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September 20, 2017

Honoring a local hero

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Community Voices

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School New school-based health center at Normandy High School . P.8

Food Cory Remsburg (right) visits with Hadley Haux, his longtime band director at Ritenour High School.

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Ritenour High School’s Hall of Fame inducts nationally renowned U.S. Army veteran who was critically injured in Afghanistan

By Sara Hardin A very special inductee to Ritenour High School’s Hall of Fame was honored with a ceremony at the school on Friday, Sept. 15.

Sgt. 1st Class Cory Remsburg, who graduated from the school in 2001, was chosen to join the collection of portraits in light of his achievements as a U.S. Army Ranger and his remarkable recovery from critical injuries sustained during his 11th deployment in Afghanistan in October 2009. “[Cory] suffered a traumatic brain injury, and he could have very well given up, but he kept right on,” said Jerry Nolen, Activities Director at Ritenour High School. “He has been working hard, and he has been out fundraising for the organizations that helped him. He exemplifies everything that we try to instill in our students here. His dedication to serve our country, his responsibility there, the excellence that he showed as a ranger, his attitude and his perseverance in healing and getting better. Instead of folding, which he very well could have done, he said ‘I’m going to make it and I’m going to come back.’”

Former teachers who knew Remsburg as a high school student remember him as having a penchant for typical teenage hijinks; but also as a spirited, fun-loving young man.

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with something,” laughed Hadley Haux, Ritenour High School band director. “He was a good kid. He could get into a little bit of ordinary teenage boy mischief now and then, but he had a really good heart and you could never stay mad at him for very long.”

Remsburg now stands as a decorated war

hero, having been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. His road to recovery caught the attention of the national media and President See ‘HERO’ page 2

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More local Red Cross volunteers to assist hurricane relief efforts The American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri has deployed 97 volunteers to hurricane relief efforts. Just as recovery starts in Texas, the American Red Cross has mobilized a massive relief effort in response to Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic Ocean storm on record.

Irma made landfall in the Southeastern United States on Sept. 9 along the Florida coast, packing hurricane force winds and heavy rains, and causing devastating storm surge in its path.

The Red Cross of Eastern Missouri has sent 78 disaster relief workers to Texas, one to Louisiana, 16 to Florida and two to Georgia. Eastern Missouri also sent truckloads of kitchen supplies as well as tens of thousands of ready-to-eat meals to support this response effort.

“Amazing volunteers are leaving home for two or three weeks to work 16-hour days and sleep in shelters,” said Cindy Erickson, Regional CEO. “They are the Red Cross. Volunteers allow us to accomplish our mission today, during these major disasters, and every day at home.”

As many as 120 Red Cross emergency response vehicles are activated with more on alert. The Red Cross is also working in close collaboration with government officials and community partners in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina to coordinate potential response efforts.

Volunteers are still needed. To volunteer attend an orientation class and complete an application at redcross.org. Then click Volunteer. Click “All Other Volunteer Applications.” The other selections are for people who are living in other states only.

In this process, you will first attend an orientation, then read and agree to Red Cross policies and provide consent to a background check that is required of all Red Cross volunteers. Processing applications and background checks is taking longer than usual due to the overwhelming response to Hurricane Harvey. If you have any questions about, or problems with this process, please email StLRegionVolunteer@redcross.org.

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Cory Remsburg (right) stands with Ritenour High School Activities Director Jerry Nolen at Cory Remsburg’s portrait for the Ritenour High Ritenour High School.

School Hall of Fame.

Obama, who invited Remsburg to be his guest at the 2014 State of the Union Address. Remsburg received the longest standing ovation of the evening.

“I think what’s made Cory unique is what he’s done since his injury, and that is his hard road to rehabilitation and how he didn’t let it keep him from living life,” said Haux. “His perseverance through this has been incredible, working through his rehab to gain back as much control over his life as he could. He’s traveled around the country and has been an example to other wounded vets.

What makes him a hero is what he’s done since his injury.”

Even now, having relocated close to his family in Arizona and after national recognition, Remsburg hasn’t forgotten his roots. He has returned numerous times to St. Louis and to Ritenour High

School to visit with former teachers, the school band members and friends in the area. In 2013, he was invited to be the grand marshal of the Ritenour High School Homecoming Parade. Now his portrait is hung as a permanent addition to the school’s Hall of Fame, a gesture that friends of Remsburg say still couldn’t keep him from remaining so humble.

“It’s very exciting to see a young man of this caliber who I call a hero,” said Nolen. “He tells me, ‘No, the heroes didn’t make it back. I made it back.’

I know that’s how a lot of soldiers feel, but that’s just the way Cory is. He doesn’t like a lot of fuss being made over him. I’m sure that [the ceremony] kind of embarrassed him a bit because that’s how he is. He’s a good guy. He really is.”

COMMUNITY VOICES The connection between healthcare and education

By Angela Clabon Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers, Inc. recently partnered with Diversity Telehealth, a company specializing in telemedicine, in an effort to close the health care access gap in disadvantaged communities across the St. Louis Region. To accomplish this goal, high-grade medical tech has been introduced to our service model within our school-based health centers.

The improvement stems from my understanding and experience with healthcare as a child. I grew up poor, in North Saint Louis, in a family of seven kids and one parent. Our mother frequently spoke about the connection between health care access and education. She hoped we would eventually learn more about our health through the experiences we would have with our doctors. However, those experiences were few and far between. Being able to learn about health and having access to it is something I wish for our youth to have.

Unfortunately, many children in our communities do not learn about healthcare because of limited access to it. This is the reason why I’ve decided to bring telehealth to our schools through school-based health centers.

So, what is school-based health care? School-based health centers (SBHCs) are fully staffed clinics located in or on school property. Each one is different, but most offer a full range of services, including primary care, mental health and social services. Studies have found that SBHCs improve healthcare access to students which greatly impacts their success in school.

According to the National Assembly on School-Based Health Care, research and evaluations have demonstrated school-based health centers represent cost-effective investments of public resources. Here are just a few highlights from their evaluation: • A study by Johns Hopkins University found that schoolbased health centers reduced inappropriate emergency room use among regular users of school-based health centers.

• A study of school-based health center costs by Emory University School of Public Health attributed a reduction in Medicaid expenditures in regards to inpatient, drug, and emergency room visits due to the use of school-based health centers.

• A study of elementary school-based health centers, conduct-

ed by Montefiore Medical Center, found a reduction in hospitalization and an increase in school attendance among inner-city school children suffering from asthma.

• Another study concluded school-based health centers impact the hospitalization rate of children suffering from asthma.

According to this study, hospitalization rates decreased 10 percent for children suffering from asthma. Additionally, the study revealed marked improvements in the use of peak flow meters and inhalers.

• Adolescents who received counseling services in schoolbased health centers significantly decreased their rate of absenteeism and tardiness. Conversely, those not receiving counseling services slightly increased their absenteeism and tardiness rates.

Having the ability to serve more patients is directly influenced by our ability to use telemedicine. Our partnership with Diversity Telehealth empowered us to seek new opportunities to provide services to more people through school-based health centers.

As Myrtle Hilliard Davis continues to provide quality healthcare to the St. Louis Region, advancing health care access to the schools in Hazelwood and Riverview Gardens evolves our understanding of how we can treat our disadvantaged communities.

Hopefully, our children will find more success in their education through better health. And one day, I hope they will pay it forward.

Angela Clabon is the Chief Executive Officer of Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers, Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center located in north St. Louis city. A native of St. Louis, Clabon obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Missouri, and later obtained a master’s degree in business administration from Webster University. She has dedicated over 33 years to the health care movement in the city of St. Louis.

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

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Hazelwood School District hosts Second Annual State of the District Hazelwood School District recently held its Second Annual State of the District Dinner meeting, at Hazelwood Early Childhood East (ECE). Parents, community members, clergy, elected officials and administrators gathered at ECE to hear firsthand about the state of school district.

During the gathering, attendees were divided into groups to discuss the successes and challenges facing the district. Afterwards, the groups reported on their findings.

“We are extremely grateful for the support from our families, community and elected officials,” said Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart, superintendent, for HSD.

“Initiatives like the State of the District are critical to building partnerships with community stakeholders and reinforcing the relationships with our parents and neighbors. With the community’s support, our district will continue to make positive progress because we are working together for one common cause – building capacity and coalition in our schools.”

The information gathered will be used as the foundation for committee work and strategic planning.

You can find the State of the District presentation by visiting, hazelwoodschools.org.

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Florissant resident’s work to be featured at Flower Valley Quilt Show Cynthia Bonds has been hooked on sewing and needlework since she made her first dress in the sixth grade. That passion has led to the completion of more than 100 quilts over the years.

“I just love to sew,” she says with enthusiasm.

Bonds, of Florissant, is the Featured Quilter for the Flower Valley Quilting Guild’s 17th biennial show Sept. 23-24. Many of her quilts will be on display at a special booth during the weekend.

“I’m so excited to be sharing the work that I love,” she said.

Her mother taught her to embroider as a child.

She grew up in North St. Louis County, taking classes in sewing clothing and tailoring in junior high and high school, majoring in art. She took a class in quilt making at a West County quilt shop in the 1980s and hasn’t stopped since.

“I pieced quilts by hand for 25 years,” she said.

When she started working part-time at Helen’s Hen House, a quilt shop in the Myers House in Florissant, she was introduced to rotary cutting tools and began using a sewing machine to create her quilt tops.

Bonds, who is married with two grown sons and four grand-children, has worked as a dental hygienist for the past 37 years. She has managed to be so prolific because she makes quilting a priority for her spare time.

“I sew almost every night after work,” she says.

She has also inspired her 12-year old granddaughter, who will have a small work in the show as a quilter of the future. Her husband is supportive as well.

“He likes what I do,” she said. “He helps me with fabric combinations and is very good at picking out colors.”

Bonds’ style has evolved from her early work in sampler quilts and traditional patterns such as double wedding ring, through more complex techniques such as wool appliqué. She belongs to a Civil War quilting club that uses patterns and authentic colors of the 19th century. In 2015 she designed and pieced the quilt top for the guild’s raffle quilt, “Moonflowers Over Missouri.” It was accepted for the 2015 American Quilter’s Society show in Paducah, Kentucky.

Submitted photo Cynthia Bonds, Featured Quilter for the 17th Biennial Flower Valley Quilting Guild show, used a technique called wool appliqué to create this quilt that hangs in her home in Florissant.

“I was blown away when I found out it was accepted,” she said, because that show is very competitive.

Other honors have come her way via ribbons for First Place and Best of Show in various quilt exhibits. She loves to attend quilting retreats, and has taught classes on various techniques. She also participates in the Scrap Quilt Club, an offshoot of the guild, which meets monthly.

“I have made some of the best friends in my life in this quilt guild,” she said.

Guild members have shown their appreciation of her art by choosing her as their 2017 Featured Quilter.

The Flower Valley Quilting Guild’s 17th Biennial show will be Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 24 from noon to 4 p.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church at 1285 New Florissant Road. Admission is $7 at the door for those 12 and over. For more information about the show call Judy Kooi at 314-836-6080.

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New Siteman Cancer Center scheduled to open in Florissant in 2019 Siteman Cancer Center plans to open a $20 million satellite facility in 2019 on vacant land at the site of Christian Hospital’s Northwest HealthCare facility at 1225 Graham Road in Florissant.

Since July 1, Siteman has operated its fifth and newest satellite location at Christian Hospital’s main campus at 11133 Dunn Road in North St. Louis County.

The new facility will cover 38,000 square feet.

Pending necessary approvals, Siteman plans to break ground on the new location in early 2018, with completion scheduled for 2019. Until then, Siteman patients will continue to be treated at the satellite office at Christian Hospital.

Siteman’s primary facility is located on the campus of Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Christian Hospital is part of the BJC Healthcare system.

Siteman also has satellite locations at BarnesJewish West County, at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and in south St. Louis County.

“This is huge for Siteman to come to North County,” said Rick Stevens, president of Christian Hospital. “It’s a much needed service for this community. There are a lot of people who come here out of Illinois for care as well, so now they don’t have to drive to the West End for cancer care.”

Stevens is overseeing more than $40 million in

projects at Christian’s two campuses, including the one in Florissant. BJC Healthcare and Washington University’s School of Medicine plan to invest $20 million in the new Siteman Cancer Center on the Northwest HealthCare campus.

“The new Siteman facility at Christian Hospital’s Northwest HealthCare location will be a tremendous addition to the first-rate services and businesses serving Florissant and its North County neighbors,” says Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider. “An investment of $20 million shows how important BJC HealthCare and Washington University’s School of Medicine consider Florissant and North County.”

Dr. Timothy Rearden, a medical oncologist who has practiced at Christian Hospital for 22 years, will serve as medical director at the new Siteman center. Dr. Mackenzie Daly, a Washington University radiation oncologist, is currently director of radiation oncology at Siteman at Christian Hospital.

Most staff members who treat patients at Christian’s Siteman satellite office became employees of Washington University on July 1.

Additional staff is expected to be hired for the new Siteman location “over time,” according to a statement from the Washington University School of Medicine.

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Todd Marler, Attorney at Law with The Marler Schneider added that Marler’s “experience in Law Group, has been appointed head prosecut- criminal and traffic matters, along with his coming attorney for the city of Florissant by Mayor mitment to new and pro-active ideas to focus on Thomas P. Schneider. The appointment was ef- the efficiency and fairness of the prosecutor’s offective Sept. 1. fice role in our municipal court, makes him an Marler previously has served as an assistant excellent choice for our new lead prosecuting atprosecuting attorney for Florissant. He replaces torney.”

Ronald Brockmeyer, who resigned from the poThe Missouri Supreme Court has mandated sition in March 2015 after many making alternative service an years of service. option for defendants who are “After the resignation of Mr. unable to pay fines and court Brockmeyer in March 2015, the costs. Marler’s proactive apposition has been vacant, with proach includes setting up a assistant prosecutors DeAnn program using a private court Outlaw and Mary Elizabeth service to help oversee and adDorsey serving as interim cominister the program in coordiprosecuting attorneys,” said nation with the Florissant PubSchneider. “Todd Marler was lic Works Department. added as a third prosecuting Marler has an interest in setattorney and has shown a treting up a program called Volmendous amount of talent and unteers in Service to Florissant initiative bringing new ideas to (VISTOF). If approved, the the table. new program would consist of “I feel it is time to identify individuals who would volunnew leadership going forward teer their time to clean up, pick Photo courtesy city of Florissant up litter, remove debris and do to take responsibility as the city’s prosecuting attorney,” light maintenance on problem added Schneider. “Following much reflection I properties within the city boundaries. VISTOF have decided to appoint Mr. Marler to this im- volunteers could work with people assigned to do portant post, with the hope that both Ms. Dorsey work by the court in lieu of payments of fines and and Ms. Outlaw will remain as his assistants.” court costs.

Marler’s work for The Marler Law Group foAs prosecuting attorney Marler has pledged cuses on litigation, estate planning and business ongoing communication with the city’s police law practice, emphasizing divorce, child support department to review recent court decisions and family law, criminal law, personal injuries, dealing with search and seizure, probable cause wrongful death, insurance claims, business law and other issues of importance to the police deand business litigation, construction law, and partment. Marler believes that communication wills and estate planning. with the community is crucial, and plans to make Additionally, he annually donates hundreds of himself available to Florissant-sponsored comhours in pro bono work for the benefit of needy munity and town hall meetings, schools and area and indigent clients. Marler currently serves on organizations to explain the function of the court the board of the Florissant Valley Jaycees Foun- and the municipal prosecuting attorney. dation, raising money for scholarships that benMarler, who grew up in Hazelwood, is a lifeefit students from Florissant and North County. time resident of North County. He attended In his new position, Marler has been challenged Hazelwood West High School, and then received

by Schneider to commit to meet regularly with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1996 the city’s code enforcement personnel to discuss from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. methods for expediting the handling and dispo- He earned his juris doctorate from the Washingsition of code enforcement cases for Florissant. ton University School of Law in 1999.

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Secretary of state encourages participation in National Library Card Sign-Up Month For 30 years, libraries across the country have dedicated the month of September to ensuring children have access to their own library cards as a part of National Library Card Sign-Up Month.

“Signing up for a library card gives students and their parents easy access to free educational resources and activities,” Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said. “This is a time to highlight the important role libraries and librarians play in educating their communities and transforming the lives of those within it.”

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Ashcroft and the Missouri State Library urge students to take advantage of the resources available at local libraries across the state.

With a library card, students can access materials, programs and library staff to help encourage continued education and academic achievement.

Individuals interested in signing up for a library card can contact their local library and begin taking advantage of the numerous resources offered.

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Deer hunters asked to help in fighting disease

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) needs the help of deer hunters to keep the deadly deer disease called chronic wasting disease (CWD) from spreading to more deer in more areas of Missouri.

MDC will be conducting mandatory CWD sampling of harvested deer in 25 counties opening weekend of the fall firearms deer season, Nov. 11 and 12. Hunters who harvest deer in any of these select counties of MDC’s CWD Management Zone during opening weekend must present their harvested deer at one of the Department’s 56 CWD sampling stations so staff can collect tissue samples to test the animals for CWD. The 25 mandatory CWD sampling counties are: Adair, Barry, Benton, Cedar, Cole, Crawford, Dade, Franklin, Hickory, Jefferson, Knox, Linn, Macon, Moniteau, Ozark, Polk, St. Charles, St. Clair, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stone, Sullivan, Taney, Warren and Washington.

The 25 mandatory sampling counties include ones recently added to the CWD Management Zone after cases of CWD were found there in 20162017, counties with previous CWD positives, and counties very near where cases of CWD have been found.

Find mandatory sampling stations online at mdc.mo.gov/cwd, and in MDC’s “2017 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information” booklet, available where permits are sold.

MDC is also offering voluntary CWD sampling throughout the entire deer hunting season at more than 55 participating taxidermists and designated MDC offices in and around the CWD Management Zone. Find voluntary sampling locations online at mdc.mo.gov/cwd.

Info to know for mandatory sampling • Sampling locations will be open from 7:30 a.m. until at least 8 p.m.

• Deer must be presented by the hunter who harvested the animal.

• Hunters will be asked to identify the location within the county the deer was harvested.

• Deer may be field dressed before being taken to a sampling station.

• Hunters can also present just the deer head with about six inches of neck attached.

• For bucks bound to a taxidermist, the cape may be removed prior to being taken to a sampling

station as long as about six inches of the neck is left attached.

• For bucks bound to a taxidermist, hunters may also leave the deer intact and inform staff the deer is bound for a taxidermist. Staff will complete paperwork and inform the hunters about participating taxidermists taking CWD samples.

• Hunters will be given information on getting free test results for their deer.

Time-saving tips • Telecheck deer before going to a sampling location.

• Have completed permit information ready.

• Be prepared to locate the harvest location on a map.

• Position deer in the vehicle so the head and neck are easily accessible.

• Have the detached head or cape with about six inches of neck ready for sampling.

CWD sampling takes only a few minutes and consists of cutting an incision across the throat of harvested deer to remove lymph nodes for testing.

Tissue samples are sent to an independent lab for testing.

Emphasis on opening weekend Opening weekend of the firearms season is the most popular two hunting days for most deer hunters in Missouri. During those two days, hunters take about a third of the state’s total annual deer harvest of about 275,000 animals.

“Focusing on this key weekend gives us the best opportunity to collect the most tissue samples during a very concentrated time period,” explained MDC Wildlife Disease Coordinator Jasmine Batten. “Prior to conducting mandatory sampling for the first time last year, we collected about 7,600 tissue samples through voluntary sampling over the entire deer season. Thanks to deer hunters, last year we collected 19,200 samples during openingweekend mandatory sampling.”

Batten added the increased number of samples collected gives MDC scientists a much better understanding of the distribution and prevalence of the disease — where it is and how many deer may have it. It can also help find new cases in new areas.

Find more information on CWD from the MDC website at mdc.mo.gov/cwd.

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Business U-Haul building modern facility in Florissant U-Haul contracted to build a new three-story building which will be located at N. Hwy 67 and Lafayette Street. The building will be approximately 76,000 square feet. The two upper floors will be climate controlled with heating and air-conditioning. The project will be handed over to U-Haul in late December or early January.

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Director of Economic Development Bob Russell (left) and Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider stand where plumbing workers began construction efforts resulting in Popeye’s Restaurant

breaking ground on Sept. 7. The project is located on N. Hwy 67 at the St. Charles Street entrance to St. Ferdinand Park and should be completed and opened in the first quarter of 2018.

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Hazelwood West senior attends Olin Fleischer Scholars Program Desiree Brooks, Hazelwood West High School senior, recently attended the highly-selective Olin Fleischer Scholars Program held at the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Brooks was one of 100 students around the world to be selected for this program.

The Olin Fleischer Scholars Program provides a unique, weeklong educational experience for high school students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year.

Photo courtesy Hazelwood School District While on campus, Brooks got to work directly with Olin Business School faculty, students, alumni and area business leaders to gain hands-on experience and essential leadership skills in a collaborative environment. She also learned about various business education degree programs and how they can prepare her for success in any organization.

To apply for the program, Brooks had to submit her high school transcript, present two letters of recommendation and complete the Olin Fleischer program application.

After graduation, she plans to attend Southeast Missouri State and major in accounting and finance.

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Photo courtesy Sam Nuernberger Partners hold red and green apples, a symbol of the important link between health and education, outside the new Affinia Healthcare at Normandy High School. Pictured here are (from left) Alan Freeman, Affinia Healthcare; Michael Jones, member of the State Board of Education; Melodie Donatelli, BJC Healthcare; Margie Vandeven, DESE; Jason Purnell, For the Sake of All; Claire Wyneken, Wyman; Chris Krehmeyer, Beyond Housing; Charles Pearson, Normandy Schools Collaborative and Kaviyon Calvert, NHS student.

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It was a festive atmosphere at the grand opening of the area’s newest school-based health center, located on the campus of Normandy High School.

Students, staff and members of the community packed the high school’s North Hall for the ribbon cutting, officially introducing the community to the new Affinia Healthcare at Normandy High School.

Members of the Normandy High School Marching Band set the scene for the celebration as the crowd feasted on refreshments prepared by students in the high school’s Culinary Arts program.

The walls of North Hall are adorned with murals created by Normandy students who worked with nationally- recognized artist C’babi Bayoc. The students and the artist created murals with healthy themes combined with Viking school spirit.

“We are incredibly excited about the short- and long-term benefits of this project,” said Charles Pearson, superintendent of the Normandy Schools Collaborative. “This collaboration can have a direct, positive impact on students and the entire community.”

The health center began serving students on Aug. 10 and is available to Normandy Schools Collaborative youth and staff. Private insurance and Medicaid is accepted; students will not be turned away due to an inability to pay. The health center will operate on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Partners in the collaboration are Affinia Healthcare, BJC HealthCare, For the Sake of All, Normandy Schools Collaborative and Wyman Center. The partnership joins leaders in the fields of education, health, youth development and social work to increase access to primary and behavioral health care in the Normandy schools community, improve student attendance and academic achievement, and help students improve their health and wellness.

“This is about giving schools all of the tools and partnerships they need to create truly healthy schools – schools that cater to the whole child so they can be healthy and succeed,” said Jason Purnell, associate professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis and director of For the Sake of All. There are more than 2,300 school-based health centers in the United States. They provide behavioral, mental and physical health services and have been proven to increase access to health care and improve health care costs, health outcomes and academic outcomes.

With the addition of Normandy, there are now three school-based health centers operating in high schools in the St. Louis region. Creating more sustainable school-based health centers remains a key objective in For the Sake of All’s recommendations to solve health inequities among African Americans in St. Louis.

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hedding excess pounds doesn’t have to mean depriving yourself of your favorite foods, including red meat. A study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center shows that healthy, higher-protein diets including lean beef can be beneficial to not only weight loss, but also maintaining muscle mass and heart health.

The study is in line with ongoing research on the importance of lean protein for weight loss.

To kick your healthy eating plan into high gear, try these tips: • Enjoy protein at every meal. One of the benefits of having protein in your meal is feeling more satisfied, which helps reduce mindless eating or snacking in between meals.

Additionally, meals with high-quality protein help build muscle and reduce body fat.

• Choose lean protein options. Picking lean protein options can be easier than you think.

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You can still enjoy a beef burger and save calories by choosing lean or extra-lean ground beef. Other smart meat case picks include top sirloin steak or sirloin tip, bottom round steak or roast, eye of round steak or roast, or top round steak or roast. Also make sure to choose colorful vegetables and fruits to round out your meal, like in this recipe for Grilled Southwestern Steak and Colorful Vegetables.

• Dine out smart. Many people struggle with getting a balanced, protein-filled meal when dining out or grabbing food on-the-go. Look for words like “grilled,” “broiled” or “baked” when browsing the menu for lean proteins. Or add a lean protein to your entree salad, whether it’s for lunch or dinner. For snack time, consider beef jerky to get protein on-the-go.

For meal ideas and tips to support your weight loss goals, visit BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com.

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Grilled Southwestern Steak and Colorful Vegetables Recipe courtesy of the Beef Checkoff | Total time: 25-35 minutes | Servings: 6

Ingredients: 1 beef top round steak, cut 1-inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds) salt, to taste Marinade: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup prepared mild salsa 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Colorful Vegetables: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium green or red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips

8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 cups zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped green onions Directions: In small bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Place beef steak and marinade in foodsafe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours, or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.

Remove steak from marinade; discard

marinade. Place steak on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. For medium-rare (145 F) doneness, grill covered, turning once, 12-14 minutes (on gas grill over medium heat, 1619 minutes).

To prepare Colorful Vegetables: In large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add bell pepper strips; cook and stir 1-2 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Add mushrooms, zucchini, cumin, salt and black pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and green onions; cook and stir 1 minute.

Carve steak into thin slices; season with salt, to taste. Serve with Colorful Vegetables.

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Crossword Puzzle Theme: Comic Book Villans

Yeggs

John Hanna

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

Moore On Life

ACROSS 1. Coffee + chocolate 6. “____ the season ...”

9. ____ ex machina 13. Tim or Woody 14. Thou, today 15. *Fire or Fear or Mortis or Death 16. “_____ came the spider...”

17. Pimple fluid 18. Two under par 19. *X-Men’s mutant foe 21. *____ Quinn 23. Aladdin’s alias 24. Piglet sound 25. Irish folk dance 28. Sultanate on Arabian Peninsula 30. Farm tool 35. Fail to mention 37. Crumbs 39. Nary a soul 40. Curly-leafed cabbage 41. Betty Ford Center, e.g.

43. Pacific Islands’ ceremonial drink 44. Opposite of digest 46. “Que Sera ____” 47. Revered one 48. Team list 50. “Cliffs Notes,” e.g.

52. Phone card acronym 53. A grand theft 55. Charged particle 57. *Norman Osborn’s organization 60. *”Spider-Man” villainous doctor 64. Last European colony in China 65. Belonging to you and me 67. Tennis great Chris ____ 68. Like anchor aweigh 69. Springsteen’s “Born in the ____” 70. Join companies 71. *Deathstroke is an enemy of the “___ Titans” 72. ____ Aviv 73. Human necessity

DOWN 1. Hat-tipper’s word 2. Paella pot 3. Heidi’s “Magic Wooden Shoe” 4. Temporary tattoo ink 5. Angel, in Rome 6. Editor’s oversight 7. Debtor’s letter 8. Uncooked seafood 9. Like Jekyll and Hyde’s personality 10. *Superman enemy, Morgan ____ 11. Like Andersen’s duckling 12. Perceive 15. “Game of Thrones” vest 20. Sea near Australia 22. It marches?

24. One always busy and moving 25. *”Batman” foe 26. Idealized image 27. Rupert ____ from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” 29. *Wonder Woman’s nemesis 31. *Thor’s brother 32. Dump truck quantities 33. End of a poem 34. Camelot to King Arthur 36. Reason to cram 38. Delhi dress 42. Early computer language 45. *What villains of the Suicide Squad did 49. “The Murders in the ___ Morgue” 51. Native American sacred objects 54. Rainbow swimmer 56. Fictitious prose 57. Love-____ relationship 58. 43,560 square feet 59. Street in Anytown, USA 60. Like word of mouth 61. Fils’ father 62. Strong desire 63. Flight segment 64. Yoga accessory 66. Wear and tear See answers on page 13

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Name shame So that big windbag Irma has wreaked havoc all across the Southeast. What a sea hag!

My guess is, “Irma” will not top the charts of favorite baby names of the year and anyone having the unfortunate experience to be titled with that burden will have to go by an alias from now on.

Friend meeting friend in grocery store: “Hi Irma! How’s it going?”

Immediate silence throughout the produce section as someone nearby gasps and drops a cantaloupe to the ground with a loud thud, while another lobs an ear of corn at the offending Irma.

Irma grabs her friend and ducks quickly behind a display of naval oranges then says to her in hushed tones: “Never…EVER…call me that again. From now on I go by, Tallulah, Defender of Life and Liberty!”

“Huh? What language are you speaking?”

“Ummm, have you been buried under a rock for the last month? All anyone hears is, ‘destructive Irma, Irma catastrophic, Irma apocalyptic, evil Irma.’ I haven’t had this much bad press since I accidentally ran over Squeaks, the neighborhood squirrel, last winter. I can’t go anywhere now without leers and jeers and pitchforks coming at me.”

“Okay. So why the weird name change?”

“Really? Let those psychotic, life-killing weather people try and name another hurricane after me with that moniker. I can hear the alert now…‘Hurricane Tallulah, Defender of Life and Liberty will touchdown in the Bahamas and is

predicted to dance with the locals and bring peace, balmy tropical breezes and freshly sliced pineapple to the tourists.’ See? I’m finally in the clear. No one’s going to name a cat-5 killer after me now.”

Friend: “Gotcha…Tallulah…wink…wink. I totally see your point. Well, I better be going.

Got a dentist appointment.”

“Thanks. You’re such a dear. I knew I could count on you, Katrina!”

A large seedless watermelon thuds next to Katrina. Its red insides cover her face entirely.

Katrina: “I told you to never…EVER…call me that again!”

Irma: “Oh snap! I am soo sorry.” Loudly: “Well, goodbye. Catch you at the foodbank where you serve and help and assist all others…all day… every day! See you soon, Mary the Merciful.”

Wink…wink.

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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Lindenwood volleyball player reaches milestone The Lindenwood University’s women’s volleyball team did not fair well in a recent contest against Gannon University and Urbana University in Urbana, Ohio.

However there was a bright spot in the contests with Megan Hellwege’s play. She reached her 1,000th career dig after Saturday’s contest by starting off the day with 24 digs.

Other major accomplishment was Ivy Reynolds who had 18 assists, seven kills, and one service ace while adding 21 digs. * One of many memories

that will be held Oct. 21. The Fan Fest features an exhibition game between the Ambush and the Cedar Rapids Rampage.

This 7:05 p.m. event is absolutely free for parking and entrance into the arena.

Come early as from 4:30 - 6 p.m. there will be fun with many kid activities and inflatables.

The Ambush will commence their 2017-18 home schedule on Nov. 11 at the Family Arena Go to www.STLAmbush.com for more details. * Always a lot of fun for the young and young at heart

Several highlights for 2017 for the Rascals The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League with home games at Car Shield Field in O’Fallon.

There were several areas the organization was proud to represent the ‘boys of the summer’ in O’Fallon: • The team finished with 50 wins, three wins short of the Frontier League postseason and went 2919 at the friendly confines of CarShield Field.

• Steve Brook in his eighth year as manager guided the Rascals to a winning record for the fifth straight season and was key to multiple accomplishments, including personal records, Frontier League All-Star honors and had three players move on to major league organizations.

• Two players made the All-Star team: Josh Silver who led the offensive charge for the team and catcher Mike Jurgella who also won the Rascals fan vote for most valuable player.

• The Minnesota Twins signed Jimmy Kerrigan who hit .328 with ten home runs and 47 RBI and through 62 games.

• Starting pitcher Austin Warner and reliever Jason Zgardowski found themselves pitching in the St. Louis Cardinals organization by August.

Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. * Many memories

Play longer by changing your shirt Studies have proven that athletes will do strange things for an edge over their opponents.

Magnets to improve recovery after workouts, hologram bracelets and the copper-fit compression sleeves that have possibly kept pro athletes play longer. But what if playing harder, longer was as easy as changing your shirt?

The harder you compete, the more you heat up, and as those of us who play know, if you get too hot, your body slows down and needs a rest. So the test, performed at the University of Colorado Boulder, showed athletes increase energy by wearing a jacket circulating ice water compared to some simply changing their shirt to a dry one.

Go to www.ThirtySevenFive.com for all the details. * Things that make you go hmmmmm

Free activities at the Family Arena from the Ambush The St. Louis Ambush will play their home games for the 2017-18 season at the Family Arena in St. Charles and will compete in the Central Division of the 17-team Major Arena Soccer League.

Mark your calendar for their annual Fan Fest

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I will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com

www.reidfloors.com Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, has hosted many radio shows from Health to Sports to Baby Boomer news. He was the EMCEE of the River City Rascals and St. Louis Swarm basketball team inaugural seasons and broadcasting for the indoor football teams over a decade. Has been writing sports since 1999 for the paper.

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EVENTS Sept. 20: Karaoke

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

Sept. 20: Party for Packs

Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will hold its first annual Party for Packs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at OFS’ headquarters located at 1644 Lotsie Blvd.

The cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. OFS’ Associate Friends Board, a diverse group of young professionals vested in feeding the community’s hungry, is presenting the event which includes everything from food and drink to games and music.

Proceeds from Party for Packs will support Operation Backpack, which provides weekend meals to food-insecure kids throughout the school year.

To sign up for the Party for Packs, go to https://www.operationfoodsearch. org/event/party-for-packs/. For more information, call 314-726-5355 or visit www.OperationFoodSearch.org.

Sept. 21: Fundriaser

The Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, (CAASTLC) invites you to participate in its “Doors of Opportunity” event which will take place as part of CAASTLC fund raising efforts from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at Orlando Gardens, Venezia Room at 2050 Dorsett, Village Plaza. Some highlights of the evening’s activities are a silent auction featuring sports memorabilia from the Cardinals and Blues and box seats at the Fox Theater. This year’s MC is Fox2 reporter, Bonita Cornute. American Water President, Cheryl Norton will be recognized for her humanitarian efforts is the St. Louis Community. There will be live music and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are priced at $50 and can be purchased on line at www.

CAASTLC.org. CAASTLC’s mission is to end poverty in St. Louis County and help families and communities prevent the conditions of poverty for present and future generations. For more information and ticket sales call Cheryl at 314-446-4474.

Sept. 23: Meat shoot

Florissant Eagles Aerie 3638 Meat Shoot starts Sept. 23 and runs through Nov. 25 at 15245 New Halls Ferry Rd. Event starts at noon and goes until dusk. No scopes or bull barrels.

Sept. 23: Fall festival

Get ready for a day of fun, food, entertainment and frolic at the Autumn in the Park Fall Festival at Norman Myers Park in Overland. This familyfriendly event is for people and children of all ages. Festivities from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. will feature a variety of hot food and bakery goods, live music, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, eating contests between firemen and police officers, vendors from the Overland Farmers Market, plus a special movie screening at 7:30 p.m., among many other activities. Autumn in the Park Fall is free and open to everyone. Norman Myers Park with ample free parking is located at 8700 Midland Blvd, in Overland. Daddy Mellow kicks off the live music with country ballads and folk songs on the main stage starting at 9 a.m. Additional musical performers on the main stage throughout the day will begin at 11 a.m. For more information about Autumn in the Park see the website www.overlandbiz. com, email info@overlandbusinessassociation.org or call Beth Ruckman at Carol’s Corner Florist at 314-4271221. www.aperioncare.com

Sept. 23-24: Quilt show

Flower Valley Quilting Guild Quilt Show will take place on Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and on Sept. 24 from

noon – 4 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Atonement at1285 Florissant Rd. in Florissant. Raffle quilt is made by FVQG members, feature quilter is Cynthia Bonds and there will be appraisals by Ann Hazelwood. Hundreds of quilts on display, brown bag raffle and vendors. Admission is $7, 12 and under are free.

Sept. 24: Florissant Valley Historical Society fall meeting

The Florissant Valley Historical Society will hold their fall meeting at Taille de Noyer at 2 p.m. Peggy Kruse, author of “Old Jamestown Across The Ages; Highlights and Stories of Old Jamestown, Missouri” will share “bits and pieces” of the history of the area.

The books will be available ($10 each).

Members and friends of the Society as well as those interested in the history of the area are invited. There is no charge for the program but guests are asked to make reservations (seating is limited) by calling Pat at 314-440-2344 or Mary Kay at 314-409-9478. Light refreshments will be served.

Sept. 25: Cheerleader fundraiser

Help support McCluer North cheerleaders while dining in or carrying out at Firehouse Subs at 2312 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant from 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Please mention to the cashier that you are participating in the McCluer North Cheerleaders Fundraiser. No flyer is needed. 15 percent of your net sales will be donated back to McCluer North Cheerleaders.

Sept. 26-29: Hospice seminars

Free seminars are a part of Hospice Week at Crystal Creek Nursing at 250 New Florissant Rd. in Florissant. On Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. is “Caring For Veterans At End of Life” followed by at 6:30 p.m., “The Myths and The Reality.” On Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. is “Caring For The Caregiver.” On Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. is “Hospice Basics & Benefits”; followed by at 2 p.m. “Identiying the Hospice Patient.” On Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. is “Health Grieving.” Please contact Marcy Cox at 314-339-3337 for information or reservations.

Sept. 26: Caregivers conference

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. 27: Karaoke

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

Sept. 28: Credit score seminar

West Community Credit Union invites you to attend a free seminar on “Estate

Planning and Elder Care” at 6:30 p.m. at the Lodge Des Peres located at 1050 Des Peres Rd. in St. Louis County. Attendees will learn legal strategies to protect you, your family and your estate. Attorney at Law, Sherry A. Snyder will provide an informative discussion on estate planning and probate, trust administration and wills, disability and special needs planning, elder law and much more. Staff will be available following the presentation to answer questions. Light refreshments will be provided. Limited seating available so RSVP today. To reserve your seat, contact Lori Hudson at LHudson@ westcommunitycu.org or call 636-7202402.

Sept. 28: Men’s health fair

Free health screenings for all men will take place from 9:30 a.m. – noon at the St. Louis County Health Department John C. Murphy Health Center (Berkeley) at 6121 North Hanley Road in Berkeley. There will be information sessions on heart health, diabetes, prostate, mental health, Center for Speech & Hearing, rehab services for the blind, nutrition/exercise and educational literature displays. Professional staff will be available for questions and brief consultations. The event is sponsored by St. Louis County Older Resident Programs (CORP).

Sept. 29: Chicken dinner

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

Sept. 30: Golf tournament

The Hazelwood School District Foundation will host its Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Old Florissant Golf Course at 50 Country Club Lane in Florissant. This event will take place with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost of the tournament is $100 per golfer. This cost includes entry into all events, 18-holes of golf, cart, breakfast, snacks, lunch, and a chance to win several prizes. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the following programs: Hazelwood Bright Futures, HSD Food 4 Thought, and Care to Learn-Hazelwood, which share the same mission--to help provide basic necessities for students in areas of health, hunger and hygiene. To register your team or for sponsorship information, contact Alecia White at 314-9535016 or by email at info@hazelwoodschools.org.

Sept. 30: Wheeling for Healing

Missouri Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is joining with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to host a Wounded Warriors Bike Ride from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monies raised will support veterans through the Wounded Warriors Project and active duty military, through DAR’S Project Patriot. The bike ride will take place along the length of the Katy Trail from Clinton to St. Charles and on the Rock Island Trail from Windsor to Pleasant Hill. DAR chapters across the state are sponsoring 31 SAG (Support and Gear) stops along the trail. Anyone interested in riding should visit the “Wheeling for Healing” Facebook pager email any questions to w4hkatyride@gmail.com. Riders may sign up the morning of the ride at most trailheads.

Sept. 30: Trivia night

St. Mark’s UMC, at 315 Graham Road in Florissant, is having their 14th annual trivia night in their Fellowship Hall. It starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.

The cost is still just $10 per person.

There will be babysitting, provided by a certified staff, for only $2 per child.

This gets them pizza and a drink. Tables are limited, if you want to reserve one please call the church office at 314837-9404.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • September 20, 2017 Sept. 30: Senior resource fair

The Spanish Lake Community Association will host its 2017 Senior Resource Fair at Bethany-Peace United Church of Christ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Senior Resource Fair is an opportunity to learn about resources available to senior citizens in the St. Louis area. Bethany-Peace United Church of Christ is located at 11952 Bellefontaine Road in Spanish Lake.

For more information contact Julie Griffith at 314-791-8083.

Sept. 30: Applebutter sale

It’s applebutter time at Salem Lutheran Church and School at 5180 Parker Road in Florissant. Applebutter will be cooked on Sept. 30. For more information or to place an order, call 314-839-2157 or 314-839-0823.

Sept. 30: Charity golf tournament

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

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

Oct. 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.

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.

Oct. 7: Rummage sale

Large indoor rummage sale from 7 - 11 a. m. at Florissant Presbyterian Church at 660 Charbonier Rd. in Florissant.

Oct. 8: Flower show and plant sale

Sprig and Twig Garden Club is having their annual flower show and plant sale at the Florissant Senior Center during the Old Town Florissant Fall Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Come see the floral designs and horticulture from members’ gardens and stop by the plant sale booth for some great deals on

plants and planters.

ings are open to the public.

Oct. 14: Fall poetry and art show

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.

Fall Poetry and Art Show with Write Sistahs Literary Group takes place from 1 - 3 p.m. at St. Louis County Library-Jamestown Bluff branch at 4153 N. Hwy. 67 in Florissant. Poets, dancers, writers, email to participate writesistahs@yahoo.com or text 314210-4774. Join Write Sistahs Literary Group of Florissant as they celebrate five years of multicultural and multigenerational community arts programming. Local poets, writers and dancers are invited to this celebration which will air live on Facebook.

Oct. 21: Vendor sale

Annual Vendor Sale takes place at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church at 2900 St. Catherine in Florissant from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 314-837-7113.

Nov. 4: Pasta making 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 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at OFS’ headquarters located at 1644 Lotsie Blvd. This month’s pasta making program will be led by Retreat Gastropub executive chef Michael Friedman. He will teach how to make handmade pasta with homemade sauces, as well as pair the dishes with some of his favorite wine choices. Friedman will start the evening with his freshly made bread and hummus, and he will end the night with his famous bread pudding recipe. Tickets are $75 per person and includes food, class instruction and wine. Proceeds will fund cooking and nutrition education programs for children and families throughout the community. Reservations are required since the program is only open to the first 40 registrants.

To learn more about the Operation Food Search School of Cooking and Sharing or to register for the culinary class, call Operation Food Search at 314-726-5355 or visit http://www. cooklearnshare.org.

RECURRING EVENTS Any time: Tours at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine by appointment #1 Rue St. Francois St., Florissant. Donations accepted. Docents needed.

314-921-7582, Vicki Wittman Email: vicray01@aol.com.

Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. Two-to-four hour shifts are available, Monday-Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. To learn more or to join this fun group, contact Chelsey Banaskavich at 314-5131674 or cbanaskavich@jfcs-stl.org.

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

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

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 314-9936134.

Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals

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

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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.

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Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group

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

Thursdays: Quilting guild

Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 123 Carson Road in Ferguson.

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Bad parents can mean big box office

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By Steve Bryan

In 1994, “Ace Ventura,” a film showcasing Jim Carrey’s comedic talents, surprised box office pundits by earning more than 12 million dollars on a February weekend. That number is even more impressive given the less-than-favorable reviews and the film’s $15 million budget. Carrey, who gained popularity from his work on TV’s “In Living Color,” became a bankable star and went on to make the sequel “Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls” as well as other hit movies.

This film isn’t the only one to defy critical consensus and become a bankable hit. In 2015, Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg teamed up for “Daddy’s Home,” a Christmas release that felt like a comedy retread.

Ferrell plays Brad Whitaker, a dedicated step-father who tries to bond with his new family. Dusty Mayron (Wahlberg), the children’s biological father, arrives on the scene, though, trying to get his ex-wife and kids back.

“Daddy’s Home” is standard holiday fare featuring physical comedy and one-upmanship between the lead actors. It’s a pleasant enough movie made for an estimated $69 million dollars; it ultimately earned over $240 million at the box office. The scenes before the final credits show Brad and Dusty as good friends and left the door open for another movie.

“Daddy’s Home 2,” the sequel due in theaters Nov. 10, pulls out all the stops. This time around, Dusty, a step-dad himself, must deal with his step-daughter’s towering biological dad (John Cena). Mel Gibson and John Lithgow also are on hand as the fathers of Dusty and Brad respectively. Given the casting, this could be a popular holiday choice for families.

In 2016, Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn and Kristen Bell charmed audiences as a trio of “Bad Moms.” Kunis plays Amy Mitchell, a woman trying to be a super parent to her kids. When her life starts to fall apart, she rebels against the confining nature of her daily existence. Amy bonds with single-mom Carla (Hahn) and Kiki (Bell), a mother of four. They like her new attitude, which leads to positive changes for all the families involved.

Produced on a budget of $20 million, “Bad Moms” went on to gross $186 million at the box office despite some mixed reviews. With that type of return, “A Bad Moms Christmas” was inevitable. Kunis, Hanh and Bell reprise their roles from the original in a sequel set during the Christmas season. Christine Baranski, Cheryl Hines and Susan Sarandon join the cast as the mothers of Amy, Kiki and Carla respectively.

Arriving on Nov. 3, “A Bad Moms Christmas” could be an early holiday gift for movie lovers. With all that comedic talent in one film, this

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‘Daddy’s Home’ photo courtesy Paramount Pictures. ‘Bad Mom’s Christmas’ photo courtesy STX Entertainment.

Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.