CN: January 8, 2020

January 8, 2020

A pathway to success St. Louis Job Corps offers tuition-free career training and educational opportunities for students between the ages of 16 and 24

Around Town

COMMUNITY VOICES

By Theodore Valley II DC . Pg. 2 Eagle Days at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge returns Jan. 18-19. Pg. 3

By Charlotte Beard At the start of every year, many individuals make a New Year’s resolution to become healthier or begin some other quest for self-improvement. For individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 who are interested in self-development for 2020, the St. Louis Job Corps might be the roadmap for fulfilling that resolution with tuition-free career training.

“We have immediate openings at the St. Louis Job Corps program,” stated Brianna Hamann, Outreach, Admissions & Career Transition Services Director. “We offer residential and non-residential training. We offer students the chance to receive their high school diploma and hands-on career technical training in 14 trades – all for free.”

The St. Louis Job Corps has 10 industry sectors under which the trades fall: Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive and Machine Repair, Construction, Finance and Business, Health Care, Homeland Security, Hospitality, Information Technology, Renewable Resources and Energy, and Transportation.

“We enroll all year and we have immediate openings for all of the trades we offer,” stated Hamann. “Also, we host center tours every Friday at 9:45 a.m. It’s an open tour that allows individuals who are interested in the center to come learn more.”

The St. Louis Future Student and Family Information Session and Tour is held weekly at the St. Louis Job Corps Center located at 6388 Stratford Avenue in St. Louis. Hamann gives a presentation during the tour to explain the Job Corps and states that pre-registration is not required for the informational tour.

The Job Corps’ educational facility located at 4333 Goodfellow Boulevard is a 17-acre facility with six dormitories. Its other amenities

School Scholarship winner keeps Dr. King’s dream alive. Pg. 6

Features

Recipe, Movie & Sudoku.

Pg. F-1 CLASSIFIEDS AND HOME & GARDEN. Pg. F-2 /F-3 Moore On Life, Yeggs & Crossword Puzzle. Pg. F-4

Submitted photo Jordyn Boyd came to the St. Louis Job Corps Program to begin his Military Career Pathway. Jordyn was able to get his high school diploma with the St. Louis Job Corps program, and completed the Painting trade. Jordyn has now taken those skills to the next level and is working with the Missouri Army National Guard.

include TV lounges, computer labs, arts and crafts, a basketball court and health services for basic medical needs.

Individuals have utilized St. Louis Job Corps as their track towards success for various reasons. Some desired to attain their high school diplomas while others used the training to prepare for community college classes while living on-campus or off-campus.

Christina Buruma, a native of Africa, is one

of the Job Corps’ success stories who received her Pharmacy Technician trade in November 2019 before moving on to further her education at St. Louis Forest Park Community College. According to the Job Corps, Buruma, who started her program in November 2017, improved her English speaking and writing skills and received her high school diploma See ‘SUCCESS’ page 2

Serving North & Northwest St. Louis County | FREE Online at mycnews.com | Vol. 99 No. 2 | 636-379-1775

Weather FRIDAY Rain 58/35 SATURDAY Rain/Snow Mix 43/27 SUNDAY Mix of sun and clouds 41/37 FirstWarn Weather

prepared by meteorologist Nick Palisch. For the latest updates visit www.facebook.com/nickswx.

2

Around Town

January 8, 2020 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com

‘SUCCESS’ from cover through their program.

Another of the St. Louis Job Corps’ Pharmacy Tech trade successes is Letitia Lemons. She began her program to obtain the trade in December 2018 and completed it in November 2019.

Hamann stated, “She came into school every morning at 8 a.m. and stayed until the day was done at 3:30 p.m.”

Sources state that Lemons had her own apartment and worked two jobs to pay her rent. The program’s leadership held that “she exemplified the Career Success Standards in multiple ways ensuring her commitment to being successful in completing the program.”

Upon completion of the program, Lemons received a full time position with Express Scripts as a Prescription Benefits Specialist.

The St. Louis Job Corps reports that Jordyn Boyd was also a student whose dedication resulted in employment. He works with the Missouri Army National Guard.

Boyd joined the Job Corps in December 2018 with a goal of obtaining a high school diploma. Additionally, he received a painting, pre-apprentice trade under the Corps’ construction sector in May 2019.

For more information about qualifications to enroll in tuition-free career training or general information visit https://stlouis.jobcorps.gov or call 314-679-0300.

Submitted photo The St. Louis Job Corps Program hosted Jane Marquardt the Vice Chair for Management Training Corporation (MTC) on center. Marquardt toured the center, met with staff and students and even stopped by the Career Transition Readiness classroom to share some job interviewing techniques with the students. The students had an opportunity to spend time with Marquardt and discuss the do’s and don’ts for the before, during, and after the job interview.

COMMUNITY VOICES

By Theodore Valley II DC

Living healthier in 2020 So often we find ourselves in positions of confusion, discomfort and disbelief. In the industrialized world we have an epidemic of obesity and chronic disease and the question we wonder is why? When you look in the news, read internet articles, review the thousands of blogs or consider what the “experts” are saying; you still wonder, what is the best decision that I can make for myself and my family? This ranges from dietary choices to whether to vaccinate.

Looking at the human condition in the modern Western culture it is easy to see that we eat too many calories and consume too few nutrients. For instance, the reason why you are still hungry after eating a “BigMac meal with a large fry and diet soda” is because even though from a caloric perspective you are exceeding your daily allowance there are very few micronutrients in that meal.

When your body doesn’t get all the things it needs to work it will tell you to eat more. Further, the fries are coated with high-fructose corn syrup which in studies have shown to throw off your body’s ability to know when it is full. Meaning that your brain still thinks you’re hungry. Additionally, that diet soda likely has aspartame which is a neurotoxin and as such can do a few things. It can cause systemic inflammation, brain fog and a wide array of other possible symptoms with prolonged use related to weight gain and chronic pain.

Another problem we have is that our food is filled with ingredients that have no business being consumed. Many additives, fillers and food colors are composed of chemical compounds synthetically derived and have not been studies sufficiently to consider physiological effects. In other words, as Michael Pollen has said we eat a lot of

“food like substances.”

But wait there’s more; we also have a growing utilization of genetically modified organisms (GMO) being utilized in our food supply. What does this mean?

GMO means that in a lab they added genes into the DNA of the plant or now animal to make it more resilient, grow bigger and faster and have a natural immunity to pests and pesticides. A question you should ask yourself is should cobra or scorpion venom coding genes be ingested by humans?

Is it possible that these additions to our food are one contributing factor to chronic disease and obesity? Just in the act of cross-pollination (not the same as GMO) you can get novel protein’s which the body may have reactions to. This is one of the prevailing theories as to why so many people are gluten sensitive today. In the 1970s, farmers attempting to make a stronger wheat through cross pollination inadvertently created a gluten molecule the body is not familiar with, causing inflammatory responses and what has been termed “leaky gut syndrome.” Then in animals and fish we have compounded effects because they animals eat a GMO diet we get a double whammy because we are what our food eats. Adding to that these animals and fish when farm raised are often pumped with hormones and antibiotics.

As if the food issue wasn’t enough, we then live in an environment filled with toxic exposures from chemicals and electromagnetic frequency radiation (EMFR).

Our air is filled with pollutants of various kinds and the same goes with our water with the addition of just about every pharmaceutical on the market. Many of the chemicals and compounds in our environment through chronic and over exposure by themselves can cause cognitive disor-

ders, hormone disruption, auto-immune disease and cancer.

So now that I have sufficiently worried you; let’s talk about how you can start living healthier: 1. Eat as much organic food as you can afford even though it is not perfect it will reduce your exposure. This is more important for meat, eggs along with fruits and vegetables where you eat the skin.

2. Eat more healthy fats (omega 3’s and MCT’s) and fewer carbohydrates.

3. Get an air purifier for your home. I like the Alexapure breeze. And get as many indoor plants as you can find room for.

4. Get a good water purifier. Companies I like are Alexapure pro, Berkey, Clearly Filtered or Aqua True.

5. Turn off your phone and get out in nature as much as possible.

6. Get away from the city as often as possible to reduce your exposure to environmental toxins and EMFR. 7. Walk at least 30 min a day preferably after your largest meal.

8. Meditate and practice breathing exercises.

9. Get at least seven-to-eight hours of sleep.

10. Turn the TV off and read.

Theodore Valley II DC is a Doctor of Chiropractic and currently practices at Barron Chiropractic.

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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • January 8, 2020

Eagle Days at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge returns Jan. 18-19

visit us at

Around Town

– WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/MYCNEWS

www.InvinciCorp.com

Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation Visitors to Eagle Days at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge will have the chance to view a bald eagle up close during live eagle programs repeated every 20 minutes.

Few words can describe the thrill of seeing America’s national symbol soaring through the air in the wild, or close enough to touch.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and its partners offer the chance to discover a close connection with the bald eagle. The Eagle Days at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Festival takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 18-19, 2020.

Visitors can view eagles through spotting scopes staffed by trained volunteers at any time from the vantage point of the historic Old Chain of Rocks Bridge. The bridge is part of the Mississippi Greenway, also known as the Riverfront Trail.

On both days, the World Bird Sanctuary will be presenting an educational program featuring a live bald eagle, repeated every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Programming includes a hands-on exhibit of local birds presented by St. Louis Audubon, a full-size replica of an eagle’s nest, and warming tent activities, including children’s crafts. On Saturday, the Illinois entrance of the bridge will feature living history re-enactors from the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Hartford, Illinois.

Visitors are encouraged to dress warmly, wear comfortable shoes (eagle viewing occurs at the center of the bridge, a half-mile walk from each Bridge entrance), and leave their pets at home. Hot food and drink will be available onsite for purchase.

Eagle Days at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is produced through a partnership between MDC, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and Great Rivers Greenway.

During the winter, the Mississippi River hosts one of North America’s largest concentrations of bald eagles; they are drawn to areas of open water in search of fish, their preferred food. The Chain of Rocks rapids to the south of the bridge create open waters which are ideal fishing waters for eagles. This is a unique opportunity to watch them fish, ride ice floes, soar overhead and roost in nearby trees while having access to an educational program featuring a live eagle and warming tent activities.

Directions to the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge from St. Louis: Take I-270 east toward Illinois. Exit at Riverview Drive exit and turn right.

Turn left into the entrance of the Confluence of the Missis-

sippi and Missouri Park/Missouri Bridge. Parking at the Missouri Bridge entrance costs $5.

Free parking is available at two satellite lots in Missouri, the St. Louis Welcome Center at Riverview and I-270 and North Riverfront Park, off Riverview south of the waterworks. A free shuttle will be available from both locations.

Free parking is also available at the Illinois Bridge entrance.

For more on Eagle Days at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, visit EagleDays.org.

3

4

Aound Town

January 8, 2020 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com

STLCC-Florissant Valley and NCCU’s 2020 Dr. MLK Jr. celebration is set St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley and North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Jan. 21.

Carol Daniel, KMOX news anchor and the Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists president, will speak on the celebration’s theme, “Let’s Build Bridges, not Walls.”

In 2008, Daniel helped launch the Emmy Award-winning lifestyle television show on KMOV-TV, “Great Day St. Louis” before moving on to her next career as an author. Her first book, “All I Ever Wanted: Relationships, Marriage, Family,” was met with praise from her many fans.

Named St. Louis Press Club’s “Media Person of the Year,” she is also an award-winning columnist, having spent nearly 10 years writing for the St. Louis American newspaper. Among many other honors, she has received two National Newspaper Association awards for her column, “Carol’s Journal.”

The celebration’s reception is from 5 - 6 p.m. in the

Terry M. Fischer Theatre, located at nue toward certifications,” she said.

3400 Pershall Road. The program “They are currently working on follows from 6 - 7:30 p.m. developing a dual credit program.

During the program, the talent Their dedication to providing stuof North County youth will be celdents opportunities for college-levebrated as local students are the el work — and college graduation focus. The celebration’s emcee and — before high school graduation student speaker is Jannetta Robinserves as an example to our service son, a freshman at STLCC-Florisarea.” sant Valley, and the vocalist is AlayIn keeping with Dr. King’s comna Epps, a senior at the University mitment to service, guests are asked of Missouri-St. Louis. The winners to make a donation to the Archers’ Submitted photo Market, a campus food pantry for of NCCU’s Oratorical Contest will deliver their speeches, and music Carol Daniel, KMOX news anchor and the Greater STLCC students to get food and hyfrom a local choir and band are also St. Louis Association of Black Journalists president, giene items free of charge. will speak on “Let’s Build Bridges, not Walls” at part of the evening.

The Archers’ Market has an abunSTLCC-Florissant Valley and NCCU’s 2020 Dr. Martin Normandy Schools Collabora- Luther King Jr. Celebration. dance of canned vegetables; donative is being honored with the 2020 tions are requested for deodorant Dr. Rance Thomas Excellence in Community Partner- (for men and women), drink mixes and single-serve ship Award. flavor packets for water like hot chocolate and tea, fem“Normandy Schools Collaborative was chosen to inine hygiene (tampons, pads and panty liners), hand receive the award named for Dr. Thomas warmers, lotion, men’s razors, microwavable shelf-stable because of their commitment to student meals, nuts, protein bars and granola bars, single-serve success and opportunity,” said Dr. Elizabeth soups, socks, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, trail Gassel Perkins, campus president and chief mix and winter gloves. academic officer at STLCC-Florissant ValAttendees will receive a “bridge memento reminder” ley. that includes the theme, “Let’s Build Bridges, not Walls.”

“Florissant Valley’s first early college Leading up to the celebration, STLCC-Florissant Valacademy graduates came from Normandy, ley students will have an opportunity to participate in and they have consistently sent 20 or more five different “Let’s Build Bridges, not Walls” interactive students each year to participate in our dual education exercises. enrollment programs. They also worked This free event is open to the public. An alternate with our Life Science Lab Assistant program date for the celebration, should the College close due to in the summer to provide students an ave- weather, is Jan. 23, on the same time schedule.

Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers continues services through WIC Program The Betty Jean Kerr Peoples Health Centers WIC Program has announced that a contract to continue to provide WIC services for the federal fiscal year 2020 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Under the terms of the contract, Betty Jean Kerr Peoples Health Centers WIC Program will be able to serve 4,168 persons eligible for WIC every month.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program providing services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to their fifth birthday based on nutritional risk and income eligibility. The primary services provided are health screening, risk assessment, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion, and referrals to health care. Nutritious supplemental food is provided at no cost to participants. To be eligible for WIC applicants must have an income of less than or equal to 185 percent of the poverty level (attach income guidelines) and be determined by a health professional to be at nutritional risk. Migrant families are also eligible.

WIC supplemental food packages are specially chosen to provide foods high in protein,

iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. Eligible women and children receive fortified milk and cheese, eggs, whole grain bread products, and hot or cold cereals, 100 percent fruit juices and fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. The WIC program recommends breastfeeding, provides breastfeeding support, baby foods, and infant cereal. For women who cannot or choose not to breastfeed, infants may receive supplemental iron-fortified formula. WIC participants obtain their foods by redeeming food checks for specific items at local grocery stores and pharmacies.

Studies confirm that pregnant women who enroll in WIC during the early months of pregnancy have fewer low birth weight babies, experience fewer infant deaths, see the doctor earlier in pregnancy, and eat healthier.

WIC is administered in St. Louis by Betty Jean Kerr Peoples Health Centers WIC Program.

Persons interested in applying or who need more information should contact Betty Jean Kerr Peoples Health Centers WIC Program at 314-361-5728.

WIC clinics are offered at 5701 Delmar Boulevard, at Health Care for Kids 4055 Lindell Boulevard and 11642 West Florissant.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • January 8, 2020

Around Town

Operation Food Search celebrates Fresh Rx anniversary Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, recently celebrated the one-year anniversary for its Fresh Rx: Nourishing Healthy Starts program. Designed and delivered by OFS, this innovative program helps low-income women by improving birth outcomes and empowering families to cultivate a healthy household.

Fresh Rx—which eliminates food insecurity during pregnancy to produce better birth outcomes for moms and their babies—provides families with weekly shares of food from local farmers and producers, in addition to cooking classes, nutrition resources and supportive services.

OFS introduced new meal kits that will continue to improve the health and well-being of local families. OFS’s partner Fair Shares Combined Community

Supported Agriculture (CCSA) has provided weekly shares of local produce, dairy, protein and grains to Fresh Rx participants since the program’s inception.

To date 60 women have participated in this pilot program and, according to OFS, 98 percent were healthy births with only one baby spending a single night in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

“Program participants are now trying new fruits and vegetables while developing cooking skills,” said Trina Ragain, OFS’s Director of Policy and Innovation. “These moms also found the program eliminated the social isolation that comes during difficult life circumstances, so Fresh Rx was a success on multiple levels.”

Ragain added that Fresh Rx is funded

by Bayer Fund and generous OFS donors.

Bayer Fund and St. Louis Area Food Bank partner to launch pilot food initiative Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer, has awarded a $90,000 grant to the St. Louis Area Foodbank to support its new School Food Markets program, a pilot initiative aimed at helping students and families in the Jennings and Cahokia, Illinois school districts combat hunger and food insecurity.

The School Food Markets program will be operated by the foodbank and located within Fairview Elementary School and the Jennings Educational Training School in Jennings. Through its various relationships within the food industry, the foodbank will furnish each market with a selection of fresh foods and staple grocery items for students and their families at no cost.

“We believe that by giving students access to these School Food Markets, we can increase class attendance, decrease the number of trips to the school nurse’s office and help contribute to healthier futures for every child in our community,” said Meredith Knopp, St. Louis Area Foodbank President and CEO. A recent study issued by the United States Department of Agriculture indicates that 11 percent of all U.S. households were food insecure in 2018; of that number, seven percent included families with children. Households identified as food insecure either lacked resources or found it difficult to provide enough nutritious and adequate food for all family members.

For now, more than 1,900 students in the Cahokia and Jennings school districts will be served by the School Food Markets. Students receive snacks during the day and parents will be given a full bag of groceries to take home. Once the program expands to other schools in both districts, it’s estimated that nearly 5,000 students and their families will be participants.

Within the Cahokia School District, the School Food Markets are an extension of the Beyond the Bell program that was introduced earlier this year in January, which serves breakfast items to students when their school day begins.

Submitted photo Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, recently celebrated the one-year anniversary for its Fresh Rx: Nourishing Healthy Starts program.

BEST OF NORTH COUNTY

-2020-

Presented by

Vote for your favorite business in these North County zip codes and the

63031, 63033, 63034, 63042, 63135, 63136, 63137, 63138 Winners will be listed in a special section in Community News and awards will be presented at the Chamber luncheon on March 18.

Deadline to vote is March 1, 2020 You can vote online at www.mycnews.com or you can clip this and mail to: Community News, 2139 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366

Accounting

Attorney

Apartment Complex

Auto Dealership

Bank/Credit Union

Bar/Grill

Car Wash

Catering

Chiropractor

Child Care

Computer

Dentist

Electrician

Fitness Facility/Trainer

Financial/Investments

Florist

Funeral Home

Golf Course

Heating & Cooling

Ice Cream Stand

Insurance Agent

Jeweler

Landscaping/Lawn Care

Optometrist/Vision Care

Photographer

Pizza Parlor

Real Estate Agent

Rehab/Skilled Nursing Care

Remodeling/Roofing

Restaurant

Senior Living

Specialty Shop

Travel Agent

Veterinarian

Auto Repair

Bakery/Donuts

5

6

School

January 8, 2020 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com

Local Author Spotlight: Helene J. Sherman

www.treesbywoody.net

Helene J. Sherman, Ed. D., is a Professor and Administrator Emerita in the College of Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis where she earned her doctorate degree in mathematics education.

Dr. Sherman researches mathematics classroom instruction impacting achievement and translating best practices to teacher education curricula. She has directed numerous statewide grant projects in K-12 school districts in the St. Louis region and at the national level.

Dr. Sherman is the co-author of “Teaching Learners Who Struggle with Mathematics: Responding with Systematic Intervention and Remediation,” (2019, 4th Edition, Waveland Press). The book describes and illustrates methods for developing kindergarten-through-eighth-grade students’ mathematics skills and conceptual understanding. Each chapter includes step by step methods for tailoring instruction to help correct learners’ misconceptions. Teachers can then guide students appropriately with the book’s activities and games which reinforce key concepts.

The author’s co-authored book with Dr. Clark Hickman is “Learning Mathematics Successfully: Raising Self-efficacy in Students, Teachers and Parents,” (2019, Information Age Publishing). The book connects the concept of self-efficacy to practical instructional strategies so that families and teachers can help their learners increase their confidence and ability to learn mathematics. The informational background and the strategies serve to strengthen students’ belief that, in fact, “they are a math person.”

Scholarship winner keeps Dr. King’s dream alive Kennady Carter, a senior at Hazelwood West High School, was the winner of a Christian Hospital Foundation Drum Major Scholarship. Every year the Foundation’s Steering Committee awards one $500 scholarship to a deserving student who plans to enter a career in healthcare. She was selected to represent the Hazelwood School District Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District due to her winning essay titled, “What I Can Do to Keep Dr. King’s Dream Alive.”

Kennady has a 4.14 GPA. She is very active at Hazelwood West as the senior class president, student council secretary, and captain of the tennis team. She also is a member of several school clubs including the National Honor Society and heads the school’s Special Olympics Committee.

Kennady plans to attend either Prairie View A&M University or the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She hopes to become a pediatric nurse practitioner because she has a love of helping people and putting others before herself. Along with a major in nursing, she hopes to minor in Spanish so she can help even more people from different backgrounds.

Kennady will be awarded the scholarship during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon on Jan. 17 at 11:30 a.m. in the Detrick Building Atrium at Christian Hospital.

www.langinsurance.com

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • January 8, 2020

Northwest News

7

JCC Used Book Sale Winter Sale dates set JCC Used Book Sale takes place Jan. 26 – Jan. 30 at the Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex – Arts & Education Building at #2 Millstone Campus Dr. in Creve Coeur.

Apps are great, but there’s nothing like the feel of a real book! Book lovers, collectors and avid readers all anticipate this annual event. Thousands of titles include mystery and intrigue, novels, biographies, politics, religion, sports, cookbooks, history, animals, art, science, science fiction, business, women’s issues, foreign languages, gardening, poetry, psychology, selfhelp, humor…the list goes on.

Parents and educators will find a large selection of books for children and youth as well as educational materials for home schoolers. Multiples of titles are

available for book club reading along with miscellaneous videos, books on tape/CDs and DVDs. The opening day $10 fee helps underwrite expenses for the sale. Books are priced from 50 cents to $3.

Special books – collectibles, art books, antique books – are priced as marked. Line ticket sales will begin at 9 a.m. Jan. 26. Doors Open at 10 a.m. Children 16 and under are free. There is no cost to shop the remaining days of the book sale. On Jan. 30 buyers can take advantage of Bag Day…fill a bag of books for $5.

For more information, contact Zelda Sparks 314442-3169 or visit https://jccstl.com/programs/used-book-sale/. Donations of books are still being accepted through Jan. 10 at the JCC Creve Coeur, 2 Millstone

Submitted photo

Campus Drive in the Arts & Education Building.

The American Red Cross and the St. Louis Blues encourage all to roll up a sleeve and help save lives For the 13th consecutive year the American Red Cross, the St. Louis Blues, Fox Sports Midwest and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield encourage all donors to roll up a sleeve to help patients in need by donating blood at the St. Louis Blues Blood Drive on Jan. 16.

The Blues Blood Drive comes as the Red Cross urgently needs blood donors of all types to give now to ensure blood is available for medical treatments in emergencies. The winter months continue to be one of the most challenging times of year for the Red Cross as many donors are busy with holiday activities, and inclement weather can force the cancellation of blood drives. Additionally, some donors become temporarily ineligible because of seasonal illnesses.

Blues fans will have the opportunity to donate blood at one of nine convenient locations in Missouri and Illinois from noon to 7 p.m.

Everyone who presents to donate will receive a specially designed retro Blues T-shirt, while supplies last.

St. Louis Blues Blood Drive locations: MISSOURI • Ballwin Community Center, 1 Ballwin Commons Circle Drive in Ballwin • Meramec Arnold Elks Lodge, 1515 Miller Road in Imperial • Favazza’s on the Hill, (Banquet Center) 5201 Southwest Ave. in St. Louis • Centennial Commons, 7210 Olive Blvd. in University City • Fenton Fire Protection District, 845 Gregory Lane in Fenton • Old Hickory (Banquet Center), 1 Dye Club Drive in St. Peters • Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark St. in St. Louis (new location) • Centene Community Ice Center, 750 Casino Center Dr. in Maryland Heights (new location)

ILLINOIS • American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia in Collinsville, Illinois “We know how passionate and generous Blues fans and their staff are as they always step up to help us during a tough time of the year,” said Lori Stone, District Manager, American Red Cross of St. Louis. “We are so grateful to the Blues and Fox Sports Midwest for their partnership in helping us re-stock the blood supply so that we can provide uninterrupted donations to patients in need.”

Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients.

Volunteer blood drive hosts are also critically needed to stop the shortage from continuing throughout winter.

How to donate blood Simply download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code BLUES, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, from a computer or mobile device.

To get started and learn more, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

www.TheSarahCommunity.com

8

What’s Happening

January 8, 2020 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com

Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it!

EVENTS Jan. 8: 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.

Jan. 10: Meatloaf or country fried steak dinner

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

Jan. 11: Breakfast

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

Jan. 11: 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 information call 314-831-6121.

Jan. 15: 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.

Jan. 17: Pork steak dinner

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

Jan. 17: Art exhibition

Good Shepherd Arts Center in Ferguson will present “400 Years and Beyond” to commemorate the observ-

ance of 2019 as the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first Africans to be sold into slavery. The exhibit will run through Jan. 17. This artwork by local African-American artists will invite viewers into reflection, conversation and visioning about creating a world where all are valued, all are welcome, all belong. Good Shepherd Arts Center is located in downtown Ferguson at 252 S. Florissant Road, next to Cathy’s Kitchen. Hours are: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10 a.m.

- 5 p.m. and Saturdays 12 – 5 p.m. For more information call 314-522-1155.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 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.

Jan. 31: Chicken dinner

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

March 15: Snowman building contest

Looking for best snowman in Florissant. Build the biggest, have a theme and make it cute then enter the contest. Build your most creative and unique snowman and send in a photo.

Until March 15, anytime it snows build a snowman. Take a picture of yourself and the snowman, and send it to the James J. Eagan Community Center at #1 James J. Eagan Drive Florissant, MO 63033 along with an application. Prizes will be awarded.

The Youth Advisory Commission will be the judges of this contest. You must be a Florissant resident to enter and 15 years of age or younger. For further information, call 314-921-4466 or 314921-4250.

April 10: Fish fries

A fish fry will be held on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m. through April 10 at American Legion Post 444 at 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. in Florissant.

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.

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: Tax filing program volunteers

Seeking greeters, appointment schedulers, and tax preparers to assist older adults in the St. Louis County Tax Filing Program. Training and mileage reimbursement is provided. For more information and to start the volunteer application process, contact the County Older Resident Programs and ask for Mike Nickel at 314-615-4021.

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: TOPS meeting

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. T.O.P.S.=Take Off Pounds Sensibly has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) 9135 Shelley Avenue, Overland, MO 63114. (Entrance is in the back on East Milton). TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose weight.

You may visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314540-5223.

Mondays: Choral Art Singers

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: City council meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Mondays: Workshop meetings

City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane.

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

Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-921-2132.

Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@caastlc.org for additional information.

Tuesdays: A cappella singers

The Gentlemen of Sound are looking for men who like to sing or want to learn. They practice Tuesdays at Lady of the Pillar school at 401 S. Lindbergh from 7 – 9 p.m. They try to do public events monthly. Always looking for new members. Come by or call Charlie at 314-954-1121.

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery Tuesday meetings take place at 6 p.m. with a Saturday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at LifePoint Church at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information visit www.lifepointministries.church/celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636-634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

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

Tuesdays: Food pantry

Every second Tuesday of the month, food pantry takes place from 9 - 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. – noon at St. Andrew United Methodist Church at 3975 N. US Highway 67 in Florissant. Other times by appointment, call 314-8374233.

Tuesdays: Vietnam Veterans Association meeting

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

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • January 8, 2020 Tuesdays: TOPS pounds sensibly)

(Take

off

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 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6pm, Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. For more information, call 314921-2316.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Bingo takes place every Wednesday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

Wednesdays: Bingo

Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. Please RVSP at 314-298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

Check out TOPS #361 Florissant group of supportive ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Florissant Church of Christ, 16460 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. If interested, please contact Shirley at 314-895-3528 for more information.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314994-3300. 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 3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, con-

tact Jamie Stevens at 314-653-5331.

Thursdays: Bingo

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes.

For more information call 314-8310988.

Thursdays: Quilting guild

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.

Thursdays: checks

Blood

pressure

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

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

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.

What’s Happening

Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.

Sundays: Meat shoot

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 4445 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. between Sinks Rd. and Lindbergh starting noon Sept. 15 thru Nov. 17; and in the spring, Feb. 2 thru March 8 rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

SUDOKU answers from page F-1

Saturdays: Grief support

On the fourth Saturday of each month, grief support meeting “A Way With Words Ministry” meets at 12:30 p.m. at Community Christ Fellowship, rear, at 121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood, 1/4 mile south of Hwy 270 off Florissant Rd. There are a variety of topics monthly. You are not alone. Come help your heart heal with others. For more information call 314-605-3949.

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.

Fridays: Fish fry

A fish fry takes place every Friday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314-731-9330.

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314-831-3752.

Saturdays: Yoga

Come check out the benefits of yoga at Calvary UCC, at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call Angela at 314801-8594 for more information.

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314-402-7025.

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

www.DeSmetRetirement.org

9

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot

Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes.

The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-6302671 or 314-330-7269.

CROSSWORD answers from page F-4

10

Sports

January 8, 2020 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com

Sports you see with Gary B...

Ambush sign local player to roster The St. Louis Ambush play in the South Central division of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena.

The club has signed Ado Jahic, a Bosnian native who moved to St. Louis when he was three and calls St. Louis home.

He played youth soccer for the St. Louis Scott Gallagher Academy and prep soccer at Mehlville High School. In his lone season playing high school soccer, Jahic helped lead Mehlville to the Missouri State Quarterfinals while posting 23 goals and seven assists in 21 games.

He was named one of the top 15 players to watch in high school in the state of Missouri by TopDrawerSoccer. Jahic earned first-team all-state, all-region and All-Suburban West Conference honors.

Jahic’s collegiate career was split between Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He also played for the Bosnian National Team at the U17, U19 and U21 levels. * Great addition Player of the week comes from the Ambush squad The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) announced that St Louis Ambush forward Tony Walls was named the SporTurf Player of the Week for Week Six. This is the first Player of the Week honor for Walls and the Ambush this season.

The Team of the Week is voted on each week by MASL fans and MASL teams.

Walls is in his first year with the Ambush with previous stops in Milwaukee, Cedar Rapids and Ontario. It’s not a coincidence that the St Louis Ambush are on their hottest streak since 2016 at the same time Tony Walls is hitting his stride.

Walls started the week with a 2-goal 1-assist effort against the Stars, then followed it up with his second hat-trick of the year, plus an assist, against their cross state rival Kansas City Comets. * Leading the pack

New baseball team in O’Fallon hosts’ tournament The O’Fallon Hoots play in the Prospect League, a collegiate, wood bat summer baseball league comprising teams of college players from North America and beyond.

The Hoots announced that the organization will be host to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) baseball tournament beginning in 2020. The agreement is a two-year agreement with an option to extend through 2023.

“We are thrilled to bring this tournament to O’Fallon,” Hoots General Manager David Schmoll said. “This tournament will bring in teams and fans from outside of our area to O’Fallon. We look forward to working with the SLIAC group to continue this partnership for a long time.” The SLIAC Baseball Tournament is currently a four-team, double-elimination format with the winner of the tournament earning the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Baseball Tournament.

The 2020 SLIAC Tournament will be held May 7-9 with first-round games on May 7, followed by three games on Friday and the championship round on Saturday.

“This move should present a tremendous player and fan experience for all the conference and especially for those that earn their way into the tournament,” said SLIAC Commissioner Dr. Dick Kaiser. “The neutral-site quality facility will hopefully create greater fan interest and provide the playoff teams with an outstanding championship atmosphere.” * Good variety Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL. com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

www.langinsurance.com

www.mycnews.com • Community News • January 8, 2020

Recipe: A twist on a classic pie

W

hile apple pie is a traditional seasonal dish, you can add unique flavor with this skillet version. Simply toss Honeycrisp apples with brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice

Feature

F-1

– SUDOKU –

then spoon between two pie crusts simmering in a thin layer of brown sugar and cinnamon then drizzle with caramel sauce for a deliciously gooey evening treat.

Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

Skillet Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce Ingredients: 4 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2tablespoons cinnamon, divided 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup, plus 2 teaspoons, brown sugar 2 refrigerated pie crusts 2 teaspoons whipping cream caramel sauce Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, combine apples, sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon and lemon juice until apples are covered. Set aside.

In oven-safe, 10-inch nonstick skillet,

melt butter. Add 1/4 cup brown sugar and remaining cinnamon; mix until combined. Boil 5-8 minutes.

In same skillet, place one pie crust over brown sugar mixture. Pour apples over pie crust. Cover apples with second pie

crust. Cut slits in top to release steam.

Brush whipping cream over crust.

Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar.

Bake 35-45 minutes until crust is golden brown.

Drizzle with caramel sauce.

Find more dessert recipes at Culinary.net

SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9

Beyond ‘Avengers: Endgame’: where is the Marvel Cinematic Universe heading?

Movie:

By Steve Bryan

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.

“Avengers: Endgame” was the culmination of a decade’s worth of planning and skillful execution. Before the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in 2008, comic book heroes such as the Fantastic Four and the Hulk starred in their own movies, but these didn’t always stay true to the original source material. The MCU changed all that and 2019’s “Endgame” has since become the highest-grossing film of all time.

So, what does Marvel Studios do for an encore? After Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets, Marvel is now free to make films featuring the Fantastic Four and the X-Men. Both superhero teams have been in theaters before the MCU; there was even an inexpensive “Fantastic Four” movie produced

by Roger Corman. Chris Evans, who became Captain America in 2011, even played Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, in the “Fantastic Four” movies released in 2005 and 2007.

Kevin Feige, who oversees the MCU, serves as President of Marvel Studios and was recently named Chief Creative Officer for Marvel Comics. At the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con, Feige was enthusiastic about the chance to make films featuring the X-Men, but he was not forthcoming on some of the details.

“Captain America: Civil War” and “Infinity Wars.” There have been hints about her past, but this solo adventure should fill in the gaps.

In November, “The Eternals,” the 25th film in the MCU, arrives in theaters. Feige and Marvel Studios have turned lesser-known characters and teams (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Captain Marvel”) into popular movies and this one could follow suit. The Photo courtesy MCU plot focuses on a group of immortals who are tasked with protecting huAn additional question mark surrounding manity from a group called the Deviants. The the X-Men involves “The New Mutants,” a diverse cast includes Angelina Jolie, Kumail long-delayed project due out in 2020. Origi- Nanjiani and Salma Hayek.

Fans of the recent Spider-Man movies expenally appearing in comics in the early 1980s, the New Mutants were a team of young people rienced some emotional ups and downs this with diverse powers and abilities. They started year. Peter Parker and his web-slinging alter out as X-Men trainees and ultimately became ego became part of the MCU in 2016’s “Captheir own team. The comic book had its own tain America: Civil War.” Solo adventures in following, so a well-constructed feature film “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “Far from Home” quickly followed. Sony and Marvel could make it another Marvel hit.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe will, of Studios have shared the character, but negotiacourse, be represented next year. Arriving on tions between the studios for a new deal broke May 1, “Black Widow” provides the backstory down months ago, but a new agreement was of one of Marvel’s most intriguing and enig- eventually reached.

“Avengers: Endgame” marked the end of a matic characters. Scarlett Johansson reprises the role of Natasha Romanoff, a KGB assas- cinematic era, but Kevin Feige and Marvel are sin who became a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and an ready to take superhero fans in another direcAvenger. This solo film takes place between tion. There’s definitely more to come.

F-2

Feature

COLLECTIBLES

January 8, 2020 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

HELP WANTED

NOVENA

SCHOOL

PRAYER TO ST. JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pray for us. St. Jude, Worker of Miracles, Pray for us. St. Jude, Helper of the Hopeless, Pray for us.

Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days, then publish. Your prayers will be answered.

It has never been known to fail.

HELP WANTED

Thank you, St. Jude. R.H.

SERVICES

SINGERS WANTED www.everyonebenefits.com/GaryB

PET CEMETERY

over 2,500 pet burials; over 6 acres; over 40 yrs old. 314-576-3030 www.memoryparkpetcemetery.info www.memoryparkpetcemetery.info

www.facebook.com/mycnews

CLASSIFIED $ SPECIAL! For Garage Sales, Moving Sales, Yard Sales, or Sale of Items.

CALL

636-697-2414 Check it Out!

45

for the first week (1.5” x 1” ad) $15 each additional week after that. $30 for a 1.5” x 2”

www.MYCNEWS.com

Do you have lots of unwanted “Stuff?”

Let help advertise your sale!

Call Brooke at 636.697.2414

www.mycnews.com • Community News • January 8, 2020

CLASSIFIEDS

www.cozyhomecleaners.org Dannegger Brothers Contracting, Inc • Foundation & Basement Repairs • Waterproofing • Piering • Mudjacking • Stress Bracing • Concrete Flatwork

314-993-1833

www.DanneggerBrothers.com www.danneggerbrothers.com Insured | Experienced | Local | Quality

www.treesbywoody.net

www.scrubbydutch.com

Published Every Week Since 1921 Family-Owned & Operated

AREAS OF CIRCULATION Our FREE publications are available in over 700 convenient locations, including every Dierbergs, Schnucks and Shop ’N Save.

Feature

F-3

F-4

Feature

January 8, 2020 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

Yeggs

John Hanna

CROSSWORD: Movie Characters

‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life

Up to date

Date night is the time my husband and I schedule a fun event to do something mutually enjoyable together. Pinpointing the “mutually enjoyable” part is never easy for us.

It was my turn to schedule. I had just the plan. The dollar theater posted a new release, plus it was twofor-one burger night at McDairyKing’s. Cheap entertainment; cheap meal. All the boxes were checked. My husband would be thrilled.

“What have you got planned tonight?” he asked.

“Oh, you’ll love it. Dollar theater movie and buy-one-get-one burger night.”

“Sounds perfect. I’m in.”

A renewed commitment of our love was percolating.

We finished our two-fer meal and headed over to the theater. My husband was in high spirits – I assumed because of my money-saving ingenuity.

Little did he know it was all in the plan to butter him up for what was yet to come.

We seated ourselves in the theater.

“Which movie’s playing?”

“Oh, a nice historical one. Did you enjoy your burger?”

“Yes, it was… Say, what’s the name of the movie?”

“The movie? You’ll know it when you see it.

Weren’t those fries tasty? I especially liked the sauce, didn’t you?”

“What’s so special about ketchup? Hey, you haven’t roped me into seeing one of those girly top hats and bonnets flicks have you?”

I shushed him up as “Downton Abbey” began to play.

Afterwards he grumbled, “That was the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen!”

“Oh poo! It was high drama and you know it.”

“Drama my pompous, arrogant English behind – snobs in penguin suits!

The stupid silver tea service didn’t get polished to their expectations and the ballgown was a tad loose in the backside and the whole estate explodes in outrage. You’re telling me that’s riveting theatre?!”

“Absolutely! And then the dinner with the royals. Did you almost die when the servant spoke out of line to the Queen?”

“Are you kidding? There was more scandal at the concession stand when that woman freaked out because the kid put extra butter on her popcorn? Now that was a show worth seeing.”

“Fine you plan next time.” I said.

“I have. Next week we’re going fishing. You get to gut and fillet them.”

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.

ACROSS 1. Curaçao neighbor 6. Lungful 9. Not on a rolling stone 13. British unemployment checks 14. Schiller’s famous poem, e.g.

15. “Will comply” in radio communication 16. Opposite of liability 17. Napoleon Bonaparte or Louis Vuitton, e.g.

18. Embedded design 19. *Teen with telescopic powers 21. *Adventurous professor with fear of snakes 23. *He played it in “Casablanca” 24. Sign of escape 25. Steampunk decoration 28. Thanksgiving tubers 30. Fear of flying, e.g.

35. Bun baker 37. “CliffsNotes,” e.g.

39. Bound by oath 40. Nay, to a baby 41. Bread spreads 43. *She takes on PG&E 44. Sacrificial spot 46. Wedding promise?

47. Not yet final 48. Eats between meals 50. Blood-related problem 52. Ship pronoun 53. Diamond’s corner

55. Be obliged 57. Name before X 61. *Orphan who wanted more gruel 64. Love between Abélard and Héloïse 65. Pitching stat 67. Nostrils, anatomically speaking 69. Pine 70. Fleur-de-____ 71. Novelist Wharton 72. *Adopted orphan of Green Gables 73. Auction set 74. Like a disreputable neighborhood DOWN 1. Palindromic title 2. CISC alternative 3. *Female Superman foe alongside General Zod 4. Afrikaners’ ancestors 5. Off course 6. First-rate 7. Nuptial agreement 8. Version of a song 9. Mr. Bean’s ride 10. Paella pot 11. Diagnostic test 12. Bean that rhymes with Goya 15. Distance from side to side, pl.

20. Insect in adult stage 22. Tiny bite

24. Most vital part 25. *A barbarian 26. Convex molding 27. Ladies and ____, for short 29. *a.k.a. The Mayor of Castro Street 31. *Hutch actor in 2004’s “Starsky & Hutch” 32. *Famous Frankenstein portrayer 33. Like Michael Collins 34. *One of Miss Hannigan’s orphans 36. *Russell Crowe’s Biblical role 38. ____ of the trade 42. Bar seat 45. Type of realistic baby doll 49. *Pizzeria owner in “Do the Right Thing” 51. Strings 54. Olfactory sensation 56. Avoid 57. Poet Angelou 58. Flock’s affirmation 59. Bank’s provision 60. Dry or salt 61. Brewer’s kiln 62. Great Lake 63. Retired, shortened 66. Spanish river 68. Like a wallflower SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9