October 4, 2017
A street reborn
Around Town Pop-up market gives commuters a glimpse of what could be at North Hanley MetroLink Station. P.4
Community Voices By Odie Smith. P.2
Special Section COME ON OUT TO THIS WEEKENDS FESTIVAL! Florissant Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 8. P.7
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Photos courtesy Chris Cross Construction continues on a half-mile segment of Pasadena Avenue in North St. Louis County that began in July as part of a revitalization project through the community development organization Beyond Housing.
$5.6 million venture aims to transform a half-mile segment of Pasadena Avenue
A fresh tailgate menu. P.5
By Sara Hardin Developments on a half-mile segment of Pasadena Avenue in North St. Louis County began in July as part of a revitalization project through the community development organization Beyond Housing. The $5.6 million venture aims to transform the stretch of road into one more visually appealing and better-suited to the needs of the surrounding community. The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) has contributed $3.1 million to the plan through its MSD Project Clear initiative, which aims to help manage stormwater and prevent backups in areas through the use of greenspace and bioretention basins. The other $2.5 million has been committed by the 24:1 Community Land Trust. The project is expected to be completed by summer of 2018, and will result in a safer and more beautiful space for Pine Lawn and Northwoods residents. “[The project] changes the entire look and feel and perception of this part of the community,” said Chris Krehmeyer, Beyond Housing CEO. “The aesthetic changes are going to be absolutely dramatic. A lot of vacant and abandoned buildings that have been demoed and turned into a community park. We have a long stretch of road that looked
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Weather Pasadena Avenue before construction began.
nondescript, but now will have center medians, trees planted and a roundabout. This is part of a comprehensive, multi-faceted community-building initiative that will have a lot of different moving parts.” Students walking to and from Barack Obama Elementary School have been having to navigate the streets because of the area’s lack of sidewalks. By the project’s end, students and other pedestrians will have brand new sidewalks and a much safer walk-
ing route. “This project will really improve this community’s quality of life,” said Lance LeComb, Manager of Public Information and Spokesperson of MSD. MSD’s focus on rainscaping, the use of greenspace and permeable surfaces to control stormwater, will help to ensure that the area’s combined sewer system experiences fewer overflows and basement backups. See ‘REBORN’ page 2
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COMMUNITY VOICES The bridge to defining success By Odie Smith Being a successful person means to achieve your desired visions and planned goals, while having a positive impact on others. Real success in life may come when one learns to understand oneself and being able to see yourself as others see you. It can be a journey within or it can be a journey while at your workplace. In order to be successful with your employer, you must first have the passion for the job; find what you are most passionate in achieving and try to seize the opportunities. Because it is not the number of hours you put in but how much you accomplish in those hours. The secret to achievement is not to let your work get to you before you get to it. Failure in people is usually not the lack in talent but it happens more by the lack of determination. The windows of opportunity are always open, it is up to you if you close them or not. You must stay focused; there will be obstacles that you must overcome. In spite of the fact that this sounds self-evident, being skilled at your employment is the foundation towards progress. Get your event or good news published in Community News: email your information in calendar and article formats to editor@mycnews.com.
That does not mean you need to be a moment master. Even learners can exhibit ability appropriate for their level and experience. The key is to figure out how to ace key function assignments as best as you can. You can be a good team player while on-the-job by showing inspiration and a commitment to the profession. Display that you support the organization and ensure that the company’s objectives and targets are something you respect and will strive to accomplish. Do not be fearful to go out on a limb when reaching or accomplishing goals, but you want to take the logical path when making strides towards your vision. A gifted contender knows how to change to an alternate strategy to pick up control. That is the energy of being adaptable. Try not to bolt yourself or your plans in stone, rather make them adaptable to meet the progressively evolving world. Achievement is not just about procuring bunches of cash. Accomplishments are characterized as getting the things that culture or society values, regardless of
whether it is companions, close family, cash and pay, or life span. The only groundwork for tomorrow is the right management of today. You must remember the old saying “If at first you don’t succeed try, try again.” “A few people succeed because they are bound to, however the vast majority succeed because they are committed.” Odie Smith is the Executive Director and Founder of Nu Beginnings Employment Organizers, a 501(c)3 employment ministry. In 2011 Odie and his wife Daval established Nu Beginnings Employment Organizers, an organization working with individuals in Missouri, Illinois and other communities in the United States by offering employment assistance and professional career guidance. 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.
‘REBORN’ from cover “Rainscaping is designed to build features that manage water where it falls and allow it to percolate back into the earth” explained LeComb. “When our sewers were built starting in the 1850’s, it was obviously a much different urban area. Today we have an urban area that is black top cemented over all of these hard impervious areas, creating a lot of runoff. When [Beyond Housing] came to us about the program, they made clear what they wanted to do in terms of greenspace and having a walkable neighborhood. It’s an excellent project for us to participate in, so we’ve committed up to $3.1 million to help create those green areas and a bioretention basin. The benefit for us is that it will hold back rainwater from our wastewater system.” The additional greenspace will function as a discreet way to assist in preventing future issues with the area’s sewer system, all while beautifying the new development. “The intent of Project Clear is to get as much stormwater out of the system as possible. That’s a big piece of what we’re trying to get done,” said Krehmeyer. “It’s going to change the aesthetic landscape of this community. We’re going to put in a lot of Missouri wildflowers and vegetation that will look attractive and will help the stormwater system in this part of Pine Lawn work better and not get overused as
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it has been for many years.” This project follows the addition of 41 homes by Beyond Housing within the community, as well as the opening of a 53-unit senior apartment complex last year. The construction of another 41 homes is expected to begin later this year. For more information about Beyond Housing, visit beyondhousing.org. To learn more about MSD and Project Clear, visit stlmsd.com.
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American Legion Auxiliary Post 444 provides care packages to National Guard
State makes public health response to Bourbon virus
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 444 (pictured here) partnered with the USO Mobile Unit to fill giveaway bags for the National Guard which were being deployed on Sept. 10. 170 bags were filled. On Oct.14, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 444 at 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. will host a Spaghetti Dinner starting at 4 until 7 p.m. Buy dinner at the door and the cost will be $10 for adults and $4 for children (ages 1-12). All proceeds benefit veterans.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) worked with local public health agencies last week to test for evidence of Bourbon virus in the blood of some Missouri state park workers. The testing was done as part of a follow-up investigation into a recent case of Bourbon virus associated with exposure to ticks in Missouri. CDC’s Arboviral Disease Branch will test each blood sample for the presence of Bourbon virus antibodies; these antibodies may indicate a previous exposure to the virus. This follow-up investigation will help determine who might be at risk for Bourbon virus. It is believed to be spread by ticks, but this has not been confirmed. Bourbon virus was first discovered to cause human illness in a Bourbon County, Kansas man in 2014. The virus belongs to the Thogotovirus group, and Bourbon virus is the only known member of this group to cause disease in the United States. Patients diagnosed with Bourbon virus have shown signs similar to Heartland virus and ehrlichiosis (two other tick-borne illnesses found in Missouri), including fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, anorexia, diarrhea and rash. Like Heartland virus and ehrlichiosis, Bourbon virus can affect blood cells that help the body fight infection and prevent bleeding. There is no vaccine for Bourbon virus. The best way to prevent tick-borne disease infection is to avoid being bitten by a tick. Information on ways to prevent exposure can be found on the DHSS website: http://health.mo.gov/. If a person begins developing a fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headaches, anorexia, diarrhea or a rash after exposure to a tick bite or tick habitat, they should seek treatment from a medical professional and inform them of recent tick exposure. For more information on ticks and the ongoing Bourbon virus investigation, please contact the Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Veterinary Public Health at 573-751-6062 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Complete Auto Body & Repair hosts charity golf scramble at the Florissant Golf Club Complete Auto Body & Repair hosted their 15th annual charity golf scramble at the Florissant Golf Club on Sept. 8 to benefit Responder Rescue and The Backstoppers. The golf event was a record sell out and the day was picture perfect with Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider taking credit for the weather and thanking Kurt Barks, owner of Complete Auto Body and all the other sponsors and participants to benefit first responders.
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Pop-up market gives commuters a glimpse of what could be at North Hanley MetroLink Station
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On Oct. 11, a portion of the North Hanley MetroLink Station’s parking lot will transform into a Metro Market for commuters. Members of the community will be able to experience this temporary pop-up market at 4398 Hanley Rd. in Berkeley from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The purpose of the free event is to give stakeholders, commuters and the public a glimpse into ways to leverage the area around the station. Food will be available for purchase from 2 Girls, 4 Wheels and STL Kettle Corn food trucks. The brand new onsite Link Market (LINK) will provide access to healthy, affordable food options that can be purchased through any form of payment, including EBT and the EBT DoubleBucks programs. The St. Louis County Department of Health will provide educational resources on how to build a healthy plate. In addition, attendees can partake in Tai Chi mini-sessions. “This is going to have much more of a harvest feel, I think,” states Kim Cella, Executive Director for Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT). “Thies Farm will be there with some of their products including pumpkins, flowers and some of the [other] things that they sell. [This is a] stakeholder that is literally within walking distance to the station but not many people know they’re there.” In addition to the live music from WFUN 95.5 FM R&B Old School and appearance by MODOT’s mascot—Barrel Bob, these are other happenings attendees can expect. The St. Louis County Department of Planning will facilitate an activity that will result in an oversized, three dimensional, Monopoly game board-type model. In addition, there will be a video-taped, “Self-Expression Stop” for attendees who desire to share their vision for the area through poetry, rapping, dancing or a monolog. Attendees can expect to see several inspirational murals at the event created by Brock Seals, a local artist and student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Appealing to both the young and young at heart, The St. Louis County Animal Shelter will provide opportunities for attendees to interact with adoptable animals. The event, hosted by CMT and AARP, has received funding through AARP’s Community Challenge Grant Program. Executive Director Cella discussed some of the
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interests of the station’s stakeholders. “UMSL is very interested in seeing development at that station – it is very close to their campus,” she stated. “You have the UMSL south, UMSL north and the North Hanley stations – all interconnected and serving their campus. We also have the St. Louis County Police as a stakeholder who is participating in our market. They are going to have a recruiting booth. They are looking for people who potentially use the Hanley station.” Partnering host, AARP, also weighed in on the upcoming event. Sheila Holm, AARP Community Outreach Director shared, “One of the things that’s cool about this event is that it is a multi-generational event. This will be great for kids younger than eight years old up to 80. There will be activities for people of all ages. [It will be] a great way to give people your feedback. What do you think people should do with the [transit] space? We’re really looking for input from people. Do you think it would be good to have food trucks there? Or, do you think it would be good to have a convenience store? That’s a really cool piece [the feedback] to this event.” AARP has tried to figure out how to create a safe environment or perception of a safe environment around transit. “One way is to activate the space,” stated Holm. “If there is more activity in a space people have that sense of security and that they can do more things than just take transportation. That’s one of the reasons that we’re doing this. We believe that the community at large would benefit from it not only the [commuters] but other aspects of the community [including] its business community. It’s a win-win all the way around.” Last year, CMT, AARP and community stakeholders completed walk audits of three key MetroLink stations: the Delmar, Forest Park, and North Hanley. The audits resulted in some action items for short-term, long-term and policy changes. The pop-up metro markets serve as one of the ways for gathering community feedback. To learn more about the Oct.11 event, call Citizens for Modern Transit at 314-231-7272, visit www.cmt-stl.org, or search for the event on Facebook and other social channels using #GrowingwithTransit.
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A fresh tailgate menu
Take your tailgating game to new heights this season with fresh dishes that are easy to make and serve, whether your tailgating tradition takes place at the game or at home. Fast prep times and short ingredient lists make these recipes a cinch to prepare in advance and have ready to go as soon as you reach the parking lot or before guests arrive. The star ingredients are naturally hardwood-smoked sausages and seasoned deli meats from Eckrich, which offers a variety of smoked sausage flavors in traditional ropes and bun-length links as well as gluten-free deli meats such as Black Forest ham and ovenroasted turkey, all with just the right blend of seasonings for a rich, savory taste. You can switch up the flavors of these recipes by subbing in different varieties of smoked sausage, such as replacing the original rope-style smoked sausage with Eckrich Jalapeno & Cheddar Links. The roll-ups are also easy to customize for guests
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using any type of deli meat, and they’re easy to enjoy on the go if you need a quick bite on the way to the stadium. Find more game-day recipes at Eckrich.com. Tailgate Like a Pro: Try New Toppings Smoked sausage and deli meats are easy to add to a bun for an instant meal, and there’s plenty of ways to dress your tailgate menu up or down based upon the preferences of your guests. Be sure to keep some basics on hand for those who prefer traditional preparation, but for the more adventurous types, try out these ideas for toppings that create a new dimension of flavor. Grilled onion; Grilled peppers; Grilled, roasted or sauteed mushrooms; Spicy mustard; Flavored ketchup (think spicy, fruity or sweet); Ethnic flavors like curry or marinara sauce; Hot sauce; Roasted corn relish; Crumbled or shredded cheese; Bacon crumbles.
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Grilled Sausage Skewer Sandwiches Cook time: 15 minutes | Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 regular size package smoked sausage 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces 6 wooden skewers, 10 inches long 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, divided 6 bolillo or sandwich rolls, split 1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 1/4 cup cilantro leaves Directions: Heat grill to medium-high. Cut sausage into 1/2-inch thick slices. Thread sausage, onion and bell peppers alternately onto skewers. Brush 1/4 cup salad dressing on skewered sausage and vegetables. Grill until sausage is golden brown and vegetables are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes, turning once.
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Brush remaining salad dressing on rolls. Fill rolls with grilled sausage and vegetables. Divide avo-
Tip: To broil sausage rather than grill, heat broiler to medium-high, follow the same skewer prepa-
ration instructions and broil about 10 minutes, or until sausage is golden brown and vegetables are crisp-tender.
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Cook time: 10 minutes | Servings: 2 Ingredients: 4 ounces deli oven roasted turkey breast 4 ounces deli black forest ham lettuce leaves 2 tablespoons chunky guacamole 1/4 cup chopped cucumbers 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Directions: Layer turkey and ham slices. Layer lettuce, guacamole, cucumber, cheese and bacon crumbles. Roll meat and secure with toothpick.
Potato Salad with Smoked Sausage Cook time: 30 minutes | Servings: 6 Ingredients: 3/4 regular size package smoked sausage, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 3 small red potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), cooked and quartered 1 can (4 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved 2 cups Italian dressing 1 green onion, sliced (about 1/4 cup) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ground black pepper Directions: In large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in potatoes; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add olives, dressing, onions, garlic and pepper; mix lightly.
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STLCC-Florissant Valley alumnus wins Mid-America Regional Emmy Award
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Paul Langdon, a 2012 associate of arts in communications-broadcasting graduate, 2012 winner of the Phillip H. Grogg Leadership award at KCFV, and current KCFV weekend supervisor won his first Mid-America Regional Emmy award for Best Audio-Live or Post Production for the program “I Love Jazz” on HEC-TV. Langdon started at KCFV in 2010, and after graduating from STLCC-Florissant Valley, he went on to get his bachelor’s degree in Media Studies from UMSL. Langdon started with HEC-TV in the summer of 2014 and began working as the audio engineer for their in-house and field productions. He soon moved up to producing segments for multiple shows and being the station producer for the show “Two On The Aisle,” the longest running theater review show on TV nationally. “Paul as a student at STLCC-Florissant Valley was driven to excel. Now working in TV for only three years, he has been recognized for that drive and commitment to excellence,” said Paul Huddleston, General Manager of 89.5 KCFV-FM. We are so proud of Paul’s accomplishments and glad he has remained on the campus, working with our students.” The Emmy won by Langdon was the first and
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only Emmy won by the show “I Love Jazz” created and hosted by Don Wolff for many years. That show concluded with the passing of Mr. Wolff in 2015.
Hazelwood counselor to receive 2017 Counselor of the Year Award
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Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Hazelwood West High School College and Career Counselor Kim Quain (center) has been selected to receive the 2017 Counselor of the Year Award at the St. Louis American Foundation’s 30th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala.
Hazelwood West High School College and Career Counselor Kim Quain has been selected to receive the 2017 Counselor of the Year Award at the St. Louis American Foundation’s 30th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala. Quain has been a counselor for 19 years, with the past six years as a college and career counselor at West High. Quain, a native of St. Louis and Ritenour High School alumna, understands the obstacles that many of her students are facing today when pursuing their post-secondary education. “I grew up in a single parent household with my mother and brother,” said Quain. “My mother was the catalyst for me obtaining a college degree. We did not know how we were going to pay for it, but we always knew I was going to attend college. I was a first generation college student, and worked throughout college to support myself and pay tuition.” During her six years as a college and career counselor, Quain has developed and implemented programs to help bridge the gap between the school and parents. She has implemented multiple events including the Curriculum Fair, Finan-
cial Aid Night, and College and Career Recognition Day. Many of these events have since been replicated at other high schools. Quain was also instrumental in helping the Hazelwood School District Class of 2017 earn a record breaking $32 million in scholarship dollars, with nearly $12 million of these awarded to West High students. “My students are the ones that keep me coming back every year,” said Quain. “I enjoy watching these students grow from freshman not knowing what college they want to attend, to watching them walk across that stage at graduation. It’s an amazing feeling to know that you had an impact on their lives.” “I also have to thank Dennis Newell, principal at West High, for nominating me to receive this award. It’s an amazing honor. It lets me know that we are doing the right things for our students,” said Quain. The St. Louis American Foundation’s 30th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala is a black-tie event and was held on Sept. 23, at the America’s Center in Downtown St. Louis.
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North County gears up for 20th Annual Florissant Old Town Fall Festival The 20th Anniversary Florissant Old Town Fall Festival is set for Sunday, Oct.8 Florissant Old Town Partners and the city of Florissant along with the Missouri Arts Council cosponsor the festival on rue St. Francois each year on the second Sunday in October. In the past few years over 30,000 visitors attended the weekend events and we expect this to be the biggest and best ever! The Old Town Fall Festival kicks off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8 and runs until 5 p.m. on rue St. Francois Street in the heart of Old Town Florissant. Eleven full blocks from Florissant Road down to the St. Ferdinand Shrine are closed off for this event. All side streets will be blocked off to accommodate the festival. The street will be filled with activities for everyone with over 150 booths including a full craft fair area, games to play, sale items, food and beverages. We will have the old favorites like the chili cook-off, the wine garden, pumpkin decorating, Kincaid Puppets and entertainment on almost every block. Fido Follies Dog Contest: Everyone’s favorite event, the Fido Follies dog show, returns and will be located at the Government Center at 1055 rue St. Francois at the very top of the street.
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This is a dog-friendly event, water bowls will be provided on every block. Bring your furry friends (properly licensed and leashed, of course) and enter them in the dog show. We have categories such as smallest dog, best kisser, best costume, best trick and largest dog to name a few. Free children’s activities: Once again, if you are looking for the children’s handson art projects sponsored by the Hazelwood Head Start Program it will be up at the top of St. Francois on the city hall lawn. Children will have the opportunity to create their own masterpiece with the help of volunteer teachers. Continued on page 8
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Cooking Directions: In Dutch oven or 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook onion and bell pepper in oil until onion starts to brown, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add potato salad, beer, broth and meat, if desired, and stir to combine. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10
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Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cans (15 ounces each) READ German Potato Salad, chopped 1 bottle (12 ounces) light beer 3/4 cup reduced-sodium, fat- free chicken broth 6 ounces (1 cup) diced ham, smoked turkey or sliced smoked sausage (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon chopped parsley rye croutons (optional) crumbled bacon (optional)
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Heart Filled Creations, LLC 2682 North Lindbergh Blvd Florissant, MO 63033 314-831-0979 www.heartfilledcreations.com
Helfer’s Pastry & Deli 380 rue. St. Ferdinand Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-1343 www.helpferspastries.com
Heritage Care Center of Berkeley 4401 N Hanley Rd St. Louis, MO 63134 Facility 314-521-7471 www.reliantcaremgmt.com
Heavenly Sent In Home Care Companion 4439 N Hwy 67 Florissant, MO 63034 314-653-0088 www.heavenlysentinhomecare.com
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JoAnn C. Donovan
452 Howdershell Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-942-1360 Facebook: Fogartysvapor
900 Block Children’s Crafts • MO Chips • Retro Band •
3350 Parker Rd. Florissant, MO 63033 314-837-2723
Kim Lee McDonald, M.D. 4585 Washington St Ste C4 Florissant, MO 63033 314-838-8839
City Hall
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Kwik Kopy Printing 715 So. New Florissant Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-830-3777 Email: kkprint775@aol.com
Lafayette Industries, Inc Employing adults with disabilities since 1976 4621 World Parkway Circle Berkeley, MO 63134 636-227-5666
Life Care Center of Florissant 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. Florissant, MO 63033 314-831-3752 www.lcca.com
Life Smile Dental Care North 8430 Pershall Road Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-521-5678 www.lifesmiedentalcare.com
MAG Automotive LLC 8461 N. Lindbergh Florissant, MO 63031 314-839-5353 www.mag-automotive.com
Hypnotized Smoke Shop
Magic Razor
2967 Patterson Rd Florissant, MO 63031 314-972-1437
631 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-839-6576 Facebook@MagicRazorbarbershop
800 Block • Fresh Juices • Food Booths • Toys, Bubbleguns, Sunglasses, Henna Tattoos
800 Block Men of Harmony • Fragrance Oils/Kids Toys • Craft Fair •
Clark 700 Block • Lularoe • Pink Zebra • Friends of Old St. Ferdinancd
700 Block Food Booths • Mary Kay • Wine Garden • Juice Plus •
• DK Dance Studio • North Councty Big Band • BBQ and Drinks • Rest Area
rue North Lafayette 600 Block Food Booths • Sponsor Booth • 1 Picnic Table • Parks and Recreation Board • 500 Block Flea Market • Clown/ Face Painting • 2 Picnic Tables • Snowcones/Gus’Pretzels •
Krause Katering and Kakes 1775 N Highway 67 Florissant, MO 63033 314-838-7080 KrausesKatering.com
900 Block • Craft Fair • Kettle Corn
Craft Fair •
Kay-Bee Electric
Keeven Appliance
1000 Block • Food Booths • Kwesi Prince Foundation • North County Republican Club/Info
1000 Block Fido Follies / Booth • Dog items •
449 rue St. Ferdinand Florissant, MO 63031 314-831-1931
1779 N Highway 67 Florissant, MO 63033 314-831-5843 www.garysautoonline.com
3833 Vaile Ave Florissant, MO 63034 314-837-1103 | www.curves.com
N. New Florissant Rd.
J. Goeke Produce
Gary’s Auto Service
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Map of Event Locations Shuttle Service on St. Catherine
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600 Block • Pony Rides • Frozen Fun Express • Dan Sproat • Doo Wop Band
• Dennis Schilago • Pumpkin Decorating • Story Teller • Food Booths
rue North Jefferson 500 Block • Chalk Wall
continued from page 7 Free child identification kits: The Florissant Police Department in conjunction with MOCHIPS, will be offering child identification kits free of charge. They will be set up in the council chambers near the Children’s Hands-On art at city hall. Craft fair: Want to get an early jump on holiday shopping? The craft fair continues to grow each year. More than 60 crafters show off their talents with their hand-crafted works for you to browse and shop. The craft fair is located near city hall and Bank of America. Car show: The Police Welfare Association is back again this year to host a car show on the Knights of Columbus Grounds on the day of the festival. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Florissant Police Department Canine Program. Shrine activities: Be sure to visit St. Ferdinand Shrine and make a donation to the Save the Shrine Campaign and participate in activities sponsored by the Friends of Old St. Ferdinand. Entertainment: The concert at the Lawyers Building in the 100 Block of St. Francois this year will be the Bob Kuban Band on the band shell. Presented by the Florissant Fine Arts
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Council and the city of Florissant with support from the Missouri Arts Council on Sunday afternoon. Performances will be at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. We also have many entertainers throughout the 11 blocks of fun to include Cookie the Clown, Dan Sproat, Kraig Kalkbrenner, the Kincaid Karacter Puppets, Stiltwalker/Juggler, Story Teller, North County Big Band, Dennis Schilligo, , Bucket List, the Retro Band, DK Dance Productions, After Hours Community Band, The Florissant Men of Harmony, and more… Free shuttle: Don’t forget a shuttle will be provided free of charge on St. Catherine for those festival patrons who have difficulty navigating the St. Francois hill. The FLERT bus will be transporting festival patrons from block to block on St. Catherine which is one street over from St. Francois. There will be signs directing you to the stops. Join us in the historic Old Town area of Florissant for a great day of entertainment for the whole family. For more information or to join the activities please call the Old Town Partners office at 314-837-0033 or visit the website at www.florissantoldtown.com and click on the Fall Festival link.
400 Block • Amore Pizza & Soda • Greater NC Chamber • Food Booths
rue St. Jean 300 Block Veterans • Paparazzi Jewelry • Cotton Candy • Pampered Chef • Jewelry/Purses • Perfectly Posh • Food Booth • Organo Gold •
300 Block • Bucket List • Cardinals Nation Truck • Food Booth • Coalition for Life St. Louis • Sams Club • Family Pride Contracting • Arsenal Credit Union
rue St. Pierre 200 Block Food Booths • Books • Toys, Bubbleguns, Sunglasses • Henna Tattoos
200 Block • Lenny Fritch • Drinks • Frozen Fun Express • Thirty-One personal bags gifts
rue St. Ferdinand Lipsense • Asphalt Army LLP • Chiropractor • Origami Owl •
100 Block Kincaid Puppets • Fire Department • Bulbs and Plants • Mary Kay •
100 Block • Christian Hospital Ambulance • CERT Trailer • Chili Cook Off • Band Shell • Empanadas • Valley of Flowers
rue St. Charles • Police Association Car Show • Shrine Activities • Flint Knapping • Antique Tractor Display • Re-enactment • Tee Pee • Restrooms
St. Ferdinand Shrine
Dr. Kevin McClain 2640 No. Hwy. 67 Florissant, MO 63033 314-838-6083
Miami Grill 12925 New Halls Ferry Florissant, MO 63033 314-839-4444 www.miamigrill.com
Midwestern Termite & Pest Control 700 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-1121
Mississippi Valley Roofing Co 27 St Anthony Lane Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-4451 www.mississippivalleyroofing.com
Morrison Travel & Cruise 738 St Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-9000 www.morrisontravel.vacationport.net
Mother of Good Counsel Home 6825 Natural Bridge Rd St Louis, MO 63121 314-383-4765 www.mogch.org
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rue North St. Jacques 400 Block Berkshire Hathaway • Walking Tacos • Music House • Usborne Books • BBQ / Flea Market • Spices • Scentsy •
McClain Chiropractic Health & Injury
Thank You! The Fall Festival is hosted by Florissant Old Town Partners and the city of Florissant. As of print time, sponsors of the Festival are...
Corporate Sponsors: Baronwood Kennels Christian Hospital Kaybee Electric Pyramid Home Health Services Bath Fitter Click Heating and Cooling Florissant Glass Dooley’s Florist and Gifts Meridian Waste Applied Scholastics SSM DePaul Raising Canes
Community Sponsors: Nimmons Wealth Management Family Pride Contracting LLC, Sam’s Club of Florissant Neighborhood Sponsors: Boyle Law Firm Coalition for Life St. Louis Complete Auto Body Florissant Glass Goldkamp Heating & Cooling Stems Florist Team Improved Performance Inc. Rock Paper Scissors Salon
(View up-to-date sponsor list at www.florissantoldtown.com)
1050 Saint Francois St St Louis, MO 63031 314 442-8881 doasale@aol.com
Nimmons Wealth Mgmt. Howard A. Nimmons CPA, CFP 760 Rue. St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-972-1818 www.nimmonscpa.com
North County Foot & Ankle Dr. Samuel T. Wood 662 rue St. Ferdinand 314-921-1020
Northernstar Adult Day Care Center, LLC
Paul Cerame Auto Group 314-838-2400 www.cerame.com
Pet Planet 131 Flower Valley Florissant, MO 63033 314-838-1417
Phancy Fingers & Feel Boutique 480 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-942-9972
Pirrone’s Pizzeria 1775 Washington Florissant, MO 63033 314-839-3633 www.pirronespizza.com
Pointe of Surrender Dance Studio 3246 Parker Rd Florissant, MO 63033 314-778-3188 www.pointeof surrender.com
Pyramid Home Health Services 137 Flower Valley Shopping Center Florissant, MO 63033 888-880-6565 www.pyramidhhs.com
Rare Coin Galleries LLC Mike Depew 440-A Rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-7333
Resler-Kerber Optometry Dr. Deborah L. Kerber O.D. F.A.A.O. Dr. Paul Whitten, O.D. 875 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-839-4923 www.reslerkerber.com
Rev. Dr. Freddy J. Clark Pastor/Founder Shalom Church (City of Peace) 5491 North Hwy 67 Florissant, MO 63034 314-653-2300
Ridge Top Exteriors Roofing - Siding - Window - Gutters 717 Rue St Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-400-7713 www.ridgetopextersstl.com
Salon 67
12916 New Halls Ferry Road Florissant, MO 63033 314-837-3494 www.northernstaradultcare.com
2121 Charbonier Florissant, MO 63031 314-921-9112
Ol’ Henry Restaurant
210 Saint Francois St. St. Louis, MO 63031 314-972-7836 www.stems4flowers.com www.stems4weddings.com
8600 Airport Road Berkeley, MO 63134 314-736-6800 www.olhenryrestaurant.com
Olde Towne Lawn Mowers 3242 Parker Road Florissant, MO 63033 314-831-9112
One Stop Medicare Sales John Layton – Independent Agent 314-629-8377 jplayton@charter.net Specializes in Senior Market
Parker Discount Furniture 12926 New Halls Ferry Road Florissant, MO 63033 314-921-2110
Stems Florist
St. Louis Woodwind & Brass Instrument Repair 1777 N New Florissant Road Florissant, MO 63033 314-921-0012 Stlwoodwindandbrass.com
Steve Bublitz, Attorney 1113 Howdershell Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-685-8539 http://www.bankruptcylawyer-stlouis.com
Steve Robbins, CFP Financial Planning 325 rue St. Francois Florissant MO 63031 314-839-4600 www.SteveRobbinsOnline.com
Superior Bank 90 Village Sq. Shopping Ctr. Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-731-0229 www.MySuperiorBank.com
Taylor Land Management Landscape-Contractor Florissant, MO 63034 314-280-5881 www.taylorlandmgt.com
The Bridge at Florissant 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. Florissant, MO 63033 314-831-0988 www.bridgeatflorissant.com
The Villa at Riverwood #1 Pratt Place Florissant, MO 63033 314-839-5000 www.thevillaatriverwood.com
Tinder Box / Vino 100 2714 N. Hwy 67 Florissant, MO 63033 314-741-0899 www.tinderboxstlouis.com
TOPOS Surveying Corp. 790 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-5806 www.topos-surveying.com
TraveLink Rhonda Link 1147 N. Hwy. 67, Rallo Plaza Florissant, MO 63031 314-831-5465 Visit us on Facebook: Travelink
Valley Industries Thrift Store 143 B James S. McDonnell Blvd Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-731-1771 www.ValleyInd.net
Visions Home Health Care LLC 849 N Highway 67 Florissant, MO 63031 314-921-4900
Voss Automotive Inc 1685 N Hwy 67 Florissant, MO 63031 314-837-3500
Williams Home Health Care, Inc 716 S Florissant Road Ferguson, MO 63135 314-522-6414 www.williamshomehealthcare.com
Worknet, Inc 800 North Tucker Blvd 4th Floor St. Louis, MO 63101 314-621-6300 worknetnow.com
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Learn & Play
October 4, 2017 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com
Crossword Puzzle Theme: Hollywood
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
ACROSS 1. *____ Jessica Parker 6. Bag, in Paris 9. Diplomat’s forte 13. Opposite of cathode 14. *”Chinatown” sequel: “The ____ Jakes” 15. Chocolate tree 16. Considering everything 17. Pro vote 18. Sleep spoiler? 19. *Famous filmmaker Cecil 21. *”The Jazz Singer” was the first one 23. “To Kill a Mockingbird” recluse 24. *Cary Grant in “His ____ Friday” 25. FedEx competitor 28. Family room staple 30. *Hollywood, a.k.a. ____town 35. Not kosher 37. Perfect houseplant spot 39. Mother-of-pearl 40. Tiny amount 41. _____ Island, NY 43. Pre-college school 44. Opposite of rappel 46. *Japanese American actor with star on Hollywood Blvd. 47. Religious offshoot 48. Trojan hero 50. Superbright 52. Pilot’s deadline 53. “____ we forget” 55. Ballerina’s support 57. *Famous boulevard 60. *Grauman’s ____ Theatre 64. A mood disorder 65. Before 67. Did not smell good 68. Discrimination against seniors 69. Immeasurable period 70. Fear-inspiring 71. *Scorcese and De Niro flick 72. “____ the wild rumpus begin!” 73. Goes down
DOWN 1. Aforementioned 2. *Hathaway or Bancroft 3. Knock about 4. Impromptu 5. How-do-you-dos 6. Eye affliction 7. Leave speechless 8. Raccoon’s South American cousin 9. *Feature film actors first did it in the 1920s 10. Antioxidant-rich berry 11. Kind of package 12. *Director Ford or actor Hanks 15. Summon one to enter 20. *Clint Eastwood’s “Every Which Way but ____” 22. *Motion picture, a visual ____ form 24. Dandy 25. Carthage’s ancient rival 26. Proletarian, for short 27. Become established 29. *The industry 31. Takes a siesta 32. Rocks at mountain base 33. Upright 34. Former Greek coin 36. *Walk of ____ 38. Facebook button 42. Truth, in the olden days 45. Type of fir 49. “Savvy?” 51. Made noise 54. Stainless stuff 56. *Bruce Lee’s “____ the Dragon” 57. *”Hollywood ____” by brother of 19 Across 58. Computer operating system 59. Inconclusive 60. Copper coin 61. Eurozone money 62. Edward Scissorhands’ sound 63. Augments 64. Dojo turf 66. Future fish See answers on page 13
By Cindy Moore
Bear in mind Can you think of anything sweeter than bears? Let’s think…teddy bears, Care Bears, Yogi and Boo Boo or loveable Baloo, not to mention everyone’s favorite, huggable and snuggable, Winnie-the-Pooh. All so likable and gentle? No nay, I say! Forget about that myth. It’s all been a big fat steaming heap of lies! Recently my husband and I took a daring chance with life and limb and ventured into the wilds. Yes, we entered Wally-mart during back-to-school weekend. Holy sweet mother of panic! We got out of there fast with our groceries and headed to the safety of bear-infested Yellowstone. Be warned, the souvenir shops push falsehoods when they display those adorable, bewhiskered smiling cubs wearing silly hats and clutching beehives. Fact: bears are mad ravenous, toothy carnivores, which will track you down from the polar regions of the Antarctic at the whiff of a ham sandwich and thoroughly debone you then toss your remains on whole wheat and down it with shots of honey! Furthermore, bears are ferocious, sharp-fanged, furry land sharks not to be trifled with. They are at the top of the food chain – two notches above Godzilla and one step above that creepy flesheating creature on “Alien.” So said the park ranger. This is made apparent upon entering the park sanctuary. We were immediately alerted to the fact that we would soon…die. Signage was posted every few feet reminding all to, Be Bear Aware, and to carry bear-stunning spray at all times and for the sweet love of life, turn around
before it’s too late! Because of this, extreme precautions had to be taken. Camp sights must be devoid of all signs and sniffs of food. No picnic table leftovers of any kind, no dishes, camp stoves, garbage or even water containers could be left out. All camps were to be hermetically sealed and hygienically cleaned before leaving for the day or when preparing to retire for the night. As well, bodies had to be thoroughly scoured with turpentine and Clorox, then set ablaze to ensure no human smell of any kind emitted for the rabid beasts to detect. We stayed for a full five days and saw some bumbling bison and a few hostile chipmunks, but not one sign of the elusive, ferocious bear for photo purposes. We then headed back to Wally-mart. The prospects of encountering wild animals were much better there. 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.
www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • October 4, 2017
Sports you see with Gary B... Seven inducted into Lindenwood Hall of Fame Lindenwood University’s athletic department held an induction ceremony into their hall of fame at the Scheidegger Center on the campus with Assistant Athletics Director for Communications Mike Morgan as the emcee at the event. A total of seven new inductees were at the ceremony Saturday evening. The five individuals inducted were wrestling’s Chris Chionuma, volleyball’s Mike Emerick, softball’s Aubrey Moss, basketball’s Kramer Soderberg, and football’s Logen Wright. Also inducted were the national championship 2005 men’s track and field team, and the school’s equestrian program. Chionuma was a three-time member of the Lindenwood wrestling team from 2008-2011 and was a three-time NAIA All-American, two-time national finalist, and the 2011 NAIA National Champion at 174 pounds. He helped Lindenwood win the 2009 NAIA Team National Championship, and finish second in 2011. Emerick was a member of the men’s volleyball team from 2007-2011 and was a three-year starter at the libero position and a two-time conference Libero of the Year. He is the school’s all-time career leader in digs with 1,124, nearly 200 more than the next closest player. Emerick played a key role in Lindenwood winning the 2009 national championship. He won the 2009 NAIA Men’s Volleyball Sportsman of the Year award, and was a two-time Academic All-District selection. Moss was a pitcher for the softball team from 2008-2011and she was a three-time first-team all-HAAC selection. She ended her career with 45 wins, eight saves, and a 2.31 ERA and reached double-figure wins in each of her four seasons, including 13 as a senior. Moss was a leader on the 2008 team that reached the NAIA National Tournament. Soderberg was a member of the Lindenwood men’s basketball team from 2010-2012 and in his one season in the NAIA, he was a third-team All-American, first-team all-HAAC, and HAAC Newcomer of the Year. He led the Lions to a conference championship and to the second round
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– SUDOKU – of the NAIA National Tournament. Soderberg led Lindenwood to a 28-3 record during its transition season, and a win in the Independent National Championship. He was the first first-team Academic All-American in Lindenwood athletics history. Wright was a member of the Lions football team from 2005-2009 and was the team leader for some of the best teams in program history. He was a four-time team captain, three-time first-team allconference selection, and two-time All-American. He helped the Lions win two conference championships, and was a member of the 2008 national semifinalist and 2009 national finalist squads. The 2005 men’s track and field team won the HAAC indoor and outdoor championships, and also won the NAIA Indoor National Championships. The outdoor team finished third nationally, and the 4x100 team won a NAIA championship. The equestrian program existed from 1934 to 1981. In 1954, Lindenwood Sports Hall of Fame member Fern Bittner took charge of the program and continued to run it until it was discontinued. In 1968, Lindenwood built a 40-stall stable for the horses. This is now the Lindenwood Field House. When the program ended in 1981, it was the only equestrian program in the United States that taught men. Lindenwood President Michael D. Shonrock and Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brad Wachler both spoke at the event and helped with the inductions. * Well deserved Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com
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What’s Happening
October 4, 2017 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com
Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Oct. 7: Free flu shots
Free flu shots at SSM Health DePaul Hospital from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the May Conference Center at 12303 DePaul Drive. Shots are for ages nine and above.
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. 8: Flower show and plant sale Sprig and Twig Garden Club is having their annual flower show and plant sale at the Florissant Senior Center during the Old Town Florissant Fall Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Come see the floral designs and horticulture from members’ gardens and stop by the plant sale booth for some great deals on plants and planters.
Oct. 14: Fall poetry and art show
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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. 19: Culinary class
Operation Food Search (OFS), a local hunger relief organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger and family food insecurity in the St. Louis bi-state region, will host a School of Cooking and Sharing “Cook Learn Share” culinary class event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at OFS’ headquarters located at 1644 Lotsie Blvd. Each monthly program features a culinary instructor who will excite each participant’s inner chef by cooking a special dish for the audience to enjoy while simultaneously learning about OFS programs to alleviate St. Louis’ childhood hunger. This month’s program will be led by Dee Ryan, author of Sauce Magazine’s popular “Just Five” column and Eric Winters, senior executive wine consultant for PRP Wine International. Tickets are $50 per person and include food, class instruction and wine. Proceeds will fund cooking and nutrition education programs for children and families throughout the community. Reservations are required since the program is only open to the first 40 registrants. To learn more about the Operation Food Search School of Cooking and Sharing or to register for the culinary class, call Operation Food Search at 314-726-5355 or visit http://www. cooklearnshare.org.
Oct. 21: Vendor sale
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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.
Oct. 22: Blessing of pets
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd’s Blessings of the Pets will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the pavilion in Truman Park, Howdershell and Lynn Haven in Hazelwood. Pets must be crated or leashed and up to date on inoculations. Treats for canine kids, special recognition for service animals.
Oct. 28: Rummage sale
Holy Trinity 50+ Club’s 12th Annual Rummage Sale will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 3400 St. Gregory Lane in St Ann. Free admission is from 9 a.m. to noon. Early Bird Sale will take place from 8 to 9 a.m. with a $3 admission. There will be housewares, furniture, collectables and much more. Rummage donations will be accepted Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 4: Pasta making event
Operation Food Search (OFS), a local hunger relief organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger and family food insecurity in the St. Louis bi-state region, will host a School of Cooking and Sharing “Cook, Learn and Share” culinary class event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at OFS’ headquarters located at 1644 Lotsie Blvd. This month’s pasta making program will be led by Retreat Gastropub executive chef Michael Friedman. He will teach how to make handmade pasta with homemade sauces, as well as pair the dishes with some of his favorite wine choices. Friedman will start the evening with his freshly made bread and hummus, and he will end the night with his famous bread pudding recipe. Tickets are $75 per person and includes food, class instruction and wine. Proceeds will fund cooking and nutrition education programs for children and families throughout the community. Reservations are required since the program is only open to the first 40 registrants. To learn more about the Operation Food Search School of Cooking and Sharing or to register for the culinary class, call Operation Food Search at 314-726-5355 or visit http://www. cooklearnshare.org.
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. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org. Weekdays: Volunteer drivers The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 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 meet-
ings 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.
www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • October 4, 2017 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.
Thursdays: meeting
Women’s
chorus
Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.
Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo
6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330
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.
Sundays: meeting
Jennings
Do-Dads
The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.
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CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group
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Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737
HEALTH Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation
Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon– 1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1.877.477.6954.
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Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.
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Fridays: Celebrate Recovery
For 25 years Celebrate Recovery has been helping everyday folks find freedom from whatever difficulty you are experiencing in your life. This Christcentered, 12-step program is based on the Beatitudes. We meet every Friday at 6:15 p.m. for dinner ($5); 7 p.m. large group meeting; 8 p.m. Small groups sharing; 9 p.m. dessert at First Christian Church of Florissant at 2890 Patterson Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-837-2269 or visit http://www.fccf.org/ or Facebook page Celebrate Recovery-FCCF.
Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic
Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org
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.
Sundays: Meat shoot
Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday in February and March in the spring and every Sunday in October through the second-to-last week in November in the fall - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded. Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842
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‘Wall Street’ thirty years later: is greed still good?
M O V I E By Steve Bryan
Oliver Stone’s “Wall Street” arrived in theaters 30 years ago during Ronald Reagan’s administration. Michael Douglas’ Academy Award-winning performance as Gordon Gekko examined the attitudes of real-life financial players who focused on profits, not people. Appropriately enough, the film was released just months after Oct. 19, 1987, the day when financial markets around the world crashed. Recently, Fathom Events brought the film back to theaters for special anniversary screenings. It shows how some things have changed since Gekko first uttered the phrase “Greed, for lack of a better word, is good.” The iPhone was still 20 years away, so many executives – and Zack Morris in “Saved by the Bell” – used bulky “brick phones” to make calls. Having a mobile phone was a real sign of prestige and power at that time. The more things change, though, the more they stay the same. Michael Douglas’ character gathered inside information from various sources, recruiting Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen) to help him. With the right data, Gekko bought and sold stocks ahead of merger announcements and earnings reports. In real life, financier Ivan Boesky was arrested for insider trading and, years later, Martha Stewart was sent to prison for selling stock based on non-public information. Though regulators put more controls in place, high-flying financial players continue to take Gekko’s mantra to heart. Jordon Belfort, the subject of “The Wolf of Wall Street,” pushed low-valued “penny stocks” on investors to drive their prices up. Clients would buy the stocks while Belfort and his associates sold their own shares at a profit. His actions
resulted in an estimated $200 million in losses for his customers. In the 1990’s, as Internet usage increased, many entrepreneurs started online companies that quickly went public. Their owners spent business capital on lavish offices and promoted their companies with expensive Super Bowl ads. Start-ups such as Amazon continue to thrive while others crashed and burned as the “dot com” bubble burst. Investors lost money and employees found themselves holding pink slips instead of stock options. Despite these lessons, Wall Street still set itself up for the 2008 financial crisis. Lenders made it easier for prospective homeowners to get mortgages, even with poor credit scores, but these turned out to be risky investments. Many borrowers could not make their monthly mortgage payments, especially after a rise in interest rates. Lehman Brothers, a long-established financial institution involved with “sub-
prime mortgages,” filed for bankruptcy during the crisis. It no longer exists. Gordon Gekko’s speech about greed should have been a caution and warning for investors instead of a rallying cry for the likes of Jordan Belfort and Lehman Brothers. The cinematic “Wall Street” does make one wonder if there’s another financial bubble ready to burst. Photo courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox 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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