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January 17, 2018

Art hidden in plain sight

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Submitted photos The independent work of Elaine Annette Young, a graphic designer and web developer, has been used by Bi-State Development Agency - Metro Bus and Transit System, MODOT, The Salvation Army, Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club, and Better Family Life—just to name a few.

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Local artist has spent almost 20 years designing art for busses, trains and billboards for St. Louis area nonprofits and businesses

By Charlotte Beard The independent work of Elaine Annette Young, a graphic designer and web developer, has filtrated St. Louis businesses, nonprofits and the community at large for almost 20 years.

Among her clients has been Bi-State Development Agency - Metro Bus and Transit System, MODOT, The Salvation Army, Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club, and Better Family Life—just to name a few.

Young began providing graphic design services for Metro when she was invited to apply to their Request for Proposal (RFP) as one of their vendors. Her projects for the organization began with designing their newsletter, signage, and then the train and buses. Young was responsible for the pink Komen Race for the Cure design on buses that first traveled around town a few years ago. She’s provided design services several years for Metro and periodically continues for their various needs. MODOT, another

transportation sector client, continues to be one of Young’s clients since her design of their 2015 annual report.

The St. Louis native moved beyond using her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Washington University for Corporate America when she formed the graphic design firm Hopscotch Communications. She gave her graphic design company the name of Hopscotch because it is the game of challenge.

“You [have] to be creative to jump in and out of the square,” Young said Nonprofits have heavily used Young’s work for their initiatives. For approximately 2.5 years, she was Grace Hill’s only independent designer. In addition to her continued services for the social-service provider, she’s been Better Family Life and Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club’s “go-to” for design needs on a regular basis for the past 30 years.

Elaine Annette Young also does work in the fine arts as exhibited by this piece.

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COMMUNITY VOICES How will you spend your time in 2018?

By Rodrick Burton Happy New Year to all the readers of this column.

It seems like there is no greater focus on time then during the holiday season. There is a pressured run up to Christmas and Hanukkah to make arrangements, travel plans, event plans and to purchase gifts. Then in the time between Christmas Day and New Year’s, the media outlets use many reviews of the year as subjects for content. The passing of celebrities and notable figures are included along with events in politics, the arts and the national news are rolled up into countdowns and year-end reviews.

Again, as New Year’s Eve closes there is a rush and focus on how time will be spent in the last moments of the year. The rush is to make plans or to plan events to collectively mark the last seconds of the year and to celebrate the New Year. Again, a discussion of plans for time are common in the discussion of resolutions. These resolutions typically fall under

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the category of self-improvement or finances; however, what is rarely discussed or considered, despite all the great interest and adherence to time during the holidays, is time itself.

During the last year I was officiating, participating in or attending over 100 funerals. Funerals are part of any clergy’s job and in some cases whether due to demographics or mass tragedies, some clergy attend far more services than others. While at these services I have become acutely aware of time, and especially in the obituary how the departed used or did not the precious gift of time.

The average person will sleep eight hours a day.

During those waking hours it is reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics the average American spends 1.17 hours eating during a weekday. Americans are now reported to spend 506 minutes a day consuming all forms of media. That’s over eight hours a day on

social media, the internet, listening to music, watching television, movies, etc. My question to everyone is how will you spend your time in 2018? Will the vast amount of precious time be spent as a spectator of the year’s events or as an active participant in your life’s time and in the time of others?

Rodrick Burton is the pastor of New Northside Missionary Baptist Church, a member of the St. Louis Metropolitan Clergy Coalition, the Ecumenical Leadership Council, St. Louis Initiative to Reduce Violence (SIRV), Voices for Early Childcare Programs and a field education mentor at Covenant Theological Seminary.

The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

‘ART’ from cover Among her design work on a massive level besides buses and trains, have been billboards for clients such as MathewsDickey, The Salvation Army and others.

Some of these projects have included her collaboration with Ddc Advertising & Public Relations located in Clayton.

Clarence Jackson, the owner of Ddc, often hires her to do billboard designs.

Young’s work has also been used in the political and educational sector. Mike McMillan, former 19th ward alderman, hired her to create award designs for The Young Democrats of St. Louis years ago.

These collage-design awards went to various politicians and corporate people.

“I was doing 20 [collages] at a time. I did the same for Better Family Life when they hired me to do their Black Dance USA celebration awards,” she said Her award designs – her art – are in the offices of various politicians as a result. She still does the award designs for St. Louis University’s Black Alumni Association, which consists of a framed African design collage given every spring for their award’s ceremony.

Though Young said her entrepreneurial mindset began in high school when she designed T-shirts and other items for profit from students, she began building her clientele for Hopscotch Communications while she was still working for Maritz. She served as an art director there for almost 23 years after her previous creative jobs for Swank Motion Pictures and the U.S. Government’s Art Department.

“I had to sit in on photo shoots and meet with clients and the account managers as a creative consultant on the project. I had to do the pricing for the job and help create a budget,” Young shared. She worked with a production manager and was involved from the design conception to production for clients such as Marriot Hotels, Avon, Motel 6, AT&T, Bell South, and Avaya.

“Maritz [is] a motivational company so we were working on motivational programs.

Marriott [was] about the leadership [for its hotel chain]. The program we were designing was a rewards-type program for them with packaging and logo [items].

[Their leadership] travelled a lot so we also put together the [designs for the] travel

An example of Elaine Annette Young’s work that appeared on Metro busses in 2013.

packages,” Young said.

In 2004, Maritz downsized and the freelance work the single mother of two boys had begun building became her fulltime business.

“I really wanted to leave my job,” Young stated. “But I really didn’t have a solid plan and I always had different fears…‘what if I don’t survive.’ But once I was let go I had no choice but to survive.”

Outside of Young’s graphic design work she has a great focus on mentoring art students.

“What I proposed to do when I really stopped working full time with my clients, [was to] do more mentoring so that I could pass on a legacy to help students stay in there because it’s a very tough and competitive industry. If students don’t have the right tools a lot of them change their major. They don’t think they can really make a living doing graphic design, but they can.”

In 1988, Young and Charles Walker, a St. Louis Artist who has now passed, created African American Designers in Saint Louis (AADIS), a nonprofit to mentor minorities who might not get the exposure

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needed to thrive in the art industry without assistance. Under the original formation, AADIS received grants to do exhibitions and they taught Adobe, Photoshop and Illustrator in various churches that were equipped with computer labs. Currently, Young is mentoring a very small number of students under her program called “Under My Wings.” She gives the students graphic design projects and provide them advice on their art portfolio.

Young, who has graphic design clients throughout the U.S., shared that she feels her design work for Mathews-Dickey has made the most impact in the community among all her projects.

“It’s a community-based organization and the projects I work on are always promotional for activities that educate, motivate and inspire young people to get involved. So, the materials I create include the youth and sometimes testimonials.

I’ve always enjoyed working on MathewsDickey projects.”

For Elaine A. Young’s portfolio or for other details visit: http:// hopscotchcommunications.com

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‘Golden Age of Broadway’ to hit the stage of the Florissant Civic Center

Building code effectiveness upgraded in Florissant

“Golden Age of Broadway” is a special concert that focuses on the music and lyrics from the greatest composers of the American Songbook.

The musical pays tribute to iconic musicals such as “Guys and Dolls,” “My Fair Lady,” “Music Man,” and “West Side Story.” Broadway performers Michelle Knight and Patrick Ryan Sullivan, accompanied by a four-piece orchestra, will perform classics from Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Jerome Kern, Jerry Herman, Richard Rogers, Frank Loesser, Kander & Ebb, and George Gershwin. The musical gems include “Everything’s Coming up Roses,” “I Get A Kick Out of You,” “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” and “I Could Have Danced All Night.”

If you’re looking for a shot of vibrant songs set to Berlin’s masterpieces, “Golden Age of Broadway” is a powerhouse of entertainment. Playing Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. at the Gary R. Gaydos Auditorium in the Florissant Civic Center conveniently located off Highways 1-270 and 1-170 with plenty of free, well-lighted parking.

The city of Florissant Building Department rating for Building Code Effectiveness has been upgraded after a recent analysis by The Insurance Services Office (ISO), an insurer-supported organization that provides advisory rating information to insurers.

The resulting Building Code Effectiveness grading has improved to a Class 3 for both residential and commercial properties.

The ISO is an independent organization that serves the insurance industry. ISO collects information on a community’s building-code adoption, enforcement services, analyzes the data and assigns a Building Code Effectiveness Classification. People in municipalities with well-enforced, up-to-date codes can have lower insurance costs because of a history of fewer loss experiences.

The ISO study is a result of an evaluation of Code Adoption, Education, Training & Certification, Staff Levels, State and National comparisons and Natural Hazards evaluated comprehensively over the last six years.

Effective code enforcement helps keep insurance rates down and, as studies have shown, has a major influence on the economic well-being of a municipality.

If you need additional information feel free to contact the Florissant Building Department at 314-839-7648.

Tickets and information may be obtained by calling the box office at 314-921-5678 or go online at www.florissantfinearts.com. Season tickets can be purchased with up to a 25 percent savings compared to single ticket prices. You will enjoy preferred seating and flexible exchange privileges. No seats are more than 23 rows from the stage.

For 42 years the FFAC has fostered and promoted cultural and educational activities by sponsoring performances of music, dance, theatre, and art gallery exhibits. The FFAC has hosted professional touring productions in North County for more than four decades. Seasons of experience guarantee that Applause/Applause 2018 will earn your enthusiastic applause as well.

FFAC presents the Applause/Applause Series with financial support from members Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, the Employees Community Fund of Boeing and the city of Florissant.

The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis is hosting college financial aid workshops Mark your calendars now. The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis will host free workshops to help students and families navigate the financial aid process. All workshops are held at the Foundation’s office at 6825 Clayton Avenue, Suite 100 in St. Louis County.

The Financial Aid Basics workshop will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. This workshop will help students learn more about different sources of financial aid, private scholarships, and comparing best options.

Decision-Making: Using Award Letters to Assess Affordability is a workshop designed

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to help students with understanding award letters, comparing financial aid packages, and determining next steps as they prepare to attend college. Dates and times of the workshops are listed below.

• Feb. 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• March 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• April 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information regarding the workshops or to RSVP, please call 314-725-7990 or email info@sfstl.org. RSVPs are appreciated, although not required.

Discover Nature and Identify Birds at ‘The Great Backyard Bird Count’ at the Gateway Arch The National Park Service invites visitors of all ages on a winter adventure to explore the Gateway Arch’s renovated “backyard” and connect with nature at The Great Backyard Bird Count at the Gateway Arch grounds on Feb. 17.

Launched in 1998, the Great Backyard Bird Count is a worldwide citizen science initiative to create a snapshot of birds all across the globe and answer “big picture” questions about what’s happening to bird populations over time. Last year more than 160,000 people participated from more than 130 countries.

The Great Backyard Bird Count at the Arch will feature special programs focusing on birds and their life cycle, the importance of citizen science and bird watching and one of our greatest natural resources: the Mississippi River. Opportunities to tour the park grounds for optimal bird watching and bird counting opportunities will be available. Danny Brown, a freelance wildlife photographer who specializes in Missouri animals, will lead discussions about his experience photographing birds; and John Miller will discuss purple martins and the importance of providing their habitat.

Other activities include: a special Citizen Science Junior Ranger badge and activity sheet, interactive stations featuring bird skulls and adaptations, and group oil painting of a John James Audubon print led by National Park Ranger Tony Gilpin.

“Hosting The Great Backyard Bird Count at the Gateway Arch allows bird watchers

of all ages and skill levels to not only explore nature at the Gateway Arch’s renovated park grounds, but also help scientists collect data on inhabiting birds in the area such as eagles, robins and sparrows,” says Rhonda Schier, Chief of Museum Services and Interpretation at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.

This event is made possible by the National Park Service and Audubon Center at Riverlands, in partnership with Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Jefferson National Parks Association and The City of St. Louis Mayor’s Office of Sustainability. The event is free and open to all ages SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Attendees will meet at the south leg of the Arch. Staff will walk them to birding stations at times below. All other activities will take place in the Gateway Arch Visitor Center. Presentations will take place in the Tucker Theater inside the Arch Visitor Center.

• 9:15 a.m.: First bird count group departs for Arch grounds exploration • 10 a.m.: Presentation by Danny Brown in the Tucker Theater • 10:15 a.m.: Second bird count group departs for Arch grounds exploration • 10:45 a.m.: Presentation by John Miller in the Tucker Theater • 11 a.m.: Third bird count group departs for Arch grounds exploration • 11:30 a.m.: Presentation by Danny Brown in the Tucker Theater

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More than 150 job openings at Esse Health Office of Irwin Plisco, M.D. welcomes new physician renovated Gateway Arch In preparation for the grand opening of the Gateway Arch’s new visitor center and museum, multiple partner organizations— including the National Park Service, Bi-State Development, Gateway Arch Park Foundation and Jefferson National Parks Association—announce full-time, part-time and seasonal employment opportunities.

As the downtown, riverfront and Arch grounds renovations culminate in an entirely new visitor experience, the Gateway Arch partner organizations will increase staffing to meet the visitor demand. Employment opportunities range from store sales associates and tour guides for the Gateway Arch’s Tram Ride to the Top experience, to National Park Service security guards and a full-time ticket sales supervisor.

Interested applicants should visit www.gatewayarchjobs.com for a full listing of openings and application details. Positions include but are not limited to: • Tour Guides (Tram Ride to the Top) • Sales Associates at The Arch Store • Warehouse Receivers • Ticket Sales Agents • National Park Service Park Guides • National Park Service Custodial Staff • National Park Service Security Guards • Gateway Arch Riverboats Staff including Deck Hands, Servers and Bartenders • Photographers • Call Center Agents • Administrative Positions For more information visit www.gatewayarchjobs.com.

Esse Health has added board-certified physician Ali Husain, M.D. Husain is seeing patients at the Office of Irwin Plisco, M.D. located at 253 Dunn Road in Florissant.

Husain is board certified in Internal Medicine.

He has a special interest in transitions of care and primary prevention of disease. Before joining Esse

Health, Dr. Husain worked as a hospitalist with St. Anthony’s Medical Center in South County, Missouri.

Husain joins board-certified physician Irwin Plisco, M.D. Appointments with Husain can be made by calling 314-839-4554.

St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta celebrate 105th Founders Day

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The St. Louis Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will host its 105th Annual Founders Day Celebration with a luncheon on Jan. 20 from 11 a.m., at the Ritz Carlton St. Louis at 100 Carondelet Plaza in St. Louis.

The luncheon theme is “St. Louis Alumnae: Women Galvanized to Advance our Communities… #SLAStayWoke” and the keynote speaker will be Janice L. Mathis, Executive

Director of the National Council of Negro Women, a historic national organization of more than 3 million women, founded in 1935 whose mission is to lead, develop, and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities.

Event open to the public. Tickets for the event are $60 each and $600 for tables of 10. For more information visit https://dst-sla.org.

11th Annual Africa World Documentary Film Festival opens Feb. 9-11 at Missouri History Museum

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The 11th annual Africa World Documentary Film Festival, sponsored by the E. Desmond Lee Professorship in African/African American Studies at the International Studies and Programs office, University of Missouri-St. Louis, will take place Feb. 9 to Feb. 11 at the Missouri History Museum located at 5700 Lindell Blvd. in St. Louis.

The international festival, which is committed to the promotion of knowledge, life and culture of the people of Africa worldwide, in a Pan-African context through cinema, will feature 24 films from 16 different countries, including South Africa, Norway, Nigeria, South United Kingdom, Brazil, Haiti and the USA during its official opening in St. Louis. After the opening weekend in St. Louis, the festival travels to different venues in US and around the world, including Philadelphia, Ghana, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

For its eleventh season, the festival selected 50 excellent documentaries out of the 185-plus submitted by filmmakers from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, Central Africa Republic, China, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Italy, Jordan, Liberia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, Uganda, and USA. Some of the major subjects covered in these selected documentary films are art, business, crime and violence, culture, education, gender, history, human trafficking, immigration, identity, music and dance, traditional religion, personal biographies, politics, poverty, race, society, sport, as well as women’s issues.

The festival is free and open to the public and

includes discussions with some of the filmmakers and experts in the subject areas following the screening of the films. Middle and high school students from St. Louis area, including students from Pamoja Preparatory Academy (an Africancentered St. Louis Public School) and Grand Center Arts Academy (a confluence Charter School that focuses on dance, orchestra, band, visual arts, choir and theater), are expected to attend the opening day of the festival on Feb. 9.

Popular St. Louis DJ, Dee Jay Wiz will provide live entertainment for the audience to commemorate legendary Chicago radio personality Herb ‘The Cool Gent’ Kent prior to viewing the documentary on Kent, titled “Froze in my Clothes” on Saturday at 6 p.m.

Other documentaries screening on Saturday are “The Honest Struggle” about a devout Muslim exoffender from Chicago Southside, and his journey re-entering society after being incarcerated three times; “Afia Attacks”, which is a story about the hardships faced by Biafran women during the Nigerian Civil war; and “Covered in the Blood of Jesus” which explores the conditions of oil, poverty and Christianity in the Nigerian Niger Delta. A variety of short films will screen as part of the day-long festival on Feb. 11.

For a complete list of the documentary films that will be showing at the Missouri History Museum from Feb. 9-11, please check the festival website at www.africaworldfilmfestival.com or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook. com/AfricaWorldDocumentaryFilmFestival.

For additional information, please contact the festival director, Dr. Niyi Coker at contact@ africaworldfilmfestival.com or call 314-516-4852.

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Keeping kids safe online St. Charles County Police Department and Fort Zumwalt School District are partnering to host a free community cyber safety summit

By Brett Auten The goal is to get families talking.

The St. Charles County Police Department, in partnership with Fort Zumwalt School District, will host a free community cyber safety summit for youths and parents from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Fort Zumwalt North High School Auditorium, 1230 Tom Ginnever Ave, in O’Fallon.

The objective of the summit is to empower parents and students ages 12-and-older by informing them about safe practices on the internet. Using expert presentations, breakout sessions and interactive workshops, presenters hope attendees leave better equipped to discuss boundaries and ready to utilize safety resources and tools in their daily lives.

The summit was the brainchild of the two organization public relations directors, Val Joyner, with the SCCPD, and Zumwalt North’s Laura Wagner. The two entities had a successful summit last year on the subject of opioid awareness where 400 people filled the school’s auditorium.

“That was a great evening, and we realized that these awareness events are something that we want to do annually,” Zumwalt North Assistant Superintendent Jeremy Moore said. “At the end of the day, and I am out at the food trucks that we will have there, and I hear families having conversations about what went on in the sessions, that’s our win.”

Moore also noted that the social, emotional connection children have with their devices is a far cry from years ago.

“It is so different from 1015 years ago when you would hold over your child, ‘I’m going to take your bike away, or I’m going to take your video game away,’” he said. “The experts that we will have on hand will not only explain the why but also let you know that there is hope here too.”

For the students, partnering with SCCPD is not all about scare tactics either. At the summit, experts will guide attendees through real-life cases to illustrate the investigative work that goes into combating life-changing cybercrimes.

“We are not doing this to show them, ‘we can get you,’” Moore added. “It’s more of an opportunity to show that they have seen the kids go through the legal system. Student safety is the top priority for Fort Zumwalt, and keeping them safe extends beyond the school day.”

According to a 2010 Pew Internet & American Life Project study, 95-percent of teens ages 12-to-17 are online. If subjected to online threats (e.g., cyberbullying, inappropriate content, unsolicited contact, and online sexual predators), vulnerability, curiosity, and the need for acceptance could potentially exploit youth into victimization.

The proliferation of such threats and cybercrime investigations by law

enforcement prompted organizers to create the community-wide summit to bring awareness of the risks and responsibilities associated with online activity and behavior.

“The summit offers an opportunity for parents, students, and administrators to come together and find an appropriate balance with social media and internet usage,” Lieutenant Mark O’Neill, supervisor for the St. Charles County Cyber Crime Task Force and Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, said. “The event is presented at no cost because the information is too important to be missed.”

O’Neill added that the summit is more of a modern approach to tackle the issue.

“It is a more contemporary approach to bringing about more awareness,” he said. “I hope the parents and kids talk openly and agree to a safe approach when it comes to electronics and social media. We also hope to educate on the use and misuse on social media and how to interact with each other. From a legal standpoint, it is a careful balance between what is an actual crime and what is freedom of speech. All of those avenues will be

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explored.”

Managed by the SCCPD, MO ICAC’s primary function is the investigation and forensics of cybercrimes related to child pornography, child exploitation, and child sex.

In 2017, the unit received more than 3,100 cyber tips.

Sessions, some which will be divided into parents-only and student-only for the Cyber Safety Summit include: General sessions, Meghan Meier Foundation and Julie Smith of Webster University True Crime St. Charles County Case Study, MO ICAC More than In-School Suspension, St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office The Internet: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Dr. Jerry Cox Apps, Lingo and Parental Controls, St. Charles County Cyber Crime Task Force and MO ICAC

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MDC issues forest health alert for Emerald Ash Borer Forest health professionals with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) advise Missourians to watch for damage from an invasive tree pest in winter months. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a small, metallic green beetle native to Asia that attacks and kills ash trees.

EAB attacks all species of ash trees, and kills nearly every tree it infests. At approximately a half-inch long, the green adult beetle feeds on leaves and does very little damage to trees. However, in its larval stage, the insect kills ash trees by feeding on the water- and nutrient-conducting tissues just under the bark.

The destructive insect has been confirmed in 42 Missouri counties, as well as the city of St. Louis, and is suspected to be present in several more locations.

MDC encourages Missourians to watch for signs of this invasive pest during winter months. While birding, watching wildlife, hiking, or enjoying other outdoor pursuits this winter, keep an eye out for bark blonding on ash trees.

Bark blonding is caused by woodpeckers removing a tree’s outer bark while searching for insect larvae. On ash trees, this feeding activity reveals a white inner bark that is highly noticeable. Ash trees with bark blonding may not have EAB, but it is certainly worth reporting these trees for a closer look by trained foresters.

Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation “EAB is estimated to cost Missourians more than $180-million in tree treat- Bark blonding on ash trees caused by foraging woodpeckers can be an indicator of Emerald Ash Borers. ments, removals, and replacements over the next 20 years,” said MDC Forest Entomologist Robbie Doerhoff. “If you have a healthy, high-value ash tree in your learning to identify signs of EAB and reporting possible infestations in counties where yard, it can be treated with insecticides that will protect it from EAB. However, these EAB has not yet been confirmed. For more information on insecticide treatments for treatments can be expensive and must be applied every year or two to guarantee pro- ash trees, consult the “Emerald Ash Borer Management Guide for Missouri Hometection. For some ash trees, the best option is removal and replanting with a different owners” at short.mdc.mo.gov/ZSq. species such as an oak native to Missouri.”

Report suspected EAB damage in new counties to a local MDC forester, call MDC’s MDC encourages Missourians to help prevent the spread of this destructive pest by Forest Pest Hotline at 866-716-9974, or email forest.health@mdc.mo.gov.

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Centene, Schnucks and People’s Health Centers host ribbon cutting ceremony for Ferguson clinic In November, Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) along with its Missouri subsidiary, Home State Health, and their partners, Schnuck Markets Inc. and Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers, hosted a grand opening of a full-service health center located within the Schnucks supermarket in Ferguson. Leaders from the organizations participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The People’s Healthcare Services Clinic by Home State Health has begun serving patients.

As previously announced on July 19, 2017, the Centene Charitable Foundation made an initial investment to establish the health center. Schnuck Markets donated the space in its Ferguson store for the primary care for adults and children over the age of three.

The foundation will financially support the health center’s operations, while clinical staff from Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers will provide medical services. The facility is expected to provide services to over 8,000 people annually.

“We are pleased to celebrate the clinic’s grand opening, and to continue the relationship we have with Schnucks and Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers on this project,” said Michael F. Neidorff, Chairman and CEO of Centene.

“We are all three committed to serving the population of Ferguson and continuing with the revitalization of the area.”

“We welcome Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers to the new Schnucks Ferguson and thank them and Centene for their commitment

to the residents of the North St. Louis County area,” said Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO of Schnuck Markets. “Partnering in this clinic is an example of our commitment to nourish people’s lives by focusing on health and wellness programs in the communities we serve.”

The clinic will be open Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The services offered at the clinic include: • Low acuity primary care for adults and children (ages 3+) • Immunization services • Laboratories • Dental services through mobile unit • Referral to other needed services, including but not limited to: – Primary care – X-Ray and screening mammography – Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services – Women’s Health (OB-GYN) – Social Services “Clearly, partnerships will be critical in our efforts to help heal and promote the health and wellness of our vulnerable communities,” said Dwayne Butler, CEO of People’s Health Centers.

“To this end, we at People’s are very excited to work with Centene and Schnucks to bring valuable primary health care resources to the Ferguson community, together providing and increasing access to quality healthcare in that community.”

ANXIETY in today’s tuned-in, modern world

We all experience anxious moments in our life, whether it be the big presentation at work, a final exam at school, social situations, certain family situations or even the state of our world today.

Stress is a normal part of every human experience. However, for some people, the anxiety can be constant. In these individuals the brain has very often been trained to stay in a constant level of arousal.

When we look at the brain of an individual that deals with anxiety, we often see an overactive area of the brain called the cortex. The cortex is the area of the brain that deals with us having conscious thoughts. When this part of the brain becomes overactive we get one thought that leads to ten thoughts that then can lead to one hundred thoughts. And so the result is that we get overwhelmed and anxious.

Neurotherapy, also called Neurofeedback (NFB), EEG Biofeedback, or Brainwave Training

is a type of alternative therapy that uses realtime displays of electroencephalography (EEG) to illustrate brain activity. By recording brain wave activity using sensors placed on the head, a practitioner can gather information about why an individual may be having clinical symptoms of anxiety based on what is happening in their brain.

States of neurophysiological over-arousal or under-arousal can contribute to why a client may be manifesting symptoms of anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), as well as a variety of other stressful conditions.

Once initial information has been gathered from nineteen specific sites on the head, neurofeedback can be used to track brain wave activity, and train the brain to operate more efficiently by providing visual and auditory feedback to the client as their brain wave patterns improve and self-regulation occurs.

The retraining of the brain is accomplished

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Memory Care Home Solutions receives $40,000 for dementia care intervention program Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to Memory Care Home Solutions (MCHS), more than 440 families experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or some form of dementia or memory impairment will be provided comfort and relief free of charge. Through their In-Home Dementia Care Intervention program, Memory Care Home Solutions is able to work towards its mission of extending and improving quality time at home for families caring for a loved one with memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease within its eight-county service area around St. Louis.

“Memory Care Home Solutions assists families through the difficult journey of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease,” commented Lisa Baron, Executive Director of Memory Care Home Solutions. “Every 68 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. This population is set to triple by 2050. The Walmart Foundation grant supports the reach of MCHS to serve more people in our communities who desperately need our service.”

With 5.5 million Americans experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or some form of dementia or memory impairment and with the disease and impairments ranking as the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, the need for a service like the one MCHS is providing will continue to increase in years to come. The program serves as a way to educate and equip families, specifically underprivileged clients, with the knowledge and resources to help them in their challenging role as a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

“The Walmart Foundation is proud to support Memory Care Home Solutions and the valuable resources it provides to those struggling with memory loss,” stated Terry Nannie, Walmart Vice President and Regional General Manager in Missouri. “The families and individuals impacted by this grant will enjoy an improved quality of life, thanks to the dedication of Memory Care Home Solutions.”

by experiencing visual stimulation that darkens and lightens as brainwave patterns change. By adjusting the brightness with the brain waves, you retrain and engage the brain. Over the course of the treatments, neurofeedback creates permanent positive changes.

For more information on how neurofeedback can help with your anxiety, call our office at 314-983-9355.

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School

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Normandy band director earns ‘extra credit’ spot with St. Louis Symphony Normandy Band Director Bernard Long Jr. (pictured) has been selected to participate in the Extra Credit On Stage Concert Experience on Feb. 2 at Powell Hall. Long will play with fellow music educators and musicians of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Resident Conductor Gemma New. Long has a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from Northern Illinois University, and a master’s degree in Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative jazz studies from Michigan State University. He has served as band director at Normandy High School since 2014.

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Adult education courses beginning soon in Hazelwood Hazelwood School District is dedicated to fostering lifelong learners, productive citizens and responsible leaders for an ever-evolving society. In partnership with Parkway School District, this fall they are hosting free adult education courses.

Adults interested in improving math, reading and writing skills are encouraged to sign up for

classes. Prepare for the High School Equivalency (HSE) tests, upgrade workplace skills, and prepare for post-secondary education. Start at your own level, work at your own pace.

HSE classes are offered morning, afternoon and evening at several locations throughout St. Louis County. For more information, or to register for a class, call 314-415-4940.

STLCC-Florissant Valley Child Development Laboratory Center receives award The Child Development Laboratory Center at St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley has been named as the 2018 Program of the Year by the National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers.

The National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers is a nonprofit educational membership organization supporting excellence in programs for young children in communities of higher learning by providing opportunities for leadership, professional development, research, networking and advocacy.

The NCCCC Program of the Year award highlights the full scope of a program’s work, the excellent staff, and the uniqueness and variety of programs, while still recognizing the leadership of directors and administrators.

The STLCC-Florissant Valley Child Development Laboratory Center serves as a learning experience for college students majoring in early care and education, or other related curricula areas. The center also provides developmental-

ly-appropriate child care services to children ages six weeks through six years.

“The CDLC is a pillar of quality programing for children, supporting North County and the St. Louis region. Although we strive to make an impact on the community every day, we are so grateful and humbled to receive this honor that serves to validate the work we do,” said Renee Mayse, director.

“I am truly blessed to be a part of the Child Development Laboratory Center and the community we serve. It is an amazing opportunity we have, to provide quality programming to college students and excellent care and education to the children who come to our center,” said Mayse.

In the second year for the NCCCC honor, the Child Development Laboratory Center was chosen out of a number of submissions from across the country. The CDLC will be recognized at the National Coalition’s annual conference in March 2018.

McCluer High cafeteria team is a ‘Cut Above the Rest’

Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District The McCluer High School cafeteria team is all smiles after receiving the Cut Above the Rest Award for exemplary service to students and staff.

The McCluer High School cafeteria team is the latest recipient of the district’s Southwest Food Service Cut Above the Rest Award. The rotating award is earned monthly by a cafeteria team that performs above average in compliance and service metrics, while also increasing school morale through positive interaction with students and staff, and serving nutritious and wholesome meals.

The Cut Above the Rest Award was earned by the McCluer cafeteria team for cleanliness,

exceptional seasonal line decor, and creating a positive environment for students.

“They have also formed a strong relationship with McCluer administrators and staff,” said Antonio Adams, co-director of food service.

The McCluer cafeteria team is lead by kitchen manager Karen Davis and Peggy Crafton, snack bar manager. In addition to receiving the Cut Above the Rest trophy, each team member received a certificate of appreciation and gift card.

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NEW YEAR, NEW FAMILY HABITS

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hen your family is transitioning back into a regular routine in the new year, it’s the perfect time to recommit to healthy eating habits throughout the day. Getting the whole family on board may be easier than you think – just keep the focus on flavor and fun.

If you’re short on ideas to jumpstart better family eating, try these tips: Keep it simple. Busy families often rely on the convenience of boxed meals, but you can get the same easy, delicious meal in a much healthier way.

Everything cooks in one pot for easy clean-up, and this Cheeseburger Mac recipe swaps ground beef for leaner ground turkey. Not only is this an easy weeknight dinner, but leftovers can be packed in a thermos for lunch on chilly days.

Have fun. Try using creative shapes, textures

and colors to make mealtime and lunchboxes more meet USDA guidelines and are kid-friendly. What’s fun. Use cookies cutters to easily create butterflies, more, for every Power Your Lunchbox Promise flowers, dinosaurs and more. Allow your kids to get made on the website, health-conscious companies involved in packing their own lunchboxes or helping supporting the initiative will make a $1 donation to with a meal. If your kids have a love of space or are Feeding America’s programs that support families and learning about it in school, this bento box is definitely children. Learn more at poweryourlunchbox.com. out of this world. Grapes create the dark backdrop while Swiss cheese is the perfect place for a moon landing. Clementine crescent visit us at – TWITTER.COM/MYCNEWS moons and mini sweet pepper planet rings round out the meal.

Make a family promise. To keep the momentum going, rely on a resource like the Power Your Lunchbox Promise website, which offers everything from healthy lunchbox ideas to after-school snacks and dinners. All meal ideas have been approved by a registered dietitian,

Cheeseburger Mac Recipe courtesy of Produce for Kids Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup mini sweet peppers, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 cups whole-grain dry macaroni 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

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Directions: In large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil. Add turkey, onion and peppers.

Cook 7-10 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through.

In small bowl, mix paprika, sugar, salt and chili powder. Add to turkey and stir. Add water, milk, tomato paste and pasta. Mix well.

Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or until pasta is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and top with cheese.

Space Exploration Bento Box Recipe courtesy of Produce for Kids Ingredients: 1/2 cup red seedless grapes 1 whole-wheat sandwich round 2 slices low-sodium deli-sliced turkey 1 slice Swiss cheese 1/2 slice low-fat cheddar cheese 1 clementine, peeled and segmented 3 mini sweet peppers, sliced into rings 1 package freeze-dried fruit Directions: Add grapes to bottom of large section of bento box to create space background. Place bottom of sandwich round on top, add turkey and sandwich round top.

Lay Swiss cheese on cutting board. Using small bowl or other round object, cut into circle. Place on top of sandwich to create moon.

Lay cheddar cheese on cutting board. Using small star cookie cutter, cut out stars. Add to space around moon.

Pair with clementine “crescent moons,” pepper “planet rings” and freeze-dried fruit.

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Learn & Play

January 17, 2018 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com

Crossword Puzzle Theme: Grammy Awards

Yeggs

John Hanna

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

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life

ACROSS 1. Tucks away 6. Coca-Cola’s first calorie-free drink 9. Draw ____ 13. Turkish bigwig 14. Harry Potter’s Hedwig 15. Anatomical sac 16. Bet everything 17. Ancient Chinese dynasty 18. *Grammy winners Billy or Frank 19. *2018 Grammy Awards host 21. *2018 Grammys location 23. Boy 24. State of irritation 25. Auto unit 28. Toy building block 30. Between knees and ankles 35. Paella pot 37. *Artist with six 2018 Grammy Award nominations 39. *Judd who won 5 Grammys as part of duo and one alone 40. Long, long time 41. “Encore!”

43. Computer operating system 44. Fat cat in the Orient 46. Comrade in arms 47. “By ____ of” or “by means of” 48. Judges the worth of 50. Bakery unit 52. “To His ___ Mistress” 53. Skilled in deception 55. Tall tale 57. *Childish Gambino’s nominated record 61. Gemstone 64. Playing on the radio 65. Executive’s degree 67. Egyptian falcon-headed deity 69. Located 70. Word of possibility 71. Court order, e.g.

72. Month before Nisan 73. Wood-shaping tool 74. Stinky

DOWN 1. Resting place 2. Locker room supply 3. Capital on a fjord 4. Move like a propeller 5. Warm weather footwear 6. Type of settlement 7. Bowl over 8. Russian pancake 9. Actress Liu 10. Milk’s favorite cookie?

11. Russia’s 1917 abdicator 12. Did like the Titanic 15. a.k.a. dogfish 20. Allergic reaction to bee sting 22. Young newt 24. Virtuously 25. *Lin-Manuel Miranda nominated for song from this movie 26. Humble requests 27. Clumps 29. *”Million Reasons” Lady 31. Data transmission rate 32. Not Doric nor Corinthian 33. Type of acid 34. *2018 Grammys is number ____ 36. Dwarf buffalo 38. Cylindrical building 42. Spiral-horned antelope 45. Same as a proverb 49. Confession topic 51. *Spoken Word posthumous nominee at 2018 Grammys 54. Accepted as truth 56. Horace’s poem 57. Parks or Luxemburg 58. “Adventures of the Wishing-Chair” author Blyton 59. Cyberattack target 60. Hofbräuhaus offering 61. *Artist with most 2018 Grammy nominations 62. Between Ohio and Ontario 63. Crowd of undistinguished people 66. *Michael Jackson album of year nominee, 1988 68. Chester White’s home See answers on page 13

Frill kill My husband says, “Let’s save some money.

Let’s take a ‘no frills’ flight.”

As it is, the airlines are already herding us into tight corrals like so much doomed livestock heading for the hamburger factory; why not save a buck as well while we’re in the habit of inflicting cruelty upon ourselves. How much worse could it be?

With my cheapskate button triggered, I was all in. Big mistake.

The first thing we noticed on this low-cost flight was that the legroom had been shrunken by several inches. They informed us this was done to accommodate a full other row, thus saving we the passengers more money. How thoughtful. The steward handed us jars of Vaseline as we passed by and informed us that it would be needed to slather up our backsides to squeeze into our compact seating.

Now, as you are well aware, the distance between knees and the seat in front is already super scrunchy. Seriously! A person can’t adjust themselves during travel without throwing the entire flight pattern off. Once my husband had to lift his buttocks from the seat and twist to the left a tad to bring circulation back to his right cheek. This immediately caused the airplane to bank a hard left in the air and the next thing you know we were heading to Nova Scotia!

So how is this possible? The rows are already so smunched together that if you sneezed from the back of coach, the captain would say gesundheit over the loudspeaker.

To save additional costs, these seats provided

no reclining. What the…?! My quarter of an inch of reclining space was also taken away? I suppose that saved them lawsuit money from bashing the passenger behind square in the nose and concussing him.

So it was with fear and trepidation that we approached our seats.

My tall-guy husband had to wedge into that extremely tight spot in an extremely awkward position. Try and picture this (preferably after you’ve eaten). He had to maneuver himself so that his knees were pulled up to his chin and then splay his legs out like a Thanksgiving turkey ready to receive its stuffing. Painful! All he needed was to insert his feet into a pair of metal stirrups and he would have been prepped for delivery.

So saving a few bucks was definitely not worth it. Having my husband experience labor and delivery…priceless!

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation?

Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Sports you see with Gary B...

Former Zumwalt West athlete has jersey retired Major League Baseball’s Cody Asche had his high school jersey retired at Zumwalt West recently.

West’s All-State Baseball player Asche was honored on Jan. 12 in the gymnasium at West High School in O’Fallon. His number 15 jersey was retired at a celebration between varsity basketball games against Troy Buchanan.

A 2008 West High graduate, Asche played baseball for the University of Nebraska before he was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies. Last year he was in the Chicago White Sox organization and he just recently signed a contract to play in the Kansas City Royals organization for the 2018 season. * Thanks to Laura Wagner-Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent-PR/Media/Fort Zumwalt School District Local soccer looking for some talented athletes The St. Louis Lions, a Premier Development League (PDL) team entering their 12th season playing in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference, are building a championship team for the 2018 season and are looking for a few good men.

The Lions will host an open tryout session at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon on Feb. 17 and 18.

Team founder and head coach, Tony Glavin is looking for fresh talent to continue to grow the club’s national reputation as the Lions look to fill roster spots for the 2018 PDL team.

“We are excited for the 2018 season and want to continue to build off a strong 2017 campaign.

We are looking for players who are committed to improving their game. Our goal is to help them get to the next level,” said Glavin.

Players who are interested in trying out should fill out the online form at www.STLLions.com For any additional questions, contact the Lions at 636-939-5151. * Great opportunity Ambush pick up second win of season in Florida The St. Louis Ambush are a professional soc-

cer team and are a part of the MASL playing their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

The Ambush recently overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat the Florida Tropics 7-5 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida.

The Ambush scoring played out like this: 1) Pablo Da Silva scored on a rebound.

2) Joao Pepe hit the back of the net on a pass from Jerjer Gibson.

3) Jerjer Gibson found himself open near the goal and scored off a pass from Richard Schmermund.

4) Pepe scored his second of the match.

5) Clayton “Pedaleira” Matheus scored when he took a restart pass from Pablo Da Silva.

6) Da Silva gave the Ambush their first lead of the contest with his second goal.

7) Nestor Hernandez scored an empty-netter with 11 seconds left on the clock to nail down the 7-5 win.

The Ambush return home Friday, Jan. 19 at 7:25 against the Syracuse Silver Knights.

Go to www.STLAmbush.com for more details. * The Sunshine State was good for the team CHS basketball player makes history Congratulations Zach “Nemo” Niemeyer who broke the all-time Christian High School assist record in basketball recently in O’Fallon. * Thanks to Mike McMullen for the information Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com

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Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time.

He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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What’s Happening

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EVENTS Jan. 17: 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. 18: Panel on social justice and community relations

A free panel discussion about the importance of messaging during times of social unrest will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum. Staff from nonprofit organizations will discuss how and when to communicate about social justice via traditional and social media. This free event is sponsored by CSPRC, a network of professionals from nonprofit agencies. It is open to the public; registration is required. See www. csprc.org/events or call 314-416-2237 for details.

Jan.19: Dinner

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. 20: Girls’ workshop

Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis will hold a workshop for girls 14 - 18 years old called “Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls.” The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at SSM/DePaul Medical Center at the May Center. The program is provided at no charge and includes lunch. Dream It, Be It is designed to help girls grow up to be strong, successful, happy adults. Dream It, Be It targets girls in secondary school who face obstacles to their future success. It provides girls with access to professional role models, career education and the resources to live their dreams. Soroptimist members will work in partnership with girls in small groups to provide them with the information and resources they want and need to be successful. The topics covered include career opportunities, setting and achieving goals, overcoming obstacles to success and how to move forward after setbacks or failures. For further information visit http://www.soroptimiststlouis. com or call 314-591-0218.

three-year-old program will begin on Jan. 28. For additional information call 314-837-6939 and leave a message or you may call Mrs. Gladbach at 314409-9478.

Jan. 28 - Feb. 1: Used book sale

JCC Used Book Sale takes place at the Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex – Arts & Education Building at #2 Millstone Campus Dr. in Creve Coeur. Preview Day is from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Jan. 28. First day cost is only $10 at the door. Jan. 29-31 hours are 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. On Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. fill a bag for $5.

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, self-help, humor…the list goes on. 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. 28. 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. For more information, contact Zelda Sparks at 314442-3169 or visit https://jccstl.com/ programs/used-book-sale/.

Feb. 17: Chili cook-off and desert competition

Jan. 31: Karaoke

Feb. 28: Snowman building contest

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.

Feb. 3: 2018 Christian Hospital Heat Fair

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.

2018 Christian Hospital Heart Fair, “Stress and Your Heart Health” takes place at Christian Hospital Detrick Building – Atrium from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Registration closes at 11 a.m.

Space is limited and registration is requested, so call 314-747-WELL (9355) and register today. Learn ways to reduce and manage stress as well as learn about one of Christian Hospital’s most advanced procedures — transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Cardiovascular interventionalist Deepak Koul, MD, will talk about this minimally invasive procedure available at only a handful of hospitals nationwide. Joanie Coleman, physical therapist, will demonstrate some light stress-reducing exercises. Then get ready to relieve some stress with laughter as The Healthy Humorist, Dr. Brad Nieder, takes the stage. Make plans to attend this free heart fair that includes free screenings for cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure, along with informational displays, ask the experts, stress and heart disease information, refreshments and much more. The heart fair is proudly sponsored by the Christian Hospital Foundation.

Jan. 26: Chicken dinner

Feb. 8: Open house

Jan. 20: Free concert

Justin B. Funk & The Funk Session Band will host a free concert at the Blockhouse Saloon at 8124 St. Charles Rock Rd. from 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. Free food until it’s gone.

Jan. 24: Karaoke

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.

Jan. 28: Open house and book fair

Sacred Heart Kindergarten will hold an open house from 12 to 3 p.m. Present and prospective students and their parents are invited to visit during this time to meet the teachers and learn about the program at Sacred Heart. Samples of the students’ work will be on display. Those attending will have an opportunity to purchase books from the Scholastic Book Fair and possibly win an attendance prize.

The fair will be held in the Art Room.

Registration for Sacred Heart kindergarten, prekindergarten and the

sis – one-third of which are children – through a network of 330 community partners in 31 Missouri and Illinois counties. To sign up for the Rap ‘N Pack, visit http://www.OperationFoodSearch.org or call 314-726-5355.

An open house takes place at North County Christian School at 845 Dunn Road in Florissant at 7 p.m. Visit the open house for an opportunity to see the school, review curriculum and meet staff, teachers and parents. For more information call 314-972-6227.

Feb. 8: Food packing event

Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host its “Share the Love” Rap ‘N Pack from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at OFS’ headquarters located at 1644 Lotsie Blvd. The cost is $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

Participants ages 21 years of age and older will help pack food for food insecure children and their families.

Volunteers will enjoy upbeat music, appetizers and adult beverages. They will learn more about the nonprofit organization that feeds more than 200,000 individuals on a monthly ba-

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, at 315 Graham Road in Florissant, is hosting their Fourth Annual Chili Cook-off and Dessert Competition.

Doors open at 4 p.m.; judging begins at 4:30 p.m. You must deliver your entry by 4:30 p.m. for it to be judged.

It is free to enter your chili or dessert and free to eat. Local celebrity judges will award first-place winners: $250 prize for best chili, $100 for best dessert and $50 in prizes for best kids dessert.

Feb. 24: Trivia night

Boy Scout Troop 884 trivia night takes place at Trinity Church of the Nazarene at 3515 Shackleford Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts promptly at 7 p.m. Cost is $120 a table for eight people or $15 per person. Snacks and drinks are provided, no alcohol permitted. Bring extra cash for special games and mulligans. There will be silent auction gift baskets and attendance prizes. Contact Tina Thomas to reserve your table at 314-740-7607.

If you think you build the best snowman in your neighbourhood, then we have a contest for you. Until Feb. 28, anytime it snows build a snowman. Take a picture of yourself and the snowman, and send it to the JFK Center Office 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. For ages 15 and younger. Pick up an application, or visit our website, email a digital photo to jsteib@florissantmo. com, or send your picture with your child’s name, address, phone number and age to: Attn: Snowman Contest, JFK Community Center, 315 Howdershell Rd., Florissant, Missouri 63031. For further information, call 314-921-4250.

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, MondayFriday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-5131674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Weekdays: Volunteer drivers The St. Louis County Older Resident Programs need volunteer drivers who live in St. Louis County to give a few hours during the day to provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments for our senior residents of St. Louis County that lives near you! No weekends and mileage reimbursement is available. Call today at 314-615-4516.

Mondays: 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 ww.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 314-9936134.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

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

Tuesdays: TOPS pounds sensibly)

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

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting 6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

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

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

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

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

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

Thursdays: Quilting guild

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

Thursdays: checks

Blood

pressure

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

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

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

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.

Fridays: Celebrate Recovery

For 25 years Celebrate Recovery has been helping everyday folks find freedom from whatever difficulty you are experiencing in your life. This Christ-centered, 12-step program is based on the Beatitudes. We meet every Friday at 6:15 p.m. for dinner ($5); 7 p.m. large group meeting; 8 p.m. Small groups sharing; 9 p.m. dessert at First Christian Church of Florissant at 2890 Patterson Rd. in Florissant. For more information call 314-837-2269 or visit http://www.fccf. org/ or Facebook page Celebrate Recovery-FCCF.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Saturdays: Clothing sale

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

Saturdays: Grief support group

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.

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.

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.

A Way with Words Grief Support Ministry meets the fourth Saturday each month at Community Christ Fellowship (in the rear) at121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. For more information contact Pat Ryan at 314-605-3949.

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

Sundays: Meat shoot

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday in February and March in the spring and every Sunday in October through the second-to-last week in November in the fall - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.

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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 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net.

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

11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts.

Comm. Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.

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

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

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.

Diabetes Basics:

SSM DePaul Wellness Center:

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

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109

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 yearround 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:

Hospital

Recovery

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

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Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group:

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

Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church

Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765

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

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Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

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 CROSSWORD answers from page 10

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

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“The Post” ‘The Post’ examines First Amendment rights

M O V I E

By Steve Bryan

As a freelance writer, “The Post” held a special fascination for me.

Backed by a solid cast, director Steven Spielberg focuses on an era of newspaper journalism where hard work and dogged determination got the job done. The film also looks back at a time when the First Amendment rights of journalists and their respective outlets were almost removed by the government.

Meryl Streep does a solid job as Katharine “Kay” Graham, the publisher of the Washington Post. After the untimely death of her husband Phil, Graham took control of the paper and later became its publisher. To raise more operating capital, she and her advisers plan an initial public offering, but there are some questions about the stock price.

While Graham focuses on financing, the New York Times starts covering the “Pentagon Papers,” a name attached to a Department of Defense analysis of the United States’ involvement in Vietnam. In a lucky break, the Washington Post gets their hands on the same analysis and prepares their own coverage. Unfortunately, both the Times and the Post run afoul of the Nixon Administration.

A solid newspaper film, “The Post” reminds viewers how fragile the First Amendment can be. Like Richard Nixon in the early 70s, President Donald Trump spars with the press over their coverage of his presidency. He also takes comedians, “Saturday Night Live” and social commentators to task for their opinions and what he classifies as “fake news.”

Surrounded by strong male actors, Meryl Streep dominates this piece. As Kay Graham, Streep embodies the frustrations the publisher had in a male-dominated field. Though the Washington Post was her family’s paper, Graham’s father turned the business over to her late

husband in 1946. Even in 1971, Graham must take a backseat simply due to her gender. Male colleagues often do the speaking for her.

Tom Hanks offers great support as Ben Bradlee, executive editor of the Washington Post. He fought hard for the paper and, though some of his tactics were questionable, he got the job done. Hanks does a credible job as Bradlee, showing his hardline, nononsense approach. He wasn’t above getting interns to spy on the competition for him either.

Director Spielberg and his crew also took special pains to recreate older newspaper technologies. Bradlee and his writers hunch over typewriters in his living room while writing their pieces. It’s fascinating to watch how the articles are typed, edited and transferred to linotype before going to press. When copy had to be delivered, someone typically had to run it across town.

If nothing else, “The Post” reminds viewers that our Constitutional Rights are worth fighting for. Just as in 1971, these rights need to be guarded and defended every day.

“The Post,” rated PG-13, currently is playing in theaters.

"The Post " photo courtesy Twentieth Century Fox Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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