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A combined effort St. Louis City and County join forces for a $175 million renovation of the America’s Center to help attract more meetings and conventions

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By Charlotte Beard Many St. Louisans may be able to name the city of St. Louis’ mayor that was in office between 1965 and 1973. Many may even be able to tell you the connection between that mayor and The America’s Center Convention Complex. However, most people may not realize that since the time of Mayor Alfonso J. Cervantes’ spearheading of the original development of the Cervantes Convention Center (part of the complex) it hasn’t undergone any renovations. On Oct. 3, St. Louis City and County officials announced the America’s Center (AC) Next Gen Project estimated at $175 million, which will update and expand the complex. The official date for commencement of the project has not yet been announced. “I’m excited to announce a joint commitment between St. Louis City and St. Louis County in America’s Center,” said Mayor Lyda Krewson of the city of St. Louis. “This investment has paid off for the St. Louis region in the past and it will continue to do so in the future.” Following the opening of the Cervantes Convention Center in 1977, it underwent a south end expansion in 1993. Two years later The Dome at America’s Center opened. The growing competition with meeting/ convention facilities and amenities in other Midwest cities has caused St. Louis officials to find this AC Next Gen Project necessary. Sources indicate that St. Louis has experienced a decline in event bookings for the downtown facility. “This is a good deal for county taxpayers as the proposed revenue will be paid from See ‘EFFORT’ page 2

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out-of-town visitors who stay in our county hotels and motels,” said County Executive Steve Stenger of St. Louis County. To clarify, the project will be funded by the extension of payments from the designated fund set up through the hotel and motel taxes collected in St. Louis City and County, which was initiated to build The Dome at America’s Center. There will be no new tax on residents. The AC Next Gen Project includes several goals. The addition of 92,000 square feet of exhibit space will be an expansion to the existing 502,000 square-feet of exhibit space. The expansion will allow larger events. Currently, the complex has a 28,000 square-foot ballroom; this project will create a 65,000 square-foot multi-purpose ballroom and meeting area with 20,000 square-feet pre-function event space. The Gen Project also aims to improve service access to the current and new exhibit halls and ballrooms.

Though the center currently has 12 loading docks that will be renovated, this investment will bring the addition of 26 new loading docks. All docks with be enclosed to enhance access and beautification of the surrounding areas. In addition, convention attendees and area workers will have the privilege of enjoying a new outdoor pavilion. “The America’s Center plays a critical role as an economic driver for the entire region,” stated Kathleen ‘Kitty’ Ratcliffe, President of Explore St. Louis. “The complex is truly a window for the hundreds of thousands of event attendees who visit us and are hopefully inspired to return here for future leisure or business event purposes. On an annual basis, St. Louis hosts over 25 million visitors who spend more than $5.8 billion in our community. Expanding and upgrading the America’s Center will help us build on these visitor numbers and the 88,000 local jobs they help support throughout our region’s hospitality industry.”

Career Resource Center at Northwest HealthCare Siteman construction site provides insight to career opportunities Christian Hospital and BJC HealthCare have partnered with Tarlton Corporation to create a community resource at Northwest HealthCare for careers in construction and health care. The Career Resource Center, located in a trailer on the Siteman construction site at Northwest HealthCare at 1225 Graham

Rd. in Florissant, creates a space for high school students and community agencies to gain knowledge on career opportunities within these industries. This includes recruitment, training and career development through technology and real-life interaction while also highlighting the potential of these careers.

The Career Resource Center is open one day a week for scheduled high school visits and the third Saturday of each month for community groups and individuals to stop by. To schedule a visit or for more information, please email BeyondToday@tarltoncorp.com.

COMMUNITY VOICES Improved housing market tied to improving education By Dr. Rance Thomas Within the last couple of years, far North County has been moving forward economically and educationally. I used to drive up and down various subdivisions in the city of Florissant, Ferguson, Hazelwood and unincorporated areas in North County and there were numerous homes for sale or rent. It was really alarming to see these communities possibly deteriorating so drastically in a short period of time. Now I drive up and down these same areas and see very few homes for sale or rent. In fact, some homes are being sold before “for sale” signs can be posted. A longtime acquaintance and resident on my street had a “for sale” sign posted on his property a couple months ago, and he sold it within two days for $5,000 more than he was asking for it. I remember seeing “for sale” signs posted for months and sometime close to a year before they were sold and for a lot less than what the owners were asking for them. I know the improvement in sales of homes has to do with the improvement in the economy, but I wonder if it is also due to the improvement in education or schools within these areas. It is a well-

known fact that one of the major factors that parents with school-age children look for in buying homes are the schools and their reputation for providing quality education. As we know, the quality of education has improved and is still improving in North County. For example, the Hazelwood School district is fully accredited and is very close to being accredited at the highest level and is working very hard to achieve this rating. After attending a “state of the district” event a couple of weeks ago at the Hazelwood District, it was demonstrated that it is making great progress under Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collin-Hart and its new leadership team. As for Ferguson/Florissant it is still fully accredited, and is working very hard to raise its accreditation level as well. With the departure of Dr. Art McCoy, its accreditation began to decline, but under its new leadership of Dr. Joseph Davis and his team, there is evidence that it is improving significantly. Of course, we have all heard about the districts in Riverview Gardens and Normandy that lost their accreditation. However, there is evidence that both have improved significantly and

have been awarded provisional accreditation, and students will no longer have to be transferred to higher performing schools. These transfers caused these districts to lose funding because they had to pay for these transfers. They can now use these funds in helping to make even more progress. Further, Jennings School District made fantastic improvement under the former leadership of Dr. Tiffany Anderson and continues to improve further under the leadership of Dr. Art McCoy and his team. As a result, North County is progressing very nicely and is still a wonderful place to live, work and raise children; and by working together we can make it even a better place. Dr. Rance Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Criminal Justice and co-founder and President of North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Patient registration continues for the Give Kids A Smile free dental care clinic, set for Oct. 26, and Oct. 27, at Saint Louis University’s Center for Advanced Dental Education. The event is designed to meet the dental health needs of toddlers and school-aged children through 14 years old (through the eighth grade), who are Medicaid-eligible, qualify for the free school lunch program or need dental assistance due to other special circumstances. The organization has the capacity and resources to provide comprehensive dental services, completely free of charge, for up to 600 kids. Care is provided by appointment only on a first-come, first-served basis. Patient registration can be completed through Friday, Oct. 19, by calling Give Kids A Smile at 636-397-6453. Children registered to attend the upcoming clinic will receive X-rays, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants, as well as fillings, root canals and oral surgery, as needed. Give Kids A Smile works hard to create a non-intimidating, fun-filled environment for each young patient that includes an entertainment area featuring music, interactive games, face painters and balloon artists. Each child goes home with a free healthy lunch and smile bag that includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and more. “Oral health issues are preventable yet remain one of the most common chronic childhood diseases,” said Erica Steen, executive director of Give Kids A Smile. “So much is dependent on sticking to a dental health routine of regularly brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist. Unfortunately, there are countless kids, right here in St. Louis, who don’t own their own toothbrush and rarely, if ever, see a dentist. Some families are facing temporary hardships, like job loss, and simple cannot afford it at the present time. Regardless of the reasoning, we are here to help. We have 250 local dental professionals and community volunteers coming together over a two-day period to address the local need. An impact will be made, change will occur – one sweet smile at a time. The key is making sure people know this resource exists.” Give Kids A Smile’s clinics are held each February and October and have succeeded at providing over 16,000 local underserved children with $9.1 million worth of free, comprehensive dental care since 2002. These events are made possible thanks to founding sponsor Delta Dental of Missouri and other contributors, including the Dana Brown Charitable Trust, American Direct Marketing Resources, LLC, William R. Orthwein Jr. and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation, St. Louis Cardinals Care, Greater St. Louis Dental Society and Saint Louis University’s Center for Advanced Dental Education. To register a child for the upcoming clinic, call 636-397-6453. The patient registration process includes the completion of health history and consent forms. Appointments are given on a firstcome, first-served basis. Those who may need assistance coordinating transportation to or from the clinic are encouraged to reach out early. To learn more about Give Kids A Smile, visit www. GiveKidsASmile.org.

Change is challenging. Just over one year ago, The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis had closed ScholarShop after 57 years of operation, and the community was concerned about the future of the nearly 100-year old organization. A groundswell of community support has fortified its work in response to these significant changes. The foundation remains laser-focused on meeting pressing student needs, demonstrated by the awarding of $4,709,700 in interest-free loans and grants to 501 area students. That’s an increase of 20 percent over 2017. This year not only has the foundation awarded more dollars to students, but it has also added new programs and expanded existing programs, putting even more students on the path to success. The Scholarship Foundation promotes educational access and degree attainment for St. Louis area residents through a combination of financial support, advising services, and student-led advocacy. Diminishing state grant aid and increasing tuition costs places higher education out of

reach for a growing proportion of area students. The cornerstone of the foundation’s work is to close the financial aid gap. Each year, the foundation provides last-dollar aid to 500 students and counsels more than 6,000 students and family members on navigating the complex college admissions process. Since its founding in 1920, The Scholarship Foundation has assisted 11,500 students with over $84 million in direct financial support to pursue postsecondary education. As the foundation approaches its centennial in 2020, it invites the community to celebrate the values put forth by its founding mothers who worked together to create an affordable path to higher education. Degree attainment is key to family economic mobility and the strength of the St. Louis region. For information about the programs and services of The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis, or to learn how you can help support students, please call 314-725-7990.

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Fifth Annual Race to the Shrine will be held on Oct. 20

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The Fifth Annual Race to the Shrine will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine beginning with the one-mile Fun run that starts at 3:30 p.m., Tiny Tots Trot at 3:40 p.m. (five-years-old and under) and the 5k race starts at 4 p.m. The Race to the Shrine benefits multiple programs with local area Florissant parishes including: EMPOWER North County, The Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, Sacred Heart School/ Parish and St. Ferdinand/ St. Vincent De Paul Society. Experience the treasure of the Shrine of St. Ferdinand, the oldest standing church in the Lou-

isiana Purchase territory. Enjoy some delicious BBQ by the Knights of Columbus and enjoy a wonderful time outside. This year’s live entertainment will be provided by the Bob Kuban Band. Whether you are a runner, walker or just enjoy being a spectator, families can gather to enjoy the beauty of the city of Florissant. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, a volunteer or would like to participate visit the website www. racetotheshrine.org for further details or contact the event coordinator Julie at racetotheshrine@ gmail.com.

Hazelwood starts offering its free fall leaf collection service to residents

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This week kicks off the beginning of Hazelwood’s annual Fall Leaf Collection Program for this year. Collection period runs to Dec. 21. This is one of the free services that the city of Hazelwood offers to its resident property owners. A list showing which streets are assigned to each pick-up week on the schedule can be found in the Fall 2018 Parks & Recreation Activity Guide, pages 22-23. The same list can be found on the City’s website at www.hazelwoodmo.org on the front page under the Latest News section. Please be aware that the schedule may vary due to the weather. Residents are being asked to rake their leaves to the edge of the street curb (right-of-way) during the weekend prior to their street’s designated pick-up week on the schedule. Avoid raking leaves into the street because they can clog the sewers, obstruct water runoff when it rains and get stuck to the surface when the weather freezes. Those who prefer bagging their leaves can do so using bio-degradable trash bags. But the bags of leaves must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of the designated pick-up week. City crews will collect leaves on each street one time only during the scheduled collection week. So be sure to have them at the street curb by Monday morning. Leaves will not be picked up if vehicles are parked in the street and block-

Photo couresy city of Hazelwood Hazelwood city officials are reminding residents to rake their leaves close to the street curb during the weekend prior to their street’s designated collection week.

ing access to the leaves. Call the Street Department at 314-731-8701 when the vehicle has been moved during the scheduled collection week only. Do not put any brush, vines, grass clippings trash, garbage, metal objects, or garden waste in the leaves to be collected. These items may cause serious injury to the crew members and damage the machinery. City crews will collect leaves only. For further information about Hazelwood’s Fall Leaf Collection Program, contact the Public Works’ Street Department at 314-731-8701 on Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Christian Hospital Foundation to recognize area community leaders The Christian Hospital Foundation will honor community leaders at its tenth annual Legacy Leaders Dinner on Oct. 25, at Norwood Hills Country Club. Sister Karl Mary Winkelmann, SSND, will receive the Paul F. Detrick Legacy Leaders Award. This award honors an individual whose impact and commitment has left a legacy in the North County community. The Florissant Rotary is the Community Vision Award recipient. The Florissant Rotary is being recognized as an organization that has created economic opportunities to further the North County area’s presence in the region. William D. Zweig, MD, will be recognized with the Physician of the Year Award. This award is bestowed upon a physician who has dedicated much of their career to serving patients at Christian Hospital with compassion and expertise. Rev. Cedric Portis, Third Presbyterian Church, will receive the Carpe Diem Award for recognizing needs in the community and choosing to ‘seize the day’ and take action to provide necessary resources in North County. Kelvin R. Westbrook, chair of BJC HealthCare Board of Directors, will be the master of ceremonies for the event. The evening will begin with cocktails, followed by dinner and the awards presentation. Sponsorships are available. For benefits and additional information, go to www.christianhospital.org/lld. For questions please contact Kamille Pope at kamille.pope@bjc. org or 314-653-4191.

First Bank brings on new area manager First Bank, now in its fourth generation of family-ownership, has brought on Alisha Rooks, the Vice President/Area Manager of First Bank’s East Region, a branch network encompassing 17 First Bank locations in the St. Louis area and Metro East. Previously, she served as Branch Manager for First Bank’s Brentwood Point location. Alisha is responsible for business development of six First Bank locations, including Halls Ferry, Hampton, FlorissantDierbergs, Graham Road, Riverview and East St Louis. She has more than 24 years of banking and financial experience, including 17 at First Bank. “I am proud to be part of an organization that

Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis acquires assets of Badge Magic Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis (LHB), a nonprofit manufacturing and packaging organization with a dedicated social service mission, has acquired all assets of Badge Magic, a company based in Bellevue, Washington. Badge Magic is a developer and supplier of “peel & stick” fabric adhesives for securing badges and other fabrics to clothing and uniforms, eliminating the need for sewing or ironing-on the fabric additions. Badge Magic is used by the Boy Scouts of America, Awana association of international evangelical Christian nonprofit organizations; and other major organizations in the U.S. and Canada as an approved alternative to sewing badges to uniforms. The acquisition of Badge Magic assets closed Sept. 21 and is the fourth acquisition by LHB Industries since 2014. It is expected to increase LHB revenues and employment by expanding operations, providing more employment for people who are blind or legally blind and increasing income to support Lighthouse “See the Future” programs for children and young adults who are legally blind in Missouri and southern Illinois. John Thompson, president of Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis, also known as LHB Industries., Inc., said, “Acquisition and integration of Badge Magic assets is an organic expansion of Lighthouse operations because product assembly and distribution are among our core competencies. This acquisition provides the Lighthouse with a line of popular branded products giving us entry to new retail markets in addition to our current business in consumer, government and military sales.” LHB currently employs 48 people who are legally blind, and expects to hire at least two new legally blind employees because of this acquisition. Founded in 1933, Lighthouse for the BlindSaint Louis is a nonprofit organization with a mission to assist individuals who are legally blind maintain dignity and independence through gainful employment, education and support services. All sales revenues directly support Lighthouse programs.

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is committed to building lifelong relationships with each client,” said Rooks. “At First Bank, we take the time to get to know our clients and understand their unique financial needs.” Active in the community, Alisha is presently involved with several civic and charitable organizations including The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW STL Inc.), Mission St. Louis, Junior Achievement, Ready Submitted photo Readers, Minority Business Exchange, Greater St. Louis Book Fair, and Urban League. She has also worked with Hearts of Hope Uganda 2015 and the Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival. A certified Business Banker for First Bank, Alisha lives in St. Louis County.

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Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care Consultation Day to be hosted by Christian Hospital Christian Hospital is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to offer free consultations to discuss dementia and Alzheimer’s related issues. This can include things like caregiver’s stress, diagnosis questions, resources and services, coping with behaviors and learning how to communicate with someone with dementia. Consultations are conducted by a social worker for an hour to answer your questions and address concerns. Consultations will be held Oct. 20, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Northwest HealthCare at 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant, MO 63031. Appointments are required. Call 314-801-0399 to schedule consultation. Walk-ins will be accepted but only if time allows. Individuals are encouraged to make an appointment to guarantee a consultation.

Northwinds Concert Band presents ‘Sunday at the Pops’ concert Northwinds Concert Band, under the direction of Larry Marsh, will present “Sunday at the Pops” on Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. in the Florissant Civic Center Theatre. Tickets are $8, $6 and may be reserved by calling the box office at 314-921-5678. Maestro Marsh has planned an upbeat and uplifting program featuring marches, overtures, film scores and Broadway medleys, swing tunes and novelty numbers. Featured vocalist Ike Eichenberger will have you singing along with Cab Calloway’s classic “Minnie the Moocher,” and you’ll be dancing in the aisles (not really) to a great new arrangement by Robert Buckley entitled “Jitterbug.” The Jameson Quartet will be featured in a patriotic medley entitled “Our America,” and Jesse Frederickson will sing Puccini’s beautiful “Nessun Dorma.” Music has always been a key feature of Disney movies, and this concert features exciting

highlights from “Aladdin” and “The Incredibles.” The heart of the program will be inspiring new works from three of America’s best composers for band. Brian Balmage’s lovely new composition “Infinite Hope” was inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words noting that “We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope.” Robert Sheldon’s “Skydance” is a musical celebration of the human spirit, and Rossano Galante’s “The Falls” shows the beauty and power of nature as sparkling wind and brass fanfares depict water rushing forward and exploding over the edge. The sixty-piece Northwinds ensemble has presented concerts in Florissant for over 50 years and is a program of Ferguson-Florissant’s Marketing and Communications Department. More information on the band can be found at www.northwindsband.org

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One in three adults age 65 years or older fall each year. A growing number of older adults have a fear of falling and this fear limits their activities, social engagements and physical activity. As a result, older adults may experience reduced mobility, depression, social isolation, feelings of helplessness and loss of functional fitness, which increases actual risk of falling. Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention is evidence-based, and according to medical studies, has been proven to enw w w. s e n i o r s h e l p i n g s e n i o r s . c o m / s t l o u i s c e n t r a l hance to health of older adults. The goals of this program include: • Improving balance, strength, flexibility and stamina • Improving relaxation, vitality, posture and immunity • Increasing functional fitness • Creating achievement

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For more information or to register, please call 314-8624859 ext 24. The program is Tuesdays and Thursdays from Oct. 23 – Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. – noon at the Florissant Senior Dining Center at 621 rue St. Francois in Florissant. Cost of the event is $98.

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Hazelwood PD offers collection site for National Take-Back Drug Day The Hazelwood Police Department (HPD) will be partnering with the DEA and other state/ local law enforcement agencies for a national Take-Back Drug Day on Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drop-off location will be at HPD’s station behind City Hall, 415 Elm Grove Lane, under the green POLICE canopy. This is a great opportunity for local residents to rid their medicine cabinets of expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications. Keeping pill bottles around the bathroom and kitchen can often tempt family members to try them and get addicted to them. The event will help draw national attention to the growing problem of opioid drug abuse. No questions will be asked when residents drop off their medications. The program is anonymous. In addition, none of the prescriptions will be inventoried, counted or logged in. All material turned in will be incinerated. Those who bring medications to Hazelwood’s Take-Back Drug Day collection point will be given a flyer about NOCO Cares, a program offered by the city’s Fire Department. Capt. Veronica Dolan, Paramedic/SURRT Coordinator, has made Hazelwood the first fire service agency in North County to launch such

a program for patients who may be struggling with substance abuse. For those who sign up for NOCO Cares, Capt. Dolan provides free assistance in expediting their assessment or admission into a treatment center. She also gives them a folder containing brochures on rehabilitation Photo courtesy city of facilities, a Narcotics Hazelwood Anonymous Meeting Directory, listing of Opioid treatment sites and several pamphlets. A red bag is given as well which includes a rescue kit containing two 4-mg doses of NARCAN in nasal spray and a one-way valve to give rescue breathes. Any solid dosage of pharmaceutical products (tablets, capsules, etc.) in consumer containers can be accepted. Small (pint size) bottles of cough syrups may be dropped off if they are sealed in their original container. Donors must ensure that the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage. Do not drop off the following: EPI’s; Inhalers; Syringes; and Needles. These items may be contaminated due to potential hazards posed by blood-born pathogens. Plus, they are combustible when incinerated. For more information, contact Sgt. Ken Eckardt, HPD’s Sergeant of Neighborhood Action Team, at 314-513-5208 or by e-mail at kaeckardt@hazelwoodmo.org.

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McCluer seniors participate in American Legion Boys State of Missouri McCluer High School seniors Alphonso Martin and Jalen Walker-Wright were among 960 students from throughout Missouri to participate in the prestigious American Legion Boys State of Missouri, held this past summer. Staff members nominated the students to attend Missouri Boys State based on their merit and ability. Established in 1937, The American Legion Boys State of Missouri is a highly interactive educational program that teaches young men the duties, privileges, responsibilities, and rights of American citizenship. Missouri Boys State is a mythical Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District 51st state patterned after the State of Missouri. During the eight-day pro- McCluer High seniors Alphonso Martin (left) and Jalen Walker-Wright (right) learned gram, held at the University of Cen- about American government, during their participation in the American Legion Boys State of Missouri. tral Missouri in Warrensburg, MO, participants organize their own city, county, and court systems; publish a daily newspaper; and crestate governments; campaign for office and hold ate daily radio and television broadcasts. elections; introduce and debate bills in their own Missouri is one of 49 states (all except Hawaii) state legislature; establish law enforcement and with such a program for boys

Walnut Grove teacher sets state track record

Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District Patrick Johnson (center) was recognized at the FFSD September Board of Education meeting by Board Vice President Rob Chabot (left) and Superintendent Joseph Davis (right) for his track and field accomplishments during the summer.

Dr. Patrick Johnson, a sixth-grade teacher at Walnut Grove Elementary School, has set the state record for 38-year-olds in the two-mile run. Johnson set the record of 13:16 during the 2018 Sweatfest sponsored by the Strafford School Foundation in Strafford, Missouri, held this past July. In addition to setting the record, Johnson supported the Strafford School Foundation through his participation in the event. Johnson, a role model at Walnut Grove who en-

courages students to stay fit, went on to demonstrate his speed and skill on the track by placing first in seven other events at the Sweatfest. He placed first in the 200m dash, 400m dash, 800m run, 3000m run, as well as first in the short and long hurdles. Johnson’s seven-first place finishes qualify him to compete in the State Games of America in Lynchburg, Virginia next summer.

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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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We attended a wedding reception the other night. My husband took a look at the invitation beforehand and said, “Do we know these people?” Me: “Nope. Never seen them in my life?” “Why are we getting an invitation then?” “I think I saw the mom of the bride at the grocery store once. Her cantaloupe fell out of her cart. I picked it up so she handed me an invitation.” “That’s it? Then why are we going?” “Simple. Are you hungry?” “Always.” “Is it dinnertime?” “Yes.” “Have I cooked anything or do I intend to cook anything?” “No. Ooh!” A lightbulb went off in his head. “I’ll get dressed.” For the prime wedding season, spring through fall, I have planned our meals around wedding invitations. We get at least two a week. It’s a great way to get fed. We headed over to the reception center. People were milling about or standing in line to meet the bride and groom. “We’re not going to talk to these people are we?” My husband grumbled. “Of course! That would be rude not to. Especially after we eat their buffet.” We made our way up to the happy couple. “Hi there. Love your dress. This is my husband; he doesn’t speak. I picked up your mom’s cantaloupe in the produce section back in May.” “Oh my gosh! The bride gushed. “She told me

all about it. Mom said her hands were full and that she would have dropped everything and would never have been allowed back in the store again! So glad to finally meet you. Be sure and get some buffet.” I turned to my husband and winked then we helped ourselves to some coconut shrimp and teriyaki skewered

chicken strips. “I guess that was worth it,” my husband admitted rubbing his stomach. “Wait till tomorrow,” I said. “Another one? Who is it this time?” “Oh, some lady I ran into at the department store. Her son’s getting married. She was standing behind me at the checkout with a load of stuff. I finished my purchase and passed her my 30 percent off coupon. She handed me an invitation. I hope you like prime rib!” Win win! Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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win in its only appearance 50. Dutch cheese 52. Actors' group 53. OK 55. *"____house Gang" nickname for 1934 World Series victors 57. *Fall ____ 61. *Baseball league award 65. Bald symbol 66. Bauxite, e.g. 68. Andrea Bocelli, e.g. 69. Walk like a peacock 70. *R in RBI 71. Old but in 72. Clothes line 73. Tennis divider 74. Are not DOWN 1. Union foe 2. Sinister look 3. "What ____ can I say?" 4. Works the soil 5. Brown v. Board of Education city 6. ____ 'n' Andy 7. *He pitched the only World Series perfect game 8. Shorthand 9. Sacred 10. "Cogito, ____ sum" 11. Month of Purim 12. Sneak a look

15. Sold 20. Actor Fiennes 22. Long time 24. Streetcar named Desire, e.g. 25. Planktonic tunicate 26. 2018 movie "____'s 8" 27. Edible cannabis substance 29. Away from wind 31. Weak one 32. The Three Musketeers' swords 33. Camel's cousin 34. *Commissioner Emeritus of Baseball 36. Great Lake 38. *____ card 42. Missouri River tributary 45. Skeleton's hiding place 49. Hit the slopes 51. "I think I can, I think I can...", e.g. 54. Oak fruit 56. Expression of contempt 57. ____pool or ____pit 58. Like the White Rabbit 59. Taj Mahal city 60. Shantytown 61. Closely confined 62. A chip, maybe 63. Fate of Norse mythology 64. Turkey dance 67. Poe's Morgue

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Divers do well in pool for Lindenwood The Lindenwood University divers competed at the Indy Diving Invite in Indianapolis on Friday and Saturday with multiple Lions having good showings. On day one, Madison Arnold led the way for Lindenwood, finishing in second place overall with a cumulative total of 371.65. Katie Werkema was the second-best finisher on day one, compiling a cumulative score of 368.6 and finishing in third place. Other Lindenwood notables include Ashley Hollway (fourth place overall, cumulative score: 367.4) and Allie Steinhauser (fifth place overall, cumulative score: 356.1). Dylan Callaghan finished fourth on the men’s side with a cumulative score of 423.4. On day two, Ashley Holloway improved from day one numbers as she finished in second place overall with a cumulative score of 443.9, while Madison Arnold (third place overall, cumulative score of 371.85) and Katie Werkema (fourth place overall, cumulative score of 355.45) finished right behind Holloway. On the men’s side, Dylan Callaghan finished in second place overall with a cumulative score of 416.85. *Swimming in October…love it University of Missouri-St. Louis volleyball player gets recognized Senior middle hitter Alex Miner of the UMSL volleyball team was named to the 20-player All-Midwest Region Crossover Tournament team. Miner was one of eight GLVC players selected, while the GLIAC and GMAC conferences both had six selections. The GLVC finished the tournament with a 32-10 record against its other region foes, while the GLIAC went 16-20 and the GMAC was 9-27. Miner helped the Tritons to a 3-0 weekend by averaging 1.70 kills and 0.90 blocks per set, while hitting .310. She had six kills and two blocks in a sweep of Northwood, 11 kills and two blocks in

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a four-set win over Ohio Valley and finished with five blocks in a sweep of Cedarville. *Congrats Alex Ambush soccer ramping up for season The St. Louis Ambush will play in the new South Central Division for the 2018-19 season and have announced their full schedule for the 2018-19 Major Arena Soccer League season. The season will consist of 24 games; 12 on the road and 12 at home at the Family Arena in St. Charles. 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 at 3:05 p.m. For up to date Ambush news, visit the official website www.STLAmbush.com *Mark your calendar Another sports team coming to the Family Arena Rumors are flying around that the new indoor football team will play their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles starting in the month of March. The St. Louis Stampede club is going through a draft system to acquire talented players throughout the United States. The team will be part of the National Gridiron League, NGL that will be a spring arena football league playing in twelve U.S. metropolitan areas throughout America. As the country’s premier spring football league it has grown in scale, profile, and reputation. Founded as a minor league alternative to the National Football League in 2017, the NGL now has the largest market share within the industry. As mentioned, running the Stampede’s football operations will be coach Pat Pimmell, well known from prior indoor teams. For more information, go to www.STLStampede.com or www.NationalGridiron.com. *Details are coming in daily

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Inspiration Corner: Brotherly love “I have always felt that it’s just as easy to make a friend as it is to make an enemy.” – Chuck Norris In the age of violent revenge flicks, it’s difficult to conceive of a different response to anger than “Hit first, ask questions later.” We like to assert our right to be right (as if we are never wrong) because it is difficult assume a position of humility. Quaintly put; we have forgotten how to love our neighbors. This plays out to disastrous result in the lives of our children who are daily consuming vast quantities of knowledge via YouTube, Netflix and “Fortnite.” They have learned to blast “the enemy” when threatened Photo courtesy Margaret Wolfinbarger because that is what their online heroes do. They need adults to help them navigate complex relational situa- Ephraim Wolfinbarger helps Laiden Graham tie his shoe. tions so they know when to say, “I was wrong. I am sorry. Will you please forgive me?” people who live in community with them. I am watching this play out from the perspective of Another disagreement between my son my nine-year old son, Ephraim. When playing with and some neighborhood boys escalated friends, their disagreements quickly escalate to physical recently into a storm of testosterone-laden altercations with little provocation. These young men fury. The first raindrops fell in the form of have little concept of self-control, altruism or forbear- tears as my son told me about their disance. How do we teach them? agreement. The next thing I knew a flock of My son was recently “jumped” by a group of boys in boys thundered up my street with lightenour neighborhood. They punched him in the face and ing written all over their faces. I dusted off knocked him down. One parent suggested I call the po- my hands, walked outside and met them in lice. I considered this approach, discussed it with my the grass. I said, “Are you all okay?” husband, but ultimately decided there had to be a better I spent the next ten minutes listening to way. My son was the victim in this scenario but he has those children rage while I tried to soothe also been a perpetrator. I have faced angry parents at the their frazzled nerves. I rubbed their backs front door of my home and worked diligently to teach while they talked, reminded them that I my child not to resort to physical violence. Still, children love them and hugged them after everyone learn by example. They need to see patience and kind- calmed down. I extended a hand of friendness modeled to them; if not by their parent, then by the ship to the boys I had not met before and

offered everyone a drink of cool water. A few days later I made blueberry muffins and went to meet their mother. She and I are now friends. It takes more courage to walk away from a fight than it does to engage in one but sometimes conflict must be mitigated. In that case the best weapon is brotherly love. For more inspiration, follow me on my blog: www.destinationdiscipline.com. Margaret Wolfinbarger is a wife and mother of three peculiar children. She lives in St. Charles and likes to shine light into dark places.

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EVENTS 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: Halloween dance and costume party

A Halloween dance and costume party takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the John F Kennedy Center in Florissant for fifth-through-eighth graders and is cosponsored by the Florissant Parks and Recreation Department and D.A.R.E. This will be a night of fun and dancing. Pizza and soda are included along with a DJ, candy, games and prizes. Costumes are strongly encouraged. Tickets are $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents. Tickets required upon entry. No tickets available at event. Tickets are on sale at JFK and JJE centers. For additional information call 314-921-4250.

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

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 314-3551125, 314-517-8973 or 314-921-7109.

Oct. 20: Fundraising event

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 314-726-5355 or register at http://www.handbags. operationfoodsearch.org.

Center from 12 – 2 p.m. for the Family Boo Bash from Florissant Parks and Recreation staff, other city departments and local businesses and organizations. There will be food trucks, activities, games and plenty of treats and candy. This event is free and open to everyone. Local businesses and organizations are invited to participate in the first-ever Family Boo Bash. You will be provided with a space to distribute coupons, flyers and any other marketing material you wish and all you have to do is pass out candy or treats to the community attending this event. Spaces are limited, so secure yours today. Best decorated business space will receive an advertising package from the department. Contact Beth Carr at bcarr@florissantmo. com for more information.

Oct. 21: Reconnect with Scouting Family Day

Oct. 27: Trivia night

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. 25: Fall family festival

The Hazelwood School District will host its Annual Fall Family Festival from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Hazelwood Central High School, located at 15875 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant. The Fall Family Festival is free and open to all HSD families. The festival will include entertainment, arts and crafts, carnival booths, games, a complimentary light meal, and more. Families will also have the opportunity to gather valuable information and resources during the community resource fair.

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. www.aperioncare.com

Oct. 27: Family Boo Bash

Kids, come dressed in costume and trick or treat at the James J. Eagan

Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis Trivia Night’s Halloween theme will be a devilishly good time, complete with Halloween themed questions, costume contest, auction, wine pull, games, raffles and very special guest emcee Randy Karraker. VIP, General and sponsorships are still available. Call the DSAGSL office for details at 314-961-2504 or visit http://dsagsl.org/events/trivia/.

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.

Oct. 31: Halloween Swim and Skate

New this Halloween the ice rink and indoor pool at James J Eagan Center in Florissant will remain open so you and your family can enjoy our amenities after you trick or treat from 7 – 9 p.m. The building will be decorated for Halloween and the recreation staff will have plenty of candy to pass out so make sure to visit them for a few treats as well. Participate by paying the regular daily admission for the ice rink and the pool. It will also be resident family night for both locations. A resident family with valid resident cards living in the same household can get into either the pool or ice rink for only $4 total.

Nov. 4: Quilt Bingo

St. Ferdinand Ladies Sodality Quilt Bingo, doors open 11a.m., games begin at 1 p.m. in school gym at 1735 Charbonier Rd in Florissant. Twelve quilts, cash prizes, raffle, pull tabs and refreshments available.

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: Craft fair

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church, at 150 N. Elizabeth Ave. in Ferguson, is inviting you to their First Annual Craft Fair. Doors open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Crafters are needed. Please contact Laura Steinmann at Laurasteinmann@yahoo.com or cell 314488-0527.

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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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.

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The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 314-615-4516.

Mondays: Choral Art Singers

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.

Tuesdays: Vietnam Veterans Association meeting

Chapter 794 Vietnam Veterans Association meets on the third Tuesday of each month at VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant. Meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.

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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.

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.

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 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

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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.

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

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

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tion with Gekko. Still, Bud rediscovered his conscience eventually when people he cared about were hurt by his actions. The 2000 drama “Boiler Room” tips its financial cap to Stone’s “Wall Street” in several scenes. Giovanni Ribisi plays Seth Davis, a young man who joins a firm that specializes, like Jordan Belfort, in pumpand-dump schemes. The film’s main characters idolize Gordon Gekko and all his words of financial wisdom, but Seth Davis, like Bud Fox, soon sees the darker side to his own behavior. Though it doesn’t look like we are in the same situation outlined in “The Big Short,” the financial markets are going to take some time to settle down. To quote Mr. Billy Ray Valentine again, while some are panicking, others are trying to “buy cheap and go long.” 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.