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August 16, 2017

Library turns the page

Around Town Operation Food Search to host bake for good culinary class event. P.3 Concert in the park. P.4

Community Voices By Rodrick Burton. P.2

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Patrons use the recently remodeled Florissant Valley Branch Library located at 195 New Florissant Rd, S, in Florissant.

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Florissant Valley Branch Library reopens its doors with a new look thanks to the Your Library Renewed campaign By Sara Hardin As part of the Your Library Renewed campaign, the Florissant Valley Branch Library, located at 195 New Florissant Rd, S, in Florissant, closed its doors in 2016 to have its interior completely revamped. The library, which reopened its doors on Aug. 2 after almost a year’s worth of renovations, now boasts plenty of new, exciting features that make it a destination spot for community members of all ages. Among the most exciting additions is the lower level, which has been completely overhauled as an area for children and toddlers. A board with magnetic letters, a pneumatic tube display and giant touch screens adorn the walls of the new Emerson Discovery Zone, is proving to already be a hit among young library goers. The Dana Brown Early Explorer’s Area offers plenty of opportunities to toddlers for educational playtime with interactive panels and reading nooks. Florissant Mayor Tom Schneider, who attended the library’s grand re-opening, expressed his optimism about the drastic differences in the library from before the construction started. “It’s the neatest library I’ve ever been in. I’m really impressed with what they’ve done,” said Schneider. “Before the lower level was an afterthought, and now it’s a huge area for the use of the community, and that’s very exciting. It’s a great space with bright colors and a stimulating area for youth to learn from. I think it’s going to be a great place for children to have their first library experience. They’ll think of the See ‘LIBRARY’ page 2

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COMMUNITY VOICES Expectations of the public servant By Rodrick Burton It is said “all politics is local.” This statement refers to the true location of the impact of any policies, ordinances or laws. It is the local level where many of the decisions that are made affect the citizenry on a daily level. These ordinances are unique to the village, township, town, city, county or state and at other times they are similar. The two components necessary to make this happen is the citizen and the elected official. I have intentionally used the term citizen instead of resident because residency implies inaction and no engagement within the community they reside, whereas citizenry denotes residency and active engagement where they resident. The engagement at a minimum should be to at least be informed as to what is going on in the community and know. It also can be going to a neighborhood watch meeting, council session or school board hearing at least once or twice a year. I strongly recommend those who have never done so to do it so that you will get a realistic view of the proceedings. The highest form of community engagement would be seeking an appointment or election to public office. As pastor of New Northside Baptist Church, I

found myself actively engaged in 27th Ward meetings and Jennings Neighborhood Watch and city meetings because New Northside is in both the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County at the same time. Pastoring members residing St. Louis City and North County, has led me to attend meetings in many of the 89 area municipalities. This is what from personal observation and historical consensus is expected of the public servant: 1. Public servants are elected or appointed to serve the public, not themselves. You may not agree with certain votes or ordinances, but once it is passed you must carry it out. This lesson needs to be learned and relearned by some in leadership in West County who have publicly stated they would undermine the purpose of the Proposition P funds despite public understanding and expectation. 2. You must serve with integrity and justice. The moment you show favor at the expense of the public good, you have breached the public trust and have become a lobbyist. 3. You must expect to interact with your constituency and whether you agree with them, you must respect their right to express their opinion. You cannot

ignore, not engage or avoid those you are to represent. I sent a letter to my newly elected councilman with an official request for the letter to be read at the next meeting. I never received a call, email, text, or letter from her. The public servant should always reply in some way to constituents’ entreaties. Lastly, I would assert that one seeking to go into public office needs to search their heart to determine the motivation for public service. If it is for selfish motives or to check off some bucket list then avoid it, it is called public service, not self-service. God bless all those in public service, you need it. Rodrick Burton is the pastor of New Northside Missionary Baptist Church, a member of the St. Louis Metropolitan Clergy Coalition, the Ecumenical Leadership Council, St. Louis Initiative to Reduce Violence (SIRV), Voices for Early Childcare Programs and a field education mentor at Covenant Theological Seminary. 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.

‘LIBRARY’ from cover library as something fun, rather than as something you have to do or don’t want to do. The upstairs is very professional and is a great space for people to learn and enjoy information. I’m grateful that we have such a great, state-of-the-art library in our community.” St. Louis County Library Director Kristen Sorth is particularly excited about the multiple ways in which the library’s new areas can be utilized by different parts of the community. “For the adults, there are lots of amenities that we didn’t have before,” said Sorth. “There are three individual study rooms and a quiet room. There is a commons area that has vending and a laptop bar, which we didn’t have before. There’s tons and tons of comfortable seating throughout the branch. It has a much larger meeting room space downstairs that community groups can use. There’s a smaller meeting room upstairs as well. Florissant is our North County regional branch, so it’s our largest branch in North County. The branch is definitely going to expand the programming options that it has for the community.” The Florissant Valley Branch Library is the 13th library in the St. Louis County Library District to be either renovated or rebuilt as part of the Your Library Renewed Campaign. The tax, which was passed in 2012, will have renewed or replaced 19 out of the district’s 20 libraries by the end of the campaign. Sorth explains that she hopes the more modernized libraries in the district will inspire a new perspective on what a trip to the library is really all about. “I’ve been told by people that our renovated and new branches kind of turned their view of libraries upside down because they’re just so different and so much more of a community center place, and that’s really what we were trying to accomplish,” said Sorth. “I think the perception of libraries is that you come get a book and then leave, and that’s not what

Photos by Sara Hardin Patrons use the recently remodeled Florissant Valley Branch Library located at 195 New Florissant Rd, S, in Florissant.

we want. We want people to come in and enjoy themselves, get a cup of coffee, read a book, look at their laptop or whatever they’d like.”

To learn more about your library or about the Your Library Renewed campaign, visit www.slcl.org.

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Operation Food Search to host bake for good event Operation Food Search (OFS), a local hunger relief organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger and family food insecurity in the St. Louis bi-state region, will host a School of Cooking and Sharing “Cook, Learn and Share” culinary class event on Sept. 19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at OFS’ headquarters located at 1644 Lotsie Blvd. Each monthly program features a culinary instructor who cooks a special dish for the audience to enjoy while simultaneously learning about OFS programs to alleviate St. Louis’ childhood hunger. This month’s program, entitled “Bake for Submitted photo Good with King Arthur Flour,” will be led by “Bake for Good with King Arthur Flour,” will be led by Paula Gray, manPaula Gray, manager of King Arthur Flour’s naager of King Arthur Flour’s national Bake for Good: Kids program. tional Bake for Good: Kids program. Gray will explore the differences among wheat flours, as class instruction and wine. Proceeds will fund well as investigate the mystery of how ingredi- cooking and nutrition education programs for ents work. She will teach bread kneading and children and families throughout the commugive shaping technique tips to make loaves, nity. Reservations are required since the propizza, pretzels, and King Arthur’s famous cin- gram is only open to the first 40 registrants. To namon rolls. Gray will also talk about her com- learn more about the Operation Food Search pany’s nationwide commitment to programs School of Cooking and Sharing or to register for seeking to end childhood hunger, as well as the culinary class, call Operation Food Search ways to bake for good together. at 314-726-5355 or visit http://www.cooklearnTickets are $50 per person and include food, share.org.

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Generate Health Immunization Coalition urges St. Louis area schools to protect youth against meningitis In preparation for a new school year, Generate Health’s Immunization Initiative is urging and preparing all St. Louis area colleges and universities to educate students and staff about meningococcal disease (meningitis) – a disease that begins with flu-like symptoms but can quickly lead to disability or death. Given the way the bacteria spreads, those with the highest risk of contracting it are college students and other young adults. Materials provided by the coalition include information on the risks of meningitis, how to prevent it and Missouri’s legal requirements as they relate to the vaccination and education of the disease. Each year, approximately 1,000 people contract meningococcal disease in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has found that among those who become infected, 10 to 15 percent will die. Of those who survive, 20 percent will suffer from permanent disabilities, such as brain damage, loss of limbs, hearing loss and/or other serious impacts to the nervous system. There have already been more cases this year than in all of 2016. In 2014, Senate Bill 754 was enacted into law, requiring every student living on campus of a public higher education institution to receive the meningococcal vaccine, unless he or she has a medical or religious exemption. Last year, that law was expanded to require that all public higher education institutions educate students about a particularly dangerous strain of meningococcal disease, meningitis B, and the vaccine available to protect against it. In the U.S., meningitis B makes up 50 percent of all cases for people ages 17 to 23. While most students have been vaccinated against several other strains of meningitis, until 2014 there was no vaccine to combat the B strain. Dormitories, shared bathrooms and living spaces, crowded events and sharing food and drinks are all catalysts for spreading the bacteria, making college students some of the most likely to contract the disease. Since the spring of 2013, meningitis B outbreaks have occurred on seven major college campuses in the U.S. (including Princeton University, Providence College, Rutgers University, Santa Clara University, University of California Santa-

Barbara, University of Oregon and University of Wisconsin-Madison). “It is our goal to protect the region’s young people by making sure that schools have up-to-date and useful information for educating students on meningitis and its most dangerous strains,” said Richelle Clark, Co-Director of Washington University’s Center for Community Health Partnership and Research and Co-Chair for Generate Health’s Immunization Initiative. “Meningitis is fast-moving, debilitating and potentially deadly. And most people aren’t aware that to be protected against all forms of meningitis you need two separate vaccines – one is a quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) for adolescents aged 11 or 12 years, with a booster dose at age 16 years. Additionally, meningitis B vaccine series may be administered to adolescents and young adults aged 16 through 23 years to provide short-term protection against most strains of the disease. Our schools need to be sharing this information to ensure students’ health.” “While the law does not currently require all students to meet this recommendation, Generate Health’s Immunization Initiative encourages all colleges and universities to protect their student body by requiring adherence to the CDC recommended schedule regardless of whether they are residing in on-campus housing unless he or she has a medical or religious exemption,” says Deborah Artman, Instructor at St. Louis University School of Nursing and Co-Chair of Generate Health’s Immunization Initiative. “We would also encourage taking into consideration the vaccination of any adults older than 23 living in on-campus housing and other high risk individuals.” Vaccinations can be secured through your primary care physician, local public health departments and many college’s or university’s student health services. Generate Health is mobilizing the community on vaccination efforts that save lives and improve the health of families by eliminating vaccine preventable diseases. For more information, visit http://generatehealthstl.org/programs/immunization/.

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MDC leads effort to measure success of federally-endangered beetle reintroduction

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Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation MDC, along with the St. Louis Zoo, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Nature Conservancy are working to restore the federally-endangered American burying beetle to Missouri. MDC is heading up a study to measure the effort’s success.

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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and its partners are working to restore a bug that eats dead flesh. They’re hoping to bring it back from the dead. The American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus) is the largest of a class of carrion beetles and used to be found in 35 states, including Missouri. Now federally-endangered, the beetles are struggling to hang on in less than seven states. It’s a struggle they lost in Missouri decades ago. In 2012, MDC entered into a partnership with the St. Louis Zoo, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Nature Conservancy (TNC) to bring the beetle back from extirpation within the Show-Me-State. The St. Louis Zoo is breeding the beetles at their Monsanto Insectarium from stock acquired in Arkansas. Each of the partners has participated in a multi-year program to re-introduce the beetles onto Wah’Kon-Tah Prairie, located near El Dorado Springs in the southwest portion of the state. Wah’Kon-Tah is jointly owned by MDC and TNC, and managed by MDC. It contains 3,000 acres of tallgrass prairie spanning Cedar and St. Clair Counties which biologists hope will offer a good chance for the insects to thrive. MDC’s St. Louis Regional Natural History Biologist Andrea Schuhmann is heading up a study to determine the success of the effort. The basis for the study is the mark-recapture method, and it begins by setting out traps to capture the burying beetles. “We mark the individuals we capture. Based on the proportion of new, unmarked beetles to previously captured beetles we can then develop the population estimate,” Schuhmann said. “We want to get a sense of how many wild beetles are being produced out here and are surviving following the reintroduction.” Simply put, finding a high proportion of “new” beetles—those without tags—to the already tagged ones, indicates good population growth. However, recapturing mostly the same individuals over again points to fewer individuals and a smaller, less expansive population. According to Schumann, 48 traps were scattered on Wah’Kon-Tah to get a good representation of all the different habitat and management types on the prairie. The traps consist of holes dug in the ground in which plastic buckets are placed. The holes are covered by a wire grating. The beetles can enter the grating but the openings are small enough to

make it difficult for them to spread their wings to fly back through. The bucket’s smooth plastic prevents them from getting enough traction to crawl out. A jar of raw, decaying chicken in the bucket provides an enticement to draw the carrion-loving beetles to the traps. Biologists check the traps daily during a week of monitoring. They weigh, measure, and record each new American burying beetle they find. All are fitted with a miniature, numbered tag that is glued to the insect’s exoskeleton. Any individuals that already have tags—the recaptured ones—are simply recorded and set free. Schuhmann piloted the program last year and was able to collect some preliminary data. However, this is the first year the study has begun in earnest. She and her crew spent a week trapping in mid-June to get a sense for the population approaching the breeding season, and another week in July to monitor beetles emerging from the breeding period. She will spend a third week in August to determine how the population looks going into the winter. So what does the study indicate so far? Schumann said it was too early to tell. This is still the early stage of a multi-year study and more data needs to be gathered and analyzed, so there are no definitive answers yet. Nature does not reveal its secrets too quickly. But the preliminary results are encouraging – the population does appear to be growing. Schumann did say the restoration’s ultimate goal is to produce and maintain a self-sustaining population of American burying beetles. Because of its brilliant coloring, unusual carrion-eating habits, and the fact that the beetles demonstrate “family values” with mated pairs raising young together, the American burying beetle has plenty of appeal to fuel interest in restoration. “American burying beetles have helped to pave the way for awareness of other, less charismatic insects that are equally important. They all have major roles in these critical ecosystems by providing food resources for the birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians we all love,” said Schuhmann. “It’s not every day you get to work with federally-endangered species. It’s really exciting to have a role in the nation-wide conservation of this animal,” she said. For more information on the American burying beetle, visit the online MDC Field Guide at https://goo.gl/BVR8R1.

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Flamingo Dr., east of Shackelford, permanently closing Flamingo Drive, on the east side of Shackelford Road in Florissant, permanently closed at its connection with Shackelford at 9 a.m. Aug. 8. The closure was prompted by St. Louis County’s signalization of the entrance to Hazelwood N.W. Middle School, which is located on the west side of Shackelford, roughly 50 feet north of Flamingo. The signals are part of the county’s $7.6 million improvement project on Shackelford between Humes and Charbonier. Work began on the project last fall.

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St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA) is inviting St. Louisans to support events and activities planned to observe during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September 2017: • Sept. 5 – Cookie Baking for Survivors: SLOCA volunteers bake cookies at the Dierbergs Cooking School kitchen in Des Peres for distribution to ovarian cancer patients and oncology nurses at area gynecological chemotherapy infusion centers. Contact the SLOCA office for more information at 314-966-7562. • Sept. 8 – Planetarium Lighting to Recognize National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month From 5 a.m. to sunrise and from sunset to 1 a.m. on Sept. 8, SLOCA will turn the James S. McDonnell Planetarium at the Saint Louis Science Center teal - the signature color of ovarian cancer - to coincide with National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. • Sept. 8 – St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night at the Ballpark: Five hundred SLOCA supporters will fill the stands for a fun-filled evening as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:15 p.m. SLOCA will be recognized at the game, and the organization will have representatives on the field during batting practice and to throw out the first pitch. Call the SLOCA office for details and $35 tickets at 314-966-7562. • Sept. 12 – Teal Toes for SLOCA: The fifth annual Teal Toes for SLOCA event will be held on Sept. 12 at the Nail Pro location in Des Peres. A portion of proceeds from all services performed on this date will benefit SLOCA. Attendees are encouraged to choose a teal color for their pedicure (though teal is not required!) in honor of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September. There are also raffles, prizes and treats throughout the day. The Teal Toes event will feature a special “Man Hour” from 6 until 7 p.m., in a room dedicated for men only. Appointments requested during this time will be given preference to male registrants’ The cost is $27-40 for a pedicure. Reserve a space online at www.sloca.org/tealtoes. A percent of all services for the day will be donated to St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness. Please note, payment will be collected at the time of services not during registration. Teal Toes is organized by the friends and family of the late Shawn Blaes. In 2016, the event raised more than $4,000 to fund ovarian cancer research. • Oct. 8 – Families Run for Ovarian Cancer Annual ROC STAR 5K: The 11th Annual Families Run for Ovarian Cancer (FamiliesROC) is a 5K and one mile run/walk which will take place

in downtown St. Louis on Oct. 8. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. at Soldiers Memorial at 1315 Chestnut Street. Sponsors and SLOCA supporters will have booths at the event. The FamiliesROC event was started in 2006 by the Jorgensen family as their wife and mother, Brenda, fought her own battle with ovarian cancer. Sadly, she lost that battle in 2011 but the event continues to honor her spirit and to raise funds for ovarian cancer research and ongoing awareness programs. Race Day Schedule is as follows: 7 a.m. - Registration and packet pick up (details re: early packet pick-up to be announced in the near future); 8:30 a.m. - Survivor Ceremony; 8:40 a.m. - National Anthem; 8:45 a.m. - Race Start; 9:30 a.m. - Awards Ceremony; 10 a.m. - Raffle Drawing. The proceeds from the FamiliesROC event will fund SLOCA's awareness programs and research. Registration is now open to the public. Register for the race on the FamiliesROC website - www.familiesroc.com. SLOCA will need volunteers to help plan, set up and provide runner assistance during the FamiliesROC event. For more information, please contact SLOCA at volunteers@sloca.org. The St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness mission statement reflects a commitment to impact ovarian cancer survivorship by promoting awareness of early warning signs and standards of care, funding ovarian cancer research, and supporting survivors. Commenting on the “Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month” events and activities, SLOCA Executive Director Susan Robben notes, “We need to spread the word about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. It is the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers, mainly because there is no diagnostic test for it.” She continues, “Approximately 22,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with the disease each year, and about 14,000 women die from it annually. Most often, ovarian cancer is in its advanced stages when diagnosed, usually at Stage 3 or 4. We want women and their doctors to begin recognizing the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer earlier.” Robben adds, “It is crucial that we get the word out to save the lives of women throughout the St. Louis community. That is why the events and activities surrounding Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month are so important for the women in our area.” Additional information about the upcoming Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month events and activities, and the St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness organization, is available online at www.sloca. org or by calling 314-966-7562.

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Officials say the continued, north-bound flow of motor vehicles from Flamingo’s eastern leg off Shackelford would have posed safety and traffic flow problems at the elementary school. The pedestrian signal at Flamingo will be removed and incorporated into the new signalization system at Hazelwood N.W. Middle School. Flamingo Drive also runs west of Shackelford. However, because it serves as a primary access street to several subdivisions, this section of the road will remain open.

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Concert in the park

A plaque dedication for the late Kenneth J. “Ken” Otto is set for Aug. 30

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Butch Wax and the Hollywoods performed in concert before a large Florissant crowd at St. Ferdinand Park near the lake on an evening with perfect weather, Next up is Fanfare on Aug. 19 and the Boeing Concert Band on Aug. 26.

The city of Florissant along with Old Town Partners will be hosting a dedication to unveil a plaque in honor of the late Kenneth J. “Ken” Otto. This will be the 31st 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. 30 at 5:45 p.m. at 330 rue St. Francois. Kenneth J. “Ken” Otto had a lifetime of community service in two cities and St. Louis County. He served in the city of Pine Lawn as mayor, alderman and businessman. In Florissant he owned two popular hi touch Handyman Hardware stores with wife Kathleen and sons Dave and Glenn, was Marygrove Man of the year and Chamber Business Person of the Year and was a leader in the Florissant Rotary efforts to help

others. He served 20 years on the County Planning Commission. The plaque dedication will take place before the start of the fourth Wednesday Night Out festivities “Tropical Island Street Party” which is sponsored by the city of Florissant and Old Town Partners and is being hosted by Stems Florist, Bunker’s Tavern, Husband Agency LLC – State Farm and Kay Bee Electric located between the 210 and 301 block of rue St. Francois. The festivities will start at 6 p.m. and will feature live music by Lenny Frisch and Patrick Rodriguez Duo. There will be music, fun and games, adult beverages, soda and food. There will be prizes to give away for best island party outfit and a raffle for a chance to win a Weber Kettle Grill.

Learning to grow with ADHD

It’s hard to believe that the new school year will be here before we know it. And for some ADD/ ADHD kids and their parents, this time can often be associated with anxiety and stress. But setting up some reasonable goals now for the upcoming school year can set the tone for a successful academic year. Each family should set goals based on what is important to them. Meet as a family and discuss a structure from the time your child gets out of bed in the morning to the time they go to bed at night. Rewards and expectations can also be put in place along with these goals. *The key to setting up goals for school is that they are reasonable and can be easily obtainable. Suggestion of school year goals • Set up a morning routine and bed time routine during the week. Sleep is the time when our brains form longterm memories and it also helps with the overall mental and emotional well-being to help enhance their performance in school. • Set up a time to meet your child’s teacher prior to the start of school Find out about any major projects or other assignments that are coming up during the year. Learn about the teacher’s expectation for homework. Find out how you can communicate with the teacher throughout the year to keep track of completed and outstanding assignments. • Set up a study schedule at home that works for everyone’s schedule for completing assignments. Encourage a study routine and keep distractions

to a minimum and make sure you follow up on what they have been doing during that study time. Rewarding consistent and positive behavior Staying up a little late on the weekend could be a reward for going to bed on time during the week. Extra time to watch TV or play video games could be a reward for completing homework assignments. In addition to the rewards, make sure you provide praise and encouragement and acknowledge their strengths whenever possible. What to do after a bad day or a setback If your child has a bad day, try to re-teach the positive behaviors which will help increase the likelihood of success for the next time. Studies show that children with ADD and ADHD respond well to positive reinforcements and not criticism. Neurofeedback can help If your child continues to have set backs at school or you are concerned with ADHD, Neurofeedback may be the answer. Neurofeedback addresses the brain for improved mental performance and the ability to pay attention and remember information. In return, children confidently get better test results and it marks a clearer path for the future. For more information on Neurofeedback, call St. Louis Neurotherapy Institute at 1-855-STLADHD to find out about their free parent information nights. And discover why the Academy of Pediatrics recommends Neurofeedback to help retrain the brain in a non-invasive way without the use of medication.

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Club Fitness members deliver Christmas in July for the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery

Area leaders celebrate North County Inc.’s Anniversary

St. Louis area Club Fitness locations sponsored a “Christmas in July” drive to benefit the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery and their members and staff came through with diapers, toys, clothes and cleaning supplies. Many of Club Fitness’ 24 locations took part in the drive which resulted in boxes and boxes and boxes of much needed supplies and toys being delivered to the Crisis Nursery. The Crisis Nursery offers real help and real hope for families in crisis with five nursery locations and nine outreach centers that provide support, guidance, counseling, and short term child care. Each nursery and outreach center needs a constant supply of the very items Club Fitness collected in July. “We are incredibly grateful to the Club Fitness

To commemorate North County Incorporated’s (NCI) 40 years of service to the community, NCI recently held an exclusive Anniversary Celebration at Hendel’s Restaurant on July 23. 85 area leaders enjoyed an elegant dinner with wine pairing and silent auction at the sold out event. “NCI, for the past 40 years, has tirelessly worked to improve the business environment and the quality of life for the people in North St. Louis County. Successful events, such as the Anniversary Celebration, help us continue our mission to help North County,” said Rebecca Zoll, President/CEO of North County Inc. “This is a premier event for both North County and NCI. It’s great to celebrate 40 years of service with friends and many area community leaders,” said Missouri State Senator and NCI Board Member, Gina Walsh. North County Incorporated is a regional development organization, which acts as a catalyst to define and advocate economic and community development for North St. Louis County. NCI was established in 1977. The Board is composed of community leaders and business owners. Scott Negwer, President of Negwer Materials, Inc., is the current Chairman of the Board of Directors.

family for their generous support throughout the year.” said Bonnie Define, Community Relations Director for the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, “With the help of very generous partners like Club Fitness, every year we are able to serve over 7,000 children and their families.” Michelle Micheletti, Marketing Director of Club Fitness said, “The Crisis Nursery is a vital part of the St. Louis community, committed to providing a myriad of resources to families and children in crisis throughout the region, and from all walks of life… which aligns well with the Club Fitness brand promise.” For more information on the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery visit their website http://crisisnurserykids.org.

First Bank joins summer fight against hunger in local communities To help curtail hunger in local communities, First Bank branches in Missouri and Illinois collected 3,703 food items and $1,582 in cash donations in July for Operation Food Search. The total value of the food and cash collected was $5,285. “We want to thank our employees for showing their support for Operation Food Search,” said Lisa Blamy, Senior Vice President, Midwest Retail Director for First Bank. “There are so many children and families that are at risk for hunger, particularly during the summer months when children are not being fed in school.” The food drive was conducted during a twoweek period in July with all 46 First Bank branches and in-store Dierbergs locations participating. In addition, First Bank’s California region also conducted food drives in July for several food

banks and pantries in Southern and Northern California. Missouri/Illinois vs. California During the coinciding food drives, First Bank Midwest Commercial Banking President Rick Sems and First Bank California President John Grauten engaged in a friendly wager over which region would collect the most food items and cash donations. The wager included the losing region president having his picture taken wearing a jersey from one of the winning region’s sports teams (St. Louis Cardinals or Los Angeles Rams). Grauten won the wager with his California region collecting 5,081 food items and $6,421 in cash donations. For more information about Operation Food Search, visit http://www.operationfoodsearch.org/

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Adam Wainwright and COUNTRY Financial help strike out child hunger in St. Louis

An effort by COUNTRY Financial and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright brought in over a half-ton of food to help children in need in the upcoming school year. In July, COUNTRY Financial hosted an effort to collect kid-friendly, self-stable food items for the Operation Backpack program. Donations will be distributed by Operation Food Search in backpacks in 10 school districts this year. The partnership between COUNTRY Financial and Adam Wainwright’s organization Big League Impact brought in 1,262 pounds of canned and dry food items. The food donated is enough to fill nearly 160 backpacks. The backpacks will be distributed in participating school districts to children in food assistance programs so they can continue to have nutritious meals while they aren’t in school. “People often forget that kids are hungry right

here in St. Louis,” said Wainwright. “With the help of COUNTRY Financial and Operation Food Search, we are able to get out and help spread the word to help these kids and their families.” Those donating items were entered into a drawing to throw a ceremonial first pitch at an upcoming Cardinals game. At the conclusion of the drive Wainwright appeared at the COUNTRY Financial offices in O’Fallon and Kirkwood to thank fans for donating and to select the winning entry in the First Pitch drawing. “So much of what we do is help people achieve the security they need for themselves and their families,” said Elias Corpas, agency manager at COUNTRY Financial. “Partnering with Adam, Big League Impact and Operation Food Search to fight childhood hunger is yet another step to address the economic stresses felt by families throughout the St. Louis area.”

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Hazelwood School District students Hazelwood North Middle School competes receive scholarships from American in bowling fundraiser Association of Blacks in Energy Jeremie Osaghae-Nosa and Sean Hamadziripi, 2017 graduates from Hazelwood West High School, and Keelan Jones, 2017 graduate from Hazelwood East High School, recently received scholarships from the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE). Osaghae-Nosa, Hamadziripi, and Jones were honored at the AABE Scholarship Luncheon held at Washington University. Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District This fall, Osaghae-Nosa will major in medicine at Washington University, and Hamadziripi will major in engineering at Missouri Institute of Science and Technology. Jones will major in engineering at Missouri State University. During the luncheon, keynote speaker Isaac Bruce, retired National Football League All-Pro Wide Receiver and Super Bowl Champion, spoke to the attendees. He shared advice on the importance of giving back to the community, the benefits of hard work, the importance of having belief in oneself, and how these values helped him to reach his goals. In addition to the luncheon, students had the opportunity to network with members of AABE to discuss education, professional, and personal goal planning. According to their website, one of AABE’s mission is to encourage African American students to pursue careers in energy-related fields and to provide scholarships and other financial aid for such students. During the event, Karlton Thornton, chairman of the AABE Scholarship Committee and Hazelwood School District Board of Education director, presented the honorees with scholarship awards on behalf of AABE. “I am grateful to the American Association of Blacks in Energy for their continued support of student achievement,” said Thornton. “Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients and best wishes with their post-secondary education.”

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The Hazelwood School District is a proud member and sponsor of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Partners in Education and Scholarship Bowling Event. Hazelwood North Middle School staff representing the dis-

trict on Aug. 3 during this annual event, held at Crest Bowl in Florissant, were (from left) Principal Dr. Tony Brooks, Lisa Spann, Emily Willingham, Hanna Nettesheim, Soni Prasad, Laura Craig, Dr. Angie Muse, Deette Brower and Ashley Walters.

Hazelwood School District Back-to-School Fair attracts nearly 6,000

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Nearly 6,000 students, Board of Education members, administrators, parents, and other members of the community attended the Hazelwood School District’s 11th Annual Back-to-School Fair on July 29. For the first time, the fair simultaneously took place in each of the district’s three corridors: Hazelwood Central High, Hazelwood East High, and Hazelwood West High Schools. The event featured information booths for each of its 32 school sites. School staff provided details about uniform policies, school supplies, clubs, and other extracurricular activities. In addition, student groups and volunteers provided entertainment, prize drawings, barbecue, popcorn and giveaways. The school district also collaborated with community partners who provided valuable resources to Hazelwood School District families. “We are grateful to all vendors who helped to

make this year’s fair a tremendous success,” said Kimberly McKenzie, HSD director of communications. “A special thanks to the Black Jack, Florissant Valley, Hazelwood, Spanish Lake, and Robertson Fire Protection Districts for donating back packs and school supplies to our families during the fair. We also appreciate Infiniti Styles Barber and Salon for providing free haircuts and styles to students.” McKenzie was excited about the new concept of bringing the fair closer to residents, with the ultimate goal of building coalition in each of the district’s three corridors. “As a district, we are appreciative of the communications team, principals and their staff for coming together to make the 2017-18 Back-to-School Fair bigger and better than ever. Now we look forward to officially welcoming our students back on Aug. 15,” said McKenzie.

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Americans are snacking more and more these days, with the average person consuming 25 percent of daily calories in the form of snacks. This school year, aim for an A-plus in nutrition by snacking smarter on nutrient-rich dairy products. Snacking goes hand-in-hand with dairy products since they are a tasty, convenient and cost-effective way to fuel up throughout the day. There are a variety of grab-and-go milk, cheese and yogurt products that provide portable nutrition. What’s more, dairy packs a nutritious punch. Together, milk, cheese and yogurt provide nine essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, an important nutrient to include in snacks since it helps you feel fuller longer. Boost your snacking IQ with these smart tips: Add dairy to your favorite treats for a wellrounded snack. Pair cheese sticks with fresh fruit, such as an apple, pear or grapes. Reach for cheese

cubes and whole-grain crackers when you want something savory. Or dip strawberries in yogurt for a tasty, sweet treat. For a kid-friendly snack, make it hands-on fun by creating colorful fruit and cheese kabobs. • Flavored milk provides the same nine essential nutrients as unflavored milk. The only difference is the addition of flavorings and minimal amounts of sugar, which can lead to improved consumption, especially among children. • Whip up a dairy-based smoothie made for an on-the-go snack or create your own yogurt parfait, such as this flavorful recipe that combines favorites like peanut butter and bananas in a deliciously refreshing treat. For more tips and recipes to help you snack smarter, and for stories about dairy farm families and where dairy foods come from, visit MidwestDairy.com.

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Crossword Puzzle Theme: State Capitals

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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.

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ACROSS 1. Hindu sage or a tea brand 6. Plant production 9. Big first for a baby 13. *#2 Down native 14. Mutt 15. Doggy 16. Newbery Medal, e.g. 17. Back then 18. Alternative spelling of although 19. *The Great Lake State capital 21. *Capital named after 4th president 23. Color quality 24. Type of soda pop 25. British news broadcaster 28. Maître d’s list 30. Occupied oneself 35. Pearl Harbor island 37. Popular movie candy 39. Little one 40. Bodily disorders 41. *No witches in this state’s capital 43. Capital on the Dnieper 44. Dipping tobacco brand 46. Love-____ relationship 47. Main Web page 48. Attractive to look at 50. Your majesty 52. Sea to a Spaniard 53. Duds 55. Filling station filler 57. *Capital named for Sir Walter 61. *State with the smallest capital by population 65. 007, e.g. 66. Keats’ poem 68. Metric unit of capacity 69. Set in motion 70. Break a commandment 71. Ann B. Davis on “The Brady Bunch” 72. Sound warning 73. “Ideas worth spreading” online talk 74. Bothersome

DOWN 1. Unit of money in Iran 2. *Des Moines state 3. Ugly Duckling, eventually 4. Like Siberian winters 5. In on periodic table 6. Slang for heroin 7. Leo mo. 8. Movie trailer, e.g. 9. More than one solo 10. Tater pieces 11. Audio bounce-back 12. Sound unit 15. Exotic furniture wood 20. Must-haves 22. Priestly garb 24. Oldsmobile model 25. *The Gem State capital 26. Uncooperative, like a mule 27. Actress Sevigny 29. Biblical captain 31. Punjabi believer 32. “Kick the bucket,” e.g. 33. a.k.a. dropsy 34. *Founded by William Penn 36. Sky defender 38. Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, acr. 42. Get together, like AOL and Time Warner 45. Lute player 49. Yule treat 51. Same as earflap 54. White-sheeted apparition 56. Upside down frown 57. Poison ivy symptom 58. Type of sax 59. Pinocchio, e.g. 60. Garner wages 61. Offer ware 62. Elevator inventor 63. Adam’s apple spot 64. 3-point shot 67. *Motto heard in Concord: “Live Free or ____” See answers on page 13

Lights out Something amazing is going to take place which rarely ever happens; something so uncommon that the last time it occurred we weren’t even born. What is this strange, unusual event, you ask? Guess, I say. A politician telling the truth, you say? Ha! Snort! Catch my breath. If I were drinking milk it would be squirting out of both nose holes at this point. Get real. That unheard of episode last took place when dinosaurs were scuttling across the planet. Unfortunately, a nearsighted Triceratops stepped on the last truthful politician. Those days are long gone. Guess again? Think of something really bizarre. Whack-a-doodle Kim Jong Un is going to start a Hugs-For-Peace initiative after going on a radical kale smoothie diet while dressed in a sparkly tutu, you say? Okay, now you’re just being ridiculous. For that to happen you might as well say the sun is going to cease to shine. Time’s up. The strange and unusual event will occur on Aug. 21 of this month. Millions of people have this date marked on their calendars. For the past two years, hotels have been booked around the happening. And millions more are expected to converge upon towns and cities in the direct range of the occurrence. Yes, North America is going to experience a full-on solar eclipse, which has not taken place since 1918! It’s pretty exciting and creating hysteria na-

tionwide. Nothing this thrilling has happened in America since McDonalds decided to bring back the McRib. So clip on your protective solar viewing eyewear and sit back in your lawn chair and be prepared to be amazed because the sun is going to cease to shine. Hey, wait just a darn minute… the sun is going to cease to shine?! Well shut my mouth and slap my granny, get your smartphone cameras out because that Un loon will be giving out hugs, donning a tutu and happily smiling with kale chunks in between his teeth. Now that’s something that occurs only once in a lifetime. But be warned: You’ll want to double up on the protective eyewear because you cannot unsee that body in a tutu! Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Sports you see with Gary B... Ludy leads Rascals in late -inning heroics The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League with home games at Car Shield Field in O’Fallon. The team had a four-run stint in the top of the eighth inning to break open a pitcher’s duel for a 5-1 victory against the Normal CornBelters recently at the Corn Crib in Illinois. The win gives the Rascals their second straight series win on the road, fourth win in their past six games and are now 30-12 when scoring at least five runs. Highlights included Brandon Thomas opening the game with his team leading 44th walk of the year. Josh Ludy the three-time Frontier League AllStar, put the Rascals on the board with a fourth inning smash over the right field wall to take a 1-0 lead, his fifth home run of the year. The game remained that way until the seventh inning and southpaw Lucas Laster cruised through his first six innings in what was the best start of his season. Laster retired the first six batters he faced and only allowed a pair of runners in scoring position through his first six frames. “I was somewhat wild over my past few outings so I just wanted to be really efficient tonight and make them swing the bat early,” Laster said. “We got some of the best fielders in the league and I trust them so I wanted to put the ball in their hands tonight and good things happened.” The stage was for Ludy in the eighth inning as he took a 2-1 pitch to the wall in center field with the bases loaded to notch a bases clearing double and extend the Rascals lead to 5-1. “With the bases loaded, I didn’t want to the chance to hit into a double play so I was looking for a pitch up in the zone and I was able to elevate the ball,” Ludy said. “Laster was throwing the ball very well, gave us a great chance to win and I am glad we were able to get some runs there at the end.” Ludy’s three RBI two bagger gave him four RBI on the night and the Rascals went on to win the game from there as Nick Kennedy and Cody

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City golf champion Florissant Golf Club golfer Skip Wilson duplicated the accomplishment of another Florissant Golf Club player Dave Estes by winning the Senior Division in the 2017 St. Louis City Championship that was hosted by the Forest Park Golf Course July 29-30. Wilson had a final score of 138 four shots better than the runner-up. Estes was the 2016 St. Louis City Senior Champion. Wilson is a regular at Florissant Golf Club and has played the course since 1974. The Florissant Golf Club was his home course when he played golf in high school and its home to the Monday night individual McDonnell-Douglas league that he had played in from 1983 to 2000. * Congrats, Skip!

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Aug. 16: Karaoke

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

Aug. 17-19: Book sale

Friends of Ferguson Library (FLIERS) will hold a Library Discards Only Book Sale on Aug. 17 from 4 7:30 p.m., Aug 18 from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Aug.19 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Ferguson Library Auditorium at 35 No. Florissant Road. There will be all categories of books for adults and children’s books for all ages. Books have been removed from library inventory, come and browse, all very good bargains. For more information contact J. Norberg at 314521-4663.

Aug. 18: Senior citizen gala

The 17th Annual Senior Citizen North County Gala “One Magical Evening” will feature the outstanding 18-piece band – the Sentimental Journey Band & Strolling Magician, Steve Barcellona and take place from 7 – 10 p.m. at the James J. Eagan Community Center at #1 James Eagan Drive in Florissant. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at any of the participating cities as well as the Florissant Senior Office through Aug. 15. Call the Florissant Senior Office, 8397605, for more information. The cities of Florissant, Ferguson, St. Ann, Hazelwood, Bridgeton and Maryland Heights plan this wonderful dress-up event for North County senior citizens. Attendance prizes will be given away, hors d’oeuvres will be served, and dance angels will be available.

Aug. 18: Pork steak

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

how we view their lives today. The presentation takes place at 2 p.m. Villa at Riverwood at #1 Pratt Pl. in Florissant. Seating is limited for this free event so please RSVP at: 314-8395000.

Aug. 18: Jazz reception

Aug. 23: Karaoke

The Helping Hands Food Pantry will have their second annual jazz reception and fund raiser at 6 p.m. at the Ann O. McDonald Banquet hall at 11410 Old Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. They will honor leaders of our community for their work in the areas of youth education, development and empowerment; healthcare outreach and community action. Music will be provided by 3 Central. Tickets are $35. Please call Sylvia Stevenson 314-750-1180 for tickets or tickets can be purchased at the door.

Aug 21: Eclipse viewing event

Next year, in five years, in 50 years from now, how will you answer “Where were you during the Solar Eclipse of 2017?” You can answer, “With my friends at the Bellefontaine Recreation Center.” At the Solar Eclipse Bash you will enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs and brats and drinks and receive a goody bags with more treats. There will even be special bingo games with your chance to win a souvenir travel cup, if you choose. They will even supply safety glasses to view this once in your life-time event! Please purchases tickets in advance. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., Lunch begins at 12 p.m., Viewing event is at 1:15 p.m. Cost is $6 per person.

Aug. 22: Historical presentation

Master Presenter for the Bellefontaine Cemetery Dan Fuller, shares stories on how others, in their time, may have been wrongly accused of being a sinner and vice-versa - and

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

Aug. 25: Chicken dinner

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

Aug 30: Karaoke

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

Aug. 26: Health fair

Greater Deliverance Church Health Fair will take place at 10600 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. School supplies, basic health screenings, mammograms and free dental screen insurance and services for kids will be available. Sign up for mammograms at 314251-6300 option 0.... give date 8/26. Grants available if eligible. Call Nicki at 636-466-0801 for more information.

Aug. 29: Old Time Barbeque

Don’t let the summer end without one last bash. And in St. Louis, that means friendly people and slowcooked barbeque, complete with all the trimmings from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $11. For those who want a little exercise to go with all that food, the mini-golf course will be there waiting. Bring your admission ticket to get your first drink free. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, please call the Bellefontaine Recreation Center at 867-0700.

Sept. 9: Grandparents Day celebration

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

Sept. 26: Caregivers conference

The Eighth Annual Art from the Heart is a special fundraiser benefiting the local nonprofit, Friends of Kids with Cancer takes place at Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis at 13700 Manchester Rd. in Ballwin) from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.. The event, sponsored by Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis, features a silent auction of over 60 pieces of art created by kids with cancer in St. Louis. Friends’ Art Therapist, Tasha, works with these kids throughout the year on their artwork for this fundraiser. 100 percent of proceeds support Friends’ Art Therapy program. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information visit https://www. friendsofkids.com/art.html.

A complimentary caregivers conference is being held from 10 a.m.2:30 p.m. in the Christian Hospital Atrium (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/MOcaregiversconf2017 or call 1-877-926-8300. A complimentary lunch will be served to all attendees and valet parking will be available, compliments of Clayton Valet. The conference features keynote speaker Amy Goyer, who is a caregiver, consultant and author. Other speakers and highlights include: Mid-East Area Agency on Aging; VOYCE; Christian Hospital physical therapist; Memory Care Home Solutions; Christian Hospital Palliative Care; Meditation/relaxation exercise; veterans’ benefits and resources; and a variety of resource information tables. Resource table sponsorships are available at http://christianhospital. org/caregivers or call 314-653-5162.

Sept. 15-16: Table and tailgate sale

Sept. 30: Charity golf tournament

Sept. 14: Square dance lessons

Square dance lessons begin at Church of the Master at 1325 Paddock Dr. in Florissant from 7 - 9 p.m. Registration closes Sept. 7. Casual attire and cost is $5 per person per night. Call 314-839-2134 or 314-837-4729 to register.

Sept. 14: Art fundraiser

A table and tailgate sale takes place at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church at 2615 Shackelford Road in Florissant from 7 a.m. to noon both days. Indoor table sale runs both days, suggested donation is $15 per table. Parking lot tailgate sale runs one-day-only on Sept.16, suggested donation is $15 for three adjacent parking spots (you will have to provide your own tables). Rain-out dates will be Sept. 22-23. Call the church at 314-831-1300 for more details and to sign-up.

Sept. 16: Prostate cancer awareness walk

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introduction classes sponsored by West County Spinners Square Dance Club begins Sept. 12 and 19 from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in the gym at 14088 Clayton Rd. in Chesterfield just East of Hwy 141. The square dance program continues subsequent Tuesdays at $60 per person for twelve weeks or $6 a lesson. Children ages 8-18 are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Wear casual clothes and be prepared to have fun square dancing. Register or just show up. For information, contact Jim and Crystal at 314-7536674 or www.westcountyspinners. com. Couples and singles of all ages are welcome, no experience is necessary.

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

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The Hazelwood School District Foundation will host its Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Old Florissant Golf Course at 50 Country Club Lane in Florissant. This event will take place with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost of the tournament is $100 per golfer. This cost includes entry into all events, 18-holes of golf, cart, breakfast, snacks, lunch and a chance to win several prizes. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the following programs: Hazelwood Bright Futures, HSD Food 4 Thought, and Care to Learn-Hazelwood, which share the same mission – to help provide basic necessities for students in areas of health, hunger and hygiene. To register your team or for sponsorship information, contact Alecia White at 314-953-5016 or by email at info@hazelwoodschools.org.

Oct. 2: Golf tournament fundraiser

Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host its 24th annual golf tournament with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon. The tournament will be held at WingHaven Country Club, St. Louis’ only Nicklaus Design Course, located at 7777 Winghaven Blvd. in O’Fallon. Tickets are $300 per golfer and include 18 holes with golf cart, golf goodie bag, and lunch and dinner. A live and silent auction will be held during the barbecue dinner. Proceeds will go toward ending childhood hunger and family food insecurity in the St. Louis bi-state region. For ticket details or to become a sponsor, visit http://www. OperationFoodSearch.org.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • August 16, 2017 Oct. 7: Arts and crafts festival

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

RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Twoto-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 314615-4516. Mondays: City council meetings City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Mondays: Workshop meetings City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Mondays: A cappella singers

All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment ). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

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

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

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

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

clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m. For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.

Every Tuesday: Bingo Evening at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316

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

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

Wednesdays: Are you interested in losing weight?

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

Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316 Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30am, games begin at 9:30am. For more information, call 314.921.2316.

Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314.994.3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.

Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314.839.7604. Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group 3-4pm, Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314.653.5331.

Saturdays: Grief support group

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

Sundays: Meat shoot

Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 444 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Road between Sinks Rd and Lindbergh starting at noon until dusk every Sunday in February and March in the spring and every Sunday in October through the second-to-last week in November in the fall - rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded. Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314-330-7269.

Every Sunday: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine

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

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Thursdays: Blood pressure checks

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

Thursdays: meeting

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

Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314.731.9330

Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo 2pm, Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314.831.3752.

Fridays: Celebrate Recovery

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

Saturdays: Clothing sale

On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a

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M O V I E By Steve Bryan

1984 saw Bill Murray starring in “Ghostbusters,” a major summertime hit, as well as “The Razor’s Edge,” a period drama based on the William Somerset Maugham novel. According to several sources, Murray agreed to do “Ghostbusters” for Columbia Pictures if the studio would agree to fund “The Razor’s Edge.” He played Larry Darrell, a man so dramatically changed by World War I that he seeks enlightenment after coming home. Murray’s version of the film was a remake of a 1948 film and, appropriately enough, “Ghostbusters” itself was reimagined last year with an all-female cast. Like Murray’s early attempt at a dramatic role, the rebranded “Ghostbusters” received a tepid reaction and was branded as a flop. There were some arguments about the film online in addition to personal attacks on cast member Leslie Jones. Instead of creating original material, Hollywood sometimes likes to rebrand and repurpose previous efforts. Kiefer Sutherland and Julia Roberts, for instance, were in “Flatliners,” a film about medical students who have near-death experiences. With the help of their colleagues, each one has their heart stopped briefly to find out what happens after death. On Sept. 29, a new “Flatliners” starring Ellen Page, Diego Luna and Nina Dobrev arrives in theaters. Based on the trailer, it looks like a reboot, but Kiefer Sutherland reprises his role from the original, making this a sequel. The premise remains the same, but the cast and producers have 27 extra years of advancements in medicine and filmmaking that their predecessors did not.

The late Robin Williams had a prolific film career, including an Oscar win for “Good Will Hunting.” In 1995, he starred in “Jumanji,” a comedic adventure that fit his talents perfectly. He played the grown-up version of Alan Parrish, a boy who disappears while playing a strange board game only to reappear decades later. The story contains themes of facing fears head on and resolving family conflicts. Technology plays a big part in the upcoming “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” a sequel to the original. Set 20 years after the events in the first film, the story follows four teenagers who are pulled into a classic videogame version of “Jumanji.” According to the IMDB synopsis and trailers, the teens turn into adult videogame avatars who must find their way out of the jungle and find what Alan Parrish left behind. More rebooted, rebranded and reimagined films already are in production, but the results can be hit-or-miss. Does anyone remember “Dead Code,” the sequel to “War Games,” or the rebooted “Footloose”? Putting a new spin on an old franchise is no guarantee of success. Photos courtesy Columbia Pictures

In 1990, John Ritter starred in “It,” a TVmovie based on the popular Stephen King novel about missing children and an evil entity. Ritter and fellow cast members Richard Thomas and Harry Anderson were overshadowed by Tim Curry, who played the horrifying Pennywise the Clown. Almost three decades later, “It” is making its way to the big screen with Bill Skarsgard following in Curry’s clown shoes.

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.