November 9, 2022
Striving for excellence
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Northwest News NORTHWEST VIEWS Saint Louis Crisis Nursery provides a safe haven for families in a time of trouble. Pg. 5
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Neighbors Impacting Communities is a North St. Louis County nonprofit organization that celebrates the inclusion and diversity of school-age children By Wendy Todd The country has been experiencing a myriad of challenges regarding political and sociopolitical division that has been ramped up over the past six years, culminating in sometimes violent events. Many have concerns about how not only society is evolving but also how it impacts youth. Locally, that issue, coupled with St. Louis’ history with racial and socioeconomic division, can make it increasingly more difficult to find and identify equitable and safe spaces in the region. One new, local organization has taken the charge to be part of the solution. Neighbors Impacting Communities, established at the end of 2020, by president Joyce Hughes, is a “nonprofit organization
in North County that celebrates schoolage children with a special focus on the inclusion and diversity of all children in the metro St. Louis area.” Hughes developed the organization, “To help enhance the abilities of K- 12 youth in their daily challenges despite obstacles,” she said. “We encourage youth to strive for excellence. The NIC team stresses the importance of getting along with each other in social settings despite differences.” One of the major goals of the nonprofit are to create a more cohesive community that doesn’t impose limits or boundaries on youth, particularly based on any part of their identity or background. The organization has started hosting fundraising events and endeavors, such as a refreshments booth at the Route 66
Car Show on the historic Chain of Rocks Bridge last September. The next event, that will celebrate Black History Month, will be the second annual We The People Multicultural Celebration on Feb. 5, 2023. It will feature performances by The Inner Ear Youth Orchestra and other guests. There will also be multicultural vendors and a silent auction. The free event will be held at the James A. Eagan Theatre in Florissant. N.I.C. is still holding auditions for additional talent. Hughes hopes N.I.C. has a long future and that the activities and events will continue to “enhance the social lives of youth K -12 with no boundaries!” For information about N.I.C. go to www.nicstlmo.org
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Around Town CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS
In the Oct. 26 edition of the St. Louis County Community News in the story “Dressed for success” the men in the article and photo are current college students not high school students and Franklyn Taylor’s title was incorrect as he is Campus Vice President for Student Affairs at STLCC-Forest Park. Also, the abbreviation for St. Louis Community College was incorrectly shortened to SLCC instead of STLCC and the abbreviation for the program Black Male Achievers was incorrectly shortened to BMAA instead of BMA. The Community News regrets these errors.
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Great Rivers Greenway Master Plan outlines future projects for trails in the region The new Great Rivers Greenway will connect St. Charles Community College to Katy Trail State Park. It is one of the first projects to come out of the St. Charles County Greenway Master Plan adopted in May of 2022. The purpose of the Greenway Master Plan is to determine the specific location and features of the Greenway. Feedback from residents, businesses, and property owners will be actively encouraged throughout the process to make sure the greenway project truly reflects the goals and aspirations of the entire community. Engagement activities will include a community survey and open houses so everyone has an opportunity to contribute. The community will also be invited to help name the greenway. Great Rivers Greenway has partnered with a team of consultants, led by Planning Design Studio and Shockey Consulting, to bring this Greenway to life. Supporting community partners include St. Charles County, Weldon Spring, Cottleville, St. Peters and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is very important to this process. Being sought are proactive individuals willing
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Tomorrow – a better day?
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scheduled meetings, participate actively, review work products, and help with public outreach by sharing information directly with their networks and encouraging involvement in the planning process. Advisory Committee members are also encouraged to attend public meetings. Great Rivers Greenway’s mission is to make the St. Louis region a more vibrant place to live, work and play by developing a regional network of greenways. Greenways are outdoor spaces that connect people and places. Each greenway is unique, reflecting the character of the communities it connects. GRG is a public agency, created by a vote of the people in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County in the year 2000 and funded by sales tax dedicated to parks and greenways. Those funds and partnerships with 100-plus municipalities and institutions allow GRG to build, care for, and bring to life a network of greenways, creating healthy habitats and watersheds along the way. Over 128 greenways have been created by Great Rivers Greenway. These projects transcend political boundaries and unite the region based on watersheds, not zip codes or city limits.
to learn new things, engage in active and constructive conversation and speak up for what they feel is important as we plan for the greenway. The committee is being assembled very intentionally to represent a wide variety of perspectives, each unique and valuable. Committee membership is likely to include appointed officials, local business owners, nearby residents and walking/biking enthusiasts. The CAC will assist the project team and identify community needs and concerns about the Greenway. All recommendations of the CAC will be considered very seriously by the project partners. It is anticipated that this group will meet three times in the next twelve months. At these meetings, project team members will present information on public outreach and project design and ask for input. No experience with greenway planning is needed – just interest. The first meeting will be held in-person; the committee will decide whether to hold its remaining meetings in-person or via Zoom (or both). Representatives should be willing to attend
Many of us are working for a better day – tomorrow! But I ask you before we get started – what about today? Many of us think that tomorrow will be better than today in many areas: education, technology, employment or financial opportunities. Many of us think that the political parties and individuals make for a better day. Some of us feel that as we age, things will be better. We even procrastinate about the weather, hoping for a better day. Some of us are waiting for life after death to be better – in the great bye and bye, or rather over there! Some of us look at conditions today, and say that tomorrow has got to be better! Many of us are optimistic about the future and feel that as mankind matures and the world becomes more accessible to everyone, then things and times will get better. Remember, the old spiritual “There’s a better day a-coming, fare you well, fare you well.” What would a better day consist of to you? It may mean different things to different people. Have you thought about that? Is a better day one in which you prosper above your neighbors, hitting a jackpot. Perhaps or finding a pot of gold somewhere? Though it’s not as obvious as it may seem, a better day does mean different things to different people. It is based on desires, expectations, experience, wishes, goals, etc. There are some universal outcomes that one might conclude exist in any situation that
we refer to as “better.” They include a relative better condition in one’s life, an ease of stress, relief, something to be joyful about, a general improvement in certain conditions, and the environment or surroundings become more tolerable and desirable. Is your improvement at the expense of others? We must examine this issue very closely, because sometimes short-term gain or improvement may not produce lasting results. Since a day affects us all and not just a few, nor does it affect us just individually, then it would be so nice if we meant something good for many when we talk about “a better day!” Sometimes we tend to think only about what is good for us because we see ourselves in competition for survival rather than what might be good for many around us. Perhaps things might become better for us individually and the group of folks around us if we work at it. We don’t have to prosper at the expense of others in most cases. Another saying from our elders is “What’s good for the goose is also good for the gander.” Since we are part of a community and not just individuals alone to make it or break it, then we should include the community or at the very least, give some thought to the effect our desires for improvement may have on others. While the selfish approach is understandable, we must work at the consideration and possible inclusion of others in our wishes and
desires for improvement. We will see very positive outcomes if we begin thinking this way, both for us and people around us. As the song says “No man is an island, no man stands alone. Each man’s joy is joy to me, and each man’s grief is my own. We need one another. So, I will defend each man as my brother, each man as my friend.” We are in this world together! If you wish to help make tomorrow a better day, visit our website at www.gracechapelministries.org. Maybe, as we work and hope for a better tomorrow, we can also do something about today! For some of us, tomorrow will never come! Dr. Larry A. Brown is a retired Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Worknet, Inc., which has a national ten year contract with the Social Security Administration to find jobs for people with disabilities who are interested and qualified to enter the traditional workforce. He is also co-founder and president of Grace Chapel Ministries, former president of National Cable Training Centers, and president of Woodstock Industrial Products Group. 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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St. Louis Community College’s Bio Research & Development Growth Park at the Danforth Plant Science Center lets students explore careers in the field of biotechnology Last month, St. Louis Community College welcomed over 100 hundred students to a visit at the Center for Plant and Life Sciences which is located within the Bio Research & Development Growth Park at the Danforth Plant Science Center. The students were invited to learn about and explore careers in the field of biotechnology. Affton High School, Dayspring Arts and Education, Francis Howell High School, Hazelwood School District, Holt High School, Kairos Academies and Parkway West High School were just some of the schools that participated. The field of biotechnology entails researching and creating “technology that utilizes biological systems, living organisms or parts of this to develop or create different products” is a growing industry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, “Employment of biological technicians is projected to grow 9% from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.” The award-winning Center for Plant and Life Sciences, which opened in 2006 and moved to the Danforth campus in 2008, aims to provide the necessary coursework, instruction and cutting-edge equipment that allows graduates from the college’s biotechnology program to become work-ready. “This event was to build awareness, and we hope recruitment into our biotechnology program,” said Betsy Boedeker, district director for the Center for Plant and Life Sciences. “Biotech is not difficult, and with the appropriate and relevant technical training, anyone with the proper motivation can learn and work in the field, and make a decent and sustainable wage.” The center provides workforce training, outreach
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and independent student research support, as well as serves as a tool for the local startup community, in the bio sciences, supplying laboratory and equipment access. Additionally, the center works to advance the biotechnology industry in a number of ways including providing bioscience access to resources and offering grant-funded internships for students at bio-
tech companies. Being at the Danforth Plant Science Center is a boon to the STLCC Center as it offers vast resources and boasts a network of nearly 400 community members from over 20 countries. The center’s location makes it ripe for possible collaboration and conversely, innovation as the Danforth center works to unlock the power of plants to create different uses in food, fuel and fiber. The Danforth Plant Science Center allows new companies to be innovative in biotech in critical areas such as climate change and supply chain challenges as they work to discover new ways to effectively utilize natural resources. With an advanced bioimaging laboratory, data and analytics hub, phenotyping and a plant growth facility that offers a range of horticultural services and product development, the Danforth Plant Science Center is a state-of-the-art facility with a global reputation. The high school students who attended the STLCC Center for Plant and Life Sciences got an opportunity to learn about professions that would utilize these kinds of resources in order to conduct research, make discoveries and create products that could positively impact human life. Boedeker believes biotechnology and sciences can be a great career path that offers variety for young people. “This is a great career path for all students,” she said, “to consider as a possibility as it encompasses many different types of work with just a short amount of training.”
Simultaneous chess exhibition takes place in Vinita Park On Oct. 15, a simultaneous chess exhibition took place at the Parkview Branch of the St. Louis County Library. Eight chess players played one – Nick Risko. Quietly, with no fuss or fanfare, Risko walked around, and within an hour, check mated seven of the eight players. Risko’s contenders included Wayne, director of the Knights of the Chess Table (a chess club Submitted photo in Maryland Heights), Jon, a newcomer with a photographic memory, and Neerav, a seven-year-old chess prodigy. Risko started playing at this branch of the county library when he was five years old, under the tutelage of the branch’s chess instructor, Michael Fletcher. Visitors and players alike were impressed by the effectiveness of Risko’s play, and his quick perception. Visitors and players alike were also impressed by Neerav Bom-
jan, the quiet, serious-looking, tiny chess prodigy who won his game against Risko. There was an enthusiastic applause at the end of Risko’s performance. The simultaneous exhibition took place in front of patrons at the library observing the fast-paced battles, the players, and of course, Risko, returning to his “old stomping ground” to defeat seven chess players at once.
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Still In This Together: Dusting off the memories I knew exactly why I was busily cleaning off all the shelves and the tops of dressers and hutches and shelves and mantels the day after we arrived back home from vacation. It was strategically planned that the end of vacation not be too far away from October, so I could assuage my disappointment at how fast a week at the beach flew by with plans for a flurry of Halloween decorating. It started off relatively innocently; I scooped grandkid pictures off the family room shelf, bargaining with myself that there was still plenty of time to clear the stereo and the hutch in the living room the next day. I needed to pace myself. It’s the same argument I have with myself every year, trying to rein myself in so the neighbors don’t question the giant metal jack-o-lantern on the front door before it is realistically time for such adornment. I’ve had white garbage bag ghosts twirling in the breeze from the front porch too soon a couple of times, and tried to fill pumpkin bags before the leaves needed to plump them had barely begun to fall. I’m an eager enthusiast of the season, but I’m also a reluctant vacation returnee, and I needed the seven bins of Halloween décor upstairs to help me through the seashell and flip flop withdrawal. And once I’ve begun the project, I can’t stand having things partially completed. Oldest child syndrome…everything in its ordered place. And so, I cleared and dusted, moved and hid mementos and statues, frames and signs, and admired the clean surfaces and uncluttered wall spaces, understanding my grandmother’s long-ago pleas to
buy assorted greeting cards and postage stamps for her birthday instead of “one more thing she’d have to dust.” She was tired of knick knacks and the time it took to keep them presentable, and delighted in sharing the morbid platitude that “you spend your whole life dusting and then you’re buried under seven feet of it.” And her eyes would twinkle as she laughed. Part of me loved looking at the gleaming mantel and shelves and wishing they could stay that way for just a few days. But I also know that I wouldn’t be happy without the memories associated with everything that resides there during each season of the year and the pleasure I have bringing each memento out in its own due time. There is Mr. Bones, of course, the ancient familial cardboard skeleton at the center of our fall decorations, whose smile has been around even longer than our children’s, the signs that proclaim “I Love Fall Best Of All” and the spooky kitchen towels that our daughter gave us years ago. There’s the old plastic pumpkin from Woolworth that son Chris picked out when he was two, that has held snack-sized candy bars for the neighborhood kids since then, the cross-stitched spider that I made for my mom that has come back to join our decorations now that she’s no longer with us, and the jacko-lantern that daughter Katie made in second grade from an embroidery hoop with orange yarn wrapped creatively around it. There are the large collectible ceramic haunted house and barn, fun house and farm house with blinking pumpkins in the windows and
By Vicki Bahr bats in the cotton topped trees, and the giant furry spider with moveable legs that our arachnophobic daughter-in-law has been chased by out grandchildren with every year sine they were old enough to understand poor Debby’s fear. They’ll be put aside in short time, and the wooden pilgrim wall hanging and upended ceramic flower pot turkeys with feathered tails the kids made in grade school will briefly replace them, along with generic pumpkins and a huge stuffed turkey that every one of our nine grandkids napped with at one time or another. And before those decorations have a chance to get dusty, the Thanksgiving décor will be replaced by silver bells and store-bought berried garland, an ancient dollar store angel tree topper and a musical snowman, reindeer and a ho-ho-hoing stuffed Santa, all taking the places of the previous memories, and the wall calendar pages will be turned again. I’ll happily dust off the memories needed to be spruced up just a bit; every smile is so very worth it. Vicki Bahr is an inveterate word lover and story sharer, a published author in magazine, newspaper and blog forms. As a mom of four, grandma of nine, and wife of one for 50 years, she finds that inspiration and wonder are everywhere. 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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MDC to stock rainbow trout in St. Louis area lakes starting in November
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ou don’t often see a rainbow in the middle of winter . . . unless of course it’s at the end of your fishing line. During winter months, the metro St. Louis area is a great place to fish for rainbow trout, thanks to the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) winter trout program. Winter trout season for MDC’s St. Louis Urban Fishing Program starts in November. That’s good news for trout chasers who now to need drive only minutes to pursue their passions rather than hours to a Missouri trout park. During cold-weather months, MDC stocks nearly 40,000 rainbow trout each year in 12 St. Louis City and County lakes, Union City Lake in Franklin County, as well as in five lakes in the August A. Busch Conservation Area on Route D in St. Charles. “MDC will stock rainbow trout November through February,” said MDC Fisheries Management Biologist Denise Otto. “These trout are spawned and raised in MDC hatcheries.” MDC will continue to add several brood stock lunker trout – some as large as 10 lbs. – into the mix at its urban winter trout lakes, including the ones in August A. Busch Conservation Area.
Area lakes stocked with winter trout include: • Carondelet Park Boathouse Lake in St. Louis • Gendron Lake in St. Ann • January-Wabash Lake in Ferguson • Jefferson Lake in Forest Park • Koeneman Park Lake in Jennings • O’Fallon Park Lake in St. Louis • Suson Park’s Island Lake and Carp Lake • Tilles Park Lake in St. Louis County • Union City Lake in Union, Franklin County • Walker Lake in Kirkwood • Wild Acres Park Lake in Overland • Vlasis Park Lake in Ballwin • August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area lakes 3, 7, 21, 22, and 23 (Lake 28 has been replaced by Lake 7) Between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31, some lakes are catchand-release only, and some are catch-and-keep. After Feb. 1, trout may be harvested from all lakes. Anglers can find information on specific winter trout lakes statewide at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ Zd5, or check regulations posted at the lakes. All trout anglers between age 16 and 64 must have a val-
id Missouri fishing permit to participate. Anglers wishing to catch and keep trout must also possess a trout permit regardless of age. MDC provides a chance for anglers to keep on top of trout stocking efforts in the St. Louis area. “The fish stocking hotline is a very popular resource for St. Louis area anglers,” Otto said, “the hotline is updated immediately after we finish stocking for the day. The number is toll free from anywhere in the St. Louis area. A recorded message lets anglers know when and where fish were stocked, the total number and species stocked.” Anglers are encouraged to call the hotline at 636300-9651 to get the latest information. Trout stocking will begin the first week in November. “Nothing beats fishing at one of Missouri’s four trout parks or many Ozark streams,” said Otto, “however, these close-to-home opportunities make it easy for a quick trout fishing excursion after work, or during a busy weekend. With rising fuel costs these close-to-home opportunities are more important than ever.” For information about fishing, go online at https:// huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing.
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Northwest Views: Saint Louis Crisis Nursery provides a safe haven for families in a time of trouble By DiAnne Mueller Being there for the people in our communities is an indispensable part of the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s work. From over 36 years of experience, we know that to do as much good as possible, protect as many children, and lend a helping hand to families in need, we must do more than simply occupy space in our neighborhoods. We need to be constantly present – especially during the toughest of times. Much more must be done, because the challenges and the tragedies facing our children and their families are enormous: in 2020, for the first time, guns have become the leading cause of death for American kids. And thousands of parents, grandparents, and other caregivers for the children we see daily have lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic. These facts are borne out on the ground. In St. Louis, a handful of children are killed each year in firearm-re-
lated incidents, sometimes due to guns left unsecured and others from stray bullets or domestic violence. When these unthinkable, unbearable tragedies occur, we are there. We canvass the neighborhood, talk to everyone we possibly can, and hug and cry with the families and the mothers who knew the child. It’s safe to say that life has been turbulent for many in our communities over the last few years. That’s why the impact that the Crisis Nursery makes every year is so incredibly important. It’s why our supporters are so crucial to achieving our mission each year. And it’s why building trust and recognition in the communities we serve is essential: families know they can turn to the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery when they have nowhere else to go in a crisis. We have accomplished incredible outcomes with the community and with our family of supporters. Without this collective, shared sense of mission and to-
getherness, we could not do the life-saving work; and we would not be so successful without the dedication of every single person who helps carry out the Crisis Nursery mission day in and day out. Our organization operates five Nursery locations for families experiencing crisis and overwhelming stress, as well as 11 Outreach Centers to proactively engage in prevention and help build strong families. We appreciate you helping spread the word and supporting our life-saving work with your contributions to our mission and your involvement. DiAnne Mueller is CEO of Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. 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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The Maryland Heights Police Department announces the second annual “Beards for Babies,” an offshoot of “No Shave November,” to benefit the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. Chief Bill Carson has once again temporarily suspended the department policy that restricts the wearing of beards. Any officer can voluntarily make a minimum donation of $50 to the Crisis Nursery and spend November growing their Beards for Babies. Carson said, “Last year, we had a great time with ‘Beards for Babies.’ And over $4,000 was raised for the Crisis Nursery. It is always wonderful to do something charitable, preferably for children and families, and at the same time support organizations in our community.” The MHPD is challenging other area police and fire
departments to see who could raise the most money for the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery: the Town & Country Police Department and North County Police Cooperative have accepted the challenge, and other departments are welcome to join. Then family, friends, and supporters can donate and vote for their favorite department’s beards. “Chief Carson and the Maryland Heights Police Department and other departments across our region know about the important work of the Crisis Nursery. So, we are excited that ‘Beards for Babies’ is back again to help us keep kids safe,” said DiAnne Mueller, CEO of the Crisis Nursery. Police and fire departments interested in participating in Beards for Babies should contact Officer Terry Mancusi at 314-738-2358.
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On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2022 HBA President Jeremy Roth (Elite Development Services/McBride Homes) (left) and HBA Executive Vice President Celeste Rueter (right) presented a $20,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis’ resource development operations manager Dierdre Schaneman. The donation will go toward the building of 16 new homes in the organization’s second and final phase of development in the Lookaway Summit neighborhood on the northern tip of St. Louis City. Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis helps people living at or below 50% of the area median income who are living in substandard rental housing to build and purchase their first home. Prospective home buyers provide sweat equity volunteer hours to help build their homes and also take coursework covering subjects including finance, budgeting, insurance and home maintenance.
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November 15: Great Rivers Greenway Community Open House
St. Charles County is getting a new greenway to connect St. Charles Community College to the Katy Trail. Public input is needed to help Great Rivers Greenway and local partners determine the greenway’s specific location, share concerns about walking and biking, and help us name the new greenway. All are invited to attend a Community Open House on Tuesday, November 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to at the St. Charles Community College Campus (4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive) in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Studies Building Auditorium. Park in the yellow parking lot for easy access to the auditorium and look for yard signs to direct find your way.
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Nov. 5: Rummage sale
The rummage sale is on at Calvary United Church of Christ at 2501 Hartland Avenue in Sycamore Hills. Hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. For everyone’s safety, the church is encouraging the wearing of masks.
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RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry
invited to come sing with us, The Men of Harmony. We practice every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 5500 Parker Raoad 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.
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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: Choral Arts Group meetings
Choral Arts Group practices every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Connection Christian Church at 1332 Feise Rd. in O’Fallon. Auditions not required. Ages high school and older are invited to join. There will be spring and fall public concerts. For more information call Marty at 636-579-9227, or email concertartsa@gmail.com.
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.
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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.
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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.
M o n d a y s -T h u r s d a y s : 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 Kirk at 314-954-7920 .
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 314-660-1813.
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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 314-298-7444 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 8:00 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 314-831-0988.
Thursdays: Quilting guild
Every third Thursday of the month the Flower Valley Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. in the old school at the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, 1 Rue St. Francois, Florissant.
Thursdays: Blood pressure checks
Free blood pressure checks monthly at Life Care Center of Florissant at 1201 Garden Plaza Dr. (off Parker Rd.) in Florissant every third Thursday of the
month. Call 831-3752 for more information.
Thursdays: 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.
Fridays: Fish fry
St. Ferdinand Fish Fry at 1765 Charbonier Rd. in Florissant, has resumed every Friday from 3 - 7 p.m.
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 314660-1813.
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 314831-3752.
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 314402-7025.
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.
Saturdays: Clothing sale
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 314-3882400.
Sundays: AMVETS meat shoot
Sundays in September through April, AMVETS Post 55, located on 8842 Natural Bridge Rd. in Bel-Ridge will be hosting meat shoots with practice beginning at 11 a.m. and rounds starting at noon. Shooters must be 18 or older and will shoot #9’s with no bull barrels or scopes and 675 minimum chokes. The shooting area is indoors and food and drink are available in the club room. For more information, contact 314-630-2671 or 314330-7269.
Sundays: Jennings DoDads meeting
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.
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., 314-741-3737.
HEALTH Every Mon. & Tues.: Healthy Meal Replacement (HMR) Program
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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.
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 314-291-5210 or Ferd Fetsch at 314-291-3021 Email: dbland@ sarahcare.com ferdfetsch@sbcglobal.net.
1st Tuesday of Every Month: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meeting
Every third Tuesday of every month: Grief Support Group sponsored by DePaul Hospital
Meeting to be held at Sarah Care of Bridgeton Adult Day Center 11977 St. Charles Rock
11:30am-1pm, Maryland Hgts. Comm. Ctr., 2300 McKelvey Rd. For more information, call
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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.
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Assistant coach adds to Ambush squad The professional St. Louis Ambush soccer team play in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles for the 2022-2023 season. Veteran midfielder Lucas Almeida takes on the additional role of Assistant Coach for the St. Louis Ambush for the 2022-23 season, the team announced. Almeida has been a mainstay of the Ambush lineup for seven of his eight professional indoor soccer seasons. He joined the team in 2015 after spending his rookie season with the Tulsa Revolution. Almeida is a native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he played youth soccer before coming to the United States in 2010. He spent his collegiate career at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Almeida played semi-pro outdoor soccer with Mississippi Brilla FC (PDL) and Vermont Voltage (PDL). The 2022-23 season will be Almeida’s ninth in professional indoor soccer and his eighth with the Ambush. His standout rookie season (2014-15) saw him register 23 goals and 19 assists in 19 games played for the Revolution. He led the team in goals, assists and points and was second on the team in blocks. Lucas has also represented his home country as a member of Brazil’s squad in the WMF Arena Soccer World Cup. In 136 career MASL games, Almeida scored 78 goals, assisted on 100 and blocked 107 opponent shots. Almeida began coaching in 2014 and has done so at the club, high school and collegiate levels. He currently has a USSF C license and is working towards his B license. Almeida is also a Director and Coach for the Lou Fusz Soccer Club and serves as an assistant coach of the men’s soccer team at Fontbonne University, a position he has held since 2017. Almeida said, “I couldn’t be happier with this opportunity. Ambush has been home for me for seven
years now and as I progress in my coaching career this feels like a natural next step. I am thankful for the trust the ownership has in me and look forward to learning and contributing on and off the field, helping us continue to grow and reach our goals.” Ambush Co-owner, General Manager and Head Coach Jeff Locker said, “Lucas Almeida is a cornerstone player in this franchise. He has earned the respect of his peers, both on our team and around the league. We look forward to utilizing his experience along with his coaching acumen, to help the Ambush reach the next level.” The upcoming 2022-23 season is the 10th for the Ambush. Their home opener is slated for Black Friday, Nov. 25 at 5:05 p.m. at The Family Arena in St. Charles. It is the first of a two-game series against the Kansas City Comets to open the MASL season. The Comets host the second game the next night, Nov. 25, at Cable-Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri. * Nice addition with versatility Women volleyball at UMSL in the GLVC championship The University of Missouri-St. Louis volleyball team clinched a share of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Regular Season Championship with its upset win of No. 25 Lewis recently at the Mark Twain Building at UMSL. * The next season of the year begins 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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Recipe: A foil packet meal for sweet fall simplicity Sweetpotato Foil Packet Tacos
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
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Recipe courtesy of the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission
1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
Servings: 6
nonstick cooking spray 2 pounds sweetpotatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups fresh chopped spinach 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese sour cream (optional) guacamole (optional)
Directions: Preheat oven to 425 F. In skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground meat. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce and beans; set aside.
Lay out six 12-inch aluminum foil pieces; spray each with nonstick cooking spray.
Fold foil sides in over mixture; fold top and bottom foil ends inward and seal.
In center of each foil piece, place 1 cup sweetpotatoes, 1 teaspoon butter, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup spinach, 1/3 cup taco meat and 1/4 cup cheese.
Place packets on rimmed cookie sheet; bake until sweetpotatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Serve with sour cream or guacamole, if desired.
Make the most of your fall meals by finding more recipes at ncsweetpotatoes.com.
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Life in the Suncoast
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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.
ong before “Side Hustle” became a buzzword, people seeking extra income typically applied for part-time jobs at mall stores and other retail outlets. Looking for extra income, in 1990, I met with the manager of the Suncoast Motion Picture Company store in Crestwood Plaza. Suncoast was part of the Musicland group and focused on movies. He gave new employees movie tests with questions such as “In ‘Back to the Future,’ when Marty McFly returned to 1985, the Twin Pines Mall had a different name. What was that new name?” Suncoast’s business model truly fit the 1990’s dynamic. Staff members were customer service oriented and loved movies. Their main tasks were greeting customers and answering questions about specific movies. For instance, we received frequent requests for two John Wayne classics that had either been lost or kept out of circulation: “Island in the Sky” and “The High and the Mighty.” According to Wikipedia, both films had been restored and appeared on television in 2005. Special editions of each film reportedly were also released in 2005. Ever gone Christmas shopping and couldn’t find the right gift for a friend or family member? Our store stocked “Strange Brew” as well as a selection of family-oriented holiday
confused over different versions of “The Little Mermaid.” Parents would pick up the Hans Christian Andersen made-for-TV version thinking it was the theatrical version. We were finally able to stock the Disney version months later. Suncoast was the perfect fit for the “mall culture” of the 1990s. Crestwood Plaza underwent renovations, creating more seating and conversation spaces for shoppers. The mall also hosted a video arcade, movie theater and a thriving food court. The foot traffic was strong and our yearPhoto from reddit.com to-year sales were impressive for a mall location. Some of my colleagues even titles suitable for stocking stuffers. One of dressed in costumes for a “Star Wars” video the most requested seasonal titles was “The release. Year Without a Santa Claus,” a holiday tale In later years, however, newer technologies where Santa, upon advice from his doctor, such as the Video iPod would have a negadecided to cancel Christmas and stay home. tive impact on our bottom line. By 2006, the The breakout stars here were the “Heat MiMusicland Group folded and closed most ser” and “Snow Miser,” two warring brothers Suncoast and Sam Goody stores. A few, inwho couldn’t agree on anything. Suncoast cluding one in Beaumont, Texas, have kept also stocked t-shirts, posters and other items the torch alive. The St. Louis stores have long suitable for gifts. been closed, but do you have any great SunDecades after their first appearance, Moe coast memories? Please let us know. Howard, Larry Fine and Jerome “Curly” (By the way, the answers to my two quesHoward are still everyone’s favorite stoogtions up above are: 1) The name switched to es. On a typical Saturday night, I would an“Lone Pine Mall” because Marty ran over the swer questions such as “Where can I find the other pine tree in 1955. 2) The Three Stooges Three Stooges film where they play in a brewparticipated in a golf tournament in the short ery golf tournament?” During Walt Disney’s “Three Little Beers.”) animation renaissance, some customers were
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Moore on Life: Heebie-jeebies
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t’s been a horrific season. Thank goodness the fiends and monsters and all the terrifying beasts have crawled under their rocks and won’t be back again until…another election cycle. Yes, Halloween I could handle. The harmless neighborhood creepers had nothing on the real-life political creepers. At first, I thought I could even avoid the neighborhood creepers. I ran out of candy early on Halloween so I started giving out things from my cupboard: packages of taco seasoning, cans of tuna and even a bottle of cooking oil. I thought for sure word would spread and this would be a deterrent to chase the greedy little ghouls away. But with inflation and the price of groceries, word soon spread alright. Before you know it my next-door neighbor, the annoying Mrs. Pilkinson, was on my doorstep with her list and shopping bag in hand inquiring about the free grocery give outs. “Aren’t you a bit too old to be trick-or-treating?” I asked. “Nope. There’s actually no age restriction. It’s right there in the Constitution.” Dang that woman; she had me there. She would use the old Constitutional rules against me. But I also knew the law. “Sorry, no costume no treats. Them’s the rules,” I shot back. That didn’t detract her for a minute. She immediately poked a few holes in her paper bag and pulled it over her head. Truly pathetic, I thought. “And just what are you sup-
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posed to be?” I asked. “A demented walnut.” She nailed the part of demented. What could I do? I came back with a wrinkled potato sprouting eyes and a can of expired Spam and sent her on her way. Soon I had to tack up a sign which stated that due to supply chain issues and limited staff on hand I would have to close shop early. That didn’t stop the little demons or their parents from pounding on the door demanding freebies. “Open up! We know you’re in there!” they shouted. “What are we going to do?” I wailed to my husband. “I have just the solution,” he said. He taped another sign on the door and for the rest of the night we were left in peace. It read: “Knock For Free Candy Corn.” 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.
LIFESTYLE: Protecting children in a digital age
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eeping a watchful eye on your kids requires an increasing level of tech savvy many parents find intimidating. Not only are your kids vulnerable to bad actors online, but your family’s personal information could be at risk, as well. Learn how to protect your children and family in this digital age with these tips: Elementary-Age children • Encourage open communication. Have conversations about what your kids see and do online and talk with them about potential dangers. Avoid lecturing in favor of an open exchange of information. • Make their inherent interest in privacy work in your favor. Kids in this age group, particularly toward the middle school years, understand the concept of privacy and value it immensely. Use that context to help them understand what goes online is there to stay. Talk about what kinds of information should always be kept private, including identifying details like addresses and social security numbers. • Stay on alert. Not all apps are completely safe (even the ones you can access from trusted stores) and not all filters are foolproof. Keep close tabs on what your kids are downloading by reading comments and reviews, and regularly monitoring what kind of content they see. Middle school and high school kids • Continue talking about privacy. You can never have too many conversations about privacy. What seems like harmless sharing on social media can be quite revealing. For example, frequent posts about visits to a favorite store or restaurant can allow a predator to begin tracking behavior patterns that make your
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child a target. It’s also important for kids to understand how their privacy settings work. For example, settings that allow exposure to friends of friends make their visibility to strangers much broader than they may realize. • Help manage their online reputation. Behaviors that once resulted in a day or two of hallway chatter can now live forever. Documenting mischief online is only fun until it spills over into real life and everyone sees those mistakes in full color – including prospective future employers. • Be clear about your position on bullying. From the safe distance of a screen, it’s easier for kids (and adults) to say things they’d never say in person. Teach your kids to handle problems constructively offline and avoid engaging in attacks on others through social media, email and other platforms. College students • Reinforce the risks. Once they’re on their own, kids may feel more liberated to make their own choices online. However, college students are easy prey for identity theft and worse. Remind them what’s at stake if they fail to protect their identity and private information, like where they live and what they do on a regular basis. • Teach smart practices. With all the independence that comes with college life, this is an ideal time for your student to take personal responsibility for his or her online security, including learning about virus protection, updating software, avoiding scams and backing up data. If you’re looking for more practical advice for everyday family matters, visit eLivingtoday.com.
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