CN: January 22, 2020

January 22, 2020

Bringing the wild to North County

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COMMUNITY VOICES

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School Jana Student Ambassadors setting the example in school and community. Pg. 6

Features

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A rendering of guided kayak tours.

Saint Louis Zoo North County will take 425 acres in Spanish Lake and turn it into a world-class animal conservation facility

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Since the Saint Louis Zoo Association’s purchase of the 425-acre property previously owned by the Plumbers’ and Pipefitters’ Welfare Educational Fund in 2018, the association has been developing community partnerships for Saint Louis Zoo North County.

The association is in the planning phase for turning the campus at 12385 Larimore Road in Spanish Lake into a Conservation and Animal Science Center and a public component (safari side) with attractions that connect people with nature and animals. To assist with the planning phase, they began 2020 by hosting a media only day for interviews and ground tours, and they scheduled two community input sessions.

Dr. Jeffrey Bonner, Dana Brown President & CEO for Saint Louis Zoo expressed that Proposition Z was overwhelmingly received by St. Louis County residents in 2018, which will make the main attraction

free to its residents.

“To a certain extent, there is a powerful obligation that goes along with that,” stated Bonner. “One of the things that we’ve been hearing when we talk to people is that this place has got to be as good as the Saint Louis Zoo. We know it will be entirely different, but (they want) that level of quality. We’ve heard that loud and clear from folks especially in North County—they want a great facility.”

The next challenge is to implement the community’s feedback into bringing the new facility to life “We’ve been looking at creating (these) two new facilities, plus a pretty substantial renovation to (the) existing one and it’s taking a long time. One of the things we’ve done during (this) period was bringing architecture and design in-house. That’s different from anything we’ve done in the past, but I think pretty exciting. It opens up a lot of new

doors for us in terms of constantly interacting with the people who are actually drawing things up,” Bonner said.

The architecture and design talent are individuals recruited by the Saint Louis Zoo who are now staff members supporting both campuses.

Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman, leader for the new site and North Campus Director for the Saint Louis Zoo shared that over the last year engagement with the education community began and that the administration has spent time gaining an understanding of the property to assist in the planning process.

“We’ve started engaging in getting to know the community of North County as a new neighbor and understanding what North County would like to see from us in terms of education programs,” stated Dr. Mogerman See ‘WILD’ page 2

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‘WILD’ from cover who is also former Vice President of Learning and Community for Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. “We went through a long process with UMSL to engage North County in terms of understanding what education programs they would like to see and what sort of audiences they would like to target. During that process they told us a lot about expectations of (us) being their neighbor beyond the education programs. We’ll probably start piloting some things from the community this summer.”

The association scheduled a community input session for Jan. 18 at the Spanish Lake campus and the next session will take place at the Zoo’s Forest Park campus on Thursday, Jan. 23. Time slots are one hour between 4 and 8 p.m. RSVP is required at https://www.stlzoo. org/about/inputsession.

“Those (sessions) become one point of data for us,” stated Mogerman, “to make decisions (for) the kinds of experiences and animals we should provide.”

When asked about the conservatory component for the North County campus, Bonner shared, “Originally we wanted to deal with three different groups of animals. We wanted to deal with birds, amphibians and hoof stock – really drive the program from a spatial point of view because we need so much space for each animal. I think the difficulty with all of this is that a lot of the animals we want to work with are in such serious trouble in the wild. Linking up the conservation and animal science part of it in such a way that we can really affect the future and fate of wild things becomes an interesting challenge, not because it’s hard to do but there are so many different animals that we could be working with.”

It is important to note that Mogerman also served Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo for 14 years and has been Commissioner for the Illinois Nature Preserves.

Regarding the source of the animals and public access, she shared, “The planning process will help us determine the species mix and the relationship between the species for the conservation breeding side and the safari side. Which species will

have public access will be determined by the species. We’ll look at what’s best for the animal and what’s needed for them will determine (their location). There may be some overlap. On the (conservation) side we hope to design that in a way that maybe not every member of the public can go through but can see some of it to get a glimpse into the science behind the care that we provide and the science that’s necessary to ensure that these animals can persist in the wild.

We do want to give the public glimpses into that but the degree to which that happens we’re not sure just yet.”

“I guess I would be surprised if you didn’t see a giraffe,” stated Bonner in reference to the safari experience for the public. “I’ve gotten to do this. Most people won’t.”

Bonner further expressed the value and potential of the property.

“When you look out here,” he stated, “in terms of nature we can’t do this in Forest Park. But we have this here – getting people into the woods. Jo-Elle often talks about the fact that we’re a good gateway because it is a much safer environment to do things in.”

He went on to explain that most people will not hike for the first time in a state park. “Once you do it here and you find out that it’s fun, then maybe you’ll make that next step. In both (zoos) we’re connecting people with living things. It’s just different here.”

With the creation of the Saint Louis Zoo North County, Bonner wants to thwart the mindset of Forest Park Zoo being the “main” site.

Bonner shared that construction for the North County campus will begin with the removal of some pre-existing buildings and structures on the grounds.

Currently, there is no predetermined timeline for construction and completion. The property is approximately four times the size of the Forest Park campus.

Bonner hopes for completion in five to six years.

“It’s (the community’s) zoo, we just get to take care of it for you. I think that’s one of the reasons the community input sessions are so important (as

Renderings of potential zoo attractions.

well as) what Jo-Elle has been spearheading for the last year in talking primarily with the education community but also the faith-based and business community. That’s been helpful to us, but again it’s your zoo and I think this is going to be a very special place. And I can’t say it

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often enough – there are really high expectations. That’s something we (must) deliver on. The bar has been set pretty high.”

To keep up with the progress of St. Louis Zoo North County visit https://www.stlzoo.org.

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North County Incorporated and the city of Florissant co-host U.S. Census informational meeting

Photo courtesy city of Florissant President/CEO of North County Incorporated (NCI) Rebecca Zoll (left) speaks to the group at a joint 2020 U.S. Census informational meeting at the James J. Eagan Center.

On Jan. 10, President/CEO Rebecca Zoll from North County Inc. (NCI) and city of Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery co-hosted a joint 2020 U.S. Census informational meeting at the James J. Eagan Center.

North County’s mayors and municipal staff, St. Louis County councilmembers, other area elected leaders, representatives from the school districts and other civic organizations were invited to attend and discuss the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census. Missouri State Representative Gretchen Bangert (Dist.

69) and Tommie Pierson, Jr. (Dist. 66) also joined this collaborative conversation on ways to increase awareness and participation in the upcoming census.

Many cities already have plans in place and are working on implementing their own initiatives to get others involved.

Lowery shared Florissant’s plans, “In the coming weeks the city of Florissant will start setting up kiosk stations at both of our recreational centers and at our senior center for any individual that would like to answer the nine questions on-line.

More kiosks may be set up at other locations. The city will be offering opportunities to let everyone interested get involved.

U.S. Census information will be sent out utilizing electronic platforms, such as social media outlets, website and local cable station, along with messages in our Florissant Spotlight magazine.

Finally, I cannot stress enough how important this year’s cen-

sus count is to our great city.

The count starts in mid-March, I’d like to challenge all North County residents to set a goal of participating by April 1, the official U.S. Census 2020 Day.” Alex Rankin, J.D. Interim Director of Health Policy from the Missouri Foundation for Health discussed how important the 2020 U.S. Census is to the state of Missouri. The 2020 U.S. census is the chance to make sure the hard-earned tax dollars that are sent to Washington, D.C. make their way back to Missouri. For every adult and every child that is not counted in the census, our state will lose $1,300 in federal dollars every year. When every Missourian is counted, we get more money for roads and bridges, hospitals, and schools. For further information on the Census visit www.mffh.org/census. Two other resources available are www.census-2020-stlcogis.hub. arcgis.com/ and https://www. census.gov/.

“The census is about dollars and democracy. Many programs, critical to our community, are funded through federal dollars. Allocations that support these programs are determined by the data collected during the census. The amount of representation we have in Washington for the state of Missouri is determined by the census,” said Zoll. “Participating and reporting every single person staying at your address, adults and children, helps North County be represented appropriately. The

law protects people from having any information they provide being used for purpose other than those specifically outlined by the Census Bureau; there is no reason not to participate.”

The census is a questionnaire that consists of nine questions.

The census helps our government figure out how much money each state gets and determines each state’s representation in Congress. You can expect to get instructions from the U.S. Census Bureau in the mail in mid-March of 2020. You will be able to respond on-line, by mail or over the phone. All information you submit is private and will not be used by any local, state or federal agency that is why it very important that you are counted.

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Five ways to improve your heart health If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s understandable.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

Research shows yu can lower your risk, particularly if you team up with family, friends or co-workers. This kind of social support may be the key to your success.

To mark American Heart Month, NHLBI, one of the National Institutes of Health, is inviting people across the country to team up and join #OurHearts, a national heart health initiative that encourages people to improve heart health together.

“Studies show that having positive, close relationships and feeling connected to others benefits overall health, blood pressure, weight and more,” said NHLBI’s Dr. David Goff, director of cardiovascular sciences.

Consider these five tips that can help lower your risk of heart disease: Risk: Inactivity

Solution: Move more throughout your day. Aim for at least 150 minutes each week of physical activity.

Build up to activity that gets your heart beating faster and leaves you a little breathless. If you’re busy, try breaking your daily activity into 10-minute chunks.

Stay motivated: Make walking dates. Join a pickup soccer or basketball game. Join a fitness class with your neighbor. Grab a loved one and dance in your kitchen.

Risk: An unhealthy diet Solution: Consider an option like NHLBI’s Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, which is free and scientifically proven to lower high blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels.

Stay motivated: Invite friends to cook up heart healthy recipes together. Start a lunch club at work and trade recipe ideas.

Risk: Smoking, even occasionally Solution: Quitting can be beneficial to your overall health, even if you’ve smoked for years. Set a quit date and let those close to you know. If you’ve tried quitting in the past, consider what helped and what made it harder.

Stay motivated: Ask your family and friends for support or join a support group. Find resources and connect with a trained counselor at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or smokefree.gov.

Risk: Inadequate poor-quality sleep

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Solution: Sleeping 7-8 hours each night helps improve heart health. Try going to bed and waking up at the same time each day. Getting a 30-minute daily dose of sunlight may also improve sleep.

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Stay motivated: Resist that late afternoon nap. Turn off all screens at a set time nightly. Relax by listening to music, reading or taking a bath.

Risk: Uncontrolled stress Solution: To help manage stress, try relaxation therapy and increase physical activity. Talk to a qualified mental health provider or someone you trust. De-stressing may also help improve sleep.

Stay motivated: Join a friend or family member in a relaxing activity like walking, yoga or meditation every day.

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Learn about heart health and heart healthy activities in your community at nhlbi.nih.gov/ ourhearts. Use #OurHearts on social media to share how you and your friends, colleagues or family members are being heart healthy together.

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COMMUNITY VOICES: Take charge of your health today

By Rick Stevens As a new year and a new decade get into full swing, if you haven’t yet made a commitment to get healthy and fit, now is your time! You’re never too young – or too old – to take care of your heart. February marks American Heart Month and I want to once again remind readers that this a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health.

Preventing heart disease (and all cardiovascular disease) means making smart choices now that will pay off for the rest of your life. Lack of exercise, a poor diet and other unhealthy habits can take their toll over the years.

Two opportunities I invite you to that can improve your heart health and overall wellbeing are the Just Lose It Weight Loss Challenge that begins Saturday, Jan. 25; and Christian Hospital’s annual Heart Fair on Feb. 22.

Just Lose It is a 12-week friendly competition for those 18 years and older to get active, eat healthier and make the lifestyle changes you’ve been putting off.

Each week the program offers special nutrition classes by our dietitians, health and wellness presentations from doctors and clinicians, and group exercise classes from a certified trainer to help educate and motivate participants.

The program is unique in its approach to partner with community organizations that serve as weigh in sites to affect change in the community. JLI focuses on community obesity to decrease diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease through exercise, weight management and learning healthy eating habits. All this is available for a $20 entry fee. To learn more and register for the Jan. 25 kickoff, call 314-747-9355.

The 2020 Christian Hospital Heart Fair on Feb. 22, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., provides free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose, as well as a complimentary EKG scan. An EKG, or electrocardiogram, is a test that records the electrical activity of your heart through small electrode patches that a technician attaches to the skin of your chest, arms, and legs. Also, at the Heart Fair health care professionals will be providing lectures on how to sneak fitness into your busy

Beware of ‘free genetic testing’ Medicare scam Over the past few years, DNA tests have become more popular across the country. However, unscrupulous people are taking advantage of the buzz around these tests to scam Medicare beneficiaries. Scammers target Medicare beneficiaries through telemarketing calls, booths at public events, health fairs and door-to-door visits. They offer “free” genetic testing to help recipients avoid diseases or find the right medications.

The scammers claim the testing is covered by Medicare, and therefore is free to the beneficiary.

In reality, Medicare only covers genetic testing in limited situations, and only when ordered by the beneficiary’s physician. If a company bills Medicare for genetic testing, and Medicare denies the claim, the beneficiary could be responsible for the entire cost of the test, which can total around $10,000.

In other cases, the scammers are simply trying to obtain Medicare numbers they can use to steal a beneficiary’s medical identity or to fraudulently bill Medicare for services they did not provide.

Such fraud can hurt not just Medicare beneficiaries, but all American taxpayers who contribute to Medicare.

To avoid being scammed, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) offers this advice to beneficiaries:

• If you receive a genetic testing kit in the mail, don’t accept it unless it was ordered by your physician. Refuse the delivery or return it to the sender and keep a record of the sender’s name and the date you returned the item.

• Always review your Medicare Summary Notice or explanation of benefits. The terms “gene analysis” or “molecular pathology” may indicate questionable genetic testing.

If you received a cheek swab or screening that was not ordered by a trusted provider or have concerns about billing errors or possible fraud, contact your local Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP).

The SMP program, funded by ACL, helps Medicare beneficiaries protect themselves from fraud, errors and abuse, and detect and report problems if and when they occur. To find your local SMP, visit smpresource.org or call 1-877-808-2468.

• Do not accept genetic testing services, including a cheek swab, from someone at a community event, local fair, farmer’s market, parking lot or other large event.

• Always be cautious about giving out your personal information, including your Medicare number.

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schedule, know your risk for heart disease and how to eat smart for your heart. To register for the Heart Fair, call 314-747-9355. If you want a free EKG, please make sure you register separately for this test when you call.

With Valentine’s Day celebrated in February, I can’t help but once again mention that love is good for the heart too – whether it be romantic love, or love for family members, friends or pets. That open-hearted feeling of love simultaneously fills us with vitality and peace. Heartbreak, on the other hand, can create cardiac stressors and lead to depression, making mental health services and support groups important to overall wellbeing and heart health. If you or someone you love can benefit from talking with someone, help is available at 314-953-8100.

Make today the day you take charge of your health!

Rick Stevens is President of Christian Hospital.

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

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Jana Student Ambassadors setting the example in school and community A student group at Jana Elementary School is making its mark in a number of ways.

Jana Student Ambassadors is a group of 38 students from second through fifth grade.

The group supports school-wide initiatives, like anti-bullying and helping build school pride, and community service projects.

Jana’s social worker Kayla Crawford sponsors the group and said students are selected for the group by showing leadership qualities, ability to make good choices, and academic excellence.

“Education involves a holistic approach and I’m encouraging our students to become well-rounded individuals who contribute to the greater good,” Crawford said.

“All of these students have a desire to serve their school and their community in a positive manner.”

The Student Ambassadors have taken part in several projects this school year: • In November, students collected more than 600 toiletry items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, and deodorant to help the homeless community through the St. Patrick Center.

• Fifth-grade ambassadors were trained by the St. Louis-area chapter of the National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse to be third party problem-solvers for peers whose conflicts could lead to fights or disciplinary action. The students are leading the way for other students in reducing conflict, displaying leadership, and promoting anti-bullying.

• The group partnered with the United Way in December to collect donations for a family in need during the holidays. With additional assistance from a handful of community organizations, the students helped coordinate a large donation to one specific family consisting of a new mattress and box spring, bedding, clothing, kitchen items, toys, gift cards, and numerous other items.

• Students provided holiday gifts for 28 children in the Hazelwood School District through the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation.

Crawford said she is excited to expand opportunities for student ambassadors in the future so they can help even more people in the community.

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Jana students collected more than 600 items to give to the homeless community, one of many projects the group has taken on this school year

10th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition first round of competition Feb. 8-9

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Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FoxPACF) will hold the preliminary round of the 10th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition Feb. 8 and 9 with 119 performers taking the stage. This year entries represent 60 schools and seven home schoolers in the bi-state metropolitan area (45 MO / 15 IL). The acts showcase a diverse array of talents including

musicians, composers, singers, actors, dancers, musical theatre performers, bands, and specialty acts that include, aerial arts, acrobatics, contortionists, a juggler, and a beatboxer.

“Vying for a chance to perform on the Fox stage brings out a wide range of teen artists who have trained locally and make us so proud,” said Judy Cullen, FoxPACF Executive Director.

Students in this competition are competing for more than $45,000 in college scholarships, cash awards, prizes, performance opportunities.

In addition to the First Place $8,000, Second Place $6,000, and Third Place $4,000 scholarships awarded at the final round, restricted scholarship opportunities will also be available to students taking part in the competition. Participants will also be eligible for unique public performance opportunities which in prior years included The Muny, National Dance Week, Taste of Maplewood, Gateway Grizzlies, Shakespeare Festival, Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, Bach Society,

and The Rising Stars Showcase.

Judges for both the preliminary and semi-final round of the competition are professionals representing a cross-section of the St. Louis performing arts community. Each round of the competition will have a panel of at least three judges who will adjudicate and advance acts to the next round. Acts will be judged on technical ability, interpretation, stage presence and originality.

The two days of preliminaries are held at Kirkwood High School and Logan University where the field will be narrowed to approximately 40 acts. These acts will then compete March 8 in the semi-final round where the final acts will be chosen to compete onstage at The Fabulous Fox Theatre April 4. The final round of the competition is free and open to the public and everyone is invited to come to the Fox to see who wins this year.

The 2019 St. Louis Teen Talent Competition winner was Joanna Serenko, a singer/guitarist from Kirkwood High School.

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Northwest Views:

Facing dementia concerns after the holidays

After spending the holidays with family you may notice changes in memory or behavior in your older relatives. The changes can take many forms such as forgetfulness, repeatedly asking the same question, decreased interest in favorite activities. It may be hard to know the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s but there are several signs of dementia including but not limited to: • Challenges in planning or solving problems • Difficulty completing familiar tasks • Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps • New problems with words • Changes in mood and personality If your loved one exhibits any of these behaviors, please don’t ignore them. Help them get the attention they need to address their problems. Having this conversation may be difficult, but with proper planning, you can best address the situation. The following are tips to help facilitate a conversation about your concerns and planning next steps.

Sooner is better than later: Don’t wait for a crisis to occur before having these conversations. You can actually avoid a crisis by talking about the issues and taking action in advance. The sooner you talk, the more opportunities you will have to help your loved one.

Take notes on the changes: Take notes after you see something of concern so you can accurately talk

about what you’ve notice. Write things down so you don’t forget what you want to cover and bring those notes with you when you have the conversation.

Develop a plan ahead of time: Plan how to introduce the topic in a way that will be gentle and minimize resistance. Understand this conversation can be difficult and think about how best to sensitively position the discussion for a positive outcome. Consider what you will do regardless of how the person responds. Rehearsing talking about sensitive topics with other family members will help you feel more comfortable when you have the actual conversation.

Use empathy and speak from your heart about your concerns. Be aware that the person may be sensitive to particular words such as “Alzheimer’s.” For example, you can say, “Let’s talk with the doctor about the fact that you’re having more trouble doing some things than you used to,” rather than “We need to have you see a doctor to do an assessment for Alzheimer’s disease.”

For more information on the signs of Alzheimer’s and communication tips for families and friends, please visit alz.og/ greatermissouri or call our 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900

1. Write your goals down.

By Sarah Lovegreen Missouri Chapter.

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.

Sarah Lovegreen is Vice President of Programs for Alzheimer’s Association Greater

Northwest Views: 20/20 vision It is very important to have a vision for your life.

I am often reminded of Proverbs 29: 18, “Where there is no vision the people perish, but happy is he who keeps the teaching.”

After the vision is made plain, it is to be continually shared and taught to people as it grows, becoming reality. It is so important to set goals for yourself. When small goals are met, it will encourage you set bigger goals for yourself.

I usually have a theme word for the year. The year 2019 it was “increase.” Increase doesn’t necessary mean extra money. It could simply mean being a better version of you. This year 2020 my theme word is “surplus.” This word has come to mind on several occasions. The year 2019 was so amazing. I became a self-published author “My Strength Is Your Strength.” I also have a journal.

So many things came into fruition all because of my vision, prayers and consistency.

Vision – the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.

As we enter a new year, a new decade, we must know what didn’t work in the previous decade.

Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?

Where do you see yourself in the next year?

How will you accomplish your goals? Here are some ways to accomplish your goals this year....

Northwest News

By Valeda Keys

2. Be consistent.

3. Get an accountability partner.

4. Create a vision board for yourself and keep it visible.

5. Put deadlines on calendar, preferably on your cell phone.

6. Celebrate once you’ve reached a goal. (Work hard and play hard).

7. One of the main things to do while seeing your vision come to pass is, be organized.

Never let the word “impossible” stop you from pursuing what your heart and spirit urge you to do. Impossible things come true every day. (Robert K. Cooper) You can do it! Don’t give up! Show up! Dress up!

Be encouraged! A lot can happen in one year!

Valeda Keys is a mother, wife, friend, founder of Valeda’s Hope, author of “My Strength Is Your Strength”, a two-time breast cancer survivor, 2019 Women Of Achievement awardee, 2019 Delux Power 100 awardee, councilwoman, freelance writer and guest speaker.

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

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Jan. 22: Karaoke

Feb. 5: 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.

Feb. 1: BB shoot

BB shoot at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois from 1 to 4 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information

support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

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. 7: Steak dinner

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.

Feb. 8: 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.

Feb. 8: 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

Feb. 12: 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.

Feb. 14: Country fried steak or meatloaf

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

Feb. 19: 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.

Feb. 21: 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.

Feb. 22: Heart fair

2020 Heart Fair Love Your Heart takes place at Christian Hospital Detrick Building Atrium. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at 11 a.m. Lectures are from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Screenings and informational booths are from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Space is limited and registration is requested, so call 314-747-WELL (9355) and register today. Free screenings for cholesterol, glucose, and blood pressure, EKG (must register separately for EKG screening), informational displays, ask the experts, stress and heart disease information, refreshments and much more.

Feb. 26: 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.

Feb. 28: Chicken dinner

Chicken dinner at Florissant Val-

ley 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.

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 314-540-5223.

Mondays: Choral Art Singers

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.

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.

RECURRING EVENTS

Mondays: City council meetings

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

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.

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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.

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Tuesdays: Vietnam Veterans Association meeting

ciation 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.

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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 w w w.lifepointministries.church/ celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636-634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.

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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

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Ambush add power to offense 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 Ambush has added some offensive firepower to their roster by acquiring forward Anthony Grant from the Kansas City Comets for future considerations. Per league and team policies, no further de-

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Grant, a native of Kingston, Jamaica, comes to the Ambush with three years of experience in the Major Arena Soccer League. He played for the Syracuse Silver Knights (2014-15) and two seasons with the Comets (2017-19). In 49 MASL games, Grant compiled a career record of 46 goals and 11 assists.

Grant has also played with the Seacoast United Phantoms (USL PDL), Richmond Kickers (USL) and Stumptown Athletic (NISA). Grant played two years of collegiate soccer at McKendree University in Illinois followed by two years at Bowling Green University in Ohio. Prior to college, Grant earned a spot on the Jamaican U23 National Team. * Muscle Lindenwood hockey goalie gets first shutout Lindenwood University’s women’s hockey team (3-14-3, 1-8-0 CHA) earned a 3-0 victory over RIT (9-12-2, 2-7-0 CHA) on Friday night at Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Sophomore goaltender Annika Asplundh posted her first-career shutout, after stopping 36 shots.

The Lions gave RIT multiple opportunities in the opening frame, but a breakout from the defensive zone led to a goal by Jada Burke to make it a 1-0 lead.

Asplundh kept it a one-goal game after making 12 saves.

Lindenwood picked up the pace in the second period, outshooting the Tigers 18-6.

Kayla Martinez gave the Lions a twogoal lead in the second with a goal near the halfway point of the period.

With less than 20 seconds remaining in the period, Megan Wagner timed up a drop pass for Sierra Burt leading to the third goal of the game.

The physicality picked up in the third period, but Asplundh stayed calm be-

tween the pipes. She made 18 saves in the final period to earn her first collegiate shutout.

Lindenwood helped out Asplundh in the defensive end, combining for 24 blocked shots, six of which came from Courtney Ganske. * Team effort UMSL basketball team undefeated at home The No. 18 ranked University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s basketball did what they do best – clamping down on defense in the final minutes of play to fend off No. 23 Indianapolis in a 69-66 victory recently in Great Lakes Valley Conference action.

The Tritons held the Greyhounds to just two points in the final five minutes, outscoring their guests, 9-2 to end the game, and forced a key turnover with five seconds to play.

The win kept UMSL undefeated at home (10-0) and snapped a 10-game losing streak to Indianapolis.

Highlights of the contest: • Senior Jalen Wilkins-McCoy scored a game-high 20 points, including 16 in the first half with 10 of those coming on five dunks.

• Junior Shane Wissink added 12 points, knocking down four three-pointers, while redshirt senior Jason Towery followed with 11 points.

• Rose Jr., who entered the game averaging 17.8 points in GLVC games, was limited to nine points, but scored six of those in the final 6:41. UMSL is 15-2, 6-1 GLVC. Go to www.UMSLTritons.com for more info. * Leading the pack 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.

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very year, millions of Americans, excitedly promise themselves that Jan. 1 will be the day for big changes – to be financially fit, to eat better, to lose weight, and to get healthy. Making New Year’s resolutions can be fun, but the thrill tends to fade as regular life resumes. However, adding glass of milk to meals or snacks is a simple way to help keep those resolutions

going strong throughout 2020.

For more information on the health benefits of dairy, visit www.stldairycouncil.org or contact Amanda Marsh at St. Louis District Dairy Council: call 314835-9668, or e-mail amarsh@stldairycouncil.org. And don’t forget to follow the St. Louis District Dairy Council on Facebook or Instagram at STLDairyCouncil.

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‘Joker’ could be a big Oscar winner

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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.

n 1940, the first issue of “Batman” was released in stores and newsstands. The Dark Knight had been introduced earlier in “Detective Comics” before earning his own solo title. That particular issue also unveiled the Joker, a villain that has battled Batman for 80 years and shows no sign of slowing down. In addition to the comics, the Joker has appeared in movies as well as on the “Batman” television series in the 1960s.

With “Joker,” Joaquin Phoenix became the latest actor to play the character on screen. He has already taken home a Golden Globe for his performance and earned an Oscar nomination. His victories thus far show a change in Hollywood’s attitude towards comic book movies. For years, superhero films were not taken seriously when it came to awards season. Despite the dominance of “Avengers: Endgame,” for instance, the epic film only earned one Oscar nod for visual effects.

Last year, however, “Black Panther” took home Oscars for production design, costume design and original score. It received a nomination for Best Picture, but that top award went to “Green Book.” On Jan. 13, “Joker” received

more enigmatic Joker courtesy of Heath Ledger. His Academy Award-winning performance was complex and terrifying highlighted by elements of dark humor. The “disappearing pencil trick,” for instance, is abrupt and jarring, prompting different reactions from the audience. This Joker also gives various reasons for his scarred facial features, but it’s hard to know which one is the truth.

Ledger’s character tests the moral fiber of his victims as well.

In one sequence, he rigs two ferries with explosives and gives the detonators to the passengers. Each device is set, however, to blow up the other boat. Both ships will be destroyed at a certain time unless the crew of one decides to blow up the other. The Joker wants to prove that when the chips are down, people will think only of themselves.

In “Joker,” Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck starts out as a comedian, but failure in his chosen profession drives him mad. Like his cinematic predecessors, Fleck transforms into the Joker and starts his own reign of terror on Gotham City. Phoenix’s performance could earn “Joker” the first of many awards on Oscar Night. And that definitely is no joke.

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a total of 11 awards, including Best Picture.

With the door opened by “Black Panther,” a feature film based on a comic book character could make history with a big Oscar win.

Over the last 30 years, a handful of men have portrayed the Joker, highlighting various aspects of his warped personality. In Tim Burton’s “Batman,” Jack Nicholson’s character, Jack Napier, fell into a vat of chemicals which changed his appearance. Napier blamed Batman for his disfiguration, but Bruce Wayne blamed Napier for the death of his parents.

Each man had, in fact, created their own mortal enemy.

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

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life

The recycle cycle

Beware if you happen to venture into an area that recycles. We spent the holidays with our daughter who resides in an extreme recycling state.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not against recycling, but when you’re used to tossing out everything it takes a while to get reprogrammed. One night, my husband and I finished dinner at their place and helped clean up afterwards. We then sat down to relax.

“What’s this?!” we heard our daughter holler from the kitchen.

No doubt one of her children had committed some high crime. We braced ourselves for a stern lecture and a time out. We found ourselves getting the stern lecture and a time out.

“Can we come out of prison yet?” I pleaded.

“Not until you promise to never throw another soda can away.”

“But it’s just a can.”

“Just a can?! It’s ten cents, Missy. Were you born in a barn? Do you think money grows on trees?”

“Hey, those are my lines. You’re plagiarizing.

That’s a worse crime!”

We swapped places in time out.

Afterwards she showed us the garage. Lined up against one wall were five giant shiny black plastic bags bulging at the seams.

“What are these filled with leaves or the bodies of people who didn’t recycle?” I asked.

“Funny. They’re filled with cans. You’re looking at our retirement fund.”

“Huh?” “That’s cash baby. We save our cans then haul them to the supermarket and put them into a machine that spits out a receipt that we trade for cash.”

The next several days were a challenge. I tossed out a few vegetable cans along with a cereal box followed by a milk jug. I was in detention until the 5:00 news.

I wailed, “You get money for bean cans and plastic bottles too?”

“No. They go into the recycle bin to save the planet. You’re not one of those baby seal killers are you?”

Afterwards I dared not dispose of anything.

“Hey,” I yelled from beyond the bathroom door.

“Am I allowed to flush or are you recycling your TP too?”

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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