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September 13, 2017

History in peril

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Photos by Sara Hardin 359 Rue St. Jean, popularly known as the Bellissime-Ouvre house, is located in Florissant and was placed on the Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation’s 17th annual list of historic Places in Peril.

Historic Bellissime-Ouvre house in Florissant faces uncertain future after being abandoned and facing foreclosure

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By Sara Hardin On Aug. 25, the Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation (Missouri Preservation) presented their 17th annual list of historic Places in Peril, a program which helps bring attention to historic properties around the state that are in disrepair or are threatened by a lack of funds. Included on this year’s list is 359 Rue St. Jean, popularly known as the Bellissime-Ouvre house, located in Florissant. The list began in 2000 as the “Missouri’s Most Endangered Historic Places” media campaign, and was renamed “Places in Peril” in 2015. “[The program] was initially a sort of last call for historic properties, to give a voice to these places that are in danger for one reason or another,” explained Bill Hart, Executive Director of Missouri Preservation. “It’s also to help give Missouri citizens a voice to say that there is a historic place that is important to people, and that it’s going to lost if someone doesn’t intervene. They could be threatened by deterioration, lack of maintenance, insufficient funds, or perhaps the city has a plan to demolish it.”

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The Bellissime-Ouvre house, located in Florissant is a French Colonial style home that was constructed in 1830 and was originally owned by French soldier Alexander

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COMMUNITY VOICES Finish the year on a good note and harmonious chord By Larry Brown With the remaining time left in this very eventful, critical and crisis-oriented year, there is still ample time to conclude this 12 month saga on a good note and one that creates a beautiful, resounding chord, and exudes perfectly harmonious symmetry. In order to accomplish this, we must somehow steal some time away from the sound blasts that reach us daily, and rock us into a state that causes a loss of equilibrium. Remember what the poet Kahlil Gibran had to say in his monumental work The Prophet, “The moving finger writes, and having writ, moves on, nor all your piety nor wit can lure it back to cancel half a line, nor all your tears wash out a word of it.” In other words, when something happens, it happens! It cannot be undone. You may try to compensate for a wrong or a misstep, but once it’s done, it’s done! Now that can be good or bad depending on if you are the doer or the receiver of the action and if the initiated action is good or bad. The trick on finishing things up this year on a good note lies in being able to take control and implement initiatives that will produce the results you desire and in which you will find pleasure. You must abandon the maddening crowd and the accompanying noise. Silence is golden and can produce an environment that allows one to clearly see

the missing pieces that are necessary to bring about a fine conclusion, an excellent resolution and a fantastic major chord to end this part of life’s recital. At the beginning of the year, many of us made New Year’s resolutions, or at least had dreams for a successful and positive new season of life. As, no doubt, the year has progressed, many unanticipated events have occurred within and without of our spheres of influence, that have had varying effects on our plans, resolutions, desires and hopes. Some of these occurrences, over which we have had no control, may have altered our plans severely and may have almost caused us to give up on the notion that we could have a successful conclusion to some of them still this year. Well, the good news is, you still have time to make everything end up well. Here’s what you should do. Analyze each project, desire, resolution or wish and determine what has been accomplished and what is left to be completed. Then figure out what else needs to be done. You may be pleasantly surprised to discover that with just a few tweaks here and there, you may have a sweet ending to your song, selection, cantata, opera, score, rendition or composition. The key is to take control of your destiny and execute your plan. You are the conductor and composer and you must hear the musical blend that you consider a

good sounding chord. There is a biblical scripture which says “Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and He will direct thy path” (Proverbs 3: 5-6). Therefore, being an activist led by His directions will result in victory and you will end the year on a positive note and a thrilling major chord! This may sound simple and if it does, then that’s a really good reason to try it, for you have nothing to lose but possibly everything to gain. Larry Brown is Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Worknet, Inc., which has a national ten year contract with the Social Security Administration to find jobs for people with disabilities who are interested and qualified to enter the traditional workforce. He is also co-founder and president of Grace Chapel Ministries, former president of National Cable Training Centers, and president of Woodstock Industrial Products Group. 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.

‘HISTORY’ from cover Revolutionary War. Now abandoned and facing foreclosure, the home needs proper attention in order to ensure it is preserved into the future. Philip Lum, Building Commissioner for the city of Florissant, took note of the building’s condition and admitted it as a nomination for the 2017 Places in Peril list. “In the city of Florissant we have a number of properties that are designated local landmarks by the Landmarks and Historic Districts Commission, and this is one of those properties,” said Lum. “In addition, the condition of the property has been deteriorating over the years. It’s got quite a history to it. It’s one of the oldest French style houses not only in Florissant, but probably in the area.” After Lum noticed the home’s structural and historic significance (it appears on the 1878 map of Florissant, for example), he concluded that its continued presence in the Florissant neighborhood would be in the best interest of the community. “It is important in age and structural attractiveness and represents the building methods of early 19th century Florissant,” Lum writes of the home in his formal submission to Missouri Preservation, submitted in June. “It provides continuity to the neighborhood fabric and represents an important period in the developments of Florissant Old Town.” While some properties that end up on the Places in Peril list are past the point of restoration once they are nominated, there have been many cases where historic buildings have been restored close to their former glory as a result of the attention brought to them by Missouri Preservation. “We do find that more often than not that a lot of our historic properties are saved or appropriate buyers are found,” said Hart. “That’s our hope with 359 Rue St. Jean, is that an interested, preservation-friendly buyer will come forward and purchase the house. We want to be sure that by listing, we are really able to make a difference.” To find out more about Missouri Preservation and the 2017 Places in Peril list, visit preservemo.org.

Photos by Sara Hardin 359 Rue St. Jean, popularly known as the Bellissime-Ouvre house, is located in Florissant and was placed on the Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation’s 17th annual list of historic Places in Peril.

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Draft recommendations available for St. Louis County Parks and Recreation master plan St. Louis County Parks and Recreation will host four open houses in September to share draft recommendations for its park master plan with the public. The draft recommendations are the result of broad public-opinion gathering and an extensive needs assessment study conducted over the last twelve months. “With park assessment reports, we have a really good handle on the physical needs in our parks and park facilities. Our task now is to look at where the public’s preferences align with those needs so we can prioritize maintenance and improvements,” explained St. Louis County Parks special projects manager, Gerry Biedenstein. Assessment reports for each park property are publicly available on the plan’s website, www. stlcountyparksmasterplan.com . Results of the random-sample survey of over eight-hundred county residents are also available on the site. To offer perspective on park and recreation needs in St. Louis County, benchmarking data has been collected comparing the county’s system to similar park systems elsewhere in the country. Compared to peers, St. Louis County does not have as many park acres per person. The county also has fewer employees (per acre of parkland) than other systems. The comparisons, as well as established best practices, have helped to shape the plan’s draft recommendations. “We know we can’t do it all; we’ll have to make

choices,” said Biedenstein. “Our goal is to protect and enhance our parks making, the most of what we have and be as responsive to the public as possible.” At open houses in September, attendees can learn more about plans for each of the system’s five park districts including popular destinations like Creve Coeur Park, Queeny Park, Spanish Lake and Jefferson Barracks Park. The master plan will address these and scores of other destinations supported by the county, from local parks and playgrounds to historic sites, museums and trails. The same meeting will be conducted in four locations across St. Louis County. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 5 - 8 p.m., presentations at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park at 550 Weidman Rd. Thursday, Sept. 14, 5 – 8 p.m., presentations at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at North County Recreation Complex in Veterans Memorial Park at 2577 Redman Rd. Sept. 23, 1 – 4 p.m., presentations at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Crestview Middle School in Ballwin at 16025 Clayton Rd. Sept. 26, 5 – 8 p.m., presentations at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. St. Vincent Community Center in St. Vincent Park at 7335 St. Charles Rock Rd.

Greater North County Chamber of Commerce collects over 200 cases of water for Hurricane Harvey victims

Volunteers help load water donated to Greater North County Chamber of Commerce to help victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Early on the morning of Sept. 5, a social media post was posted on the I Care About Florissant group about Dalmation Cleaning & Restoration taking donations of water for the Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas. Todd Seagraves asked the Greater North County Chamber office to be a drop off point and the chamber quickly sent out emails, text messages and posted on social media pages asking the community to drop off cases of water. “We thought we’d get 20 cases and hand them to folks when we got there,” Seagraves stated, “this is beyond what we expected. We’ll be going to their local Rotary Club to help distribute water.” In less than 12 hours, the North St. Louis County community dropped off cases of water to the chamber office located on420 W. Washington in Florissant. “We are in awe of the amount of generosity from our community. It really just goes to show

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how caring and wonderful the people of North County are,” said Venus Martz, president of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve received so many calls of people wanting to help, it’s just wonderful to see so many stepping up to help our neighbors down in Texas.” The chamber’s Jaime Jenkins recruited McClure North’s soccer team to help load the water into Dalmation’s trucks after their Tuesday game. The amount of donations added up to over 200 cases of water filling up Dalmation Cleaning & Restoration’s two pickup trucks, their moving truck and their trailer. The Dalmation crew made their way to Texas on the morning of Aug. 30 and will be there to help with cleanup for several weeks. Dalmation Cleaning and Restoration is a North County business that provides cleaning services and disaster cleanup services for emergency disasters like floods, fires, and storms. Their website is www.dalmationcleaningservices.com

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Florissant plaque dedication for Gretchen Crank has been rescheduled for Sept. 27 The city of Florissant along with Old Town Partners will be hosting a dedication to unveil a plaque in honor of the late Gretchen Crank (which was rescheduled due to the hot weather in July). The Walk through History plaques honor those who have made a valuable contribution to the city of Florissant. The ceremony will be held on Sept. 27 at 5:45 p.m. on rue St. Francois just west of St. Charles Street on the south side before the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine. The plaque dedication will take place before the start of the last Wednesday Night Out festivities at Hendel’s Restaurant which is sponsored by the city of Florissant and Old Town Partners and is being hosted by Hendel’s proprietors Nathan and Christina Bennett located at 599 St. Denis Street. The festivities will start at 6 p.m. so come out and enjoy a night of live music, dinner and drinks. Florissant history was Gretchen’s passion. She helped save the Myers House from demolition when Highway 170 was built and later became President of Historic Florissant Inc. Gretchen was extremely dedicated to preserving the Gettemeier House. She served on the Old Town Commission, Friends of Old St. Ferdinand, Florissant Landmark Commission and St. Louis County Historic Building Commission. She wrote and published “Reflections of the Florissant Valley.” She loved her family, traveling and life in Florissant.

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Annual conference being held to address child abuse The Child Center, Inc. and the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office will host the 13th annual Midwest Justice for Children Conference (MJCC) on September 12-15. Thanks, in part, to a generous grant from the Missouri Task Force on Children’s Justice the three-day conference offers an opportunity for local professionals to learn how to better serve victims of child sexual abuse. The Midwest Justice for Children Conference began in an effort to provide quality training, at an af-

fordable price, to other Child Advocacy Center staff, members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team including members of law enforcement, juvenile justice workers, mental health therapists, Children's Division workers, prosecuting attorney's, child and family advocacy workers, school counselors, forensic interviewers and other professionals working in the field of human services. Each year the conference welcomes local, regional and national speakers who are experts in their field who provide topical and evidence-based training. Physical or sexual abuse cases against children require specialized and complex training from professionals to help reduce anxiety and uncertainty of child victims. When talking about child sexual abuse the national numbers are shocking: • 20 percent of children will be sexually abused in some form before their eighth

birthday. • 90 percent of child victims are abused by someone they like, love, or live with. • 60 percent of child victims will never tell anyone. In an effort for continuing education related to child trauma, the MJCC will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis hotel located at 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd in Chesterfield. The cost for three-day registration is $250. CEU’s, CLE’s, and POST credits will be offered for purchase, pending approval. The 2017 Midwest Justice for Children Conference is proudly sponsored by the St. Charles County Treatment Court, CenterPointe Hospital, Critter Cleaners Mobile Grooming Salon, Proactive Print Services, and the Eastern Missouri Police Academy. To register or for additional information please visit www.thechildcenter.com/conference or contact Linda Buschman at 636-332-0899 or lbuschman@ cacnemo.org.

City of Hazelwood honors lifeguards for exemplary efforts in saving woman’s life

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Attending the Hazelwood City Council meeting were (from left) SSM DePaul Emergency Director Roger Coward; SSM DePaul ER Dr. Dustin Smith; Police Chief Gregg Hall; Parks & Recreation Superintendent Doug Littlefield; Zack Komm; Fire Chief Dave Herman; Martha Timblin (victim); Zack Taylor (kneeling); Halle Durand; Alexandra Boyd; Mayor Matthew Robinson; Anne Fitzgerald; Shelby Croghan; Elizabeth Schneider; and Hazelwood Aquatics Supervisor Travis Vancil.

Elected officials, city management staff, employees and residents of the city of Hazelwood gathered at a recent city council meeting to honor “ten brave individuals whose heroic actions clearly saved a life,” according to Hazelwood Fire Chief Dave Herman. These individuals have been working as lifeguards at Hazelwood’s White Birch Bay Aquatic Center and allowed their certified training to kick in to save the life of a 68-year-old grandmother who went into cardiac arrest on July 18 during the heat wave in St. Louis. The following Hazelwood lifeguards were honored: Anne Fitzgerald, for saving the life of the victim; Juliana Giesler, for saving the life of the victim; Aquatic Supervisor Travis Vancil, for saving the life of the victim; Elizabeth Schneider, for saving the life of the victim; Shelby Croghan, for saving the life of the victim; Halle Durand, for assisting with the life-saving efforts; Zack Taylor, for assisting with the life-saving efforts; Alexandra Boyd, for assisting with the life-saving efforts; Zack Komm, for assisting with the life-saving efforts; and Ke’Aira Robinson, for assisting with the life-saving efforts. Each of them received the city of Hazelwood’s “Life-Saving Award” which is only given to employees who have performed an exemplary act, resulting in the preservation of life. They were praised for keeping calm and working well together in a stressful situation. According to Elana Sieger Watts of Hazelwood, “We were there at the Aquatic Center when it happened and it was amazing to see the staff come together so quickly and work so efficiently to save a life.” Dr. Smith, the SSM Health DePaul Hospital ER physican who treated the victim, Martha Timblin, made this comment to congratulate them for what they did: “A lot of people train everyday for worse case scenarios. But I respect the people who can step up and do what’s needed when the time comes.”

Dr. Smith made this point as well, “There’s no question in my mind that this woman would not be alive today had it not been for the efforts of these young folks.” He went on to say that he deals with serious situations on a daily basis. “When you have to charge an AED to get ready to shock someone, there’s not many things that are more scary. Because the reality is when you hit the button, it can sometimes make things worse,” he noted. But Dr. Smith commended the lifeguards for being strong enough to do the things they were trained to do and do them right. “Everybody knew what they needed to do and we were all communicating well,” Anne Fitzgerald said. “It’s an honor to be recognized among these other people.” Anne Fitzgerald, a swim lesson coordinator, was the first lifeguard who noticed something wrong with Timblin. After laying Timblin flat on the ground, Fitzgerald began compressions and was the point person through the whole ordeal involving two shocks from an AED, which were administered by Hazelwood’s Aquatic Supervisor Travis Vancil. “When I first walked in, I got a little choked up,” Fitzgerald said. “We heard that day that she was doing better and she was stable but actually seeing her in person was a little bit of a shock but obviously really cool.” Timblin, a Florissant resident, said thank you to all the lifeguards for saving her life. “It just sounds so incredibly understated and so I’m grateful that the city acknowledged it!,” she said. “Because of you, I’m still here. I feel fine, I’m grateful. Every minute is because somebody else did what they were trained to do and it worked.” Timblin says, instead of sending a thank you card to all the lifeguards, she intends to write each of them a letter of recommendation, which they can use for college applications.

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Understanding the serious nature of mini-strokes Knowing the warning signs of a mini-stroke could help save a life A survey conducted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association shows one-third of United States adults have had symptoms consistent with a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a mini-stroke, but only three percent called 911 for help. “Ignoring any stroke signs could be a deadly mistake,” said Mitch Elkind, M.D., chair of the American Stroke Association Advisory Committee. “Only a formal medical diagnosis with brain imaging can determine whether you’re having a TIA or a stroke.” The survey showed 35 percent of respondents experienced at least one sign of a TIA or mini-stroke, such as sudden trouble speaking or a severe headache with no known cause. According to the online survey, those who suffered symptoms were more likely to wait it out, rest or take medicine rather than call 911. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability in the United States and among the top five causes of death. However, with proper, timely medical attention, stroke is largely treatable. The faster you are treated, the more likely you are to have a positive outcome. The American Stroke Association’s Together to End Stroke initiative, nationally sponsored by Medtronic, teaches the acronym F.A.S.T. to help people remember the most common stroke warning signs and what to

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do in a stroke emergency: F – Face drooping A – Arm weakness S – Speech difficulty T – Time to call 911 While the symptoms are the same, the difference between a TIA and a stroke is that the blockage is temporary, lasting between a few minutes and 24 hours. People who suffer a TIA, sometimes called a warning stroke, are more likely to have a stroke within 90 days, according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Elkind said anyone who experiences a stroke

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warning sign that appears suddenly, whether it goes away or not, should call 911 immediately. This could improve the chances of an accurate diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Stroke symptoms come on suddenly with no known cause and may include confusion, trouble speaking or understanding; weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body; trouble seeing in one or both eyes; trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; or a severe headache. To learn more about stroke warning signs and treatment, visit StrokeAssociation.org.

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Adult education courses beginning soon Hazelwood School District is dedicated to fostering lifelong learners, productive citizens and responsible leaders for an ever-evolving society. In partnership with Parkway School District, this fall they are hosting free adult education courses. Adults interested in improving math, reading and writing skills are encouraged to sign up for classes. Prepare for the High School Equivalency

(HSE) tests, upgrade workplace skills, and prepare for post-secondary education. Start at your own level, work at your own pace. HSE classes are offered morning, afternoon, and evening at several locations throughout St. Louis County. For more information, or to register for a class, call the Parkway Area Adult Education Office at 314-415-4940.

Missouri American Water presents check donation to Hazelwood Fire Department

Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood (From left) Missouri American Water Manager of External Affairs Brian Russell stands with Missouri American Water Manager of Government Affairs Bradley Brown and city of Hazelwood Fire Chief Dave Herman.

Two officials of Missouri American Water, Bradley Brown, Manager of Government Affairs, and Brian Russell, Manager of External Affairs, recently presented a check of $1,200 as a donation to the Hazelwood Fire Department. Fire Chief Dave Herman was elated to receive this corporate gift and said it would be put to good use. The department plans to use this money to purchase more Mask-Mounted Thermal Imaging Cameras for the face masks of its firefighter/paramedics. The face mask is an important piece of a firefighter’s self-contained breathing apparatus. These cameras are attached to the outside of the face mask and use highly sensitive infrared technology to determine differences in temperature of surrounding objects. The thermal imaging information is then transmitted to an In-Mask Display (IMD), using Bluetooth wireless tech-

nology. Rather than displaying colors that correspond to an actual value, the thermal imaging equipment looks at the entire scene and calculates the range of temperatures before transmitting this information to the IMD. Firefighters end up seeing images in colors associated with different temperature levels. The gradient scale goes from black (lower temperatures) to white (higher temperatures). Additionally, red is used to indicate the highest temperatures on the screen. With proper training, firefighters can use the IMD to locate victims, pets, fallen firefighters and fire sources more quickly in a dark smokey room during a house/building fire. After the check presentation, Capt. Dale Kelle showed Brown and Russell how a mask-mounted thermal imaging camera works.

Local Author Spotlight: Rocio Monroy

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Rocio Monroy was born and raised in Mexico, where she graduated as an industrial engineer in 2009. She came to the U.S with an au pair program and got to travel around the country. After she met her husband, she finally settled in St. Peters. Ever since she has been studying English as a second language and creative writing. In 2016, Rocio won a scholarship to study at the Children’s Book Academy. As an author, she writes stories for tiny readers with big hearts. Her big inspiration are her three children who teach her everyday how to follow her dreams. She enjoys every moment of her life and likes to write about it. Her favorite thing to write about is bilingual characters that have the ability make kids laugh. She strongly believes that books have the power to change the world. This is the reason she spends a lot of time reading, visiting libraries and writing stories to help make this world a better place. Monroy’s latest book is “Paisley the Goat.” Counting from one to ten is not easy for children, although Paisley the goat will make things easier for the little ones. Paisley the goat discovers many different things that can be counted at the beach on a sleepless night.

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Home Builders Association donates $15,000 to Youth In Need On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2017 HBA President Ken Kruse of Payne Family Homes (left) presented a $15,000 donation to Rob Muschany, chief development officer of Youth In Need. The donation will be used to renovate two full bathrooms and one half bath at Youth In Need’s Transitional Living Program group home. The shelter improvements will address health, physical and psychological safety, and security concerns, as well as help enhance the home-like environment for runaway and homeless youth. The Transitional Living Program is a residential program that operates a group home and several independent living program models designed to provide runaway and homeless youth with a continuum of individualized and strengthbased services.

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The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

Investa Management moves headquarters in Maryland Heights

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After 20 years at its same location, a company comprised of businesses that focuses on mud, wine, salt and snow has plowed a new path to a bigger and better home. Investa Management – which includes The Battlegrounds, BSR Services, Cedar Lake Cellars, and Champion Salt – recently moved its headquarters to 2451 Schuetz Rd. in Maryland Heights. The company was previously located at 2340 Verna Ave., a nearly 11,000-squarefoot building less than a mile from the new headquarters, for the past 20 years. Investa Management owner Carl Bolm purchased the 52,000-plus-square-foot Schuetz building on 3.6 acres of land in 2016 for $1.5 million. The new office will be the headquarters for BSR Services, St. Louis’ largest locally owned and operated snow and ice management provider. The building will be the corporate offices for The Battlegrounds, St. Louis’ largest permanent mud run obstacle course; Cedar Lake Cellars, a local winery and event venue, and; Champion Salt, a bulk de-icing road salt supplier. Both The Battlegrounds and Cedar Lake Cellars are located at 11008 Schreckengast Rd. in Wright City. Champion Salt is located at 201 Rover St. in Everett, Massachusetts. The recent renovations include the addition of a more than 7,000-square-foot salt dome standing 64’W x 113’H with the capability to store 8,000 tons of bulk salt product. Exterior

renovations will take place this fall. The new 60,000-square-foot headquarters features an expanded office space plus a renovated main warehouse where the BSR Services’ fleet of more than 40 trucks will be stored during the winter months. A 3,000-square-foot training room was designed to accommodate the company’s training program, BSR University, and its more than 500 team members. “This facility offers all the solutions we need to take BSR Services to the next level in terms of providing the best snow and ice management for our customers,” said Bolm. “Our state-of-theart building incorporates the industry’s most savvy integration program, as well as a central dispatch system which monitors and manages our team during even the harshest storms.” Cushman Wakefield served as the broker, ARCO as the construction company, Clearpath Development Partners as the developer, Stock & Associates as the engineering firm, Integration Excellence as the systems integration expert, and Central Bank as the financial institution. “My goal in creating this building was to keep our BSR Services’ team safe throughout the winter months since they work day and night providing snow and ice management,” Bolm added. “This expansive property also has the capability to keep all Investa Management companies under one roof, which is more cost effective and time efficient when working with our clients.”

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Regional Business Council announces additional support for KIPP STL The St. Louis Regional Business Council (RBC) has announced additional financial support for KIPP St. Louis, the nonprofit, national network of tuition-free college preparatory public charter schools serving thousands of students from educationally underserved communities. “Education is a core priority for the St. Louis RBC. We are reinvesting in KIPP St. Louis, in addition to the nearly $350,000 we have already given,” said Kathy Osborn, president and CEO of the RBC. “We are announcing another $300,000 commitment and will make our first $75,000 contribution in September to help kick off the 2017-2018 school year.” Beginning in St. Louis in 2009 with sponsorship by Washington University, the Knowledge is Power Program has grown from one middle school to five high-performing schools serving 1,300 students. ”The Regional Business Council’s commitment to funding what works and their passion for KIPP’s students have both been catalytic for KIPP St. Louis scholars and for our growth,” said Kelly Garrett, executive director of KIPP St. Louis. “The RBC was an early advocate for our mission and they have inspired our growth to five schools serving over 1,600 students across the city of St. Louis. We are extremely grateful for their leading investment and their continuing support.”

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St. Louis Community College alum begins tenure at Yale University Dominic Phillips, an alumnus of St. Louis Community College, officially began pursuing graduate studies at the Yale University School of Art last month. Phillips, earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) in 2016. He has had his work at shown at Pitch Project Galley, an essay written about his work by Leah Kolb, associate curator at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, and has participated in several shows. In a letter written to Chancellor Jeff Pitman, Phillips credits his time at St. Louis Community College as the catalyst to his success. “Although the importance of hard work was a lesson I learned early on, I still didn’t have any direction. That is, until I got to Flo Valley, and I met the faculty in the art department. I learned early on that FV had the first nationally accredited community college art program in the country, and I came to understand its special reputation. The faculty welcomed, inspired, challenged and mentored me. In addition to learning about art materials and methods, I learned about art history and philosophy. I developed a serious work ethic. I learned how to communicate effectively – both visually and verbally. I immersed myself in reading and became hungry to learn more. In short, my world expanded. I was soon exhibiting my work, meeting other artists, and developing a strong portfolio. 

The combination of my mother’s teachings and the education and mentoring I received at Flo Valley led to many successes I’ve enjoyed thus far in my career as an artist,” Phillips wrote. Mike Shultis and Aaron Fowler, two additional graduates of the STLCC-Florissant Valley art program have also been accepted into the Yale University School of Art. “My time in the art department at Flo Valley has been one of the most life changing experiences I’ve ever had. Without Flo, I would not be where I am now– enrolled, with full scholarship, at the world’s most renowned and prestigious graduate art program. The art department at Flo Valley helped to create a path for me to pursue my dreams and instill in me the tenacity and fortitude to achieve them. The faculty members in that department are the most beloved and appreciated professors I’ve ever worked with,” Phillips wrote.

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State Representative lauds success of back-to-school event

Submitted photo Rep. Steven Roberts with staff and students at a recent back-to-school event for Yeatman Liddell College Preparatory Middle School.

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State Rep. Steven Roberts took time to thank the many individuals and organizations that worked together to make the recent back-to-school event for Yeatman Liddell College Preparatory Middle School a huge success. Roberts said the first annual event was responsible for providing more than 500 backpacks to students, and also was able to help more than 500 students from Ashland, Bryan Hill, Farragut, Hickey and Pamoja. “This was one of the most rewarding experiences of my legislative career and it would not have been possible without the help of a lot of special people who donates their time, energy, and skills. Together we were able to ensure that hundreds of school children will have the supplies they need,” said Roberts, D-St. Louis. Roberts said Dr. Leslie Bonner, Principal, and Full-Service Coordinator Melissa Nash from Yeatman Middle School, as well as staff from Farragut Elementary School, were instrumental in planning and notifying parents about the event. Roberts also noted that the event nearly doubled its goal because of the generosity of its sponsors. Sponsors included: The Onder Law Firm, The Simon Law Firm, P.C., Ameren Missouri, Missouri Trial Lawyers Care, Monsanto Company, Penman & Winton Consulting Group, St. Louis Police Officers Association, St. Louis County Police Association MO FOP Lodge 111, St. Louis Firefighters Local 73, and UAW Region 5. Roberts also pointed out that the event co-host,

The Little Bit Foundation, did a fantastic job packing and transporting our supplies. The event received 100 additional backpacks and school supplies from the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis. Dr. Kaitlin from Proficient Chiropractic patiently provided free physicals for the duration of the event. Officer Regina Moore, 6th District Community Outreach Director, and several of her colleagues from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department participated to hand out backpacks and meet the residents they serve. Guests from the St. Louis Fire Department stopped by in their firetruck as well. Special guests came by to wish the students a successful academic year, including Senator Jamilah Nasheed, Alderman John Collins-Muhammad, 21st Ward and Sheriff Vernon Betts special guests. Melissa Nash, the Full-Service Coordinator for Yeatman, received a proclamation from the Missouri House of Representatives for her dedication to education. She has worked in St. Louis City Public Schools since 2014, before being the fullservice coordinator at Yeatman, she served as a full-time educator and social worker with the St. Louis City Public Schools for eleven years. “This spring when I spoke at the graduation at Yeatman, parents, and staff shared their concerns about the students having school supplies,” said Roberts. “I am grateful the generosity of our city to help these students start the year off with tools for academic success.”

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ating the same thing every day can make lunch seem so “blah.” Now’s the perfect time to break out of the lunch rut and add some excitement to your meals. Thinking outside the traditional lunchbox is easy with the right ingredients. Perk up your noontime noshing with fresh, seasonal ingredients coupled with kitchen pantry classics, like California Ripe Olives, which add a unique flavor and bold, distinctive color to any dish. California farmers grow more than 95 percent

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of the ripe olives consumed in the United States. From planting, pruning, harvesting and processing, they make sure that the highest quality olives come from their farms to your table – one can at a time. Adding olives to any lunch can help bring California sunshine to each and every bite. Try some of these portable and packable recipes to add excitement to lunch on-the-go and find more at calolive.org.

Deliciously Different Smoked California Ripe Olives can produce a crave-worthy culinary surprise and become one of your favorite flavor discoveries. There are a few easy ways to make your own smoked olives, including preparing them on the grill with these quick steps: 1. Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes. Drain well.

2. Pierce a foil pan several times with a small, sharp knife and spread wood chips in a single layer in the pan. Set directly on hot coals or metal bars on a gas grill. Close the lid and set heat to high only under the pan of chips. 3. When chips are smoking, place drained California Ripe Olives in a grill basket on grill with the burners off. Close the lid and smoke for 30 minutes.

Greek Salad in Jars Courtesy of Simply Recipes | Makes: 4 salads Ingredients: Salad Dressing: 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste (optional) pinch of black pepper, plus additional, to taste (optional) 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon honey 5 tablespoons olive oil 4 pint-size canning jars with lids

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Salads: 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 large English cucumber, sliced 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3/4 cup California black ripe olives 1/2 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese 4 small handfuls fresh baby spinach or other dark, leafy greens 4 pita bread rounds, halved (optional) Directions: To prepare dressing: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano and honey.

Gradually whisk in oil. Taste. Add additional salt and pepper, if desired. Divide dressing between four pint jars. To assemble salads: Divide onion between four jars. Divide tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, olives and feta cheese between jars. Pack remaining space with spinach, compressing leaves slightly.

Secure lids and refrigerate up to two days. To serve: Empty salads into bowls and toss with dressing. Serve with pita bread.

Black and White Pizza Makes: 1 pizza Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for pizza crust 1 cup onion, quartered and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons roasted garlic, minced 4 ounces small baby bella mushrooms, chopped flour 1 package prepared pizza dough 1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce 1 cup smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped 1 can (6 ounces) extra-large California Black Ripe Olives, drained and cut in wedges freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Directions: Heat oven to 450 F and line large baking sheet with parchment paper. In large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add onion, garlic and mushrooms, and cook, stirring frequently, 10 minutes, or until onions are soft. Reserve. Roll pizza dough into thin oval on lightly floured surface. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil then spread evenly with Alfredo sauce.

Top with mushroom mixture, cheeses, chicken and rosemary. Sprinkle olives over pizza.

lightly browned around edges. Serve with Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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Crossword Puzzle Theme: Football

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.

Moore On Life

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Parenting 101 ACROSS 1. Nancy Drew’s quest, pl. 6. Pilot’s estimate 9. Mummy’s home 13. Caterpillar precursor 14. *Former Jets and Bills head coach 15. Sri Lankan language 16. Modern letter 17. *”Gimme ____ ____!”, start of an Iowa State cheer 18. Kind of acid 19. *Super Bowl LI competitor 21. One practicing self denial 23. Delivery from Santa 24. Criticism 25. Robert De Niro’s 1976 ride 28. Vintners’ valley 30. Skeleton’s place 35. Double-reed instrument 37. Deficiency 39. Period in history 40. Type of parrot 41. Up and about 43. Way, way off 44. Radio receiver 46. Bottom of a boot 47. Cut with a beam 48. Three-dimensional sound 50. Parks on a bus 52. Any ship 53. Go to and fro 55. Swear words 57. *Not passing or kicking 61. *Final football destination 65. Intestinal obstruction 66. Lawyer group 68. Cherished 69. Beside, archaic 70. Port vessel 71. Accustom 72. Young fellows 73. Follow ems 74. *Wake Forest ____ Deacons

DOWN 1. Staff leader 2. Tibetan teacher 3. Europe/Asia mountain divide 4. Put out on a curb 5. Wild West hangout 6. Time periods 7. *Yards needed for first down 8. Relating to axis 9. Like a broken horse 10. Fail to mention 11. Short skirt 12. Country alliance 15. *Stop a player 20. African antelope 22. Baglike structure 24. Manufacturing plant 25. *Indiana’s team 26. Movie “_____ Last Night” 27. Transported 29. *Forward ____ 31. Iridescent gem 32. Chesterfields, e.g. 33. PayPal money 34. *Field goal value 36. Observer 38. Narc’s unit 42. Pine product 45. Fight the power 49. Movie “My ____ Private Idaho” 51. Like a rotten egg 54. Tequila source 56. UV light absorber 57. Iranian money 58. Arm part 59. Not want 60. Women in habits 61. Chows down 62. Female gamete 63. Infamous Roman tyrant 64. “I dream of Jeannie” star 67. Say no See answers on page 13

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The summer visit of the grandbabies has come and gone and with it came an abundance of learning. There were critical things I must pass on so that those who plan on having children in the future will strongly reconsider reproducing. To begin with, ketchup is not just a tomatoy condiment; it is in fact a religion and must be squirted on everything from hot dogs to PopTarts to Popsicles in order for that food item to be consumed. Certain items cannot be shared by little boys – toy cars being at the top of the list. Touching another toddler’s car is the equivalent of stealing another man’s wife in the grownup world. You might as well sneak a forbidden bite of one’s Froot Loops or take the last red Popsicle rather than touch their car. And looking is the same as touching. If a tot steals a glance at another’s car, that sends a clear message that he is intent on car-jacking it. This will result in shrill screeching followed by a poke, push or punch. All three tactics will be incorporated if the tot gets cheeky enough to actually make contact with the car. Serving anything green for dinner will result in tantrums and the gross greenness being thrown against the wall or squished between the tiny hands and rubbed vigorously on the face area like an organic cleansing exfoliate. Only when ketchup is added liberally to conceal any hint of green, can it safely be consumed. Getting the kids in bed on time and in an orderly manner and subsequently looking forward to a good night’s rest will most definitely result in someone’s baby shrieking non-stop between 1 -4:30 a.m. because the Leonard the Lamb nightlight went out. This in turn wakes all other sleeping occupants of the house until a full chorus of

screaming from babies and adults results. Dumping out toys is an amusing event. Actually spending time playing with them individually is a complete bore and waste of a toddler’s time. As soon as the various baskets are filled with the play items, the toddlers will sense it and immediately take the containers and dump them out one at a time. Then the babies will trudge through the mess completely ignoring all items and begin to wrestle and bite one another over an interesting stick found in the yard, each claiming they laid eyes on first. Chocolate milk is a miracle bribe given to exhausted parents from Jesus above. The little people cannot yet form proper words and it is referred to as Chaka-naka. Chaka-naka must always be employed to bribe the tots into doing anything from going to bed, to finishing their gross green vegetables to rewarding them for doing a doodie in the potty, to yes, even temporarily sharing their cars. Chaka-naka also is a miracle drink for the frustrated adults. Although, to have maximum effect, a cup of rum must be added first. 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... New Ambush coach hired The St. Louis Ambush have named indoor soccer veteran Hewerton Moreira as their new head coach, Ambush CEO and majority owner Shelly Clark announced. Moreira coached the Cedar Rapids Rampage United outdoor team two seasons and the indoor Rampage last season. The Rampage United went to the Premier League of America championship semifinals both seasons, while the indoor Rampage improved from five wins to 12 under his coaching. As a player, Moreira is a veteran of 13 professional indoor soccer seasons. He has played for the San Diego Sockers, Milwaukee Wave, Detroit Ignition, Philadelphia KiXX, Chicago Mustangs and the Rampage. He won three championships during his seven seasons with the Wave, where he played for Keith Tozer, the winningest indoor soccer coach of all time. “I would like to thank the Ambush organization and ownership for their trust in me. I’m very honored to be part of such a professional group and looking forward to helping the Ambush have a very successful season,” Moreira commented. * New coaching style Rascals marked the end of season as several players depart 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. The team will be watching the playoff as they ended the season with their 46th loss to go with 50 wins but did finish over .500 for the fifth year in a row and recorded one more win than their 2016 campaign. The Florence Freedom, Evansville Otters, Schaumburg Boomers and Washington Wild Things made the post-season series. The league is set up so players can only be in the league for so many years in order to give other prospective athletes a chance to play professional baseball. We say good-bye to: **Nick Kennedy: pitcher - pitched in 255-games becoming the Frontier League alltime record holder in appearances. **Josh Ludy: catcher - leaves with 352-hits and ranks second all-time in Rascals history with 42 home runs.

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– SUDOKU – **Johnny Morales: short stop - is the all-time leader in games played with 389. **Josh Silver: infielder - finished third in the Frontier League in batting average in 2016 with a .352. NEXT HOME GAMES In May!!! Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. * Great memories Lindenwood football team win home opener and sets record The Lindenwood football team won its home opener recently at the home field Hunter Stadium with a 49-10 victory over Northeastern State. The win was the first one as a Lion for new head coach Jed Stugart. The night was filled with offense with several major accomplishments: • The Lions set a school record by rushing for 417 yards. Shakeem Wharton led the team with 103 yards, followed by Calen Campbell with 86, Najee Jackson with 82 and Nash Sutherlin with 70. They finished with 686 yards of total offense, the fourth-highest in program history. • Lindenwood’s total offensive yards were the most since the ninth game of the 2010 season. • The 49 points were the most by the Lions since their home opener last season. • Stugart is the fourth of six Lindenwood head coaches to win his first game at Hunter Stadium. * Home fans loved it

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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 1999 for the paper.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS 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. 14: Community forum

Save the date for the fall Hazelwood School District Board of Education Community Forum. The informal discussion will take place from, 6 - 7:30 p.m., at the Hazelwood West High School Library at One Wildcat Lane in Hazelwood. The forum will be a panel style discussion, consisting of Superintendent Dr. Collins-Hart, three board members and moderated by a member of the Hazelwood PTA Council. 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. 14: Wine tasting fundraiser

You are invited to uncork and unwind at “Wine at the Warehouse” an evening of tasty food, music, raffles and great wines hosted by St. Louis HELP, the nonprofit Health Equipment Lending Program. The event is St. Louis HELP’s annual fundraiser. “Wine at the Warehouse” will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Louis HELP’s warehouse in Olivette at 9709 Dielman Rock Island Drive 63132. The evening includes a “Corks for A Cause” Wine Pull, prizes and delicious surprise dinner. Tickets are $45 each with open bar and unlimited food. For ticket information or reservations, please contact St. Louis HELP at 314 567 4700. Email cannonstlhelp@yahoo.com or see the website http://www.stlhelp.org. Please R.S.V.P. by Sept. 11.

Sept. 14: Art fundraiser

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

out 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.

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. 15: Pork steak

Sept. 16: Recycle day

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.

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

Hazelwood residents with unwanted recyclable things in their homes can finally get rid of them at the city of Hazelwood’s Seventh Annual Recycle Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held in the parking of St. Louis Outlet Mall, in front of the IceZone. Police Explorers and Volunteers will be directing traffic so people can get in and out quickly. One new feature being offered at this year’s event is the collection of televisions and computer monitors by EPC for a cost of $15 each. Citishred is a first-time vendor of Hazelwood’s annual Recycle Day event. It will be shredding personal documents for residents on-site from 9 a.m. to noon.

Sept. 17: AAUW meeting

The American Association of University Women Ferguson-Florissant Branch (North County) opens its program with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. All individuals interested in women’s equity are invited to attend. National Board Member Sue Barley will remark on current initiatives and activities. An overview of AAUW’s mission, programs and activities will be featured, including a review of 135 plus years of advocacy for women and girls. The latest research underwritten by AAUW, dealing with the higher education debt incurred by women obtaining college degrees will be discussed. Refreshments will be served. For direction to the reception, call 314-831-5359, 314-831-6884 or email sbreeze@mindspring.com or pkelemen@hotmail.com. Everyone is invited.

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 314-753-6674 or www.westcountyspinners.com. Couples and singles of all ages are welcome, no experience is necessary.

Sept. 20: 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. 20: Party for Packs

Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will hold its first annual Party for Packs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at OFS’ headquarters located at 1644 Lotsie Blvd. The cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. OFS’ Associate Friends Board, a diverse group of young professionals vested in feeding the community’s hungry, is presenting the event which includes everything from food and drink to games and music. Proceeds from Party for Packs will support Operation Backpack, which provides weekend meals to food-insecure kids throughout the school year. To sign up for the Party for Packs, go to https://www.operationfoodsearch. org/event/party-for-packs/. For more information, call 314-726-5355 or visit http://www.OperationFoodSearch. org.

Sept. 21: Fundriaser

The Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, (CAASTLC) invites you to participate in its “Doors of Opportunity” event which will take place as part of CAASTLC fund raising efforts from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at Orlando Gardens, Venezia Room at 2050 Dorsett, Village Plaza. Some highlights of the evening’s activities are a silent auction featuring sports memorabilia from the Cardinals and Blues and box seats at the Fox Theater. This year’s MC is Fox-2 reporter, Bonita Cornute. American Water President, Cheryl Norton will be recognized for her humanitarian efforts is the St. Louis Community. There will be live music and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are priced at $50 and can be purchased on line at www.CAASTLC. org. CAASTLC’s mission is to end poverty in St. Louis County and help families and communities prevent the conditions of poverty for present and future generations. For more information and ticket sales call Cheryl at 314-446-4474.

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. 23-24: Quilt show

Flower Valley Quilting Guild Quilt Show will take place on Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and on Sept. 24 from noon – 4 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Atonement at1285 Florissant Rd. in Florissant. Raffle quilt is made by FVQG members, feature quilter is Cynthia Bonds and there will be appraisals by Ann Hazelwood. Hundreds of quilts on display, brown bag raffle and vendors. Admission is $7, 12 and under are free.

Sept. 26: Caregivers conference

A complimentary Caregivers Conference is being held from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Christian Hospital Atrium at 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 1-877-9268300. A complimentary lunch will be served to all attendees and valet parking will be available, compliments of Clayton Valet.

Sept. 26: Caregivers conference

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.

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. 28: Men’s health fair

Free health screenings for all men will take place from 9:30 a.m. – noon at the St. Louis County Health Department John C. Murphy Health Center (Berkeley) at 6121 North Hanley Road in Berkeley. There will be information sessions on heart health, diabetes, prostate, mental health, Center for Speech & Hearing, rehab services for the blind, nutrition/exercise and educational literature displays. Professional staff will be available for questions and brief consultations. The event is sponsored by St. Louis County Older Resident Programs (CORP).

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: 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.

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Missouri Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is joining with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to host a Wounded Warriors Bike Ride from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monies raised will support veterans through the Wounded Warriors Project and active duty military, through DAR’S Project Patriot. The bike ride will take place along the length of the Katy Trail from Clinton to St. Charles and on the Rock Island Trail from Windsor to Pleasant Hill. DAR chapters across the state are sponsoring 31 SAG (Support and Gear) stops along the trail. Anyone interested in riding should visit the “Wheeling for Healing” Facebook pager email any questions to w4hkatyride@gmail.com. Riders may sign up the morning of the ride at most trailheads.

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 314-9535016 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.

Oct. 7: Rummage sale

Large indoor rummage sale from 7 - 11 a. m. at Florissant Presbyterian Church at 660 Charbonier Rd. in Florissant.

Oct. 14: Fall poetry and art show

Fall Poetry and Art Show with Write Sistahs Literary Group takes place from 1 - 3 p.m. at St. Louis County Library-Jamestown Bluff branch at 4153 N. Hwy. 67 in Florissant. Poets, dancers, writers, email to participate writesistahs@yahoo.com or text 314210-4774. Join Write Sistahs Literary Group of Florissant as they celebrate five years of multicultural and multigenerational community arts programming. Local poets, writers and dancers are invited to this celebration

which will air live on Facebook.

Oct. 21: Vendor sale

Annual Vendor Sale takes place at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church at 2900 St. Catherine in Florissant from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 314837-7113.

RECURRING EVENTS Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment

#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314-921-7582, Vicki Wittman Email: vicray01@aol.com.

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. Twoto-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 314615-4516. 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 314-993-6134.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

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

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the

Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. 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: Quilting guild

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.

Thursdays: Blood pressure checks

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.

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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.

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

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop

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.

Sundays: Meat shoot

Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed

10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.

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.

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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. SUDOKU answers from page 11

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 314291-3021 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. CROSSWORD answers from page 10

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.

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“Marvel’s Inhumans” ‘Marvel’s Inhumans’ debuts on the big screen

M O V I E By Steve Bryan

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These days, it’s not unusual to see Marvel Comics characters doing double-duty on the big and small screens. Hayley Atwell, for instance, portrayed Peggy Carter in several Marvel movies as well as two seasons of her own TV series. This month, Walt Disney Studios, owner of Marvel Studios, previewed their new “Inhumans” limited series in theaters across the country. In Irvine, I saw the premiere episode in IMAX format and, while visually appealing, the story left a lot to be desired. The Inhumans, a race of genetically enhanced individuals, debuted decades ago in an early issue of “The Fantastic Four.” When exposed to a substance called Terrigen Mist, they gained extraordinary abilities. For instance, Black Bolt, played by Anson Mount in the series, has a voice that can level cities, so he communicates through sign language. The Inhumans also were introduced to viewers of “Agents of Shield”; some established characters on that show turned out to be more than human. The new series focuses on Inhumans that left Earth to settle in seclusion on the Moon. Arguably, the most intriguing character in the cast is a lovable, oversized ca-

nine named Lockjaw. He can transport himself and other Inhumans between any two points. In the comics; however, Lockjaw’s true nature was revealed, but I am not sure if Disney wants to reveal that big secret just yet. The cast contains talented performers who are forced to steer clear of the plot holes. Ken Leung plays Karnak, an Inhuman who, in the comics, was never exposed to the mutating Terrigen Mists. Through training and discipline, Karnak developed the ability to sense weaknesses in objects and shatter them with his hands and feet. In the first episode, he also shows why he is a bad first date. Serinda Swan plays Medusa, the wife of Black Bolt whose lovely hair can become a deadly weapon. Maximus (Iwan Rheon), her brotherin-law, tries to convince her she married the wrong man. He apparently gained no abilities from the Terrigen Mist but has a loyal following in the Royal Guard. Rheon does a fantastic job with Maximus, as do Swan and Mount with their roles, but the writing is not up to par. It’s also unclear if “Marvel’s Inhumans” will play upon the Fantastic Four connection. In the

comics, Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, had a romance with the Inhuman named Crystal (Isabelle Cornish). The rights to that superhero team are still held by 20th Century Fox, so it would require an agreement between Fox and Disney to make a crossover happen. If ABC executives exposed the series to the mutating mists, it might morph into a decent series. As it stands right now, the untapped potential and slow storytelling may send the characters back to the moon. “Marvel’s Inhumans” debuts on ABC on Friday, Sept. 29. 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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