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Photos courtesy St. Louis County Department of Public Health and St. Charles County of Public Health Main photo: Vector Control Assistant Tony Patullo checking standing water for the presence of mosquito larva near Creve Coeur Park. Inset photo: The two mosquito species that carry the Zika virus (the Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus) are usually present in Missouri, but the presence of the mosquitoes does not necessarily mean they will be carrying it.

The Zika virus poses no danger in Missouri, but local officials stay vigilant

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By Brett Auten The Zika virus is one of 2016s hot-button topics, insomuch that it is looming large over the upcoming Summer Olympics in Brazil. The mosquito-borne virus usually causes mild symptoms, such as fevers and rashes, but in Latin America it has been linked to birth defects like microcephaly, where babies are born with abnormally small brains and Guillian-Barre syndrome, a rare condition in which the immune system attacks nerve cells leading to paralysis. It’s the first mosquito-borne virus known to be both transmitted sexually and from a mother to her fetus. But what about Missouri? The two mosquito species that carry the Zika virus (the Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus) are usually present in Missouri, but the presence of the mosquitoes does not necessarily mean they will be carrying it. “As of June, 2016, St. Charles residents shouldn’t be concerned with the Zika virus unless they are traveling to places like South America, Central America, Mexico, or the Caribbean,” Doug Bolnick, Public Information Officer with the St. Charles County Department of Public Health said. “It is a scary thing when you see what (Zika) can do to babies. It is horrible. But the media has played it up a little bit. You should be worried about

other mosquito-borne diseases. Zika may come to Missouri next year or even next month, but as of today, you don’t have to worry.” The United States’ most common mosquito-borne illness is the West Nile virus, which usually causes no symptoms or maybe a mild fever, aches and pains. In rare cases, the illness can attack the nervous system and cause brain swelling and death. St. Charles County has recorded only five local cases since 2010. West Nile activity peaked in 2002, when nearly 120 people were stricken with it in the St. Louis area. Dr. Faisel Kahn, Director of St. Louis County Department of Health, acknowledged the buildup around the Zika virus. “There has been a lot of media hype but the infection is not really new, it is just being noticed on a larger scale and has grabbed a lot media with it,” Kahn said. Kahn knows that the US Public Health system is fully prepared to deal with Zika should it loom larger in the United States, citing examples such as the West Nile Virus and chikungunya virus’ as recent examples. Kahn implores that we use the universal precautions to mosquito-borne diseases. Water containers like old tires and pet dishes must be kept dry.

“You must deprive them of their breeding ground and deprive them of their opportunity to breed,” Kahn said. “If you can communicate that to your friends and neighbors that in itself will go a long way.” Bolnik added that bird baths and even low-lying areas in a yard can also be home sweet home for mosquitoes. “It takes anywhere from 10-14 days for the breeding to start,” Bolnik said. “If you have a pond or something of that nature, make sure the water is getting disrupted on a regular basis to help clear out.” Bolnik also added, do not forget about our furry family members as well. “Make sure your pets have their heartworm medication,” he said. “And be especially aware of tic-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.” Kahn encourages those who are outside for an extended time to wear long sleeves and pants and use off-the-shelf mosquito repellent. The St. Louis Department of Health is vigilant about mosquitoes as it has traps spread throughout the county where they can exam which species are in the area. The Vector Control Section of the St. Louis County’s Environmental Protection Division operates a disease surveillance program and offers a mosquito control See THREAT page 2

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THREAT from cover service to residents of unincorporated areas of the county. These control services are also available to residents of incorporated areas on a contract basis. To report mosquito problems contact the St. Louis County Vector Control at 314-615-0680. Decreasing populations of nuisance pests and preventing related disease outbreaks are the primary goals of the St. Charles County Department of Public Health’s Mosquito Control program. Teamed with the department’s Division of Environmental Health and Protection, the program works with the community to monitor traditional problem areas and applies specific products as needed. Staff members target habitats to control larvae before maturity and treat adult populations with small amounts of insecticide to reduce numbers. Operating throughout unincorporated St. Charles County, the program also contracts with several municipalities to target mosquito populations in their communities. Residents living in unincorporated St. Charles County or within the city limits of Augusta, Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Flint Hill, Lake Saint Louis, Portage des Sioux, Weldon Spring, Weldon Spring Heights and Wentzville, who are concerned about nuisance mosquitoes, should visit www.sccmo. org/959/Mosquito-Control to request assistance. Those living in O’Fallon, St. Charles and St. Peters should contact their respective city halls regarding mosquito abatement efforts.

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COMMUNITY VOICES Employment Connection launches program for Social Security disability beneficiaries By Brenda Mahr Recently a young mother, a victim of domestic abuse, decided to take charge of her life and leave the violence behind her. She entered a shelter after being homeless for months. The shelter staff connected her to Employment Connection and we were able to assist her through a newly launched program that met her needs. She is thriving, currently working as a security guard earning $11 per hour from the career counseling assistance she received through Employment Connection. That program is Connections to Work, designed to serve Social Security disability beneficiaries through a “Ticket to Work” contract. The program supports career development for recipients ages 18 through 64 who want to work. The young mother qualified for the program, but clearly realized she could not support her family on the benefit income alone. She wanted to overcome her inability to work and she

was a perfect match for the program. It is free, voluntary and is designed to help people with disabilities progress toward financial independence. This program is a good fit for people on SSI or SSA disability who want to improve their earning potential and are committed to preparing for long-term success in the workforce. Connections to Work provide career development services and supports which are unique to the applicants. Staff will connect them with the right mix of employment and support services. The program allows eligible recipients to keep their benefits while exploring employment, vocational rehabilitation services and/or gaining work experience. Cash benefits and Medicaid or Medicare often continue throughout the transition to work, and there are protections in place for recipients to return to benefits, if they are unable to continue working due to a disability.

If you or someone you know meets the criteria or needs more information on Connections to Work, we are ready to help start them on a path to a better future. Call Lisa Cross-Shelton at 314-333-5647. Brenda Mahr, MWDP is Chief Executive Officer of Employment Connection, a proud member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis. Member: St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR); Community Advisory Board-St. Louis Regional Health Commission; National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice; Vashon Alumni Hall of Fame; 2015 Archdiocese St. Charles Lwanga Torchbearer Awardee. 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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The Southside Johnny Band brings a party to Truman Park

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The Southside Johnny Band is hosting a “Party in the Park” event for Hazelwood residents at Harry S. Truman Park at 7029 Howdershell Road on July 16. Starting time is 7 p.m. In addition to offering a free music concert under the moon and stars, attendees will get to meet Dan Strauss from KTRS “Big 550” Radio. Load the cooler, grab the lawn chairs and find a shady spot on the hillside in front of the park gazebo where the stage can be clearly seen from all angles. Sit back and enjoy the scenic view

of the pond and water fountain while taking in the free evening of fun-filled entertainment and song. The ssjband performs a wide variety of music ranging from yesterday’s classics to today’s mega hits. They play songs from every musical genre including pop, rock, country and the classics. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Hazelwood Community Center at 1186 Teson Road in White Birch Park. For more information on the band, go to ssjband.com.

Boys & Girls Club alumni inducted into the 2016 Hall of Honor

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is proud to announce its 2016 Alumni Hall of Honor Inductees. During the 2016 Annual Recognition event, where staff, board members, volunteers and other supporters are acknowledged and celebrated for their commitment to club children, David Baylor, Donald Buckner III, Michael Butler, Markita Cook, Danielle Scruggs and Christian Peebles Williams were inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Alumni Hall of Honor. The Hall of Honor recognizes outstanding alumni for achievements in their respective fields, commitment to leadership, serving our community’s youth, contributions to the St. Louis community and for living out the mission of the club. All of the alumni inductees have lived out the mission of the Boys & Girls Club movement

and displayed the impact the club can have in a member’s life. David Baylor serves as Pastor of Media and Music at Faith Miracle Temple; Donald Buckner III works for Charter Communications; Michael Butler serves as House Representative of the State of Missouri, representing part of District 79 where the Herbert Hoover Club is located; Markita Cook is a Chemist at the United States Department of Agriculture; Danielle Scruggs is a Digital Content Producer at KTVI Fox 2; and, Christian Peebles Williams serves at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis President, Flint Fowler said of the inductees, “It’s a great honor to recognize these outstanding men and women who embody the intent of the Boys & Girls Clubs mission.”

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RideFinders calls for sustainable commuting to bring more green air quality days this summer Baseball… fireworks… municipal fairs and concerts… farmer markets… These are some of the wonderful experiences that St. Louisans enjoy with friends and families during the summer months. RideFinders, the regional organization that promotes ridesharing, reminds commuters that air quality profoundly impacts these activities. Throughout the year, but especially during the summer when air quality must be monitored the most, promoting clean air through sustainable commuting makes our community healthier and stronger. Along with longer summer days come warmer temperatures, more sunlight, more ultraviolet radiation and more stagnant air. This causes ozone pollution, which is formed by chemical reactions, and has the potential to increase risk for allergies, asthma, chronic bronchitis and other respiratory diseases. We can minimize these hazards, says RideFinders Spokesperson SJ Morrison, by decreasing automobile emissions. “Committing to carpool or vanpool helps make breathing easier and our region’s many vibrant, outdoor summer activities more enjoyable,” said Morrison. “Commuters have many transportation options, such as carpools, vanpools, mass transit, biking and walking. They should think about ways they can help to get

more cars off of the roads in order to protect our valuable resources.” RideFinders works with the Clean Air Partnership as a driving force in the fight for cleaner air in the St. Louis region. The Clean Air Partnership is best known for its daily air quality forecasting. These forecasts take place over the summer months and utilize a color-coded system designed to keep area residents informed about ozone pollution levels in the region, and how those levels can affect their health. The Summer of 2016 has the potential to have more poor quality air days than last year since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently strengthened the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ground-level ozone to 70 parts per billion (ppb), down from 75 ppb. “With the EPA’s stronger ozone standards in effect, our area could experience more orange and red poor air quality days this year,” said Susannah Fuchs, Director, Clean Air, for the American Lung Association in Missouri, and spokesperson for the Clean Air Partnership. “The time you spend behind the wheel affects air quality. By making the choice to drive alone less often, and, instead, to use alternate modes of transportation, you are reducing transportation-related emissions, improving our air quality and protecting the region’s overall health.”

City of Hazelwood supports the arts by hosting community art fair

Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood Kathy Simon of St. Peters won the “Best of Show” category as well as the “Portraits/Real Life” category with her entry titled “Surrender.” She was one of 24 artists, age 16 and over, who participated in this year’s Community Art Fair hosted by the Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission.

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The Hazelwood Community Enrichment Commission demonstrated its support for the arts by hosting its 13th Annual Community Art Fair on June 4, at the Hazelwood Community Center. Twenty-four artists, age 16 and over, from different parts of the St. Louis area were given an opportunity to showcase their talent in front of a large public audience that came to see their artwork free of charge. Over 200 art pieces were displayed on easels and professionally judged in a competition featuring these categories: Portraits/Real Life; Landscape/Still Life; Fantasy/Science Fiction; and Abstract. The judge for this

year’s contest was Amelia Galbreath, a 15-year art instructor who teaches at Hazelwood West High School. Cash prizes were awarded to the top finishers in each category. The 2016 Hazelwood Community Art Fair winners and their entries are listed below: Best of Show Kathy Simon, “Surrender” Portraits/Real Life First-Place – Kathy Simon, “Surrender” Second-Place – Eugene Ruble, “Rembrandt” Third-Place – Alice Mincer, “Becky”

Landscape/Still Life First-Place – Melanie Priest, “Uncle Dan’s Cabin” Second-Place – Don Dellerman, “Gathering Place” Third-Place – Donna Huneke, “Pumpkin Patch” Fantasy/Science Fiction First-Place – Jimmie Boyd, “Tied Up In A Dream” Second-Place – Don Dellerman, “Sunset” Third-Place – Jimmie Boyd Abstract First-Place – Eugene Ruble, “The Thinker” Second-Place – Chris Fischer, “Exposurers Stalagtite” Third-Place – Rachel Paige, “Paper Bag Observance”

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Daddy dearest June is the month we honor the fathers in our lives and along with that we must pay homage with a little extra something to let them feel like they’re king for the day. But I must say, it’s getting harder and harder to find an acceptable gift for my husband. I’ve already given every gift card to every restaurant in the area, which is actually a reward for me and sneaky way to get out of cooking dinner. I then switched my M.O. to purchasing meat. That seemed to appease him. I bought him a few thick, juicy prime cuts, which he ended up grilling for both of us, because man and beef and incendiary boxes for cooking that meat go together perfectly. It was such a good idea and worked out just as well as the gift card idea. I bought him food that he prepared for the two of us and I got to rest on his special day. Genius, until it suddenly dawned on him that he was always cooking on his holiday. He’s on to me. I’ll have to adjust my gift giving and lay low for a while. One time I reached rock bottom and in desperation, lifted up that rock and found a wondrous present beneath. Nothing says, honey I love you, like a

deluxe nose hair trimmer. So maybe it wasn’t the most sensitive, but it certainly was the most needed. Those ear canals and nose holes had become choked up with hair tighter than a beaver’s dam in spring. Then there was the year I figured he’d like something for the car and picked up a little gadget at the auto parts store. He was quite unimpressed with his new set of pistons, especially since they were made for a truck.

How was I to know? Isn’t a piston a piston and shouldn’t he be grateful to get a nice shiny pair to replace the old greasy ones. Apparently not, I guess I should have got a radiator instead. I couldn’t give him any more “World’s Best Dad” anything. He already has enough mugs, T-shirts and ties to boost his ego with that adage. The only place he doesn’t have that message is tattooed across his hiney. I wonder if there’s a gift card for that? Hmm, note to self for next year’s present. I believe I just found the perfect gift! 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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Florissant continues appeal to governor to keep license office under direction of Rotary Club Mayor Thomas P. Schneider of Florissant is urging the city’s residents to appeal directly to Missouri Governor Jay Nixon to intervene on behalf of the Rotary Club of Florissant to keep its state license office. In his previous appeal in February 2015, Mayor Schneider noted that the state’s contract with the Rotary Club of Florissant is the “perfect” public/non-profit partnership, with all profits going to help the less fortunate. The not-for-profit Rotary Club of Florissant, which has run the state’s license office in Florissant since 1994, has donated more than $2.3 million to charities in the last 22 years from its profits in running the license office. The Florissant office regularly has been among the top five best-run of the 172 license offices in Missouri. State Sen. Gina Walsh (D) and attorneys Rick Dorsey and Mary Elizabeth Dorsey are spearheading Florissant’s appeal of the Missouri Department of Revenue’s decision to award the contract for the state’s license office in Florissant to Elle Management, LLC, a for-profit business located in St. Charles County. During the appeal process the Rotary Club of Florissant will continue to run the Florissant license office. In a recent letter to Nixon, Schneider wrote,

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“We were encouraged last year when the (Missouri) Legislature changed the law requiring DOR (Department of Revenue) ‘to give priority to organizations and entities that are exempt from taxation…with special consideration given to those organizations and entities that reinvest a minimum of seventy-five (75) percent of the net proceeds to charitable organizations in Missouri.’ (Sec. 136.055.2 RSMo). “We believe that the DOR is ignoring the legislature’s mandate,” added Schneider, “and we appeal to you to use your enormous executive powers as governor to see to it that the state of Missouri does the right thing for one of the oldest cities in Missouri.” Schneider noted in his letter to Nixon that “The Rotary Club of Florissant uses ALL of its profits to benefit our local charities such as The Emergency Assistance Ministry TEAM food pantry to feed the hungry, Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop to give meaningful employment to the developmentally challenged, to Marygrove Home for Neglected Children and many other philanthropic causes to ease suffering and give a leg up to the disadvantaged in our community.”

Operation Food Search receives $1 million gift from local foundation Operation Food Search (OFS) is embarking upon a capital campaign to raise $7 million to help end childhood hunger in St. Louis. The Crawford Taylor Foundation has awarded OFS a $1 million leadership gift to propel “The Campaign to End Childhood Hunger in the St. Louis Region.” The campaign will result in a new stateof-the-art food bank and community education center that will transform the organization’s response to childhood hunger for years to come. “We are honored to receive this magnanimous gift from the Crawford Taylor Foundation, whose history of generosity has greatly impacted our community. Our campaign was accelerated by their leadership, and we are deeply grateful to the foundation for investing in this important work,” said OFS Executive Director Sunny Schaefer. “Their participation in our capital campaign represents a strong confidence in our future.” The Crawford Taylor gift was instrumental in leveraging a $350,000 matching challenge gift from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation. Jack Taylor of the Crawford Taylor Foundation founded Enterprise Rent-A-Car, an internationally recognized brand, in 1957.

OFS’s new facility, which will triple its current distribution and program capacity, includes a community demonstration and prep kitchen to expand nutrition education classes; a volunteer center with increased accommodations for individuals, corporations and organizations wanting to make a tangible difference, and; flexible, multipurpose spaces to convene OFS member agencies and stakeholders for the purpose of creating long-term, innovative solutions to end childhood hunger. The Campaign to End Childhood Hunger is led by co-chairs Michael Kupstas, founder/ managing member of Forks in the Air, LLC and former senior VP and chief franchise officer of Panera; and Joe McClanathan, former president and CEO of Energizer Household Products. Gerard Craft, executive chef and owner of the Niche Food Group and Kevin Nashan, executive chef and owner of Sidney Street Café and Peacemaker Lobster and Crab Co. are the campaign’s Honorary Chairs. Operation Food Search has raised 73 percent of its $7 million goal and plans to open its new facility at 1644 Lotsie in Overland in early fall 2016.

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Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Hazelwood School District students participated in a five week Cooking Matters for Kids Program, sponsored by Operation Food Search.

Hazelwood School District students participated in a five week Cooking Matters for Kids Program, sponsored by Operation Food Search. Students learned about nutrition, kitchen safety and cooking healthy foods. At the end of the five week program, Hazelwood’s Parent University held the first annual Junior Chef Cooking Challenge. The challenge began with a quiz on information they learned in cooking class. Later, students were required to select from several ingredients and together with their parent or other family member who served as their sous chef, created a dish or snack. After creating a dish, each student chef presented their creation by explaining to a group of five judges which ingredients they selected and how they prepared it. Each presentation was met with applause from the audience of on-lookers and proud parents.

Nancy Lee, East Middle School cafeteria manager and judge said, “I’m so impressed with the dishes these children made. They did an excellent job and were very professional in their presentations.” Jaedyn McCloud, a fourth grader from Larimore Elementary, won first place with his turkey burgers and fruit smoothies. Mattie Mondaine, a sixth grader from Southeast Middle, won second place with her turkey wrap and fruit parfait. Trinity Mayo, a second grader from Larimore, won third place with her green peppers, stuffed with turkey, vegetables and cheese. Students received certificates and a Cooking Matters for Kids book and a chef hat during their closing ceremony. They also received a bucket of kitchen utensils and a cookbook for participating in the challenge.

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New principal named at Ritenour Middle School The Ritenour School District is pleased to an- the relationships he has built with Ritenour Midnounce the appointment of Brian Rich as principal dle students, staff and families over the past five years,” Dr. Kilbride said. “He is fully at Ritenour Middle School (RMS) effective July 1. Rich is currently an committed to meeting the needs of assistant principal at RMS, a posiall Ritenour students and ensuring tion he’s held since 2011. their academic success. His outstanding educational leadership Since joining Ritenour in 2009, skills are assets that will continue he has served as an assistant prinRitenour Middle’s commitment to cipal at RMS and director of the Ritenour Re-Entry Center, a prohelping every child be successful.” Rich holds an undergraduate gram for students in grades 9-12 to engage in learning in an alternative degree in social studies education from the University of Missouri in setting. Rich began his educational Columbia, Mo. He earned a graducareer in the School District of ate degree in educational adminisPhoto courtesy Ritenour School District tration from the University of MisUniversity City, where he was an interim assistant principal at University City souri – St. Louis. Rich replaces Ken Roumpos, who will be the High School (UCHS) from 2008-2009. Rich was a history teacher at UCHS from 2000-2008 and new assistant superintendent for human resources and leadership development for the Ritenour coached basketball and football at the school. “Mr. Rich’s strong leadership skills compliment School District.

Normandy middle schoolers develop apps to help solve real-world challenges

www.Lukes-Legacy.org Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative Normandy seventh graders Keejia Hill and Angelique Davis present their winning app, Attack Asthma, to judges at the recent NFTE Business Expo. Students developed smartphone applications to help combat societal problems challenges like asthma, crime and bullying.

For teens encountering real-life challenges, many may use their smartphones to find help. For seventh graders in the Normandy Schools Collaborative, they did more than visit the app store. They designed the app themselves. Seventh graders at the Normandy 7th-8th Grade Center recently participated in the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Business Expo. The result of a partnership with Normandy, NFTE, and telecommunication giant Verizon, these middle schoolers are learning realworld skills through Startup Tech, the app development program. NFTE and Verizon are teaming up with school districts like Normandy all over the country to teach community awareness and app building alongside entrepreneurial mindset and startup skills. According to NFTE St. Louis Director Angela Lewis, the Startup Tech program can provide students with a preview of what they will need to be successful entrepreneurs and employees in the 21st Century workforce. “Startup Tech asks student to identify ways to improve their world and build marketable digital solutions,” Lewis said. “For the expo, every student creates an app, develops an abbreviated business plan and marketing materials, and pitches their idea at the expo.” For the expo, students were charged with developing apps to help solve real-world problems. Students confronted serious societal and health issues, developing apps to combat crime, bullying and asthma. Passion Bragg, career pathways teacher at the Normandy 7th-8th Grade Center, sought programming experts to assist her students with this project. She approached Launch Code for volunteers to help students with the program. Launch Code is a local non-profit, which according to its website, creates pathways to economic opportunity and upward mobility through apprenticeships and job placement in technology. Launch Code

connected Bragg to technology firm Blue 1647, a Chicago-based tech firm that works to spread technology skills to underserved communities. “I wanted the students to have the best experience,” Bragg explained. “Blue 1647 was able to work with the students and really help them understand what the project is all about.” Jason Ivie of Blue 1647 taught students the basics of the app-building language, referred to as coding. Students used the programming software, Java for Android apps. “All the students showed a lot of promise and were really focused,” Ivie said. “There were some tough days, but we hope this will get them to really thinking about coding. Maybe over the summer, if they get bored, they will get on a computer and start coding.” Bragg offered this opportunity to any student who had an interest. “Because of this program, two of our eighth grade students went on to participate in hackathons (competitions where students break into computer programs by using coding skills),” Bragg explained. “There is so much opportunity in this field and because it’s growing and developing, want to expose as many students to the possibilities.” At the expo, student teams presented the apps to a panel of judges, who determined the Expo winner. The judges included staff members with the Normandy Schools Collaborative, Jennings School District, and representatives from NFTE and MasterCard International. The winners were: 3rd Place – Normandy PBIS (anti-bullying app) – team members: Ashlee Lotts, Se’maj Nelson, Ky’Shon Thompson; 2nd Place Anonymous (anonymous crime reporting app – team members: Arianna Lee, Brandon Stephens, Diamond Robinson; and 1st place – Attack Asthma (health information app) – team members: Keejia Hill, Angelique Davis. Each of the teams that placed received a cash award. The fourth place team was also recognized with a prize.

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Johnny Londoff Chevrolet Scholarship Program awards twelve local high school students Johnny Londoff Chevrolet awarded 12 deserving North County students with scholarships on June 4. This is the fifty-fourth year that Johnny Londoff Chevrolet has given the scholarships. The scholarship recipients are chosen by the high school administrators based on academic excellence and good citizenship. The award ceremony took place on June 4 at Johnny Londoff Chevrolet in Florissant. “My father, John Londoff, Sr., started the scholarship program 54 years ago because he believed the strength of our country came from the education of our youth,” said John Londoff, Jr., president of Johnny Londoff Chevrolet. “We continue the program because we can think of nothing more important than investing in the future of the young people in North County.” The keynote speaker was Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider. “It’s humbling to think that this program has reached its fifty-fourth year and through the program we have helped so many young people

attain a college education,” Londoff added. The 2016 Johnny Londoff Chevrolet scholarship recipients are: Kalie Strain – McCluer High School, Charles Hayner – McCluer North High School, Mika Goins – McCluer South High School, Tyrese Goldsby – Hazelwood Central High School, Kenisha Hopson – Hazelwood East High School, Kayley Cunningham – Hazelwood West High School, Judy Milliano – Incarnate Word Academy, Alexis Hudspeth – Lutheran High School North, Jari Harmon – Trinity Catholic High School, Patrick Sanders – Mathews Dickey Boys & Girls Club, Darius Jones - Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis and Joshua Bellinger – North County Christian School. “The real heroes here are these young students who have worked so hard in high school and made the decision to continue on to college,” Londoff said. “We want to recognize and congratulate each of them for their efforts and wish them the best in their college career.”

Teacher and credit union reward writing contest winners 1st Financial Federal Credit Union, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), focused on serving the community with education, job training and sustainable housing resources, has partnered with Aspire Academy to acknowledge and celebrate winners of a recent writing contest. Students were asked to write an essay for Vinita Clark, a Communication Arts teacher at Aspire Academy, using the following prompt: “What would you attempt to do if you knew it was impossible to fail.” Clark stated, “Writing gives the students an opportunity to discover their own voice. Using essay writing competitions provides me an opportunity to help students work through their individual trauma. They are allowed to dream beyond their immediate surroundings. Unfortunately, it is not common knowledge or even an open discussion of how we use obstacles as stepping stones in today’s society.” 1st Financial helped Clark by rewarding ten students with a day of fun for their hard work. Students were chauffeured in a 2015 Mercedes Party bus to Racanelli’s Pizza and to Forest Park. During

the day, students were able to discuss their aspirations with Clark. Clark went on to say, “Because writing saved my life, it is my earnest desire, as a classroom teacher to deliver the most powerful message of resilience I can to all of my students, past, present, and future. Excellence is a choice!” 1st Financial Federal Credit Union believes that education is the foundation in which a healthy financial future can be built. In 2015, 1st Financial partnered with Tishaura Jones, Treasurer of the city of St. Louis, for her College Kids savings program. Last year, 1st Financial opened a deposit only savings account for every kindergartner in the city of St. Louis in an effort to promote higher education and financial literacy. “What a rewarding experience for these students in Ms. Clark’s class”, stated Carol Minges, CEO of 1st Financial Federal Credit Union. She went on to say, “We believe education is maybe the most important first step in achieving financial sustainability. I am so elated there are teachers, like Ms. Clark, impacting and influencing her students each and every day.”

College scholarship recipients announced by credit union and local union hall 1st Financial Federal Credit Union, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), focused on serving the community with education, job training and sustainable housing resources, has announced their 2016 scholarship winners. For 17 years 1st Financial has awarded two scholarships for students to be used at the college or university of their choice. The Horizon and Right Stuff scholarship is given to students with an exceptional academic history and evidence of a strong presence in their school and community. The applicants are also asked to write a short essay concerning how credit unions affect the communities they serve. Katie Kotlarczyk and Jasmine Lowery were selected to receive the $1,000 scholarship from 1st Financial this year as they continue on with their higher education degrees. Katie will be attending Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville to finish her degree in biology and Jasmine will be attending Missouri Western State University where she will be working to receive her degree in social work. Lowery was quoted in her essay as saying “I was able to open a savings account with no minimum balance constraints, and no employment with just one dollar. This was an excellent benefit for me to learn how to save at an early age.” 1st Financial Federal Credit Union is also excited to announce their participation in awarding a new scholarship in partnership with District 837 Machinist Union. District 837 was the union from which 1st Financial was founded in 1968 and continues to serve their members today. The Human Rights Committee along with District 837 and 1st Financial selected two recipients and contributed to their college education. 1st Financial Federal Credit Union presented a check in the amount of $1,500. “We are so honored to be helping these exceptional students with the next step of their journey”, stated Carol Minges, CEO of 1st Financial Federal Credit Union. She went on to say “We believe education is maybe the most important first step in achieving financial sustainability. We are dedicated to helping our members and their children find success in education from kindergarten to college. Our scholarship program is just one piece.

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Sports you see with Gary B... Women’s professional basketball on a roll The St. Louis Surge play their home games at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. They have played eight games thus far this season that started May 7 and have notched seven wins, six in a row. Local Lindenwood University graduate Jenny Rocha is part of this group making a splash in women’s basketball. The club has two more games in the season before the regional tournament. HOME GAMES: • Saturday’s July 16 and 23. Go to www.STLSurgeBaketball.com for all the details. * Making a statement

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Lindenwood swimmers pick up hardware The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) announced that 18 from Lindenwood were part of the Scholar All-Americans. The first team studentathlete must have accumulated a minimum 3.50 GPA while also participating in the NCAA championships. To earn honorable-mention status, they must also have obtained a 3.50 GPA, but also needed to achieve a “B” time standard - a provisional time for nationals - or competed in a regional meet. Six men earned the distinction of being a Scholar All-American. Of the six, three were named to the first team and three received honorable mentions. The women had eight named to the first team with four others receiving honorable mentions. The 18 student-athletes who displayed exceptional success in the classroom, as well as in the pool, is an improvement from a year ago when the teams combined for 17 that earned CSCAA honors. To get all the details go to www.LindenwoodLions.com * Making the best of both worlds Rascals hitting a bump in road The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. The end of June has not been very friendly to

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the team as they have dropped six in a row as of this past Saturday. On an up note, catcher Josh Ludy continues his torrid hitting placing himself tied for third place in the league with a .350 average. The two-time All-Star from Woodlands, Texas has 41 hits in his 33 games played. Rascal’s second baseman Jason Merjano also has 41 hits and has a respectable .318 average. NEXT HOME GAMES: • June 29, 30 against the Joliet Slammers • July 15, 16, 17 against the Schaumburg Boomers All games are at 6:35 p.m. with Sundays at 4:05 p.m. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * Leading the pack Baseball summer camp enters 18th season Some of the best baseball instructors will be a part of the camp at Balls-n-Strikes in St. Peters. Nine camps will be scheduled over the next few months for kids from five-12 years of age. Have your future baseball stud get a few tips from the best. Check out some of the ‘Draft Picks’ that have attended the facility in the past. For more information contact 636-474-2255. * Baseball and Summer ***Happy Birthday to my sister and brother...Sharon and Steve, today June 29!!!***

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Fire-up a bold Fourth of July BBQ

This Fourth of July, take your backyard barbecue staples from basic to bold with knock-out burgers, grilled fruit “steaks” and festive red, white and blue-colored desserts. Opt for burgers with a brazen rub that creates a caramelized outer layer. Make the meal an epic Fourth of July feast with a side of grilled watermelon steaks, marinated in white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and rosemary, and topped with walnuts, lemon zest and fresh parsley. “Burgers are an Independence Day mainstay, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring,” said

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McCormick Executive Chef Kevan Vetter. “Pick a flavor combo that packs a real punch for the rub, then build out the burger with toppings and condiments to match that taste. For example, use Smoky Montreal Steak Seasoning, chili powder and brown sugar to make a sweet and smoky rub, then top with a rich BBQ mayonnaise, melty cheddar, grilled pickle slices and crispy onion straws.” For more tips and recipes for unforgettable Fourth of July fare, check out McCormick.com and visit McCormick Spice on Facebook and Pinterest.

Cowboy Burger with Grilled Pickles and Crispy Onion Straws Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4

Ingredients: BBQ Mayonnaise 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce Crispy Onion Straws 1/2 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 medium onion, very thinly sliced and separated into rings vegetable oil, for frying Cowboy Burgers 4 teaspoons steak seasoning 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 1/4 pounds ground beef 4 slices mild Cheddar cheese 1 dill pickle, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick 4 Kaiser rolls 4 lettuce leaves Directions: For the BBQ Mayonnaise, mix mayonnaise and Bar-B-Q Sauce in small bowl until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve. For the Onions, mix flour, salt and pepper in large resealable plastic bag. Add onion; toss to coat well. Pour oil into deep fryer, large heavy skillet or saucepan, filling no more than 1/3 full.

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Heat oil on medium-high heat. Carefully add onion rings to hot oil. Fry 4 to 5 minutes, turning once to brown evenly, until onions rings are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Set aside. For the Burgers, mix Seasoning, chili powder and brown sugar in small bowl. Shape ground beef into 4 patties. Coat surface of each patty evenly with the rub mixture. Grill over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through (internal temperature of 160ºF). Add cheese slices to burgers 1 minute before cooking is completed. Grill pickle slices 2 to 3 minutes per side or until grill marks appear. Toast rolls on the grill, open-side down, about 30 seconds, if desired. Serve burgers on rolls topped with grilled pickles, Crispy Onion Straws and lettuce. Serve with BBQ Mayonnaise.

Red, White and Blue Mousse Parfaits Prep time: 30 minutes | Servings: 12 | Serving size: 1 parfait

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons red food color 1 teaspoon lemon extract assorted food colors and egg dye 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips Directions: Beat 1 1/2 cups of the heavy cream, cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium

speed until stiff peaks form. Add red food color; stir gently with spatula until evenly tinted. Beat remaining 2 cups heavy cream, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and lemon extract in large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Remove 1 cup. Add 3/4 teaspoon neon blue and 5 drops neon purple food colors; stir gently with spatula until evenly tinted. To assemble parfait, alternately layer red and white mousses in dessert glasses. Top with blue mousse and white chocolate chips. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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1. Designer ____ Mizrahi 6. Urge Spot to attack 9. Nanjing nanny 13. *”The Divorcee” Oscar winner Shearer 14. “Much ____ About Nothing” 15. Grease and ____ 16. Weak-____, or scared 17. Read-only memory 18. Downy duck 19. *Salt March leader 21. *1936 Olympics location 23. Bond movie “Live and Let ____” 24. Musical finale 25. Like sashimi 28. Cocoyam 30. Trying experience 35. Dutch cheese 37. Burst of wind 39. *”King of the ____ Blues,” Robert Johnson 40. In neutral 41. Piece of writing 43. Very dark black 44. Check-out person 46. Chalupa alternative 47. Follows ding 48. From ____ ____, or from this point 50. Pal 52. Lilliputian 53. Candle top 55. Roman road 57. *Mr. Porsche’s creation 60. *”____ is the Night” by Fitzgerald 63. Boatload 64. Put down 66. Dostoyevsky’s novel, with “The ____” 68. Cupid’s ammo 69. Swimmer’s distance 70. Bundle of axons 71. “M*A*S*H” ____ hall 72. Exclamation of surprise 73. *Johnny ____ and His Orchestra DOWN 1. Pen juice 2. *”Over the Rainbow” or “Stormy Weather” 3. Square footage 4. To change, as in U.S. Constitution 5. Tiger’s attendant 6. Delhi draping dress

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June 29: Karaoke

July 15: North County Gala

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.

July 30: Back-to-school fair

The Hazelwood School District (HSD) invites students, their families and the entire HSD community to the 10th Annual Back-to-School Fair at the St. Louis Outlet Mall from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Back-to-School Fair will feature information booths from all HSD school sites. School and department information booths, child nutritional services and information on new student enrollment will be available. In addition, the fair will feature free school immunizations to Medicaid-eligible students, other community resources and free school supplies. The Back-to-School Fair will also showcase music and dance entertainment from student groups as well as prize drawings throughout the event. The HSD Back-to-School Fair is free and open to the entire community.

July 10: Introduction to bridge

In an effort to promote and expand the game of duplicate bridge in the St. Louis area, the St. Louis Bridge Center is pleased to announce that it is hosting its “Social Meets Duplicate” game at 1 p.m. The game, which will be free of charge to social bridge players, will be preceded by a brief explanation of the peculiarities of duplicate bridge, e.g., bidding boxes, pre-dealt hands, hand records, etc. Afterwards, an American Contract Bridge League sanctioned game will be played with each bridge partnership composed of one social bridge player and one experienced duplicate player. If needed, the Bridge Center will be glad to provide the duplicate player for the partnership. More information and the game schedule can be found at www.stlouisbridge.org.

July 14: Charity golf tournament

United 4 Children announces their Annual charity golf tournament will be held at the Norman K. Probstein golf course in Forest Park at 6141 Lagoon Drive. This important event raises over $50,000 to help children who are at-risk develop and thrive regardless of their fragile environments. Golfers will join us beginning at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start, followed by 18 holes of golf and an awards banquet at the club house. Tickets are $125 per player. Check out United-

The 16th Annual North County Gala, an outstanding dress-up event sponsored by the cities of Florissant, Ferguson, Bridgeton, Hazelwood, Maryland Heights and St. Ann, will be held at the James J. Eagan Center from 7 – 10 p.m. featuring the 18-piece band, The Sentimental Journey Dance Band. Outstanding attendance prizes will be raffled, “Dance Angels” will be present, delicious appetizers will be served, and beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. This year, let’s celebrate our great nation with the theme “Stars & Stripes Forever.” Tickets are $15 for residents and non-residents. Tickets can be purchased in the Senior Office in Florissant City Hall. Call the Senior Office, 314-839-7605, for more information. No ticket sales at the door.

July 17: BBQ lunch

The Overland Historical Society is having a BBQ from 12 – 3 p.m. at the corner of Lackland Rd. and Gass Ave. in Overland. In addition to a great meal, docents will be available for tours of the 1850’s log house and barn. Please call 314-429-0815 for additional information.

Aug. 14: Charity fundraiser

Hatz 4 Hearts will host its Second Annual Charity Fundraiser-supporting cancer patients. This charity fundraiser will be held at Voce located at 212 South Tucker in St. Louis. The partnership continues, Siteman Cancer Center, will be providing mobile screenings on site (in front of Voce). Women who qualify will receive a mammogram at no cost. The Sisters Saving Sisters screening campaign is scheduled to kick off at 1 to 5 p.m. We are encouraging women to get screened and “be in the know” regarding breast health. This year’s event features on of St. Louis’s own, Dirty Muggs, who will be performing diverse and eclectic music from their set list. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. We are asking the community to donate new hats or headwear for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Tickets for this event are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. You may also find out more information about Hatz 4 Hearts at www.hatz4hearts.com.

Recurring Events Mondays: A cappella singers

Men of Harmony a cappella singers meet at Salem Evangelical Free Church at New Halls Ferry at Pohlman Road at

7 p.m. Not church affiliated. Group is always looking for new members. Call Al at 314-993-6134 for more information.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.

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 314839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul or Connie McConnell, 314-831-5476.

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

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

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Doors at 4:30pm, games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 am at Bethel Providence Christian Church located at 14700 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.

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Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

Thursdays: Women’s chorus meeting

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

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

Sundays: Jennings Do-Dads meeting

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: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting

Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare. com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net.

Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting

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

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.

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

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

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314.344.7024 for info or 314.344.7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org

Center for Senior Renewal:

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

Nutrition Education:

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

Christian Center:

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

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 Nicotine Anonymous

Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314822-2066 or visit WWW.NicotineAnonymous.org.

Look Good…Feel Better

SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090.

SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre

A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599.

Smoking Cessation Classes:

Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866. SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.

SSM DePaul Wellness Center:

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177

Free Mammogram Screenings:

SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617

Speaker’s Bureau:

SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159

Ongoing Support Groups

Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421.

First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477.

Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900

Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765

Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389

Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9pm, www.Nar-Anon. org

Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 6:30 - 8pm, leecedra@sbcglobal.net

Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/ for people with pulmonary disease

Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am - 12pm, $30, 314-953-6090

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

Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program

SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits. This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314.344.6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment. SSM St. Joseph Health Center & Hospital West Auxiliary Non profit organization assisting the hosp. by holding fund raisering activities, being of service to patients, families, employees & physicians and acting as good will ambassadors to community. We welcome new member. Call Barb Hutchinson 636.947.5466.

The Barnes St. Peters Hospital Auxiliary is looking for New

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Siteman Cancer Center at BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp, 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.916.9920.

Gateway to Hope Program

1st Thur.: 7 p.m. Parents W/O Partners, North County Chapter General Mtg, 2435 Creve Coeur Mill Rd. 314.739.0880.

If you would like to become a member please call 636.916.9664. The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured and reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed w/breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or www. gthstl.org.

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Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 414 S. Church St., St. Peters. Weigh-ins at 8:30 a.m. Business mtg at 10 a.m. Call 636.397.1727 or 636.272.4995 for more info.

Every Tues. 6:30–8 p.m. Chemical Dependency Mtg. Christian Hospital. 314.839.3171.

Every Tues.: 9–10:30 a.m. TOPS Meetings

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“Now You See Me 2”

By Steve Bryan

Composer Brian Tyler knows the score for ‘Now You See Me 2’ Blockbuster movies such as “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” Furious 7” and “Iron Man 3” rely heavily on explosive special effects to tell their respective stories. Yet, without a musical soundtrack to set the mood and tone, these films would not be as enjoyable to watch. “They are all very different movies, but still they do fall into the category of movies that are designed to have prominent music to kind of tell a story,” composer Brian Tyler explained when reached by phone for an interview. “So that’s kind of good luck for me in a way.” Tyler composed the scores for the aforementioned films as well as “Now You See Me 2,” the sequel to the 2013 magical caper film. Three of the original Four Horsemen return with a new recruit for more misdirection and magic. As was shown at the end of the original, they now are working for the Eye, a secret society of magicians. Music is an essential part of magical performances, especially for top-name talents like David Copperfield. The same holds true for movies with magical themes. “I was talking to David Copperfield the other day, as a matter of fact. We were talking about how much music

is a part of the overall feel of magic during these shows. Thematically, they are tied together in so many ways,” Tyler offered. “It kind of relates to the wonderment and mystery of human experience. I think there’s a reason why they are so closely tied, especially in anything that wants to promote the idea of the fantastic, the fantastical. And certainly ‘Now You See Me’ kind of intersects those two worlds.” When asked about his musical choices, Tyler pointed out that he played a lot of instruments throughout the score. “I played marimba and vibraphone, that old-timey kind of vibraphone. I play the drums and the congas and the bongos. There are a number of guitars and different kinds of basses: wound and unwound electric bass, upright bass. I play the piano on the score, the organ on the score,” he said. “A lot of different instruments, certainly.” The composer also conducted the Philharmonia Orchestra of London at the famous Abbey Road studios: “That was everything from the violins to the cellos, trumpets, trombones. A lot of woodwinds, saxophones.

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All sorts of things in there.” Tyler also did additional recording with a jazz-style brass section to capture the big band, jazzy, groove elements. “In a sense, there were different styles, which is a much tighter, closer recording in a tighter room with microphones. Which blended with the big, open air Abbey Road-recorded brass section that was just part of the orchestra,” he added. “So it was a very complex kind of layering of different instruments. I also incorporated a lot of Chinese instruments in the score because of so much of the movie takes place in Macau.” “Now You See Me 2,” rated PG-13, currently is playing in theaters. Submitted photos 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.