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May 26, 2021

A link to the past

Around Town

COMMUNITY VOICES

By Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart.

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The Castello House is now the home of The Boyle Law Firm, LLC located at 755 Rue St. Francois in Florissant.

Photo by Mathew DeKinder

The Castello House was built in 1820 in Florissant and continues to be a vibrant part of the community as the home of The Boyle Law Firm

By Charlotte Beard Few old buildings and houses with linkage to history may remain standing in a community. Such is the case of the home of The Boyle Law Firm, LLC located at 755 Rue St. Francois in Florissant.

Formerly known as the Castello House, according to Historic Florissant, Inc. records it was named for Michael Castello who left Pennsylvania with his family and purchased the property in July 1820. He had originally come to America from Ireland in the early 1800s. Records also indicate that it is not

known whether the house was already there when he purchased the property, but he made the purchase partially with shaven deer skins, which was legal tender and accepted by the tax collector at the rate of three pounds to the dollar from October to April. Land records state the Castello property payment as “$100 in hand and $600 to be paid hereafter.”

“It is roughly half an acre of ground,” states 85 year old Patrick O. Boyle who currently runs his law practice from the historic house.

“The building I use as an office is certainly an

old building.”

Boyle states he was practicing law in Ferguson for approximately 10 years before he relocated to Florissant. According to Boyle, his former location, across the street from UMB bank was used for expansion of a flower shop.

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Boyle estimates that he has been at Rue St. Francois since 2000. He added that before he set up shop at the old Castello House, another law firm was there.

“I had space in Ferguson on Church Street, stated Boyle. “I was paying month to month (when) my landlord told me I had 30 days to move. So, I rented space from Bob Bain in this building. I had been here a couple years when Bob came Photo by Mathew DeKinder in and said, ‘I am going to sell the building. Are you interested?’ It oc- The Castello House is now the home of The Boyle Law Firm, LLC located at 755 Rue St. Francois in Florissant. curred to me that if I didn’t buy the building I (would need) to move again. That is how I became the owner of a historic building in Florissant.”

Boyle states that he is a member of Florissant’s Old Town Partners which aims to preserve the older buildings and the atmosphere of Florissant.

“We sponsor things like the Fall Festival which is just sort of a big street party for the whole Florissant area,” stated Boyle. “It’s a good feeling. I think the history of Florissant is worth preserving and the old buildings are worth maintaining.”

According to the historic records, the Castello family was very prominent in Florissant. Michael was one of the trustees when the town was named St. Ferdinand. His grandson, Charles Castello, was mayor from 1865 until 1890.

Historic Florissant, Inc. recently completed a new roofing project for the Bockrath-Wiese House in St. Ferdinand Park, which was built in 1870. Sources state the house was previously nominated to the National Registry of Historical Places for its example of German architecture.

To learn more about the Castello family visit Historic Florissant, Inc. in the Gittemeier House located at 1067 Dunn Road in Florissant.

COMMUNITY VOICES

City of Hazelwood’s Annual Recycle Day returns for its 10th year The city of Hazelwood’s 10th Annual Recycle Day returns after taking a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s Recycle Day will be June 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be at a new location – Village Square Shopping Center off of Dunn Road in Hazelwood. Hazelwood residents are urged to get rid of unwanted electronics, vehicle parts, and documents and bring them to the event. The event is open to the public is set up as a drive thru/ drop off event. While admission is free for the event, some vendors charge a small fee for certain items.

The city of Hazelwood is partnering with Republic Services, Citishred, Auto World and Spectrum Ecycle for the 2021 event.

Funding for this project is being provided through a grant from the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Spectrum Ecycle will be on site and will accept anything with a plug or batteries and rechargeable batteries. They will not take regular batteries. They will take any size TV or computer monitor for $20 an item.

Auto World will accept car and motorcycle batteries, metal vehicle parts, waste oil, and antifreeze. They will take tires for a fee of $2 per car tire or $4 per larger tire.

Republic Services will be providing dumpsters for discarding single-stream recycle materials. Citishred will accept up to three boxes of shredding per car. Participants may leave staples in the paper but will need to remove any binder clips from the shredding. For more information, please visit www.hazelwodomo.org/ RecyleDay. In 2011, the city of Hazelwood created an ad-hoc volunteer Green Committee made up of residents, business leaders, and elected officials. The Green Committee oversees Recycle Day. They meet the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. If you are interested in learning more about the Green Committee, contact City Planner Kate Crimmins at kecrimmins@hazelwoodmo.org.

By Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart

Hazelwood School District returns to in-person school focused and refined On March 29, Hazelwood School District students began to return to in-person school. After a year of 100% virtual school, our dedicated educators were eager to offer students the unique benefits of face-to-face instruction. From the start, it was clear that the reopening was going to be a success.

Masks covered the mouths and noses of each student, but the smiles could be seen through their eyes as they arrived at school.

Thanks to our communication with parents, students quickly embraced the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended safety precautions in our buildings. As a result, our skilled teachers were able to immediately focus on providing both in-person and virtual school students the instruction they needed.

The return of face-to-face instruction coincides with the implementation of the district’s Extended and Accelerated Learning Initiative. It is no secret that educational progress across the country has been nega-

tively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The HSD-exclusive initiative is a focused and refined framework designed to address any lingering impact on our students. With a strategic approach, the initiative provides extended learning opportunities and accelerated learning strategies for reading and math.

The aim of the initiative is to ensure that students who have lost educational opportunity are close to or on grade level by the end of this summer. From the intensified before and after school tutoring and individualized educational program (IEP) accommodations to the increased use of technology and ongoing progress monitoring, the Extended and Accelerated Learning Initiative is a game-changer for our students.

The initiative also offers advanced students project-based learning opportunities, group activities, and individualized learning plans.

As HSD embarks on an unprecedented educational journey, our stakeholders

should find comfort with the knowledge that the district will utilize every tool available to provide our students with the rigorous, innovative, and supportive service they need to succeed. More information about our Extended and Accelerated Learning Initiative can be provided at the school level.

Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart is the proud Superintendent of Schools for the Hazelwood School District serving approximately 18,000 students in the second-largest district in St. Louis County and seventh-largest district in Missouri. She was named 2019 National Superintendent of the Year in August by the National Association of School Superintendents.

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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A plaque dedication to take place in Florissant for fallen police officer

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Old Town Partners who will host a dedication to unveil a plaque in honor of the late Police Officer Marion Reiff who died in the line of duty in 1963. This will be the 44th Walk Through History plaque in honor of someone who has made a valuable contribution to the city of Florissant or someone with Florissant roots who has had an impact on our community.

The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. in front of 619 rue St. Francois. The plaque dedication will take place before the start of the first Wednesday Night Out festivities “Proud To Be An American” which is being hosted by the VFW Post 4105 and sponsored by Goldkamp Heating & Cooling located at 410 rue St. Francois and will start at 6 p.m.

Masks will be required and enforced when entering buildings.

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St. Louis County Executive has rescinded the county’s health order requiring masks and social distancing Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery has announced recommendations: that all city buildings will completely be re-open • Masks are no longer required in St. Louis to the public effective immediately regarding the County. latest announcement from St. Louis County Ex• It is still recommend to wear masks whenever ecutive Dr. Sam Page. you’re close to people who may not be vacciIn a press conference on May 14, Page annated. nounced that he was rescinding the county’s health order requiring masks and social dis- • If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, please visit tancing. The updated guidelines are in step with www.stlcorona,com to see the list of vaccinathe new direction from the Centers for Disease tion events and appointments page.

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Urban League Partners with STL Youth Jobs on summer employment The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has partnered with STL Youth Jobs to support summer employment opportunities for area youth ages 15-24. Applications are now available for youth and employers to participate this summer. Youth can check their eligibility and apply online between now and May 30.

Since 2013, STL Youth Jobs has provided paid work experience, job readiness training, financial literacy education, and career and mentoring services to over 4,500 youth. STL Youth Jobs has built an employer network of over 200 employer partners since 2013 that includes 16 different industries representing small and large business in both the public and private sectors.

The organization capitalizes on the expertise of existing community-based assets, including the Urban League, to deliver the STL Youth Jobs service model. This coordinated system creates a centralized point of entry for all youth and businesses to participate.

“The Urban League is proud to partner once again with STL Youth Jobs to provide valuable learning and work opportunities for our youth,” said Michael P. McMillan, President and CEO of the Urban League. “We know that providing early exposure to careers and the inclusion of caring mentors in a young person’s life can have

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a tremendous impact on their outlook and future.”

Businesses can also apply to have the opportunity to meet their summer staffing needs while training, mentoring and developing the future workforce. Businesses interested in providing summer work experiences can sign-up to fund and/or provide jobs here. It costs $2,600 to fund one summer job, including their salary, job training, financial literacy education, and job coaching. This summer, STL Youth Jobs is seeking in-person and virtual opportunities for about 500 young people as the organization remains responsive to CDC guidelines and local public health restrictions related to COVID-19.

“Our community’s young people are the catalyst that is needed to increase the quality and inclusivity of the St. Louis workplace,” says Hillary Frey, Executive Director of STL Youth Jobs.

“The solution to creating inclusive economic growth is through the creation of access, opportunity and experience. By increasing local investment, partnerships and opportunities, we strive to create a network of stakeholders who are collectively focused on the future of St. Louis. By supporting STL Youth Jobs, you are making an investment in ensuring our young people succeed and our community thrives.”

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St. Louis Area Diaper Bank creates partnership with The Little Bit Foundation The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank and its Alliance for Period Supplies program recently partnered with The Little Bit Foundation to provide period supplies to St. Louis area schools and their students.

The partnership will provide 100,000 period products to 2,500 menstruating students.

Two separate bills were recently proposed in the Missouri House of Representatives that would require school districts to supply free period products in middle schools, high schools and charter schools. Only three U.S. states – California, Illinois, and New York – currently require schools serving students in grades six through 12 to provide free menstrual products

in their restrooms.

“We are so grateful to solidify this partnership with St. Louis Area Diaper Bank and thrilled to provide another essential resource to our families experiencing even greater financial distress during these difficult times,” said The Little Bit Foundation CEO and Co-founder Rosemary Hanley. “No parent should have to choose between which basic need they’ll have to sacrifice today.”

Founded in 2019, the St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies (STL APS) is a Diaper Bank program that distributes period supplies through community partners, as well as advocates for the elimination of “period poverty.” Es-

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tablished in 2001, The Little Bit Foundation works to eliminate barriers to learning by addressing the basic needs of under-resourced students and their families in the St. Louis region. Little Bit currently brings partnerships and programs to 42 area schools that help students stay focused on

their academic goals.

“Menstrual products are largely viewed as luxuries rather than the basic needs they truly are,” said St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Executive Director Muriel Smith. “This partnership between our organizations will alleviate the stress students endure in terms

of having access and the financial means for purchasing period supplies.” Smith added, “Many are unaware that period poverty in the U.S. is real and, because of the pandemic, St. Louis students are experiencing the effects at a much higher rate than ever before.”

Northwest Views: Why volunteer?

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April was officially National Volunteer Month, and it gave all of us at the National MS Society the opportunity to thank our volunteers, who are truly the driving force behind so much of our success. Our organization is celebrating 75 years of progress this year and it is all thanks to, you guessed it, a volunteer.

Her name was Sylvia Lawry and she started out because she wanted to help her brother Bernard, who was living with MS in the 1940’s, when there were virtually no treatments or therapies available because, so little was known about the disease.

She placed a small, classified ad in The New York Times: “Multiple Sclerosis. Will anyone recovered from it please communicate with patient.” Instead of answers, she received more than 50 replies from individuals as desperate as she was to find encouraging news about MS. From there, Sylvia Lawry realized the need for an organized effort to stimulate and finance research, treatment, and the cause of MS. It is remarkable that in 1946, a young Ms. Lawry gathered 20 of the nation’s most prominent research scientists and founded what would become the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

A lot has changed since then but we still need our volunteers who do so much to propel our work forward. In a typical year we engage over 50,000 volunteers – from leadership volunteers and trustees to event volunteers, activists, and selfhelp group leaders. Volunteering can be done for many reasons and there are so many benefits to the individual who gives their time:

By Christie Derbin

• You are making a difference . . . be it big or small, your contribution matters.

• You will meet new people, gain confidence by trying something new and become part of a community.

• You will learn new skills and volunteering looks great on a resume.

• You will have fun!

These are just a few of the many benefits. If you are interested in volunteering for an organization visit their website. Most will have a whole page devoted to volunteering. You can also do your research on an organization first by visiting sites such as Charity Navigator or the Better Business Bureau.

If you are interested in volunteering for the National MS Society, please contact me at christie. derbin@nmss.org.

Christie Derbin is the President for the National MS Society, Gateway Market. She has extensive experience in non-profit management and appreciates the impact philanthropic organizations are making in our community. She is a native St. Louisan and graduate of Saint 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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Senior Living

Still In This Together: Neighborhoods to be walked through I never was one of those Moms who loved summer, when the sun stays out later and the kids could run outside until it got dark.

I much preferred, and still do, the autumn and winter months, when streetlights come on earlier, windows fog up with the heat of an oven-cooked meal, and families are together, tucked inside, everyone accounted for and lights glowing inside marking that togetherness.

And I’ve always loved walking in the evenings and catching glimpses of lives through the windows. Sort of a take on the old saying that the eyes are the windows to the soul, I always felt that windows are the eyes into the home.

I think it all started when I would visit my friend Sandy’s house after school to do homework, make clothes for our Barbie dolls and have a snack or two.

Before I knew it, it was time to walk the block and a half home for dinner. Those winter walks home always made me nervous. The block seemed longer, the tall trees on the corner seemed threatening, and my overly creative mind had me convinced that there were frights galore and the houses I ran past were filled with creatures that would pounce.

Until I took the time to look.

There was a toddler watching from the front window for her dad to come home from work, and she waved at me.

The one house on the block with the kitchen situated in the front looked warm and cozy as the mom moved

from sink to oven to table, carrying dishes and stirring pots.

There were lights on in bedrooms where kids did homework, and televisions glowing in living rooms. Safe and sound. And so, I learned the comfort to be found in walking slowly and imagining the lives being nurtured behind the curtained windows. I enjoy it to this day.

Bikes and soccer balls and toy cars and gardening tools may all be tossed across the yards, but everything that is held most dear is gathered inside, cozy and warm and protected through the night.

Of course, holidays are the best. Decorations galore, inside and out, curtains wide open so a beautifully decorated tree can twinkle that all is quite well inside, thank you. Cards are being written, presents are being wrapped, holiday meals are being planned and Hallmark movies are just waiting to be devoured. Countdowns are being treasured; smiles are effortless.

The windows glow with promise.

I love to purposely drive slowly through the neighborhood after dark, watching for the aquarium in the neighbor’s window that glows blue, and

the gooseneck desk lamp in the bedroom of the budding scholar at the end of the block. There are some wide-open window curtains showing televisions as large as the walls brightening the evenings, and kids reading picture books before bedtime. There are doors wide open even in the coldest weather, and some lights glowing even into the wee hours of the morning: a new baby, an exam to be studied for, a restless sleeper catching a favorite rerun on TV and polishing off the last piece of pie.

So many stories, so many lives.

Tomorrow, there will be trips to work and outdoor activities and after-school hopscotches to be drawn, but by the light of the stars and moon, there is contentment and solace gleaming from the souls of homes as we walk past.

I’ll take a moonlight stroll through a neighborhood any evening. It’s good

By Vicki Bahr for the body, relaxing for the mind and invigorating for the imagination.

Keep the home lights shining; you never know who many need a bit of warmth this evening.

Vicki Bahr is an inveterate word lover and story sharer, a published author in magazine, newspaper and blog forms. As a mom of four, grandma of nine, and wife of one for nearly 49 years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere.

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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Normandy School Board swears in two new members, elects new officers The Normandy Joint Executive Governing Board swore in two new members and elected new officers at the public meeting on May 10.

William Humphrey and Michael Jones were sworn in as the JEGB’s newest members. Humphrey and Jones were appointed to the JEGB April 29 in a special meeting of the Missouri Board of Education. At that meeting, the state BOE issued a proclamation allowing the addition of the two new members, whose service on the JEGB was effective immediately.

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Per the state board’s proclamation, the JEGB also held elections for board officers. Humphrey was elected to serve as the JEGB’s president, with current member Sheila G. Williams winning the vice president seat. Karen Pierre remains the board’s secretary/treasurer. Other members of the board are Sara Foster (current president), Anthony Neal (current vice president), Ronald Roberts and Michael Jones.

Humphrey and Williams will assume their new roles on June 1.

Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative Normandy Superintendent of Schools Marcus C. Robinson (seated) assists Michael Jones during his swearing in for the Normandy JEGB. Administering the oath to Jones via Zoom was O. Vic Lenz, member of the Missouri Board of Education.

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The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info.

EVENTS May 31: Memorial Day ceremony

Please join our North County Community in honoring our fallen service men and women at a Memorial Day Observance. This event will be at the Eagan Center in Florissant at 1 p.m. It is an outdoor event at the flag pole and memorial to all service men and women. There is limited seating available but you are welcome to bring chairs and we are handicapped accessible. Masks advised. This event is jointly hosted by the city of Florissant, the VFW, American Legion, Marine 1st Division, Vietnam Veterans of American, Korean War Veterans of American and Boy Scouts.

June 12: Fashion show

Red Hat Society’s Ladies in Red Chapter, an international women’s social society to meet like-minded friends,

will host a fashion show. The show commemorates Ladies in Red fifth anniversary and will be held at Marriott Airport Hotel at 10700 Pear Tree Lane between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information please contact the Ambassador/Queen 314-496-6625 or email ladiesinred630953@gmail.com.

August 14: Breakfast event

profit hunger relief organization, will host Feast for Change at 5:30 p.m. The fundraiser, which commemorates OFS’s 40th anniversary, will be held at Kuhs Estate & Farm located at 13080 Spanish Pond Rd. in Spanish Lake.

The farm-to-fork experience includes fresh, locally sourced food, fine wine, and a live auction. Proceeds from the evening benefit OFS’s services that focus on finding solutions in response to the region’s food systems challenges. Tickets are $150 per person and $1,500 for a table of 10. For ticket details or to become a sponsor, call 314726-5355.

RECURRING EVENTS

The Red Hat Society’s Eastern Missouri Queen’s Council will host a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” event. There will be a formal coronation for all new RHS Standing Proud Queens and will be held at Marriott St Louis Airport at 10700 Pear Tree Lane between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information please contact Council Queen 314-496-6625 or email ladiesinred6309532gmail.com.

Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

Sept. 11: Fundraiser

Mondays: TOPS meeting

Operation Food Search (OFS), a non-

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.

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 Arts Singers practice

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. 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.

information call Al at 314-993-6134.

Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting

If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-9212132. For a limited period the Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.

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: Bingo

Florissant Elks Bingo takes place at 16400 New Halls Ferry every Tuesday.

Doors open at 4 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. No outside food or drinks allowed per St. Louis County. Food and drinks available for purchase. Maximum 150 players. Must wear mask to enter. Social distancing followed.

Tuesdays: A cappella singers

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

Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

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

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery

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.

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

Mondays: A cappella singers

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

Mondays: Workshop meetings

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

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.

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

2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Showme Stitchers:

Show-me Stitchers is the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. We meet on the second Tuesday, Sept.-June at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO. Learn needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, and more.

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.

Wednesdays: Bingo

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

Wednesdays: Bingo

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

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

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

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, 314994-3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314-839-7604.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314-653-5331.

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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: checks

Blood

pressure

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

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

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

Fridays: Fish fry

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

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo

6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood.

For more information call 314-7319330.

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314-831-3752.

Saturdays: Yoga

Yoga returns to Calvary UCC at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturdays from 10:30-11:30. Masks and social distancing are required in the building and participants should bring hand sanitizer with them. For further information call Angela at 314-8018594.

Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting

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

Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic

Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Communi-

ty 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.

Sundays: Meat shoot

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

Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot

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

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

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 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.

What’s Happening

gram, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit www.Nicotine-Anonymous.org.

Look Good…Feel Better

ter, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit.

Light refreshments are served. Info: 314-344-6090.

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1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting

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

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm.

Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314-344-6873.

Wednesdays: ACES Schizophrenia Support Group 6:30 - 7:30pm, 314-839-3171.

Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.

Diabetes Basics:

314-344-7024 for info or 314-344-7220 to enroll.

Crisis Nursery:

Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314-768-3201. Or 636-947-0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org

Center for Senior Renewal:

Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314-653-5123.

Nutrition Education:

SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314-344-6157.

Christian Center:

Hospital

Recovery

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314-9538100.

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314-653-5032 Nicotine Anonymous

Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Pro-

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Two more Hoots are on the roster The O’Fallon Hoots are members of the Prospect League, playing in the West-Prairie Land division and began play in O’Fallon in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri following the 2019 season.

The team has added JT Mabry and Tyler Denu to the 2021 roster.

The Chesterfield native Mabry has played two seasons with the Tennessee Blue Raiders, posting a career .205 average. The sophomore infielder has also post-

ed a career .939 fielding percentage with 79 putouts and 137 assists. In the 2021 season so far, he has started 46 games with a .253 average with only seven strikeouts and a .964 fielding percentage in 222 total chances.

The Hoots announced also the signing of University of Evansville left-handed pitcher Tyler Denu for the 2021 summer season.

The 6’0” left handed pitcher made six appearances in a shortened 2020 season for the Purple Aces. Denu, a Mount Horeb, Wisconsin native, struck out 13 in just 8.1 innings pitched while only walking three in his freshman season.

Get ready to see some electricity on the field.

Go to www.OfallonHoots.com to get more details. * New blood on the squad

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This Thursday baseball starts in O’Fallon The Hoots will officially start the 2021 season at their home stadium with a group of talented players looking to make a name for themselves to go to the next level.

Go to www.OfallonHoots.com to get more details. * Exciting talent on the diamond Soccer Ambush have new coach behind the bench The St. Louis Ambush play their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL).

The team have chosen Greg Muhr as their new head coach, the team announced recently.

As a player, Muhr enjoyed a professional arena soccer career that spanned nine sea-

sons from 1989 to 1998. He played four seasons with the Chicago Power, two with the St. Louis Storm, one with the St. Louis Ambush and two with the Detroit Rockers. In 239 career games, the defender tallied 43 goals and 47 assists and blocked 475 opposing shots. Muhr also played outdoor soccer with the Chicago Stingers in the USISL D-3 league.

Muhr comes to the Ambush with over 27 years’ coaching experience.

Muhr is currently the Girls Director for the Sporting St. Louis Soccer Club and also serves as a coach for the Missouri Youth Soccer Association’s Olympic Development Program. He has also been the Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach at Depaul University and head coach of two USL women’s league teams. Prior to turning pro, Muhr played four years of collegiate soccer at Eastern Illinois University, where he graduated with a degree in psychology.

Ambush General Manager and co-owner Jeff Locker said, “Greg Muhr brings a wealth of coaching experience at multiple levels to the Ambush. We can’t wait for him to get to work getting our team ready for a successful 2021-22 season.”

Ambush CEO and co-owner Shelly Clark said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Greg Muhr to the Ambush family. His experience as both a player and a coach will serve him well as he continues our quest for a championship.” * Look forward to the addition Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.

PrimeTimeSTL.com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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or many parts of the country, warmer weather comes with more options for fresh produce, which is why it’s a perfect time to add fruits and vegetables to recipes.

A healthy eating plan is especially important for the 34 million people in the U.S. living with diabetes. People living with diabetes are twice as likely to develop and die from cardiovascular disease. Through eating healthy, getting regular physical activity and making a plan with their health care professionals, people can manage their type 2 diabetes and lower their risk for heart disease and stroke.

Ingredients: Water 1 head Boston or oak leaf lettuce, ribs discarded (12 leaves) 1 pound firm tofu, drained and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick planks 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded 1/2 English or hothouse cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch long matchsticks 2 cups mung bean or clover sprouts, blanched 24 medium-large mint leaves 12 round (8 inches) rice papers

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Fill flat, round cake pan with water. Place clean, smooth kitchen towel on work surface.

On plate, arrange lettuce, tofu, carrots, cucumber, sprouts and mint in individual piles.

Fold farther side of paper tightly over filling.

Be careful not to tear it. Fold in sides and roll to end. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Put one rice paper in water. Soak until pliable.

Place rice paper on top of kitchen towel. Blot dry. Paper should be sticky, not slippery. Stack ingredients on side of rice paper closest to you as follows: one lettuce leaf, one tofu plank, carrot, cucumber, sprouts and two mint leaves

Nutritional information per serving: 85 calories; 20 calories from fat; 2 g total fat; 0.5 g saturated fat; 0 g trans fat; 1 g polyunsaturated fat; 0.5 g monounsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 55 mg sodium; 155 mg potassium; 13 g total carbohydrates; 1 g dietary fiber; 2 g total sugar; 0 g added sugar; 5 g protein; 75 mg phosphorus. Choices/Exchanges: 1 starch SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9

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Comic books set the standard for diversity while superhero movies stumble trying to keep up

Movie:

By Steve Bryan

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

In the 1930’s, Jerry Siegel and Photo courtesy Marvel Comics Joe Shuster created, after much effort, the powerful character known as Superman. Published in 1938, “Action Comics #1” contained the first appearance of the Man of Steel, setting the standard for superheroes to come.

The adventures of Clark Kent and his high-flying alter ego were a bit rough and tumble at first; however: in one early battle with Lex Luther, Superman was ready, willing and able to throw the criminal scientist headfirst into a tree.

Superman remains an American icon and, though the men who portrayed Photo courtesy Bigstock him are admired, Christopher Reeve is widely tect who was selected to be Green Lantern’s regarded as the “One True Superman.” That’s backup. Beginning in 1972, Stewart’s advenwhy I can’t understand Warner Bros.’ decision tures in DC Comics made him an icon to to make a new film about the Man of Steel many comic book fans. with a black lead actor. This character that Marvel’s “Luke Cage: Hero for Hire” came on has been part of the culture for over 80 years the scene around the same time as Mr. Stewand doesn’t need to be reworked or retooled. art. Cage, whose real name was Carl Lucas, Non-comic book fans may not realize it, tried to build a better life for himself, but he but the superhero world was integrated long was framed and sent to prison. Selected for a before diversity became the topic of the day. cellular regeneration project similar to the “Su“Deadpool” star Ryan Reynolds made fun of per Soldier Project” that turned Steve Rogers his single appearance as Green Lantern in an into Captain America, Cage gained incredible ill-conceived, 2011 self-titled film. Warner strength and durability. He also was a member Bros. missed the boat by not creating a fol- of the Fantastic Four for a brief time. low-up film featuring John Stewart, an archiA younger version of future heroine Moni-

ca Rambeau appeared in the 2019 MCU release “Captain Marvel.” In her 1980’s comic book debut, Rambeau was a member of the New Orleans harbor patrol. Like Brie Larson’s character in the film, Rambeau was exposed to unusual energies and became a crime fighter. A character with the same name appears in the “WandaVision” limited series available on Disney+.

No discussion about comic book diversity is complete without the Black Panther. The late Chadwick Boseman defined the character in the self-titled 2018 movie as well as “Avengers: Endgame.” In his solo film, T’Challa, Black Panther’s alter ego, became leader of the technology-based kingdom of Wakanda.

Boseman was slated to star in a “Black Panther” sequel, but he passed away in 2020. The comic books say there always must be a Black Panther, but Mr. Boseman may be impossible to replace.

Like Black Panther, Superman is an icon and doesn’t need any well-intentioned tinkering, especially after 80 years of fighting for truth, justice and the American Way. Marvel and DC have already set the standard for comic book diversity.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: Screen-Free Playtime

‘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.

Moore On Life Well the masks are coming off and you know what that means…I’m going to have to apply makeup to the lower half of my face. Darn! Now I can’t secretly stick my tongue out at people at the store who cut in front of me with their shopping cart. But freedom to breathe will be a plus.

It’s hard to believe that masks used to be rare and had to be hand-sewn. Now the bins are filled with them with prices slashed to a dime a dozen.

Same with hand sanitizer; just last year I had to go on the street corner and make deals with a guy name Guido. He was big and burly and looked like he hadn’t used any kind of sanitizer in years.

I went to the corner at the appointed time – midnight. There he was skulking behind the lamppost.

“Hi there! Are you Guido?” I chirped.

“Silence! Don’t say my name,” he growled. “You got the stuff?!”

“Ya, I got it. You got my stuff?” I growled back.

Well actually it was a whimper followed by an old-lady bathroom accident, but at least I didn’t run.

He looked both ways then opened his trench coat and there in the lining were pockets filled with bottles of hand sanitizer.

I reached out to touch one and he quickly snapped the coat shut.

“No touch the merchandise until I get payment…understand?!”

I whimpered again, but crossed my legs just in time to avoid more embarrassment. I then reached into my purse and passed him a roll of double-ply.

A toothless grin spread across his stubbly face.

The deal was made and I quickly raced back home on crossed legs wondering if I should have

By Cindy Moore

Shady deal

kept the toilet roll instead.

Now those days are gone. Tissue has filled the store aisles; there’s enough hand sanitizer to clean up Guido and his entire family; plus the masks are going the way of cursive writing.

Happy days are here at last…almost. I was at the store the other day and just about to round the corner when I caught a glimpse of Guido. That old feeling came back again. I grabbed a discount mask and slapped it on my face to hide behind then grabbed a package of double-ply and made a dash for the ladies room.

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

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

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

ACROSS 1. Ivory, in the bathroom 5. Letter of the ____ 8. Kiln for drying hops 12. Marine eagle 13. Muffin Man’s Drury 14. Zest 15. Landlord’s collection 16. Chieftain in Arabia 17. Frequently precedes “nonsense” 18. *Tabletop fun (2 words) 20. Passage in a coal mine 21. Clear the whiteboard 22. Sean’s mom Yoko 23. Alpine structure 26. Slabbered 30. Clothing border 31. Incense burning container 34. Gauche or Droite, in Paris 35. In a frenzy 37. Unagi 38. Fancy necktie 39. Eye protection, sing.

40. Not dangerous to health 42. Dwight the President 43. Worked the dough 45. *Screen-free message 47. Hairpiece, slangily

48. Libra symbol 50. Buenos ____ 52. *Dirty hobby?

56. African prairie 57. Like family lore 58. Don’t let it hit you on your way out 59. *Ten-pin establishment 60. Challenge 61. Purse to match a gown 62. Lake of Scottish lore 63. *Between ‘game’ and ‘match’ 64. Deliver a tirade DOWN 1. Belgrade native 2. Dessert sandwich 3. Pavlova, e.g.

4. Tube-nosed seabird 5. Tibetan priests 6. Japanese cartoon 7. Used to be 8. *Explore the great ____ 9. ____ spumante 10. Editor’s mark 11. Craggy peak 13. Official emissary 14. Bird-deposited fertilizer 19. Same as schlock 22. Famous Bobby, on ice

23. *Sidewalk art medium 24. Macho man 25. *Tell jokes, e.g.

26. Sub station 27. Permissible 28. Extract a memory, e.g.

29. Try to prevent 32. It’s not a want 33. ____ Bernie Sanders, abbr.

36. *Guessing game 38. Administer an oil 40. “Don’t make me ___!”

41. With pleasure 44. Full of bunnies?

46. Full of gentleness 48. Ranee’s wrap 49. *Macrame or wood carving, e.g.

50. Expunge 51. Bodily disorders 52. Hermes and Apollo 53. ‘I’ in Greek alphabet 54. Person, place or thing 55. John Wayne’s “True ____” 56. Delivery vehicle

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