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Submitted photo Various community leaders and dignitaries including Dellwood Mayor Reggie Jones, Ferguson Mayor James Knowles and FDCRC Executive Director Toni Burrow attended the ribbon cutting for the new Ferguson-Dellwood Community Resource Center on Aug. 17.

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By Sara Hardin Collaboration between organizations that offer their services to North County residents has never been easier since the opening of the new Ferguson-Dellwood Community Resource Center (FDCRC). The center, which celebrated its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 17, provides space for nonprofits and other organizations that aim to improve the quality of life for community residents. Fathers Support Center, PAKT Community Center and St. Louis Public School District, among others, all have space in the FDCRC. The center, located at 1433 Stein Road in Ferguson, provides closer proximity to individuals and families in need of the various organizations’ services, and allows necessary collaboration between the organizations who work daily to improve the lives of St. Louis and North County residents. “We are servicing organizations who are servicing individuals and families,” explained FDCRC Executive Director, Toni Burrow. “The proximity of the center to where the needs are is hugely beneficial to the community. We’re about collaborative partnerships inside of organizations. We’re trying to help individuals and families reach their highest and their fullest potential.” A medical area in the resource center will provide free medical care through the Salam Clinic to adults without insur-

Saturday, September 10 ance. Shared space will allow organizations to run programs out of the center and office space ensures that organizations have somewhere to meet with their clients. Groups that previously had very limited access to those in need are now able to extend their reach into the surrounding communities with the help of the FDCRC. This, in addition to counseling services, community meetings and educational programs held in the center, will help to improve quality of life and therefore the quality of society. “It is well-documented that the benefits to society are huge when you bring families together. Fathers Support Center has many programs dealing with reuniting absentee fathers with their children, and they will be one of the first organizations to be operating out of the center. PAKT Community Center will be servicing all of North St. Louis County with human service needs,” said Burrow, who also serves as Director of PAKT Community Center. “PAKT Community Resource and Learning Center has been serving 19 North St. Louis County zipcodes for over 50 years. PAKT will be bringing the Lights On Afterschool program to the center, which will feature Makerspace, robotics and coding. We will also present its award-winning summer day camp program. PAKT will continue to offer its other community resources at its facility

on Airport Road.” Dellwood Mayor Reggie Jones referred to the healing that Ferguson and nearby communities have been going through in the past two years following the death of Michael Brown in 2014, highlighting the significance of the services that will now be offered out of the FDCRC. “This center is going to help a muchneeded area. There need to be more resources,” said Jones. “There are going to be a variety of partners that I think a lot See HELPING HANDS page 2

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In This Issue... Town 3 Around 24:1 clergy, community

join forces to support Normandy students and more.

5 Buniess Bethesda Health Group

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School Two Hazelwood teachers win grant to visit Kennedy Space Center and more.

Submitted photo Ferguson-Dellwood Community Resource Center Executive Director Toni Burrow speaks during a ribbon-cutting event at the center on Aug. 17.

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of people can benefit from. I think it’s going to be one more positive thing to help the community come back from what happened in 2014.” For individuals like Burrow, however, the availability of resources such as the FDCRC and the organizations who use it has been a long time coming. Burrow, a lifelong Ferguson resident, expressed her belief that a center like the FDCRC has been necessity since long before unrest shook the community and made Ferguson a widely-repeated name in the wake of social justice issues across the nation. Ease of accessibility to services for those most in need is crucial in building the backbone of a community. In Burrow’s own words: “How are you going to love your neighbor if you don’t know your neighbor?”

The opioid epidemic affects all communities By Angela Clabon By now the opioid abuse epidemic in America is no secret. Countless stories – ranging from medical negligence lawsuits, to patient addiction cases, to overdose deaths – have plagued our news and media in recent years and it seems these types of reports are not letting up any time soon. According to “The Opioid Epidemic: By the Numbers,” “More people died from drug overdoses in 2014 than in any year on record, and the majority of drug overdose deaths (more than six out of ten) involved an opioid.” This is a harrowing statistic, one that breaches my sense of calm, and I am sure it resonates with you as well. As a leading healthcare provider to the most vulnerable population in St. Louis it is our duty and responsibility to meet any need the community may have in regards to this situation. To get a sense of the opioid epidemic in the big picture, on an average day in the United States, over 650,000 opioid prescriptions are dispensed, 3,900 people initiate nonmedical use of prescription opioids, 580 people initiate heroin use

(heroin is an illegal opioid), and 78 people die from an opioid-related overdose. The impact the opioid epidemic has on the economy is tremendous as well. Two facts in particular are worth noting: 1. There are approximately $55 billion in health and social costs related to prescription opioid abuse each year. 2. Hospitals spend nearly $20 billion in emergency department and inpatient care for opioid poisonings. While the numbers of the big picture are staggering, there is one fact not mentioned within them: the pervasiveness of opioid abuse is not limited to one community or one social class. This is a widespread problem – a problem that is not exclusive to any one community. The good news is we can work together to beat this epidemic. Our health centers partnered with Logan College of Chiropractic nearly a year ago. Together, we have implemented a chiropractic care program at our health clinics, a service which has dramatically decreased patients’ dependence on opioids.

I invite you to join us as a partner in support of our mission to help build awareness of the opioid epidemic. Please spread this message to help our community get this conversation started, and hope that this awareness may be useful to someone who needs to hear it. As always, your support in this matter is always appreciated. Angela Clabon is the Chief Executive Officer of Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers, Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center located in north St. Louis city. A native of St. Louis, Clabon obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Missouri, and later obtained a master’s degree in business administration from Webster University. She has dedicated over 33 years to the health care movement in the city of St. Louis. 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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24:1 clergy, community join forces to support Normandy students

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Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative Beyond Housing President/CEO Chris Krehmeyer and Rev. E.G. Shields Jr. address the group at the recent 24:1 Clergy Coalition luncheon in Pagedale. The clergy joined Normandy Superintendent Dr. Charles Pearson and members of the community to lay the groundwork for a clergy coalition in the North County communities within the Normandy Schools Collaborative footprint.

More than 50 members of the clergy and community responded to the call to meet and begin a new coalition to improve the communities of the Normandy Schools Collaborative. Led by the Rev. E.G. Shields Jr., pastor of Mount Beulah M.B. Church in Hanley Hills, the 24:1 Clergy Coalition is an effort to harness the power of the religious community and partner with other entities such as the Normandy Schools Collaborative, area mayors, police and other community leaders. The 24:1 refers to the 24 municipalities that make up the Normandy school district. Dr. Charles Pearson, superintendent for the Normandy schools, provided an update to the group and shared some of the progress made over the last 12 months. He pointed to the improved climate in the schools, reduced number of suspensions, and increase in the number of dual enrollment/dual credit, and advanced placement courses in the district. Progress has been made, but Pearson made a request to the clergy in attendance. “We need a caring adult for every student,” he said. “Some of our teachers are the only consistent adult in some of our students’ lives. The meals our students get at school may be the only good meal they get. We need your support.” The meeting on Aug. 25 is the beginning of a stronger relationship with school district, the clergy coalition, and other community part-

ners. Rev. Shields, whose youngest daughter is a 2016 graduate of Normandy High School, is confident the partnership will make a positive impact on the 24:1 communities. “These are our communities and our children,” said Rev. Shields. “We have a moral obligation to do what is necessary to take care of each other. We can’t rely on others. This is something we can do and together, we will do. I’m grateful to all of the clergy and the community coming together to get this initiative underway.” A critical partner in the coalition is Beyond Housing, a not-for-profit community development agency with a long and successful track record in the 24:1. Their most recent projects include a new senior living center in Pine Lawn, a new movie theater, the 24:1 Cinema, in Pagedale, and several new home construction projects, including one in Hillsdale. Beyond Housing CEO/President Chris Krehmeyer attributed the organization’s success to the power of collaboration and is looking forward to working with area clergy. Clergy in attendance represented various denominations including Catholicism, Baptist, and non-denominational congregations. Also there were representatives from 24:1 Municipal Government Partnership, North County Police Cooperative, St. Louis Community College and other members of the community.

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There is unrest in the galaxy. The space time continuum in the Moore house has a tear in it. The reason: single-ply bathroom tissue. And with that flimsy of ply, you know that ripped continuum was just a calamity waiting to happen. I first heard of the situation this morning as my husband was busily getting primped and prepped for work. He’s kind of a girly man when it comes to getting ready for the day. He has his routine for freshening up and nothing better change the way of it or life as he knows it will be tossed into a state of flux. It started with a gentle alert to the fact that there was a problem in the men’s powder room. “Arrrrrgh!” I rushed to the door of his stall wondering if he had fallen and possibly popped out a leg bone. “What is it?” I asked breathlessly. “Arrrrrgh!!” he repeated louder and with more disdain. “Do you need an ambulance or a tourniquet?!” I shouted. “Who…bought…single-ply toilet paper?!” He demanded. “It was on sale,” I confessed. “Never. Do. It. Again! I’ve had to use a whole roll now and still don’t feel fresh or confident!” Oh these first-world problems of such epic proportions. Yes, we have it pretty cushy nowadays…even

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Arts and Education Council Announces Maritz Arts and Education Fund for Teachers applications now open The Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis (A&E) announced that applications for the 2016 Maritz Arts and Education Fund for Teachers are now open. The Fund, underwritten through a $30,000 lead contribution from Maritz, provides opportunities for teachers, schools and non-profit arts organizations to offer programs that encourage creativity in the classroom. This distinctive granting program is one of only a few in the region that enable teachers and schools to apply directly for arts education grants. A community review panel evaluates qualified grant applications and the Arts and Education Council administers the funding on behalf of Maritz. Maritz has served as the title sponsor of the Arts and Education Fund for Teachers for the past seven years. Todate, the Fund has provided nearly $190,000 to support 50 impactful grants to schools across the region: from poetry in Florissant to guitar composition in Imperial, Missouri; from performing arts enrichment in East St. Louis, Illinois to video production in Union, Missouri. In that time, data collected by A&E and local teachers has shown that increased access to the arts in schools has resounding, positive effects in students’ overall academic achievement, standardized test scores, school attendance and college acceptance rates as well as students’ personal growth. “The students in programs supported by the Maritz Arts and Education Fund for Teachers are experiencing the arts – and their classrooms – in new and exciting ways,” said Cynthia A. Prost, president and

CEO of the Arts and Education Council. “A&E’s partnership with Maritz has led to thousands of inspiring and impactful moments across our region, and sets a shining example of how corporate citizenship can lead to outstanding, tangible results.” Grant applications are open now and will close on Sept. 16. Interested educators or nonprofit organizations operating in direct collaboration with individual schools are encouraged to apply online at keeparthappening.org/apply. A&E will announce the 2016-17 grant awardees Oct. 10.

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Two Hazelwood teachers win grant to visit Kennedy Space Center Amanda Davison, third grade teacher at Garrett Elementary, and Stephanie Knight, third grade teacher at Cold Water Elementary, were recently awarded the Lean into Learning Grant from the Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF). Davison and Knight will visit the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and will receive engineering lessons that can be used in their Project Lead the Way (PLTW) class lessons. The grant will cover all travel expenses for Davison and Knight. In addition to the training, they will spend four nights at Kennedy Space Center, have lunch with an astronaut, and receive personal tours of the center and launch pads. “I am so proud of Stephanie and Amanda,” said Dr. Christa Warner, Hazelwood School District assistant superintendent of elementary schools. “Grant opportunities like this allow our

students to receive a firsthand lesson on space flight and the engineering that goes into it.’ Once Davison and Knight return from their learning experience, they will be able to take what they learned and translate it for their students. Both teachers already have multiple lesson plan ideas for their students. “One of the lesson plans that I am looking forward to, is to have a Boeing engineer and/or pilot come visit my class to share the process of flight and why PLTW is an important aspect of their future,” said Knight. “I have to thank the ITEF for giving me this once in a lifetime opportunity.” ITEF is a Missouri based charitable nonprofit foundation that supports innovation in education by funding advanced technology in the classrooms of public, private, parochial and charter schools in the greater St. Louis area.

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Sports you see with Gary B... University of MissouriSt. Louis women’s soccer team gets high ranking The UMSL squad has been picked to finish fourth in the Great Lakes Valley Conference preseason poll. Third-year head coach Wendy Dillinger will look to build off a successful 2015 campaign of the Tritons that saw the program earn its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1983. UMSL finished with a 12-5-4 record, which equaled the program’s most wins since the 2007. The team went 8-3-4 in GLVC play and finished as the league tournament runner-ups. UMSL will have its top three scorers from a year ago, including First Team All-GLVC pick in senior forward Miriam Taylor. Taylor tallied 11 goals and recorded four assists, while also scoring four game winners. Sophomore forward McKayla Harder, a Third Team All-GLVC selection, followed with 10 goals and four assists, while senior forward Kayla Delgado, a Second Team All-GLVC honoree, added seven goals and three assists. Defensively, junior back Emily Mosier and senior midfielder Taylor Tosovsky also returns, both having played in all 21 games last year. For more information go to www.UMSLTritons.com * Going to be a kicken’good season Lindenwood adds two coaches Lindenwood University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brad Wachler announced that Jimmy Rollins has been named the new head coach of the Lions wrestling program and Liz Kelly as the new softball head coach for the Lady Lions. “I am very honored to be given the opportunity to lead this program,” said Rollins. “I am grateful to (former head coach) Chad Smith for bringing me to Lindenwood, and I can’t wait for the season so we can continue to build upon the positive momentum of the Lions wrestling program.” “It is with great excitement that I become the softball coach for Lindenwood University,” said Kelly. “I look forward to the opportunity to work with the players, staff, coaches, parents, professors, alums, sponsors, and community to create

a competitive environment that provides a sound backdrop for the development of the student-athlete. * And the success rolls on Rascals search for final playoff spot as the regular season ends The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. As of this writing on Sept. 2, the team has a twogame lead over the nearest team searching for the playoffs with three games remaining. Several combinations are set depending on the results of the final games of the season and the play of teams trying to overtake the O’Fallon team for the final spot. After an impressive 11-game winning streak, the team traveled to Kentucky to be swept by the Florence Freedom recently. The team has several standout players as part of the League Leaders: • Dan Ludwig has notched nine wins on the mound that ties him for second place. • Alexi Colon has belted 17 home runs that ties him for second place. • Josh Silver tied for the top spot in average hitting at .358. The team has been pulling away from the rest of the Frontier league in team batting average… now at .284. NEXT HOME GAMES: Playoffs? For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * Its down to the final weekend

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2016 Hazelwood Harvestfest Saturday, September 10 | 9 am - 6 pm

Howde rshe ll Pa rk a t 6810 How d e r s h e l l Roa d i n Ha ze l w oo d , n ex t t o t h e F i r e S t at i o n COME ON OUT TO THIS YEAR’S EVENT! The city of Hazelwood will be offering small mechanical rides for the first time at this year’s Hazelwood Harvestfest on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Howdershell Park, 6810 Howdershell Road. These rides will be running all-day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., adding more fun and entertainment to the line-up of activities planned for people of all ages to enjoy.

NEW ATTRACTIONS The new attractions for the 2016 event include Mind Winder Swings and Tubs of Fun, which mechanically spin around. Parents can ride with their kids or the kids can ride alone. There will also be peddle-driven John Deere tractors for them to ride on. In addition, inflatable bounce houses with slides will be set up for small children and toddlers. At 1 p.m., the Parks and Recreation staff will introduce fair goers to the fun of rolling around in Knockerballs. “We’re excited about having mechanical rides at Harvestfest this year. Although on a smaller scale, they are similar to the swing sing and other spinning rides found at Six Flags,” said Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division Superintendent Doug Littlefield. “Every year, we try to offer something different to incentivize parents to bring their kids back for a whole new experience.”

FREE ADMISSION, OPEN TO PUBLIC The purpose of this annual city-wide event is to bring the community together and to make residents proud of their hometown. It’s also a great opportunity for Hazelwood to showcase all the first-class amenities it has to offer to people outside the area. Admission is free and open to the public.

PARKING Parking will be available at Howdershell Park, as well as at White Birch Park located at 1186 Teson Road. Shuttle buses will be running back and forth on a regular basis throughout the day.

ADULT ACTIVITIES Although there will be plenty of things to do for young families with small children, the event schedule includes a lot of fun activities for adults as well. See the activities and Entertainment schedule. Other adult activities include browsing through hundreds of books and finding bargains at the Used Book Sale, sponsored by the Community Enrichment Commission. One of the information booths to check will be the “Anti-Bullying” booth manned by 2015 Miss Hazelwood Alexia Rainey. She will be giving out “Stop the Bullying” wristbands. T.E.A.M. Food Pantry also will be collecting non-perishable food items and accepting cash donations for needy families at another booth. For the more active crowd, an Ironman Obstacle Course will be set up as well as the the Heavy Haulin’ Giant Slide.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – DR. ZHIVEGAS Dr. Zhivegas, which recently celebrated 20 years as St. Louis’ top cover band at The Pageant, will be rocking the park with its lively uptown funk music from 2 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Dr. Zhivegas considers itself a “hard dance band,” focusing on the musical styles of Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Pitbull, Maroon 5 and Flo Rida and then mashing them up with ‘80s classics from bands like Queen and David Bowie. The band performs about 250 shows a year with the following musicians: Frankie Muriel (lead vocals); Paul Chickey (drums); Cubby Smith (bass); JP Pennington (guitar); and Taynka (back-up vocals).

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Fogarty’s House of Vapor 452 Howdershell Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-942-1360 Fogarty’s House of Vapor 2318A N, Hwy 67 Florissant, MO 63033 314- 736-5268 Fred Buchholz Insurance 320 Brookes Drive, Suite 119 Hazelwood, MO 63042 314 731-5110 fredbuchholzinsurance@yahoo.com Hazelwood Cleaners 8429 No. Lindbergh Blvd. Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-831-6768 www.chismscleaners.com ITCoy Home Health Care, LLC 7220 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 370 Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-656-1430 www.illtakecareofyou.com ITS Computers 1101 Howdershell Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-839-3000 www.ITSComputersonline.com Johnny Londoff Chevrolet 1375 Dunn Rd. Florissant MO 63031 314-595-6586 | www.londoff.com Keeven Appliance 3350 Parker Rd. Florissant, MO 63033 314-837-2723 Life Care Center of Florissant 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. Florissant, MO 63033 314-831-3752 | www.lcca.com/florissant Life Smile Dental Care North 8430 Pershall Rd. Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-521-5678 www.lifesmiledentalcare.com Mattingly’s Sports Bar & Grill 8108 N. Lindberg Blvd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-831-9181 www.mattinglysportsbar.com Max’s Meats and Deli 432 Howdershell Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-831-6164

Neighbors Credit Union 355 Howdershell Road Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-3279 www.NeighborsCU.org Northwest Chamber of Commerce 8944 St. Charles Rock Road 314-341-5561 info@northwestchamber.com www.northwestchamber.com One Hour Cleaners 8410 Pershall Rd. Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-521-7205 Outback Steakhouse 7900 N. Lindbergh Blvd. Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-830-4200 www.outbacksteakhouse.com Patrick A. Jones State Farm Insurance 741 Dunn Rd. Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-731-1002 Paul Manganelli American Family Insurance 505 Paul Ave. 314-972-6000 pmangane@amfam.com Pulaski Bank 8008 N. Lindbergh Blvd. Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-317-4745 www.pulaskibank.com Raenice S. Banks R. Banks Events, LLC 314-580-0166 rbanksevents@yahoo.com www.rbnksevents.com RE/MAX Comfort 5960 Howdershell Rd. Ste. 206 Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-736-1230 www.ComfortHomesToday.com Salon 67 2121 Charbonier Florissant, MO 63031 314-921-9112 S-n-S Promotions Screen Printing & Embroidery #6 Mullanphy Gardens Shopping Center Florissant, MO 63031 314-921-8829 www.snspromotions.net

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HOPE WE SEE YOU HERE! POKÉMON GO GEM CHALLENGE For those who can’t get enough of Pokémon Go, Harvestfest organizers have added a Gem Challenge to the line-up of event activities. There is no cost to play and anyone can participate. Three rounds of play will be held during these time periods: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.; and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. The top three scorers of the winning team in each round will receive a prize. Also, whoever scores the “Best Pokémon” during all three rounds will be awarded a prize. A lure will be available in the park for the day.

INFORMATION/CRAFT/FOOD BOOTHS Crafters who purchase booth space for $35 can showcase their home-made creations. Non-profit groups will be running carnival games and selling food items as fund-raising projects at the event. Organizations and businesses will be handing out literature at information booths set up in the park as well. Those who wish to reserve a booth at this year’s Harvestfest should contact Pam Reynolds at 314-513-5072. Booth space is limited.

CITY SERVICES TENT The Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Division staff plans to give away these items to people who stop by the tent: hand sanitizer bottles; six-sided crayon wheels; rockets and springy things; small tape measures; salad shakers; and amp chargers for cell phones. In addition, members of Hazelwood’s Green Committee will be on hand to collect recycling pledge cards from residents for the third, and final, prize drawing on September 21st.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY The Hazelwood Harvestfest is an excellent opportunity for area high school students to earn some of the Community Service time required for graduation. Interested students should contact their high school community service coordinator or call the Parks and Recreation Office at 314-731-0980.

ACTIVITY & ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE TIME

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10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. 10: 30 a.m. 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., & 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. 1 - 5 p.m. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Home Run Derby, Ages 7-12 Horseshoe Tournaments Miss Hazelwood Coronation Free Bingo - Hosted by Hazelnuts Pokémon Go Gem Challenge Knockerballs Mind Winder Swings Ride Tubs of Fun Ride Ironman Obstacle Course Fords Unlimited - Ford Mustangs

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH FROM 3-6PM SAVOY BANQUET CENTER – 119 S. FLORISSANT ROAD – FERGUSON, MO

History: The Taste in Ferguson fundraiser event was created by the McGartland and the Lipka Families in 2013 to honor the memories of Robbie McGartland and Samantha Lipka. The families saw that by investing in the lives of young children and of our youth through educational scholarships, the dreams and passions of Robbie and Sam continue to live on. Since 2013 the love and support from so many people and organizations have been overwhelming. The families continue to be blessed by Robbie and Sam in different ways. Robert W. McGartland tragically died in January of 2012; a devastating shock to all of us who knew and loved him. Robbie lived all 20 years of his life here in Ferguson. He had a love for life and could light up a room with his laughter. Robbie also had a special gift with children. He used that gift in many ways, by teaching swim lessons, mentoring younger Boy Scouts in his troop, and witnessing his faith to grade school and high school students. The McGartlands want to keep his memory alive in a special way by providing scholarships to students of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta School. Samantha Christeen Lipka passed away at the age of 17 as a passenger in a car accident. In honor of her dream of going to college, her parents, John and Linda Lipka, set up a scholarship fund for high school seniors in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, as well as North County area students who had a connection to the Lipka Family. This scholarship fund was started in 2008 through an annual trivia night held in the spring that still continues today. The Taste In Ferguson will continue these efforts, and the proceeds will not only help many more students in our community see the halls of college, but will lead them to a promising future - all the things that Samantha Lipka wanted to do!

Event Highlights: We invite you to come and enjoy the delicious food samples from over 20 local food vendors, have a drink, enjoy the live cooking demonstrations and listen to live music. There is even a special kid area; it is truly a family event! You can also check out the silent auction and bid on the fabulous packages. So, get your group together and buy your tickets today; before they are gone!

Emcee/Anchor/Chef Demonstrations: This year’s celebrity emcee is St. Louis’s own SMASH formerly from KSHE radio. Also, joining us is Christina Coleman from KSDK to emcee for the Chef ’s Food Demonstration area. Demonstrations include: Sugarfire Smoke House, Jason and Jenna Siebert from The Sweet Divine and Peio Aramburu renowned local French Chef.

9/11 Tribute:

Top - Robbie and Samantha. Bottom - their families.

This year’s event falls on the the 15th anniversary of September 11th and we are adding a special section to our event. Through the generosity of several sponsors along with Sugarfire Smoke House we will provide a barbeque meal to all the local fire, police and EMS departments. It is our way to send a message of thanks for all they do day in and day out. The Ferguson Police Department and Fire Department will have their own vendor booths at this year’s event. We’ve created a friendly competition for a bragging rights trophy!

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Kids’ Activities: Kids will enjoy some prehistoric fun and can search for fossils in the “Dino Dig”. They can also get their face painted, create at the coloring station, and participate in activities by Ferguson/ Florissant school district’s award winning Parents as Teachers program. New this year: superheroes! Joining The Taste in Ferguson this year are the Gateway Guardians. This community group of cosplayers enjoys portraying well known superheroes and other characters for charitable events. They have partnered with various non-profits in the area; Challenger Baseball, Butterfly Dreams, Relay for Life and the ARC just to name a few. Look for Wonder Woman and Batman (the new versions from the recent “Batman vs Superman” movie), War Machine (Iron Patriot version from “Iron Man 3”), and DareDevil (the version from the popular Netflix series), who will be at the opening ceremonies and then available for photo opportunities with kids of all ages!

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THESE COMMUNITY-MINDED BUSINESSES Andy Wurm Tire & Wheel Co., Inc. 201 South Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 314-522-3040 www.andywurm.com Alliance Credit Union 9050 W. Florissant Ave. St. Louis, MO 63136 www.alliancecu.com CORK Wine Bar 4235 S. Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 314-521-WINE Corner Coffee House 100 N. Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 314-521-4600 www.cornercoffeestl.com Deer Valley Home Health Services 8600 Airport Road Saint Louis, MO 63134 314 355-3679 www.deervalleyhomehealth.com Employment Connection MWSstl Staffing Services 2838 Market Street 314-333-JOBS (5627) www.mwsstl.com Ferguson Animal Hospital 483 Airport Rd Ferguson, MO 63135 314-524-0707 www.Fergusonanimal.com

Ticket Info: Purchase your tickets today! Tickets $25 – Children 10 and under free You can buy them in person at the I Love Ferguson Store, Robinwood Automotive, Whistle Stop Frozen Custard, Paul’s Market, Banana Yummies Restaurant, Marley’s Bar & Grill, Montrey’s Cigar Lounge and The Ferguson Farmers Market (Saturday mornings from 8 a.m.-Noon) or online at www.TheTasteInFerguson.com

If available, tickets are $30 on the day of the event.

Sponsor/Vendor Section: Banana Yummies Bo Bo’s Fundraising Breakaway Café Drake’s Place Restaurant EarthDance Farms Ferguson Fire Department Ferguson Police Department

London’s Wing House Marley’s Bar & Grill Mayuri Indian Restaurant Mr. B’s Salsa Papa Murphy’s Pizza Paul’s Market Pearl Café

Ray Ray’s Kettle Corn Roper’s Ribs Sam’s Club Schnucks Markets Starbucks USA Market Whistle Stop

Spirit Vendors: New Holland Brewing Co Ferguson Brewing Co.

Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. Mastermind Vodka Cardinal Sin Vodka

2016 Sponsors:

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Ferguson Brewing Co. 418 S. Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 314-521-2220 www.fergusonbrewing.com Ferguson License Office 728 South Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 314-521-2360 | www.dor.mo.gov Ferguson Supermarket Andy Patel 9101 W. Florissant Ave. St. Louis, MO 63136 Ferguson True Value Hardware 103 South Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 314-522-1531 myfergusonhardware@gmail.com Greater Grace Church Bishop Larry O. Jones, Pastor 3690 Pershall Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 314-867-1233 | www.ggcstl.org Haywood Hoosman Realty 15 South Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 314-787-9192 www.vhhrelty.com Heady Cleaners 104 Darst Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 314-522-0199 House of Raw Elegance 2955 Patterson Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-299-8926 www.hrehairsolutions.com Hewkin Auto Body Co. 15 Darst Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 314-522-9468 www.hewkinautobody.com Jones Home Health Care, Inc/CDS 119 Church St., Suite 221 Ferguson, MO 63135 314-736-6783 www.JonesHomeHealthCare.com

Knowles Heating & Cooling 34 N. Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 314-521-0284 Kosednar Cleaners 2178 Chambers Dellwood, MO 63136 314-869-2115 Lonero’s Autobody 3776 Pershall Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 www.facebook.com/lonerosautobody Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club 4245 N. Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63115 314-679-5228 New Bi-State Remodeling 111 Church St., Suite 208 Ferguson, MO 63135 314-521-7500 www.newbistaterem.wix.com/home Norm’s Automotive, Inc. 1116 N. Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 314-522-9600 Northwest Chamber of Commerce 8944 St. Charles Rock Road 314-291-2131 info@northwestchamber.com www.northwestchamber.com Nu Beginnings Employment Organizers 119 Church St., Suite 131 Ferguson, MO 663135 314-355-5627 www.mynubeginnings.com Nu Way Heating & Air Conditioning Ferguson, MO 63135 314-521-1144 Ol’ Henry Restaurant 8600 Airport Road Berkley, MO 63134 314 736-6800 www.olhenryrestaurant.com Right Handyman Service, LLC Mr. Whitaker Ferguson, MO 63136 314-502-8444 righthandyman@sbcglobal.net Robinwood Automotive & Tire 803 South Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 www.robinwoodauto.com Taste of Honey Hair Salon Eyelash Extension 303 S. Florissant Ferguson, MO 63135 314-522-2333 TLC Constuction and Remodeling Phil Clayton Ferguson, MO 63135 314-265-7145 tlcconstruction2011@gmail.com Vincenzo’s 242 S. Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 314-524-7888 www.vincenzosstl.com Williams Home Health Care Inc. 716 South Florissant Rd. Florissant, MO 63135 314-522-63135 www.williamshomehealthcare.com Womack’s Full Service Barber & Beauty Style Shop 9416 Lewis & Clark St. Louis, MO 63136

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Sept. 7: Prayer breakfast

Florissant Valley Kiwanis Club Fifth Annual Autumn Prayer Breakfast takes place from 7 – 8:30 a.m. at Christian Hospital Northeast Atrium, Paul Detrick Building at11133 Dunn Road in Florissant. Reverend Cedric Portis, pastor of Third Presbyterian Church, will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $15. For more information contact 314-4501982.

Sept. 9: Chicken fried steak or meatloaf

Chicken 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 314-8316121.

Sept. 10: Flea market

Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information contact Richard at 314-837-7057.

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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 call 314831-6121.

Sept. 11: Community picnic

From 1 – 3 p.m. St. Peter’s UCC at W. Florissant and Stein Rd. in Ferguson is holding its third annual Community Picnic. The picnic kicks off the fall

right with a day of free fun, community building and resources for a variety of possible needs. With everything from an inflatable obstacle course, photo booth and balloon animals to snow cones, a lollipop tree and hot dog lunch. Come not just to have some familyfriendly fun but also to connect with organizations such as the Ferguson Youth Initiative, Crisis Nursery, Fathers’ Support Center, Safe Connections, and Neighborhood Houses all of whom are sponsoring or helping with a fun activity. Be sure to call the church office at 314-521-5694 for more information, directions or if you’re interested in volunteering.

Sept. 11: 9-11 ceremony

9-11 ceremony will be held at 7:15 p.m. at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois on VFW parking lot.

Sept. 14: 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. 15: Square dance classes

Square dance lessons for 10 weeks at Florissant Valley Christian Church at 1325 N. Highway 67 in Florissant beginning at 7:15 p.m. Dress is casual attire and cost is $5 per person per night. Registration starts Sept. 8 and closes Sept. 15. Visit www.promenaders. squaredancemissouri.com or call 314839-2134 or 314-837-4729 for more

information.

Sept. 15: Town hall meeting for senior citizens

From 9 – 11 a.m. at the James J. Eagan Center, Mayor Thomas Schneider will address the senior citizens of Florissant. Enjoy a complimentary full breakfast provided by Bent-Wood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Department heads and council representatives will be there to answer any questions. Many senior citizen organizations have also been invited to share valuable information with senior citizens. This is a free event for Florissant residents only but reservations are required. Call the Senior Office at 314-839-7605 to make reservations.

Sept. 16: Pork steaks

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

Sept. 17: Golf tournament

The Hazelwood School District (HSD) Foundation will host its Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Old Florissant Golf Course at 50 Country Club Lane in Florissant with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost of the tournament is $100 per golfer. This cost includes entry into all events, 18-holes of golf, cart, breakfast, snacks, lunch, and a chance to win several prizes. The HSD Foundation is designed to assist students when they have unexpected crises in their lives, by helping to remove barriers that prevent academic success. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the following programs: Hazelwood Bright Futures, HSD Food 4 Thought, and Care to Learn-Hazelwood, which share the same mission – to help provide basic necessities for students in areas of health, hunger and hygiene. To register your team or for more information, contact Kuleya Bruce at 314-953-5016 or by email at kbruce@hazelwoodschools.org.

Sept. 17: Photography seminar

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

Sept. 18: AAUW reception

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 in-

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Sept. 20: Square dance club

Couples and singles of all ages are welcome. If you can walk, you can square dance; no experience is necessary. Free Modern Western Square Dance introduction sponsored by West County Spinners Square Dance Club begins Tuesdays, Sept. 13 and 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church at 14088 Clayton Rd. in Chesterfield at the southeast corner of Clayton Rd and Hwy 141. Our square dance program continues subsequent Tuesdays at $6 per person. Children ages 8-18 are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Wear casual clothes and be prepared to have fun square dancing! Register or just show up. For information contact Jack and Mary Ann at 314-894-2567, momarincel@ gmail.com, www.westcountyspinners. com.

Sept. 21: Karaoke

board members, and moderated by the Hazelwood PTA Council with the purpose of building capacity and coalition in our schools. The entire Hazelwood School District community is invited to attend and to join in on the conversation. If you have questions, please email info@hazelwoodschools.org

Sept. 23: Italian dinner

Spaghetti with meatballs or chicken alfredo 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. 23: Senior citizen Germanfest

manfest for senior citizens from 5 – 9 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center. German music will be played by the Larry Hallar Band. A German meal of German kielbasa and sauerkraut, country green beans with bacon, creamy mashed potatoes, garden salad with dressing, rolls and butter and German chocolate cake will be served. Tickets will be sold in the Senior Citizen Office in Florissant City Hall through Sept. 19. There will be no ticket sales at the door. Ticket price is $10 for residents and non-residents. Ticket price includes a meal, light snacks and entertainment. Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. Call the city of Florissant Senior Office at 314-839-7605 for more information.

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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. 22: Community forum

The Hazelwood School District Community Forums and Conversation will take place from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at East High School Library at 11300 Dunn Road in St. Louis County. Forums will be a panel consisting of Superintendent Dr. Collins-Hart, three

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“Sully”

By Steve Bryan

Oscar Watch 2016: Tom Hanks goes for gold in ‘Sully’ While waiting for a movie to begin, it’s a safe bet that at least one pre-show trailer will feature Tom Hanks in an upcoming film. A prolific actor, Hanks reprises the role of Professor Robert Langdon in the upcoming feature “Inferno.” The trailer shows the actor avoiding danger while trying once again to solve an ancient mystery as he did in “The Da Vinci Code.” Hanks also is working on “Toy Story 4,” the latest installment of the blockbuster franchise. The actor also serves as a producer on “Ithaca,” Meg Ryan’s upcoming directorial debut. The story focuses on an American family dealing with life and loss during World War II. Hanks also has a small role in the film. A story culled from real-life, though, could be the actor’s ticket to another Best Actor Oscar. Hanks plays the title role in “Sully,” a new film focusing on the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson” that captivated a nation. Faced with a dual-engine failure after take-off, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III decided to make a landing in the Hudson River. Captain Sullenberger’s decision resulted in no casualties and the nation embraced him as a hero. Yet, as the trailers show, Sully was taken to task for his quick thinking. Some authorities thought he should have returned to the airport instead of attempting a water landing. In character and makeup as Sully, Hanks embodies the captain’s posture, appearance and post-traumatic stress in the months that followed. Based on the trailer alone, Tom Hanks’ work here is quite intriguing. Many people assumed Sully got the keys to the kingdom with his heroism, but that doesn’t appear to be quite true. The closed-door

sessions shown in the trailers are reminiscent of “Flight,” which starred Denzel Washington as a pilot who flew while intoxicated. Hanks has a talent for bringing real-life characters to the big screen. In 2013, he played the title role in “Captain Phillips,” the story of an American cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates. The film recreated Phillips’ struggles at the hands of his captors in the middle of the sea. Hanks didn’t get an Oscar nod, but co-star Barkhad Abdi received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. 2013 also saw the actor as Walt Disney in “Saving Mr. Banks.” Hanks was overshadowed, though, by Emma Thompson’s performance as P.L. Travers, author of the beloved “Mary Poppins” series of books. Hanks captured Disney’s genial public persona and his desperate struggles to get the movie rights for “Mary Poppins.” “Sully” comes out at just the right time in regards to the Oscar race, especially with the Toronto International Film Festival hosting other potential award winners. The one-two punch of Hanks in a story of an American hero may be hard to beat though. “Sully” photos courtesy Warner Bros. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.