October 25, 2017
Investing in education
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This is a rendering of the new Normandy Schools Collaborative Early Childhood Center.
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Normandy schools to build a new early childhood and kindergarten center and change its elementary school model
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By Sara Hardin A new early childhood and kindergarten center is coming to Normandy schools, along with a brand new configuration for its elementary school model. The changes come after the unanimous approval of the Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board (JEGB) during its public meeting on Oct. 9. Funds will be provided through Proposition N, the $23 million bond issue approved earlier this year that will help to provide new facilities and upgrades to buildings and programs throughout the Normandy Schools Collaborative. The new elementary school model will place seventh and eighth grades in the same building as grades one through six, removing the middle school. Additions to Jefferson and Washington Elementary schools will help to accommodate the increase in students, and are scheduled to open by December 2018. The decision is one settled on by the JEGB after extensive deliberation and feedback from the community, school staff and parents. “This was a big decision for the organization,” said Dr. Charles Pearson, Superintendent of Normandy Schools. “The board in the end saw this move really as a true investment in the future of our students. Five years from now, ten years from now, this should have a significant impact on our community and our children. This was strategic. It was not a decision made lightly. It was a decision made after plenty of feedback from lots of direction. We’re confident now about moving forward, and now the real work begins.” Pearson refers to research that shows improvement in students’ performance and
grade level by the time high school begins with what he calls the ‘Elemiddle’ model. “Research shows that seventh and eighth graders who come out of a grade one through eight environment tend to go into high school performing better academically than students coming from a sixth, seventh and eighth grade middle school,” said Pearson. “They tend to feel safer in the environment. There are stronger relationships between the students and the teachers in the building because they’ve been with those teachers in some capacity throughout their whole time in school. There are also better relationships between the parents and the families of those children and the school itself. Those teachers of the seventh and eighth grades still apply the best instructional strategies from teaching middle school.” The collaborative’s state-recognized early childhood program will be expanded with a new early childhood center (ECC), which will contain both the early childhood and kindergarten programs. The new building is expected to open for the 2019-2020 school year. “The science is in on the importance of early childhood education,” said Chris Krehmeyer, CEO of Beyond Housing, a longtime partner of the Normandy community and Normandy Schools Collaborative. “We all know that for children to be successful, they need direct social, emotional and cognitive learning early in life. Our challenge is, as a community, do we have the courage to make it happen for every child? We know that lower-income communities don’t have as much access to as high quality early childhood education
as other parts of the region. By expanding their existing, successful, high quality early childhood center, they’re also expanding opportunities for children in the community to receive high quality Pre-K to position them for life and the first day of kindergarten. Kudos to the leadership at Normandy for making a commitment to the children of this community, expanding and enhancing the delivery of early childhood education. It’s a great thing and will do wonders for this community today and in the future.” The new ECC will place pre-K and kindergarten students in the same space, allowing a more seamless transition from one to the other. The change is expected to enhance the performance of the already successful program and its students, better preparing them for higher grade levels. “If you can create a structure where there can be a more seamless transition, you can create a greater foundation for students as they move up,” explained Pearson. “Ultimately what we want to be sure of is that by the time our students reach third grade, we want every child to be on grade level. This we believe is going to leverage us towards doing that. When we do that, then we’ll need less remediation of students who have been with us as they move up our ladder. We’re working on changing the lives of children today. We know that if we do this we’ll be educating them to be very successful in the future. Our students will get to high school more prepared for college and career readiness.” For more information on the Normandy Schools Collaborative, visit normandysc.org.
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Hazelwood communications director receives NCCU Outstanding Education Award Kimberly McKenzie, director of communications and marketing for the Hazelwood School District, was recently selected by the North County Churches Uniting (NCCU) to receive the North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice Outstanding Education Award. McKenzie was selected for this award for her commitment to the shared principles of racial harmony and justice in her leadership in the Hazelwood School District and in the community. McKenzie was presented the award at the 13th Annual NCCU Awards Dinner on Oct. 8, at the Paul F. Detrick Building Atrium at Christian Hospital. “I am deeply humbled and grateful for this prestigious recognition. I would like to thank North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice for this award, and for the work they do to heal and build our community.” NCCU is an initiative of people of faith, as well as non-church members who envision North County as a vibrantly diverse area, where residents, schools, and businesses can flourish in an environment of dignity, justice, and racial harmony.
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The 26th Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) — held Nov. 2-12 — provides St. Louis filmgoers with the opportunity to view the finest in world cinema: international films, documentaries, American indies, and shorts that can only be seen on the big screen at the festival. SLIFF will screen 372 films: 82 narrative features, 63 documentary features, and 227 shorts. The fest also will feature 13 special-event programs, including four free master classes and our closing-night party. This year’s festival has 64 countries represented. The fest will present the usual array of buzz films and Oscar contenders, including “The Ballad of Lefty Brown,” “Call Me by Your Name,” “Darkest Hour,” “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool,” “Last Flag Flying,” “The Leisure Seeker,” “My Friend Dahmer,” “Thoroughbreds,” and “Walking Out.” SLIFF also honors a quartet of significant film figures with our annual awards: Pam Grier (“Bad Grandmas” and “Jackie Brown”) with a Women in Film Award; Sam Pollard (“Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me” and “ACORN and the Firestorm”) with a Lifetime Achievement Award; Marco Williams (“Tell Them We Are Rising”) with a Contemporary Cinema Award; and Washington U. grad Dan Mirvish (the Jules Feiffer-written “Bernard and Huey”) with a Charles Guggenheim Cinema St. Louis Award. The festival will kick off on Nov. 2, with the world premiere of “Bad Grandmas,” a St. Louis-shot comedy by Srikant Chellappa. Starring the legendary Pam Grier (“Jackie Brown”) and the late Florence Henderson (“The Brady Bunch”) in her final role, “Bad Grandmas” recounts the felonious misadventures of four senior citizens. Three of the lead actresses — including Pam Grier — will attend the screening. A 6:30 p.m. reception precedes the film and features complimentary Urban Chestnut beers, Broadside Winery wines, and Mastermind Vodka cocktails. As part of the fest’s ongoing response to the Ferguson uprising and the protests of recent months, SLIFF again will feature a major stream of programming entitled Race in America: The Black Experience and offer a second edition of Mean Streets: Viewing the Divided City Through the Lens of Film and Television, which addresses the persistent issue of segregation. The fest schedule, ticket and venue information, and a complete list of films (with descriptions) are available at the Cinema St. Louis Web site (cinemastlouis.org). For more information, the public should visit cinemastlouis.org or call 314-289-4150.
COMMUNITY VOICES We have to listen to each other to understand each other By: Orvin Kimbrough
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Within days of Michael Brown’s death in 2014 and the ensuing civil unrest, I was at a community meeting when a local leader said, “This too shall pass.” I shared my belief that this will not pass without everyone doing the work that is required to heal and create mutual accountabilities and an environment that is just for all. For this to pass, we have to become comfortable with being uncomfortable. In the last few weeks, I have had many uncomfortable conversations with leaders who are struggling to understand what is happening in St. Louis. I explain that there are real inequities that hold our city and many of its residents back from full potential. As a region, to move for-
ward we first have to listen to each other and acknowledge where we find ourselves today. I heard St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson when she spoke of a region still grappling with the events of Ferguson in 2014. I heard her when she said, “I am appalled at what happened to Anthony Lamar Smith, sobered by this outcome. Frustration, anger, hurt, pain, hope and love all intermingle.” Healing starts when we acknowledge the pain of others and then find our specific role in bringing the region together. Too often in the last few years I’ve found myself penning an article that attempts to explain the hurt that many feel. I do so understanding that those who read my
column or blog are a microcosm of this region; we each have different points of view and life experiences that have shaped who we are. My ask to each of you (and my charge to myself) is simple: Listen to understand. Orvin Kimbrough is President and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis. Follow his blog at http://reimaginingourfuture.org. 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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MDC reopens main road at Columbia Operation Food Search raises more than Bottom Conservation Area $53,000 at golf tournament Submitted photo
Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation Sunrise from the Confluence viewing platform at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake. The main road on the area is now open again, allowing easier access features of the area, including the viewing platform, boat access, and fishing pier.
The main access road on The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake is now open again. The asphalt road experienced extensive damage along the Missouri River levee during the floods last April/May and had been closed since that time. MDC work crews installed gravel over the damaged portions of the asphalt road to make them drivable again, and restored the same level of access prior to this year’s flooding. Opening of the main road reestablishes quicker and more direct access to the boat ramp, fishing pier, and the viewing platform at the Confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Prior to the repairs, motorists needed to access most of the area via the southern gravel road immediately past the visitor center. Visitors should note that this gravel road will be closed for the upcoming waterfowl hunting season and will remain closed until the afternoon of Jan. 7. Columbia Bottom Conservation Area is located at 801 Strodtman Road in Spanish Lake. It can be reached by taking the Riverview Drive exit three miles north from I-270. For more information on the area and the latest updates, go to https://goo.gl/vGzvit.
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Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger John Epps, Operation Food Search Executive relief organization, recently raised more than Director Sunny Schaefer and Sam Cardinale. $53,000 at its 24th annual golf tournament. Proceeds will go toward ending childhood hunger and family T WIT TER.COM/MYCNE WS food insecurity in the St. Louis bi-state region. The day-long event included lunch and dinner, as well as live and silent auctions. Sponsors included Ascension, Enterprise Bank & Trust, Mercy, Miller Lite, Russo’s Catering, St. Louis Community College and Seeger Toyota Scion. Pictured (from left) are golfers Bud Panetti, Paul Epps,
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Eighth Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition announces call for entries Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FoxPACF) has announced dates for the eighth Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition. Registration is free and is now open online for all high school students in the St. Louis Metropolitan area at foxpacf.org. This contest follows a competition format with students vying for more than $30,000 in college scholarships, cash awards, and prizes as well as performance opportunities while showcasing talented teens in the bi-state metro area who excel in performing arts. Contestants must be enrolled in the ninth, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the 2017-2018 school year and must attend a high school/home school within a 50-mile radius from the Arch in all directions. More than 225 senior high schools and performing arts organizations in the St. Louis metro area received details about the Eighth Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition. The call for entries deadline is Dec. 1. Performing arts categories include (but are not limited to): Singer, Actor, Musician, Dancer, Musical Theatre, Rap-
per, Comedian, Magician, or Specialty Act – which may include up to six students performing as a group and can perform original or published material. “We hope students who are passionate about the performing arts will register for the competition,” said Mary Strauss, President of the FoxPACF Board of Directors. Judges for both the Preliminary and Semi-final competitions are professionals representing a cross-section of the St. Louis performing arts community and entertainment industry. The Preliminary Round will be held at the end of February/early March 2018 and the Semi-final Round will be held in March 2018. The final competition on April 28, 2018 at The Fabulous Fox is a professionally staged production, adjudicated by both St. Louis and national performing arts professionals. This final event is free and open to the public. In addition to the first place $8,000, second place $6,000, and third place $4,000 scholarships awarded at
the Final Round, restricted scholarship opportunities to Lindenwood University, Southeast Missouri State University, Webster University and University of MissouriSt. Louis will also be available to students taking part in the competition. Each finalist will also be eligible for unique public performance opportunities within the St. Louis area. Finalists from the past six years have performed at The Muny, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, Webster Groves Art & Air Fair, Taste of Maplewood, St. Louis African Arts Festival, Winter Opera St. Louis, and the Strauss Park Alive Rising Stars Showcase. “We have been thrilled with the response to this event from students, parents, arts organizations and the community. The FoxPACF is uniquely positioned to provide the opportunity for students to perform at the Fox and on other stages around St. Louis. We are pleased that we are able to put talented young people in the spotlight,” said Strauss.
The Missouri History Museum’s Teens Make History program wins award
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The Missouri History Museum is the recipient of a 2017 Leadership in History Award from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) in recognition of the 10th anniversary of the Museum’s Teen’s Make History (TMH) program. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 72nd year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history. The Missouri History Museum’s Teens Make History program, founded in 2007, is a workbased learning program that encourages high school students in their sophomore, junior or senior year to develop key professional skills, build self-confidence, and explore the complexi-
ties of history. TMH participants first complete the TMH Academy, an eight-week introductory museum studies workshop, before they may apply for one of the paid, long-term apprenticeships in TMH. Apprentices complete real work projects as a member of either the TMH Players – the group that researches, writes, and performs plays – or the TMH Exhibitors –a group that conducts exhibition projects, including oral history interviews. Through their projects, teens learn skills such as accountability, teamwork, time management, written and spoken communication skills, and responsibility – skills that the U.S. Department of Labor has identified as necessary to workplace success.
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Advertiser Profile: Cordell Planning Partners specializes in protecting seniors and their loved ones Joseph Cordell and his team at Cordell Planning Partners are focused and committed. Cordell is the senior partner and founder of Cordell Planning Partners, a St. Louis-based elder care law firm dedicated to protecting seniors and ensuring that they and their loved ones are protected and looked after. Located at 600 Kellwood Pkwy #310, in Chesterfield, Cordell Planning Partners attorneys provide the information and resources needed to make responsible decisions for you and your loved ones as you - or they -age. Cordell has spent his entire career working to protect the assets of his clients during divorce through his international domestic litigation firm Cordell & Cordell, which made for the natural segue to the creation of Cordell Planning Partners. “Our firm is dedicated to helping our clients through some of these difficult challenges,” Cordell said. “These need to be the best, happiest, most carefree years of their lives.” Cordell said that most people have only a limited knowledge of the intricacies and importance of estate planning; however, it is
crucial that you have a blueprint in place to protect your assets in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as severe illness or unexpected death. “Often they are confronting these decisions when they are not at their best,” he added. One avenue where several questions are answered is at Cordell Planning Partners Workshops. The next workshop takes place on Oct. 26 at the St. Charles County Library Spencer Road Branch in the Community Commons Room #243 beginning at 6 p.m. The workshops are designed to help you understand the importance of estate planning, including the differences among a Power of Attorney, a living will and a healthcare proxy, how to plan for disabled beneficiaries, how to avoid probate / minimize estate taxes and more. And they cover frequently asked questions and common misconceptions regarding wills and trusts, asset protection, probate, nursing home issues, and Medicaid qualification. Without proper planning, your assets are at risk from the government, lawsuits or even
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your own family. The workshops educate you on which protections you may need for your unique situation to ensure your assets and loved ones are taken care of in case you are unable to continue making those decisions. “A lot of what we do is directed particularly to the middle class person,” Cordell said. “It is in that final one-third of life where there is the smallest margin of error, so it makes it all that more important to get it right.” For more information, visit eldercarelaw.com.
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International design competition for Chouteau Greenway begins with request for qualifications from design teams Great Rivers Greenway has announced it is now accepting qualification submissions from interested design teams for an international design competition. The competition is a major public-private partnership to bring a long-time vision to life for the Chouteau Greenway in the core of St. Louis City. The process, led by architect Donald J. Stastny, FAIA, who managed the design competition for the CityArchRiver project, will result in a conceptual plan that will connect Forest Park and Washington University to the Gateway Arch grounds. Interested design teams can register to download the competition manual at www.ChouteauGreenway.org and must submit their qualifications by Nov. 21 to be considered. “The Chouteau Greenway is envisioned to be a vibrant corridor, dense with experiential opportunities, that leverages community, institutional, and private assets
in creating a unique piece of urban infrastructure,” said Stastny, Competition Manager. “As the ‘backbone’ of the central city, it will provide junctures for connections to communities, institutions, and natural resources in and around the core of St. Louis.” Once all qualifications have been submitted by interested design teams, a jury, comprised of nine local and international experts, will utilize a series of design goals and input from the community to evaluate each design team’s submitted qualifications and recommend four teams to compete. Those four teams will be offered a stipend to work on a conceptual design, which will be reviewed by the public and presented to the jury in late April 2018. The winning team will finalize their design, completing the program, in June 2018. The Chouteau Greenway will be part of the overall network of greenways being
built by Great Rivers Greenway and partners. The competition invites designers to think beyond the trail itself to create active, vibrant spaces and destinations along the way. The goal is to have the greenway be a dynamic and unique St. Louis experience, similar to the High Line in New York City or the Atlanta Beltline. “Imagine changing the landscape in a way that transcends traditional physical, cultural or political barriers,” said Susan Trautman, CEO of Great Rivers Greenway. “Designing Chouteau Greenway is a complex and challenging opportunity that we seek talented and innovative design teams to undertake.”
Little Creek Nature Area to host its annual homecoming Oct. 28 The Little Creek Nature Area at 2295 Dunn Rd. in Florissant, will host its annual Homecoming Celebration from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 28. The event is free and open to the public. The Homecoming Celebration will feature live music from Strings Attached, guided tours of the preserve’s ADA-accessible nature trails, naturebased arts and crafts, a puppet show, scavenger hunt, and a Birds of Prey show by Treehouse Wildlife Rescue. For two dollars per person, attendees may also enjoy a hayride with apple pressing. Hayrides will be scheduled hourly on a first come-first served basis, starting at 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Starbucks will provide coffee and Little Creek is providing snacks. This year’s homecoming will kick-off activities leading up to Little Creek’s 50th anniversary in October 2018. Since 1968, the North St. Louis
County nature preserve has served as a naturefilled outdoor classroom for educators and students, and a place of solace and discovery for area nature lovers. Little Creek Nature Area is a 97-acre preserved owned and operated by the Ferguson-Florissant School District for experiential learning in science, biology, ecology and related areas of study. Little Creek provides a natural habitat that is uniquely suited to teaching an understanding of nature as a total system; fostering knowledge of Missouri’s natural environment and the organisms that live in the environment; investigating man’s interaction with the environment relative to science, technology and society; and developing an appreciation of the natural world and its inhabitants, while modeling stewardship and conservation.
Florissant’s 20th Annual Fall Festival brings out thousands of fairgoers The weather was absolutely perfect for the 19th Annual Old Town Fall Festival on Oct. 8 that was sponsored by the city of Florissant, Old Town Partners, the Missouri Arts Council, and the Regional Arts Commission. Tens of thousands of people Photo courtesy city of Florissant spent their day on rue St. Francois enjoying an array of arts and crafts booths, food and beverage booths and plenty of entertainment. Dozens of vendors provided plenty of food, beverages, crafts and music which kept fairgoers entertained throughout the six hours of activities. The always popular Chili Cook-Off contest was held in front of Click Heating & Cooling. First place winner was City Council President Jackie Pagano, with Mayor Thomas Schneider’s wife Rachel Schneider taking runner-up honors. Bob Kuban’s Brass Band performed in front of a huge crowd, putting on two great shows during the afternoon. Other performers included Cookie the Clown, solo musician Dan Sprout, Kraig Kalkenbrenner Flint Knapper, the Kinkaid Karacter Puppets, the North County Big Band, solo singer/guitarist Dennis Schilligo, the Bucket List Band, the Retro Band, DK Dance Productions, After Hours Community Band, the Florissant Men of Harmony, Fredbird and others.
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“The 20th annual Florissant Old Town Fall Festival was the best one ever.” said Mayor Schneider. “We are grateful for the sponsorship of the Missouri Arts Council and the work of our police, public works and parks departments. We are especially grateful for the efforts of Old Town Partners and everyone who participated with a special thanks to City Clerk Karen Goodwin and former Chamber Exec Director Diana Weidinger who have been at this all 20 years.” The annual festival featured more than 150 booths as well as a wine garden, free children’s activities, a graffiti wall, the Fido Follies dog show, free child identification kits, a petting zoo and an antiques and treasures sale. Sacred Heart Church, which celebrated its own 151st anniversary in Old Town, held its own annual Oktoberfest just down the street from the Fall Festival, with carnival rides and booths for all ages to enjoy.
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Hazelwood Pattonville ranked No. 7 principal school district in Missouri, among top two percent in U.S. honors MAP
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Walker Elementary Principal Dr. John Koeneker donned swimming trunks and flippers to honor his promise to students who performed at the Proficient and Advanced levels of the Missouri Assessment Program testing last spring. Dr. Koeneker allowed the fourth and fifth graders who met the criteria to hit him with water balloons. He even allowed some of the teachers to get in on the action.
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Hazelwood students making a difference by registering to vote
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Amid nearly 450 public school districts in Missouri, Pattonville is ranked No. 7 on Niche.com’s 2018 Best Public School Districts list. Nationally, Niche ranks Pattonville in the top two percent of public school districts (No. 250 out of 10,574). The district is also ranked No. 1 in Missouri for Most Diverse School Districts and Safest School Districts, No. 3 for Best Places to Teach and No. 10 for Best Teachers in Missouri. Niche is an online service that ranks private and public schools and districts based on dozens of statistics and opinions from students, parents and staff. The website is designed to help families “discover the schools and neighborhoods that are right for you,” according to Niche.com. “We rigorously analyze dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews to produce comprehensive rankings, report cards and profiles for every K-12 school, college and neighborhood in the U.S.” Pattonville earned an overall grade of A+ from Niche, with grades ranging from A- to A+ in the following categories: academics, teachers, diversity, college prep, health and safety and clubs and activities. Find out more on Pattonville’s ranking on Niche ranking at https:// www.niche.com/k12/d/pattonville-r-iii-school-district-mo/
Students from across the Hazelwood School District took part in National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 26. Volunteers from the St. Louis A. Philip Randolph Institute Chapter, under the direction of President Keith Robinson,
visited Hazelwood Central High, Hazelwood East High, and Hazelwood West High schools during lunch to register eligible students and staff to vote and to answer questions.
Barrington Elementary participates in National Walk to School Day
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Barrington Elementary, in the Hazelwood School District (HSD), participated in National Walk to School Day, which takes place annually, on the first Wednesday in the month of October. HSD Board of Education members, HSD Administrators, and firefighters from Black Jack Fire Protection District helped to support
parents and students, as they walked through the neighborhood to school. National Walk to School Day began as an initiative of the Partnership for a Walkable America, whose aim is to raise awareness for a need to have walkable communities.
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Hazelwood West senior receives scholarship from Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association While most high school students are looking forward to obtaining their driver’s license, Shelby Schulz is one step closer to earning her license to fly an aircraft. Schulz, a Hazelwood West High School senior, was recently awarded the 2017 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) You Can Fly High Flight Training Scholarship. The scholarship is worth $5,000 and can be used to help Schulz earn her pilot’s license. Schulz earned one of the 23 AOPA scholarships available. She has already passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airman Knowledge test and should receive her pilot’s license later this school year. To apply for the scholarship, Schulz had to receive two letters of recommendation, submit copies of her transcripts, answer questions demonstrating her passion and not completed her final check flight. Schulz caught the flying bug when she participated in a week long transportation summit at St. Louis University Parks Airport. “I am excited to have been chosen to receive the Aircraft Owners scholarship,” said Schulz. “This puts me one step closer to my dream, which I am so passionate about. I will be able to complete the training for my pilot’s license this year. Then I will be able to move on to receiving my commercial pilot’s license.” Once Schulz receives all of her certifications, she aspires to become an airline or
Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Shelby Schulz, a Hazelwood West High School senior, was recently awarded the 2017 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) You Can Fly High Flight Training Scholarship.
a corporate entity pilot. The AOPA High School Aviation Initiative is one of the components of You Can Fly, an umbrella program. The program is designed to build the pilot community with initiatives to support flying clubs, encourage best practices in flight training, and help high school students learn about careers in aviation.
Normandy transportation services make trip back to home, no longer outsourced
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Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative Valerie Stokes, safety supervisor with Normandy Transportation department, helps a student de-board a bus at the Normandy Kindergarten Center. Transportation is now managed and operated by Normandy staff and is no longer an outsourced function.
On the first day of the 2017-2018 school year, Normandy students boarded buses bearing the name “Normandy Schools” in bold, black print on the sides. The new insignia marks the return of in-house transportation for the district after three years of outsourcing school bus services. Valerie Stokes, safety supervisor for the Transportation department at Normandy Schools Collaborative, greeted students as they arrived at the Normandy Kindergarten Center that first day of school. She first came to Normandy in 1992 as a school bus driver and stayed on with the district after it began contracting with First Student. Stokes said she was elated when she learned transportation was returning as a Normandy operation. “We can ensure the quality of the services that we’re providing,” she said. “Being in-house it’s like, ‘It’s ours, it’s not theirs.’ In my experience when something is mine, I’m going to take care of it.” Bus drivers are often the students’ first contact with school staff. The drivers ensure students arrive safely at school and at the bus stop to return home. Because of the importance of this interaction, Dr. Charles Pearson, Normandy Superintendent of Schools, decided last year that it was time to return the services back to Normandy. “We are working to improve the total experience for Normandy students and their families and that starts with bus drivers,” said Pearson. “Bus drivers are the first Normandy staff our students come in contact with. There is a certain sense of pride when the new buses with our name on it arrives to pick up our students, who deserve the best. Our board and administration strongly felt the return of this vital service was an important way to improve the
overall experience for students, families and staff.” Normandy contracted with Transpar to set up the return of services: recruit drivers and staff; secure buses and plan the transition from an outsourced operation to an in-house one. Another way the collaborative is ensuring students’ transportation needs are properly taken care of is with the acquisition of a newer fleet of buses. All buses are now less than three years old, air conditioned, and have working video cameras on-board. The transportation department has also implemented Zonar, a real-time school bus fleet tracking system which provides instant reports on the location of each bus to help improve efficiency and student safety. Zonar also issues alerts when buses have an operations issue or needs maintenance. “We can do the best job of transporting students to and from school and other activities in a timely matter,” said Benita Weaver, director of transportation for the Normandy Schools Collaborative and a Normandy alumna. Weaver estimates that this year the department will transport about 2,500 of the Collaborative’s 3,200 students. This is Weaver’s first year serving in her current role and said she manages a knowledgeable team whose common concern is the best interest of Normandy’s students and their families. Both she and Stokes exude a sense of pride in their work; they say working for Normandy is like being a part of an extended family. “I bleed red and green,” said Weaver, Normandy Class of 1987. “Being a Viking and coming back here, it felt like I was coming back home.”
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October 25, 2017 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com
Local business leader receivies community vision award Valley Industries Executive Director Jim Guyre, has been chosen as the recipient of Christian Hospital Foundation’s 2017 Community Vision Award, which recognizes an organization or community member who has created economic opportunities to further the North County area’s presence in the region. He will be presented with this award at the Christian Hospital Foundation’s ninth Annual Legacy Leaders Dinner at Norwood Hills Country Club on Oct. 26. In addition to Guyre’s award, there will be three other award presentations to the following individuals and organizations: The Paul F. Detrick Legacy Leadership Award will be given to Dr. Tom George who has served as the chancellor of the University of Missouri-St. Louis since 2003. The Physician of the Year Award will go to Dr. Gerald Moritz who has been a member of the Christian Hospital staff since 1975. Plus, the Carpe Diem Award will be presented to The Salvation Army and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis for their collaborative effort in opening the Ferguson Community Empowerment Center. Proceeds from the Legacy Leaders Dinner support the immediate needs of Christian Hospital. It also enables the foundation to fund efforts such as patient care, advancing medicine and technology, community benefits program, community health access and staff education. Individual tickets and table sponsorships are still available for the Legacy Leaders Dinner on Oct. 26. Individual tickets cost $125 per person. Tables of 10 cost $1,100. All sponsors, tables of ten and individual reservations can be done online at www.christianhospital.org/lld. For more information, contact Mindy Copp at 314-653-4410 or Mindy.Copp@bjc.org. Guyre has 32 years of Sheltered Workshop experience working at Valley Industries. He started doing community service work at Valley Industries when he was a senior in high school in 1985. He was hired on as a staff member and worked his way up the ranks to the position of Executive Director in 2008. Guyre currently manages all facets of operations, community and legislative relations, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, human resources, suppliers, fundraising,and budgeting. Valley Industries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, employing 200 adults and 30 staff members. It’s mission is to provide dignified, meaningful employment for over 200 adults with developmental disabilities. Valley Industries operates in a 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and manages a 4,000-square-feet Thrift
Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood (From left) Valley Industries Executive Director Jim Guyre stands with Ann Moeller, KSDK-TV Chief Meteorologist Craig Moeller, and State Representative Gretchen Bangert, Dist. 69. Moeller was the program emcee and Rep. Bangert presented a House Resolution to Valley Industries for its 50th Anniversary and 10th Anniversary of the Mayors’ Shamrock Ball.
Store on a five-acre parcel in Hazelwood. The workshop specializes in contract packaging, kit building, shrink wrapping, collating, assembly, inspections and blister packaging. In 2016, Valley Industries celebrated its 50th anniversary and 10th anniversary of the Mayors’ Shamrock Ball, which is a major fund-raiser held on the first Saturday of March every year. Last year, the mayors of five North County cities that host this annual event – Florissant, Hazelwood, Black Jack, Ferguson, and Bellefontaine Neighbors – got together and presented Valley Industries with a joint proclamation congratulating Valley Industries on this momentous occasion. In addition, Senator Gina Walsh, Dist. 13, and Representative Gretchen Bangert, Dist. 69, gave resolutions to Guyre from both houses of state government.
Thirty young professionals to be honored for community excellence North County Incorporated, Regional Development Association (NCI) names its 2017 NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their Thirties Leadership Award recipients. The rising professionals are recognized for making their mark in their careers and civic work in the North County area. They will be honored at a luncheon Oct. 31 at Christian Hospital. “North County’s impressive young business leaders are making a strong impact in our community professionally and through volunteerism. We look forward to celebrating them and their contributions to North County. It’s such an inspiring event with over 300 business, civic and community leaders who attend each year.” said Rebecca Zoll, NCI president and CEO.
• Christiane Hubbard Jackson, Ph.D. – North County Resident and Volunteer
The 2017 NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their Thirties Leadership Award honorees include:
• Miranda Ming, Ph.D. – Jennings School District
• Arash Bagheri – Regions Bank • Mark Barnhar – Pattonville Fire Protection District • Erin Brooks, O.D. – University of Missouri-St. Louis • Andy Cook – Fred Weber, Inc. • Michelle Cooley – Riverview Gardens School District • Lyndsay Cowles, Ph.D. – Jennings School District • Jeff Dossett – Christian Hospital • Misty Farr, Pharm.D. – Walmart, Inc. (Florissant)
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• Jon Fitzgerald, Ed.D. – District
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• Enrique Flores – University Square Community Development Corporation • Bruce Green, Ed.D. – Hazelwood School District • Darren Hillis, Pharm.D. – SSM Health DePaul Hospital
• Bill Huber – Incarnate Word Academy • Eboni January, MD – BJK People’s Health Centers North County • Jaime Jenkins – Greater North County Chamber of Commerce • Erin Lee – The Little Bit Foundation • Capt. Norman Mann – St. Louis County Police Department • Kevin Martin, Ed.D. – Hazelwood School District • Venus Martz – Greater North County Chamber of Commerce • Emily Moxey – Special School District of St. Louis County • Jonathan Mueller – Lutheran High School North • Cory Patterson – Trinity Catholic High School • Sgt. Mark Pounders – City of Florissant Police Department • Sean Robertson – City of Florissant • Kyle Stockman – Regions Bank • Exley Warren, Ed.D. – Ferguson-Florissant School District • Rev. Nicklaus Winker – St. Ann Catholic Church • Jacqueline Womack – U.S. Bank NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their Thirties luncheon is open to the public. Tickets are $57 each. Event sponsors include Christian Hospital, Enterprise Holdings, Negwer Materials, SSM Health DePaul Hospital, St. Louis County, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and U.S. Bank. Sponsorship packages are available as well as advertising in the event program. Contact NCI at 314-895-6231 or visit NorthStLouisCounty.com for more information.
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BETTER THAN TAKEOUT – Asian dishes at home
On busy weeknights, it can be easy to opt for Asian staples like beef and broccoli. Instead, try making your own cuisine at home with quickcook noodles, from udon to lo mein. “Popular takeout dishes and noodle bowls can be high in salt and unhealthy fats, but when you make it at home, you can opt for unsalted stocks and add flavor from herbs and spices,” said Dr. Wendy Bazilian, McCormick corporate dietitian. “It’s also easy to personalize with whatever fresh veggies you have in the fridge, from mushrooms
to broccoli.” For example, try Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry or Pot Sticker Noodle Stir-Fry for foolproof crowd pleasers. Or go rogue with your own noodle creation: pick a noodle, customize with broths and sauces, flavor with herbs and spices, add lean protein like chicken or shrimp and top with your favorite fresh or sauteed vegetables. Find more inspiration at mccormick.com/ simply-asia.
Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Servings: 5
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted beef stock 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced 1/2 package (from 14-ounce box) lo mein noodles 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets 1 cup thinly sliced onion 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pot Sticker Noodle Stir-Fry Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Servings: 5
Ingredients: 1/3 package (from 14-ounce box) udon noodles 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 pound ground pork 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 cup shredded green cabbage 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion Directions: Cook noodles as directed on package. Drain. Set aside.
Directions: In medium bowl, mix stock, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, ginger and red pepper until well blended. Reserve 1/3 cup of marinade. Place sliced flank steak and remaining marinade in large, re-sealable plastic bag; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
onion; stir-fry 3-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain. Spread noodles on sheet pan. Set aside.
Tip: Place raw flank steak in freezer 30 minutes to make it easier to slice.
In large skillet on high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Remove beef from marinade. Discard remaining marinade in bag. Add beef to skillet; stir-fry 3 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink. Using tongs, remove beef from skillet. Add remaining oil, broccoli and
Nutrition information per serving: 395 calories, 15 g total fat, 4 g saturated fat, 58 mg cholesterol, 577 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 27 g protein.
In small bowl, mix reserved marinade and cornstarch until smooth. Add to skillet; stirring constantly, bring to boil on medium heat and boil 1 minute. Return beef and noodles to skillet. Cook and stir until heated through.
In large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add ginger; cook and stir 30 seconds-1 minute, or until fragrant. Add ground pork; cook and stir until no longer pink. Drain fat. Stir in stock, soy sauce, garlic powder and red pepper. Bring to gentle boil. Add noodles and cabbage; cook and stir 5 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with green onion. Nutrition information per serving: 321 calories, 17 g total fat, 6 g saturated fat, 61 mg cholesterol, 480 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 20 g protein.
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Learn & Play
October 25, 2017 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com
Crossword Puzzle Theme: Halloween
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.
By Cindy Moore
Moore On Life
ACROSS 1. Emotional turmoil 6. Hot springs resort 9. ____-and-Take 13. Poet’s “below” 14. Snakelike reef dweller 15. Sweating room 16. Kind of candle 17. I, to Claudius 18. External 19. *Jack-o-Lantern’s birthplace 21. *All ____ Eve 23. In the manner of, French 24. “____-free” on an egg carton 25. O in OPEC 28. Car with a bar 30. Confine a river 35. Ton, e.g. 37. Ill-considered 39. Month after Adar 40. Result of a brainstorm 41. Up and about 43. American Society for Clinical Investigation 44. Government in Myanmar, 1962-2011 46. Spiral-horned antelope 47. Lord’s servant 48. Declare with confidence 50. Trending piece online 52. Casual attire 53. 2 aspirin, e.g. 55. Sis’ sibling 57. *Locale of world’s largest Halloween parade 61. *Inhabited by ghosts 65. Olden day anesthetic 66. *The dry stuff creates spooky fog 68. Baby grand 69. *They go guising 70. Spanish sea 71. Poisonous substance 72. Bangkok native 73. Adult involvement org. 74. Like a snicker
DOWN 1. Unfavorable prefix 2. Getting warm 3. Open-mouthed astonishment 4. Tall ancient monument 5. State of being in someone’s power 6. Like money to start a project 7. Cribbage piece 8. Often comes with a lei 9. Log splitter 10. Motorcar 11. “The Man Who ____ Too Much” thriller 12. Lobe holders 15. Like funereal atmosphere 20. Nigerian money 22. *What’s the cut-off one for trick-ortreaters? 24. *Appropriate Halloween garb 25. *Spirit board 26. River in India 27. Property claims 29. *Fake face 31. Unacceptable in juror 32. Opposite of liability 33. Mother-of-pearl 34. *Michael Myers’ weapon of choice 36. British art gallery 38. Sweep under the rug 42. “Dancing with the Stars” number 45. Passions 49. Lookout point 51. Goes off like Vesuvius 54. Pinch to save 56. It has many layers 57. Hitler’s Eagle’s ____ 58. ____ a Sketch 59. “Stop” to a horse 60. Sasquatch’s cousin 61. Zeus’ wife 62. Uber’s competitor 63. British children’s author Blyton 64. Fully cooked 67. Tom of “Tom and Jerry” See answers on page 13
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Life’s scary lessons There are a few things in life that can only be learned the hard and sometimes “scary” way. For instance, the other day I happened to be at my favorite department store shopping, and by shopping I mean setting up camp with a sleeping bag, a pop-up tent and a purse full of MRE’s (meals ready to eat). It was the end-of-seasonsale. This meant 50 percent off the already low clearance price, plus I had an early-bird store coupon for another 15 percent off, in addition it was, old lady day (a.k.a. senior citizen day – wrinkles do have their privileges), which kicked in another 10 percent-off; then I happened to have a few store-issued bargain bucks. Come the following evening, I intended to walk out of there with a cartload of loot along with the cash register. Cha-ching! But as luck would have it, just as I barely finished trolling through rack No. 1, it hit me… one of those annoying body functions. You know…how can I say this delicately? It was time to lift the hood and drain the ol’ radiator. But I totally didn’t answer the call of nature because, of course, I was in the middle of a “blowyour-mind clearance sale” and not even a free invitation to Chunkies all-you-can-eat-buffet on complimentary pie day could tear me away from this incredible bargain. Soon after perusing rack No. 3, I was standing cross-legged then immediately began hopping on one foot. Only after the old nature broadcasting system began to shout in my head, “The
dam has breached!” did I make a mad dash to the ladies room for sweet relief. But it was not to be so. Because of urgency, I did not put a protective liner on the toi toi and no sooner had my backside come in contact with the icy cold porcelain seat did I heard a sound that no woman ever wants to hear while positioning themselves on an unfamiliar commode in a public restroom where multitudes of strangers of unknown hygienic practices have also situated their down-yonders...splish! No-o-o! Liquid contents from some undetermined someone had come in full contact with my clean epidermis! Gasp! I ran home, took a scalding shower then thoroughly Cloroxed the zone of contamination. Yes, life is all about learning things the hard way. Note to self: next time, wear a diaper. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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Sports you see with Gary B... Guns N Hoses raise money for BackStoppers The event is scheduled for Thanksgiving Eve at Scottrade Center. Money raised for the boxing/MMA event goes to survivors of fallen first responders. GnH last year had made the largest donation in its 30-year history, raising $653,000 for The B a c k St opp e r s . In all, Guns ‘N Hoses has raised a total $6.1 million since 1987. Special event hats have been designed (see picture) and will be available shortly as Jerry Perry along with his daughter Amy Perry Submitted photo Lamia has informed me. For more information go to www.STLGunsNHoses.com * A must event to attend or contribute Cross country team makes history at Lindenwood The Lindenwood men’s cross-country team won the program’s first ever MIAA Championship on Saturday afternoon in Warrensburg, Missouri. The Lions edged out Central Missouri and Missouri Southern for the title. Lindenwood narrowly beat out the host Mules by just a total of 14 seconds. The Lions averaged a time of 26:06 while Central Missouri averaged 26:09. The Lions top finisher was Omar Es Salmouny who finished in third place just nine seconds behind the winner of the race. For more information go to www.LindenwoodLions.com * Run for a cause Francis Howell are state champs – again The Francis Howell High School’s Viking baseball team is proud of their fourth state championship in the program’s history. Another accolade is for head coach Tony Perkins, who’s been the team’s manager for more than twenty years and has been receiving recognition from not just area coaches, but those from around the entire nation. Recently he was
named the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) National Coach of the Year, winning the High School Division I Coach of the Year for Region 5 (MO). Receiving this award speaks a lot about Perkins and his dedication to Howell baseball, but the longtime coach thinks it says more about the kids he is privileged to coach. “It is a tribute to the many, many years of baseball at Francis Howell,” Perkins said. “Players make the program and we have been blessed with so many good ones.” It is not just being a good coach with excellent players to make a great program but the support of the Howell community, Perkins feels the program wouldn’t have had so much success over the years, including four state championships since 2003, and three in the last six years. “The Francis Howell community supports our program fantastically,” Perkins said. “From players, parents, coaches, teachers, Activities Director Sean Erwin and his assistant, Gina Kerns, and the rest of the administration, I could not be luckier to be the head coach at such a place.” The coach added, “Besides coaching players I would meet for the first time, I was able to tutor my sons through their high school baseball years. My wife Tracy and I have been able to see them grow as students and athletes and the boys got to see their dad grow as a coach. The four boys each earned two championship rings and three of them earned a second place as well. That is a selfish comment on my part but no father could ask for anything more than what I have been lucky enough to receive from our sons.” * Great combination
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Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.
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What’s Happening
October 25, 2017 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com
Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Oct. 25: 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: Family fun 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: Snacks and crafts party
The city of Florissant will kick off the Halloween season with some fun and spooky treats for ages three through 12 at 6 p.m. at the JFK Center. Make monster teeth with apples, BOOnanas, Oreo spiders and more. The program will finish off with a fun and spooky Halloween craft. Parents must stay to assist their child throughout the class. Fee for residents is $8, for nonresidents is $10. For more information contact the JFK Center at 314-921-4250 or the JJE Center at 314-921-4466.
Oct. 27: Chicken dinner
Chicken dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Oct. 28: Make A Blanket Day
Knitters/chrocheters, quilters and fleece blanket makers are invited to become “Blanketeers” and attend the Project Linus St. Louis/St. Charles Counties Chapter’s Make A Blanket Day from 9:30-11:30 at Dayspring Baptist Church at 1001 Municipal Center Dr. in Town & Country. The Project Linus mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously
ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need, through gifts of new handmade blankets and afghans lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.” And additionally to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities for the benefit of children. For more information email Megan or Joanne at stlprojectlinus@outlook. com or visit http://stlprojectlinus. wixsite.com/stlprojectlinus.
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.
Oct. 29: Bunco party
A Bunco party for charity hosted by Our Lady of Fatima Auxiliary # 4429 will take place at the K of C Fatima Hall at 1216 Teson Road in Hazelwood. Doors open at noon and the bunco begins at 1 p.m. Proceeds go to Special Olympics, Gateway to Hope, and St. Vincent de Paul Charities for the Poor. Cost is $10 per person with 12 at a table (tables for groups smaller than 12 will be formed). There will be gift basket raffles and 50/50 tickets. For more information or reservations call 314-838-9573.
Oct. 31: Halloween party
City of Florissant Halloween Party takes place from 6 – 8 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Center for ages 12 and under. Free admission to Florissant residents. Children will get to show off their costumes while having fun playing games and winning prizes. This event is co-sponsored by the Florissant Parks and Recreation Department and the Florissant Police Explorers Unit. This event is for Florissant residents only, resident cards will be checked. For additional information call 921-4466 or 9214250.
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.
Ferry Road in Florissant, are hosting a pre-holiday vendor and crafts sale from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit mission projects. Lots of vendors, crafts and food.
Nov. 4: Fall sale
Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment
Calvary UCC, at 2501 Hartland Avenue, will hold its annual fall sale from 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This is half an hour longer than in the past. There will be clothing, books, music cassettes, CDs and albums, DVDs, VHS movies, miscellaneous and collectible items. Some items were received from a recent estate sale. Food will be available for purchase. For more information call 314-429-7464.
Nov 5: 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. There will be 12 quilts, cash prizes, raffle, pull tabs and refreshments available.
Nov. 5: St. Louis Wholistic Fair
St. Louis Wholistic Fair” being held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Graphics Arts Banquet Center at 105 Progress Parkway in Maryland Heights. Admission is $5.
Nov. 5: Vendor event
A shopping event with over 20 vendors including crafts, Thirty-One, LuLaRoe, Keep Collective, scrap booking and card supplies, Scentsy and a bake sale will take place from 12 - 3:30 p.m. This event will be held at Maryland Heights Church of Christ, which is located at 107 Midland Ave. in Maryland Heights.
Nov. 11: Vendor and crafts sale
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Nov. 23: Meat shoot
The Florissant Eagles, Aerie 3638, located at 15245 New Halls Ferry Rd are holding their meat shoots every Saturday rain or shine now through Nov. 23. No Bull Barrels. Come enjoy the new covered shooting booths. Great meat prizes are awarded. Starting from noon until dusk. All proceeds benefit local charities.
Dec. 31: Winter coat drive
Crystal Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing at 250 New Florissant Rd. So. in Florissant will be starting its One Warm Coat Drive from now through December. All gently used or new coats donated will be provided to St. Patrick’s Center for those in need. Drop off of items can be made between the hours of 8:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m.
RECURRING EVENTS
#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 314-5131674 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 314-615-4516. Mondays: City council meetings City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Mondays: Workshop meetings City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Mondays: A cappella singers
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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.
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From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.
Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.
Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316
Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.
Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?
Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.
Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316.
Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:
3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.
Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group
3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.
Thursdays: Quilting guild
Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.
Thursdays: checks
Blood
Thursdays: meeting
Women’s
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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.
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.
www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • October 25, 2017 Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo
membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.
6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330
CHURCH
Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group
2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.
Fridays: Celebrate Recovery
For 25 years Celebrate Recovery has been helping everyday folks find freedom from whatever difficulty you are experiencing in your life. This Christcentered, 12-step program is based on the Beatitudes. We meet every Friday at 6:15 p.m. for dinner ($5); 7 p.m. large group meeting; 8 p.m. Small groups sharing; 9 p.m. dessert at First Christian Church of Florissant at 2890 Patterson Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-837-2269 or visit http://www.fccf.org/ or Facebook page Celebrate Recovery-FCCF.
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.
Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.
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 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.
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Do-Dads
The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in
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.
Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed
4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.
2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting
Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net.
Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm. Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.
Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171.
Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109
11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.
Diabetes Basics:
314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.
Crisis Nursery:
Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org
Center for Senior Renewal:
Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.
Nutrition Education:
SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157.
Christian Hospital Recovery Center: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100.
Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032
Nicotine Anonymous
Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit WWW.Nicotine-Anonymous.org.
Look Good…Feel Better
SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090.
SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599.
Smoking Cessation Classes:
Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.
SSM DePaul Wellness Center:
Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177
Free Mammogram Screenings:
SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617
Speaker’s Bureau:
SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159
ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421.
First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477.
Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900
Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group:
Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765
Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389
Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034
What’s Happening
12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse:
Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.
Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church
12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9pm, www.Nar-Anon. org
Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group
Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 6:30 - 8pm, leecedra@sbcglobal.net
Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/ for people with pulmonary disease
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This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314.344.6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment. SSM St. Joseph Health Center & Hospital West Auxiliary Non profit organization assisting the hosp. by holding fund raisering activities, being of service to patients, families, employees & physicians and acting as good will ambassadors to community. We welcome new member. Call Barb Hutchinson 636.947.5466.
Gateway to Hope Program
SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits.
The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured and reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed w/breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or www.gthstl.org.
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Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am - 12pm, $30, 314-953-6090
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Miles Teller does double-duty with ‘Only the Brave,’ ‘Thank You for Your Service’
M O V I E By Steve Bryan
Some actors and actresses have memorable faces and voices, but not everyone recognizes their names. The versatile and engaging Miles Teller falls into that category. After appearing in smaller projects, the actor made a memorable appearance as Willard in the 2011 remake of “Footloose.” Though he couldn’t quite match Chris Penn’s original take on the character in 1984, Teller held his own in the updated version. Since that time, the actor has been rather busy. In 2014’s “Whiplash,” he played a talented drummer trying to survive a demanding music program. Terrence Fletcher, played to the hilt by J.K. Simmons, is the one person who can make or break him. As a music instructor, Fletcher believes that the words “good job” can be extremely harmful to a student. Both Teller and Simmons, who won an Oscar for the film, rose to the occasion of their demanding roles. “Fantastic Four,” on the other hand, was a lost cause for the actor. Teller landed the choice role of Reed Richards, the scientist whose work gives himself and his friends superhuman abilities. This was the latest attempt to adapt the popular Marvel Comics team for the big screen and, like its predecessors, it fell short of the mark. Teller could have done more had the writing stayed closer to its comic book origins. He bounced back nicely, though, with “War Dogs,” the story of two young men who became arms dealers for the United States government. Teller played David Packouz who teamed up with Efraim Diveroli (Jonah Hill) to deliver guns to the Afghan Army and made a fortune in the process. The two actors play well off each other in a film based on real-life events. This month, Teller has two films coming out on consecutive weeks, and at least one of them could be considered “Oscar Bait.” “Only the Brave” tells the story of the real-life Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of wildfire fighters based in Prescott, Arizona. Teller plays Brendan McDonough, who joins his comrades on dangerous missions. The actor also met his character’s real-life inspiration. At the end of October, Teller also will be seen in “Thank You for Your Service,” a story that could hit home for many soldiers and their families. He plays Adam Schumann, a family man who returns home after serving a tour of duty in Iraq. The memories of his time overseas affect his relationships and make it difficult to return to a normal, everyday life. 2017 is shaping up to be a good year for Teller. It will be interesting to see what roles he takes on next. He’s currently working on “The Ark and the Aardvark,” an animated tale of an aardvark helping out on Noah’s Ark.
“Only the Brave” photo courtesy of Black Label Media; “Thank You fr Your Service” photo courtesy of DreamWorks 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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