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August 15, 2018

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Luminaria bags are lined up around the Grand Basin in Forest Park. The luminaria bags are in honor of or in memory of someone who has had cancer.

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American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life raises funds and celebrates people continually engaged in the battle against this deadly disease

By Charlotte Beard The fight against cancer is a battle worth celebrating. This is what makes the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Relay for Life such a special event.

Relay for Life will take place at the Emerson Grand Basin in Forest Park at 5595 Grand Dr. in St. Louis on Aug. 25. The opening ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. to honor everyone affected by cancer and those who have contributed to the success of the event.

The emcees for the relay will be KMOV’s meteorologist Meghan Danahey and Billy and Julie from 103.3 KLOU’s Billy & Julie in the Morning show. Those who are not actively participating in the relay are invited to attend the event for free in support of participants.

The relay began in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon in Tacoma, Washington, ran and walked around a track for 24 hours to raise money for ACS. He raised over $34,000. Last year, St. Louis raised

over $80,000.

“The money raised goes to all of our mission, which is research here in St. Louis,” said Laura Ozenkoski, Community Development Manager for ACS – North Region. “We have two research facilities, one at St. Louis University and Washington University. We support young researchers with grants. Here in St. Louis we have over $7.6 million invested. We also have several programs to support people when there is a diagnosis. We have a recovery program and a patient chauffeur program just to ensure that no one (has problems) getting to their treatment. We want to make sure that there are no transportation barriers. We also have Hope Lodge right here on our (ACS) campus.

It’s a 45-bed hospitality house; people come (here) from all over the world. A cancer survivor and a caregiver can stay for free if they need to (while) they’re in active cancer

treatment.”

There are also programs that work to heal patients emotionally. “(In addition), we have a wig program for women who lose their hair due to cancer treatments (that provides) free wigs. We have a partnership with Look Good Feel Better for women. When they go through cancer treatment sometimes they not only lose their hair, but they lose their eyebrows and eyelashes. This is a cosmetologist led program (that provides) the cancer patient with a nice makeup kit to keep. (In the) program they learn to draw-on their eyebrows, draw-on eyelashes, and take care of their skin while they’re going through treatments,” Ozenkoski said.

Following the opening ceremony for the relay will be the Survivors Walk followed by See ‘CANCER’ page 10

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Saint Louis Crisis Nursery awarded $40,000 grant from Monsanto Fund

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The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery received a $40,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund for its Food and Nutrition (FAN) program.

With the Monsanto Fund grant, the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s FAN program will be able to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, ingredients for healthy meals, milk, and infant formula for 500 children receiving crisis care at the five Nursery locations each month. The program will also help stock the on-site food pantries at each location, making emergency nutritional support available to an additional 300 food insecure families each month.

“One in six St. Louis area children live in poverty, their families struggling to find their next meal,” explained DiAnne Mueller, CEO of the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery.

“Studies show that good nutrition is crucial in the first three years of life, and children who are food insecure are at a greater risk for poor health and quality of life. With the help of this generous Monsanto Fund grant, we

will be able to assist many of those families and children and improve their outcomes.”

“The Monsanto Fund has been active in the fight against food insecurity by working with various organizations within St. Louis and globally to improve access to healthy, balanced and nutritional meals,” said Michelle Insco, Monsanto Fund Program Officer. “We are proud to support the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery in their efforts to work with families impacted by malnutrition.”

Each nursery location has a vegetable garden in the yard where children, many for the first time, can see where fresh vegetables grow and help with weeding, watering and picking. The Crisis Nursery staff uses these

occasions to talk about making healthy food choices when possible. The Monsanto Fund grant will provide parents and children activities and educational material regarding proper nutrition, which can lead to healthier families and communities.

CORRECTION In the story “Looking for humans” that ran in the Aug. 1 edition of the St. Louis County Community News, the city of Ferguson was incorrectly identified as a partner for collaborations with Humans of St. Louis. Instead, the Ferguson Commission and Forward Through Ferguson have been partners with the group. The Community News regrets the error.

COMMUNITY VOICES Visions create our future in Ferguson

By Bob McGartland One definition that describes a business vision statement reads; “An aspirational description of what an organization would like to achieve or accomplish in the midterm or long-term future. It is intended to serve as a clear guide for choosing current and future courses of action.”

Vision statements are not just for businesses. They are used by small organizations, cities, communities, churches, schools, teams and even in families. Most visions are created on an individual level.

It is when a person has that aspirational image formed in their mind of what can become of tomorrow.

Some 36 years ago, I had the vision of owning my own auto repair business. As a young automotive tech repairing cars I could see myself as a business owner.

In March of 1983, that vision unfolded.

My vision for Robinwood Automotive is building ongoing mutual relationships with my customers, employees and the communities in which we live and work.

We repair cars sure, but more importantly it is about the people we encounter each and every day. Thirty-five years later we continue to live out the vision.

In the summer of 2012, a new vision came to life. Out of the tragic loss of our son Robbie at the young age of 20 and the Lipka family who lost their 17-year-old

daughter Samantha a few years earlier, a nonprofit organization was formed called Angels at Work. The vision is clear and simple; to host an annual food tasting fundraiser event in Ferguson where the proceeds benefit local youth in memory of Robbie and Samantha. In June of 2013, the first annual “The Taste in Ferguson” event took place. Now we will be hosting our sixth annual event coming up on Sept.

9. Over these last six years, hundreds of children have benefited.

Living in Ferguson and owning a business there for 30 years, I have seen a lot of changes in our downtown business district. Starting in the early 2000s, guided by the vision in the downtown business district strategic development plan, there was significant growth with new businesses opening, older buildings being renovated, and new apartments being built along with the start of our award-winning Ferguson Farmers Market.

With the events of the past there is no doubt we have taken a downturn in the business district. Yet the vision continues to live out. In 2017, a $4.5 million-dollar, three story loft apartment building was completed which as an occupancy rate of 100 percent. A St. Louis couple who sees the beauty of the homes we have in Ferguson is completing their renovations to a

house on Estelle Avenue which will soon be a new bed and breakfast establishment.

Recently we have partnered with the Missouri Main Street Program. With the help of their resources and experience in redeveloping city’s small downtown business districts we are forging forward in keeping our vision alive.

To quote what Steven Covey taught “Begin with the end in mind.” Whether you have a personal vision, realigning a corporate vision or you are dusting off the organization’s vision statement that was created years ago, stay focused and have courage. The vision will become reality and the future will be today.

Bob McGartland is the owner of Robinwood Automotive and Tire Service and 27 year-long resident of Ferguson with his wife Peggy and their daughters Maggie and Kelly. He is co-founder of Angels at Work, co-chairman of The Taste in Ferguson Event and board member of the Ferguson Special Business District.

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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Plaque dedication and other festivities to mark Florissant’s fourth Wednesday Night Out The city of Florissant along with Old Town Partners will be hosting a dedication to unveil a plaque in honor of the late Lowell Girardier who was a key community volunteer and builder. This will be the 35th Walk Through History plaque in honor of someone who has made a valuable contribution to the city of Florissant.

The ceremony will be held on Aug. 29 at 5:45 p.m. on rue St. Francois just west of St. Charles Street on the north-side before the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine entrance.

Lowell Girardier founded Girardier Building & Realty contracting in 1955 and built many Florissant homes, churches, schools, stores and offices. After developing the property in Old Town located at Boone St. and St. Catherine, he wanted to preserve the 1860’s French farmhouse and donated it to Old Town Partners. The farmhouse was moved to 601 Rue St. Charles which is the current office for Old Town Partners and Valley of Flowers.

Lowell was a co-founder of the DePaul Foundation, was on SSM DePaul Health Center advisory board, Past-President of the Florissant

Rotary Club and in 1992 he was named by the Greater North County of Chamber as Business Person of the Year. Lowell also received the Rosary High Ambassador’s Award, he served as Director of Marygrove, Florissant Valley Shelter Workshop, Emerson Electric and YMCA. He served as President of North County Incorporated and also received the NCI Elmer Belsha Leadership Award. Lowell and his wife Beverly exemplified pride in North County through volunteerism helping many organizations succeed.

Following the plaque dedication the fourth Wednesday Night Out will begin at 6 p.m.

Festivities will be hosted by Stems Florist, Bunkers Tavern, Kay Bee Electric, State Farm Insurance, Old Town Partners and That 90’s Shop. The theme is “Dancing in the Streets Totally Awesome 80s & 90s Party” from 6 to 9 p.m. between 201- 302 rue St. Francois (Stems Florist to That 90s Shop). There will be music, food, drinks, games, raffle basket and fun for the entire family.

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The Walk Through History Program unveils its 34th plaque in honor of the late Catherine “Kay” Spring

Photo courtesy city of Florissant Pictured above is the Spring Family; seated is Kay’s husband John Spring along with (from left) Janey Beene (granddaughter), Luna Spring (granddaughter), Daniel Spring (son), Michelle Spring (wife of Michael Spring, grandson), Maggie O’Donnell (great granddaughter), Katie O’Donnell (granddaughter), Addison O’Donnell (great-granddaughter), Terri Spring (daughter), Tommy O’Donnell V (great-grandson), John M Spring (son), Susie Spring (daughter), Savanna Weltz (great-granddaughter), Mary Ann Spring (wife of son John M Spring), Jordyn Courson (great-granddaughter), Inessa Spring (wife of son Daniel Spring), Zvesda Spring (granddaughter), (from left back side) Addie Schallert (great-granddaughter), John Schallert (grandson), Joey Schallert (grandson) and John R Schallert (great-grandson).

On July 25, Florissant Mayor Thomas Schneider dedicated the 34th Walk Through History plaque to honor the late Catherine “Kay” Spring before the start of the third Wednesday Night Out hosted by St. Ferdinand Shrine and the Knights of Columbus.

Spring dedicated her life working for the city of Florissant with a genuine affection for everyone she met and a teacher to those interested in

landmark conservation. Spring played key roles in renovating many treasures including the John B. Meyers House/Barn, Archambault House, the Log Cabin and the Gittemeier House. She served on numerous committees and volunteered for Historic Florissant Inc., Florissant Valley Historical Society and Old St. Ferdinand Shrine.

Spring set a great example for the community and loved all things Florissant.

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What to do when worrying about a parent living alone

By Robert Mogley “I don’t want to be a burden.”

How many of us have heard their loved one utter that phrase when discussing the topic – “What’s next for Mom?” We all have friends or family members who are like this. Their homes are no longer safe or simply too much for their senior to handle by themselves. And while they truly believe - in their heart, that they can still do it all – the simple fact is, they cannot.

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thinking this way. So many of them have lived in the same home for 30, 40, 50-plus years.

They raised their kids and have endured a life that our generation cannot even imagine.

They’re humble, yet proud and besides, it’s paid for.

Too many seniors think they are doing their family’s and loved ones a favor by staying in their homes because, “It’s paid for.” However, what kind of quality of life do they have?

Many have no idea or desire to cook anymore. (It’s not much fun, cooking for one.)

They fall into a rut and eat the same thing every day, or will opt for an easy alternative for food, the microwave. Ever read what’s inside those microwave meals? The fat, salt, calories and who knows what else in there, is not what one would consider a healthy meal.

In addition, we worry about them because even the simplest of tasks are now a threat to their well-being. Bath tubs, showers and stairs are no friends to

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seniors.

The simple task of going up and down a staircase can offer great consequences. A fall for a senior can mean the difference between living in an independent senior living community or being placed in an assisted or skilled nursing facility that can easily cost an average of $5,000 a month… and more.

Are they ready to spend that much? Are you? Is your family going to help?

These are just a few of the many questions that need to be asked by the entire family. Get with your seniors, come up with a plan so when the time comes to put the plan in action, the family will be united and not divided.

If you have a loved one who is tired of being alone - or tired of being tired – come tour the Villa at Riverwood. You’ll be glad you did.

Robert Mogley is Director of Sales & Marketing at The Villa at Riverwood in Florissant.

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The Sarah Community celebrates becoming the first retirement community in the nation with an onsite AMVETS Post

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(From left) Tracy Voyles, Administrator with The Sarah Community (TSC) stands with Bridgeton Mayor Terry Briggs and TSC Executive Director Mary Beth Hunt.

The Sarah Community in Bridgeton is now the first retirement community in the nation to house an AMVETS post, commemorating the occasion by presenting the induction of AMVETS Post 122 during an opening ceremony and celebration on July 31. The faith-based Life Plan retirement community (formerly known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)), collaborated with AMVETS to create AMVETS Post 122 to enhance the quality of life for 20 veterans currently residing within the retirement community and for other veterans from the surrounding areas. It will honor the vitality and service of veterans with a mission “To Protect and Serve Seniors,” bringing veterans together to help identify and address the needs of their fellow veterans.

“We are incredibly honored to become the first retirement community in the nation with an onsite AMVETS post,” said Sr. Judith Bell, board president for The Sarah Community.

“This is just the latest example of how our dynamic community strives to expand the bounds of what is typically expected within a senior living environment.”

In addition to remarks by Sr. Bell, the highly anticipated event featured comments

by U.S. Congressman Lacy Clay; Bridgeton Mayor Terry Briggs; AMVETS 1st District Commander Robert E. Lee and Missouri State Commander for AMVETS Jerry Sampson.

Residents and staff at The Sarah Community and other guests from the surrounding community were on hand as the Post’s new officers were sworn in, the new post flag was officially raised and a proclamation was presented recognizing AMVETS Post 122 as a viable, new, innovative program and proclaiming July 31st as AMVETS Post 122 Day. “This is going to be pretty nice for the veterans,” said AMVETS Missouri State Commander Jerry Sampson. “We like to try to acknowledge them, so they are not forgotten, and their contributions are remembered.”

Since its inception, AMVETS (American Veterans), a Congressionally-chartered veteran’s service organization, has represented the interests of 20 million former veterans of the United States Armed Services nationwide.

With more than 250,000 current members nationwide, AMVETS provides the best model for veterans serving fellow veterans. AMVETS Post 122 will meet the last Friday of the month and is open not only to the veterans residing at The Sarah Community but members of the community at large.

The Sarah Community is located at 12284 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton. To learn more about AMVETS Post 122 within The Sarah Community, call 314-745-5067 or go to www. thesarahcommunity.org.

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Local administrator represents Hazelwood School District on elite panel room. Many hours are spent by Regional directors for the our judges in training, reading, St. Louis Teacher of the Year Program selected Hazelwood and scoring these applications.”

Before being promoted to School District Human Resources Director Dr. Evelyn human resources director, Woods served as principal Woods to serve on an elite scorof Grannemann Elementary ing panel to select 10 awardees for the 2018 St. Louis Regional School for six years.

“Recognizing outstanding edTeacher of the Year Award.

“Dr. Woods was selected due ucators is one of the most important things we as leaders can to her expertise and experience in recognizing quality and exdo,” said Keith Bausman assistant superintendent of human cellence in teaching,” said Deresources. nise Risner, facilitator for St. St. Louis Regional Teacher of Louis Regional Teacher of the Photo courtesy Hazelwood School the Year program is sponsored Year. “With applicants from all over the St. Louis metro area, it

by DESE, Monsanto, Boeing, is important for us to find volunteers to select our and the St. Louis Regional Professional Developawardees who have great experience in the class- ment Center.

Beyond the Backpack community event helps families prepare for start of school

Photo courtesy Normandy Schools Collaborative The Bubble Bus was a crowd favorite at the 24:1 Beyond the Backpack event. The year’s event was held Aug. 4 at Normandy High School.

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Students, families and members of the community joined Beyond Housing and the 24:1 for the 2018 Beyond the Backpack community backto-school event on Aug. 4. The event was held at Normandy High School in the Normandy Schools Collaborative.

“This is an amazing way to start the school year,” said Dr. Charles J. Pearson, Normandy Superintendent of Schools. “Hats off to the 24:1, Beyond Housing, the city officials and all of our supporters. This is the type of collaboration that will help us continue to improve — operational excellence fueled by community engagement.”

A festive atmosphere, Beyond the Backpack included two bounce houses, a bubble bus, free food, and a DJ for live music.

In the midst of the festivities were opportunities for families to learn important information about resources in the community. The sidewalks surrounding the school’s courtyard were lined up with more than 50 vendors including St. Louis Community College, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, Parents as Teachers, Wyman Center, Red Dough and First Tee. Inside the high school’s North Hall were free

health screenings and immunizations courtesy of Affinia Healthcare, which operates a health center on the Normandy High campus. The health center is available to all Normandy students, families and staff. Local barbers provided free haircuts and lunch was provided for those in attendance.

Teachers and administrators from Normandy schools were also on-hand to provide parents information, school uniforms and other materials. Normandy High School also hosted an open house to introduce the new teachers and staff to students and families.

And of course, Beyond Housing distributed more than 2,000 backpacks and school supplies to any student residing in the Normandy Schools Collaborative footprint.

“Our staff works so hard to make this event a great one and I am so appreciative of their efforts to put together a first class event for our community,” said Chris Krehmeyer, President & CEO of Beyond Housing. “Helping families prepare for the first day of school sets the tone for the rest of the year. With the support of our volunteers, community and corporate partners, we hope we were able to help make that happen.”

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Home Builders Association donates more than $13,000 to St. Vincent Home for Children On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2018 HBA President Dale Black of CMS Homes (right) presented a $13,785 donation to Michael Meyer, chief development officer for St. Vincent Home for Children, and Carla Monroe-Posey, CEO for St. Vincent.

The donation will be used to install new interior and exterior security cameras and a 16-channel DVR to complement St. Vincent’s current safety and security procedures helping to make St. Vincent a safer environment for youth and staff. Its mission is to provide love, security and professional treatment for troubled children and their families through a fully integrated program of services. On-site residential and home-based programs are tailored for the various levels of support that the kids need and are created to be seamless, so that children and families have as much support as they need for as long as they need it.

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than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

Siteman Cancer Center breaks ground July 31 in North St. Louis County Siteman Cancer Center, based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, began construction July 31 in North St. Louis County on its newest outpatient facility. Completion of the $26.3 million project on Christian Hospital’s Northwest HealthCare campus is planned for December 2019.

The nearly 37,000-square-foot facility at Interstate-270 and Graham Road in Florissant will feature state-of-the-art technology, including a new linear accelerator to deliver radiation therapy. Besides being high tech, the patient-centered design will be warm, soothing and inviting. It includes paintings by noted local artists Cbabi Bayoc and Jessica Hitchcock and a healing garden.

“Leading-edge cancer care encompasses highly trained doctors and the latest technology, and Siteman Cancer Center’s north St. Louis County facility at Northwest HealthCare will include both,” said Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, Siteman’s director and the Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Distinguished Professor at the School of Medicine. “We are dedicated to making the best cancer care easily accessible in North St. Louis County.”

The facility is a joint project of BJC HealthCare, which owns and operates Christian Hospital, and Washington University School of Medicine, whose physicians treat Siteman patients. The Northwest HealthCare campus is six miles west of Christian Hospital, where Siteman opened an interim location — its fifth outpatient site — in July 2017. The new facility at Northwest HealthCare will replace the interim site.

“Christian Hospital and Siteman Cancer Center have built a strong partnership founded on providing patients the very best care,” said Rick Ste-

vens, who as president of Christian Hospital oversees both campuses. “We are pleased to continue offering that same level of exceptional care in a completely new facility.”

Medical oncologist Timothy Rearden, MD, will continue as medical director of Siteman’s North St. Louis County satellite. Mackenzie Daly, MD, a radiation oncologist, will continue as director of radiation oncology. Both are on the Washington University faculty.

New technology available at the North St. Louis County location will include a: • Linear accelerator, a machine that creates high-energy radiation to treat cancer.

• CT, or computed tomography, scanner, which combines multiple X-ray images so tumors and their position in the body can be easily seen.

The patient-centered design of the new facility will complement the high level of medical care, said Louisa Hardwrict, BJC HealthCare design project manager. Design highlights include a family lounge with a fireplace, a conference room that also will serve as a community room for social and educational events, and a healing garden with outdoor seating.

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Aug 15: Karaoke

Aug. 17: Senior citizen gala

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 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. 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

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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.

To reserve your table, please contact Courtney Noto cnoto@mgstl.org or visit https://marygrovechildren.org/

The cities of Florissant, St. Ann, Hazelwood, Bridgeton and Maryland Heights plan this wonderful dressup 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. 27: Active intruder workshop

The Hazelwood School District in partnership with Tier One Tactical Solutions will host a free active intruder workshop to educate the community on how to handle the threat of an aggressive intruder more proactively at 6 p.m. at Hazelwood Central High School Fieldhouse at 18755 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant.

This event is free and open to the public. Open to students, parents, staff, members of the Hazelwood School District Community and the media. Please RSVP at 314-953-5750.

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, housekeeping, paperwork, medication, companionship or safety supervision. The conference is presented

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

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • August 15, 2018 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.

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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 314-8392134 for more information. Wear casual clothes. Bring friends for more fun.

Sept. 21-22: Table and tailgate sale

At Blessed Savior Lutheran Church at 2615 Shackelford Road in Florissant there will be an Indoor Table Sale and Outdoor Tailgate Sale run from 7 a.m. to noon both days. Suggested donation of $15 per table for Table Sale and $15 per three adjacent parking spots for Tailgate Sale (you will have to provide your own tables).

Rain out dates will be Sept. 28-29.

Call the church at 314-831-1300 for more details and to sign-up.

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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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 SUDOKU answers from page F-1

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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.

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the Caregivers Walk. Karen Kramer, 11-year survivor, shared that she is inspired by the unity of the survivors as they go around the Grand Basin.

“It’s amazing and so beautiful when it’s lit up at night (by the luminaries),” she said.

Kramer shared how she became aware of Relay for Life when it took place in West County.

Rhonda Travers, 14-year volunteer for the event, told her about the relay.

“We had gone to grade school together and reconnected on Facebook,” stated Kramer. “She saw that I was battling breast cancer and shared (that she) was volunteering with Relay for Life. I was like ‘oh my gosh, I would like to be a part of that.’ It sounded like such an amazing (event). I love the whole theme that ‘cancer never sleeps’; a member of the (participating) team is constantly walking throughout the event because cancer never sleeps. It really strikes a chord with you. It’s helping with research to find a cure someday.”

It is important to note that Kramer shared that the life-sustaining drug she uses, Herceptin, is the result of research funded by ACS. Travers said, “Four years ago, (ACS) combined five relays into one. I was on the planning committee for the West County relay for 10 years.

This is my fourth year being on the combined relay for all of St. Louis which represents five different areas coming together as one. The traditional model of relay (in the past) was that we had it at a school track; the event would last for 12 hours overnight.”

Travers explained that the overnight relay was representative of a person who has been diagnosed with cancer dealing with the anguish of the news until very early hours the next morning. Seeing the sunlight at 6 a.m. is symbolic of hope for a cure. In the last four years the event in St. Louis has been shortened to four hours.

Following the survivor and caregiver walk will be the luminaria ceremony. This ceremony allows participants to purchase luminaria bags in honor of or in memory of someone who has had cancer.

“All of these luminaria bags are lined up around the Grand Basin in Forest Park,” stated Ozenkoski. “(When the) sun sets the luminarias are turned on and it’s absolutely the most impactful event I’ve ever been to. We follow that up with fireworks.”

Travers, a member of the Event Leadership Team, stated that volunteers are welcome to help place the expected 500 - 1000 luminaria bags around the basin. Currently there are 10 people

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that serve in that capacity.

For volunteers, Travers said, “The biggest inspiration has been the positive impact on cancer survivors and being able to introduce them to this event so that they can talk with other survivors and feel a part of a group and (know that) they’re not alone. They have resources to educate both caregivers and survivors on all the resources that the American Cancer Society has so that they don’t go through it alone. Knowing that has an impact on others is really inspiring to me. Just meeting all the survivors, I have over the past 14 years, (seeing) their courage and how they’ve persevered through different trials they have to go through has been very inspiring to me.”

Both Ozenkoski and Travers shared there will be various special activities for survivors and their guests. To ensure that all cancer survivors get a free purple survivor T-shirt, ACS recommends they register prior to the day of the event. Survivors and caregivers can expect to be treated to a very nice meal. The Film Perspective will be providing free keepsake photos, branded with the relay logo, for cancer survivors and their guests. BJC will be present with their new interactive bus that includes many carnival-style games. In addition, Liberty, the bald eagle from the World Bird Sanctuary, will be present for participant photo ops. A donation is required. For details about Liberty visit: http:// www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/your-visit/ouranimals/eagles/liberty.

Registration is still open. Travers states that many people normally sign up as a team to raise a minimum of $100 per person. Those who raise $100 or more will receive an exclusive Hope Club T-shirt.

“I would encourage (survivors) to get involved just because of the support and they really (wouldn’t) feel alone,” shares Kramer. “You are surrounded by so much love, so much inspiration, so much support and you meet so many people.

You can become life-long friends with these people. It truly changes your life. (ACS) has helped me financially when I was struggling with my rent when I was first diagnosed, and I had to quit my job, and I didn’t have health insurance. I was really struggling. They were a big resource for me.”

To register for Relay for Life, find out about vendor and volunteer opportunities, and other details visit www.relayforlife.org/stlmo. You may also call 314-286-8172 or 314-286-8167.

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HOSTING A HEALTHY SUMMER COOKOUT Grilled Fresh Pork and Veggies with Lemon

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Prep time: 8 minutes | Cook time: 22 minutes | Servings: 4

Ingredients: 1 fresh pork tenderloin, cut into four thick slices 2 teaspoons garlic pepper 1 zucchini squash, cut in half lengthwise 1 yellow summer squash, cut in half lengthwise 1 large portobello mushroom 1/2 large red bell pepper, cut in half lengthwise and flattened 1/2 large red onion, cut into slices 1 lemon, cut in half 1 tablespoon olive oil Directions: Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium-high. Season fresh pork slices with garlic pepper; grill about 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145-160 F. Brush both sides of zucchini squash, yellow squash, mushroom, pepper and onion, plus cut sides of lemon, with oil.

Grill vegetables for 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Add lemon

to grill, cut-side down, and cook additional 2 minutes.

Place vegetables and lemon on cutting board; coarsely chop vegetables. Serve with fresh pork slices on top; squeeze lemon over meat.

Nutritional information per serving: 200 calories; 6 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 75 mg cholesterol; 75 mg sodium; 8 g total carbohydrates; 2 g dietary fiber; 4 g sugars; 30 g protein.

Is ‘Shazam!’ the magic word the DC Universe needs?

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hen adapting their characters for the big screen, the “DC Comics Extended Universe” (DCEU) experienced both tremendous success as well as failure. In 2017, “Wonder Woman” captured the essential elements of the iconic character in a huge summertime hit. Gal Gadot was outstanding in the role, but her appearances in “Batman v. Superman” and “Justice League” didn’t generate the same magic as her own solo film.

“Shazam!”, a scheduled 2019 DCEU release, could literally help lightning strike again, though. Decades ago, Bill Parker and C.C. Beck introduced readers of “Whiz Comics” to Shazam, an ancient wizard who fought evil for centuries. In modern times, he recruits young Billy Batson to help with his mission, giving him the powers of six legendary heroes (Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles and Mercury.) To transform into Captain Marvel, his heroic self, Billy speaks the wizard’s name aloud.

The comic was the ultimate in wish fulfilment for male and female comic readers. Who wouldn’t want fantastic powers by simply uttering a single word? Billy even had a sister and best friend who also received superhuman abilities. Unfortunately, Captain Marvel’s powers could not ward off accusations of copyright infringement. National Comics, the predecessor

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ard chooses him as a successor, but Billy doesn’t know how to manage his abilities. Freddy Freeman (Jack Dylan Grazer), Billy’s foster brother, knows enough about comic book science to help train the novice hero.

As for the title role, Zachary Levi is perfectly cast. The actor spent five seasons on “Chuck,” a spy series with a cult following, and he has a great relationship with the San Diego Comic-Con crowd.

In the trailers, he embodies Bil“Shazam!” photo courtesy Warner Bros ly’s childlike enthusiasm when he to DC, thought the character was too much like wears his red suit and fights crime. Mark Strong Superman and took Fawcett Publications, who also is perfectly cast as Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, owned Captain Marvel, to court. Fawcett faced Shazam’s arch-enemy who wants nothing more similar issues when Marvel Comics introduced a than destroy him.

“Shazam!” is scheduled for an April 5, 2019, character with the same name.

DC later acquired the rights to Shazam and, release date. With Levi and Asher Angel in the in the 1970’s, he had his own Saturday morning cast, this one could be magical.

TV series. Billy Batson and Mentor, his travelBorn and raised in South ing companion, went across the country helping St. Louis, Steve Bryan is people in trouble. In each episode, Billy would now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed consult with his namesake heroes and then access to movie and televitransform into Captain Marvel. It was a show sion sets to see actors and geared to teach life lessons in-between all the su- directors at work. Though his writing has taken him per heroics.

Trailers for the upcoming DCEU film show far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same widea more light-hearted approach to the character. eyed kid who spent countAsher Angel plays Billy Batson, an orphan who less hours watching classic movies at neighborhood bounces between foster homes. The ancient wiz- theaters.

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

Moore On Life A coastal city on the west side of the U.S. has become the first municipality to not only ban plastic straws but pass an ordinance that levies hefty fines as well as jail time for violators who happen to pass out straws at restaurants, bars and other food establishments.

And why shouldn’t such a law be enforced? The hazards that these tools of terror inflict are infinite.

Just lately a teen was sipping a soda while driving and tried to maneuver a tight curve at an accelerated rate of speed. He lifted the cup to take a swig then braked for a squirrel thereby seriously misjudging the trajectory of the straw and ended up with a tongue piercing big enough to fit a Sharpie pen through. It has a happy ending though; all his friends think it’s way cool that he can sign his name using his tongue.

I’m afraid my patience would run as thin as those forbidden drinking straws over this nonsense.

Here’s how it would go down in my world: Me: “Um, excuse me miss, but it seems you’ve forgotten to give me a straw for my frosty beverage.”

Waitress: “Sorry, like I can no longer give out straws. Don’t you know, they’re like a total deathtrap of doom to all humankinds.”

“I see. And so just how do you suggest I drink my beverage?”

“Oh you know, like the old days before straws were invented. Suck on it!”

“Interesting. Let me ask you something, just how did you get to work today?”

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By Cindy Moore “Drove my car, duh.”

“Well, I would like you to start walking, you know, like they did in the old days before cars were invented because your car is a deathtrap to pedestrians, small furry rodents and the leading cause of windshield insect homicides as well as a major source of air pollution. Those are all much worse to the humankinds than my plastic slurping instrument.”

She would then give me the ol’ eye roll and make numerous snarky remarks to her co-workers about my advanced age as cause for my lack of intelligence.

Afterwards I would hand her back my bill with a big fat zero where the tip should be posted.

“Uh, it seems you’ve forgotten to give me a tip for my service,” she would say.

“Well, Sweetie, I’m going to use the savings to buy a great big bag of straws for next time and you can just slurp on that!”

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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17. Popular pickup 18. Revolving mechanism 19. *L in LMC 21. Peninsula with Portugal 23. Not a win nor a loss 24. Lou of The Velvet Underground 25. The ____ Four 28. Unpleasant road display 30. Authoritative declaration 35. The 15th of March 37. Rubik’s puzzle 39. *Sorority letter 40. Pinocchio’s lie detector 41. Do-re-do-re-do-redo-re, e.g.

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challenge 52. *Where Driver’s Ed occurs 53. Richie ____ 55. *Standard aptitude assessment 57. *”Sideways Stories from ____ School” 61. *Hall order keeper 65. George Clooney’s recurring character 66. Shakespearean “fuss” 68. Heating outlet cover 69. Muse of love poetry 70. Confession subject 71. All the words in a language 72. Withered 73. Id’s partner 74. Same as #30 Across DOWN 1. Gangster’s gal 2. Berry high in antioxidants 3. Avoid these mistakes 4. Red or orange announcement 5. Somewhere above ground 6. Bald eagle’s nest 7. *Parents+teachers, acr.

8. China Grass 9. Uncouth one 10. Not in favor 11. Roofed colonnade 12. Seaside bird

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24. Spring event 25. *Type of assessment 26. Acrobat maker 27. Continually annoy 29. Buddhist teacher 31. Burn to a crisp 32. Denoting the final end or purpose 33. Carthage’s ancient rival 34. *Alma ____ 36. *Assigned spot 38. More 42. Rodeo rope 45. Breed of sheep prized for wool 49. Free 51. Hair knot 54. This and desist 56. Clichéd 57. Things to lament 58. Homesteader’s measure 59. *180 days, in most states 60. Fill to satisfaction 61. Kissing disease?

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