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November 9, 2016

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By Orvin Kimbrough

Submitted photo Mike Snider and other Vietnam veterans visit with Vietnamese villagers on a recent trip to Vietnam. Snider founded Veterans Return to Vietnam and started looking into other organizations that were trying to help vets by letting them go back to Vietnam.

Veterans Return to Vietnam offers hope for vets looking for closure By Nicholas Elmes While people throughout the St. Louis metro area, and the country, take time out on Friday to honor those who have risked their lives to protect the country, one man is working to raise money to help those same veterans deal with the life-long mental and emotional scars caused by their service. Mike Snider, a Vietnam-era veteran who served in the Air National Guard but did not see combat, is now fighting to raise close to $11,000 by Nov. 28 in order to help two local veterans who did serve in Vietnam return to the country to face the demons that conflict has left them with for decades. The planned globe-spanning trip for healing and redemption started three years ago when Snider reconnected with an old high school friend who has been battling post-traumatic stress disorder and depression since returning from the war. “We started talking every night on Facebook, and slowly he started opening up to me about his struggles and it just shook me to my core what he was going through,” said Snider, noting that his friend could not sleep for more than 45 minutes without being woken up by demons. “Those demons are the men he saw die in front of him and beside him.” Snider started looking for possible therapies that could help his friend, recommending one after another after

another. “After about the fourth or fifth one, I asked him if he ever checked them out and he said no,” recalls Snider. “He said every therapy he had been through had led him to the brink of suicide and he did not trust himself anymore. He said the only thing he wanted to do was to go back to Vietnam.” Snider was shocked. Why would anyone want to go back the place that had caused him so much pain and strife over the years? “He said he just wants to go back to get forgiveness,” said Snider. “That is something that almost every Vietnam vet says. They tell me they feel like they destroyed the country and the people of Vietnam hate them. But nothing could be further than the truth. The country is growing by leaps and bounds and the people love Americans, especially American veterans who were there during the war.” So Snider formed a nonprofit called Veterans Return to Vietnam and started looking into other organizations that were trying to help vets by letting them go back to Vietnam. A long journey “I found an organization in New York called Soldier’s Heart,” said Snider. “It is co-founded by Ed Tick who is a physiologist who has been working with Vietnam vets for over 40 years. He has

been taking vets back to Vietnam for 16 years. I partnered with him and told my friend that if going back to Vietnam is what you want to do then I will raise all the money for you to go back because you have already paid more than you should.” A scheduling conflict prevented Snider’s friend from going last year, but Snider was able to go on the two-week trip to see what it was all about. “It was amazing,” said Snider, explaining that each trip is tailored specifically See HEALING page 9

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Judo teacher honored at the Hachidan Celebration For over 30 years judo teacher, Eiko Saito Shepherd, a native of Japan, has conducted a scholar /athlete judo program in Ferguson Florissant School District and at the Florissant Civic Center. Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider said, “I support and appreciate Eiko’s efforts to promote good citizenship to our Florissant youth through the wholesome traditions of martial arts.” Former judo students returned from across the country and current judo students came to the Hachidan Celebration which was held to honor their judo teacher who has made such a significant positive impact on their lives on Oct. 8 at the Florissant Elks Lodge. Shepherd received her Black Belt at age 14 from Kodokan, the World Headquarters of

judo, in Tokyo, Japan. She made history as the first woman to enter judo competitions against men. Shepherd was the recipient of the Ferguson Florissant School District’s 1985 Most Outstanding Contributor to Education Award. Shepherd in 1995 received the World Bench Press Champion American Drug Free Power Lifting Association 1st Place Award. Shepherd was part of the relay carrying the Olympic Torch for the 2004 games in Athens. She began teaching judo classes for both adults and children at the James J. Eagan Center in May 2011, and continues through her judo classes to develop self-discipline, respect for oneself and others, self- confiPhoto courtesy city of Florissant dence, concentration, physical coordination, Pictured is Eiko Shepherd (left) after receiving her award strength, and flexibility for all her students. from Dr. Kei Narimatsu.

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What do we want to be known for? Being the best place to live for kids Every so often, I give myself a pep talk about possibilities, particularly as they relate to our most vulnerable population – children and youth. I aged out of the foster care system over twenty years ago. Having made it through a tough childhood, I vowed to do better by my children and other peoples’ kids. I believe that every kid has a right to live a happy and healthy life, in spite of our shortcomings as parents. Turns out, most people share this point of view, though it can be difficult to translate this into good policy, practice and programs. Most policies geared for children and youth really focus on preventing bad situations and outcomes, instead of promoting and ensuring good things do happen. While the debates regarding how to achieve better outcomes for children and youth can be exhausting, I am proud that many leaders in our region are now taking

By Orvin Kimbrough a collective stand for young people. Not too long ago we affirmed as a region what we mean by child well-being as “children meeting developmental milestones along life’s continuum, and being set up for success as they become adults while enjoying being children.” Child well-being assumes that kids will develop the appropriate capacities to be resilient and the external capacities to engage with the world around them including their peers and families. Child well-being indicators are intertwined and it takes more than just focusing on one aspect of the child. It takes a community that values education. It takes children being ready to learn – that means they aren’t hungry, tired, or stressed. It takes children having a caring adult in their life. It takes access to health and medical services. It takes safety, support and trust. Missouri generally ranks near the bottom of the middle on most child-well-

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being measures, while Illinois sees a slightly higher ranking. Our region has pockets of prosperity and pockets of utter neglect, and this, I believe, has a direct relationship with our state’s child well-being ranking. Why does this matter? It matters for the future of our region. So goes the well-being of our children, so goes our future regional competitiveness. It matters because we should all want our entire bi-state region to be the best place for kids to live. Orvin Kimbrough aged out of Foster Care and 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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Humble Humphreys lends helping hand with HOPE food pantry By Lonnel Cole James Dunbar recently recalled a conversation he had about his aunt with Joe Humphreys. “I told Joe that my aunt was really struggling and that she could use some food,” recalled Dunbar. “He said come by the pantry and he would get her some food.” Enter Humphreys, the director and founder of HOPE food pantry, which is an acronym for Helping Our People Everyday. Dunbar was just hoping to get a few basic items to sustain his aunt’s nutritional needs for a brief time. Nevertheless, much to his delight, Dunbar’s visit exceeded expectations. “Man I left there with three bags full of meat, pasta, mac and cheese, produce, bread..... When I got to her house and showed her everything I had, that woman had tears in her eyes,” recalled Dunbar. “I laughed and told her she’d better stop crying. That’s one of the best food pantries I’ve ever seen so far in St. Louis. They have everything and the people are so polite.” Operating out of the gymnasium of City of Life Christian Church, at 8333 Fullerton Avenue in University City, HOPE serves about 100 patrons every Saturday morning. Several members of the church give their time at the pantry, including a couple of the ministers. The volunteers along with the high quality of donated goods and supplies, give HOPE more than token credibility. “We are full-fledged,” asserted Humphreys. “We average 30, 35 volunteers normally but this week (in late June) we had over 60 volunteers because we had a youth group with the church helping out. Our only requirement is you must have a state ID.” To that end, the most anxious clients at HOPE start parking early and “posting up” later. “Man we have people who start waiting in their cars as early as one o’clock in the morning,” said Humphreys, explaining that patrons can sit in their cars on

the parking lot overnight until a volunteer arrives around 6 a.m. to start compiling a waiting list of the early arrivals. “We open our doors at nine, but if you actually get here at nine, you would be about 90th on the list. Of the 256 food pantries, we are one of the top five in St. Louis.” As director, Humphreys gets a salary from grants, but he is the only salaried person from the pantry. City of Life, like other area pantries function under the auspices of the local Operation Food Search network, although Humphreys does a lot of independent solicitations. Humphreys acknowledged that the depth and quality of his pantry have Photo courtesy Dorothy Humphreys helped dispel myths about the services. “The biggest misconception people (from left) Ministers Vicki Coleman and Jerome Harris withpantry director Joe Humphreys, display have is that the food is stale and old,” he the wide array of food available at City of Life Christian Church in University City on a typical Saturday explained. “But I have no government morning. food and everything I get is from high-end grocery ceive in our hearts,” explained Hall. “We serve people stores like Whole Foods or Schnucks in Clayton and who may not have Christ and those who do. We’re Frontenac. We are one of the few pantries that actu- giving out of our hearts through God. This about ally have raffles for TVs and other items like refrig- serving people. It’s not about us. This is joy.” All of the items are well inspected by the volunteers erators.” before they allow them to be claimed by the customers. Vicki Coleman, who is one of the associate minis“Our motto is ‘if you wouldn’t eat it, don’t put it out ters at City of Life and a regular volunteer at the Saturday pantry, said Humphreys’ mere disposition sets there’,” said volunteer Essie Jackson. “I came here one Saturday and I have been volunteering ever since. If a positive tone. “It’s a blessing and it’s a blessing to have him,” said we wouldn’t eat it ourselves we don’t put it out.” Anyone seeking additional information on the Coleman. “He’s good people. He’s kind. He’s friendly. He always has positive things to say about everybody.” HOPE pantry should call Humphreys at 314-680Phillip Hall, another associate minister at City of 9101 or City of Life at 314-995-9753. For informaLife, spoke of the spiritual and intrinsic values of the tion on starting a pantry call Operation Food Search at 314-725-5307. pantry. “Seeing God’s hand at work is the biggest joy we re-

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Children’s Home Society, Family Resource Center merge Two well established non-profit child welfare organizations in the St. Louis region, Children’s Home Society of Missouri (CHS) and Family Resource Center (FRC), are merging to better provide vulnerable children and families with a full spectrum of services and support. Together, these two organizations will offer comprehensive programs to prevent and treat abuse and neglect. The new agency’s staff, evidence-based practices, and strong partnerships with leading educational institutions and researchers will look to reinforce and strengthen the outcomes for children and families served. Founded to provide child welfare and adoption services in 1891, CHS today meets the needs of children and families who have faced severe emotional and physical trauma. CHS offers an array of programs including mental health, education and training, family support, and residential and respite care. CHS has helped tens of thousands of children and their families throughout its rich history. Since 1974, FRC has been a leader in reducing child abuse and neglect and strengthening families through family-centered therapeutic, educational, and support services. FRC has helped over 150,000 at-risk children and family members in the St. Louis region. CHS Executive Director Karen Nolte, FRC Chief Executive Officer Greg Echele, and their highly engaged Boards of Directors believe that

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the merger represents a strategic opportunity to advance the missions of both organizations in a faster, more effective way than they could do separately. “The challenges and complexities of running a non-profit organization have never been greater. From government contracts to employment regulations to information technology systems, along with the consistent application of evidenced-based practices that improve client outcomes, more and higher-level expertise is necessary for non-profits to thrive,” said Nolte. “Together, we are stronger in terms of organizational capacity and resources.” Earlier this year, FRC’s Echele announced that he would be retiring at the end of 2016 after 28 years of leading the organization. Nolte will assume the role of Executive Director of the new organization. Reiterating that the merger is good news for families throughout the region, Echele said, “Forty-two years ago, my colleagues and I recognized an unmet need to treat the psychological scars of child abuse and neglect, and Family Resource Center was born. After spending the majority of my professional career advocating for kids who have suffered trauma from family violence, I am delighted that this merger with Children’s Home Society will extend our commitment to break the cycle of abuse.”

Normandy Early Childhood Center earns statewide PBIS recognition, full licensing for preschool program

Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative NECC Principal Shantana Herd (center), displays the school’s PBIS recognition with two of the teachers, LaShonda Clark (left), and Melinda Williams, and few of the center’s students. NECC received a Bronze award from the state for its PBIS program.

The Normandy Early Childhood Center has reached two significant milestones recently, both testaments to the quality of education provided to our community’s youngest learners. The Normandy Early Childhood Center is now fully licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for its preschool program. The center provides preschool and pre-kindergarten curricula to about 230 students in the Normandy Schools Collaborative. The licensing designates the NECC preschool as a “Program of Quality.” According to NECC Principal Shantana Herd, the Early Childhood Center in the process of obtaining state license for the pre-k program with the goal of having the pre-k program licensed by the end of the school year. “This will allow us to move forward with applying for Missouri state accreditation for our entire early childhood program during the 2017-2018 school year,” Herd explained. “This timeline aligns with our

current accreditation renewal date of March 2018.” NECC is also the recipient of the Missouri Schoolwide Systems Award of Excellence - Bronze Level for its Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) program. The school was recognized for its work during a recent awards program held at the Special School District of St. Louis County. The PBIS Award identifies and recognizes the Normandy Early Childhood Center for successful implementation of programs that teach and encourage positive student behaviors. “Research shows the connection between a strong early childhood program and the success students see throughout their academic careers,” said Dr. Charles Pearson, Superintendent, Normandy Schools Collaborative. “We commend Ms. Herd and her staff on their intentional and caring approach to educating and preparing our future scholars. The Normandy Early Childhood Center is laying the groundwork for a bright future for our students.”

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Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

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Hallo-whine My community is safe for a while. The creepy, spine-chillin’ monsters and spooks have all crawled back under their rocks until next time. No…the election is not over at this writing, but Halloween is. Deciding on what to give out to the trick-ortreaters was never a problem in years past. That is until the food shamers drove me into doublethinking madness. I found myself considering additives, preservatives, artificial flavorings, colors, impurities and synthetic hormones. Then of course there were the food allergies to contend with: egg sensitivities, lactose intolerance, peanut and gluten allergies. It used to be the only thing kids were allergic to was homework and taking a bath. The one sure thing that would make them violently ill and break out in a raging rash would be to wake up Monday morning and realize it was time to go to school. All these latest trends made me reconsider my treat choice. Reluctantly, I decided against giving out the bag of chocolate covered, jam-filled, glowing bacon clusters. Instead, I put them in the back section of my shopping cart alongside the other things I would buy for myself. I intended to wash them down with a diet soda later. Totally kidding…it would be a regular soda. I’m not a masochist. I wandered over to the veggie section and considered a bag of peeled baby carrots. Easy, they were already unwrapped plus the color of the season. Or perhaps broccoli heads? After all, they were little scary green heads. Great, but not perfect. I was getting close, very close, but still needed to search. I then discovered it. Neat little pre-packaged items bundled

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up in festive orange and black wrapping and ready to go. Pretzels! Perfect, no additives, no preservatives, no sugar, no worries. Soon the first batch of snack beggars arrived. I gleefully presented my overflowing bowlful of healthy treats for their consideration. They collectively brought their little painted faces closer to scrutinize my offering. One ghoul lunged forward. A good sign. It grabbed a package then began reading the ingredients, “Wheat, flour, salt, corn oil, yeast…soda!” “UGH! Where’s the chocolate?!” They demanded. “Where’s the sugar?” they insisted! “Where are the gummy bears and lollipops and candy corn?!” they chanted. “Are you Satan?!” I recoiled in fear then remembered the glowing bacon clusters I had kept for myself. I hurriedly passed them out and saved Halloween before the little buggers torched my house.

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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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Thirty Outstanding Young Professionals Celebrated for Making a Difference in the Community On Oct. 27, North County Inc. honored this year’s top North County 30 Leaders in their Thirties. This amazing group of up-and-coming professionals and volunteers who are making a difference in the North County area were recognized at the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties reception at Christian Hospital.

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Louis County, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, U.S. Bank. North County Incorporated is a regional development organization, which acts as a catalyst to define and advocate economic and community de-

velopment for North St. Louis County. NCI was established in 1977. The Board is composed of community leaders and business owners. Sean Hogan, SSM Health DePaul Hospital, is North County Inc.’s 2016 Board Chair.

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Normandy officially welcomes Little Bit Foundation to team The Normandy Kindergarten Center officially welcomed its new partner, The Little Bit Foundation, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and birthday party. The birthday party was for students born in September, and the ribbon cutting was to officially christen the school’s partnership with the non-profit foundation. The Little Bit Foundation provides wraparound services to students in need, in the form of uniforms, school supplies and books, among other

goods. The organization also secures needed services such as nutrition assistance, health screenings and medical exams. Also on hand for the Sept. 19 ribbon cutting was staff from Normandy Schools Collaborative, Beyond Housing, and Citi, a major supporter of The Little Bit Foundation. In addition to its financial support, Citi employees volunteer at the school ‘Boutique,’ where they work with students and families on academic and social needs.

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McNair Elementary, in the Hazelwood School District, recently celebrated “Donuts with Dads,” an event that fathers, grandfathers, uncles and mentors escorted their students to the school to participate in the event. Everyone appeared to enjoy the fresh doughnuts and juice during the gathering. “I am thrilled with the turnout this morning,” said Dr. Jennifer Roper, principal at McNair. “It’s always great to have parents visit the school, especially fathers. Teachers and students are accustomed to mothers visiting the school and participating in programs; however, it’s something special when we host fathers because it is outside the norm” she said.

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Hazelwood students create ‘Buddy Bench’ to build friendship

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Students at Russell Elementary, in Hazelwood School District, have come up with creative ways to make friends. If a student does not have a friend to play with, they can sit at the new ‘Buddy Bench.’ Students will see a friend sitting on the bench, and invite them to play. Russell Elementary Principal, Dr. Paul Alvord, shared the idea with the student council last school year. Most of the students had heard of Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District the buddy bench, a concept Students at Russell Elementary, in the Hazelwood School District, enjoy the new “Buddy Bench.” that has made national news. “Our student council was responsible for rais- ol Welch, third grade teacher at Russell. “The ing the funds and ordering the bench,” said Car- simplicity of it is its beauty.”

McCluer High Pommies partner with elementary students for half-time performance

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The McCluer High School Pommies partnered with 28 elementary school students for a halftime performance at McCluer’s varsity football game on Saturday, Oct. 15. The performance was the culminating activity of a two-day minidance camp the Pommies held for students in

kindergarten through sixth grades from Griffith, Vogt, Central, Johnson-Wabash, Walnut Grove and Lee-Hamilton Elementary Schools. For their participation in the camp, the young dancers received a camp T-shirt, certificate, medal and photos.

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HEALING from cover to the veterans who are participating in it. “We go as close as we can to the very spot each veteran had their biggest battles and we have a ceremony for them and ask them to share with us and let us help carry the burden of what they experienced physically, mentally and emotionally. We burn incense and when we leave, we leave that incense standing in the ground in a circle in remembrance for them.” Finding forgiveness The organizers of each trip also find opportunities for the veterans to give back to the people of Vietnam – helping to build schools, pay for medical care and provide support in a variety of other ways. Organizers also arrange meetings with former Viet Cong fighters and leaders, giving the former adversaries a chance to find healing together. “They do not hold anger, they do not hold grudges,” said Snider. “Last year we went to the Mekong Delta and stayed on an island compound owned by a husband and wife who were both former Viet Cong. “She had joined the Viet Cong when she was 11. When she was 13 she was captured and tortured and beaten,” he explained. “The husband had tried to stay out of the war, forming a school on this island. The Americans bombed the school and he said any country that would bomb a school and kill children he had to fight against.” The two met and married in the jungle, where they also had their first child. “He lived three days,” said Snider. “He was born without arms and legs. They thought it was their karma but it turns out it was the effects of Agent Orange.” When the veterans visited the couple last year they brought funding to help rebuild the school which had been bombed decades ago. “We had a groundbreaking ceremony and we are going back this year to have a dedication ceremony,” said Snider, noting that interactions like that one offered a path to healing that no therapy could compare to. “Ed Tick has told me that the most amazing thing is that after the veterans have been in the country for just two to three nights their nightmares totally disappear and when they go home the nightmares don’t come back,” said Snider. “They left their soul in Vietnam all those years ago and we take them back and help them reclaim their soul.” “What is the value of a human life?” But the two-week trip is not cheap, and Snider has been working all year on fundraising to help pay for

Submitted photo The organizers of each trip also find opportunities for the veterans to give back to the people of Vietnam – helping to build schools, pay for medical care and provide support in a variety of other ways.

four people, two St. Charles veterans, a local psychiatrist, and himself, to make the trip on Nov. 28. “It costs about $6,000 per person,” he said, noting he has raised some of the money through mouse races and donations. “Everything I have raised has gone to pay for airfare, trip insurance, visas, TSA pre-checks, and the deposit for Soldiers Heart. That leaves $11,200 that I don’t know where it is coming from.” He said the large price tag per person had made fundraising hard. “I have had a lot of people ask ‘Why would you spend so much money just to send one man back?” he said. “What really abhors me is that 20 veterans a day commit suicide. Over 65 percent of them are over 50 years old, so a great many of them are Vietnam veterans. “What is the value of a human life?” he said. “What is the value of giving peace to someone who fought and saw men die beside him and have been suffering for many years?” Snider said donations as small as $5 could help because every dollar donated adds up in the long run. Donors can make donations, and read

some heart-wrenching accounts from veterans, through his website at veteransreturntovietnam.com. “I want everyone to have the opportunity to go if I can get the funding and we can pay for it,” added Snider.

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Sports you see with Gary B... Guns ‘N Hoses takes place Thanksgiving eve at Scottrade Center This event is another way we can show support to our fallen first responders. It will be held on Nov. 23 at Scottrade Center. “Although Guns ‘N Hoses started small, it has now become a can’t-miss holiday tradition that has raised more than $5.5 million for The BackStoppers and attracts nearly 15,000 fans each year to downtown St. Louis,” said Steve Holley, secretary of the Guns ‘N Hoses Boxing Association. “It is incredible to have the community behind us supporting our fallen heroes. This year we hope to fill every seat in the Scottrade Center as we celebrate this landmark anniversary.” Guns ‘N Hoses will feature 15 three-round bouts of boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) matches between police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel from Missouri and Illinois. Both male and female fighters are scheduled. The event will also include a new opening ceremony this year before the opening bell. Go to www.STLGunsnHoses.com for all the details. * Truly one of the best events honoring our fallen first responders Lindenwood’s field hockey is in the history books The Lindenwood field hockey team captured its first ever ECAC Tournament title after shutting out Limestone 1-0 for the second time this season on Sunday. Each team has the best goal keeper featuring the ECAC Co-Goalies of the Year in Skylar Starbeck and Limestone’s Tabria Cochran. Both teams’ defenders kept each other in check as the Lady Lions recorded the only shot in the first half. Lindenwood’s one shot was the lowest total in any half all season while the Saints failed to launch a shot for the third time this season. Tara Robben, the ECAC Offensive Player of the Year, scored her team-leading 21st goal late in the second half. The Lady Lions finish the

season with an overall record of 16-3 including 10 shutout victories. For more information, go to www.LindenwoodLions.com * Thanks to Andrew P. Morris of Lindenwood Sports Information for the information River City Rascals extend contracts on eight players The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field. Manager Steve Brook and the brass have announced the contract extensions of eight players from the 2016 campaign in which the Rascals reached the Frontier League Championship Series for the third consecutive season. The first of the returning batch that Brook has resigned include pitchers Reese Gregory, Jason Zgardowski, Austin Warner and Lucas Laster. 2016 marked the first season in the Frontier League for the first three pitchers and they combined for 41 appearances with seven wins and two saves. Gregory will be heading into his second professional season, Zgardowski will start his first full season with the club, Warner served as one of the Rascal’s top arms and Laster had an injury early in the year but is a big prospect. Others inked are outfielder Robby Enslen and infielders Josh Silver, Clint Freeman and Braxton Martinez. Enslen was a candidate for the Frontier League Rookie of the Year, Silver had one of the most productive seasons in the Frontier League last year and was 11 points away from the batting championship, Freeman is versatile as an infielder/left-handed pitcher for the 2017 Rascals and Martinez is back for his sophomore year and played ball at St. Louis University. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * Setting the table Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, has hosted many radio shows from Health to Sports to Baby Boomer news. He was the EMCEE of the River City Rascals and St. Louis Swarm basketball team inaugural seasons and broadcasting for the indoor football teams over a decade. Has been writing sports since 1999 for the paper.

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Recipe: Easy potluck party dishes As the saying goes, sharing is caring, and nothing spreads a little love like a potluck gathering among family and friends. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or at a watch party for your favorite team, bring a simple make-and-take recipe for a tasty good time. Not only does a potluck menu take some pressure off the host, it gives each guest the chance to share beloved recipes and introduce new dishes featuring favorite ingredients. One sure bet for a crowd pleaser is the rich flavor of Musselman’s Apple Butter, a classic Pennsylvania Dutch spread made with apples and cinnamon that can add a special touch to your favorite sweet or savory recipes. Be sure your dish arrives looking as good as it tastes with these tips for smart food transport: • Keep plastic wrap or foil from touching food on a serving platter by inserting toothpicks to create a tent. • For hot dishes, such as these Sweet Bacon Smokies, prevent the condensation that accumulates in the lid from dripping on food by wrapping the lid with a small cloth or paper towels. • Use an insulated cooler to maintain the temperature of a dish for longer journeys, but for a short distance, place the serving dish in a larger pan lined with towels for a hot dish or with ice-filled plastic bags to keep a cool dish chilled. Find more recipes just right for sharing at musselmans.com.

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Ingredients: 1 package bacon 1 package little smokies (little sausage or hot dogs) 1 cup apple butter Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Place parchment paper on jelly roll pan or other edged baking pan. Cut bacon strips into thirds. Wrap each strip of bacon around a smokie, piercing with toothpick to hold bacon in place. Place smokies on pan.

Baste each smokie with generous amount of apple butter. Bake 20 minutes. Remove and flip each smokie. Baste again with apple butter. Reduce heat to 275 F and bake another 20 minutes until bacon is cooked to desired doneness. Make sure apple butter doesn’t burn. Transfer smokies to slow cooker on low heat to keep warm for serving.

Apple Butter Gooey Butter Cake

Ingredients: Cake: 1 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Filling: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup apple butter 1 egg 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus additional for serving 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg whipped cream

Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease 8-by-8-inch square pan. To make cake: In large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk in egg, melted butter, milk and vanilla until moistened. Spread evenly in pan. To make filling: In large bowl with electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and apple butter until smooth. Beat in egg then beat in melted butter and vanilla. Scrape bowl then beat in powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread filling over cake; bake 45-50 minutes, or until center is set. Do not overbake as center should be slightly gooey. Cool completely before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and dust with cinnamon to serve.

ACROSS 1. *”____ Attraction” (1987) with Michael Douglas 6. *Tom Selleck’s “Blue Bloods” network 9. Quarterback’s downfall 13. Every restaurant’s nightmare? 14. *Tommy ____ Jones 15. Charitable contribution recipient 16. *____ Eckhart 17. “The loneliest number” 18. Type of lyric poem 19. *Pryor or Gere 21. *Caine or Keaton 23. ___ Khan 24. Another word for island 25. World’s oldest national broadcaster 28. Odds and ____ 30. Responsible by law 35. Rod attachment 37. Turkey dance 39. ____ lightly 40. Tangerine grapefruit hybrid 41. Become established 43. British children’s author Blyton 44. Like a button, but more so 46. Stopped sleeping 47. Naysayer’s prefix 48. Comes next 50. Embarkation location 52. #6 Across icon 53. Tortoise’s competitor 55. *”____ Day Afternoon” with Al Pacino 57. *Lange or Chastain 61. The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman 65. Arabian chieftain 66. “To Kill a Mockingbird” recluse 68. Have effect 69. Master of ceremonies 70. Pendulum’s path 71. Pine product 72. Grating voice 73. *____ Leoni 74. Be posted and reposted DOWN 1. *”Cape ____” (1991) with Robert De Niro 2. Berry high in antioxidants 3. Cleopatra’s necklace 4. Hula dancer’s hello 5. Number of lines in print 6. Doofus

7. *Affleck or Kingsley 8. *Chevy Chase’s “____ Like Old Times” 9. Frosh, next year 10. Dwarf buffalo 11. Surrender territory 12. ____ over or capsize 15. Bending of the truth 20. Gives a tirade 22. Not well 24. Heavy hydrogen, e.g. 25. *Lee or Willis 26. “Begin” and “began” partner 27. Irishman’s ancestor 29. *Carey or Barrymore 31. A in A = b x h 32. Source of sesame seeds 33. Everyone but clergy 34. *Redmayne or Murphy 36. Place in France

38. Thor Heyerdahl’s “Kon-____” 42. Clingy one 45. Employ again 49. Cul de ____ 51. *Redford or Duvall 54. Capital of Morocco 56. Doomed one 57. Audience’s rejection 58. *Stone or Thompson 59. Abbreviated seconds 60. Leak through 61. Chewed stimulant 62. Trojan Horse, e.g. 63. Smiley face 64. Texting button 67. Metal-bearing mineral See answers on page 13

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Nov. 9: Karaoke

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

Nov. 11: Chicken fried steak or

meatloaf

Chicken fried steak or meatloaf dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-8316121.

Nov. 12: Health awareness fair

A community health awareness fair titled “A Healthy Living Plan for Keep-

ing God’s Temple in Order” will take place from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (with an exercise class from 8-8:30 a.m.) at 4424 Dr. James Brown Sr., Dr. (formerly Washington Ave.) The event will include free health screenings for: vision, hearing, dental, geriatric, mammography, blood pressure, diabetes, chiropractor and lung function along with relaxation techniques, a brain center, a farmer’s market, juicing, healing teas, vendors and information booths. There will be free breakfast and lunch plus a raffle and prizes. For information, contact Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church at 314-531-3759 or Evelyn Wright, co-chairman at 314830-1795 or eewjsw65@gmail.com.

Nov. 12: Bunco night

The American Legion Post in Maryland Heights is having a bunco night at 7 p.m. at 217 Shumate Ave. in Maryland Heights. The cost is $15 per person; beverages, snacks and door prizes are included. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and silent auction. The money raised goes to support the post and servicing veterans in the community.

Nov. 12: Flea market

Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information contact Richard at 314-837-7057.

Nov. 12: Resume building seminar

At 9:30 a.m., JOBS AND MORE STL will host a one-day hands-on resume building seminar at the Ferguson Municipal Public Library at 35 N Florissant Rd. in Ferguson. Interested? Have questions? Contact Adrian Shropshire, JOBS AND MORE STL, at jobsandmorestl@outlook.com or 314922-5059. For more information visit jobsandmorestl.org.

Nov. 12: Breakfast

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

Nov 14: Theater auditions

The Alpha Players will be holding open auditions for Christopher Sergel’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” at 7 p.m. at the Florissant Civic Center Theater. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. There are roles for 11 males (including three boys) and six females (including one girl). Rehearsals will begin after Dec. 25 and performances will be March 10, 11, 17, 18 and 19, 2017 at the Florissant Civic Center Theater. Those auditioning should bring a list of potential schedule conflicts. For more information, visit “The Alpha Players” Facebook page or website (www.alphaplayers.org) or call 314-258-3018.

Nov.16: Karaoke

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

Nov. 17: Blood pressure check

Free blood pressure check at Life Care Center of Florissant at1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) Call 314831-3752 for more information.

Nov. 18: Pork steak dinner

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

Nov. 18: Bingo

Bingo from 2 – 3 p.m. at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant. Call 314-831-3752 for more information.

Nov. 19: Meat shoots

The Florissant Eagles Aerie3638 at 15245 New Halls Ferry Rd. will be hosting meat shoots starting Sept. 17 and running through Nov. 19. No bull barrels, 670 minimum chokes. Shooting # 9s. The shoots run from noon until dusk.

Nov. 20: Meat Shoot Sundays

From Sept. 18 through Nov. 20 there will be Meat Shoot Sundays at Florissant Valley American Legion Post 444 at 7090 Old Jamestown Rd. from noon until dusk. Food and drinks will be available. There will be a children’s play area as well.

Nov. 20: BB gun meat shoot

BB gun meat shoot at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, starts at 1 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment ). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

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

Tuesdays: Lung cancer support group

Steak fry at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

The Lung Cancer Networking Group is open to anyone affected by lung cancer and meets at Christian Hospital at 11133 Dunn Rd. every second Tuesday of the month from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in Room 2100. No RSVP required. Christian Hospital has partnered with the Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis to provide this group meeting. Drop-in to the monthly meetings to discuss, ask questions and learn how others manager side effects, symptoms and the day-to-day of cancer. Connect with other care partners who are learning about cancer and how it impacts their friends and family members. Share and hear stories from others who “get it.” Discover the power of group support when you meet with a licensed facilitator, other people (family, friends, patients) affected by a cancer diagnosis.

Dec. 31: Support group beginning

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

Nov. 23: Karaoke

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

Nov. 30: 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.

Dec. 2: Steak fry

A PFLAG chapter in North County is starting very soon, and is looking for parents and individuals interested in getting it off the ground running. If you are interested in helping start this support group for parents of GLBT individuals and the individuals themselves contact Josh Privitt at nocopflag@gmail.com or 314-521-5694.

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.

Dec. 31: Volunteers needed

6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

St. Louis County is now seeking volunteers for the St. Louis County Older Resident Programs’ (CORP) 2016 tax preparation. Applications are now available to begin the process and to sign up for the training. Volunteers will be VITA-certified and will begin volunteering at the CORP tax sites mid-January and continue through mid-April. Volunteers can choose where they would like to help out of eight sites, days, position as a tax counselor, appointment scheduler or customer greeter/intaker. Mileage reimbursement is available. Call today to get started with the volunteer application process. Interested individuals should contact Sheryl Trask at 314615-7430 for north of I-64 locations or Kathy Paulsen at 314-615-4021 for south county locations.

RECURRING EVENTS 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: 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

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting

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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • November 9, 2016 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: checks

Blood

pressure

Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 831-3752 for more information.

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo

6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.

Last Saturdays: Writers Workshop: 10am - 1:30pm, Baden Liberary, 8448 Church Rd., 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 - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine

zheimer’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.

Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting

Free Mammogram Screenings:

Wednesdays: STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314.839.3171.

Sundays: Alcoholics mous Group 109

Anony-

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:

Sundays: meeting

Nutrition Education:

The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads.org.

CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group

Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314.741.3737

HEALTH Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation

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: Al-

SSM DePaul Wellness Center:

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314.653.5123.

Do-Dads

Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information. Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177

11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314.344.6157.

Christian Center:

Hospital

Recovery

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314.953.8100.

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

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.

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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

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

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse:

Smoking Cessation Classes:

Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public.

#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com

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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.

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CROSSWORD answers from page 11

Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com

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

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Movie

By Steve Bryan

Cubs on film also go for the ‘W’ My recliner is covered with two red Cardinals throws from Busch Stadium. I carry one credit card emblazoned with the Redbirds; I even have a Cardinals duffel bag. Yet, like countless baseball fans, I watched Game 7 of the World Series hoping that the Cubs would end a 108-year drought. It was a game between two hungry teams, and the Cubbies ultimately got that all-important final “W.” As a film fan, I also enjoy stories featuring the former “Lovable Losers.” A major plot point in “Back to the Future II” dealt with the Cubs winning the 2015 World Series. Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, was inspired by that victory to buy a sports almanac to take back to 1985. The film was just a year off in its prediction, but I blame that on Marty and Doc Brown messing with timelines. 1993’s “Rookie of the Year” featured a young baseball fan who, after an accident, throws an incredible fast ball. With his mom’s permission, Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) joins the Cubs as a publicity stunt, but he turns out to be a viable pitcher. Gary Busey plays it straight as an older baseball mentor, but Daniel Stern, as a pitching coach, chews the scenery to pieces. A love letter to Chicagoland, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ” contains some funny scenes at Wrigley Field. Playing hooky, Ferris, Cameron and Sloane end up in the stands during a day game. Principal Ed Rooney, played beautifully by Jeffrey Jones, chases after the errant Ferris, but to no avail. Alan Ruck’s Cameron chants “Hey batter batter batter swing batter” and Ferris even catches a ball. Wrigley’s marquee also shows the phrase “Save Ferris!”, a reference to the character’s fake illness. Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi wreaked havoc across Chicago in 1980’s “The Blues Brothers.” Playing Jake

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and Elwood Blues, the duo sets off a “Mission from God” to save an orphanage and get their band back together. In anticipation of police problems, the foresighted Jake had falsified his driver’s license renewal and put down “1060 West Addison,” the address of Wrigley Field. The Cubs have shaken off their so-called curse, but one wonders if Steve Bartman will ever be free of his. Bartman is the subject of “Catching Hell,” an ESPN “30 for 30” documentary examining his ill-fated attempt to catch a foul ball. Bartman’s actions in 2003 arguably prevented outfielder Moises Alou from catching the ball for an out. Many fans blame Bartman for the Cubs not making it to the World Series that year. Bartman had to be escorted from the stadium, receiving both death threats and commercial endorsement offers for his actions. Bartman has avoided the spotlight and interview opportunities in order to lead a quiet life. In fact, the documentary filmmaker here comes across as a bit aggressive as he stalks the baseball fan who just wants to be left alone. Congratulations to the Cubbies for a great season! You know, of course, the Cardinals are waiting for you in 2017. Photos courtesy Twentieth Century Fox Films, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures 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.