) at the end of the study. Potential projects included in preliminary long-term concepts include improvements to existing two-way outer roads, creating a one-way outer road system and improving several interchanges. These changes are hoped to provide congestion relief and improve mobility and safety along the 16-mile-long corridor. “The corridor was built in the 1960’s, and much of it is in need of replacement,”

said Lisa Kuntz, MoDOT Area Engineer for North St. Louis County. “One of our main elements is to take care of our infrastructure and look at what kind of safety, mobility and accessibility improvements are needed along the corridor. While we’re making transportation improvements and investing in our existing infrastructure, we need to be sure that everything is done to make it better and make it work better for the community into the future, because it’s going to be there for 50-plus years.” Because the I-270 corridor is one of the most-traveled in the St. Louis metropolitan region, many who utilize the North Corridor have raised concerns regarding its aging infrastructure. Florissant Mayor Tom Schneider’s comments on rush hour traffic on the North Corridor raise concerns about environmental safety and the impacts on the surrounding commercial areas. “There has been a dire need to increase the capacity of I-270 for many years, and it is particularly log-jammed eastbound every business day evening causing bumper-to-bumper traffic for miles,” said Schneider. “This congestion leads to unnecessary pollution and waste of fuel and time, and is a detraction to commerce in

and around the city of Florissant.” Because of the number of interchanges and the complexity of the corridor, Kuntz explains that there is over $600 million worth of identified improvements that are needed, including replacing bridges, improving interchanges and creating additional lanes. While construction is still several years away, MoDOT is looking at See I-270 page 2

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I-270 from cover a potential $100 million designbuild to maximize project efficiency. “We’re going to allow a designbuild team to come in and see if they propose something that works better and saves money,” explained Kuntz. “We have a concept of what can work out there, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that that’s what we will end up building. That’s just the benchmark of what we want to build. We want to allow the industry to come and innovate, save money and get us more bang for our buck. I personally think it’s super exciting. We’ve identified all of these needs, and now we’re actually getting some funding to start these improvements. It’s excitng to see these muchneeded transportation improvements come to the region.” MoDOT will be hosting a public hearing in either September or

October to present its proposed plan. To stay up to date on the study, visit modot.mo.gov/stlouis/I-270North.

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“Baby you are going to need to go where people do what you want to do. You like to do things that people around here just don’t do.” My mother was always encouraging me in my passion for writing. In my preteen years she tried to support me in looking to find a producer for the songs I wrote and composed. However, growing up in the 70s and 80s there was little resource for where to go or knowledge about with what groups to be involved. Later in my early 20s she was encouraging me to seek out where to go for exposure of my poetry writing. I felt stuck by my limited surroundings, resources and knowledge of where to go with my poetry. Though I find twenty years later there are many more opportunities for sharing the artistry of the spoken word, poetry, in my opinion, doesn’t get the same level of publicity as other forms of art such as music in St. Louis. Poetry is the baseline for lyrically-sound hip hop music and many songs we sing. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve just sat and read a music insert for a CD. Some of the songwrit-

ers have left me thinking, “my goodness, without any music the words alone are just simply poetic!” A lover of smooth jazz music, I can tell you that I love beautiful sounds. However, the words of a song make the difference in the quality of a lot of the music we hear between yesterday’s and today’s generation. Though later in life I found opportunities to share my poetry, I found the most significant St. Louis opportunity a year ago after I went to Cape Girardeau for a writer’s conference. While at the conference I met two young ladies who were also from St. Louis. They told me about “Hustle and Flow—The Experience,” a spoken word community hosted by Kristy “Poet Lightning” McKeown every last Monday of the month. Both experienced and aspiring spoken word artists are given an opportunity to share their poetry. This monthly event is offered by the Secure Entertainment group. Besides giving me an opportunity to be one of its two featured spoken word poets this past January for its “My First Love Is Poetry,” the entertainment group provides opportunities at its other monthly events. Each event is hosted by members of Secure Entertainment who are also part of the spoken-word community.

Based on my past experience, we shouldn’t assume everyone is exposed to opportunities. I believe it is important we find a way to ensure youth in our community who have a real passion for poetry writing know that their form of writing is not just a hobby or form of expression. Youth need to know that their gift in poetry writing has a significant role in our everyday culture, from lyrics in a song to a monologue on stage. I believe we need to find more opportunities for them to share their creativity. That person could someday turn into a great songwriter or the next Maya Angelou. Charlotte R. Beard, a St. Louis native, is a contributing writer for the Community News. In addition to having had her inspirational writing featured in The St. Louis American Journal, in her spare time she shares her writing on the open mic at local venues. Charlotte’s collection of inspirational poetry, “Inspirations by Char,” was released under Westbow Press in February 2016. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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New aquarium to be part of Union Station redevelopment

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Something fishy is happening at St. Louis Union Station. Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM) announced the next phase of development at the National Historic Landmark train station in downtown St. Louis - the St. Louis Aquarium. Construction is planned to begin in fall 2016 with an anticipated completion in fall 2018. “All of us at LHM are excited to bring this highly anticipated attraction to St. Louis,” says Bob O’Loughlin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Lodging Hospitality Management and owner of St. Louis Union Station. “The St. Louis Aquarium will anchor the development that will transform St. Louis Union Station and reposition it as a family attraction destination similar to Chicago’s Navy Pier.” The 75,000-square-foot St. Louis Aquarium will be located in the former mall area within St. Louis Union Station. The $45 million attraction will feature one-of-a-kind exhibits and tanks with one million gallons of water housing thousands of aquatic species. A shark tank holding one of the largest collections of sharks in the Midwest will be a highlight of the new attraction. The exhibit will feature a Shark Bridge, a unique V-shaped rope bridge that will suspend visitors just inches above the 385,000-gallon shark-filled tank. For guests brave enough to walk across, the Shark Bridge will offer a thrilling vantage point above the sharks, stingrays and hundreds of fish. The attraction will be open 365 days a year from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. One million visitors are expected annually. The St. Louis Aquarium will be an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) which holds members to the highest standards in animal care and exhibition. The facility will employ an animal husbandry team of marine biologists and aquarists responsible for the long-term care of the animals in the exhibit as well as overseeing water chemistry, animal nutrition, veterinary care, education, staffing and safety. The aquarium will be an exceptional educational experience for school groups and an entertainment destination for local and out-oftown visitors. An 8,500-square-foot private event space will feature the Shark Tank as a backdrop for weddings, social events and corporate parties. The St. Louis Aquarium will be part of a $70 million family entertainment complex located at St. Louis Union Station. Other components will include the previously announced St Louis Wheel, a 200-foot-high observation wheel with 30 fully-enclosed, climate-controlled and ADAcompliant gondolas that seat up to six adults

each. Wheel passengers will take three to four rotations high over the St. Louis skyline during the 10-to-12-minute ride. The St. Louis Wheel will be a new iconic attraction on the St. Louis skyline and will be operational every day of the year. Other phases of the entertainment complex at St. Louis Union Station are underway in an area beneath the historic train shed that will be known as The Train Park. The Train Park will feature food and beverage concessions served out of train cars and shipping containers, the Fire & Light Show at the Lake, the St. Louis Wheel, the Hard Rock Café and Landry’s restaurants, and new retail and family attractions. The first phase of development - the Fire & Light Show at the Lake - will open by November 2016. The show emanates from nine fire pods submerged in the watery pool. Tube lights, hung from trees in the Train Park, and a light show projected onto the ceiling panels of the train shed above the lake, will create a display synchronized to music on view every 30-minutes on the hour. A new boardwalk around the lake will allow guests to stroll completely around the water and connect to both the Hard Rock Café and Landry’s restaurants. A cantilevered net lounge will be installed between the restaurants where guests can relax in a hammock-style lounge that hovers above the lake to view the Fire & Light Show. The Train Park and Fire & Light Show are being created by Groundswell Design of Philadelphia. The company recently completed the popular Spruce Street Harbor Park in Philadelphia. That attraction was recently named in the national media as one of the best places to visit in Philadelphia and has become a popular gathering space for locals and visitors alike with floating gardens, colorful hammocks and food and drink from local restaurants. Enhancements also are continuing at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel which will add 32 new hotel rooms beneath the clock tower section on the Market Street side of the building’s northeast corner. Construction on the rooms will start in January 2017 with completion by fall 2017. The hotel currently offers 539 rooms and will increase to 571 rooms when the $5.5 million project is completed. The hotel also will add 15,636 square feet of new meeting space by expanding the Midway east to 18th Street. Six new breakout rooms ranging from 1,600 to 2,835 square feet will be added along with another 8,700 square feet of flexible event space created with one of the shark tanks as a backdrop at the cost of $3.5 million. Construction on the meeting space will begin in January 2017 with completion by fall 2017.

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City of Hazelwood offers Rio Summer Olympic Games coloring contest for kids The city of Hazelwood and its parks and recreation division have joined together to offer local kids a fun way to celebrate the Rio Summer Olympics and cheer U.S. Olympic athletes on to victory. Child residents in grades 1 through 6 are eligible to participate in Hazelwood’s Rio Summer Olympic Games Coloring Contest between now and Aug. 21. All they need to do is to pick up a contest coloring page for their age group at either Civic Center East or the Hazelwood Community Center. Copies are available at Hazelwood City Hall as well. Then use their creative skills to fill in the coloring

page. The deadline for all entries to be turned in is Aug. 21. (Participants are reminded to make sure they write their name and contact information on the back.) All pictures will be judged and the winners notified on Aug. 22. One winner from the grades one-to-three age group and one winner from the grades four-to-six group will be awarded a free, one-day family admission (up to four people) at Hazelwood’s White Birch Bay Aquatic Center. Plus, the parks and recreation division staff will be posting some of the entries at both recreation centers for the public to see.

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Get ready to put your mettle to the pedals and hit the streets in St. Louis. Moonlight Ramble —the nation’s longest-running nighttime bike ride—will roll through the city again on Aug. 20. AARP in St. Louis is the title sponsor of the 53rd annual original nighttime bike ride that gives riders of all ages one of two routes to explore in the downtown area. Participants will gather between 9:00 and 11:45 p.m. at the Ballpark Village at 601 Clark Avenue in downtown St. Louis for the midnight ride. At one minute past midnight, the first cyclists will lead the pack on one of two pre-determined routes. The ramble is a leisurely ride and not a race that began in 1964 and has become a great summer tradition in the city. This event attracts more than 5,000 riders, many of them AARP members but also include families with children. John Ulett, long-time St. Louis radio personality and avid cyclist, will be at the AARP in St. Louis exhibit space starting at 10 p.m. – so stop

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You know that feeling of vulnerability you get at the dentist? I always carry a load of guilt going in. I feel like I’m being forced into an interrogation for some sort of crime I’ve committed. It’s basically the same thing, beginning with being strapped down in that reclining chair. As it starts to lower, my dentist suddenly hits the bright light. The beam is lasered in on my face and burning so intensely that I can feel my retinas blister. He then dons a medical mask. Not for safety, but to conceal his voice and face so I can’t identify him in a police lineup. Of course, what’s an interrogation without truth serum? Next a 12inch, steel hypodermic needle is shoved into my quavering gums. It’s jabbed repeatedly until I’ll say anything if he’ll just pull that dag blasted pointy device out of my jawbone. After the serum has been administered, he asks me some specific questions such as, the combination to our safe at home and my cellphone password. After I’ve freely given him those as well as everything else good and sacred, including the location of my emergency chocolate stash at home, the real probing begins. He lowers his face down to within an inch of mine and continues, “So Mrs. Moore, you have answered all the prior questions to my satisfaction, but there is one more that I’m curious about. Are you prepared to answer truthfully?” He gives the new jagged instrument of torture in his hand a spin. It looks like something that could debone

a giant sea bass with a few jabs. I wag my head up and down in agreement if only he will pull that revolving fish fillet-er away from above my watering eyeballs. “Very good. Now then. Here’s the real question, “Have you been flossing regularly?” He gives the drill another whirl for effect. It could easily chip the curbing away from my driveway with a few rotations. I am at his mercy. Suddenly I remember something. I recite to him a report all over the news that came out just days ago debunking flossing and its fraudulent effectiveness. His eyes flash open. He knows the gig is up. He snaps off the light, raises the chair then says, “No cavities today!” as he hands me an enormous sugary lollipop to keep my mouth shut. Some days you win, some days you lose. Winning is better…and tastier. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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How to deal with rising health care costs Many seniors are finding their medical expenses exceed what they anticipated when planning for retirement. Maximizing the value of available assets can be one of the ways to significantly ease a stressed budget. Whether living a longer, healthier life than anticipated, dealing with a critical illness or paying for ongoing treatment for various ailments, the costs associated with medical care can add up. If you or a loved one is facing this challenge, it may be time to explore alternatives that allow you to continue to cover your expenses while easing the burden on your bank account. Consider this story about a woman who sold her $500,000 term policy to pay her medical bills and cover future treatment costs. After her husband passed away, she was having trouble meeting her life insurance premium payments. Years later, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and was struggling to meet the cost of her ongoing treatment. She tried to apply for an accelerated death benefit, but didn’t qualify due to her state’s regulations. That’s when she contacted Coventry Direct to explore the option of selling her policy. She sold her policy for $175,000. Having paid only $9,527 into a policy that had no cash value, she was surprised to learn how much it was worth. With the proceeds from the life settlement, she paid off her debts and no longer had to worry about the cost of her medical treatments. One of these solutions may help manage your assets in a way that allows you to deal with mounting health care costs: Cut costs where you can. Ask your doctor to periodically review your medications to determine whether there are any you can eliminate, either due to improved condition or because other, newer prescriptions make them redundant. Also, talk with your doctor and pharmacist to ensure you are able to fill generic prescriptions when possible for added savings. Take stock of your financial resources. Obvious assets such as a bank account or home can be leveraged for your financial benefit, but don’t overlook other potential resources, such as a life insurance policy. Many people are not aware that life insurance is personal property, has value and can be sold. Selling your life insurance policy, which is known as a life settlement, may result in an immediate cash

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payment. A company like Coventry Direct can help you determine whether a life settlement might allow you to sell your policy to help cover immediate needs or relieve the pressure of mounting medical debt. To learn more about your options and whether a life settlement is right for you, visit coventrydirect.com/lifesettlements or call 888-858-9344. Be a smart shopper. Shopping around for the best prices may take time, but it can also help you keep more of your money. For example, when it comes to special treatments and procedures, ask for a detailed explanation of charges ahead of time and compare outpatient facilities to hospitals to find the most affordable option. Seek supplemental coverage. If out-of-pocket expenses are eating away at your savings account and you qualify for Medicare, consider purchasing supplemental coverage. You may find that the monthly premiums are more affordable than the costs you rack up with each new visit or prescription refill. Managing your medical costs can feel like an overwhelming task, but there are steps you can take, including tapping into your financial assets, that can ease stress and allow you to focus more energy on managing your health and happiness.

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Villa at Riverwood, an independent senior living community, focuses on a well-rounded lifestyle Tucked neatly in the Riverwood Estates sub- linen service, scheduled transportation to medical division sitting on finely-manicured grounds is and dental appointments and every month there where you’ll find the Villa at are more than 150 thoughtprovoking fun activities and Riverwood, an independent senior living community events to choose from. In addition, The Villa at with supportive services. Riverwood is dedicated to Celebrating 30 years, the Villa has given area seniors creating a happier, healthier, more well-rounded lifestyle and their families peace of mind, knowing that their for its residents. It’s an entirely new approach called, loved ones are happy, safe, well fed, warm, dry and sur“Lifestyle 360.” It embraces Maslow’s five dimensions of rounded by friendly, active wellness: Emotional, Inteloutgoing peers who are genlectual, Physical, Social and uinely enjoying this chapter Spiritual, which the Villa in their lives. “This is truly a communiat Riverwood incorporates into all aspects of living for ty,” says Fran Jackson the Vila more balanced and fulfillla’s executive director, “We’re ing life. not a facility, this is our residents’ home - and once you If you or someone you Submitted photo love is ready to start living step into our foyer, you‘ll see that we’re filled with a lot of Longtime Florissant Residents, Bob and Evelyn Behlmann the good life, feel free to call enjoy living at the Villa at Riverwood. Bob and schedule a tour at love and hugs.” Offering all the comforts your convenience. The Villa of home and more, Villa residents enjoy a true at Riverwood is located at #1 Pratt Place (In the fine dining experience with three chef prepared Riverwood Estates Subdivision) off Howdershell. meals a day - with a choice of four entrées for For more information call 314-839-5000 or visit lunch and dinner, weekly housekeeping with bed www.villaatriverwood.com.

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Factors that impact homeowner happiness It is said that as you get older you become wiser, but as homeowners grow older, do they become happier? According to a nationwide homeowner happiness survey conducted by HomeAdvisor, the answer is yes. This was the case of Bob and Joanie Johnson, who dropped their youngest child off at college in August 2015. Although they needed time to adjust to their children no longer living at home, they soon realized they had extra time and money to devote to home projects. Many parents who become empty nesters have this revelation and start focusing on projects that have been placed on the backburner while kids were in the house. “It makes sense that empty nesters have the highest happy home scores,” said Dr. Karen Ruskin, HomeAdvisor’s Happiness Advisor. “They have likely settled in a community they enjoy and plan to stay. This group also generally has the most economic stability and time to make their house a happy home.” The survey shows that individuals in the empty-nester stage have higher happy home scores across the board compared to all other stages of life. The main factors that contribute to their happiness are their communities, location and features of their homes. Compared to other stages of life, empty-nesters feel the safest in their communities, most connected to their neighbors and are also the happiest with the condition of their homes. Overall homeowner happiness boils down to a combination of three important factors: accessibility to attractions and services, community and dwelling. Interestingly, research shows that accessibility and community play a far bigger role in happiness than dwelling. “A homeowner’s identity and quality of life is much more likely to depend on aspects like weather, for example, as that influences activities accessed in one’s community and affordability over how many bedrooms and bathrooms they have,” Ruskin said. “Homeowner happiness is really about location, location, location.” This rings true for the Johnsons, who are far happier with the accessibility of services in their community and their neighbors than other lifestage groups. Ruskin offers these four tips to make your

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home a happier place: 1. Upgrade and remodel your home. Update the landscaping or change out cabinet hardware. These modest to moderate changes can transform your home into a place that fits your needs. 2. Make sure you have adequate gathering space. Family rooms, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens and patios are great areas to focus on to create an entertainment experience for you and your guests. 3. Get to know your neighbors. Research shows that the happiest homeowners enjoy and feel comfortable, as well as safe, with their neighbors and community. To reach this comfortability, try organizing a neighborhood event. 4. Make your home a place you want to stay. The happiest homeowners feel their home is their favorite place and somewhere they want to stay long term. Get comfortable, hang art, put up those family pictures that are sitting in a box, paint the walls or plant a garden. Find more tips for becoming a happier homeowner and further survey information at homeadvisor.com/survey.

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Area student awarded Bethesda Lutheran Communities Scholarship Keiandra Scott of St. Louis, daughter of Mark Scott and Sandra Darden, has been awarded a Bethesda Lutheran Communities Scholarship for the 2016-17 academic year. Scott, who received a $3,000 scholarship, attends Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois where she will enter her senior year this fall majoring in special education. She is a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – College Hill in St. Louis. Criteria for the competitive scholarships included demonstration of academic achievement, active involvement in a Lutheran church, service hours spent working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and a career plan that includes work and advocacy in the field of developmental disabilities. “We want to congratulate all of the scholarship recipients and wish them the very best as they pursue their academic goals in Submitted photo working with people with intellectual and developmental dis- Keiandra Scott of St. Louis has been awarded abilities,” said Kim Trombley, Vice President of Religious Life and a Bethesda Lutheran Communities Scholarship for the 2016-17 academic year. Church Relations for Bethesda.

Hazelwood West High cheerleaders receive awards Hazelwood West High School cheerleaders recently received several awards from the Lindenwood University Cheer camp. In all, West High received four awards including the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) All-American Cheerleading Team award, NCA Spirit Award, Champion Chant, and Game Day Top Team award. Cheyanne Buffkins, Dannae Meriwether, Madison Knight, Emily Dofing and, Cheyenne Jones, West High cheerleaders each received the NCA AllPhoto courtesy Hazelwood School District American Cheerleading Team NCA All-American Cheerleading Team award winners (From left) were Cheyanne Buffkins, award. To receive this award, Dannae Meriwether, Madison Knight, Emily Dofing and Cheyenne Jones (not pictured). each cheerleader was required to try out in front of NCA judges. Cheerleaders “I am so proud of our team for all of the hard who scored 25 or higher were recognized with work that they put in,” said Stephanie Knight, this honor. West High cheer team photographer and coach. The West High junior varsity and varsity cheer “They were not only nominated but tried out inteams each won the NCA Spirit Award for the dividually and scored high enough to make the entire program. The junior varsity team won NCA All-American Cheer team. Congratulathe Champion Chant and Game Day Top Team tions to them and the other coaches on this wellaward. deserved recognition.”

Hazelwood School District Back to School Fair attracts more than 2,200 On July 30 more than 2,200 students, parents and members of the community attended Hazelwood School District’s 10th annual Back to School Fair, held at the St. Louis Outlet Mall. The Back-to-School Fair featured information booths for all 32 HSD school sites, free giveaways, school supply’s, immunizations and more. The school district partnered with the Black Jack Fire Department, Aetna Better Health Care, and the HSD Foundation to provide free backpacks and school supplies to HSD students during Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District the fair. The fair also included On July 30 more than 2,200 students, parents and members of the community attended free haircuts, compliments of Hazelwood School District’s 10th annual Back to School Fair, held at the St. Louis Outlet Mall. “Real Talk with Demingo.” “I would like to thank all of our community only crowd. partners for their donations, support and for “Special thanks to our board of education, stuproviding valuable resources to our students and dents, parents, teachers, HSD administrators, their families,” said Kimberly McKenzie, HSD di- and volunteers for helping to make the 2016 rector of communications. Back to School Fair a tremendous success,” said The highlight of the fair was the music and McKenzie. “I would also like to thank the staff at dance entertainment provided by student groups. the St. Louis Outlet Mall for their commitment HOT 104.1 radio DJ, A-Plus served as the offi- to this annual event and the Florissant Police Decial emcee for the event. He hosted several prize partment for their partnership and presence.” drawings and had fun with the standing-roomThe first day of school this year was August 10.

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GNC board names new chamber president The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Judy Taylor has been selected as President of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce. Judy will begin her duties on Aug. 15. Judy succeeds Carolyn Marty, who will be retiring after serving six years as president. Judy was co-owner of Taylor Land Management for

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17 years. She has been an active member of the chamber since 2008. Judy is excited about the opportunity to further the mission of the chamber and continue its service to the North County community. She looks forward to meeting chamber members and is committed to working with them to market their businesses and organizations.

Hilliker Corporation helps sell historic department store’s warehouse Hilliker Corporation, a St. Louis owned and managed commercial real estate company, recently assisted its client sell a warehouse that was deemed one of the largest single level warehouses in the country when built nearly 60 years ago. Kingswick Holdings sold its 440,000-squarefoot office and warehouse space located at 1431 Kingsland for $2,657,000 to MCI Cores, Inc. The warehouse was originally built in 1957 for Stix, Baer & Fuller retailer and sits on 17 acres of land with over 10 acres under roof. MCI Cores is one of the largest buyers and suppliers of used automotive parts in the world. Founded in 1992 by Ron Carr and Ed Matejcic,

the company is currently located at 6346 Plymouth Ave. in 200,000-square-feet of warehouse space. MCI Cores will retain ownership of its current property and moved into 200,000-square-feet of the Kingsland warehouse last Dec. as a tenant. The remainder of the Kingsland building is leased to third-party tenants. Hilliker Corporation’s Hal Ball represented the seller, Kingswick Holdings. Cozad Group represented the buyer, MCI Cores. Ball said that Hilliker Corporation, which has continuously leased the property for the past 12 years, assisted its client through a complicated foreclosure lawsuit which eventually allowed the recent sale of the property.

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Christian Hospital’s Community Health Access Program receives statewide 2016 Community Service Award

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Submitted photo At the MESMA Award presentation (from left) were Ruby Mehrer, MESMA president; Christian Hospital CHAP advanced practice paramedics Michelle Moffett, Katie Eisenbeis and Jenny Rieker; Amanda Phelps, CHAP resource coordinator; Rebecca Poindexter, CHAP manager; Brian Froelke, MD, CHAP medical co-director; and Les Jobe, Missouri Bureau of EMS chief. Not pictured are Jennifer Cordia, CH chief nurse executive; Tiffany McNair, CHAP resource coordinator; Phil Moy, MD, CHAP medical co-director; Tom Saggio, CHAP director; and Shannon Watson, CHAP community health supervisor.

Christian Hospital’s Community Health Access Program (CHAP) has received the 2016 Community Service Award from the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association (MEMSA) to recognize the hospital’s CHAP team for making north St. Louis County a better place to live through their hard work and dedication to the overall improvement of the community’s health. The award was presented July 27 at the MESMA annual meeting in Branson, Missouri. Through education, guidance, treatment and resources, the CHAP team is a proven leader in developing the health and overall quality of life in its patients and their families. CHAP was introduced in February 2014 to connect people with the appropriate medical care and needed resources at the right time to reduce unnecessary 911 calls and emergency room visits, as well as decrease hospital readmissions. To date, CHAP has touched over 10,000 lives, navigated more than 8,600 patients away from 911 systems and the emergency department, and connected more than 630 people to primary care providers or medical homes. “We take a holistic approach with our patients to ensure not only their medical needs are met, but also their daily living needs such as food, shelter, transportation and more,” says Shannon Watson, APP, CHAP community health supervisor. “Our focus is helping people navigate through the

health care system, improve population health and the overall experience of receiving care. Among the 150 patients identified as high utilizers and enrolled in CHAP, we had a 63 percent reduction in emergency utilization and a 54 percent decrease in admissions. We’re honored and humbled to be recognized statewide by MEMSA as a program that is really making a difference to fill those gaps in health care and create a healthier community.” MEMSA is a nonprofit professional association committed to high-quality emergency medical services across Missouri. Since 1983, MEMSA has provided leadership in education, training, and pre-licensing EMT and EMT-P (paramedic) practical testing as well as legislation. MEMSA provides a forum for EMS professionals to accomplish common goals that ensure quality EMS care is delivered statewide. MEMSA members are actively involved in collaborative efforts to achieve these and other goals. “I am amazed at the successes for our patients facing some of the most complex medical, social and economic challenges,” says Brian Froelke, MD, CHAP medical co-director. “The novel approaches that CHAP has developed are truly changing the face of emergency medical services across the country, and this recognition truly validates the successes of our work.”

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Sports

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Sports you see with Gary B...

Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com

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Local athletes at the Summer Olympics in Rio As you watch the Olympics this year keep the list below handy as several of these elite athletes attended local high schools and universities in the area. These men and women have put a lot of blood, sweat and tears to make it to the level that few will ever attain. All they can do is “do their best.” Easy to say with all the pressures that surround them. Several that are competing in the games have ties to our area: • Gwen Berry attended McCluer High School and college at SIU Carbondale: Track and FieldHammer Throw. • Deanna Price attended Troy Buchanan High School and college at SIU Carbondale: Track and Field-Hammer Throw. • Michael Rodgers attended McCluer South/ Berkley High and college at Lindenwood: Track and Field-Sprinter. • Fernando Reis attended Lindenwood University-Weight lifting. • Muhammad Begaliev attended Lindenwood University-Weight lifting. • Fabian Florant attended Lindenwood University-Triple Jump. • Morgan Craft attended Lindenwood University-Shooting. • Donald Thomas attended Lindenwood University-High Jump. • Becky Sauerbrunn attended Ladue High School: Soccer. • Brittany Bowman attended Festus High: She competes in Track and Field-Javelin. * Be proud to wear the Red, White and Blue… Go USA O’Fallon baseball team gaining momentum The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon.

The team has won seven of its last 10 games inching up the standings with just under a month left in the season. Some of the Rascals’ standouts: • Alexi Colon, at 5’8” 175 lbs. ranks tied for third in home runs in the league with 14. • Kyle Gaedele continues his torrid hitting ranking 16th in the league with a .298 average. • Outfielder Robby Enslen is a few slots behind him hitting .293. • On the mound Dan Ludwig has won eight games and lost two. • Pitcher Zeb Sned leads the team with a .394 earned run average in his 17 starts. The team has been a hitting machine as it is tied for first place in batting average at .276. NEXT HOME GAMES: • Aug. 17, Aug. 18 against the Evansville Otters (Wednesday’s and Thursday’s game are a double header starting at 5:05 p.m.) • Aug. 19, Aug. 20, Aug. 21 against the Windy City Thunderbolts. All games are at 6:35 p.m. with Sundays at 4:05 p.m. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * Give it your all NFL left out tribute to St. Louis at hall induction of Pace As I wrote last week, long time football offensive lineman Orlando Pace was inducted to the National Football League (NFL) Hall of Fame. After I wrote this story last week, Joan Ann Beck brought to my attention that the NFL conveniently or accidentally left out his specific tribute to the St. Louis fans. Seriously? * Sad Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, has hosted many radio shows from Health to Sports to Baby Boomer news. He was the EMCEE of the River City Rascals and St. Louis Swarm basketball team inaugural seasons and broadcasting for the indoor football teams over a decade. Has been writing sports since 1999 for the paper.

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Crossword Puzzle Theme: Back to School

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Pledge to pack a healthier lunchbox

If good eating habits have fallen by the wayside during the summer break, you can kick off this school year right by pledging to guide your family toward healthier lunches. “Back to school is a great time for families to make a healthy resolution they can carry on through the duration of the school year,” said Trish James, vice president, Produce for Kids. “As a mom of two boys, I understand the challenges parents face when packing a healthy, nutritious lunch for their children and for themselves. The Power Your Lunchbox Pledge was designed to help families tackle this universal challenge.”

The initiative gives parents tools and tips – such as this time-saving make-ahead pizza pocket recipe – to achieve a great start for back to school, while giving back to children in need. Every online pledge results in a $1 donation to Feeding America programs that support families and children. Find more creative ideas and join the discussion on Instagram and Twitter using #PowerYourLunchbox, and learn more about the program and its sponsors at poweryourlunchbox.com.

Freezable Pizza Pockets Prep time: 90 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour and 45 minutes

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Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon quick rise yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon, divided 1 cup slightly warm water 3/4 cup uncooked oat bran hot cereal 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce 1/2 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese 16 slices pepperoni, quartered 4 mushrooms, sliced 4 mini sweet peppers, sliced Directions: In stand mixer with paddle attachment, combine all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar and salt. With motor running, add 2 tablespoons oil and warm water. Switch paddle attachment to dough hook. Add oat bran and mix until combined. Add whole-wheat flour a little at a time and stop when slightly sticky ball forms. Continue to run mixer 1 minute. Brush ball of dough with remaining olive oil, cover with plastic wrap and place somewhere warm to rise 1 hour. Heat oven to 450 F. Spray large baking sheet with cooking spray.

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Punch down dough. Dust counter lightly with flour. Roll out half of dough to 1/4inch thick, dusting with more flour if too sticky. Use 4-inch round cookie cutter to cut rounds. Spoon 1 teaspoon tomato sauce into middle of each round. Add 1/2 tablespoon cheese, 4 quarters of pepperoni, mushroom slice and 2 pepper rings. Moisten edges of dough with water. Fold dough over filling and press to seal. Use fork tines to crimp and further seal edges. Place pizza pockets on baking sheet and poke top of each with fork. Bake 15 minutes, or until tops are browned (some cheese may leak out). Once cool, freeze in single layer on baking sheet. Once frozen, wrap individually in plastic wrap and transfer to freezer bag. Notes: If placed in lunchbox frozen, even with ice pack, they will defrost by lunchtime. Serve with 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons hummus and a clementine.

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What’s Happening

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Events Aug. 17: 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. 18: Wine tasting party

Wine tasting party takes place at 6:30 p.m. at 1970 Trotterway in Florissant. Cost is $20 per person. RSVP at 314550-1641 or email: thevinoexperience@att.net.

Aug. 19: Food truck event

The Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council #2951 and the city of Florissant will be co-sponsoring a Food Truck Knight from 5 to 9 p.m. on the lot near the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine located at 50 rue St. Francois. The trucks will serve until 8 p.m. and the band will perform until 9 p.m. (Some trucks may serve later). The truck line up for the evening is: Zia’s “On The Hill,” Slice of the Hill, The Meltdown, MyBigFatGreekTruck, Destination Desserts, Angie Burger, Sarahs Cake Stop, Completely Sauced, Cha Cha Chow, 2 Girls 4 Wheels, Steak Louie, Wayno’s International Cuisine, The Southerner -StL, Andrew’s Bayou Ribs, Kona Ice and Smokin Monkey. Proceeds will benefit local Non-for-Profit charities including the TEAM Food Pantry. Patrons are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for collection barrels that will be on site. The next Food Truck Knight will be Oct. 14.

Aug. 19: Pork steaks

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

Aug. 22: Broadway concert

Robert Me will perform a free, one hour Broadway concert at 1 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement at 1285 New Florissant Rd. For further information contact 314-8371224.

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Aug. 23: Health seminar

Senior Balance Issues - A discussion at The Villa at Riverwood. Christian Hospital’s Julie Thrasher presents: How to keep balanced in an unbalanced world at 1:30 p.m. Cost is free but eating is limited. RSVP at 314839-5000.

Aug. 24: 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. 26: All-you-can-eat chicken dinner

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

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Aug. 27: Entrée sampling

Here is the third in a four-part series at The Villa at Riverwood. Choose between two entree’s at 1:30 p.m. Cost is free but seating is limited. RSVP at 314-839-5000.

Aug. 30: Mentoring program

Girl Power: W.O.V.E Mentoring Program is a free event for young girls ages 11-21. This is a ten week session beginning on Aug. 30. The group will meet every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for ten weeks at the Lewis and Clark library. It is essential that the girls attend the full ten week sessions to get the full impact of the program. Topics include: empowerment, self-

esteem, body image, public speaking and peer pressure, just to name a few. Contact Our Father’s House-W.O.V.E. at 314-388-4174 to register or for more information. Elder Law Attorney Rudy Beck hosts a free educational workshop and explains the many ways you can protect your hard-earned assets and avoid potentially expensive mistakes at The Villa at Riverwood at 3 p.m. Seating is limited. RSVP at 314-839-5000.

when they have unexpected crises in their lives, by helping to remove barriers that prevent academic success. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the following programs: Hazelwood Bright Futures, HSD Food 4 Thought, and Care to Learn-Hazelwood, which share the same mission – to help provide basic necessities for students in areas of health, hunger and hygiene. To register your team or for more information, contact Kuleya Bruce at 314-953-5016 or by email at kbruce@hazelwoodschools.org.

Aug. 31: Karaoke

Sept. 17: Photography seminar

Aug. 30: Educational workshop

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.

Sept. 2-3: Old Postcard Show

The Gateway Postcard Club will host the 40th annual Old Postcard Show on Sept. 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sept. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the VFW Hall at 1234 Vandalia St. (Hwy 159) in Collinsville, Illinois. This is the largest postcard show in the St. Louis area and there will be 25 dealers with hundreds of thousands of postcards from every state and foreign country as well as cards featuring topics such as animals (cats, dogs, horses), holidays (Christmas, Easter, Halloween), churches, planes, ships, etc. Many cards will be from the 1910 era. If you have cards you would like to sell or learn more about, bring them along. For more information call 618-5314189.

Sept. 7: Prayer breakfast

Florissant Valley Kiwanis Club Fifth Annual Autumn Prayer Breakfast takes place from 7 – 8:30 a.m. at Christian Hospital Northeast Atrium, Paul Detrick Building at11133 Dunn Road in Florissant. Reverend Cedric Portis, pastor of Third Presbyterian Church, will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $15. For more information contact 314-450-1982.

Sept. 11: Community picnic

From 1 – 3 p.m. St. Peter’s UCC at W. Florissant and Stein Rd. in Ferguson is holding its third annual Community Picnic. The picnic kicks off the fall right with a day of free fun, community building and resources for a variety of possible needs. With everything from an inflatable obstacle course, photo booth and balloon animals to snow cones, a lollipop tree and hot dog lunch. Come not just to have some family-friendly fun but also to connect with organizations such as the Ferguson Youth Initiative, Crisis Nursery, Fathers’ Support Center, Safe Connections, and Neighborhood Houses all of whom are sponsoring or helping with a fun activity. Be sure to call the church office at 314-521-5694 for more information, directions or if you’re interested in volunteering.

Sept. 15: Square dance classes

Square dance lessons for 10 weeks at Florissant Valley Christian Church at 1325 N. Highway 67 in Florissant beginning at 7:15 p.m. Dress is casual attire and cost is $5 per person per night. Registration starts Sept. 8 and closes Sept. 15. Visit www.promenaders.squaredancemissouri.com or call 314-839-2134 or 314-837-4729 for more information.

Sept. 17: Golf tournament

The Hazelwood School District (HSD) Foundation will host its Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Old Florissant Golf Course at 50 Country Club Lane in Florissant with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost of the tournament is $100 per golfer. This cost includes entry into all events, 18-holes of golf, cart, breakfast, snacks, lunch, and a chance to win several prizes. The HSD Foundation is designed to assist students

Missouri Nature & Environmental Photographers present a photography seminar with Roman Kurywczak (RoaminWithRoman.com) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ethical Society of St. Louis at 9001 Clayton Rd. in St. Louis. For additional information and registration, go www.monep.org.

Sept. 20: Square dance club

Couples and singles of all ages are welcome. If you can walk, you can square dance; no experience is necessary. Free Modern Western Square Dance introduction sponsored by West County Spinners Square Dance Club begins Tuesdays, Sept. 13 and 20 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 subsequent Tuesdays at $6 per person. Children ages 8-18 are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Wear casual clothes and be prepared to have fun square dancing! Register or just show up. For information contact Jack and Mary Ann at 314-894-2567, momarincel@gmail. com, www.westcountyspinners.com.

Sept. 29: Complimentary wills and trusts seminar

The planned giving committee of the Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America is offering a free Wills and Trusts Seminar from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Edward Jones Corporate Headquarters at12555 Manchester Rd. in St. Louis County. Learn about the benefits of having a will or trust and how having one could support your loved ones or organizations close to your heart. This educational seminar is provided as a service to our Scouting community. We do not solicit any gifts during or after this seminar. Everyone is welcome to attend and invite their friends. While there is no cost to attend, reservations are necessary. If you would like to attend or have questions, contact Senior Development Director Jim Nolan at 314-256-3032 or james.nolan@scouting.org.

Oct. 6: Mercy Hospice new volunteer training

Mercy Hospice is currently seeking volunteers to offer support and comfort to patients and families in your community. Volunteers are matched with opportunities to serve according to their schedules, skills, comfort levels, and geographic areas. Volunteer opportunities include: caregiver relief, companionship, bereavement support, administrative assistance, and other opportunities. The next free four-week training will be Thursdays—Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 1 - 4:30 p.m. To register or ask any questions please contact Mercy Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Paula Minogue, at 314-729-4415 or Paula.Minogue@ mercy.net.

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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • August 17, 2016 Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

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

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

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.

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

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

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am at 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 Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

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

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo

6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.

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

Sundays: meeting

Jennings

Do-Dads

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

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

Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954.

Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.

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

Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net.

Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting

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

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital

11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.

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

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

Diabetes Basics:

vides 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

Center for Senior Renewal:

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.

Nutrition Education:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157.

Christian Center:

Hospital

Recovery

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100.

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 Nicotine Anonymous

Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314822-2066 or visit WWW.NicotineAnonymous.org.

Childhood Sexual Abuse

12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477.

Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900

Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group:

Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765

Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389

Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group

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

ties, being of service to patients, families, employees & physicians and acting as good will ambassadors to community. We welcome new member. Call Barb Hutchinson 636.947.5466.

The Barnes St. Peters Hospital Auxiliary is looking for New Members If you would like to become a member please call 636.916.9664.

Gateway to Hope Program

The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured and reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed w/breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or www.gthstl.org.

Every Wednesday Take Pounds Sensibly Group

Off

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Meets in 4 locations in the metro St

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 414 S. Church St., St. Peters. Weigh-ins at 8:30 a.m. Business mtg at 10 a.m. Call 636.397.1727 or 636.272.4995 for more info.

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Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

Every Tues. 6:30–8 p.m. Chemical Dependency Mtg.

Look Good…Feel Better

SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090.

SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre

A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599.

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

Free Mammogram Screenings:

SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617

Speaker’s Bureau:

SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159

Ongoing Support Groups Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.

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

Crisis Nursery:

First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery pro-

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Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church

12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9pm, www.Nar-Anon. org

Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group

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

Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/ for people with pulmonary disease

Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am - 12pm, $30, 314953-6090

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

Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program

SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits. This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314.344.6030 to learn more about the heart s c a n p r o gram or to schedule an appointment.

Christian Hospital. 314.839.3171.

Every Tues.: 9–10:30 a.m. TOPS Meetings Take Off Pounds Sensibly. John F. Kennedy Community Center, 315 Howdershell Rd., Florissant. 314.921.7582.

Every Tues.: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free Pilates Class for Cancer Patients & Families Bring own mat. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.921.9920.

4th Tuesday of each month: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group

Hear from experts on how to better manage diabetes & enjoy a healthier life. Located at the H.W. Koenig Medical Bldg., St. Joseph Hospital West. Call 636.625.5447 for more info. First Thurs. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Caregiver Class from BJC Home Care Services, free to public, Topics: care, stress relief, legal issues, Siteman Cancer Cntr., Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital conference rm. Info. 314-575-3983. Every Sun.: 6:30 p.m. Every Mon.: 9:30 a.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Meetings Women only. Sundays at Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 7601 Delmar, U. City. 314.993.5421 or 636.561.1407. Mondays in Wentzville, call 636.561.1407.

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

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By Steve Bryan

Disappointments at the 2016 summer box office Summer typically has been the most reliable movie season, a time filled with epic adventures and brain candy. The 1989 season, for instance, began with the epic “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” and saw Michael Keaton silence his critics as “Batman.” It also was the same summer that Joe Pesci stole “Lethal Weapon 2” away from Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Twenty-seven years later, things aren’t as good on the cinematic front. 2016 was a great year for Walt Disney Studios, especially with the carryover audience of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” In March, Disney released “Zootopia,” an utterly engaging film about animals, cooperation and profiling in an animated world. Their live-action “Jungle Book” is still playing months after its release. Though critics were not exceptionally kind, “Captain America: Civil War” did break new ground in superhero movies. Marvel Studios wisely took a great comic book story arc and sent their future movies off in new directions. At the recent San Diego Comic-Con, the studio also released its movie slate for the next few years, which looks really promising. Other studios and endeavors have not been as well-received. Did anyone really think Kevin Spacey in “Nine Lives” was going to pack theater seats? Spacey is a top-of-the-line actor, but even he couldn’t salvage the story of a man turned into a cat to find redemption. Other films, such as “Neighbors 2,” are best relegated to the darkest corner of Netflix. Paul Feig has been quite vocal over his rebooted “Ghostbusters,” and now the blame for its failure is falling on the “Internet trolls” who trashed the film. The nastiness directed at actress Leslie Jones aside, the “trolls” had it right. Unlike its predecessors, this one did not leverage the talents of the four female leads. Kristen Wiig, a brilliant actress and writer, seemed incredibly uncomfortable in her role. DC Entertainment and Warner Brothers bet big on “Suicide Squad,” a huge tentpole film featuring Will Smith and Margot Robbie. Jared Leto adds some color to the story as the Joker, but the screenwriters bungled the adaptation of the comic. Viola Davis takes no prisoners, though, as Amanda Waller, who forms a task force of dangerous and deadly people. Despite a huge opening weekend, this one may still flop. Disney’s continued success is due to great storytelling, creating characters with depth that audiences care about. When they reboot a property, they do it correctly. Director Paul Feig and DC Entertainment need to spend more money on good screenwriters and less on highprofile stars. The scripts need to focus on characters, not dirty jokes and nudity. Story is what keeps people coming back. That being said, it seems that the most original movie of the summer will be “Sausage Party,” a raunchy look at the secret life of food. Ironically enough, this could be the saving grace for summer 2016 at the movies. “Nine Lives” EuropaCorp USA; “Suicide Squad” photo courtesy of Warner Bros.; “Sausage Party” photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures 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.