November 22, 2017
Bridging the gap
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Food Photos courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative (From left) Seniors Devin Deshay and Magdalene Ivory work with Social Studies/Missouri Options teacher Crystal Church on an assignment. The C.A.S.A. program is the new education program for Normandy students needing to recover to graduate from high school.
Normandy schools’ C.A.S.A program helps students in need to stay on track for graduation By Charlotte Beard At the beginning of the school year, Normandy High School’s North Hall became the home of the Center for Academic and Social Advancement (C.A.S.A.). Located in North St. Louis County, the C.A.S.A. program addresses the educational as well as the social and emotional learning aspects of ninth through 12th grade Normandy students who meet the requirements of the program. Denitria Neil, Coordinator of Alternative Learning for Normandy Schools Collaborative (NSC), explained that the previous outside service that NSC was using for its students was not addressing the social and external concerns that contributed to students not doing well in school. “We set down as a district and [discussed] what we could do to bridge the gap of what our students are needing,” she said. C.A.S.A. is geared towards students who have various needs not limited to needing to recover class credits, having problems with school phobias, needing a smaller class setting due to anxiety, or needing one-on-one assistance. Neil shared that a student is only allowed into the program if they are referred by the
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Weather Marlexus Davis, a student in the C.A.S.A. program, speaks with Denitria Neil, coordinator of alternative learning for the Normandy Schools Collaborative.
school’s counselor. The student would begin the process by completing an application with the counselor which includes approval from the parent. After the counselor makes an assessment that determines a need for C.A.S.A., the application gets passed on to the NSC. This phase involves a review of the student’s transcript, academics and disciplinary history, and an intake interview to ensure the right fit for both the student and C.A.S.A.
The classroom experience for a student in the C.A.S.A. program is smaller than regular Normandy classes which can range from 15 to 20 students in a room. C.A.S.A. classes are kept at 10 students to every one educator to best accommodate the needs of all students. “We use what is called an upside down or a flexible seating classroom,” shared Neil. “Where we don’t have traditional desks. We See ‘GAP’ page 2
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COMMUNITY VOICES Men need to be allies in battle against abuse By Dr. Gloria J. Johnson Over the past twenty-five years I have come to realize that if we are going to reduce incidences of domestic and sexual violence against women and children we need men as allies. Men are important in our role to help stop violence against women because the majority of violence (both domestic and sexual) against women that’s reported is committed by men. One reason it has been difficult for men to join us in our fight against domestic violence is that for many years society has seen domestic violence as a family affair and should be dealt with by the family. In the area of sexual violence, somehow society has blamed the victim most of the time because they do not understand that sexual violence is about control and not sex. There is also the thought that because mostly women are victims, this is an issue to be fought by women. If society continues to see domestic violence as a family problem and sexual violence as a sex problem – and not as community problems – women and their children will continue to be prevented from living safe, full and healthy lives.
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It is imperative for society to understand that domestic and sexual violence should be everyone’s concern. It touches all of our lives. As men become our allies in the fight of violence against women and children, this establishes a team effort of both sexes to find solutions through various approaches. If you ask most parents their vision of their sons as adult men, the majority would not answer “I want my son to be violent with his spouse, girlfriend or other women.” To teach boys how to not be violent requires parents, including men, to address violence and confront the contributing factors that perpetrate violence in our society. Boys learn mostly from their fathers and other men in their lives how to relate to females. They learn from the relationship messages they see with their fathers, uncles, cousins, neighbors, teachers, coaches, peers and anyone else who is a vital part of their life. Because of this connection, we need men to join with us, end their silence, speak out and confront the issues that lead men to feel it’s okay to use violence in a relationship.
Life Source Consultants provides free support and confidential services for women and teens dealing with physical, mental, emotional, verbal, financial or sexual abuse because “Love Doesn’t Hurt.” Call us at 314-5240686. Dr. Gloria J. Johnson is the Founder/CEO of Life Source Consultants, the first non-residential African American domestic and sexual violence organization in the State of Missouri. Motivated by a deep love and commitment to abused women and to forever change images and perceptions toward domestic violence, family violence and abuse, Johnson shares true life stories of victims in her book “I Cried Alone.” Johnson received a Master’s in Biblical Counseling and a Ph.D. in marriage and family counseling from Biblical Life College and Seminary. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
‘GAP’ from cover have couches…something like what you would see in the student lounge as opposed to an actual classroom. We wanted to make everything as non-traditional as possible.” C.A.S.A. sessions take place Monday – Friday for students. Each student attends every day, but they are divided up into two different three-hour-and-15-minute sessions and one session for those students who are in the full-day program. Neil reports that since the inception of C.A.S.A. in August 2017, the program is making a positive impact. With 61 students currently enrolled in the program, four students are set to have all the credits needed to graduate in December 2017. These are students who came to C.A.S.A. because they were deficient in credits. Neil shared more about the overall mission of NSC beyond C.A.SA. “The collaborative is the district working with external partners to come into the district to help with what we call ‘wraparound’ services. [We call them] ‘wraparound’ because the
organizations wrap around the school and wrap around the district to add services in which the district may not ordinarily be able to [provide directly]. For example, mental health services or we have the Affinia Health Center that is embedded in North Hall so that the students will have access to health care now. These are some of the things a teacher wouldn’t be responsible for but as a collaboration we can partner with those external services to [meet needs] in the lives of our students.” NSC utilizes the Wyman Center, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit and member of the United Way, to oversee and streamline all processes for the wraparound services, not limited to incorporating these services into C.A.S.A. Wyman’s sources share that more than 30 nonprofit and health providers are on-site NSC and are supported by millions of dollars in private funding. NSC is under control of the state.
Ritenour voters approve Proposition A Ritenour School District voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition A in the Nov. 7 election. Prop A, an operating tax rate increase of 39 cents for each $100 of assessed value for Ritenour School District residents and businesses, will provide the needed financial resources to provide quality education programs for all Ritenour students. Thanks to voter approval, Prop A will generate approximately $2 million in additional operating funds a year. Unofficial results from St. Louis County indicate 2,269 voters (64.5
percent) supported Prop A, while 1,250 (35.5 percent) opposed it. A simple majority was needed for passage. “The biggest winners tonight are our 6,600 Ritenour students,” said Ritenour Superintendent Dr. Chris Kilbride. “I’m grateful for our community’s continued support. During our 150th anniversary, we are excited that funds from Prop A will allow us to keep our staffing and programs strong to best serve our students so they are prepared to enroll in college, enter the workforce or enlist in the military.” Specifically, funds from Prop A will provide long-term financial stability for Ritenour by: • Protecting class sizes and quality curriculum • Expanding the use of technology for all students • Maintaining the ability to recruit and retain the best teachers and staff • Avoiding cuts in staff and programs • Providing more opportunities for students to earn college credit before they graduate • Increasing career training programs for non-college bound students • Balancing the budget Natalie Gerke, a 2000 RHS alumna, former teacher and coach, and current RHS parent, led the Citizen for Ritenour’s Future committee leading up to the Nov. 7 election. As an active community member, Gerke said she was grateful for the support shown by the Ritenour community. “What makes Ritenour different and special is the way residents take pride in supporting our kids, our teachers and our schools,” said Gerke. “When there’s a need, our community responds. We take care of one another, and we invest in our kids and our schools because we know that’s at the core of every thriving community. Passing Prop A is just one more example of that commitment.”
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Christmas season kicks off at Florissant Civic Center Theater Typically, the Alpha Players present only three shows during their season. But this year they are trying something different by adding a Christmas show (“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”) and a visit from the jolly old guy in the red suit. This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling book by Barbara Robinson. It tells the story of a Christmas pageant that goes awry because of the Herdman kids. Ralph, Imogene, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, and Gladys Herdman are an awful bunch. So, when they show up at church (because they heard there were free snacks) and suddenly take over the Christmas pageant, the other kids are shocked. It’s obvious that they’re up to no good. But Christmas magic is all around and the Herdmans, who have never heard the Christmas story before, start to re-imagine it in their own way. This year’s pageant is definitely like no other, but maybe that’s exactly what makes it so special. Performances are Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Florissant Civic Center Theater (Parker and Waterford Roads in Florissant). Tickets, which are priced at $10, are on sale now. They can be purchased online at https://florissantmo.thundertix.com or by calling 314-921-5678. Subject to availability, tickets can also be purchased at the box office starting one hour before each performance. This show is a great chance for the family to kick off the holiday season and to introduce the kids to live theatre. With an estimated run time of 55 minutes, there will be time to visit with Santa too.
Maryland Heights to negotiate final terms of partnership agreement to build ice sports complex The city of Maryland Heights has approved the preliminary terms of a partnership agreement with the St. Louis Legacy Ice Foundation to develop a multi-purpose ice sports complex at a 25acre site on Casino Center Drive owned by GLP Capital, LP near the Hollywood Casino & Hotel in Maryland Heights. The state-of-theart indoor/outdoor ice complex will provide a practice, competition and event destination for a wide variety of ice sports and provide new recreational opportunities for the residents of the city and throughout the region. City staff are now authorized to enter into negotiations with the foundation that could lead to a final agreement. Summit Development Group would provide development services on behalf of the Foundation for the project. Under the preliminary partnership agreement, the city would own the ice sports complex and assist with the project’s financing, including an upfront investment of at least $6.5 million and the issuance of $39 million in bond financing. The foundation would operate the facility and provide more than $24 million in funding and private contributions to the project. The city would purchase the site and lease it to the foundation for 30 years, with options to extend the lease another 25 years. The city and the foundation have applied for a total of $4 million in Missouri economic development tax credits to be used in the financing package. The new location is approximately one mile to the north of a site in Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park that the foundation originally proposed for the ice sports complex. The new site lies between the Hollywood Casino & Hotel and Hollywood Casino Ampetheater. “The city recognizes the tremendous importance of this regional economic development opportunity for our community, and we have created a solution to keep this investment here for many years to come that benefits all parties involved, including our residents,” said Maryland Heights Mayor Mike Moeller. “This public-private partnership will anchor our vision to transform this area into a valuable regional sports, entertainment, specialty retail and recreational attraction. This is a win-win situation, and we are excited to enter into the next phase of negotiations. ” “We appreciate how Mayor Moeller and the city of Maryland Heights have stepped up to keep our project in the same general area as our previous site,” said Patrick Quinn, Chairman of the Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to championing the values inherent in ice sports. The new site lies within an area protected by a system of levees, pumping stations and a storm water management system constructed in 1994 by Hollywood Casino and the Howard Bend Levee District. This area has not experienced a flood event since it was opened. The four-sheet, regional recreation center will be home for a variety of ice sports, amateur and college ice hockey uses, youth tournaments and the practice facility for the St. Louis Blues. If the city reaches a final partnership agreement with the foundation, the timeline calls for construction of the project to be completed in late September 2019.
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Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, recently received a $10,000 Newman’s Own Foundation grant from Schnuck Markets. The grant will be used for OFS’ Cooking Matters at the Store program, which provides interactive grocery store tours and cooking demonstrations to show local families and individuals how to make healthy, affordable shopping choices. Newman’s Own Foundation provides grants to support initiatives that increase access to fresh food and nutrition education in underserved communities. Founded in 1982 by Paul Newman, Newman’s Own, Inc. sells a variety of premium and organic food products
and gives 100 percent of the profits to charitable purposes around the world. OFS’ Tour Event Days, which are free and open to the public, will offer tours of the supermarket’s produce, bakery, meat and dairy departments. Participants will observe a live cooking demonstration to help them learn how to prepare and cook nutritious meals at home. Schnuck Markets will feature various food sampling stations for customers that introduce healthy, family-friendly meal choices. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and are scheduled for Jan. 13 at Schnuck Markets located at 1589 Sierra Vista Plaza, as well as March 3 at Schnuck Markets located at 49 N. Florissant Rd. in Ferguson.
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Thirty-nine veterans from all four branches of service attended the fourth annual Cold Water Elementary School Veterans Day Breakfast. Veterans and students enjoyed breakfast courtesy of Cold Water teachers and staff. Stephanie Knight and Dawn Probst, Veterans Day breakfast organizers and Cold Water teachers, were glad to see so many veterans and their families participate in the breakfast.
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“We are proud of our Community Outreach Committee and the Cold Water staff for helping to host a wonderful event,” said Daniel Dix, principal at Cold Water. “We hosted 39 veterans, who shared their stories of when and where they served. This was just a small way to show our appreciation for their service and sacrifice,” said Dix.
Music students at STEAM Academy meet veteran pen pals with performance
Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District A student from the STEAM Academy in the Ferguson-Florissant School District meets with his veteran pen pal.
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Throughout the fall semester of 2017, sixth grade music students at the STEAM Academy in the Ferguson-Florissant School District have communicated with veterans through written letters. On Nov. 10, students met the veterans they’ve written to, and provided a performance at both the Missouri Veterans Home, and the Jefferson Barracks Hospital. Students took advantage of this opportunity to share their respect and appreciation for those who have fought for the country. The sixth students were accompanied by the seventh, and eighth grade choirs during the performance. “When I proposed this idea to my class, my students were excited to begin writing their letters,” said Nancy Kowalczyk, choir director at the STEAM Academy. “Megan Martinez at the Missouri Veterans Home was more than happy to help us coordinate this. My students were so eager to meet their pen pals.” Kowalczyk’s original idea was to expose her music students to other forms of music, and help them understand how music functions in different cultures, locations and events. Patriotic music is a type of music that she personally identifies with. Her father was a World War II veteran who passed away in 2016. Each Veterans Day, she would call her father, with her students, and sing patriotic songs to him over the phone, known as “Singing Veteran Telegrams.” “I wanted to continue this tradition with my new students at the STEAM Academy,” said Kowalczyk. “Our students wanted to sing patriotic songs to local veterans to show their appreciation. Having them write letters to local veterans excited them about this project even more.”
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Thirty young professionals recognized for achievements in North County Submitted photo
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North County Incorporated, Regional Development Association (NCI) named its 2017 Leadership Award recipients at NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their Thirties luncheon Oct.31 at Christian Hospital. The rising professionals were recognized for making their mark in their careers and civic work in the North County area. “We are proud of this exceptional group of community, civic and business leaders who as young adults are excelling in their professions and making a difference in North St. Louis County,” said Rebecca Zoll, president/CEO of North County Inc. Event sponsors included: Bommarito Automotive; Christian Hospital; City of Hazelwood; Commerce Bank; Community News; Enterprise Holdings; Ferguson-Florissant School District, Greater North County Chamber of Commerce; Jennings School District; Kent Miller Photography; Negwer Materials; SSM Health DePaul Hospital; St. Louis County, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership; Trinity Catholic High School; and U.S. Bank.
Class of 2017 30 Leaders in Their Thirties award recipients: Arash Bagheri
Darren Hillis, Pharm.D.
Regions bank
SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Mark Barnhart
Chris Hubbard Jackson, Ph.D.
Pattonville Fire Protection District
Erin Brooks, O.D.
University of Missouri St. Louis
Andy Cook
Fred Weber, Inc.
North County Resident and Volunteer
Bill Huber
Incarnate Word Academy
Eboni January, MD
Miranda Ming, Ph.D. Jennings School District
Emily Moxey
Special School District of St. Louis County
Jonathan Mueller
Lutheran High School North
Cory Patterson
Trinity Catholic High School
Sgt. Mark Pounders
Michelle Cooley
BJK People’s Health Centers North County
Lyndsay Cowles, Ph.D.
Greater North County Chamber of Commerce
Sean Robertson
Jeff Dossett
Erin Lee
Kyle Stockmann
The Little Bit Foundation
Regions Bank
Capt. Norman Mann
Exley Warren, Ed.D.
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Misty Farr, Pharm.D.
Jaime Jenkins
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St. Ann Catholic Church
Venus Martz
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Pattonville School District
Enrique Flores
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NCI focuses on developing North County North County Incorporated is a regional development organization which acts as a catalyst to define and advocate economic and community development for North St. Louis County. North County Incorporated has been serving the region since 1977. County Incorporated (NCI) was founded in 1977 and serves as “the voice” for the many business, civic and community organizations throughout the region. There are 350,000 residents living in the 45 municipalities and unincorporated area located within the North St. Louis County region. North County hugs the curves of the Missouri River just west of its confluence with the Mississippi, wraps around LambertSt. Louis International Airport, skirting the northern city limits of St. Louis. Successful businesses of all sizes, chambers of commerce, neighborhood associations, individual professionals, residents, churches, hospitals, schools, law enforcement agencies and a variety of other institutions make up our membership. As an advocate for North St. Louis County, NCI is connecting our community, municipal and business leaders to collaboratively work toward positive growth, economic development (commercial and housing), and marketing to sustain our great quality of life. NCI is a 501(c)6 and North County Regional Development Association is our 501(c)3. North County Incorporated is an economic and community development advocacy organization serving the North St. Louis County community for more than 35 years. We focus on economic development, education, healthcare, infrastructure and transportation needs.
NCI markets the area as a truly great place to live, work, shop, worship, and learn as we actively work to enhance the residential and business climate. NCI’s leadership successfully builds collaborative partnerships to work on regional matters in an effort to create an overall more livable community. We coordinate the resources and efforts of community, civic and business leaders to speak as a unified voice on regional issues. By connecting people, ideas and resources, NCI is a catalyst for the betterment of the area.
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Decorate, celebrate and save energy this holiday season For many of us, the holidays involve twinkling lights, home-cooked meals and wonderful aromas of favorite foods and baked goods. It means bright decorations, a busy kitchen and a house full of family and friends. Cuivre River Electric Cooperative reminds us this increased activity can also mean a lot energy use. But a higher-thannormal electric bill in January doesn’t have to be the last gift of the season. These ideas from Cuivre River can help you decorate, celebrate and save energy during the holidays. To be the brightest house on the block, be energy-smart. Start with energy-efficient lighting, namely light-emitting diodes (LEDs). While a string of traditional mini-lights uses 36 watts of power, LEDs use only five watts and can last up to 10 times longer. LEDs are typically made of plastic and are not likely to break. Many are brighter than traditional mini-lights. However, a string of LEDs can cost two to three times more than traditional lights, and many homeowners have reported mixed results with performance. Unlike traditional bulbs, LEDs use computer chips to create light. Depending on the quality of the manufacturing process, the brightness and life may not be what’s expected. A good rule of thumb: cheaper is not always better. When looking for LEDs, view the lights plugged in at the store, or make sure you can return them if they do not meet your expectation. All holiday lights, whether LED or incandescent, should be placed on a timer. Simple timers cost
less than $20. It’s usually best to leave lights on only from sunset until bedtime. Consider giving energy efficient gifts. Electronic gifts can be “energy vampires” — sucking electricity 24 hours a day, even when switched off. Cell phone and tablet chargers, game consoles and any device with a large square plug is likely an energy vampire. When possible, unplug electronics that are not being used, or plug them into a smart power strip. Look for a smart power strip that lets you control the flow of electricity to specific devices. You can cut the flow of electricity to unused devices such as DVD players, game consoles and stereo systems, while allowing TVs and satellite or cable boxes to remain in operation. To keep your home entertainment center running lean, look for EnergyStar rated TVs and energy-efficient satellite or cable boxes. Try carb (carbon) cutting in the kitchen. If the kitchen is the “heart” of your holiday home, it can also help pump savings back into your wallet. According to the Department of Energy, cooking accounts for 4.5 percent of total energy use in U.S. homes. When combined with the energy needed for refrigeration, dishwashing and water heating, the kitchen can account for as much as 15 percent of home energy use. Saving energy in your holiday kitchen can have an impact on your energy bill. • When preparing side dishes, baked goods, soups and such, consider using small appliances like a crock pot, toaster oven, microwave or warming plate instead of your oven or stovetop. Small appliances are an energysaving alternative, typically using about half the energy of a stove. • When using the oven, don’t peek! Opening the oven door can drop the oven temperature by 25 degrees and make your stove use more energy to return to the desired temperature. If your recipe calls for baking the dish more than an hour, it is not necessary to preheat the oven. Also, if your oven is electric you can likely turn it off for the last five to ten minutes of cooking and let the residual heat complete the job. Clean burners and reflectors increase efficiency, so don’t neglect this small but important task. • Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible so cold air doesn’t escape. However, leaving the door open for a longer period of time while you load groceries or remove items you need is more efficient than opening and closing it several times. • Entertaining a large group? Give your furnace a break. When your oven is working hard and you have a house full of guests, heat from the stove and the extra people can keep your house comfortable and let you to turn down the thermostat. Prevent post-holiday electric bill shock with energy-efficient decorating and cooking practices this year. The money you save can be used for the most dreaded January bills of all — credit cards.
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hether it’s a semi-full bottle of crisp white or a half-empty bottle of leftover red, there are creative ways to make the most of unused wine after all the holiday parties come to an end. The World Wine Guys and Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits offer these ideas to help you put your leftover wine to good use this holiday season: MAKE RED WINE VINEGAR Impress your guests by adding homemade red wine vinegar to your next dish. Add one part raw vinegar to two parts leftover red wine then store your mixture in a dark, cool place. Monitor periodically and keep testing until you get the desired vinegar smell, strain and refrigerate. Use as desired on salads and in homemade sauces and marinades. CREATE WINE ICE CUBES If you can’t use your leftover white wine right
away, pour the remaining liquid into ice trays and freeze. Next time you’re enjoying a glass, add some of the cubes to your wine to keep it cold. This trick can also work with a rosé or sparkling wine like Josh Cellars California Rosé or Enza Prosecco. Using the frozen wine cubes instead of ice can prevent what you pour from becoming too watered down. WINE-BASED RECIPES Both red and white wines can be used in a variety of different dishes from appetizers to desserts. Keep in mind that open bottles should be used within 2-3 days, so look to use your leftovers sooner rather than later. Try adding wine to a seasonal side dish like these White Wine Glazed Carrots. It can also be used as a savory addition to main courses such as this classic Red Wine Tomato Sauce. For more information on wines for the holidays, visit WineFix.com.
White Wine Glazed Carrots Recipe courtesy of Deutsch Family and the World Wine Guys, authors of “Red Wine” Ingredients: 6 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons pinot grigio salt, to taste pepper, to taste Directions: In large skillet, combine carrots and olive oil; add water. Cook over medium-high heat until carrots are tender. Add honey and white wine; cook and stir 2 minutes until carrots are glazed. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Red Wine Tomato Sauce Recipe courtesy of Deutsch Family and the World Wine Guys, authors of “Red Wine” Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can whole, peeled tomatoes 1/8 cup Villa Pozzi Nero D’Avola 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried sea salt 1/2teaspoon oregano 1/2teaspoon thyme 1/2teaspoon basil
minced garlic and saute 1 minute.
Directions: IIn medium-size pot, heat olive oil. Add onion and saute 4 minutes then add
Add tomatoes, wine, vinegar, red pepper, sea salt, oregano, thyme and basil; reduce heat and simmer about 40 minutes.
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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
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ACROSS 1. The lowest voice 6. Bottom line? 9. Composer Johann 13. Blood of the gods, Greek mythology 14. Mesozoic one 15. Joanna Gaines’ concern 16. Landowner 17. Rainbow, e.g. 18. ____ vs. pathos 19. *Intercontinental musical benefit in 1985 21. *Brat Pack director 23. Type of English course, for short 24. Not all 25. *John Mahoney to Ione Skye in “Say Anything...” 28. Former Speaker of the House 30. *”Purple Rain” performer 35. Amount of measurement 37. a.k.a. Red Planet 39. *Ed Koch, e.g. 40. *”Lifestyles of the ____ and Famous” 41. Winter driving hazard 43. Stag party guest 44. “To death” in France 46. Latticework wood strip 47. U.S.S.R plus countries of the Warsaw Pact, e.g. 48. As opposed to nurture 50. *”Star Trek II: The Wrath of ____” 52. *Rocker Adam 53. Bald eagle’s nest 55. Form of Anna 57. *”Out of ____,” movie 60. *Chernobyl disaster location 64. Diego Rivera creation, e.g. 65. Janitor’s tool 67. Free from 68. Golf bunkers 69. Knot-tying words 70. Out in the open 71. Giant kettles 72. Poetic “even” 73. Gradually deprives
DOWN 1. *His company launched Windows 2. Antioxidants-rich berry 3. Gangster’s blade 4. Julien of Stendhal’s “The Red and the Black” 5. Appoint a priest 6. Seat of intellect 7. “To ____ is human” 8. *Randy Savage, a.k.a. ____ Man 9. Short for Elizabeth 10. Dull pain 11. Avian messenger’s sounds 12. Store posting, for short 15. Get rid of bugs? 20. Agenda entries 22. Behind the plate 24. Like amateur’s paint job? 25. *Duran ____ 26. Carl Jung’s inner self 27. Monocot’s alternative 29. *It fell in Europe 31. Shakespeare’s metrical unit 32. African antelope 33. Part of gastro-intestinal system 34. Raise a barn, e.g. 36. “Through” in text message 38. Comedian Rogan 42. Give gratitude 45. “Happy ____” by Dale Evans 49. Common Market initials 51. Like a Norwegian fjord 54. Chinese silk plant 56. Innocent 57. Radiant light 58. Short for brotherhood 59. *What Blondie does in “Rapture” 60. Second word in fairytale? 61. Brainchild 62. Fate of Norse mythology 63. Newts in terrestrial stage 64. *Music videos channel 66. “____ to Joy” See answers on page 13
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Corn squabble Each year we sit around the Thanksgiving table and upon every plate is a candy corn. Everyone must say what they are grateful for and then eat the candy. Then dinner begins. I have a feeling that will be where the meal begins and ends after I announce what I just learned. Fact: Candy corn is made from gelatin. Gelatin is animal collagen. Animal collagen is a yellowish, substance made by the prolonged boiling of skin, cartilage and the jelly-goo that is found in the bones and horns of animals, particularly cows. While we all know that hot dogs are mystery meats made by sweeping up the meat packing plant’s floor then stuffing the tidbits into wiener molds to form hot dogs; candy corn is made from the unused tailings “after” hot dogs have been produced! Fact: Candy corn used to be called “chicken feed”. Anything that’s scratched up with dusty, clawed feet and pecked with a beak by a farm animal should strongly be reconsidered before consuming. Fact: Eating one candy corn is the equivalent of inhaling a five-pound bag of sugar. (I may be off a grain or two on that fact.) Fact: Candy corn causes more tooth decay than chocolate-based candy. Why? Because when it meets up with moisture (a.k.a. mouth spit) it turns into cement, which seeps into the holes and crevices in the teeth permanently. Freaky Fact: My dentist once extracted one of my throbbing molars only to pull out a fully intact candy corn. Historical Facts: During the Depression, candy corn was ground into a powder then added to water and used to spackle the cracks in doors and
window frames, thus saving on heat. Whole corns were oft times wedged into car radiators to plug pesky leaks. Candy corn was dropped en masse from fighter jets in WWII to lure the hungry enemy out of their bunkers. Once ingested, they would immediately fall into a lethargic sugar coma and become easy pickins’ to scoop up and imprison. Final Fact: Left alone in a dark room, candy corn will not disintegrate. It is un-destroyable, much like cockroaches, dandelions, and McDairyKing French fries. I have a feeling after revealing this little-known information that going around the Thanksgiving table will be met with deathly silence. Crickets! No one will want to speak for fear of having to consume the dreaded corn. Muwahahaha! My evil plan has worked. We will then rise from the table and drive over to The Gibble Gobble diner where a full Thanksgiving buffet will be prepared with no cooking or dirty dishes for me! 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... Timberland Junior Wolves name MVP Coach Lin Hart Jr shared his knowledge of the running back position for the Wolves this season. One offensive back included Lewie Sisay who also doubled as a linebacker when the coaches called his number. Sisay was named the 2017 Team MVP as Hart comments, “I had the pleasure of being in a picture with Lewie Sisay who is an overall great guy. I was blessed to coach the running backs this season and work with our offense. Congratulations and continue to be a leader in the classroom and on the field. A very proud moment for me as a coach.” * Thanks to the coach for sharing Guns N Hoses tonight-November 22 There is only one place to go to get tickets to this fundraiser that will be held at the Scottrade Center starting at 6:30 p.m. this evening. The boxing event that pits male and female first responders boxing three rounds and a few mixed martial arts MMA events are close to a sellout. Scottrade Center and Ticket Master are sold out of tickets. Steve Holley organizer, states you have to call 314-713-6031 to obtain tickets to this great event. For more information go to www.STLGunsNHoses.com * What a way to say Thank You Rascals name new hitting coach When spring training starts in about five months, the River City team will have a familiar face on the bench assisting the team with his experience a hitter. Josh Ludy, former Frontier League All-Star catcher, will serve as the new Rascals’ hitting coach during the 2018 season alongside manager Steve Brook and assistant coach Alex Ferguson. For the past four seasons Ludy has been the catcher for the Rascals and has proven his capabilities as a player and more importantly, as a team leader. He was in the thick of things to help guide the Rascals to two Frontier League Championships in 2014, with a batting average of .362, 16 homeruns, and 50 RBI’s, and in 2015 with 15 homeruns and 56 RBI’s. Ludy ended his final season of Frontier League
eligibility with a .288 batting average, seven homeruns, and 49 RBI’s. In his college days Ludy had his playing career with Baylor University of the Big 12. His last season with the Bears was highlighted with a .362 batting average, 16 homeruns, and 71 RBI’s. In 2012, Ludy was drafted in the eighth round by the Philadelphia Phillies, where he played for three seasons, ending with a batting average of .255, 2 homeruns, and 20 RBI’s. Ludy was signed by the Oakland Athletics during the 2014. * Tons of experience
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Lady Lions Win again on the court The Lindenwood women’s basketball team is a perfect 4-0 this young season as they had an impressive victory in Springfield, Illinois 77-64 against the Prairie Stars. Sophomore forwards Kallie Bildner had 19 points and 15 rebounds and Gabby Walker dropped in 23 points with 11 rebounds. Other hightlights: • Lindsey Medlen had eight points and 10 assists. • Senior Jerricah Butler scored eight points with seven rebounds. • Lindenwood’s bench outscored the Stars bench 31-9 • The Prairie Stars bench did not score in the second half. * Great start
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Nov. 22: 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. 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.
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Nov. 23: Thanksgiving dinner
The St. Ferdinand Thanksgiving Dinner continues a long tradition of a free dinner to all in the community on Thanksgiving Day. The dinner will be at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church at 1765 Charbonier Road in Florissant. In-house dining service is from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Take out service is available from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. This effort is made possible through the work of nine area churches who come together in an ecumenical spirit to plan the event. The area churches represented on the planning committee include: Halls Ferry Christian Church, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, St. Angela Merici, St. Martin de Porres, St. Norbert, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, St. Sabina and our host church, St. Ferdinand. The dinner is served by volunteers from across the area. To volunteer: go to www.stferdinandstl.org and click on the “turkey dinner” button for more information and to sign-up on-line. The dinner is free to all but it is dependent on the generous support of individuals and area businesses who donate the necessary funds to purchase the food served. To make a donation: please mail a check to The St. Ferdinand Thanksgiving Dinner, St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, 1765 Charbonier Road, Florissant, MO 63031.
Nov. 24: Pot luck dinner
Pot luck dinner 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. 26: House tour
Historic Florissant, Inc. is once again happy to be giving its house tour on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The houses and businesses will be open from 2 until 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and everyone requires a ticket. Tickets are available at Dooley’s Florist at 690 St. Francois, Korte’s Frame Shop at 560 N Jefferson St. and The Weaving Department in the Myers House at 180 Dunn Road. There will be one house which has never been on the tour before. The second floor of the Myers House has been furnished with antiques and Mr. Turner’s wife’s art is displayed. You can get a sample of wine at Hendel’s and Dooley’s will have the basement open to display the original building materials. Light refreshments will be served at the Gittemeier House. For more information call HFI at 314-921-7055, or e-mail historiflo@aol.com.
Nov. 29: 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. www.aperioncare.com
Nov. 29: Wine tasting
A wine tasting experience will take place at 6:30 p.m. at 1970 Trotterway in Florissant. Cost is $20 per person.
RSVP at thevinoexperience@att.net or call 314-550-1641.
tion call 314-831-6121.
Dec. 1: Steak night
Cookies with Santa and Vendor Shopping Fundraiser benefiting nonprofit Mastokids.org and Scholarships for Care Family Chiropractic Tree of Life takes place from 7 to 10 a.m. at Medici Space at 2065 Walton Road in Overland. Cost is $5 in advance by Dec. 8; $7 at the door Children three and under are free. Online registration ends Dec. 8. Admission includes pictures with Santa, cookies and refreshments, vendor shopping and kids activities. Vendor donation is $50 email kkfundraising2014@gmail.com. Sponsorships, donations and tickets can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ cookies-with-santa-vendor-fair-tickets-39820782031. The event is hosted by Melissa Harbaugh melisme77@ me.com and Dr. Stephanie Nicholson 314-485-9897.
Steak night 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.
Dec. 1-2: Trinkets, treasures and treats sale
Friends of Ferguson Library Trinkets, Treasures and Treats Sale takes place Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ferguson Library Auditorium at 35 N. Florissant Road. Gift quality items with some collectible dolls, vintage toys, home baked items and books will be available for purchase.
Dec. 2: Breakfast with Santa
Calvary United Church of Christ at 2501 Hartland Avenue invites the community to Breakfast with Santa from 9 - 11 a.m. Cost is $4 with children two and younger free. Cost includes breakfast, face painting, crafts and of course the opportunity to meet Santa. For reservations or questions call 314-429-7464.
Dec. 6: 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. 7: Christmas luncheon
Taille de Noyer will be decorated in her holiday finery for the annual Christmas Luncheon. Seatings are at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Following lunch (or before if you arrive early) guests are invited to tour all four floors of Taille. The lower area houses many treasures from early Florissant including one of the first street lights, a pair of wooden shoes made locally and fixtures from Wiethaupt’s General Store and Miss Bright’s Hat Shop, both former businesses in Old Town. The first and second floors contain furnishings that reflect the different periods of the house and the third floor Costume Room boasts a collection of clothing that spans more than a hundred years. Tickets are $15 each and reservations are necessary. You can order tickets by sending your check to the Florissant Valley Historical Society, P.O. Box 298, Florissant,MO 63032 or by calling Mary Kay, 4099478 or Pat, 440-2344. Please specify seating time when making reservations. Tickets will be held at the door.
Dec. 8: Country fried steak or meatloaf dinner
Dec. 9: Christmas fundraiser
Dec. 13: 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. 15: Coat drive
Coat drive for St. Patrick’s Center is currently taking place at Crystal Creek Nursing and Rehab, at 250 N. New Florissant Rd. in Florissant until Dec. 15. All gently worn/new coats for those in need are accepted. The “coat bin” is in the main lobby.
Dec. 15: Dinner
Diner TBD 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.
Dec. 20: 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. 22: Chicken parmesan or alfredo or spaghetti dinner Chicken parmesan or alfredo or spaghetti dinner 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. 27: 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.
Country fried steak or meatloaf dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.
Dec 29: Chicken dinner
Dec. 9: Breakfast
Dec. 31: Winter coat drive
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.
Dec. 9: Army - Navy game and chili cook off
Army - Navy game and chili cook off 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 314831-6121.
Dec. 9: Flea market
Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more informa-
Chicken dinner 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.
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 Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment
#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314-921-7582, Vicki Wittman Email: vicray01@aol.com.
www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • November 22, 2017 Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org. Weekdays: Volunteer drivers The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 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
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 314-9936134.
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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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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 Christ-centered, 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.
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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.
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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, 314831-5476.
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.
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Hollywood is scrubbing names, cleaning house
M O V I E By Steve Bryan
In the comic book world, “retroactive continuity” (“retcon” for short) has been a useful tool for writers. Back in 1986, for instance, the folks at DC comics rebooted the “Superman” line of comics to humanize the character. At that time, the Man of Steel could travel through time and visit historic figures. By squeezing a lump of coal with enough force, he also could create a diamond. Those abilities were reduced or removed as part of the reboot, as if Superman never possessed them. Hollywood also made effective use of retcon, especially in TV shows such as “Bewitched” when one performer replaced another in a key role. On “Roseanne,” Lecy Goranson played eldest daughter Becky until she left to pursue a college degree. Actress Sarah Chalke took over the role, but Roseanne gave a sly wink to the audience indicating that she knew she wasn’t fooling anyone with the casting change. Retcon also is at work in “All the Money in the World,” an upcoming film about the kidnapping of J. Paul Getty III and how his grandfather, played by Kevin Spacey, balked at paying a ransom. Mr. Spacey is not a popular guy these days, so director Ridley Scott made the costly decision to reshoot all the actor’s scenes with Christopher Plummer. As Hollywood.com pointed out, Plummer originally auditioned for the role but lost to Spacey, so the casting has come full circle. Scott has just weeks to reshoot the scenes featuring the elder Getty and his efforts will cost an additional $10 million. Based on the trailers, this is a wise, albeit expensive, move. Michelle Williams looks to be the breakout star playing Gail Harris, the mother of young J. Paul Getty III. Leaving
Spacey in a key role would surely alienate movie fans who are appalled at Spacey’s alleged behavior. It’s a safe bet that had his performance remained in the film, many movie lovers would have boycotted the film. Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused multiple times of harassment, is being retconned as well. Weinstein, who helped produce films like “Scream” and “The English Patient,” now has a name that is toxic in Hollywood. IndieWire reported that his name will be “scrubbed” from current TV projects and possibly upcoming movies and well. The Weinstein Company also is looking to rebrand and rename itself to distance itself from him. Kevin Spacey, Harvey Weinstein and others have had brilliant careers in Hollywood, but their behind-the-scenes antics will no longer be tolerated. Spacey gave brilliant performances
in “The Usual Suspects” and “American Beauty.” Harvey Weinstein was a champion of films like “Good Will Hunting” and “Pulp Fiction” while he worked at Miramax. Thanks to the accusations surrounding both men, their names could be forever stricken from the record. “All the Money in the World” photo courtesy of Sony 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.
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