CN: July 10, 2019

July 10, 2019

Keeping the water flowing

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By Theodore Valley II DC. Pg. 2 Hazelwood Council votes to move POWERplex project forward. Pg. 3 Summer Volunteer Guide available for youth looking to give back. Pg. 4

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Missouri American Water employees work to repair a water main break.

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Missouri American Water works diligently over the summer repairing water main breaks and keeping the public informed about the safety of their drinking water

By Charlotte Beard As the summer heat takes hold, the challenges for Missouri American Water ramp up – especially when it comes to bringing clean drinking water to every business and household in St. Louis County.

“This time of year, people start using more water,” states Brian Russell, External Affairs Manager for Missouri American Water. “People will turn on irrigation systems, they’re filling swimming pools, washing cars – using water in lots of different ways. So, we (must) pump more water and to get water to the far ends of our distribution system, we (must) pump it under higher pressure. Putting it under higher pressure will break mains where they are weak; that pressure will be too much for some of the old mains to handle.”

Many residents may not be aware of the

Infrastructure System Replacement Surcharge (ISRS) program that is in place to help prevent breaks. However, according to Missouri American Water sources, due to the costs and aging infrastructure, replacements are ongoing (search for ISRS at https://amwater.com).

“Every customer in St. Louis (County) pays a small fee on their bill every month or every quarter,” states Russell. “That money is reinvested into water main replacement in St. Louis County. We identify water mains that have broken in the past – mains that are very old or that we have been through too many times. We turn off the old main, we put a new main next to it and turn it on. The idea is that if we can get to the ones that are causing the most problems then we will reduce the number

of breaks going forward.”

As technology has advanced, it has become common for utility services to join mainstream businesses in providing real-time notifications to its customers, particularly in the case of emergency or service interruptions. With the frequency of water main breaks, which can be detrimental to drinking water, Missouri American Water is urging St. Louis County customers to enroll in their high-speed CODE RED Notification System.

By enrolling in CODE RED, St. Louis County customers can become informed about planned outages, construction in their area and emergency notifications such as precautionary boil advisories.

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St. Louis County customers can update their information by logging on to the website’s self-service portal (My Account) at www.amwater.com/ my account. There are three steps to enroll online or customers may call 866-430-0820.

Customers are given the option of choosing to be notified by phone, phone and text or email.

According to Russell, it is estimated that the utility company has up-to-date contact information on 70 percent of its customers.

“That’s still 30 percent for which we do not have contact information,” stated Russell.

“So, if we have an emergency, that’s 30 percent that we can’t (notify) that we have an emergency. We rely on the media, social media or word of mouth to spread that message.”

The goal is to get more people to provide contact information and/or confirm that Missouri American Water has their up-to-date information.

“It’s the difference between us calling (customers) immediately versus possibly several hours passing and they don’t know there’s something going Missouri American Water employees work to repair a water main break. on and maybe they’re drinking water that is dangerous to drink. We their contact information, we don’t give it don’t want that to happen. We don’t sell away, it does not leave Missouri American

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Water. It is strictly for us to use for emergencies.”

By Theodore Valley II DC

Chiropractic often suffers from misconceptions Since this is my first article, I thought it prudent to introduce myself and why what I do matters. I am a husband, brother, son, cousin, proud uncle and lover of my fellow man. I am a chiropractor, hold a master’s degree in nutrition, multiple bachelor’s degrees have several advanced professional certifications and licensed in massage therapy.

Chiropractic is largely misunderstood in that it is only associated with neck and back pain. Though that is what we are best known for there is far more. Chiropractors, if they choose, will often practice as multidisciplinary holistic health care physicians. We study anatomy, all physiological tissue and organ systems.

We emphasize the nervous system studying how to improve its function since every cell of the body is controlled by it. We

do not “treat disease.” The goal is to help restore normal balance so the body can heal itself. This is done with adjustments, nutritional consultations, specific nutraceutical recommendations and physiological therapies/ exercises.

Chiropractors are generally well known for having excellent bed side manor and empathy. When you think of chiropractic and what it means remember what Thomas Edison said “the doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.”

I could have gone to medical school, became a primary care physician, surgeon, psychiatrist or any of the other disciplines. I could have been anything and I chose chiropractic. Why? I have a

love of natural medicine and believe in the body’s ability to heal when given an opportunity and proper support. Health and wellness must be a priority for the individual, our nation and the world.

Doctor in Latin means “to teach” and it’s time that all physicians take on that role once again by teaching people how to take care of themselves instead of being enablers to their condition.

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

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

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Hazelwood Council votes to move POWERplex project forward At its June 19 meeting, the Hazelwood City Council approved the final terms and settlement agreements in the public-private partnership effort to redevelop the nearly vacant St. Louis Outlet Mall into a massive youth sports complex called POWERplex. Council members voted unanimously to approve the public support terms as well as a settlement on the refinancing plan for the $36.9 million of Transportation Development District tax debt, clearing the way for Big Sports Properties, LLC, (BSP) to move forward with their redevelopment plans.

The 160-plus acre blighted mall is currently 91 percent vacant with six boarded up out lot properties. This entire facility will be redeveloped and revitalized into one of the largest amateur sports tourism campuses in America. BSP says the city’s overwhelming support of the project, shown with the council’s vote, helps clear away the barriers that have blocked the completion of this proposed youth sports tourism destination.

This artist’s rendering shows the proposed POWERplex project.

“The city of Hazelwood has been a remarkable partner in this project and they clearly see what all our partners and sponsors see; a campus that can be transformed into something incredible for our entire region,” said Dan Buck, BSP’s CEO and managing partner of the project.

Those voicing their support at the meeting included representatives from several neighboring businesses,

The city of Florissant names Gateway Disposal as the city’s exclusive solid waste trash collector The city of Florissant has selected Gateway Disposal as the city’s exclusive solid waste trash collector. Gateway Disposal will take on the assignment and assumption of the 2017 Meridian Waste contract with no changes to the current rate that the residents of Florissant are currently paying for trash service.

The principle owners of Gateway Disposal have vast experience and much success in the trash industry and are excited to get the opportunity to provide trash service for the residents of Florissant. There will be no break in service and Gateway Disposal began serving the residents on July 1. Until further notice please continue to use your Meridian trash container because the owners of Gateway Disposal are in the process of negotiating an agreement with Meridian to purchase the

Meridian’s trash containers that deal has not been finalized as of yet.

Meridian started processing refunds on July 1 to those residents that have already made their payment for July, August and September as well as for those that have paid beyond that. It may take up to 30 days to receive the refund.

Gateway Disposal has received the current list of customers so there will be no need to set up new trash service but if you have any questions Gateway Disposal customer service department can be reached at 314-900-2070. Per the owners of Gateway Disposal the new invoice for trash service will be sent out sometime in late July.

Florissant Mayor Tom Lowery said he really appreciates the cooperation that the city has received with Meridian during this transition.

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current tenants and landowners on the mall property, including Cabela’s. All would benefit greatly from this major $60 million redevelopment effort.

“This is a game-changer for our entire region and a great example of how public and private partners can work together to create something incredible,” said Hazelwood City Manager Matthew Zimmerman.

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Summer Volunteer Guide available for youth looking to give back United Way of Greater St. Louis launched its free Family Summer Volunteer Guide, a valuable online tool with dozens of volunteer possibilities for children, youth, families and individuals. The guide can be found at www.stlvolunteer.org/syg.

“The Family Summer Volunteer Guide is a great resource for anyone who is looking for meaningful ways to give back to others and to our community during the summer,” said Rick Skinner, vice president of United Way’s Volunteer Center. “Volunteering is a fun opportunity for families and young people to come together and have a lasting impact.”

All of the opportunities listed are through reputable nonprofit agencies throughout the St. Louis area region. There are a wide array of opportunities that users can narrow down through location, age and keyword to find the one that best fits their passion. Current example opportu-

nities include cleaning debris from local streams and waterways, preparing and serving hot meals to cancer patients, assisting with crafts and activities at a camp for children with disabilities, and help with garden and landscaping work for an organization serving families in need.

In addition to onsite volunteer opportunities, the Summer Volunteer Guide includes 15 doit-yourself projects that children, parents and groups can put together at anytime, anywhere to make a difference in the community, like flood relief boxes, first aid kits, and backpacks for kids in foster care.

Volunteering is not only a way to give back to the community, but also helps build leadership skills and boost self-esteem, especially for youth.

United Way’s Volunteer Center is the second oldest Volunteer Center in the nation and offers year-round opportunities for all ages at www. stlvolunteer.org.

Students learn farm-to-table lessons thanks to Seeds of Hope Farm

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Larimore Elementary students learning at Seeds of Hope Farm on June 25

Students at Larimore Elementary School are learning about the science behind what they eat and how it can help a community.

More than 20 fourth-grade students are spending part of their summer school coursework learning about the farm-to-table process from volunteers at the Seeds of Hope Farm in Spanish Lake.

Seeds of Hope Farm helps increase access to affordable, fresh produce through community-supported agriculture, along with supporting community garden groups and providing education.

The hands-on science lessons include measuring plants and understanding how they grow and learning about soil types and what supports

Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District

growth.

Many of the volunteers are UMSL students who provide the lesson plans and lead the hands-on demonstrations.

Students help plant a variety of vegetables including onions, tomatoes, carrots, and kale, and will help harvest the crops later in the summer.

As part of their last day of summer school, students and Seeds of Hope volunteers will use part of the harvest to prepare a meal for the class to enjoy, while the rest is provided to the community.

Seeds of Hope Farm is a project of the non-profit Community Action Agency of St. Louis County.

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Lessons with mud take place at STLCC-Florissant Valley’s Child Development Laboratory Center

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New fountains installed in St. Ferdinand Lake along with upgrades to the lake environment

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Photo courtesy STLCC-Florissant Valley Jahiem Simpson, three at the time this picture was taken, didn’t hesitate to plunge in the muddy water.

Let there be mud. More specifically, mud sculptures, mud soup and mud pies.

On June 28, children attending Florissant Valley’s Child Development Laboratory Center, located at 3400 Pershall Road, got dirty in honor of International Mud Day. Approximately 60 children, along with parents and teachers, joined children all over the world who will combine soil with water for a bit of messy fun. This is the eighth year the center has taken part in the celebration created to connect children with nature by the World Forum Foundation’s Nature Action Collaborative for Children.

Anna-Marie Mann, program specialist at the center, said kids get extremely messy.

“They’re going to make mud pies, they’re going to make mud sculptures and they’re going to dig with shovels and look for things that are hidden in the mud like bones and anything that has to do with construction. They will also paint and have little mud-toss exchanges. The children have a lot of fun. Anything that they could do inside, they’ll do outside.

“It’s going to encompass a lot, and it’s really trying to help them connect back to nature, be part of nature and understand that it’s OK to get dirty,” Mann said.

Believe it or not, the day of fun is actually educational according to E. Britt Moore, author of “Kids and Soil: A Perfect Match.” “...take a moment to think about how often a child will adjust the water-to-soil ratio in a mud pie until she finds the perfect balance. What is that if not the scientific process of experimentation, trial and error at work?”

Over the winter the Florissant Parks & Recreation Department has been busy dredging St. Ferdinand Lake, installing new intakes for the waterfall which draws water from the bottom of the lake, installing new fountains that will also draw from the bottom which allows for more oxygenation of the water. More oxygenation will allow for a healthier lake environment.

The project still calls for some plants to be planted in the planting beds that were built during the dredging process.

Plants will further enhance the new lake environment. The lake project is nearing completion. The lake will be stocked in late July and for at least the next year “a catch and release program” for fishing will be put in place so the lake can be restocked properly.

The parks department looks forward to a great summer with a more enjoyable lake atmosphere. Please bring the family to enjoy the lake and enjoy our new look. Officials

ask that you not feed the ducks due to the fact much of what is being fed to the ducks is not healthy for them or the lake.

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The Real McCoys Grill celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Submitted photo

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Reggie McCoy and his wife, Francello along with their son Reggie Jr. and his wife Shakita, recently opened a new restaurant, The Real McCoys Grill at 3827 Vaile at New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. The Real McCoys Grill is open Tues-

day – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is closed Sunday and Monday. Visit them on Facebook at Real McCoys Grill or call for information at 314-695-5576.

Hundreds gather to cut ribbon on Covenant Place II Cahn Family Building

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Submitted photo Over 200 people attended a ribbon cutting celebration that marked the completion of the Covenant Place II Cahn Family Building

Over 200 people attended a ribbon cutting celebration that marked the completion of the Covenant Place II Cahn Family Building on June 21.

The four-story, 111,697 square foot facility features 102 affordable one-bedroom apartments and the Mirowitz Center, a state-of-the-art lifestyle center that features HJ’s Café and provides a single, accessible location for health services and community resources to serve the needs of residents and St. Louis County seniors. It is located on Jewish Community Millstone Campus in mid-St. Louis County.

The Covenant Place II Cahn Family Building and the Mirowitz Center are the cornerstones of the $34-million, 111,697 square foot phase two of a three-phase, $84 million project. Thirty percent of the project’s funding came from private sources.

Public funding was secured through Federal and State tax credit programs, a HOME loan through Missouri Housing Development Commission and community development block grant funds through St. Louis County.

Covenant Place II Cahn Family Building Features • 102 one-bedroom universally designed apartments • 19,000 square foot Mirowitz Center that features the following programs and services for residents and St. Louis County seniors: • Washington University Geriatric Primary Care Physicians • RPI Therapy Services • Center for Hearing and Speech • HJ’s Cafe • Royal Banks of Missouri • St. Louis County Library Bookmobile • Aging Ahead programs and services • St. Louis NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) • Social spaces and meeting places for classes, programs and events

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Parkway School District continues sustainability leadership ALIVE works with domestic violence victims to find safe haven with an investment in geothermal energy Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand and Parkway School District, one of the largest school districts in Missouri, partnered to install the Greater St. Louis area’s first on-campus centralized geothermal energy plant, guaranteeing at least $123,000 in total energy savings annually.

Geothermal systems take advantage of the earth’s consistent core temperature as a renewable source of energy through a network of water-filled pipes and deep vertical geothermal wells. The ground keeps the water in the pipes at a relatively constant temperature of approximately 55-57 degrees Fahrenheit, thereby reducing the amount of energy required to produce the desired heating or cooling effect. Heat removed from the building during the summer can be stored underground as a heat sink and recovered during the winter as a heat source. Parkway’s systems work by circulating water in a closed-loop piping system to a depth of roughly 350 feet before distributing it through the central energy plant consisting of heater-chillers and heat exchangers.

“At Parkway we have a long history of integrating sustainable practices into our daily operations and long term building improvements,” said Erik Leuders, Sustainability and Purchasing Director for Parkway School District. “We view this system as an investment which

generates considerable savings for taxpayers’ dollars and as an opportunity to demonstrate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in action to our students. Implementing these innovative engineering solutions demonstrates our commitment to the students’ learning environment and also to doing our part to solve the climate crisis.”

Trane and the Parkway School District collaborated on many energy efficiency projects over the past 15 years including LED lighting, roofing insulation, heating and cooling plant infrastructure upgrades and building automation controls across the district in support of the school district’s long-held commitment to sustainable technologies. This latest project provides a much-needed energy upgrade at Parkway South High School, the largest school and most significant energy consumer in the district. The school became a prime candidate for a long-term, sustainable solution in 2016 after one of two chillers in its aging chiller plant became non-functional.

Trane will modernize the plant with geothermal energy units to reduce its carbon footprint and increase energy efficiency while preserving campus aesthetics and minimizing architectural and acoustical impacts.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis honors alumni, board members, community partners and staff

Submitted photo Dr. Flint Fowler, President Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (far right) along with 2019 Alumni Hall of Honor Inductees: Precious Johnson, Cardin Dean Rackley, Mark Collins, III, the mother of Kal-El Waters-Jones and 2019 BGCSTL Youth of the Year, Kahalia Adams.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) celebrated the 2019 Annual Recognition event honorees and Alumni Hall of Honor inductees. Each year the staff, board members, volunteers and supporters are acknowledged and celebrated for their commitment to club children.

The BGCSTL Alumni Hall of Honor inductees are Precious Johnson, Cardin Dean Rackley, Mark Collins III, Kal-El Waters-Jones, Alaina Lopes and Mark Stallion. The Hall of Honor recognizes outstanding alumni for achievements in their respec-

tive fields, commitment to leadership, serving our community’s youth, contributions to the St. Louis community and for living out the mission of the Boys & Girls Club.

BGCSTL President, Dr. Flint Fowler (reflecting on the annual event which has always been close to his heart) said, “This event gives us the opportunity to celebrate the many ways that our staff, board volunteers, alumni and friends contribute to the welfare of the children we serve and highlight our impact.”

leader in sustainability and environmental stewardship, and the Parkway South High School geothermal energy plant is a great example of the district’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Scott Hardwick, energy expert at Trane. “The new geothermal plant will provide both heating and cooling energy and is expandable to meet future demand. As Parkway’s energy partner, we are continually exploring the use of renewable and clean energy technologies to increase heating and cooling efficiencies at many of the school district’s facilities, which benefits the students, faculty, administration and the entire school community.”

The first phase of the central geothermal project is already completed. This second phase of the project, installation of a series of deep vertical geothermal wells and piping to connect to the new energy plant, is expected to be finished in November 2019. Once installed, the geothermal systems will help reduce the district’s annual operating budget, putting money back into the classroom and student education.

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EVENTS July 10: 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.

July 12: Meatloaf or country fried steak dinner

Meatloaf or country fried steak dinner at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 4 to 7 p.m. All profits go to sup-

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

July 12: Splish Splash Summer Bash

The annual Splish Splash Summer Bash for Florissant youth, grades five-through-eight takes place at Bangert Pool from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Participants will enjoy pizza, soda, games and lots more. Admission will be by ticket only. Tickets may be purchased at JFK Community Center and the James J. Eagan Center and the cost for residents is $6, for non-resi-

dents is $8. The child’s 2019 resident cards must be shown to receive the resident rate. For more information call the JFK Center at 921-4250 or the JJE Center at 921-4466.

July 12: Charity fundraiser

Tri City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois will be opening up their venue to host “Divine Nest Night at the Races”. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the races will begin at 7 p.m. In addition to great racing there will be an opportunity for kids to get driver’s autographs, participate in opening

ceremonies, and other kid- themed activities. Tickets are free for the first 150 Divine Nest foster and adoptive family members and volunteers who pre-register. To register for tickets for the July 12 races, go to divinenest.com, click on the Events page and select “Divine Nest Night at the Races.”

July 13: BBQ fundraiser

A BBQ fundraiser will take place at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. All proceeds will be turned over to the Service Officer to help veterans in our area. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.

July 13: Breakfast

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

July 13: Flea market

Flea market at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, located at 410 St. Francois, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All profits go to support veterans. For more information call 314-831-6121.

July 13: Genealogy presentation

St Louis Genealogical Society presents master storyteller John Phillip Colletta, PhD, who will teach genealogical skills from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Heights Community Center at 2300 McKelvey Road in Maryland Heights. Includes lunch and free parking. Register at: https://www.stlgs.org

July 17: Karaoke

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

July 19: Pork steak dinner

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

July 24: 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.

July 26: Chicken dinner

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

July 31: 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.

Aug. 10: Road Rally fundraiser

Soroptimist International of Greater

St. Louis, a volunteer organization for business and professional women, is pleased to announce its second annual Road Rally fundraiser and is looking for participants and sponsors. Participants in the Road Rally will leave from Atonement Lutheran Church beginning at 10 a.m. and embark on a journey through Florissant and Hazelwood. The Road Rally will end at an undisclosed location where the fun will continue with lunch, live music provided by Dennis Schilligo and activities for the young and young at heart. The entry fee is $50 per car up to four adults and $10 for each additional adult (kids under 12 free). Each team must have a least two people, a driver and a navigator.

This is a family friendly event, no pets or alcohol allowed. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

This is not a race. Turn by turn instructions are clear and concise with fun riddles and witty route specific questions between turns. Sponsors are also needed to make this a successful event. Sponsorship levels are Compact $100, Sedan $250, Truck $500 and Luxury $1,000. Complete rules, registration and additional information including sponsorship benefits are available on Soroptimist’s website, Facebook and LinkedIn pages. More information is available via email at info@soroptimiststlouis. com or on their website www.soroptimiststlouis.com.

Aug. 15: Fundraiser event

Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will hold its third annual Party for Packs from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at OFS’s headquarters located at 1644 Lotsie Blvd. The cost is $20 in advance and $30 at the door.

OFS’s Friends Board, a diverse group of young professionals vested in feeding the community’s hungry, is presenting the event which features a variety of local food and drink tastings. There will be a silent auction, as well as raffle tickets available for purchase. Proceeds from Party for Packs will support Operation Backpack, which provides weekend meals to food-insecure kids throughout the school year.

Aug. 27: Caregivers conference

A Caregivers Conference is being held from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., in the Christian Hospital Atrium at 11133 Dunn Rd., to provide support and resources to those who assist with transportation, shopping, personal needs, meal preparation, housekeeping, paperwork, medication, companionship or safety supervision. The conference is presented by AARP Missouri Real Possibilities, Christian Hospital Auxiliary and Christian Hospital Foundation. Cost is $10 per caregiver and/or attendee and includes registration, lunch and valet parking. A wide variety of resource and information booths will also be at the conference. Registration is required as seating is limited.

Register online or learn more about sponsorships or hosting a resource booth at christianhospital.org/caregivers or call 314-653-5162.

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RECURRING EVENTS Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment

#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant.

Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314-921-7582, Vicki Wittman Email: vicray01@aol.com.

Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-5131674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

Weekdays: Volunteer drivers

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

Mondays: TOPS meeting

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) at 9124 St. Charles Rock Rd. You can visit a meeting for free.

Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314-540-5223.

Mondays: Choral Art Singers

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

Mondays: City council meetings

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

Mondays: TOPS

Come, join and take off those extra pounds. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) at 9124 St. Charles Rock

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Rd. in St. Louis County. TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose weight.

You can visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314-540-5223.

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.

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Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment).

We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-9936134.

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: Chair Zumba

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Sports you see with Gary B...

Rascals go to All-Star break tied for third The defending West Division champion River City Rascals baseball club plays in the Frontier League with home games at the friendly confines of the CarShield Field in O’Fallon.

The team had a great start to the season then the major league teams heard about all the very good players that are on the roster.

That being said, the Rascals have lost several core players with results felt in the standings, dropping to seven games out of the top spot in the West division.

The positive points are that the second string players are getting a chance to show how they can perform on the diamond.

This past weekend series proves the team will survive, move on and wish their former teammates well in the big leagues.

The River City team won the series in front of their fans, taking two of three games from the Evansville

Otters whom they are chasing in the standings.

An impressive 13-5 win Sunday saw a few new faces making their name known on the team. Starting pitcher Brendan Feldmann who increased his wins to three with zero loses, worked eight solid innings, allowing just one run on five hits while striking out a season-high ten hitters without issuing a walk.

On the offensive side, Trevor Achenbach, Braxton Martinez and Kameron Esthay each hit a home run for the Rascals.

For more details, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * Everyone is getting a chance to shin on the field Former Lindenwood athlete excels in Barbados A graduate from Lindenwood University was a standout at a women’s track and field event.

Ariel Jackson was crowned Barbados National Champion in both the 100 meter and 200 meter runs this past weekend at National Stadium in Bridgetown,

Barbados.

Jackson ran the 100-meter dash on Saturday, finishing in a time of 11.72, just .02 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher. The 11.72 seconds was just .46 seconds behind the national record set in 2011.

On Sunday, she won her second title by running the 200 meter in 23.91, again winning by .02 seconds.

Jackson was just .30 seconds behind the national record holder in the 200 meter run set in 2016.

During her time at Lindenwood, Jackson won the 2018 Indoor NCAA Division II National Championship in the 200 meter run. She placed fourth in the 100 meter run, and second in the 200 meter run at the 2019 Outdoor NCAA finals. * All in a weekends work UMSL athlete will play basketball in Brazil University of Missouri-St. Louis senior forward Jason Towery has been selected to compete with the USA D2 Men’s Basketball Team in Brazil.

Towery has been a two-year starter for the Tritons and last season averaged 7.7 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while shooting 54.3 percent from the field.

Along with his USA teammates, they travel to Sao Paulo, Brazil and play their first game on July 24 in the city of Sorocaba and the next game in Jundiai.

After that, they go to Rio de Janeiro where they will conduct youth clinics and stay at the world famous Copacabana Beach touring the Christ the Redeemer Statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain. * Sounds like a nice vacation

www.BJCdoctors.org 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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ipe, bringing pears and raspberries together for a delicious seasonal dessert.

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– Fresh Pear Dumplings with Raspberry Sauce – Ingredients Pear Dumplings: 2 firm, ripe pears, cored and chopped 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 pie crust water 1tablespoon milk 1tablespoon sugar Raspberry Sauce: 1 package (10 ounces) frozen raspberries 1teaspoon cornstarch with water. Fold up sides to form three seams.

3 tablespoons sugar Directions: Heat oven to 425 F. In medium bowl, combine pears, raisins and brown sugar. Mix well.

Lay out pie crust. Cut into quarters. Spoon pear filling on top of dough. Brush edges

Place dumpling, seam-side up, on baking sheet. Brush tops of dough with milk.

Sprinkle with sugar.

Bake 18 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cool on rack.

smooth. Pour blended raspberries into saucepan. Add cornstarch and sugar.

Bring to boil, stirring often. Place in freezer 10 minutes.

Drizzle raspberry sauce on plate. Place dumpling over sauce. Top dumpling with additional raspberry sauce.

In blender, blend raspberries until

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25 years of ‘Toy Story’

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By Steve Bryan

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

lmost a quarter-century ago, Pixar changed the animation landscape with “Toy Story,” a computer-generated adventure about the secret life of children’s toys. A few months before its release, I sat in a Wehrenberg Theaters screening room with Photo courtesy Disney Pixar other critics to watch previews of “Toy Story” and other Disney offerings. Being the astute critic I am, I was more interested in “Father of the Bride Part II” than yet another animated feature.

As it turns out, the story of Woody, Buzz and their friends was a game-changer.

Steve Martin’s second paternal outing wasn’t as well received as I originally thought. Nobody’s perfect.

Pixar is now part of the ever-growing Walt Disney empire.

In what has been dubbed “The Summer of Disney,” “Toy Story 4” has been in theaters for the last few weeks. This sequel shows the toys in the bedroom of Bonnie (voice of Madeleine McGraw), the girl who received Andy’s toys at the end of the last film. Woody (Tom Hanks) had been the most popular plaything, but Bonnie now leaves him in the closet more often than not.

Things get more complicated for Woody when Bonnie makes a new toy called Forky (voice of Tony Hale) at school. A spork with pipe cleaner arms and glue-on eyes, Forky thinks his purpose is to be used once and placed in the garbage. Woody, Buzz (Tim Allen) and the other toys must make sure their new friend doesn’t disappear and break Bonnie’s heart.

Just as Pixar’s animation has grown more refined in a quarter-century, so too have the plotlines. The original adventure showed Woody fearing for his top spot in Andy’s bedroom after Buzz Lightyear showed up. Woody and Buzz eventually became great friends and now always support each other. “Toy Story 2,” the first sequel, introduced audiences to Jessie (Joan Cusack) and a horse named Bullseye, two toys who were connected to Woody through a TV show.

In 2010, “Toy Story 3” was more heart-wrenching than the previous outings. Andy is preparing to leave for college, so his toys, except for Woody, are supposed to head to the attic but they end up in a daycare center instead. Woody leads the effort to get his friends back to Andy’s room. The themes here were the inevitability of growing up and moving on to more adult experiences.

The latest film offers even more insights into Woody’s history, especially with Bo Peep (Annie Potts), a pretty toy who was given away years earlier. He had to choose between loyalty to Andy and following his heart and his decision still haunts him. This film gives him a second chance to decide where he truly belongs. It also continues the theme of maturing and making those tough life decisions.

Will there be a “Toy Story 5”? Hard to say. Pixar never rushes a story into production, but if they come up with a good plot, the toys may be back again.

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Yeggs

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Crossword: Health & Fitness

‘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

By Cindy Moore

Time for a change Life is getting too complicated. I can’t keep up with the constant changes.

First we’re told eggs are cholesterol-causing little white death bombs. Now they’ve been given an official pardon. The experts once told us butter, that delicious sweet creamy cow by-product, was too fatty. Now it’s been issued a get-out-of-jail pass.

Sigh. The days of miracles have not ceased.

But don’t run a victory lap just yet because now we’re being told that sleeping with the TV and light on during bedtime will make us gain weight. So basically I can eat a tub of butter in bed and remain svelte, but turn on the TV for a weather up-date and we’ll blimp out like a Macy parade balloon.

I will have to make some hard choices. I typically turn on the TV in my bedroom right before I go to sleep. I depend on this audio sleeping pill. How else am I going to drift off into oblivion without politics playing in the background boring me into a sublime comatose sleep?

It’s so helpful to watch an episode right before I go to sleep. And while it does bring on the occasional nightmare; the one where the country is exploding in flames, it mostly drones me off to sleep snoring and giggling as I dream of cute fuzzy kitties. Yes, Washington politics are slow and unproductive as two blind cats playing chess. Oh sure one side may eventually figure out how the game works, but just when one cat does the other knocks over the game pieces and takes a nap on the board and so nothing ever gets done.

As for sleeping with a light on; I strongly dis-

agree. Sorry experts and all your scientific studies.

It just isn’t going to change.

I need a nightlight for survival. It provides peace and security. My research has shown that it scares the nocturnal zombies away who would otherwise grab me when I’m asleep and take me to their lair and promptly eat my organs. Since I’ve had my nightlight on all my organs remain intact and accounted for. That’s bona fide scientific research.

So sleep tight and leave on the light; hopefully the nocturnal zombies will stay in Washington.

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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