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The Gateway Region YMCA program ‘Starting the Conversation’ helps parents engage in conversations with their children about mental illness
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By Wendy Todd According to an annual report by Mental Health of America, “State of Mental Health in America,” 47.1 million people in the country are living with a mental health condition. That figure is up by 1.5 million since last year’s report. The Gateway Region YMCA has initiated a program to help ameliorate mental health challenges in the region, specifically in youth, who are reporting concerning thoughts of suicide and self-harm at high rates. Research shows that nearly half of all documented cases of chronic mental illness begin by age 14. The YMCA program, “Starting the Conversation” will help parents and caregivers via a series of events develop the necessary tools to effectively engage in conversations with their children about mental illness. They will also learn how to identify troubling behaviors and locate mental health resources. The program, started by an inno-
Recipe, Movie & Sudoku. Pg. F-1 Submitted photos The YMCA program, “Starting the Conversation” will help parents and caregivers via a series of events develop the necessary tools to effectively engage in conversations with their children about mental illness.
vative group of volunteers, began six years ago. Julie Tang, co-founder of the initiative, proposed a partnership with the Y, a seemingly “perfect fit” in order to reach a wider community. “The Gateway Region YMCA has the capacity to scale up the program and eventually reach many more people than we ever could have on our own,” says Tang. “Their mission is aligned with ours in terms of wanting to have a positive impact on the wellness of all people in our region, includ-
ing children and families.” The Y understands the need for mental health resources and was happy to join forces with this group. “There is an average delay of 11 years between symptom onset and treatment,” Caroline Mitchell, executive director of YMCA community development explains. “We know that this lag in getting treatment causes unnecessary suffering not only for See ‘CONVERSATION’ page 2
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Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson announces 2021 charitable donation Tournament Officials announced Oct. 20, during a special event at Norwood Hills Country Club honoring their charity partners, that last month’s inaugural playing of the Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson raised more than $800,000 for charitable organizations in North St. Louis County and beyond. The total includes $200,000 for each of the tournament’s primary beneficiaries, Marygrove, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL), and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (ULMSTL).
Additionally, First Tee of Greater St. Louis and PGA REACH Gateway – the two benefiting charities of the tournament’s Legends Charity Challenge presented by World Wide Technology – were recognized during the ceremony. Each were presented with a donation in the amount of $30,000 as a result of the exhibition match held on Sept. 11, featuring Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Ozzie Smith, Craig Berube, and special guest Hale Irwin. “The goal of the tournament from day one has always been about economic growth and charitable investment in North St. Louis County, and, to become one of the most charitable tournaments on the PGA TOUR Champions,” said Nick Ragone, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Ascension. “We are thrilled – but not surprised – at how St. Louis fans and the corporate community again showed the rest of the nation why our region is so unique and so special.” In 2020, despite not hosting a tournament due to the pandemic, the Ascension Charity Classic donated $225,000 in support of North St. Louis County communities, bringing the official PGA TOUR Champions event’s total charitable donations since the inception to more than $1
million. “Emerson takes great pride in our longtime presence in Ferguson, and we are truly grateful to partner with Ascension to bring this premier event to North County,” said Kathy Button Bell, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Emerson. “The generosity of the entire St. Louis area, combined with creating opportunities to see top players in our own backyard, makes this an exceptional win for the region.” Along with providing substantial philanthropic benefits to the region, the 2021 tournament also set attendance marks for first-year tournaments on PGA TOUR Champions and has established itself as a premier event on the senior circuit. “This felt like a PGA TOUR event coming down the stretch on Sunday with the fan attendance and hospitality build-out,” said inaugural Champion David Toms. “I’m thrilled to be the first champion of the event, and even more inspired to know that the real winners of the tournament are its charities and the St. Louis community.” The 2022 Ascension Charity Classic presented by Emerson will be held the week of Sept. 5 – 11, at Norwood Hills Country Club.
‘CONVERSATION’ from cover the person with the untreated illness but for that person’s loved ones as well. The Y is committed to a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.” “Starting the Conversation” was initially conceptualized because of Tang’s realization that she hadn’t broached the topic of mental health with her children. “My own experience as a parent raising kids many years ago was one in which no one talked about mental health, and I did not receive adequate information,” Tang says. “I, like so many parents, had a lot of misconceptions. Once my kids were grown, I looked back and realized that the lack of awareness and knowledge for parents was really a big problem that needed to be addressed.” Not only will the program guide parents on how to have conversations about mental health with their children, but it will also connect them with mental health services, including counseling, which has been in high demand since the pandemic began. The Y has mental health providers attend the program sessions. “We had 10 organizations participate in our October event. Receiving training and connecting with mental health providers helps to educate the community about mental health,” says Mitchell. Education can assist with the de-stigmatization of mental health challenges, a goal of the program, and facilitate treatment. “Feeling more comfortable talking about mental health would reduce the time between onset of symptoms and effective treatment,” Mitchell explains. “It would also make us a healthier, more supportive society if we did not feel embarrassed to reach out to others when we feel vulnerable.” Tang agrees that normalizing conversations centering on mental health is necessary, and an important component of raising healthy children. “We wanted to advance the idea of raising mentally fit kids. The idea is that there are things we can do on the front end of raising kids that will help optimize their mental wellbeing going forward,” Tang says. “How you interact with your children, including the conversations you have, can make a difference to their mental wellbeing as well as yours...Try to learn about these issues and how you can have conversations within your family and community so that you make a positive difference for your kids and for all of us.”
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By Dr. Edith Patrice Colbert
Flu season ahead; protecting your child against influenza It is that time of year where the leaves change colors and outside gets cooler. The shift in temperatures provide an appropriate condition for different virus groups to flourish. This can spread into contagious diseases, such as influenza or commonly known as the flu. Infants and young children are at risk for becoming seriously ill from influenza. This is why health experts recommend receiving a flu shot around each fall or winter. Most people with influenza are sick for about a week, and then feel better. Nevertheless, a yearly flu shot is the best way to protect your child from serious illness. Flu shots are recommended for those six months and older. If the child is younger than nine years and is receiving the vaccine for the first time, or received only one dose during all vaccination seasons
combined; two doses, separated by four weeks will be required. Once vaccinated, it can take up to two weeks to become fully effective. However, you can limit your child’s chance of illness by taking the following steps. First, washing hands regularly. Children should scrub for at least twenty seconds every time washing their hands. An easy way to ensure twenty seconds is by humming the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice. Second, covering their coughs and sneezes to protect others. In addition, it is best to use a tissue and quickly throw it away. If there is not a tissue present, the child should cough or sneeze into their upper sleeve, not hands. Third, keeping their hands away from their face. Children with influenza should stay home, away from others. If you would
like to learn more, please visit healthychildren.org for more information. Edith Patrice Colbert, MD, FAAP, is board-certified in pediatrics and cares for children from birth to 18 years. Educated at Vanderbilt University Medical School and completed her residency at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Her personal interests include: the arts, family, travel and reading. She also works with various community service groups and churches, to reach children of need. Dr. Colbert was named one of St. Louis’ Best Doctors in St. Louis Magazine. 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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Youth of the Year Winner Announced at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Great Futures Gala The 2022 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) Youth of the Year winner is O’Fallon Park Club member Lailah Green. Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive and a signature national youth recognition program that celebrates the recipient’s contributions to their family, school, community, and their Boys & Girls Club. The winner was announced at the Jerseys & Jewels themed, drive in tailgate style Great Futures Gala, the largest fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, which raised $700,000 for Club kids and teens. Lailah, age 15, is a sophomore at Metro Academic and Classical High School and has been a member of BGCSTL O’Fallon Park Club for eight years. In addition to winning the Youth of the Year title and honor to represent the club as a Teen Ambassador, she received the Michael & Wanda DeHaven $5,000 Scholarship, a celebratory dinner courtesy of the Saint Louis Club and a car provided by Frank Leta Honda. Lailah plans to pursue higher education with hopes of one day becoming a congresswoman when she graduates high school. She credits the supportive club staff with helping her find light at the end of the tunnel and multiple programs for giving her an opportunity to turn around her behavior and lend a hand when she needed it most. She says the club has, “helped her love herself, gain confidence, gain leadership skills and make long lasting friendships.” “The Youth of the Year program honors our nation’s most awe-inspiring young people on their path to great futures and encourages all kids to lead, succeed and in-
spire. All of the honorees are shining examples and living proof that great futures start at the Boys & Girls Clubs. We are so proud of all of this year’s participants who took the time to complete a challenging yet worthwhile process. All possess the Submitted photo ability and ambition to be successful, and should be 2022 Youth of the Year Lailah Green with Joe Brown of Frank Leta Honda who presented her with a new car. recognized for their leadership, service, academic achievements and commit- because of the role he has played in their development.” ment to live a healthy lifestyle,” said Dr. Flint Fowler, Second Place winner receiving a $2,500 scholarship President, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. is Herbert Hoover Club member, Nikell Smith, Third Another special moment in the evening was Martin Place winner receiving a $1,000 Scholarship is HazelMathews, co-founder of the Mathews-Dickey Boys & wood East High member, Hannah Wallace and Fourth Girls Club, being honored with the Capture the Vision Place winner receiving a $500 Scholarship is Be Great Award which is presented to an individual or organi- Graduate Normandy High School member Da’Nija zation who demonstrates their devoted service to the Jones. club through tireless innovation. Dr. Flint Fowler presented Mathews with the award and said, “Mr. Mathews is being recognized with the Capture the Vision Award for a life of service dedicated to the well-being of children. Thousands of our citizens have better lives
314 Garden Supply hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony
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Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery said, “We are pleased that 314 Garden Supply has come to our city to open their business which is located at 8 Paddock Hills Plaza.” The ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Oct. 1. Owners Eric Sprecker and Mary Armstrong added, “We are a group of growing enthusiasts providing North County with quality gardening tools, nutrients, and education. We carry supplies for hydroponic, aeroponic, coco and soil gardens. Our selection of nutrient brands are backed by twenty plus years of growing research. Customers can find the latest technology in LED lighting at our store. We encourage you to start growing your own food and medicine today!” For more information visit their website at www.314-garden-supply.shoplightspeed.com/.
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Eighteen area schools awarded grants for arts education projects The Arts and Education Council has awarded 18 area schools with grants to support classroom-based art projects during the 2021-2022 academic year. The Arts and Education Fund for Teachers, administered by the Arts and Education Council, is supported by the Arthur and Helen Baer Foundation and Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis with additional support provided by individual donors. These grants will provide meaningful arts education opportunities for youth at all grade levels. With these grants, the Arts and Education Council has distributed over a quarter of a million dollars to nearly 100 schools for art education across the bi-state region since 2009. “We’re thrilled to provide this critical support to more educators than ever before,” shared Arts and Education Council Manager of Grants and Programs Jessireé Jenkins. “Not only does arts education bring joy into classrooms, but it also has the power to transform education both by improving learning of core curriculum and by teaching 21st century skills like collaboration and critical thinking.” Some of the schools receiving Arts and Education Fund for Teachers grants during the 2021-2022 academic year are (in alphabetical order): Adams Elementary (St. Louis) – Trip to Africa will bring teaching artist and arts integration specialist Shanina Carmichael into the classroom to provide traditional West African Dance instruction; a storytelling
experience, introduction to West African instruments; and a song taught in Susu. Berkeley Intermediate (Berkeley) – Help Keep Music Alive will replace and repair instruments so that students can play an instrument and perform during their winter and spring concerts. City Garden Montessori School (St. Louis) – Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain will bring arts integration specialist Shanina Carmichael into the school for in-classroom arts integration teacher training sessions featuring West African Arts (Storytelling, Song, Dance and Drum). Fairview Elementary (Jennings) – The Saint Louis Art Museum trip makes it possible for students to attend a three-day intensive museum experience to view and create art that would not otherwise be possible due to the district not having a bus system. Grand Center Arts Academy (St. Louis, – Fashioneering is a collaboration with Caleres (formerly Brown Shoe Company) during which students will work through a shoe design competition while meeting professional designers and learning about design career paths. Highland Elementary (St. Louis) – Highland Guitar expands the current music curriculum by providing a classroom set of guitar for students to learn classical guitar. Larimore Elementary (Spanish Lake) – DIY Ukulele STEAM Project makes it possible for students to design and build a ukulele utilizing step by step instructions in conjunction with St. Louis Classical Guitar. Students will also design and paint their hand-built instruments. North Point High School (Wentzville) – Shakespeare Festival will be a culmination of the ninth grade students’ unit on Shakespeare works including “Romeo and Juliet” and “A Midsummer’s Night Dream”. The festival will involve small performances of select scenes, an Elizabethan feast, strolling musicians, living chess, Elizabethan games, a puppet show, face painting, fortune telling and more.
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Northview High School (Florissant) – Creative Service Learning is a student-led activity where Northview high schoolers will design, market and make school spirit wear clothing using the fundamentals of character education. The proceeds from the project are used to purchase hygiene product kits that are assembled and distributed to local homeless shelters. Pershing Elementary (University City) – In My Pershing Elementary Garden provides an opportunity for kindergarteners to explore literacy, storytelling and life cycles through creative movement with teaching artists from Metro Theater Company. The project will culminate in a field trip to Metro Theater Company’s production of “In My Granny’s Garden.” STEAM Academy Middle School (Hazelwood) – Students will be able to access woodwind and brass instruments that they can rent from the school, creating a more equitable learning environment. Shaw Visual & Performing Arts Elementary (St. Louis) – Hip Hop Nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music, will be performed by kindergarten through fifth grade students. Wedgewood 6th Grade Center (Florissant) – Electrify Our Strings will provide students with access to electric violins, violas and cellos to experiment in class on and use in various performances throughout the school year. HBCU Drumline Experience provides an opportunity for students to have an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) experience through the medium of a Drumline ensemble. Willow Brook Elementary School (Creve Coeur) – The Embracing Community Mural will enhance Willow Brook’s busiest hallway with painted words to engage students in their school community, providing joy and inspiration for years to come. The Arts and Education Fund for Teachers provides educators a unique funding opportunity to support creativity in the classroom. Applications were reviewed by a volunteer grant panel made up of the Arts and Education Council’s Grants and Programs Committee. For more information about the Arts and Education Council’s grant programs, visit KeepArtHappening.org/ grant-programs.
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Local firefighter featured in 2022 firefighter calendar for heroic efforts Firefighter Daniel Jones from University City participated in the American Lung Association in Missouri’s Fight For Air Climb five times and in total raised $1,750. Now, the local firefighter is being honored for his heroic efforts to help end lung disease. The Lung Association launched its 2022 Fight For Air Climb Firefighter Calendar to honor local heroes and support its vision of a world free of lung disease. This is the second annual calendar recognizing the Fight For Air Climbs’ top supporters who participate in a yearly event held in over 40 cities across the country. “I enjoy the Lung Association’s Fight For Air Climb because I can raise awareness and money to eliminate lung disease, which countless firefighters suffer from after increased exposure to gases, chemicals and smoke while fighting fires,” Jones said. “The Lung Association’s calendar helps support lung health for current and future generations of firefighters. For me, there is no better cause.” The mission of the Lung Association hits close to home with firefighters. Respiratory diseases remain a significant health issue for firefighters and emergency re-
sponders. Firefighters are at a higher risk to develop chronic issues, including lingering cough, hoarseness, asthma, allergies, and in more extreme cases, may be diagnosed with lung or bronchial cancer. “Firefighters like Daniel are not only out there saving lives every day, they fundraise and participate in events like our Fight For Air Climb in their free time,” said Brett Schuette, executive director of the Lung Association. “We are amazed by their daily sacrifice and are honored that Daniel, as well as so many other local heroes, participate in our event.” The 2022 calendar features photos of our top fundraising firefighters and firefighter teams at their local Fight For Air Climbs. It also includes fire safety tips, statistics on how fires affect our lung health and tips for firefighters’ local Fight For Air Climb. All proceeds will support the Lung Association’s mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The Fight For Air Climb Firefighter Calendar can be purchased at Lung.org/ Calendar.
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Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers continues services through WIC Program Betty Jean Kerr Peoples Health Centers WIC Program has announced that a contract to continue to provide WIC services for the federal fiscal year 2022 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Under the terms of the contract, Betty Jean Kerr Peoples Health Centers WIC Program will serve 3,889 persons eligible for WIC every month. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a supplemental nutrition program providing services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to their fifth birthday based on nutritional risk and income eligibility. The primary services provided are health screening, risk assessment, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion, and health care referrals. Nutritious supplemental food is provided at no cost to participants. To be eligible for WIC, applicants must have an income of less than or equal to 185% of the poverty level (attach income guidelines) and be at nutritional risk determined by a health professional. Migrant families are also eligible. WIC supplemental food packages are specially chosen to provide foods high in protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. Eligible women and children
receive fortified milk and cheese, eggs, whole grain bread products, and hot or cold cereals, 100% fruit juices and fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. The WIC program recommends breastfeeding, provides breastfeeding support, baby foods, and infant cereal. For women who cannot or choose not to breastfeed, infants may receive supplemental iron-fortified formula. WIC participants obtain their foods by redeeming food checks for specific items at local grocery stores and pharmacies. Studies confirm that pregnant women who enroll in WIC during the early months of pregnancy have fewer low birth weight babies, experience fewer infant deaths, see the doctor earlier in pregnancy, and eat healthier. WIC is administered in St. Louis by Betty Jean Kerr Peoples Health Centers WIC Program. Persons interested in applying or who need more information should contact Betty Jean Kerr Peoples Health Centers WIC Program at 314-361-5728. WIC clinics are offered at 5701 Delmar Boulevard, 63112, and 11642 West Florissant, 63033. For more information about Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers visit: www.phcenters.org
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Still In This Together: November gratitude And now, November! Time for a subtle shift from Halloween to harvest, packing away skeletons and black cats for another year and putting turkeys and pilgrims in their places. Many of the decorations are dual purpose, and I love the opportunity to give Thanksgiving at least a short burst of attention before we go racing over snow-covered hills with Santa and his entourage. November is a time for reflection for me, a time of gratitude and remembrance, of trying mightily to refute the science which says you can’t recreate the memory of smell. Apparently, you can remember sights and sounds and circumstances surrounding smell, but not the actual smell. Novembers, I remember Ivory soap in my grandparents’ clawfoot bathtub and the smell of vegetable soup in the big iron pot on their kitchen stove. Doesn’t matter if it’s the actual smell or the memories surrounding them, but my Mom’s Chanel #5 is another prominent smile-creator for me. And I steep my soul in gratitude this November more than most, because John is recovering from total knee replacement surgery in late September,
and there are too many kindnesses to ever remember them all. From the skill of the surgeon, to the gentle hand he placed so gently on my shoulder as I stood to greet him in the waiting room with tears in my eyes, knowing that our lives were about to change from days of pain and fear to a future filled with hope and fun with our kids and grandkids because of him. The nurses and therapists who cared for the man who has been the focus of my life for so many years showed compassion and humor, and knew when to banter with him and when to counsel him on not trying to overdo his exercises in a futile attempt to heal overnight. My thanks to the young transporter who waited so patiently while we tried to shift John from the hospital wheelchair to the front seat of our car, when the seat couldn’t be adjusted any farther back and his knee couldn’t be coaxed to bend a fraction of an inch. Thank you as we drove away doesn’t begin to express my relief that I was able to bring him home safely. To the drivers who passed us on the highway, I know you wondered why I was going more slowly than most in the rush hour traffic. Thank you for the patience you had to dig deep to muster as you drove around me. It is appreciated, and I will try to remember that sometimes the cargo is just too precious to rush the next time I question the speed of the car
By Vicki Bahr in front of me. I am grateful to the inventors whose life work has included everything from machines that pinpoint the nerves in the leg so that a block for pain can be administered, to the rapid diabetes blood stick results that okayed the lunch John was waiting to indulge in, to the socks with non-skid soles to prevent falls, to the bubbly seltzer that calmed his stomach that first night home. This November, our family and friends who prayed and called to check up on the patient and me, strangers who smiled, clinicians who gave us their very best, middle of the night mindless television that kept us smiling, are all on my list of thankful things. And the whispered “I love you. Thank you for taking such good care of me and making our years together even more special” absolutely tops the list. I swear I could smell the English Leather he wore on our first date. 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 nearly 49 years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere. 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.
Comparing Medicare plans could save you money Medicare’s Open Enrollment period gives everyone with Medicare the opportunity to make changes to their health plans or prescription drug plans for coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2022. Don’t delay, the Open Enrollment period ends Dec. 7. Comparing plans can be easy Medicare plans can change year to year – even your current plan may be changing. Medicare. gov makes it easy to compare coverage options, shop for plans and feel confident about your choices. You can do a side-by-side comparison of plan coverage, costs and quality ratings to help you more easily see the differences between plans. If you choose a new plan for 2022, you can enroll right there. If your current coverage still meets your health care needs, you don’t have to do anything. Open Enrollment (Oct.15-Dec. 7) is your chance to compare your choices for the year ahead and to see if you could save money all year long. Here are some things to consider when shopping for Medicare coverage: • Check if your doctors are still in-network and your prescriptions are on the plan’s formulary. • The plan with the lowest monthly premium may not always be the best fit for your health needs.
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• Look at the plan’s deductible and other out-ofpocket costs that factor into your total costs. • Some plans offer extra benefits, like vision, hearing or dental coverage, which could help
meet your unique health care needs in 2022. Medicare is here to help Here are three ways you can compare plans: • Find plans at Medicare.gov, where you can see estimates for all your prescriptions. • Call 1-800-MEDICARE. Help is available 24 hours a day, including weekends. • Help in your community is also available. You can get personalized health insurance counseling at no cost to you from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Visit shiptacenter.org, or call 1-800-MEDICARE for your SHIP’s phone number. Many SHIPs also have virtual counseling available. Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7. Now is the time to act if you want to enroll in or make changes to your Medicare health or prescription drug plans for coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2022. If your current coverage still meets your needs then you don’t have to do anything. Remember, if you miss the Dec. 7 deadline, you will likely have to wait a full year before you are able to make changes to your Medicare coverage. For more information, visit Medicare.gov/ plan-compare or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1800-633-4227). TTY users can call 1-877-4862048. Help is available 24 hours a day, including weekends. If you need help in a language other than English or Spanish, let the customer service representative know the language. More information about Medicare is also available on the Medicare Facebook page and by following @MedicareGov on Twitter.
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Two Parkway seniors named to Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Student Board of Directors Two Parkway seniors — Suryansh Mishra, seniors from across the greater St. Louis area North High and Donovan Denham, West High have been selected to serve on the student board through a competi— have been named tive application proto the Federal Reserve cess, which includes Bank of St. Louis Stuan essay and letters of dent Board of Direcrecommendation. Stutors. dents meet monthly The students will and gain a thorough discuss issues relatunderstanding of the ed to economics and Federal Reserve’s role personal finance; in the U.S. economy participate in discusand learn about its sions with St. Louis Fed leaders on topics Suryansh Mishra unique partnerships Donovan Denham with banks, businesses ranging from professional development to career planning and pro- and the community. “One of the goals of attracting students to serve gression, and learn about its unique partnerships on our board is to encourage them to enter careers with banks, businesses and the community. Over the last decade, 82% of former student in economics and banking or finance,” Suiter said. board members have launched careers in banking, “We want to boost the number of women and mifinance or related industries. Two-thirds of board norities in these professions, particularly economalumnae are women and/or minorities who have ics so that they can bring their diverse views and pursued banking, finance or related careers. interests to influence their industries.” For the 2021-2022 school year, 28 high school Photos courtesy Parkway School District
STLCC achieves fundraising goal in Opportunity for All campaign With an aggressive push amid the global pandemic, St. Louis Community College and its foundation have surpassed the goal set for their largest fundraising campaign ever, Opportunity for All: A Campaign for St. Louis Community College. A pair of donations has helped STLCC eclipse its goal of raising $20 million during this campaign, which began in fall 2019. • The college received a grant in the amount of $350,000 from the Enterprise Holdings Foundation to establish a Sisters in Tech cohort through the STLCC Tech Academy. • Edward Jones has committed $500,000 to invest in STLCC initiatives that support underserved students pursuing careers in information technology, finance and business administration. STLCC officials had hoped to reach the $20 million mark by the end of 2021 but topped it three months ahead of schedule. STLCC’s estimated total through September is $22,425,878.62. The college raised $3,902,694 during the public portion of the campaign, which began aggressively in February. The campaign is the largest effort STLCC has undertaken in its nearly 60-year history, as well as its first comprehensive campaign. “We are so grateful for the support of both the private and public sectors in helping us cross the finish line for this campaign,” said Jeff L. Pittman, Ph.D., STLCC chancellor. “STLCC’s mission is to provide lifelong education for our community, to prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and to educate students to directly enter the workforce in a variety of industries. The success of the Opportunity for All campaign is
a tremendous vote of confidence in our purpose.” The campaign effort spans all four campuses and focuses on high-demand, priority initiatives agreed upon by College and STLCC Foundation leadership. These areas include offering increased scholarships and other student support initiatives that get STLCC students through graduation and beyond. In addition, funds from the campaign have helped scale up two key program areas that will power the St. Louis economy in coming years: health sciences and information technology. The effort also has brought in notable funding to grow the College’s workforce training initiatives, fueling increased partnerships with a diversity of businesses and industries. “Achieving inclusive economic growth in our region is critical, and St. Louis Community College plays a vital role in preparing students for the workforce, increasing overall well-being and helping to reduce inequalities in our community,” said Vanessa Okwuraiwe, chair of the STLCC Foundation Board and principal at Edward Jones. “Achieving our fundraising goal enables us to increase our workforce training initiatives, continue to support our students and help fund scholarships.” Despite the onset of the global pandemic in 2020, the college’s fundraising advanced steadily. New partnerships also emerged around the national movement for racial equity, recognizing the College’s critical role in educating a diverse population for the jobs of today and tomorrow. For more information, contact Jo-Ann Digman, executive director of the STLCC Foundation, at jdigman1@stlcc.edu or 314-539-5358.
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Twelve education leaders selected to transform teaching and learning through Catalyst Fellowship The Opportunity Trust has named its 2021-2022 Catalyst fellows – 12 outstanding education leaders from across the region who have begun reimagining, building, and testing new ideas and approaches to teaching and learning. This cohort of Catalyst fellows is the fifth and includes educators from seven school districts, two charter schools, and an early childhood center. The Catalyst Fellowship will provide them with the community and support needed to foster innovation as they develop research-backed plans to transform learning. “We are excited and inspired by these outstanding educators,” said Eric Scroggins, CEO and Founder of The Opportunity Trust. “They see the necessity and potential for outside-the-box thinking and collaboration across school types and geographies.” Through April 2022, the fellows will participate in six virtual sessions, as well as make virtual visits to innovative schools across the U.S. to explore ways St. Louis classrooms could evolve. The fellowship will culminate when fellows present their designs to transform the student experience and a plan to launch and pilot those ideas. Members of the 2021-2022 Catalyst Fellowship Cohort • Christopher Clark, principal at Halls Ferry Intermediate School, Ferguson-Florissant School District • Carlisha Elam, assistant principal at Griffith Intermediate School, Ferguson-Florissant School District • Shunetta Daugherty, talented and gifted development teacher at Pershing Elementary School, The School District of University City • Nicholas Guadiana, math teacher at Kairos Academies, public charter school in St. Louis • Carla Leggett, principal at Twillman Elementary School, Hazelwood School District. • Nahomie Nertilus, math teacher at Westview Middle School, Riverview Gardens School District • Tambra Pendleton, assistant school leader of instruction at KIPP Wonder Academy, public charter school in St. Louis • Jacquelyn Randle, director of Spark STEAM Academy, a private early childhood center in Pagedale • Rapheal Rogers, assistant principal at Buder Elementary School, St. Louis Public Schools • Anna Russell, former elementary school principal and doctoral student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. • Dustin Stockmann, assistant principal Normandy High School, Normandy Schools Collaborative • Annie Niehoff Walsh, English second language instructor at Parkway Virtual Campus, • Parkway School District
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EVENTS Nov 13: Flea market and Christmas bazaar
Florissant Elks Ladies Flea Market and Christmas Bazaar to take place at 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors contact Marcie at 314-456-0921 or Susan at 314-240-5712. Inside tables are $20; additional tables are $15.
Nov. 20: Fundraiser dinner auction
The Florissant Rotary Club will host a fundraiser dinner auction hosted by the Florissant Rotary Club Foundation from 6 – 10 p.m., presented by Depaul Hospital GSSTL at 210 Fee Fee Hills Drive in Hazelwood. Registration at www.f lorissantrotary.eventbrite.com.
R E C U R R I N G EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed
The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. 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: TOPS meeting
Come, join and take off those extra pounds. T.O.P.S.=Take Off Pounds Sensibly has meetings on Monday nights at 7 p.m. (weigh in begins at 6:35 p.m.) 9135 Shelley Avenue, Overland, MO 63114. (Entrance is in the back on East Milton). TOPS is a very inexpensive way to lose
weight. You may visit a meeting for free. Any questions please call Dan Agee at 314540-5223.
Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice
Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.
Mondays: City council meetings
City of Pine Lawn holds regular city council meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
Mondays: meetings
Workshop
City of Pine Lawn holds regular workshop meetings at city hall at 6250 Steve Marre Ave. in Pine Lawn on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.
Mondays: singers
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All men who like to sing are invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Road which is the first house on Uthe Lane. We sing four-part harmony a capella (without accompaniment). We sing some traditional songs, as well as show tunes and more contemporary music. We do perform for the public at various functions. Persons interested can come right on in or for more information call Al at 314-993-6134.
Mondays: Korean War Veterans Association meeting
If you had military service in Korea between Sept. 3, 1945 and the present you are cordially invited to a meeting of Chapter 4, North County Korean War Veterans Association. Meetings take place at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 St. Francois in Florissant on the second Monday of the month, starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Walter Kaiser at 314-9212132. For a limited period the Chapter will pay for one (1) year membership for new members.
Mondays-Thursdays: Volunteers needed
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County is in need of volunteers to stock shelves, sort food shipments and pack bags for Food Pantry Clients Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Two to four hour shifts are available. If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Piece at 314-446-4440 or cpiece@ caastlc.org for additional information.
Tuesdays: Bingo
Florissant Elks Bingo takes place at 16400 New Halls Ferry every Tuesday. Doors open at 4 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. No outside food or drinks allowed per St. Louis County. Food and drinks available for purchase. Maximum 150 players. Must wear mask to enter. Social distancing followed.
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The Gentlemen of Sound are looking for men who like to sing or want to learn. They practice Tuesdays at Lady of the Pillar school at 401 S. Lindbergh from 7 – 9 p.m. They try to do public events monthly. Always looking for new members. Come by or call Charlie at 314-954-1121.
Tuesdays: Chair Zumba
Chair Zumba every Tuesday from 2:15 – 3 p.m. at The Bridge At Florissant at 1101 Garden Plaza Dr. (Parker @ Arlington). For more information call 314-831-0988.
Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery Tuesday meetings take place at 6 p.m. with a Saturday Bible Study at 9 a.m. at LifePoint Church at 424 Graham Rd. in Florissant. For more information visit www.lifepointministries.church/celebrate-recovery or call (men) Steve D. at 636-634-6582 or (women) Denise W. at 530-417-6151.
Tuesdays: Choir rehearsals
The St. Louis Chordinals, a women’s a cappella chorus, rehearse every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 12397 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bridgeton (next to the Bridgeton Government Center). For more information call Linda at 314-839-3495 or visit stlouischordinals.org.
Tuesdays: TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)
From 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. located at John F. Kennedy Center/Henry Koch Ctr., Howdershell Rd. at Charbonier Rd., Florissant. For more info contact Paul McConnell, 314-831-5476.
2nd Tuesday Sept.-June: Show-me Stitchers:
Show-me Stitchers is the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. We meet on the second Tuesday, Sept.-June at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 14088 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO. Learn needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, and more.
Every 4th Tuesday of the month: Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335 meeting
6:30pm, Fort Bellefontaine Memorial American Legion Post 335, at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center at 9669 Bellefontaine Rd. Those interested in membership are invited to attend.
Wednesdays: Bingo
Bingo takes place every Wednesday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-6601813.
Wednesdays: Bingo
Life Care Center of Bridgeton, at 12145 Bridgeton Square in Bridgeton, welcome all to Community Bingo every last Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshment will be served. Please RVSP at 314298-7444 with the month you will attend and number of people attending.
Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church at 3975 N. Hwy 67 in Florissant.
For more information contact Norma at 314-306-4731.
Every Wednesday: Bingo Morning at Florissant Elks Lodge #2316
Florissant Elks Lodge #2316, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd. in Florissant. Doors at 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314-921-2316.
Bridgeton Trails Library Branch Programs: 3455 McKelvey Rd., St. Louis, 314-994-3300. Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 9 months to 2 yrs. Room 1 (Lap Time); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5. Room 1.
Florissant Senior Citizens’ Bingo Clubs: 314-
839-7604.
Every 1st Wednesday of the Month: Stroke Support Group
3-4 p.m., Center for Senior Renewal, Detrick Building 1st floor, 11133 Dunn Rd. For more information, contact Jamie Stevens at 314-653-5331.
Thursdays: Bingo
Community Bingo at the Bridge At Florissant, at 1101 Garden Plaza Drive (intersection of Parker and Arlington) takes place on the third Thursday of each month starts at 2 p.m. There will be snacks and prizes. For more information call 314-8310988.
Thursdays: guild
Quilting
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.
Thursdays: Blood pressure checks
Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the month. Call 8313752 for more information.
Thursdays: Women’s chorus meeting
Every Thursday City Voices Chorus, a women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony, meets at Church of the Good Shepherd at 1166 S. Mason Rd. in St. Louis. Members come from the entire bi-state region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www. cityvoiceschorus.org.
www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • November 3, 2021 Fridays: Fish fry
A fish fry takes place every Friday at American Legion Post 338 at 9655 Midland Blvd. in Overland from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information contact Chairman Ed Hilleman at 314-660-1813.
Every Friday: Our Lady of Fatima #4429 Knights of Columbus Bingo 6:45 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 1216 Teson Rd. in Hazelwood. For more information call 314-731-9330.
Every 3rd Friday of the month: Bingo
2 p.m., Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. For more information, call 314-831-3752.
Saturdays: Yoga
Yoga returns to Calvary UCC at 2501 Hartland Avenue, on Saturdays from 10:30-11:30. Masks and social distancing are required in the building and participants should bring hand sanitizer with them. For further information call Angela at 314-801-8594.
Saturdays: Toastmasters meeting
Everyone is welcome to attend Toastmasters Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Normandy United Methodist Church at 8001 Natural Bridge Road (across from UMSL). For more info call 314-402-7025.
Saturdays: Free walk-in clinic
Salam Clinic at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1425 Stein Road at West Florissant in Ferguson is a free walk-in clinic open Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic is jointly sponsored by the Muslim Community of St. Louis (MCSL) and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ to provide basic adult medical screening, treatment and referrals free of charge for the uninsured. For more information or if you would be interested in volunteering, please call 314-521-5694 9
a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday or visit www.stpeterschurch.org.
630-2671 or 314-330-7269.
Saturdays: Clothing sale
The Jennings Do-Dads hold meetings every third Sunday of the month (except June which is the second Sunday and no meeting in December) at 1 p.m. at Classics Bar & Grill at 11601 West Florissant Avenue. Those interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information visit www.jenningsdodads. org.
On the second Saturday of each month Bethany-Peace UCC at 11952 Bellefontaine Rd. in St. Louis County hosts a clothing sale from 9 - 11 a.m. For sale are used clothing and shoes, some household items, books and toys. Fill your bag for $1.
Saturdays: Grief support
On the fourth Saturday of each month, grief support meeting “A Way With Words Ministry” meets at 12:30 p.m. at Community Christ Fellowship, rear, at 121 Williams Blvd. in Hazelwood, 1/4 mile south of Hwy 270 off Florissant Rd. There are a variety of topics monthly. You are not alone. Come help your heart heal with others. For more information call 314-605-3949.
Every Fourth Saturday’s Writer’s Workshop
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Baden Library, at 8448 Church Rd. For more information call 314-388-2400.
Sundays: Meat shoot
Come and enjoy the meat shoots at American Legion Post 4445 located on 17090 Old Jamestown Rd. between Sinks Rd. and Lindbergh starting noon Sept. 15 thru Nov. 17; and in the spring, Feb. 2 thru March 8 rain or shine. Great meat prizes awarded.
Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot
Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-
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CHURCH Tuesdays & Thursdays: Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church GriefShare Support Group
Tuesdays from 2 - 4pm and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm, 11645 Benham Rd., 314-7413737.
HEALTH
Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital
11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm. Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call 314-344-6873.
Wednesdays: Schizophrenia Group
ACES Support
6:30 - 7:30pm, 314-839-3171.
Sundays: Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109
11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 10am, 11133 Dunn Road.
Diabetes Basics:
314-344-7024 for info or 314344-7220 to enroll.
Crisis Nursery:
Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides shortterm, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose
What’s Happening families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available year-round and serves families throughout the greater St. Charles region. 24-hour helpline: 314-7683201. Or 636-947-0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org.
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Volunteers Needed at Christian Hospital: Call
314-653-5032.
Nicotine Anonymous
Day treatment programs for older adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, loss and early signs of dementia, 314653-5123.
Nicotine Anonymous is a 12 Step Program, free and available to all seeking recovery from nicotine addiction based on principals of AA. Only requirement is a desire to stop using nicotine. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For further info call 314-822-2066 or visit www.Nicotine-Anonymous.org.
Nutrition Education:
Look Good…Feel Better
Center for Senior Renewal:
SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you, 314344-6157.
Christian Hospital Recovery Center:
Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults, 314-953-8100.
Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program Orientation
Mondays: 6–7pm Tuesdays: Noon–1pm SSM DePaul Wellness Center. Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 1-877-477-6954.
1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting
Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, Suite 121-124, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Join our Support Group for Mutual, Emotional Support and Education. You are not alone. For information, contact Deborah Mabrie at 314291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@ sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@ sbcglobal.net. CROSSWORD answers from page F-4
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SSM Cancer Care at DePaul Health Center, 12303 DePaul Drive. Radiation OncologyBridgeton. Attend a great makeup session sponsored by the American Cancer Society. A licensed cosmetologist teaches a session of scarf tying, shows a parade of hats, and provides each participant with a makeup kit. Light refreshments are served. Info: 314-344-6090.
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Football team earns 11th straight win in their conference Lindenwood University’s football team has won six games out of eight in their league and all four in the GLVC. They exploded recently for 35 points in the second quarter of their game and took a 48-24 win over Southwest Baptist in Hunter Stadium in St. Charles. Southwest Baptist opened the game with a touchdown on its first drive. The Bearcats closed out the quarter with a 14-3 lead, but the Lions roared back in the second quarter. Payton Rose reached the end zone on a 33yard catch from Cole Dugger, pulling the Lions within four points. Southwest Baptist went back up by seven points after a quick drive led to a field goal. Lindenwood kicked it into high gear, as Nash Sutherlin scored on an eight-yard rushing touchdown to tie the game at 1717 with less than seven minutes to go in the half. The Lions played great defense and forced a punt, which led to a 51-yard punt return for a touchdown by Spencer Redd to give Lindenwood a 24-17 lead. On the third play on the ensuing drive, Jordan Perry picked off a pass and took it back 32 yards for a touchdown. Lindenwood was able to get one more touchdown before the end of the half, as Dugger found Jalen Bethany in the end zone, as the Lions took a 38-17 lead into halftime. Lindenwood marched down the field to start the second half, as Dugger tallied his first rushing touchdown of his career. The Lindenwood defense allowed just one more touchdown for the remainder of the game, while Seibert added another field goal. Seibert nailed a 50-yard field goal near the
end of the game, which tied the second-longest field goal in school history. Lindenwood secured the win, marking its 11th-consecutive victory inside the GLVC. Redd scored the first punt return touchdown for Lindenwood since the 2012 season. He is the first Lion to register multiple special teams scores in one season since Mike Bunton and Therman McGowan each scored three in 2011. Redd surpassed Denodus O’Bryant for most kickoff return yards in a career, as he is up to 1,430 in just his second season with the Lions. Drew Seers compiled season-high 19 tackles on Saturday, as he helped the Lions hold the Bearcats to just 76 yards on the ground. Anthony Franks snagged the first interception for a defensive lineman since Jonathan Harris did so in 2016. * One for the records Lindenwood football player earns honors Spencer Redd of Lindenwood football has earned his second GLVC Special Teams Player of the Week honor this season. Redd broke a tie in the second quarter, after he housed a punt return 51 yards to give Lindenwood a 24-17 lead. The Springfield, Illinois native scored the first punt return touchdown for Lindenwood since the 2012 season. * Great accomplishment
Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www. PrimeTimeSTL.com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.
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This holiday season, try something simple yet sophisticated for an easy way to ensure smiles all around. Try an Easy Tiramisu Dip, a unique dessert that can be served cool or chilled. If you are planning to take a sweet treat to a party this holiday season, this is nearly perfect. No oven time needed and simple to serve to kids and adults alike. Serve with ladyfingers or fruit to bring that sweetness to a whole new level, and it’s topped with a final sprinkle of cocoa powder to give it that extra appeal. Give this one a try and see the faces of your loved ones light up with joy. This tasty dip is sure to impress. Ingredients: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon espresso powder 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 8 ounces Mascarpone cheese 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons cocoa powder wafers or fruit, for dipping
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Easy Tiramisu Dip Servings: 4 Directions: In medium bowl, whisk heavy whipping cream and espresso powder until blended. In large bowl, use hand mixer to beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Mascarpone cheese and beat until combined. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating after each addition.
Add vanilla extract; beat mixture. Add espresso mixture; beat until soft peaks form. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Spoon mixture into serving bowl. Sprinkle with cocoa powder. Serve with wafers or fruit.
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Remembering Peter Scolari
Movie: 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 neighborhood theaters.
In the fall of 1980, “Bosom Buddies” debuted on ABC with two relatively unknown performers in the lead roles: Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari. Tipping its hat to such classic screwball comedies as “Some Like It Hot,” the actors played Kip and Henry, two advertising agency employees who became homeless after their apartment building was demolished. They find another cheap apartment that’s for women only, so the guys wear dresses and makeup to have a place to live. On Oct. 22, the multi-talented Peter Scolari passed away at age 66 after a two-year battle with cancer. He left behind a legacy of great performances, in particular his stint on the wonderful 1980’s “Newhart” series. Scolari played Michael Harris, a failed TV producer who landed in Vermont and produced a local interest show starring Dick Loudon (Bob Newhart), the owner of the Stratford Inn. Scolari’s character later fell in love with Stephanie (Julia Duffy), an unmotivated maid at the inn. The two characters later married, but not before Michael had a fling with his assistant. The actor also was a familiar face on several 1980’s anthology shows and sitcoms. On “Family Ties,” Scolari played Paul Kenter, a colleague of Elyse Keaton (Meredith Baxter) who had an unrequited crush on her. Ap-
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propriately enough, Scolari’s pal Tom Hanks also appeared in a few “Family Ties” episodes playing the recurring role of Elyse’s brother Ned. Paul’s relationship with Elyse ended on a good note but Ned was still struggling with issues in his last appearance on the series. Fans of digital broadcast television are likely
to see Peter Scolari in his many performances and character roles. In a 1988 revival of “The Twilight Zone,” for instance, Scolari played Leonard, a man who appeared to channel an ancient spirit that was willing to answer questions. In truth, Leonard and his manager were faking it for the audience, but one day an actual spirit did possess the phony medium. The disembodied voice offered him a chance to learn the wisdom of the ages, which would only take several years. Arguably, Scolari’s most memorable work was on the aforementioned and short-lived “Bosom Buddies” series. Although it lasted just two seasons, Scolari scored some impressive moments on the show. In “Reunion,” for example, Henry relived guilt over an incident in high school where he lied to a deaf classmate in order to take another girl to the prom. At their high school reunion years later, the grown-up Henry apologized to her and the two finally had their dance. The ending of that episode may bring tears to your eyes. Peter Scolari never stopped acting and honing his craft. In 2016, he won an Emmy Award for his role as Ted Horvath, father to Lena Dunham’s character on HBO’s “Girls.” It’s especially sad when someone that talented passes away, but his legacy remains. Thank you, Peter Scolari, for all the laughs and tears you’ve given us.
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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
By Cindy Moore
Moore on Life There comes a time when every fridge becomes overrun with leftovers. Moms refer to this as “casserole time.” When leftovers overran my fridge that’s when my creative culinary skills would kick in. Time for the old tater-weiner-slawburgeroni casserole. I’d empty all the containers of scraps into a baking dish to form one big unidentifiable slab. A fine covering of cheese and a healthy squirting of ketchup would result in something the FDA would outlaw, but the kids slurped down. So it is with writing. My journal of tidbits and leftovers has become filled to capacity. Time for a casserole column. Gas prices: The prices at the pump are a kick in the rump. I guess that means we’re stuck at home. But no! We’re stuck at home because we can’t go anywhere because gas is too expensive, but we’ve got to leave home because it’s too expensive to stay in our houses. This winter’s heating prices are forecast to go through the roof. Well that settles it. We’ve got to get a lead-plated roof. Pineapple on pizza: Some people hate it, some love it. I think it adds a yummy sweetness that compliments the saltiness of the pizza. Others think it’s absurd: Why add a bunch of odd pieces and unrelated bits to spoil a perfectly good pie? I can see their point. I read the label on a bottle of shampoo the other day. It was recommended as a shampoo, conditioner AND body wash. Really? I suppose I could also polish my hubcaps and fertilize the lawn with it. Hmm? Are the marketing people getting lazy
or are they running out of product because of those freight ships out in the Pacific circling around still trying to dock? Or just maybe they had an overabundance of leftovers in their fridge and decided to make a shampoo-conditioner-body wash-drain cleaner-salad dressing casserole. Turkey shortage: So not only do we have to contend with the trauma of combining all our hygienic products together into one bottle, now we have a shortage on turkeys! And with Thanksgiving right around the corner?! Apparently there are production issues--not enough workers to process the birds. And you know what that means: Tater-weiner-slawburgeroni casserole for Thanksgiving! Fortunately, there’s no shortage on ketchup.
Remains of the day
Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
ACROSS 1. Good earth 5. Pea soup bone 8. Transport, with a U 12. Top notch 13. Copenhagen native 14. Boggy 15. Who would 16. Play parts 17. “Sesame Street” roommate 18. *World’s best-selling candy bar 20. Law school entry requirement, acr. 21. Use a garrote 22. Homer Simpson’s exclamation 23. *”Gimme a break” bar 26. Scrimmage line group 30. Dollar 31. Saltwater game fish 34. Hindu workout 35. 4 years for a U.S. President, pl. 37. *Hyde & ___ Boutique candy 38. Seize a throne 39. Popular aquarium performer 40. Germany’s National Socialism, for short 42. Ryder Cup peg 43. Excellent 45. Jet setters’ vessels
47. Scientist’s office 48. Game ragout 50. One from Glasgow 52. *Twizzlers competitor 55. There’s none like home? 56. Vocal piece for one 57. Small ladies’ handbag 59. Black cat crossing the street, e.g. 60. One with biggest share? 61. Actor Wahlberg 62. Secondary school 63. Follow ems 64. Sheltered, nautically DOWN 1. Order’s partner? 2. Sounds of amazement 3. Any day now 4. a.k.a. hop clover or nonesuch 5. Certain consonant marker 6. Cavern or cave 7. Army ____ hall, or dining room 8. *Who’s Kisses? 9. Pavlova or Kournikova 10. Newton, e.g. 11. Caustic chemical 13. One of Fanning sisters 14. Cell dweller 19. Online conversations 22. Cacophony
23. Japanese string instrument, pl. 24. Apathetic 25. 9 a.m. prayer 26. Mischievous Norse deity 27. *Pop Rocks sizzle and pop in it 28. Kind of heron 29. Back of the neck, pl. 32. Back of military formation 33. *Short for Pfefferminz 36. *Chocolate-covered whipped marshmallow (2 words) 38. Savory taste sensation 40. Apprehend 41. Spirit of the woods 44. Not now 46. Auteur’s art 48. European finch 49. Goodbye, in Puerto Vallarta 50. Hurtful remark 51. Zoo room 52. Respiratory rattling 53. Et alibi, abbr. 54. “You betcha!” 55. OB-GYN test 58. *Mike and ____ fruity, chewy candy
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