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August 2, 2017

Music builds a ‘bridge’

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Hazelwood lifeguard reacts quickly to save the life of grandmother. P.6

Community Voices

By Larry Brown. P.2

Business First Bank helps keep St. Louisans cool this summer. P.7

Food The Gesher Music Festival returns for its seventh season to present chamber music performances by acclaimed musicians from around the country.

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Gesher Music Festival works to share history and forge a link between different communities

By Sara Hardin This month the Gesher Music Festival returns for its seventh season to present chamber music performances inspired by the experiences of the Jewish community.

The festival, named for the Hebrew word for “bridge,” aspires to use the stories and history of the Jewish people to build links between differing communities.

“What we’re about is building bridges between different communities, such as older and younger audiences, different ethnic groups and people with different music interests,” explained Kathleen Sitzer, Producer for the Gesher Music Festival. “All of this is done with music that has in some way a connection to the Jewish experience.”

The festival utilizes a mix of formal performances, more relaxed discussion-based performances and community outreach to achieve its goal of sharing the selected music with a wide range of audience members.

Musical selections will revolve around this year’s theme for the festival, War & Peace.

“This is the third year we’ve done a partnership with the Missouri History Museum,” said Dana Hotle, Director of the Gesher Music Festival. “One of their exhibits now is a World War I exhibit. 2017 is the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into the war.

That was a point of inspiration for this War & Peace theme. The history of the Jewish

people is one of a lot of war. There has been a lot of tragedy in the community. There’s a lot of material for us to pull on for this theme of War & Peace and how you find peace after so much tragedy. How do you stay hopeful?

Each concert links to that.”

The festival’s kickoff is a free Meet the Musicians event at The Vino Gallery on Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Family concerts, lectured performances and more formal performances are scheduled throughout the week of the festival. The final performance will be held at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center on Aug. 20 at 3p.m. Hotle, who also performs in the festival as a clarinet player, explains that the intimate settings of the performances offer some great opportunities to grow as a musician and interact with the program’s audiences.

“The focus is very much outward and collaborative and about the entire St. Louis

community, bringing them in and engaging them through this great music,” said Hotle.

“We have an incredible roster of musicians from all over the country. These phenomenal musicians bring the music to life. As an artist, that is so inspiring. To play with fresh energy and new ideas and different perspectives - it’s just very invigorating and inspiring to work with these incredible artists. We interact with the audience a lot during the events. You get really immediate feedback as the artists about what we’re creating.”

The quality of the musicianship within the festival is certainly something to be acknowledged, as many of the artists involved are recognized nationwide for their talents and achievements.

“It’s such a wonderful group of people that get along so well, both personally and musically, that they relish the opportunity to come back to St. Louis to work together again,” said Sara Sitzer, Artistic Director for the Gesher Music Festival. “The musicians come from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and beyond (and several from here in St. Louis), and the sum of their accomplishments is ridiculously impressive. Sometimes we laugh about the fact that, for the first several years of the festival, we called it See ‘BRIDGE’ page 2

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COMMUNITY VOICES A way to always do the right thing

By Larry Brown It can be very difficult to know if some of the decisions we make are really doing the right thing. Often we choose an action to exonerate ourselves in other folk’s eyes when we think they are harboring negative feelings about certain occurrences or situations in which we have been included.

It seems like we prefer, most times, to be well thought of rather than scorned because we have disagreed or taken a position contrary to the majority.

It is easier and generally safer to be with the majority side, no matter what action or decision they make.

Though the majority “wins,” it may not be the “right” thing to do. For example, actions of the Klu Klux Klan, or conversely, looting and burning during riots or demonstrations.

Sometimes we make decisions that appeal to, or satisfy an immediate desire or craving that we may have. An example could be found in overeating just because a certain item or meal tastes really good and is available in abundance. Other examples can be found in the tendency for men or women to make

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advances on one another because of an instant physical appeal, without knowing anything about the other individual’s circumstances or status.

Sometimes we follow a history of doing things a certain way or follow others’ examples or practices.

I feel that the key to always making right decisions can be found in the practice associated with The Golden Rule which advises us to “Do unto others as you would have them to do unto you.” This is sometimes referred to as the Law of Reciprocity or the Law of the Harvest. You reap what you sow. Just like the Australian boomerang, when thrown properly, will return home.

Therefore, before making a decision, consider how it will impact others than you; or place yourself on the affected side of your decision.

Never do or say to someone else, something that you would not want done or said to you.

We believe that life is the most precious gift that an individual has and should be respected and protected. That is why we encourage you to make dona-

tions of $10 per t-shirt with the slogan “I’m Alive, Let Me Survive.” These shirts will be distributed to people who live in the crime-infested neighborhoods of our metropolitan area. You may send your donations to Grace Chapel Ministries at P.O. Box 952, Florissant, MO, 63032 or call us at 314-995-5013.

Larry Brown is Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Worknet, Inc., which has a national ten year contract with the Social Security Administration to find jobs for people with disabilities who are interested and qualified to enter the traditional workforce. He is also co-founder and president of Grace Chapel Ministries, former president of National Cable Training Centers, and president of Woodstock Industrial Products Group.

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.

‘BRIDGE’ from cover the Gesher Music Festival of Emerging Artists – that title seems almost silly now, since those artists have long emerged! They’ve won Grammys, won top prizes in international competitions, and hold seats in some of the country’s finest orchestras and ensembles.”

Because the setting and presentation style for each of the festival’s events are so varied, it is possible attend them all and walk away having experienced something very different each time. The one underlying theme, however, will strive to be translated to audiences through each Photo courtesy Zettl Photography performance.

Gesher Music Festival returns for its seventh season to present chamber music performances by acclaimed musicians from “It’s really about community and The around the country. about building understanding of people that are different from you through music,” said Hotle. “To have bridges between individuals and between communities, and broadthat exposure and that experience, to learn from other people’s sto- ens our understanding of the world we live in. I think this festival ries is a big piece of the festival. We’ve all heard it a million times, does a great job of that.”

To see a full event calendar, reserve a seat for a performance, read but music really is a universal language. It speaks to everyone a little bit differently, but we can all connect through music. It builds those about the festival’s artists and more, visit geshermusicfestival.org.

Drug disposal pouches donated to keep drugs off streets The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is coordinating distribution of 50,000 medication disposal pouches donated by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. This donation is extremely timely as DHSS attempts to stem the diversion of unused opioids in Missouri.

A national survey of U.S. adults who use opioids showed that nearly six out of 10 had, or expect to have, leftover opioids, according to findings published online June 13, 2016, in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal. Also, a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) national survey on drug use and health determined that nearly 51 percent of those who misused prescription painkillers got them from friends or relatives.

“As a company focused on the health and well-being of our patients and communities, Mallinckrodt has long been a strong advocate of addressing the complex issues of opioid misuse and abuse,” said Mark Trudeau, Mallinckrodt President and Chief Executive Officer. “We share the concerns of all Missourians and have worked to provide medication deactivation pouches for more than 400,000 Missouri families. A safe and responsible way to dispose of unused medications is critical in this fight.”

“We commend Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens for efforts to combat this public health crisis,” he continued. “Mallinckrodt is commit-

ted to working with policy makers, community leaders, law enforcement and industry partners to ensure the responsible use of pain medication and prevent unused medications from ending up in the wrong hands.”

The pouch-based systems that Mallinckrodt is donating deactivate prescription drugs and render chemical compounds safe for landfills through four simple steps as follows: 1. The sealable pouch which contains active carbon is opened by the patient.

2. The patient adds any remaining, unused medications and water to the pouch.

3. Carbon in the pouch binds to the drugs active ingredients and breaks the medication down.

4. The patient seals the pouch which can then be safely disposed of in the household garbage.

DHSS will be partnering with local public health agencies and other organizations to distribute the donated pouches while maintaining a small number for requests that will be received from across the state.

For more information on the department’s efforts to combat Missouri’s opioid crisis, please visit http://health.mo.gov.

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Bring used home health equipment to the Overland Farmers Market on Aug. 5 and receive a tax deduction The St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (St. Louis HELP) will staff a truck at Overland Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 5 to collect donations of used or new home health equipment.

St. Louis HELP loans renovated wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, crutches, scooters, shower chairs, tub benches, grab bars, lift chairs, pediatric equipment and other medical items to any person who needs it absolutely free.

Anyone who donates home health equipment will receive tax deduction validation for from St. Louis HELP for the donation.

All recycled equipment is sanitized and reconditioned by skilled craftsmen and volunteers at St. Louis HELP’s warehouse before it is lent out. Please see http://stlhelp.org. The Overland Farmers Market is located at 2512 Woodson Road in Overland. See the website http://overlandfarmersmarket.com.

Hazelwood lifeguard reacts quickly to save the life of grandmother

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Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood Reporter Christine Coleman interviewes 20-year-old Anne Fitzgerald, a swim instructor who’s been a lifeguard at the Hazelwood Aquatic Center for the past five years, about her life-saving efforts to revive a grandmother who went into cardiac arrest. If it hadn’t been for the intervention of Anne and her fellow lifeguards, the woman wouldn’t be alive today.

The city of Hazelwood has a new hometown heroine who saved a woman’s life at the White Birch Bay Aquatic Center. Her name is Anne Fitzgerald, a 20-year-old college student who has spent the last five summers working as a lifeguard at Hazelwood’s waterpark facility.

On July 18, a 68-year-old woman was watching her grandson take swim lessons at the pool.

Near the end of the session around 10:30 a.m., she passed out in a chair and was leaning over.

The lady sitting next to her motioned to Anne, a swim instructor who was overseeing the classes that morning. Anne came over to check on her and realized the woman had stopped breathing and had no pulse. The woman had gone into cardiac arrest. Anne and a couple of lifeguards immediately positioned the woman flat on the ground Anne quickly relied on the life-saving skills she learned during lifeguard training and performed CPR on the woman.

“Instantly I was nervous, this was the first time I had to do something like that, but I would say within five seconds the adrenaline kicked in and I just did what I’ve been trained to do.”

Hazelwood’s Aquatic Supervisor Travis Vancil says their lifeguards go through bi-weekly CPR training classes in order to be ready to react to emergency situations.

A handful of lifeguards stepped in to help and worked well together as a team. In addition to administering CPR, they did chest compressions and one of the lifeguards brought out the AED machine for Anne. They shocked the woman twice with the AED machine before her heart started beating again. A few minutes later,

the woman regained consciousness.

By that time, the Hazelwood firefighter-paramedics were on the scene and able to stabilize the woman before transporting her to the hospital.

According to Capt. Veronica Dolan of the Hazelwood Fire Department, “Thanks to these well-trained lifeguards, and having an AED that close at hand, they were able to save her life.”

The firefighter-paramedics also mentioned that without their intervention, the woman might not be alive today. The fire department has installed AED machines in each of the public buildings operated by the city in case such an emergency occurs. Knowing how to properly administer the shocks with the AED helped the lifeguards save the woman’s life.

It was determined that the woman’s cardiac arrest was heat-related and caused by an imbalance in her electrolytes. The grandmother is recovering in a local hospital.

The firefighter-paramedics stressed the importance of drinking a lot of water, or something like Gatorade or Powerade, during times of extreme heat. Hydration is the key for people to keep their body’s electrolytes in balance.

They also recommended wearing light-colored clothes and to avoid being outside during the peak hours of the extreme heat.

After hearing about this incident, the Midwest Chapter of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association contacted Hazelwood’s Aquatic Supervisor Travis Vancil and said they would like to present certificates to Anne and the other lifeguards who were involved.

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Uncovering roots Wentzville man discovers family secrets and hidden history as he traces his family tree

By Charlotte Beard Eighty-eight-year-old George Abington, born and raised in Wentzville, began a quest five years ago to find his paternal grandfather’s birth certificate after younger family members had questions about their roots.

“My father really never talked about his childhood…his father,” George shared. “I knew his mother because we visited her. But he never mentioned his father and just never talked about his childhood. I had a couple nephews who wanted to know how this person [was] related…how that person [was] related.

I said, ‘you know what let’s see if I can find out something’…I wanted to find out what my father’s name was, too. [I was asked] how are you going to do it? I said I am going to go to St. Charles…I’m going to see if I can find his birth certificate. So, I went to the court house and searched all the records.”

George was told they didn’t have the record he sought. He was referred to the St. Charles Historical Society.

“I went over there… [the woman who assisted me] asked, ‘Can I help you?’ I said ‘yes I’d like to see if you can help me find my father’s birth certificate?’ So, she called Dorris.”

Currently, Dorris Keeven-Franke, a public historian, is the Executive Director at the Missouri Germans Consortium, but she was working with the Historical Society when she and George connected on his quest five years ago.

“I had been a professional genealogist for 30…40 years but it was like my second week [at the Historical

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Photo courtesy Dorris Keeven-Franke Wentzville resident, 88 year-old George Abington stands in front of a house where his ancestors once lived on the Abbington Plantation in Foristell, Missouri.

Society] and I don’t know what made me but without thinking I said, ‘sure we can find your dad.’”

Both she and George burst into laughter. Dorris had been gone from the Historical Society for three years before returning.

“We worked on it [George’s search] over two years before we discovered it,” referring to the birth certificate. Dorris stated every volunteer at the Historical Society helped with the search.

It is important to note that in finding George’s paternal grandfather’s certificate, the only information he knew was his parent’s name and his paternal grandmother’s name.

Dorris explained, “Over [a period] we dug every record…. After about a year or two of that we were finally getting it all narrowed down.”

Dorris reviewed how much information they’d gathered about Sarah, George’s grandmother, in 1860 and that there were 25 slave possibilities that could be linked to her as George’s grandfather minus a name.

The research included looking at white slave owners and their property. One slave owner that was researched, Henry Abbington, had a will that included slaves. (Note: the family used two bb’s in the spelling) A notable house-slave of his, Sally, was inherited by Henry’s 75-yearold wife. There were details in the will about the maintenance and care for Sally, who was 14 years old. When Henry Abbington died, in the household lived his widow, the house slave Sally and his son, Henry, Jr., who had been deemed mentally incompetent. Also, in the probate for the Abbingtons was found a receipt for a midwife for the birth of a son born to 55-year-old Henry, Jr and 14-year-old house slave, Sally. In addition to all the pieces that matched up with ages, timeperiod, and records, Dorris and her team had a picture that was retrieved from the slave owner’s records.

“They [the descendants] had given us this picture and all it said was ‘William is the son of Henry and the house slave Sally.’” This William was found to be the husband of Sarah. Dorris proclaimed, “William is George’s grandfather.”

According to Dorris, during the Civil War William was made to serve in the Confederate Army as an assistant. When William Abbington returned home it was found that he took the name Levi to differentiate himself from all the other Williams’. Dorris also shared that this William was found to be the father of Anthony— George’s father, revealing more of how the research was pieced together. Dorris provided further evidence for William’s identity in mentioning an incident where he got into a fight at a saloon in Wentzville.

William “Levi” was shot and killed in 1885. This piece of evidence pointed to the reason for Sarah, George’s grandmother, remarrying.

Dorris shared how the team at the Historical Society unveiled their findings for George. “What was really neat is that we did this program and we didn’t tell George who his grandpa was. He had to sit there and wait for me…I kept it top secret. All the volunteers knew I had it narrowed down to about three different possibilities. We sat him down, gave him a notebook and we had the slides. We shared all the documents and the information as we discovered it. It was a really different story…a very interesting story.”

Since George Abington’s quest to find his paternal grandfather’s name and birth certificate five years ago, not only has he found the short generation gap of slavery, but he has also found that his maternal grandparents were slaves as well.

George’s quest to find the identify of William Abbington, his paternal grandfather, also led to him finding that his great uncle George, Sarah’s brother, was a former slave turned veteran.

“I was visiting a friend at the African American Genealogy and History Society,” stated Dorris. “They were [discussing] a situation at Jefferson Barracks.

There is a US Colored Troop, which is called the 56th [Infantry]. When they came home at the end of the Civil War, as they came up the Mississippi River, they contracted cholera. [Approximately] 75 of them died.

They were put on Quarantine Island and buried. In the 1920s [it was reported] they dug up those graves and buried them over at Jefferson Barracks. When they reburied, them they did not give them [any] names. They gave them no stone. The St. Louis African American Genealogy and History Society was trying to get a monument for this US Colored Troop.

I said, ‘If I knew somebody who was a descendant of one of those members of that troop would that help you?’”

Dorris went on to express the excitement by the Society over the anticipation of her having information.

It was found that George’s great uncle had enlisted.

Dorris confirmed the monument was erected about four years ago. “It was a beautiful day…” stated Dorris. “They gave George the folded flag, the proclamation from the President, just as if it was his wife or father that had just died. They gave all the same military honors to George that day.”

The monument identifies the names of the [56th US Colored Infantry]. His great uncle also got his own stone in another part of the cemetery.

Dorris was very forthcoming in sharing the challenge she has found with assisting Americans of African descent in the search of their family tree.

“The biggest hurdle [in helping George or anyone of African descent] is the fact that they don’t have the same kinds of records that white people do, to where they can just go to a census and pull up a census in 1850 and there [it is] …all their ancestors. They don’t have that advantage. The biggest advantage that I can say to help people work on it is that they need to try to See ‘ROOTS’ page 5

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Chamber Music Society of St. Louis announces 2017-2018 Season The ninth season of the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis (CMSSL) once again promises classical connoisseurs an international array of musical offerings.

On Oct. 9-10, the season commences with “The Russians Are Coming,” featuring works from Rachmaninof, Tchaikovsky, Gliere, Prokofiev and Shostakovitch with an Italian flavor. “Dead Heads” will then celebrate Beethoven, Dvořák and Schubert during “Great’ful Dead Hits…Composers, That is” on Nov. 13-14.

Renowned British conductor Nicholas McGegan returns Nov. 27 to lead “Barogque’n Reeds & Bows,” an entertaining program of Handel, Bach, Vivaldi and more featuring the oboe, harpsichord and strings. McGegan previously taught at Washington University and has also appeared with the St. Louis Symphony. He currently serves as music director for San Francisco’s Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra.

“Musical Tapas – Open Table” will satisfy aficionados’ appetites with a delicious musical menu from

across the globe. Reservations are being accepted for Dec. 11-12 seatings.

2018’s first offering will have patrons dancing in the aisles as they celebrate Mozart’s 262nd birthday on Jan. 29-30 at “Mozart’s Magic.” And it wouldn’t be February without CMSSL’s annual salute to romance through music. “Lovefest Revived” offers two chances for date night, Feb. 12-13, so make plans with your Valentine early.

Woodwinds get a chance to shine with the harpsichord in “Baroque Too,” March 12 with selections from Handel, Back, Telemann, Byrd, Daquin and Telemann.

And you don’t need to be a Francophile to enjoy “The French Connection” April 9-10. A la carte offerings from Debussy, Massenet, Poulenc and Saint-Saëns will please all palates. “The 3 Bs-Bach, Beethoven & Brahms” completes their season with an exciting selection of compositions from the masters on May 7.

CMSSL offers two performances of each regular

season program in the Sheldon Ballroom (located at 3648 Washington Blvd. Grand Center in St. Louis) on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Subscriptions are on sale now and information is available online or by phone at 314-9416309. Single tickets will be released Aug. 15. CMSSL performances are also part of the Concert Pass Collaborative discount program for students.

In addition to performances, CMSSL hosts programs to further educate area musicians. The Master Class Series offers students the chance to prepare and perform solo and chamber works, guided by a CMSSL artist. The CMSSL and The Community Music School of Webster University’s Preparatory Program have partnered for the Young Artists Chamber Program, which nurtures the next generation of chamber music ensembles. Both programs are open to St. Louis area students and are free to qualified students. Visit chambermusicstl.org for more information.

“ROOTS” from page 4 work on being probate of the estate of the different families that could possibly be the owners. I’ve had some people [say] ‘well they just took the name of their owners because they liked them.’ No, they took the names of their owners because they were property.”

Dorris explained how helpful searching court cases can be. She explained that the Abbington children were always fighting over who would become the new owners of slaves that remained when previous Abbington slave owners died. They started taking each other to court before they moved from Virginia to Missouri.

As result of further genealogical research, George Abington connected with another relative, Florissant resident Phyllis Hayden, at a program of the O’Fallon Historical Society at the VFW on July 16, The program was a presentation featuring George Abington’s story.

For information about an introduction to searching your genealogy call 636-443-4043 and Photo courtesy Dorris Keeven-Franke register over the phone for Basic Geneaology or This historical photo is of William Abbington, long-lost grandfather visit the Adult and Community Education offices of George Abington. at 2400 Zumbehl Road in St. Charles to register in person. Classes begin Sept. 5or a fast-paced one-day class is available Aug. 26.

Ms. Missouri Senior America 2017 crowned in Florissant On July 9, the Florissant Civic Center was the scene where eight talented and spirited ladies came together from all parts of the Show Me State to compete for the coveted title of Ms. Missouri Senior America.

Judy Davis, of Robertsville, Missouri, wowed the judges with her tap dance to "Dancin Fool" and won the crown.

The “Elegant Mystique” was the theme this year. Other contestants included: Jackie Johnson, Karin Krakover, Virginia Leitner (102 years young), Linda Stewart and Ann Wallace.

The senior pageant celebrates women over the age of 60 – The Age of Elegance. They are a vital part of our community.

Submitted photo They love living life to the fullest and want to share this spirit Judy Davis (center), from Robertsville, Missouri who was crowned Ms. Missouri Senior America stands next to first runner-up Sandi Wright from St. Louis (right) and second runner-up and with others.

Ms. Congeniality Suzette Allinger of Creve Coeur (left).

Davis will participate in the Ms. Senor America Pageant in October in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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Third-annual Lifesaver blood drives slated for Aug. 4, 5 and 7 Join the American Red Cross for the third annual Lifesaver Blood Drives on Aug. 4, 5, and 7 around the St. Louis area and parts of Southwestern Illinois.

The goal of the drives is to create awareness of summer blood shortages, and replenish supplies ensuring hospitals and patients have the blood products they need to save lives.

These blood drives come when the Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for donors of all types to give now so patients can continue to receive the lifesaving treatments they need. Blood products are being distributed to hospitals faster than donations are coming in, and more donations are needed now to replenish the blood supply.

Blood recipient and cancer survivor Jenny Stock is someone who knows firsthand the benefit of blood donations. As a child, Jenny received blood transfusions from the American Red Cross while battling leukemia. Now, a recent college graduate, Jenny continues to give back to the Red Cross in the metro St. Louis area by holding blood drives and raising awareness for the cause.

“I would not be here today if it wasn’t for the generosity of donors,” she said. “I am doing everything I can to help promote awareness and the importance of blood donations. They truly save lives and I am proof of it.”

Clear your calendar to donate blood with the Red Cross at the Lifesaver Blood Drives. All presenting blood donors will receive a special edition Lifesaver T-shirt (available while supplies last).

To view Lifesaver Blood Drive locations and to schedule your appointment, visit redcrossblood. org or use the Blood Donor App and enter sponsor code: LIFESAVER to schedule your appointment today. Below is a list of Lifesaver Blood Drives by date: AUG. 4 Carondelet Rec Plex 930 Holly Hills, St. Louis 2-7 p.m.

JFK Center – Conference Room 315 Howdershell Road, Florissant 2-7 p.m.

Kirkwood Community Center 111 Geyer Road, Kirkwood, MO. 63022; 2-7 p.m.

AUG. 5 First Baptist Church of Oakville – Activity Center 6741 Telegraph Road, St. Louis 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

AUG. 7 Riverchase of Fenton – Missouri Room 1297 N. Highway Drive, Fenton 2-7 p.m.

St. Charles Convention Center – Room 106 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles 2-7 p.m.

Weather from Nick’s Window

by Nick Palisch

Taking a bite out of the dog days of summer

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The recent heat wave made me remember that we are in the “dog days of summer” which is referred to the hottest and often most oppressive time of summer. Typically the dog days of summer kick off in early to mid-July and run through mid-August. This year, we are truly experiencing the dog days of summer.

But, why are they called the dog days of summer? Is it because even dogs can’t deal with the heat? Some even say it is when dogs go mad due to the oppressive heat. But, really why just dogs?

I remember as a child growing up and going fishing with my grandpa that during the dog days of summer the creeks became more stagnant and developed a film on them that made for bad fishing. Even some 20-plus years later I look at creeks and when I see this film and more stagnant movement I remember my childhood days of fishing with my grandpa.

Well, in reality this period has nothing to do with dogs at all, but rather we must trace the dog days of summer all the way back to the ancient Romans. The dog days of summer refers to the brightest star Sirius. Sirius is also known as the “Dog Star.” During the summer between July 3 and Aug. 11 the sun and Sirius occupy the same region of the sky and being the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, which means “The Greater Dog” is why Sirius is often referred to as the Dog Star.

In the summer, Sirius actually rises and sets with the sun, and since the star is so bright, the ancient Romans actually believed

the star gave off heat adding to the strength of the sun – resulting in hotter than normal temperatures.

The Romans called this time “dies caniculares” or “dog days” which means 20 days before and 20 days after the alignment of the star Sirius, and the sun. While the Romans were on to something about the hottest time of the year falling around July 3 to Aug. 11, they were off base on believing the star, despite its brightness, adds any heat to Earth.

The heat is simply a result of the Earth’s tilt that causes the sun’s rays to hit at a more direct angle and for longer periods of time resulting in much hotter days for much of the United States.

So during these dog days of summer just remember that your dogs are probably just as hot as you and they likely aren’t going mad as some people say – but I know how I get from the heat – grouchy. So, maybe they weren’t entirely wrong about dogs going mad after all.

Enjoy the last few dog days of summer!

Nick Palisch is a meteorologist and Missouri native who understands the weather here in our area. He currently resides in Lake Saint Louis and can be reached at nick-wx@sbcglobal.net and you can always get the most up-to-date forecast from the FirstWarn Weather page at www.facebook. com/nickswx 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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First Bank helps keep St. Louisans cool this summer With summer heating up, First Bank employees raised $4,554 and donated 46 new air conditioners to EnergyCare, a nonprofit organization located in St. Louis. The donation took place on July 6 at First Bank’s Operation Center in Hazelwood.

“I cannot thank our employees enough for their generous donations,” said Ed Furman, First Bank Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer who organized the employee effort The EnergyCare team with First Bank employees.

Submitted photo with First Banks, Inc. matching their funds. “Their spirited contributions will help $143,000 to EnergyCare to help the area’s at-risk keep many people cool and safe this summer.” population.

Helping Furman load the air conditioners EnergyCare www.energycare.org relies on onto the van was EnergyCare Executive Direc- generous donations to help keep low-income, tor Tim O’Dea, Jana Ngugi (EnergyCare), Cath- homebound and medically-at-risk people safe. erine Hawkins (EnergyCare), Xavier Koenig (First EnergyCare provides energy-related services and Bank), and Greg Bissell (First Bank). information for the low-income elderly, ill, disSince 1999, First Bank employees have collect- abled and families with young children in St. Loued 800 AC units to EnergyCare for a total value is City and County. Donations are tax deductible. of $80,549. Combined with First Bank’s blan- For information, please call 314-773-5900. ket drives in the winter, First Bank has donated

McAlister’s Deli celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting in Florissant

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Total Access Urgent Care celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting in Florissant

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Total Access Urgent Care (TAUC) held its grand opening on July 18. Total Access Urgent Care is located at 1090 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant. In attendance for the ribbon cutting and grand opening was TAUC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Matt Bruckel, M.D. and Medical Director & Manager of Advanced Practice Providers Andrew Wahle, PA-C, Chief Tim Lowery, Councilman Tim Lee, TAUC staff and members of the chamber.

Total Access Urgent Care’s mission is to create fast, friendly and affordable health care in every community. TAUC is open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. including holidays. For more information visit their website at www.tauc.com.

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McAlister’s Deli held its grand opening on July 17 at 2180 N. Lindbergh in Florissant. In attendance were Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider, Chief Tim Lowery, Councilman Tim Lee and

Councilman Tommy Siam.

For more information on McAlister’s Deli please visit their website at www.mcalistersdeli.com.

Wells Fargo Advisors and United Way award $500,000 for youth workforce development Wells Fargo Advisors and United Way of Greater St. Louis have come together to invest $500,000 in youth workforce development grants in the St. Louis region. The collaboration was announced at Wells Fargo Advisors’ headquarters.

“Wells Fargo Advisors is proud to work alongside our nonprofit partners in investing in young people’s futures,” said David Kowach, head of the brokerage firm. “By coming together and expanding opportunity, we are addressing one of the most critical needs in our region. It’s great to join hands with United Way and make a positive impact.”

The partnership awarded the funding to six local nonprofits, Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House in East St. Louis, STL Youth Jobs, Annie Malone Children and Family Services, Employment Connection, Covenant House and International Institute of St. Louis, to provide skills training, financial education and work experiences for local youth through the expansion of existing programs. The investment will allow the organizations to place 225 additional youth, primarily ages 16-19, in summer and fall job opportunities.

“Helping our young people prepare for their

future and establish financial security through education, training and resources is a key step in building the next generation of workers and leaders,” said Julie Russell, senior vice president of planning and evaluation of United Way of Greater St. Louis. “United Way is grateful to Wells Fargo Advisors for their continued commitment to creating a stronger St. Louis region for all.”

“Experiences like work-readiness training, peer job coaching and paid work opportunities are invaluable in shaping the outlook for youth in the Metro East,” said Christopher Coleman, president and CEO of Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House. “It not only gives our youth a sense of responsibility, but it also gives them hope. Our goal is to offer meaningful employment opportunities to these young adults who have clearly expressed a desire to work and become contributors to the local economy. In partnering with Wells Fargo Advisors, United Way of Greater St. Louis and local businesses, we will move these youth to the next step of their career path. We are working as a region to take the next step in developing our community’s future workforce leaders.”

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Normandy Early Childhood Center earns statewide PBIS recognition for second straight year

Pattonville cheerleaders headed for state, named to All-American Team

The Normandy Early Childhood Center (NECC) is the recipient of the Missouri School-wide Systems Award of Excellence - Bronze Level for its Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) program. This is the second year in a row that NECC has earned the award.

The school was recognized for its work at a recent awards ceremony held at the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. The PBIS Award identifies and recognizes schools for successful implementation of programs that teach and encourage positive student behaviors.

“MO SW-PBS recognition criteria are rigorous and research based,” said Missouri SW-PBS State Director Nanci Johnson, Ph.D. “Schools that meet criteria for bronze, silver, and gold are demonstrating high fidelity of implementation at Tiers 1, 2, and 3, respectively. I applaud the ongoing work of all MO SW-PBS participating schools to improve learning environments for all students.”

NECC is fully licensed by the state of Missouri for its preschool program. The center provides preschool and pre-kindergarten curriculums to about 150 students in the Normandy Schools Collaborative.

“Research has proven the connection between a strong early childhood program and the success students see throughout their academic careers,” said Dr. Charles Pearson, Superintendent, Normandy Schools Collaborative. “We commend [NECC] staff on their intentional, caring and knowledgeable approach to educating and preparing our future scholars. The Normandy Early Childhood Center is laying the groundwork for our students’ success.”

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The Pattonville High School varsity cheerleading team qualified to compete at state after taking first place in a zero-deduction routine at a regional competition sponsored by the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association (MCCA).

The junior varsity (J.V.) team also placed fifth in the competition held July 19 at St. Francis Borgia High School in Washington. In addition, 11 members of the varsity team were named to the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) AllAmerican Team after being nominated by NCA instructors during the state cheerleading camp at Mizzou.

About 35 percent of cheerleaders participating in the camp are nominated to try out for the team.

In order to be selected, the cheerleaders had to perfectly execute a cheer they learned at the beginning of camp, do tumbling or stunting and perform a combination of three consecutive jumps.

The All-American recognition allows cheerleader athletes to travel all over the world and participate in parades. Pattonville varsity cheerleaders who

will be going to state and who were selected for the All-American Team are: Alexus Blount, Sallie Crosby, Kori Gibbons, Makayla Harden, Quincie Howard, Megan Lashley, Hannah Rodgers, Shaylyn Scheer, Sofia Serra, Kennedy Stroker and Kathryn Wentz. Skylar Monnig was also nominated for the All-American team and will be going to state. Kesley Kobielusz and Peyton Smith are also members of the award-winning team and will be going to state. In addition, Gibbons, Lashley and Stroker were the only cheerleaders out of the camp to receive applications to become NCA instructors next fall. Kalli Hunt is head coach, and Amy Tran is assistant coach for the varsity team.

Members of the JV team that placed at the regional competition were: Samantha Bannister, Lauryn Berry, Maddie Branson, Valeri Felix, Haley Harrison, Tymani Jones, Chloe Mahrt, McKenzie Massey, Nicole McDaniel, Mi Joi Swaby, Brianna Voss and Mackenzie Voss. They were coached by Hunt with Tran and Sam Markowski as assistant coaches.

Cross Keys Middle School students compete in TSA national competition

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Photo courtesy Ferguson-Florissant School District (From left) Cross Keys Middle School TSA chapter advisor and coach Eric Brown stands with students who competed in the TSA National Competition; Austin Rakers, Brianna Chappie, Noah Jackson, Amber Chu and Xander Stone.

Five students from Cross Keys Middle School (CKMS) participated in the Technology Student Association (TSA) National Conference, held in Orlando, Florida. The conference was filled with competitions, with over 30 different categories that required students to think strategically and collaboratively to create projects that solved some of the world’s major issues.

“I feel that we at Cross Keys Middle School prepare our students each day for these types of events,” said chapter advisor and coach Eric Brown. “We focus regularly on project-based learning which makes our students think on-thespot to solve real-world issues.”

Seventh-grader Amber Chu and eighth-grader Brianna Chappie, were national finalists in the top ten in the “technical design” category. Oth-

er CKMS students who participated and placed within the top 50 were seventh-graders Xander Stone and Austin Rakers, and eighth-grader Noah Jackson out of over 8,000 students from across the country.

Chu and Chappie were given the challenge to remove two invasive species of plants from protected waterways in the southern region of the United States. Within the given 24-hour period, they submitted their design portfolio, which contained their research, brainstorms, drawings, measurements and all other required materials that explained their solution.

“I couldn’t be prouder of our students,” Brown said. “The outcome of this conference is a validation of the quality of education our students receive in the Ferguson-Florissant School District.”

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Breakfast Avocado Toast with Bacon and Ham Cook time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4

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Ingredients: 12 slices bacon 16 ounces sliced ham 1 1/2-2 quarts water 1 lime, juiced 1 cup freshly made or refrigerated, prepared guacamole 4 large eggs 4 thick slices seeded whole-grain bread, toasted golden brown freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or cilantro leaves

Directions: Heat oven to 375 F. Lightly spray baking rack and place on top of foil-lined, rimmed baking pan. Separate strips of bacon and lay flat in single layer on rack. Bake 15-18 minutes, or until just crisp, rotating pan halfway through cooking. Using spatula, remove bacon from pan while warm; drain on paper towels.

While bacon is baking, lay sliced ham on lightly sprayed, rimmed baking pan. Bake 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through. Keep bacon and ham warm.

In saucepot over medium-high heat, heat water and lime juice until simmering. Crack eggs into small cups. Slowly add eggs one at a time to pot and simmer 4-5 minutes, or until whites are just set for runny yolk or a little longer for firmer yolk. Remove eggs from water with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.

Spread guacamole onto toast, topping each with sliced ham, egg, pepper and bacon.

Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro and serve warm.

Hearty Breakfast Bowl Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients: 8 slices bacon 16 ounces boneless ham steaks, cubed 3 cups cooked steel-cut Irish or traditional oatmeal 3 1/2-4 quarts water, divided 1 pound fresh asparagus 4 eggs 2 cups fresh assorted berries 1/2 cup walnuts 1/3 cup pepitas (Spanish pumpkin seeds)

of foil-lined, rimmed baking pan. Separate strips of bacon and lay flat in single layer on rack. Bake 15-18 minutes, or until just crisp, rotating pan halfway through cooking. Using spatula, remove bacon from pan while warm; drain on paper towels. Drain fat from pan. Place ham cubes on same rack and bake 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.

Directions: Heat oven to 375 F.

Over high heat, bring 2 quarts water to boil and blanch asparagus 1-2 minutes, or until tender-crisp when pierced with fork. With tongs or slotted spoon, remove asparagus;

Lightly spray baking rack and place on top

Prepare oatmeal as directed on package and keep warm with ham and bacon.

drain and reserve. In same saucepot over high heat, bring 1 1/2-2 quarts water to boil. Reduce heat to simmer and, using slotted spoon, carefully lower eggs into water individually. Cook 6 1/2 minutes for softer, jammy yolk or a little more for firmer yolk, keeping water simmering during cooking.

Transfer eggs to bowl of ice water and chill 1 minute for easier peeling.

To assemble, divide oatmeal, asparagus, berries, ham and bacon among four bowls.

Place peeled, halved egg in each bowl and top with walnuts and pepitas.

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Learn & Play

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Crossword Puzzle Theme: Children’s Books

Yeggs

John Hanna

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

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life

ACROSS 1. West African religious practice 6. J. Edgar Hoover’s org.

9. Decked out 13. *Mickey Mouse’s pet in books and cartoons 14. Young newt 15. Certain rib quality 16. Asian goat antelope 17. American Gas Association 18. Metrical units in poetry 19. *Story of Auggie Pullman, boy with a rare disease 21. Captain’s record 23. Thanksgiving serving 24. Actor MacLachlan 25. Aardvark’s morsel 28. Shape with an ax 30. Battlefield ID 35. Displeasure on one’s face 37. High part of day 39. Nigerian money 40. ____ of Man 41. Wooden pin 43. Swarm like bees 44. Paparazzi’s target 46. *Children’s author ____ Pennypacker 47. Dial in on a radio 48. Attractive to look at 50. High in decibels 52. “Swan Lake” step 53. Virginia folk dance 55. Future fish 57. *”The ____ Tollbooth” 61. *Mary Lennox’s secret spot 64. *Young Montague 65. O in IOU 67. Writers’ inspirations 69. Gibson garnish 70. ____ Aviv 71. PayPal money 72. *”Where the Red ____ Grows” 73. *Final word of a children’s story?

74. Buy second-hand

DOWN 1. Goddess Rhea, to Romans 2. *”he ____ the house down.”

3. Never replaced the UK’s pound sterling 4. Lack of muscle tension 5. Carriage on top of elephant 6. Robert De Niro’s “Cape ____” 7. *Roald Dahl’s acronym 8. Europe’s “boot” 9. Dungeness, e.g.

10. Car with a bar 11. Pulpit 12. Writing spot?

15. *Don’t let it drive the bus!

20. Correct 22. Antiquated 24. ____-it-____ 25. *Rabbit hole traveler 26. Offensively curious 27. Ballerina’s skirt fabric 29. Courts 31. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 32. Secure with ropes 33. Rome’s Colosseum 34. *Quarter Quell 36. Snorkeling site 38. Infamous Roman Emperor 42. *”Little House on the Prairie” protagonist 45. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005) movie director 49. “War and Peace” author 51. Type of roof window 54. Portray emotion 56. Draw out a conclusion 57. Faculty member, for short 58. Sharpen 59. Arabian chieftain 60. Ne 61. Fix a horse 62. Biblical twin 63. Monster’s loch 66. Skin cyst 68. Anything female See answers on page 13

Chip in It’s true. We Americans are getting lazier by the day because this is now happening. A certain company in the U.S. is injecting chips into their employees! Yup, just like a furry little pet.

They’re getting micro-machines shot into their bodies. And for what reason? A very futuristic timesaving reason. Or at least I thought…

Of course I was intrigued when I first heard about this chip thingy because anything that has to do with a salty treat naturally gets my attention. Soon after, I sadly learned it was not something I could dunk into a sour cream and onion dip, but instead a futuristic innovation inserted in between the thumb and index finger.

I then thought, what type of timesaving purposes were we in store for? I envisioned the vast possibilities: Could I now speak into my palm like a phone or get reception and listen to my favorite tunes via my hand; perhaps wave my finger and levitate things making cleaning the living room a breeze; or maybe even with a snap of my finger make a chocolatey confection appear?

Yes! Sign me up and inject me with that foreign substance which could easily migrate to vital organs and emit radiation to wither up my kidneys; I was on board and willing! That is until the actual purpose for the strange devices was revealed.

Critical time savers, my withered up kidneys!

The purpose for such an invasive procedure: entering the office building, logging onto a computer and vending machine purchases. Since

when did turning a doorknob or entering 1234 on a computer or selecting a bag of Cheetos become so all-consuming and critical to the workday that humans are willing to plug menacing little bots full of carcinogens into their blood streams?!

Changed my mind. I’ll pass until these things serve real purpose. Such as, say I’m in one of those gigantic big box stores with my husband and he’s been lost for five hours and purposely won’t answer his phone. Luckily, I have had one of those chips embedded in his rear section. I then give it a major jolt, courtesy of the handy BumZap app from my smartphone. I can hear his yowls seven aisles away. I now know he is in the plumbing section ogling over the PVC pipe fittings and can easily be retrieved.

The future is a wondrous thing.

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

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

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

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Sports you see with Gary B...

Juszczyk excels at the USATF Recently during the USA Track and Field (USATF) Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships, three local, young athletes excelled at the University of Kansas’ Rock Chalk Park. *14-year-old Florrisant resident Sydney Juszczyk, in the girls 13-14 age group, won her division in the javelin with a toss of 144 feet, two inches.

She will be a freshman at Trinity High next month and competes for the Ultimate Speed Academy. *The boys 17-18 triple jump saw recent Summit graduate Rayvon Allen competing for the St. Louis Blues Track Club. He settled for a runnerup showing despite the same mark as the winner (51-7.75). *In the girls 17-18 triple jump, Diamond Riley of Ritenour and the University City Xplosion finished fifth with a jump of 39-5.75. Riley will be a senior at Ritenour and had won the Class 5 triple jump crown. * The future athletes Add another sweep for the Rascals The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League with home games at Car Shield Field in O’Fallon.

The River City squad held off a late rally to complete the season sweep against the Traverse City Beach Bums with a 9-8 win Sunday evening in the Beach Bums’, backyard improving to five games over the .500 mark for the first time since Aug. 30, 2016. They cruised to win the first two games 5-1 and 4-1, but are still in third place and 6.5 games out.

NEXT HOME GAMES • Wednesday/Thursday, Aug. 2 (5:05 p.m.)/3 against the Florence Freedom • Friday/Saturday/Sunday , Aug. 4/5/6 against the Evansville Otters All games at 6:35 p.m., 4:05 p.m. on Sundays Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. * Hitting machine Another Rascals’ player is signed by the Cardinals The Cardinals have purchased the contract of the River City right-handed pitcher Jason Zgardowski.

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– SUDOKU – Zgardowski, 23, becomes the second Rascal this season to sign with the Cardinals and third overall to move on to a major league organization. He will report to a Cardinals affiliate.

The bullpen arm leaves the Rascals with three wins and three saves and a stellar 1.34 ERA through a Frontier League-leading 34 appearances and has not allowed an earned run in his last 18 innings, striking out 40 batters dating back to June 18. * See you in the bigs Play baseball with former players The Rascals is giving you the chance to play in its STL Legends Game at CarShield Field on Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. with former major league baseball players.

Up for bid is one roster spot to play alongside all of our former Cardinal legends. The winning bidder will receive an official personalized Legends Game jersey and hat, a chance to receive autographs from the legends, and three additional non-autograph game tickets for guests, as well as food and drinks throughout the event. Bidding for this once in a lifetime opportunity will begin at $2,000. Official bids can be placed www.r.ebay. com/IT9MOf. Players include Rick Ankiel, Jim Edmonds, Skip Schumaker, Fernando Tatis, John Tudor, Jason Isringhausen, Brad Thompson and Kerry Robinson in the first annual 2017 STL Legends game.

Local personalities also playing in the STL Legends Game include Lux and Tim from NOW 96.3 as well as Marc Cox and Jamie Allman from FM News Talk 97.1, Joe Roderick from Inside STL, Charlie Marlow from Fox 2 News and former St. Louis Blues player Cam Janssen.

For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * One special day

1999 for the paper.

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, has hosted many radio shows from Health to Sports to Baby Boomer news. He was the EMCEE of the River City Rascals and St. Louis Swarm basketball team inaugural seasons and broadcasting for the indoor football teams over a decade. Has been writing sports since

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Aug. 12: Flea market

EVENTS Aug. 2: 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. 3: Scholarship Bowl

The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will host its 2017 Scholarship Bowl from 6 to 9 p.m. at Crest Bowl at 650 N. Florissant Road in Florissant. The proceeds from the Scholarship Bowl fund the chamber’s Scholarship Program which annually awards scholarships to area high school seniors. Pricing includes three games, shoe rental, one pizza per lane, and non-alcoholic beverages. Teams of six cost $150 while an Individual Bowler is $25. For more information or to register, call the chamber office at 314-831-3500 or visit www.greaternorthcountychamber.com.

Aug. 4: Steak dinner

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

Aug. 9: 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. 11: Country fried steak or meatloaf

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

Aug. 11-12: Doggie pool party

The city of Florissant will be having a Doggie Pool Party at the Koch Park Family Aquatic Center Aug. 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Dogs must be up to date on their vaccinations and recently bathed. All dogs must wear an ID tag and be on a leash unless swimming.

All current vaccination records, including DHLPP or DHLP and rabies shots are required to swim. These must be written records. Tags are not proof. All humans must sign a waiver.

Owners must clean up after their dog.

Cost is $10 for dog and owner and $3 for each additional guest.

Aug. 12: 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.

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.

Aug. 16: 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. 18: Pork steak

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.

Aug. 23: 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. 25: 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.

Aug 30: 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.

Sept. 9: Grandparents Day celebration

DeSmet Retirement Grandparents Day Celebration takes place from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. There will be Cindy’s petting zoo and pony rides, Wendy Fritter with Unleashed Music DJ, Florissant firefighters grilling hot dogs and burgers along with face painting and balloons. Florissant Police Department will have an informational table for the kids, the Dare Car/officer and Eddie the service dog. Florissant fire truck firemen will also be present.

Sept. 14: Square dance lessons

Square dance lessons begin at Church of the Master at 1325 Paddock Dr. in Florissant from 7 - 9 p.m. Registration closes Sept. 7. Casual attire and cost is $5 per person per night. Call 314-8392134 or 314-837-4729 to register.

Sept. 14: Art fundraiser

The Eighth Annual Art from the Heart is a special fundraiser benefiting the local nonprofit, Friends of Kids with Cancer takes place at Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis at 13700 Manchester Rd. in Ballwin) from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.. The event, sponsored by Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis, features a silent auction of over 60 pieces of

art created by kids with cancer in St. Louis. Friends’ Art Therapist, Tasha, works with these kids throughout the year on their artwork for this fundraiser. 100 percent of proceeds support Friends’ Art Therapy program.

Tickets are $50 per person. For more information visit https://www.friendsofkids.com/art.html.

Sept. 16: Prostate cancer awareness walk

The End of Prostate Cancer joins forces with St. Louis Urological Surgeons and Arch Cancer Care to host the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk this September. The goal is to create Generation ZERO – the first generation of men free of prostate cancer. Participants will run and walk together on Sept.r 16 to fight a disease that takes the life of an American man every 20 minutes. Run/walk participants will receive tech shirts, refreshments, and the opportunity to connect with others who are impacted by prostate cancer. Funds raised for this year’s run/walk event will go toward national efforts to provide research for new treatments, to enhance patient support resources, and to educate men and families about prostate cancer. The race will take place at Creve Coeur Park - Sailboat Cove. For more information, visit www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org/stlouis.

Sept. 19: Introduction to square dancing

Free modern western square dance introduction classes sponsored by West County Spinners Square Dance Club begins Sept. 12 and 19 from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in the gym at 14088 Clayton Rd. in Chesterfield just East of Hwy 141. The square dance program continues subsequent Tuesdays at $60 per person for twelve weeks or $6 a lesson. Children ages 8-18 are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Wear casual clothes and be prepared to have fun square dancing. Register or just show up. For information, contact Jim and Crystal at 314-753-6674 or www.westcountyspinners.com. Couples and singles of all ages are welcome, no experience is necessary.

Sept. 30: Charity golf tournament

The Hazelwood School District Foundation will host its Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Old Florissant Golf Course at 50 Country Club Lane in Florissant. This event will take place with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost of the tournament is $100 per golfer. This cost includes entry into all events, 18-holes of golf, cart, breakfast, snacks, lunch and a chance to win several prizes. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the following programs: Hazelwood Bright Futures, HSD Food 4 Thought, and Care to Learn-Hazelwood, which share the same mission – to help provide basic necessities for students in areas of health, hunger and hygiene.

To register your team or for sponsorship information, contact Alecia White at 314-953-5016 or by email at info@hazelwoodschools.org.

Oct. 7: Arts and crafts festival

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St. Ann Catholic Church at 7530 Natural Bridge Rd. in Normandy is hosting an arts and crafts festival from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The proceeds from the festival support the efforts of the St. Vincent DePaul conference in helping neighbors in need. At the festival there will be presentations on praying with art and insights into the artwork of the St. John’s Bible. Artists are invited to sell their artwork and sacred art at the festival. Table rental for artwork displays is $30 per table. Table rental payments are collected at the church office. For more information call 314-385-5090.

RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients.

Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-513-1674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

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

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

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

Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane.

We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment ). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music.

We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

Tuesdays: mous

Alcoholics

Anony-

Alcoholics Anonymous Informational Meeting takes place every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at 7222 N. Lindbergh Blvd. (behind the Holiday Inn Express off the Taylor Rd. exit) in Hazelwood.

This free meeting is for anyone who is interested in learning more about Alcoholics Anonymous, how it started, what it’s all about and how it works.

This is an hour-long meeting with a short presentation, followed by a question and answer session with current members. For more information call 314-731-4854.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

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

Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

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

Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335

meeting

6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, 800 Chambers Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

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

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

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

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

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

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

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs:

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

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

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604.

Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

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

Thursdays: Blood pressure checks

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

Thursdays: meeting

Women’s

chorus

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

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

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

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo

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

Fridays: Celebrate Recovery

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

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • August 2, 2017 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 group

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

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

Sundays: Meat shoot

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

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

Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine

#1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant, 1 – 4pm, through October. Donations accepted. Docents needed. 314.921.7582, vicray01@aol.com

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.

Every Monday-Friday: Evening Front Desk Volunteers Needed 4-7pm, Christian Hospital, 1225 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information, please contact Lee Shields at 314.653.5032.

2nd Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting

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

state-of-the-art fitness equipment and circuit training. Membership is available at little or no cost through your health plan. To find out if you are eligible, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 314.738.2599.

Tuesdays: Alcohol and Drug Information Meeting

SSM DePaul Wellness Center:

Christian Hospital Building 2, Suite 401, 6:30 – 8pm, 314.839.3171, free and open to the public.

Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital 11:30am-1pm, Bridgeton Trails Library, 3455 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314.344.6873.

Wednesdays: STEPS 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, 314.953.8100.

Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call 314.653.5032 Nicotine Anonymous

Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314822-2066 or visit WWW.NicotineAnonymous.org.

Look Good…Feel Better

SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314.344.6090.

SilverSneakers Senior Wellness Program at the Maryland Heights Centre

A fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. A Silver Sneakers membership includes access to the city’s Fitness Centre with

Smoking Cessation Classes:

Free ongoing 8-week sessions, 866.

SSM.DOCS to register or for more information.

Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation, 314.344.6177

Free Mammogram Screenings:

SSM Health Care free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments at 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, 636.947.5617

Speaker’s Bureau:

SSM speakers available for organizations, clubs, community and church groups for up to one hour free of charge, 636.949.7159

ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS Sundays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

6:30 - 8pm, 7401 Delmar Ave. in University City, 314.993.5421.

First and Third Tuesdays: Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse 12:30 - 2pm, 320 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.968.3477.

Third Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

At Delmar Gardens North, 4401 Parker Rd., Florissant, 9am, 314.355.1516, Helpline 800.272.3900

Last Saturdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: Mother of Good Counsel Home, 6825 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, 10:30am 314.383.4765

Last Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Missouri Veterans Home, 10600 Lewis & Clark, St. Louis, 1pm, 314.340.6389

Wednesdays: Weekly Cancer Survivor’s Support Group

H.W. Koenig Medical Building at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 3 - 4:30pm, free, 636.755.3034

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

Wednesdays: New Choices NarAnon Family Group at Zion Lutheran Church 12075 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, 7:30 – 9pm, www.Nar-Anon. org

Thursdays: Grief Share Support Group

Church of the Nazarene, 1309 N. Elizabeth Ave., Ferguson 6:30 - 8pm, leecedra@sbcglobal.net

Mondays & Thursdays: Breathe/ for people with pulmonary disease

Graham Medical Center, 1150 Graham Rd. Suite 104, 11am - 12pm, $30, 314-953-6090

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

What’s Happening

Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program

SSM DePaul Health Center. This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits.

This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call 314.344.6030 to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment.

SSM St. Joseph Health Center & Hospital West Auxiliary Non profit organization assisting the hosp. by holding fund raisering activities, being of service to patients, families, employees & physicians and acting as good will ambassadors to community. We welcome new member. Call Barb Hutchinson 636.947.5466.

The Barnes St. Peters Hospital Auxiliary is looking for New Members

If you would like to become a member please call 636.916.9664.

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Gateway to Hope Program

The Gateway to Hope Program arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured and reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed w/breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or www. gthstl.org.

Every Wednesday Take Pounds Sensibly Group

Off

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 414 S. Church St., St. Peters. Weigh-ins at 8:30 a.m. Business mtg at 10 a.m. Call 636.397.1727 or 636.272.4995 for more info.

Every Tues. 6:30–8 p.m. Chemical Dependency Mtg. Christian Hospital. 314.839.3171.

Every Tues.: 9–10:30 a.m. TOPS Meetings Take Off Pounds Sensibly. John F. Kennedy Community Center, 315 Howdershell Rd., Florissant. 314.921.7582.

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In search of dollar movie theaters

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By Steve Bryan

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s a movie fan, I always look for ways to stretch my cinematic dollars. I live in Irvine, California where ticket prices can go as high as $14.50 for a standard, no-frills showing. IMAX and other premium formats raise the ticket price even higher. Taking a significant other to see a new release could cost well over $40, especially when purchasing concessions.

Irvine did have the Woodbridge 5 Theater, a second-run theater situated near an incredibly nice park and bike trail. For a long time, adult tickets were $1.99, but if you wanted to see a 3D film, it was a dollar more. The seats weren’t great and the carpet wasn’t very clean, but the Woodbridge was a nice Sunday afternoon refuge (I binge watched “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” there for a month.)

In 2016, however, AMC bought the theater, rebranding it as one of their “AMC Classic” locations showing first-run movies at a discount. Adult evening tickets cost $6.99, but matinees are $4.99. They offer self-serve soda machines and honor the “AMC Stubs”

loyalty program. On Tuesdays, current releases are just $5 per person at the Chesterfield 14 Theater in St. Louis as well as other AMC Classic locations across the country.

Discounted first-run theaters may be a sign of the times, ending the secondary market that used to thrive. For several years in St. Louis, the Granada Theater on Gravois showed second-run films for $1 per ticket; the concessions also were quite reasonable. Down the road, the renovated Kingsland had reclining seats and inexpensive admission to boot. Both have long since been converted into retail space and/or parking lots.

In Orange County, I encountered more than one theater with bargain prices for new releases on certain days. Regal Cinemas has a theater in Anaheim with discounted tickets and concessions all day on Sunday. Cinema City, also in Anaheim, has a nicely renovated theater with great customer service and amenities. Tickets there are as low as $6 on certain days.

On a visit to St. Louis, a friend and I checked out the Keller 8, once a proud addition to the

Wehrenberg stable of cinemas. The 20-year-old venue is now part of Earlann Theaters chain that offers good value for couples and families.

During that visit, we saw the live-action “Beauty and the Beast” followed by a showing of “The Lovers” with Debra Winger.

Though the days of cheap movies are seemingly over, the new brand of discount houses offer more bang for the buck. You also don’t have to wait a few weeks to catch a film at a decent price. Still, the idea of paying just a dollar or two to see a movie at the theater remains a very fond memory.

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 wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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