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Great Rivers Greenway’s next project will aim to connect Forest Park to the Arch through a series of trails, parks and green spaces By Sara Hardin St. Louis is on its way to becoming more navigable than ever with Great Rivers Greenway’s next project, which will aim to connect the Forest Park and Washington University areas to downtown St. Louis and the Arch. The results of an international design competition will decide the ultimate look of the new Chouteau Greenway, the first segment of which includes a MetroLink station currently under construction at the Cortex Innovation District. In the meantime, Great Rivers Greenway is working to build a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) of 40 members to help guide them through the process of envisioning and selecting a design that will most effectively benefit the greenway’s future users and surrounding community. “The work that we do is for the community and about the community,” said Susan Trautman, CEO of Great Rivers Greenway. “Without knowing what people want or what’s important to them in a project, we don’t have good information and we can’t make an informed decision. When you’re building a greenway or a trail, you’re literally working in people’s backyards and in their neighborhoods and you have to respect that. To do it well, you need to know what’s important to them.” Prospective CAC members can apply via the Great Rivers Greenway website through

Sept. 8. To ensure that the committee represents as many perspectives as possible, the goal during recruiting is to ultimately build a team of people who will work well together and will end up using the greenway in different ways. “What’s interesting is that there’s not an ideal candidate because our goal is to have it be balanced and representative of the area and of the region as a whole,” explained Emma Klues, Vice President of Communications and Outreach with Great Rivers Greenway. “I think the ‘ideal’ candidate is someone who is willing to share their experience and have an open mind to listen to others so that they can collaborate on forming a vision that will benefit the community. It’s really about a mix of different people who live, work, play or learn in that area and they use it very differently, which is what we hope to end up with.” Various resources will be made available by Great Rivers Greenway to the CAC so that each member can attend every meeting, regardless of circumstances that may otherwise prevent them from participating. “We want to make sure that anyone can participate on the Citizen Advisory Committee and there aren’t barriers to participation,” said Klues. “We’re wanting to make sure that we’re being as inclusive as possible to really recognize these volunteers for their time and effort. This is an important

part of our process, so we want to be sure that we provide these resources to anyone who needs them, whether that be transportation to get to a meeting or childcare during the meetings, and we also provide food at the meetings.” The vision of the Chouteau Greenway is made possible by a public-private partnership. The efforts of Great Rivers Greenway and the project’s seven partners will ultimately result in a network of trails and community space that will connect St. Louis and its different neighborhoods like never before. “There are seven partners, from major institutions to business developers and other parks agencies,” said Trautman. “Seven partners have come together collectively with one vision, are willing to work hard to make that happen, believe so powerfully that connecting Forest Park to the Arch will transform St. Louis, and are willing to put their own money into it to make it happen. That’s a big statement. We’re really proud that we’re trusted and they believe that the district can help guide that. It’s a great testimony to what can be done in St. Louis if people work together. Collaboration is an amazing tool when you harness it and you get people to come together around a great idea.” See ‘GROWING’ page 2

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COMMUNITY VOICES Standing up for justice and equality should be a continuous effort By Dr. Rance Thomas During this divisive and unsettled time in our history, it is time for all people of goodwill to stand up and be an advocate for peace, unity, justice and equality of all people. This is especially true for churches, social organizations, agencies and people who want to preserve our way of life and improve upon it. North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice and Pallottine Renewal Center with the support of Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery’s Social Witness Policy Team and the Archdiocese’s Peace and Justice Commission held its third Annual Prayer for Peace for our community, our nation and our world a few weeks ago. Admittedly, this was just before the Charlottesville’s terrible disaster, but we were also holding this prayer service in remembrance of the Michael Brown shooting and the subsequent riots that occurred in Ferguson. We were really surprised that fewer people atGet your event or good news published in Community News: email your information in calendar and article formats to editor@mycnews.com.

tended than had attended in the two previous years. In reflecting on this, we concluded that the further individuals get away from an emotional event, the more they tend to move on to other events and with their normal lives. In other words, the longer time away from the event that motivated them to participate in the past, the less likely they are to participate in the present. If this prayer service had occurred after the Charlottesville event, there would have been far more individuals participating. The tragedy that occurred in Charlottesville a couple weeks ago reminds us that there are some things that we simply cannot allow attention to be diverted. This is especially true when we are faced with moral and human rights issues. We must continue to focus our attention upon these issues, or we will allow others to change them in a negative way. If we do not remain vigilant and continue to support these, we will allow those with bad intentions

to change them in a way that will not be in our or our nation’s best interest. Those counter demonstrators (40,000) in Boston should be applauded for their stand in their support for unity, peace, justice and equality of all people. They strongly denounced racism, fascism and bigotry. This should be something we all should do, we should not have to wait until some emotional negative event to happen, but it should be a continuous effort. Dr. Rance Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Criminal Justice and Co-founder and President of North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice. 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.

VFW Post 4105 to host Sept. 11 remembrance VFW Post 4105 will host a 9-11 remembrance at 7 p.m. on Sept. 11 on the parking lot at 410 rue St. Francois to reflect on the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon by terrorists. Members from the American Legion Post 444 will be posting and retiring the colors for the ceremony. At Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider’s suggestion, VFW Auxiliary President Tina Wright, Friends of VFW President Randy Schroeder and Post 4105 Commander Ron Scanlon has invited Ward 8 Councilman and former Navy Seabee Reservist Robert Parson (EO2)

and Florissant Valley Fire Protection District Chief Scott Seppelt to be the featured speakers at this solemn occasion. All of the veteran and service organizations that service the Florissant area are invited to attend this event which is open to all citizens who wish to gather in remembrance of those who perished on that infamous day. The Florissant Police Department, surrounding police departments and the Florissant Valley and Black Jack Fire Departments were sent special invitations to attend to acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice their New York comrades made that day.

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Submitted photo This map shows the project area for the Chouteau Greenway, the Great Rivers Greenway’s next project, which will aim to connect the Forest Park and Washington University areas to downtown St. Louis and the Arch.

“We really want the Chouteau Greenway to be an amazing, transformational connection where people can not only get from Point A to Point B, but also a really neat place to be in and of itself, something that’s more than just a basic trail,” said Klues.

To learn more about the Chouteau Greenway project, or to apply to be a member of the Citizen Advisory Committee, visit GreatRiversGreenway.org/Chouteau.

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Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis is accepting nominations for their 2017 Ruby Award Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis is accepting nominations for their 2017 Soroptimist Ruby Award for Women Helping Women. A ruby is a deep red gemstone associated with wisdom, importance, vitality, strength, vivacity, power and love: all words embodying the strong and compassionate women who are our award recipients. The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors ordinary women who through their professional and personal activities make extraordinary efforts

to improve the lives of women and girls. Women may nominate themselves or someone they know by Sept. 30. Nomination forms are available at the SIGSL website at www.soroptimiststlouis.com or by emailing info@soroptimiststlouis.com. The selected winner will be honored at their annual fashion show scheduled for Nov. 4 and presented with a $300 donation to the charity of their choice. Soroptimist is a global women’s organi-

zation whose members volunteer to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. More information is available by visiting their website at http://www.soroptimiststlouis.com/ or calling 314.398.3940.

City of Hazelwood hires CPA to take the helm of finance department The city of Hazelwood has appointed David Tuberty, CPA, as the new Director of Finance. He is replacing Lori Helle-Obermoeller who left a few weeks ago. Tuberty will be managing a department staff of three individuals who have played key roles in continuing Hazelwood’s tradition of excellence in finance reporting. For 19 consecutive years, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has presented Hazelwood with an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement. Tuberty’s credentials include earning a B. S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 1991. He also passed the CPA Exam in November 1990 and is currently licensed in the state of Missouri. Up until the year 2010, Tuberty worked

in the public accounting profession as a CPA. When asked what he liked best about being a finance director, he responded with this statement: “What I like best is that [being a finance director] brings together all my experiences from the past and allows me to utilize my accounting skills for the greater good,” Tuberty said. “I also like the fact that this position will allow me to serve the community and play a role in making things happen.” Tuberty’s employment at the city of Hazelwood begins on Sept. 11. Tuberty has been married to his wife, Mary Jo, for 25 years and they currently live in Manchester. His family includes three grown children.

History Museum new exhibit uses larger-than-life photos to create an immersive experience In the late nineteenth century the desire to capture wide images of cities and landscapes led to the creation of cameras designed specifically for producing panoramic photographs. Photographers used the panoramic camera to capture some of the largest and most remarkable pictures of the city of St. Louis ever taken. Using these incredible panoramic photographs as its backdrop, the Missouri History Museum developed “Panoramas of the City,” a 6,000 square-foot exhibition that explores the history of St. Louis from 1900 to 1950. These unique panoramic images of iconic and everyday moments in our city’s history have been blown up to a never-before-seen scale allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in these moments in time. “Panoramas of the City” features seven floor-to-ceiling images. The reproduction of these images on such a grand scale allows visitors to feel as though they are among the hundreds of thousands of revelers on Art Hill for Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 Welcome Home Celebration, or marching down Olive Street with the League of Women Voters in 1920. The Missouri History Museum’s exhibit team brings the stories in each of the seven-featured panoramas to life with supporting artifacts from its collection. The immersive experience is heightened through interactive media elements, like a voting booth which invites guests to exercise their constitutional right by casting their vote in the 1920 election or interactive baseball cards that allow guests to choose their team and learn the player’s statistics. “What makes panoramas such a rich historical resource is that they show us views of history that are unavailable to us otherwise. We all know what a big deal it was when Lindbergh came back to St. Louis after his flight across the Atlantic. But, when you see a panorama of over 100,000 people

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gathered on Art Hill, just to have the opportunity to see and hear him, you gain a new appreciation for what he meant to people,” said Adam Kloppe, public historian for the Missouri History Museum and content lead for “Panoramas of the City.” “You can read about destruction wrought by the tornado that struck St. Louis in September of 1927, but seeing a panorama of a street in ruins, with people captured in the frame who are trying to pick up their lives, you gain a new understanding of just how devastating it was.” In addition to these large-scale reproductions, more than 60 other panoramas of various sizes will be on display, featuring local institutions. Many of these panoramas will have a “pinch and zoom” option, allowing visitors to search for familiar faces or deceased relatives among those pictured. “By viewing these moments in time through the lens of panoramic photography, we are able to tell St. Louis’ history in a way that it has never been told before,” said Dr. Jody Sowell, director of exhibitions and research. “‘Panoramas of the City’ reminds me so much of our enormously popular ‘A Walk in 1875 St. Louis’ exhibit a few years ago in that visitors will come away from the exhibit having an understanding of what it would have been like to live these moments.” “Panoramas of the City” is open Sept. 2 through Aug. 12, 2018.Admission is free.

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St. Louis National Charity Horse Show offers free family entertainment Featuring an exciting $50,000 Grand Prix and several prestigious national championships, the St. Louis National Charity Horse Show takes place Sept. 13 through 17 and Sept. 27 through 30 at the National Equestrian Center at 6880 Lake Saint Louis Blvd., in Lake Saint Louis. Similar to some of the equestrian events at the Olympics, this show brings exciting equine action to spectators in St. Louis with exhibitors competing for multiple national titles. The family-friendly event is free of charge and refreshments are available on site. Always a crowd pleaser, the $50,000 Grand Prix takes place on Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. in the outdoor arena. For an up-close view of the jumping action, the Grand Prix offers ringside tailgate parking for $75 per car. Activities will begin at the outdoor ring at noon with face painting, live music and food trucks including Destination Desserts, Kona Ice and Yo!Salsa. The Saddlebred show kicks off on Sept. 27 and runs through Sept. 30 with exciting performances beginning nightly at 7 p.m. in an indoor arena. The show features the American Saddlebred horse, which is known as the “peacock of the show ring.” This powerfully muscled horse features high-stepping, high-energy action. As the oldest and largest multi-breed horse show in the area, the St. Louis National Charity

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Horse Show attracts several hundred horses and riders from throughout the country. The show attracts competitors from more than 29 states, and attracts upwards of 1,000 horses from two different equine disciplines. The combined economic impact of our Show on St Charles and St. Louis Counties exceeds $4,200,000. The horse show supports Stray Rescue of St. Louis and Therapeutic Horsemanship, a program of TREEHouse of Greater St. Louis. Since the late 1970s, charitable contributions from the show have exceeded $1 million. Dogs from Stray Rescue will be available for adoption at the show and riders from Therapeutic Horsemanship will provide a riding demonstration. In addition, spectators and exhibitors alike can shop at a variety of on-site boutiques, featuring range of jewelry, clothing, high-end saddlery and tack, pottery, and home décor.

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We all have high and lows points in our lives. The high points are the great events, like winning the lottery, to the low points of having to pay a high electric bill because of the summer heat and humidity. In meteorology, there are highs and lows as well. Last time I discussed the types of fronts found on a weather map and the type of weather that we experience with the type of front. Well, those fronts often are associated with high and low pressures or the big blue “H” and the big red “L.” High pressure is often associated with nice and calm weather, while low pressure systems are associated with unsettled weather including clouds and precipitation. These two types of pressure have various impacts on our weather, but why? To understand high and low pressure systems just remember that we are looking at the motion of the air in the atmosphere above us. As air rises, it cools, which often results in water vapor – this condenses into a liquid and droplets that sometimes forms clouds and precipitation. Sinking air, on the other hand, is associated with warming and drying conditions – resulting in fewer clouds and precipitation chances. High pressure is associated with sinking air and low pressure is associated with rising air. The reason for this is the air flow around low and high pressure. Due to the Earth’s rotation, high pressure air flow moves away from the center of pressure,

whereas with low pressure the air flow is more inward. Air within low pressure moves upward, which creates condensation and precipitation. With high pressure we have air moving away from the center causing the air to sink. Just remember in the upper levels of the atmosphere this is reversed – so the air is moving away from the low and moving towards the high pressure. These two areas of pressure help to direct our weather. Most notably is the center of low pressure around a tropical system where you can clearly see the spin in the atmosphere. Sometimes, we even have “dirty highs” which means high pressure is in control, but clouds are still present. So, just like our lives where we have high and low moments, it is important to remember Mother Nature has similar moments – we just call them weather! Nick Palisch is a meteorologist and Missouri native who understands the weather here in our area. He currently resides in Lake Saint Louis and can be reached at nick-wx@ sbcglobal.net and you can always get the most upto-date forecast from the FirstWarn Weather page at www.facebook.com/nickswx 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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Uplands Park attorney advocates for children in the courts and in the community By Charlotte Beard Attorney Brandi Miller, once a judge for Uplands Park and now its city attorney, has been serving as an attorney for 13 years. Not only does she serve as a public attorney, but in 2016 she began her own family and criminal law practice following her tenure with attorney Venus Harry’s office.Miller discussed the importance of people in the community trying to get an understanding of their rights to “take their own fate into their hands.” She stresses, “I believe in God – I do…but...I think He says, ‘You do your part, and I’ll do mine.’ So, I’m saying do your part and the rest will work out fine.” Miller shared some examples of situations she has seen in the community where preventative measures could have been taken in acquiring legal counsel. “Ninety percent of people that come to me are in crisis. But the crisis began many, many months before that and they didn’t do anything. When you don’t know what to do, find someone who does. It’s okay that you don’t know, ask someone. I’ve got guys that come to me with $50,000 in child support, they never did anything when they got this order in the mail that said your support is $600 a month; they were unemployed and unable to pay it. They didn’t do anything. Had they challenged it, it could have changed everything. I can’t make that go away. I can help you moving forward but I can’t undo the [back child support]” Miller shared the importance of investigating a problem before taking on a case. “It’s more than just me representing someone on a case. It’s usually me having to figure out what’s going on in that individual’s life. If it’s a criminal case, for example, it’s usually several things that led [them] there. It might be poverty, it might be loss of employment, it might be loss of a family member. A lot of times there are mental health issues that have gone undiagnosed…. A lot of times I’m dealing with a custody battle, for example, but there are family dynamics. The underlying lack of employment for some men is the issue, while they’re behind in child support.” Though attorneys may have different reasons for taking on a case, Miller, who is also a GAL (Guardian Ad Litem), provided factors that her and some other attorneys particularly consider when a case involves a child. “Do I think that person [is really] willing to let me help them? Some people are not willing to hear the truth and I’m going to tell you the truth. Every attorney is different, but my practice has been what my mom told me when I decided to be a lawyer. My mom said, ‘If you’re going do it, be a good one – be a fair one, be an honest one.’ And I took that to heart. So, if you come in and you say, ‘I don’t want dad to see his kids ever,’ I can’t go with that. I [must] say ‘well, that’s not good for your children because they matter.’ Even though they’re not my client I can’t ignore how that would affect them.” Michael Dotson, a client of Miller’s, shared his experience in consulting legal counsel. “Some lawyers only work on your case for maybe three hours a day. [Miller] didn’t just treat me like a client. She’s [personal] with her clients.” Dotson who was in a joint custody battle for his son, was referred to Miller by one of his family members, and won his case. Being a GAL, Miller, has special training that gives her a child’s perspective which serves well in divorces and custody battles. Miller discussed the unfortunate realities of single parent homes and how to combat eliminating any mother or father relationship with a child. “That’s [how] I help the community…introducing people to what’s really going on and not

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just the surface.” Miller takes an active role in various community services which lends to her ability to refer her clients to resources. The resource she offers to her clients is dependent on the need and plays a part in whether she can take on the client’s case. I’m with the Korey Johnson Foundation – one of the things we do is help kids in need. So, I may say ‘Hey, look. You need to get volunteer hours? That’s who you need to call. This will help your spirit as well as help that organization.’” On Aug. 8, Miller worked with the foundation and a team of volunteers to host a back-toschool skate event and supply-filled backpack giveaway for youth at Skate King on Kienlen Avenue. “I have women that come to me that are abused,” Miller continued. “There’s a place called Safe Connections—a lot of people don’t know about it. It helps women who have been abused. I refer them to that because if you don’t even have a place to stay, how are you going to focus on this case you have right now? I volunteer at homeless shelters.” Miller, who is also a divorced mother of twin girls, advocates for her daughters in the school system. “I didn’t know much about autism before my children were diagnosed. I had to advocate for them. Now I [must] advocate for them to get the services that they need. I’m blessed we’re in a good school district, but that’s not always the case. I do my research. I ask questions, I look things up and I participate. If you [must] do one thing – participate.” Miller’s tenacity and involvement in the school where her daughters attend landed her a spot on the school board. “I want to know what they are doing; what kind of decisions [they are] making that affect children with autism, especially. I want to be a part of the decision-making process because that’s what allows me to protect, not just my children’s interest but everybody’s interest.” Miller advises that anyone looking for a lawyer ask for referrals. If you don’t personally have connections to legal counsel, search the Missouri Bar online to find the right attorney to suit your need. The online site gives information about which attorneys are in good standing with the attorney bar. Miller also advises that the potential client interviews a prospective attorney. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Just like they’re interviewing you to see if you’re going to be a right fit for their firm, you need to interview them.”

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FFSD board grants superintendent’s leave of absence request The Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD) Board of Education has approved Superintendent, Dr. Joseph Davis’ request for a leave of absence. On Aug. 16, Dr. Davis was taken into custody regarding allegations related to his previous school district in North Carolina. Dr. Davis requested to be placed on leave to concentrate his efforts on getting this matter cleared, so he can return to leading the school district as

quickly as possible. Board of Education president, Rob Chabot reaffirmed the board’s commitment to students. “Our focus is on providing a great education for our students. Our hope is that Dr. Davis will return to lead the district; however, we have enlisted Deputy Superintendent, Larry Larrew to serve as acting superintendent until this matter is resolved.”

Hazelwood students enjoy solar eclipse

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Fourth grade students at Cold Water Elementary School, in the Hazelwood School District, gaze up at the sky as the moon begins to eclipse the sun. These fourth grade students were just a few of the thousands of students that partici-

pated around the District. This was the first total solar eclipse in 38 years in the United States. The last total solar eclipse in St. Louis occurred in the year 1442.

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Delightfully Baked Fish: When it comes to baking fish, flaky and fresh can make for a great combination. For a classic meal with a seasoned flare, try this delicious baked fish with lemon pepper seasoning and onions. Find more traditional, tasty recipes at USDA.gov.

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Baked Fish Recipe courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture | Servings: 4 Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 1 pound fish fillets (whitefish, trout or tilapia) 1 onion, sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning (optional)

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Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Place 12-inch piece of foil on counter. Coat foil with nonstick cooking spray. Place fillets in middle of foil. If fillets have skin, place skin-side down. Spread sliced onions, salt, pepper and oil on top of fillets. Add lemon pepper seasoning, if desired. Fold foil over fish. Place foil pouch on baking sheet and place in oven. Bake fish 15-20 minutes until fish reaches a

minimum internal temperature of 145 F on a food thermometer and is flaky when tested with fork.

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A Sensationally Simple Side Dish: When you’re looking for a delicious and nutritious side dish to complement any meal, look no further than this Fingerling Potato Salad. Made with nutrient-rich Wisconsin Potatoes and topped with a lemon dressing, this simple potato side packs plenty of flavor. Find more potato recipes at eatwisconsinpotatoes.com.

Fingerling Potato Salad Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds mixed Wisconsin fingerling potatoes 2 large lemons, divided 2 cups water 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds 3/4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds pepper, to taste 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill salt, to taste 2 cups baby arugula Directions: In large pot of boiling, salted water, cook potatoes until just tender when pierced with fork, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Slice one lemon into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. In small saucepan, combine sliced lemon, water and kosher salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer

until lemon slices are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain lemons then coarsely chop. Cut remaining lemon in half and squeeze out 2 tablespoons juice. In small bowl, mix chopped lemons, lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar and oil. Coarsely crush cumin and coriander seeds using mortar and pestle. Mix seeds into lemon dress-

ing. Season, to taste, with pepper. Cut lukewarm potatoes in half lengthwise. Place in large, shallow bowl. Mix in green onions and dill. Pour lemon dressing over and toss to coat. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add arugula and toss gently. Serve lukewarm or at room temperature.

From Farm to Glass: Many may be surprised to learn that milk is one of the original farm-to-table foods, typically arriving on grocery shelves in just two days (or 48 hours) from many family-owned and operated dairy farms. For a trendy twist on the farm-fresh beverage kids already love, try this DIY flavored milk recipe as a tasty start to the morning. To learn about milk’s journey from farm to glass, visit MilkLife.com.

Chocolate Banana Milk Servings: 1 Ingredients: 8 ounces fat free milk 1/2 large banana 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder Directions: Place 8 ounces milk, large banana and unsweetened cocoa powder in a blender and blend until just smooth. Enjoy! Nutritional information per serving: 140 calories; 0 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 5 mg cholesterol; 9 g protein; 29 g carbohydrates; 2 g fiber; 105 mg sodium; 306 mg calcium (30% of daily value).

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Crossword Puzzle Theme: Famous Duos

Yeggs

John Hanna

‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life

ACROSS 1. Pocket bread, pl. 6. Mele Kalikimaka wreath 9. Hoofbeat 13. Not dead 14. Freddy Krueger’s street 15. Sacagawea to Lewis and Clark 16. Wrinkle-prone fabric 17. Rap sheet abbreviation 18. Tanks and such 19. *Spongebob’s pal 21. *Sullivan’s theatrical partner 23. Fa, ____, la, ti, doh 24. Daniel Defoe’s ____ Flanders 25. Swindle 28. Ready for picking 30. Right before “camera” 35. Fish eggs, pl. 37. Straight whiskey, e.g. 39. Capital of Egypt 40. Grand Theft object 41. Per ____, or yearly 43. Hidden valley 44. *Bonnie and Clyde, partners in this 46. Australian palm 47. Distinctive elegance 48. One’s net worth 50. Companion of Pinta and Santa Maria 52. Slovenly abode 53. Use a noose 55. Any doctrine 57. *Rogers’ tapping partner 61. Mohammed, alt. sp. 65. Having three dimensions 66. Chapter in history 68. Jeweler’s glass 69. Moves closer 70. Brownish gray horse 71. Ruhr’s industrial center 72. Does something wrong 73. Japanese capital 74. Affirmatives

DOWN 1. Explore with one’s hand 2. Pelvic parts 3. Typically on limo window 4. Affirms 5. Junior’s predecessor 6. Plumbing problem 7. Member of the Benevolent Order 8. Idealized image 9. “____ Your Enthusiasm” 10. Tart garnish 11. Smell 12. Chipper 15. Pertaining to Gaul 20. People’s Republic 22. Down with the flu 24. ____ of life 25. *Will’s roommate 26. Predecessor to “truly” in a letter 27. Petite, masculine 29. *____ and Teller 31. Measuring instrument 32. Higher ground, pl. 33. Yummy reward 34. *Cher’s “I Got You Babe” partner 36. “Brave New World” drug 38. South American Indian 42. Opposite of depression 45. Socrates’ concern 49. Musical gift 51. *Mary-Kate’s twin 54. Clingy one 56. *Rocky and Bullwinkle, or flying squirrel and ____ 57. Teenager’s woe 58. Plaintiff 59. Type of ski lift 60. What snob puts on 61. “Buddenbrooks” author 62. Rumple 63. “All for one, one for all” sword 64. Change for a twenty 67. *”The Murders in the ___ Morgue” See answers on page 13

Sweet revenge The grand kiddies are still here and my adult kids seem to think I am having the time of my life spoiling them. They accuse me of seeking revenge. Possibly…for the stress of raising them as they grew up. Possibly…they just might be right. For instance, when I give the little ones an early morning snack, I get snarky responses. They question when popsicles became a breakfast choice. They remember when they were young and not being allowed one until they ate all their vegetables, and the lawn was mowed, and the bushes were pruned and the roof re-shingled. They vividly recall even then having to share one by splitting it down the middle. I remark that I haven’t the slightest idea what they’re talking about as I shove double-stuff Oreos into their offspring’s mouths. Later that day, we came home from grocery shopping. Each of the kiddies had a treat in their hand from the aisle in the checkout stand. “Seriously?!” their parents bark at me. “We were threatened with adoption if we made eye contact with anything at the checkout aisle! How is this allowed?” Now as moms, we all know this passageway of torture leading to the cashier that we must maneuver our children through. It is a cruel display of brightly packaged candies and tempting sweets and treats which no parent gets through without at least two temper tantrums. I had to employ multiple threats of taking away all my children’s toys when they got home and shipping them off to deserving orphanages to quiet their rampages.

But the little grand-sweethearts can stretch out their tiny fingers towards anything within reach and in the cart it goes. Okay, so I guess a child doesn’t actually need a Shop-Vac, but when those little eyes meet mine and say, “Googly-goo ga ga,” it’s like a double-fudge sundae with bacon sprinkles – a force that cannot be resisted. Soon the tiny sugar babies will be leaving. But, I have bought them each a toy which emits loud, annoying, repetitive sounds. They should enjoy that on the ride home with each toot, beep, bang and aggravating musical ditty emitted. This is small payback for the times their parents drew on my walls after being freshly painted; flushed my new scarf down the toilet, and ate the center of my cake that was especially made to impress my snooty book club friends. It should be a memorable 14-hour-long drive home. 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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Sports you see with Gary B... Rascals aim toward wild card spot The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League with home games at Car Shield Field in O’Fallon. In the next publication, the teams, which are four of them in the playoffs, will be determined. The teams that will qualify for the playoffs are the two division winners, not likely the Rascals. The two remaining clubs with the next best record, regardless of the division will get wild card spots. At this point there are four teams looking to get these two spots and the River City team is one of them. The O’Fallon team’s remaining games sees them play the first place team and two teams behind them in the division. NEXT HOME GAMES • Wednesday, Aug. 30 against the Florence Freedom • Friday/Saturday/Sunday , Sept. 1/2/3 against the Southern IL Miners (End of Regular Season) All games at 6:35 p.m., 4:05 p.m. on Sundays Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. * No resting Rascals’ home field to host the 2018 All-Star Game The team announced that CarShield Field was awarded the 2018 Frontier League All-Star Game. This will be the first time in 13 years the Rascals have hosted the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. The announcement was made by former St. Louis Cardinals legend Jim Edmonds at the STL Legends Game. The All-Star Game festivities will take place over two days at CarShield Field, July 10 – 11. July 10 will feature a home run derby, while July 11 will be the actual All-Star Game. Executives, fans, coaches and best performing players from 12 different teams stretching from Pennsylvania to Missouri and from Kentucky to Northern Michigan will be traveling to O’Fallon for this premier event.

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– SUDOKU – Rascals President Dan Dial worked closely with the city of O’Fallon to bring this exciting event back to the community. “It’s an honor to be awarded the 2018 Frontier League All-Star Game. We have put so much effort into revitalizing our facility in the past few years and league officials took notice of that. The city of O’Fallon has been very supportive of our efforts and we will partner to make this the most entertaining and star-studded All-Star week in history,” said Dial. “We’re incredibly excited to host 2018 Frontier League All Star Game here in O’Fallon,” said Mayor Bill Hennessy. “And the timing for this event is perfect as we’ll be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the River City Rascals and our own CarShield Field. CarShield Field and the Rascals are part of what makes O’Fallon such a great city to call home, and we can’t wait to show the Frontier League’s best all that our city has to offer!” * Be proud Football captains are picked for Lindenwood The Lindenwood University football program announced its 2017-team captains recently. They were selected by the players and will be senior running back Calen Campbell, junior quarterback Najee Jackson, junior defensive end Jonathan Harris, and senior defensive back Bakari Triggs. Campbell is in his third season on the Lindenwood roster, Jackson is in his second season as a Lion, Harris while Tiggs are also in their third year in St. Charles. * Leaders of the pack

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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

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call 314-831-6121.

Sept. 6: Karaoke

Sept 9: Flea market

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.

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

Sept. 8: Country fried steak or meatloaf dinner

Sept. 9-10: Daylily sale

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

Sept. 9: Grandparents Day celebration

DeSmet Retirement Grandparents Day Celebration takes place from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. There will be Cindy’s petting zoo and pony rides, Wendy Fritter with Unleashed Music DJ, Florissant firefighters grilling hot dogs and burgers along with face painting and balloons. Florissant Police Department will have an informational table for the kids, the Dare Car/officer and Eddie the service dog. Florissant fire truck firemen will also be present.

Sept. 9: Breakfast

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

The Greater St. Louis Daylily Society will hold its annual sale of locally grown daylilies, at the Missouri Botanical Garden, in Orthwein Hall on Sept. 9-10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hundreds of plants, all colors, shapes and sizes at great prices for all tastes from member’s private gardens. Contact Kathy for more info 618-304-5907.

Sept. 13: 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.

Sept. 7: Square dance lessons

Square dance lessons begin at Church of the Master at 1325 Paddock Dr. in Florissant from 7 - 9 p.m. Registration closes Sept. 14. Casual attire and cost is $5 per person per night. Call 314-839-2134 or 314-8374729 to register.

Sept. 14: Art fundraiser

The Eighth Annual Art from the Heart is a special fundraiser ben-

efiting the local nonprofit, Friends of Kids with Cancer takes place at Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis at 13700 Manchester Rd. in Ballwin) from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.. The event, sponsored by Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis, features a silent auction of over 60 pieces of art created by kids with cancer in St. Louis. Friends’ Art Therapist, Tasha, works with these kids throughout the year on their artwork for this fundraiser. 100 percent of proceeds support Friends’ Art Therapy program. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information visit https://www. friendsofkids.com/art.html.

Sept. 20: Karaoke

Sept. 15: Pork steak

A complimentary caregivers conference is being held from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Christian Hospital Atrium (11133 Dunn Rd.) to provide support and resources to those who assist with transportation, shopping, personal needs, meal preparation, housekeeping, paperwork, medication, companionship or safety supervision. The conference is presented by AARP Missouri Real Possibilities, Christian Hospital Auxiliary and Christian Hospital Foundation. Registration is required as seating is limited. Register online at https://aarp.cvent.com/ MOcaregiversconf2017 or call 1-877926-8300. A complimentary lunch will be served to all attendees and valet parking will be available, compliments of Clayton Valet. The conference features keynote speaker Amy Goyer, who is a caregiver, consultant and author. Other speakers and highlights include: Mid-East Area Agency on Aging; VOYCE; Christian Hospital physical therapist; Memory Care Home Solutions; Christian Hospital Palliative Care; Meditation/relaxation exercise; veterans’ benefits and resources; and a variety of resource information tables. Resource table sponsorships are available at http:// christianhospital.org/caregivers or call 314-653-5162.

Pork steak dinner Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, 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. 15-16: Table and tailgate sale

A table and tailgate sale takes place at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church at 2615 Shackelford Road in Florissant from 7 a.m. to noon both days. Indoor table sale runs both days, suggested donation is $15 per table. Parking lot tailgate sale runs one-day-only on Sept.16, suggested donation is $15 for three adjacent parking spots (you will have to provide your own tables). Rain-out dates will be Sept. 22-23. Call the church at 314-831-1300 for more details and to sign-up.

Sept 16: CR in the Park

Free community outreach being held from noon – 4 p.m. There will be live music, testimonies, free hot dogs and chips, games for the kids and giveaways! Hosted by Celebrate Recovery-FCCF and held in the back green space behind First Christian Church of Florissant at 2890 Patterson Rd in Florissant. For more information call 314-837-2269.

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Sept. 16: Prostate cancer awareness walk

The End of Prostate Cancer joins forces with St. Louis Urological Surgeons and Arch Cancer Care to host the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk this September. The goal is to create Generation ZERO – the first generation of men free of prostate cancer. Participants will run and walk together on Sept.r 16 to fight a disease that takes the life of an American man every 20 minutes. Run/walk participants will receive tech shirts, refreshments, and the opportunity to connect with others who are impacted by prostate cancer. Funds raised for this year’s run/walk event will go toward national efforts to provide research for new treatments, to enhance patient support resources, and to educate men and families about prostate cancer. The race will take place at Creve Coeur Park - Sailboat Cove. For more information, visit www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org/stlouis.

Sept. 19: Introduction to square dancing

Free modern western square dance introduction classes sponsored by West County Spinners Square Dance Club begins Sept. 12 and 19 from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in the gym at 14088 Clayton Rd. in Chesterfield just East of Hwy 141. The square dance program continues subsequent Tuesdays at $60 per person for twelve weeks or $6 a lesson. 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 Jim and Crystal at 314-7536674 or www.westcountyspinners. com. Couples and singles of all ages are welcome, no experience is necessary.

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. 23: Meat shoot

Florissant Eagles Aerie 3638 Meat Shoot starts Sept. 23 and runs through Nov. 25 at 15245 New Halls Ferry Rd. Event starts at noon and goes until dusk. No scopes or bull barrels.

Sept. 26: Caregivers conference

Sept. 27: 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.

Sept. 29: Chicken dinner

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

Sept. 30: Charity golf tournament

The Hazelwood School District Foundation will host its Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Old Florissant Golf Course at 50 Country Club Lane in Florissant. This event will take place 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. 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 sponsorship information, contact Alecia White at 314-953-5016 or by email at info@hazelwoodschools.org.

Oct. 2: Golf tournament fundraiser

Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host its 24th annual golf tournament with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon. The tournament will be held at WingHaven Country Club, St. Louis’ only Nicklaus Design Course, located at 7777 Winghaven Blvd. in O’Fallon. Tickets are $300 per golfer and include 18

holes with golf cart, golf goodie bag, and lunch and dinner. A live and silent auction will be held during the barbecue dinner. Proceeds will go toward ending childhood hunger and family food insecurity in the St. Louis bi-state region. For ticket details or to become a sponsor, visit http://www. OperationFoodSearch.org.

Oct. 7: Arts and crafts festival

St. Ann Catholic Church at 7530 Natural Bridge Rd. in Normandy is hosting an arts and crafts festival from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The proceeds from the festival support the efforts of the St. Vincent DePaul conference in helping neighbors in need. At the festival there will be presentations on praying with art and insights into the artwork of the St. John’s Bible. Artists are invited to sell their artwork and sacred art at the festival. Table rental for artwork displays is $30 per table. Table rental payments are collected at the church office. For more information call 314-385-5090.

RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org. Weekdays: Volunteer drivers The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 314-615-4516. Mondays: City council meetings City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Mondays: Workshop meetings City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment ). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-9936134.

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.

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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 Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 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: checks

Blood

pressure

Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.

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.

Fridays: Celebrate Recovery

For 25 years Celebrate Recovery has been helping everyday folks find freedom from whatever difficulty you are experiencing in your life. This Christcentered, 12-step program is based on

the Beatitudes. We meet every Friday at 6:15 p.m. for dinner ($5); 7 p.m. large group meeting; 8 p.m. Small groups sharing; 9 p.m. dessert at First Christian Church of Florissant at 2890 Patterson Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-837-2269 or visit http://www.fccf.org/ or Facebook page Celebrate Recovery-FCCF.

Saturdays: Clothing sale

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m. For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.

Saturdays: Grief support group

A Way with Words Grief Support Ministry meets the fourth Saturday each month at Community Christ Fellowship (in the rear) at121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. For more information contact Pat Ryan at 314-605-3949.

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 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 in February and March in the spring and every Sunday in October through the second-to-last week in November in the fall - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded. Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.

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.

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm. Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.

Wednesdays: ACES 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.

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314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.

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Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org

Center for Senior Renewal:

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

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

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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 314-822-2066 or visit WWW. Nicotine-Anonymous.org.

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Fathom Events brings classics, comedy to theaters

M O V I E By Steve Bryan

s much as movie fans would hope otherwise, there are weeks when the new theatrical releases just aren’t that much fun. “The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature” and “The Emoji Movie,” for instance, didn’t exactly pack theater auditoriums with families and animation fans. As the LA Times pointed out, the low-budget horror flick “Annabelle: Creation” is one of the few films making money in a pretty weak cinematic crop. When the pickings are slim, Fathom Events offers some intriguing alternatives. In addition to big ticket boxing events and operas, the company also presents “Big, Loud & Live,” an event that features talented musicians competing for top Drum Corps International honors. Fathom Events also is a great place to revisit some classic movies as well. It’s hard to believe that films such as “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” and “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” first arrived in theaters 35 years ago,

but both films return to theaters as part of “TCM Big Screen Classics Presents.” Other films to watch for are “Casablanca,” “The Princess Bride” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” Members of the “Mystery Science Theater 3000” TV series continue to attack bad movies and television shows with “RiffTrax Live.” Recorded live, the performances are broadcast to theaters across the country courtesy of Fathom Events. A recent installment showed the group ripping the cult classic “Doctor Who: The Five Doctors.” Earlier additions featured the infamous “Sharknado” movies. The company also doesn’t scrimp when it comes to animation, teaming up with GKIDS to present “Mune: Guardian of the Moon” and some classic Japanese anime features. Last year, Fathom Events created a stir with “Batman: The Killing Joke,” an animated adaptation of the groundbreaking graphic novel. With mature themes and an

intimate relationship between Batman and Batgirl, this one caused some ripples even before its release. Fathom Events typically offers two chances to see their offerings and ticket prices are based on the event. A Mayweather and McGregor matchup, for instance, can run as high as $40 per ticket in some areas. Photo courtesy The Asylum 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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