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The history of a home The Twillman House sits as one of the oldest buildings in Spanish Lake and sees new life as a community venue

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By Charlotte Beard Spanish Lake has a rich history dating back as far as the 1800s, but many may be unfamiliar with the significance of the house that sits at 11840 Bellefontaine. It is the Twillman House, owned by the Spanish Lake Community Association. The house was named for Johann Heinrich “Henry” Twellmann who later in life changed his surname to Twillmann. Later records also show his first name to be John. Immigration records, according to sources, indicate that his family left Germany for America in late 1838 when he was 11 years old. They arrived at the port of New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 2, 1839 on board a ship. He and his parents came to St. Louis County in 1842. The Spanish Lake Association provides that John bought the original 370-acre farm after his first marriage to Louisa Nolte in 1850. However, other sources indicate that the farm on which he lived was founded by his parents, which he took over when they died in 1853. The timeframe might explain the speculation of the house being the location for slave quarters, indicative of the pictures of barred basement windows. Twillmann’s first wife died in 1855, from which he had two children. Other sources indicate that he also had a child who only lived three months. Twillmann remarried the same year. From this union with Fredericka Kaune he had five children (other sources indicate there were seven children). After Twillmann died at the age of 55 in 1882, the property was divided among his family. His widow and son Louis Henry Twillmann ran the remaining 64-acre farm for many years. “In the late 1800s, a farmer with a lot of land was a prominent person in the community because he employed (many) people,” stated Jack Olson, Treasurer and Prospect Manager for Spanish Lake Community Association.

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The exterior of the newly renovated Twillman House in Spanish Lake.

“There would not have been much community if you could imagine having 200 or 300 acres around your house – not a lot of neighbors. (Twillman House) happens to be one of the oldest buildings in the Spanish Lake community.” Other sources also state that Twillmann became known as an “industrious farmer and community leader.” He was a clerk for the Board of Education serving five country schools in North St. Louis County. Twillman School, across the street from the house today, was named in honor of the family. Sources state that for many years the house which was once L-shaped, served as a rooming house for soldiers during the Civil War. In

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1945 it became Meadowlark Restaurant. Carl and Sally Plitt owned the restaurant until 1960. In 1974 the house became the Old Homestead Restaurant, established by John and Mary Spiller. Their son, Warren Spiller, was their general manager. In 2005, the Spanish Lake Community Association bought the Twillman House property out of a bank foreclosure. Approximately 12 years was spent renovating the house; it opened July 2017. Olson estimates that renovations of the property cost $1 million, which includes donated materials and labor. See ‘HISTORY’ page 2

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“This was an extensive renovation,” stated Olson, “with structural work in portions of the house with all new wall and ceiling surfaces. There are wood floorings in the house that are original floors from the 1870s that have been refinished. We also have the window and door woodwork – all original from the 1870s in the older portions of the house.” Since the official opening in 2017, the Twillman has been used as community meeting place, a venue for birthday parties, wedding receptions, bridal showers, family reunions, wakes and memorial services, including venue for the first wedding in August 2018. People who want to rent the property for events or become contributing or charter members of Twillman House can visit the website. Annual contributing and charter member fees help support operational costs. There are no paid employees for maintenance of Twillman. “Being in unincorporated St. Louis County, we receive no tax revenue,” stated Olson. “Donated money is how we’re able to support the house.” For more about the Twillman House, including rental opportunities, visit: http://spanishlakemo.org/twillmanhouse.

Photo by Charlotte Beard The newly renovated interior of the Twillman House has been used as community meeting place, a venue for birthday parties, wedding receptions, bridal showers, family reunions, wakes and memorial services, including venue for the first wedding in August 2018.

These photos show how the Twillman House looked in the 19th century.

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COMMUNITY VOICES Growing up in a violent home By Dr. Gloria J. Johnson There are children from various income levels, ethnic groups and religions who witness and are affected by violence in their home. Seeing or hearing violence among family members can have significant effects on children and the relationships they form in childhood and adulthood. They do not have to be hit themselves to feel the pain of violence in their home. Children growing up in violent homes experience some or all of the following: Danger: A child can get caught in the middle of the attack (if being held by the mother) or a child sometimes tries to stop the abuser from hitting their mother. These children can get hurt with either a minor or serious injury or there are children who have been killed by accident or deliberately. Fear: Violence in the home threatens a child’s sense of safety and security. If a mother lives in fear and uncertainty, the children do also. When the abuser comes home no one knows if or when the mood will change from being loving to being

angry and/or violent, and with whom. Guilt: Children can feel guilty because they cannot help their mother. They want to but don’t know what to do. Hopelessness: Children can feel hopeless because they don’t have the power to stop the abuse. They are stuck in this environment because as a child, they can’t leave. Any mother who is not be able to protect her children from the violence in their home is likely to feel frustrated, hopeless and helpless. These feelings are then communicated to her children. Love-Hate Relationship: Children have told me they love their father but they hate him for hitting their mother. Children do not understand these feelings of love and hate for the same person. Confusion: Children are taught at school and church that hitting is wrong and is not the way to solve problems. Then they go home and see their mother being hit by their father. Family violence sends a mixed message to children. It says, “at home it is okay to hit to solve a problem” or “it is okay to hit when a person does

not do what you want them to do” but at school or church they are taught “hitting” is not the answer. There is help: Life Source Consultants provides free services for women experiencing physical, emotional, mental, and/ or sexual abuse. Call our crisis helpline: 314-524-0686. Dr. Gloria J. Johnson is the Founder/ CEO of Life Source Consultants, the first non-residential African American domestic and sexual violence organization in the State of Missouri. Motivated by a deep love and commitment to abused women and to forever change images and perceptions toward domestic violence, family violence and abuse, Johnson shares true life stories of victims in her book “I Cried Alone.” Johnson received a Master’s in Biblical Counseling and a Ph.D. in marriage and family counseling from Biblical Life College and Seminary. 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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Missouri’s statewide ‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill coming up Oct. 18

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Registration is now open for the 2018 Great Central U. S. “ShakeOut” earthquake drill on Oct. 18. More than one-half million Missourians participated in last year’s ShakeOut, which teaches people how to protect themselves during an earthquake. More than 300,000 are already registered for this year’s drill. Missouri is one of 14 participating central U.S. states that could be impacted by a New Madrid Seismic Zone earthquake. “It’s important for Missourians to participate in the ShakeOut drill,” State Emergency Management Agency Director Ernie Rhodes said. “Their safety is our priority and earthquakes occur without warning. It’s essential that people know what to do immediately as an earthquake hits, and that means learning to drop, cover, and hold on.” At exactly 10:18 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, participants will practice the “Drop, Cover, Hold On” technique: • Drop to your hands and knees; • Cover your head and neck with your hands and arms under a table or desk if you can; and • Hold on until the shaking stops. Experts say Drop, Cover, Hold On is the best

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way to protect yourself from falling debris, which is the most likely cause of injury during an earthquake in developed nations with modern building standards. To sign up for the ShakeOut, visit www.shakeout.org/centralus. Schools, businesses, community organizations or any other group can register, in addition to families and individuals. Once registered, participants receive regular updates on the drill, as well as information on earthquake preparedness and safety. The ShakeOut website also includes many resources, including manuals, videos, audio drill broadcasts and earthquake scenarios. The New Madrid Seismic Zone, centered in southeast Missouri, is one of the most active earthquake zones in the country, averaging more than 200 small quakes per year. In 1811 and 1812 this zone produced some of the largest earthquakes in U.S. history. Another major earthquake in this area would be felt throughout Missouri and the Midwest, and cause damage in much of southern and eastern Missouri, including the St. Louis area. To learn more about earthquakes in Missouri and how to prepare, visit www.sema.dps.mo.gov/ earthquake_preparedness.

Hazelwood community learns to respond to active intruder scenario

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Hazelwood School District students answer active intruder scenario questions at a Community Active Intruder workshop held by the Hazelwood School District and Tier One Tactical Solutions on Aug. 27.

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Evade. Escape. Engage. That was the message during the Community Active Intruder workshop held by the Hazelwood School District and Tier One Tactical Solutions on Aug. 27. Students, teachers, staff, and the community were taught lifesaving techniques to handle the threat of an aggressive intruder more proactively. “It’s beneficial that our students and district staff learn these life saving techniques, at the same time it is also invaluable training for the entire community,” said Vershaun Howze, director of

safety and security. In 2013, The Hazelwood School District was the first St. Louis County school district to take part in an option based response program provided by the St. Louis County Police Tactical Operations Unit, in collaboration with the Hazelwood and Florissant Police departments. As the first of its kind, Hazelwood was the trailblazer in teaching staff, and students how respond to a dangerous intruder in school or in any other public setting.

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NCI and the Greater North County Chamber supports Prop D North County Inc. (NCI) Board of Directors and the Greater North County Chamber Board of Directors has approved support for Missouri Proposition D, the Gas Tax Increase, Olympic Prize Tax Exemption and Traffic Reduction Fund Measure. Proposition D will be on the ballot Nov. 6, and NCI encourages the St. Louis community to support this critical measure for our state and local communities. If passed, the 10 cents tax increase is estimated to generate a revenue stream of $50 to $70 million transit and other multi-modal transportation and an additional $430 million a year for roads and bridges. For nearly two decades, there has been no gas tax increase. Proposition D will allow Missouri Department of Transportations to better maintain major corridors through our community, such as I-70 and I-270. It will also bring more than $5 million to the North County communities and north St. Louis County to help improve local infrastructure. “North County is among Missouri’s aging, deteriorating transportation infrastructure and is in dire need of repair, maintenance and upgrades. This investment in transportation would go a long way to

improving travel safety and economic development,” said North County Inc. Board President Dr. Chris Kilbride. Transit funding in Missouri was cut to $1.7 million for State Fiscal Year 2018. Currently, Missouri ranks 46th in the country with respect to transit funding. “It is critical MoDOT receives a revenue stream that provides the ability to maintain its roads and bridges as well as funds for major capital improvements such as the reconstruction of I-270 in North County,” said Florissant Mayor Tom Schneider. The Greater North County Chamber Board of Directors has approved support for Proposition D. This fuel tax increase is critical to maintaining our state’s aging transportation infrastructure. Proposition D would fund Missouri State Law enforcement and maintenance for highways, bridges, roads, and streets by increasing Missouri’s motor fuel tax by 2.5 cents each year for four years, a total of 10 cents in 2022. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is responsible

Operation Food Search serves over 92,000 meals during summer program

Operation Food Search recently served over 92,000 meals during its Summer Food Service Program.

Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, recently served over 92,000 meals during its Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The program was funded by the USDA to ensure children ages 18 years of age and younger continue receiving nutritious meals when school is not in session. The summer meal program provided mobile and stationary service Mon. through Sat. between the hours of 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In 2012, OFS sponsored SFSP at a single location and served 5,000 meals to children. In the summer of 2016, the introduction of the mobile meals concept proved successful in breaking down transportation barriers and increasing access to healthy food. This year there were 30 stationary meal service locations, and the mobile meal vans served 33 locations via three routes. “This year’s record-breaking success happened thanks to our many partners,” said Operation

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Food Search’s Executive Director Sunny Schaefer. “Our agency’s mission is to answer the needs of our community, and we believe we did an excellent job this year.” Schaefer added that, while OFS made huge strides this summer, “we still have plenty of work to do since Missouri ranks among the top 10 states with the highest percentage of households classified as food insecure or having very low food security.” Since summertime is over, the organization has shifted its focus and is now accepting applications for its afterschool meal program through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Qualifying organizations can work with OFS, which will provide nutritious “super snacks” to fuel the minds and bodies of children at the end of each school day. Visit the agency’s website for further details att http://www.OperationFoodSearch.org.

for the 7th largest highway system in the U.S., but is 46th in terms of funding. It is a small price to pay for the safety of our roadways and improving economic potential of our community. Not only will this help increase the capability of MoDOT to better maintain major corridors through our community, such as I-70 and I-270, it will also bring more than $5 million dollars to the North County communities and north St. Louis County area to help improve local infrastructure. MoDOT has also indicated that passage of the tax increase would enable it to shorten the time involved in the I-270 reconstruction in North County.”

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Hazelwood school honors Patriots’ Day

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In honor of Patriots’ Day, members of the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District, and the Florissant Valley Police Department celebrated with Lusher Elementary, in the Hazelwood School District, with a flag ceremony. During the ceremony, students recited the pledge of allegiance and sang God Bless America.

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Vogt Elementary principal to receive excellence in education award

Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District Vogt Elementary School Principal Leslie Thomas-Washington says her students make it such a joy to come to work every day.

Dr. Leslie Thomas-Washington, principal of Vogt Elementary School in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, is among area educators to be honored with the St. Louis American Foundation Excellence in Education Award. For the past 30 years, hundreds of the area’s finest, brightest and most effective education personnel have been recognized for their efforts of advancing and promoting successful educational practices to better serve learners under their guidance. “I feel very honored to receive the Salute to Excellence in Education Award this year. I love what I do! The students make it such a joy to come to work every day!” said Thomas-Washington. “I feel as educators, we have an awesome opportunity to impact and enrich the lives of students each day!” Thomas-Washington has served the Ferguson-Florissant School District since 2006. She

started as a reading coach at Walnut Grove Elementary School; moved on to become assistant principal at Wedgwood Elementary School; and has been in her current position as principal of Vogt Elementary School since 2009. Thomas-Washington is a fervent advocate of connecting the school with the community. Under her leadership, Vogt has various community partnerships that include the Ferguson Kiwanis Club, Girls on the Run, and the St. Louis Links, to name a few. “I feel that community partnerships are a great way to extend learning beyond the classroom,” she said. Thomas-Washington will receive her award during the 31st Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala on Saturday, Sept. 29.

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Four Normandy schools selected as America’s healthiest Four schools in the Normandy Schools Collaborative have been named to the 2018 list of America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, receiving national recognition for their commitment to students’ health and well-being. As a part of the Healthy Schools Healthy Communities (HSHC) initiative, the collaborative has worked to create a healthier future for Normandy’s children. These changes were supported by grant funding from the Missouri Foundation for Health and the hard work of students, school leadership, and staff. The four bronze-award winning schools (and the school wellness champions) from the collaborative are: • Normandy Kindergarten Center - Doretha Pearson • Jefferson Elementary - Arlene Williams • Lucas Crossing Elementary - LaRose Priest • Barack Obama Elementary - Rosemary Ursin The four Normandy schools are among 19 in Missouri to receive this recognition. A total of 461 schools nationwide were selected based on a rigorous set of criteria — from availability of nutritious foods to access to quality physical education opportunities — as part of Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program. “Our entire community – parents, teachers, students, and staff – has united around the importance of

creating a healthy school,” said Benetta Ward, school wellness coordinator for the Normandy Schools Collaborative. “We’re honored to receive this recognition from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and remain committed to advancing our school health improvement All of America’s Healthiest Schools have earned National Healthy Schools Awards, a prestigious achievement that celebrates schools that meet or exceed expert-recommended standards set by Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program for serving healthy meals and snacks, getting students moving more throughout the day, offering high-quality health and physical education and empowering school leaders to be healthy role models. “The Healthy Schools Programs has served over 42,000 schools. Each one recognizes the academic, social and behavioral benefits of prioritizing student health,” said Brian Weaver, Chief Program Officer at the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Any school can join Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program at no-cost to access trainings, resources and technical

assistance by visiting schools.healthiergeneration.org. To view the complete list of America’s Healthiest Schools, visit HealthiestSchools.org.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Oct. 3: 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.

Oct. 5: Steak dinner

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.

Oct. 6: Coping with grief through the holidays

The Greater St. Louis Hospice Organization presents “Coping Through the Holidays,” from 9- 11:30 a.m., at the Maryland Heights Community Center at 2300 McKelvey Rd. in Maryland Heights. Presenters will talk about grief, coping strategies, creative writing and journaling, and a panel question and answer discussion on grief. This free program is offered to anyone

in the community who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Advance registration is requested by contacting Laura at 636-926-3722 or lvadalabene@nursesandco.com. Doors open for registration at 8:30 a.m., continental breakfast 8:30-9 a.m., and program begins at 9 a.m.

Oct. 7: Public meeting

Metropolitan Congregations United will be holding its annual public meeting at 3 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ at 5710 N Highway 67 in Florissant. This year’s theme is “No More Sitting Out: Reclaiming Our Democracy.” For more information, go to www.mcustlouis.org.

Oct. 7: Narrow Gauge Railroad Florissant Station 140th Birthday Bash

The city of Florissant and Old Town Partners will be sponsoring the Narrow Gauge Railroad Florissant Station 140th Birthday Bash. This special event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.

The birthday bash being hosted by Mommy Design DIY Workshops located at 1060 rue St. Catherine in Old Town. There will be music, food, cake, drinks, kids activities and fun for the entire family.Food will be provided by the Friends of Veterans for $1.40 per item. The log cabin next to the tennis courts will be open for viewing and members of Historic Florissant Inc. will be available to answer your questions about the background of the cabin and/or any other home in Florissant. Music will be provided by local Florissant resident Mark Rice. There will also be a pumpkin sign contest. Signs can be purchased in advance or at the door. Paint your sign and let the public judge first, second, and third place. Prizes for all three.

go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Oct.17: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Oct. 19: Pork steak dinner

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.

Oct. 20: Diversity program

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

The Ferguson-Florissant Branch of the American Association of University Women is sponsoring a program that highlights the diversity in North County. The program “North County – Rich in Multiculturalism” will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, at 315 Graham Road in Florissant. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. The panelists are Ruffina Farrokh Anklesaria, Sister Mary Michael McCulla and Sousan Darwech. After the presentation there will an opportunity to ask questions. For more information call 314-355-1125, 314-517-8973 or 314-921-7109.

Oct. 12: Food Truck Knight

Oct. 20: Fundraising event

Oct. 10: 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.

Oct. 12: Country fried steak or meatloaf dinner

The Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council #2951 and the city of Florissant will be co-sponsoring the last food truck knight of the year from 5 to 9 p.m. on the lot near the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine located at 50 rue St. Francois. The trucks will serve until 8 p.m. and the band Decades Apart will perform until 9 p.m. The truck line up for the evening is: Andrew’s Bayou Ribs, The Southerner, Sarah’s Cake Stop, Kona Ice, 2 Girls 4 Wheels, Zia’s Food Truck, Steak Louie, Slice of the Hill, Slide Piece, Angie Burger, Frankly Sausage, FarmTruk, Destination Desserts and Locoz Tacos. Proceeds will benefit local nonprofit charities including the TEAM Food Pantry. Patrons are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for collection barrels that will be on site.

Oct. 13: Writing retreat

Fall Writing Retreat in serene setting at Pallottine Renewal Center, 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road in Florissant takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Writing prompts, yoga/guided meditation, open mic finale and lunch. $25 fee. RSVP or questions to writesistahs@yahoo.com or 314-210-4774.

Oct. 13: Breakfast

Breakfast at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 to 10 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Oct. 13-14: Flea market:

Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, on Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Oct 14 from 12 to 5 p.m. All profits

Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host Handbags to End Hunger (formerly known as Purses for Pantries) for the fifth consecutive year. The fundraiser will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Clayton Plaza Hotel located at 7750 Carondelet Ave. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for the silent auction followed by a luncheon at noon and a live auction at 1 p.m. Both the silent and live auction will feature a variety of designer and designer-inspired handbags, evening clutches, vintage pocketbooks, totes, carryalls and more. Auction items also include restaurant and spa gift certificates, as well as jewelry. Tickets are $50 per person, and reserved tables for 10 are available. For more information, call 314-7265355 or register at http://www.handbags.operationfoodsearch.org.

Oct. 21: Reconnect with Scouting Family Day

What’s new in Scouting in the St. Louis area? Learn all about it during the Greater St. Louis Area Council alumni association’s Reconnect With Scouting Family Day at Beaumont Scout Reservation at 6480 Beaumont Scout Reservation Drive in High Ridge from 3 - 5 p.m. Participants can enjoy fun activities for adults and children including a hayride tour of camp and new program areas. Dinner is available starting at 4 p.m. and there is no cost to attend. All family and friends are invited! Scouting alumni includes anyone positively and personally impacted by the Boy Scouts of America including former youth members, family members of Scouts past and present, Wood Badge alumni as well as community leaders

and millions of Americans who benefit from Scouting in their communities every day. Please RSVP for the event by Oct. 12 to Jim Nolan at james.nolan@ scouting.org or 314-256-3032.

Oct. 24: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

Oct. 26: 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.

Oct. 27: Rummage sale

Calvary United Church of Christ, at 2501 Hartland Avenue, is inviting the community to its Fall Rummage Sale. This is one week earlier than normal. Doors open at 8 a.m. For more information call 314-429-7464 Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Oct. 31: 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.

Nov. 3: Road rally fundraiser

Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis, a volunteer organization for business and professional women, is pleased to announce its first Road Rally fundraiser and is looking for participants and sponsors. Participants in the Road Rally will leave from the Knights of Columbus grounds beginning at 10 a.m. and embark on a journey through Florissant and Hazelwood. The Road Rally will end at an undisclosed location where the fun will continue with lunch, live music provided by Dennis Schilligo and activities for the young and young at heart. The entry fee is $50 per car up to four adults and $10 for each additional adult (kids under 12 free). Each team must have a least two people, a driver and a navigator. This is a family friendly event, no pets or alcohol allowed. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. This is not a race. Turn by turn instructions are clear and concise with fun riddles and witty route specific questions between turns. The emphasis is on safety, accuracy, observation and fun. Sponsors are also needed to make this a successful event. Sponsorship levels are VW Bug $100, Jeep $250, Escalade $500 and Tesla $1,000. Complete rules, registration and additional information including sponsorship benefits are available on Soroptimist’s website, Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

Nov. 10: Meat shoots

Florissant Eagles, Aerie #3638 Meat Shoots will start on Sept. 8 and run through Nov. 10 at 15245 New Halls Ferry Rd. Shoots start at noon and rounds go fast so get there early. There is a length limit and 670 choke maximum. $3 per shot. $5 big money round. Beer specials. All are welcome.

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

Mondays: Choral Art Singers

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

Monthly: Free legal services

Every month CORP Legal Services provides: legal document preparations such as wills, deeds and power of attorneys at no cost to St. Louis County seniors 60 years and older. There is an income limit. Contact the coordinator at 314-615-0931 for more information.

Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Weekdays: Volunteer drivers

The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call to-

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

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

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come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

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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

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Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

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

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.

Sports

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Sports you see with Gary B... Family Arena hosting a soccer league coming soon The St. Louis Ambush is a professional soccer team playing in the South Central Division of the Major Arena Soccer League MASL in 2018-19 with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Their schedule for the season will consist of 24 games; 12 on the road and 12 at home at home. In addition to the 12 regular-season games at the Family Arena, the team previously announced a free Fan Fest and exhibition game on Nov. 18. The Ambush open the season with three road games

then open their home schedule on Dec. 16 when they host the Kansas City Comets. All 12 home games are on weekends with three games slated for Friday nights and six contests are scheduled for Saturday nights and three games are set for Sunday afternoons. Several other special events will be announced include the annual Mascot Game and Fan Appreciation Night. * Kickin’ good time on the horizon Lindenwood women rally to win volleyball match Lindenwood University women’s volleyball rallied after dropping the first two sets to defeat Missouri Southern Lions in Joplin, Missouri. The Lions recorded 11 service aces in the match, and have recorded 21 aces this weekend. With the win, Lindenwood moves to 10-7 overall and 2-5 in conference games. The game was highlighted by Sadie Kosciuk’s play who was all over the net against the Lions. She posted 15 kills with a .375 attack percentage and collected three total blocks. * A good road trip Hardware for the Rascals in post season The River City club walked away from the annual Frontier League Meetings with new award, earning the Commissioner’s Award of Excellence in the 2018 season. The Rascals earned the decoration for their success with the 2018 Home Run Derby. The sold out event featured St. Louis Cardinals alumni Rick Ankiel, Kerry Robinson, Mark Whitten and Ray Lankford in a home run hitting competition against the top Frontier League sluggers. Former Cardinals Center Fielder Jim Edmonds was on hand for the event as well. “It is a temendous honor to receive this recognition for our efforts in hosting the home run derby,” Rascals General Manager David Schmoll said. “It is a testament to

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our staff ’s hard work to bring this one-of-a-kind event to O’Fallon and we thank the league for their recognition and the community for their backing of this event.” On the field, Gateway Grizzlies’ Trae Santos won the 2018 event in a final round showdown against Ankiel. * Congrats West Division Champs Organization UMSL excels in men’s tennis University of Missouri-St. Louis had a very productive showing in a recent event in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sophomore Karl Heinrichs and freshman Adrian Lessing won the B doubles flight at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Midwest Regional Tournament held this past weekend highlighting action for the Tritons. In addition to winning the B flight, junior Ben-Hur Kasprzak advanced to the quarterfinals of the A singles, while sophomore Vitor Monteiro reached the Round of 16. Recapping the A doubles, the duo of Kasprzak and Monteiro advanced to the quarterfinals. In other B singles flight results, Lessing and junior Nathan Pinto also advanced to the Round of 16. * Another good road trip

I will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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Fast, family-friendly recipes make dinner doable

etween work, the carpool line and shuttling kids to extracurriculars, the increase in family commitments often leaves little time in the kitchen or at the dining table. Although the drive-thru is an easy solution, healthier options can be scarce and the cost of takeout piles up. Instead, add some

quick family meals to your arsenal. For an easy make-ahead option, grab a jar of Aunt Nellie’s Beets and make Beef, Beet and Horseradish Wraps. For more quick and easy dinner ideas, visit READSalads.com and AuntNellies.com.

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Beef, Beet and Horseradish Wraps Prep time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 jar (16 ounces) sliced pickled beets 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1/2 cup spreadable cheese (such as goat cheese or herb soft cheese) 2 large soft flour tortillas (about 10-12-inch diameter) 10 green onions (green parts only) 10 thin slices deli roast beef Directions: Drain beets; chop. Discard beet liquid. In medium bowl, combine beets, carrots and horseradish. Spread 1/4 cup cheese evenly over each tortilla, leaving 1-inch border. Arrange five green onions (do not chop) on each; press lightly into cheese. Place five slices roast beef on each tortilla to cover green onions then sprinkle beet mixture evenly over beef. Roll up tortillas in parallel direction of green onions. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 4 hours.

To serve, remove plastic wrap; cut each tortilla into two pieces. Substitution: If horseradish is too pungent, omit or replace with diced jarred roasted red peppers or Dijon mustard. Nutrition information per serving: 300 calories; 17 g protein; 34 g carbohydrates; 10 g fat; 520 mg sodium; 35 mg cholesterol; 2 g fiber; 3.18 mg iron; .26 mg thiamin; 2963.87 IU vitamin A; 8.79 mg vitamin C. SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9

‘Smallfoot’ walks a familiar path

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Some episodes of the “The Twilight Zone” and “The Outer Limits” focused on encounters with people or creatures different from ourselves. In those meetings, both sides assumed the others were abominations or monsters. When the communication barriers were finally broken down, everyone saw they were more alike than different. That’s the scenario in “Smallfoot,” a new animated comedy that walks a very familiar path. Directors Karey Kirkpatrick and Jason Reisig created a colorful movie with a catchy soundtrack, but the duo doesn’t break new ground. Their film is family-friendly and a crowd-pleaser, but it has the potential to be so much more. Channing Tatum lends his voice to Migo, a young Yeti living in an isolated Himalayan mountain community. Stonekeeper (Common), the leader, uses the wisdom contained in the stones he carries to guide them. These stones tell him that their mountain village is floating above a vast expanse of nothingness. Anyone who travels beyond the village will be lost forever, or so the Stonekeeper says. Migo questions that wisdom when a plane crashes nearby and he encounters a human being. The “smallfoot” panics when he sees the Yeti and is blown away as the wind catches his parachute. Migo’s quest for answers about the smallfoot leads him to a village below the mountain filled with human beings.

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With its themes of tolerance, understanding and questioning conventional wisdom, “Smallfoot” is a timely animated adventure suitable for the whole family. Directors Kirkpatrick and Patrick packed plenty of life lessons into the plot along with humorous characters and lots of music. Channing Tatum does a nice job as Migo, the Yeti whose father Dorgle (Danny DeVito) is the official gong ringer for the village. The Stonekeeper said that if the gong isn’t rung every day, the sun won’t rise, so Dorgle literally uses his head to ring it. Migo is slated to take over that position, but the arrival of the smallfoot changes everything. James Corden, host of “The Late Late Show,” has fun voicing Percy Patterson, a fading reality TV star hoping to get back on top by finding new and exotic creatures. The tables are turned when Migo takes him back to the village, where he is put on display. The best

By Steve Bryan moments in the film are when Percy and the Yeti start to understand each other. “Smallfoot” benefits greatly from its songs and the presence of actress/singer Zendaya. She plays Meechee, the leader of the “Smallfoot Evidentiary Society,” a group who believes in their existence even though her father is the Stonekeeper. Zendaya sings the catchy song “Wonderful Life” while in character, and it fits nicely into the story. With limited family-friendly movie options, the arrival of “Smallfoot” is very welcome. The life lessons in the plot are wrapped in clever moments and enhanced by the soundtrack. It’s not all that original, but it is fun. “Smallfoot,” rated PG for some action, rude humor and thematic elements, currently is playing in theaters.

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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Yeggs

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‘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.

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o sad. Summer has packed her bags and left town. Rumor is she got a whiff of all those pumpkin spice fumes permeating the air. She knew it was high time to hit the road before it gagged her esophagus and she started spewing out roasted pumpkin seeds. Face it, it’s everywhere. What once began as a random spicy fall flavor has now become a religion. Marketers of every product everywhere got wind of the smell in the air and decided, “If it ain’t got punkin’ spice in it we might as well punt it into spring cause it ain’t gonna sell.” (Notice how marketers use very bad grammar. Sad.) If you recall, the cinnamony flavor got it’s jumpstart at that “certain popular coffee house” which added it to their lattes. It soon catapulted into breads, bagels, cakes, cookies, waffles, ice cream and is now added to yogurt, beer, goat cheese and even dog biscuits. It’s gotta stop! But…too late. It’s a crazy bandwagon every marketer believes they must jump on. A recent survey found that the number of pumpkin spiced products for sale had risen by nearly 50 percent as compared to the previous year. But sales only went up 21 percent. It seems people aren’t all aboard the nutmeg wagon after all. So adding it to edibles is one thing, but now it’s moved way beyond into the inedibles. I decided to get into the fall mood and jumped into the shower and slathered my body parts with all manner of punkin saturated products includ-

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ing: shampoo and conditioner, shower gel, body spray, lotion and deodorant. I came out fresh from my fall flavored infusion and breezed by my husband. “What’s that smell?” he sniffed. Me: “Like it?” “It smells very familiar.” “It’s pumpkin

spice and it’s all the rage!” “Yes, yes! That’s it. I flushed the toilet this morning and got a blast of it in my face.” I suddenly remembered dropping one of those new fruity spiced flushables into the toilet tank. It guaranteed to send out a burst of fall yumminess after each use. “Nice,” he said. “Now every time I use the porcelain throne, I’ll be having fond thoughts of you and only you.” 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.

ACROSS 1. Tulip precursors 6. “Le ____ des cygnes” 9. Education-related acronym 13. Heads-up 14. Fertility clinic stock 15. A la ____ 16. Curl one’s lip 17. Cub’s home 18. “The Goldbergs” sibling 19. *Carpool ____ with James Corden 21. *Fallon is on when? 23. Crime scene evidence 24. Sounds of amazement 25. Tokyo, once 28. Strong hold 30. *Host of “Good night, and good luck” fame 35. Roll call document 37. End of prayer 39. Bowl unsuitable for water 40. Shakespeare’s king 41. Cocoyam, pl. 43. What egoist and egotist have in common, pl. 44. Encourage 46. Madam, to a cowboy 47. Pleasant gentle accent 48. Intellectual 50. Not us 52. Lusitania’s last call 53. Sherlock Holmes’ assignment 55. Waikiki garland

57. *Letterman’s successor 61. Do like in “A River Runs Through It” 65. To a bartender: “The ____” 66. Argonaut’s propeller 68. Empower 69. Of a particular gray shade 70. By way of 71. Theatrical characters 72. Displeasure display 73. Australian runner 74. Editor’s “Let it stand” marks DOWN 1. Derive pleasure 2. Forearm bone 3. Malicious look 4. Cabbage 5. Chris Hemsworth’s movie “12 ____” 6. Ore deposit 7. Perpendicular to St. in NYC 8. Ann Patchett’s novel “Bel ____” 9. Hindu wrap 10. H.S. math class 11. Write on tombstone, e.g. 12. Animal protein 15. Population count 20. Gold unit 22. Omega of electrical resistance

24. Perform a surgery 25. *Talker and Oscar, Grammy and Emmy host 26. Muralist Rivera 27. “_____ County” with Streep 29. Mosque V.I.P. 31. Cambodian money 32. *Kelly’s ex 33. Convex molding 34. Adam and Mae 36. Ragtime turkey dance 38. *Jon Stewart’s successor 42. Fresh Prince: “____ ya later!” 45. In a pleasant manner 49. *Where some James Corden segments are set 51. *Former “Weekend Update” host 54. *Appliance on Rachael Ray’ Show set 56. “____ ____ me, then who?” 57. Pointy part of a tooth 58. Nobel Peace Prize capital 59. Hula feast 60. Quilter’s stuffing 61. German Mrs. 62. Not in use 63. Edible fat 64. Hitler’s Deputy 67. Go for the bull’s eye SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9