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August 8, 2018

Helping Hazelwood swat mosquitoes

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A technician treats standing water on the side of the road for mosquito larvae.

The city of Hazelwood has contracted with St. Louis County in an effort to better control mosquito populations

By Alexandra Ray Not all mosquitoes are created equal.

Summer is a time when many try to enjoy the great outdoors; however, mosquitoes can prevent the attempt. Some mosquitoes may be the cause of annoyance and bug bites during the day, but they will not transmit diseases. These are called nuisance mosquitoes.

Yet some mosquitoes do have the potential to cause harm. A vector is an organism that has the potential to transmit diseases to humans. The primary vector in St. Louis County is QX mosquitoes. In an effort to control mosquitoes, specifically those that transmit diseases, the city of Hazelwood has contracted with St. Louis County.

The Hazelwood City Council approved the

contract with St. Louis County Department of Public Health Vector Control. The fiveyear contract is included in the city’s 2018/19 fiscal year budget and is estimated to cost $8,500 per year.

St. Louis County Department of Public Health Vector Control is currently implementing its Integrated Pest Management system for the city of Hazelwood, working to reduce the population of mosquitoes that have the potential to transmit diseases. The Integrated Pest Management system is made up of three parts – larviciding, surveillance and adulticiding.

Larviciding is the treatment of standing water with a pesticide that will specifically

kill mosquito larvae. It is a proactive, preventative measure. A vast majority of the efforts of St. Louis County Department of Public Health Vector Control focus on treating standing water in order to prevent larvae from growing into adult mosquitoes, which may have the potential to infect humans with diseases. While larviciding is not a surveillance based practice, Integrated Pest Management as a whole is based entirely upon surveillance.

Surveillance involves the trapping and testing of mosquitoes. The traps that are laid target mosquitoes which have the potential to transmit diseases. These mosquitoes, See ‘MOSQUITOES’ page 2

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Breckenridge Hills announces opening of Sims Park Sims Park, located at 3305 Sims Ave. in Breckenridge Hills, is open and ready for play. The park was recently renovated and now includes a playground structure for kids of all ages, new picnic tables and benches, new restrooms, paved parking lot, and paved walkway. The project was funded through a grant provided by the St. Louis County Municipal Grant Commission.

“We have been working to update this park - with the help of the St. Louis County Parks Grant Commission, we have a beautiful park ready for all to enjoy,” noted Mayor Mary Aman.

On June 2, the park was dedicated in honor of Breckenridge Hills’ Police Chief Perry Hopkins, who died in 2016. He was a police officer for the Breckenridge Hills Police Department for 32 years, and at his death held the position of Chief of Police.

In November of 2000, voters in St. Louis County approved a sales tax to help improve, restore and expand their municipal parks and recreation programs. As a result of their votes, the municipal park grant commission of St. Louis County was formed and charged

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with setting up the grant program for municipalities, with priority given to underserved communities.

Park hours are sunrise to sunset.

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‘MOSQUITOES’ from cover female QX mosquitoes, will be tested. If the mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus, St. Louis encephalitis or any kind of arboviral disease, or where population counts are high, control efforts are focused at the specific sites where the mosquitoes were trapped.

Adulticiding is the only way to control adult mosquitoes, whether they are nuisance mosquitoes or vectors.

Adulticiding is fogging – the spraying of a pesticide. The products used by St. Louis County Department of Public Health Vector Control are EPA regulated and are used according to the label to ensure that the proper amount is applied.

James Sayers, Vector Control Services Supervisor for St. Louis County Department of Public Health Vector Control, stated, “We are only coming out there and doing pesticide applications when our surveillance dictates that it’s warranted that they actually need it.”

“Repeated spraying like they used to do where you just constantly spray every Tuesday… the insects will build up resistance, which makes our pesticides ineffective against them. So (our) spraying would virtually do nothing, eventually. So this way it’s targeted, they only get the dosage they need in the areas that it’s needed, so it knocks them down and keeps them down,” explained Anthony Patullo, Vector Control Specialist/Surveillance Coordinator for St. Louis County Department of Public Health Vector Control.

Repeated spraying was occurring in the city of Hazelwood when, before this contract, the city provided its own service.

David Stewart, Public Works Director/ City Engineer for the city of Hazelwood, stated, “What appealed to us was St. Louis County – they have kind of a comprehensive approach to vector control.

They’re actually doing surveillance, they’re

Mosquito larvae like these can propagate in standing water as small as the size of a bottle cap.

trapping mosquitoes, they’re testing mosquitoes – our program (before the contract) was simply just routine spraying.”

Besides providing the addition of surveillance and larviciding for the city of Hazelwood, St. Louis County Department of Public Health Vector Control provides expertise.

“They have several people on staff that specialize in this type of work. I would say that… that specialty is something that we don’t have in house, it’s something that they do day in and day out, so I think that that’s what they bring to this service,” stated Stewart.

The Integrated Pest Management system provided by St. Louis County Department of Public Health Vector Control makes a difference in the lives of residents.

Sayers stated, “There’s not very many human cases every year, at least residents that develop a full blown encephalopathy where they would see hospitalization or even death from West Nile Virus or St.

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Louis encephalitis, but for those people that do, it’s life altering – if it’s your mom, your dad, brother or sister, relative, friend – if you speak to people that have had these diseases, and how it has affected their lives, I would think that we would be having a great impact and those people definitely want us to continue doing what we’re doing.”

St. Louis County Department of Public Health Vector Control is requesting that the community report any areas that could be breeding sites for mosquitoes. The community can also help by eliminating standing water on their property. Even a bottle cap can hold enough water to breed potentially hundreds of mosquitoes.

St. Louis County Department of Public Health Vector Control offers free inspections to residents who may be having trouble with mosquitoes on their property.

To take advantage of a free inspection, to report potential mosquito breeding sites or for more information, call 314-615-0680.

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Around Town

Village North Retirement Community and Health Center resident celebrates 104th birthday Amidst plenty of singing, laughing and numerous stories, Jessie Trice O’Bryant, known to many as either “Miss Jessie” or “Aunt Dolly,” celebrated her 104th birthday on July 21 at Village North Retirement Community and Health Center, where she has lived since September 2017.

Five generations of family, 14 of whom were present, attended the celebration. The assembled included some who traveled from Arkansas, Michigan, Submitted photo Arizona and even Massachusetts, as well as Illinois and Missouri, Great nephew William A. Fridge Jr., serenades his “Aunt Jessie” Jessie Trice O’Bryant (center) just to celebrate this momentous on her birthday with a song on his saxophone. O’Bryant’s neice Darlene Mayweather sits next to her. occasion with Miss Jessie.

Attendees included friends from previous living old niece, Darlene Mayweather, explained that she locations, her church (East Union Missionary was called “Aunt Dolly” because as young children Baptist Church on Belt Road), and staff from she and her siblings had difficulties saying “Jessie” Village North.

– so they chose Dolly instead.

As part of the celebration, Karan Henderson, After 90 minutes of storytelling, laughing and Miss Jessie’s great-niece and the coordinator of singing, the family made their way to a room at the birthday celebration, read a resolution of Village North set up specifically for a celebratory birthday recognition and congratulations from meal. As one family member approached with the Missouri State House of Representatives Miss Jessie with a wheelchair, another asked submitted by Rep. Alan Green (D-Florissant). whether she wanted to walk (with her walker) to The stories included Jessie’s experiences both as the dining area. a professional seamstress and a cake baker whose “I’m so happy right now, I could fly,” said Miss cakes were good enough to be sold. Her 87-year- Jessie, with a big smile on her face.

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Local Author Spotlight: Stephanie Paasch Stephanie Paasch is a married mother of three wonderful children (Serrina, Colby and Caitlyn) and a lifetime resident of the Show-Me state.

She has always dreamed of being an author. She has been telling her kids these stories for years and has decided to share these stories with the world.

2018 is the kickoff to the Sparklepants Revolution! “The Adventures of Sparklepants” series features over 20 stories about Ellie Marie and her beloved pet dog, Sparklepants. They go on a super-fun adventure in every book. You will love these characters and learning about all the different adventures they partake in!

In the debut novel, “Sparklepants: Moving Day,” Ellie Marie and Sparklepants are moving out of the only home they have ever known (seven long years)! They learn what a realtor is and how anyplace can feel like home if you are surrounded with those people who love you. Especially when the new house feels like home because you get a super cool new room to share with Sparklepants!

When she is not writing, Paasch reading or researching, or doing the Mom job. She is always looking for inspiration for her next story. She went to Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph and married her high school sweetheart.

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Hazelwood’s Tiny Tots teacher known for educational excellence over 34-year career Photo courtesy city of Hazelwood

Every year for the past 34 years since she started teaching, Anne Frese has been doing a Hawaiian Luau for her pre-school students.

In July, she did her 2018 event at the Hazelwood Community Center with seven of her students, ages 3-1/2 to five, and invited the parents.

Frese used her Hawaiian Luau event to educate students about coconuts and pineapples which are grown in the state of Hawaii. She also helped them learn about the culture of Hawaii by having them make leis, draw pictures, sing and dance to Hawaiian songs as well as learn hand gestures.

The luau also included arts and crafts activities, making a volcano explode and using sand and paint to create footprints.

Many Hazelwood residents remember having her as their pre-school teacher and thought she was a wonderful teacher.

These residents know that Frese will make learning a fun experience and give their kids the nurturing they need to become responsible adults.

The city of Hazelwood’s Tiny Tots preschool program for kids, ages 3-1/2 to five, is an economical start for a child’s education. Preschoolers who attend Frese’s classes enjoy a variety of positive learning experiences with music, crafts and social activities. Frese also includes group activities and field trips into her curriculum program.

The fees for a 16-class schedule are $222 for residents and $232 for non-residents. Parents have the option of having their preschoolers attend four days per week by registering them for both morning sessions. If this isn’t feasible, preschoolers can attend two days per week like a Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday /Wednesday schedule. Parents should call the Parks and Recreation Office at 314-7310980 and discuss their needs with management personnel.

Registration deadlines are Aug. 25 and Oct. 20.

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2018 Best Of Northwest Chamber of Commerce Congratulations to the st Place Winners!

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2018 Best of Northwest Chamber of Commerce Accounting/Bookkeeping

Advertising/Media

Attorney/Legal Services

Accounting Girl LLC 715 Bell Ave., 63119

Invelop Now 2847 S Ingram Mill Rd, 65804

Westminster Legal Group - John Hongs 4240 Duncan Ave, 63110

Automobile Dealership

Auto Repair

Bank/Credit Union

All Star Dodge 11503 St Charles Rock Road, 63044

Car Doc 11738 Administration Dr, 63146

Great Southern Bank 10385 W Florissant Ave., 63136

Banquet Facility

Bar & Grill

Business Consultant/Coach

Orlando’s Event and Conference Center 2050 Dorsett Village Plaza, 63043

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 302 Westport Plaza Dr, 63146

People Solutions Center - Katie Magoon 2416 S 10th St, 63104

Catering

Chiropractor

Computer/ IT Services

Valenti’s Market & Catering 6750 Mexico Road, 63376

Smart Pain Solutions 11901 St Charles Rock Rd., 63044

CMIT Solutions 17295 Chesterfield Airport Rd, 63005

Contractor

Credit Card Processing

Disaster Restoration

Wrablik Construction, LLC 8032 Joel Ave, 63123

Beyond Inc Credit Card Processing 3225 Bristolhall Dr, 63044

CATCO 2685 Metro Blvd, 63043

Electrician

Financial Advisors

Fitness

Branham Electric 4139 Twill Valley Ct., 63376

Benjamin F Edwards & Co. - Todd Thayer One North Brentwood Blvd, Ste. 510, 63114

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Funeral Home

Graphic Designer

Health Care

Collier’s Funeral Home 3400 N Lindbergh Blvd, 63074

A Skeetz Production LLC 41 Graeler Dr, 63146

SSM DePaul Hospital 12303 De Paul Dr., 63044

Heating & Cooling

Home Based Business

Home Health Care

Classic Aire 1276 N Warson Rd, 63132

Unleashed Music

Home Instead 8147 Delmar Blvd, 63130

Hotel

Insurance Agent

Janitorial Services

Holiday Inn St Louis Airport West 3400 Rider Trail South, 63145

Heartland Insurance - Jerry Conlon 2451 Executive Dr, Ste. 200, 63303

Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems 11684 Lilburn Park Rd, 63146

Landscaping

Lighting

Medical/Urgent Care

Wolf Land Maintenance 1719 Discovery Dr, 63385

Gateway LED Solutions 718 Simmons Ave, 63122

Total Access Urgent Care 12409 St Charles Rock Rd, 63044

Mortgage

Non-Profit Organization

Plumbing

I Know a Mortgage Guy 3910 Avery Place Ct, 63044

The Kaufman Fund 10855 Picadilly Square #63, 63146

P. S. Rapp Sewer & Plumbing 15264 Clayton Rd, 63011

Promotional Products

Real Estate Agent

Restaurant

Tessler Promotions 2 Lawrence Dr, 63141

Realtor Wade - Wade Weistreich 2416 S 10th St, 63104

Syberg’s Restaurant 2430 Old Dorsett Rd, 63043

Recreation & Entertainment

Retail

Roofing

Kokomo Joe’s/ Escapology 4105 N Cloverleaf Dr, 63376

Better Office Furniture 3711 Mueller Road, 63301

S2C Roofing 8619 North Ave, 63114

Signs/Printing

Social Media

Staffing

1st Place Printing 179 Marley Rd, 63363

100th Monkey Media PO Box 2475, 63050

Kelly Services 2458 Old Dorsett Rd, 63043

Transportation

Most Write-In Votes

Top Vote Getter

Zipp Express 13652 Lake Front Dr, 63045

Kirk Schilling 2847 S Ingram Mill Rd, 63158

CMIT Solutions 17295 Chesterfield Airport Rd, 63005

Stellar Person Cheryl Arnold

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Each board and staff member is dedicated to providing you with the tools you need to meet your organizational objectives and to offering new services as the market dictates.

What is the chamber?

The Northwest Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 nonprofit, voluntary organization that unites businesses and citizens who invest their time and money in a community development program – working together to improve the economic, civic, and cultural well being of our area. It

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must be understood that a chamber of commerce is people. The Northwest Chamber of Commerce is a place for members to get involved and accomplish collectively what one could not alone.

What it is not The chamber of commerce is not a department of the city, county or state government; a social, service or charitable institution; or a private advertising, publicity or public relations agency.

Why belong to a chamber?

Membership in your local chamber of commerce is a circular process. It demonstrates your commitment to your business and your community. As the community invests in your business, it is important to put some of that investment back into the community. Active membership in your local chamber carries with it a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction from the knowledge that you are doing your share in an important job. The chamber does work! It works because people like you make it work.

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Cancer prevention: what you can do Many believe the most common cause of cancer is a genetic predisposition. However, only five to 10 percent of cancers are hereditary. Instead, lifestyle may, in some cases, play a more important role. Learn what you can do in your everyday life to reduce your risk.

Don’t smoke.

90 percent of lung cancers are caused by smoking as well as 30 percent of all cancer deaths. In addition, smoking is a key risk factor for 14 other cancers, including cancers of the head and neck, bladder, breast, kidney, cervix, pancreas, stomach, colon, rectum and blood. If you smoke, quit now.

Maintain a healthy weight.

Approximately 120,000 cancer deaths per year are related to being overweight or obese, with a body mass index (BMI) of greater or equal to 30. Calculate your BMI and stay within your healthy weight range.

Exercise.

Get moving and find an activity or exercise program you enjoy. Evidence has shown young women can decrease their risk of breast cancer later

in life by regular exercise in the years between their first period and having their first child.

Eat healthy.

Eat a diet full of whole, nutritious foods, like fruits and vegetables, while limiting your intake of red meat, animal fat and alcohol. Reference the Siteman Cancer Center and American Cancer Society websites for more guidance on

healthy eating.

Get screened.

There are a number of screenings that can detect cancer early, including mammograms and colonoscopies. Speak with your doctor about which screenings are recommended for you.

You can lower your risk of cancer by leading a healthy lifestyle and by being proactive about your health. The recently

expanded Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital provides patients in St. Charles County with access to comprehensive cancer care, including prevention.

Karen Hampel is a nurse coordinator and Kelly Tschannen is the medical oncology manager at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. To learn more, visit BJCStCharlesCounty.org or call 314-7477222.

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EVENTS Aug. 8: 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: Country fried steak or meatloaf dinner

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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: 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.

Aug. 11: 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.

Aug 15: 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. 17: Pork steak dinner

Pork steak dinner at Florissant Val-

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

Aug. 17: Food Truck Knight

The Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council #2951 and the city of Florissant will be co-sponsoring a Food Truck Knight from 5 to 9 p.m. on the lot near the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine located at 50 rue St. Francois. The trucks will serve until 8 p.m. and performing at the August event will be 40 miles to Vegas who will perform until 9 p.m. (Some trucks may serve later) The truck line up for the evening is: Destination Desserts, Sarah’s Cake Shop, Andrew’s Bayou Ribs, Angie Burger, The Southerner, Steak Louie, My Big Fat Greek Truck, Slice of the Hill, Seoul Taco, 2 Girls 4 Wheels, Kona Ice, Zia’s Food Truck, Mann Meats and Wing Nut. Proceeds will benefit local nonprofit charities including the TEAM Food Pantry. Patrons are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for collection barrels that will be on site.

Aug. 17: Trivia night

Marygrove’s Young Professionals Board will be hosting a trivia night at SSM Depaul Hospital- May Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Funds from the trivia night will help to provide treatment and support to over 1,300 young people every year who have faced abuse, neglect or other trauma. Cost is $200 for a table of eight. Beer is provided.

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Courtney Noto cnoto@mgstl.org or visit https://marygrovechildren.org/ events/trivia-night/.

Aug. 17: Senior citizen gala

The cities of Florissant, St. Ann, Hazelwood, Bridgeton and Maryland Heights plan this wonderful dress-up event for North County senior citizens – The 18th Annual Senior Citizen North County Gala. This year the event will be held at the city of St. Ann Community Center at #1 Community Center Drive in St. Ann from 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in the Senior Office at Florissant City Hall as well as all the sponsoring cities for $15 each through Aug. 14. The 18-piece Sentimental Journey Band will perform, attendance prizes will be given away, hors d’oeuvres will be served and dance angels will be available. Call the Florissant Senior Office at 314-839-7605 for more information.

Aug. 22: 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: Art exhibit

On Aug. 4, the #ThisIsMyFerguson Art Exhibit opens with a reception at four venues: Ferguson Municipal Public Library, Good Shepherd Arts Center, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and Urban League’s Ferguson Community Empowerment Center. #ThisIsMyFerguson will run through Aug. 25. The exhibit is an exploration of the themes “What do I treasure from (Ferguson’s) past, value in the present or passionately desire to see in the future of our community?” Local artists and writers have been invited to submit work. Also, there are collaborative projects being offered to local citizens to engage them in the creation of art.

In the weeks following the opening reception, art will be available for viewing during the regular business hours of the various locations. The addresses and business hours of the four venues are: Ferguson Municipal Public Library at 35 N. Florissant Rd., Mondays – Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Fridays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 – 4 p.m.; Good Shepherd Arts Center at 252 S. Florissant Rd. open Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Fridays, 2 – 8 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m.

– 5 p.m. and Tuesdays by appointment; St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road, office hours are Mondays – Fridays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Their worship times are: 9 a.m. worship, 10:15 a.m. coffee and fellowship and 10:30 a.m. bible study for all ages and Urban League Ferguson Community Empowerment Center at 9420 W. Florissant Avenue, open Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Aug. 28: Caregivers conference

A complimentary 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,

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by AARP Missouri Real Possibilities, Christian Hospital Auxiliary and Christian Hospital Foundation. Registration is required as seating is limited. Register online at https://aarp. cvent.com/StLouisCares2018 or call 1-877-926-8300. A complimentary lunch will be served to all attendees and complimentary valet parking will be available. The conference features keynote speaker Martin J. Schreiber, former Wisconsin governor, who is a caregiver and author, along with other resource and information presentations and booths. Resource table sponsorships are available at http:// christianhospital.org/caregivers or call 314-653-5162.

Aug. 29: Karaoke

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

Aug. 31: Chicken dinner

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

Sept. 6: Modern square dance lessons Modern square dance lessons registration starting Sept. 6, ending Sept.

13 for 10 weeks at Church of the Master at 1325 Paddock Dr. in Florissant.

Cost is $5 per person, time is 7 - 9 p.m.

Call 314-837-4729 or 314-839-2134 for more information. Wear casual clothes. Bring friends for more fun.

of attorneys at no cost to St. Louis County seniors 60 years and older.

There is an income limit. Contact the coordinator at 314-615-0931 for more information.

Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

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

Weekdays: Volunteer drivers

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

Mondays: Choral Art Singers

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

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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.

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Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

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

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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 314-993-6134.

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Tuesdays: Chair Zumba

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

Oct. 20: Fundraising event

Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host Handbags to End Hunger (formerly known as Purses for Pantries) for the fifth consecutive year. The fundraiser will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Clayton Plaza Hotel located at 7750 Carondelet Ave. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for the silent auction followed by a luncheon at noon and a live auction at 1 p.m. Both the silent and live auction will feature a variety of designer and designer-inspired handbags, evening clutches, vintage pocketbooks, totes, carryalls and more.

Auction items also include restaurant and spa gift certificates, as well as jewelry. Tickets are $50 per person, and reserved tables for 10 are available. For more information, call 314-726-5355 or register at http://www.handbags. operationfoodsearch.org.

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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.

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Hazelwood West High School alumna earns pilot license

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Shelby Schulz, a Hazelwood West High School Alumna, recently earned her private pilot’s license.

Schulz caught the flying bug when she participated in a week-long transportation summit at St. Louis University Parks Airport.

“I wanted to have my pilot license before graduating from high school last month, but I continually had check rides cancelled due to the poor weather conditions,” said Schulz. “Now I am working on earning my driver’s license!”

Schulz has many talents and will be attending University of Central Missouri in the fall studying aviation and working towards a bachelor’s degree in commercial pilot. Earlier this spring, she received the Kenneth W. Thomason Aviation Opportunity Scholarship from the University of Central Missouri. Schulz also auditioned for the University of Central Missouri Orchestra and marching band. She was offered a spot in both to play violin for the orchestra and snare for the drum line.

Schulz aspires to become an airline or a corporate entity pilot.

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association High School Aviation Initiative is one of the com-

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District Shelby Schulz, a Hazelwood West High School Alumna, recently earned her private pilot’s license.

ponents of You Can Fly, an umbrella program. The program is designed to build the pilot community with initiatives to support flying clubs, encourage best practices in flight training, and help high school students learn about careers in aviation.

Hazelwood West High School alumnus excelling in engineering field

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Blake Osecki, Hazelwood West High School teners,” said Osecki. alumnus, is making his way through the engiIn addition to starting his own business and neering field. Osecki is currently a project man- working at Bosch, Osecki worked at General ager at Robert Bosch, working on hydrogen fuel Motors in a variety of areas including Chevrolet cell semi-trucks. Bosch is a GerZH2 (Off Road Fuel Cell Elecman multinational engineering tric Truck), Chevrolet Bolt EV, and electronics company headChevrolet Volt, Cadillac ELR, quartered in Gerlingen, near Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Stuttgart, Germany. among others.

Osecki graduated from West When asked what advice he High in 2009. He then went on would give high school stuto receive a bachelor’s degree in dents who are interested in enmaterials science engineering gineering, Osecki said, “Don’t from Purdue University and a let questions go unanswered.”

Masters of Business Adminis“Put yourself in a position Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District tration from the University of to ask the right questions to Mississippi. However, his inter- Blake Osecki, Hazelwood West High School the right people. If you have alumnus, is currently a project manager at est in engineering started back Robert Bosch, working on hydrogen fuel cell an interest in driverless cars, when he was a child. take the initiative to figure out semi-trucks.

“Coming from parents who what attracts you to that subare both engineers, engineering was something ject or product, then backtrack to how you can I was interested in from a young age and that I chase that interest in your current situation. felt I should pursue,” said Osecki. “Becoming an Maybe something as simple as bringing this inengineer has opened many doors for me - both terest up to a counselor could get you enrolled during and after graduating from Purdue Uni- in a technology-focused course or program and versity and in my professional experience as well open doors for you that are both important and as starting a business.” interesting.”

Osecki founded his own company, SlideStax “There is no one-size fits all approach, but what Modular Home & Garden. SlideStax provides has helped me the most throughout all levels of high-quality, sustainable, durable and modular school, professional life and especially now in home and garden project kits, to do-it-yourself starting a business – is to figure out the right projects of any age or background. questions to ask, and the right people to ask them “Slidestax products utilize a patent-pending to. There are more resources out there than ever technology that allows for three to five-minute before to help you along the way, you just have to assembly without the need for any tools or fas- know where to look,” Osecki said.

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Pulled-Pork Sliders with Bitters Servings: approximately 14 small sandwiches

Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast 1 tablespoon cooking oil 14 small slider buns Chili Rub: 2 tablespoons bitters 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt Bitters Sauce: 1 can (15 ounces unseasoned tomato sauce

1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons Nature’s Intent apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon bitters 1 tablespoon chili powder 3 large cloves garlic, chopped 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

Directions: To make Chili Rub: Stir together aromatic bitters, chili powder and salt; let stand 10 minutes.

well. Pour into hot, empty pan. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bottom of pan.

Cut pork shoulder across grain into 1 1/2-2-inch thick slices; trim excess fat. If needed, cut into chunks to remove some fat.

Return meat to pan; spoon sauce over meat. Cover and cook 1 hour and 15 minutes on low, rearranging meat halfway through cooking. Transfer meat to plate; cover with foil to keep warm.

Rub meat with chili mixture. In 8-quart pot or 9-10-inch wide, high-sided saute pan with lid, heat oil. Add meat and brown on both sides, about 15 minutes total. Remove meat and place on plate; keep warm.

To make Bitters Sauce: Combine tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, aromatic bitters, chili powder and garlic cloves; stir

To thicken sauce, if desired: Let sauce cool in pan 5 minutes then whisk in cornstarch. Bring to boil; continue to cook and whisk until slightly thickened.

To serve: Pull meat apart with two forks or fingers. Serve warm on buns, drizzled with sauce.

When cinematic animals attack: ‘The Meg’ and other hungry predators

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n 1975, director Steven Spielberg terrorized moviegoers with “Jaws,” the story of a great white shark that attacked swimmers at a beach resort. The combination of a killer soundtrack and Spielberg’s direction made people terrified of the water. An article by CNN’s Gabriel Falcon celebrating the 35th anniversary of the film pointed out that the mechanical shark in the film still terrifies people.

“Jaws” and other films about animals preying on humans put people into theater seats. On Aug. 10, “The Meg” arrives with an appetite that surpasses even Spielberg’s great white shark. The title refers to a megalodon, a species of shark long thought to be extinct. After it attacks a research submersible, divers are called to save the crew and find a way to stop the creature.

Cruise ships have gotten some bad press as of late, but none had as many problems as the luxury liner in 1998’s “Deep Rising.” That ship filled with wealthy passengers runs afoul of tentacled creatures that work their way into the plumbing. When mercenaries arrive to rob the vessel, almost everyone on board has been eaten. The thieves must figure out a way to escape without sharing the same fate.

Hungry creatures aren’t limited to bodies of water, though. Steven Spielberg unleashed “Jurassic Park” in theaters in 1993. Michael Crichton, the author of the book that inspired the film, came on board to write the screenplay. Here, industrialist John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) used preserved DNA to clone prehistoric creatures for a theme park. Unfortunately, human failure and greed led to tragedy.

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When the franchise switched to “Jurassic World,” the dinosaurs were still just as hungry. “Fallen Kingdom,” the latest film, opens with plenty of unwary humans becoming appetizers for dinosaurs. The main characters try to rescue some of the animals from a volcanic eruption, but their efforts may lead to even more tragedy. The film also serves as a cautionary tale about genetic engineering.

Liam Neeson had a more level playing field in 2011’s “The Grey.”

“The Meg” photo courtesy Apelles Entertainment The actor played John Ottway, a marksman hired by an Alaskan oil company to keep grey wolves away from the crew. After a plane crash, Ottway and some surviving employees must contend with the wolves in the wild. Ottway’s skills keep him alive for some time, but the wolves do outnumber the humans.

Fossils suggest that a megalodon like the one in the “The Meg” could be 59 feet in length. Not even Liam Neeson with his “particular set of skills” could handle that one.

“The Meg,” rated PG-13, opens wide on Friday, Aug. 10.

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.

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Yeggs

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Crossword: SCIENCE FICTION

‘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 There’s nothing more startling than getting a phone call in the midnight hours… unless you get a doorbell ding in the midnight hours.

This happened to us the other night. We were both sleeping soundly. Pleasant visions of unicorns and rainbows and cheery little chirping birds filled my dreams. Suddenly, the unicorn’s horn started honking which made the rainbows evaporate and caused the cheery chirping birds to start dinging like crazy doorbells.

Soon I realized there actually was a crazy doorbell dinging and it was mine and it was 4 a.m. An unearthly hour for doorbell dings!

My husband bolted up and said, “Who the heck can that be?!”

I used my common sense and reasoned it out sensibly, “A crazed hatchet murderer of course!

Get the gun!”

“Why would a hatchet murderer use the doorbell?”

“Be-e-e-cause, he wants you to think he’s just an ordinary person, when he’s really a crazed murderer. Hello!”

“Hmmm. The killers I know don’t usually give their victims courtesy warnings,” he said as he headed towards the door.

It looked like I would have to protect us both.

I grabbed the wooden back scratcher from my nightstand and prepared to take action if violence resulted.

After peeping through the window my husband flung the door open. I crouched behind him ready to scratch the back of anything that lunged my way.

We were met with a group of five firemen…five very muscular, handsome firemen. Behind them their truck lights were flashing. One stepped forward to let us know that a fire alarm had gone off and that our address came up in the system. My husband assured them that I had not cooked anything lately and so there would be no chance of a fire.

“Har, har, har!” What a funny guy.

Together we figured out that the false alarm had come from our neighbor across the street. They apologized and began walking over to their house to wake up more people at the ridiculous hour.

My husband headed off to bed. I headed towards the kitchen.

“Where are you going?” He asked.

“To scorch a bag of microwave popcorn.”

“Because?”

“Apparently I can’t cook. Might as well give those five cute firemen a reason to be up at 4 a.m.”

Cause for alarm

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings.

Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

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

ACROSS 1. Flora’s partner 6. Café alternative 9. Alpine lift 13. European blackbird 14. Owned 15. Reflecting light 16. ____ ____ estate deal 17. He was the greatest?

18. Main artery in the body 19. *”The War of the Worlds” invader 21. *Typical temporal setting 23. Shape with an ax 24. Combustible heap 25. Fleur-de-____ 28. *Scully’s first name in “The X Files” 30. Huey, Dewey or Louie to Donald Duck 35. Crematorium jars 37. Ponies at a party 39. #30 Across’ sister 40. ____ of arms 41. Mideast V.I.P. 43. Military no-show 44. *”Buffy the Vampire Slayer” spin-off 46. Hippocrates’ promise, e.g.

47. *David Bowie in “The Man Who ____ to Earth” 48. *The Dagobah ____ in “The Empire Strikes Back”

50. Lack of guile 52. Bad-mouth 53. Form of arthritis 55. National Institute of Health 57. *”Foundation” series author 60. *Stanislaw Lem’s famous novel 64. Single-cell protozoan 65. Famous Dolly, e.g.

67. Absurd 68. West African country 69. “Eureka!”

70. Neil Diamond’s “Beautiful _____” 71. They’re marching one by one 72. Auction set 73. Young sows DOWN 1. Memory ____ mattress 2. Certain something 3. ____-friendly 4. Poet’s “below” 5. Like U.S. and U.S.S.R. in WWII 6. Conjunction in comparatives 7. *Heuristically programmed algorithmic computer, for short 8. Enlighten 9. Biblical pronoun 10. Ethiopian currency 11. Initial stake, as in poker

12. Swedish shag rug 15. Shiny cotton 20. Not asleep 22. One of #35 Across 24. “Miss America” contest, e.g.

25. *”Star Wars” creator 26. Shoemaker without shoes, e.g.

27. Hose woes 29. *Captain of Nautilus 31. “La Vie en rose” singer 32. #23 Across, past tense 33. Cause for food recall 34. *One of the “fathers of science fiction” 36. Proofreader’s mark 38. “____ ____ good example” 42. It’s black or white and lives in Africa 45. Office errand boy 49. Barn sound 51. Bureaucratic task 54. Relating to uvea 56. Capital of Vietnam 57. So be it 58. Dispatched 59. Avian wader 60. Center of authority 61. Iron horse track 62. Research facil.

63. Visually perceives 64. Bar association 66. *”Doctor ____” SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9