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“Our mission as an organization,” Hay said, “is to raise funds to establish a com munity activity center in the city of St. Lou is which provides a skate park and art and education activities for all ages and back grounds We want to be a sanctuary for the counterculture that so often gets forgotten, especially in North City.”
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Fundraising efforts have included a twomonth partnership with the restaurant, Mission Taco, which held a fundraiser last month that helped generate about $20,000. In addition to the events and productions that have already taken place at Sk8 Libori us, once the doors hopefully reopen, pro jected plans include continued community
The organization began in 2012 when the Catholic workers who were running a homeless shelter called Karen House, found the space too difficult to maintain, so they handed the keys over to Blum. The Gothic Revival style church was in bad shape, and Blum, having been a welder, began helping to transform the church into a skate park and“Themore.space spent many years unmain tained by the Catholic community before it eventually was deconsecrated in 1992,” said Hay. “It was finally given to people brave enough to tackle the waterfalls and wind tunnels that had been created over the years. So for the first four years, it wasn’t as much about staying underground as it was about just trying to save the building.” Sk8 Liborius, which became a nonprofit in 2016, raised funds to restore the build ing with skate sessions, concerts and other events to continue renovating. Currently it Liborius needs to raise $1 million to reopen and continue its charge.
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Once an underground space for skate boarders, BMX riders, quad skaters, artists and musicians, Sk8 Liborius became more well-known space for niche athletes and creatives. But now, after a decade of main taining a unique community, Sk8 Liborius has come to a close, at least temporarily. Co-owners, Dave Blum and Joss Hay, are fundraising to reopen and symbolically wid en its doors to officially welcome the public. The skate park has been housed in the St. Liborius church, in the former Catholic par ish of St. Liborius, (from which the organi zation derived its name) in a historic district that has been deemed a St. Louis landmark. Blum has stated that “underserved, urban youth are the congregation now.”
Sk8 Liborius hopes there will continue to be no separation between church and skate.
Cancer will virtually present Breast Cancer & Plastic Surgery on Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. featuring a Washington University Physicians surgical oncologist, a radiation oncologist and a medical oncologist discuss ing the latest advances in cancer prevention, screenings, research and treatment. The pro gram also includes an educational discussion and Q&A session. To register go to www.
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events. The organization wants to share the space for creative, recreational and ed ucational engagement that involves youth programming such as art classes to provide an environment for young people to “grow creatively andThesafely.”organization embrac es the best of St. Louis and recognizes its challenges as it aims to expand on its intent to bridge and fuse commu nities.“Without embracing each other’s differences, the world is a cruel place, but once you accept these differences you can make a beautiful blend,” Hay said. “Sk8 Liborius is living proof that the incred ible architecture in the city doesn’t need to rot away, it can be saved, repurposed and potentially come back stron ger than before.”
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The American Cancer Society recom mends that men have an annual prostate screening at age 50 if at average risk; at age 45 if at high-risk, which includes African-Amer ican men and men who have a first-degree relative (father, brother or son) diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age (younger than age 65); and age 40 if at an even higher risk with more than one first-degree relative diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age. Screenings should continue annually on men in good health who are expected to live at least 10 more years. Women who are at average risk of devel oping breast cancer are recommended by the American Cancer Society to start getting screened yearly between the ages of 45-54 and women 55 and older can continue with yearly exams or switch to every other year. Screen ings should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live 10 more years or longer. Women who are at high risk for breast cancer (personal history or strong family history of breast cancer, a genetic mu
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LearningWithNationalLeaders.com.Todaymorethaneverit’simportant for everyone to be empowered and educated to take charge of one’s own health. If you or a loved one falls into the parameters of getting screened for cancers, please take action today and schedule a screening. Until next time, best wishes for your good health!
Every fall, my wife and I are reminded of the importance of getting screened for pros tate and breast cancers. And with those re minders come reflections of those we know, some very dear to us, who have been affect ed by these cancers. The underlying message that always comes through loud and clear is the importance of early detection.
tation known to increase risk, have had chest radiation therapy between the ages of 10-30, or have first-degree relatives with one of the known breast-related syndromes) should get an MRI and a mammogram every year be ginning at age 30. Catching cancer early often allows for more treatment options. Some early cancers may have signs and symptoms that can be noticed, but that’s not always the case. There are two very important community screen ing opportunities this month that will – with out a doubt – save somebody’s life with early detection of either prostate or breast cancer.
Christian Hospital has partnered with the Spanish Lake Community Association to host a free PSA screening event on Satur day, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Twillman House at 11840 Bellefontaine Rd. Screenings are blood-draw only and provid ed by health care professionals from Siteman Cancer Center and the Program for the Elim ination of Cancer Disparities. Call 314-2862587 to reserve a spot. The Christian Hospital Foundation is host ing a mammo-thon to provide 100 mam mograms from 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, at Northwest HealthCare at 1225 Graham Rd. Women aged 40 and older who haven’t had a mammogram in the past few years are encouraged to participate. If someone can’t afford a mammogram or has no insurance, the foundation may be able to help. Reser vations are required by call 1-855-953-9355 and please make sure to mention the mam mo-thon.Also,Siteman
Martin has raised millions of dollars for autism and related causes. She is the founding member of Martin & Martin, LLP, one of Los Angeles’ premier African American female-owned law firms. She is also founder and CEO of Butterfly Health, a firstof-its kind mental health digital platform for un derserved Medicaid populations. She has won myr iad awards including the L’Oreal Paris’ Women of Worth, California Black Caucus Leadership Award, Los Angeles County Women of the Year, Ford’s Liv ing Legend Award, Hollyrod Foundation Angel on the Path, James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award and Union Bank’s Neighborhood Hero Award. Her newest book is, “Awakening: Ladies, Leadership, and the Lies We’ve Been Told.”
The Lifetime Achievement Honorees are actress Tichina Arnold and Areva Martin, an award-win ning civil rights attorney, CNN legal analyst, au thor, advocate and Founder and President of Special Needs Network, Inc., one of the nation’s leading dis ability, children’s health and social justice nonprofits. Martin grew up in St. Louis’ Carr Square neighbor hood before attending the University of Chicago and then Harvard Law School.
Arnold has had a thriving career in both TV and film. Her television credits include appearances on “All My Children,” “The Cosby Show” and “Law & Order,” and she starred in the films “Big Momma’s House” and “Civil Brand.” Her most recent film was “Wild Hogs,” co-starring Tim Allen, Martin Law rence, William H. Macy and John Travolta.
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In addition to acting, Arnold donates her time to several charitable organizations that serve children. She is on the National PTA Advisory Board, the larg est volunteer child advocacy association in the na tion, and she has raised funds for Hire L.A., Voices for Americas Children, The Elizabeth Glaser Pedi atric Aids Foundation, Rally for Kids with Cancer, First Star for Children’s Rights and Fran Drescher’s organization, Cancer Schmancer.
Drivers who regularly use the eastbound I-270 exit ramp to New Florissant Road should be aware that the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) closed the ramp beginning Sept. 6. The closure will last 45 Crewsdays.will build a new eastbound exit ramp near New Florissant Road and create a new alignment of Pershall Road. In the new alignment, eastbound I-270 traffic will exit onto Pershall Road and Pershall Road will then intersect with New Florissant Road. In or der to build and connect the new alignments, the exit ramp from eastbound I-270 must be closed and re moved.During the closure, signed detours will direct east bound I-270 traffic to exit at Hanley Road and con tinue on Pershall Road to reach New Florissant Road.
The Salute to Women in Leadership Gala is an an nual event created to recognize the tireless contri butions of outstanding women. The Urban League takes great pride in giving recognition to outstand ing women who embody the organization’s mission of creating opportunity for disadvantaged and over looked individuals and communities; each honor ee receives tributes from dignitaries and celebrities around the world and every detail is designed to cre ate an evening of appreciation not only for the hon orees, but the hundreds of outstanding women who attend.Women are selected from various professional and civic categories including community leaders, elected officials, educators, media, corporations, businesses and charities. The Lifetime Achievement Award recipients have included national celebrities, as well as local notables in the metropolitan area.
Drivers can also exit at Washington Street/Elizabeth Avenue and take the U-turn bridge to Dunn Road to travel to New Florissant Road. The closure and construction work are part of the $278 million I-270 North Project infrastructure up grades. To stay updated on the status of this closure and to view a project overview and graphic displays of planned construction, please visit the I-270 North Project website at: www.i270north.org. Travelers can also contact MoDOT’s customer service center at 1-314-275-1500 or the I-270 North Project Team at: I270North@modot.mo.gov.
The Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, In corporated has announced the 2022 Salute to Wom en in Leadership honorees. The women will be cele brated at a VIP gala Sept. 9 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel downtown. The 2022 honorees are: Marilyn Bush, President, at Bank of America St. Louis; Akberet Boykin-Farr, Vice President of Diversity and Social Responsibility at Emerson; Dr. Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis, Direc tor of Health for the city of St. Louis; Dr. Gwendolyn Wilson-Diggs, Vice President of Head Start/Early Head Start Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Lou is; Nkenge Harmon-Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of Portland, Oregon; Ella Jones, Mayor, city of Ferguson; Son ette Magnus, Partner Thompson Coburn LLP; Kar en Morrison, Sr. Manager Advocacy, Community Outreach & Workforce Diversity at BJC HealthCare; Pamela Morris-Thornton, Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Panera Bread; Dr. Tanya Pat ton, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services, Riverview Gardens School District; Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith, President Harris-Stowe State University and Dr. Kristin Sobolik, Chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis. “These extraordinary women contribute greatly to our community in addition to achieving excellence in their chosen professions,” said Michael P. McMil lan, President and CEO of the Urban League. “We are honored to recognize them for their stellar pro fessional achievements and show our appreciation for all they do in our community.”
Arnold is a two-time NAACP Image Award-win ning actress. The first was for her role as Pam Jones on the hit TV series “Martin.” She earned the second award, Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, for her work in the first season of the critically acclaimed comedy series “Everybody Hates Chris,” which was inspired by the childhood experiences of comedian Chris Rock. On the show Arnold played Rochelle, Chris’s (Tyler James Williams) strict, sassy mother who runs the household on a tight budget and is the glue that holds the family together.
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And of course, there was “the creek,” which we used to sled onto on winter days when it was covered in snow and ice. Now it’s overgrown and invisible, noisily inhabited by frogs and certainly a radioactive mutant bigfoot or two, as envisioned by our kids as they grew up.My gosh, the memories came flooding back just by turning one street sooner on my way home: Of neigh borhood kids and bullies, “the circle” where our oldest ran into a parked car with his bicycle and still has a scar on his leg from the stitches, Christy’s house where all the girls used to perfect their dancing school moves in the middle of the street, the “cut-through” where the older kids walked between houses and crossed the creek in the common ground on their way to high school, and the asphalt bike path the younger kids took to get to the playground at the elementary school.
There was a large lawn service truck and trailer blocking the street as I turned the corner into the sub division, and I wasn’t sure I could clear it easily, so I turned at the street that curves around from the other direction to our house, and immediately felt a huge grin spread across my face. The bunny bush is still there. Back when daily walks around the block were imper ative to our youngest, she and I started off with her lit tle plastic umbrella stroller, her favorite doll or stuffed animal carefully strapped in for the ride, and we would head out for our walk. We generally crossed the street in front of our house, so there wouldn’t be another time to cross again until we had completed the circular block. That way, if Becca got ahead of me, she didn’t have to cross until I’d caught up with her, and she could pretend to be very grown up and independent, show ing off her outfit of the day and her stuffed animal to anyone who happened to be out gardening or watering theirWelawns.wereregulars, Becca and I, and she rarely made it halfway around the block without collapsing ceremo niously onto a sidewalk, unable to travel another step, and I would carry both her and the doll stroller the rest of the way home. The day Becca named the bunny bush was no excep tion. She was sitting on the bottom step of the corner house, next to one of the two small bushes that flanked either side of the steps leading up to the house. As I came around the corner, a tiny bunny suddenly ran from under the bush and across the yard, delighting Becca beyond belief. The bush was aptly named the “bunny bush” that very day, the story told at least three times that night at the dinner table, each time with more details about what the bunny had been doing un der the bush and how its mother probably called it for lunch after we walked by, and that there was undoubt edly a bunny bed where it slept at night.
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Neighbors have come and gone, but the tree is still standing, covered with vines and hung with broken branches, no longer climbed by daring neighborhood kids or dotted with the beginnings of a tree house that never quite materialized.
I sent Becca a message and told her I’d seen the bun ny bush, now huge, but the bunny wasn’t home. She immediately sent a smile emoji. These days, she walks with her own three boys in their Webster neighbor hood, and they look for Ginger the cat and listen for the chiming of church bells as they walk past the house with the chickens in the back yard on their way to the library.Theyears have passed, but the memories are so very stong.
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The big tree is a massive cotton tree that our older next-door neighbor from 35 years ago proclaimed to be at least a hundred years old, probably hollow trunked, and certainly to be worried about whenever it stormed because “it was sure to flatten a house if it ever blew down in the right direction.”
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We checked the bush every day after that, wondering if we would see the bunny again or if it would be on vacation or at bunny school that day. We never did, but ever after that the bush joined the annals of neighbor hood landmarks her big sister and brothers had already named.There were “the little tree” and “the big tree,” both in the common ground beyond our back yard. The lit tle tree was climbed on by all the neighborhood kids because it was small and had a long horizontal branch close to the ground that several kids could sit on at once. We often took crayons out there, and everyone colored on the branches and trunk of the tree, and even put their handprints in some extra concrete one of the dads poured at the base of the tree. The tree died years ago, but our grown children still remember where it stood and the fun they had in and on it.
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The Fall Festival is a local community event held on eleven blocks on St. Francois Street in the Heart of Old Town Florissant that draws over 35,000 participants. It is made possible by the generosity of many volun teers, donations and contributions. Please consider helping this year’s event with a generous contribution of your own. Here is what each sponsorship level receives:
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Vicki Bahr is an inveterate word lover and story sharer, a published author in magazine, newspaper and blog forms. As a mom of four, grandma of nine, and wife of one for 50 years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere.
This year the Florissant Fall Festival is on Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on rue St. Francois St. in Old Town Florissant.
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For more information, please contact Kim at the Old Town Partners office at 314-837-0033 or visit the website at https://florissantoldtown.com/events/ fall-festival.
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The Gateway Arch’s Tram Ride to the Top is one of the most unique trans portation systems in the world. The tram ride was invented by Richard “Dick” Bowser, who was born on Sept. 15, 1921. In celebration of Bowser’s 101st birthday, the National Park Ser vice will host a day of commemorative events honoring him and his crown ing achievement on Sept. 15. (Bowser passed away on Dec. 26, 2003, at 82 years“Dickold.)Bowser is a trailblazer in inno vation and invention, and will always be an important figure in Arch history,” says Pam Sanfilippo, Program Manag er, Museum Services & Interpretation, Gateway Arch National Park. “Without his Tram Ride to the Top design, tens of millions of visitors to the Arch would not have had the experience of ascend ing 630 feet to the top of the monu ment. Join us on Sept. 15 in celebrating Dick Bowser and honoring his incredi ble contributions to the Arch.”
Judith Kramer, the producer of the festival invites all to participate in the festival and engage with its offerings to gain understanding and knowledge of the Jewish community and break any social“Celebrationsbarriers. that focus on a partic ular religion and, or ethnic background bring faith and ethnic communities to gether to celebrate shared beliefs and values,” Kramer said. “By seeing, feeling and understanding that different reli gions and ethnicities have much in com mon - that perhaps a love of some food or music or art overlaps these boundar ies - we become more accepting of each other.”Brian Herstig, CEO of Jewish Federa tion shares the same perspective. “Sababa is about uniting and inspiring the Jewish community,” Herstig said, “as well as sharing our culture with others to build a foundation for unity and un derstanding.”Eventsplanned for the festival in clude something for everyone. This year there will be a family pavilion featuring children’s activities such as bubbles, art projects, sensory stations and sidewalk chalk. There will also be yoga sessions to enjoy.Ifyou’re an art buff there will be 30 artists in different mediums with art work on sale. And for music lovers there will be several musical acts including a Jewish a cappella group from Washing ton University in St. Louis and Klezund heit!, a 14-piece klezmer band from Missouri.Andifyou’re a “foodie” there’s plenty to enjoy as the festival will offer cultural and kosher food as well as more general fare.The culinary lineup features the Holy Smokes Kosher BBQ truck, 613 Cater ing with pastrami and latkes and the St. Louis Jewish Student Union with the classic favorites of cotton candy and popcorn. Dippin’ Dots and Just Bake It cinnamon buns, among other treats will also be available.
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A second-generation elevator manu facturer, Bowser was asked by Gateway Arch architect Eero Saarinen to develop a way to bring visitors to the top of the Arch and back down. The project was challenging given the curve of the Arch (it was much narrower at the top than at the base), and the fact that he had to leave room for an observation platform at the top as well as space for a stair way in case of emergencies. Although he was given just two weeks to come up with a design, Bowser’s tram ride con cept was accepted by Saarinen and his team. Bowser was then hired to build and install the tram, which opened in 1967. He served as tram maintenance supervisor until 1972.
To learn more about Dick Bows er and the Tram Ride to the Top, forworkedbywasp.m.tramaboutthreehandfacility,lowerLobby,placetheareit/dick-bowser.htm.https://www.nps.gov/jeff/planyourvisvisitAllcelebratoryeventsfreeandopentopublicandwilltakeonSept.15.GatherintheTramlocatedontheleveloftheArchtohearfirstaccountsfromtrammechanicstheirworkontheridefrom1–2HarryBreitensteintrainedintothejobBowserhimselfandcloselywithhimmanyyears.Later, Roger Smith succeeded Breitenstein as maintenance supervisor. They will be joined by current Tram Supervisor Kirk Lofland in discussing the chal lenges of maintaining the Tram Ride to the Top and other stories from their experiences.Parkrangers will be on hand to share more about Bowser and the Tram Ride to the Top at several Ranger Talks throughout the day. These chats will last between 15-20 minutes. Please check with the Information Desk in the Arch Visitor Center about talk times. Before watching the award-winning documentary movie “Monument to the Dream,” which chronicles the con struction of the Gateway Arch, catch a short film featuring Roger Smith and Terry Diblasi, retired tram mechanics, discussing their experiences working on the Arch tram system. Kids are invited to color a commem orative button that celebrates Bowser’s 101st birthday, which they can also take home as a souvenir (while supplies last). The button station will be located near the giant video screens on the low er level of the Arch facility. Visit the Arch Café, located on the lower level of the Arch facility, for a free mini birthday cupcake in honor of Bowser.TheArch Store, located in the low er level of the Arch facility, will offer a 25% off discount on both the small and large sizes of the popular “Cable Arch” gift. It is made from the tram cable used to transport visitors to the top of the Arch.Mark the occasion with a photo op at the replica tram car in the Arch Vis itor Center. Smile for a selfie with a cut-out of Bowser, and pose in front of the replica tram, which will be fes tively decorated in honor of Bowser’s birthday.
The Sababa Jewish arts and culture festival spon sored by the Jewish Feder ation of St. Louis and the St. Louis Jewish Community Center picks back up on Sept. 18. Saba ba, Hebrew slang for “awe some, cool or that’s great,” has been on hold since 2018 but will be in full swing celebrating Jewish culture with food, music and activities. Local and regional artists and musicians will also be there to exhibit and entertain. Additional lo cal Jewish organizations will be provid ingWhileactivities.the festival is an opportunity for the Jewish community to celebrate its people, culture and history, all are welcome to attend and enjoy the event.
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“From the food we prepare in stellar restaurants with Jewish proprietors, to the music we compose and share, to the art we create, and Jewish institutions we’ll showcase, all will give an overall picture of how we educate our children, pray, stay informed, entertain and help those in need throughout the wider metro St. Louis area.”
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The festival aims to entertain, invite and inform the community. Kramer hopes many people get the chance to experience Jewish culture in a fun and welcoming setting.
The festival will take place on the parking lot outside Simon Hall near the south entrance of the Washington Uni versity in St. Louis campus (near Forsyth Blvd. and Olympian Way). Free parking is available in the Danforth University Center Garage (6475 Forsyth Blvd.).
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Join the City of Hazelwood and our Parks and Recreation Division for our annual fall festival! Hazelwood Day will be Saturday, September 10, at Howdershell Park from 3 to 9 p.m. This one-day family festival provides a full day of free family friendly entertainment and activity.
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• Sidewalk sideshows will be there with strolling jugglers/magicians/ hula hoopers.
• The Hazelwood Community En richment Commission is hosting the Story Time and Craft. They will read a book to children and then make a craft related to the story.
• There will be an inflatable obsta cle course and a Circus time crawl through for smaller children. We will also have a Bubble Cannon –which creates and shoots bubbles.
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• The Horseshoe tournament begins at 2 p.m. with registration begin ning at 1 p.m. It is a random draw partnering tournament. Free to play.
• The Hazelnuts senior group will host the Bingo session, which is free to play and winners will re ceive small prizes.
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7www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • September 7, 2022 We can’t wait to see you! FOOD Food trucks scheduled to attend are Duchess Rose Royal Street Food, Dynamic Dishes, Mothers on Wheels, Picture Perfect Paninis, and Midland Wok. There will also be a beverage tent. GIVEAWAYS The Parks and Recreation division will have some giveaways. Giveaways include sidewalk chalk and bubbles for kids, small flashlights for adults and popcorn for ev eryone, while supplies last. VOLUNTTER HOURS High school students can earn Commu nity service hours if they wish by helping out. They would need to call Pam Reynolds at 314-731-0980 to make those arrange ments. 2 p.m. 3 – 7 p.m. 3:30 – 5 p.m. 3:30 – 5 p.m. 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. 3 – 9 p.m. 3 – 9 p.m. 3 – 4:30 p.m. 4:30 – 6 p.m. 6 – 9 p.m. 3 – 9 p.m. TournamentHorseshoe starts (Random Draw Partenering) Inflatables, Bubble StoryFREECannonBingoTime& Crafts Petting Zoo Food Trucks City StrollingMcLovinJazzMarkFlamencoLliamInformationChristyGuitaristBiehlComboBandEntertainers Ehrlich’s Kitchen & Bath and Heating & Cooling 5995 Howdershell Rd. Hazelwood, MO www.ehrlichskitchensandbaths.com314-837-999963042 Kay-Bee Electric 250 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO www.kaybeeelectric.com314-837-330863031 Brought To You By These Community-Minded Businesses ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS: Activities & Entertainment are FREE to enjoy! ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE McLovin Band
June 2013, the Lipka and McGartland families joined together to create “Angles at Work” a fund raiser to honor the lives of Samantha Lipka and Rob bie McGartland, which gives scholarships to North County youth to pursue higher education or private education. Since the inaugural year the Angels at Work fundraiser have raised over $350,000 dollars for youth. What started as a small gathering, now is a staple ev ery second Sunday in September at the Savoy Banquet Center parking lot, 119 South Florissant Road Fergu son,ThisMO.year, on Sunday September 11th, 2022, The Taste In Ferguson will be held in person for the first time since 2019. Tickets are $35 while children under 10 are free. Admission includes unlimited food sam ples from around town, soda and water. Beer and wine will be available with the purchase of drink coupons. We have a great lineup of food vendors joining us this year. Many of our local favorites are returning along with several new ones to satisfy your palate. They are Amore’ Pizza, Mann Meats, Paul’s Market, Red’s Barbe que, Just Chicken, Old Town Donuts, Helfer’s Pastries and Deli, Sam’s Club, Savoy Banquet Center, B Juiced, Catering to You, Drake’s Place, King of Soul, Adam’s Smokehouse, Starbucks, CJF Signature Seasoning, Made by Lia, Wedding Wonderland, That’s So Good, Carlynn’s Creations, and Sugary Bliss. Food tasting is 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. while the music entertainment by Rockin’ Chair 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This year there will be food demonstrations under the big tent, hands on kids activities, with special guest appearance by Fredbird and Big Louie.
September 7, 2022 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com8 The Taste Turns 10! SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 th 3-7 p.m. SAVOY BANQUET CENTER | 119 S. FLORISSANT ROAD | FERGUSON, MO
9www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • September 7, 2022 Xxxxxx BROUGHT TO YOU BY THESE COMMUNITY-MINDED BUSINESSES www . THETASTEINFERGUSON. com Hewkin Auto Body Co. 15 Darst Road Ferguson, MO http://www.hewkinautobody.com314-522-946863135 Kay-Bee Electric 250 rue St. Francois Florissant, MO www.kaybeeelectric.com314-837-330863031 Submitted photos Tickets can be found at thetasteinferguson.com or at Paul’s Market, Robinwood Automotive in Ferguson, Amore’ Pizza, the Greater North Coun ty Chamber of Commerce office in Florissant and at the Ferguson Farmer’s Market this Saturday. Since this event takes place on 9/11, they will be honoring all First Responder’s from all local North County Police, Fire, and EMS depart ments. Food will be free from Mann Meats and Helfer’s Pastries and Deli to all uniformed first responders.TheTaste would also like to give a special thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors, especially Emerson Electric for being the premier sponsor. Bon Appetit!
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5. Who should have the conversation to discuss con cerns? It could be you, a trusted family member or friend, or a combination. It’s usually best to speak one-on-one so that the person doesn’t feel threat ened by a group, but use your best judgment to de termine what will likely be most comfortable for the individual.
2. What else is going on? Various conditions can cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior – what other stressors or health issues may be causing the changes.
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• Instead, those polled say they are more likely to check in with other relatives (56%) and do research online (50%) when observing troubling signs.
To help individuals become more confident and prepared to discuss their concerns with their loved one, the Alzheimer’s Association is offering the 10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns in Others:
The Assistance League of St. Louis’ resale shop, Fan tastic Finds, was buzzing with excitement and shop pers on Aug. 16. The reason? This upscale resale shop was named Best Resale Shop in St. Louis, and a cele bration was being thrown in honor of it.
Northwest Views: Early detection of Alzheimer’s or dementia: 10 steps to approach memory concerns in others of St. Louis’ shop Finds has customer appreciation day
While discussing cognitive concerns with a family member can be challenging, it’s critically important. Having these conversations and seeing a doctor can help facilitate early detection and diagnosis, offering individuals and families important benefits including access to treatment and clinical trials. Some forms of cognitive decline are treatable so it’s important to get a medical evaluation. To learn more about how to facilitate these difficult conversations, visit the “Hopeful Together” campaign website (alz.org/TimeToTalk). The website offers tools and resources to help families recognize early warn ing signs of Alzheimer’s, tips for facilitating conversa tions about cognition, benefits of early detection and diagnosis, a discussion guide for use with doctors and health providers and other disease-related informa tion.To help support campaigns such as this, the Alzhei mer’s Association hosts a number of Walk to End Alz heimer’s fundraisers. To find one near you, visit act. alz.org/greatermo.
1. What changes in memory, thinking or behavior do you see? What is the person doing - or not doingthat’s out of the ordinary and causing concern?
10. Reach out for help. Turn to the Alzheimer’s Association for information and support.
Today, there are more than six million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, including 120,000 here in Missouri. Only half of those with the disease ever re ceive a diagnosis, delaying needed care and potential ly putting these individuals at risk. Close family members, who know their loved ones best, are typically the first to notice memory issues or cognitive problems, but they are often hesitant to say something – even when they know something is wrong. A recent Alzheimer’s Association/Ad Council omnibus survey found: • Fewer than half of Americans surveyed (44%) say they would talk to a loved one right away about see ing a doctor if they noticed signs of cognitive de cline.
9. If needed, have multiple conversations.
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7. What will you or the person having the conversa tion say? Try the following: I’ve noticed (change) in you, and I’m concerned. Have you noticed it? Are you worried? How have you been feeling lately? You haven’t seemed like yourself. I noticed you (specific example) and it worried me. Has anything else like that happened?
8. Offer to go with the person to the doctor. Ask the person if he or she will see a doctor and show your support by offering to go to the appointment.
Patrons of the shop were treated to cold bottled wa ter and chocolate candy in addition to entering a draw ing for a Michael Kors handbag and a tennis bracelet with semi-precious stones. By the end of the day, customers both new and old, enjoyed the shop’s well-priced merchandise which sells quickly but is replenished constantly. $3,700 in sales was taken in to fund the projects the Assistance League has created and supports. Please visit the shop at Bellerive Plaza in Creve Coeur at 12778 Olive Blvd. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Donations are ac cepted Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 314-579-9500.
3. Learn about the signs of Alzheimer’s and other de mentias and the benefits of an early diagnosis.
4. Has anyone noticed any changes? Reach out to fam ily members and friends to see if they have noticed anything concerning.
6. What is the best time and place to have the conver sation? Have the conversation as soon as possible. In addition to choosing a date and time, consider where the person will feel most comfortable.
EVENTS Sept. 17: Train show Boeing Employees Railroad Club Railroad Swap Meet takes place at North County Recreational Complex at 2577 Redman Ave. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to the public. Admission is $5, chil dren under 12 are free.
Sept. 17: Reunion picnic Breckenridge Hills Annual Reunion Picnic takes place at Vinita Park Pavilion at 8374 Midland Blvd. from 12 – 5 p.m. Bring your own meal (no glass containers). BBQ pit available, bottled water, sani tizer and snacks provided. Everyone is welcome.
Mondays: City council meetings City of Pine Lawn holds regu lar city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
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Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed The Harvey Kornblum Jew ish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-tofour 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 314513-1674 or cbanaskavich@ jfcs-stl.org.
Mondays: Choral Arts Group meetings Choral Arts Group practices every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Connection Chris tian Church at 1332 Feise Rd. in O’Fallon. Auditions not required. Ages high school and older are invited to join. There will be spring and fall public concerts. For more in formation call Marty at 636579-9227, or email concer tartsa@gmail.com.
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Oct. 1: Trivia night Trivia night takes place at St. Mark’s Methodist Church at 315 Graham Road in Floris sant. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia begins promptly at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person/ up to 10 people per table. Snacks and soda provided. To play or reserve a table call Amber in the church office at 314-837-9404 or Shirley at 314-731-3409, or email deansa1@aol.com.
“This is possible because of our out standing Cisco Networking Academy teachers, Jim Elkins and Michelle Mey er. They are preparing students in high school for careers that traditionally re quire some post-secondary education or training before they can be considered for an entry-level position,” Andert said.
Five North and South Tech graduates from the Special School District (SSD) signed with World Wide Technology (WWT) as the first group of apprentic es in a registered youth apprenticeship program through the US Department of Labor (USDOL). In a signing ceremony at North Tech High School on Aug. 31, these students and five others who are accepting en try-level positions at WWT, began their journey as configuration technician ap prentices. This is the first apprenticeship agreement WWT has completed with a high school-level program. eginning in the 2022-23 school year, WWT is considering North and South Tech seniors, 16-18 years old, who have completed Cisco Networking Academy 1 and are recommended by their in structor, to work 20 hours per week after school as a configuration technical ap prentice. Apprentices will cycle through three rotations during the year and be considered for full-time employment at its“Thiscompletion.newpartnership with WWT is an incredible opportunity for our stu dents and graduates,” said Kevin An dert, SSD’s executive director of career technical education (CTE) and college and career readiness. “At WWT, we strive to support the local community and work with orga nizations, like SSD, to impact positive change,” said Ann Marr, executive vice president, global human resources, WWT. “We are proud to help develop the next generation of technology talent and look forward to welcoming our new apprentices in due course.”
When WWT hired its first graduate from South Tech’s program in 2021, the company was impressed with his skill level and preparedness.
September 7, 2022 • Community News – St. Louis County • www.mycnews.com12 Leah Crawford, instructional coach for Ladue Schools, has been selected to receive a 2022 Ex cellence in Education Award from the St. Louis American Foun dation.Crawford is one of eight local educators who will be honored with the award at the Foundation’s 35th Annual Salute to Ex cellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on Oct. 1 at the America’s Center in downtown St. Louis.“We are proud of Leah for being recognized by the St. Louis Ameri can Foundation with this prestigious award,” said Ladue Schools Super intendent Dr. Jim Wipke. “Leah has served our students and her colleagues as a teacher-leader for 15 years and has been passionate about fostering a pro ductive learning environment. We are quite fortunate to have her as part of our Ladue Schools family.” In her role as instructional coach, Crawford serves the students of both the Ladue Early Childhood Education Center and the Ladue Fifth Grade Center. Crawford is dedicated to every stu dent’s right to have an equitable education al experience where their learning and crit ical thinking skills are honed.Along with her ad vocacy for students, Crawford is a co-founder of The Village, an affinity group for Ladue Schools staff of Afri canCrawforddescent. received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Harris-Stowe State University and her master’s degree in elementary educa tion from the University of Missour-St. Louis. She currently is pursuing her doctorate in educational leadership at Maryville University.
Post-secondary plans for these students have always included both college and certifications, as industry demands.
Ladue teacher to receive Excellence in Education Award World Wide Technology enters registered youth apprenticeship with North and South Tech
Laura Quitana, vice president and general manager of Cisco Networking Academy, recognizes the value North and South Tech have contributed to the talent pipeline since they began offering the Cisco program 22 years ago. “The partnership demonstrates the power of further collaboration between SSD, WWT, and Cisco Networking Academy. This apprenticeship program, recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, offers a skills-to-job pathway which gives students from diverse back grounds the skills, employment oppor tunities, and career outlook they need to flourish in an increasingly digital econ omy,” she Additionalsaid.support for the youth ap prenticeship comes from Safal Partners. “As a U.S. Department of Labor na tional industry intermediary expanding tech apprenticeship nationwide, Sa fal Partners is pleased to support SSD, WWT, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and Cisco Networking Acade mies in launching this high-quality reg istered youth apprenticeship program,” said Katie Adams, senior director at Sa falToPartners.qualify as a registered apprentice ship program, businesses must include five core components. Programs must be employer-driven and provide struc tured, on-the-job learning; related tech nical instruction; rewards for skill gains; and a nationally recognized credential awarded upon completion. Missouri currently has registered 340 apprentice ship programs with USDOL. North and South Tech high schools, St. Louis County’s primary career and technical education (CTE) providers, have been preparing students for IT careers for decades, developing a pipe line of talented, skilled young people.
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According to Wikipe dia, in 1970, Pasadena disc jockey Barret Eugene “Barry” Hansen created the persona of Dr. De mento and, on his show, began play ing offbeat novelty songs such as Ben ny Bell’s “Shaving Cream” and Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s “Monster Mash.” Hansen’s listeners liked what they heard and his show was later syn dicated to cities across the country, including St. Louis. His show also provided a showcase for the music of Allan Sherman, Ray Stevens and Tom Lehrer.Dr.Demento also mentored Alfred Matthew Yankovic, the musician who used the stage name of “Weird” Al Yankovic. In the upcoming film “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” former “Harry Potter” star Daniel Rad cliffe plays Yankovic in a film that covers his life and struggles with his parents. According to the musician, he used an accordion and a tape recorder to record his first songs. Dr. De mento played “Belvedere Crusin’,” the first song on Yankovic’s tape, on his show and that kick started his musical career.
There are no alarms set and you are cuddled up in bed after a good night’s sleep. It’s late morn ing and there is nowhere to go, no rushing around to do. No school bus, no work to be done, just re laxing at home with loved ones. However, breakfast is calling your name.Your stomach rumbles as your stumble toward the kitchen. You need something quick and effort less. The kids will be up soon and you know food will be on their minds.When you’re in a pinch, there is nearly nothing better to make than something sweet and filling for a weekend family breakfast. Try these simple and delicious Caramel Sticky Rolls for an easy breakfast for all. The rolls are fluffy, a little crunchy and drizzled with caramel topping.
Photo courtesy Funny or Die Caramel Sticky Rolls Servings: 9
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Weird Al starred as George Newman, the new ly appointed manager of a struggling UHF station. “Seinfeld” star Michael Richards was hilarious as Stanley Spadowski, the station’s janitor who, in addition to cleaning the toilets, hosted a popular show for children. In a dream sequence, Weird Al appeared in an animated music video parody of the Dire Straights hit “Money for Nothing” that for licensing pur posed was entitled “Money for Nothing/Bever ly Hillbillies.”
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In the early 1980’s, Yankovic parodied Toni Ba sil’s hit single “Mickey” with “Ricky,” a funny take on the classic TV series “I Love Lucy” and showed how Lucy, despite Ricky’s objections and lack of talent, still wanted to be an actress and1984singer.was a turning point for Yankovic thanks to “Eat It,” a song that earned a Grammy for Weird Al. Because his song parodied Michael Jackson’s monster hit “Beat It,” he asked an amused Jackson for permission to parody the lyrics and the pop star agreed. “Eat It” went on to become one of Yankovic’s biggest hits. The late, great game show host Art Flemming later appeared in Yankovic’s music video “I Lost on Jeopardy,” a comedic homage to the Greg Kihn band’s hit “Jeopardy.” Al Yankovic branched out with “This is the Life,” the theme song to Michael Keaton’s 1984 gangster com edy “Johnny Dangerously.” Songs by Madonna had become wildly popu lar in the mid-1980’s, which inspired Yankovic to turn her “Like a Virgin” into “Like a Surgeon,” a comedic look at the medical field. A few years later, Weird Al released “Fat,” a single that parodied Michael Jackson’s edgy song “Bad.” Yankovic won another Gram my for the “Fat” music video. One of Yankovic’s best projects was “UHF,” a 1989 theatrical release.
By Steve Bryan Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at theaters.neighborhood
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Recipe: A straightforward weekend breakfast
The trailer for “Weird” looked sufficiently offbeat enough to give the film a chance. The film is scheduled to be released on Nov. 4.
Weird Al always had a good ear for parody and a talent for rewriting song lyrics. In the “Weird” trailer, Daniel Radcliffe’s showed how a package of bologna led to a comedic rework ing of the Knack’s 1979 hit “My Sharona.”
Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. Spray muffin tin with nonstick cooking Sprinklespray. flour on work surface. Flatten pastry sheet and roll into rectangle. Drizzle caramel sauce over pastry and spread within 1/2 inch of edges. Sprinkle chopped walnuts over caramel sauce.
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Starting on short end, evenly roll pastry with filling to other end. Cut pastry into nine pieces. Place pastries cut side up into muffin cups. Bake 22 minutes, or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan to wire rack. Let cool 10 minutes. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and dust with powdered sugar.
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National Dog Day was the end of August so to celebrate it we did the only logical thing anyone with an ounce of alle giance would do, we got a new cat. Now before you dog lovers scoff at this blasphemy, realize I do love dogs and have had several in my lifetime. It’s just that my hus band and I travel a bit and cats are much easier to leave at home on their own. Here’s how it goes.
‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos. By Cindy Moore
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Cat – Miss Fuzzybumkins: “Okay Fuzzy, we’re going to leave you here for the weekend. There’s a bag of unopened food in the pantry, you know how to rip into it and you can push the sink fau cet on if you need water. You be good and we’ll see you on Monday.” Monday: Miss Fuzzybumkins is in the exact same spot and has not moved a whisker. “Oh, did my little itty bitty kitty witty miss her mama?”Fuzzy yawns stretches her arms out and makes a few air biscuits. “Huh, you guys haven’t left yet?” Yawns again. “Wake me when you’re back, on second thought…don’t. I need my beauty rest.” Rolls over and collapses into a deep coma.
Remember to chew on Mr. Sharky and it will help you to relax. I’ll hurry really, really fast so just look out the win dow and you’ll see me. I’ll only take a minute.”On returning from mailbox: The kibble is gone and the water bowl has been sloshed over. The floor is covered in gobs of fluffy bat ting because the couch has been shredded into confetti. The dog is on the floor experiencing a breathing seizure. Mr. Sharky has been ingested and is lodged into Bumsie’s windpipe; the tail is dangling out of his mouth. Mr. Sharky is blue… so is the dog. So, until we can stay with our animals 24/7 we’ll have to settle for the ever-independent, self-reliant feline. She’s still here, right where we left her 24/7 days ago.
Dog – Sir Bumsniffins: “Okie dokie Bumsie, I’m going to leave you here while I run to the curb and get the mail. You’ve got plenty of food and water and toys and your best blankie and a pile of bones to gnaw on and if you get depressed or lonely and suffer from one of your separa tion anxiety attacks, you’ve got your favorite emotional support stuffed animal.
Cindy Moore is the moth er of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nif ty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hi larity in strange and unusu al places including public restrooms, the lint fil ter, and church meet ings. 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.
