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February 27, 2019

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Submitted photo Ameren Missouri’s Smart Energy Plan will transform Missouri’s energy grid and change how customers receive and use energy. One of those projects includes the implementation of a $28 million Pershall Substation located at 8680 Pershall Road in Hazelwood.

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Ameren Missouri’s billion-dollar Smart Energy Plan will transform Missouri’s energy grid, including major projects in North County

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By Charlotte Beard On Feb. 15, Ameren Missouri announced its Smart Energy Plan that will transform Missouri’s energy grid and change how customers receive and use energy. Over the period of five years the plan will include more than $5.3 billion in capital investments in 2,000 projects across the state, including approximately $1 billion in electric investments in 2019. One of those projects includes the implementation of a $28 million Pershall Substation located at 8680 Pershall Road in Hazelwood.

Kevin Anders, Vice President of Operation and Technical Services shared, “The customers that will be affected by this particular project is (approximately) 12,000

businesses and residences in North County.

The area is bordered by I-270 on the north side to West Florissant on the east side, I-170 on the west side, and I-70 on the south side.

If you’re in that area your reliability will benefit. It is a substation that will replace four other substations in that area that were built in the 1950s and 60s. The energy that this substation receives will come directly from the transmission system; none of the four subs that we’ll replace does that. That alone will improve reliability.”

The improvement should be noticeable in the area.

“The transmission system is very reliable and robust, so that’s a big improvement,”

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Anders said. “The power transformers, circuit breakers, and protective relays that we will have in the substation are all brand-new modern technology. There has been a lot of advances made since the stuff we put in back in the 50s and 60s. The equipment is much more reliable, it’s smarter – it will tell us when it needs to be maintained. It’s a lot less expensive to maintain than the old equipment.”

Anders went on to share that the energy carried by the lines that leave the new substation and go to those 12,000 houses and businesses in the area impacted by the substation will be at a higher voltage than what is in the existing four substations.

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‘GRID’ from cover “Because it’s at a higher voltage,” stated Anders, “there are a lot of upgrades that (need) to happen on those lines. Every single transformer that hangs on a pole in that whole area will be replaced with one that is brand-new.”

Approximately 1,500 poles will be changed as part of this project. Some of the circuits that run through those neighborhoods on poles will be undergrounded. Ameren will install approximately 25 or 30 smart switches on those distribution lines.

“This will really reduce that amount of time it takes to restore power if you have damage on a distribution line,” Anders said.

Anders also shared that the insulation between the utility poles and wires will be upgraded as well due to the higher voltage that will be carried to homes and businesses.

Insulation upgrades include those poles in locations where new poles are not required.

Ameren estimates the replacement of 12,000 utility poles across the state which will be a composite material that is resistant to high winds and other harsh weather. Also, they expect to install approximately 400 miles of underground cable in areas and neighbor-

hoods that first received underground cable.

Its pre-existing technology is not deemed to be the best quality which was installed in the 70s and early 80s.

Ameren will invest this year completing the detailed engineering design for the various parts of the project. Construction for the Pershall Substation will begin in 2020 with completion prior to 2021 and the system energized for usage. The plan is to have a third of the power line upgrades completed during this period as well, with full completion by the end of 2022 and the 12,000 customers online with the new substation.

Ameren will also upgrade its meter system. More than 800,000 electric meters will be replaced with smart electric meters over a five-year period.

Anders stated, “(This) will allow customers better visibility into their energy usage so that they can control their energy costs better.”

Other benefits to all customers, which will also help reduce carbon emissions by 80 percent, includes Ameren’s renewable energy projects like the $1 billion vested for wind

energy in 2020.

“There are provisions to make sure the effect on customers’ rates will stay predictable and affordable over these next five years,” stated Anders. “In August 2018 we passed along a six percent rate decrease. Those rates will stay frozen and cannot be increased until April 2020. Any increases that occur after that have a rate cap associated with it.”

“Building a smart grid for the future of energy in Missouri is foundational to our mission to power the quality of life for our customers and the communities we serve for generations to come,” said Michael Moehn, president of Ameren Missouri.

To view the complete Smart Energy Plan filing, including detailed projects in 2019, visit the Missouri PSC website at https://psc. mo.gov/ and refer to File No. EO-2019-0044.

Customers can learn more about the plan at AmerenMissouri.com/SmartEnergyPlan, or by attending an informational public stakeholder meeting that opens at 5:30 p.m.

March 4 at the Millbottom Event Center, 400 W. Main St. in Jefferson City, Missouri, with a presentation starting at 6 p.m.

COMMUNITY VOICES Celebrating the importance of Black History Month

By Dr. Rance Thomas I was invited to appear on a radio station in Alton recently to speak about Black History Month. During my appearance, I did not have the time to present much information about Black History Month and the continuing need for it. It seemed that I had about three minutes to answer questions, but I am certain that it was a little longer.

In any case it was a pleasant experience.

Since I did not have more time to share more information with listeners, I would like to shares some here with everyone.

This is the case because it is very important to understanding more about the continuing need for Black History Month.

One major reason is that history books in schools do not cover very much about African-Americans achievements.

Instead they tend to focus primarily on slavery and the civil rights movement – Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s contribution to achieving equal rights – and very little else. Although these are extremely important, there are many other African-Americans who had outstanding achievements and made outstanding contributions to American society. It is very important that they be recognized in the history books and in our schools.

It is important because young African-Americans as well young white Americans need to be taught about these achieve-

ments. It is especially important for young African-Americans to be made aware of the achievements of those who have gone before them. This is the case because it will help them gain pride, confidence and the belief that they can become important achievers also. This is even more important, because many of these achievements were made during even more difficult times. It is also important for young whites to be made aware of these achievements because it can help them overcome some of the stereotypes they may have of African-Americans.

For example, I wonder how many whites or African-Americans are aware of the following achievements of African-Americans in many fields? In the field of medicine, the first open heart operation was performed by African-American Dr. Daniel Hale Williams in the latter part of the 1800s. How many are aware of the achievement of George Washington Carver, who was an African American who invented over 300 uses for peanuts including peanut butter, milk, plastic, dye, etc.? Another incredible achievement was made by Thurgood Marshall who argued more cases before the U.S. Supreme Court than anyone else in the country. In fact, he argued 32 cases and won a record 28 cases and one of the most famous was the Brown vs. The

Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas that declared segregated schools to be unconstitutional and resulted in the integration of schools in the United States. He went on to become the first African-American to be appointed to the United States Supreme Court.

I could go on, but this is enough to give a good idea of a few of the achievements and contributions of African-Americans.

It is very important that our history books recognize these and other outstanding African-American achievers in American society.

Black History Month is an attempt to educate Americans about these achievements. When schools begin teaching about these, Black History Month may become less important.

Dr. Rance Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Criminal Justice and co-founder and President of North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice.

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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Louis area before his deployment.

Darion first stopped by Hazelwood Southeast Middle School to surprise his brother Jaylen; their mother Kristina was there for the surprise as well.

The group then headed to Hazelwood Central High School to surprise Darion and Jaylen’s cousin Ravyn Stubblefield.

St. Louis Oasis recently announced an expansion of their programs designed to enrich the lives of older adults. The organization will host free open house events to celebrate. Community members interested in healthy aging are invited to join Oasis at Christ Our Redeemer Church located at 13820 Old Jamestown Road in Florissant on March 1. This event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Participants can engage in class demonstrations and health screenings, as well as enjoy refreshments and entertainment.

“We look forward to working closely with Christ Our Redeemer to bring lifelong learning and health programs to the community,” stated Paul Weiss, President of Oasis. “Their services are family focused and promote healthy living. This aligns well with the Oasis mission. Together, we will expand upon these rich offerings. It is our goal to deliver exciting social connection opportunities for older adults.”

Whether a retired Baby Boomer or someone simply interested in maintaining an active lifestyle, adults now have greater access to high quality programming on art, entertainment, health and wellness, history, technology and more. To register for this free open house events or to learn more, contact St. Louis Oasis at 314-8624859 ext. 24.

Second STL Sci/Fi & Fantasy Short Film Festival now accepting submissions Cinema St. Louis (CSL) and the Saint Louis Science Center have announced the second edition of a science-fiction and fantasy short-film contest — an opportunity for regional filmmakers to let their imaginations shine.

This juried competition will award cash prizes to the top three entries: $500 for Best of Fest and $200 each for Best Sci-Fi and Best Fantasy selections. The winning shorts will then be featured at the Science Center’s First Friday: Movie Magic program on May 3 and will screen in the Science Center’s OMNIMAX Theater. In addition to the three cash-prize winners, additional works will be chosen to screen throughout the First Friday program.

A jury of film professionals (filmmakers, film scholars, film critics) and scientists will select the finalists, including both the three cash-prize winners and the additional films. Jury members will be announced on CSL’s website.

Cinema St. Louis will also consider the submissions for inclusion in the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase in July (held at Brown Hall Auditorium on Washington University’s campus) and the St. Louis International Film Festival in November.

The cash-prize winners and additional awards in the program will be announced on May 3 at the Science Center’s First Friday: Movie Magic.

Filmmakers interested in participating must submit shorts that meet the following criteria: • Films must be easily categorized as science-fiction or fantasy.

• Films must run a maximum of five minutes, including credits (no minimum running time).

• Films must contain no profane language or

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Navy sailor surprises family members at Hazelwood schools

Two Hazelwood students recently received a surprise they’ll never forget.

Darion Moon, a sailor with the United States Navy, recently learned he would be deployed overseas.

He had been away at training for several months, but on Feb. 5, he made a surprise visit to the St.

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offensive imagery; if CSL and the Saint Louis Science Center deem a work inappropriate for viewing by audiences of all ages, it will be eliminated from consideration.

• Films must include sound (e.g., dialogue, ambient sound, effects, and/or music).

• All conceivable approaches – including experimental, narrative, and animated– are acceptable. The shorts can be shot in any film or video format, in either color or black-and-white.

• Films must have a production date no earlier than 2014.

In addition, the following conditions apply: • Filmmakers must have secured rights to any music, words, or images used in the work.

• Filmmakers will retain ownership rights to submitted works, but by submitting a short to the competition, a filmmaker grants the Saint Louis Science Center the right to screen the work in its exhibition spaces. Submission of a short does not guarantee its use.

• Filmmakers must live within a specified geographical location, which includes the states Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

• All films must be submitted using FilmFreeway with a secure online screener link. No entry fee is required.

• Submission deadline is March 31, 2019.

For more information visit http://www.cinemastlouis.org/saint-louis-science-fiction-fantasy-short-film-festival.

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Connecting the community to opportunity – STLCC to host career fairs St. Louis Community College will host career fairs to connect the community with potential employers for full- and part-time positions.

The career fairs are free to attend and open to the public. Participants are asked to bring resumes and dress in professional attire.

Companies representing health and wellness, banking and finance, retail, nonprofit organizations, information technology, security, state and local government and other fields are expected to participate in the career fairs.

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

St. Louis Community College at Forest Park Student Center, Café 5600 Oakland Ave., St. Louis

Employers include Abbott EMS, Bethesda Health Group, BJC Healthcare, Missouri Department of Mental Health, Special School District of St. Louis County, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Whole Foods and others. For questions, call Career Development at 314-644-9225.

March 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

St. Louis Community College at Meramec Gymnasium 11333 Big Bend Road, St. Louis Employers include Abbott EMS, Commerce Bank, BJC Healthcare, Central Bank of St. Louis, Dierbergs, Mercy, Home Depot, St. Louis Community College Workforce Solutions, UPS and others. For questions, call Career Development at 314-984-7611.

March 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley Student Center, Multipurpose Room 3400 Pershall Road, Ferguson Employers include Ameristar Casino, Central Bank of St. Louis, LGC Hospitality Staffing, Marygrove, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Neighbors Credit Union, Urban League and others. For questions, call Career Development at 314-513-4233.

For more information on the career fairs and accommodation needs, contact the campus of your choice.

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Rettsyndrome.org to host 12th ‘Strollathon’ Rettsyndrome.org will host its 12th annual St. Louis Strollathon on May 4 with registration starting at 9 a.m. and the walk beginning at 10 a.m. The one-mile family-friendly stroll, which will be held at the JCC-St. Louis located at 2 Millstone Campus Dr., includes a visit from Fredbird, entertainment and food. All proceeds will benefit Rett Syndrome research.

Last year’s event had 700 participants, and more than $640,000 total has been raised from the past 11 walks. The Strollathon program, Rettsyndrome.org’s national signature fundraising event, has brought families together to fundraise and to strengthen the local Rett community since 2004.

Strollathons have raised a grand total of nearly $12 million nationwide for research treatments and a cure in the last 14 years.

St. Louis features a specialty clinic to care for and support children with Rett Syndrome and Rett-related disorders.

The clinic is a collaboration between Washington University School of Medicine and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Patients and their families have the opportunity to meet with several health care providers including neurology, therapy, and nutrition along with other needed specialists. The clinic – which was named one of 14 Rett syndrome clinical research centers of excellence – has a team of specialists with substantial experience in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of individuals with Rett syndrome. By partnering with families and community healthcare providers, the clinic delivers care that is comprehensive and appropriate for a family’s individual needs.

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Rett syndrome is a genetic neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in females and becomes apparent after 6-18 months of early normal development. It results in a regression that leads to lifelong impairments. Those inflicted with this disorder have multiple dysfunctions: speech is lost, seizures develop and scoliosis occurs, many develop irregular breathing patterns, and more than half of the girls and women lose their ability to walk. Those diagnosed with Rett require maximum assistance with even the most basic daily activities.

The hallmark sign of Rett syndrome is near constant repetitive hand movements while awake.

Rettsyndrome.org is currently funding research to development compounds and interventions to treat and cure Rett syndrome. Rettsyndrome.org has supported the development of five compounds to date that have advanced to various stages of human clinical trials, and 2019 is expected to see the first FDA approved Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Rett syndrome.

Rettsyndrome.org is the world’s leading private, non-profit organization that has funded more than $44 million for research to date.

Donations are appreciated to the Strollathon, which is free and open to the public. For more information, call Strollathon chair Joyce Opinsky at 314-346-1323, e-mail her at stlstrollathon@gmail.com, or visit the organization’s web site at http://www. rettsyndrome.org.

Northwest Views: New study confirms multiple

sclerosis prevalence in the U.S. is nearly 1 million people

By Christie Derbin A study conducted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the prestigious medical journal Neurology shows more than twice as many people in the U.S. are living with multiple sclerosis than previously thought. The previous study estimated the prevalence to be 400,000 but this new study shows that number is closer to 1 million.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The cause of MS is still unknown and there is no cure.

Since solid prevalence information has not been available until now, it has been difficult to tell whether more people are getting MS or if the total number is just a reflection of overall population growth or even better diagnostic procedures. One thing is certain, though – having a solid estimate of people affected will help facilitate a better understanding of the needs of people with MS and ensure that the society is able to connect and support all people affected by MS. An important question is, “What does this mean for the work of the National MS Society?”

Twice as many people are living with MS in the U.S. and we must work harder than ever to find solutions and end MS. More awareness of the

MS experience are needed to ensure the general public can better understand and support everyone affected by the disease. Research efforts must be accelerated – more people need better solutions to the challenges of MS. Strategies and tools to manage the often-debilitating symptoms must be more accessible and more MS specialists are needed to ensure quality care.

And we need to continue to provide life-changing resources and support.

How can you help? If you know someone who has MS please let them know that the National MS Society is a valuable resource for them.

We’re here from their initial diagnosis and beyond to provide services and support in a variety of ways. Visit nationalmssociety.org to learn more, donate or participate in one of our upcoming Walk MS events.

Christie Derbin is the Executive Director for the National MS Society, Gateway.

She has extensive experience in non-profit management and finds true meaning in mission-inspired work.

She is a native St. Louisan and graduate of St. Louis University.

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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US Capital Development tapped for new $32 million build-to-suit project in Bridgeton Real estate development firm US Capital Development (USCD) recently secured a site at 4545 N. Lindbergh Blvd., in Bridgeton, where it will be developing a 171,500 square-foot build-to-suit facility that will become the new home for Leonardo DRS’ Land Systems line of business. The site is strategically located directly adjacent to Interstate 70 and St. Louis Lambert International Airport. A groundbreaking for the project will take place in mid-February, and completion of the new facility is expected by early 2020.

The facility will be a mission-critical engineering development and light manufacturing facility that will accommodate Land Systems’ growing business. It also will be home to the business unit’s headquarters. Leonardo DRS Land Systems is a leading integrator of a wide range of systems for U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps ground platforms, including reconnaissance and surveillance, mission support, and vehicle survivability and lethality. The new facility will replace the existing DRS Land Systems facility in Cool Valley, which is more than 50 years old.

More than 300 employees will be relocated to the new headquarters.

US Capital Development is a first-class corporate office and industrial developer, with several million square feet of development currently under construction throughout the United States. The firm is extremely active in the build-to-suit sector, and USCD’s principals have experience working with clients such as Amazon, GE, LKQ, Owens Corning, Honeywell, Hubbell Killark, BASF and many more.

“This project is a great addition to US Capital Development’s run of successful build-to-suit projects across the country. It illustrates how our site selection and development skills match up to our client’s needs by delivering a tailor-designed stateof-the-art facility at a tremendous location, within budget,” said Scott Sachtleben, managing principal of USCD. The building will include an attractive tilt-up concrete exterior façade with an extensive glass line, detailed architectural entrances, and 24-foot clear heights. Inside it will feature new, best-in-class engineering, research and development and laboratory space. The estimated value of the project is $32 million.

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Submitted image This artist’s rendering shows what the completed 171,500 square-foot build-to-suit facility that will become the new home for Leonardo DRS’ Land Systems line of business at 4545 N. Lindbergh Blvd., in Bridgeton, will look like.

ical needs of our customers, we now require a more modern and efficient facility,” said Aaron Hankins, vice president and general manager of the Leonardo DRS Land Systems line of business. “The St. Louis area has been our long-time home, and we look forward to being a part of this community for years to come.”

Scott Haley, managing director of development for USCD, added, “The folks at DRS have been excellent to work with to facilitate this development, and we believe the finished product will give them the modern facility they need today, while providing space for future growth.”

New business alliance will lead St. Louis Region to create an economic development organization Top business leaders from the St. Louis Regional Chamber, Civic Progress and the Regional Business Council have come together to launch a world-class private sector economic development effort that will attract and retain businesses, jobs and top talent for the St. Louis region.

At the regional chamber’s board of directors meeting, key business leaders announced the formation of the St. Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance, a subsidiary of the Regional Chamber with its own board and CEO. The sole focus of the alliance will be regional business recruitment and expansion services.

The alliance will include the chamber’s economic development team along with additional resources and staffing to ramp-up private sector business recruitment and job growth for the 15-county bi-state St. Louis metropolitan region.

“With national and international competition for jobs becoming more and more intense, the St. Louis region needs to grow faster than we are today,” said St. Louis Regional Chamber Board Chair Tom Minogue, chair of Thompson Coburn. “The alliance will have strong support from leading businesses to drive regional economic development. And, we’ll work collaboratively with state and local organizations to move the region forward—faster and better than ever before.”

Suzanne Sitherwood, president and CEO of

Spire, will serve as board chair for the alliance.

Sitherwood also serves on the boards of Civic Progress and the Regional Chamber.

“The alliance is designed to be a top-level private sector service for businesses considering locating and expanding in the St. Louis region,” said Sitherwood. “Our goal is to create a worldclass economic development organization that brings the business community together to act and speak with one voice in telling the amazing story of the St. Louis region.”

The model for the St. Louis Alliance is based on extensive national research on peer economic development organizations that have been successful in bringing together private sector economic development efforts.

Sitherwood said, “To take us to the next level, we did our homework, and we’ve selected a CEO who’s a champion for our region with a proven track record for driving economic development and business growth, Steve Johnson.”

“Successful economic development at the regional level means making it easy for clients to explore all possible solutions throughout the metro,” said Johnson. We will be collaborative, strategic and accountable for delivering measurable results. That’s what we need to compete more successfully against other regions.”

Johnson currently serves as the CEO of Missouri Partnership, a public-private economic development partnership that leads business recruitment in Missouri.

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– 2019 Business Person of the Year – Bono named 2019 Greater North County Chamber Business Person of the Year Greater North County Chamber President, Venus Martz, recently announced the selection of Cathy Bono for the 2019 Business Person of the Year.

This prestigious honor is awarded to an individual that exemplifies true leadership, dedication and hard work in the North County area.

“Cathy has been committed to making a positive impact in our community and we are so thrilled that she is receiving this prestigious award,” said Venus Martz, president of the Greater North County Chamber.

As a North County resident for most of her adult life, her dedication and support of North County businesses is unwavering. For over 12 years, she has served on the Mayors’ Ball committee in support of Valley Industries. She is a longstanding member of the Missouri Healthcare Association (MHCA), North County Chamber of Commerce, North County Incorporated and the Soroptomist Club. Bono spearheaded and ran the Missouri Healthcare Association (MHCA) Senior Beauty Pageant for District 7, which consists of 36 facility members and 14 Business Partners.

She has been a vital part of North County commerce and growth, spending countless hours on many boards and committees including the YMCA, Soroptomist International

of North County, Black Jack Business Association, Alzheimer’s Association, North County, Inc., and St. Louis County Ambulance Commission to name a few. Bono can also be found most Saturday mornings volunteering for TEAM (The Emergency Assistance Ministry) Food Pantry.

Bono obtained her Administrator license in 1975 and joined the Delmar Gardens Family as an Administrator at Submitted photo Delmar Gardens on the Green in 1978 and remained there for 10 years. In 1988, she was appointed to be the Administrator at the newest Delmar Gardens location, Delmar Gardens North, and remains there today.

“Cathy’s leadership qualities coupled with her innate ability to manage her treasured employees has been invaluable to serving our dear residents and their families in North County,” stated Gabe Grossberg, Delmar Gardens’ Pres-

ident and CEO. “Her career as a resident Bono has a sterling reputation in the advocate and Administrator spans over Greater St. Louis area and is deeply re40 years of enhancing the lives of thou- spected by her peers, business partners, sands of seniors. Her passion and love staff, residents, and community. Bono for the senior community beautifully was honored as the Business Person of embodies the Delmar Gardens philos- the Year on Feb. 20. ophy of ‘Love, Care and Understanding’ each and every day,” Grossberg concluded.

Bono has received many healthcare awards throughout her career.

She was named MCHA’s Member of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Citizen of the Year as well as receiving the MCHA’s most esteemed award, the www.TheVillaAtRiverwood.com Life Service Award.

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EVENTS Feb. 27: Karaoke

Karaoke at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

March 1: Open house

Join St. Louis Oasis open house celebration at Christ Our Redeemer Church at 13820 Old Jamestown Road in Florissant from 11a.m. – 2 p.m. Contact Tina Duckett at 314-862-4859 ext.

24 or tduckett@oasisisnet.org. Enjoy refreshments, entertainment, health and wellness screenings, class demonstrations and more for free.

March 1: Ice skating party

Party On the Ice, the annual youth event at the James J Eagan Center Ice Rink for fifth through eighth grade takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Cost for residents is $5 and for non-residents is $7. There will be DJ music, ice skating, pizza, soda, contests and door prizes.

Tickets required upon entry. Tickets are available at the JJE & JFK Centers.

Call 314-921-4466 or 314-921-4250 for more information.

March 2: Game night fundraiser

Game night fund raiser from 4 – 8 p.m. to benefit the Dewight E. Patton Jr. Foundation. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information call 314-736-5458 or visit www. deplfoundation.org.

March 7: Summer opportunities fair

The Hazelwood School District will host a summer opportunities fair from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hazelwood East High School at 11300 Dunn Road in St. Louis County. The fair will feature summer camp and program exhibitors with options for boys and girls in all grades K-12. Families can get a head start on their summer planning and learn about several great opportunities and experiences available to students.

Open to the community.

March 9: Summer camp fair

Join Ferguson-Florissant School District and Blueprint4Summer St. Louis for the 2019 Summer Camp Fair. Parents can explore a variety of summer opportunities for school-age children at the Summer Camp Fair. Representatives from local and regional providers will be available to talk about summer camps, programs, internships, and volunteer activities. During the fair, parents can meet program staff, pick up information and registration forms. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at McCluer North High School Gymnasium at 705 Waterford Dr. in Florissant. The fair is free and open to all families within any school in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

March 12: Card party

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The Altar Society sponsors a card party on the second Tuesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at 8860 Tudor in Overland. They have attendance prizes, quilt and other raffles. You get free coffee or tea and cake. Hot dogs are 50 cents and soda is 75 cents. All this and admission is only $5. Come and enjoy an afternoon with friends playing cards, dominoes or whatever.

There are tables of four or six or if it

is just you we can put you at a table.

Everyone is invited. Handicap accessible. For more information call 314-427-0486 x201.

March 16: Bingo fundraiser

Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis, a volunteer organization for business and professional women, is pleased to announce its first Black Light Bingo fundraiser and is looking for participants and sponsors. Sponsorship levels are Table $100, Round $200, Bar $750 and Event $1,000. The cost to play is $35 per person and includes 10 rounds of bingo, beer, wine and soda.

Additional bingo cards will be available for purchase along with raffle basket and 50/50 tickets. Participants must be 16 years old to play. Doors at the Florissant JFK Center, located at 315 Howdershell, open at 6 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. Pre-registration, sponsorship payment and additional information including sponsorship benefits are available on Soroptimist‘s website, Facebook and LinkedIn pages. Early registration is not required but space is limited so early registration is recommended.

March 30-31: Holistic fair

Internal Spirit Holistic Fair takes place March 30 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Machinist’s District 9 Hall at 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd. in Bridgeton. A $5 admission provides access to a variety of alternative healers, inspirational and educational lectures, vendors, jewelry, crystals, shamans, bio-mat, aura photo, astrologer, psychic/mediums and more. Free gift bag to the first 50 participants each day. For more information visit www.internalspiritholisticfair.com.

April 27: Florissant Garage Sale

Florissant residents can haul down the clutter from their attics and treasures from their garages and organize accumulations from their barns for the Ninth Annual Florissant Garage Sale.

The Garage Sale will be held at the James J Eagan Ice Rink area from 9

a.m. – 12 p.m. Each applicant will only receive one space. This is open to Florissant residents and non-residents to receive a space to sell. Applications will be available at the JJE and JFK Center and on our website www.florissantmo. com. Space is limited. The fee is $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents per table. Registration has already begun for residents and for non-residents it begins on March 15. The Florissant Garage Sale is free to attend. For additional information call 314-921-4250 or 314-921-4466.

Mondays: A cappella singers

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Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed

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.

Monthly: Free legal services

Every month CORP Legal Services provides: legal document preparations such as wills, deeds and power of attorneys at no cost to St. Louis County seniors 60 years and older. There is an income limit. Contact the coordinator at 314-615-0931 for more information.

Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Weekdays: Volunteer drivers

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

Mondays: Choral Art Singers

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25.

New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: City council meetings

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

Mondays: Workshop meetings

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

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.

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: Chair Zumba

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

Tuesdays: 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: Vietnam Association meeting

Veterans

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

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

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

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

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

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

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

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

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

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant.

Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs.

Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

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

Thursdays: Bingo

Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-831-0988.

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: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

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

Thursdays: checks

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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 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.

Fridays: Celebrate Recovery

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

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Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314402-7025.

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

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

Saturdays: Clothing sale

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m.

For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.

Saturdays: Grief support

On the fourth Saturday of each month, grief support meeting “A Way With Words Ministry” meets at 12:30 p.m. at Community Christ Fellowship, rear, at 121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood, 1/4 mile south of

Hwy 270 off Florissant Rd. There are a variety of topics monthly. You are not alone. Come help your heart heal with others. For more information call 314-605-3949.

Every 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.

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Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting

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Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121124, 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@

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

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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.

11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts.

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

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

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.

Sundays: meeting

Jennings

Do-Dads

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

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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.

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Hazelwood School District celebrates Founders’ Day 2019 and honors teachers of the year

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The Hazelwood PTA Council hosted its 2019 Founders’ Day Celebration Feb. 7 at the Hazelwood Central High School Fieldhouse.

A teacher of the year at each school was honored, along with the District Support Staff of the Year and District Teacher of the Year.

Ashley Gerald, first grade teacher at Lusher Elementary, was recognized as the 2018-2019 District Teacher of the Year.

She is a Hazelwood Central High School graduate, and has taught at Lusher Elementary for the past four years; she began teaching in the Hazelwood School District in Spring 2007 and taught previously at both Grannemann and Keeven Elementary.

Katie Hernandez of Jana Elementary and Stephani Durant of West High School tied for first runner-up.

The event also serves as a fundraiser for schol-

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arships, and this year, the generous contributions of Hazelwood PTA students and staff totaled more than $19,000.

Riverview Gardens School District scores in full accreditation status range for fourth consecutive year Photo courtesy Riverview Gardens School District

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In February, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the 2018 Annual Performance Report (APR) results for each district in the State of Missouri.

Once again, Riverview Gardens School District scored in the full accreditation status range.

The results mark the fourth consecutive year that RGSD has scored in the full accreditation status range. Under the leadership of Superintendent Scott Spurgeon, RGSD has restored its reputation as a leader in preparing students to be successful in the classroom and community.

Spurgeon said: “Our improvements are cause for great excitement. With a renewed vision and dedication, we have made historic progress that proves Riverview Gardens School District

is back! Four consecutive years of scoring above 70 percent is a testament to the hard work of our students, parents, educators and community.”

Despite significant changes to the 2018 academic performance exams, RGSD students earned 90.3 points (75.3 percent). The 2018 score comes after the district scored 99 points (70.7 percent) in 2017, 104.5 points (74.6 percent) in 2016 and 111 points (79.3 percent) in 2015.

The district’s 2019 goals include achieving another APR score in the full accreditation status range, continuing to improve our academic programs and finding innovative ways to serve the unique academic, social and emotional needs of our students.

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Recipe: Fulfill your family’s nutrition mission Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice

Mini Apple Pie Empanadas

Prep time: 15 minutes | Servings: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 12

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Ingredients: 4 cups peeled, sliced Gala apples 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon cinnamon 12 frozen empanada shells, thawed 1 large egg white, beaten Directions:

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped 1 package (16 ounces) cauliflower-fried rice blend 1 large egg, scrambled Directions:

In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and cook 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from skillet.

Add cauliflower crumbles. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Push to edge of skillet to make hole in middle. Pour egg into center and cook, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes, or until firm. Add chicken back to pan and stir to combine.

Heat skillet over low heat. Add apples, syrup, cornstarch and cinnamon. Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently, or until apples are tender.

Line center of each empanada shell with apples; fold and use fork to press edges together and seal. Brush with egg wash.

Heat oven to 375 F. Place sealed empanadas on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Tip: To make in air fryer: Heat air fryer to 375 F. Spray air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Add sealed empanadas and cook 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

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‘Apollo 11’ is a real-life space adventure

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.

during his Gemini 9 spacewalk, requiring assistance from Tom Stafford to get back inside.

The “First Man” himself, Neil Armstrong, almost died twice prior to setting foot on the moon. Piloting a questionable training vehicle called the “Flying Bedstead,” Armstrong tried to maintain control but finally ejected moments before it crashed. Armstrong also piloted a Gemini mission where the capsule went into a dangerous spin. NASA credited Armstrong’s quick thinking in bringing the ship under control so they could return immediately to Earth.

The Space Race also contributed to the deaths of Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee during a “plugs out” test prior to their Apollo mission. A spark ignited in the oxygen-rich environment causing a flash fire that killed them. Around the same time, cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov crashed while piloting his Soyuz 1 spacecraft. The online photos of Komarov’s remains are decidedly gruesome.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is awesome, but “Apollo 11” tells the true-life tale of a journey to another celestial body. It received a warm reception at Sundance and deserves a look.

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Movie:

Brie Larson’s “Captain Marvel” has received plenty of coverage due to its female star and connection with the highly-anticipated “Avengers: Endgame.” Carol Danvers, the superhero’s alter ego, is an intriguing character that should resonate with audiences in the same way as Gal Gadot’s “Wonder Woman.” Danvers also is Marvel’s first female cinematic lead.

“Apollo 11,” a film opening around the same time as “Captain Marvel,” hopefully will not get lost in the shuffle. Directed by Todd Douglas Miller, this documentary focuses on the first moon landing in 1969. The film also draws upon archival footage and audio recordings to tell the story better than last fall’s “First Man.” Though sometimes viewed as an American achievement, the moon landing was, in fact, an international effort. The Russian satellite called Sputnik prompted the United States to form NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). Wernher Von Braun and his German rocket scientists were brought to the U.S. as part of the now-declassified Operation Paperclip. The Russian government also recruited German scientists for their space program. (There’s a line in “The Right Stuff ” that boasts, “Our Germans are better than their Germans.”)

While American astronauts trained for the

solo Mercury Missions, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human being in space. Alan Shepard’s sub-orbital flight seemed almost anti-climatic after that, but John Glenn’s heart-stopping journey into orbit became the stuff of legends. As America was playing catch-up, the Russian government sent the first female cosmonaut, Valentina Tereshkova, into space about 20 years before Sally Ride.

The Apollo 11 mission came at a huge cost, which was briefly covered in “First Man.” Working on opposite sides of the Cold War, astronauts and cosmonauts mapped out uncharted and dangerous territory. Ed White was the first American to walk in space and had some difficulty getting back into the Gemini capsule. Gene Cernan exhausted himself

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: ‘80s MUSIC

‘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 Well that furry-faced little burrowing beast has done it again.

No, not Venezuelan President Maduro; I’m talking about the groundhog. Though for some it’s hard to tell the two apart since they’re both rodents.

Apologies to the animal kingdom for the comparison, because Mr. Groundhog has the cute and cuddly factor and actually did something nice – he cancelled winter! All Maduro’s done lately is cancel breakfast, lunch and dinner for his people. He really ought to consider tunneling back into his hidey hole for a long period of time.

Back to cute and cuddly.

The recent meteorologist marmot that put a quick end to the ice age has just showed us how important animals have become. Not only are they vital prognosticators of weather, but they also provide needful assistance by offering comfort and emotional support. It looks as if we’ve come to the point where pills and potions are no longer effective at curing our ills. Instead, we now look to our four-footed friends for our well-being and are depending more and more on animals to help us get through the day.

Now travelers are taking their emotional support critters onboard airplanes; everything from dogs and cats to squirrels and birds to even big hairy spiders. Most recently Wally, the emotional support alligator, created headlines as a creature that made his owner’s life more bearable.

I am convinced these types of carry-ons could be handy in my own travels. Wally would be especially useful on my next flight. Just as I’m seated

and praying the space next to me remains empty, my seatmate takes his place beside me. He starts right in by explaining the particulars of his botched colonoscopy. This is when I let Wally out for a little stretch. The next thing I know Mr. chatty pants has suddenly gone quiet and Wally has a few more inches of girth.

Meanwhile on the other side of me, a woman parks herself down and begins to unfurl a supersized salami and sauerkraut hoagie loaded with extra slices of onions and garlic. I take out Miss Fuzzylegs, my emotional support tarantula, and ask sandwich woman if she’d mind pet sitting my venomous spider while I dash back to the restroom.

It would totally be worth having both sides of the seating area empty and to no longer fight over keeping the arm rest up or down, even though I may end up being covered in condiments and lunch meat.

Bless the beasts

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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