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Restoration work continues inside Ferguson Brewing Company following a fire that destroyed the kitchen in July.
Ferguson Brewing Company set to reopen after fire closed its doors in July By Sara Hardin The highly-anticipated return of Ferguson Brewing Company is finally becoming a reality this September, and crowds are sure to be scrambling to get their fill of the same great food, brews, and hospitality in the new and improved facility. After suffering a fire in mid-July that destroyed the restaurant’s kitchen and left the whole building with smoke and water damage, tireless efforts have been poured into the restoration of the treasured community hot spot in order to get it back into business and looking better than ever. “It’s definitely going to be quieter and cozier, and everything is going to be new, fresh and up-todate,” said Ferguson Brewing Company co-owner, Mike Lonero. Restaurant guests can look forward to updated amenities, including additional TVs, new tables, updated light fixtures and an overall more polished look to the
building’s interior. “I’m excited to see how everything works out,” said Michael Hutch, Ferguson Brewing Company Bar Manager. “The kitchen is going to be completely different and there are going to be a lot of new improvements and additions. I’m mostly excited to see how the community reacts to it.” During the reconstruction, the Brewing Company’s craft beer has continued to be brewed on-site in preparation for its reopening. In an effort to satiate customers’ cravings for the delicious brews until the doors open again, the restaurant has been offering growler refills on Friday afternoons. “[The support] has been really great,” said Hutch. “A lot of people show up to show support and are really excited to get their growlers filled. We’ve heard from plenty of people who can’t wait for us to
be back in business.” Several fundraisers hosted by both the brewhouse and businesses in the surrounding communities, along with a GoFundMe page for individuals to contribute online, have raised roughly $27,000 to help support the restaurant employees who have been out of work since the fire. “The support we’ve seen has been awesome. All the local restaurants came through and then all the brewery restaurants came through. People know how See RISING FROM THE ASHES page 2
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Business UNCF presents scholarships to six recent Hazelwood graduates and more.
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Photo by Ray Rockwell Ferguson Brewing Company is set to open sometime in September after a fire in mid-July that destroyed the restaurant’s kitchen and left the whole building with smoke and water damage.
much we give back to the community, and they know how this is a great place for people to come and to bring others and show off our community,” explained Lonero. “We’ve been very grateful.” As an added bonus to the revival of the brewhouse, beer lovers can rejoice with the return of the beloved Pumpkin Ale, a seasonal favorite, within the first few weeks of reopening. This, coupled with the rest of the brewhouse’s expertly-brewed drafts and the mouthwatering menu, will be sure to delight Ferguson Brewing Company regulars and newcomers alike. Need some final words of encouragement? “Be patient,” Lonero urged. “We’ll be open soon!” For more information about Ferguson Brewing Company and to stay posted on the reopening, visit fergusonbrewing.com or facebook.com/FergusonBrewingCo.
COMMUNITY VOICES Looking through your rearview mirror By Daniel Isom Ph.D. Everyone has done it. The feeling is universal. You’re driving down the street or traveling on the highway and a police car pulls on to the roadway behind you. Immediately a feeling of stress and anxiety comes over you. It doesn’t matter if you are speeding or committing a crime. Drivers begin to brake on cue. Thoughts race through your head. Am I speeding? You check your speed gauge. Did I use my blinker? I think I did. Are my tags still on my car? They’re always stealing them off cars. Then you finally convince yourself, you have done nothing wrong. I’m fine. The police are not looking for me. Eventually, the police car passes and life goes on. This is the story for most citizens. However, in many communities the police car doesn’t pass you up; there are issues with the registration of plates and citizens believe that who they are, not what they have done, determines if the police will take notice. Imagine the added and ongoing stress of residents and citizens who live with this extra burden. Real or perceived, the constant feeling that you are being watched and judged is the reality for many.
Imagine this unwanted disruption to your day and life. Add in a dose of attitude, demeaning comments or disrespect in some encounters and it is easy to image how the relationship between the community and police in urban communities are strained. So, who’s at fault? The police will say we must deal with crime and disorder. The public demands it. We stop people because we believe they have violated the law. We are trying to keep the community safe. It’s our duty to enforce the law. The police are trying to do their job and are often met with hostility and disrespect as well. Shouldn’t it go both ways? The citizen response is that they too don’t want crime and disorder. “After all, we have to live with it every day. We don’t like the way you are going about accomplishing it. Only a few people are responsible why don’t you focus on the few and not the whole? We just want to be treated humanely and with respect.” How could the police and citizens who have the same goals develop such a strained relationship? No one wants crime. Everyone wants to be respected. We all want to be safe. Citizens are looking through the
rearview mirror with fear and suspicion and the police are looking forward with the same orientation. Is it time for a fundamental change in how we police communities and the purpose of the criminal justice system? Are we building communities or tearing them apart? Do we truly understand the importance of trust to the foundation of our system of justice? Is the goal enforcing the law or keeping the peace? Are the police a part of the community or a force to control it? Should citizens take the lead and responsibility for directing the activities to keeping communities safe? We must remove the view that many people see through their rearview mirror. It’s moral and just, but also a practical solution to crime and safety. Daniel Isom Ph.D. is a Professor of Policing and the Community at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and former City of St. Louis Chief of Police.
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By Erica R. Van Buren On Aug. 15 women, men and children of the St. Louis community gathered at Fairground Park at the corner of Natural Bridge and Grand to join in the Thousand Women March & Community Fair in hopes of bringing about awareness to the senseless violence that plagues the city. People of the community showed up to not only support the march but to shed light on personal hurt associated with the loss of loved ones to senseless violence. Groups of women and children joined together with posters, signs and obituaries with pictures of family member’s young and old that are no longer here. The police escort allowed for safe travel while the peaceful march headed down Grand to Rauschenbach Park. There’s the hope of developing a rapport with the St. Louis City Police Department. Currently criminals aren’t being prosecuted and homicides go unsolved, so criminals are getting more aggressive and brazen. The Mothers Against Killing movement was created based on not only personal loss experienced by both pastors of New Direction church, Tommy and Denise Tucker who are organizers of the movement, but of a seed of compassion planted in the heart of Denise Tucker. “Mothers are the key to all of this.” Says Denise Tucker, Co-Pastor of New Direction Church. According to Tucker there are 1.4 million singleparent households with the mother as the sole provider (head of the household). This movement centers around mothers that have experienced loss either due to their child becoming a victim of violence or their child taking someone else’s life. “Women are such an important part of my ministry. I’m sure this is why I felt the most need in this area. I feel that if the community can see women/mothers out here marching I believe this will inspire them to do better.” Says Denise Tucker
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It is her compassion that fuels her fire when it comes to this cause. The march is the start of this movement. Denise Tucker is thinking long-term with ideas that include everything from getting together with other organizations to brainstorm on how to rebuild the community to planning to start a benevolence fund in connection with funeral homes so families can have assistance in burying their family members. She also plans to assist with resources such as grief counseling. Tucker believes that this will help with allowing families to grieve properly and hopefully prevent the need to retaliate. Another important resource offered will be assistance with locating an attorney to help with important items of business for instance, obtaining life insurance. When it comes to the physical appearance of the St. Louis City neighborhoods such as Natural Bridge & Grand, Denise Tucker wants to put efforts toward improving Fairground Park. There havent’t been any updates or improvements and Denise Tucker remembers a time when Fairground Park used to be a place where neighborhood kids could go a swim there. Denise Tucker goes on to emphasize the importance of connecting with other organizations that are working towards rebuilding the community and making it safe. “It’s time to cut out the separation of the community leaders. Not trying to get recognition, this is God’s plan.” Denise Tucker says regarding the peaceful march. This is more than a local issue, senseless violence is a nationwide issue. Denise Tucker is considering taking the Mother’s Against Killing Movement to other cities that are battling senseless violence. “The devil was mad about the huge success of the Thousand Women March & Community Fair on yesterday,” said Pastor Tommy Tucker. “We will continue to beat our drum.”
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Stray Rescue to recruit Facebook members to help save animals in need Stray Rescue of St. Louis is looking to further expand their community of animal supporters by launching a Facebook membership challenge. Fans who sign up to contribute $10 a month will receive an animal-friendly “dog collar” bracelet complete with a “Team Stray Rescue” tag. But more importantly, members will receive that priceless good feeling of knowing that they’re doing something proactive with a lasting impact on the lives of the abandoned, abused and neglected animals that blanket the city streets of St. Louis. Stray Rescue Founder, Randy Grim says, “We all want to end the suffering of homeless animals, and sometimes we feel helpless about the situation. When you become a member of Team
Stray Rescue, you will help us continue to rescue homeless and injured companion animals and provide them with life-saving medical attention so that they can be adopted to loving forever homes. You can’t feel helpless about that!” The no-kill rescue and shelter group’s goal is to reach 10,000 members by Sept. 30. For just $10 a month, or the price of a large cappuccino, members can make a lasting change in the lives of deserving animals in our community. All new members who register between now and Sept. 30 will be entered in a raffle to ride along on a rescue with Randy Grim! Visit http://strayrescue.org/ fbmember for more information and to sign up.
Area leaders celebrate North County Inc.’s anniversary
Submitted photo (From left) Former State Rep. Tom George sits with Senator Gina Walsh, Normandy City Council woman Terry Gannon and Rich Gannon, St. Louis County Executive Office Tom Curran, St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, Jo Roche with St. Louis County Council Mike O’Mara’s office and Rich Roche.
To commemorate North County Incorporated’s (NCI) service to the community, NCI recently held an exclusive Anniversary Celebration at Hendel’s Market Café & Piano Bar. 80 area leaders enjoyed an elegant dinner with wine pairing and silent auction at the sold out event. “NCI, for decades has worked on challenges and opportunities to improve our communities’ quality of life, making a difference for both business and for the people that call North County
home: said Chairman of the Board for NCI, Dan Boyle. North County Incorporated is a regional development organization, which acts as a catalyst to define and advocate economic and community development for North St. Louis County. NCI was established in 1977. The Board is composed of community leaders and business owners. Dan Boyle, Esq. with The Boyle Law Firm is the current Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Annual Fall Festival 2015 announced to benefit Friends of Kids with Cancer
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Thousands of people will gather for food, drinks, music and fun to benefit St. Louis nonprofit organization Friends of Kids with Cancer at this year’s Fall Festival on Sept. 19. The event, hosted by local businesses Kelly Hager Group Real Estate Services and Live Team Life, will be held on Rombach Farm’s opening day from 6 to 9 p.m. All proceeds from the event will be donated to families in the St. Louis metropolitan area with a child suffering from some form of cancer this holiday season. The Kelly Hager Group is accepting donations to fulfill the families’ holiday wish lists as well as stock their homes with everyday necessities. “We’ve been working with Friends of Kids with Cancer for the past several years and have raised thousands of dollars to help local families,” said Kelly Hager, CEO of Kelly Hager Group Real Estate Services and Live Team Life. “Through the generous donations of people in our community over the years, we’ve been able to provide more than 800 people with basic needs, clothes, toiletries, household items, and a holiday celebration they otherwise wouldn’t have experienced.” The entry fee to this year’s Fall Festival 2015 is a $25 minimum gift card donation to Friends of Kids with Cancer. Gift cards and other monetary donations will directly fund the Friends of Kids With Cancer 2015 Adopt a Family program. All
donations will be used to sponsor families with children who have been diagnosed with cancer and help cover basic needs and make their holidays truly remarkable. “Many times, the choices for these families are do we eat or do we drive to the cancer center for treatment for one of our kids. Choices nobody wants to make,” said Kelly Hager. Gift cards from the following locations are requested: Schnucks, Dierbergs, Aldi, Shop ‘n Save, Walmart, Target, QuikTrip, Mobil and BP. Monetary donations are also accepted in the form of cash or credit. “The Kelly Hager Group and Live Team Life are dedicated to helping 70 families this holiday season,” continued Hager. “With the support of the community and those who attend this year’s Fall Festival at Rombach’s Farm, we can really make an impact on the lives of families suffering from the effects of childhood cancer.” Rombach Farms, also celebrating its grand opening on Sept. 19, is located at 18639 Olive Street Road in Chesterfield. Live music will be provided by Australian band, The Go Set. If you would like to become a sponsor of Fall Festival 2015, please contact Kelly Hager at kelly@ kellyhager.com or call/text 314-580-7000. For more information on sponsorship packages, visit www.fallbash2015.com.
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Seven painting projects for weekend warriors Homeowners are often advised to keep the home neutral and avoid decorating with anything too bold or personal. But in order to make a house your home, the decor should reflect your personality and style. The good news is you don’t have to make permanent commitments. Paint is an easy and cost-effective way to infuse color and patterns that transform the aesthetic of a room or piece of furniture. Regardless of whether you’re a masterful weekend warrior or first-time do-it-yourselfer, paint projects don’t have to be time-intensive or overwhelming – a little paint and creativity can go a long way toward refreshing your space. “The key to achieving professional-looking results is using the right tools,” said interior decorator Martin Amado. “That’s why I start all my painting projects by going to Lowe’s to pick up high-quality paint brushes, a can of paint and 3M Safe Release Painter’s Tape with Advanced Edge-Lock Paint Line Protector.” Amado suggests these painting projects you can accomplish with just one can of paint: 1. Color block your furniture. Take the dining room from drab to fab by painting the bottom halves of table legs and chairs in a bold, solid color. Change the look each season to impress guests on every occasion. 2. Invent your own artwork. Unleash your inner artist and create unique designs on canvas or fiberboard. Use painter’s tape to make abstract designs and add your favorite paint color before finishing each piece with a decal or monogram. 3. Enhance your tired armoires. Play dress up with your furniture, and give armoire doors a makeover. Paint a colorful border around the front of the door and adhere adhesive hooks in the middle for a stylish, yet functional, new piece. 4. Skip store-bought photo frames. Instead of purchasing frames for your gallery wall, paint basic shapes directly on the wall. Mount artwork or photos onto the painted backdrops for a picture-perfect place to preserve your favorite memories. 5. Design a lavish headboard for less. Save money and instead splurge on style by painting a “frame” on the wall just above your bed. Rectangular shapes work best for most beds and you can get creative by trying patterns such as stripes, chevron and diamonds. 6. Install faux panel moulding. No moulding? No problem! Buy inexpensive frames and paint them the same color as your baseboard trim. Adhere the frames to the wall (without the backing and glass) for a simple, yet dramatic, look. 7. Make a statement (wall). Pick your favorite pattern trends and bring them to life on one wall of the living room or bedroom. If you’re not ready to take on patterns, bold and bright colors will do the trick. For more tips to transform your rooms with paint, visit www.3MDIY.com.
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MoDOT reports I-270 bridge renovations in North St. Louis County are complete The New Florissant Road and New Halls Ferry bridge renovations are now complete. All traffic lanes have returned to I-270 and traffic signals under the highway have been set back to original programming. The bridges were originally built in the 1960’s and were previously classified as structurally deficient. This construction project replaced the driving surface with a new structural overlay. This work is not a permanent fix but a practical solution that extends the usable life of the bridges until funding becomes available for a full replacement.
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Additional work will continue over the next few weeks. The slip ramp at Pershall will be removed and Pershall will be reopened. Some adjustments to inlets in the median of I-270 will be made and the temporary barrier will be replaced with permanent barrier. All remaining work should have minimal impact to traffic. For more information regarding MoDOT construction in north St. Louis County visit their website at http://www.modot.org/stlouis/major_ projects/I-270BridgeRenovation.htm
Children should be immunized to protect their health and prevent classroom outbreaks
Family medicine physician joins SSM Health Medical Group Family Medicine Physician Rick York, DO, has joined SSM Medical Group’s Dorsett Village location at 2024 Dorsett Village, Maryland Heights, Mo. A graduate of A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, York is a member of American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Physicians and the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons.
Submitted photo Vaccines are the most effective means of protecting children from potentially serious infectious diseases and stopping the spread of disease.
As children return to school, it’s important that they are up to date on their vaccinations for vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles, mumps and pertussis. What better time for parents to ensure that their children’s – and their own – immunizations are Submitted photo up to date, before children and germs gather in the classroom. Vaccines are the most effective means of protecting children from potentially serious infectious diseases and stopping the spread of disease. Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases once thought to be well controlled, including measles and pertussis (whooping cough), are still occurring in this country. Last You are invited to a community forum titled ‘Today’s Heroin winter’s multi-state outbreak of measles that began in a CaliforEpidemic - Lessons Learned in the 70s’ featuring keynote speaker nia amusement park sickened more than 170 people, most of William M. Harvey, Ph.D. on Friday, Aug. 28 from 2 - 4:30 p.m. at whom were unvaccinated. Outbreaks of pertussis have been affecting schools. More than Employment Connection at 2838 Market Street in St. Louis. 28,000 cases of this highly contagious disease were reported in The Narcotics Service Council, (NASCO) operated a nonnar2014 in the United States, many in school-age children. Children cotic heroin detoxification, group therapeutic halfway house with with pertussis can develop a severe cough that lasts for weeks inpatient and outpatient services for 25 years in St. Louis in the early 70s-90s. The agency was founded by an ‘ex-addict’ Don or even months. Infected children also can pass pertussis onto Mitchell, who co-directed the agency with Dr. William Harvey unvaccinated infant siblings, who face the greatest risk of serious illness and death. Per the Centers for Disease Control and until Don’s passing. Employment Connection, the St. Louis Alliance for Reentry Prevention’s (CDC) recommendations, pregnant women, family (STAR), the U. S. Probation Office and the National Council on members, and caretakers also should be vaccinated to protect inAlcoholism and Drug Abuse (NCADA), ARCHS and other com- fants, especially those too young to get their own immunizations. The flu season also follows fast on the heels of the new school munity partners will engage in this forum. The hope is to use lesyear. The flu can be serious, and each year about 20,000 children sons learned in the 70s until today to address the heroin epidemic younger than 5 years of age are hospitalized with flu complicawe currently face in the St. Louis Region. tions. The best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated Dr. Harvey will be the keynote speaker. He currently is a Consultant for to the National Drug Information Centre for Families in each year. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age Action; American Institute of Research; Office of Juvenile Justice and older get a yearly flu vaccine, with rare exception. This is & Delinquency Prevention; National Institute on Drug Abuse; and especially important for pregnant women who face a higher risk National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse. For more of flu complications for themselves and their babies, according information contact Brenda Mahr at 314-580-5155 or brenda- to the CDC. “A back-to-school check-up is an ideal time to make sure that mahr@employmentstl.org RSVP to Brenda Mahr brendamahr@ your child’s immunizations are all up to date,” says Edward R.B. employmentstl.org. McCabe, MD, MPH, March of Dimes chief medical officer. “The more children who are fully immunized, the less the risk of exposure to vaccinepreventable diseases.” The March of Dimes has a long history of supporting vaccines. The organization was founded in 1938 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, himself a polio survivor, to combat polio. At the time, polio was an epidemic disease that paralyzed or killed up to 52,000 Americans, mostly children, every year. The March of Dimes funded the development of the first safe and effective polio vaccine by Dr. Jonas Salk in 1955, followed by the oral vaccine developed by Dr. Albert Sabin in 1962. Nearly every baby born today receives www.bridgeatflorissant.com/rsvp a lifesaving polio vaccine.
Community forum on heroin epidemic set wishes will be carried out. Although death is not an easy topic to discuss, end-of-life planning can mean the difference between leaving loving memories or major problems. Which would you prefer? Estate planning is the process of accounting for and arranging for the distribution of your assets per your wishes. Good estate planning will determine what happens to your property, who will get it, where it will go and how it will happen. Such planning allows you to have control over your assets when you pass away and if needed, assign guardians or custodians to minors or disabled persons. An estate plan can also considerably reduce the possible taxes and fees associated with probate and the distribution of assets. Unfortunately, doing all of this takes a lot of work. There are many specific types of legal documents that come into play, such as Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, and Beneficiary Forms. In addition, you need to consider tax issues and evaluate financial responsibility for heirs. However, the benefits of estate planning can be invaluable. Join me on my syndicated radio podcast show this Friday at 1:00pm as we will be discussing the factors you need to consider for your estate plan in order to leave loving memories for your family, instead of major problems. You can access the podcast and our old radio segments through radio.360ira.com our website at www.360ira.com. We also offer this information and independent advice by contacting our 360 IRA office in St. Charles at 844-436-0472 or by email at info@360ira.com. Investment Advisory Services offered through Brookstone Capital Management LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Investments and/ or investment strategies involve risk including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives. This information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation. Content is provided by third parties for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any products mentioned. Paid Advertisement
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Get a super start to back to school It’s that time of year again – back to school. Parents know the hustle of school schedules, afterschool activities and the dinner rush all too well, so getting started off on the right foot to set the tone for the rest of the year is important. Prepare your kids for super moments during the school year and beyond with tips from Brooke White and Summer Bellessa, authors of the well-known blog and YouTube channel The Girls With Glasses, which covers everything from food to fashion, DIY crafts, fun family activities and more. Fill ’er up: Studies have found that more than half of children and teenagers in the United States might not be properly hydrated. In fact, boys surveyed were 76 percent more likely to be inadequately hydrated than girls, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health. Keeping kids hydrated helps them focus more, maintain a better schedule and improves their health. Sending them to school with a filtered water bottle and having a pitcher at home will help promote positive habits early. Super snacking: Kids snack three times per day on average, providing more than 27 percent of their total daily calories, according to research from Today’s Dietitian. And yet, kids aren’t consuming the recommended daily five or more servings of fruits and vegetables. Snack time is an easy way to get fruits and veggies into kids’ diets. New Del Monte Fruit and Veggie
Fusions blend lightly sweetened vegetable and fruit juice and fruit in each cup for a nutritious snack – the perfect sidekick to accompany little superheroes through busy days. Visit DelMonte.com to learn more. Get the body movin’: Children should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Making sure that kids are active helps support a healthy lifestyle, and it can also help make bedtime easier. After dinner, try taking a walk around the block as a family. The time together will be something they’ll likely remember as they get older, and will help to tire them out to get a good night’s sleep to be refreshed for what tomorrow may bring. Inspire more: No matter their age, making sure your kids are engaging their imagination will support them in the future. Coloring books are all the rage right now, with many adults finding a sense of Zen from grabbing some colors and staying within the lines. So enjoy a timeout with your kids and pick a section to fill in. Watch the clock: It can be hard to get back into a routine, especially if you relaxed over the summer. To make sure you’re being mindful of the time, try setting an actual timer to keep you and your kids on schedule when doing tasks like getting dressed in the morning or packing their lunches. It’s good to allow for a buffer, so try setting the timer for an extra five minutes to help keep you on course.
UNCF presents scholarships to six recent Hazelwood graduates
Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Taylor Smith (second from left) is congratulated by (from left) Chris Dobson, McDonald’s operations manager; Ron Gray, owner, McDonald’s in Ferguson; and Jimmy Williams, McDonald’s restaurant owner/operator and Academic Excellence Award committee lead. Smith was also recognized at the UNCF dinner along with five other HSD students.
Six recent graduates of the Hazelwood School District are collecting accolades and scholarships to continue their education at the postsecondary level. The awards were presented at the United Negro College Fund dinner held in St. Louis. Chelsea Thompson-Hudson received the Donate Life Foundation Scholarship Award. Thompson-Hudson is headed to Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Naomi Burr and Kaliyah Cosentino each received the Cedric “The Entertainer” Charitable Foundation Scholarship Award and Southeast Missouri State Scholarship Award. A native of St. Louis, Cedric “The Entertainer” is a comedian, actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Burr and Cosentino will attend Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. Thompson-Hudson, Burr and Cosentino are 2015 graduates of Hazelwood East High School.
Teanna Bass, Taylor Smith and Oghenetejiri Agbigbe were presented with the McDonald’s Academic Excellence Scholarship Award. The award is a one-time scholarship of $3,000. Bass is attending the University of MissouriColumbia, and Smith is attending Georgia State University in Atlanta. Both students are 2015 graduates of Hazelwood East High School. Agbigbe, a 2015 graduate of Hazelwood West High, will continue her education at Washington University. In addition to their recognition at the UNCF dinner, the recipients of the McDonald’s scholarships were also surprised with Samsung Chromebook laptops during community celebrations at the Ferguson and Northwoods McDonald’s restaurant locations. The laptops were presented by the local operators of those McDonald’s restaurants.
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Express Scripts employees recently presented a donation of school supplies and 75 backpacks to the Hazelwood School District. The donated supplies will be distributed to families in need in the District. Shown here with Express Scripts staff (in blue shirts) are (from left) Michelle Pendleton, HSD Families in Transition specialist; Raishelle Scott, HSD social worker; Dr. Maxine Valdez, HSD assistant superintendent for student services; and Audrey Cherry-Bates, director, HSD enrollment.
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By Cindy Moore
Camp Pout I recently attended summer camp as a leader. You know summer camp – every bit like a prison camp only with more catchy songs around the fire pit. Truths about camp: The weather is totally dependent on outer-covering preparation. I once purchased a costly rain jacket filled with the waterproof down of Alaskan baby swans. The sun blazed for the duration of camp. The time I forgot it, the storms began as I touched ground forcing me to tear the used lining out of a trash can and rip a face hole in it. I then wore it for the next three days of downpour with my mug poking out looking like a wet pimento in a giant stuffed olive. You will feel Mother Nature’s wake-up call in the middle of the darkest, coldest part of night like high-voltage electricity coursing through your nether regions. And it only occurs when the privies are a full football-field’s length away. When it hit me, I knew the remedy could not wait until first light. As I stumbled along the unlit path, my hearing amplified. Any twig snapage, leaf crunch-age or hooty owl hoot-age instantly brought back to mind the horror picture I saw when I was 10 – the one about the deformed-faced psychopath who escaped from the mental institution and wreaked havoc on the neighboring summer camp using night-vision goggles and a blunt instrument. Oddly enough, this caused the coursing electricity to immediately cease as I dashed back to my bunk. Pranks will occur and will get out of hand no matter the rules set. The rubber snake will progress into Vaseline-smeared toilet seats until every bra has been stolen and raised up the flag pole waving in the wind leaving many sad and droopy campers … and I mean that in the worst possible way. Things will not always go as planned. The sunrise hike was a bust. We were scheduled to wake at the ungodly hour of 4 a.m. and trudge for 45 minutes to see the sun come up. A storm formed and a decision was made to cancel it until one pious leader said we just needed faith for the clouds to part. Another equally pious leader loudly retorted, “Faith? Heck, we’ve been praying for this rain all week.” Sometimes things work out even better. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two selfindulgent 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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Christy Smith turned her lifelong passion of writing into a career. In talking about her book, she said, “So it’s been a long journey, and I never thought I’d be published, but by God’s grace it happened! Many rewrites and three different cover designs, before I found the one that was perfect!” Christy lives in suburb of St. Louis, with her husband, Jerry, and their three cats. Their children and grandchildren live close by. When faith and the American Civil War met, a spark of love caused a fire of passion to explode in the lives of John McDougal and Patricia Heifelmeyer. In “Forever and Always” it’s 1864 and the Civil War is coming to a close. Orleans Parish has suffered so much loss and so much heartache. The hatred of neighbor against neighbor and family members on opposing sides of this insanity is almost palpable. Experience John and Patricia’s love and the life challenges they encounter during this tumultuous time in history of the United States. See what nourishes their relationship; share their dreams.
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“Straight Outta Compton”
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By Steve Bryan - Rated: R
‘Straight Outta Compton” drops as one of the best movies of the year “Straight Outta Compton” arrived in theaters recently with a powerful cast, compelling story and a great soundtrack. Focusing on the rise of the hip-hop group N.W.A., the biopic shows how the members became quite influential in music, movies and popular culture. Working from a screenplay by Jonathan Herman and Andrea Berloff, director F. Gary Gray tells their raw, gritty and very honest story on the big screen. The film opens in Compton, California, in the mid1980s. Against a backdrop of violence, poverty and drugs, several young men let their passion for music drive their ambitions. Better known as Ice Cube, O’Shea Jackson (played in the film by his real-life son) wrote and rapped many powerful songs. Eric Wright (Jason Mitchell), who became famous as the rapper Eazy-E, performed alongside Dr. Dre (Corey Hawkins), Dj Yella (Neil Brown, Jr.) and MC Ren (Aldis Hodge). As brash young independent artists, the group performed in clubs and other venues, attracting quite a following. Money and fame came quickly, but these worked to divide the group, as did manager Jerry Heller (Paul Giamatti). N.W.A.’s controversial lyrics and performances also led to some famous confrontations with the police. One of the best movies of the year, “Straight Outta Compton” benefits from a great storyline and engaging music. Jason Mitchell is outstanding here
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as Eric Wright, a hip-hop pioneer whose life was cut tragically short. Mitchell embodies the rapper from his early days through the years of partying and high living. Wright’s personal journey is an important and essential part of the film. Playing his father in the film, O’Shea Jackson Jr. turns in an intriguing performance as the multi-talented Ice Cube. These days, the elder Jackson remains a successful writer and producer, and his son captures the passion that fueled his career. As Dr. Dre, Corey
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Hawkins explores the mind and talent of the man who would become a famous producer and the co-founder of Beats Electronics. The always great Paul Giamatti plays Jerry Heller, a controversial figure who helped N.W.A.’s popularity grow. Before he became involved with the group, Heller had worked with other top talents in the music industry. Giamatti plays the manager as somewhat low-key, but always aware and in charge of what’s going on around him. Named after N.W.A.’s 1988 studio debut album, “Straight Outta Compton” features great storytelling and some fine acting by the core cast members. Until now, the summer movie season has been hit-or-miss, but this film knocks one out of the park. “Straight Outta Compton,” rated R for language throughout, strong sexuality/nudity, violence and drug use, currently is playing in theaters. “Straight Outta Compton” photos courtesy Universal 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.
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Sports Wentzville sports guru talks about pro football over 80 years ago Judy Simpson brought to my attention the name of the professional team in St. Louis over three quarters of a century ago. You may say, “Gary B, how does she know this?” Well football breath, her mom Mary Ragan’s cousin played fullback for the team. She even showed me the picture of him running the ball without a helmet, but some of the players were wearing leather helmets in the pro game. Mary’s cousin Joe Spudich played for the St. Louis Gunners in 1933 and in the photo I saw he had a short gain on a play at Public Schools Stadium. Now, follow the history books closely. A year later, the Gunners bought the bankrupt Cincinnati National Football League (NFL) franchise and moved it to St. Louis. In 1935, the Gunners also went bankrupt but the franchise was bought and moved to Cleveland and reestablished as the Rams officially in 1937. They won the NFL title in 1945 and moved to Los Angeles in 1946 being the first professional sports team to move to the West coast. A half-century later, they moved back to St. Louis. Where they will be next year? At this writing it is still uncertain. * Now you know the REST of the story Trip to Tennessee for the Rams brings second loss The second exhibition game for the St. Louis football squad provided a little more offense, but the Rams ended up on the wrong side of a 27-14 score against the Titans. The Rams play their third game at the Edward Jones Dome this Saturday at 7 p.m. against the Indianapolis Colts. Some highlights included: - Quarter back Nick Foles saw action in the first four possessions completing three-of-seven passes for 18 yards. - Backup QB Case Keenum led the offense for five drives-he completed seven passes for 164 yards and one touchdown to wide receiver Chris Givens for 80 yards. - Running back Trey Watts led the team in rushing with 53-yards in six attempts. - Rookie RB Malcolm Brown caught a pass and ran it for a 54-yard touchdown. - RB Isaiah Pead returned two kickoffs for 59 yards.
For more information on the team go to www. StLouisRams.com * Need to pack the stadium to show the NFL we want a team Regular season ending in 11 days The River City Rascals play their professional baseball at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon in the West Division of the Frontier League. As the last game of the regular season approaches on Sept. 6 in Evansville, Indiana the team continues to play hard to be in a post-season spot. As of last Sunday, the Rascals had won seven of the nine games played, even taking the series from the first place Southern Illinois Miners of the East Division. At this point the first place team in their division keeps pace with the River City team and maintains a four game lead. Top League Performers for the Rascals: *1st in Batting average: Brian Hansen at .371 and 7th in stolen bases with 25 *1st in Runs-Batted-In: Taylor Ard with 71 and 7th with 95 hits *1st in Home Runs: Taylor Ard with 25 and tied for 1st playing in 85 games *2nd in Wins as a Pitcher: Joe Scanio & Tim Koons with nine victories *1st in Team Batting Average: .289 and .439 in slugging percentage For more information, go to the Rascal’s website www.RiverCityRascals.com HOME SCHEDULE: (Start time 6:35 p.m., Sunday’s 4:05 p.m.) • Aug 28, 29, 30, Fri, Sat, Sun against Lake Erie Crushers • Sept 1, 2, 3, Tues, Wed, Thurs against Traverse City Beach Bums (LASE REGULAR SEASON HOME GAME) * Keep the momentum going
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Brisket over briquets: easy ideas with grilled leftovers
Although brisket is generally regarded as a cool weather dish, you may be surprised how this ultimate comfort food works in delicious recipes that help you hang on to the fading days of summer. A traditional Barbecued Beef Brisket prepared low and slow over a charcoal grill is sure to be a crowd
pleaser for a backyard tailgate or a casual gathering with friends. Leftovers can help warm up a cool morning with a decadent serving of Barbecue Benedict, and you can look forward to a Grilled Greek Salad Pita with Beef Brisket for a tasty midday meal. As any grill master knows, achieving grilling great-
ness begins with a charcoal fire. These recipes, created by world champion pitmaster Chris Lilly, showcase how charcoal can help you achieve an authentic smoky flavor that will delight the taste buds of your family and friends.
Barbecue Beef Brisket Makes: 8-10 servings | Prep time: 30 minutes | Cook time: 5-6 hours
Ingredients: 1 beef brisket flat (5-6 pounds) 1 tablespoon beef bouillon base Dry Rub 1 cup beef broth Dry Rub: 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/2 tablespoon paprika 1/2 tablespoon black pepper 1/2 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
Directions: Build a charcoal fire for indirect cooking by situating coals on only one side of grill, leaving other side void. Cover entire brisket with beef bouillon base. In small bowl, mix dry rub ingredients and coat brisket with rub. When cooker reaches 225°F, place brisket on void side of grill and close lid. Cook for 4 hours, until internal temperature reaches 160-170°F.
Remove brisket from grill and place in shallow baking dish or disposable aluminum pan. Pour beef broth over brisket and cover pan with aluminum foil. Place baking dish in cooker for an additional 1-2 hours, until internal temperature reaches 185°F. Remove baking dish from grill and let meat rest undisturbed for 20-30 minutes. Slice brisket across grain and serve.
Grilled Greek Salad Pita with Beef Brisket Makes: 8 stuffed pitas | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 6 minutes
Ingredients: 4 pita bread rounds, cut in half forming 8 pockets 1 cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 tomato 1/2 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 cups romaine lettuce, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup feta cheese 1 pound leftover beef brisket Greek Dressing: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, minced 4 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Directions: In small bowl combine all Greek dressing ingredients. Set aside. Build charcoal fire for direct grilling. Place pita bread directly over hot coals (approximately 450°F) and cook for 1 minute on each side or
until grill marks are visible. Place cucumbers, whole tomato and onion directly over hot coals (approximately 450°F) and cook, turning once, for 4 minutes or until they brown and start to soften.
vegetables into medium bowl and stir in dressing. Let mixture stand for 5 minutes before adding romaine lettuce and feta cheese. Fill each pita pocket with leftover beef brisket and grilled Greek salad.
Remove vegetables from grill and dice. Place
Barbecue Benedict Makes: 6 servings | Prep time: 45 minutes | Cook time: 7 minutes
Ingredients: 1 white onion cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips Onion Marinade Barbecue Benedict Sauce 3 English muffins cut in half 1 pound leftover beef brisket 6 poached eggs Onion Marinade: 9 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons lemon juice 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 6 tablespoons water 6 teaspoons dark brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon black pepper Barbecue Benedict Sauce: 3 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon water 1 cup butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch of cayenne pepper 3 tablespoons of your favorite KC Masterpiece barbecue sauce Directions: In small bowl, mix onion marinade ingredients. Pour marinade into resealable plastic bag and add onion strips. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
For sauce, place egg yolks, vinegar and water into stainless steel bowl and vigorously whip until mixture is thickened and doubled in volume. Place bowl over sauce pan containing barely simmering water (just below boil), making sure bottom of bowl does not touch water. Whisk continuously, making sure eggs don’t get too hot or they will scramble. Very slowly drizzle melted butter into mixture while whisking rapidly until mixture thickens and doubles in volume. Remove from heat and stir in remaining sauce ingredients.
Build charcoal fire for direct grilling. Place onion strips in grill basket and cook directly over hot coals (approximately 450°F), stirring often for 5 minutes or until onions brown and start to soften. Remove onions from grill and set aside. Place English muffin halves directly over hot coals for 2 minutes or until toasted. Remove each from grill and top with leftover beef brisket, grilled onions and a poached egg. Drizzle with Barbecue Benedict Sauce.
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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. 26: Karaoke Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-8316121. Aug. 26: Tropical Island Street Party Florissant Old Town Partners presents Tropical Island Street Party in Old Town Florissant, from Stems Florist to Bunkers Tavern on 210297 St. Francois Street. Live steel drum tropical music by Lenny Frisch, games, food, drinks, prizes for best island dressed guy and gal, raffle for a Weber Kettle Grill filled to the top with great stuff, donated by Stygar Family Funeral Service, Maui Jim Kona Hawaiian Ice Snow cones and more. Bring your chairs, family and friends for a night out! Visit www.florissantoldtown.com or Florissant Old Town Partners Facebook page for more information. Aug. 28: Chicken dinner All you can eat chicken (dine in only) will be served at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 – 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-8316121. Aug 29: Road rally TEAM Food Pantry is seeking road rally participants, volunteers and sponsors to support their first Road Rally and Fill the Truck fundraiser. Participants in the road rally will leave Florissant Presbyterian Church at 660 Charbonier Road in Florissant beginning at 10 a.m. and embark on a journey following clues taking them on twists and turns through Florissant and Hazelwood. The Road Rally will end at a park where the fun will continue with lunch, live music
provided by “The Retro Band” and activities for the children including the City of Hazelwood Smoke House. The entry fee is $25 per vehicle before Aug. 22 and $35 after Aug. 22. Each team must have a least two people: a driver and navigator. This is a family friendly event, no pets or alcohol allowed during the road rally. Prizes will be given to the top three teams. Bonuses toward final score can be earned in various ways including contributions to the “Fill the Truck.” More information is available by emailing Pamela Lee at P_J_Lee@swbell.net or visiting TEAM’s website at www.teamfoodpantry.com. Sept. 1: Lumiere Casino Day Trip A full, fabulous day of slots, roulette and cards is scheduled for Overland residents. Join us for a trip to the Lumiere Casino in Downtown St. Louis and take advantage of round trip transportation, five hours of fun, a $5 Food Voucher for your restaurant of choice in the casino, and a $5 Free Play Coupon. The bus will depart from the Overland Community Center, 9225 Lackland Road, at 9 a.m. and return around 3 p.m. This trip is limited to the first 36 people who sign up at the Overland Community Center and cost is set at $15 per person, must be at least 21 years of age to participate. Your name, address, date of birth, and payment will be needed at the time of registration. Plan to tell your friends and join us for a wonderful day at the casino. For more information, contact the Overland Community Center at 314-4280490. Sept. 2: 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 314-8316121.
Sept. 4: Steak fry Steak fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-8316121. Sept. 5: Concert Parkerson Twins LaVeada and LaVina will perform; food is available for purchase at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois starting at 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-8316121. Sept. 9: 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 314-8316121. Sept. 10: Square dancing Learn square dancing at a 10 week class starting Sept. 17 at 7:15 p.m. at Florissant Valley Christian Church at 1325 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. Cost is $5 per night per person. Call for registration 314-839-2134 or 314-837-4729. Visit us at www. missouripromenaders.com. Sept. 10: Military reunion Employees, friends and relatives of the 1960-90s Army Aviation and Troop Commands – PEOs, DFA, UNCLE, FMS, SOS and DMIS – stationed 4300 Goodfellow Boulevard in St. Louis are invited to a reunion. Activities include a picnic at Shelter 3 at Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles at 11 a.m. Bring lawn chairs and a dessert to pass around if you want. Attendees are asked to bring a memento that could be used as a door prize – such as an old AVSCOM/ TROSCOM logo item or a gift from where you live. Tickets are still available for $20. Make checks payable to AVSCOM Reunion;
and mail to 1108 St. Charles Ave., St. Charles, MO 63301. All monies must be received by Sept. 1. Include an email address if available. For more information, contact Steve Bossomo on Facebook, call Gary Nenninger 704-9683 or email Pat Guy at pguysmile@yahoo.com. Sept. 11: 9-11 ceremony A commemorative ceremony will be located at the parking lot of the VFW. Mayor Schneider will be the guest speaker. Please join us for this solemn tribute at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois starting at 7 p.m. For more information call 314831-6121. Sept. 11: Chicken fried steak dinner Dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Sept. 12: Community shred event This event is free to the community so feel free to bring old tax returns, old credit card statements, old bank statements, etc. and have those documents containing important personal information securely shredded on-site at Provident Insurance Agency LLC at 2875 Patterson Road in Florissant from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. We will also raffle off some great gift certificates; as well we will be collecting donations for T.E.A.M (The Emergency Assistance Ministry) to help keep the shelves of our local food bank stocked. We just ask that participants limit their shred contents to two banker sized boxes (13 x 13 x 17 inches each). Sept. 12: Table and tailgate sale Table and tailgate sale at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church at 2615 Shackelford Road, in Florissant. Sale runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Indoors the suggested donation is $15 per table. Parking lot space the suggested donation is $15 for three adjacent parking spots (you will have to provide your own tables). Call the church at 314-831-1300 for more details and to sign-up. Sept. 12: Flea market Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Richard at 314-837-7057 for more information. Sept. 12: Breakfast Breakfast served at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 8 to 10 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-8316121. Sept. 12: 3rd Annual Taste In Ferguson Annual Taste In Ferguson takes place 3 – 6 p.m. at Savoy Banquet Ctr. at 119 S. Florissant Rd. in Ferguson. Tickets available, $20 per person, children U10 free. Over 20 culinary vendors will be present. For more information visit www.TheTasteInFerguson.com. Sept 12: Sock hop A sock hop, featuring the “Hot Flashes,” will take place 7 – 10 p.m. at St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church at 2900 St. Catherine Street in Florissant. Donation cost is $20 in advance; $25 at the door (includes 3 drink tickets). Call 314-837-7113 for tickets or more information. Sept. 13: Fall festival St. Mark’s United Methodist Church at 315 Graham Road in Florissant is having their annual Fall Festival at 12 p.m. Activities include, bobbing for apples, crafts, three-legged races, hula hoop and pie eating contest, cake walk, bounce houses, face painting, food truck and many other fun events. This is a free event.
www.mycnews.com • Community News • August 26, 2015 Sept. 13: BB gun meat shoot Meat shoot along with food available to purchase will take place at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 1 to 4 pm. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Sept. 15: Free blood pressure screenings Free blood pressure screenings will be held beginning Sept. 15 at Life Care Center of Florissant. The screening will be held the third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant. For more information please call 314-8313752. Sept. 16: 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 314-8316121. Sept. 18: Pork steak dinner Dinner served at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-8316121. Sept. 19: Suicide prevention awareness event The 7th Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness Fundraiser includes a 5K race and a one mile fun run, as well as a men’s and coed softball tournament at St. Ferdinand Park in Florissant. There will also be a barbeque hosted by the Florissant Youth Advisory Commission. All proceeds from the tournament walk and barbeque will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This event is held in loving memory of Alex McArthur. Registration is open online or at the James J. Eagan and John F. Kennedy Community Centers. For a link to online registration, visit www.florissantmo.com click Recreation tab, and click “Suicide Prevention Awareness Fundraiser” under Topics of Interest. For additional information call the JFK Center front desk at 314-921-4250. Sept. 19: Book signing Nancy Kibens will be signing copies of her book “An Unfinished Life” from 11 am - 1 pm at 6 North Café at 14438 Clayton Road in Ballwin. For more information call 636-527-0400 or visit www.6northcafe.com. Sept. 19: Luke’s Legacy run Luke’s Legacy, Inc. will be holding its 5th Annual Run/Walk to help carry out its mission and to benefit the Gateway Affiliate of MADD. “Hope 4 Tomorrow” is a 5K run/ one mile MADD Dash in celebration of Luke’s life as we remember his 22nd birthday. The run/walk will be held at Legacy Park, 5490 Church St. in Cottleville, Missouri at 8 a.m. For more information and to register online visit lukeslegacy.org. Sept. 20: Celebrating AAUW The American Association of University Women Ferguson-Florissant Branch (North County) opens its program year with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. All individuals interested in women’s equity are in-
vited to attend. State President Diane Ludwig will be in attendance. An overview of AAUW\s mission, programs, and activities will be featured and the latest research report dealing with women in STEM fields will be distributed. For additional information and directions, call 314-831-6884, 314-831-5359 or e-mail sbreeze@mindspring. com. Sept. 22: Square dancing Free Modern Western Square Dance introduction sponsored by West County Spinners Square Dance Club on Tuesdays, Sept. 15 and 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church at 14088 Clayton Rd. in Chesterfield at the southeast corner of Clayton Rd and Hwy 141. Our square dance program continues on subsequent Tuesdays at $5 per person with free snacks. Children ages 8-18 are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Couples and singles of all ages are welcome. No experience is necessary. Wear casual clothes and be prepared to have fun square dancing! Register or just show up. Go to www.westcountyspinners.com. Sept. 23: Red Cross blood drive Blood drive at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church at 2615 Shackelford Road in Florissant from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. Call the church at 314-8311300 or sign up on line at redcrossblood.org sponsor code BlessedSavior. Sept. 23: 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 314-8316121. Sept. 25: Chicken dinner All you can eat chicken, dine in only, three-piece available to go at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 5 to 8 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121. Sept. 26: Trivia night St. Marks United Methodist Church at 315 Graham Road in Florissant is having their 13th annual Trivia Night starting at 6:30 pm. Cost is still only $10 per person with up to 10 people at a table. We have a terrific silent auction and snacks and soda are provided. You can bring any food items for your table; this is a really fun family event with babysitting provided by our certified staff at only $2 per child. You must sign up for babysitting by Sept. 23. Call Debbie or April in the church office at 314837-9404 to reserve a table as we expect a sell-out. Sept. 26: Lau out Lau at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois. All profits go to support Veterans. Ask for Melody at 314-831-6121. Sept. 27: Car show The Third Annual Olivette Car Show will be held (rain or shine) from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. No entry fee required as all automotive categories are welcomed. Trophies will be given out at the conclusion of the event. Area-wide first responder vehicles will also be on display. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. The event itself will take place
at Stacy Park at 9750 Old Bonhomme Rd, in Olivette. Registration is available on-line at: www. olivetteonthego.com or phone at 314-991-1249. Sept. 30: 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 314-8316121. 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 314993-6134 for more information. Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.
Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330 Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752. Every Friday: The Bridge at Florissant Hot Diggity Dog Build your own hot dog. 11:30am, The Bridge at Florissant, 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. in Florissant. To RSVP, call 314.831.0988.
Great meat prizes awarded. Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com Church Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737
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.
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.
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I join the hate group trend After reading there are over 1,100 hate groups in our divided country, I decided to get into the action and create my own hate group. It will include hate for the following:
cancer patients. Most of us survive; the patients that don’t have no comments. 6. Examination rooms - This is where we sit waiting by ourselves after sharing waiting rooms with others and catching whatever communicable diseases they were suffering. 7. Daytime TV - A likely reason for deadbeat husbands 1. Stupidity. 2. Hate group bigots…wait a minute, number one cov- to go job hunting. 8. TV news programs - Where we get to watch a half ers them. 3. Lane hogs - The cell phone freaks that hold up pass- hour of news in three hours between commercial breaks. ing lanes, cause accidents and turn rush hour into a park9. Three day whiskers on actors - Since most actors ing lot. now have the charisma of road kill, adding a three day 4. Hypodermic needles - I’ve been stuck more than a growth of beard that makes them look like they’ve been bushel of used pin cushions. on a drinking binge makes me long for Jimmy Stewart, 5. Chemotherapy - To poison cancer cells, we poison John Wayne, Robert Redford, etc. 10. Long beards on pro baseball players They look like illiterate moonshiners, but at least they don’t look like number nine. 11. Title loan companies - A clear indication the Missouri legislature is for sale. 12. Missouri legislature - Perhaps it should be renamed, Politburo. The main difference is one is controlled by Stalinists and the other by billionaires. 13. US legislature - Refer to number 12. 14. Nonvoters and uninformed voters The reason for 12 And 13. 15. Broccoli - An eat-it-or-starve substitute punishment for beatings. 16. Horror movies - If I want to be horrified, I have rush hour and number one. 17. High beef prices - It meant my cholesterol level went down without the pills. 18. High chicken prices - Now that my cholesterol level is down from 17, I can’t afford 18. www.missouripromenaders.com 19. 1-0 pitching duels - Especially when the boredom level requires more high-priced beer and the Cards lose.
20. Ballpark beer prices - The price we pay for winning pitchers and homerun hitters even while they spend the season on the disabled list. 21. Domed football stadiums - Real football players play in winter weather, but TV people rule pro sports. Chattering teeth might crack their teeth caps. 22. Earthquakes - I can hide from storms, tornados, hail and hurricanes. Earthquakes require helicopters. 23. Birds - I liked them until they started using my car for a toilet. 24. Popup ads - These computer abominations were invented by nerds masquerading as ad salesmen employed by useless media corporations, few of which ever sold ads for a real newspaper. 25. Billionaire presidential candidates - The corporations they control are autocracies. What do they know about democracies? 26. Child molesters - Probably the lowest form of humanity. Occasional exceptions might be Americans that support ISIS, white slavers, etc. 27. Hip hop, heavy metal, alternative rock & roll, modern rock & roll, modern country and western, rap, etcSorry, I prefer music. 28. Cell phones - The handiest gadget I ever stomped on. 29. Constant cell phone users - The best example of insecure people there is…ad nauseam. 30. Safe drivers - These are the drivers who stick to all the safe driving formulas in the books while driving below the speed limits in the passing lanes with a semi grill in their rearview mirror. 31. Sorry - No 31. It’s beer-thirty. 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 heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime 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.