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November 10, 2021

Duty and honor

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COMMUNITY VOICES

By Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart.

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Florissant honors its Veteran of the Year during its annual Veteran’s Day Parade. Top center photo: Navy Veteran John Daab, was honored by the city of Florissant as Veteran of the Year during its annual Veteran’s Day Parade on Nov. 7.

2021 Florissant Veteran of the Year honored at annual Veteran’s Day Parade

By Wendy Todd Navy Veteran John Daab, was honored by the city of Florissant as Veteran of the Year during its annual Veteran’s Day Parade on Nov. 7.

Daab’s service in the Navy began in 1967 with his action in the TET Offensive. He was nominated by a friend who he learned passed away earlier in March. He accepted the nomination in tribute to their friendship.

“It is truly an honor. I’m always honored to be in the presence of other veterans,” Daab says. “To be included in the group of veterans that have preceded me is humbling.”

Daab was a senior at Normandy High School when he, like many others, was trying to figure out his future and decided to join the service. A friend who was a few years older who convinced him to enlist.

“He’d come back from being abroad and

talked about Spain, Italy…He told me I should do it. I wasn’t much for school so…,” Daab recalls.

The honoree was also led to believe that he could ask for a specific location once in the service.

“A friend had convinced me I could go into the Navy and go to the Mediterranean upon request. Needless to say, that didn’t work,” Daab jokes.

The retired sailor is proud to have served his country and fellow members of the military. One of his most gratifying moments in the Navy involved saving corpsmen.

“While in Vietnam, our ship was involved in the rescue of 613 wounded Marines. All 613 that arrived on board survived,” he remembers.

Though there were moments of great pride and camaraderie, it took time for Daab, who was only 19 when he enlisted, to adjust to a

completely new life away from home.

One of the hardest parts of initially joining the service was, “being 19 years old and being on the other side of the world and away from family,” Daab explains.

An additional discomfort was how Vietnam veterans were treated after returning to the states.

“At the time,” Daab says, “Vietnam veterans were either completely ignored or treated with contempt. The secret was to keep your service to yourself when possible.”

Some current challenges for veterans according to Daab include getting medical services. But despite the lack of appreciation at times, he kept his chin up and continued working with the armed forces, securing a position as base security at the Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center in San See ‘HONOR’ page 5

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COMMUNITY VOICES: Schools cannot do it alone As the Superintendent of Hazelwood School District, I strive each day to ensure our schools are safe, educational, and healthy environments. Throughout my career in education, I have consistently been reminded of one universal truth – schools cannot do it alone.

Creating ideal school environments requires a commitment from administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members. With that in mind, I am asking stakeholders to support two new district campaigns and reinvest in an already award-winning campaign. The No Guns in School, Be the Best on the Test, and Help Hazelwood Get Healthy campaigns are aimed at mobilizing our community to support schools.

No Guns in School is a strategic safety communication campaign that promotes school environments free of guns. Did you know a student who brings a gun to school will be suspended for 180 days? Additionally, barring extenuating circumstances, the student will be expelled, which means they will not be able to attend any public school in the state of Missouri. Students who bring replica guns to school face the same consequences. Recently, multiple students have brought BB guns to school. Most of the BB guns have been indistinguishable from real guns. Those situations have caused the same level of disruption to the school environment as a real gun, and are not treated as toys, but as weapons. Our No Guns in School

campaign is about making sure the aforementioned items stay out of our schools.

The campaign elements include an HSD Safety Tip Line, which is monitored 24 hours a day and allows stakeholders to anonymously report anything that threatens the safety of our learning community.

In support of this campaign, I am asking parents to talk with their children about the dangers of guns and the consequences of bringing one to school. We know that guns do not come from schools, so we have to address how school-aged children get their hands on guns. A variety of systemic issues contribute to this dangerous reality, but there are a few easy things community members can do to help keep guns away from students. First, anyone who suspects that a school-aged child has a gun, should inform the police or use the HSD Safety Tip Line, which can be found on the district website. Second, gun owners should keep their weapons locked in a safe, closet, or case away from children.

Be the Best on the Test is a strategic academic communication campaign that illustrates the benefits of improving state test scores. In the spring of 2022, students across the state of Missouri will participate in state testing. We are unapologetic about our desire to increase state test scores. Achieving our goal will require significant investment from all stakeholders.

Having high state testing scores benefits all HSD stakeholder groups. For students, the benefits include increasing student confidence, scholarship opportunities, attracting college recruiters, and dispelling myths about the likelihood of first-generation college students succeeding. For the district, the benefits include remaining fully accredited, dispelling false narratives about predominantly Black school districts, and remaining financially stable. For the community, the benefits include attracting new residents and businesses to the area, higher property values, and increasing community pride. With the aforementioned benefits in mind, I am asking parents and students to spend extra time working on math problems and reading activities. Additionally, I am asking community members to encourage students to achieve at high levels. Something as simple as telling schoolaged children “good luck on the test this spring” can be powerful.

By Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart Help Hazelwood Get Healthy is an award-winning strategic public health communication campaign focused on slowing the spread of COVID-19. Launched in the fall of 2020, the campaign encourages people to embrace COVID-19 mitigation strategies, such as masks and vaccinations. Through the first month of the 2021-2022 academic year, the number of COVID-19 positive students and employees in HSD have both remained below 1%. HSD’s success in limiting the spread of COVID-19 in our schools is tied to our mitigation strategies. With that success in mind, I am asking stakeholders to reinvest in this campaign.

One of the best ways for the campaign to achieve its goal is for all eligible individuals to get vaccinated. I understand some of the hesitation people have about the vaccine, particularly people of color. However, the vaccine is our strongest defense against this deadly pandemic. The coronavirus has taken so much away from our country, community and students. I am unwilling to standby and allow our students to continue to suffer, so I got the vaccine as soon as I was eligible. I am asking everyone who is eligible and not yet vaccinated to consider doing the same. Finally, it is imperative for all stakeholders to recognize that COVID-19 is the enemy. Not school districts, medical professionals, students, parents or neighbors.

HSD has implemented a variety of district and building-level procedures to achieve the goals of each campaign. That said, the campaigns are much like puzzles. Each stakeholder represents a piece of the puzzle. We need each piece to complete the picture.

Schools cannot do it alone. Thank you in advance for your support. To learn more about the campaigns, visit hazelwoodschools.org.

Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart is the proud Superintendent of Schools for the Hazelwood School District serving approximately 18,000 students in the second-largest district in St. Louis County and seventh-largest district in Missouri. She was named 2019 National Superintendent of the Year in August by the National Association of School Superintendents.

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.

Let Me Live Foundation awarded $5,000 from insurance companies US Wide Insurance has earned a 2021 Make More Happen Award, recognizing its exceptional volunteerism with the Let Me Live Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support for individuals battling cancer to give them a sense of hope, faith and strength to fight the disease.

The award includes a $5,000 donation with a chance to double the amount to $10,000 that will directly benefit the organization.

The story of US Wide Insurance and the Let Me Live Foundation will be featured on the official Make More Happen microsite www.agentgiving.com/us-wide-insurance allowing the nonprofit a chance to earn the additional $5,000. If the featured story receives at least 500 votes – shares to social

media and comments on their story – the donation will be doubled to $10,000.

The $10,000 donation will be used to help the Let Me Live Foundation expand their reach, touch more lives and offer financial support to those battling cancer during a time when it’s needed most.

“This is what we are here to do – to be there and provide a small glimpse of hope,” said Scott Paulk, President of US Wide Insurance. “There are no words to describe how it feels to know that we’re making a difference through helping individuals battling cancer continue to live their lives.”

Shortly after losing his father to cancer in 2014, Paulk created the Let Me Live Foundation in his honor to uplift and give back

to individuals who were going through a similar battle. Despite the challenges the organization faced due to COVID-19 in 2020, Paulk and the Let Me Live Foundation team quickly adapted and were able to continue raising funds, making donations and sharing their message.

“We are so proud of our agents and their commitment to volunteering for important causes in their local communities to raise both funds and awareness,” said Tracy Koch, Safeco Insurance Central Region Senior Territory Manager. “The Make More Happen Awards allow our agents to make an even greater impact in the Clearwater/St. Louis-area and we hope it motivates others to do the same.”

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St. Louis Area Diaper Bank to hold Mission & Muffins The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank will host Mission & Muffins on Dec. 8 from 8 to 10 a.m.

Volunteers are needed to count, sort and wrap diapers to prepare them for the nonprofit’s Diaper Blow Out, a community holiday distribution event for families in need. The pop-up breakfast will be held at the Diaper Bank’s headquarters located at 6141 Etzel Ave. All monetary donations will go toward purchasing diapers and menstrual hygiene products for the organization.

The St. Louis Area Diaper Submitted photo Bank collects, stores, and disThe St. Louis Area Diaper Bank will host Mission & Muffins on Dec. 8 from 8 to 10 a.m. tributes 250,000 free diapers per month to struggling families through a network daily life with dignity.

To volunteer at Mission & Muffins or make a of 56 community, nonprofit, educational and health care partners serving low-income wom- donation, call 314 624-0888 or visit their website. en and children. To date more than 5.1 million diapers have been distributed in St. Louis including nearly 900,000 diapers during the height of the pandemic.

The St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies (STL APS) is a Diaper Bank program that collaborates with the Alliance for Period Supplies to ensure access to menstrual hygiene products.

The STL APS program distributes period supplies through community partners, as well as advocates for the elimination of “period poverty.”

To date more than 450,000 period supplies have been distributed in St. Louis, with 10,800 period supplies allocated each week. Last year twothirds of low-income women in St. Louis could not afford menstrual hygiene products, with 46% of low-income women having to choose between food and period supplies.

Founded in 2014, the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank provides diaper access to the region’s low-income families, as well as raises community Photo courtesy city of Florissant awareness about the causes and consequences of diaper need.

The nonprofit is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to eliminating diaper need and “period poverty” in www.Christianhospital.org/Cares America. The St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies (STL APS) ensures access to menstrual hygiene products, which allows full participation in

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Don’t miss out on the first annual Miracle on Rue St. Francois Street in Historic Old Town Florissant The first annual Miracle on rue St. Francois Street that is scheduled to take place on Nov. 27 from 2 to 9 p.m. in Historic Old Town Florissant.

The Jingle Run will start at 2 p.m. at Boone Street for kids 12 and under. Admission is to bring a letter to Santa. Pictures with Santa will be from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. Pony rides, sweet reads and crafts will also be at City Hall from 2 to 6 p.m.

At 5 p.m. there will be a plaque dedication in honor of the late Richard Henefer, long-time owner of Don Henefer Jewelers that will take place in the 1000 block of rue St. Francois before the traditional tree lighting ceremony with Christmas carols being performed by St. Marks Choir that is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in front of city hall.

After the tree lighting ceremony, there will be a golf cart parade starting at 6:15 p.m. from city hall to end at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine where there will be an awards presentation at 7:30 p.m.

Family activities, food and retail vendors and good times to be had at the first annual Miracle on rue St. Francois Street. For more information please call 314-837-0033. You can also email the Florissant Valley of Flowers office at office@florissantvalleyofflowers.com.

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Still In This Together: Seek out the miracles Our nephew Kevin and his wife, Katie, welcomed a baby girl into the family last Wednesday. Her middle name is Verena, a tribute to the unbreakable bond Kevin had with his grandmother Verena who passed away four years ago.

Our daughter-in-law Maureen’s father, Tim, was to undergo a single bypass surgery three weeks ago. It unexpectedly became a quintuple bypass, and he’s now obsessively constructing jigsaw puzzles as he waits for the doctor’s okay to walk the five mile track he and wife Karen are used to.

Eight-year-old grandson Aidan’s third grade classmate, Sammy, went to the school nurse’s office after another horrible bout of dizziness and headaches. The nurse contacted his parents to suggest that they speak with their pediatrician. Sammy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and transferred to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, where the tumor was completely removed and Sammy is undergoing physical therapy on his quest to pitch for the Chicago Cubs, new buddies who sent him videos to encourage him when he was at his lowest. His mom’s nightly message to him is, “See you in Wrigley Field, Sammy.”

It is the season for thanksgiving and miracles, but sometimes it seems too difficult to sludge through the

day to day heartache and trauma to search for them. I know; I’m right there with you. We all need a break from the fear to be able to focus on seeking out the miracles.

We need to allow the uplifting hand of God to support us and point out the miraculous in our lives. Try raking leaves just long enough to notice the crisp air, the calls of southbound geese, the beautiful colors at your feet, the perspiration cooling on your forehead. The rest of the leaves can wait; we’ll never rake them all anyway.

If you’re awake in the middle of the night as so many of us are these days, don’t fight it. Find a book by a new author who spent months of his life searching for just the right words to keep you interested in the story and will thank you being grateful for the miracle of his work.

Revel in the chance to find a great story or a great new word. Lyrism is one of my recent favorites. Google is such a great midnight friend.

Read the good news of the small Alabama town that came together to bring Christmas early this year to a seven-year-old girl who loves Christmas but is suffering from a deadly illness that will take her from this world before then. There are lights on every home and in every yard in her honor, and a donated golf cart that transports her each evening to view them. The miracle is there in the caring of neighbors and strangers and the

By Vicki Bahr awe in her smile.

As we face another holiday season unlike any we have ever known, take the time to see the double-masked grocery store worker who is smiling with her eyes as you race through the self-checkout lane with a forgotten can of whipped topping. It just might be my sister-in-law who faces the uncertainty of a dangerous job in a world where not everyone believes in the miracle of a piece of cloth.

She wants to be sure you have what you need for the Zoom call with your grandkids when everyone squirts the can of whipped topping into their mouths at the same time and laughs until the tears come.

Seek out the miracles.

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.

Patients counting on blood and platelet donors as shortage continues With Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching, the American Red Cross urges donors to continue to make and keep appointments now and in the weeks ahead to help overcome the ongoing emergency blood and platelet shortage that has significantly impacted the nation’s blood supply. In fact, the current blood supply is the lowest the Red Cross has seen this time of year in more than a decade.

Since declaring an emergency need for donors last month, thousands of people have come to Red Cross blood drives across the country to roll up a sleeve and help patients who are counting on lifesaving transfusions. The Red Cross is incredibly grateful for the kindness and generosity of these blood and platelet donors, but hospital demand remains strong. At least 10,000 more donations are needed each week in the coming weeks to meet patient needs – ahead of the upcoming holiday season, which always presents seasonal challenges to blood collection.

Donors are urged to schedule an appointment now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767).

In honor of the new series, “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” those who come to give Nov. 1-12, will automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Hawaii, courtesy of Amazon Prime Video.The trip will transport you to where the series was filmed and includes round-trip airfare for two, hotel accommodations for nine nights, meals, $1,000 gift card for expenses and on-trip transportation with tour stops from Honolulu to Maui. Plus, those who come to donate Nov. 1-23 will receive a $10 Amazon. com gift card by email, thanks to Amazon.

Blood drive safety Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including face masks for donors and staff, regardless of vaccination status – have been implemented to help protect the

health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive.

Save time during donation Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by completing a RapidPass. With RapidPass, donors complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, from a mobile device or computer. To complete a RapidPass, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App. To donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification that are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.

Health insights for donors At a time when health information has never been more important, the Red Cross is screening all blood, platelet and plasma donations from self-identified African American donors for the sickle cell trait. This additional screening will provide black donors with an additional health insight and help the Red Cross identify compatible blood types more quickly to help patients with sickle cell disease who require trait-negative blood.

Blood transfusion is an essential treatment for those with sickle cell disease, and blood donations from individuals of the same race, ethnicity and blood type have a unique ability to help patients fighting sickle cell disease.

Donors can expect to receive sickle cell trait screening results, if applicable, within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App and the online donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org.

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Scout’s honor

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By Kayla Reyes

Local Boy Scout is proud to unveil his Eagle Project: a cart for therapy dogs at a pediatric hospital At Ranken Jordan Pediatric Hospital, patients and their families are faced with the battle of a child’s health every day. Throughout tests, procedures and diagnoses, the stress of a child’s health can be crippling for parents, as well as the patients themselves.

To help families deal with this load, Ranken Jordan provides therapy dog sessions for the patients. The dog is raised on a cart to be level with the child’s bed and can then bring comfort and companionship to the patient. There has been one consistent issue with this process; however, the cart is outdated.

Made with a combination of wood and carpet, it is not nearly as sanitary as the hospital would prefer, and its design is not as efficient as it could be. Caleb Brown, a 14-year-old Boy Scout, decided he wanted to help.

Caleb has been a member of the Boy Scouts of America for the last six years, and he is finally getting the opportunity to become an Eagle Scout, the highest rank possible. In order to be given this title, Caleb must complete a project which helps his community and showcases the skills he has learned in his six years as a Boy Scout.

His mother, Jennifer Brown, works at Ranken Jordan and gave Caleb the idea for his project. He thought it would be a perfect project: it would be challenging to design and build, and it would be immeasurably valuable to the patients, families and employees at

Ranken Jordan.

“My mom… saw the need because it was sort of in disrepair, and it wasn’t good for infection prevention,” Caleb said. “She was like ‘this would be the perfect Eagle Scout project,’ and I happened to be needing one.”

Caleb has been a Boy Scout since he was eight years old, and he has been anxiously awaiting his opportunity to become an Eagle Scout. Because of this, Caleb’s Eagle project sticks out as one of the most memorable experiences in his time as a Boy Scout.

“It’s become one of my… favorite… moments in Scouts (because) really like the first couple years you’re just learning a lot of basic stuff sort of like tying knots and learning the Scout oath and law.” Caleb said. “From the Eagle project I’ve developed a lot of leadership skills and sort of (learned) how to overcome adversity.”

Though Caleb’s experience has been overwhelmingly positive, it has not been entirely easy. Caleb had to design the cart, find the materials, lead its construction and practice his presentation for the board review. The process has taken almost half a year to complete.

Additionally, Caleb has taken more of a leadership role rather than a hands on approach in terms of the cart’s construction.

“He does the leadership part of it, so pretty much… he’s instructing, he’s providing the leadership,” Jennifer said. “An Eagle project is not to show how hard a scout

Submitted photo Caleb Brown’s completed Eagle Scout project is a cart for therapy dogs at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Hospital.

can work on their Eagle project. The whole purpose of the Eagle Scout project is to show how the scout who is in the process of earning his Eagle rank can show leadership skills and provide direction to the other scouts.”

After spending six years learning the importance of being thoughtful and considerate to others, the most rewarding part of Caleb’s experience is knowing he is helping people who need it.

“Whenever we delivered it, they had the therapy program going on,” Caleb said. “They had two dogs coming out so we delivered it when the dogs came, so it was sort of really cool to see all (the) hard work that (I’ve) put into something… I was super satisfied because I saw the happiness on the kids’ faces.”

‘HONOR’ from cover Diego, California. And through the years, Daab continued his commitment to his fellow Vietnam vets.

He became a founding father and served as president of Vietnam Veterans of America chapter 794, which was chartered in 1995. After more years of demonstrated allegiance to the armed forces that included being Commander of VFW Post 4105 for two years and working as an operations manager at the USO of Missouri at Lambert Airport, Daab retired in 2011.

He became a volunteer at the USO and served as committee chairman for Boy Scout Troop 749. As a retiree, he currently enjoys traveling with his Submitted photo wife of 48 years, Barb, with whom he has two sons and four grandchildren. Navy Veteran John Daab, was honored by the city of Florissant as Veteran of the Year during its annual Veteran’s Day Parade.

“We’ve been to Alaska twice, HaHe also appreciates that the city seems waii once and Europe three times,” to rally around its veterans.

Daab says.

“This city and its administration are Having grown up in Northwoods, Daab moved to Florissant in 1973 after very supportive of veterans and their families. There are veterans’ organizagetting married.

“My wife was raised in Florissant and tions that are supported in Florissant. If it just seemed like the best option. Still a any veteran is eligible for membership they should join up.” good place to live,” Daab says.

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Northwest News

Northwest Views: Remembering 9/11 and Veterans Day in Parkway On Sept. 10, all Parkway classrooms, third grade and above, paused to remember the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on America. Between the time the first of the World Trade Center towers were hit that morning until the first tower collapsed, we asked all our teachers to share a video with students produced

by Parkway, in which educators and first responders reflected on the day 20 years ago and its impact on their lives since 9/11. We then had lessons developed to teach students (since none of our current students were born before 9/11 occurred) and engage them in discussions.

The feedback from students, educators and parents was overwhelmingly positive. Our students and others reflected on how the nation came together and unified following 9/11.

Older students and others reflected on how we might unify our current divided and polarized country. I ask myself

the same question.

We are going to observe Veterans Day, Nov.11, with school and district activities to honor our veterans, and once again, the history of America.

We believe in Parkway that the lessons of history are so very vital for our students and reminders for our staff and parents.

I do believe the hopes of building a stronger and unified nation rests with our younger people. Through the pandemic, they have shown resilience and a desire to help others that models and sets examples for all of us. While some students have had understandable learning setbacks and social-emotional challenges, the majority have displayed patience, concern for others, and an understanding that life is fragile. At the same time, we need to continue to remind young people of our traditions and history.

I continue to be so proud of our stu-

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dents – younger ages as well as teenagers. Sept. 11 punctuated this for me as has their behavior and actions during the pandemic. We will continue to ensure that our students value our American history and traditions.

Keith A. Marty, Ed.D. is Superintendent of Parkway School District.

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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What’s Happening

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it!

Take notice . . .

The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info.

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 314-4560921 or Susan at 314-2405712. 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.

RECURRING EVENTS Weekdays: Food pantry volunteers needed

The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is in need of ongoing adult volunteers to sort food, stock shelves and shop with clients. 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. Lou-

is. 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 314-921-2132. 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, 314831-5476.

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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News – St. Louis County • November 10, 2021 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.

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 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 7:30 a.m., games begin at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 314921-2316.

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

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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: Quilting guild

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

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.

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 bistate region. Call Marcia at 636-274-0723 for more information or visit www.cityvoiceschorus.org.

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

What’s Happening 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

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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.

Thursdays: Women’s chorus meeting

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Women volleyball player sets record at Lindenwood The Lindenwood women’s volleyball team has won 14 out of 24 games this season but came up short and was taken down, 3-1, at home against Illinois Springfield re-

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Taylor Gentemann finished with 24 kills, the most in a single-match in program NCAA-era history in the defeat to the Prairie Stars. The Lions hit .298 and tallied 67 kills as a team, finishing with one more kill than Illinois Springfield. Lindenwood also collected more digs, 67-57, and more assists, 63-60, than UIS on Friday.

After dropping the first two sets, the Lions responded with a 28-26 third set victory. The team amassed 17 kills on a .268 hitting clip in the set. Gentemann finished with seven kills alone in the third set to help cut the Prairie Stars lead to two, 2-1. After going up, 20-15, a late push by UIS kept the set close. Down 26-25, Lindenwood rattled off three-consecutive points to take the set.

The Prairie Stars would ultimately come away with the match win after taking the ? third set by a score of 28-26. It was the first loss at home for the Lions in 2021, after starting 6-0 in matches at Hyland in the first six contests. * Tough loss

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Former O’Fallon Hoot player called to the Majors The O’Fallon Hoots, proud members of the Prospect League play their home games in O’Fallon.

Former Hoot and CarShield Collegiate League pitcher Dylan Coleman has been selected by the Kansas City Royals in the American League of Major League Baseball.

Coleman, 25, appeared in two games for the Hoots in the 2020 CarShield Collegiate League. In 5.2 innings, the Missouri State-product allowed one hit and zero runs while striking out 10 as he led the Hoots to a 2020 CCL League Championship.

The O’Fallon Hoots began play in O’Fallon in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri following the 2019 season.

For tickets, merchandise, or any team in-

formation, visit www.OFallonHoots.com. * A giant step Local soccer player sign with the Ambush The St. Louis Ambush play professional soccer at the Family Arena and play in the MASL. Recently they signed forward Robert Kristo to a three year deal.

Kristo was born in Croatia grew up in St. Louis, where he calls home. He began playing soccer at the age of five. Kristo played club soccer locally for Scott Gallagher and prep soccer at Parkway North High School where he earned team MVP, All-Conference and All-State honors.

Kristo played collegiate soccer at St. Louis University.

Among the accolades during his collegiate career were Rookie of the Year, three-time All American and A-10 Offensive Player of the Year. He also was a semifinalist for the Hermann Trophy three times and finished in the top ten in SLU history in points.

Prior to joining the Ambush, Kristo played for Spezia Calcio, Spezia Italy- 2015-2016 serie B, VFL Osnabruck, Osnabruck Germany, 2016-2018, and North Carolina FC in USL League One. Ambush co-owner and General Manager Jeff Locker said the 6’5”, 220-pound Kristo would be an imposing addition to the Ambush offense. “Robert’s size, combined with the talent he has demonstrated in every stage of his career lead us to believe he will be an important part of our team’s future.”

The 2021-22 regular season kicks off at home on Black Friday, Nov. 26. * A tall drink of water 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.

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Recipe: A family meal worth celebrating

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Call your loved ones to the dining room to share time together while trying these Smothered Pork Chops in Mushroom Sauce. It’s a dish the entire family can dig into without questioning the substance of the meal as it’s a filling option that requires just a few ingredients you likely already have at home.

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IN MUSHROOM SAUCE Servings: 4

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon mild chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 pork chops 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter Mushroom Sauce: 2 1/2 cups brown mushrooms, sliced 5 garlic cloves, smashed 1 tablespoon parsley 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 cups heavy cream fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions:

Pat pork chops dry. Season generously with spice mix. Set aside.

To make mushroom sauce: In same skillet, add mushrooms. Stir fry until golden brown. Add garlic, parsley and Italian seasoning. Stir fry 2 minutes. Add broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

In skillet, add olive oil and butter. Add pork chops; sear 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.

Return pork chops to sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes until pork chops are cooked through.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

In small bowl, whisk chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper until combined.

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‘Turning Red,’ ‘Lightyear’ are among Pixar’s latest offerings

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.

After 26 years, the collaboration between Disney and Pixar keeps getting better and better. Year ago, various St. Louis publications and movie critics were invited to screen clips of a film called “Toy Story.” At that time, Walt Disney studios was riding high on the success of their hand-drawn animated features, in particular “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid” and “The Lion King.” It seemed like nothing could match the beauty of traditional, hand-drawn animation, but Woody and Buzz set a new standard in animation.

Long before his passing, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs had invested considerable capital in Pixar’s computer animation division while the company was struggling. After his sizeable investment, Jobs reportedly wasn’t sure if “Toy Story” was going to be a hit, but word on the street was quite positive.

The combination of computer-generated imagery and great character voices led to success as well as three sequels. While “The Incredibles” and “Finding Nemo” were enchanting audiences in 2004, Jobs was making a deal to sell Pixar to Disney.

After the purchase, the two studios collaborated on additional films. The animation studio bolstered the careers of several actors, including the incredibly funny Billy Crystal

sters at Work.”

Pixar also isn’t showing any signs of slowing down either. Slated for a March 22, 2022, theatrical release, “Turning Red” examines the trials and tribulations of adolescence through the eyes of Meilin “Mei” Lee (Rosalie Chiang), a Chinese Canadian girl.

She suffers growing pains as well as the pain she feels when transforming into a giant red panda. The wonderful Sandra Oh also is on hand as Ming Lee, her ever-watchful mother. The extremely amusing teaser trailer is now online.

Speaking of the aforementioned Buzz Lightyear, Chris Evans may have stepped away from Captain America, but he lends his voice to that space explorer in a new Pixar adventure. Coming to theaters in June 2022, “Lightyear” chronicles the life of Buzz Lightyear’s human inspiration. Evans plays the title role, an astronaut who travels to infinity and beyond. Although fans may Photos courtesy Disney Pixar miss Tim Allen’s voice, Evans sounds really and John Goodman. The Showbiz Cheat Sheet great in the online teaser trailer. Within the recently revealed that Pixar co-found John Las- “Toy Story Universe,” there are indications that seter originally offered Crystal the role of Buzz Andy wanted a Buzz Lightyear action figure afLightyear, but he turned it down. Although ter seeing the movie about his hero.

Tim Allen ultimately lent his voice to Buzz, Pixar also plans to release another film in Crystal and Goodman made a hilarious team June 2023. There are no plot details available, in Pixar’s “Monsters Inc.,” “Monsters Universi- but, since this is Pixar, it should be worth the ty” as well as the Disney+ original series “Mon- wait.

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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

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very year there are a bundle of new words created to add to our confusion…err…vocabulary. Here are a few I’ve run across: Flexitarian: This word combo is a cross between flexible and vegetarian.

This allows someone to claim to be a vegetarian while at the same time stuffing roast beef into their face. We used to call that person a fraud, but I guess definitions change.

I can see how it happens. No judging here.

That person probably has two sets of friends to impress. One group enjoys a nice cauliflower puree while the other fancies double bacon cheeseburgers. It’s hard to please all sides and remain popular with both groups.

I can relate. I also have two sets of friends with differing tastes. One circle of friends will eat an entire chocolate cake with me and we’ll still respect each other after. Then I’ll hang out with another group of friends and we’ll down a dozen donuts at one sitting and feel no guilt.

But these friends are different because while one enjoys holes in their dessert the other insists on it being completely intact – none of this incomplete kind of stuff will do.

Hangry: Here’s another fun word combo. It combines hungry with angry. A person becomes hangry when they have not been fed properly and become irritable. This often happens when I am out with my friends and forget which group I am with.

I once made the mistake of bringing the wrong

dessert; I brought donuts to the chocolate cake group. Boy did I hear it.

“What the heck are these things?” bellowed one of them. “There are holes in them? Couldn’t you afford an entire dessert?!”

“Oopsie,” I said. “My bad. I’ll fix it.” I hurriedly corrected my mistake by running to the store and buying a dozen doughnut holes and jabbing them into the missing sections.

Problem solved, but boy were they ever hangry!

To make up for things I even bought a bottle of hot fudge sauce.

Super spreader: Now that’s another new word and it gets a pretty bad rap associated with the pandemic and passing around cooties, but if you come to one of my girl gatherings it’s hot fudge sauce slathered over donuts.

I guess that’s how definitions change.

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband.

Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

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

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